Village Church United Church of Christ June 29, 2014
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ORDER OF WORSHIP June 29, 2014 10:00 AM PRELUDE WELCOME Liz Garrigan-Byerly CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN The Sun Is on the Sea and Shore *PRAYER OF PRAISE (Adapted from Psalm 89) Leader: We will sing of your steadfast love forever! All: With our mouths we will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations! Leader: Your faithfulness, O God, is as firm as the heavens. All: It is as vast as the sea and as constant as the morning. Leader: The whole creation declares that your steadfast love is established forever. All: Blessed are you, O God, forever and ever. Amen.
CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION SILENT PRAYER *WORDS OF ASSURANCE *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST *RESPONSE IN SONG There s a Spirit in the Air ANTHEM O Stength and Stay L. Bourgeois O strength and stay upholding all creation, whoever dost thyself unmoved abide, yet day by day the light in due gradation from hour to hour through all its changes guide. Grant to life s day a calm unclouded ending, an eve untouched by shadows of decay, the brightness of a holy deathbed blending with dawning glories of th eternal day. Hear us, O Father, gracious and forgiving, through Jesus Christ, thy co-eternal Word, who, with the Holy Ghost, by all things living now and to endless ages art adored. Amen. SCRIPTURE Matthew 14:22-33 (Page 796, pew Bible) HYMN NO. 410 If You But Trust in God to Guide You New Century Hymnal (black) SERMON Stay in the Boat NEUMARK Mary Luti
MUSICAL MEDITATION David Carrier PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Audra Teague Mackey 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, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. PRAYER RESPONSE Come Down, O Love Divine Music Copyright, Oxford University Press. From The English Hymnal 1906.
THE OFFERING During the offering, please sign and pass the fellowship book, which is located at the end of each pew. Invitation Offertory Praise to God in the Highest Russian tune arr. S. S. Campbell Praise to God in the highest! Bless us, O Father! Praise to thee. Guide and prosper the nations, rulers and people: Praise to thee. May the truth in its beauty flourish triumphant: Praise to thee. May the good be obeyed, and evil be conquered: Praise to thee. Give us laughter, and set us gaily rejoicing: Praise to thee. Peace, peace on earth and good-will be ever amongst us: Praise to thee. Praise to God in the highest! Bless us, O Father! Praise to thee. *Doxology and Presentation Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below Praise God for all that love has done, Creator, Christ, and Spirit One. Amen. *Dedication *HYMN NO. 401 O God in Whom All Life Begins New Century Hymnal (black) NOEL *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE With Joy I Go Forth David Carrier, organist J. S. Bach *Those who are able, please stand.
Summer Worship at Village Church Summer Worship Schedule Sundays, 9 am, July 6 - August 31 Summer Worship will begin on Sunday, July 6. As we have done in past years, worship will begin at 9 am in Village Common. After the Worship Service, there will be a time of fellowship followed by Punch on the Portico. In addition, we will be joining our sisters and brothers in ecumenical worship during August. We look forward to worshipping together. Summer Worship Childcare and Fun Beginning Sunday, July 6 during the 9 am Worship, there will be childcare for all ages in the Infant Room. Come enjoy Veggie Tales DVD's as well as our craft table. Summer Office and Telephone Hours Starting July 1, the church office will be open from 9 am to 12 noon, Monday through Friday. Please ring the doorbell if you find the Central Street door locked. We will be answering the phones from 9 am to 12 noon. After that you are welcome to leave your message at any of the extensions, or in the general mailbox, extension 10, which will be checked often.
A Letter from Diane Anderson Dear Sisters and Brothers of Village Church, I was deeply moved by the lovely blessing and the beautiful communion set I received during worship on June 15th. Thank you! I also want to thank you for the privilege of serving as your Interim Minister of Pastoral Care for these last 13 months. It was a joy and an honor to be involved with our community of faith in this way. As you know, I have formally been released from my duties as Interim Minister. This means that the pastoral care needs of our church are now the responsibility of Associate Pastor Liz Garrigan- Byerly. I will continue to take part in our life together as a member of the church, but I have set down the pastoral duties and relationships I had with the congregation in my former role. This is appropriate and necessary as we honor the ending of one ministry and the beginning of another by directing to Liz the kinds of needs and concerns you have directed to me for the last 13 months. I also want to share the good news that I have accepted a position at Pilgrim Church in Sherborn. I will be serving as the Senior High Youth Group leader and will help with worship leadership from time to time. Wishing you Summer blessings. With love and gratitude, Diane Anderson
TODAY S NOTES Pastoral Care If you have any pastoral needs or know of any in the Village Church family, please call Liz Garrigan-Byerly at 781.235.1988 x14. Care Kits If during the worship service you find you need a tissue, cough drop, or a drink of water, please ask an Usher to help you. Hearing Devices amplify sound anywhere in the Sanctuary. They are available at the back of the church. For assistance, please speak with an Usher. The Chancel Flowers this morning are given by Jake Martin in loving memory of Liz Martin. Fellowship Hour 11:15 am, Village Common Please join us for coffee and fellowship. Information for visitors is available at the Welcome Table. Providing hospitality today are members from the Church Council. Please take a moment to thank them. A Conversation with Liz Garrigan-Byerly about Her Journey of Faith Sunday, June 29, 11:30 am, Burtt Chapel After 10 o'clock worship next Sunday, our Associate Pastor Liz Garrigan-Byerly will share her story of faith and life as a way of helping us get to know her better. Do come and join Liz in Burtt Chapel. A Gift to Our Church Family from the Meisenhelder-Heyn Family For this the 10th Anniversary of our daughter's entrance into heaven, we have created a special booklet: Messages from Melissa: 10 Lessons for a Joyful Life. Melissa Bell Meisenhelder illustrated the best way to spend each day filled with joy, no matter what the circumstances. We are sharing these precious nuggets of insight with you, because as Melissa said Sharing is the BEST! Please take a booklet found in baskets in both the Village Common and Central Street Lobbies. Enjoy!
BULLETIN NOTES Independence Day Church Office closed The Church Office will be closed all day on Friday, July 4. Visits with Liz Garrigan-Byerly One of a new pastor s primary jobs and joys is getting to know her congregation. Summer, with fewer meetings and events, is a great time to get together. Visiting times have been set up throughout July and August so that Liz can get to know you! There is a link in the enews to sign up for time slots or you can find a paper version on a clipboard at Fellowship Hour. Thank you! Cereal Sunday, July 6 Just one box of cereal per Village Church family per month and we ll fill the Wellesley Food Pantry cereal shelves for a year! Food may be dropped off anytime in the designated box in the Cloister and in the basket at the Village Common entrance. Writing Checks Although we affectionately call ourselves Village Church, we are still legally known as Wellesley Congregational Church. Our bank accounts are in our legal name and while the local bank knows us well, Fidelity prefers the checks we deposit be in our legal name. When you are writing a check to the church for whatever reason, please make it payable to our legal name: Wellesley Congregational Church. Thank you! Summer Vacations Audra Teague Mackey will be on vacation from June 30th-July 28th.
What s happening in Church School today? Infants and Toddlers (ages 3 and younger) will be welcomed in the Infant/Young Toddler Room before 10 am worship begins. Childcare will be provided. Children should be met at the Infant /Young Toddler Room by their parents following the Worship Service. Church School has concluded for the year and will resume on September 14, 2014. The Family Room is available for parents who aren t quite ready to leave their infants and toddlers in childcare. In this room, parents will be able to listen to the worship service while their child naps or plays. This room is located upstairs beyond the library. Childcare for all ages will be available during our Summer Sunday Worship Services which will be held at 9 am in Village Common beginning July 6. VILLAGE CHURCH STAFF The Rev. Mary Luti Interim Senior Pastor The Rev. Pamela H. Emslie Associate Pastor The Rev. Elizabeth G. Garrigan-Byerly Associate Pastor The Rev. Christina L. Braudaway-Bauman Pastor at Large The Rev. John C. Allen Pastoral Resident Audra C. Teague Mackey Pastoral Resident Linda C. Smith Pastoral Residency Coordinator Michaela F. McDonald Director of Children s Ministries David R. Carrier Director of Music Dr. Kevin J. McDonald Director of Youth Music Jodi M. Hitzhusen Music Director of First Worship Erin I. Donato Church Administrator Leslie W. Petzing Controller Barbara P. Kucich Church Accountant Tricia T. Kibbe IT and Administrative Coordinator Felicia R. Nadel Administrative Assistant Christy L. Cadigan Administrative Assistant Donald S. Banks Sexton Dolphe Richard Assistant to the Sexton Gerardo Ortiz Assistant to the Sexton 2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 781.235.1988 wellesleyvillagechurch.org