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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

10:00 A.M.

JUNE 3, 2018

Church

on the Hill Congregational/United Church of Christ

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Pastor Tom Lacey [email protected]

251 SW Fourth Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Welcome to Worship!

• No matter who you are or where you are on Life’s journey,

you are welcome at Church on the Hill.

Our doors are wide open to all who desire a closer relationship

with God. We welcome believers, seekers, and doubters;

ANYONE, JUST AS YOU ARE.

• Large-print bulletin and hearing devices

are available from the ushers.

• Wheel chair and power chair seating available in pews.

Please look for blue handicapped signs adjacent to pews.

• Please keep this a time of quiet reflection in preparation of worship.

• Please check your cell phone volume.

• If needed, you are welcome to walk infants in rear of sanctuary.

• Preschool care is available during worship, if you wish. All children

are encouraged to come to the altar during Children's Time. Following

Children’s Time, children go to Sunday School.

• Please fill out the Friendship Pad at the end of each pew,

then pass it along to your neighbor to sign.

If you are a visitor or guest, please include

your mailing and/or email addresses so we may keep in touch.

• Adult Fellowship invites you

to join us before worship for coffee in the foyer area.

After worship, please join us for conversation,

coffee, punch, and cookies in the fellowship hall.

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Quiet Time “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

Prelude All the Saints Adore Thee J. Kerr

Welcome Tom Lacey

Today is a new day, rising fresh from the Creator’s

hand. Today we begin again, with praise and thanks to

God who made us, Christ who redeemed us and the

Holy Spirit who guides us. Here we participate in the

fellowship of the forgiven, the church. It is good to be

together today.

Prayer Requests

Call to Worship

God blesses us in countless ways;

We seek to be blessed and a blessing.

As God’s children, we enjoy never-ending kindness of the Lord;

We bring joy to the Lord when we come to God’s

house.

Our hearts are directed toward what’s good;

God’s name be praised in our hearts and our worship.

* Praise Song (bulletin p. 7) Blessed Be Your Name

Invitation to Confession

As we come here to be in the shelter of God’s love, let us be truthful

about our lives, about our living, and about our limits. Let us offer to

God and each other that truth as we pray, first in silence.

Silent Prayer

Prayer of Confession

Let us pray

Holy God, author of life and source of all hope,

creator, redeemer, sanctifier: hear our prayer.

We know we are sometimes remarkable and generous,

bearing light to the shadows. We know we are

sometimes full of despair and selfishness, hoarding

light and goodness for ourselves.

We invite you on our journeys, O God. We seek your

presence with us in the darkness and the light, in our

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remarkable moments and our painful ones. Help us to

grow even more into Christ’s likeness, that we will

bear his love and truth to the world. We pray this in

the name of Jesus Christ and in unity with the Holy

Spirit. Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness

Hear the Good News: We are forgiven! We are set free to go out into

the world and be the loving, gracious, hopeful people of God!

Alleluia! Amen!

Children’s Time Lynne Holloway

Announcements

Scripture (NT p. 191) Ephesians 1:1-14

Choral Anthem No Greater Gift R. Schram

Message As Rich as God

* The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven

and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord;

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the

Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the

third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended

into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the

Father Almighty; from there he shall come to judge

the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the

holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the

forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and

the life everlasting. Amen.

Offering

Offertory Arise and Shine Forth S. DeFord

Mary Mattingly and Olu Daré

* Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;

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Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost.

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

God be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to God Most High.

It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Communion Prayers and Hymn (WR#136)

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky

and sea;

Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty;

God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Lord’s Prayer (Debts/Debtors)

Breaking Bread and Pouring Wine

Agnus Dei

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:

have mercy on us.


have mercy on us.


grant us peace.

Call to Supper

Sharing the Elements

Bread in unison. Cup taken individually.

Grape juice is in purple cups; wine is in clear cups.

Choral Anthem Bread of Life B. Fisher

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Let us give thanks!

Thank you, merciful God,

for gladness in this bread and cup,

for love that cannot die,

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for peace the world cannot give,

for joy in the company of friends,

for the splendors of creation,

and for the mission of justice

you have made our own.

