June 10 th, 2018 Third Sunday after Pentecost Reception of New Members

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1 June 10 th, 2018 Third Sunday after Pentecost Reception of New Members Welcome to this service of worship at Norfield Congregational Church on this Sunday morning. Please join us after worship for Fellowship in the Parish Hall. Ringing of the Bell Call to Worship Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Invocation All: PREPARING FOR WORSHIP Please silence all cell phones and other electronic devices. *All who are able, please stand in body or in spirit. On this Sunday, we come to worship God. We come, trusting God will speak to us; we come, hoping God will surprise us. On this day, like every other day, we seek to follow Jesus: We follow, believing Jesus will be with us; we follow, hoping Jesus will work through us. On this day, we lift our souls to God's Spirit: We open our hearts, that the Spirit may fill us; we open our hands, that we might be a gift to others. We have come to worship. Holy One, Surprise us! Lead us! Guide us! O God, in the midst of the world you call us deep into your mystery of love. You offer us precious time to immerse ourselves in your abundant life, and refresh us in your vision of wholeness for all. Meet us here and show us again the goodness of all you have made. Restore our hope and strengthen our courage to follow Jesus through both the ordinary and the wondrous moments of our lives. Amen. Jim Miller *Hymn No. 487 When Morning Gilds the Skies LAUDES DOMINI

2 Welcome and Announcements Pastoral Prayer and The 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 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 and the power and the glory forever. Amen. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS We give thanks for every step in your life s journey that brings you to this decision today. Let the power of God s Spirit rest upon you as you affirm your faith before this gathering. Do you profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and do you promise, by the grace of God, to follow in the way of our Savior, to resist evil, to show love and justice, and to witness to the work and word of Jesus Christ, as best you can? If so, please say I do. Candidates: I do. Do you promise to be a faithful member of the Norfield Church family, giving of yourself in every way, to fulfill your calling as a follower of Christ? If so, please say I do. Candidates: I do. (to Congregation) Do you promise to care for and support them as they grow in their relationship with God and this church family? If so, please say We do. Congregation: We do. Deacon: Let us all stand and affirm the covenant of Norfield Congregational Church: All: We promise to accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and we take as our rule of life the words: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and your neighbor as yourself. We take this church to be our church, and ever mindful of our fellow members, we promise to walk with them in faithfulness and Christian love. We promise that so far as possible we will attend the services of this church, share in its mission, and endeavor to make it a fruitful body of Christians. Let us pray. Eternal God, we praise you for calling us to be your servant people and for gathering us into the Body of Christ. Confirm in us the power of your covenant that we may live in your Spirit, share regularly in worship, and so love each other that we may have among us the same mind which was in Christ Jesus, to all honor and glory. All: Amen.

3 Children in Grades K 8 will leave at this time for an activity with Penny in the Norfield Room. *Hymn No. 492 Baptized in Water BUNESSAN HEARING GOD S WORD Scripture Readings read in unison Psalm ; 6-11 (NRSV) Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 6 Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. 7 You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. Selah 8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. 9 Do not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding, whose temper must be curbed with bit and bridle, else it will not stay near you. 10 Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the LORD. 11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart. Matthew 4: 1-12 (NRSV) Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. 3 The tempter came and said to him, If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread. 4 But he answered, It is written, One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6 saying to him, If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, He will command his angels concerning you, and On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said to him, Again it is written, Do not put the Lord your God to the test. 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; 9 and he said to him, All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me. 10 Jesus said to him, Away with you, Satan! for it is written, Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him. 11 Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him. 12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. Sermon Faith through Ordinary Days Rev. Dr. Bernard R. Wilson

4 Invitation to Giving Offertory Music Confidence Felix Mendelssohn *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! LASST UNS ERFREUEN Prayer of Dedication *Hymn No. 361 How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION Benediction Response Postlude Finlandia Jean Sibelius Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side. bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Trust in your God, your savior and your guide, who through all changes faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: your best, your heav nly friend through thorny ways leads to a peaceful end. Be still, my soul: for God will undertake to guide the future surely as the past. Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake; all now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know the voice that calmed them in this world below.

5 THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Matthew Salem Candidate: Candidate: Candidate: Members and friends in Christ, we gather now to celebrate the gift of grace in the Sacrament of Baptism. Matthew, do you desire to be baptized into the faith and family of Jesus Christ? I do. Will you be led to profess your faith in God? I will, with the help of God. Will you renounce the powers of evil and to receive the freedom of a new life in Christ? I will, with the help of God. Congregational Assent Deacon: Jesus Christ calls us to make disciples of all nations and to offer the gift of grace in Baptism. Do you, who witness and celebrate this Sacrament, promise your love, support, and care for Matthew as he lives and grows in Christ? People: We promise our love, support, and care. A Prayer Over the Water for Baptism The Act of Baptism The Congregational Welcome (unison) We receive Matthew as a new creation in Christ. We offer our understanding and support as he experiences life. We enfold him in our love, seeking together to grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and all people.

