Trinity Sunday Memorial Garden Rededication

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1 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. Trinity Sunday Memorial Garden Rededication Paul Shupe, Senior Minister paul.shupe@hancockchurch.org Mark Morgan, Director of Music mark.morgan@hancockchurch.org Pam Cochrane, Acting Minister of Faith Formation pam.cochrane@hancockchurch.org Alex Shea Will, Acting Minister of Congregational Care alex.will@hancockchurch.org Marilyn Becker, Associate Director of Music marilyn.becker@hancockchurch.org Nancy Rottman, Student Minister nancy.rottman@hancockchurch.org Andrew Harris, Student Minister andrew.harris@hancockchurch.org Church Office Phone: (781) Church Office Hours: M-Th 9:00-4:00 Hancock Community Prayer: (781) Emergency Pastoral Care Phone: (929) Hancock United Church of Christ, Congregational 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA May 31, 2015 Morning Worship 10:00 am Evening Worship 6:15 pm For bulletin announcements, corrections, or suggestions, office@hancockchurch.org To conserve trees and your pledge dollars, consider sharing your bulletin. Please recycle.

2 Gathering Together To Praise God MOMENT FOR REFLECTION On this day, we gather to rededicate the Memorial Garden and Remembrance Hall. Located in the core of our building, now in full view from our first floor front entry, the Garden and Hall serve as a sacred space and memorial to those who have entered God s eternal Kingdom that has no end. Just as Jesus o en re red to the shade of a garden to pray and call upon God s presence in his life, we reclaim this space as our memorial garden and place of remembrance. We li up today all those who came before us, those whose names we add today, and all who represent the Saints of Hancock as a living tes mony to our Easter faith. PRELUDE Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier by J.S. Bach CALL TO WORSHIP One: Come into this household of the living God, the Three in One. Gather in the wonder on the mystery that God has invited us to share in. All: We gather as the family of Christ, led by the Spirit of God. One: Trust in the promise of all that is divine for God is the Giver of life, Christ is the gi sent to share our life, and the Holy Spirit is the power of everlas ng life. All: Let us open our hearts and our lives to God and one another that we might embrace what lies beyond our imagina on and understanding. *OPENING HYMN We Plant a Grain of Mustard Seed S-27 PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST WORDS OF WELCOME APRIL AND MAY CELEBRATIONS PRAYER OF INVOCATION Andrew Harris GATHERING SONG Little Children, Welcome #309 CHILDREN S TIME Nancy Rottman Following the Children's Time, children are invited to Chapel Time and class ac vi es in the Commons. Middle School Youth are invited to the Upper Room for the Junior Youth Organiza on (JYO) gathering. Childcare is available in the Infant/Toddler Room with Eliza Duncan, also located in the Commons area of the Educa on Wing. Parents are asked to pick up their children in the Commons a er worship. 2 * Congregation standing some may wish to remain seated Sunday May 31 8:30 am Pastor s Class in PEAR 8:30 am Choir Rehearsal in SANC 9:00 am Mar ng to Glory 10:00 am Morning Worship in SANC 10:20 am JYO in UR 10:20 am Children s Program in CE Wing 11:00 am Dedica on of Remembrance Hall Plaques 11:00 am Photos for Directory in KS 11:00 am Fellowship Hour in CLAR 11:15 am Hancock Choristers in Rm 212 4:00 pm Well Setup and Rehearsal in CLAR 6:15 pm Well in CLAR 7:00 pm HYG in UR Monday June 1 9:30 am Project Group in BELL 1:30 pm Skyloom in KS 7:30 pm Deacons in PEAR Tuesday June 2 10:00 am Staff Mee ng in CONF 11:00 am Staff Worship Planning in CONF Wednesday June 3 1:15 pm Consort in KS 4:30 pm Junior Handbell Chour 6:00 pm 22 Muzzey St in WILS 7:00 pm Dyslexia Parent Group in PEAR 7:00 pm Pam Cochrane s Ecclesias cal Council Thursday June 4 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Party 6:30 pm Boy Scouts in CLAR, KS, Rm 205 Friday June 5 9:30 am Morning Glory Bells Rehearsal 6:00 pm First Friday Cooking Fellowship in DR Saturday June 6 9:00 am Work Day in SANC, CLAR, CONF, PEAR The Week Ahead 10:00 am AA Mee ng in DR 11:00 am Work Day in DR 1:00 pm Memorial Service for Bill Simmons in SANC 2:00 pm Memorial Service Recep on for Bill Simmons in DR 3:00 pm Plaster Posaunes Brass Group in CHAP Sunday June 7 8:30 am Choir Rehearsal in SANC 9:00 am Mar ng to Glory 10:00 am Morning Worship Children and Youth Sunday, Communion, Bap sm in SANC 10:20 am All Ages Event in CLAR 11:00 am Photos for Directory in KS 11:00 am Children Host Fellowship Hour in CLAR 11:15 am Hancock Choristers in Rm 212 4:00 pm Well Setup and Rehearsal in CLAR 6:15 pm Well in CLAR 7:00 pm HYG in UR 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

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS June 2 (deadline), All Building Users, please submit schedules All building users, please submit your room requests for the program year. It would be of great help to us if you could submit your request by June 2nd. You can either fill out this online form, or Jane Park, jane@hancockchurch.org. Thank you for your help! June 3, Pam Cochrane's Ecclesias cal Council Our Ac ng Minister of Faith Forma on, Pam Cochrane, was unanimously approved for her Ecclesias cal Council by the Commi ee on Ministry. The "EC" is the final step before Pam can seek an ordainable call within the United Church of Church. Pam's "EC" will be held at the Congrega onal Church of Harvard at 7:00 PM on June 3, The address 5 S ll River Road Harvard, MA. Everyone is invited to a end to support Pam as she shares her theology paper with other local churches in the United Church of Christ. When you see Pam, be sure to give her your congratula ons! June 4, Last Thursday Discussion Group of the Year! June 5, First Friday Cooking Fellowship 12 adults and youth joined us in May for the inaugural First Friday Cooking Fellowship! We made a big pot of chicken noodle soup and made chocolate chip cookies from scratch. It was a great evening of fellowship and care. All are welcome to join us on Friday, June 5 at 6:00 PM in the Dining Room. All you need to bring is yourself and an appe te. For any ques ons, reach out to Alex@HancockChurch.org. Pastor's Class Pastor's Class will resume in early October. Rosie's Place Hancock Church supports the ministries and women of Rosie's Place in Boston. If you are interested in volunteering to cook and serve a meal, please contact Lexington Food Pantry Food shopping? Pick up one or more of these items for the Lexington Food Pantry: Cereals, Soups, "Meals in a can" (ie, stew, chili), Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruits, Baked Beans, Canned Tuna Fish, Macaroni and Cheese, Spaghe Sauce. There are baskets in the narthex entrance, and the back entrance to receive your dona ons, which are delivered weekly to the pantry. THE MORNING OFFERING Giving Thanks To God OFFERTORY God, Who Touches Earth With Beauty Text by Mary S. Edgar Chancel Choir Music by Marilyn Becker God, who touchest earth with beauty, Make my heart anew; With Thy spirit re create me, Pure and strong and true. Make my heart anew. Like thy springs and running waters Make me crystal pure; Like thy rocks of towering grandeur, Make me strong and sure. Like the arching of the heavens li my thoughts above Turn my dreams to noble ac on Ministries of love. God, who touchest earth with beauty, Make my heart anew; With Thy spirit re create me, Pure and strong and true. Make my heart anew. Amen. (This is the premiere of this piece.) *THE DOXOLOGY S-29 (The words and music may also be found in the supplement at the beginning of the hymnal.) 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! Alleluia! *PRAYER OF DEDICATION The Prayers of the People PRAYER FOR OUR MINISTRY OF REMEMBRANCE Pam Cochrane and Rosemarie Sauermann PRAYERS FOR OUR HANCOCK COMMUNITY Andrew Harris A TIME OF SILENT PRAYER 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS 3

