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1 First Congregational Church Of Downers Grove UNITED IN GOD S LOVE May 7th, :30 am

2 No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey You are welcome here! A SPECIAL WARM WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS! Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you feel the warmth of God s spirit here as we worship together! Please complete the form (in the pew) to let us know a little more about you and place it in the offering plate. As our guests this day it is the only offering we ask. If you should have a prayer concern or would like to meet with the Pastor please indicate this next to your name. Thank you! Following worship please join us in Fellowship Hall for an informal Continental Breakfast. Please note our worship services are online and televised, your participation in the service may be visible during these live ministries. If you should not wish your child to be on screen, please refrain from sending them forward during the children s time or have them sit directly in front of the pews in the front. Children are welcome in worship; however, should your child grow restless feel free to sit with them in the Parlor at the rear of the Sanctuary. Nursery/childcare is available for children up to age 2 and is located on Level 2 just beyond the Chapel. Children are invited to attend Sunday School following the Children s Message. Classes are offered for all ages. Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. Please ask an usher. An elevator is at your disposal for all levels; our west entrance has a ramp. Our Church Website is Follow us on: Web Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish history and romance as sacred, for your children and your children s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance. Teddy Roosevelt Shouldn't we also ask ourselves what the consequences are of scrambling to provide the "most" of everything to our children in a world of fast dwindling resources? -John Taylor Gatto When the last tree is cut down and the last fish is killed, the last river poisoned, then you will see that you cannot eat money. John May Americans make more trash than anyone else on the planet, throwing away about 7.1 pounds per person per day, 365 days a year. Across a lifetime that rate means, on average, we are each on track to generate 102 tons of trash. Edward Humes God is still speaking 2

3 PRELUDE His Eye is on the Sparrow -Sister Act Kelley Calpin and Emily Durham ANNOUNCEMENTS MOMENT OF AWARENESS Sparrow Rainbow Village Pastor Scott Dave Humphreys *SHARING THE PEACE *OPENING SONG Creation Calls - Doerksen CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive) (adopted Tatiana Valdez) Come, let us dwell in God s shelter. Let us dwell in God s work of art. Come, because the Earth is the Lord s, And God s Earth is our home. We live in God s World; we are not alone. We share this life with all creation, With the waters and the land, With trees and grasses, With fish, birds, and animals, With minerals and creatures of every form, And with all our brothers and sisters. God is good and everything God makes is good. God is love and everything God makes is love s fruit. Let us worship God! -Pastor Scott CHILDREN S SONG Jesus Loves Me (1st Verse) CHILDREN S MESSAGE Dena Provenzano and Jan Barker The Lord s Prayer (read in unison) 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 and ever. Amen. CHILDREN S SONG Jesus Loves Me (2nd verse) Jesus loves me still today, Walking with me on my way, 3

4 Wanting as a friend to give, Light and love to all who live. SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 21:33-46 Jacob Sandman MINISTRY OF MUSIC Big Yellow Taxi -Mitchell The Band SILENT MOMENT OF REFLECTION MESSAGE What Can I Do? Pastor Scott SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION This table reminds us of the open invitation and grace of God. We come carrying the weight of life, our fears, our flaws, our failures, and our sins. We leave filled, forgiven. At this table we are reminded that we are sons and daughters of the living God, kissed by grace, forgiven in ways that leave us amazed. We are called to do likewise. This table is open to all who seek the Bread of Life for the journey and the cup of God s salvation in Christ. As Christ invites the world to come, taste and see the goodness of God, so we too offer a table open to all God s children no exceptions! Welcome to the table God has prepared! Invitation to the table Pastor Scott Prayer of Confession Pastor Kim Assurance of God s Grace Pastor Scott Words of Institution Special Music The One -Boersma/Courtney Chancel Choir Prayer of Thanksgiving Pastor Scott OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD Pastor Kim Sharing Our Gifts with the Offertory Offertory Music Down to Earth -Gabriel The Band *Presentation of the Gifts with Praise (sung in unison) To God, all glorious heavenly light, To Christ revealed in earthly night, To God the Spirit now we raise, Our joyful song of thankful praise. *Prayer of Dedication *CLOSING SONG #24 God, You Spin the Whirling Planets - Huber/Beethoven 4

