Rangeley Congregational Church, United Church of Christ An Open and Affirming Church. Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

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1 Rangeley Congregational Church, United Church of Christ An Open and Affirming Church Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 8, :00 AM Meditation: --a prayer by J. Philip Newell You speak to us in all things, O God, in the rising of the sun and its setting, in dreams of the night and the encounters of day. Let us know you in the whole of life, in both the blessings and the betrayals of our lives. Heal our hurts and open our hearts that as families and nations we may be faithful to one another. ORDER OF WORSHIP COMING INTO GOD S PRESENCE RINGING OF THE BELL PRELUDE WORDS OF WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Liturgist PRAYER OF INVOCATION (Unison) O God, you have taught us to fulfill your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 1

2 CALL TO WORSHIP Liturgist In the beginning was the Word: And creation unfolded at God s direction. In the beginning was the Word: And the prophets spoke by God s direction: In the beginning was the Word: And Christ lived that Word to God s glory. May God s Word be spoken, heard, and celebrated among us today. Amen. *GATHERING HYMN #38 (PH) Morning Has Broken CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Gracious God, please do for me now what I cannot do for myself. Grant me an honest repentance, sure forgiveness, profound peace, and a new vigor of spirit. Help me make amends wherever that is possible, and grant me the faith to leave the rest in your wise hands TIME FOR SILENT CONFESSION WORDS OF HOPE AND ASSURANCE TIME WITH THE YOUNG AT HEART SERVICE OF THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION 2

3 SCRIPTURE LESSONS 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13 SERMON *HYMN OF RESPONSE #503 (NCH) O Savior, Let Me Walk with You SERVICE OF PRAYER PRAYER FOR GOD S PEOPLE (As you name a joy or concern later in the prayer, please finish by saying This is my prayer. The church family responds by saying This is our prayer. ) We pray for: Zeb Wentzell (Terri Wentzell s grandson undergoing surgery this month); Billye Bouchard (Pastor Annette s Sister); Becky Walker; Carol Ellinwood; Pauline Wood; Toni Millette; Beck Blythe; Kris Nozal (Marcia Baker s niece); Karen Lantz; Haelyn Vorous; John and Martha Bicknell; our law enforcement personnel and the communities they serve; our military personnel worldwide; and all those who serve our country. OUR LORD S PRAYER ( forgive us our sins ) 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 sins as we forgive those who sin 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. CHORAL AMEN #812 (NCH) 3

4 Threefold Amen SERVICE OF GIVING INVITATION OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison) Bless these tithes and offerings, God, returned to you. Multiply and use them to bring the life-giving word and healing touch of Jesus to this place and throughout the world. Amen. *CLOSING HYMN #493 (NCH) O Jesus, I Have Promised *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE AND EXTINGUISHING OF THE CANDLES Special Thanks to all who helped with the service today: Dave Walker, Liturgist Becky Walker & Nancy Zambraski, Ushers Corinne Sorenson, Sunday School 4

5 ~This Week: Annual Meeting Sunday, 7/8, Following Worship Men s Breakfast Monday, 7/9, 8 am, Country Club Inn Rangeley Ringers - Monday, 7/9, 8 am, Sanctuary Finance Committee Monday, 7/9, 3 pm, East Room Church Council Monday, 7/9, 4 pm, East Room Pastor Annette s Drop In Hours - Tuesday, 7/10, 1-3 pm, Pastor s Office Women s Fellowship Friday, 7/13, 10 am, Barn ~Next Week: Rangeley Ringers - Monday, 7/16, 8 am, Sanctuary Prayer Shawl Monday, 7/16, 2 pm, Barn Pastor Annette s Drop In Hours - Tuesday, 7/17, 1-3 pm, Pastor s Office 5

6 United Church of Christ Statement of Faith We believe in God, the Eternal Spirit, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ and our Father, and to his deeds we testify: He calls the worlds into being, creates man in his own image and sets before him the ways of life and death. He seeks in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin. He judges men and nations by his righteous will declared through prophets and apostles. In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Lord, he has come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to himself. He bestows upon us his Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races. He calls us into his church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be his servants in the service of men, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory. He promises to all who trust him forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, his presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in his kingdom which has no end. Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto him. Amen. Rangeley Congregational Church, Pastor Annette Mott (Office) (Cell) Church Office Secretary Ethna L. Thompson Council President Kathy Brittain Chair of Deacons Scott Hatfield Deacon of the Month Nancy Zambraski Conference Deacon Dick Waddell 6