Village Church United Church of Christ April 12, 2015
Welcome to First Worship! We extend a welcome as broad as the outstretched arms of God, who calls us to be here together to rejoice in God s glorious presence. Welcome to children of all ages to all the children of God, each one of us. If you are an old friend or here for the first time, we welcome you. Our worship is an intergenerational experience and we want children to feel fully included. Children are welcome to pick up an activity bag and to bring snacks to their seats. We remember that worship offers us all a special place to be with God. In this space we talk a little more softly and walk a little more quietly. We are listening for God. All music and words in this bulletin are reprinted by permission under OneLicense.net, License #A-714276 and by CCLI, License #2910233.
ORDER OF WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP ORSHIP Minister 1 GATHERING SONG SONG Alleluia, Sing!
INVITATION TO CONFESSION ONFESSION Minister 2 PRAYER OF CONFESSION CONFESSION Minister 3 WORDS OF ASSURANCE ASSURANCE Minister 4 *S *SUNG RESPONSE ESPONSE Christ Be Beside Me Minister 5
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Minister 6 *SUNG RESPONSE "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" SCRIPTURE Acts 4:24-35 SERMON In Common Minister 7 John Allen
SUNG RESPONSE RESPONSE God We Thank You For Our People INITRODUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTS Linda Smith, Pastoral Residency Coordinator OFFERING Invitation Offertory Chris Braudaway-Bauman
SETTING THE TABLE ABLE For Everyone Born, A Place at the Table
INVITATION TO THE TABLE TABLE Minister 8 *C *COMMUNION PRAYER PRAYER Minister 9 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen. WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING THE GIFTS OF BREAD AND CUP CUP Minister 10 *P *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING HANKSGIVING Minister 11 *S *SENDING SONG SONG Guide My Feet Guide my feet, while I run this race Guide my feet, while I run this race Guide my feet, while I run this race For I don t to run this race in vain. BLESSING ONE ANOTHER
TODAY S NOTES Fellowship Hour 11:15 am, Village Common Following worship, please join us for coffee and conversation in Village Common. If you are new to Village Church, please stop by the Welcome Table. We are eager to help you find a home with us! Pastoral Care There are many ways that the Pastors and Members of Village Church help one another during the challenges of life. If you have, or know of, a pastoral care need, contact Liz Garrigan-Byerly at 781-235-1988 ext. 14. In case of a pastoral emergency, please call 334-521-2481. Chancel Flowers today are given in loving memory of George August Ritsert who was born April 12, 1941, by Joanne, Jen, Chris, Tyler and Owen George. Congregational Meeting A Congregational Meeting will be held during 10 am worship in the Sanctuary to vote on the recommendation of the Pastoral Residency Committee to call Joshua Fitterling and Megan Snell as new Pastoral Residents to serve among us from August 24, 2015 to June 30, 2017. Blood Pressure Clinic 11:15 am, Parlor Trained nurses from our congregation will take your blood pressure and provide you with helpful handouts from the American Heart Association. A Time of Healing Prayer 11:15 am, Burtt Chapel Following worship there will be a time of healing prayer in the chapel. Whether you seek healing for yourself or another, there are a number of practices to aid in your prayer. You may walk the labyrinth, pray quietly, light candle, or write or draw your prayer. A pastor will also be available to pray with you and, if you wish, can anoint you with oil and perform a laying on of hands. Cherub Choir Rehearsal 11:15 to 11:45 am, Cherub Choir Room All children in K, 1st and 2nd grades are welcomed. Come sing! For more information, please email Linda Harding at hardinglr@gmail.com. Middle School Youth Group 5 pm, Youth Room High School Youth Group 7 pm, Youth Room For information about youth programs, contact Pam Emslie at 781.235.1988 x15 or pam@wellesleyvillagechurch.org.
NWW Ecumenical Fellowship The Newton Wellesley Weston Committee for Community Living is Village Church's partner in ministry to adults with developmental disabilities. Fellowship gatherings including worship, craft projects, and dinner are scheduled several times a year. The last for this program year will be today from 4:30-6:30 in Village Common. John Allen, Linda Harding and Judy Mongiardo will lead worship. Volunteers are invited to help with all activities. BULLETIN NOTES Interim Senior Pastor Study Leave Mary Luti is in Jerusalem, April 7-15, for a week of study leave. She will be back in the office on Thursday, April 16. Hello Church Moms! We will gather for our next dinner on Tuesday, April 14 at the home of Nancy Smith. We hope to see all of you there! We welcome moms with children of ALL ages as we are all on the same journey..parenting in the spirit of hope and faith surrounded by a wonderful group of other moms with whom to share your struggles, successes, advice and questions. It takes a village. We hope you will find that village within the Village Church Moms' Group! Please call Kerry Evans for more information or to be added to our email list, 508-655-0345 or email her at kegevans@gmail.com. Inquirers Gathering Sunday, April 19, 11:15 am, Parlor How has your seeking led you to the Village Church? What do you hope to find here? How can we help you grow? Join us to discuss these questions and other topics. This is an informal time for us get to know each other better and explore how the Village Church can support you as you seek, find and grow in the life of faith. Christian Meditation Practice Burtt Chapel, Sundays, 5:00-6:00 pm, Beginning April 19th Meditation: it's not what you think! Join us for a spirit-refreshing session to unwind the stresses of the week and energize ourselves for the week ahead. Join us for a short reading, followed by 20 minutes of silent meditation: an oasis of calm in the whirlwind of life. All ages welcome; come as you are. Contact John Hargrave (617-816-4123) for more information.
Village Churchmen The Village Churchmen have 24 tickets for the Red Sox-Baltimore game on June 23, 7:10 pm. These are grandstand tickets close to third base with excellent sight lines of the infield and outfield and a good sight line to home plate. The seats are together in rows of 5 seats each. Tickets are $53.00 each with a $.50 Red Sox handling fee for a total of $53.50 each. Please mail your check with your order to Arthur Stock, 865 Central Ave #E305, Needham, 02492 and your tickets will be mailed to you by return mail. Save the Date! Chapel Conversation May 12 and May 20, 6:30 pm Dinner and childcare will be provided. The Chapel Committee is planning two opportunities for you to participate in a conversation about the future of worship in our congregation. Ordination and Installation Vanessa Payne Rose will be ordained and installed as Associate Pastor of Children and Families at First Church UCC Fairfield, Connecticut on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM. All are invited to attend the service and reception. Vanessa is a daughter of Alan and Janet Rose and was in care at Village Church while she was at Yale Divinity School.
What s happening in 10 am 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 in Village Hall. Classes for Grades 1 8 conclude at 11:15 or the end of worship whichever is later.. 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. 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 The Rev. 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 Shawn Doung 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 An Open and Affirming Congregation of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST