The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Communion and Family Sunday February 3, 2019

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1 The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Communion and Family Sunday February 3, :00 A.M. White Prelude March of Dedication by Gregg Sewell Festive Processional by Gregg Sewell (You are invited to a time of quiet preparation for worship during the Prelude.) Ringing of the Bell Welcome and Informal Moments Choral Introit *Call to Worship L: Here in this place, we come to worship! P: We gather to celebrate the wonders of our faith. L: Here in this place, we come to fellowship! P: Gathering together, we rejoice in the blessings of community. L: Here in this place, we come to serve! P: Being sent out, we seek to live out our faith in the world. Here in this place, we come and worship. *Opening Hymn Here in This Place No. 250 Unison Prayer of Confession and Lord s Prayer Holy God, you call us together and you send us out. When we do not go where you call us to go, forgive us, and guide our feet. When you call us to speak and we remain silent, pardon us, and touch our lips with your truth. May we forever be open to all the ways you call us to serve you in our world. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, 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,

2 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 glory, forever. Amen. Words of Assurance Scripture Jeremiah 1:4-10 Jim Nelon Time for Children (The children will remain with their families during worship.) *Hymn Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak No. 356 Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer and Silent Prayer Choral Prayer Response Invitation to Offering Offertory Voluntary by Charles Zeuner *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 present before you. May they sustain the ministries to which you have called us. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

3 Sermon But Nothing! Rev. Josh Fitterling Communion Anthem Come, Humble Soul by Ken Berg 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. Strengthen us for all that you call us to do in our world, as we live out our faith in you. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. *Closing Hymn Now Let Us from This Table Rise No. 325 *Benediction *Congregational Benediction Go Now In Peace (in the back of the hymnal) Postlude Joyous Acclamation by Gregg Sewell *All who are able may stand. All are invited to join us after worship for refreshments and birthday cake! Minister: Rev. Josh Fitterling Organist/Choir Director: Ms. Linda Adams Church School Teacher & Coordinator: Ms. Colleen Crowley Office Administrator: Ms. Janet Leonard Sexton: Ms. Mary McKinney Church Office Church Office Phone Church Website

4 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.

5 Announcements Those Serving You Today Bell Ringer: Steve Hatt Ushers: John Ross & Jim Nelon Flowers: Brad & Emily Adler Communion Servers: Sally Howe, Susan Kubler, Linda Winterberg, Allan Sylvester Communion Bread: Julie Bellefleur Coffee Hour Servers: Pastoral Relations 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. If you have Bulletin Announcements, please send them to the office by Wednesday of each week to be included the following Sunday. Today: Family Worship & Communion 10am CIS Presents Nick Record, Bigelow Labs, Climate Change in Midcoast Maine, soup & bread lunch following coffee hours No Bible Study February 4: Game Night 6pm February 5: Healthy Kids Playgroup 10am-12pm Sheepscot Chorus 7pm February 6: Organ Society 9:30am February 7: Choir Rehearsal 4pm February 8: Feed Our Scholars Paint Party, St. Philip s Church, 6pm-8:30pm February 10: Worship & Church School Bible Study 6pm

6 TODAY! CIS Presents Dr. Nick Record, Bigelow Labs, Climate Change and Midcoast Maine Climate change is in the news a lot, but rarely do you hear about what it will mean for your own home town. On February 3, Dr. Nick Record will talk about what climate change means to Wiscasset and for Midcoast Maine. Dr. Record is an oceanographer at Bigelow Laboratory in East Boothbay and studies the effects of climate change in Maine. Following the talk will be an open question session. A lunch of soup and bread will also be provided. This talk and lunch will be following coffee hour after worship. Feed Our Scholars Paint Party Friday, Feb. 8, 6pm- 8:30pm, St. Philip s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset Paint a scenic canvas with instruction from Cre8tive Events Maine! A great way to unwind with friends and/or family, create a beautiful painting, and support a local food initiative program. All proceeds raised benefit Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars Backpack Program! Tickets are $30/person to cover supplies and desserts. Contact Nancy Roby ( , nancer@roadrunner.com) for information or tickets. Sunday Night Bible Study The study of 1 Corinthians led by Rev. Josh will continue in February! Bible Study will meet in Fellowship Hall at 6pm on: February 10 th February 24 th Join us for one session or for them all!