Wellesley Congregational Church

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1 Wellesley Congregational Church United Church of Christ Welcome Sunday September 9, 2012

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3 ORDER OF WORSHIP September 9, :00 AM PRELUDE Village Brass WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Martin Copenhaver *HYMN NO. 66 O Day of Radiant Gladness New Century Hymnal ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVOGELEIN *PRAYER OF PRAISE Daniel Cooperrider CALL TO CONFESSION Jocelyn Gardner Spencer PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious God, we confess what seems always with us: broken pieces within us that seem never to mend, empty places within us that seem always to ache, wounded connections among us that seem never to heal, buds within us that seem never to flower. O God of love and grace, help us accept ourselves; lead us to do those good and true things that are not compromised by anything within us. As much as can be, mend us, fill us, bring us together, make us bloom. To these, O God, we add our silent prayers. *WORDS OF ASSURANCE *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

4 RESPONSE IN SONG Come, O Fount of Every Blessing ANTHEM Did Trouble Me Village People Susan Werner SCRIPTURE 2 Samuel 6:12-16 (Page 245, pew Bible) Pamela Emslie *HYMN Lord of the Dance see insert, following next page SCRIPTURE Luke 7:31-35 (Page 839, pew Bible) SERMON Shall We Dance? Martin Copenhaver MUSICAL MEDITATION I Hope You Dance Jodi Hitzhusen Tia Sellers PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Kathy Musser

5 OUR 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, for ever. Amen. PRAYER RESPONSE Spirit of the Living God Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. THE OFFERING Chris Braudaway-Bauman During the offering, please sign and pass the fellowship book, which is located at the end of each pew. Invitation Offertory Father, We Praise Thee Healey Willan Father, we praise Thee, now the night is over, active and watchful, stand we all before Thee; singing we offer prayer and meditation; thus we adore Thee. Monarch of all things, fit us for Thy mansions; banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending; bring us to heaven, where Thy Saints united Joy without ending. All holy Father, Son and equal Spirit, Trinity blessed, send us Thy salvation; Thine is the glory, gleaming and resounding through all creation. Amen. *Doxology and Presentation Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit One. Amen. *Dedication *HYMN No. 76 Sent Forth by God s Blessing New Century Hymnal THE ASH GROVE

6 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Trumpet Minuet Alfred Hollins *Those who are able, please stand.

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9 TODAY S NOTES Pastoral Care If you have any pastoral needs or know of any in the Village Church family, please call Kathy Musser, , x 14. Care Kits If during the worship service you find you need a tissue, cough drop, or a drink of water, please ask an Usher to help you. Hearing devices amplify sound anywhere in the Sanctuary. They are available at the back of the church. For assistance, please speak with an Usher. The Chancel flowers are in celebration of the birth of Hailey Elizabeth Skipper on July 27 to parents Andrew and Julie Skipper and big sister Madelyn by Skip and Ann Skipper. Picnic on the Portico 11:15 am, Village Common and Portico Please join us after Worship for a Picnic on the Portico. The Community Ministry Deacons will be serving lunch on the Portico outside Village Common. Sandwiches, salad, chips, beverages and dessert will be provided. No reservation is required. We look forward to seeing you all! 7th & 8th Grade Youth Group will begin Sunday, September 23 at 7 pm High School Youth Group Grade 12 only 7 pm, Youth Room For information about youth programs, contact Pam Emslie by at pam@wellesleyvillagechurch.org or by phone at x 15. BULLETIN NOTES Known By Name Tag Wearing your name tag every Sunday is a gracious gift to others. Name tags are located on boards in Village Common Lobby, the Cloister and the Narthex. If you need a name tag, please write your request on the Fellowship Book as it is passed down the pew, or Tricia Kibbe in the church office at tricia@wellesleyvillagechurch.org. Please be sure to mention which door you use more frequently and she will be happy to hang it there. Wednesday Morning Bible Study Wednesday, September 12, 9-11:45 am, Library You are invited to feast on the Word every Wednesday morning from 9-11:45 am. Come be fed in body and spirit as we gather around the table to read, to wonder, to question, to eat and to pray in community. Please join us this week for a planning meeting. Leadership will be shared among the class participants. For more information, contact Judy Mongiardo, jmongiardo@earthlink.net,

