THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 Photo by Erico Marcelino THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 19, 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 This morning we have a special guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. Sarah Drummond is the Dean of Students at Andover Newton Theological Seminary, and she will bring to us the good news from the Psalms and an epistle. Sarah will also hold a Q&A following worship in the sanctuary. For many years Hancock and ANTS have had a strong partnership in training wonderful future ministers for the church at large. We are grateful for our strong ties and good work over time. We hope you enjoy worship this morning! PRELUDE Remembrance Cathy Moklebust Hancock Carillon HANCOCK PRAYS If you have come this morning with a joy or concern that you would like to have included in the morning prayers, please fill out a Hancock Prays card that you will find on the back of the pew in front of you. Read it carefully, remembering that our worship services are televised and live-streamed over the internet. Pass the card to the center aisle nearest you during the singing of the Opening Hymn. The Ushers will collect the cards and bring them to the ministers. CALL TO WORSHIP Service of Worship One: God, you have been our dwelling place for all generations. Many: From everlasting to everlasting you are God. One: Before the mountains were brought forth Many: before the earth and the world were formed. One: From everlasting to everlasting you are God. Many: Come, let us worship our everlasting God. *OPENING HYMN We Gather Together #23 WORDS OF WELCOME PRAYER OF INVOCATION Rev. Paul Shupe Andrew Harris 2

3 Service of Worship ANTHEM Tutakwenda Will Lopes Hancock Choristers We will go in peace Because He is by our side. CHILDREN'S TIME David C. Clark Pre-k through 5 th grade will have classes in the Christian Education Wing. 6 th and 7 th graders will have class together in the JYO room and 8 th and 9 th graders will have OWL in the Upper Room A LITANY OF THANKSGIVING THE MORNING OFFERING GIVING THANKS TO GOD Be prepared to sing the following verses when prompted: This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine (3 times) Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine All through the night, I'm gonna let it shine... Singing loud and clear, I'm gonna let it shine... Till the kingdom comes, I'm gonna let it shine... OFFERTORY Festive Toccata on Old Hundredth Cathy Molkebust Hancock Carillon *DOXOLOGY From North and South and East and West, May God s eternal name be blessed! Alleluia! Alleluia! Til everywhere beneath the sun, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! #S-29 PRAYER OF DEDICATION 3

4 Service of Worship THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE CALL TO PRAYER God of our Life, Through All the Circling Years #83 PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Paul Shupe A TIME OF SILENT PRAYER 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 temptation, 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 Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12 Emelia Attridge A Prayer of Moses, the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling-place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn us back to dust, and say, Turn back, you mortals. For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past, or like a watch in the night. You sweep them away; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning; in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers. For we are consumed by your anger; by your wrath we are overwhelmed. You have set our iniquities before you, 4

5 our secret sins in the light of your countenance. For all our days pass away under your wrath; our years come to an end like a sigh. The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong; even then their span is only toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. Who considers the power of your anger? Your wrath is as great as the fear that is due to you. So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. THE SCRIPTURE READING 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Rev. Barbara Callaghan Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, There is peace and security, then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So then, let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. THE SERMON "Children of the Light" Rev. Dr. Sarah Drummond CLOSING HYMN Now Thank We All Our God #27 BENEDICTION *PASSING THE PEACE Service of Worship POSTLUDE Finale on Kremser and Nun danket Charles Callahan David Owens, organist *Congregation standing some may wish to remain seated 5

6 Announcements Today s Flower Offerings The altar flowers are given in loving memory of his parents, Eunice and Robert Crooke by Brad and Debbie Crooke and family. The pulpit flowers are given in loving memory of Marion and Dean Widmer, Nancy's parents, and Stephen Madden, her husband, and his parents Ruth and Stephen Madden, by Nancy Widmer Madden and family. Well Tonight Join us for Worship at the Well, at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Emelia Attridge will be leading the worship service and preaching on Malachi 3:1-4 and "building up hope." The River Rock Band returns in full as we worship in Clark Hall! A little blues, contemporary acoustic, Caribbean, and more. Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil We will hold a Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil with our neighbors across the green, First Parish UU, on Sunday November 19 at 11:45 a.m. Please join us on the steps of First Parish for a time of remembering, praying, and honoring transgender people who have been killed in the past year. A Joyful Noyse: A Mighty Fortress The Origins and Influences of the Lutheran Chorale On Sunday, November 19 th at 2:00 p.m., Hancock's resident early music group, led by Martins Aldins, takes us back 500 years to the birth of the chorale. The singers and period instruments will sing a variety of music inspired by the new form. Music by Bach, Josquin, Luther, and more will be featured, along with commentary by Dr. Teresa Neff. Part of the Hancock Concert Series. $15 suggested donation at the door. 6

