UNITED CHURCH of CHAPEL HILL

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1 UNITED CHURCH of CHAPEL HILL February 3, 2019 WELCOME & THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! No matter who you are, or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here. WE INVITE PEOPLE of every age, race, marital status, sexual orientation, means, ability, and spiritual tradition to join with us in the love of God and neighbor: through worship, dedication to education, and commitment to service. ACCESSIBILITY Large print bulletins, children s bulletins, & hearing devices are available from ushers. ASL is available at the 11:00 service. All-gendered handicap accessible bathrooms are throughout building. The elevator is in the Narthex. There is a ramp at the West end of the building for access to the lower floor. NURSERY CARE Nursery care for infants through first grade is available from 8:30am to 12:30pm every Sunday in rooms 130, 127, and 126 (our crib room). We encourage children in 2nd grade to worship with their families. Children s bulletins and bibles are available in the Narthex. PRAYER BOOK A prayer book is placed in Narthex before worship services. You may write prayer requests to be read during the Prayers of the Church during worship service. Please get permission before using another person s name. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES We welcome families with babies and toddlers into worship. Rocking chairs are available at the back of the sanctuary for your comfort. If your child needs space to roam, privacy to nurse, or a bathroom with a changing table, you may go to the Family Parlor, directly across the Narthex. The service is broadcast and ushers will bring the sacrament to you. PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG AND TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE 1

2 WORSHIP AND THE WORD BELL OF INVITATION You are invited to use this as time to prepare for worship. PRELUDE Meditation on The Gift of Love Rob Landes *OPENING PRAYER P: Wrap us in the arms of your love, Holy One, as we gather in worship this day. Teach us to be patient and kind in our actions, and humble of heart in all of our ways. Help us see and know ourselves as well as you see and know us, that our words may be true and our love may be pure. Build us into community that bears all things, believes all things, and hopes all things in the name of Love, which never ends. Amen. *HYMN 276 GROSSER GOTT Holy God We Praise Your Name 2 2 * As able, please stand P: indicates congregational response

3 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION P: God of truth and love, when we yearn for certainty in an uncertain world, remind us that we know only in part; when we long for others to see things our way, remind us that we see things our way, remind us that we see in a mirror dimly; when we seek to impose our ways upon others, remind us that we have failings of our own. Harken us to your voice once more, and reveal to us the truths that you alone can see. In your holy name, we seek your guidance now. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF GRACE L: The one who formed us in our mother s wombs looks upon us with love and seeks our highest good. Rejoice in the good news that we are fully known, and that we are loved with a love that heals all wombs and breaks down all barriers that lie betewwn us. *SUMMARY OF THE LAW L: Our Lord Jesus said: P: You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. L: This is the greatest commandment. And a second is like it: P: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. L: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. 3 3

4 *GLORIA PATRI WESTMINSTER ABBEY WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please sign the friendship register in your row and share your contact information with us so that we can welcome you and help you to connect with the ministries of our congregation. Later in the service, the offering is our practice of expressing gratitude for the grace of God that has been revealed in our lives. Please consider including United Church of Chapel Hill in your household s plan of generosity by participating financially in the life of the church. CHILDREN S BLESSING Children are welcome to stay in the Sanctuary for the entire worship service. We encourage them to use the worship activity bags, bibles, and storybooks available in the Narthex. Children in first grade and younger may go downstairs to the nursery; infants through 2 year olds are cared for in room 130; 3-7 year olds in room 127. The Family Room, just across the Narthex, is also available for families and you can hear the service from there. As the children leave the Sanctuary, we invite the congregation to sing a blessing: Go Now in Peace GO IN PEACE 4 4

5 TODAY S LESSON LESSON JEREMIAH 1:4-10 Pew Bible Pg. 609 LESSON LUKE 4:21-30 Pew Bible Pg. 835 L: This is the word of God for the people of God. P: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Exultate justi Ludovico da Viadana Exsultate justi in Domino. Rectos decet collau datio. Confitemini domino in citara, In psalterio decem chordarum. Psalite illi, cantate ei canticum novum, Bene psalite ei in vociferatione. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright. Praise the Lord with the lyre; make melody to God with the harp of ten strings. Sing to God a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. TODAY S SERMON STILL WAKING PREACHING: REVEREND CAMERON BARR *HYMN- PAGE 8 GIFT OF LOVE Though I May Speak PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH L: God, by your grace, P: hear our prayer. LORD S PRAYER P: 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 5 5

6 OFFERING OURSELVES TO GOD AND ONE ANOTHER OFFERTORY Fantasy on Hyfrydol arr. Cynthia Dobrinski *DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *INVITATION TO AN OPEN TABLE L: The Lord be with you. P: And also with you. L: Lift up your hearts. P: We lift them to God. L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. P: It is right to give our thanks and praise. 6 6 *GREAT THANKSGIVING P: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. L: This is the joyful feast of the people of God! P: People will come from the north and south And from the east and west To sit at Christ s table.

7 *PASSING OF THE PEACE L: The peace of Christ be with you. P: And also with you. WORDS OF INSTITUTION L: Great is the mystery of faith: P: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP We receive the bread and cup by intinction. Simply take a piece of bread and dip it in the cup from any serving station. We serve only non-alcoholic grape juice. A gluten-free vegan option is available in the basket with purple linens. If you would like to be served at your seat, please signal an usher, and we will bring the elements to you. Healing prayer is available at the back corner of the sanctuary during communion. COMMUNION MUSIC Contemplation on Beautiful Savior arr. Matthew Compton PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING P: We give thanks, gracious God, that you have refreshed us at your table by granting us the presence of Jesus Christ. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another, and send us forth into the world in courage and peace, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. *HYMN 439 EIN FESTE BURG A Mighty Fortress Is Our God *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Poco vivace Schroeder Please welcome visitors who are with us this morning and introduce them to one of the pastors who are waiting to greet you in the Narthex. 7

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9 WHAT S HAPPENING LIGHT UP YOUR WINTER Wednesday, February 6. Dinner at 5:45pm, and programs start at 6:30pm. The United Church Preschool (UCP) will host the Light Up Your Winter fundraising dinner. Proceeds will benefit the UCP Scholarship Fund. The dinner will consist of spaghetti, gluten free pasta, salads, and a variety of desserts. Programs: Sacred Space Art Studio- Downstairs art classroom Book Discussion of Reconstructing The Gospel - Family Parlor The Gospel as Story Telling- Room 235 Peacemaking Close to Home- Room 229 ADULT FORUM Sunday, February 10 at 10 am in the Assembly Hall Pastor s Forum: hosted by Pastor Cameron to reflect together on our faith in light of Sunday worship. UNITED CHURCH PRESCHOOL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW FOR It is not too early to check into our fabulous preschool for your 2-4 year old for next school year. UCCH members do receive priority enrollment, but only if you apply by February 28th. Please check out the website: and/or contact the director, Mary Glish (director@unitedchurchpreschool.com) for more information. PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER We care for each other by praying, visiting, and sending cards to members of our congregation when in need. If you would like to be included in the list to receive the Prayers of the Week or if you want to volunteer to help with the prayer station during the communion, please Pastor David, dmateo@unitedchurch.org. PRAYER REQUESTS If during the week, you or someone you know have a prayer request or special need, you can submit one online at or Pastor David, dmateo@unitedchurch.org. 9

10 WHAT S HAPPENING CONT. SWING DANCE AND CHOCOLATES Friday, February 8 at 6:30-9pm in the Fellowship Hall Brought to you by the Ambassadors Big Band. Fun for the whole family, singles and couples. Bring your favorite dance partner(s) and join us for an evening of great music, dancing, and a smorgasbord of chocolate and savory treats. Suggested donations:$10 per adult, $5 per child, $25 per family. No need to buy tickets in advance. FROM THE LIBRARY These readings, along with other similar readings, are available on the marked shelves in the UCCH Library: Ringe, S.H. Jesus in Nazareth: The Jubilee agenda. In Luke, p Rin L Thistlethwaite, S. The Jubilee, or Jesus had an economic plan. In #Occupy the Bible: What Jesus Really Said (and Did) about Money and Power, p Thi O Wilson-Hartgrove, J. Subversive service: How God s economy slips in. In God s Economy: Redefining the Health & Wealth Gospel, p Wil G Borg, M.J. God is passionate about justice and the poor. In Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most, p Bor Co Taylor, B.B. The company of strangers. In Home By Another Way, p Tay H Walker, T.W. The reaction of the hometown. In Luke, p Wal L Cosby, M.R. The more excellent way of love. In Apostle on the Edge: An Inductive Approach to Paul, p Cos A Hays, R.B. The preeminence of love. In First Corinthians, p Hay F Augsburger, D. The practice of radical attachment. In Dissident Discipleship: A Spirituality of Self-Surrender, Love of God, and Love of Neighbor, p Aug D Lewis, C.S. The Four Loves Lew F Blenkinsopp, J. Jeremiah. In A History of Prophecy in Israel, p Ble H Brueggemann, W. Only grief permits newness. In Hopeful Imagination: Prophetic Voices in Exile, p Bru H A volunteer, Karen Demby, will be in the library this Sunday, 10:00-11:00, to help you find materials that will be useful to you. At other times, please serve yourself. 10

