15 th Annual National Day of Prayer Service Presented by the Plainfield Area Churches Ecumenical Ministry (PACEM) Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

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1 First Congregational Church of Plainfield United Church of Christ Rev. Terry Hood Pastor THERE WILL BE A BRIEF CONGREGATIONAL MEETING FOLLOWING THE SERVICE APRIL 27, SECOND SUNDAY OF Easter As the prelude begins please take this time in silence to prepare your hearts PRELUDE - INTROIT - Eddie LaPerle The Children s Choir Chimes CANDLE OF REMEMBRANCE & PRAYER We light this candle for those in harm s way; for those serving our country in the military, for those in the service of the United Nations and for those involved in other humanitarian agencies. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Terry CALL TO WORSHIP - led by Deacon Mary Ann Gregory 15 th Annual National Day of Prayer Service Presented by the Plainfield Area Churches Ecumenical Ministry (PACEM) Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. Sing a new song! A joyful melody of springtime glory and rebirth. Sing praise to our God! Who has rolled away the bindings of yesterday Immerse your anxiety in the fountain of new birth. We place our visions and hopes in God s hands. For God has taken ordinary things. And made them extraordinary. Sing a New Song! Please join us for a breakfast meeting and service at the Lighthouse Church of God 33 Plainfield Pike Rd. Plainfield, CT SPECIAL MUSIC The Open Hearts Lean on Me For questions please call

2 For Pastoral Care/Spiritual Needs Contact Pastor Terry Hood at (home) or or call a deacon listed below. Chelle Wright Debbie Backofen Merry Humphrey Mary Ann Gregory Arte Baton Rebecca Theriaque cell cell cell home home cell Deacons for April are Mary Ann Gregory and Deb Backofen Alternates: David Young, Joyce Shippee, Patti Ihloff, Amy Vaughan and Pam Gauvin. If you have a special prayer request, please see a deacon, Pastor Terry, or write your request and put it in the offering plate. ATTENTION Choir chime members wanted Rehearsals are Sunday mornings, at 9:15. Grades 3-adult. No music experience needed. GENERAL - Visitors will find a guest book inside the front doorway on right. - Child care is provided in our nursery. - There are activity bags located in the back of the sanctuary; filled with books, games and puzzles- help yourself. - A Card Request box is available inside the front doorway. Please let us know if we might send a card to show we care. Church Cancellation due to weather tune into Channel 3 WFSB TV or Channel 8 WTNH TV -2- Please stand. HYMN All Creatures of Our God and King #23 PRAYER OF INVOCATION in unison led by Pastor Terry Holy God, as you have taken what we call an absurdity and turned it into possibility.. as you have coaxed us to sing springtime alleluias where once there was a gray dawn, as you have called us out of the tombs we inhabit into a glorious tomorrow, we praise you for this day! Come, Risen Christ, in newness and hope. Amen. THE LORD S PRAYER in unison led by Pastor Terry 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 Please be seated SPECIAL MUSIC - Rebecca Theriaque & LJ Theriaque Wordless Ones CHILDREN S SERMON Mr. Ed Wright Please stand PRAYER OF CONFESSION - led by Pastor Terry Redeeming God, with you there is always more life, more hope, more joy. Forgive us for ever doubting to see your work in the still things, the busy things, the darkest moment and the everyday, under-noticed plod of life. Forgive us when we balk at action, and refuse to turn on fully the tap of compassion, settling for a mere trickle. Open us now to your love that lets us relax into life, and fill us with trust, hope and justice. Amen.

