An Open and Affirming Congregation November 18, 2018-10:00 AM Thirty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Rev. Eric Jackson, Senior Pastor Kimberly Vars Whitehead, Minister of Music Rev. Fran Hakenson, Church School Coordinator Ellen Smith Tourigny, Youth Coordinator Every Covenant Member, A Minister 2013 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03104-2528 Tel. (603) 669-2807 ~ Fax (603) 668-9041 Web-site: www.brooksidecc.org
WELCOME TO OUR SERVICE OF WORSHIP THIS MORNING. Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hall after worship to enjoy fellowship and coffee. Thank you to Kurt Strandson for handling cleanup today. The flowers this morning are given by the Sederquist family, in memory of Sederquist loved ones. If you are New to Brookside and would like the Pastor to contact you, please sign our guest book in the front hall or fill out a welcome card with your name and email. Children of all ages are welcome in worship. If you desire child care, it is available for infants and pre-school children from 9:45 am until the end of worship. Ask an usher for directions to the nursery/crib room. Please wear your name badge to help us all connect names and faces. Extra stick-on nametags are available in the front hall/narthex. Hearing devices are available; please ask an usher for assistance. Handicapped access into the church is via the ramp near the night/weekend entrance. All levels of the facility are accessible by means of an elevator, and there is a rest room available in the Narthex (at the back of the Sanctuary). Please speak with one of the staff if you need to use the elevator to reach another level of the building. Prayer Requests? If there are people you want held in prayer by the congregation, please fill out a blue Prayer Request Card for the offering plate or email pastor@brooksidecc.org. Deacons of the Week: Doug Dixon Ushers: Gail Goodman, Bob Merrill, Sarah Merrill, Herb Pence Nursery: Christina Alvarez, Naomi Taylor Reader: Scott Milne Attendance on Sunday, November 11 th was 90. The bulletin is on the website after mid-day on Friday just click on the link under the Worship or News & Events dropdown menus.
GATHERING THE CARILLON *Please stand if you are able. Heath Auger TEXT: Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. Luke 17:15 PRELUDE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: To the Thanksgiving table of plenty, People: Come, thankful people, come! Leader: To the kitchen where familiar hands prepare with love, People: Come, thankful people, come! Leader: To the farm where calloused hands plant and tend, People: Come, thankful people, come! Leader: To the rich earth, where roots stretch and seeds grow, People: Come, thankful people, come! Leader: To this service of worship and praise of the God of creation, People: Come, thankful people, come! LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES *PROCESSIONAL We Gather Together P 21 All hymns are now located in the back of the Bulletin. *GATHERING PRAYER (unison) May we remember that your everlasting faithfulness reaches out to each and every one of us to give us hope for a better harvest in the changing seasons of our lives. Draw us closer to you in joyful thanksgiving for your many blessings. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
PASSING THE PEACE *HYMN OF PRAISE God Has Done Great Things for Me 1. God has done great things for me. Great things, great things. God has done great things for me. 2. God has made a way for me. Made a way, made a way. God has made a way for me. 3. I m gon-na let my lit-le light shine. Shine, shine. I m gon-na let my lit-tle light shine. ENCOUNTERING GOSPEL Luke 17:11-19 Page 910 11 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, 13 they called out, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us! 14 When he saw them, he said to them, Go and show yourselves to the priests. And as they went, they were made clean. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. 16 He prostrated himself at Jesus feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus asked, Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? 18 Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner? 19 Then he said to him, Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well. TIME WITH GOD S CHILDREN (Church School people may now leave for the workshop) HYMN OF PREPARATION Great is Your Faithfulness N 423 SERMON PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PASTORAL PRAYER LORD S PRAYER Rev. Eric Jackson
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. PRAYER RESPONSE SHARING JOYS OFFERTORY RESPONDING For All That Is *DOXOLOGY N 780 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, you heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION (unison) Ever-Giving God, we celebrate the chance to give again. May our giving make your witness shown to the world in abundance. May the harvest of your love spring forth in the world. In Christ s name we pray, Amen. *RECESSIONAL Now Thank We All Our God P 29 *BENEDICTION *RESPONSE POSTLUDE Certain worship materials are used or adapted with permission from UCC Worship Ways. Hymns today are from New Century, Pilgrim and Songs of Zion Hymnals.
