Welcome to the TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL PARISH OF CASTINE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Castine, Maine March 10, 2019
Order of Worship TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL PARISH OF CASTINE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Castine, Maine Lent I March 10, 2019 Pastor: Church Musician: Deacon: Lector: Ministers: All Members 9:30 am Rev. Tim Hall Suzanne Eaton Dianne Yates Bobby Vagt GATHERING AS A COMMUNITY OF FAITH We welcome you to worship in this special place, and hope that you feel free to greet your friends and neighbors as you arrive. Please let the playing of the organ prelude signal a settling time of quiet and meditation as we prepare ourselves for the Word of God. PRELUDE GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS INTERLUDE/ACOLYTE *CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) The season of Lent sets us on a journey. The journey begins in the wilderness. We follow the way of Jesus, who faced trials, trouble, temptation, and testing. Like Jesus, we are not alone. The Holy Spirit is with us. God s Word is on our lips. Our call is to trust in God alone, to do God s will in all things. For God leads us not only into the wilderness, but also through the wilderness. 2
*OPENING HYMN Forty Days and Forty Nights NC 205 *PRAYER OF INVOCATION (Unison) Bring your word near to us, O God. May it rest not only on our lips, but also reside in our hearts. By the power of your Holy Spirit, help us to respond to your word with our whole lives, until you become our dwelling place; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. A TIME WITH ALL GOD S CHILDREN PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) O God, our refuge and fortress, forgive us when we fail to trust in you. We fall to temptation; we are swayed by false words; we speak false words of our own. In turning from you, we settle for less than the abundant generosity you intend. Forgive us, we pray. Do not let us be put to shame, O God. Hear us as we call to you and show us your salvation. A moment for silent prayer ASSURANCE OF PARDON *GLORIA PATRI (Unison) P 513 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. HEARING THE WORD Hebrew Scriptures Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Epistle Romans 10:8-13 3
Congregational Response Spirit of the Living God NC 283 Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Gospel Luke 4:1-13 *HYMN O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High P 150 SERMON In the Wilderness Rev. Tim Hall THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS INVITATION TO OFFERING Offertory On Eagles Wings TCP Choir M. Joncas *Doxology (Unison) P 515 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, you heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication (Unison) Gracious and generous God, we are amazed by the good gifts you bestow in abundance. Thank you for food that sustains us on our journey. Thank you for the company of saints to whom we are joined. Thank you for giving us your work to do on earth. We offer back to you a portion of all that we have received, setting down our baskets in celebration of your greatest gift, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. 4
THE CHURCH AT PRAYER Celebrations & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Silent Prayer Lord s Prayer (Unison) 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 forever. Amen. GOING FORTH INTO THE WORLD *CLOSING HYMN Ye Holy Angels Bright P 23 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Please remain seated to enjoy the Postlude. Notes: (NC) New Century Hymnal (black) (P) Pilgrim Hymnal (blue) *All who are able, please stand Certain prayers and responses in this bulletin have been adapted and reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright 2014. Psalm 91 (vv. 1-2, 9-16) You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the LORD, My refuge and my fortress: 5
my God, in whom I trust. Because you have made the LORD your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the adder, the young lion and the serpent you will trample under foot. Those who love me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name. When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble, I will rescue them and honor them. With long life I will satisfy them, and show them my salvation. ANNOUNCEMENTS Five People Lenten Series During the season of Lent, we ll take some time to consider life, death, the resurrection, and our eternal life in the Kingdom to come. We ll tackle these subjects as we read and discuss The Five People You Meet in Heaven, by Mitch Albom. Please consider joining us for this interesting story on life, the choices we make in it, and how they affect us now and beyond life. We ll gather on four Thursday mornings beginning March 14 at 11:00 am, and our time together will be followed by a small, shared meal of soup and bread. This is a free event and everyone is welcome, regardless of your faith background (or lack of one). FMI contact Pastor Tim at 326-9486 or trhall@tcpoc.org 6
No Neighbor Left Behind Our next opportunity to deliver a hot nutritious meal to our neighbors in need will be Friday, March 22 at 2:00 pm. If you would like to contribute to this meal by preparing or donating food, packaging for distribution, or lending a hand with the delivery, please look for the sign-up sheets in the vestry or contact Ruth Anne Vagt at 326-9244 for further details. On the Calendar Remember, you can always check our calendar online at http://www.tcpoc.org/calendar.html Tue Mar 12 Bible Study TEC 9:00 am Tue Mar 12 Shawl Knitting Ministry 1:00 pm Thu Mar 14 Five People Lenten Series 11:00 am Sun Mar 17 TCP Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Sun Mar 17 Sunday Worship Lent II 9:30 am Tue Mar 19 Bible Study 9:00 am TEC Thu Mar 21 Five People Lenten Series 11:00 am Fri Mar 22 No Neighbor Left Behind 2:00 pm Sun Mar 24 TCP Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Sun Mar 24 Sunday Worship Lent II 9:30 am Tue Mar 26 Bible Study TEC 9:00 am Tue Mar 26 Shawl Knitting Ministry 1:00 pm On Our Prayer Lists In the work of our church, we continue to pray for the sick and afflicted in our congregation and throughout our community: Par Kettis, Annie Lee Reed, Lance Burton, Jeannie and Rob Cass, Alden and Tom Monberg Be sure to check out our Continuing Prayers list in the church vestry for the names of friends and members needing long-term care, prayer, and support. If you know of someone who should be added to our prayer list, please let Pastor Tim know. 7
Contact Information Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine United Church of Christ PO Box 108 68 Main Street Castine, Maine 04421 info@tcpoc.org Our Website: www.tcpoc.org Our Sermon Blog: http://tcpoc.wordpress.com Check us out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tcpoc Rev. Tim Hall Pastor and Teacher Church Office: 326-9486 Home: 326-1008 Emergencies: 991-4645 trhall@tcpoc.org Church Office: 326-9486 amy@tcpoc.org Home: 326-0663 Amy Stewart Administrative Assistant Dianne Yates Chair, Church Council Kay Hightower Treasurer Home: 326-8932 Ray Nualla Chair, Board Home: 326-0534 of Deacons 8