Wellesley Congregational Church United Church of Christ May 6, 2012
May 6, 2012 PRELUDE Ballade ORDER OF WORSHIP Allen Steere, pianist 10:00 AM Johannes Brahms WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN NO. 70 God Is Here! As We Your People Meet New Century Hymnal ABBOT S LEIGH *PRAYER OF PRAISE Pamela Emslie CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION SILENT PRAYER
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST *RESPONSE IN SONG ANTHEM Dank Sei Dir, Herr George Frederic Handel Joanna Mongiardo, Allen Steere Thanks be to thee, Lord our God. Thy people hast Thou led with Thee, Israel forth through the sea. Like a shepard hast Thou led us Lord, Thine the hand that leadeth us from everlasting, Thou hast been our God. Thanks be to Thee, Lord our God. Thy people hast Thou led with Thee, Israel forth through the sea. SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION Introduction Invitation to Communion Communion Prayer Leader: Holy God, our loving creator, close to us as breathing and distant as the farthest star Gifted by the presence of your Holy Spirit, we offer ourselves to you as we unite our voices with the entire family of your faithful people everywhere: People: Holy, holy, holy God of love and majesty, the whole universe speaks of your glory, O God most high. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of our God! Hosanna in the highest! Words of Institution
Prayer of Consecration Leader: Come, Holy Spirit, come. Bless this bread, and bless this fruit of the vine. People: Bless all of us in our eating and drinking at this table that our eyes may be opened, and that we may recognize the risen Christ in our midst, in each other, and in all for whom Christ died. The Gift of the Bread and Cup (Gluten free bread is available.) The Prayer of Thanksgiving *HYMN NO. 212 Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word Pilgrim Hymnal LIEBSTER JESU Students may leave now for classes. SCRIPTURE John 6:51-58 (Page 868, pew Bible) SERMON Dinner With Jesus Martin Copenhaver MUSICAL MEDITATION PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Kathy McGraw Bentley, Deacon OUR 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 THE OFFERING Our donations for the Wellesley Food pantry are being brought forward this morning as part of our regular offering. During the offering, please sign and pass the fellowship book, which is located at the end of each pew. Invitation Offertory Soul, Adorn Thyself With Gladness Scott Perkins Soul, adorn yourself with gladness, leave the gloomy haunts of sadness, come into the daylight s splendor, there with joy your praises render. Bless the One whose grace unbounded this amazing banquet founded; He, though heavenly, high and holy, deigns to dwell with you most lowly. Now I humbly ponder over this surpassing wonder that the bread of life is boundless though the souls are countless. Jesus source of lasting pleasure, truest friend and dearest treasure, worthily let me receive you, and so favored never leave you. *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. 251 I Greet You, Sure Redeemer New Century Hymnal TOULON
*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Lord s Prayer Joanna Mongiardo, Allen Steere Albert Malotte *Those who are able, please stand.
TODAY S NOTES Today s Music Please welcome Joanna Mongiardo, who first sang at Village Church as a very talented high school student. She has subsequently developed a career as a foremost soprano in opera houses in the United States and Europe. Joanna is the daughter of Village Church members Judy and Jim Mongiardo, she now lives in Chappaqua, New York with her husband Dreux and their 3-year-old son, Luke. Pastoral Care If you have any pastoral needs or know of any in the Village Church family, please call Martin Copenhaver at 781.235.1988 x12. 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. Chancel flowers are given in memory if Yvonne Johnson, from Les Johnson. Healing prayer service 11:15 am, Burtt Chapel One of the pastors will be there for a laying on of hands, and anointing with oil, if you like. You may use this time of quiet and music to pray silently, or write your prayer, to be prayed by the pastors. Join us to experience the gift of healing prayer. 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 Service Ministry. Please take a moment to thank them. Inquirer s Gathering 11:30 am 12:30 pm, Parlor Martin Copenhaver will gather with those interested in learning more about Village Church. Please come. Childcare, along with a snack, will be provided. Cherub Choir 11:15 am, Upper Room Junior Choir Rehearsal 11:15 am, Music Room B6 7th & 8th Grade Youth Group 5 pm, Youth Room High School Youth Group 7 pm, Youth Room For information about youth programs, contact Pam Emslie by email at pam@wellesleyvillagechurch.org or by phone at 781.235.1988 x15.
BULLETIN NOTES Blood Drive Monday, May 7, 1 7 pm There is an need for blood donors of all types, especially Type O. In order to donate blood you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. You may call the American Red Cross at 800.448.3543 to schedule an appointment. It is important to drink plenty of fluids before donating. Refreshments will also be provided. Please bring a valid ID. If anyone is interested in volunteering at this drive, helping people register, or serving cookies and juice, please call Susan Hoffman. Village Churchwomen Annual Meeting and Program Tuesday, May 8, Noon Ever wonder what it s really like at Divinity School? Come meet our very own Alanna Copenhaver, this year s VCW scholarship recipient, and get the inside story. All women are invited to the Village Churchwomen s Annual Meeting which includes lunch. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Central Street Lobby by May 4 so we can plan for the food. Blood Pressure Clinic Sunday, May 13, 11:15 am Trained nurses from our congregation will take your blood pressure and provide you with helpful handouts from the American Heart Association. This is an opportunity for everyone: whether you are worried about your blood pressure, are already under medical supervision, or have never had your blood pressure taken. Village Churchmen s Lunch Tuesday, May 15, Noon Meetings of the Village Churchmen are open to all men of the congregation, visitors, and their guests. Lunch will be served. If you are a first-time or occasional participant please contact Arthur Stock at ajstock@earthlink.net or 781.449.1970 in order that we may have an accurate count for meal planning. Babson Night Sunday, May 20, 4 pm Each year, the Church School participates in Babson Night which is a program for the Grace Knight Babson Fund for Religious Education. Houses of Worship from Wellesley come together for a short program where children from each Religious Institution present a song or skit. This year, our presentation theme is Acceptance. The Junior Choir will sing their song from the Share the Dream Service. All church school children ages 6 16 are invited to participate there are singing and/or speaking roles available. We will meet for rehearsals: April 29 during Church School and will assign roles, May 6 after Church School, and May 20 will be our dress rehearsal during Church School.
Family Promise Metrowest Host Week Help Needed Next Host Week: Sunday, May 20 Sunday, May 27 Please contact Peg Dutcher at pdutcher88@comcast.net if you can help out. We are looking for: Meal Prep: 1/2 meal prep-saturday, May 26; Evening Hosts (from 5-8 pm, must be trained): 2 hosts-saturday, May 26; Overnight Hosts (must be trained): 1 host-sunday, May 20, 2 hosts-saturday, May 26; Breakfast supplies for the following day, delivered to church on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, + Someone to make a warm breakfast on Saturday morning at 7:45 am, Laundry: To be picked up on Sunday, May 27. Parking Please remember to park in the nearby lots and on the side streets if you can, on Sundays and in the evening, and reserve the church spots for those who truly need to park very close to the building.
What s happening in Church School today? Kindergarten students and younger will be welcomed in their classrooms before 10 am worship begins. The Infant/Toddler Room is located on the main floor just outside the Sanctuary to the left of the Chancel. 2 year olds through Kindergarten classrooms are located on the upper floor. Children should be picked up promptly at the conclusion of worship. Grades 1-8 will worship with their parents until it is time for class, as indicated in the bulletin. At that time, Grades 1 8 will meet at the signs downstairs in Village Hall and proceed to the following classrooms for a special activity. This week... Grade 1: Games Grade 2: Artisan s Market Grade 3: Science Grades 4 & 5: Fishes and Loaves Café Grades 6, 7 & 8 will meet in the room behind Village Hall. Classes for Grades 1 6 conclude at 11:15 or the end of worship whichever is later. Students in Grades 3 and below should be met by their parents at their classrooms. 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. WELLESLEY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH STAFF The Rev. Martin B. Copenhaver Senior Pastor The Rev. Kathleen E. Musser Associate Pastor The Rev. Pamela H. Emslie Associate Pastor The Rev. Christina L. Braudaway-Bauman Associate Pastor The Rev. Daniel P. Cooperrider Pastoral Resident The Rev. Jocelyn B. Gardner Spencer Pastoral Resident 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 Fred H. Edling Financial Administrator Tricia T. Kibbe IT and Administrative Coordinator 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 An Open and Affirming Congregation of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST