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 Jessica Skidmore, Christian Ministry Coordinator Tori Potter, Sexton Nancy Klebart, Office Manager

2 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, March 12, 2017, 10:00 a.m. ORGAN PRELUDE: Prelude (from Celtic Suite) Charles Callahan (b. 1951) ANNOUNCEMENTS *[Please stand for the lighting of the candles] CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 121 (responsive) 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. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore. *HYMN: We Have Come at Christ s Own Bidding NCH #182 black PRAYER OF INVOCATION God of wilderness and water, your Son was baptized and tempted as we are. Guide us through this season, that we may not avoid struggle, but open ourselves to blessing, through the cleansing depths of repentance and the heaven-rending words of the Spirit. Amen. *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, the power and the glory forever. Amen.

3 *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: Genesis 12:1-4a ANTHEM: God So Loved the World John Stainer ( ) God so loved the world, God so loved the world, That He gave His only begotten Son, That whoso believeth, believeth in Him Should not perish, should not perish But have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world To condemn the world, God sent not His Son into the world To condemn the world: But that the world through Him might be saved. Words: John 3:16, 17 MORNING PRAYER CONGREGATION S JOYS AND CONCERNS SILENT PRAYER-PASTORAL PRAYER-CHORAL RESPONSE SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 17:1-9 *HYMN: God, Speak to Me, That I May Speak SERMON: Transfigured Lives NCH #531 black Rev. Rona Tyndall MOMENT OF MEDITATION OFFERTORY SENTENCE OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the shining stars to you Deep peace of the gentle night to you. Moon and stars pour their healing light on you, Deep peace of Christ the light of the world to you. A Gaelic Blessing John Rutter (b. 1945)

4 *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: My Eyes Have Seen the Glory NCH #610 black BENEDICTION *[The Removal of the Flame ] CHORAL RESPONSE ORGAN POSTLUDE: Postlude on traditional Irish melodies (Deirdre, St. Patrick s Breastplate, and The Moreen) Charles Callahan (b.1951) * * * * * Please welcome our Guest Minister this morning, Rev. Rona Tyndall Rev. Rona Tyndall serves as the Senior Chaplain at Care Dimensions (formerly Hospice of the North Shore) and as the Outreach Coordinator for The Grace Center, a drop in resource center for homeless and vulnerable adults. Previously, she served churches in Vermont and Massachusetts. She received her M. Div from Andover Newton and is ordained in the United Church of Christ. Rev. Tyndall lives in Gloucester with a Sicilian Mastiff named Ettore. The lay reader is Fran Bachman. The Deacons are Sue Parker and Lynda Griffiths. Readers and Greeters are always needed, to volunteer speak to the Deacons. Listening devices are available for those in need; they are at the back of the Sanctuary. Feel free to address a Deacon should you need help using them. After the service join us in the front of the church for hospitality.

5 Welcome to all who are new to our worship. To join our mailing list fill out a Welcome Card to place in the collection plate or contact office.fpchurch@verizon.net, ext 1. Fair Gathering March 13, 6 PM at Mary Ellen Cook s house, Questions contact nancypete1@gmail.com Mid-Week Sunday School 3/15, 3/29, and 4/5, from 6-7:00 PM. The curriculum offered is Godly Play, a Montessori based look at the many Bible stories. We hope your children can join us at 1 Chapel Lane (behind Santander Bank). Newcomers welcome! Spring Vespers, All are welcome The Sanctuary opens at 6:30 for meditation & prayer; Weds. Mar. 15, Vespers, 7 PM Thurs., Apr. 13, Maundy Thursday, 7:30 PM Open Door Dinner, March 15 - sign up with Jim Brennan after worship or online. For where 2 or 3 are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 All are welcome to gather in the parlor of First Parish Church on the first and third Thursday of each month, next gathering March 16. We will start promptly at 6:00 PM and end at 7:00 PM. We will be praying in one accord, a form of conversational prayer. Bring your concerns to the Lord whether they are for Yourself, Family, Friends, Our Country, The World! You may pray along silently or pray aloud.

6 Save the date! Heifer Birthday Bash and Talent Show, March 19 th Following worship in the Chapel. Sign up to donate cakes and lunch items with Jessica or online here Seaside Parish Knitters meets alternating Thursday afternoons in the Conference Room of the Chapel, 3-5 PM. Join us March 23. New Member Sunday will be held April 2 to welcome those joining our Church. Vitality will host a gathering for all those who would like to get to know us better. Please call Mary Ellen , Allison , or Jane or look for us after worship for information. The Diaconate invites you to join in a Family Breakfast before worship on Sunday April 9, 8:30 AM in the Chapel. Come and enjoy a delicious hot breakfast to begin your day, then head to Sunday School, Church or off to sport obligations. All are welcome! FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Would you like to donate altar flowers in memory of a loved one? In celebration of an event or special person? Please call Penny Lapham at , to let her know! THE CARE TEAM MINISTRY, Have you shared the experience? We support FPC families with meals, rides, & visits through times of illness and loss. If you would like to become involved with this wonderful team contact; Sheila Kafer , smkafer@comcast.net Janet Groth at , janbythesea244@gmail.com

7 The Nominating Committee is looking for volunteers! Because we are a Congregational church, we are dependent on our members to serve in various ways as officers or on committees. Are you interested in learning more about the committees that serve First Parish? Would you like to serve on a committee? Contact members of the Nominating Committee- Martha Gubbins, Penny Lapham, Mary Lumsden, Jen Powers and Marianne Round. Join us on Sunday, April 2, for a conversation with Lisa Fenn, author of Carry On, In the spirit of The Blind Side comes a deeply moving memoir about the unexpected bonds that would transform three lives. Lisa Fenn produced human-interest features for ESPN for over a decade, but one particular story came into her life and never left. After seeing a newspaper image of two young wrestlers from one of Cleveland s tougher public high schools, Lisa followed a hunch and flew back to her hometown to meet the boys that very day. What she found caused her spirit both to sink and to soar. 11:30 AM in the Chapel. We continue with a new selection for March; Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Lydia is dead. From the first sentence of Celeste Ng s stunning debut, we know that the oldest daughter of the Chinese-American Lee family has died. What follows is a novel that explores alienation, achievement, race, gender, family, and identity--as the police must unravel what has happened to Lydia Amazon We will meet on Monday, March 20 at Mary Ellen Cook's home at 7 PM. All are welcome! Thursdays, at 4 PM at 37 Beach St. Reminder: One item from each family's routine grocery shopping trip will go a long way towards fulfilling the mission of our local food pantries, look for containers in the Chapel and Narthex for donations.

8 THIS WEEK: Monday 7:00 PM BOT 7:30 PM Manchester Singers Tuesday 10:00 AM COA Zumba 6:30 PM CE Committee Wednesday 10:00 AM COA Yoga 5:00 PM Serve The Open Door 6:00 PM Mid-Week Sunday School 7:00 PM Vespers 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 AM Health Clinic 4:00 PM Bible Study 6:00 PM Prayer Team Friday 8:00 AM Yoga Sunday 10:00 AM Worship, Nursery, Sunday School, Youth Group 11:30 AM Heifer Birthday Bash & Talent Show