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 Judy Haley, Pastoral Assistant Priscilla Duda, Christian Education Director Jared Hamilton, 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 Communion Sunday November 7, 2010 10:00 a.m. ORGAN PRELUDE: Requiem Everett Titcomb (1884-1968) (Please refrain from conversation during the prelude) *[Please remain standing for the Presentation of the Flame ] CALL TO WORSHIP God s ways are always just. God s doings are always kind. God is near to all who call. God is near to all who call in truth. Let us speak the praise of God. Let us bless God s holy Name forever and ever. *HYMN: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty PH 15 ANNOUNCEMENTS NECROLOGY Melrose Cole-Nov. 10, 2009, Edgar Morine-Dec 20, 2009, Alice (Duggan) Ebner-Feb. 24, 2010, Larry Love-Mar. 12, 2010, Samuel Bundy, Florence Crocker May 2010, Ralph Hall-May 5, 2010, Madeline D. (Dwyer) Crane- July 10, 2010, Barbara L. O Brien-July 31, 2010, Frances Mayo Templeton Swett-2010, George Morse Farr-Oct. 10, 2010. MUSIC INTERLUDE: Preludio David Reid J. S. Bach * INVOCATION Dear God, let us gather as all your saints have, in every time and place, to offer you our heartfelt praise. We need to love each other as you have shown us your love. For we know that as we love another, your love is perfected within us. You heal the brokenness within us; you heal the broken ones among us. You rescue us from the pain we inflict on others; you rescue us from the
fears, frailty, and failures that propel us to do that harm. Help us in our frantic disarray to be still and know you as our God; allow your Spirit to surround us and dwell in us; allow Christ s example to be evident to us and to empower us to joyous service. Blessings and glory, wisdom and honor, thanksgiving and power are yours, O God, forever and ever. Amen. Let us pray *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: Job 19:23-27a ANTHEM: Let us now praise famous men Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Let us now praise famous men, and our fathers that begat us. Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, men renowned for their power, leaders of the people by their counsel, and by their knowledge. Such as found out musical tunes, and recited verses in writing: All these were honoured in their generation, and were the glory of our times. And some there be, which have no memorial; who are perished as though
they have never been. Their bodies are buried in peace; but their name liveth for evermore SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 98 Luke 6:17-21a BAPTISM: Lily Kathleen Devoe Edgar Sophia Blodgett MORNING PRAYER CONGREGATION S JOYS AND CONCERNS Let us not pray for easy lives; Let us pray to be stronger women and men. Let us not pray for tasks equal to our powers; Let us ask for power equal to our tasks. Let us offer our silent prayers SILENT PRAYER - PASTORAL PRAYER - CHORAL RESPONSE HYMN: O God of Earth and Altar PH 436 SERMON: Have Pity on Me, My Friend MOMENT OF MEDITATION OFFERTORY SENTENCE OFFERTORY ANTHEM: The Lord is My Shepherd Psalm 23 The Scottish Psalter, 1650 Music by Bob Chilcott (b.1955) The Lord s my Shepherd, I ll not want. He makes me down to lie In pastures green: he leadeth me The quiet waters by. My soul he doth restore again; And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness, Even for his own name s sake. Yea, though I walk through death s dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill: For thou art with me and thy rod And staff me comfort still. My table thou has furnished In presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me: And in my Father s heart always *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: For All the Saints NCH 299 SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION CALL TO COMMUNION GENERAL CONFESSION PH 495 DISTRIBUTION OF ELEMENTS PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING CHORAL RESPONSE *[The Removal of the Flame ] ORGAN POSTLUDE: The Emperor s Fanfare Antonio Soler (1729-1783) The greeters this morning are Vin and Alrie Terrill. The lay reader this morning is Alrie Terrill. The Acolyte is Sara Stanton. The Bell Ringer is Emily Stanton.
Receiving the Sacrament of Baptism this morning are: Lily Kathleen Devoe Edgar, born July 14, 2010. Lily is the daughter of Jason Paul Edgar and April Kathleen (Mead) Edgar of Beverly, MA. Sophia Blodgett, born January 20, 2010. Sophia is the daughter of Jonathan Marshall Blodgett and Amanda Madeline (Mentuck) Blodgett of Lynn, MA. The Deacons are Jill Benke and Jason Smith. The Sexton is Charlie Hatch. Welcome to all who worship here this morning. If you are new to our church, a guest or visitor please fill out the Welcome Card in the pew, place it in the collection plate and sign the guest book located in the narthex. Please join us in the front of the church following the service for coffee, tea and hospitality. ATTENDANCE Oct 25 Oct 31 October 21 - Church-91, Sunday School-30, Faith Formation-14 CANDLELIGHTER AND BELL RINGER Beginning again in September, a Candlelighter will enter the sanctuary: the flame (the lit taper of the lighting rod) will be brought to the altar and the 2 altar candles will be lit. The lighting happens to three tones of a hand bell. As the service ends, the Candlelighter will reenter, remove the flame (on the end of the lighting rod), snuff both candles, and exit with the lit rod, as again the bell toll 3 times. The Candle Lighting Ritual remembers Jesus words, Wherever 2 or 3 gather in my name, there I am in the midst of you. As we gather to worship, the faith becomes our burning reality. The bell is struck 3 times for the Trinity, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. At the end of the service, the flame does not remain on the altar, but goes back out into the world, into our very lives. Only when what we have read, what we have sung, what we have reflected upon becomes acted out is our faith a true reality. FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Please call Penny Lapham at 978-526-
7128, by Monday to be included in the following Sunday s bulletin. CARE TEAM, Have you shared the experience? Our Care Team provides meals, rides, & visits to sustain families in our Church Community through times of illness and loss. If you would like to become involved with this wonderful support system please call; Sheila Kafer 978-525-3253, smkafer@comcast.net or: Janet Groth at 978-526-8408,jlgroth58@yahoo.com CHRISTMAS FAIR GREENS The order form is on the website First Parish Church Congregational. Deadline is November 19 th. Pick-up schedule is on the form. FAITH FORMATION Judy Haley Friday Bible Study No prior knowledge of the Bible necessary. Every Friday, 4:00-5:30. Nov. 12 No meeting (Fair setup) Growing Together - Thursdays 7:30-9:00 p.m. Nov. 11 th No meeting (fair set-up), Nov. 18 th Evening Thanksgiving Retreat. For more information, contact Judy pastoralassist.fpchurch@verizon.net or 978 710-8732. CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday NOVEMBER 13, 2010, 9am-2pm RAFFLE TICKETS from Maggie Michael or at the church office. See all the wonderful prizes that Maggie has gathered. BOOK ROOM: Items needed. Especially popular are CDs, DVDs, and even LPs (but no VHS, please), prints, frames and paintings. NEW ROOM: items needed. BASKET AUCTION: Contact lbgudonis@aol.com 978-526-7914. COFFEE CANS & LIDS for the cookie table! There is a box outside the church office to collect them. JEWELRY TABLE: items needed. Please contact Martha Elder
978 526-7036 or drop off at the church office. WHITE ELEPHANT ROOM: Please call George Nickless at 978 828-5498, PICK-UP TRUCKS and VANS needed for trips to the dump for Saturday afternoon clean-up at 2pm. A 30-minute job. You will need your own dump sticker (purchasable for $15 at Town Hall that week on Mon-Wed only). Contact Priscilla Duda 978 526-4583 or cedirector.fpchurch@verizon.net to volunteer your vehicle. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on the day of the Fair! Showing up on the day to pitch in is great. We ll put you where we need You. Come for a great day of fellowship! See you there! BAKE TABLE: Items for the bake table can be brought in Thursday, Friday, or early Saturday morning. Take out your family recipes-breads, pies, coffee cakes, etc. all donations are welcome COOKIE TABLE: Cookies needed! Cookies should be no larger than an oreo, to fit in our decorated coffee cans. Thurs. or Fri. delivery to the chapel. Contact Sue Pick to let her know what type & how many you plan to bake. suepick1@me.com 978 526-8453. Allison Moir-Smith, Fair Chairperson: 978 526-1904 or allison@emotionallyengaged.com. JUNIOR CHOIR REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Wednesday evenings 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. November 10 (Wednesday) November 17 (Wednesday) Junior Choir sings during the Thanksgiving Sunday service at the church at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 21 There will be no rehearsal Wednesday, November 24, because of many families traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday. December 1 (Wednesday) December 8 (Wednesday) Junior Choir sings during Sunday School Pageant at the church at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 12.
UPCOMING EVENTS May be found on the calendar hung in the narthex, in the Church Bell or on at First Parish Church Congregational PARISH SCHEDULE Monday, November 8 8:30-9:30am Exercise w/carole-chapel 7:30pm Board of Trustees-conference room 7:30pm Manchester Singers-Chapel Tuesday, November 9 9:30am First Parish Playgroup-Chapel 7:30pm Missions meeting-conference room Wednesday, November 10 8:30-9:30am Exercise w/carole-chapel 10-11am COA Yoga-Sunday 6-6:45pm Junior Choir rehearsal-chapel 7:30pm Senior Choir rehearsal-chapel Thursday, November 11 Church office closed for Holiday Friday, November 12 7:30pm Middle school YG to concert in Lowell w/jared Hamilton, Youth Director 8:15am-10am Yoga Class w/carla-chapel Saturday, November 13 9am-2pm First Parish Church Fair. Lunch, Crafts-Chapel rms