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, W O R S H I P L E A D E R S Greeters & Ushers Eva Norton and Marian McDonald (coleads), Steve & Terry Beck, Laura Jame, Margaux Jame, Laura Pearsall Liturgists Muriel Weaver & Rev.

Althea Jazz Musicians Joe Como, Andy DelMonte, Bill Hopper, Bernie Hovden, Jim Jenkins & Brian Plaugher Sound Keith Blackstone Chancel Flowers Marylou Hillberg L I T U R G Y O F T H E W O R D J U N E

C H U R C H S T A F F T EAM Lead Minister Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent Minister of Children & Families Rev. Rachel Knuth Minister of Music Rev.

1 , W O R S H I P L E A D E R S Greeters & Ushers Eva Norton and Marian McDonald (coleads), Steve & Terry Beck, Laura Jame, Margaux Jame, Laura Pearsall Liturgists Muriel Weaver & Rev. Brian Plaugher Preacher Rev. Blythe Osner Pianist J. Althea Jazz Musicians Joe Como, Andy DelMonte, Bill Hopper, Bernie Hovden, Jim Jenkins & Brian Plaugher Sound Keith Blackstone Chancel Flowers Marylou Hillberg L I T U R G Y O F T H E W O R D J U N E 24, T H S U N D A Y A F T E R P E N T E C O S T Flowers in the Sanctuary this Sunday are sponsored by Patty & Keenan Foster, in honor of their 35 th Wedding Anniversary! C H U R C H S T A F F T EAM Lead Minister Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent Minister of Children & Families Rev. Rachel Knuth Minister of Music Rev. Brian Plaugher Handbell Ensemble Director Karna Roa Keyboardist J. Althea Director of Youth Ministry Open Office Manager Karin Seder Bookkeeper Jennifer Halleck Custodian Keith Blackstone Nursery Attendants Jamie Holmes & Traci Harris Our mission is to worship God and share the love of Jesus Christ, teaching the message of Jesus to all ages and putting our faith into action. An Open & Affirming congregation in the United Church of Christ, we welcome and affirm people of every religious background, sexual orientation, family composition, physical and mental ability, ethnicity, age, and gender identity and expression. Still in the Storm, Jan Richardson T H E C O M M U N I T Y C H U R C H O F S E B A S T O P O L U N I T E D C H U R C H O F C H R I S T 1000 Gravenstein Hwy North

2 JAZZ PRELUDE Muskrat Ramble Ray Gilbert & Kid Ory WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP Job 38 One: God alone laid the foundations of the earth. All: The morning stars sang together, and the heavens sang for joy. One: From the midst of the whirlwind, God speaks with power. All: We have seen the deeds of our God, who commands the stormy wind that threatens to destroy, then stills the storm with a whispered word. We ourselves have witnessed what God can do. * OPENING HYMN Jesus Calls Us O er the Tumult #337 *Please stand in body or spirit * PRAYER OF CONFESSION Philippians 4:7 One: Saving God, we confess we often trust in our fear more than our faith. When we are overwhelmed, we make up stories; we tell ourselves you ve abandoned us. Forgive us and calm our fears, we pray. All: Teach us to trust in your power to save and guide us in every circumstance. Grant us Christ s peace which is beyond our understanding and expectation (silent prayer) * ASSURANCE OF GRACE * PASSING THE PEACE The Peace of Christ be with you: And also with you. CHILDREN S MESSAGE Please sign the Attendance Pad during the Children s Message. CHILDREN S PRAYER Rev. Blythe Osner ending with The Lord s Prayer Creator, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kin-dom 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 kin-dom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. * HYMN OF PREPARATION I ve Got Peace Like a River #530 Children in Preschool thru 5 th Grade may remain in the sanctuary or continue worshiping at Children s Worship in the Chapel. SPECIAL MUSIC Stumptown Strutter s Ball Shelton Brooks GOSPEL READING Mark 4:35-41 Pew Bible, NT, p. 39 SERMON Stay in the Boat Rev. Blythe Osner INVITATION TO THE OFFERING Muriel Weaver JAZZ OFFERTORY Copenhagen Walter Melrose & Charlie Davis * PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Tune: Old Hundredth Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ the Word in flesh born low; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; One God, Triune, whom we adore. Amen. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION II Corinthians 6:6 One: How grateful we are, O God, that you call us to serve with the Holy Spirit, who fills us with patience and generosity and genuine love. All: We pray that all we return to you will be used faithfully in ministry to the world. In the name of Jesus the Christ, we ask it. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE * CLOSING HYMN Standing in the Need of Prayer #579 * BENEDICTION JAZZ POSTLUDE Sensation E.B. Edwards

, T H I S W E E K A T C O M M U N I T Y C H U R C H Today 5 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9:00 am Summer Sunday Bible Study, Fireside Room 9:45 am Visitation Ministry, Faith Chapel 10:15 am Nursery Care,

