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First Congregational United Church of Christ 700 Poyntz Avenue telephone 785-537-7006 Manhattan, Kansas 66502 www.uccmanhattan.org The Rev. Caela Simmons Wood, Pastor The Rev. David Jones, Campus Pastor Alfred Cochran, Moderator Sandy Nelson, Administrative Assistant Tai Amri Spann-Wilson, Youth Ministry Robert Edwards, Mary Ellen Sutton, Organists Barrett Scroggs, Director of Children s Ministries Nancy Holmes, Custodian Gretchen Lewis, Choir Director Dave Smit, Treasurer Joy Schell, Financial Secretary The Day of Pentecost May 15, 2016, at 10:45 a.m. Welcome! If you are worshipping with us for the first time, we hope that you will find God s presence among us. Your presence with us enriches our vision of the Body of Christ, and we give thanks that you have joined us today. We hope you will sign the register pad when it is passed. Immediately following worship, refreshments are served at Fellowship Hour in Pioneer and Blachly Halls. Just exit the doors to the left of the pulpit and follow the crowd. Enjoy a cup of fair trade coffee. We look forward to greeting you there. If you have questions, please ask. If you have special needs, please let one of the ushers know. Hearing assist devices, wheelchairs, and walkers are available. The elevator provides access to all three floors of the building. Restrooms are located on each floor. Our lower level has wheelchair accessible, all gender restrooms. A diaper changing table is in the Nursery upstairs. Children are welcome in worship (and we know they may need to wiggle!). If you'd prefer, we do offer activities upstairs. Children ages 3 and under are welcome in the Nursery at any time. After the Word for Children, children 3 and up are invited to join us in the theater for Kids Worship - a worship service that mirrors our service in the Sanctuary. Please check out our website for information about Sunday School for children and adults at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays during the school year. ---- Assisting in Today s Worship ---- Greeter: Brent Maner Word for Children: Christian Education Recognition Fellowship Hour: Julie Appino Reading Scripture: Dave Smit Flowers: Jennifer Edwards Lawn Care: Leo Schell 2
Gathering Gathering Music in the presence of God Tower Chimes Welcome & Announcements Prelude Meditation from Thais Robert Edwards, organ Kristin Mulready-Stone, violin Jules Massenet Called in God's Presence One: God s Spirit is poured out onto us: Many: The youth are prophesying and seeing visions; the old are dreaming new dreams. One: God s Spirit is poured out onto us: Many: The Spirit of God continues to teach us to love one another. One: God s Spirit is poured out onto us: Many: We have a variety of gifts, but the same Spirit binds us together as one. One: Come, let us celebrate the Holy Spirit among us: Many: Come, let us worship God in Spirit and in Truth. The Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell Hymn 359 (The New Century Hymnal located in pew backs) O God, Who Teaches Us to Live vv 1-3 and 5 St. Anne Indicates all who are able, please stand. Affirmation of Faith Open and Affirming Statement We affirm that: Every person has equal worth as a special and unique creation made in God s image; That in the spirit of love, openness, and inclusiveness we welcome persons of every race, culture, nationality, age, family configuration, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability and socio-economic status to participate fully in all aspects of our church s life and ministry. That as agents of reconciliation and wholeness, we embrace justice and seek to support and offer sanctuary to all who suffer discrimination or who are disenfranchised from the community, 3
and pledge ourselves to be a wellspring of faith for a diverse people in the heart of this community; That in the light of the Gospel we will strive to comprehend and continue to appreciate more fully our differences and gifts; That through grace, our love for God and neighbor may flourish. Exchanging the Peace One: The peace of Christ be with you. Many: And also with you. As a sign of our reconciliation, please greet those around you with words such as: Peace be with you. / And also with you. Act of Praise (all join in singing Hymn #85) I Woke Up This Morning I woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesus, Woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesus, Woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesus, Hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah. Singing and praying with my mind stayed on Jesus, Singing and praying with my mind stayed on Jesus, Singing and praying with my mind stayed on Jesus, Hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah. Listening Christian Education Recognition for our Still-speaking God Pastor Caela If your child is going to the Nursery or Kids' Worship for the first time today, please fill out a Child Information Card (located in the back of the pew) and deliver it to one of our staff members upstairs. Thanksgiving for Child & Youth Learners The following children and youth have participated in Sunday School, Kids Worship, and youth ministries this year: Lola Bari Amari Casto Connor Brueseke Graham Brueseke Beatrice Casto Anya Chamberlain 4
Nadiyah Gamble Tahji Gamble Landon Goulette Jackson Goulette Sina Hanna Taylor Hicks Deva Ivy Kaiden Ivy Nicki Keller Dean Kinderknecht Sam Kinderknecht Elsa Lewison Ida Lewison Marlena Lewison Oliver Losinski Eli Noble Eleanor Noble Rivers Noble Zane Pierson Zoe Pierson Angel Schumm Kyrsten Schumm Mercy Schumm Danielle Stone Julianne Stone Meredith Stone Madison Tilley Bryson Tilley Gabriel Tross Holly Tross Chikezie Williams Maitland Wood Ogden Wood Response: We give thanks to God that you have completed another year of learning here at First Congregational United Church of Christ. We rejoice in the energy and new insights that you bring to us as a part of our church family. We hope and pray that you are at the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning about the way of Christ. Presentation of Bibles We are pleased to present Bibles to: Rivers Noble Danielle Stone Gabe Tross Response: With gratitude for all that you bring to us, we present you with a student Bible. In these pages, we have found wonderful stories and guidance for our lives. We hope you will bring your Bible back to church with you for many years to come. Talk with us about it; ask us questions; tell us when things don't make sense. We rejoice that you are a part of our church family and look forward to learning more about the Bible with you. Thanksgiving for Adult Learners Response: Congratulations on another year of commitment to learning here at First Congregational United Church of Christ. We know it can be very difficult to make time for learning when so many adult responsibilities compete for your time, so we thank you for your commitment to this important part of the Christian life. We hope 5
that you will continue to challenge yourself and share your insights with our community. Thanksgiving for Teachers The following people have been teachers/leaders for Christian Education during the past year: Andy Barkley, Adult Sunday School teacher Heidi Casto, M runch leader Sue Gerth, Children s Sunday School teacher Jeff Keller, OWL instructor Kerri Keller, Adult Sunday School teacher Anna Meyer, Childcare Staff Jim Mock, Adult Sunday School teacher Marilynn Mock, Adult Sunday School teacher Kristin Mulready-Stone, Adult Sunday School teacher Lesley Noble, Adult Bible study teacher Hannah O Neil, Childcare Staff Barrett Scroggs, Director of Children s Ministries Tai Amri Spann-Wilson, Director of Youth Ministries Tim Tarkelly, Kids Worship leader Amanda Tross, Children s Sunday School teacher Abbie Walker, Childcare Staff Craig Weston, Adult Sunday School teacher and OWL instructor Tracey Weston, Youth Ministries volunteer Paulicia Williams, Children s Sunday School teacher Caela Simmons Wood, Adult Sunday School teacher David Wood, Adult Sunday School teacher Response: We thank you for your commitment to the Christian Education program at First Congregational United Church of Christ. We are all on a journey to learn who God dreams for us to be and we are so grateful to have wonderful leaders and teachers like you. We pray for your strength, courage, and wisdom as you continue to inspire and teach us. 6
