Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday September 2, 2018 10:00 A.M. White Prelude Aria by Caleb Simper Come Thou Almighty King by Felice de Giardini (You are invited to a time of quiet preparation for worship during the Prelude.) Ringing of the Bell Welcome and Informal Moments Introit *Call to Worship L: As we gather together, we open ourselves to God s leading once more. P: We open our eyes to see those around us and to witness God s glory. L: We open our ears to hear cries for justice and to seek God s wisdom. P: We open our hands to serve and lift them up in praise. L: We open our mouths to speak truth and to sing of God s majesty. P: We open our hearts to give love and receive love from our Great God. L: In the presence of God, we come. P: Trusting that God is with us, we gather and we worship! *Opening Hymn God Is Here! No. 253 Unison Prayer of Confession and Lord s Prayer Dear God, we long to be your faithful followers. Still, we stumble and stray. When we talk of love and yet forget to live it, forgive us, and turn our talk into action. When you tell us to serve yet our feet remain unmoved, pardon us, and lead us into a lived faith. May our life forever proclaim our faith and our love for you! We pray in the
name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us to pray saying, 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. Words of Assurance Scripture James 1:19-27 Beth Maxwell, reader Time for Children (The children remain in worship with their families.) *Hymn O Christian, Love No. 510 Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer and Silent Prayer Prayer Response Invitation to Offering Offertory Hymn by Caleb Simper *Doxology No. 44 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 (As our morning offerings are brought forward, so too are the non-perishable food offerings from the basket in the Narthex for St. Philip's Food Pantry.) *Unison Prayer of Dedication Good and Gracious God, bless the gifts that we place before you. May they be used to live out our faith in you. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Sermon The Good Kind of Religious Rev. Josh Fitterling Communion Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together No. 311 THE ORDER OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation Communion Prayer & Consecration Words of Institution Sharing of the Bread and the Cup Unison Prayer of Thanksgiving Dear God, we give you thanks for this simple and sacred meal. Through it, forever strengthen us to listen, learn, and live our faith in you. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen. *Closing Hymn Christian, Rise and Act Your Creed No. 463 *Benediction *Congregational Benediction Go Now In Peace (in the back of the hymnal) Postlude Prelude in C by Caleb Simper *All who are able may stand. All are invited to join us after worship for coffee and birthday cake in Fellowship Hall. Minister: Rev. Josh Fitterling Organist/Choir Director: Ms. Linda Adams Church School Teacher & Coordinator: Ms. Colleen Crowley Office Administrator: Ms. Janet Leonard Sexton: Ms. Mary McKinney Church Office Email fccw@myfairpoint.net Church Office Phone 207-882-7544
First Congregational Church UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Wiscasset, Maine 04578 (207) 882-7544 www.uccwiscasset.org We welcome you to the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. We are an open and affirming congregation and are open theologically, growing spiritually, and concerned socially.
Announcements Those Serving You Today Ushers: David & Becky Lenz Flowers: John Ross Communion Servers: Linda Winterberg, Sarah Whitfield, Jim Nelon, Becky Lenz Communion Bread: Julie Bellefleur Coffee Hour Servers: Christian Education If you have a prayer request, please enter it in the book at the rear of the sanctuary. The book will be brought forward during the first hymn. If you have Bulletin Announcements, please send them to the office by Wednesday of each week to be included the following Sunday. Today: Communion and Family Worship 10am Birthday Sunday No Bible Study Sept. 3: OFFICE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY Game Night 6pm Sept. 4: Healthy Kids Play Group 10am-12pm Garden Club Board Meeting 1:30pm Sept. 5: Organ Society 9:30am No Bible Study Sept. 6: Garden Club 10am-2:30pm Choir Rehearsal 4pm Sept. 9: Worship 10am Church School Begins After Worship BBQ Cook-in and Potluck T-Shirts Available Civility Study with Rev. Oscar Wallace 7pm-8pm
Relaunch of Church School Sept. 9! We are happy to begin our new Church School year on Sunday, Sept. 9 th. Following worship we will be having a BBQ picnic lunch and potluck to celebrate! Hot dogs, burgers, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. For more information, call Sarah Joyce (207) 882-7567 or Colleen Crowley (207) 837-4013. If you would like to assist Colleen with church school, please sign up on the new sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall. Choir Returns Sept. 9! Our wonderful choir will be rejoining our worship on Sept. 9! If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Linda Adams at (207) 844-1070 or ladams52650@gmail.com. Civility Study Starts Week of Sept. 9 Rev. Oscar Wallace s study on Civility: American Politics and Christian Responses begins the week of Sept. 9 with the first lesson offered Sunday the 9 th from 7-8pm, and Wed. the 12 th from 11:30-12:30pm. First Session Focus: The ideal of civility is deeply rooted in American politics. Key scriptures: Matthew 5:1-16, Matthew 5:38-48, 1 Peter 3:8-12. Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Sept. 16, 4pm Bring the animals in your life to this special 30-minute service on the front steps of the church to receive a blessing! Bring a chair. Bring a friend! Donations of cash and pet goods will be collected for the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. (In the event of rain, service will be in Fellowship Hall.)