PALM & PASSION SUNDAY. April 9, 2017, 10:00 a.m. Hancock United Church of Christ, Congregational 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA

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1 Palm Sunday, Jan Richardson PALM & PASSION SUNDAY April 9, 2017, 10:00 a.m. Hancock United Church of Christ, Congregational 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA

2 MOMENT FOR REFLECTION GATHERING TOGETHER TO PRAISE GOD For centuries, the Sunday before Easter has been designated Palm Sunday, recalling the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with his disciples, who escorted him into the city with shouts proclaiming that the long awaited Messiah had arrived. In more recent years, some churches have added to the celebration of the palms a remembrance of the events that followed: his last supper, his betrayal by Judas, his arrest and trial, the denial of Peter, his sentence of death. Doing so brings the full story of Holy Week to our attention, enriching our faith, and deepening our longing for the great and joyous good news of Easter morning. Today we join in the procession with palms, and linger to listen as the world, including his own disciples, reject him and turn from him in anxiety and fear. Come! Add your voice to the celebration, and then dare to face the darkness with him. PRELUDE Musette and Allegro from Concerto Grosso in G Minor Handel Cantata Orchestra WORDS OF WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP PROCESSION OF THE PALMS Confirmands ONE: When the time had come to celebrate the Passover, Jesus went with his disciples to the great city of Jerusalem, and there he entered the gates to their acclaim. MANY: Hosanna! they shouted. Hosanna! Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord! ONE: And then he taught them what the Messiah must do... MANY: And one by one, they turned away. ONE: Come, let us enter into the great love story of Jesus living and dying, for the sake of the whole world. MANY: Come, let us worship! CHILDREN S MESSAGE David C. Clark Childcare is always available for nursery and toddler age children in the CE Wing. Pre-k through 7 th graders will meet in the CE Commons before breaking into classes. 8 th & 9 th graders will remain in worship. HYMN Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (see insert) THE MORNING OFFERING GIVING THANKS TO GOD Confirmands OFFERTORY Lift Up Your Heads Chancel Choir and Orchestra *DOXOLOGY Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord of Hosts, He is the King of Glory. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below, Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost #S-23 *OPENING HYMN All Glory, Laud, and Honor (see insert) *Congregation standing some may wish to remain seated 2 3

3 THE PASSION OF JESUS The Misunderstood Savior THE STORY IS TOLD events from the Procession through the Last Supper E. Attridge MUSIC Behold the Lamb of God Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world. The Savior Left Alone PRAYER OF CONFESSION adapted from Spacious Faith Barbara Callaghan God of the foolish cross, tottering down the streets of Jerusalem on a donkey, You are not the savior we expect. Your power doesn t look like the power we want our God to demonstrate. Your wisdom makes no sense to us. We are happy to join the crowd, waving branches, But not so sure we want to follow you into the temple courts into the upper room into the Garden of Gethsemane to the foot of the cross. Forgive our false assumptions. Clarify our clouded vision. Forgive us for the ways we allow ourselves to be motivated by fear, by displays of power that are shallow and false, rather than trusting and believing in the real power of God; that of love, service, relationship, and community. Give us your courage, and the security in your love, and our belovedness that only you can give. Hosanna, hosanna. Save us, we beseech you! A REFLECTION ON HUMAN YEARNING A TIME OF SILENT PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER Emelia Attridge Barbara Callaghan THE STORY IS TOLD events from the Last Supper through Gethsemane P. Shupe THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 26:47-56 Emelia Attridge A REFLECTION ON LONELINESS ANTHEM Paul Shupe All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way. And the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. The Savior Denied THE STORY IS TOLD events from arrest through Peter s denial Andrew Harris THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 26:69-75 Paul Shupe A REFLECTION ON LIMITATION MUSIC Andrew Harris Surely He Hath Borne our Griefs Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows! He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him 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 temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. 4 5

4 The Savior Condemned The In Between Hour Where To Go Next? THE STORY IS TOLD events from the trial before Pilate to the condemnation B. Callaghan THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 27:27-31 Andrew Harris A REFLECTION ON FAILURE Barbara Callaghan ANTHEM And With His Stripes We Are Healed And with His stripes we are healed. A Yet Hopeful Community *CLOSING HYMN Now We Walk Our Lenten Journey S-15 11:00 am In Between Activities: Palm Sunday Brunch See page 11 DON T MISS: No Well today Hancock Concert Series presents: Cherry Kim, Cellist see page 9 ASSURANCE OF PARDON Paul Shupe BENEDICTION *PASSING THE PEACE POSTLUDE Allegro a tempo giusto from Concerto Grosso in G Minor Handel Cantata Orchestra The choral selections in today s service are all drawn from Part II of Handel s Messiah. The orchestra accompanying the choir is made possible by contributions to the Barney Cantata Fund. This fund is independent from our operating budget, and is funded by contributions from individuals in the church and the proceeds of our concert series.the music the choir is singing from was purchased by the Walter Bergler Sheet Music Fund. We thank both the Bergler family and for Kay and Marion Barney for making today s music possible. Thanks to all of today s musicians the Chancel Choir, our soloists, and orchestra. A special welcome to the members of the Jameson Singers who have joined us today as part of the cooperative program we have established with that organization. SCHEDULE OF HOLY WEEK & EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP: Maundy Thursday Worship Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Clark Hall Good Friday Worship Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Clark Hall Easter Sunrise Worship Sunday, April 16 at 5:45 a.m. at the Old Belfry Easter Worship Sunday, April 16 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., in the Santuary Today s Flower Offering The Chancel flowers are given by Arthur Daltas and Ellen Peckham in celebration of Adella Daltas 92 nd birthday. *Congregation standing some may wish to remain seated 6 7

5 Easter Lily Order Form 2017 Hancock United Church of Christ 1912 Mass Ave Lexington MA (781) office use: date initial Every year the sanctuary is filled with beautiful lilies and other spring flowers in memory or honor of those loved by members of the congregation at Hancock. Dedicate lilies to a loved one in your family by submitting this form no later than Tuesday, April 11. Hancock Concert Series Presents: Herr Beethoven & His Cellists Checks made out to Hancock Church (memo: lilies ) can be mailed, delivered to the church offices, or left in the collection basket. The suggested donation for each plant is $10. Name /Phone Number of Plants Suggested Donation Total Donation $10 per plant I am interested in making a delivery to another Hancock Member: The lilies will be delivered to church members who are in the hospital or must stay at home. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering to make a delivery. If you check yes, someone from the congregational care will contact you to give you more details. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Rottman, the Congregational Care Coordinator, at nancy@hancockchurch.org or by calling the church office. yes Please write what you would like printed in the bulletin: These flowers are given by: These flowers are given in honor/memory of: no Sunday, April 9, at 3 p.m. Beethoven Sonatas for Piano and Cello No. 2, 3, 4 Works by Duport, Romberg & Kraft Creativity of an artist is often inspired through collaboration. The Duport brothers, Bernhard Romberg, and Anton Kraft were leading cellists, composers and pedagogues of their time. Their artistry and collaboration inspired Beethoven to reconsider the cello s capabilities and to write major works for this instrument. This concert will explore the ingenuity of Beethoven s Sonatas for Piano and Cello from each of his three periods that still leaves us marveled almost two centuries later paired with selected works by Duport, Romberg and Kraft. It will feature cellist Cherry Kim, cellist Scott Thomas Lesser and pianist Ai-ying Chiu. Suggested donation of $15. Spring Senior Picnic The Congregational Care Committee and the Board of Deacons are excited to announce that we will host a Spring Senior Picnic on Saturday, April 22. Attendance at our fall gathering was diminished by the weather, so we are hoping that spring will have you excited to get out and share food and fellowship with your Hancock friends. Invitations will be mailed home to all Hancock Seniors but if you are reading this announcement and would like to RSVP, please call the Church Office at (781) Also, let us know if you need transportation to and from the church for this event. 8 9

6 Join Rev. Barbara Callaghan at People s Climate March, April 29 The People s Climate March is in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 29. Rev. Barbara Callaghan will be representing Hancock Church, and all are welcome to join her in D.C. as we unite as a people concerned about the future of our earth. If you are interested in going, please contact Barbara at barbara@hancockchurch.org. For more information on the march, visit peoplesclimate.org. Join the Lunch Group on April 13! Come join the Lunch Group on Thursday, April 13 for our last lunch until October! We ll be meeting at 12:00 p.m. at Uno Pizzeria & Grill at the Burlington Mall. If you re interested in attending, please contact Loretta Porter at (781) or lorettaporter@comcast.net so that she can make a table reservation. All are welcome! Hancock Church 2017 Summer Vacation Bible School July 17-21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students Pre-K - grade 5. Only $50 registration! Hancock s first vacation Bible School will be led by student minister and director of Christian education, David Clark. David for more information and a registration form: david.clark@hancockchurch.org. More information to follow! Palm Sunday Brunch Join us today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Palm Sunday Brunch! Parish Life has a delicious spread planned for you (French Toast, egg casseroles, sausage, mac n cheese, Caesar salad, fruit, bagels, sweet stuff, etc.). Adult Christian Education Book Discussion Our next meeting will be on Monday, April 10, in the Pearson Room, at 10 a.m. We are currently reading The Sparrow by Maria Doria Russell. Come and participate in the group whether you ve read the book or not! This class is led by Minister Barbara Callaghan

7 Hancock Church Presents: 14 th Annual Patriots Day Handbell Concert The handbell choirs of Hancock Church present the Fourteenth Annual Patriots Day Handbell Concert of patriotic and American music on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The concert is light-hearted and familyfriendly and includes music played on 5 octaves of hand bells and hand chimes by ringers young and old, sure to please listeners of all ages: Broadway hits, American gospel, spirituals, and patriotic songs. The concert is planned to begin at the end of the Road Race and just before Paul Revere arrives at the Minuteman Statue. Suggested donation of $3 per person to benefit the Handbell Scholarship Fund to assist ringers to attend bell workshops and festivals. Hancock Church, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, the stone church across from the Battle Green, is handicapped accessible. Serving the Church There are many ways to serve the church. You can participate in mission trips such as the HYG trip to SE Kentucky. You can support the activities and missions of the church by serving on a committee. Or you can help with special projects such as the Palm Sunday Breakfast (organized by the Parish Life Committee) or the Spring Work Day (organized by the Prudential Committee). Your Nominating Committee is assembling lists for the committees of the church to use when help is needed for small and large projects. To notify you when these special opportunities are coming and when your help is needed, we need to know what you like to do. Please help us by sending us a note about your interests, skills, and talents and which Committees you wish to support: Interfaith Garden Opens its 8 th Season Hancock will be working along with others on the following dates: Saturday 4/ :30 a.m. Tuesday 5/23 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday 6/17 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday 6/27 4:30-6 p.m. Food insecurity is a fact of life for some in our own town. To help address that, Hancock is collaborating with over a dozen other faith communities and others to grow fresh, nutritious food for the Lexington Food Pantry. The Interfaith Garden, located steps from the Lexington Green, produced over 1,700 pounds last year! Be part of the Hancock team as we get our hands dirty, connecting with others and experiencing firsthand the miracle of growing food. These dates don t work? No problem, there are many other dates when you can work. For more information or to sign up, contact Amy Swanson amy.swanson. @gmail.com Deacons Christian Service Nominating Stewardship Members at Large Congregational Care Parish Life Welcoming Adult Christian Education Finance Prudential Andy McClaine, awmcclaine@rcn.com & Julia Potter, juliapotter@verizon.net, Nominating Committee 12 13

8 Welcome to Hancock! The Week Ahead We are delighted that you chose to worship with us today and are strengthened by your participation 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 activities, 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 questions, our Welcoming Committee 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 bulletins, 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 information, 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 from 10am-11am Sunday, April 9 8:00am No Bells in Worship 8:00am Music Rehearsals for Worship 9:00am Coffee Fellowship throughout the church 9:00am Bible Study With The Preacher 9:00am Marting to Glory in Bell Room 9:40am Joys and Concerns 10:00am Morning Worship: Palm Sunday 10:15am Children s CE 10:15am JYO in Library 10:15am No Confirmation 11:00am No Band Rehearsal 11:00am No Choristers and JYO Choir Rehearsals 11:00am Palm Sunday Brunch 12:00pm No Worship at The Well 12:30pm Joyful Noyse Rehearsal 1:00pm No Well Fellowship Hour 3:00pm Hancock Concert Series: Cherry Kim, cello 7:00pm Hancock Youth Group in Upper Room Monday, April 10 9:30am Monday Project Group in Bells Room 10:00am Book Group 1:30pm Skyloom 1:30pm Library Committee 7:00pm Prudential Committee 7:30pm Boy Scouts: Adult Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 11 8:30am Hancock Weekly Submission Deadline 10:00am Staff Meeting 11:00am Staff Worship Planning 3:00pm Adult Christian Education Committee 7:00pm Finance Committee in conference room 7:30pm Endowment Committee Wednesday, April 12 1:15pm Consort 7:00pm Carillon Rehearsal Thursday, April 13 6:30pm No Boy Scout Troop 119 7:00pm No Congregational Care Committee 7:30pm No Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Maundy Thursday Worship Friday, April 14 No Hancock Nursery School: Closed for Good Friday 8:30am HYG departs for Neon, KY 9:30am Morning Glories 6:00pm Lily Set-up 7:30pm Good Friday Worship Saturday, April 15 HYG service trip to Neon, KY 10:00am Easter Service Music Rehearsal 10:00am AA Meeting in Dining Room 3:00pm Plaster Posaunes Brass Group Sunday, April 16 HYG service trip to Neon, KY 5:45am Easter Sunrise Service at the Belfry 8:00am Music Rehearsals for Worship 8:30am Childcare available for children up to age 5 9:00am Easter Worship in Sanctuary 10:00am Coffee Fellowship in the Dining Room 11:00am Easter Worship in Sanctuary 12:00pm No Worship at The Well 14 15

9 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. The 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 in Galatians, In Christ there is no longer Jew or 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 David Clark, Student Minister david.clark@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 Emelia Attridge, Student Minister emelia.attridge@hancockchurch.org Church Office Phone: (781) Hancock Community Prayer: (781) Church Office Hours: M-Th 9:00-3:00, F 9:00-2:00 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.