10 Church School begins September 16, 10 am Church School families will receive a letter by (or mail, if we do not have your address) with details of the upcoming term and a link to the Church School registration form. Please fill out the form online or copies will be available at drop off on September 16. Blessing of the Backpacks Bring your backpacks to 10 am Worship on September 16 for a special blessing. And while we are blessing students starting a new school year, we would like to bless everyone as you begin this new season. The end of the summer marks a transition in many ways. So bring your backpack or briefcase or lunch bag. Bring a stethoscope or a spreadsheet or a set of keys. Bring anything that is a symbol of one or more of your life s vocation, anything for which you appreciate receiving a blessing as we all begin again. Village Churchmen s Lunch Tuesday, September 18, Noon The Village Churchmen is a group open to all men of the church, their friends and visitors. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at Noon in Village Common. Our next meeting is on September 18. No reservations are necessary; just come, even if it is a last minute decision. Please bring your own bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. See you there. For further information call Ken Chaulk at or kchaulk@verizon.net or Arthur Stock at or ajstock@earthlink.net. Book of Revelation Bible Study Sundays, 11:30-12:30 pm September 23, 30, October 14, 28, November 4, 11 Have you ever wondered about the Book of Revelation? It contains messages of doom and destruction, monsters with many heads, blaring trumpets, cacophony and chaos and the only use of the word hallelujah in the entire canon. What does it mean? What did it mean to Christians in Asia Minor almost 2000 years ago? Why did it survive and even get incorporated into our Bible? What does Revelation have to say for us in the 21st Century? Come and join the conversation. If we read Revelation together, it won t be scary or confusing anymore! The conversation will be led by Alice Polley and David Budding. Comfort food will be available. To sign up contact Alice Polley at a- polley@comcast.net or Tricia Kibbe at tricia@wellesleyvillagechurch.org. Grant Writing Help for Family Promise Metrowest Volunteer to assist with grant writing: Family Promise Metrowest continues to seek out more grants through our Community Partners and other sources and is happy to say we are finding many opportunities for which we are eligible. Now, we have an urgent need for assistance in completing the many grant proposals! If

11 you would like to offer your time to assist us in researching grants and/or completing submission forms please contact Beth at: or Much of the work needed can be done from home at a time that works for you. Chancel Flower Dates Available We have the following dates available to sponsor Chancel flowers in 2012: September 16, October 28, November 25, December 9, 16 and 30. If you would like to sponsor flowers, sign up on the Flower Chart in the Central Street Lobby or contact Erin Donato at x11 or Linda Smith at The cost of the flowers is $75. Thank you! Fellowship Dinner Groups Signup It's time to sign up for a wonderful church event that brings people together four times a year in one another's homes to enjoy good food and fellowship. Each group consists of eight people. To sign up, to lindasmith43@verizon.net or call Ron Smith at There will also be opportunities to sign up at Welcome Sunday and at Fellowship Hours in September. Sponsored by the Community Ministry Deacons. The Youth Music Program at Village Church invites all musicians and instrumentalists in grades 3-12 to join us! Junior Choir (Grades 3-6) rehearses on Sunday mornings after the 10 am Worship service. Youth Choir (Grades 7-12) rehearses on Wednesday nights from 6:15-7 pm. If you would like to participate in either choir or offer your talents on a musical instrument, you can register with Dr. McDonald on Sunday, September 16, before and after the 10 am Worship service in Village Common. You can also register by sending an to Dr. McDonald at mcdonaldkevin23@yahoo.com. Senior Choir Ever thought about singing in the Village Church choir? Concerned about not being able to come every week? Concerned about walking into something unknown? Concerned you may not read music well enough? We rehearse once a week on Sundays from 8:30-9:30 am, before 10 am Worship. There is no weekly requirement, we have a full component each week, but people do have lives and often are not able to attend each week so attendance varies each week. The choir is a wonderful and welcoming group. Come and try us out! All you have to lose is an hour of your time. A solo voice is not required. Just some basic skills and a healthy dose of good will to participate. Feel free to show up or contact David Carrier at carrierdr@gmail.com with any questions. The choir is an integral part of our worship and we rely on the volunteerism of our church members. And we have a great view from the Choir Loft!

12 What s happening in Church School today? Childcare available for children ages 4 and younger. Children will be welcomed in their classrooms before 10 am Worship begins. The Infant/Toddler Room is located on the main floor just outside the Sanctuary to the left of the Chancel. 2 year olds meet in the Two Year Old room located at the top of the stairs on the Upper Floor. 3 & 4 year olds will meet in the Pre-K room located on the Upper Floor. Children should be picked up promptly at the conclusion of worship. Church School begins for all children, infant through 8th grade next Sunday, September 16. The Family Room is available for parents who aren t quite ready to leave their infants and toddlers in childcare. In this room, parents will be able to listen to the worship service while their child naps or plays. This room is located upstairs beyond the Library. WELLESLEY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH STAFF The Rev. Martin B. Copenhaver Senior Pastor The Rev. Kathleen E. Musser Associate Pastor The Rev. Pamela H. Emslie Associate Pastor The Rev. Christina L. Braudaway-Bauman Associate Pastor The Rev. Daniel P. Cooperrider Pastoral Resident The Rev. Jocelyn B. Gardner Spencer Pastoral Resident Michaela F. McDonald Director of Children s Ministries David R. Carrier Director of Music Dr. Kevin J. McDonald Director of Youth Music Jodi M. Hitzhusen Music Director of First Worship Erin I. Donato Church Administrator Tricia T. Kibbe IT and Administrative Coordinator Felicia R. Nadel Administrative Assistant Donald S. Banks Sexton Dolphe Richard Assistant to the Sexton Gerardo Ortiz Assistant to the Sexton 2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA wellesleyvillagechurch.org An Open and Affirming Congregation of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST