Children s Sunday. Hancock United Church of Christ, Congregational Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA May 22, 2016

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1 Children s Sunday Hancock United Church of Christ, Congregational 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA May 22, 2016 Morning Worship 10:00 am Evening 6:15 p.m.

2 MOMENT FOR REFLECTION Service of Worship Gathering Together To Praise God Welcome to Children s Sunday! If this is your first me with us, worship this morning might seem a li le odd, but we promise it will be fun! The mission of Hancock s Chris an Educa on Program is to create a place for God to show up and show off, and that s what we re doing this morning. So pay a en on! God wants to be found, so be on the lookout! What does it look like when God shows up in your life? What does it feel and sound like? And once there, what does it look like when God starts to show off? This morning as we sing, read, pray, and bap ze, we hope you can relax and be moved to become like a child: curious, present, wild, free, and open to the Spirit of God moving among and through us. There won't be any homework or test a er the benedic on, so let's dig in and play! PRELUDE Partita in G Major, BWV 829: Allemande J. S. Bach Suzanne Cartreine CALL TO WORSHIP WORDS OF WELCOME PRAYER OF INVOCATION MAY CELEBRATIONS David C. Clark Assisted by the 2nd and 3rd Graders Paul Shupe 2 * Congregation standing some may wish to remain seated

3 Service of Worship ANTHEM Rock a My Soul Traditional Spiritual Choristers, JYO, and Chancel Choirs Rock a my soul in the bosom of Abraham (3 mes) O Rock a my soul So high you can t get over it, so low you can t get under it So wide you can t get round it O Rock a my soul GATHERING MUSIC I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry #327, verses 1-3 Celebra on of Bap sm Order for the Sacrament of Baptism for Eliza Lea Callaghan Born February 12, 2016 Daughter of Barbara and Kate Callaghan Sponsored by Josie Bowen, John Linn, Jennifer McNinch, Valentina Perez WORDS OF WELCOME (responsively) 3

4 Service of Worship LEADER: Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we gather now to celebrate the gi of grace in the sacrament of bap sm. PEOPLE: There is one body and one Spirit. There is one hope in God s call to us. There is one Lord, one faith, one bap sm, one God, Creator of us all. LEADER: Bap sm is the sacrament through which we are united with Jesus Christ, and given part in Christ s ministry of reconcilia on. In bap sm God works in us the power of forgiveness and the renewal of the Spirit, and the knowledge of the call to be Christ s disciples always. PEOPLE: This is the water of bap sm. Out of this water we rise with new life, forgiven of sin and one in Christ, members of Christ s body. SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:13-16 (responsively) LEADER: They were bringing children to Jesus that he might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them: PEOPLE: Let the children come to me, do not hinder them; for to such belongs the realm of God. Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the realm of God like a child shall not enter it. 4 LEADER: And Jesus took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands upon them. INVITATION TO THE FAMILIES PRESENTATION OF WATER FOR BAPTISM QUESTIONS AND AFFIRMATIONS LEADER: Parents, do you desire to live and grow with Eliza in the covenant community of Jesus Christ? PARENTS: We do. LEADER: Will you strive to learn from the wisdom of the prophets; doing jus ce, loving mercy, and walking humbly with your God, helping Eliza to do the same? PARENTS AND GODPARENTS: We will, with the help of God. LEADER: Will you seek an apprecia on for the life and teachings of Jesus, in concert with an apprecia on for diverse religious tradi ons, helping Eliza to do the same? PARENTS AND GODPARENTS: We will, with the help of God.

5 Service of Worship LEADER: Will you honor the faith ques ons that arise throughout life, and will you help Eliza do the same? PARENTS AND GODPARENTS: We will, with the help of God. LEADER: Will you remember and help Eliza to learn that faith is a journey and that God s love is available to you each day? PARENTS AND GODPARENTS: We will, with the help of God. CONGREGATIONAL ASSENT (responsively) LEADER: Jesus calls us to make disciples of others, and to offer them the gi of grace in bap sm. On behalf of the Chris an church in every place, do you who witness and celebrate this sacrament promise your love, support and care to Hudson and Wesley as they live and grow in Christ? PEOPLE: We promise our love, support and care. PRAYER OF BAPTISM BAPTISM OF ELIZA LEA CALLAGHAN PRAYER FOR THE BAPTIZED The Good News Proclaimed THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 13:3-9 Read by members of the JYO He said many things to them in parables: A farmer went out to sca er seed. As he was sca ering seed, some fell on the path, and birds came and ate it. Other seed fell on rocky ground where the soil was shallow. They sprouted immediately because the soil wasn t deep. But when the sun came up, it scorched the plants, and they dried up because they had no roots. Other seed fell among thorny plants. The thorny plants grew and choked them. Other seed fell on good soil and bore fruit, in one case a yield of one hundred to one, in another case a yield of sixty to one, and in another case a yield of thirty to one. Everyone who has ears should pay a en on. MESSAGE FOR ALL Dirt David C. Clark 5

