THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CANTON CENTER, CT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Christian Education Sunday June 3, 2018 ~ 10:00 a.m. Second Sunday after Pentecost
ORDER OF WORSHIP CHIMES Karen Neeham WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Brief announcements from the congregation are welcome. Those wishing to make Announcements are asked to be in the front pews at the start of the announcements period. There will be opportunity to share prayer requests at the time of the Prayers of the Church. If you wish to offer a prayer request in written form, please fill out one of the yellow prayer request cards found in the pews and place it in the offering plate at the time of the offering. Large print editions of the bulletin and Chalice Hymnal are available at the back of the sanctuary. Nursery Room- Childcare is provided for ages 3 and under, in the lower level of the Parish House. *All who are able, please stand. Bold denotes unison voice. PRELUDE We Would be Building (Finlandia) Jean Sibelius INTROIT His Banner Over Me Is Love (based on Song of Solomon) arr. B C Laurelton Cherub Choir - Judy Robinson, director CALL TO WORSHIP Today, the Holy Spirit is in this place, and calls us into community. Today, the Spirit touches each one of us, and reminds us we belong to the whole. Today, we remember that the people of God includes everyone everywhere all kinds of people from all kinds of backgrounds, all are the family of God. Today, we are grateful for the life-giving Spirit that calls us together. Come, Holy Spirit, gather us in and make us one!
*HYMN 284, Chalice (blue) Gather Us In *GATHERING PRAYER Loving God, you have sent your Spirit forever into your creation to give us life and love, to gather us as one in hope. May we be awake to your Spirit today! May we be the ones who feel life, who share love, who live hope, and who build community, so that through your call to each of us we might be Spirit-signs in your world. In Christ s name we pray, Amen. *SUNG RESPONSE: Spirit of the Living God Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. READING FROM SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 14-26 MESSAGES FOR ALL AGES Sarah Pradhan and Rev. Brenda OFFERING OF GIFTS Invitation *Offertory Like an Eagle Carl Strommen
*Doxology *Prayer of Dedication PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer *HYMN 491, Chalice (blue) As Grain on Scattered Hillsides THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION This church practices open Communion; all are welcome to participate, including children, at the discretion of their parents. As the elements are passed, please wait until all have been served and all will partake together. The bread in the small paper cup is gluten-free. The cups contain non-alcoholic grape juice. The cup in the center of the tray contains water, for anyone unable to have the grape juice. Invitation Friends in Christ, we come now to the table of grace, where all are welcomed, all are invited, all are offered the gifts of new life. We share in this sacrament, connected to the ages, as it binds us in covenant with God and with all others. With the community of the faithful through time and beyond time, we bear witness to the Spirit s work, to the presence of the Risen Christ, to the grace of God our Creator, whose love forgives, redeems and heals the world.
Prayer of Preparation and the Lord s Prayer...this we pray in Christ's name, as we also say together: 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Recalling the Story: The Words of Institution Sharing the Bread and the Cup Prayer of Thanksgiving We give thanks to you, God of all creation, for our welcome at your table, for the gifts of life and new life! Now send us out awake in your Spirit, strong in our faith, ready to be building blocks for Christ, wherever we are. Amen. *HYMN 494, Chalice (blue) They ll Know We Are Christians *BENEDICTION *BENEDICTION RESPONSE Bread of the World Senior Choir *POSTLUDE Ode to Joy (Beethoven) Gr. 5-8 Church School Class, led by Bob Oswald
ANNOUNCEMENTS The flowers today are given by Evelyn Sealand in loving memory of her parents, Harry & Janet Jackson and Evans parents, Evans & Marion Sealand. WELCOME We re glad you ve joined us for worship today. Please know that whoever you are, wherever you are on life s journey, you are welcome here! If you are visiting today, please help us get to know you better by filling out one of the visitor cards in the pews and placing it in the offering plate. Questions? Please feel free to ask the pastor, or call the church office during the week. PRIME TIMERS ~ THIS WEDNESDAY ~ STATE CAPITOL Prime Timers will leave from the northeast corner of the Big Y/Walmart parking lot (toward Rt. 44 in front of Big Y) at 10:45 to go to the State Capitol where we will have a 1 hour tour at 11:15. We can buy our lunches at the cafeteria at the Capitol before returning. SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION Missions & Outreach will be collecting all types of school supplies (notebooks, pens/pencils, rulers, sticky notes, highlighters) and snacks (granola bars, dried fruits, etc.) for June. Please put in the Missions box. GARDEN BOX - HELP NEEDED Time to plant! Missions committee is still looking for 3 more gardeners to grow cukes, squash, and other summer veggies for the Canton Food Bank. A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board or contact Art Mauger at amauger8819@gmail.com THINK SCRIP!! With so many gift giving occasions in June, the Scrip table is the perfect place to shop! We have a wide variety of cards in stock and a list of over 700 retailers you can place an order for. There is sure to be something for that teacher, bus driver, graduate, dad, new baby or happy couple in your life! Visit us during coffee hour in the parish hall! CANTON HIGH SCHOOL ~ SENIOR PANCAKE BREAKFAST The annual senior pancake breakfast will be held on the morning of June 21st. We are excited to continue hosting this great event and are happy to have volunteers sign up. Please see Sarah Pradhan for more information.
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING of the First Congregational Church, Canton Center, Connecticut, Sunday, June 10, 2018 after the 10:00 am service, or on subsequent Sundays until a quorum is obtained AGENDA 1. Approval of the Church Council and Search Committee s recommendation to call the Rev. Dr. Brenda Pelc-Faszcza as our Settled Pastor. 2. Any other appropriate business Respectfully Submitted, Bev Sealand, Clerk SUNDAY, JUNE 17 ~ 3 to 7 p.m. There are many 'jobs' and lots of fun things to help with - for every age. Please see the sign up sheet on the kitchen door. If you can't volunteer, you are more than welcome to attend and enjoy the hamburgers, hot dogs, shortcakes and much more. Sunday 3 Monday 4 Tuesday 5 Wednesday 6 Thursday 7 Friday 8 Saturday 9 Missions 9 am Worship & Communion 10 am Music Meeting 6:30 pm Choir 6:30 pm Deacons Meeting 6:30 pm Prime Timers State Capitol C.E.. SUNDAY ACA 7 pm AA 7 pm AA 11 pm
OUR MISSION STATEMENT We gather as a welcoming community in worship, learning, service and fellowship to embody Christ s message of love, compassion and justice. Joining faith with action, both within and beyond our church, we strive to build a community that serves all. God is still speaking!!!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Visit our website at www.cantoncenterchurch.org Listen to recorded Sermons and Music from worship services! Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Brenda Pelc-Faszcza Director of Faith Formation: Sarah Pradhan Secretary: Kristen DiMattia Duty Deacons: Bev Sealand & Dave Heyer Greeters: C. E. Volunteers Coffee Hour Host: C.E. Volunteers Ministers: Every Member Director of Music: Mary Lou Keefe Sexton: Walt LeGeyt Duty Trustee: Sue Lampros Ushers: C. E. Volunteers. THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 184 Cherry Brook Road, PO Box 133, Canton Center CT 06020-0133 Church Office 860-693-4581 E-mail: office@cantoncenterchurch.org www.cantoncenterchurch.org