Scripture Lesson Dave Smit Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (Page 690 The New Century Hymnal read responsively; all join in singing the refrain as indicated by the symbol R.) Acts 2:1-21 (New Testament page 112 in the pew Bible) The Word in Music Chancel Choir A New Song to the Lord Eugene Butler Sermon Wind. Fire. Water. Pentecost. Rev. Caela Simmons Wood Responding in hope and thanksgiving Offertory Sentence Prefer to make an electronic contribution? Visit the Giving Station located in the back of the Sanctuary to make a credit or debit card gift or set up recurring contributions from your bank account. MUSIC AT THE OFFERTORY Ashokan Farewell Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heav nly host: Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen. Jay Ungar PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH You are invited to share your joy or concern aloud. If you would prefer to have Caela read your prayer aloud, please use one of the cards located at the back of the Sanctuary. We respond: Merciful God...hear our prayer. Each week, we hold a few of our members in prayer, working our way through the entire membership over the course of a year. This week, we hold the following people in prayer: Lesley, Rivers, Eli, and Eleanor Noble. PRAYER OF JESUS (said in unison) Our Father is the traditional way this prayer begins. For many, however, the traditional language is a hindrance to the intimacy of their relationship with God. 7
You are invited to use whatever name for God you find most meaningful (Mother, Father, Creator, God, Friend, etc,). Together, our names for God will create a beautiful chorus reaching out to the Holy. 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. 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 Hymn 267 Come, O Spirit, Dwell among Us Charge and Benediction Congregational Choral Benediction Let Us Live in the Light to be messengers of good news Ebenezer (Sung two times) 8
Let us Live in the Light words and music by Barbara Hamm 2002 Abingdon Press. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A710121. First Congregational UCC, Manhattan an Open and Affirming Congregation In the spirit of love, openness, and inclusiveness we welcome persons of every race, culture, nationality, age, family configuration, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, and socio-economic status to participate fully in all aspects of our church s life and ministry. from Open and Affirming Statement adopted May 11, 2003 The Mission of First Congregational United Church of Christ is To love and accept others unconditionally as God loves and accepts us, and by example, to encourage others to do the same. To challenge ourselves to grow spiritually through worship, education, nurture, reflection, discussion, fellowship, and outreach. To minister to others locally, nationally, and globally with the same fervor as we minister to ourselves, through the sharing of our talents, gifts, and resources. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE THIS SUNDAY, MAY 14 8:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. Service of the Word, Rev. Caela Simmons Wood preaching 12:00 p.m. Fellowship Hour 6:00 p.m. Second Helping MONDAY, MAY 16 5:15 p.m. Yoga, Andover Hall 6:45 p.m. Timeless A Cappella, Andover Hall TUESDAY, MAY 17 10:00 a.m. North Central Area clergy meeting, Conference Room WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 7:00 p.m. Cabinet meeting, Conference Room Turning Point AA meeting, Andover Hall THURSDAY, MAY 19 7:00 p.m. Taizé Service, Pioneer Hall FRIDAY, MAY 20 5:00 p.m. Newsletter Deadline 6:00 p.m. Dinner Discussion, Pioneer/Blachly Hall 9
NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 22 OUTDOOR WORSHIP & BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS (LONG'S PARK) 9:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:45 a.m. Service of the Word, Rev. Caela Simmons Wood preaching 12:00 p.m. Potluck at the Park 6:00 p.m. Second Helping Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/uccmanhattanks Ecumenical Campus Ministry at Kansas State University is a cooperative ministry supported by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). For more information on ECM s activities and schedules, please visit us on Facebook (ECM at K-State) or at www.ksu.edu/ecm. Many thanks to David Wood for standing in as choir director today. Take time for Taizé Join us on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for Taizé Worship. Taizé is a 30 minute service of singing, scripture, prayer and silence based on the pattern of worship in use at the ecumenical community at Taizé, France. Camp White Registration for summer sessions at Camp White is now open! These camps offer an exciting space for kids during the summer. The church provides scholarships for campers. If your child will be attending Camp White and are interested in having scholarship assistance from the church please notify Sandy in the church office (office@uccmanhattan.org) by May 16th. There is also a Family Camp option for people of all ages. For more information, visit www.whitememorialcamp.com. Common Table Garden The Common Table Garden, located just behind our church on the Humboldt lot that our church owns, is about to get going for the season. The produce from the garden will be used in Second 10
Helping meals throughout the growing season. Right now, the garden is in need of some tomato cages and 5-6 bales of straw. If you are able to help, please contact the church office or Ann Smit. Dinner Discussion: Global Ministries Visit - The Vitality and Outreach committee is excited to host the Board of Mission's guest speaker Gloria Vicente for the dinner discussion on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at First Congregational UCC. Ms. Vicente is a missionary in Guatemala and you can learn more about her on the Global Ministries website globalministries.org. We have invited our friends from First Christian Church to attend this event as well. $hop $mart with HyVee Gift Cards - Purchase the cards after worship on Sunday mornings. The church buys them at a discount and sells them at face value. Cards are available in $25, $50, and $100 denominations. Worship in the Park: Blessing of the Animals & Potluck Sunday, May 22 10:45 a.m. Longs Park Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. Drinks provided. You can help vegetarians and those with diet restrictions by putting a label on that casserole to let us all know what s in it. If there is heavy rain or if severe weather threatens, we will worship at the church and picnic in the fellowship hall. Lawn chairs welcome. Graduate Recognition - The graduation season is upon us, and we would like to recognize all our graduates. If you are graduating or have a family member who is soon to be a graduate high school, college, technical college, graduate school, or any other please let the office know soon so that we may properly honor our 2016 graduates. We would like to feature the accomplishments of our graduates in the June church newsletter, so information in writing would be very helpful. Drop off information at the church office or e-mail it to office@uccmanhattan.org. 11
An Invitation to Connect this Summer - Summer will be upon us before you know it. Last year, Pastor Caela organized a couple of gettogethers for us.we got together for a walk on the Linear trail, a playdate at the park, drinks at a restaurant, and breakfast at the Chef. This year, we d to invite YOU to consider organizing something. In particular, it would be wonderful if some of these activities were outdoors so we can get in touch with nature during the time of year when it s easiest to do so. More relaxed schedules and longer days make it easier to connect with one another. So.what ideas do you have? Splashing at City Park? A hike at Konza? Sitting by the water at Tuttle Creek? A simple stroll or bike ride with church friends? How about a picnic at Anneberg or Blue Earth? The sky s the limit. If you are interested in organizing something, the church office can help you advertise it to the congregation. So, please be in touch with Pastor Caela or Sandy and we ll get the ball rolling. Living, Loving and Learning the Psalms Saturday, June 18 in Topeka We may live in modern times, but we share many of the stresses that challenged our desert mothers and fathers. Through the psalms, the Israelites lifted their hearts to God and from their mouths came laments of suffering as well as shouts of joy. These songs offered them a healing balm, and they can do the same for us. Judith Galas (author, teacher, psalm cantor, and member of the KO Conference) leads a psalm workshop Saturday, June 18 in Topeka from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. For more information visit https://kocucc.org/ living-loving-learning-psalms/ Fill a Backpack of Hope Thanks to everyone who has already contributed to the Backpack of Hope program. The backpacks are over flowing! We continue to collect items throughout May, and our first shipment goes out May 31. For any additional questions please contact Susanne Gilmore Mom's Backpack: 2 travel size Kleenex packs 1 washcloth 1 small hairbrush & comb 1 travel size deodorant 12
2 pair adult socks 4 sanitary napkins 1 hotel size soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion 1 travel size toothbrush & toothpaste 1 small package of hand wipes Small writing pad & pen or pencil Child's Backpack: 1 washcloth 1 child toothbrush and toothpaste 2 travel size Kleenex packs 1 small package of hand wipes 2 youth or child socks/ size 7-10 1 box crayons 1 coloring/ activity book 1 small stuffed animal Strengthen the church insert/envelope 13
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