Wellesley Congregational Church United Church of Christ Unbelief is as much of a choice as belief is. What makes it in many ways more appealing is that, whereas to believe in something requires some measure of understanding and effort, not to believe doesn t require much of anything at all. Frederick Buechner April 29, 2012
ORDER OF WORSHIP April 29, 2012 10:00 AM PRELUDE WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN NO. 66 O Day of Radiant Gladness New Century Hymnal ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN *PRAYER OF PRAISE Chris Braudaway-Bauman CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION SILENT PRAYER
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST *RESPONSE IN SONG ANTHEM I sat down Bairstow I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love. SCRIPTURE John 20:11-18 (Page 882, pew Bible) Sam Bauman *HYMN NO. 147 All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine Pilgrim Hymnal ENGLEBERG Students may leave now for classes. SERMON Whom Are You Looking For? Martin Copenhaver MUSICAL MEDITATION PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Jocelyn Gardner Spencer 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 During the offering, please sign and pass the fellowship book, which is located at the end of each pew. Invitation Offertory My Shepherd will supply my need Kile Smith My Shepherd will supply my need, Jehovah is his Name. In pastures fresh he makes me feed beside the living stream. He brings my wandering spirit back when I forsake his ways. He leads me for his mercy s sake in paths of truth and grace. When I walk through the shades of death, thy presence is my stay. One word of thy supporting breath drives all my fears away. Thy hand, in sight of foes, doth still my table spread. My cup with blessings overflows, thine oil anoints my head. The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days, O may thy house be my abode and all my work be praise. There would I find a settled rest, while others go and come, no more a stranger or a guest, but like a child at home. *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. 76 Sent Forth by God s Blessing New Century Hymnal *BENEDICTION THE ASH GROVE POSTLUDE Christ, we praise Thee J.S. Bach
TODAY S NOTES Pastoral Care If you have any pastoral needs or know of any in the Village Church family, please call Daniel Cooperrider at 781.235.1988 x23. 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 by Don and Susan Mykrantz in celebration of spring births! 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 Sharing Ministry. Please take a moment to thank them. Cherub Choir No rehearsal today. 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 Lost and Found This is your last chance! The lost and found closet is full! Please come by and see if what you lost is there. Along with the usual coats, gloves, scarves and umbrellas, we have an assortment of serving dishes, bowls, and water bottles. Anything that isn t claimed will be donated. Thank you! Evening on the Labyrinth Tuesday, May 1, 6-9 pm Join us for a short guided meditation with music to accompany your walk. Bring a friend for the meditative walking prayer time. Wellesley Food Pantry Cereal Sunday, May 6 Just one box of cereal per Village Church family per month and we ll fill the 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.
Volunteers Needed for Tree Care Work at the Wellesley Housing Authority Barton Road Site Saturday, May 5 Please join members of Village Church, members of several other Wellesley churches, Wellesley DPW staff, Wellesley Housing Authority staff and Barton Road residents from 9 am to 2 pm (lunch included) on Saturday, May 5, to receive training, plant 11 new trees, rehabilitate the beds of 35 existing street trees and restore a small park area to help improve the environmental quality of life of residents at the Barton Road low cost housing site. Your help is greatly needed to make this event a hands-on success. In order to have an accurate headcount for gathering tools and refreshments for the event; please let Wil Breden at wrbreden@aol.com, or Neal Seaborn at eseaborn @comcast.net, or Cynthia Curtis at cj_curt@yahoo.com, know if you will help. Inquirer s Gathering Sunday, May 6, 11:30 am 12:30 pm Martin Copenhaver will gather with those interested in learning more about Village Church. Please come. Childcare, along with a snack, will be provided. 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 or you may also just show up at a time convenient for you between 1 and 7 pm. It is important to drink plenty of fluids before donating. Refreshments will also be provided. Please bring a valid ID. This is a great opportunity for you to give the gift of life. 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. Christian Service Scholarship The Village Churchwomen offer a scholarship each year to a member of the congregation who is pursuing graduate studies in preparation for religious vocation. Anyone wishing to apply for this scholarship should do so by writing to Betty Seaborn or by email to eseaborn@comcast.net before June 1. Contributions to the Christian Service Scholarship Fund would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the church office. Please make checks payable to the Village Churchwomen.
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: Sunday, May 20, Monday, May 21, Wednesday, May 23, Saturday, May 26; Evening Hosts (from 5-8 pm, must be trained): 1 host-wednesday, May 23, 1 host-friday, May 25, 2 hosts-saturday, May 26; Overnight Hosts (must be trained): Sunday, May 20, Friday, May 25, Saturday, May 26; Breakfast supplies for the following day, delivered to church: on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Someone to make a warm breakfast on Saturday morning at 7:45 am, Breakfast for Sunday, May 27 at 7 am; Take down cots, etc.: Sunday, May 27 at 7 am; Laundry: To be picked up on Sunday, May 27.
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: Fishes and Loaves Café Grade 2: Science Grade 3: Artisan s Market Grades 4 & 5: Games Babson Night Rehearsal in Village Hall Grades 6, 7 & 8 will meet in the room behind Village Hall for their class: Books, Movies and God. 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