Wellesley Congregational Church United Church of Christ F I R S T W O R S H I P February 5, 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 5, 2012 9:00 am PRELUDE RINGING THE HOUR INTROIT Breathe/Praise You Soloist, Isaac Hargrave Marie Barnett and Elizabeth Goodine CALL TO WORSHIP Daniel Cooperrider *O *OPENING HYMN Will You Come and Follow Me
CALL TO CONFESSION UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION Wanting to know all I overlooked each particle Containing the whole Unknowable. Kathleen Jessie Raine Intent on one great love, perfect, Requited and for ever, I missed love's everywhere Small presence, thousand-guised. And lifelong have been reading Book after book, searching For wisdom, but bringing Only my own understanding. Forgive me, forgiver, Whether you be infinite omniscient Or some unnoticed other My existence has hurt. Being what I am What could I do but wrong? Yet love can bring To heart healing To chaos meaning. WORDS OF ASSURANCE AND CELEBRATING THE WATERS OF BAPTISM
*SUNG RESPONSE I am Spirit's Beloved in whom God is well pleased (repeat) *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST *SUNG RESPONSE You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore
SCRIPTURE SERMON Exodus 3:1-12 Barefoot Jocelyn Gardner Spencer
*SERMON RESPONSE Holy Ground OFFERING Invitation Offertory Breathe/Praise You Marie Barnett and Elizabeth Goodine Soloists, Elizabeth Kantrowitz and Julia Himmelberger
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.
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 by Linda and Brad Harding, in memory of Muriel and Thomas Andresen, Sr., Linda's parents. Church School Family Brunch Village Hall Please join us immediately after 10 am worship for light food and fellowship with each other and with our pastors. Healing Prayer Service 11:15 am, Burtt Chapel One of the pastors will be present for a laying on of hands, and anointing with oil, if you like. You may use this time of quiet and music to pray silently, or write your prayer, to be prayed by the pastors. Join us to experience the gift of healing prayer. For His Children Information Session 11:30 am, Parlor Whether you are thinking about going on a service trip to For His Children (FHC) in Quito, Ecuador, you have already been on a trip to FHC, or you are just curious and want to know more about this amazing mission, please join members of the FHC Advisory Board and our Pastoral Resident, Jocelyn Gardner Spencer for an information session. We are excited to share more information about our next trip (scheduled from June 27-July 8, 2012) and to update you on the recent happenings at FHC. Please join us! 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 4th Grade Bible Sunday February 12 Each year the 4th grade class at Village Church receives a gift of a Bible during 10 am Worship. We hope you will take part in this important celebration. Please rsvp to Michaela McDonald at michaela@wellesleyvillagechurch.org or at 781.235.1988, x 16, if your child can participate and how you would like their name to appear in the inscription. Faith and Vocation Forum Sunday, February 12, 11:15 to 12:30 pm How does your faith influence your professional identity and practice? How does your professional practice shape your faith in turn? How does an understanding of one s vocation develop throughout the evolving stages of a lifespan? Kathleen Cahalan from St. John s Seminary in Minnesota will lead a forum on Called to Life: Reflecting on Vocation to share what she is learning as she explores questions of faith and vocation with people from a variety of professions, stages of life, and social science disciplines. (Childcare available).
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 6 will meet at the signs downstairs in Village Hall and proceed to the following classrooms for a special activity. This week... Grade 1: Storyteller s Tent Grade 2: Science Grade 3: Fishes and Loaves Cafe Grade 4: Room located behind Village Hall for 4th grade Bible class Grade 5: Games Grades 6, 7 & 8 will meet in the Art Studio for art mural workshop. 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