6 Service of Worship Giving Thanks to God THE MORNING OFFERING Assisted by the 4th and 5th Grade Class OFFERTORY Come On Children Let s Sing Spiritual arr. By Linda Twine Chancel Choir Come on children let s sing about the goodness of the Lord. Come on children let s shout all about God s rich rewards. Oh guide my footsteps everyday, keep a walkin in the narrow way; Come on children let s sing about the goodness of the Lord. Come on children let s shout. The Lord God Almighty has brought us out. There s none just like Him without a doubt. Come on children let s sing about the goodness of the Lord. He has been my all and all. He will never let you fall. That is why i can sing. That is why I can shout. Because I know what it s all about. The goodness of the Lord. *DOXOLOGY From North and South and East and West, May God s eternal name be blessed! Alleluia! Alleluia! Till everywhere beneath the sun, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! PRAYER OF DEDICATION David C. Clark 6

7 Service of Worship Surrounded in Prayer In Chris an community, just as the love of God and Christ surrounds and protects us, so does our love for each other. This morning, we are making a physical reminder of that love and protec on. 1. Write or draw your prayer onto your strip of paper 2. In each pew, the person si ng closest to the Memorial Garden wall will make their link first and then pass it to the le. When a completed link or chain comes to you, slide your strip in, remove the adhesive cover, make your link, and pass it on. 3. Once your pew s chain is done, find another pew and connect them together. Keep connec ng the sec ons together un l we have a single chain. Clergy and Ushers have the extra strips to connect them together. *If you need a new strip, they are available in the back of the sanctuary. An Usher can help! BLESSING THE CHAIN 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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into tempta on, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. *HYMN Come, Christians, Join to Sing #108 *BENEDICTION David C. Clark *PASSING THE PEACE POSTLUDE Fugue and Chaconne in C Major D. Buxtehude Suzanne Cartreine 7

8 Welcome to Hancock! We are delighted that you chose to worship with us today and are strengthened by your par cipa on in our service! We warmly invite you to coffee and refreshments immediately following worship. Coffee can be found through either of the doors next to the Chancel. If you d like to learn more about our church community and ac vi es, please take the flier hanging in the pew. You may also fill out the Welcome slip in the pew holder, and hand it to one of the clergy or ushers today. We hope that you feel very much at home here and that you will make Hancock Church your church. If you have any ques ons, our Welcoming Commi ee would be happy to help: welcoming@hancockchurch.org. Child care is available each Sunday beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the nursery and toddler room. All children and youth are invited to worship with their families, to come forward for the Children s Gathering, and then recess to the Church School for K 5. Older children are invited to stay in worship or help with younger youth. Large print bulle ns, hearing assist aids, and an elevator are available at Hancock Church. Please ask an usher for assistance. All services are recorded and cablecast locally by LexMedia Cable TV (RCN 3, Comcast 8 and Verizon 35) Sunday 10 AM and 7 PM, Tuesdays 10 PM. For more informa on, please visit the Hancock website at *** SERVICE DVDS AVAILABLE Just fill out the orange form just outside the television studio on the lower level. The cost is $10.00 which can be paid upon ordering or upon pickup at the church. All proceeds go to support the television ministry. HANCOCK CHURCH SERMON IN HD Online at WATCH SERVICE LIVE Online at livestreaming.html from 10am 11am 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

