Christ Congregational Church United Church of Christ Creating Beloved Community 9:55 a.m. July 1, 2018 Welcome to worship! As you settle in for worship, please feel free to light a candle of prayer in the chapel area (right side of sanctuary). The children will be with us throughout the service. There is nursery care available throughout the service, and a crying room at the back of the sanctuary for those who become inconsolable. RINGING OF THE CHIMES GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Sylvia Berry, Organist Adam Mitchell, Moderator *HYMN O Beautiful for Spacious Skies No. 720 CALL TO WORSHIP L: Lord, come into our hearts today. P: Heal us from all our pain. L: Lord, come into our lives today. P: Bring us hope and peace. L: Come, let us worship God who brings hope and peace. P: Praise be to God for God s healing mercies. AMEN. HYMN O God, Our Help In Ages Past No. 67 GATHERING PRAYER *Asterisk indicates all who are able may stand Bold print indicates congregational response
PSALM 130 Lay Reader: Shirley Strangis PRAYER OF RECONCILIATION Merciful Lord, we are so fearful these days. We want to place our trust in you, but so many times before, when we have trusted others, we have been let down. Help us to truly trust your mercy and love. Heal and forgive our fears and sins. Open our hearts to receive your mercy and help us to become your disciples. For we ask this in Jesus Name. AMEN. KYRIE Day by Day No. 599 Day by Day, day by day, O, dear Lord, three things I pray: to see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, follow thee more nearly, day by day. Day by day, by day, by day, by day. *WORDS OF ASSURANCE (please stand as you are able) *RECEIVING AND SHARING GOD S LOVE (by handshake, embrace, or with hands folded) The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. *GLORIA My Tribute No. 39 To God be the glory, to God be the glory, to God be the glory For the things you have done. With his blood Christ has saved me; with your power you have raised me; to God be the glory for the things you have done.
A READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 A READING FROM THE LETTERS OF PAUL 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 SOLO Scherzino Op. 55, No. 6 Carl Joachim Andersen (1847 1909) Serenity Young-Ferguson, flute & Sylvia Berry, piano GOSPEL READING Mark 5:21-43 SERMON Rev. Patricia Hayes HYMN There is a Balm in Gilead No. 501 MORNING PRAYERS 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin 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. OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD OFFERTORY Musette in D major J.S. Bach (1685-1750) *DOXOLOGY Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (tune No. 22) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN Precious Lord No. 628 INVITATION THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION THE COMMUNION PRAYER (This is a prayer where we call everyone to come to the table of thanksgiving and love) Peace 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. It is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise, O God (the prayer goes on, and ends with:) Therefore, with all who love and serve you in heaven and on earth, we raise our voices:
WORDS OF INSTITUTION (remembering the story of Jesus as he blessed the bread and wine) PRAYER OF CONSECRATION (praying for the Holy Spirit to bless the bread and juice) SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP (We will receive communion today by coming forward. Please let a deacon know if you cannot come forward; we will be pleased to come to you. Our table is open to all. The wafers in the small dishes on the tray are gluten free; the chalice contains grape juice.) COMMUNION MUSIC Menuett I & II from Cello Suite in G major Bach RESPONSIVE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING You have given yourself to us, Lord. Now we give ourselves to others. Your love has made us a new people. As a people of love we will serve you with joy. Your glory has filled our hearts. Help us to glorify you in all things. Amen. *HYMN It is Well With My Soul No. 561 *COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION (please be seated for the closing music) CLOSING MUSIC Courante from Cello Suite in G major Bach
Please join us for coffee, donuts and fellowship following the closing music in fellowship hall on the lower level. If you are visiting with us for the first time, welcome! We invite you to enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea and a donut, and hope that you will return next week. Participating in today s service are: Rev. Patricia Hayes, Senior Minister Sylvia Berry, Organist David Wilcox, Sign Language Loren Stott, Sign Language And behind the scenes: Tammy Blackler (Nursery) Jen Brosky (Bookkeeper) Bill Cockshaw (Facility Manager) Deana Colby (Secretary) Thomas Fisher (Security) As members of the Pilgrim Association, we pray each week for a sister UCC Congregation. This week, you are invited to pray for: First Congregational Church UCC, Stoughton ************************************************************************************* Meets Every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30am Come join the group to make crafts for our Harvest Fair. ************************************************************************************* We hope everyone is enjoying the new playground. Please remember children must be supervised. Please be courteous and clean up after yourselves and shut the gate!
July 2nd, 5th, 9th, & 12th - BIC (SOPA Training) Meetings July 11th - Family Fun Night (Dinner & Games) July 15th, 22nd, & 29th - Sunday Summer School August 8th - Family Fun Night (Dinner & Games) August 20th - 24th - Vacation Bible School ************************************************************************************* Reminder: There are some frozen dinners in the church freezer if anyone is interested. ************************************************************************************* PRAYER CONCERNS We pray for those who cannot be with us at church: Ramona Adler, Jane Benson, Lois Cyr, Nancy Davis, Carole Duhamel, Louise Duhamel, Mary Geraigery, Russ Gillpatrick, Janet Hodnett, Ruth Melanson, Mildred Miele, Geneva Prince, Barbara Smith, Don Squires, and Viola Szydlowski. And for those who are ill or need extra prayer: Brian Benson (nephew of Sandra Hill), Luke Creedon, Debra Debski (friend of Barbara Moody), Carole Duhamel, Denise Duhamel (granddaughter of Carole), Mark Duhamel (Carole s son), Brenda Eckstrom (Janet s niece-inlaw), Nancy Fisher (Gini Hathaway s sister-in-law), Joanne Gratzer, Jennifer Hill (Shirley Strangis daughter), William Holbrook (friend of Barbara Moody), Rebecca Lacourse, Linda Madden, Carl Manoogian (George s son), Nicky McNally (Shirley Strangis grandson), Joyce Morse (Lisa Sparling s Mother), David Paasch (friend of Frank Matthews), Michelle Purssell, Fernanda Quimby, Hannah Ramos (Sandra Hill s grandniece), David Ritchie (nephew of Donna Hefler), Linda Ritchie (sister of Donna Hefler), William Rotondi (uncle of Mary Poole), Poppy (Howard) Sennett, Helen Simms (Erin s grandmother), Danny Ray Simpson (brotherin-law of Barbara Moody), Anna Thomas, Kevin Vogt.
For those in the military, especially: Scott Allen, Kathleen Crooker, Michael J. Harris, Andrew Johnson, Alex (Pasha) Ozelius, Derek Stanley and Bradford Townsend. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Sun. 7/1 9:55am Worship Mon. 7/2 Office Closed 6:30pm BIC Meeting Tue. 7/3 9:30am Craft Group Wed. 7/4 Office Closed No Bible Study Thur. 7/5 6:30pm BIC Meeting Sun. 7/8 9:55am Worship CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton, MA 02301-2840 Tel: 508-586-3022 Fax: 508-583-7156 Web: brocktonucc.org Email: office@brocktonucc.org. Welcome!