3 -3- ASSURANCE OF GOD S LOVE - Pastor Terry Within every seed of doubt, there is a tree of life and hope. In those times when our faith falters, when we cannot see the presence of the Holy among us, God takes our faith and transforms it, patiently showing us the many ways Christ walks among us. Look around you: as close as your own beating heart, and in the eyes of your nearest neighbor, grace abounds at the heart of all life. You are all God s children, loved without condition. Amen. GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Please be seated. INVITATION TO SHARE Deacon Mary Ann Gregory God calls us to joyful giving. Giving is at the heart of God s work. Let us give joyfully that which we are able to give knowing that our gifts will help others to see the blessed miracle of God s unending love. OFFERTORY Please stand. DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION- in unison led by Deacon Mary Ann Loving God, can these gifts, given with love, be further transformed like echoes of grace, delighting all who receive their blessings? May it be so, through the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen. Please be seated PRAYER REQUESTS Pastor Terry -4- PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR PRAYER Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like you. You are the Potter, I am the clay; mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like you. THE CHURCH FAMILY AT PRAYER Pastor Terry Lead me Lord; lead me in Thy righteousness. Make Thy way plain before my face. For it is Thou Lord, Thou Lord only, that makest me dwell in safety. SCRIPTURE READINGS Old Testament Psalm 16 p. 485 Ed Wright Epistle 1 Peter 1:3-9 p Deacon Mary Ann Gospel John 20:19-31 p. 989 Pastor Terry THE MESSAGE: Touching the Wounds Please stand HYMN: "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling #358 (blue) BENEDICTION Pastor Terry Please remain in your pew for the singing of the benediction response. BENEDICTION RESPONSE As we go now from this moment, as we leave behind our time together. May we walk with one another, may we help each other on the way. As we go now from this moment, as we go into the future together. May we treasure one another, may we realize how precious we are. Please stay for a brief Congregational Meeting. POSTLUDE Eddie LaPerle All are invited to fellowship & refreshments downstairs.

4 Our Church Family in Need of Prayer Helen Coombs (at Regency Nursing Home recovering) Dale Merrell (Cathie, Susan and Jo Ann s brother, recovering after a stroke.) Heather Peckham (at Emory Hospital in GA pending surgery) Ty Berube (Sandi Baton s brother) Bobby Stewart (Bruce & Phyllis son undergoing chemo & radiation) Rebecca Theriaque (continued healing) Pat Michalski (being treated for a recurrence of cancer) Linda Lukin (Jean Lukin s daughter being treated for cancer) Lisa Keary (friend of Jeannie Soja) Joe Sansone (coping with cancer - relative of Ray & Cathie Beausoleil) Gregory Cruz (deployed overseas prayers for his mom, Kristin) Jocelyn Espeleta (4yr.old surviving cancer, friends of Carol Credit) George & Dick Humphrey (Jim s brothers battling serious illnesses) Gerald Bergsten (Rebecca s grandmother) Cody O Bryon Rudy Schmied, The Milliron Family, The LaFlamme Family, Capt. Kevin John Grenier, stationed at Travis Air Force Base, CA Stephen Snellgrove (as he continues to undergo rehabilitation) Bunny Hood (One of the Hood dogs in need of healing.) For our military and their loved ones. For all victims of natural disaster. For all who are struggling with faith in Christ that they may know real and enduring love. Our Church Family in Need of Prayer Helen Coombs (at Regency Nursing Home recovering) Dale Merrell (Cathie, Susan and Jo Ann s brother, recovering after a stroke.) Heather Peckham (at Emory Hospital in GA pending surgery) Ty Berube (Sandi Baton s brother) Bobby Stewart (Bruce & Phyllis son undergoing chemo & radiation) Rebecca Theriaque (continued healing) Pat Michalski (being treated for a recurrence of cancer) Linda Lukin (Jean Lukin s daughter being treated for cancer) Lisa Keary (friend of Jeannie Soja) Joe Sansone (coping with cancer - relative of Ray & Cathie Beausoleil) Gregory Cruz (deployed overseas prayers for his mom, Kristin) Jocelyn Espeleta (4yr.old surviving cancer, friends of Carol Credit) George & Dick Humphrey (Jim s brothers battling serious illnesses) Gerald Bergsten (Rebecca s grandmother) Cody O Bryon Rudy Schmied, The Milliron Family, The LaFlamme Family, Capt. Kevin John Grenier, stationed at Travis Air Force Base, CA Stephen Snellgrove (as he continues to undergo rehabilitation) Bunny Hood (One of the Hood dogs in need of healing.) For our military and their loved ones. For all victims of natural disaster. For all who are struggling with faith in Christ that they may know real and enduring love. PROJECT PIN DONATIONS (People In Need Food Pantry) The pantry is located at the previous All Hallows Catholic School building in Moosup. The pantry is open each week as follows: Monday 11-12:30, Wed. 5-6:30 & Fri. 1-2:30 Our Church will provide volunteers the last Wednesday each month. Current Needs: toiletries tooth brushes, soaps, shampoos, etc. PROJECT PIN DONATIONS (People In Need Food Pantry) The pantry is located at the previous All Hallows Catholic School building in Moosup. The pantry is open each week as follows: Monday 11-12:30, Wed. 5-6:30 & Fri. 1-2:30 Our Church will provide volunteers the last Wednesday each month. Current Needs: toiletries tooth brushes, soaps, shampoos, etc.

