after pentecost
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24th Sunday After Pentecost
No matter who you are
or where you are
on your faith journey,
you are welcome
at the
Cotuit Federated Church!
40 School Street │ Post Office Box 436 │ Cotuit, MA 02635
www.cotuitfederatedchurch.org │ 508-428-6163
~ALL SAINTS/ALL SOULS DAY CELEBRATION~ Sunday, November 7, 2021 │ 10 o’clock in the morning
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GUEST INFORMATION: Thank you for worshipping
with us today! Pick up a welcome brochure to
learn more about our church. Join us for coffee
hour following today’s worship — just follow the
crowd to our community room (Bruce Hall). Both
our sanctuary and community room are
handicapped-accessible at the High Street
entrance. Handicapped parking is available on
High Street and in the driveway to Bruce Hall.
Please ask a Greeter or Deacon to answer any
questions.
FELLOWSHIP PADS: Whenever you have questions
or comments, feel free to note them in the red
fellowship pads available at each pew. Everyone
— guests and regular attenders alike — are asked
to sign the fellowship pads when passed during
the Offering. If you are a first time visitor, please
include your email or physical mailing address.
PRAYER CARDS: You will find prayer request cards
at the Welcome Center and in the pew racks. You
are invited to fill out a card and place it in the
offering basket. If you want your request included
in next Sunday’s bulletin, please check the
appropriate box.
OUR E-LIST: The “Weekly Word” is an e-mail
newsletter for our members and friends. If you do
not receive it and would like to, please complete
the New Comer form available in the Welcome
Packet, or call the Church Office at (508) 428-6163
or e-mail [email protected] to sign up.
ALTAR FLOWERS: If you would like to donate
flowers on any given Sunday, please sign up on
the Sign-Up Sheet or contact Margaret in the
office—(508) 428-6163— with your dedication.
Please join us today for coffee and refreshments
following the service.
THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
“For centuries the church has
confronted the human community
with role models of greatness. We
call them saints when what we
really often mean to say is ‘icon,’
‘star,’ ‘hero,’ ones so possessed by
an internal vision of divine
goodness that they give us a
glimpse of the face of God in the
center of the human. They give us
a taste of the possibilities of
greatness in ourselves.”
Joan D. Chittister
“Now the dead move through
all of us still glowing,
Mother and child, lover and
lover mated,
Are wound and bound
together and enflowing.
What has been plaited cannot
be unplaited—
Only the strands grow richer
with each loss
And memory makes kings and
queens of us.”
Mary Sarton “All Souls”
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WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS, JOYS, and CONCERNS
Additional announcements can be found in the Weekly Word e-mail sent out on Friday mornings.
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The Passing of the Peace is the oldest part of the Christian liturgy and is a special way we welcome
each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. At this time due to COVID, you are invited to participate
by crossing your hands over your heart, waving or giving the sign of the peace.
WOR S H I P C E L E BR AT I ON
Sunday, November 7, 2021 │ 10 o’clock in the morning
CALL TO WORSHIP & INVOCATION Beth Gadoury
One: God of all creation,
Many: We thank you for this world and for all your good gifts to
us.
One: God of safe harbor,
Many: When we are afraid we come to rest ourselves in your
love.
One: God of mission and provision,
Many: Give us our daily bread and prepare us for service in your
kingdom.
One: Let us Worship God.
Amen.
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OPENING HYMN Hymnal # 711
Please join in singing. For All The Saints (V. 1-2, 4-5)
Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-734690. All rights reserved.
CHILDRENS MOMENT
(Young children are dismissed to Bruce Hall)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Prayer in Song [TFWS # 2025]
As the deer pants for the water
So my soul longs after Thee
You alone are my heart’s desire
And I long to worship You
You alone are my strength my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart’s desire
And I long to worship You
GATHERING OF THE PRAYERS
Prayer in Song
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A FAITH SHARING Valerie Morgan OFFERTORY
*Doxology:
Praise God from whom all blessing flow,
Praise God all creature here below,
Praise God above ye heavenly hosts
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost.
HEBREW BIBLE LESSON Rev. Angela Menke Ballou 1 Kings 19:1-18
EPISTLE LESSON Beth Gadoury Hebrews 12:1-3
SERMON Rev. Angela Menke Ballou
For All the Saints
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SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
*Hymn of Preparation
The Lord’s Prayer [TFWS # 2278]
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.
