Village Church United Church of Christ

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1 Village Church United Church of Christ Palm Sunday April 13, 2014

2 Welcome to First Worship! We extend a welcome as broad as the outstretched arms of God, who calls us to be here together to rejoice in God s glorious presence. Welcome to children of all ages to all the children of God, each one of us. If you are an old friend or here for the first time, we welcome you. Our worship is an intergenerational experience and we want children to feel fully included. Children are welcome to pick up an activity bag and to bring snacks to their seats. We remember that worship offers us all a special place to be with God. In this space we talk a little more softly and walk a little more quietly. We are listening for God.

3 April 13, 2014 ORDER OF WORSHIP 9:00 am PRELUDE RINGING IN THE HOUR OPENING SONG AND CALL TO WORSHIP ORSHIP Hosanna Audra Teague Mackey

4 CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION ONFESSION By Night We Hasten in Darkness WORDS OF ASSURANCE SERVICE OF BAPTISM Invitation The Covenant Promises Of the Candidates Of the Parents Of the Godparents Of the Congregation

5 Deacon: Will you who witness and celebrate this sacrament promise your love, support and care to these children who are about to be baptized? Congregation: We will, with the help of God. Through this act we welcome these children into the fellowship of Christ s church and invite them to share with us the cost and joy of discipleship. We promise to receive them as fellow pilgrims on the Christian way, to guide them by our precepts and example, that all of us may grow in the knowledge and love of God, according to the measure of the fullness of Christ. Amen. Prayer of Blessing The Act of Baptism Congregational Response We thank you, God, for David Henry, bless him and keep him now and forever. We thank you, God, for Sean Edward, bless him and keep him now and forever. We thank you, God, for Caitlin Elizabeth, bless her and keep her now and forever. Prayers for the Baptized Congregation: God of our fathers and mothers, and our God, we thank you for these children, and for the grace acknowledged here today in water and spirit. Grant us grace to receive, nurture and befriend these new members of the body of Christ. Give to the newly baptized strength for life s journey, courage in time of suffering, the joy of faith, the freedom to love, and the hope of new life, through Jesus Christ, who makes us one. Amen.

6 Benediction Pastor: Go in the peace of Christ. Congregation: Thanks be to God. REMEMBERING OUR BAPTISMS *S *SUNG RESPONSE ESPONSE Wade in the Water Wade in the water Wade in the water, children, Wade in the water God's gonna trouble the water. PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

7 SUNG RESPONSE ESPONSE Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil SCRIPTURE CRIPTURE Matthew 21:1-11 SCRIPTURE RESPONSE ESPONSE Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil

8 SERMON ERMON Palm Sunday Parade Chris Braudaway-Bauman SERMON RESPONSE ESPONSE Hosanna, Loud Hosanna OFFERING Invitation Offertory

9 SETTING THE TABLE ABLE Eat This Bread INVITATION TO THE TABLE *C *COMMUNION PRAYER AND THE LORD ORD S PRAYER *W 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 trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen. *WORDS OF INSTITUTION *S *SHARING THE GIFTS OF BREAD AND CUP *P *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING *B *BENEDICTION

10 TODAY S NOTES Receiving the Sacrament of Baptism today: David Henry Gerry Kelly, born on January 7, 2000 in Boston, MA; Sean Edward Gerry Kelly, born on December 14, 2003 in Framingham, MA; and Caitlin Elizabeth Gerry Kelly, born on November 8, 2005 in Newton, MA are children of Heather Elaine Gerry Kelly and Scott Edward Kelly. Godparents are Bob and Trina Kelly, Tom and Wendy Kelly, and Sumi and Keith Gerry. Pastoral Care If you have any pastoral needs or know of any in the Village Church family, please call Diane Anderson at x14. The Chancel Flowers this morning are given by the Mykrantz Family with a wish for safe travels for all the members and advisors of the Youth Service Project heading to Santa Fe next week. A Conversation with Mary Luti about Her Journey of Faith After 10 o'clock worship today, our Interim Senior Pastor, Mary Luti, will be sharing her story of faith and life as a way of helping us get to know her better. We hope you will come. And yes, she really was a nun... Fellowship Hour 11:15 am, Village Common Please join us for coffee and fellowship. Information for visitors is available at the Welcome Table. Providing hospitality today are members from the Community Ministry. Please take a moment to thank them. Blood Pressure Clinic 11:15 am, Parlor Trained nurses from our congregation will take your blood pressure and provide you with helpful handouts from the American Heart Association. Middle School Youth Group Workshop 5 pm, Youth Room High School Youth Group 7 pm, Youth Room For information about youth programs, contact Pam Emslie at x15 or pam@wellesleyvillagechurch.org. BULLETIN NOTES From the Senior Pastor Search Committee Last week the Search Committee sent the Leadership Expectations Survey to those with addresses on file with the church. Surveys are also available in the Central Street lobby. Please take a few minutes to complete a survey, your feedback is most important to us as we begin the search process. We ask that you complete these by Tuesday, April 22nd. Easter Offering - One Great Hour of Sharing Easter Sunday, April 20 In addition to our morning offering, the Service Ministry is sponsoring a special offering to One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). One Great Hour of Sharing, the refugee, relief and development offering of the United Church of Christ, transforms lives through health, education, agricultural and emergency relief initiatives in 138 countries. Please place your cash or check donations in the OGHS envelopes found in the pews and at the doors on Easter Sunday. Make checks payable to Wellesley Congregational Church and indicate "OGHS" in the memo section. Would you like to deliver an Easter plant? The Community Deacons wish to share in the spirit of Easter by encouraging Village Church members and friends to participate in the delivering of an Easter plant after the 11 am Easter worship service. Delivering flowers to people can be a great source of joy. If you wish to help deliver Easter greetings from our church please Diane Anderson at diane@wellesleyvillagechurch.org. You may also just come up to the chancel after the service to pick up a plant and a card with the name and address of a recipient. Thank you for helping to share the Good News of Easter! Volunteer Opportunity The Village Church Wedding Committee is looking for volunteers to serve at weddings that take place in our church. If you'd like to learn more about this joyful ministry, contact Jade Hargrave at (617) or jmh@zug.com.

11 Worship Schedule Maundy Thursday April 17 8:00 pm Tenebrae Worship with Communion Good Friday April 18 12:00 noon & 8 pm Worship These services are very similar Holy Saturday April 19 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Worship, Communion & Renewal of Baptismal Vows Please bring a bell! April 20 Easter Sunday April 20 7:30 am Sunrise Worship Intergenerational Service w/ Communion 8:30 am Easter Breakfast 9:00 & 11:00 am Easter Worship Childcare for infant-5s provided. 10:00 am Fellowship Hour 10:20 am Easter Egg Hunt

12 What s happening in 10 am Church School today? Kindergarten students and younger will be welcomed in their classrooms before 10 am worship begins. The Infant/Toddler Room is located on the main floor just outside the Sanctuary to the left of the Chancel. 2 year olds through Kindergarten classrooms are located on the upper floor. Children should be picked up promptly at the conclusion of worship. Grades 1-8 will worship with their parents until it is time for class, as indicated in the bulletin. At that time, Grades 1 5 will meet at the signs downstairs in Village Hall and proceed to the following classrooms for a special activity. This week... Grade 1: Artisans Market Grade 2: Fishes and Loaves Cafe Grade 3: Storyteller s Tent Grade 4: Science Room Grade 5: Games in Village Hall All Babson Participants, Grades 6 8 and Junior Choir will meet in the Choir Room. Classes for Grades 1 8 conclude at 11:15 or the end of worship whichever is later. Students in Grades 3 and below should be met by their parents at their classrooms. The Family Room is available for parents who aren t quite ready to leave their infants and toddlers in childcare. In this room, parents will be able to listen to the worship service while their child naps or plays. This room is located upstairs beyond the library. VILLAGE CHURCH STAFF The Rev. Mary Luti Interim Senior Pastor The Rev. Pamela H. Emslie Associate Pastor Diane E. Anderson Interim Minister of Pastoral Care The Rev. Christina L. Braudaway-Bauman Pastor at Large The Rev. John C. Allen Pastoral Resident Audra C. Teague Mackey Pastoral Resident Linda C. Smith Pastoral Residency Coordinator Michaela F. McDonald Director of Children s Ministries David R. Carrier Director of Music Dr. Kevin J. McDonald Director of Youth Music Jodi M. Hitzhusen Music Director of First Worship Erin I. Donato Church Administrator Leslie W. Petzing Controller Barbara P. Kucich Church Accountant Tricia T. Kibbe IT and Administrative Coordinator Felicia R. Nadel Administrative Assistant Christy L. Cadigan Administrative Assistant Donald S. Banks Sexton Dolphe Richard Assistant to the Sexton Gerardo Ortiz Assistant to the Sexton 2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA wellesleyvillagechurch.org An Open and Affirming Congregation of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST