first parish church, congregationalaug 08, 2011 · offertory anthem: “majesty” jack w. hayford...
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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: mailto:[email protected]
Website: First Parish Church Congregational
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
August 14, 2011 – 9:00 a.m. ORGAN PRELUDE: “Benedictus” Gordon Young (1919-1998)
CALL TO WORSHIP
Look to the hills!
From where does our help come?
Our help comes from the Lord.
Our God is the creator of Heaven and Earth.
*HYMN: “God of Abraham and Sarah NCH 20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION
We worship the God who inhabits our world;
we worship the God who dwells in our lives.
We do not need to look up to find God;
we need only look around:
to look within ourselves,
to look beyond ourselves,
to look into the eyes of another.
Our God is everywhere!
We do not listen for distant thunder to find God;
we listen to the music of life;
to the words of children;
to the questions of the curious;
to the rhythm of a heartbeat.
We discover our God everywhere!
We worship the God who inhabits our world.
We worship the God who dwells in our lives.
Let us offer the prayer Jesus taught us…
*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: Genesis 45:1-15
ANTHEM: “You Raise Me Up” Words and music by Rolf Lovland and Brendan Graham
The O’Brien Family
Andrew, Christiana, Debra, Erin,
Jeffrey, Kim, Mary-Lou and Ross O’Brien
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas,
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up… To more than I can be.
MORNING PRAYER
CONGREGATION’S JOYS AND CONCERNS
God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to God.
Let us give thanks to God Most High.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Let us offer our silent prayers…
SILENT PRAYER - PASTORAL PRAYER - RESPONSE
*HYMN: “Now Thank We All Our God” NCH 419
SERMON: “Disclosing a Hidden, Healing Secret” MOMENT OF MEDITATION
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Majesty” Jack W. Hayford (b.1934)
The O’Brien Family
Andrew, Christiana, Debra, Erin,
Jeffrey, Kim, Mary-Lou and Ross O’Brien
Majesty, worship His majesty
Unto Jesus be glory, honour and praise
Majesty, kingdom authority
Flow from His throne unto His own
His anthem raise
So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus
Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King
Majesty, worship His majesty
Jesus who died, now glorified
King of all kings
*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: “We Yearn, O Christ, for Wholeness” NCH 179
BENEDICTION
ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Largo” from Voluntary XXIX John Stanley (1717-1786)
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The greeters this morning are George and June Nickless.
The lay reader this morning is George Nickless.
The Deacons are Jan Marshall and Jill Benke.
The Sexton is Jennifer Gallagher.
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
Church 57
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, [email protected]
or: Janet Groth at 978-526-8408, [email protected]
TIME CHANGE FOR SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES
The month of July, August and September 4th, worship services
will begin at 9am. Please mark your calendar so you won’t be late.
SPECIAL MUSIC FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
Today, August 14 – The O’Brien Family
for August 21 – Manchester Summer Chamber Music
for August 28 – Jim Brennan, tenor
for September 4 – Bonnie Anderson, pianist
MANCHESTER SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC
Fri. August 26 - 7:30pm Manchester Summer Chamber Music 2011– at
the First Parish Church Chapel on Chapel Lane (behind Sovereign Bank),
Manchester, MA. Contact info: Sage Cole at
http://[email protected] 978 500-2404
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Thursday, August 25 6:00 p.m. Save the date and start planning the food
you’ll bring to share for the Women’s Fellowship at Singing Beach!
Contact Judy Haley with any questions at 978 937-8881.
BELL ARTICLES
Due in the church office the third Sunday of the month, August 21st.
FIRST PARISH CHURCH COOKBOOK!
We need over 200 of your favorite recipes to make this a wonderful gift for
the holidays! Please upload your recipes to www. typensave.com. Group
Login: fpcmanchester. Contributor Password: mm6es. Or mail to Caroline
Cheshire, 11 Rockwood Heights Road, Manchester, MA 01944. You may
also leave them at the office addressed to Caroline. Contribution close date
is 1st September which is only 3 weeks away. Any questions call Caroline
Cheshire at 978 526 8394.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May be found on the calendar hung in the narthex, in the Church Bell or
on the Church website: First Parish Church Congregational
PARISH SCHEDULE
Monday, August 15, 2011
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Exercise w/Carole- Chapel
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Planning Retreat 2nd Church-Conf.Rm
6 PM Christian Education meeting
7:30 PM Church Council Meeting-Conf.Rm
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Exercise w/Carole-Chapel
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM COA Yoga -Chapel
Thursday, August 18, 2011
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Rehearsal Chamber Music -Chapel
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Health Clinic – Conf.Rm
Friday, August 19, 2011
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM Yoga w/Carla-Chapel
Saturday, August 20, 2011
11:30 AM Wedding Andrews-McCusker
2:00 PM Memorial Service for John Hamor -Sanctuary