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First Parish Church, Congregational On the Village Green
Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Rev. John G. Hughes, II, Senior Pastor
Donald R. Dunn, Director of Music-Organist
Priscilla Duda, Christian Ministry Coordinator
Jessica Skidmore, Youth Director
David Reid, Sexton
Nancy Klebart, Office Manager
Church office: 978-526-7661 ext. 1 Fax: 978-526-7882
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.firstparishchurch.org
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MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
October 4, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of 35 Years of Ministry
Rev. John G. Hughes
PRELUDE: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
(“Ein’ Feste Burg)
Arranged by Tom Kirkland
Brass Quintet
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*[Please stand for the lighting of the candles]
* CALL TO WORSHIP: Jessica Skidmore
Leader: Look up to the mountains;
Does my strength come from mountains?
People: No, my strength comes from God,
who made heaven, and earth, and mountains.
Leader: God won’t let you stumble,
your Guardian God won’t fall asleep.
People: Not on your life!
Israel’s Guardian will never doze or sleep.
Leader: God’s your Guardian,
right at your side to protect you—
Shielding you from sunstroke,
sheltering you from moonstroke.
Leader & People: God guards you from every evil…
Guards your very life…
Guards you when you leave and when you return,
God guards you now and guards you always. Psalm 121 “A Pilgrim Song” The Message translation
*HYMN: “To You, O God, All Creatures Sing” NCH #17(v.1-4)
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION: Christiane Alsop
Loving God, you bid us come, and so we come from the streets and
from the alleys. We come from the deserts and from the hills. We
come from the ravages of poverty and from the palaces of privilege.
We come running, limping, carried. We come.
In our weariness and in our anxiety we dream of a new creation.
We know the things that make for peace, and we struggle to give
them wings. Hungering for your Spirit, we come to sing your song
and speak your name.
Help us to know that your loving embrace is as wide as we can
measure. Your heart is as broad as we can hope. Your love is as
deep and as forever as we can desire. In this holy place and in this
sacred moment make us anew, O Blessed One, that we can praise
with joy and gratitude the miracle of all you have given and
continue to give through your Son Jesus, our friend and our guide.
Amen
*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, the power and the glory forever. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is
now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
SCRIPTURE READING: Galatians 6:1-18 The Message translation
Todd McIlroy
ANTHEM: “The Lord is my shepherd”
John Rutter (b. 1945)
Susan Burnett-Halling, oboe
The Lord is my shepherd;
therefore can I lack nothing.
He shall feed me in a green pasture,
and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort.
He shall convert my soul,
and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness,
for his Name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For thou art with me:
Thy rod and thy staff comfort me:
Thou shalt prepare a table before me
against them that trouble me:
thou hast anointed my head with oil
and my cup shall be full.
But thy loving-kindness and mercy
shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever: Psalm 23
MORNING PRAYER Rev. Tom Bentley
CONGREGATION’S JOYS AND CONCERNS
May God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to God.
Let us give thanks to God Most High.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
SILENT PRAYER - PASTORAL PRAYER - CHORAL RESPONSE
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 11:16-30 The Message translation
Rachael Hughes Botticelli
SERMON: “Wide Table - Big Heart” Rev. Tom Bentley
MOMENT OF MEDITATION
OFFERTORY SENTENCE Rev. Tom Bentley
OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “A Clare Benediction”
Words and music by John Rutter (b. 1945) May the Lord show his mercy upon you;
May the light of his presence be your guide:
May he guard you and uphold you;
May his spirit be ever by your side.
When you sleep may his angels watch over you;
When you wake may he fill you with his grace:
May you love him and serve him all your days,
Then in heaven may you see his face.
*DOXOLOGY: Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below, Praise God
above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*HYMN: “For All the Saints” NCH #299 (v.1-4)
*[The “Removal of the Flame”]
BENEDICTION Rev. John G. Hughes
CHORAL RESPONSE
POSTLUDE: “Be Now My Vision”
Brass Quintet
* * * * *
(* Please stand)
The greeters are Rev. John and Marilyn Hughes.
The readers are Todd McIlroy and Rachael Hughes Botticelli.
The acolyte and bell ringer are Colton and Santana Tosi.
The flowers are given by Rev. John's family: 6 children and spouses, 6
grandchildren in celebration of his 35 years of ministry to First Parish
Church, Congregational.
The Deacons are John Feuerbach and Christiane Alsop.
Immediately Following the Service Please gather at the steps of Town
Hall for brief remarks by Senator Bruce Tarr, Representative Brad Hill,
and Chair of Selectman Tom Kehoe.
Listening devices are available for those in need; they are at the back of
the Sanctuary. Feel free to ask a Deacon should you need help.
Readers and Greeters are always needed, contact the office or Deacons
Welcome to all who are new to our worship. To join our mailing list
please fill out a “Welcome Card” to place in the collection plate or
contact [email protected] , 978-526-7661 ext 1.