7 Announcements All Church Potluck: Sunday, November 19 Before you head off to be with your family for Thanksgiving, join your church family for dinner! We'll having an old fashioned church potluck on Sunday, November 19 th at 6:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. Bring a dish to share. Beverages provided. Food may be dropped off in the kitchen starting at 4:30. Come early and join us for Worship@The Well in Clark Hall at 5:00, then stay for dinner! Hancock Mission Partners Holiday Fair 2017 Please join us immediately following Manger Sunday Service in Clark Hall on December 3, 2017 from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Please join us for the Hancock Mission Partners Holiday Fair As you walk into Clark Hall, you will be greeted with warm welcomes and tables displaying our Hancock Mission Partners. We will also have Advent wreath making and activities for kids and kids at heart! At each table, we will have informative displays, information on upcoming events, and opportunities to donate checks in honor of family and friends. Some tables will also have products for purchase. The Outdoor Church sandwiches will be going to Cambridge after 12 p.m. and you may choose to join the delivery team on this adventure. Another Family friendly activity starts at 2 pm. You may choose to help deliver the Manger Sunday gifts to Winchester and stay to help sort them from 2 to 6 p.m. We will offer holiday cheer refreshments compliments of the Scouts and Hancock bakers. Please bring your smile, your curiosity and your checkbooks to this wonderful event! The tables will include: Heifer Project, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Sustainable Harvest International, Basic Needs, Women's Lunch Place, Apabii Patchwork, Fuller Center, Habitat For Humanity, Blitz Build, JYO Sock Drive/Outdoor Church, Lexington Food Pantry, Rosie's Place, HYG-Homes, Kids4Peace, A Place of Promise, Concord Prison Ministry, Russell School and more. If you wish to participate with a mission table or would like to volunteer as extra hands during the event, please call or Lisa Sandeen at sandeen.lisa@gmail.com or call (781)

8 Poinsettia Order Form 2017 office use: Hancock United Church of Christ date 1912 Mass Ave Lexington MA initial (781) Every year the sanctuary is filled with beautiful poinsettias in memory or honor of those loved by members of the congregation at Hancock. Dedicate a poinsettia to a loved one in your family by submitting this form no later than Monday, December 4, Name /Phone Number of Plants Suggested Donation Total Donation $10 per plant I am interested in making a delivery to another Hancock Member: yes no These poinsettias 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 Committee will contact you to give you more details. Please write what you would like printed in the bulletin: These poinsettias are given by: These poinsettias are given in honor/memory of: Checks made out to Hancock Church/memo poinsettias can be mailed, delivered to the church offices, or left in the collection basket. The suggested donation for each plant is $10. 8

9 Announcements Hancock Giving: Nourishing and Growing Hancock Ministries, Programs, Community, and Service Please complete and submit Pledge Extension Card by 11/19/17 SIX MONTH PLEDGE EXTENSION FOR JANUARY TO JUNE 2018 At our 2017 Spring Annual Meeting Hancock members approved a change in the church fiscal year to be in sync with the church program year July 1 to June 30. Your current financial pledge is for church expenses January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 leaving a six month transition financial gap to fill for January 1 through June 30, To cover church expenses during this six-month fiscal year transition, Hancock needs our church community to extend each 2017 pledge through June 30, 2018 (50% of your full 2017 annual pledge six month pledge extensions of more than 50% will enhance our church and help reduce the Hancock budget deficit). New pledges also most welcome! How to act on your January to June 2018 six month pledge extension? By November 19, 2017: Complete a Pledge Extension Card available in the sanctuary and the narthex place in designated basket in narthex and by Barbara s office. Print a Pledge Extension page (PDF found in the Hancock Weekly and website) and bring or mail to Hancock»» For mailing please address to Hancock Giving, Hancock United Church of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA How to fulfill your January to June 2018 six month pledge extension? Payments weekly or monthly or one payment during the months of January to June 2018 If you have questions or would like to have a Pledge Extension Card mailed to you please contact Hancock Church office or Daryl Battin (darylbattin@gmail.com) or Terri Stull (terri_stull@verizon.net). Thank you everyone! ~ Hancock happens because we give ~ 9

10 Announcements Sound System Upgrades Underway! You may have noticed the two tall speakers on each side of the chancel this Sunday. They are part of a process of upgrading our 40 year old speaker system in the sanctuary. We are thrilled to announce that the Bose Corporation has chosen us to be a test site for a new speaker technology. This new system will give us far greater clarity to the microphone sound in the room, with beams of sound aimed at the seating in the lower level as well as a separate beam to the balcony. Bose is donating the equipment and its installation. The speakers we see are test models that will be replaced early in 2018 with the final versions. The final models will be painted the color of the wall, and the old main speaker that hangs above the chancel will be removed. The new system will not be active for another few weeks, so please be patient while we finish off the work! This is the final piece of the system to be upgraded (the remainder of the audio and TV systems we replaced in the Growing for Good campaign.) We thank Bill Becker and the folks at Bose for their generosity in donating this new system, and we greatly look forward to using it in a few weeks time! Adult Christian Education Book Group The Rev. Barbara Callaghan will lead our next meeting on Monday morning, November 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Pearson Room. We'll be starting a new book by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis: Always With Us?: What Jesus Really Said About the Poor. We decided to read and discuss this book because it will be the next "allchurch-read" in preparation for Rev. Dr. Theoharis's visit to Hancock as a special guest preacher on Sunday, January 21. We plan to order several copies for the congregation. Copies are $21.50 each and are available by cash or check. Nevertheless, some readers may wish to purchase their own copy at their local bookstore. 10

11 DONATE GIFTS Manger Sunday on December 3 For over 140 years, Hancock Church has supported the City Mission Christmas Shop by bringing gifts of the heart to help families and children in need. The gifts collected are made available to their Homelessness Prevention participants, benefiting hundreds of families each year. Ways for Hancock to help: Bring gifts to Manger Sunday for people of all different ages, from young to old. While some of us like to joke about getting socks in our stockings, even these seemingly small items can make a world of difference in someone s Christmas. Gift suggestions include: Winter coats, sweaters and sweatshirts Hats, mittens, gloves and scarves Socks and underwear Blankets and backpacks Toys, books, and games for all ages Gift cards from Target, Walgreens, Marshalls, CVS, Kohls or other merchants NO wrapping paper this year New items only please! (If you can t come to Manger Sunday, but want to donate anyway, please contact Carol Bukys at cfbukys@gmail.com or the church office to arrange a place to drop off donations) VOLUNTEER Volunteers are needed to help receive donations, organize, pack, and sort gifts in Winchester. The Christmas shop is open for volunteers to help on three Sunday afternoons in December. Please Katie at komberg@citymissionboston.org to find out more and get your church group, family or team signed up to help today! XX XX XX Announcements Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 from 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 from 2:00 6:00 p.m. We especially need drivers to deliver the donations to Winchester on December 3 in the afternoon. Contact Carol Bukys at cfbukys@gmail.com to volunteer. 11

12 Announcements Concord Prison Outreach Once again, I am seeking your help for the Holiday Gift Bag program of Concord Prison Outreach, Each year, as part of its extensive work with Prison inmates, the CPO puts together small gift bags for the inmates at the two prisons in Concord, MA. The list of items is below and the specifications must be strictly observed. Because the material donations for Prison Outreach must be in to the volunteers and sorters no later than December 4, starting on Sunday, Nov 8 I will be placing boxes in the Narthex and near Clark Hall for donations. I will regularly collect the contents of the boxes and convey them to the Trinity Episcopal Church in Concord where they will be sorted. Each gift bag will contain the following items as determined by the prison authorities. No one who wishes to donate need purchase all the items and many people also find that they can take advantage of a sale and get multiples. 1 bar of deodorant soap (4-5 oz.) 1 tube toothpaste (5.8-6 oz.) 1 pad WHITE paper 6 x 9 or 5 x 8, 100 pages (no wire) White envelopes #6 3/4 (6 1/2 x 3 5/8 ) 1 pair white CREW socks (no tube socks, knee highs or tennis socks) preferably 5 inches of ribbing or less 1 bottle (plastic) shampoo (12-15 oz.) Cash donations are also welcome as they enable the CPO to purchase additional articles when necessary Your tax deductible check should be made out to Concord Prison Outreach, marked Holiday Gifts and mailed to Concord Prison Outreach Holiday Gift Bag Project, PO Box 383, Concord MA, Please do not give money to me, but I will forward your check if you can t find a stamp. Many thanks, Louise Haldeman ( or louise4292@earthlink.net) 12

13 Announcements Troop 119 Holiday Wreath Sale Boy Scouts of Troop 119 will be taking orders for holiday wreaths during coffee hour in the month of November. The wreaths are full, 20" to 22" in diameter, and are decorated with a red velvet bow. This annual fundraiser helps the troop purchase equipment, defray the cost of trips, and fund activities. The wreaths are $15 each. Thank you for your support of Scouting! 150 Acts of Service: So Many Ways to Get Involved at Hancock Church Community Fellowship Family Outreach Social Justice in Action Thank you for all who have posted acts of service on the big world poster in the Narthex. Our goal is to post 150 Acts by December 10. Wouldn t it be great if we surpass that number? Descriptions of Hancock Church service opportunities can be found on our website at Consider ing the contact person for the activity that interests you. Barbara's Office Hours Barbara's office hours on Wednesdays at Starbucks are on hiatus until January, due to this especially busy time of year. Barbara is always happy to make an appointment with you though so don't hesitate to (barbara@hancockchurch.org) or call. 13

14 Welcome to Hancock! 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 14

15 The Week Ahead Sunday, November 19 8:30am Music Rehearsals 9:00am Coffee Fellowship 9:00am Bible Study with the Preacher 9:00am Marting to Glory 9:00am Waffle Church 9:40am Joys and Concerns 10:00am Morning Worship in Sanctuary 10:15am OWL (8 th and 9 th Grade) 10:15am Church School 10:15am JYO (6 th and 7 th Grade) 11:00am Congregational Care Committee 11:00am Ask the Dean with Sarah Drummond 11:00am Choristers 11:00am Fellowship Hour 11:00am JYO Choir 2:00pm Hancock Concert Series: A Joyful Noyse 3:30pm Well Music Rehearsal in Clark Hall 5:00pm The Well in Clark Hall 7:00pm HYG in Upper Room Monday, November 20 10:00am Adult Christian Education Book Group 1:30pm Skyloom 7:00pm Carillon Rehearsal 7:00pm Standing Committee Tuesday, November 21 8:30am Hancock Weekly Submission Deadline 10:00am Staff Meeting 11:00am Staff Worship Planning 7:30pm Lexington Town Thanksgiving Service Thursday, November 23 Office Closed 6:30pm Boy Scout Troop 119 Friday, November 24 Office is closed 9:30am Morning Glory Ringers Saturday, November 25 10:00am AA Meeting in Dining Room 11:20am Study Group 3:00pm Plaster Posaunes Brass Group Sunday, November 26 8:30am Music Rehearsals 9:00am Coffee Fellowship 9:00am Bible Study with the Preacher 9:00am Marting to Glory 9:40am Joys and Concerns 10:00am Morning Worship in Sanctuary 10:15am OWL (8 th and 9 th Grade) 10:15am Church School 10:15am JYO (6 th and 7 th Grade) 11:00am Choristers 11:00am Fellowship Hour 11:00am Hanging of the Greens 11:00am JYO Choir 3:30pm Well Music Rehearsal 5:00pm The Well 7:00pm No HYG in Upper Room Wednesday, November 22 9:00am Hancock Church Office Closes at Noon 1:15pm Consort 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. 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 Mark Morgan, Director of Music mark.morgan@hancockchurch.org Marilyn Becker Associate Director of Music marilyn.becker@hancockchurch.org Emelia Attridge Congregational Care Coordinator 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 For Emergency Pastoral Support: Paul: (781) Barbara: (336) For bulletin announcements, corrections, or suggestions, office@hancockchurch.org To conserve trees and your pledge dollars, consider sharing your bulletin. Please recycle.