11 THIS WEEK S CALENDAR TODAY February 3 8:45am Festival Worship- Sanctuary 9:05am Children s Musical Rehearsal- Music Room 10am Adult Programs 10am Spanish Conversations- Room am La Mesa Worship- Fellowship Hall 11am Worship & the Word- Sanctuary 11am Youth Group- Youth Lounge 12pm Youth Choir rehearsal- Music Room 5pm Confirmation Class- Youth Lounge MONDAY February 4 12pm Book Group- Library 6pm Bronze Voices- Music Room 6pm Fellowship Board- Family Parlor 6pm Spanish Conversation- Youth Lounge 7:15pm Women s Group- Library 7:15pm Chancel Bells- Music Room WEDNESDAY February 6 7am Bible Study - Library 5:45pm LUYW Program Series 7:30pm Chamber Singers- Music Room THURSDAY February 7 9am Quilts of Love- Art Studio 6:55pm Chancel Choir- Music Room FRIDAY February 8 9:15am Yoga- Assembly Hall 11am Meditation - Library 6:30pm Swing Dance & Choclates- Fellowship Hall SUNDAY February 10 8:45am Festival Worship- Sanctuary 9:05am Children s Musical Rehearsal- Music Room 10am Adult Programs 10am Children s Church- Sanctuary 10am ONA LGBTQ+- Room am Spanish Conversations- Room am La Mesa Worship- Fellowship Hall 11am Worship & the Word- Sanctuary 11am Youth Group- Youth Lounge 12pm Youth Choir rehearsal- Music Room 12:30pm Pastors Lucheon- Fellowship Hall 2pm Ambassadors Rehearsal- Fellowship Hall 5pm Confirmation Class- Youth Lounge 7pm Taize Worship Service- Sanctuary A SPECIAL THANKS TO UNITED CHURCH STAFF SENIOR PASTOR: Cameron Barr ASSOCIATE PASTOR: David Mateo ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Ian McPherson DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRY: Anitra Grove DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Jennifer Anderson ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ ORGANIST: Robert Brewer ASSISTANT YOUTH CHOIR DIRECTOR: Gillian Fields DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY MINISTRIES: Rinnie Orr DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING: Claudia Galvez BUSINESS MANAGER: Duane Gilbert KITCHEN HOSTESSES: Mirna Rodriguez, Ana Martinez NURSERY DIRECTOR: Alison Robertson ASSISTANT NURSERY DIRECTOR: Lori Lay NURSERY ASSISTANTS: Mo Mo Than, Mo Mo Nan, Mo Mo San, Gabriela Hernandez, Mueh Pay CUSTODIANS: Claudia Galvez, Sandra Hernandez 11 11

12 A PLACE of BELONGING FOR ALL GOD S CHILDREN SERVICE NOTES STAY CONNECTED ALTAR FLOWERS: Today s fl owers are given by Kathy and Lucas Neas in celebration of the birthday of their son, Tom. SOUND SYSTEM VOLUNTEER: Grant Berry ASL INTERPRETER: Jessica Mendelsohn CHOIR: Chancel Choir HANDBELL CHOIR: Bronze Voices; David Murphy, director LITURGIST: Dan Vermeer DEACON: April Harrison HEALING PRAYER: Bill Chicurel USHERS: Debbi Carter WEBSITE FACEBOOK /unitedchurchofchapelhill CONTACT US SERVICE TIMES FESTIVAL WORSHIP: 8:45am THE WORD WORSHIP: 11:00am LA MESA SERVICE*: 11:00am *en español e ingles ALL ARE WELCOME HERE 12 Elements of this service taken from: An International Anthology, Prayers Encircling the World, Louisville: Westminister John Knox Press (1999). Book of Common Worship, Offi ce of Theology and Worship for the Presbyterian Church (USA), Louisville: Westminister John Knox Press (2018).