3 , T H I S W E E K A T C O M M U N I T Y C H U R C H Today 5 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9:00 am Summer Sunday Bible Study, Fireside Room 9:45 am Visitation Ministry, Faith Chapel 10:15 am Nursery Care, Birth Age 4, Room 4 10:30 am Community Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 am Summer Godly Play, Preschool-Grade 5, Room 5 11:45 am Worship Support Committee, Fireside Room Monday 7:00 pm Faith In Action Team (FIAT), Fireside Room Tuesday No Church Events Wednesday 10:00 pm Staff Team, Fireside Room Thursday 9:00 am Church Group to SF Giants Game, Danmar Parking Lot 6:00 pm Facilities Team, Fireside Room 7:00 pm Grief Group, Fireside Room Friday 10:00 am UkeStars, Fellowship Hall Next Sunday 6 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9:00 am Summer Sunday Bible Study, Fireside Room 10:15 am Nursery Care, Birth Age 3, Room 4 10:30 am Multi-Gen Worship & Holy Communion, Sanctuary 10:45 am Summer Godly Play, Preschool-Grade 5, Room F I N A N C I A L H E A L T H Financial Giving (as of May 31) Actual Budgeted Over/(Under) Local Church Ministry $179,172 $150,098 $29,074 Wider Mission $12,758 $13,713 ($955) Total Gifts $191,930 $163,811 $28,119 F A C I L I T Y I M P R O V E M E N T S RECENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, with coordination by Facility Committee, include: 5 new sets of double doors added to Memorial Hall (thanks to the Cecil Crowe bequest and coordination by Tom Dilley) Shrubs planted at bottom of ramp near chapel to reduce tripping hazard (thanks to Patty & Keenan Foster) Fellowship Hall trim repainted (thanks to Rosemary Manchester s 90 th Birthday workday crew) Upcoming Crevices in courtyard between Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall filled for safety and aesthetics. 5 T H S U N D A Y A F T E R P E N T E C O S T Guest Preacher, the Rev. Blythe Osner will preach this Sunday on the text Mark 4:35-41 with a sermon titled: Stay in the Boat. T O D A Y SUMMER SUNDAY NURSERY CARE for infants thru age 4 is in the Nursery 10:15am - Noon. Also, a diaper-changing station is located in the bathroom off the Fireside Room. SUMMER SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY meets weekly, 9:00-10:15 a.m. in Fireside Room, following scriptures that will be featured in the worship service. U P - C O M I N G SF GIANTS BASEBALL on Thurs, June 28 join folks from church as we take in a day game at AT&T Park with the Giants vs. the Colorado Rockies. Game tickets are $86 add $30 for transportation. Contact Karin Seder, Office Manager, at office@uccseb.org. APPLE PIE FUNDRAISER, August 9-12, provides camperships for children and teens to attend summer camp. Mark your calendar for this fun, multi-generational event! FAMILY CAMP, August 31 - September 2, at Camp Cazadero is for families of 1 thru many. Sing songs around the campfire, worship at Vesper Point, hike and swim, or just sit in the meadow and read a book. Register now in church office or at uccseb.org. S U M M E R W O R S H I P ORIGINAL ART PIECES desired for bulletin covers to echo our summer Burst the Bubble. topics such as gun violence, reproductive freedom, systemic racism, and climate change. Submit high resolution image to Karin Seder, Office Manager, at office@uccseb.org. SHARE YOUR MUSIC on a Sunday during summer. Many dates still available. Contact Brian Plaugher, Minister of Music, at brian.plaugher@gmail.com or or check the sign-up sheet in the church office. LITURGISTS lead portions of Sunday worship. We want to invite as many different people as possible. Coaching" provided. Contact Judy Rice at j.c.rice@sbcglobal.net. O N - G O I N G MEN S DINNER & DISCUSSION GROUP will meet July 11, and every 1 st Wed, at 5:30pm in the Media Room. Newcomers welcome. Contact Larry Stallings at