4 PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD Andrew Harris 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. The Good News Is Proclaimed THE SCRIPTURE READING John 3:1-17 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God. Jesus answered him, Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the Kingdom of God without being born from above. Nicodemus said to him, How can anyone be born a er having grown old? Can one enter a second me into the mother s womb and be born? Jesus answered, Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, You must be born from above. The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where is comes from or where is goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. Nicodemus said to him, How can these things be? Jesus answered him, Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and tes fy to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our tes mony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses li ed up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be li ed up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. THE SERMON When I Come into Your Kingdom Pam Cochrane June 6, Indoor/Outdoor Work Day Join members of the Pruden al Commi ee on Saturday, June 6th from 9am to 1pm for an indoor/outdoor work day. No special skills required... just the desire to roll up your sleeves and join friends of Hancock working on some maintenance, gardening, cleaning, and repair projects inside and outside the church. Join us for part of the me or for the en re morning. Check in at the Conference Room when you arrive to see what needs to be done. Ques ons? Contact Susan McClements at skmcclements@gmail.com. June 13, March with Hancock in the 2015 Boston Pride Parade Last year, Hancock had 12 marchers for this joyous and faithful event this was the most we've ever had! While 12 is a great number, a church of our size is capable of sending so many more! Will you help us break our record this year by signing up to march? Alex Shea Will and Sarah Keeping will be leading our group this year. Can I march if I'm straight? It is family friendly? What will we do during the march? Head on over to our webpage to read the answers to these ques ons and to let us know that you're interested. DEDICATION OF PLAQUES HONORING HANCOCK SAINTS *CLOSING HYMN For All the Saints #486 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS 13

5 Financial Update 2015 Budget 2015 Budget Budgeted Annual Income $906,222 Budgeted Annual Expenses $955,912 Net Deficit ($ 49,690) The 2015 budget has a projected $49,690 deficit. It is s ll early in the fiscal year, and there is s ll too much uncertainty in some parts of our budget (such as personnel) to change our outlook on the projected deficit. Income to date has been favorable, but higher expenses have offset some of that and we are about to enter the part of the year when revenue drops off significantly. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Festival Prelude on HYFRYDOL by A. Fedak Hancock's Ministry of Remembrance Memorial Garden and Remembrance Hall Committee: Rosemarie Sauermann, Bill Erickson, Kay Barney, Linda Williams, Charlotte Dougherty, Tom Ransohoff, and Verne Henderson (posthumously). To avoid ending the year in deficit per our budget, we need to collect 5.5% more income and stay on plan for expenses. Using the seasonal trends on how income generally is received, we can calculate a "glide path" which would result in minimal to no deficit. Thru April we needed income of $332,002. Thanks to those members who have paid their pledges early and to those who have contributed more than pledged. We collected $380,786. Currently we are ahead by $48,784 and this puts us into a favorable posi on as we head into the summer when dona ons tend to fall off. In May the goal is to collect $55,419 in revenue to stay on the glide path of matching annual budgeted expenses. Expenses thru April are running approximately $19K higher than budgeted. Some of this is a ma er of ming of bills, but a significant por on is due to a variety of unplanned events, such as severe weather (high gas and snowplowing expenses), replacement of decaying windows on the South Wall and urgent organ repairs. Some of these costs (windows and organ repair) will be subsidized by reserve funds. Hancock does not receive any denomina onal financial support. Financial contribu ons from members and friends are essen al for the con nuing opera on of the church. Thank you. June 14, Kick Off our Annual Hancock Grills at 5pm at Hancock! Every Summer, Hancock members and friends take me each week to gather for food and fellowship. While it isn't quite summer yet, we're ge ng a bit of a head start! Join us on Sunday June 14 at 5:00 PM in the Hancock Parking Lot for a taste of Hancock Grills. We'll have a tent and some sea ng provided. Bring something to throw on the grill and we'll get it cooked! A er the grilling is done, everyone is invited to stay for the last Evening Well at 6:15 PM. For any ques ons, reach out to Alex@HancockCHurch.org. Today s Flower Offering The flowers for the chancel are given in loving memory of our parents by Carolyn and Bill Aitken. 12 ANNOUNCEMENTS 5

