Poetry, prayers, recitations, tributes, and installation services---ready-to-use or easy-to-customize for persons called on to make welcome remarks for any occasion! Welcome speeches are a vital part of worship in African American churches and are a growing tradition in other churches as well. This volume offers a wealth of vibrant speeches and responses well suited to a variety of special occasions. Contents: Some General Words of Welcome; Welcome Speeches and Responses for Specific Occasions; Children's Day; Youth Sunday; Mother's Day; Father's Day; Graduate Recognition Day; Deacon Ordination; Pastor Anniversary and Appreciation; Choir Day; Missions; For Christian Unity Welcome Speeches Given By Children: So Glad; A Secret; Too Little; About to Start; Poetry and Prayers