*Invitation *All Saints and All Souls Remembrance *Prayer of Consecration *Words of Institution *Sharing of the Bread and the Cup *Prayer of Thanksgiving
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SPECIAL MUSIC Bill Walsh Ashoken Farewell Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-734690. All rights reserved.
ALL SAINTS DAY PRAYER Rev. Angela Menke Ballou
CLOSING HYMN Hymn #712
Please join in singing. FOR ALL THE SAINTS
(VS. 1, 2 & 5)
Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-734690. All rights reserved.
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE COPYRIGHT INFORMATION:
Music is reprinted with permission under
ONE LICENSE #A-734690. All rights reserved.
Liturgy and Prayers by Spill the Beans
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TODAY’S SERVERS
Thank you to all who served today!
• Sunday School will meet in Bruce Hall
following the Children’s Moment
• Join us after service for coffee and
refreshments.
TODAY’S HAPPENINGS
Ministers: All the People of Cotuit Federated Church Pastor: Rev. Angela Menke Ballou │ Director of Music: Megan Anthony
Deacon for November: Gary Potter │ Lay Reader: Beth Gadoury Greeters: TBA
Director of Christian Education: Lynne Belfiore Admin. Assistant for Ministry: Shannon Boon │ Sexton: Mark Eames
NAME TAGS:
When you are in the building,
please make sure to wear your
name tag (especially to Coffee
Hour!). Baskets are available to
collect them when you are
leaving. Name Tags are in
cabinet alphabetically by last
name. There is a sheet for those
who are new and didn’t get one
or for name changes.
Church Office 508-428-6163 or
[email protected]. Look for more information in the
Weekly Word or in future bulletins.
See last page for this week’s Calendar.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MIRACLE KITCHEN and FAITH FAMILY KITCHEN: Thursday, November 11th, Wednesday November 17 (FFK), and
Tuesday November 23rd. The Salvation Army (100 North Street, Hyannis) is back up and running. Miracle Kitchen food will be prepared there. The Faith Family Kitchen is also back and is the third Wednesday of the month 4:30 –7 p.m. For more information about volunteering for either of these wonderful programs, contact Ken Molloy at [email protected]. SMALL GROUP BOOK STUDY: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Beginning October 5 through December 7 (no class on 11/9 or 11/23). An eight week, small group book study on the ancient,
time-tested practice of praying the Scriptures. Books available in Bruce Hall for $10. Look for ZOOM link in the Weekly Word e-mail. BLOOD DRIVE: November 22nd Blood Drive to be held in Bruce Hall. (Continued on next page)
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HOLIDAY BASKETS: CWF Christmas Basket Sale Dec 4th: Please bring your donations to the church with itemized list and cost. We will be assembling the baskets on Wednesday Nov. 17, 9:00-11:30. A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board at the church if you can help. Let’s make this a great year ! Thanks for your support. Please contact Joan Roberts ( [email protected] ) if you have any questions. BUILDING EXPANSION: The garage was demolished on Tuesday, November 2nd, as the first step in the construction of the new building. These photos were taken during the process to commemorate this moment:
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MONDAY, November 8
Church Office Open 9:30 –2:30
Nursery School 9 a.m.—noon
Chair Yoga (Bruce Hall) 9 a.m.
AA (Bruce Hall) 6:30 —7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, November 9
Church Office Open 9: 30 -2:30
Cotuit Nursery School 9 a.m.—noon
Deacons Meeting 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, November 10
Church Office Open 9:30—2:30
Cotuit Nursery School 9 a.m.—noon
Prayer Circle 9 a.m.
AA Women’s Group—BREATHE 6:30—8 p.m.
THURSDAY, November 11
BET meeting 8:30 a.m.
Church Office Open 9:30 —2:30
Cotuit Nursery School 9 a.m.—noon
Chair Yoga for Seniors 9 a.m.
Miracle Kitchen 10 a.m.
Handbell Choir 6 p.m.
Cotuit Kettleers (Bruce Hall) 6:30 p.m.
Mission Team Meeting 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, November 12
Church Office Open 9:30 —1:30
Cotuit Nursery School 9 a.m.—noon
AA Meeting 7—8 p.m.
For more events,
www.cotuitfederatedchurch.org
CALENDAR
SATURDAY, November 13
SUNDAY, November 14
2nd Sunday
Worship 10 a.m.
Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
REMINDER: If you holding a meeting at
Cotuit Federated Church, please let the
office know so we can avoid scheduling
conflicts. Thank you in advance for your
help!