4 O N - G O I N G, C O N T D GRIEF GROUP meets June 28, and every Thurs, at 7:00pm in the Fireside Room. Losing a loved one can be difficult. Contact counselor-facilitators Harry & Susanna Simms at UKESTARS ukulele group meets on June 29 and every Friday, in Fellowship Hall, 10:00-12:00 for jam session/weekly practice. Contact Director Vicki Reno at PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meets July 16, and every 3 rd Monday, to pray and knit/crochet shawls to give as blessings. Contact Joanne Matson at or Chris Jenkins at for more info. M I S S I O N & O U T R E A C H SAFE PARKING PROGRAM can provide a safe place to park overnight for qualifying participants, many of whom are families with jobs. Community Church wants to partner with Catholic Charities to reinstate this program on our campus, but we need volunteers. To serve, contact Gary Bachelor at BURST THE HUNGER BUBBLE in SEBASTOPOL and help make sack lunches 1 day a month. If you can help on a Mon or Wed, contact Ellen Stillman at If you can help on a Tues, contact Chris Jenkins at Put your faith into ACTION and help burst the hunger bubble in Sebastopol! Another way you can help Burst the Hunger Bubble bring in non-perishable snack & single serving food items to the church office to hand out to those in need. Granola bars, tuna, fruit cups, crackers, trail mix, peanut butter, etc. are always welcome. J O Y S & C O N C E R N S PRAYERS for Helen Sokolis, at home with health issues; transgender people facing threats and prejudice; Margaret Murakami, health issues; Connie Blackstone, recovering at home; Glenda Elvy, recovering from stroke; Celia (age 23) diagnosed with cancer and facing chemotherapy; people struggling with addiction. PRAYERS of THANKSGIVING for all fathers who sing in heaven and the loving fathers and father figures in our lives; our wonderful MADD Camp staff; for our children who show an amazing amount of courage and compassion every day. CONGRATULATIONS & BLESSINGS to Stephanie & Lesley on their recent marriage. Contact Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent, Lead Minister, at pastorbenjamin@uccseb.org or A N N O U N C E M E N T S BAKED GOODS for Fellowship Hour following Sunday services are wonderful. If you have a treat to share, bring it and we ll put it out or freeze for the next Sunday. CHANCEL FLOWERS add beauty to our worship space. Sign up on the flower chart in the church entry to sponsor flowers ($75) in honor of a loved one or special event. HAPPY DAYS photo albums from the 80 s & 90 s are available find the pictures you want or take the whole album! After July 15, the albums will no longer be available. ANNOUNCEMENTS for bulletin and weekly s due in digital form by Wed at noon each week. July/August newsletter deadline: Friday, June 15. Contact Karin Seder, Office Manager, at office@uccseb.org, or Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y SUMMER CAMPS for Grades 6-12 at Camp Cazadero. Register at ncncucc.org. APPLE PIE CAMPERSHIPS for 1/3 the cost make camp affordable. Contact Karin Seder in church office for your discount code. Only requirement is to help make pies August YOUTH GROUPS (Middle & High School) resume in September. YOUTH GROUP COORDINATOR position open (15 hours/week & $17/hour). Do you know someone with organizational skills? Direct inquiries to pastorbenjamin@uccseb.org. C H I L D R E N S M I N I S T R Y SUMMER CAMPS for Grades 1-3 and 4-6 at Camp Cazadero accepting registrations. Register at ncncucc.org. APPLE PIE CAMPERSHIPS for 1/3 the cost make camp affordable. Contact Karin Seder in church office for your discount code. Only requirement is to help make pies August Contact Rev. Rachel Knuth, Associate Minister for Children & Families, at rachelknuth@uccseb.org or Like us on Facebook and visit

5 It s Apple Pie Time!! August 9, 10, 11, 12 Our biggest fund-raiser of the year, the Apple Pies Event, is right around the corner. Each year, and for more than 45 years, The Community Church of Sebastopol bakes over 1600 pies for the Sebastopol Gravenstein Apple Fair. Money raised is used to fund camp scholarships, providing our youth with a great summer experience and help to offset costs for our Family Camp at Camp Caz. Everyone can lend a hand, no matter what your age or abilities, from the youngest to the oldest. Join us for this wonderful multi-generational event as we prepare and bake hundreds of apple pies. Sign me up for the Apple Pies Event! By signing up and marking my days below, I will mark that on my calendar and barring any emergency, I will be there for to help with this fun event. I realize I may not get a phone call reminder. Name: Phone address: Thursday Eve., slicing apples 5-9pm Friday, slicing & making pies 7am-5pm (BBQ Hot Dog lunch served at noon) Friday Eve., slicing apples 5-9pm Saturday, slicing & making pies 7am-5pm (BBQ Hot Dog lunch served at noon) Sunday, slicing, bagging pies: 8AM- Noon Sunday Cleanup 10 AM-2PM Baking volunteers (these volunteers will be called & scheduled by the head baker to cover shifts) Friday baking Saturday baking Selling volunteers (these volunteers will be called & scheduled by the head of sales to cover shifts) Friday selling Saturday selling Sunday selling Please fill out this form and drop it in the collection plate or bring to the church office. You may also sign up by calling the church office at or send an to: office@uccseb.org.

L I T U R G Y O F T H E W O R D

L I T U R G Y O F T H E W O R D , Special Meeting of the Congregation begins at noon in the sanctuary. W O R S H I P L E A D E R S Ushers Sohni Yaylian (Lead), Joanne Matson, Peggy Porter & Muriel Weaver Acolyte Tamar Knuth Liturgists