6 THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Andrew, Hadley, & William Salem Dearly beloved, baptism is an outward and visible sign of the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is through this grace that we become partakers of his righteousness and heirs of life eternal. Those receiving the Sacrament of Baptism through it, come into the fellowship of Christ's Holy Church. Jesus has expressly given to little children, a place among the people of God, a holy privilege that must not be denied them. Congregation: There is one body and one Spirit. There is one hope in God s call to us. QUESTIONS TO THE PARENTS: Parents: Parents: Parents: Parents: Elizabeth and Matthew, do you desire to have your children baptized into the faith and family of Jesus Christ? We do. Will you, Elizabeth and Matthew encourage Andrew, Hadley, and William to renounce the powers of evil and to receive the freedom of new life in Christ? We will with the help of God. Will you teach them that they may be led to profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? We will, with the help of God. Do you promise, according to the grace given you, to grow with them in the Christian faith, to help them, to be faithful members, of the church of Jesus Christ, by celebrating Christ s presence, by furthering Christ s mission in all the world, and by offering the nurture of the Christian church so that they may affirm their Baptism? We promise, with the help of God. THE CONGREGATIONAL ASSENT Jesus Christ calls us to make disciples of all nations and to offer them the gift of grace in Baptism. Do you, who witness and celebrate this Sacrament, promise, as you are able, your love, support and care to these children about to be baptized, to live and grow in Christ? If so, please repeat after me: We promise our love, support and care. Congregation: We promise our love, support and care.

7 THE PRAYER OF BLESSING Pastor: This is the water of Baptism. Out of this water we rise with new life, forgiven of sin and one in Christ, members of Christ s body. Join me as we pray together. Deacon: Bless by your Holy Spirit, gracious God, this water. By your Holy Spirit, save those who confess the name of Jesus Christ that sin may have no power over them. Create new life in those baptized this day that they may rise in Christ. Glory to you, eternal God, the one who was, and is, and shall always be, world without end. Amen. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM What names are given to these children? Parents: Andrew, Hadley, and William. THE ACT OF BAPTISM Let us pray. Gracious God, you have filled the world with joy by giving us the gift of Jesus. You have filled the world of this family with joy by giving them these children. So bless these newly baptized individuals. May they be filled with joy; may they never be ashamed to confess a personal faith in you. May they always show gratitude for the life you have given, by loving and caring for their parents. Bless the parents, give them courage, strength and patience for the task of parenting. Bless all your faithful people. Unite them with the peace of Christ and the company of the Holy Spirit. Amen. THE CONGREGATIONAL WECOME (unison) We receive Andrew, Hadley, and William as new people in Christ. We offer our understanding and support as they experience life. We enfold them in our love, seeking together to grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and all people. We join with their parents in telling the Gospel stories in our midst so that they may live with us for Christ, showing forth God s love for all people. Amen.

8 Please join us at Fellowship Hour to greet our new Norfield Family Members personally! The Salem Family The Salems reside in Weston and are the proud parents of Andrew, age 12, Hadley, age 10, and William, age 6. Matthew was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and attended Bates College with a BA in Economics. He s a Partner at KKR in New York City and enjoys traveling, spending time with family and is an avid Kansas Jayhawks fan! Elizabeth met Matthew in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Music. She enjoys Bible Study, music, theater, writing, and her family. The Salem children attend Weston Public Schools and are active participants in the Music Makers Ministry program at Norfield. Christina Mattinson Christina and her son, Grant, age 5 are residents of the Weston community. Christina is a graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and has an undergraduate degree in Business from Sacred Heart University. She is currently the owner and founder of Dough & Co. and Lemon Juice LLC in Weston and enjoys cooking, art, fitness, camping, hiking and crafts. Grant attends the Weston Public Schools and enjoys Norfield s Music Makers Ministry and sports. Maggie Brown Kins Maggie Brown Kins was born and raised in Weston and is married to Alex Kins. Maggie and Alex are the proud parents of Grant, age 15 and Gigi, age 13. Maggie and her family resided in Chicago for 23 years and recently moved back to Weston. Maggie currently volunteers her time at the Norfield Children s Center and enjoys raising her family and reconnecting with her Weston family and friends.

9 Welcome Visitors! We are delighted to have you joining us here at Norfield today! Please let us know if you have additional questions, or require further assistance. Do not hesitate to ask one of our greeters or ushers, a deacon (identified by name badges), or one of our ministers. Please also take a moment to fill out a nametag for yourself so we can greet you by name. Infant and toddler care is available in the lower level of the Christian Education Building. An usher can direct you. You can also see and hear the service in the Greene Room if you need to. A Children s sermon is shared most Sundays and all children are invited to come to the front of the altar and join us. Norfield s Church School, called Discovery Hour, meets during the service. Children leave after the Children s Sermon, accompanied by their teachers. All children are welcome and encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is not necessary. Children can then be picked up following the service at the Christian Education Building. Please ask us for directions. Hearing Assistance System amplifiers are available. Please speak with an usher if you would like to use one. Prayer Cards are located in the pew racks. If you have a prayer request, please fill one out and place it in the offering plate or give it to a minister. We pray over these concerns each week. Please fill in your address and any questions you might have on the back of one of the Prayer Cards in the pews, and then put the card in the offering plate or give it to a minister. Please join us, following the service, for our Fellowship Hour in the Parish Hall so we can welcome you personally and introduce ourselves. If you are interested in becoming a member of our church family, please contact Teri Gaberman, NCC Administrative Assistant at tgaberman@norfield.org. Please visit our website at for more information, and for updates on church activities and service schedules, view our online Google calendar also located on our website.

