WORSHIP ANTHOLOGY
First published in 2008 by
SAINT ANDREW PRESS
121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN
Copyright © The Contributors 2008
ISBN 978 0 7152 0851 9
eISBN 978 0 8615 3696 2
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References in the text to Bible versions are as follows:
| AV | = | Authorised Version |
| GNB | = | Good News Bible |
| Msg | = | The Message |
| NEB | = | New English Bible |
| NIV | = | New International Version |
| NRSV | = | New Revised Standard Version |
| REB | = | Revised English Bible |
| RSV | = | Revised Standard Version |
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Contents
A Silent Communion Margaret Stein
A Communion Liturgy Jane Denniston
The Ironing-Board Communion Eleanor Macalister
Communion Circle Prayer Rachel Dobie
The Guild and the Kitchen Table Alison Mehigan
A Baptismal Hymn Lezley Kennedy
The Baptism Liturgy Gayle Taylor
Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child Evie Young
A Wedding Talk on Trust Shirley Fraser
Marriage was Invented by God Marjory MacLean
A Silver Wedding Ceremony Lynn Brady
Section 3 Loss and Remembrance
A Funeral for a Baby Girl Liz Crumlish
Loss, Love and Growth Alison Hutchison
The Rainbow Tree Catriona Ogilvie
RAF Remembrance Day Service Caroline Taylor
Memorial Stones Dorothy Anderson
Closure of Deerness West Church Joan Craig
Home but Not Forgotten Jill Clancy
Preparing for God? Liz Crumlish
The Wise Woman in My Soul Jenny Williams
