Wellesley Congregational Church United Church of Christ F I R S T W O R S H I P November 13, 2011
Welcome to First Worship! We extend a welcome as broad as the outstretched arms of God, who calls us to be here together to rejoice in God s glorious presence. Welcome to children of all ages to all the children of God, each one of us. If you are an old friend or here for the first time, we welcome you. Our worship is an intergenerational experience and we want children to feel fully included. Children are welcome to pick up an activity bag and to bring snacks to their seats. We remember that worship offers us all a special place to be with God. In this space we talk a little more softly and walk a little more quietly. We are listening for God.
ORDER OF WORSHIP November 6, 2011 9:00 am PRELUDE RINGING THE HOUR Gather Us In WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Chris Braudaway-Bauman
OPENING SONG Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise PRAYER OF CONFESSION
WORDS OF ASSURANCE AND CELEBRATING THE WATERS OF BAPTISM SUNG RESPONSE Cry of My Heart
*P *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST *S *SUNG RESPONSE Every Day is a Day of Thanksgiving SCRIPTURE CRIPTURE Psalm 90 SERMON ERMON Faith in Place Daniel Cooperrider
SERMON RESPONSE We Are Not Our Own
OFFERING Invitation Offertory SETTING THE TABLE There s Bread For The Journey
INVITATION TO THE TABLE *C *COMMUNION PRAYER AND THE LORD ORD 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, and the power and the glory forever. Amen. *W *WORDS OF INSTITUTION *S *SHARING THE GIFTS OF BREAD AND CUP *P *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING *S *SUNG BENEDICTION Cry of My Heart It is the cry of my heart to follow you. It is the cry of my heart to be close to you. It is the cry of my heart to follow, all the days of my life. *B *BENEDICTION
TODAY S NOTES Receiving the Sacrament of Baptism at 10 am Worship today are: Adalyn Meade Del Col, born on March 11, 2011, in New York, NY, daughter of Caroline and Wisley Del Col. Tyler s godparents are Jaimee Zanzinger of Hoboken, NJ and Christopher Del Col of Wellesley, MA. Chloe Pappas Schaefer, born on February 13, 2011, in New York, NY, daughter of Danielle Wrobleski and Christopher Schaefer. Tyler s godparents are Nicole and Damian De Bello of Long Island City, NY. Village Church members Mary and Ernie Schaefer are the grandparents of these newly baptized children. Pastoral Care If you have any pastoral needs or know of any in the Village Church family, please call Kathy Musser at 781.235.1988 x 14. Chancel Flowers are given with much love by the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Marge and Dick Rogers in celebration of their 55th wedding anniversary. The Stewardship of Last Things Part 2 11:15 am, downstairs in Village Hall Today we will talk specifically about the kinds of practical decisions it is helpful to consider around the end of life and the planning of funerals and memorial services, either for ourselves or for others. Harvest Fare 11:15 am, Village Common This is one of the major fundraisers of the Village Churchwomen and helps support their many outreach projects. During Fellowship Hour, all are invited to purchase baked goodies, just in time to pop in the freezer in preparation for the holidays. Fellowship Hour 11:15 am, Village Common Please join us for coffee and fellowship. Information for visitors is available at the Welcome Table. Providing hospitality today are members from the Board of Nominating. Please take a moment to thank them. Junior Choir Rehearsal 11:15 am, Music Room B6 7th & 8th Grade and High School Youth Group will not be meeting tonight. For information about youth programs, contact Pam Emslie at 781.235.1988 x15 or pam@wellesleyvillagechurch.org. BULLETIN NOTES Stewardship 2012 Phonathon Our 2012 stewardship campaign is drawing to a close. We would like to thank all of you that have submitted your pledges. For those who have not had the chance, now it is time to reaffirm your support for Village Church by submitting your pledge. You have three convenient ways to pledge: by going to our website http://www.wellesleyvillagechurch.org/ stewardship sending in your pledge card, or placing it in the offering plate during a service. This week, we will be launching our "Stewardship Phonathon to contact those who have not yet pledged. We would love to have your pledge ahead of time so we do not need to bother you with a phone call. Thank you for being part of this church family that means so much to so many. We appreciate your participation and support in this Stewardship Season. Please feel free to ask anyone on this year s Stewardship Committee which includes Ken Accardi and Jackie Hatch (co- Chairs), Howard Appleby, Jocelyn Gardner Spencer, Philippe Mauldin, Viola Morse, Don Mykrantz, and Mark Speers.
Youth Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, 6:15 pm Village Churchmen Luncheon Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 12 Noon Occupy Boston is the subject at the next meeting of the Village Churchmen. Our guest will be a UCC minister who with an Episcopal priest celebrated communion on Dewey Square last month. Inspired by the Arab demonstrations the occupy movement in this country is headed toward becoming a major political issue in 2012. This meeting provides an opportunity to increase our understanding of this movement and why it will be as difficult to address in the U.S. as it has been in the Arab world. For information contact Ken Chaulk at 781.237.2594 or kchaulk@verizon.net. Village Church Prison Ministry Group Thursday, November 17, 7 9 pm Are you interested in mentoring someone who is serving time in prison? Would you like to learn about issues pertaining to the criminal justice system and discuss the impact that mass incarceration is having on low-income families and communities? Would you like to know how the United Church of Christ is responding to these issues? If the answer is YES then please come to the first meeting of the Prison Ministry Group. The group will meet once every other month (on a Thursday evening) and each member will also do about 6 prison visits a year. For more information email Diane Anderson at deanderson7@gmail.com. Thanksgiving Potluck Sunday, November 20, 11:15 am Please put the date on your calendar and stop by and sign up at the Fellowship Table in Village Common. All are welcome! That Sunday, you may bring food to Village Hall anytime from 9:15 am on. If your last name begins with A- G, please bring a main dish; last name H-O, a salad or side dish; and last name P-Z, a dessert. We will reheat as needed. Label any dishes you d like returned, and if possible, provide a serving utensil. Serving a crowd is fun, but takes many hands. If you are interested in helping out that day, please let us know at sign-up or contact Sally Chaulk at sbchaulk@verizon.net or Jane Amara at amarajf@yahoo.com. Singers and Musicians Are Invited To Participate In The Christmas Pageant The Youth Music Program extends an invitation to all singers grades 3-12 to participate in the 7 pm Christmas Eve Pageant on December 24. Singers in grades 3-6 will rehearse with the Junior Choir after 10 am worship from 11:15 am- 12 pm. Singers in grades 7-12 will rehearse with the Youth Choir on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7 pm. Instrumentalists are also welcome and will rehearse at times to be announced. If interested, please contact Dr. Kevin McDonald at mcdonaldkevin23@yahoo.com. Church Program DVD s Available If you missed the Show and Tell demonstration of the new organ renovation by David Carrier on Sunday, October 30, the DVD of the event is now available in the church library. Also available in the library are two DVDs of the What Makes A Place Sacred?; What Makes A Sacred Place? events from last May. These DVDs show the conversations by Martin Copenhaver and Joel Sisenwine, Senior Rabbi, Temple Beth Elohim, on May 10 at Temple Beth Elohim and the May 16 reciprocal event here at the church. If you want a personal copy of any of the three DVDs, please contact Jim Nelon at jnelon@netvigator.com. The Advocacy Network to End Family Homelessness Join a network of individuals who call and write to legislators and administrators in support of legislative actions, budgets and programs which fight homelessness and help those affected. We need your help about three or four times a year occasionally during the winter and monthly during the spring. Participating is easy and your effort makes a big difference. To add your name to the Advocacy Network and expand our Village Church participation in advocating ending homelessness in Massachusetts contact Rev. Joan Murray at murray.joanb@comcast.net or George Ebbs at ghebbs@gmail.com.
What s happening in Church School today? Kindergarten students and younger will be welcomed in their classrooms before 10 am worship begins. The Infant/ Toddler Room is located on the main floor just outside the Sanctuary to the left of the Chancel. 2 year olds through Kindergarten classrooms are located on the upper floor. Children should be picked up promptly at the conclusion of worship. Grades 1 8 will worship with their parents until it is time for class, as indicated in the bulletin. At that time, Grades 1 5 will meet in Village Hall for a special activity. Grades 6 8 will meet in Art Mural Studio. Classes for Grades 1-6 conclude at 11:15 or the end of worship whichever is later. Students in Grades 3 and below should be met by their parents at their classrooms. The Family Room is available for parents who aren t quite ready to leave their infants and toddlers in childcare. In this room, parents will be able to listen to the worship service while their child naps or plays. This room is located upstairs beyond the library. WELLESLEY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH STAFF The Rev. Martin B. Copenhaver Senior Pastor The Rev. Kathleen E. Musser Associate Pastor The Rev. Pamela H. Emslie Associate Pastor The Rev. Christina L. Braudaway-Bauman Associate Pastor The Rev. Daniel P. Cooperrider Pastoral Resident The Rev. Jocelyn B. Gardner Spencer Pastoral Resident Michaela F. McDonald Director of Children s Ministries David R. Carrier Director of Music Dr. Kevin J. McDonald Director of Youth Music Jodi M. Hitzhusen Music Director of First Worship Erin I. Donato Church Administrator Fred H. Edling Financial Administrator Tricia T. Kibbe IT and Administrative Coordinator Donald S. Banks Sexton Dolphe Richard Assistant to the Sexton Gerardo Ortiz Assistant to the Sexton 2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 781.235.1988 wellesleyvillagechurch.org An Open and Affirming Congregation of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST