Trinitarian Congregational Church

United Church of Christ February 2nd, 2020

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

The human, speck against the peaks or on the plains, also looks trivial during her brief moment in the crowd. The language of faith, however, pictures God seeing humans as creatures of immeasurable

worth. The One who made each of us is mindful, is a rememberer, aware of us even when others lose us in that crowd. -Martin Marty

SILENT PRAYER Gracious God, forgive us and free us from self-sufficiency. Allow us to embrace our neediness as both normal

and necessary as citizens in the Kingdom of God. Engender in us true humility, genuine repentance, bold brokenness, and ruthless dependence so that your Kingdom comes through us to earth as it is in heaven. May we grow to embody that “the way up is the way down” in all dimensions of life. In the name of Jesus who lost his life that we know your love, Amen.

PRELUDE Blessed Jesus, We Are Here J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

WORDS OF WELCOME

CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Blessed are we Many: when our treasures cannot be quantified. One: Blessed are we Many: when our knowledge is tempered by mystery. One: Blessed are we Many: when our pain is held in the balm of love. One: Blessed are we Many: when our delight comes from beyond ourselves. One: So let us worship our God Many: who blesses us in surprising and everlasting ways.

* HYMN #454 Blessed Jesus, We Are Here Hymns, Psalms & Spiritual Songs

* INVOCATION

MESSAGE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (Children may leave for Creative Church after the Message for Young People)

READING FROM THE SCRIPTURES Matthew 5:1-12 (pg. 785 in your pew bible)

SERMON How to Win by Losing Rev. Bob Brown

ANTHEM In the Stillness E. S. Thompkins In the stillness, Savior, draw me near. In the stillness, teach my heart to hear.

Like a little child, I come to Thee. And pray that in the stillness I may rest in Thee. And know that in the stillness you will speak to me.

PRAYERS Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Silent and Pastoral Prayer, The Lord’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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

OFFERING OF GIFTS Call to Stewardship

Offertory Dove of Peace Gilbert Martin

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Hymn of Preparation #507 (v. 1-3) I Come with Joy

Hymns, Psalms & Spiritual Songs Invitation Prayer of Consecration

Sharing of the Bread and Cup The bread will be taken individually as it is received. Gluten free bread is available in the cup on the communion trays. The cup will be taken in unison after all have been served.

Anthem Deck Thyself, My Soul, in Gladness German hymn

Communion Prayer of Thanksgiving

* HYMN #145 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart Hymns, Psalms & Spiritual Songs

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Aria Pastorella V. Rathgeber (1682-1750)

* The congregation is invited to stand.

† Go Forth and Serve †

Leading Worship: Rev. Robert Brown, Senior Minister; Rev. Gail Miller, Minister of Congregational Life; Victoria Wagner, Music Director; Bob Lawson, Liturgist. The flowers this morning are given in memory of Pat Watson, loved and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Given by Bob Watson and his family.

February 2nd, 2020

Trinitarian Congregational Church

United Church of Christ 54 Walden Street Concord, MA 01742 978-369-4837 triconchurch.org