Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost November 5, 2017

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1 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost November 5, :00 A.M. Green Prelude (You are invited to a time of quiet preparation for worship during the Prelude.) Ringing of the Bell Welcome and Informal Moments Choral Introit My Life Flows on In Endless Song Robert Lowry *Call to Worship (based on our Church s Covenant) L: We gather in covenant with one another, to seek and respond to the word and the will of God. P: We purpose our lives to walk together in the ways of the Lord. We hold it our mission to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, worship God, and to strive for truth, justice, and peace. L: We come to this place, as did generations before us, depending upon the Holy Spirit to lead and empower us, upheld by the eternal promises of our God. P: Come, let us worship, as we pray, look, and work for the triumph of righteousness. *Opening Hymn Community of Christ No. 502 Unison Prayer of Confession and Lord s Prayer Holy God, as your faithful people, we respond to the call to serve you in our world. As the living and breathing church, we strive to purpose our whole lives for your will and to further your ways. When we fall short of this commitment, forgive us. When we turn away from your path, redirect us and encourage us in the ways of being your church

2 in the world. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, who taught us to pray saying, 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Words of Assurance Anthem With a Voice of Singing Marin Shaw Scripture Luke 10:25-37 Libby Mooney, reader Time for Children (The children are dismissed to Church School until 11:00 am.) *Hymn Called as Partners in Christ s Service No. 353 Covenanting of New Member Congregational Response 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. Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer and Silent Prayer Choral Prayer Response Stewardship Witness Invitation to Offering Offertory Dewey Harris

3 *Doxology No. 44 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen (As our morning offerings are brought forward, so too are the non-perishable food offerings from the basket in the Narthex for St. Philip's Food Pantry.) *Unison Prayer of Dedication Good and Gracious God, bless the offerings that we place before you. May they sustain the ministry we offer to our neighbors, both in and out of the church. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Sermon Won t You Be My Neighbor? Rev. Josh Fitterling *Communion Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together No. 311 Remembering the Saints THE ORDER OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation Communion Prayer & Consecration Words of Institution Sharing of the Bread and the Cup Unison Prayer of Thanksgiving Dear God, we give you thanks for this simple and sacred meal. Through it, may we forever be united with you and the saints throughout history, as we seek to serve you today! Amen. *Closing Hymn For All the Saints (vs. 1,2,4) No. 486

4 *Benediction *Congregational Benediction Love Will Guide Us (v. 5) S-7 Postlude Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress is our God) *All who are able may stand. All are invited to join us after worship for coffee in Fellowship Hall. Minister: Rev. Josh Fitterling Music Director: Ms. Leela Koilpillai Church School Teacher & Coordinator: Ms. Colleen Crowley Office Administrator: Ms. Janet Leonard Sexton: Ms. Mary McKinney Church Office Those Serving You Today Bell Ringer: Steve Hatt Ushers: Sally Jacobs & Dianne Davis Communion Servers: Becky Lenz, John Ross, Dan Bigley, Tom Beane Flowers: Sally Jacobs

5 First Congregational Church UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Wiscasset, Maine (207) We welcome you to the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. We are an open and affirming congregation and are open theologically, growing spiritually, and concerned socially.

6 Announcements If you have a prayer request, please enter it in the book at the rear of the sanctuary. The book will be brought forward during the first hymn. Today: Worship and Church School 10 am Mission Sunday and 5 th Sunday Hymn Sing Noisy Offering Bible Study 7 pm October 30: Wiscasset Green Coffee 9 am Game Night 6 pm October 31: Nightmare on Federal Street 4:30-6:30 pm Sheepscot Chorus 7 pm November 1: Stewardship 9 am Organ Society 9:30 am Bible Study 11:30 am November 2: Choir Rehearsal 4 pm November 4: Youth Group 7-8 pm November 5: Worship and Church School 10 am All Saints Sunday and Communion Sunday Joining and Stewardship Kickoff

7 Bible Study 7 pm Changing CHIMES The November CHIMES will be distributed by on November 1 to all members and friends who have addresses. We are happy to continue to provide printed copies by regular mail or pick up at worship if you prefer. Please contact the church office to update your address or ask to receive a printed copy of the CHIMES. This change will save us approximately $1,000 per year! Nightmare on Federal Street The Vitality Committee will be representing our church at the Nightmare on Federal Street celebration for the children on Halloween evening. We will be providing cider and donuts for about 100 children and some of their parents. If anyone would like to donate $10.00 for a dozen donuts or $5.00 for a gallon of cider, please contact Nancy Rob. Thank you so much! Opportunities to Sing on Christmas Eve Christmas Music Program December 24, 10 am During this service of special music, the choir will sing the Hodie, Christus Natus Est by Jan Pieterzoon Sweelinck. This beautiful piece, punctuated by cries of Alleluia, will guide us as we worship our newborn King. If you would like to learn more or express your interest in joining us for this piece, please contact Leela Koilpillai at or lkoilpillai@gmail.com. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Choir Want to try out being a part of the choir? Do you love Christmas carols? Come and join our 7 pm Christmas Eve Choir, where we will offer a choral arrangement of a familiar carol and help lead our congregation in worship on that holy night! This special choir will meet on Saturday, December 16 th, at

8 11:15 am for rehearsal. Please contact Leela (see above) for more information or to express your interest!