First Parish Church, Congregational On the Village Green Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Rev. John G. Hughes, II, Senior Pastor Donald R. Dunn, Director of Music-Organist Priscilla Duda, Christian Education Director Emelia Attridge, Youth Director Church office: 978-526-7661 ext. 1 Fax: 978-526-7882 Email: office.fpchurch@verizon.net Website: www.firstparishchurch.org
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Jazz Sunday Open House, September 21, 2014 10:00 a.m. JAZZ PRELUDE: Come Sunday by Duke Ellington (1899-1974) Jazz Ensemble ANNOUNCEMENTS *[Please stand for the lighting of the candles] CALL TO WORSHIP This is the day that God has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. *HYMN: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms NCH #471 PRAYER OF INVOCATION (unison) Come, O Creator, O Immensity of Love, O Eternity of Mercy. Come, and be with us and in us and beside us and over us. Be as hands upon us, and fashion us for shining. Be as warmth within us, and fire us for caring. Be as strength beside us, and shape our lives for healing. Abide in our prayers, the spoken and unspoken; and make your Word come true in our flesh; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen. Arnold Kenseth *THE LORD'S PRAYER (trespasses) 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, the power and the glory forever. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI 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 SCRIPTURE READING: Ex. 16:2-15 SPECIAL MUSIC: First Song by Charlie Haden (1937-2014) Jazz Ensemble
MORNING PRAYER CONGREGATION S JOYS AND CONCERNS May God be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to God. Let us give thanks to God Most High. It is right to give God thanks and praise. SILENT PRAYER-PASTORAL PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE: Over My Head Traditional Jazz Ensemble *HYMN: Great Is Your Faithfulness NCH #423 SERMON: God s Love is Infuriating! MOMENT OF MEDITATION OFFERTORY SENTENCE OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Oh, Mary Don't You Weep Traditional, arr. R. Shrimpton Jazz Ensemble and FPC Choir Paul Knox and Rebecca Shrimpton, soloists *DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below, Praise God above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *HYMN: Not My Brother, nor My Sister NCH #519 BENEDICTION *[The Removal of the Flame ] CHORAL RESPONSE: Our Service is Over by Willie Sordillo Jazz Ensemble JAZZ POSTLUDE: Resolution by John Coltrane (1926-1967)
The greeter and lay reader is Sheila Carrassi. The acolyte and bell ringer are Bella Schmidt and Santana Tosi. The flowers are given in celebration of Paul and Lauren Gudonis 32nd anniversary and in honor of both Eden and Thea's weddings this year. The Deacons are Jan Marshall and Mary Lumsden. The Sexton is Tyler Duda. After the service join us in the front of the church for hospitality. Welcome to all who are new to our worship. To join our mailing list fill out a Welcome Card to place in the collection plate or contact office.fpchurch@verizon.net, 978-526-7661 ext 1. Listening devices are available for those in need; they are at the back of the Sanctuary. Feel free to address a Deacon should you need help using them. ATTENDANCE Church 78, Sunday school 47, Youth 27 CARE TEAM, Have you shared the experience? We support FPC families with meals, rides, & visits through times of illness and loss. If you would like to become involved with this wonderful team contact; Sheila Kafer 978-525-3253, smkafer@comcast.net Janet Groth at 978-526-8408, janbythesea244@gmail.com First Parish Church Congregational uses candid photos of church activities on its website and in its publicity from time to time. Any photos of children used will not contain personally identifiable information. Members of the community not wanting their photos depicted (or those of their children) should inform the church office. FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Please call Penny Lapham at 978-526- 7128, by Monday to be included in the following Sunday s bulletin.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE Willie Sordillo, alto saxophone From Singapore and Hawaii to major music festivals across North America, Willie s music has taken him around the world. As co-leader of the band, Flor de Caña, he is a three-time Boston Music Award winner, and one of his albums became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Magazine World Music list. Willie is also musical director of the weekly jazz worship service at Old South Church on Copley Square, Boston. Rebecca Shrimpton, vocalist Acclaimed as a simply exquisite vocalist, Rebecca has been praised by Britain s Jazzwise magazine, All Music Guide, and All About Jazz and featured on NPR/PBS concert broadcasts. She performs and records with various bands, including the 19-piece Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra, and is Assistant Professor of Voice at Berklee College of Music. Also a classical mezzo soprano, Rebecca is soprano section leader for First Parish s choir. Thomas Hebb, bass Thomas is one of Boston's first call bassists, performing internationally, including tours of Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. His diverse career covers a spectrum of performances from Robert Palmer, Martha and the Vandellas to Dick Hyman and Herb Pomeroy. Thomas is also an accomplished classical flutist and sings R&B, jazz and blues. Phil McGowan, drums Phil can be found throughout greater Boston playing with top jazz musicians, including Bruce Gertz, Marshall Wood, Billy Pierce, Greg Hopkins, Russ Hoffmann, and Ted Casher, among others. Phil holds a Music Performance Degree in Percussion from the University of Southern Maine and was a student of Les Harris. He is leader of the Phil McGowan Trio and the 8-piece dance band, The East Enders.
John Baboian, guitar John is a professor at Berklee College of Music. His performances include concerts, clubs, recordings, radio, and television throughout the world with Frankie Avalon, Ben Vereen, Phil Wilson, and many others. He has recent recordings with the Boston Big Band, the World Leaders, the Black Sea Salsa Band, and a host of vocalists from the New England area. He released The Be-Bop Guitars and More! (2000) and Freshly Painted Blues (2007). Brian Price, tenor sax, bass clarinet, clarinet Brian grew up attending the First Parish Church with his family. He began playing music with his father and in the Beverly public school system; also studying with Leonard Hochman. As part of the Lost and Wandering Blues and Jazz Band he has toured through the US, France, and Italy. He has performed in the US and Germany with New Yorkbased musician Cooper-Moore, and is a member of the new Cooper- Moore Trio along with Pascal Niggenkemper. WALK WITH GOD Join us this afternoon for a Walk with God: The Vital Preacher Newburyport at 2:00 p.m. What is Vital Preaching? This year s Walk with God hopes to answer that question. Old South Church Federal Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts was chosen for our Walk with God this year to mark the 300 th anniversary of the birth of Rev. George Whitefield on December 16 in Gloucester, England. Rev. Mr. Whitefield was the most vital and influential preacher in America, establishing the Methodist faith. FIRST PARISH CHURCH FINANCIALS through August, 2014: August Year-to-Date Annual Budget Income $13,845 $180,649 $279,026 Expenses $20,679 $186,747 $311,041 Excess Inc/Exp $ -6,384 $ -6,098 $ -32,015 We withdrew $7000 from the church endowment this month (we voted to do so, if needed, at our Annual Meeting in February) to cover the cash shortfall. The endowment value was $918,050 on August 31, 2014
At the sign of the rose, we re happy to announce that our new season of Vespers quiet time for prayerful meditation and peace, wonderful reflections from the Reverend John Hughes, candle-lighting at the altar, and perfect music, resumes in September. All are welcome. The Sanctuary opens at 6:30 for meditation & prayer; our service is from 7 7:30 pm, followed by ten minutes of music. For further information, call 978-526-7661. Wed. Sept. 24, remember the wonders Psalm 105:1-6 Wed. Oct. 8, w/o speech or language Psalm 19 Wed. Oct. 22, a world firmly established Psalm 96 Wed. Nov. 5, why cast down? Psalm 43 Wed. Nov. 19, look to the Lord Psalm 123 Wed. Dec. 3, make your face shine Psalm 80 THIS WEEK: Monday 8:00 AM Exercise 7:30 PM Manchester Singers Tuesday 10:00 AM COA Zumba 11:15 AM COA Lunch of the Month Wednesday 8:00 AM Exercise 10:00 AM COA Yoga 7:00 PM Vespers 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Friday 8:00 AM Yoga Saturday 1:00 PM YG Apple Event Sunday 10:00 AM Worship, Nursery, Sunday School, Solace Youth Group 4:30 PM Teen Cafe
Saturday, November 15 th, 9 am to 2p.m. CHRISTMAS FAIR Looking forward to talking with everyone who helped last year, on the telephone very soon. However, we need help and encourage new blood & new ideas!!!!! We will try and inform everyone about our Christmas Fair through the monthly newsletter, updates on the web, and weekly emails and worship bulletins. Please pass on the good news the Fair is coming! As time draws near we will contact the newspapers, radio stations, and use posters for our Merchants in Manchester and neighboring towns. We need contributions to all tables and rooms: Books, Crafts, Children's Craft & Children s White Elephant, Jewelry, Basket Auction, New Items, and the ever popular White Elephant. Please bring all donations to the Chapel, place in hallway outside the Church Office or call Martha Elder 978-526-7036 for pick up. (We will have help to pick up your donations but need to know when you will be home in order for us to pick them up.) We welcome homemade mittens, scarfs (currently fashion statements), warm stockings, and more. Come November we will need bakers for our Cookie and Baked Goods tables. We always sell out before noon. We are trying to have the biggest ever selection of cookies this year to please ALL of our customers. Suggestions: Can you donate canned jellies, jams, preserves, pickles, chutney, salsa, hot sauces, dipping sauces? It s been a terrific year in the garden have you canned a few extra tomatoes, beans, or beets? Christmas breads and cookies, that could be frozen until Dec. 25th!!!!! How about homemade candy? Any questions please call Martha 978-526-7036