5 MOMENT OF AWARENESS Native American Justice Issues David Hansen *BENEDICTION Ancient Words - Deshazo One of our worship traditions to show our solidarity and love in community is to join hands and sing. If you are visiting with us, we invite you to join us in song and in spirit. *POSTLUDE I Will Bless the Lord -Pace The Band OUR TIME OF WORSHIP TOGETHER HAS ENDED. NOW MAY OUR CHRISTIAN SERVICE BEGIN! Today s Musicians Vocals: Kelley Calpin, Emily Durham, Anthony Berg Piano: Sarah Younker Guitar: Owen Cooper Drums/Piano: Justin Kono Bass: Conor Roe PRAYER CONCERNS AND COMMUNITY JOYS Rick and Genevieve Franz, Margaret Craig, Sandy Gales, Michael Ode, Henkel family at the death of Mary Jo Henkel, Amanda Mierdirk, Sam McHugh, Marlene Anderson, Ken Hall (father of John Hall- kidney surgery), Jerry Topel hospital Today s Sunday School: Children 3 years 4 ½ will meet in room 202. Children 4 ½ - K will be in room st & 2nd graders will meet in the Chapel, 4th & 5th graders will meet in room 603 and our 5th & 6th graders will meet in room 604. Our nursery (next to our parlor) is open for 0 2 year olds. This week our 1st - 4th graders will meet in the Chapel for class. GREETERS: Fred Borrowman, Laurel Carlson & Dave Hersemann USHERS: Marty Schranz, Linda Schranz, Vicki Christiansen, Mark Herrick HEAD USHER: Jim Hallman COUNTERS: Skyla Hall, Fran Curin (Lead Counter) Jim Finucane This week s continental breakfast will be served by Ladies of the Morning. This week s altar flowers are in celebration of Kathy & Mike Bosco in honor of Cannon Forsman s birthday. This Week s Announcements Volunteers Needed: We are looking for several volunteers to work in the church s administrative office, Friday s between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm to answer phones starting June 2 nd. We receive very few phone calls during this time, so feel free to bring a laptop or crossword-puzzle. If you are interested, please contact Leslie at ext 221 for more details. 5

6 Many Thanks: I would like to thank the congregation for the beautiful gift I was presented with on Sunday, April 23 rd. It was very unexpected, but greatly appreciated. Thank you all once again, Joyce Nerud. Graduation Sunday: First Congregational United Church of Christ will host graduation Sunday on, June 4 th for graduating high school seniors and for collegiate seniors. Please RSVP to the church administrative office by Wednesday, May 24 th. You may reply by sending us the graduate's name, graduating school, upcoming academic/business pursuit and a graduation photo. Please send this information to lmcfarland@uccdg.org. MANNA- NEW MERCHANTS: If you did not already know we now stock Caputo's, Mariano's and Chipotle ($10 and $25) cards at the Manna Table. There is now a Chipotle at Saratoga and Ogden. Remember, buying MANNA CARDS helps the church budget. And Manna is simple to do: you purchase a gift card for the face value. The merchant donates a percentage back to the church. For instance, if you buy a $25 Chipotle card the church receives $2.75. Greater Chicago Food Depository Wednesday Night Repack: Join church members each Wednesday evening from 6:00 9:00 pm for a food repack session. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is located at 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, which is just off the Stevenson Expressway at Pulaski Road. For more information, contact David Hersemann at dah5@comcast.net, or Laurel Carlson at lacduke@comcast.net Christian Witness in Society: Make a positive difference. UCC.org examines current justice issues within the call to be the hands and feet of Jesus in today s world, and offers opportunities to take personal action. Receive weekly justice action alerts from the UCC by going to ucc.org. Click on Advocate for Justice, then click on Take Action. You can receive justice alerts by or text. Sign up. You CAN make a difference in the world. Women's Fellowship - Ladies of the Morning and Evening: INSTEAD of staying at church we will meet at Peggy Gutzke's house to stitch and chat and EAT on her porch. 5/19-9:30. Stitch and Chat Peggy Gutzke 4916 Stanley Ave. Downers Grove, IL H-630/ C-630/ In the summer we usually meet at people's home once a month and bring food to share for breakfast. This is a very casual gathering. Come if and when you can, even if for only a few minutes. Get it on your calendar: Progressive Dinner!!! Everyone is welcome! Friday, June 9th 6:30 Appetizers Edith Larson 7:30 Dinner - Jan Hibbeln's house. 9:30 Dessert - Peggy Gutzke's house Think about whether you want to bring appetizers, dinner food or dessert. Details to follow. Amazon Smile: When you Amazon will make a donation to First Congregational United Church of Christ. Volunteering Opportunity: DuPage River Sweep May 20: The Caring for Creation Team invites you to help pitch in with the DuPage River Sweep to be held Saturday May 20 from 9 a.m. - noon. Since it was launched in 1991, this annual event more than 11,700 volunteers have participated by removing nearly 261 tons of garbage from DuPage County streams. The Sweep encompasses the East and West Branches of the DuPage River and Salt Creek, as well as many tributaries. Volunteer activity also 6

7 includes removing invasive species from river banks. If you are interested in participating, contact Tom Eisenhart at or SHARE the excitement!! Youth and adult leaders will be traveling to Denver in June. You can SHARE in the experience with a simple donation. With each SHARE you purchase, you donate $25 and agree to pray daily for the group while on the trip. For your contribution, you will receive a special daily and an invitation to attend a presentation to hear from the members (date TBD). Youth will be available to sell you a SHARE today and every Sunday in May. Counters Needed: We need two new counters - One Sunday per month. Free on the job training! Please contact Larry Bryant if you are interested. Thanks! Earth Week: This week as we celebrate Earth Week we will be having a guest speaker Rev. David Hansen, UCC pastor who has spent much of his life s ministry working with Native American populations is coming to share with us a special program about the challenges and struggles that face many Native Americans with life on the reservation. Please join us in this follow up to our fall actions with the Dakota Access Pipline protests and our work with the Standing Rock Sioux. The program will be during coffee hour 11am in Fellowship Hall. He is driving all the way from Witchita, Kansas to be among us, so please make every effort to be here to give him a very warm welcome! Thank you! 7

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11 Coming Up This Week SUNDAY, MAY 7, :30 AM - 10:30 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Worship Service-Sanctuary 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Blood Pressure checks-parlor 10:30 AM Cherub Choir Rehearsal-Room :45 AM - 11:30 AM Drama 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Hallelujah Ringers Rehearsal 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM HS Discussion-Library 11:00 AM Rev Dave Hawsen-Presentor/Fellowship Hall 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Junior Choir 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Piano Recital-Sanctuary MONDAY, MAY 8, :00 AM Acceptance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous-Coffee House 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Martial Arts Chapel TUESDAY, MAY 9, :00 AM Acceptance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous-Coffee House 10:00 AM Adult Coloring Group-Parlor 6:30 PM Building & Grounds Committee meeting-room 503 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 2nd Tues Song Circle-Two Way St Coffee House 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Praise Band Rehearsal-Sanctuary WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, :00 AM Acceptance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous-Coffee House 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Bible Study (at members' homes) 11:00 AM Church Staff Meeting-Library 12:00 PM Administrative Deadline for Bulletin 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Greater Chicago Food Depository Wednesday Night Repack 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Grounds of Hope Worship Service-Coffee House 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Confirmation-Youth Room 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PFLAG-Chapel 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Alanon meeting-coffee House THURSDAY, MAY 11, :00 AM Acceptance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous-Coffee House 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM FCLC Jumpbunch Chapel 6:30 PM ESL Conversation Group-Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal-Choir Room 7:00 PM Scouts-Fellowship Hall FRIDAY, MAY 12, :00 AM Acceptance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous-Coffee House 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Martial Arts Chapel 8:15 PM Two Way Street Concert-Coffee House SATURDAY, MAY 13, :00 AM - 1:00 PM Martial Arts :00 PM - 4:00 PM All Bridge Saints-Chapel/Kitchen 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bluegrass Workshop-Fellowship Hall & Coffee House 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Barn Dance Two Way Street - Coffee House Fellowship Hall 11

12 OUR CHURCH STAFF The Rev. Scott Oberle, Senior Pastor... Rev. Kim Whisler-Vasko, Associate Minister of Faith Formation.. Cathy Sanders, Minister of Pastoral Care and Visitation... Kelley Calpin, Director of Music Ministries... Maria Carini, Assistant to the Minister of Music... Dena Provenzano, Director of Youth Ministries... Jan Barker, Director of Children s Ministries... jbarker@uccdg.org Leslie McFarland, Administrative Secretary... lmcfarland@uccdg.org Kimberly Rutter, Bookkeeper..... bookkeeper@uccdg.org Carl Lorek, Custodian/Maintenance Supervisor... Carll@uccdg.org Kim Choate, Director, First Congregational Learning Center... kchoate@uccdg.org Radika Jungwirth, Admin. Asst, First Cong. Learning Center... radikaj@uccdg.org Dave Humphreys, Two Way Street Coffee House... dave@twowaystreet.org Bill Hammack, A-V Specialist... bill@symbolix.com Len Potter, Broadcasting Ministries... lenp@potterpro.com Justin Kono, Band Director... j.akira.kono@gmail.com The Rev. Dr. Robert D. Schieler, Pastor Emeritus Each and every member of our church has a ministry! Church staff available Monday Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Fridays by appointment. Office Phone: Office FCUCC@UCCDG.org In pastoral emergencies, Pastor Scott can be reached at *Visit our weekly Sunday Service on channel 6 each Sunday at 11:30am. An Open and Affirming Congregation First Congregational United Church of Christ 1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL Church Website Donate here Broadcast Ministry First Congregational Learning Center FCLC Website: Facebook: 12