Welcome to the TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL PARISH OF CASTINE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Castine, Maine April 1, 2018
Order of Worship TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL PARISH OF CASTINE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Castine, Maine Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 Pastor: Church Musician: Deacon: Lector: Ministers: All Members 9:30 am Rev. Tim Hall Paul Dickson 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 Quattro Brass Bethena Intrada Joplin/Holcombe Pezel/Thomas GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS INTERLUDE/ACOLYTE *CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! *OPENING HYMN 2
Christ the Lord is Risen Today P 182 *PRAYER OF INVOCATION (Unison) Holy One, you come to us with power beyond all knowing. You lift all things our of the dust, you breathe love into every cell, you call us into communion with you, and you claim victory over death. Blessed by your holy name now and forever. Amen. Anthem He s Alive Suzanne Eaton D. Francisco PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) All-knowing, all-powerful God, we confess that, even on this most holy day, we are unable to believe in the victory over death shown to us in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord. We confess our utter dependence on you not only for life but also for faith, hope, and love. Without your astonishing appearance to our ancestors and your stunning presence throughout the ages, we would be lost. Forgive us and transform us, that in every way our work and prayer will make whole what is broken and give peace on earth. A moment for silent prayer ASSURANCE OF PARDON *GLORIA PATRI (Unison) 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 Isaiah 25:6 9 Psalm Psalm 118:1 2, 14 24 3
Epistle Acts 10:34 43 Anthem Hallelujah! from Messiah TCP Choir G. F. Handel Gospel John 20:1-18 *HYMN Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain P 185 SERMON THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS INVITATION TO OFFERING Offertory I Know My Redeemer Liveth Handel/Gale Quattro Brass *Doxology (Unison) 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) Holy God, you shower us with gifts so abundant, we cannot measure them all. You give us life itself and the power to befriend our companions in this world. Bless these gifts for the sake of those in need, in the name of the Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, one God, now and forever. Amen. THE CHURCH AT PRAYER Celebrations & Concerns 4
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 The Day of Resurrection P 192 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in D Please remain seated to enjoy the Postlude. D. Buxtehude Notes: (NC) New Century Hymnal (black) (P) Pilgrim Hymnal (blue) *All who are able, please stand Psalm 118 (vv 1 2, 14 24) Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his mercy endures forever. Let Israel now proclaim, "His mercy endures forever." The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. 5
There is a sound of exultation and victory in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the LORD has triumphed! the right hand of the LORD is exalted! the right hand of the LORD has triumphed!" I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The LORD has punished me sorely, but he did not hand me over to death. Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the LORD. "This is the gate of the LORD; he who is righteous may enter." I will give thanks to you, for you answered me and have become my salvation. The same stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This is the LORD'S doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes. On this day the LORD has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Easter Flowers The flowers decorating our sanctuary this morning are given to celebrate our Risen Lord, and with special love by: Ray Nualla and Lynn Evans, in memory of their parents; Dianne and Silas Yates, in honor of their children; Ruth Anne and Bobby Vagt, with thanks for this congregation; 6
Barbara Griffiths and David Schoonover, in memory of their parents; David and Elise Adams, in honor of their parents; Irene and Tim Hall, in memory of their parents Special Thanks Thanks to Paul Dickson, our church musician, for all that he does to enhance our worship time with some of the world s great music, and to the TCP Choir, which inspires our worship with their spirit and song. Thanks to Suzanne Eaton, who continues to bless us with her voice. Thanks to the Quattro Brass: Tim Hall trumpet David Unger -- trumpet Silas Yates trombone Candace Hart tuba Special thanks to Elise Adams, who cares for and arranges the plants, flowers, and paraments that grace our worship space each Sunday. Thanks to Ray Nualla and the Board of Deacons, who watch over the many details that combine to make our worship both meaningful and beautiful. For all the gifts that are shared in praise and worship, we say Thanks be to God. 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 Home: 244-4076 Paul Dickson Church Musician Dianne Yates Chair, Church Home: 326-8735 Council Paula Dunfee Clerk Home: 326-1015 Kay Hightower Treasurer Home: 326-8932 Ray Nualla Chair, Board Home: 326-0534 of Deacons 8