10 Parish Notes June 10 th, 2018 Norfield Congregational Church Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Senior Minister Office Hours: Monday Thursday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Welcome! Thank you for joining us today! We hope that the hour spent in this sacred space will draw you closer to God, and an awareness of God s love. Name Tags! In an effort to maintain and nurture our Norfield family we ask that everyone please put on a name tag. They can be found in the pew box in front of you! Leaders of Worship Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Bernard R. Wilson Transitional Associate Minister Rev. Diane Stevenson Director of Music & Worship Arts Dr. David H. Connell Deacon of the Day Scott Buddenhagen Greeter Eileen Buckley Fellowship Hour Hosts The Okoro Family Our Prayer List (June) I lift up my eyes to the hills from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2) Prayer Concerns: Please surround Norfield s Beloved Prayer Warrior Leader, Jackie Troxell with loving prayers of support and confidence while she wears a heart monitor. Please lift up in prayer Norfield s Musical Treasure, Dr. David H Connell for travel mercies as he journeys to Governor s School in North Carolina during the summer months to share his extraordinary talents with the students. Today s Altar Flowers are given by Calvin Mew & Mary Crawford in memory of Serena Crawford and Greg Robertson. (If you would like to put a name, concern, or joy on the prayer list, please contact the church office at # Your prayer concern will remain on the list for the month; if you would like to extend that time, please contact the church office. Thank You!) D is c o v e r y H o u r Penny Anderson, Christian Education Director Ellen Dickinson, Children s Church Children in Grades K 8 will participate in an activity with Penny in the Norfield Room.

11 Announcements Rediscover Your Faith at Norfield in 2018! Deacons Ministry of Care Survey The Board of Deacons is responsible for partnering with our Ministers in creating and maintaining a community of care for all in our church. We are in the process of discerning how we can be most effective in reaching out to you and your family. Kindly take a moment to complete the survey insert or the online version via your inbox, which will help us to better support each other and to fulfill the commandment that we love one another as God has loved us. In addition, the Board ALWAYS welcomes your thoughts and ideas! If you would like to share additional information on how we can better serve you, please feel free to contact a member of the Deacons Board by sending an to deacons@norfield.com or by letting us know you would like to be contacted for further discussion. Thank You and God Bless! Norfield Book Club Wednesday, June 13 th at 7PM The Norfield Book Club is meeting on Wednesday, June 13th at 7pm at the home of Sue Ingall, 18 Fern Valley Road, Weston. This month s book choice is The Gospel of Trees by Apricot Irving. In this compelling, beautiful memoir, award-winning writer Apricot Irving recounts her childhood as a missionary s daughter in Haiti during a time of upheaval both in the country and in her home. If you re interested in attending, please RSVP to Sue at sueingall@icloud.com. Hope to see you there! Dr. David H. Connell, Norfield s Music Director, travels south this week for his summer teaching in North Carolina. He is in his sixteenth summer on the faculty of the Governor s School of North Carolina, a program for gifted-and-talented high school students. He leads the choral music program, held on the historic campus of Salem College in Winston-Salem. He ll be back at the end of July! God Speed!

12 Chu r ch Calenda r Day Date Time Event Place Sunday 6/10 10:00am 3 rd Sunday after Pentecost Sanctuary Reception of New Members 11:30am Marshall Interment Memorial Garden Monday 6/11 9:30am Mom s Bible Study Banks Room 7:00pm Deacons Meeting Greene Room 7:30pm Support Group CE Building Wednesday 6/13 NO Open Door Bible Study Thursday 6/14 6:15pm Handbell Rehearsal Greene Room Saturday 6/16 8:30am Kiwanis Club Parish Hall 3:00pm Weston Senior Center Concert Parish Hall Sunday 6/17 10:00am 4th Sunday after Pentecost Dads & Grads Sanctuary A SPECIAL THANK YOU to ALL the AMAZING Staff, Interns, Volunteers, and Congregants who made the LAMBOGINNY Concert an EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS!!! BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Moderator Tracy Pennoyer Church Clerk Shivanthi Edwards Assistant Treasurer Pam LaFontaine Board of Trustees Calvin Mew Human Resources Jean Davis-French Senior Shepherds Carol Hamilton Board of Christian Education Christa Gross Prayer Shawl Ministry Jacqueline Pike Board of Christian Outreach Robert Smits Vice Moderator Mary Crawford Nominating Committee Will Lewis Altar Committee Bobbie Sassano & Gaitrie Bos Board of Deacons Dan Klein Board of Music Bayard Dodge Board of Fellowship Anne Troxell Prayer Requests Jackie Troxell Shepherds Lois Bechtel & Missy Dorsey Treasurer Kurt Schreder