Rocky Hill Congregational Church U NITED C HURCH OF C HRIST January 27, 2008 Third Sunday after Epiphany 10:00 A.M The Reverend Jonathan B. Lee, Senior Minister The Reverend Donna K. Manocchio, Associate Minister The Reverend Arthur C. Weil, Minister Emeritus William Kanute, Director of Music Stacie Damiana, Director of Christian Education Church # 860 529-4167 Fax # 860 257-9637 e-mail office@rhccucc.org website rhccucc.org The Friendly Community Church at the Center Established 1727
Order of Worship Welcome and announcements We welcome you and extend a special greeting to our visitors; our service is enriched by your presence! Please include your full address and phone number as you sign our friendship registration pads, and please remember to wear your nametags! Join us in the Fiorilli Room and Parlor for coffee and fellowship at the conclusion of worship. If you have an announcement to share with the congregation, please come forward and use the microphone. Prelude O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee setting by Albin C. Whitworth The Choir Introit Gathered Here in the Mystery of This Hour Call to Worship The Rev. Jonathan B. Lee Leader: Hear the Spirit of God among us reminding us that we are beloved children of God. People: We answer the call to be God s people and we live in the ways of Christ. Leader: Hear the Spirit of Christ calling, Come and see where I am alive within this community and beyond. People: We answer the call to be God s people and we live in the ways of Christ. Leader: Hear the invitation of God to leave behind ways grown old and follow in new paths of service. People: We answer the call to be God s people and we live in the ways of Christ. *Hymn Our God, Our Help in Ages Past Pilgrim Hymnal 1
*Prayer of Invocation and The Lord s Prayer (debts/debtors) Inviting God, you call us to follow you in many ways. You call some of us to witness with public deeds of justice, and you call some of us to do the quiet work of companionship. You call some of us to proclaim your truth in stirring speeches, and some to sing your love in gentle lullabies. Invite us to follow you by respecting the many different ways of witness, and rejoicing that we have so many chances to answer your call. We pray in the name of Jesus, who teaches us, his disciples, to say together, Our Father, who art in heaven *Gloria Patri A Message for Children of All Ages A Reading from the Gospels Matthew 4:12-23 (p. 3) Anthem Carol of the Fishermen Natalie Sleeth The Choir Sermon Oh, Brother! The Rev. Donna K. Manocchio *A Favorite Hymn O Savior, Let Me Walk with You New Century Hymnal 503 Raising of Joys and Concerns Prayer of the People Prayer Response
Offering Invitation Offertory Offertory Anthem Song of Fellowship by Don Besig The Choir *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn Called as Partners in Christ s Service New Century Hymnal 495 Benediction Postlude Our God, Our Help in Ages Past by George Theodore Miles (*All who are able, please stand.)
Acolytes Greeters Hospitality Ushers Rebecca Lee Molina, Gregory Pickett Inreach Inreach Jim and Jayne Bishop, Pat Howland Wendy Ware, Waverly Kelley The flowers this morning are given in loving memory of the Marshall and Kettles families by David, Lisa and Danielle Kettles. The tower is lit this week in memory of my loved ones by Lee Shippy. Today s favorite hymn was selected by Anne Louise Griswold and Amy Snow. Last Sunday s Attendance 187 Next Week February 3 Last Sunday after Epiphany/Transfiguration Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Matthew 4:12-23 Sermon: Holy Encounter! The Rev. Jonathan B. Lee Hearing Devices/Large Print Bulletins There are a limited number of hearing devices that will help amplify the church service. Please ask one of the ushers if you wish to use one. Also, if you have a hard time reading the small print on the bulletin please call the church office at 529-4167 and let Carol know and there will be one for you each Sunday. Daily Devotional Guides New copies of the booklet The Upper Room are available in the narthex and back hallway table. These are daily devotions for living by faith for January-February 2008. Also available are the daily bible reading guides for 2008, published by the American Bible Society.
This Week at RHCC January 27 Sunday 11:30am 2 nd Hour Silver Lake Fiorilli Room/Parlor 2:00pm Community Event Fiorilli Room/Parlor January 28 Monday 7:00pm Women s AA Room 23 7:30pm Bell Choir Loft January 29 Tuesday 9:30am Office Staff Meeting Fiorilli Room/Parlor 7:30pm ONA Meeting Fiorilli Room/Parlor January 30 9:00am Quilters 9:30am Community Meeting 6:00pm Bible Study 7:30pm Senior Choir Wednesday Quilting Room Fiorilli Room/Parlor Fiorilli Room/Parlor Choir Room January 31 Thursday 10:00am Haven Health Svc 10:45am Mapleview Manor Svc 5:30pm TOPS Room 23 January 1 Friday Pasta Supper Setup January 2 Saturday 8:30am Men s Bible Study Parlor 5:30pm Pasta Supper 2 nd Floor Classrooms 12:00pm Veggie Tales Movie At the Movie Theater 27 Judy Graham Alison MacNeil Emma Vann 28 Laura Pandolfo 29 Toryn Pulling 31 Judy Tatem Laurel Cole Max Polakowski 02 Anthony Asarisi Cynthia Hunt Doreen Grandell Next Week is Fat Sunday! The RHCC Fat Sunday Dixieland Band will be performing in worship. The Lenten Study Series, Bringing Lent to Life, begins on February 10 th with lunch and program starting at 11:45, following fellowship time. A full description of the program will be in the Church Mouse, but because lunch is being provided, if you would sign up on the sheet in the Parlor, the Deacons will be able to plan accordingly. Thank you!
Fat Sunday, February 3 rd following Worship Hosted by our Sunday School and the Confirmands All Proceeds will benefit Central Congregational Church in New Orleans Come one and all and Enjoy Fat Sunday! IN SHROVE TUESDAY BARBECUE FEBRUARY 5 TH 6:00-8:00 PM THE CHAPEL/CLASSROOMS This year s festivities will include a true backyard picnic barbecue with: BARBECUED CHICKEN~HAMBURGERS~HOTDOGS MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDAES WITH LOTS OF DIFFERENT TOPPINGS AND FLAVORS All you have to bring is a mouthwatering appetite and a SALAD TO SHARE! We will be decorating flower pots, planting bulbs, and making a bug craft. This is an event for all ages! Following our food and fun, we will all quietly put away our Alleluias as we prepare for the quiet season of Lent. A FREE WILL OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED TO DEFER THE COSTS FOR THE DINNER AND TO BENEFIT THE KAITLIN DILLON FUND OF ROCKY HILL.. KAITLIN HAS BEEN VERY ILL. For generations Christians have set aside the weeks before Easter as a time to reflect on the depth of our need for God s love and mercy. Lent is the season of penitence and preparation for the glorious news of Easter, and begins on Ash Wednesday. This year Ash Wednesday falls on February 6 th, and all are invited to mark this holy day by worshiping together at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will hear God s word, sing hymns of preparation, and receive the sacrament of Holy Communion as spiritual nourishment for the 40 days ahead. Come, draw near to God as Lent begins.