ECW musicians Shirley Hunte and Nancy Allen of Church of
the Ascension, Miami, tune up for the processional.

 
John Barrow, 16, of Church of the Resurrection, Biscayne Park, was
the organist for the service.

Members of the junior choir from St. Christopher’s, Ft. Lauderdale wait
for the procession to begin.

Some of the youngest members of the procession.

Czamille Wright, assisted by cathedral Verger Margaret
Clements, prepares to read the lesson.

Storyteller Toni Simmons enchanted and involved the
children with her tale of the Tower of Babel.

Multitalented John Barrow also gave the homily, urging
parents and young adults to show children "the good of
the earth and of humanity, and the good that comes from
the love of all people", and telling children to "remember
the teaching of Christ to love your neighbor as yourself."
"It is by the serene light of children," he said, "that we…
can see the worthiness of all people…"

 
Deacon Mark Sims leads the congregation in singing "Happy
Birthday" to Bishop Frade, whose birthday is Oct. 10.
 

Bishop Said presents certificates to the winners of the essay contest,
Taea Hall (left), first place and Cecily Starr Newbold (right), third
place. Both girls are members of St. Agnes, Miami. Second-place
winner, Abigail Graham of Church of the Advent, Palm City, was
not able to be present.
 

"Seek ye first the kingdom of God…" Kirsten Wright of St. Christopher’s,
Ft. Lauderdale, joins in the offertory hymn.

"Thank you, Lord…" Bishop Said listens as a young worshiper
offers her prayer.
 

Many of the children simply put their prayers in the basket. Others,
like the ones here with Bishop Frade, shared their prayers with the
congregation. There were thanksgivings for home, family, friends
and food, for all of creation. One boy gave thanks for his pet fish.
There were intercessions for the sick, and prayers "that people would
drive slower and not have so many accidents" and for "not so many
people getting shot". One girl gave thanks for Jesus Christ and his love
for us, to which there were many "amens" from the congegation.