Give us the gifts of this holy communion —

oneness of heart, love for neighbors,

forgiveness of enemies,

the will to serve you every day,

and life that never ends.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

* Spirit Song

O let the Son of God enfold you

with his Spirit and his love.

Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul.

O let him have the things that hold you,

and his Spirit like a dove

will descend upon your life and make you whole.

Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.

Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.

* Benediction

Postlude God of Our Fathers J. Kerr

* Those who are able may stand

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Blessed Be Your Name Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful

Where Your streams of abundance flow,

Blessed be Your name.

Blessed be Your name when I’m found in the desert place,

Though I walk through the wilderness,


Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise.

When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say,

Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord,

Blessed be Your glorious name.

Blessed be Your name when the sun’s shining down on me,

When the world’s all as it should be,


Blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering,

Though there’s pain in the offering,


Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise.

When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say,







You give and take away, You give and take away.

My heart will choose to say, Lord, blessed be Your name.

You give and take away, You give and take away.

My heart will choose to say, Lord, blessed be Your name.




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Dear God, we remember on Memorial Day those who have given their all

in sacrifice to our country, and their families. Thank you for their service.

Lord Jesus, help us to love, serve, contribute, do every good work that we

may accumulate treasure (spoils) in heaven above.

We pray for all the victims and our country of the Marjory Stoneman

Douglas High School shooting in Parkland and the recent Santa Fe, Texas

school shooting.

We pray for all those affected by natural disasters around our world and

for the immigrants and refugees trying to find a safe place to live with their

families.

We continue to pray for all those facing tough economic situations. We

pray for our leaders to have continuing compassion and care for those who

are struggling.

We pray for the family and friends of: Jim Ary; Gordon Hawkins; Craig

Williams; Bonnie Whitehead; Fred Test; Donald Goodgion; Janet

Milshaw; Menna Thomas; Harold Esposito; Joseph Fenner; Lydia Erica

Medore; Antoinette Brazukas; Gene Baur; Ned Wurster; Elizabeth

Stewart; Mary Dorst; Sally Salter; and all those grieving loved ones.

We pray for those suffering health issues and in need of healing: Elizabeth Ehlers; Morgan Jourdin; Phyllis Mischou; Rev. John Shaw;

Claire Davis; Arlene Esposito; Jim Douthit; Kathy Cogley; Amanda Sage

St. John; Harold Logan; Sandra Price; Rev. Carl & Faye Flemister; Elaine;

Gail Donovan; Justin Havlett; Judy & Larry Williams; Elena Correia;

Janet Case; Barbara Hichar; Virginia Jones; Joan Murphy; Eileen Maass;

Rosemary Case; Jean Jacques Bouvard; Nick Wurster; Noreen Buss;

Lucille Bruno; Bill Collins; Karen Newman; Laura Huntington; Randall

Garland; Donna O’Connor; Valerie Ary; Dan Siller; Joann Davis; Louise

Mahoney; Barbara Buchan; Audrey Eisnor.

We pray for our friends and family who are traveling.

We offer prayers of joy and thanksgiving: Debbie Cockerell

And we pray for our friends, families and neighbors, trusting that you

know their needs: Bette Houston; Hanna; Jan DeNino; Mary and Marty

Chaikinto; Kim and her family; Teri and her mother Ellen; Mark Amara;

Sue Moser; Lulu and the Murphy family; Mary and Jennifer; Carrie Kelly;

Kim Smith; Rob Buick and his daughters; Beth Soufleris; Seth Peterson

and family; Florence Gomes and Mala; Annika Ljungberg.

We pray for our service men and women.

PRAYER REQUESTS

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Brighten Someone’s Day

If we can brighten the day of someone with a call, card

or a visit, please let your Member Care team know. Call

Nancy Hindle at 561-213-1280.

Lunch Bunch Wednesday, June 6th

Everyone is invited to join Lunch Bunch for fellowship on

Wednesday June 6th. Bring a sandwich. Dessert and drinks

are provided. We have lively discussions. After lunch games

such as checkers, trivia and Mah Jong are played. See you

there.