9 The chancel flowers this morning are given on the occasion of the birthdate of Frances M. Keeping, Brian's mother, by Brian, Margy, Sarah and Molly Keeping. The pulpit flowers are given in memory of Mary Doncsecz, godmother of Thomas Puschak and an inspira on to the rest of the Puschak family. The flowers for the lectern are given in loving memory of Olive R. Frost by her daughters, Patricia Vegnani, Carol Ross, and Janet Russell. Interested in a Weekday Lunch Group? I am interested in star ng a lunch group that would meet weekly, bi weekly, monthly as o en as people would like. Go to different places and have an opportunity for good conversa on and socializa on. It would be very loose and flexible. Give me a call to discuss your thoughts and interest. Lore a A. Porter or lore aporter@comcast.net Hancock Talks Hancock Talks is a free lecture series open to the public, with a focus on the emo onal, psychological and spiritual needs of older adults in our community. It is funded by a grant from the Dana Home Founda on and hosted at Hancock United Church of Christ. Hancock talks is on Wednesday evenings. Please join us at our upcoming events: May 25th, 7:00 8:30 Dr. Annabel Beerel Living Your Unlived Life; If Not Now, When? June 8th, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Rev. Pat Hoertdoerfer I Will Not Die An Unlived Life: Facing Mortality ANNOUNCEMENTS 9

10 Spring Meeting Warrant for Spring Mee ng 2016 Hancock United Church of Christ, Congrega onal Warrant for the Annual Spring Mee ng Sunday May 22, 2016 All members of the congrega on are asked to a end the Spring Annual Mee ng to be held at 11am in the sanctuary immediately following morning worship, to consider and act upon the following: Ar cle I Ar cle II Ar cle III To receive the report of the Officers responsible to the Membership To hear the report of the Nomina ng Commi ee and elec on of officers and commi ee members To transact any further business that may legally come before this mee ng Martha Sheridan, Clerk 10 ANNOUNCEMENTS

11 Experience Interfaith Garden Lexington s Interfaith Garden, located near Lexington Common, donates seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruit primarily to the Lexington Food Pantry. Volunteers from 12 faith communi es as well as members of community organiza ons and interested individuals work and learn together while plan ng, tending and harves ng organically grown produce. During growing season, volunteers of all ages and skill levels work Tuesday a ernoons and Saturday mornings for about 90 minutes, under the direc on of head gardener Carla Fortmann, who has more than 30 years of organic gardening experience. In June, you have several ways to experience Interfaith Garden and help grow good food for good neighbors! Join a Hancock team on Tuesday, June 14 (4:30 to 6 pm). Or add your name to a subs tute list and contribute valuable extra hands! To sign up, for more informa on, contact Laurel Cooley (cooley.laurel1@gmail.com). Want to Join Some Pru Comm and Other Church Members on a House Build? The Fuller Center for Housing Millard Fuller Legacy Build 2016 has been announced! Three new homes and 2 rehabs will be completed by volunteers September 18-23, 2016 in City of the Valley, Alabama so that five families have a safe and decent place to call home. Two of our favorite house captains will be returning this year to lead one of the rehabs. Several Hancock members will be going to lend a hand. If you have ever been jealous that HYG ers were the only ones able to go on a mission trip, this is your opportunity! Help change the world, one family at a time. All skill levels welcome; training provided. Scholarships available. For more information, visit fullercenter.org or contact Cheryl, Lisle, or Scott ANNOUNCEMENTS 11

12 Sunday Survey Dear Members and Friends, In order to maximize the number of exci ng ways that you and new friends can experience the full life of Hancock on Sunday mornings, your ministers and ministers of music are recommending changes to our Sunday schedule, to begin in the fall. It would look something like this: 9:15 10:15 am our current worship service, including choirs and bells, in the sanctuary 10:30 11:15 am "Second Hour" ac vi es all over the building coffee hour, children's music programs, adult learning ac vi es, care support groups, spiritual growth 11:30 12:15 the Well in Clark Hall with the band, sharing of joys and concerns and weekly communion. A survey has been prepared to gather your feedback and gauge your interest. Paper copies will be available at both services the next two weeks. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks, Paul and Barbara 12 ANNOUNCEMENTS