Please Remember in Prayer: George Abbott Heather Arsenault The Bodge Family Willem Cerf Diane Clapp Kathy Frost Marge & Bob Haggard Anne Lachance Leavell Family Ashley Lynch Kay Kennard Katie Joyce Jean Mijal Donna Moody Mary Pratt Robert Randall Roz Jim Sanford and Ruth Trager Trahan Family Ursula Vergato Kathie Villard Becca Vitali Joyce Voyt Webster House Kids Bev Youree M.I. UCC Church Members Brookside s sponsor child: Praise Mupaahlwa ~ Sakubva Church, UCC the center candle celebrates our Ukama Partnership since 1996 ~ CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS Workshops During the Hymn of preparation, the Shepherds will escort the children to their workshops. Grades Pre-K., K, 1st 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th 5 th, 6 th and 7 th Location Room C & D Youth Lounge Teachers Lisa Brock Ellen Tourigny & Dorice Reitchel Workshops Music Youth Group AROUND THE BROOK Pageant Parent Meeting Immediately following this Sunday's service in the Sanctuary, there will be a meeting for all parents and kids who are interested in this year's Christmas Pageant "The Not-So-Silent Night" that we will perform at the 4:30 Christmas Eve service. We have a place for everyone whether they want to be on stage or NOT... we need help with set, props, etc. too! We will assign parts based on who is interested, so
please attend and let us know that you would like to participate this year. Look forward to seeing you! Christmas food baskets (boxes) with a twist! Mission Ministry is again collecting food to give to 30 some Manchester families for Christmas. The theme this year is BREAKFAST! In 2016, a survey showed that an average of 12% of households with children, in New Hampshire did not know where there next meal was coming from in at least one time in the previous 12 months. Please help our mission by bringing food items for our Christmas Breakfast Boxes such as pancake mix, syrup, coffee, tea, apple juice, peanut butter, boxed milk, oatmeal, and/or cereal. These items can be brought in to Brookside starting this Sunday, November 18 through Sunday, December 8. After worship on December 16th, the congregation will fill the individual boxes. Boxes will then be delivered to families through agencies in Manchester including New Horizons Food Pantry. You can sign up for specific items in Fellowship Hall and bring the food to church before December 16. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Diaper/Infant Supply Drive For November, Mission/Outreach Ministry will be sponsoring a Diaper/Infant Supplies Drive. Please bring to Brookside packages of any size diapers, baby wipes, or other supplies appropriate for infants and young toddlers. These materials will be distributed throughout community organization partners to families in need. Donations can be dropped off in a designated area in the Narthex or near the main office. Mission thanks you for your generosity. Book Study: Nov 26th - Exploring Freedom We all want joy, peace, and freedom. We are so busy following the paths the world promises will lead to these qualities, but many especially ethnic groups, immigrates and people of color end up empty and exhausted. If you are ready to rest in truth, let s get together and be better informed about the roots of inequalities that exist today.
Fran Hakenson will host the book study on November 26th in the Manning House Parlor 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Attendees will be re-visiting Jodi Picoult s book Small Great Things. We are reflecting on the passages below (for those who don t have time to read the whole book): Ruth s firing page 120-121 Ruth s arrest page 126 to end of chapter Judicial System Kennedy, page 193 to end of chapter Judicial System Ruth, page 200 to end of chapter Kennedy racism Page 237 bottom 238 bottom Shopping trip page 259-265 middle Ruth s anger- 407-408 bottom Kennedy s Closing Statement page 428-431 Additional reading selections are listed on our website. The book is at local Library (waiting list) or you can order it online. Please email Fran at franhce@brooksidecc.org if you are interested in attending or need help purchasing a book. 2019 Stewardship Campaign Together we build a God-centered community at Brookside for future generations to come! Sixty-five Pledges received for 2019 totaling $104,599! If you would like to receive a pledge card, please pick one up in the Narthex or call 603-669-2807. Sacred Circle Dancing Join us with friends around the world to experience different cultural traditions through dance! Our next session is today, November 18th from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM in Brookside's Manning House Parlor. The dances are accessible to all. They are fun and can be meditative. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. To learn more, see Fran Hakenson.
Interfaith Women: Rejoice with us in musical celebration on Monday, December 3 rd at 6:45 PM at St. Paul s Methodist Church located at 335 Smyth Road in Manchester. There will be many presenters including our Handbell Choir from Brookside! Please register by calling 603-315-9386 before Dec. 3 rd. 2018 Christmas Events Christmas Concert: Join us on Sunday, December 2 at 2:00 PM for our 9th Annual Christmas Holiday Concert in our Sanctuary. Brookside choirs and special guests NH Brass will be performing. Free admission, good will donations will be accepted. Non perishable items will be collected and delivered to New Horizons. Amahl and the Night Visitors: Manchester Community Theatre Players will have three performances at Brookside. The Night Visitors are the three Wise Men following the Christmas star toward Bethlehem. They stop to rest for the night encountering Amahl. In the end a miracle provides a joyous resolution. Performance dates and times: Friday, December 7 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 8 at 2:00 & 7:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at Brookside and cost $10/Student; $15/Senior or $17/Adult. Production is 55 minutes. Christmas Story Hour: The Christmas tradition continues this year so bring the kids and join Pastor Eric in the Manning House Parlor for cookies, cocoa and Christmas Stories on Wednesday, December 12th at 4:00. Living Nativity Christmas Event: Gather with us at Stark Park on Sunday, December 16 th at 3:00 PM for our annual Living Nativity with REAL live animals from Miles Smith Farm. Check out our Facebook page for last year s photos. Christmas Eve Service: Celebrate with us on Monday, December 24 th for the Children s Service and Pageant at 4:30 PM and Candlelight Service is at 7:00 PM.
THIS WEEK AT BROOKSIDE Sun., Nov. 18 th 9:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:00am Worship, UKAMA 11:30am Parent Pageant Mtg., Sanctuary Mon., Nov. 19 th Pastor s Day Off 6:30pm Barbershop Choir, Choir Room Tues., Nov. 20 th 9:00am No Green Bananas, Blake s 10:00am Staff Meeting, Pastor s Office 6:00pm Council of Ministries, Lounge Wed., Nov. 21 st No Choir Rehearsals Thurs., Nov. 22 nd Happy Thanksgiving! Office Closed Fri., Nov. 23 rd Sun., Nov. 25 th Office Closed 9:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:00am Worship 11:30am Jr. Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary Church Office Hours: Mon. - Wed., 9:00am - 3:30pm.; Thurs., 9:00am 4:00pm; and Fri., 9:00am 11:00am Thrift Shop Hours: Wed.: 12:00-4:00pm; Thurs: 9:00am -1:00pm.; Fri.: 10:00am 2:00pm; and Sat.: 9:00am -1:00pm Deadlines: Bridge please submit on or before 9:00 AM Monday Bulletin please submit on or before 9:00 AM Wednesday SEND ALL YOUR NEWS TO: news@brooksidecc.org