First Parish Church, Congregational On the Village Green Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Rev. Dr. Marlayna Schmidt, Interim Pastor Donald R. Dunn, Director of Music-Organist Jessica Skidmore, Christian Ministry Coordinator Tori Potter, Sexton Nancy Klebart, Office Manager 978-526-7661 office.fpchurch@gmail.com www.firstparishchurch.org
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, November 11, 2018, 10:00 a.m. ORGAN PRELUDE: Chorale Prelude on O Jesus, Thou Art Standing Gordon Young (1919-1998) ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: from www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com Leader: Welcome this day to a celebration of hope and abundance. People: We have come from a busy week in which we have been pulled this way and that, with demands on our lives, our time, our energy. Leader: Come and rest in the Lord who heals and restores you. People: We need this restoration in all of our lives. Leader: Pour out your needs to the Lord who will always hear and respond. People: Lord, we praise you and seek your calming spirit in our lives. We give ourselves to you. Leader: Let us come with heart and soul and mind and strength, and let us worship God. *HYMN: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty PH #251 blue Verse 2; sing 3 times, as a meditation Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. OPENING PRAYER (written by Ronald S. Beebe) Holy God, we come before you with awe, for you are great in love and power. Some of us may come with reluctance and some with joy; some with sadness and others full of fear, yet we know you receive us as we are. Mighty God, stay with us always, as we worship and as we share the risk and challenge of living our faith. By your powerful Spirit, turn
our fear to courage and our confusion to confidence. Touch us, O God, with your healing fire. Speak to us through your Word. Send us back into the world renewed and eager to do your will. We pray in the name of Jesus, who taught us to pray THE LORD'S PRAYER 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. 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 CHILDREN S SERMON Rev. Marlayna and Erica Williams After the children s sermon, children and youth may follow Miss Erica to the Chapel. MORNING PRAYER Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Silent Prayer ANTHEM: Stayed On Jesus Spiritual Arranged by Alice Parker (b. 1925) Rebecca Shrimpton, soprano O I Woke up this mornin With my mind, and it was stayed on Jesus. Hallelujah. Can t hate yo neighbor in yo mind if you keep it stayed on Jesus. Hallelujah. O the devil can t catch you in yo mind if you keep it stayed on Jesus. Hallelujah. Makes you love ev rybody in yo mind when you keep it stayed on Him. Hallelujah. O I woke up stayed on Jesus. Hallelujah, Lordy: my mind is stayed on Jesus. Hallelujah. SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 12:38-44 38 As Jesus taught, he said, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39 and to have the best seats in the synagogues
and places of honor at banquets! 40 They devour widows houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation. 41 He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43 Then he called his disciples and said to them, Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44 For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on. SERMON: Giving Our All to God MOMENT OF MEDITATION TESTIMONIAL: Bethany Woods OFFERTORY OFFERTORY ANTHEM: What Gift Can We Bring Words and Music by Jane Marshall (b. 1924) What gift can we bring, what present, what token? What words can convey it, the joy of this day? When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing, what song can we offer in honor and praise? Give thanks for the past, for those who had vision, who planted and watered so dreams could come true. Give thanks for the now, for study, for worship, for mission that bids us turn prayer into deed. Give thanks for tomorrow, full of surprises, for knowing whatever tomorrow may bring, the Word is our promise always, forever, we rest in God s keeping and live in God's love. This gift we now bring, this present, this token, these words can convey it, the joy of this day! When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing, this song we now offer in honor and praise! *DOXOLOGY: Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below, Praise God above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending NCH #565 black *[The Removal of the Flame, which symbolizes the Spirit of God accompanying us out into the world] *BENEDICTION *CHORAL RESPONSE BELLS OF PEACE At the request of the Amaral Bailey Post 113 American Legion in Manchester by the Sea, we will be ringing our church bell at the end of worship 21 times at 11 am on November 11 th to commemorate the 100 th anniversary of the ending of World War 1. This is part of a grassroots effort happening all over the country. In Washington, D.C., bells will toll in the National Cathedral at an interfaith service, marking the centennial of the armistice that brought an end to hostilities in what Americans fervently hoped had been the war to end all wars. ORGAN POSTLUDE: Chaconne (After Couperin) Gordon Young (1919-1998) * * * * * After the service join us for hospitality. The greeter and lay reader is Jane Pearson. The Deacons are Ann Heslop and Mark Heslop. Readers and Greeters are always needed, to volunteer speak to the Deacons, or you can also sign up online. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0444aca629a5f94-diaconate Listening devices are available for those in need; they are at the back of the Sanctuary. Feel free to address a Deacon should you need help. Welcome to all who are new to our worship. To join our mailing list please fill out a Welcome Card to place in the collection plate or contact office.fpchurch@gmail.com, 978-526-7661 ext 1.
SEASIDE PARISH KNITTERS We would love to have you join us on the 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays, of the month in the Conference Room of the Chapel, 3-5 PM. Next meeting November 15. Contact Penny Lapham with any questions or if you need yarn by speaking to her after worship, calling her at 978-526-7128 or emailing her at laphenpen@live.com. Meeting, Monday, Nov. 26, 6:30 PM at Donna Johnson s home, 9 Hickory Hill Road Manchester (the Gudonis last house). We continue with a new selection; Elephant Company : The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II by Vicki Croke. The remarkable story of James Howard Billy Williams, whose uncanny rapport with the world s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as Elephant Bill. Amazon All are welcome bring a friend. Please RSVP to bommadonna@icloud.com or 978-704-9662. WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:30, at the home of Vin Terrill, 37 Beach Street. We will be studying the lectionary texts for the following Sunday s worship. Text for November 15 will be Mark 4:30-32. Format of the study is as follows: we begin with sharing joys and concerns, we have a time of prayer (where people are free to pray silently or out loud), and then 2 volunteers read the text out loud, while we all notice which words the Spirit draws our attention to. (This way of reading Scripture is called Lectio Divina. ) We each have the opportunity to share with others the words speak to us, as well as ask questions about the text. We also discuss how the text might apply to our lives today. The study is led by Rev. Marlayna. All are welcome to join us! No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary. Email or call Rev. Marlayna for more information.
FPCC CARE TEAM Have you shared the experience? We support FPC families with meals, rides, & visits through times of illness and loss. Please contact Sue Pick (suepick1@me.com or 978-548-0145) if you would like to share your ideas, time, and talents with the FPC Care Team. Brown Bag Lunch on Friday, November 30, sign up to help online https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4caba822a1f49- brown6 Monday Veteran s Day Observed Office Closed 7:30 PM Manchester Singers Tuesday 10:00 AM COA Zumba Wednesday 10:00 AM COA Yoga 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 AM Health Clinic 3:00 PM Seaside Knitters 4:00 PM Bible Study 7:00 PM Search Committee Friday 8:00 AM Yoga Sunday 10:00 AM Worship Nursery, Sunday School, Youth Group 11:30 AM Prayer Walk You can find more information about First Parish Church @ Website: firstparishchurch.org Instagram: fpcmanchesterbythesea Facebook: firstparishhurchmanchesterma
Awaken to the Light of God Be a Joyful Beacon to our World ANNUAL FUND DRIVE 2019 will be held during November. Letters and pledge cards will be sent at the beginning of the month. Please bring your pledge cards for a special blessing on November 18 and there will be cake! Any questions about pledging or the annual drive speak to Mary Ellen Cook or call 978-526-7178. Thank you for all your generous giving. First Parish Church Annual Fund Drive In support of the First Parish Church, Congregational I/we plan to make the following contribution for 2019 Total Pledge for 2019 Name: Thank you for your pledge