An old Jewish Legend: After God created humankind, God asked the
angels what they thought of the world. “Only one thing is lacking,” the
angels said, “It is the sound of praise to the Creator.” So … “God
created music, the voice of birds, the whispering wind, the murmuring
ocean, and planted melody in people’s hearts.”
We wish to thank the following for offering music in praising God:
The Northshore Brass - - Jean Pocius Dorismond, first trumpet, David
Douglas, second trumpet, Janet Harrison, French horn, Daniel Walker,
trombone, and Justin Callahan, trombone.
Jeffery Ward, trombone and Joshua Ward, trumpet, father and son, for
their assisting in playing brass this morning.
Our oboist, Susan Burnett-Halling, our organist, Donald Dunn, and the
incomparable First Parish Church, Congregational Choir for their
renditions of John Rutter’s “A Claire Benediction” and “The Lord is my
shepherd”.
Thank You!
Today’s celebration would not be so special without the dedication and
generosity of Barby Almy, Christiane Alsop, Mary Ellen Cook, Linda
and David Crosby, Priscilla Duda , Marilyn Hughes, Lauren and Paul
Gudonis, Nancy Klebart, Margaret Michael, Jessica Skidmore, Allison
Moir-Smith, Vincent Terrill, and the entire membership of First Parish
Church Congregational.
We are grateful for the generosity of 7 Central, Captain Dusty’s,
Crosby's Marketplace, Joseph Gordon Cleveland, and R.P. Lations Tree
Service.
THE CARE TEAM MINISTRY, Have you shared the experience?
Supporting FPC families with meals, rides, & visits through times of
illness or loss. If you would like to become involved with this wonderful
team contact; Sheila Kafer 978-525-3253, [email protected]
Janet Groth at 978-526-8408, [email protected]
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Please call Penny Lapham at 978-526-
7128, by Monday to be included in the following Sunday’s bulletin.
The book group (“I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter
Changed Two Lives” by Martin Ganda) meets again on
Monday, October 19, 7 PM at Marianne Round’s home.
First Parish Church Congregational uses candid photos of church
activities on its website and in its publicity from time to time. Any photos
of children used will not contain personally identifiable information.
Members of the community not wanting their photos depicted (or those
of their children) should inform the church office.
This past year we began to share how we came to be
here on Sunday mornings during worship. The stories
ranged from 2-3 minutes (some somewhat longer),
some were funny, some brought tears, all showed
what a wonderful community we have here at First Parish, Manchester-
by-the-Sea. If you are interested in participating, please contact Mary
Ellen Cook 978-526-7178 or the office 978-526-7661 ext. 1.
Christmas Fair by the Sea, November 14 A Kitchen Coordinator is needed to run the
Luncheon. Also needed - people to make crafts,
people to share a craft for craft workshops,
donations of cookies and baked goods, and more!
Let us know where you can help!
You can bring items for the White Elephant Rooms, Book Room,
Jewelry, New Items Table… to the Chapel building between 9 and noon
weekdays. Contact 978-526-7661, [email protected] about
other drop-off times or if you need a pickup.
Harvest Food Drive Wanted Items: Peanut butter, spaghetti
sauce, healthy snack items, canned tuna, canned chicken,
soup and stews, canned vegetables, canned fruits, breakfast
cereal, rice, noodles, pasta, cake mix, muffin mix, pancake
mix, juice and juice boxes.
Bring your donations through the month of October to the Chapel or
Church Narthex.
At the sign of the rose, we’re happy to announce that our new
season of Vespers, quiet time, prayerful meditation, wonderful
reflections from Reverend John Hughes, candle-lighting at the
altar, and perfect music, resumes this fall. The Sanctuary opens
at 6:30 for meditation & prayer; our service is from 7 – 7:30 followed
by ten minutes of music.
Weds., Oct. 7 – Vespers: “nothing hidden” psalm 19
Weds., Nov. 4 – Vespers: “blessed is…” psalm 146
Weds., Nov. 18 – Vespers: “I take refuge” psalm 16
Weds., Dec. 2 – Vespers: “do not remember sins” psalm 25
An Hour of Tranquility on Wednesdays 6:30 PM
The sanctuary will not be open for the Hour of Tranquility on
Oct. 14th, due to the filming of a movie inside and outside of
the church. We will resume this evening of peaceful music
and private meditation on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28.
All faiths are welcome to join in this space.
If you are interested in helping out with the Hour of Tranquility this
year, please contact Jason Smith at [email protected], or by
phone at 617-935-3451.
Monday
7:30 PM Manchester Singers
Tuesday
10:00 AM COA Zumba
Wednesday
10:00 AM COA Yoga
11:30 AM Clergy Luncheon
7:00 PM Vespers
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
3:00 PM Seaside Knitters
Friday
4:00 PM Bible Study
Sunday
10:00 AM Worship, Rev. Paul Nickerson