6 Celebration of Pam Cochrane and Alex Shea Will Hancock Church Remembrances Sunday, May 31, 2015 The Remembrance Hall provides a special place for us to remember loved ones, our saints of Hancock Church. It is a beau ful, quiet retreat where the names of our departed members are remembered and their names inscribed on brass plaques. The oak walls provide beauty and dignity to this place of honor. Many walk through this room and remember those who have given life to Hancock and preserved it for all to come. TODAY WE MEMORIALIZE WITH GRATITUDE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING HANCOCK MEMBERS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US AND HELPED BUILD OUR FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH AND SERVICE: Faith G. Armington Elizabeth Helen Baird Dick Ba n Horace Besecker Marilyn Briggs George Deranian Lillian Drury Robert Nathan Foster Marion D. Hager Beverly Hilliard Elisha Ann Inferrara Eleanor (Redick) Johnson Reverend Dr. Edwin McLane Gertrude (Gem) McLane Barbara J. Moore Ruth Joyce Nablo F. Robert Naka Jeffery Schoppet Pamella Z. Weeks We invite you to add the name of a family member or special friend who shared a deep connec on to our Hancock community, so that all can celebrate their faith journeys, their many contribu ons to Hancock Church, and our affec on for one another. Celebra on June 14th On June 14, we will celebrate Pam Cochrane and Alex Shea Will's me at Hancock and the many ways they have contributed to our church community. During morning worship we will express our gra tude, and a erwards we will have a special recep on for them. Recep on Help! In apprecia on for all Alex and Pam have given to Hancock Church during their ministries here, we will be having a special recep on for them a er morning worship on Sunday, June 14th. If you would like to bake cookies, contribute cheese and crackers, or fruit to the celebra on, please Faith Fenske at fwf.lex@a.net. We want this to be a very special party! Gi for Pam and Alex If you would like to contribute to a gi for them, checks can be made out to Hancock UCC, memo "gi for Pam & Alex." Contribu ons can be dropped off or mailed to our Financial Administrator Kim Gladstone in the Church Office. Alex's last day is June 14th and Pam's last Sunday is June 28th. Books of Gra tude We are pu ng together books of gra tude for Ac ng Ministers Pam Cochrane and Alex Shea Will. If you wish to express your gra tude for their years of dedicated service to our church, share a memory, or give them your best wishes, please write an or a card for the gra tude books by June 10th. The special books will be given to them at the recep on in their honor on June 14, following morning worship. If you wish to have your card included in Alex's book, please contact Carol Bukys at c ukys@gmail.com. If you wish to have your card included in Pam's book, please contact Sarah Kuli atsarahkuli@comcast.net. You may also turn in any physical submissions to Jane Park, church administrator. 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS 11

7 Interfaith Garden Help Needed! June gardening teams are forming and addi onal volunteer help is needed on: Tuesday, June 2, 4:30 6pm Saturday, June 13, 8:30 10am Interfaith Garden, located near Lexington Ba le Green, donates all of its organically grown produce to the Lexington Food Pantry. Garden volunteer parking is available at First Parish Church. All ages are welcome. No prior experience is needed. Volunteer coordinator and experienced gardener Carla Fortmann guides each gardening session. Want to give it a try? To sign up, or for more informa on, contact Laurel Cooley atcooley.laurel1@gmail.com. Also visit interfaithgarden.org. June 1, A Community Conversation on Mental Health 7 9pm, 13 Depot Square This past year, Lexington residents and employees were trained in Mental Health First Aid, a set of skills designed to help people help their friends and family, and know what to do un l professional help is found. Now we invite you to par cipate in a conversa on about what mental health and mental illness mean to you, and what we as a town can do to be er support Lexington families. Please contribute to the conversa on by sharing your thoughts and stories. Doors open at 6:30 pm for refreshments. Welcome Service of to Worship 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 10 ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

8 Today s Coffee Hour Is Sponsored by Prudential Committee In Memoriam We extend our sympathy to the friends and families of those who have died recently. Prayers for the friends and family of Bill Simmons, who died on May 13, 2015 at home. His memorial service will be June 6, 2015 at 1:00 PM. Hymnal Updates If you would like a copy of the Pilgrim or Rejoice Hymnals they will be available for free in the dining room on May 31st and June 7th. Those that have dedicatory bookplates will be separated and in alphabe cal order so that you may find any that are a ached to your family. If you would like to dedicate one of our new hymnals we will con nue to take orders through June 14th. You'll find the form online, in the office, and outside of Mark Morgan's office in the lower corridor. Help us reach our goal of 30 more hymnals dedica ons! 8 9