Maple Street Congregational Church United Church of Christ No matter who you are or where you are on your faith journey, You are welcome here!

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1 Maple Street Congregational Church United Church of Christ No matter who you are or where you are on your faith journey, You are welcome here! The Third Sunday After Epiphany and January 21, 2018 the Sacrament of Baptism 9:50 a.m. Childcare is offered for 3 and under during Worship at Kid s Korner in the hall behind the Sanctuary. PRELUDE (A time for meditation in preparation for worshipping God) WORDS OF GATHERING AND WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP One: The call of Christ compels us; People: We join with Christ who lived and laid down his life for us. One: The love of our neighbor compels us; People: We join with one another on the journey of faith. One: The needs of the world compel us; People: We join with our community in serving one another. One: Almighty God, who made us all, compels us; People: We join in the work of God in this world. Come, let us join with Christ who calls us to follow him. --Adapted, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution *OPENING HYMN You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore Black No. 173 INVOCATION OF GOD S PRESENCE (UNISON) Creator of all, we come to You knowing that there are many distractions in our lives and in our world that draw us away from You, but we desire to know You more fully, more deeply. Guide us into ways of living that deepen our spirits, that draw us closer, and that move us to work for justice and peace. Help us to quiet our minds from the worries we carry and lift up our hearts when the world gets us down. Guide us back to the rhythm of life with You when the fast pace of the world throws us off. --Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution In the name of Christ, our companion on this journey of faith, we pray the prayer he teaches his disciples... *THE LORD S PRAYER (IN UNISON) 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, *Please stand as you are able. (continued)

2 (continued) 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 *RESPONSE Tune: Red No. 241 Spirit divine, attend our prayers and make this world thy home; Descend with all thy gracious powers, O come, great Spirit, come! *ANTHEM The Summons Traditional Scottish Tune, words by John Bell Please join in singing the final verse. Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and never be the same. In your company I'll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I'll move and live and grow in you and you in me. SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Reagan Melissa Hahn Born, July 6, 2017, in Beverly Child of Amy and Jeffrey Hahn *HYMN Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Black No. 325 (At the beginning of the hymn, Pre-K through 7th graders are invited to the Education Wing for Chapel Time and Classroom Activities Youth grades 8 through 12 are invited to gather in the Reception Room.) *PASTORAL PRAYER You are invited to complete the Connection Card if you are new, need to update information, or if you have a special request. OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Offertory In This Place, At This Time Lee Dengler and Susan Dengler *Doxology Lyrics: Thomas Ken, Tune: Red No. 64 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose pow'r uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

3 Maple Street News Today is the Third Sunday after Epiphany and the Sacrament of Baptism. Today is also the Congregation Meeting following worship. 9:50 am Joys and Concerns 10:00 am Morning Worship. Childcare is offered for children 3 and under at Kid s Korner in the hall behind the Sanctuary. We welcome the family and friends of Reagan Melissa Hahn, child of Amy and Jeffrey Hahn, who is being Baptized here today. 11:30 am Congregational Meeting in the Social Hall enjoy a cup of Justice (free-trade coffee) and a light lunch as we consider our Maple Street Church Values. The Women s Group will meet this Wednesday, January 24, at 10 am in the Reception Room; Vonnie Libby and Eileen Jacobson will host. Candace Waldron, Director of Protective Services at North Shore Elder Services, who partners with the local police and the Essex County DA s office when necessary, will provide an informative talk on abuse, exploitation, neglect, and other important subjects. The next Men s Breakfast will be on Saturday, January 27, 9 am at Breakaway s. Our guest, Allen West, will do a poetry reading of some of his latest work. His latest work can be previewed here: Please contact the office ( ) if you plan to attend so that we have an accurate number for the chef! Next Sunday, January 28, we will have a special offering for the St. Albans Hurricane Relief Giving Project. Please see the insert.

4 It s still cold outside: Please help warm their feet! The Women s Group is asking for donations of white cotton crew socks for men and women to be given to Lifebridge. A labeled box is in the social hall for your donations Thank you so much for your help! Our lighted steeple is an important symbol of our presence in the community. Your contributions in memory of loved ones and friends or to commemorate a special event help keep the steeple lighted. If you would like to have the steeple lit for one or more weeks, please fill out the form on the back page of this bulletin and send it with $15 per week to the church office. Going My Way, starring Bing Crosby and winner of 7 Academy Awards, is a wonderful family movie playing here in the Social Hall this Friday, January 26 at 6 pm. Tom Manuel will lead a brief discussion about how this movie reminds him of Maple Street Church from the pastors, the choir, and the community. Enjoy cocoa and popcorn and see the church as a living and loving faith family with a little Hollywood thrown in! Now through February 4 Super Bowl Food Drive for the People to People Food Pantry The Church Growth Committee will be hosting a "Loving Heart Pot Luck" on February 11th after church with a new twist this year: a Maple Street s Top Chef Competition. Prizes will be awarded!! We will have judges on hand along with a surprise local mystery judge. All dishes must be homemade by the contestant to enter no store bought entries. Bring a dish and entrance to the lunch is free even if you aren't in the contest, or contribute $5 per person to attend what promises to be a funfilled event. Sign up in the social hall.