Safety Workshop Today, Sunday, June 3rd

All Church leaders and staff, including team leaders,

interested team members, deacons, and Sunday school

teachers, are encouraged to attend a special safety workshop

today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Gary Martin will

lead this workshop to help us be prepared and take action in the event

of a dangerous situation in our church building. Child care available.

Gumbo Limbo Next Sunday, June 10th

Let’s “Picnic With a Purpose” at Gumbo Limbo. Join

us on Sunday, June 10th at 12:00 noon when we will

enjoy a guided tour, beach clean-up and picnic. Dress

appropriately (water shoes/sneakers, sunscreen and hat) and bring your

own lunch. Details are in the June/July Vantage, or speak with Brit

Courtney. Be sure to sign up in the Rosser room!

Ukulele Madness Monday, June 4th

Celebrate summer with friends, music, and laughter—and a

gaggle of ukuleles! Join us on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

during June, July and August for a very informal ukulele jam

session. No previous musical experience or talent is

necessary. There will be a couple of extra ukuleles available, but bring

your own instrument (it doesn’t have to be a ukulele) if possible. All

ages are welcome! Please sign up in the Rosser room. Or call Sandi in

the church office, 561-395-9255, for more information.

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B.C.E.O. Thursday, June 7th

Boca Christians Eating Out meets every week on Thursday

at 6:30 p.m. Please join us this week, Thursday, June 7th

for dinner and conversation at Jimmy the Greek

Taverna, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Be sure to sign

up in the Rosser room or call Sandi in the church office to add your

name to the list so that we can make appropriate reservations.

Boca Helping Hands Saturday, June 9th

Join us on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

to help with Boca Helping Hands. West Boca Food

Distribution Center is hosted at Boca Glades Baptist Church

(441 and Judge Winikoff Road), in the East parking lot. Children able

to carry a bag of groceries are encouraged to attend with their adult

volunteer. For more information see Bob Rodgers or Sarah Hugus.

There are sign up sheets in the Rosser room.

Prayer Fellowship Friday, June 8th

The Prayer Fellowship and Bible Study meets every Friday

at 10:00 a.m. in the Rosser room. Everyone is invited to join

us. We use the Upper Room devotional as our study guide.

These are available for free in the Rosser room. For more

information please contact John Bird at 561-400-5604.

Leadership Meeting Saturday, June 9th

Pastor Tom has asked Vision Ministry and team members

to gather Saturday, June 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

for a seminar on church growth. Topics covered will

include the character of our church, three models of

church life and growth, the necessity of the miraculous,

church as a spiritual reality, and church growth by teams.

Kids Club Wednesday, June 6th

Kids Club will meet on Wednesday, June 6th from 5:30

to 7:00 p.m. We will begin with dinner as usual

followed by a short lesson and craft or playtime. For

more information contact Marit Lacey at

[email protected].

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e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.churchofboca.org

This Week’s Volunteers

Pastor: Tom Lacey: 561-306-5208

Moderator: John Fenner: 561-306-7711

251 SW Fourth Avenue

Boca Raton, Florida 33432

Phone: 561-395-9255

CHURCH ON THE HILL Congregational/United Church of Christ

We welcome everyone, no matter who they are,

or where they are on life’s journey!

Staff

Lead Deacons: Lynne and Ken Holloway

Office Helpers: Grayce Esposito,

Howard Case; Sarah Hugus, Audrey

Michele, and Diana Sorensen

Hospitality: Kathy Barlow, Frances

Bell, Grayce Esposito, Lorraine

Folino, Audrey Michele, Judy and

Larry Williams

Children’s Choir:

Marit Lacey

Children’s Band:

Eric Alter and Marit Lacey

Children’s Worship Time:

Lynne Holloway

Sunday School Volunteers:

.............. One Room Schoolhouse

................................. Marit Lacey

Assistant to the Pastor

Sue and Dave Brown

Administrator

Sandi Kilbride

Children’s Ministry Director Marit Lacey

Sound:

Wendell Jackson

Sexton:

Joao Rodrigues (Jan-Pro)

Music Ministry Director

Elena Correia

Organist/Pianist:

Nicholas R. Wurster

Section Leaders

Olu Daré, Baritone

Mary Mattingly, Alto

Boca Bells Director

Brian Rowland

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