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The Congregational Church of Westborough UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
West Main & Church Streets, Westborough, Massachusetts
OPEN DOORS –GROWING FAITH!
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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! We are
an Open and Affirming Church!
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 4: Will go to Summer Story Time after the Children’s
Time! 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! We have large print bulletins and an
elevator too!
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
Jun 18, 2017 10:00 AM
FATHER’S DAY SUNDAY
“Whatever your spiritual disposition-skeptic, seeker, follower - we welcome you and pray that
you might hear something of the Good News today!”
*The congregation is invited to stand.
PRELUDE
WELCOME!
BELL INTROIT “Shout to the Lord” Zschech/Bettcher
Festival Ringers, dir. by Sue Menzel
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Psalm 131) Rev. Elaine S. Gaetani
Leader: Come anoint us Spirit of God, Holy God, Wind of God, Fire of God, Life of God!
People: Anoint us to be people of Your Good News!
Leader: We seek to enter Your mystery today, not ours.
People: We seek to enter into Your truth today, not ours.
Leader: Spirit of God, Holy God, Wind of God, Fire of God, Life of God,
People: Make Your justice, Your work and Your love real through all of our lives!
*OPENING HYMN #59 “This Is My Father’s World” TERRA BEATA
*UNISON PRAYER
Come Holy Spirit, come! Renew us as part of Your creation today. We give thanks for all
of the men who have played parts in our lives, serving as fathers and grandfathers and
father figures, and for the ways that Your Holy Spirit has flowed through them, whether
they were aware of it or not. We ask Holy Spirit that You be present with us today, as we
pray together the prayer Jesus taught us to say together,
*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)
ANTHEM “My Old Man” Zach Brown, Niko Moon,
JoySpring and Ben Simonetti
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CHILDREN’S SCRIPTURE Micah 6:8 (pew Bible page 757)
COMMISSIONING WORKCAMP PARTICIPANTS Rev. Elaine S. Gaetani
One: May the Holy Spirit be with us as we prepare to send this work team out into the
world to serve as the Body of Christ. Let us pray. Spirit of the Living God,
inspire and guide these youth and adults as they go to serve in Ohio.
All: Go and be the heart of Christ… sharing your compassion and kindness.
Work Campers: God, fill us with Your love and allow us to express this love through our work
and new relationships.
One: Go and be the face of Christ…
All: Embody your faith as a light for the people and see Holy Light in others.
Work Campers: God, help us to know your Word and be an example of how to live it.
One: Be the eyes of Christ…
All: See God’s glory in the poor and in the beauty of nature around you.
Work Campers: God, open our hearts and eyes so that we may learn from different cultures and
people. Help us to see Your beauty everywhere.
One: Be the hands of Christ…
All: Build, paint, work, and hug your way into the hearts and homes of God’s
people.
Work Campers: God, give us strength and good health so that we may be productive, think
positive thoughts, and grow spiritually.
One: Be the feet of Christ…
All: Leave the comfort of your lives and your homes to go out and serve!
Work Campers: God, guide our feet to follow Your path.
One: Holy God, bless these youth and adults as they prepare to serve You and others.
Expand them in body, mind, and spirit to be agents of Your compassion and
unconditional love. Guide them, protect them, and inspire them as the Body of
Christ.
All: Amen. Alleluia!!
Youth Participants: Cameron Brigham, Andrew Christmann, Julie Hutchinson, Eunice Kim,
Henry Kim, Audrey Lord, Katarina Oevermann, Deven Ruberti, Jack VanHeest, Joanna
Wright & Nicole Wright
Adult Participants: Al Hutchinson, Brenda Lord, Rich Lord, Al Mosher, Doug Oevermann, Kari
Oevermann, Kathy Reynolds, & David Ruberti
(Children pre-school ages through grade 4 are invited to join “Summer Story Time” while
students grades 5 and up will remain with their parents in worship. Everyone else is invited to
greet one another.)
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TIME OF PRAYER Pastor Paul Sangree
SERMON SCRIPTURE Psalm 46 (pew Bible page 450)
SERMON “Be Still, and Know that I am God” Pastor Paul Sangree
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS
Invitation: Let us respond to God’s great gifts in our life by sharing what we have been
given!
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. Thanks!
Offertory Choir Anthem “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” by Rick Founds
Arr. by Arnold B.Sherman
*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
Generous God, we thank You for all that You have provided, and pray that our offerings
will be used to spread Your love, Amen.
*CLOSING SONG “Mighty To Save” by Reuben Morgan
Led by Joyspring and Ben Fielding
VERSE 1
Everyone needs compassion
A love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
A kindness of a Savior
The hope of nations
CHORUS
Savior
He can move the mountains
My God is Mighty to save
He is Mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave.
VERSE 2
So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender
BRIDGE
Shine Your light and let the whole
world see
We’re singing – For the glory of the
risen King – Jesus
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*BENEDICTION
*BELL BENEDICTION “Seek Ye First” Lafferty/Bettcher
Festival Ringers, Dir. by Sue Menzel
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
And His righteousness
And all these things shall be added unto you
Allelu Alleluia
Ask and it shall be given unto you
Seek and ye shall find
Knock and the door shall be opened unto you
Allelu Alleluia
*POSTLUDE
Linda Birch greeted you and served as liturgist.
