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The Congregational Church of Westborough UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
West Main & Church Streets, Westborough, Massachusetts
OPEN DOORS –GROWING FAITH!
Pastor Paul Sangree, Senior Pastor Rev. Elaine S. Gaetani, Pastor of Spiritual Development
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OPEN DOORS – GROWING FAITH!
This is our vision statement. It speaks to our desire to open our doors to all of God’s children,
and to have all of the love and acceptance that is in this place flow out of our doors for the
community and beyond. Our hope is also to grow faith in kids, youth and adults so that we can
walk together in Jesus’ way, led by the Holy Spirit. Join us!
Some Notes to Help You Feel at Ease this Morning
Children...
Four and Under: The nursery is available downstairs during the
service if needed.
Pre-K – Grade 3: Will go to Summer Storytime in the nursery after
the Children’s Time except on Communion Sundays, they will go
after the Lord’s Prayer. Outside the sanctuary are bags filled with
crayons to keep little hands busy in pews!
Visitors of all ages...
We're glad you are here!
You are welcome to an all-age fellowship after worship in the
room downstairs directly under the sanctuary
Folks new and returning to worship...
There are no assigned seats; sit where you feel most comfortable.
We celebrate the noises of small children; they remind us that
we're alive!
Generally, we stand for the opening of the service and for singing.
We sing with joy and Spirit, without fear of judgement.
We share our prayers vulnerably, and hold them with care.
We pray with our eyes closed and open, our heads bowed and
raised. We pass the peace with hugs and handshakes, with nods
and smiles.
We share communion with all who are willing-especially children
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WESTBOROUGH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
July 29, 2018 10:00 AM
“Whoever you are, and wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!”
*The Congregation is invited to stand.
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel
Piano: Allie Regnier, Violin, Sarah Regnier arr. Nancy Faber
WELCOME!
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come now and praise the Lord. O come, all you people, and praise the Lord, our rock.
People: From the rising of the sun to its setting, praised be the name of the Lord, who
raises the poor from the dust, and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to give them a
place at the table with all of God’s people.
Leader: Who is like our God, who welcomes all, and gathers us together in God’s sanctuary,
from every background and place, from every race, identity, and creed?
People: The Lord brings strength to the weary, sustenance to the hungry, and comfort to
the forlorn.
Leader: Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time on and forevermore.
People: Come now and praise the Lord.
*OPENING HYMN #73 “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” WELLESLEY
*GATHERING PRAYER
Living God, we thank You for Your love that You have so abundantly poured out for us.
Be with us in this time of worship, renewing us and preparing us to bring Your love out to a
world thirsting for You. May we become fountains of Your love in every word we say and
every deed we do. We pray all of this in the name of Jesus Christ who taught us to pray
saying…
*THE LORD’S PRAYER (Debts)
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.
(Everyone may be seated.)
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CHILDREN’S SCRIPTURE Luke 17:11-19 (Pew Bible page 852)
CHILDREN’S TIME Pastor Paul and Beartholomew
(Kids 3rd
grade and under will now go to Summer Story Time while adults greet one another.)
PASTORAL PRAYER
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS
Invitation: Let us bring our offerings before God with thanksgiving!
(In each of our pews today is a black friendship book which we encourage you to fill out and
pass to the person next to you during the offering. If you have been with us before, just put
down your name, but if you are new today, please let us know who you are. If you can,
please leave the sheet on the top of the book at the end of the pew. Thanks!)
Offertory "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by J.S. Bach
Violin: Sarah Regnier Arr. Javier Marcó
*DOXOLOGY (unison)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts: Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (from the New Century Hymnal)
O God, most merciful and gracious, of whose bounty we have all received: accept, we pray,
this offering of Your people. Remember in Your love those who have brought it and those
for whom it is given; and so follow it with Your blessing that it may promote peace and
goodwill among all people and advance the realm of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
SERMON SCRIPTURE Jonah 2:10 thru 3:5 (Pew Bible page 752)
Jonah 3:10 thru 4:2
SERMON “The Pouting Prophet” Pete Graham
*DEACON’S CALL
*CLOSING HYMN #464 “God of Grace and God of Mercy” CWM RHONDDA
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
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Pastor Paul will be on vacation for the next two weeks, and will return to the church office on
Tuesday, Aug. 14th. Rev. Elaine will be back from vacation this Tuesday and will be leading
worship next Sunday, Aug. 5th.
The Cavanaughs will be with the kids at Summer Story Time today.
James McClung greeted you and served as liturgist.
Beth Dapolite and Elaine Moore are Deacons of the day.
Join us for refreshments and fellowship downstairs after worship!
PRAYERS & CELEBRATIONS FOR JULY 29, 2018
Bereavement: We pray for the family and friends of Walter Kinell a close friend of Bob Brown.
Continued Prayers: Anna Gavel, granddaughter/cousin of Karen Gavel and the Oevermanns; Complete
healing and comfort for Paul Nauman, Norma Powell’s son-in-law; David Luppi, husband of Donna
Morgan’s niece Lara; Ron and Nancy Clark’s daughter, Melissa Dickinson; Jim Young (friend of Tom
Erwin); Donald Gray (Betty Gray’s brother had heart surgery); Carroll and Marcia Hoffman; Lois Gray
&family (sister-in-law of Betty Gray).
Prayer requests: You can place prayer concerns on the church’s email distribution list at
[email protected]. If you would like a prayer request included in today’s service, please let a
Deacon know prior to the start of worship. Prayers will remain listed for 8 weeks. If you would like a
prayer renewed, please call the church office.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALIGNING THE 2019 BUDGET WITH OUR STRATEGY AND VISION Tom Morgan, an At-Large member of the Cabinet, invites all interested members of the congregation to meet in the Vestry on Thursday, August 9, from 6:30 to 8:00, to discuss which of the initiatives developed by the Strategy and Visioning team should be included in the 2019 church budget. A light dessert will be served. See the article in the July/August Evangel for more information.
CALLING ALL SUMMER MUSICIANS! During summer worship we invite anyone in the congregation who would like to share their gift of music during a Sunday service in or August. If you would like to take a Sunday, please speak to Clayton after church or email him at [email protected].
FARMERS’ MARKET From now until September, the Dismas House Farmers’ Market will be on the church lawn on Thursdays, from 2-6 pm. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the market. If you are a student in need of community service hours or someone with a mission heart we have an opportunity for you. Please email Suzanne Arpante at [email protected]. See you at the market!
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GROCERY CARDS 2018 Goal: $ 8,000 2018 YTD Sales: $ 3,711.65
Hungry? We’re worried that you might be as we look at our year to date profit! We hope that you’ll eat healthy, shop locally, and always have a grocery card in your pocket - even for those last minute items. Bring your checkbook to church on Sunday or stop by the Church office. We’ll be ready for you. Thanks! Or contact Karen Hutchinson at 508.870.1782 or [email protected] or Nancy Quimby at 774.249.4431 or [email protected] or Sally Petersen at [email protected] and 366.5169.
MEN’S SOFTBALL The final scheduled game will be tomorrow night at 6pm against Living Hope Ministries (Home).
DISMAS HOUSE Our church goes on the first Thursday of the month to cook and serve a meal with the people of Dismas House, a home for ex-prisoners. If you would like to help, be in touch with Karen Hutchinson at [email protected]. The next dinner will be August 2
nd . Donations of Stop and Shop cards are greatly
appreciated to help with the shopping for the meals! Thank you.
COFFEE HOUR Would you like to serve by helping out with the coffee hour after church downstairs? Please look for the sign-up downstairs on the coffee hour table. Email Suzanne Arpante at [email protected]. Thanks!
Pastor Paul Sangree, Senior Pastor – [email protected] Rev. Elaine S. Gaetani, Pastor of Spiritual Development - [email protected]
Wendy Reardon, Directory of Children’s and Youth Ministries - [email protected] Clayton Heidbreder, Minister of Music/Organist – [email protected]
Sue Menzel, Director of Bells – [email protected] Peter Graham, Pastoral Associate – [email protected]
Summer Office hours: July & August: Wed &Thurs. 9-1 Church office phone 508/366-2000
General Church email – [email protected], Church website www.uccwestboro.org www.facebook.com/TheCongregationalChurchofWestborough
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CALENDAR FOR JULY 29th – AUG 5th
Jul 29 Sunday 10:00 AM Worship & Summer Storytime
Jul 30 Monday 7:30 PM AA/Nursery
Jul 31 Tuesday (no events scheduled)
Aug 1 Wednesday (no events scheduled)
Aug 2 Thursday 2PM-6PM Farmer’s Market 2:30 PM PCC/Fannie Forbes Rm Dismas House Dinner
Aug 3 Friday (no events)
Aug 4 Saturday (no events)
Aug 5 Communion Sunday 10:00 AM Worship & Summer Storytime 11:45 AM Deacons/Kerygma Room
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