Wellesley Village Church United Church of Christ June 26, 2016 Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 15:16
Welcome to Worship at Wellesley Village Church! An Open & Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ We Welcome All! We extend a welcome as broad as the outstretched arms of God, who calls us together to pray, sing, and rejoice in God s glorious presence. From the tallest to the smallest we worship best as the whole people of God. We welcome children to participate fully in First and Second worship. Childcare is available during Second Worship in the Family Resource Room through the front left door of the sanctuary. Our Church School and youth programs are already on summer break; please see the blue resource folder for more information on our children s and youth ministry. We value community! Please wear a nametag; temporary stickers are available and you may request a permanent nametag anytime. Visitors, please sign the Welcome Book in First Worship or the fellowship pads in the Second Worship pews. Your contact information will help us connect you to the community. Keep up to date with Village Church happenings through our weekly Enews, to subscribe contact Chris Toppin at christine@wellesleyvillagechurch.org or at 781-235-1988, x17. We like to linger Coffee and light breakfast snacks in the lower level before First Worship. After Second Worship, coffee and conversation are in Village Common. Whoever you are, wherever you are on the journey of life and faith, we are delighted you are here! www.wellesleyvillagechurch.org
June 26, 2016 ORDER OF WORSHIP Today, hymns are found in the New Century Hymnal (black). *Please stand as you are able. 10:00 AM PRELUDE The bell is rung three times to attune us to the presence of the Triune God. CALL TO WORSHIP Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling NETTLETON Holy Spirit, ever breathing on the church the breath of life Holy Spirit, ever striving through your people s ceaseless strife Holy Spirit, ever forming in the church the mind of Christ In our worship we will praise you for your fruit and gifts unpriced. WELCOME AND PRAYER OF INVOCATION Megan Snell *OPENING HYMN No. 276 Holy God, We Praise Your Name GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH INVITATION TO CONFESSION Josh Fitterling PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, we fall short of your glory and for this we ask your forgiveness. We have sinned against you and one another in thought, word, and deed. We have sinned against you in our silence when we should have spoken and in our stillness when we should have moved into action. We have not loved you or our neighbors like we should. For the sake of Jesus Christ, forgive us, renew us, and lead us by your mercy and unending grace so that we may do better and live better, all for the glory of your name. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE The assurance of our faith is this: God loves us with an everlasting love. In Christ, God is forgiving and remaking the world. Through the Holy Spirit, God is everywhere and always present, the giver and renewer of life. Thanks be to God for this gift of new life. Thanks be to God for the joy of being church. Thanks be to God for the grace, hope and love found here and throughout creation. Thanks be to God for these indescribable gifts!
* PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST. One: The peace of Christ be with you All: And also with you. *ANTHEM Lord the Descendest, Holy Child Eric Gritton Lord that descendest, Holy Child, dwelling amongst us, Word of God, Thee we adore. Jesus our Gospel, Way and Truth, Master and Lover, Light and Life, Thee we adore. Saviour, uplifted, Man for all, shamed and slaughtered Lamb of God, Thee we adore. Christ the immortal Risen Lord, Christ that ascended, King of kings, Thee we adore. Throned in the highest, Very Man, Alpha, Omega, God of gods, Thee we adore. Lord ever blessed, God most high, Lord ever blessed, God with us, Thee we adore, Thee we adore. SCRIPTURE Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 P. 844, pew bible *HYMN No. 403 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less SOLID ROCK L.M. SERMON In Christ s Name Megan Snell PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE Ken Snipe THE 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, the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen
THE OFFERING AND OUR COMMON LIFE Invitation Thank you for your gifts to support Village Church. The most important gift you can offer God is your presence. Please sign and pass the fellowship book, located at the end of each pew. The offering card may be placed in the offering plate as a sign of other forms of giving. Offertory Father, We Praise Thee Healy Willan Father, we praise Thee, now the night is over, active and watchful, stand we all before Thee; singing we offer prayer and meditation; thus we adore Thee. Monarch of all things, fit us for Thy mansions; banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending; bring us to heaven, where Thy Saints united Joy without ending. All holy Father, Son and equal Spirit, Trinity blessed, send us Thy salvation; Thine is the glory, gleaming and resounding through all creation. Amen. * Doxology and Presentation Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit One. Amen. *Dedication * CLOSING HYMN No. 305 You Servants of God, Your Sovereign Proclaim HANOVER * BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE Toccata in b minor Eugene Gigout
TODAY S NOTES 9:00 AM First Worship, Village Hall, lower level Scripture: Luke10:1-11, 16-20 Sermon Doing/Being Church on Behalf of Others Preacher: Rev. Pam Emslie Liturgist: Rev. Josh Fitterling 10:00 AM Second Worship, Sanctuary Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Sermon In Christ s Name Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell Liturgists: Revs. Josh Fitterling and Pam Emslie 11:15 AM Fellowship Hour, Village Common 5:00 PM Christian Meditation, Parlor 7:00 PM Village Church Public Voice Task Force, Parlor The Chancel flowers this morning are dedicated to Stancil Annie Banting, ever gracious and giving, from your loving daughter, Heather Anne Banting. Today s Fellowship Hour, is hosted by the Church Council. Summer Worship Schedule Begins Next Sunday! July 3-September 4 Summer Worship at 9am in Village Common, followed by punch on the portico (except for August 21 Ecumenical Service which will be at 10am and please not that there will be no 9am worship) Ecumenical Services, 10am August 7 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Rev. Dr. Sarah Butter preaching August 14 at Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, Rev. Adrian Robbins- Cole preaching August 21 at Wellesley Village Church, Rev. Dr. Matthew Wooster preaching
Prayer Flags on the Central Street side of the church in honor of those who died in the Orlando Massacre on Sunday. We are heartbroken and heartsick; as Christians, it feels important to not only pray for the lives lost, injured and forever changed, but to also make a public witness of our solidarity with and support of our LGBTQ members, friends and neighbors and to call ourselves and our community to action. Summer Service Opportunities Throughout the summer, Wellesley Village Church, led by our Pastoral Residents, will be offering 8 different opportunities for our congregation to serve the Wellesley community and the greater Boston area. We will support a variety of organizations and projects and will have offerings for all ages. More details are soon to come! Please considering support this summer service series. As we head into summer worship, may we be sent out for summer service! Amazon Wish List Backpack Drive As part of our Summer of Service, we will be purchasing and filling 10 backpacks with necessary school supplies for children in need. To support this mission, please visit our Amazon Wish List, at http://amzn.com/w/4g5bxuoo3kkw, and purchase some of the items that we still need to meet our goal! All items should be shipped Wellesley Village Church and received no later than Friday, July 15 th. Backpacks will be filled on Sunday, July 17 th following worship and will benefit children served by Interfaith Social Services. Please see the included insert for more Summer of Service opportunities! Summer Book Group July 6, 20 & 27, 10am and 7:30pm Led by Liz Garrigan-Byerly We ll explore how our deeper values can govern our daily lives as we discuss The Road to Character by David Brooks. Come for one, some or all of the sessions. Please RSVP with your interest by June 30 to erin@wellesleyvillagechurch.org or 781-235-1988 x 11. Printed Church Directory Save the Dates: October 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 28 & 29 LifeTouch will be at church to take pictures for a new printed church photo directory. More information will be available in late summer but save those dates (any materials you order from them will be ready in time for Christmas). We are looking for volunteers for the Directory Committee who will organize and coordinate this project. Please contact Liz at 781-235-1988, x14 or by email at liz@wellesleyvillagechurch.org if you are interested.
Our Church Covenant We are banded together as a Christian Church to maintain the worship of God, to proclaim the gospel of Christ, to develop in all people a consciousness of their relations and duties to God and to each other, and to inspire them with love for truth, passion for righteousness, and enthusiasm for service. To this end we pledge our loyalty to Christ and covenant with each other to express God s spirit in our individual and corporate life; to live together as Christians and to submit ourselves to the government of this Church, working, giving, praying for its increase, its purity, its peace, and seeking in every way to make it a power for the building up of the kingdom of God. The Rev. Dr. Sarah Sarchet Butter ~ Senior Pastor Associate Pastors The Rev. Pam Emslie The Rev. Liz Garrigan-Byerly Pastoral Residents The Rev. Megan Snell The Rev. Joshua Fitterling Ministry Directors Michaela McDonald Children s Ministry David R. Carrier Music Jodi Hitzhusen First Worship Music Dr. Kevin McDonald Youth Music Erin Donato Administration Wellesley Village Church An Open and Affirming Congregation of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 Office: 781-235-1988 Urgent Pastoral Care Cell: 781-591-7451 www.wellesleyvillagechurch.org