9:55 a.m. January 19, 2020 Watch
Welcome to worship! As you settle in for worship, please feel free to light a candle of
prayer in the chapel area (right side of sanctuary). The children will be with us through
the word with The Children, then may be excused to their program. There is nursery
care available throughout the service, and a crying room for those who become
inconsolable.
RINGING OF THE CHIMES Sylvia Berry, Organist
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Barry Shelley, Moderator
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ No. 631
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Sing praise to God, all the peoples!
P: Praise God who really loves us all!
L: Don’t be afraid and do not doubt God’s love.
P: Open our hearts, O God, and help us to receive that love.
L: Dance in joy to the spirit of God.
P: Let our spirits resound with joy at God’s light of joy, AMEN.
INTROIT ‘Precious Lord, Take My Hand’ Rev. Thomas DorseyWatch
GATHERING PRAYER
A WORD WITH THE CHILDREN: Community
SINGING THE CHILDREN OUT ‘This Little Light of Mine’ Traditional
*Asterisk indicates all who are able may stand
Bold print indicates congregational response
PRAYER OF RECONCILIATION (in unison)
God of Hope, at times all we feel is hopelessness. We have waited so long for
justice. We have worked so hard and it seems for nothing. The world seems to
get worse, as more people struggle to make ends meet, as more people become
homeless, as violence rages around us. Burn the flame in us, O God, of hope. Be
the light that cannot be hidden. Remind us that we are not alone, and others can
help our light to shine. Call upon us to lean on one another during trying times.
May we remember each other in prayer, and may we seek prayer from others.
May we encourage and lift up one another, and call upon others for help. May we
be renewed in spirit, O God, and look to Jesus Christ, the perfector of our faith,
who lived as one of us, died as one of us, but lives again so that all may have
eternal love and life. It is in Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
KYRIE ‘Blessed Quietness’ refrain No. 267
Blessed quietness, holy quietness, what assurance in my soul. On the stormy sea,
Jesus speaks to me, and the billows cease to roll.
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE 1 Corinthians 1:1-9Watch
(please stand as you are able)
*RECEIVING AND SHARING GOD’S LOVE
(by handshake, embrace, or with hands folded)
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
*GLORIA
A READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 49:1-7
ANTHEM ‘Healing River’ Fred HellermanWatch
Oh healing river, send down your waters upon this land. Send down your waters to
wash the blood from off the sand. Oh healing river, no seed is growing in this barren
ground. The land is parching. This land is thirsting.
Oh healing river, send your waters down. Let the seed of freedom awake and flourish.
Let the deep roots nourish. Let the tall stalks rise. Proud leaves uncurling against the
skies.
Oh healing river send down your waters. Send down your waters upon this land. Send
down your waters to wash the blood from off the sand; to wash the land.
A READING FROM THE GOSPELS John 1:29-42Watch
SERMON Acting Associate Minister, Ann-Marie Illsley
MORNING PRAYERS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy
will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and
forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and
the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD
OFFERTORY ‘Every Time I Feel the Spirit’ TraditionalWatch
Every time I feel the spirit moving in my heart I will pray.
Upon that mountain, my Lord spoke, our of God’s mouth came fire and smoke. All
around me looks so fine, ask my Lord if all was mine.
Every time I feel the spirit moving in my heart I will pray.
Jordan River chilly and cold, chills the body, not the soul. Ain’t but one train on this
track, runs to heaven and right back.
Every time I feel the spirit moving in my heart I will pray.
I have heartache, I have woe, I have trouble here below. While God leads me I’ll not
fear, I am sheltered by God’s care.
Every time I feel the spirit moving in my heart I will pray.
*DOXOLOGY ‘I’m So Glad, Jesus Lifted Me’ No. 529
I’m so glad, Jesus lifted me
I’m so glad, Jesus lifted me
I’m so glad, Jesus lifted me
Singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN ‘Down by the Riverside’ No. 673
*COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTIONWatch
(please be seated for the closing music)
CLOSING MUSIC
Three Spirituals
‘We Shall Overcome’ arr. by William F. Smith
‘Kum Ba Yah’ arr. by Jerry Ray
‘I’ve Got Peace Like a River’ arr. by Jerry Ray
Serving Today:
Ann-Marie Illsley, Acting Associate Minister
Murray Kidd, Music Director
Sylvia Berry, Organist
David Wilcox, Sign Language
Loren Stott, Sign Language
Gini Hathaway, Lay Reader
Chris Madden, Hospitality Team Leader
9:55 a.m. January 12, 2020 Watch
Welcome to worship! As you settle in for worship, please feel free to light a candle of prayer in the chapel area (right side of sanctuary). The children will be with us through the word with The Children, then may be excused to their program. There is nursery care available throughout the service, and a crying room for those who become inconsolable.
RINGING OF THE CHIMES Sylvia Berry, Organist
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Sue Koza, Vice ModeratorWatch
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN ‘O God, Our Help in Ages Past’ No. 67
CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 29)
Leader: Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,
ALL: ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
Leader: Ascribe to the Lord the glory of God’s name;
ALL: worship the Lord in holy splendor.
Leader: May the Lord give strength to God’s people!
ALL: May the Lord bless God’s people with peace!
INTROIT ‘Woke Up this Morning’ Traditional
A READING FROM THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES Isaiah 42:1-6
Lay Reader: Adam Mitchell
MISSIONS MOMENTWatch
A WORD WITH THE CHILDREN: Interim Ann-Marie IllsleyWatch
SINGING THE CHILDREN OUT ‘This Little Light of Mine’
*Asterisk indicates all who are able may stand
Bold print indicates congregational response
PRAYER OF RECONCILIATION (in unison)
We are precious in your sight, yet we often forget that we are your beloved. We confess that our love can be fickle and inconstant. We follow selfish goals and deny that our way of life harms others and hurts your world. We are sorry and want to change. Create in us a clean heart, strengthen our resolve, reconcile us one to another, and bless us with your peace. Amen.
KYRIE ‘Blessed Quietness’ refrain No. 267
Blessed quietness, holy quietness, what assurance in my soul. On the stormy sea, Jesus speaks to me, and the billows cease to roll.
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE Acts 10: 34 and 43
(please stand as you are able)
*RECEIVING AND SHARING GOD’S LOVE
(by handshake, embrace, or with hands folded)
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
*GLORIA ‘Arise, Shine; for Your Light Has Come’
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. The Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.
THE STORY OF THE BAPTISM OF JESUS Matthew 3:13-17Watch
SERMON Rev. Katrina ClintonWatch
ANTHEM ‘Precious Lord, Take My Hand’ Rev. Thomas Dorsey, arr. Ed LojeskiWatch
When my way grows drear, precious Lord linger near when my life is almost gone. Hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall. Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home. Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand. I’m tired, I’m weak, I’m worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home. When the darkness appears and the night draws near and the day is past and gone. At the river I stand guide my feet, hold my hand. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
MORNING PRAYERS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OF GODWatch
OFFERTORY ‘Trouble!’ Traditional, arr. Sally Albrecht
Trouble! Soon I will be done with the trouble! Wade in the water, children. God’s gonna trouble the water. See that band all dressed in red. Must be the ones that Moses led. No more weepin’ and awailin’, I’m going to live with God.
*DOXOLOGY ‘All People That On Earth Do Dwell’ vs 2 No. 18
Know that there is one God, indeed, who fashions us without our aid, who claims, us, gives us all we need, whose tender care will never fade.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN ‘Called As Partners in Christ’s Service’ No. 453
*COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION
(please be seated for the closing music)
CLOSING MUSICWatch
Serving Today:
Rev. Katrina Clinton
Ann-Marie Illsley, Acting Associate Minister
Murray Kidd, Music Director
Sylvia Berry, Organist
David Wilcox, Sign Language
Loren Stott, Sign Language
Adam Mitchell, Lay Reader
Loren Stott, Hospitality Team Leader
9:55 a.m. January 5, 2020Watch
Welcome to worship! As you settle in for worship, please feel free to light a candle of prayer in the chapel area (right side of sanctuary). The children will be with us until after the word, then may be excused to their program. There is nursery care available throughout the service, and a crying room for those who become inconsolable.
RINGING OF THE CHIMES Sylvia Berry, Organist
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Barry Shelley, Moderator
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN ‘Go, Tell It on the Mountain’ No. 167
GATHERING PRAYER
A WORD: EPIPHANYWatch
(following the word, the children will be excused to their program)
PRAYER OF RECONCILIATION (in unison)
Merciful God, Light of the world, we confess that we have not been as kind nor as generous as you would ask us to be. We ask your forgiveness and ask that we be awakened, that we may shine with the light of your grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
KYRIE ‘It Is Well With My Soul’ vs 1 No. 561
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE
*RECEIVING AND SHARING GOD’S LOVE
(by handshake, embrace, or with hands folded)
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
*GLORIA ‘Clap Your Hands’ No. 38
Clap your hands, all you people, shout unto God with a voice of triumph!
