Welcome to the TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL PARISH OF CASTINE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Castine, Maine September 23, 2018
Order of Worship TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL PARISH OF CASTINE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Castine, Maine Proper 20 September 23, 2018 Pastor: Interim Musician: Deacon: Lector: 9:30 am Rev. Tim Hall Barbara Fenlason Amy Stewart Jimmy Goodson Ministers: All Members GATHERING AS A COMMUNITY OF FAITH We welcome you to worship in this special place, and hope that you feel free to greet your friends and neighbors as you arrive. Please let the playing of the organ prelude signal a settling time of quiet and meditation as we prepare ourselves for the Word of God. PRELUDE Are Ye Able? Larry Pugh GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS INTERLUDE/ACOLYTE *CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name for ever and ever. Every day I will bless you, and praise your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:1-3 2
*OPENING HYMN Be Thou My Vision P 391 *PRAYER OF INVOCATION (Unison) We pray for your great wisdom, O God, to come to your people and set us free. Help us hear what the Spirit is saying to the church this day. Amen. A TIME WITH ALL GOD S CHILDREN PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) O God, who makes known to us all truth, we confess that we are weighed down by our failings; envy distances us from other people; greed alerts us only to our own desires. Deal with us in your mercy, O God; forgive us, cleanse us, and teach us your ways. A moment for silent prayer ASSURANCE OF PARDON *GLORIA PATRI (Unison) P 513 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. Amen. HEARING THE WORD Hebrew Scriptures Wisdom 1:16-2:1, 12-22 Psalm Psalm 54 Epistle James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Congregational Response Seek Ye First Matthew 6:33 3
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God And His righteousness. And all these things shall be added unto you! Allelu, Alleluia! Gospel Mark 9:30-37 *HYMN Let It Breathe on Me NC 288 SERMON Draw Near to God Rev. Tim Hall THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS INVITATION TO OFFERING Offertory The Church s One Foundation Rev. Tim Hall - trumpet *Doxology (Unison) P 515 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) We thank you for the wealth you shower on us daily, O Lord, and we witness the marvelous goodness that comes from you. Transform these gifts into signs of welcome for all who are touched by their use. Transform us into people who bless others throughout each day, in Jesus name we pray. Amen. THE CHURCH AT PRAYER Celebrations & Concerns Pastoral Prayer 4
Silent Prayer Lord s Prayer (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 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, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. GOING FORTH INTO THE WORLD *CLOSING HYMN Won't You Let Me Be Your Servant NC 539 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Sing the Glad Song Franklin Ritter Please remain seated to enjoy the Postlude. Notes: (NC) New Century Hymnal (black) (P) Pilgrim Hymnal (blue) *All who are able, please stand Certain prayers and responses in this bulletin have been adapted and reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright 2014. 5
Psalm 54 Save me, O God, by your name, and vindicate me by your might. Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. For the insolent have risen against me, the ruthless seek my life; they do not set God before them. But surely, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. He will repay my enemies for their evil. In your faithfulness, put an end to them. With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you; I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good. For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies. ANNOUNCEMENTS Food Ministry Each month we collect donations of non-perishable foods and personal items for distribution to food pantries in Orland and Blue Hill. Baskets are located in the church entryway and at the Town Hall to receive your contributions of these items. As we near the end of the month we hope that you might consider offering an item or two to add to the collection baskets and help us continue to be God s hands and feet in giving hope and help to those in need in the world. Thank you for your continued support of this important ministry. 6
On the Calendar Remember, you can always check our calendar online at http://www.tcpoc.org/calendar.html Tue Sep 25 Bible Study 9:00 am TEC Tue Sep 25 Shawl Knitting Ministry 1:00 pm Sat Sep 29 Sunrise Association Annual Meeting, Brooks, 9:00 am Sun Sep 30 TCP Choir Rehearsal 8:50 am Sun Sep 30 Sunday Worship 9:30 am Tue Oct 2 Bible Study, 9:00 am TEC Sun Oct 7 TCP Choir Rehearsal 8:50 am Sun Oct 7 Sunday Worship 9:30 am (World Communion Sunday) Mon Oct 8 Columbus Day (Church Office Closed) Tue Oct 9 Bible Study 9:00 am TEC Tue Oct 9 Shawl Knitting Ministry 1:00 pm On Our Prayer Lists In the work of our church, we continue to pray for the sick and afflicted in our congregation and throughout our community: Jeannie and Rob Cass, Harry Kaiserian, Alden and Tom Monberg, Molly Marks, and Lance Burton Be sure to check out our Continuing Prayers list in the church vestry for the names of friends and members needing long-term care, prayer, and support. 7
Contact Information Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine United Church of Christ PO Box 108 68 Main Street Castine, Maine 04421 info@tcpoc.org Our Website: www.tcpoc.org Our Sermon Blog: http://tcpoc.wordpress.com Check us out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tcpoc Rev. Tim Hall Pastor and Teacher Church Office: 326-9486 Home: 326-1008 Emergencies: 991-4645 trhall@tcpoc.org Church Office: 326-9486 amy@tcpoc.org Home: 326-0663 Amy Stewart Administrative Assistant Dianne Yates Chair, Church Council Irene Hall Administrative Home: 326-1008 Chair Kay Hightower Treasurer Home: 326-8932 Ray Nualla Chair, Board Home: 326-0534 of Deacons 8