We Gather to Worship God

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1 Sunday, November 5, 2017

2 Robert K. Livingston Darcy A. Crain Senior Minister Associate Minister Change of Pace Worship Service: 9:00 a.m. Chapel Communion: 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. We Gather to Worship God Silent Meditation Prelude Celebration of Community We should not ask, What is wrong with the world? for that diagnosis has already happened. Rather, we should ask, What has happened to the salt and light? --John R. W. Stott A Triptych of Fugues (I Lively, with dash) Gerald Near (b. 1964) Timothy L. Huth, Organist Rev. Robert K. Livingston Choral Introit * Processional Hymn O Savior, Let Me Walk with You Hymnal #503 * Call to Worship Judy Hallberg One: We have come to worship this morning seeking light, and hope, and refreshment. All: One: We have come eager to be reminded of what is important and to hear Good News. We have come seeking God s way in our world that is often confusing and filled with competing voices.

3 All: One: * Prayer of Invocation (In Unison) We have come as followers and seekers, in quest of God s limitless love and unconditional grace that lifts us and leads us. Let us join together with one voice in prayer. Let us pray. Welcoming God, as the day begins, we pause from our busy schedules and active lives to find your comfort and inspiration in the midst of this community of faith. May your love enfold us; may your Spirit fill us; and may your hope sustain us. Open our eyes to see your love, our lips to sing your praise, and our hands to serve and care for others. Help us to be salt and light in our often bland and dark world, through Jesus Christ our model and teacher we pray, who taught us to say together * 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 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. * Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Sacrament of Baptism Noah Henry Swinburn Son of Tracy Nicole and Adam Thomas Swinburn (Children are invited downstairs to church school following the baptism) Give, Share, Rejoice Offertory Sentences and Offertory Rev. Darcy Crain

4 Choral Anthem Canticle of Fellowship James Nissen, Director of Music Reception of New Members Scriptural Sentences Nancy Vermuelen Questioning of the Candidates Rev. Bob Livingston Rev. Darcy Crain-Polly Welcome by the Congregation (unison) Dick Mitchell, Council Chair We welcome you with joy into the common life of this church. Let us work, serve, and journey forward together, striving to create a supportive community of people committed to loving the world created by our loving God As we receive you as new members of our church, may the blessing of God be with you all, now and always. * Doxology 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. * Prayer of Dedication Rev. Bob Livingston We Grow in Our Faith Gospel Reading Matthew 5:13-16 Sermon The Blessed Journey: Salt and Light Rev. Robert K. Livingston Solo At The River Kevin Starnes, soloist

5 Pastoral Prayer Rev. Darcy Crain Choral Response We Go Forth to Live and Serve * Recessional Hymn This Little Light of Mine Hymnal #524 Charge and Benediction Rev. Robert K. Livingston Choral Benediction God Be With You God Be With You God be with you till we meet again; By good counsel guide, uphold you, With a shepherd s care enfold you: God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus feet; Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. * Postlude Postludium Johann Pachelbel ) Timothy L. Huth, organist * Congregation Standing (Please feel free to remain seated if standing is difficult for you.) The flowers on the communion table are given to the Glory of God and in gratitude for our Noah Henry and our friends and family with us to celebrate his baptism. Following the service, please join us upstairs in Pilgrim Hall for refreshments and fellowship during Friendship Hour as we celebrate the Swinburn baptism and the reception of new members.

6 Canticle of Fellowship By Craig Courtney James Nissen, Director of Music Rebecca Jones, piano accompanist Therefore as God s chosen people, Holy and dearly beloved, Clothe yourselves with compassion, Kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Forgive each other as the Lord forgave you, And over all these virtues put on love. Blest be the tie binds our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. Before our Father s throne we pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares, Blest be the tie that binds our hearts, That binds our hearts in love. We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear: And often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. When we asunder part, it gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart. From sorrow, toil, and pain and sin we shall be free; And perfect love and joy shall reign throughout eternity. Blest be the tie that binds our hearts, That binds our hearts in Love. At the River Arranged by Aaron Copland Kevin Starnes, soloist Rebecca Jones, piano accompanist Shall we gather by the river, Where bright angels' feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever, Flowing by the throne of God. Yes, we'll gather by the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints by the river, That flows by the throne of God. Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease, Soon our happy hearts will quiver, With the melody of peace. Yes we'll gather by the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints by the river, That flows by the throne of God, That flows by the throne of God.

7 Welcome! THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ANN ARBOR We are glad you joined us this Sunday and look forward to meeting and getting to know you. Please join us after the 10 a.m. service for refreshments and friendship upstairs in Pilgrim Hall. Please don t forget to visit our website at to learn more about our church. Sunday Worship Childcare and Church School Healing Space During our programming year (September through May), we offer our contemporary Change of Pace worship service in Pilgrim Hall at 9:00 a.m. There is a brief 15-minute communion service in our Douglas Memorial Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Our more traditional worship service is in the sanctuary at 10 a.m., and is normally followed by refreshments and friendship in Pilgrim Hall. Assisted listening devices are available for services held in our sanctuary. Nursery care is available for children newborn to 2 years of age with screened and consistent childcare workers. If you d like to keep your infant or child with you in worship, you are more than welcome to do so. Please feel free to move about during the service as is needed. Also, during the regular program year, children and youth are invited to leave after our children s circle and attend their church school classes. Join us on Sunday, November 12 from 7-8 p.m. in Pilgrim Hall when we feature music by pianist Kathe Johnson. Gratitude will be the focus of the reflection and guided meditation. There will also be a time for prayer. This new service meets the 2nd Sunday of each month from 7-8 p.m. in Pilgrim Hall. If you need further information, please contact Gail Haynes or Liz Larrivee. Input is welcome and all are welcome. Luncheon Group These luncheon gatherings, hosted by Bob Livingston, meet monthly on the fourth Monday of each month (September through May). They are highly informal, with welcoming and wide-ranging conversations, with the hopeful result of the nourishment of both the mind and body. The luncheons are held at Knight s Restaurant on 2324 Dexter Avenue in Ann Arbor. Our next luncheon will be November 27. Tuesday Night Series (TNS) Please join us on Tuesday nights, November 7 and November 14, for the final two nights of our fall series of theological discussions centered on video-based lectures by the popular, fascinating, challenging, and renowned Bishop John Shelby Spong. Rev. Bob Livingston takes the lead with this group. We meet on Tuesday nights in the Mayflower Room of the church from 7-8:30 p.m. Following November 14, the TNS group will recess for the holidays until a new series begins on Tuesday, January 9. Please come and join us if you can! Text Breakfast We gather with Bob Livingston every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Classic Cup Café (4389 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor) for lively discussion. Our next breakfast is scheduled for November 8 where we will continue discussing our sermon series, The Lord s Prayer, reading from Matthew 6:5-13. Mind & Spirit Book Group The Mind and Spirit Book Group is a community of women of all ages. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 10:15-11:45 a.m. in the Mayflower Room. Please contact Janet Chen at a2janetchen@gmail.com for additional information. 20/40 Our 20-, 30-, and 40 somethings meet on Wednesday evenings. Our first study this year was from the UCC A Listen Up Bible Study where we explored Ecclesiastes through a four part series. Our next gathering will be November 8.

8 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 NEW MEMBER SUNDAY (DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS) 8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Change of Pace, Pilgrim Hall 9:30 a.m. Chapel Communion, Douglas Chapel 10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary HS Discussion 11:00 a.m. Friendship Time, Pilgrim Hall Music Committee, Mayflower Room BOCE Meeting, Meeting Room 6:00 p.m. JH OWL, Meeting Room JH Parent Discussion, Mayflower SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Change of Pace, Pilgrim Hall Circle of Friends, Mayflower Room 9:30 a.m. Chapel Communion, Douglas Chapel 10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Friendship Time, Pilgrim Hall Second Sunday Presentation 7:00 p.m. Healing Space, Pilgrim Hall SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 PILGRIM SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Change of Pace, Pilgrim Hall 9:30 a.m. Chapel Communion, Douglas Chapel 10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Friendship Time, Pilgrim Hall 6:00 p.m. JH Cookie Baking, Pilgrim Hall TODAY IN CHURCH SCHOOL Infants and preschoolers are invited downstairs to church school before the service. Children (K-12) are invited to church school after the baptism. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Nov. 5 Daylight Savings Time Ends (Fall Back) NEW MEMBER SUNDAY 11:00 a.m. BOCE Meeting (Mayflower Room) 11:00 a.m. Music Committee Meeting (MtgRm) 6:00 p.m. JH OWL (Meeting Room) Nov. 7 11:45 a.m. Men s Luncheon (Knight s) 7:00 p.m. TNS (Mayflower Room) Nov. 8 8:30 a.m. Text Breakfast (Classic Cup Café) 6:30 p.m. 20/40 Group (Meeting Room) Nov. 11 Nov. 12 VETERAN S DAY 11:00 a.m. Second Sunday Presentation 7:00 p.m. Healing Space, Pilgrim Hall Nov. 13 6:15 p.m. Trustees Meeting, Mayflower Room Nov. 15 8:30 a.m. Text Breakfast (Classic Cup Café) 6:30 a.m. 20/40 Group (Meeting Room) Nov. 18 2:00 p.m. SH Retreat Wildwood Ranch Nov. 19 PILGRIM SUNDAY 6:00 p.m. JH Fellowship (FCC) Nov. 22 8:30 a.m. Text Breakfast (Classic Cup Café) Nov. 23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Nov. 24 FCC Office Closed Nov. 26 9:00 a.m. NO 9 a.m. CHANGE OF PACE 10:00 a.m. Traditional Sanctuary Worship 11:00 a.m. Church Decorating STAFF Senior Minister Robert K. Livingston (ext. 554) Associate Minister Darcy A. Crain (ext. 552) Minister Emeritus Terry N. Smith Minister Emerita Dorothy Lenz Interim Director of C.E. Rachel Dudley (ext. 553) Director of Music James C. Nissen (ext. 555) Music Worship Leader Terry Farmer (ext. 557) Director of Music Emeritus Willis Patterson Organist Timothy L. Huth Organist Emerita Marilyn Mason Pianist Rebecca Jones Hand Chimes Cindy Bylsma Bookkeeper Nancy Sauve (ext. 560) Administrative Assistant Renee Bovee (ext. 550) Wedding Coordinator Betty Jahnke Custodian Steffen Gelletly Sound/AV Techs Russ Wilcox-Cline, Brandon Bovee, Greg Eggleston 608 E. William St., Ann Arbor, MI Office: (734) office@fccannarbor.org