Nancy Cook and Audrey Lord are Deacons of the day.
Join us for refreshments and fellowship downstairs after worship!
PRAYERS & CELEBRATIONS FOR JUNE 18, 2017
Continued Prayers: Prayers for Justine and Lexi Lovely; Julia Zepeda, daughter of Dana and Linda
Crawford during her pregnancy; Cathie Achorn’s sister Linda Palatka; Dee Mumby (Cathie Achorn’s
mother); Helena Engberg
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.
2 MISSION TRIPS LEAVING NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 25!
Please pray for our church’s two mission trips coming up! One group will be leaving Sunday, June 25th
for
the island of St. Vincent in the Caribbean to help with literacy efforts with Hands Across the Sea. The
other group will be leaving the same day and going to the workcamp in Chillicothe, OH sponsored by
Group Missions to help the people there. Pray for our missionaries!
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
For the weeks of June 19th
and 26th
the office will be open Monday – Thursday, 9AM – 1PM.
Summer hours for July and August will be Wednesday and Thursday 9 AM – 1 PM, beginning the
week of July 3rd
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PARKING OPTIONS
Please know that in addition to parking in our lot or on the street, you can park next door in the library
parking spaces on Parkman St., or behind the Forbes building next to the library. We’re glad you’re here!
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“TORAH FROM THE TOP”
Miriam Hickey welcomes you to her class on “Torah from the Top”. Come take a journey back in time
with me to the Galilee where we will explore Jesus in His culture and His time. This will be an in-depth
study of the Sermon on the Mount. Class will include lecture, DVD with discussion and delicious kosher
food. Dates: 6/20/17, 6/27/17 and 7/5/27 from 7-9PM in the Kerygma Room. PLEASE RSVP (617)960-
6974
SAVE THE DATES FOR IHN HOSTING! JULY 16-23RD
This summer the week our church will be hosting at the IHN house at 91 June Street is Sunday evening,
July 16 through Sunday morning July 23. We’ll need volunteers to be there while the staff is off duty. We
can take supper for the families or just be there while they cook and serve from 5:30-7:30 pm, or volunteer
for the overnight shift from 7:30 pm to 7am. There will be information sheets on the Mission Table along
with a sign-up sheet.
THE SERMONATORS
The softball team has a home game tomorrow night against New England Chapel at 6pm. Here are a few
more upcoming games:
June 26 Christian Reformed Church, home game
July 10 Uxbridge Nazarene, home game
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Get your registrations in soon by June 30! -Save your spot and Save on cost! This year’s Vacation Bible
School will take place July 31st to Aug. 4
th this summer at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. More
information and registration sheets are on the Mission table in the Vestry.
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]. We will go again Thursday, July 6th. Donations of Stop and Shop cards are
greatly appreciated to help with the shopping for the meals! Thank you
GROCERY CARDS
2017 Goal: $ 8,000 2017 YTD Sales: $ 3,187.00
Last week’s profits were $69.50. Grocery cards will be on sale in the vestry after worship service. Bring your checkbook to Church so you can eat heathy, shop locally with your Grocery Card. Stop by our table after worship on Sundays for more information or contact one of us and we will deliver them to you. 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
PRAYER TIME CARDS
We are encouraging people to speak to a pastor upstairs before the service if you want a prayer lifted up
on Sunday morning, or you can fill out a blue card (located at a table near the front entrance, outside the
sanctuary and in the pews) and give it to a Deacon, Thanks!
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Pastor Paul Sangree, Senior Pastor – [email protected]
Rev. Elaine S. Gaetani, Pastor of Spiritual Development - [email protected]
Wendy Reardon, Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries - [email protected]
Clayton Heidbreder, Minister of Music/Organist – [email protected]
Sue Menzel, Director of Bells – [email protected]
Linda Hartley, Pastoral Associate – [email protected]
Office hours: Mon & Fri 9-1, Tues,Wed,Thurs. 9-2,Church office phone 508/366-2000
General Church email – [email protected] Church website www.uccwestboro.org
www.facebook.com/TheCongregationalChurchofWestborough
CALENDAR FOR JUNE 18th– JUNE 25th
Jun 18 Father’s Day Sunday
10:00 AM Worship & Summer Story Time
11:15 AM Music Committee
Jun 19 Monday
7:00 pm Mission Comm./Kerygma Rm
7:30 PM AA/Nursery
Jun 20 Tuesday
7-9:00 PM “Torah from the Top”/Kerygma Room
Jun 21 Wednesday – Evangel Deadline
9:30 AM Called to Care/Kerygma Room
9:30 AM Playgroup/Nursery
3:30 PM Journey Home Singers
5:30 PM ALL Boards & Committees Night w/ light supper/Vestry
Jun 22 Thursday
Noon – 6PM Farmer’s Market
2:30 PM PCC/Fannie Forbes
6:30 PM BSA/Vestry
Jun 23 Friday- office closed (no scheduled events)
Jun 24 Saturday (no scheduled events)
Jun 25 Sunday
10:00 AM Worship & Summer Story Time
Workcamp leaves for Ohio
Youth Group leaves for St. Vincent
Summer Office Hours
Weeks of June 19th and 26th
Mon thruThurs. 9AM-1PM, closed Fridays July & August Wednesday & Thursday 9AM -1PM