January 6, :00 AM

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1 An Open and Affirming Congregation January 6, :00 AM Epiphany - Communion Rev. Eric Jackson, Senior Pastor Kimberly Vars Whitehead, Minister of Music Rev. Fran Hakenson, Church School Coordinator Ellen Smith Tourigny, Youth Coordinator Every Covenant Member, A Minister 2013 Elm Street, Manchester, NH Tel. (603) ~ Fax (603) Web-site:

2 WELCOME TO OUR SERVICE OF WORSHIP THIS MORNING. Please welcome Rev. Dr. P. Mark Watts to our pulpit to fill in for Pastor Eric. Mark is a long time Brookside member and faithful part of the chancel choir. He is the former CEO of Pastoral Counseling Services and is in private practice of Pastoral Psychotherapy in Manchester. Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hall after worship to enjoy fellowship and coffee. Thank you to Denise Forest for handling cleanup today. The flowers today are given by Martha Cliff and Christopher Church in loving memory of our parents and grandparents William and Anna Woodbury & Ray and Catherine Church. If you are New to Brookside and would like the Pastor to contact you, please sign our guest book in the front hall or fill out a welcome card with your name and . Children of all ages are welcome in worship. If you desire child care, it is available for infants and pre-school children from 9:45 am until the end of worship. Ask an usher for directions to the nursery/crib room. Please wear your name badge to help us all connect names and faces. Extra stick-on nametags are available in the front hall/narthex. Hearing devices are available; please ask an usher for assistance. Handicapped access into the church is via the ramp near the night/weekend entrance. All levels of the facility are accessible by means of an elevator, and there is a rest room available in the Narthex (at the back of the Sanctuary). Please speak with one of the staff if you need to use the elevator to reach another level of the building. Deacons of the Week: Ellen Tourigny, Doug Dixon Ushers: Denise Forest, Bob Merrill, Sarah Merrill, Rich Rodman Nursery: Abby Easterly, Isabelle Strandson Reader: Doug Dixon Assisting: Ellen Tourigny Servers: Christina Alvarez, Chris Taylor, Doug Dixon, Karen Soule Attendance on Sunday, December 30 was 97.

3 GATHERING THE CARILLON *Please stand Heath Auger TEXT: When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. Matthew 2:10 PRELUDE Praise Ye the Lord of Hosts Saint Saëns/arr.Whitworth from 'The Christmas Oratorio' WELCOME INTROIT Hodie! Tina Alvarez, Betsy Cadbuy & Kim Whitehead CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Peace be with this House and all who worship here. People: And peace be with all who enter here. Leader: During these days of the Christmas season, we keep this Feast of Epiphany, celebrating the manifestation of Christ to the Magi, and thereby to the whole world. Today, Christ is manifest to us! Today we are in a holy place because Christ is here. People: Thanks be to God! LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES *OPENING We Three Kings P 143 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Loving God we are surrounded by Your many gifts including Jesus. We confess we do not always know what to do with what you have given us. Please grant us wisdom to make good decisions, forgiveness for the mistakes we have made with Your bounty and direction as we seek to follow You. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF FORGIVNESS

4 *PASSING THE PEACE *HYMN OF PRAISE God Has Done Great Things for Me 1. God has done great things for me. Great things, great things. God has done great things for me. 2. God has made a way for me. Made a way, made a way. God has made a way for me. 3. I m gon-na let my lit-le light shine. Shine, shine. I m gon-na let my lit-tle light shine. ENCOUNTERING HEBREW SCRIPTURE Isaiah 60:1-9 Page 639 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses arms. 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord. 7 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall be acceptable on my altar, and I will glorify my glorious house. 8 Who are these that fly like a cloud, and like doves to their windows? 9 For the coastlands shall wait for me, the ships of Tarshish first, to bring your children from far away, their silver and gold with them, for the name of the Lord your God, and for the Holy One of Israel, because he has glorified you.

5 GOSPEL Matthew 2:1-12 Page 835 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6 And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel. 7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage. 9 When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. HYMN OF PREPARATION Angels We Have Heard on High P 116 SERMON What Light Do You Follow Rev. Dr. P. Mark Watts SHARING JOYS RESPONDING OFFERTORY When They Saw the Star Pepper Choplin *DOXOLOGY N 780 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, you heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

6 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION (unison) Indeed we praise You O God from whom all our blessings flow. We dedicate these our gifts of treasure and of self to Your good work. May it be so in the name of Jesus Your Son. Amen. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION It is our custom that all partake together after the elements are distributed. If you are unable to come forward, a deacon will serve you where you are seated. When sharing the cup, grape juice is used. The bread is glutenfree. *COMMUNION HYMN Of the Father s Love Begotten P 111 CALL TO THE TABLE AND COMMUNION PRAYER 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. WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING OF THE BREAD AND THE CUP PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (unison) Bountiful God, we give You thanks that You have refreshed us at Your table by granting us the presence of 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. *CLOSING What Child is This, Who Laid to Rest P 140 *BENEDICTION *RESPONSE Gloria! Chancel Choir

7 POSTLUDE Kings of Orient arr. Whitworth Certain worship materials are used or adapted with permission from UCC Worship Ways. Hymns today are from New Century and Pilgrim Hymnals. Please Remember in Prayer George Abbott Elly Beadle The Bodge Family Raymond Brooks Willem Cerf Sophia Dixon Katherine Gondar Marge & Bob Haggard Rosemary Hoysradt Anne Lachance Leavell Family The Lovejoy Family Ashley Lynch Kay Kennard Earle King Katie Joyce Jean Mijal Donna Moody Mary Pratt Robert Randall Roz Jim Sanford and Ruth Trager Trahan Family Ursula Vergato Kathie Villard Joyce Voyt Webster House Kids Bev Youree M.I. UCC Church Members Brookside s sponsor children: Eben Gulo and Praise Mupaahlwa ~ Sakubva Church, UCC the center candle celebrates our Ukama Partnership since 1996 ~ Are there people you want held in prayer by the congregation during the week? Fill out a blue Prayer Request Card for the offering plate or pastor@brooksidecc.org. CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS Church School Remember on Communion Sunday, children go directly to classes as they arrive to worship. See posted classes in Narthex. During Doxology, the children will join their parents in worship for the

8 Sacrament of Communion. We ask the parents of Pre-K, K and 1st graders make sure their children see and join you. Youth Group Tubing Students in 5th grade and up are invited to join the Youth Group after worship today (1/6) for lunch and then tubing at McIntyre Ski area after worship. Tickets are $21 each. Youth are invited to bring a friend along as well. Confirmation Class Reminder: Our next class is scheduled for January 13th at 12:00 in the Lounge. Confirmands will discuss our discipleship of Why do bad things happen to Good people. AROUND THE BROOK It's Not Too Late to Pledge for 2019 As of January 2 nd, we have 76 pledges totaling $120,999. You can pledge online or ask a member of stewardship for a form. Different Ways to Help Brookside Bring in your old printer cartridges to the church office Order from Amazon Smiles and they will send us a percentage of your purchases Order through Giving Assistant and they will send us a percentage of your purchases from different online stores (ie. Staples, Vista Print, and more...) Office Closures January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. February 18 th in observance of President s Day Annual Meeting Please join us for our annual meeting on Sunday, January 27 th at 11:30am (after service) in Fellowship Hall.

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16 THIS WEEK AT BROOKSIDE Sun., Jan. 6 th Tues., Jan. 8 th Wed., Jan. 9 th Sun., Jan. 13 th 9:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:00am Worship 11:30am Jr. Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 11:30pm Youth Group Tubing Trip, McIntyre Ski Resort 6:30 pm Barbershop Chorus Rehearsal, Choir Room 5:30 pm Stewardship Meeting, Library 6:15 pm Mission Ministry Meeting, Classroom A 6:30 pm Christian Formation Meeting, Lounge 6:00pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 9:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:00am Worship 11:30am Jr. Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 12:00pm Confirmation Class, Lounge Church Office Hours: Mon. - Wed., 9:00am - 3:30pm.; Thurs., 9:00am 4:00pm; and Fri., 9:00am 11:00am Thrift Shop Hours: Wed., 12:00-4:00pm; Thurs., 9:00am -1:00pm; Fri., 10:00am 2:00pm; and Sat., 9:00am -1:00pm Deadlines: Bridge please submit info on or before 9:00 AM Monday Bulletin please submit info on or before 9:00 AM Wednesday SEND ALL YOUR NEWS TO: news@brooksidecc.org THRIFT SHOP SALES Check out our new furniture and fully stocked winter clothing collection! Upcoming sales listed below: Enjoy 50% off glassware (household goods) BOGO starting Wed., January 9 th for books, CD s, DVD s, & records $10 BAG sale starting Wed., January 16 th for clothing (excluding shoes and coats) Stock up on $0.25 cards for any occasion