5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS This Week 04/29/14 (Tuesday) 6 p.m. Bible Study 04/29/14 (Tuesday) 7:15 p.m. Choir Practice 04/30/14 (Wednesday) 8:30 a.m. Bible Study 04/30/14 (Wednesday) 5:30 p.m. Plainfield Cemetery meeting 04/30/14 (Wednesday) 6:30 p.m. Cabinet meeting 05/01/14 - (Thursday) 6-7:30 p.m. Christian Meditation & yoga 05/18/14 (Saturday) Walk Against Hunger see Chelle Wright 06/05/14 (Thursday) 7:45 p.m. Trustee s Meeting 06/21-06/22/14 (Sat.-Sun.) Relay for Life see Chelle Wright FUND-RAISING EVENTS 05/03/14 (Saturday) 8a.m.-8p.m. Scrapbooking day See Hillary for a table /31/14-(Saturday) Stamping and Card making: making 10 cards with envelopes and lunch: $20 07/26/14 (Saturday) Frog Jump Contest 10 a.m.-2p.m. at Lion s Park Plainfield Town Hall 08/02/14 (Saturday) Plainfield Pride Day & Silent Auction 09/20/14 (Saturday) 6 p.m. Italian Dinner 10/04/14 (Saturday) Pumpkin Sale 10/18/14 (Saturday) 6 p.m. Movie Theme Dinner 11/08/14 (Saturday) 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Christmas Bazaar OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE Help with Nursery care and Sunday School Grades 1-3 see Amy Vaughan to sign up People In Need Project (PIN) help at the food pantry on the last Wednesday each month sign up at refreshment table. Refreshments for fellowship time after service sign up at refreshment table or see Merry Humphrey Haitian Family basket items needed. CALENDAR OF EVENTS This Week 04/29/14 (Tuesday) 6 p.m. Bible Study 04/29/14 (Tuesday) 7:15 p.m. Choir Practice 04/30/14 (Wednesday) 8:30 a.m. Bible Study 04/30/14 (Wednesday) 5:30 p.m. Plainfield Cemetery meeting 04/30/14 (Wednesday) 6:30 p.m. Cabinet meeting 05/01/14 - (Thursday) 6-7:30 p.m. Christian Meditation & yoga 05/18/14 (Saturday) Walk Against Hunger see Chelle Wright 06/05/14 (Thursday) 7:45 p.m. Trustee s Meeting 06/21-06/22/14 (Sat.-Sun.) Relay for Life see Chelle Wright FUND-RAISING EVENTS 05/03/14 (Saturday) 8a.m.-8p.m. Scrapbooking day See Hillary for a table /31/14-(Saturday) Stamping and Card making: making 10 cards with envelopes and lunch: $20 07/26/14 (Saturday) Frog Jump Contest 10 a.m.-2p.m. at Lion s Park Plainfield Town Hall 08/02/14 (Saturday) Plainfield Pride Day & Silent Auction 09/20/14 (Saturday) 6 p.m. Italian Dinner 10/04/14 (Saturday) Pumpkin Sale 10/18/14 (Saturday) 6 p.m. Movie Theme Dinner 11/08/14 (Saturday) 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Christmas Bazaar OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE Help with Nursery care and Sunday School Grades 1-3 see Amy Vaughan to sign up People In Need Project (PIN) help at the food pantry on the last Wednesday each month sign up at refreshment table. Refreshments for fellowship time after service sign up at refreshment table or see Merry Humphrey Haitian Family basket items needed. CENTRAL VILLAGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH EVENTS - Zumba Classes Mondays from 9-10 a.m. Bread and Bible Mondays at 6 pm CENTRAL VILLAGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH EVENTS - Zumba Classes Mondays from 9-10 a.m. Bread and Bible Mondays at 6 pm