First Parish Church, Congregational On the Village Green Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

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1 First Parish Church, Congregational On the Village Green Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Rev. John G. Hughes, II, Senior Pastor Donald R. Dunn, Director of Music-Organist Judy Haley, Pastoral Assistant Priscilla Duda, Christian Education Director Jared Hamilton, Youth Director Church office: ext. 1 Fax: office.fpchurch@verizon.net Website:

2 ORGAN PRELUDE: MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, April 14, :00 a.m. More Love to Thee, O Christ Robert J. Powell (b. 1932) *[Please stand for the lighting of the candles] CALL TO WORSHIP Sing Praise to God, you who are faithful. We give thanks to the Holy Name of God. God s anger lasts but a moment; God s favor is for a lifetime. Our weeping may last for a night; But our joy comes in the morning. *HYMN: Jesus Calls Us o er the Tumult NCH #172 ANNOUNCEMENTS CREED Leader: We are not alone; we live in God s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God.

3 *THE LORD'S PRAYER (trespasses) 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, 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 SCRIPTURE READING: Rev. 5:11-14 ANTHEM: Open Our Eyes Will C. Mac Farlane ( ) Open our eyes, O loving and compassionate Jesus, that we may behold Thee, walking beside us in our sorrow. Thou hast made death glorious and triumphant; for through its portals we enter into the presence of the living God. Open our eyes, O loving and compassionate Jesus, that we may see to follow Thee, Jesus our Saviour and Redeemer. Amen. Frederic West MacDonald MORNING PRAYER CONGREGATION S JOYS AND CONCERNS 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. SILENT PRAYER-PASTORAL PRAYER-CHORAL ESPONSE SCRIPTURE READING: John 21:1-19 *HYMN: What Wondrous Love Is This NCH #223 SERMON: Counting on the Resurrection

4 MOMENT OF MEDITATION OFFERTORY SENTENCE OFFERTORY ANTHEM: The King of Love My Shepherd Is Words: Henry W. Baker ( ) based on Psalm 23 Music based on St. Columba an Irish melody Arranged by Michael McCarthy (b. 1966) The King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his And he is mine for ever. Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul he leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow With food celestial feedeth. Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love he sought me, And on his shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me In death s dark vale I fear no ill With thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy Cross before to guide me. Thou spread st a table in my sight, Thy unction grace bestoweth: And O what transport of delight From thy pure chalice floweth! And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise Within thy house for ever. *DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below, Praise God above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *HYMN: Alleluia! Gracious Jesus NCH # 257 BENEDICTION *[The Removal of the Flame ] CHORAL RESPONSE ORGAN POSTLUDE: Christ Arose (Low in the Grave He Lay) Setting by Wilbur Held (b. 1914) * * * * * The greeters are Patty Brennan and Joe Demeo and family, Sumner, Remsen and Sam. The lay reader is Joe Demeo. The Deacons are Jason Smith and Jeff Bodmer-Turner. The Sexton is Rachael Gallagher.

5 Please join us in the front of the church following the service for coffee, tea and hospitality. Welcome to all who worship here this morning. If you are new to our church, a guest or visitor please fill out the Welcome Card in the pew, place it in the collection plate and sign the guest book located in the narthex. Please contact the Church office if you would like to be on our mailing list office.fpchurch@verizon.net or ext 1. OFFICE NOTE: The FPC Office will be closed on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16. We will reopen Wednesday April 17. CARE TEAM, Have you shared the experience? Our Care Team provides meals, rides, & visits to sustain families in our Church Community through times of illness and loss. If you would like to become involved with this wonderful support system please contact; Sheila Kafer , smkafer@comcast.net or: Janet Groth at , janbythesea244@gmail.com The First Parish Cookbook makes the perfect Easter or Mother s Day gift. Full of First Parish history, favorite graces, and old and new recipes from church members and friends, it is great value at only $ Available in the office or see the spring display in the Church narthex. THE BEACH! Please Save the Date: Sunday May 5 th, 3:30-6:00 p.m. Family Picnic at Singing Beach Look for your Evite early this coming week with details.

6 FAITH FORMATION Growing Together The Swerve 03 Does God care about human affairs? Friday Bible Study no meeting this week; see you April 26 Bibles and Bagels Sundays of April at 9:00 a.m. Program notes for the scriptures. Women s Fellowship Apr 23 at 7:00 Spring Forward! What s Next? Soup & Conversation April 28 What does ordination mean? with Jared Hamilton. Soups needed. Judy Haley, , pastoralassist.fpchurch@verizon.net. ATTENDANCE Church 1 st Communion Sunday 159 FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Please call Penny Lapham at , by Monday to be included in the following Sunday s bulletin. YOUTH GROUP Service activities for high school youth is an important part of our faith and our community. With that said, our primary goal is to help high school youth earn their community service hours so these events are designed to be interfaith service events so friends who are looking for community service hours are also invited. Saturday, April 20, 8:30am - 1:00pm, Cleanup at Eastern Point, Gloucester. Similar to our fall Coastsweep service project on Plum Island, we will be heading to Eastern Point to help with the Massachusetts Audubon Society coastal cleanup. Lunch is provided. YOUTH EXCHANGE First Parish Church wishes to thank those families who have offered to serve as host families for the German Youth Exchange which will be visiting Manchester-by-the-Sea from Sunday, July 21 st through Sunday, August 28 th before the Youth travel to a missions project in Maine the following week. We still have a few slots open for those wishing to extend hospitality. If you would like more information about being a host family please contact the church office.

7 THIS WEEK: Monday Office Closed 8:00 AM Exercise 7:30 PM Manchester Singers Tuesday Office Closed 9:30 AM Playgroup 11:30 AM Woman s Club Luncheon 7:30 PM CC Meets Wednesday 8:00 AM Exercise 10:00 AM COA Yoga 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 AM Health Clinic 7:30 PM Growing Together Friday 8:00 AM Yoga Saturday High School Youth Event Service Project Sunday 9:15 AM Bibles and Bagels 10:00 AM Worship