5 St. Albans Hurricane Relief Giving Project see insert This Week Monday 4:30 pm Girl Scouts in the Social Hall 6:30 pm Cub Scouts in the Social Hall Tuesday 9:15 am A New Day Yoga in the Reception Room 6:30 pm Boy Scouts in the Social Hall 7:00 pm World Service Committee at the Phinney home Wednesday 10:00 am Women s Group in the Reception Room 4:00 pm Brownie Scouts in the Social Hall 4:30 pm Alleluia Morning in the Music Room Thursday 3:30 pm FFFAMS in Classroom 7:30 pm Chancel Choir in the Music Room Friday Going My Way in the Social Hall at 6 pm Saturday Sunday Men s Breakfast at the Breakway at 9 am Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, St. Albans Offering

6 Rev. Kevin Smith Senior Minister Rev. Pamela Cochrane Associate Minister for Youth and Family Ministry Ms. Kathy Gross Director of Music Ministry Ms. Ji-Hye Jung Asst. Dir. of Music Ministry Ms. Linda Blair Office Administrator Mrs. Lynne Hathaway Nursery School Director Ms. Lori Dupont Council Member at Large Ms. Marj Simpson Council Member at Large Maple Street Congregational Church, UCC 90 Maple Street, Danvers, MA , ext. 3 (cell) , ext. 4 (cell) revkevmsc@gmail.com revpammsc@gmail.com , ext. 5 candk144@gmail.com , ext. 1 jihye87@gmail.com info@maplestreetchurch.org , ext 6 mscnurseryschool@gmail.com nanadupont@verizon.net helochanana@aol.com Our Worship Services are recorded each week aired on Danvers Comcast Channel 99 and Verizon Channel 36, Sunday 10:00 am and 7:00 pm (one week delay) OFFICE HOURS Monday 10 am-2 pm; Tuesday through Thursday 9 am-2 pm; Friday 9 am-12 pm Pastor Kevin Smith is available for home visitation, member weddings, funerals, memorial services, baptisms, and pastoral counseling. Pastor Pam is also available. Feel free to contact Pastor Kevin or Pastor Pam if you need a listening ear, if you want to discuss the work of the congregation, or if you would like to join Maple Street Church! Office schedules can vary for ministers as they attend meetings, attend to church business, write and prepare for Sunday worship away from the office, visit members of the congregation, and more, so it s always wise to call or to make an appointment if at all possible. Pastor Kevin s day off is Friday. Pastor Pam s day off is Monday. Pastor Kevin s worship preparation times are Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon when he will be out of the office. You can contact both at the Church Office phone listed above, the s listed above, or you can contact Pastor Kevin at

7 *Prayer of Thanksgiving & Dedication SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 62:5-12 For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah Those of low estate are but a breath, those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath. Put no confidence in extortion, and set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them. Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work. Mark 1:14-20 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news. As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, Follow me and I will make you fish for people. And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him. SERMON Values Pastor Kevin *HYMN OF RESPONSE Come, O Fount of Every Blessing Black No. 459 BENEDICTION BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go in the Grace of the Lord James Barnard POSTLUDE Our Worship together concludes with the Benediction Response. The Postlude is transitional music which inspires us as we go forth as disciples to serve God and one another. Worship has ended. Our Service Begins....

8 Welcome to Maple Street Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. If you are here for the first time, please fill out a connection card and place it in the offering plate. Our ushers and greeters are happy to answer any questions. Nursery care, with a trained staff, is offered throughout the worship service. Sunday School for children and youth takes place following the beginning of the second Hymn. The church of disciples who welcome you! Visit our web page at Sunday s Servants: Deacon of the Month: Marge Hathaway Acolytes: Angie Djoko and Morgan Costa Ushers: Charles Desmond, Phyllis Boyd Desmond, Scott Spearing, and Priscilla Curda Special Assistant to the Deacon: Bob Wilkinson Today s flowers in the Chancel are in loving memory of Elaine R. Leon Given by Lynne and Alden Duffill Last week s Chancel flowers were in memory of Edward Atkinson, Thelma Kimball, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atkinson, and Mrs. and Mrs. Michael Dever Given by Judy and Tom Manuel (My apology to the Manuels for the omission in last week s bulletin.) Donating flowers for the altar or narthex is a wonderful way to honor a loved one. If you wish to donate flowers, please contact Peggy Kuzma at or smkuzma1@gmail.com Our lighted steeple is an important symbol of our presence in the community. Your contributions in memory of loved ones and friends or to commemorate a special event help keep the steeple lighted. If you would like to have the steeple lit for one or more weeks, please fill out the form below and send it with $15 per week to the church office. I would like the steeple lighted in memory of: I would like the steeple lighted in honor of: Requested date (if available) to light: (signed) Telephone Number: