Wellesley Congregational Church United Church of Christ F I R S T W O R S H I P February 19, 2012
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. 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 February 19, 2012 9:00 am PRELUDE RINGING THE HOUR INTROIT NTROIT Lord, I trust Thee G.F. Handel Senior Choir CALL TO WORSHIP Jocelyn Gardner Spencer *O *OPENING HYMN Will You Come and Follow Me?
CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION You are our Light, O God, In your presence we see our way more clearly. Yet we confess to you that we often hide our light. We trust our own assumptions more than what you reveal to us. And we prefer to keep our real selves hidden from view. Bring the holy light of your love and wisdom to us, showing us the way. Be now our vision, O God. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE AND CELEBRATING THE WATERS OF BAPTISM *S *SUNG RESPONSE I am Spirit's Beloved in whom God is well pleased (repeat) *P *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
*SUNG RESPONSE You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore
SCRIPTURE SERMON Mark 9:2-9 Light Kathy Musser
*S *SERMON RESPONSE ESPONSE I Am the Light of the World Jeff Hayden Just as long as I m in this world, I am the light of the world (repeat) OFFERING Invitation Offertory Praise to God in the Highest Russian arr. Campbell Senior Choir SETTING THE TABLE Help Us To Be Present
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 Do not be afraid, I am with you, I have called you each by name. Come and follow me, I will bring you home. I love you and you are mine. I love you and you are mine. *B *BENEDICTION *Those who are able may stand.
February 22 Worship at 7:30 pm
TODAY S NOTES 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 x14. Chancel flowers are given to our church community with love by the Village Churchwomen. 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 the Service Ministry Deacons. Please take a moment to thank them. Earth Sabbath Celebration during Fellowship Hour, Burtt Chapel This event will feature Pastors and members of our congregation who will present ideas and lead discussions about how energy efficiency, carbon fasting, food choices, gardening, tree canopy restorations and thoughtful consumption can help us care for our only home, the Earth. Please bring your cup of coffee and visit tables in Burtt Chapel to learn more about the scriptural and scientific basis for this calling. Children s activities will be provided. 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 by email at pam@wellesleyvillagechurch.org or by phone at 781.235.1988 x15. BULLETIN NOTES Church Office Closed Presidents Day, Monday, February 20 The Church Office will be closed in observance of the holiday. Village Churchmen s Lunch Tuesday, February 21, Noon Joan Murray, George Ebbs and Carl Miller of the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord, from the Advocacy Network to End Family Homelessness will be our guest speakers. They will explain the upcoming MetroWest Forum on Homelessness being held here at Village Church in March. This forum does not replace the Interfaith Hospitality Network s program in which Village Church is a founding member. Rather, it extends and broadens services and advocacy beyond the Network s reach. Meetings of the Village Churchmen are open to all men of the congregation, visitors, and their guests. Lunch will be served. If you are a first-time or occasional participant please contact Arthur Stock at ajstock@earthlink.net or 781.449.1970 in order that we may have an accurate count for meal planning. Ash Wednesday Worship Service February 22, 7:30 pm Marking the entrance to the cycle and season of Lent, this worship service will include a meditation by Martin Copenhaver and the celebration of the Lord s Supper around the communion table. All ages are invited.
Inquirer s Gathering Sunday, February 26, 11:15 am Kathy Musser will gather with those interested in learning more about Village Church. Please join us! Childcare, along with a snack, will be provided. Metro West Interfaith Hospitality Network Next Host Week: Sunday, March 4 Sunday, March 11 Please contact Peg Dutcher at pdutcher88@comcast.net if you can help out. We are looking for: Meal Prep: 2 people-friday, March 9 and 2 people-saturday, March 10; Overnight Hosts (must be trained): 1 for Thursday, March 8, 2 for Saturday, March 10; Lunch supplies for the following day, delivered to church: on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Breakfast Supplies: brought in on evening of Thursday, March 8 Laundry: To be picked up on Sunday, March 11
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 8 will meet at the signs downstairs in Village Hall for a combined activity. Classes for Grades 1-8 conclude at the end of worship. 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