13 JYO Schedule for the Rest of the Spring Term 5/22: JYO in Worship 5/29: No JYO: Memorial Day holiday weekend 6/5: Sandwiches in the kitchen 6/12: JYO TBD 6/19: JYO stays in church: Bell Sunday & Fathers' Day 6/26: JYO in Upper Room for end of yr Luau party and review of our faith journey boxes! JYO families invited to come up for punch and goodies a er the service. All who would like to make sandwiches for Outdoor Church during summer vaca on are welcome to join in the kitchen on the dates below. We request that any cooks under the age of 10 bring a parent or other adult helper as well. July 3; Aug. 7; Sept. 4 Join our Hancock family for the Boston Pride parade June 11th! We have the goal of having 30 walkers, and thus far we have 20. Help us reach our goal! For those who are interested we will worship together at Old South Church at 10 am on the 11th, for their annual Pride worship service. This a wonderful service that you don t want to miss. Following the service we all file out and into the parade. This a chance to embrace our new mission: One People One World, as well as a wonderful tes mony to the larger community about the love of God felt here at Hancock that celebrates all of God s diverse crea on! If you would like to add your name to our group of walkers, please sign up in the narthex or Brian Keeping (bkeeping@mar gne.com). ANNOUNCEMENTS 13

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15 The Week Ahead Sunday May 22 8:30 am Pastor s Class in PEAR 8:30 am Choir Rehearsal in SANC 10:00 am Children s Sunday in SANC 11:00 am Family Fellowship Hour in CE Commons 11:00 am Spring Mee ng in SANC 11:00 am Fellowship Hour in DR 11:15 am Hancock Choristers in RM :15 am JYO Choir in RM 210 6:15 pm Well Jazz Night in CLAR 7:00 pm HYG in UR Monday May 23 9:30 am Project Group in CONF 10:00 am Monday Book Group in PEAR 1:30 pm Skyloom in KS 7:00 pm Girl Scout Service Unit in PEAR 7:00 pm Parish Life in LIB 7:30 pm Cub Scout Pack Mee ng in RM 205 Thursday May 26 6:30 pm Boy Scouts in CLAR, KS, RM 205 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal in CHOR Friday May 27 9:30 am Morning Glory Bell Ringers Saturday May 28 10:00 am AA Mee ng in DR 3:00 pm Plaster Posaunes Brass Group in CHOR Sunday May 29 8:30 am Choir Rehearsal in SANC 10:00 am Morning Worship Children and JYO stay in worship 11:00 am Family Fellowship Hour in CE Commons 6:15 pm No Well in CLAR Monday May 30 Church Office Closed Tuesday May 24 10:00 am Staff Mee ng in CONF 11:00 am Staff Worship Planning in CONF 7:00 pm Mee ng with Paul n PEAR Wednesday May 25 9:00 am Deadline for Hancock Weekly 1:15 pm Consort in KS 6:00 pm Muzzey St. Group in WILS 6:00 p.m. Hancock Talks in SANC 7:00 pm Carillon Rehearsal in BELL LOCATION KEY BELL Bell Room CHAP Chapel CHOR Choir Room CLAR Clark Hall CONF Conference Room DR Dining Room RM205 Room 205 KS Kathie Stuart LIB Po er Library PEAR Pearson SANC Sanctuary WILS Wilson UR Upper Room To schedule an event or rent space, contact the Church Office at office@hancockchurch.org or call The complete Hancock calendar is available at calendar. 15

16 Hancock Covenant of Welcome We welcome all who seek to know God. We believe that, although we are many members, we are one body in Christ. We have been called as well as challenged by God to respect and reconcile our differences. We recognize and love each individual as a child of God. We welcome, respect, support, and lovingly encourage people of every race, ethnicity, creed, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical and mental ability to join us on our journey of faith. This faith journey indeed calls Hancock Members not to be silent in the face of prejudice, injustice, and exclusion, but to express our faith, in word and deed, for justice and inclusiveness for all humanity. As Paul wrote to the Galatians, In Christ there is no longer Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one. Paul Shupe, Senior Minister paul.shupe@hancockchurch.org Barbara Callaghan, Minister barbara.callaghan@hancockchurch.org Andrew Harris, Student Minister andrew.harris@hancockchurch.org Nancy Rottman, Congregational Care Coordinator nancy.rottman@hancockchurch.org Mark Morgan, Director of Music mark.morgan@hancockchurch.org Marilyn Becker, Associate Director of Music marilyn.becker@hancockchurch.org David Clark, Student Minister david.clark@hancockchurch.org David Price, Student Minister david.price@hancockchurch.org Church Office Phone: (781) Church Office Hours: M-Th 8:00-4:30, F 8:00-4:00 Hancock Community Prayer: (781) Emergency Pastoral Care Phone: (929) For bulletin announcements, corrections, or suggestions, office@hancockchurch.org To conserve trees and your pledge dollars, consider sharing your bulletin. Please recycle.