Clap your hands, all you people; shout unto God with a voice of praise!
Hosanna! Hosanna!, Shout unto God with a voice of triumph!
Praise God! Praise God! Shout unto God with a voice of praise!
*Asterisk indicates all who are able may stand
Bold print indicates congregational response
A READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 60:1-6 Rev. Katrina ClintonWatch
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF JOHN John 1:1-5 Kate Howard
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Matthew 2:1-12
SERMON Rev. Patricia HayesWatch
ANTHEM ‘We Are One’ Brian TateWatch
When we walk, when we sleep, when we rise, we are one. When we laugh, when we sing, when we cry, when we run, we are one. And we shall love one another with all our hearts. And we shall care for each other with all our soul and our might. When we stand when we fall, when we rise we are one. In the cold, in the heat, in the dark, in the sun we are one. And we shall love one another with all our hearts. And we shall care for each other with all our soul and our might. When we’re hurting one another, that’s the way we hurt ourselves, with our sisters and our brothers we will rise. And we do and we try we must live or we die. We will reach, we will climb, we will rise, we will fly, we are one. And these words shall be forever within our hearts, And we shall teach them to our children, and remember them in our lives. When we walk, when we sleep, when we rise, we are one, when we laugh, when we sing, when we cry, when we run, we are strong, we belong, we are one!
MORNING PRAYERS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OF GODWatch
OFFERTORY ‘Woke Up This Morning’ Traditional Spiritual
*DOXOLOGY ‘All Creatures of Our God and King’ vs 4 No. 22
And all forgiven tender hearts, forgiving others, take your part, sing praises, Alleluia! You who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God, who knows your ev’ry care. O praise
God, O praise God, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN ‘The First Noel’ verses 3 & 5 No. 151
(the children will return from their program)
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
THE COMMUNION PRAYERWatch
God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to God.
Let us give thanks to God Most High.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
It is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise, O God…
Therefore, with all who love and serve you in heaven and on earth, we raise our voices:
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
(We will receive the communion by coming forward. Please signal an usher if you would prefer to be served in your seat. Our table is open to all. Gluten-free wafers are available in the small dish for those who need them.)
COMMUNION MUSIC ‘A Place at the Table’ Lori True/Shirley Erena MurrayWatch
For everyone born, a place at the table, for everyone born, clean water and bread, a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing, for everyone born, a star overhead.
(Refrain) And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy!
For young and for old, a place at the table, a voice to be heard, a part in the song, the hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled, for young and for old, the right to belong.
(Refrain)
For gay and for straight, a place at the table, a covenant shared, a welcoming space, a rainbow of race and gender and color, for gay and for straight, the chalice of grace.
(Refrain)
Also…..
Impromptu in Ab, Op. 142, No. 2. Franz Schubert (1797-1828)Watch
RESPONSIVE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
You have given yourself to us, Lord.
Now we give ourselves to others.
Your love has made us a new people.
As a people of love we will serve you with joy.
Your glory has filled our hearts.
Help us to glorify you in all things. Amen.
PRESENTATIONS
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*HYMN ‘Great Is Thy Faithfulness’ No. 86
*COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTIONWatch
(please be seated for the closing music)
CLOSING MUSIC
Serving Today:
Rev. Patricia Hayes, Senior Minister
Ann-Marie Illsley, Acting Associate Minister
Murray Kidd, Music Director
Sylvia Berry, Organist
David Wilcox, Sign Language
Loren Stott, Sign Language
Audrey Jones, Hospitality Team Leader
9:55 a.m. December 29, 2019Watch
Welcome to worship! As you settle in for worship, please feel free to light a candle of prayer in the chapel area (right side of sanctuary). The children will be with us throughout the service. There is nursery care available throughout the service, and a crying room for those who become inconsolable.
RINGING OF THE CHIMES Sylvia Berry, Organist
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Barry Shelley, Moderator
*HYMN ‘Good Christian Friends Rejoice’ No. 164
GATHERING PRAYER
THE FIRST READING Isaiah 63:7-9 Lay Reader: Alice FarnsworthWatch
REFLECTING ON THE YEAR ABOUT TO PASS
What three things brought you the most joy in the past year?
PRAYER OF RECONCILIATION (together)
Gracious God, as we come to the close of the year, guide us to be reconciled with ourselves, with our families, with our neighbors, and with you. Guide us in the ways of peace. For the things we have done, and the things we have left undone, we ask forgiveness. Amen.
KYRIE recording of Nancy Davis singing ‘Balm in Gilead’ with the choir
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE (please stand)
*PASSING THE PEACE
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you
People: and also with you
*GLORIA ‘Angels We Have Heard On High’ refrain No. 155
Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!
THE SECOND READING Hebrews 2:10-18 Lay Reader: Jan HowardWatch
REFLECTING ON THIS MOMENT
What three things do you appreciate right now?
HYMN ‘What Child Is This’ No. 162
THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 2:13-23Watch
REFLECTING ON THE COMING YEAR
What three things do you hope for, plan for, pray for in the coming year?
HYMN ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime’ No. 166
HOMILY Rev. Patricia HayesWatch
SOLO ‘I Wonder as I Wander’ Alisa Cassola, soloist Appalachian Christmas CarolWatch
I wonder as I wander out under the sky,
How Jesus the Savior did come for to die.
For poor on’ry people like you and like I…
I wonder as I wander out under the sky.
When Mary birthed Jesus ’twas in a cow’s stall,
With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all.
But high from God’s heaven a star’s light did fall,
And the promise of ages it then did recall.
If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing,
A star in the sky, or a bird on the wing,
Or all of God’s angels in heav’n for to sing,
He surely could have it, ’cause he was the King.
MORNING PRAYERS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERTORY ‘Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming’ German CarolWatch
(words found in hymn #160) arr. by Michael Praetorius (1609)
*DOXOLOGY ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’
What can I offer, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a wise one, I would do my part;
But what I can, I offer – all my heart.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN ‘Joy to the World’ No 143
*COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION
(please be seated for the closing music)
CLOSING MUSIC ‘Auld Lang Syne’Watch
Traditional Scottish folk tune/Text by Robert Burns arr. by F.J. Haydn
Alisa Cassola and Sylvia Berry
Rev. Patricia Hayes, Senior Minister
Ann-Marie Illsley, Acting Associate Minister
Murray Kidd, Music Director
Sylvia Berry, Organist
David Wilcox, Sign Language
Loren Stott, Sign Language
Beth Eaton, Hospitality Team Leader
9:55 a.m. December 22, 2019 Watch
Welcome! As you arrive, please feel free to light a prayer candle in the chapel area to the right side of the sanctuary. The children will be with us throughout the service. Nursery care is available throughout the service, and there is also a crying room at the back of the sanctuary should your child become inconsolable.
RINGING OF THE CHIMES Sylvia Berry, Organist
WORDS OF WELCOME Barry Shelley, Moderator
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ No. 150
CALL TO WORSHIPWatch
Leader: It is the fourth Sunday of Advent. For this hour, for this moment we are holding on to the waiting, holding on to the preparation.
ALL: Christmas is coming, and it is coming soon.
Leader: Tonight we will celebrate the birth, but for this hour, for this moment, we create space for love.
ALL: Love comes down at Christmas, love fills our hearts and sometimes breaks our hearts.
Leader: So we gather to worship, with hearts full and broken, and we gather to prepare for the coming of our Lord. Let us begin our worship time on this, the fourth Sunday of Advent.
INTROIT ‘A Gospel Song of Peace’ Sally K. AlbrechtWatch
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE: A Prayer for Love
CHANCEL RINGERS ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ Katerine K. Davis arr. Henry SimeoneWatch
Chancel Ringers: Doug Anderson, Carol Bradford, BIll Cockshaw, Jill Larson,
Leigh-Ann Larson, Leo Larson, Sharon Quesnel, Murray Kidd
PRAYER OF RECONCILIATION (together)
Holy One, on this fourth Sunday of Advent, we remember the Word made flesh, God and humanity joined as one. We celebrate that Jesus revealed you to us more than any other human being before or since. Like Jesus, we are fully human and we seek to be more like him, to be more open to you and to be filled with your Holy Spirit that we might follow in your way. Lord, we are sorry that we have not always acted like your sons and daughters, we have been selfish and strayed from the path, forgive us. Lord, we are sorry that we have not always been beacons of light in a world of darkness, forgive us. Lord, restore us into full relationship as your sons and daughters, may we know and accept your forgiveness, that is so freely offered and help us to be all that . we can be, all that we were created to be. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
KYRIE ‘What Child Is This’ verse 1 No. 162
What Child is this who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthem sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary.
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE (please stand)
*PASSING THE PEACE
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you
People: and also with you
*GLORIA ‘Emmanuel, Emmanuel’ No. 134
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel.
God with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel.
THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Jesus’ Christmas Party Watch
Based on the story “Jesus’ Christmas Party” by Nicholas Allan.
The congregation is invited to join in singing hymns during the pageant
144 O Little Town of Bethlehem vs. 1
158 Her Baby, Newly Breathing vs. 1
151 The First Noel vs. 2
149 Angels From the Realms of Glory vs. 2
172 We Three Kings vs. 1
155 Angels We Have Heard on High vs. 1
PAGEANT SONG ‘Go Tell It On the Mountain’
Soloists: Levi Swisher-Rosa, Jessica Gross, Angeliza Campbell
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 1:18 -25Watch
HOMILY Rev. Patricia Hayes
ANTHEM ‘O Come to Set Us Free’ VENI EMMANUEL, arr. Mary McDonaldWatch
Come, o come, our Savior Messiah, Hallelujah. Come to set us free.
We await Your holy birth, Jesus, Light of the World; King of Kings and
Lord of lords, come to set us free.
Prince of Peace, He is God, our Redeemer; Come to set us free, hallelujah!
Glory to the Son of God, Light and Life of the World: King of Kings and
Lord of lords, come to set us free.
O come, o come Emmanuel. Come to set us free. Emmanuel!
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERSWatch
Pastor: Do you promise to participate in the life and mission of this family of God’s people, sharing regularly in the worship of God and enlisting in the work of this local church as it serves this community and the world? (I do) Congregational Affirmation: We welcome you with joy in the common life of this church. We promise you our friendship and prayers as we share the hopes and labors of the church of Jesus Christ. By the power of the Holy Spirit may we continue to grow together in God’s knowledge and love and be witnesses of our risen Savior.
MORNING PRAYERS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERTORY ‘Gospel Magnificat’ Patti DrennanWatch
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my savior. He has seen in me a humble servant. Now generations will call me blessed, for God has done great things for me, and holy is His name. He gave food to the hungry with food to eat and banished all the rich away. The promise of His mercy fills me with joy today!
*DOXOLOGY ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’
What can I offer, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a wise one, I would do my part;
But what I can, I offer – all my heart.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN ‘Good Christian Friends, Rejoice’ No. 164
*COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTIONWatch
(please be seated for the closing music)
CLOSING MUSIC
Participating in today’s service are:
Rev. Patricia Hayes, Senior Minister
Ann-Marie Illsley, Acting Associate Minister
Murray Kidd, Music Director
Sylvia Berry, Organist
David Wilcox, Sign Language
Loren Stott, Sign Language
Joyce Carroll, Hospitality Team Leader
Click on the Watch link to watch video of service starting at that point in the order of worship.
RINGING OF THE CHIMES Sylvia Berry, OrganistWatch
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Barry Shelley, Moderator
*HYMN ‘When Morning Gilds the Skies’ No. 100
GATHERING PRAYER
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMWatch
Being baptized today: Salomè Ohanna Kaptimer, born on May 30, 2019 to Lauren Selman-Kaptimer and Henok Kaptimer.
QUESTIONS FOR BAPTISM
Do you desire for your child to be baptized? We do
Do you promise to be Christ’s disciple, follow Christ’s way, resist evil and oppression, and witness to Christ’s work and word? We do
*CONGREGATIONAL ASSENT (please rise)
Do you who witness and celebrate this sacrament promise your love, support, and care to this child about to be baptized, as she lives and grows in Christ? We do
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (remain standing)
Pastor: Let us unite with the church in all times and places in confessing our faith in the triune God. Do you believe in God?
PEOPLE: I believe in God.
Pastor: Do you believe in Jesus Christ?
PEOPLE: I believe in Jesus Christ.
Pastor: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
PEOPLE: I believe in the Holy Spirit.
BAPTISMAL PRAYER Watch
Christ be with you.
And also with you.
ACT OF BAPTISM
PRAYER FOR THE BAPTIZED (in unison)
We give you thanks Holy God, mother and father of all the faithful, for this baby who is today washed in the water of Baptism. Embrace us all as sons and daughters in the one household of your love. Grant us grace to receive, value, love, support, nurture and befriend this new member of the body of Christ.
GLORIA ‘Clap Your Hands’ No. 38Watch
1) Clap your hands, all you people; shout unto God with a voice of triumph!
2) Clap your hands, all you people; shout unto God with a voice of praise!
3) Hosanna! Hosanna!Shout unto God with a voice of triumph!
Praise God! Praise God! Shout unto God with a voice of praise!
(the children may be excused to their classes following the Gloria)
PSALM 121 Lay Reader: Luanne CockshawWatch
FIRST REFLECTION Rev. Katrina Clinton
ANTHEM Watch
‘A Place at the Table’ Lori True/Shirley Erena Murray
(please join in singing the refrain)
For everyone born, a place at the table, for everyone born, clean water and bread, a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing, for everyone born, a star overhead.
(Refrain) And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy!
For gay and for straight, a place at the table, a covenant shared, a welcoming space, a rainbow of race and gender and color, for gay and for straight, the chalice of grace.
A READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Watch
Genesis 32:22-31 Lay Reader: Doug Anderson
SECOND REFLECTION Doug Anderson
ANTHEM ‘Everything Possible’ Fred SmallWatch
Doug Anderson, voice; Andrew Howard, guitar.
We have cleared off the table, the leftovers saved Washed the dishes and put them away.
I have told you a story and tucked you in tight At the end of your knockabout day.
As the moon sets its sail to carry you to sleep Over the Midnight sea I will sing you a song no one sang to me May it keep you good company.
You can be anybody you want to be
You can love whomever you will.
You can travel any country where your heart leads And know I will love you still.
You can live by yourself, you can gather friends around You can choose one special one.
And the only measure of your words and your deeds Will be the love you leave behind when your done.
There are girls who grow up strong and bold Some boys quiet and kind Some race on ahead, some follow behind, Some go in their own way and time.
Some women love women, some men love men Some raise children, some never do.
You can dream all the day never reaching the end Of everything possible for you.
Don’t be rattled by names, by taunts, by games But seek out spirits true.
If you give your friends the best part of yourself, They will give the same back to you.
A READING FROM THE GOSPELS Luke 18:1-8Watch
THIRD REFLECTION Rev. Patricia Hayes
Presentation to Kathy CarpenterWatch
MORNING PRAYERSWatch
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERTORY ‘We Are One’ Brian TateWatch
When we walk, when we sleep, when we rise, we are one. When we laugh, when we sing, when we cry, when we run, we are one.
And we shall love one another with all our hearts. And we shall care for each other with all our soul and our might.
When we stand when we fall, when we rise we are one. In the cold, in the heat, in the dark, in the sun we are one.
And we shall love one another with all our hearts. And we shall care for each other with all our soul and our might.
When we’re hurting one another, that’s the way we hurt ourselves, with our sisters and our brothers we will rise.
And we do and we try we must live or we die. We will reach, we will climb, we will rise, we will fly, we are one. And these words shall be forever within our hearts,
And we shall teach them to our children, and remember them in our lives. When we walk, when we sleep, when we rise, we are one, when we laugh, when we sing, when we cry, when we run, we are strong, we belong, we are one!
*DOXOLOGYWatch
‘Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow’ No. 50 Video
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN ‘Ours the Journey’ No. 458
*COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION
(please be seated for the closing music)
CLOSING MUSIC ‘We Are One” (Join In)
Participating in today’s service are:
Rev. Patricia Hayes, Senior Minister
Ann-Marie Illsley, Acting Associate Minister
Murray Kidd, Music Director
Alisa Cassola, Soloist
Sylvia Berry, Organist
David Wilcox, Sign Language
Loren Stott, Sign Language
Statement Of Welcome (adopted October 18, 2009)
The Love of Christ for Each Person Knows No Bounds, and…
We, at Christ Congregational Church, United Church of Christ of Brockton, celebrate the diversity of God’s creation and seek to be a community of Christians who live in openness to the voice of the Still Speaking God.
We celebrate family in all its diverse forms and honor, support, and bless all loving and committed relationships.
As we seek to live out our mission to live Christ’s compassion and promote justice, healing, and wholeness of life, we welcome into our community persons of every gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental and physical ability, age, race, nationality, economic and social status, faith background, marital standing and family structure.
We invite and welcome all to share in the life, leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities, blessings, and joys of our congregation as we seek to grow together in faith and love.
We remember our promises made at baptism, therefore no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome to this United Church of Christ.
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After a more than year of research, reviewing, interviewing, decision making and the installation of a new roof, the project has begun to install a solar system onto our church.
This project will benefit the church for many years to come with savings on electricity and helping our church to be more Green.
During the construction phase and installation phase of the project, we may have to use the kitchen door to enter the church from the main parking lot.
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
Classic Silent Film
with pipe organ accompaniment by
Peter Krasinski
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 at 7:00 PM
Light refreshments following the show
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