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

Emelia Attridge, Youth Director

Tyler Duda, Sexton

Church office: 978-526-7661 ext. 1

office.fpchurch@verizon.net

www.firstparishchurch.org

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

Sunday, May 31, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

Trinity Sunday

ORGAN PRELUDE: Prelude on Hymn-tune “Tender Thought”

(Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me)

Setting by Charles Callahan (b.1951)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*[Please stand for the lighting of the candles]

CALL TO WORSHIP

*HYMN: “All Things Bright and Beautiful” NCH #31

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

*THE LORD'S PRAYER (trespasses) 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: John 3:1-17

ANTHEM: “Sanctus” from Messe Solonnelle

(Holy, Holy, Holy” from Saint Cecilia Mass)

Charles Gounod (1818-1893)

Rebecca Shrimpton, soprano

Sanctus Dominus, Holy Lord God Almighty,

Sanctus Deus Sabaoth, Holy Lord God of Sabaoth,

Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Heaven and earth are full of thy Glory.

Hosanna in excelis. Hosanna in the highest.

Amen. Amen.

MORNING PRAYER

CONGREGATION’S JOYS AND CONCERNS

SILENT PRAYER-PASTORAL PRAYER-CHORAL RESPONSE

*HYMN: “Holy, Holy, Holy” NCH #277

SERMON: “US” Rev. Donna Spencer Collins

MOMENT OF MEDITATION

OFFERTORY SENTENCE

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Behold Now, Praise the Lord”

Everett Titcomb (1884-1968)

Behold now, praise the Lord,

All ye servants of the Lord.

Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord,

Even in the courts of the house of our God.

Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.

*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: “Blessed Assurance” NCH #473

*[The “Removal of the Flame”]

BENEDICTION

CHORAL RESPONSE

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Trumpet Tune”

(adapted from Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1632-1687)

Gordon Young (1919-1998)

* * * * *

Listening devices are available for those in need; they are at the back of

the Sanctuary. Feel free to address a Deacon should you need help using

them.

Guest Minister Rev. Donna Spencer Collins

What does the Phoenix Rising logo symbolize? In the

collective memory of the people of Haverhill is the “great

conflagration” in February 1882. The fire destroyed large

shoe factories and other businesses which were the heart of

the cities livelihood rich and poor. Undaunted the people of Haverhill

rallied and the area was redeveloped and named it phoenix row.

The First Congregational Church, New Church Start Steering

Committee, resonated with this story. The old church building had been

sold and the congregation scattered, leaving a small remnant to

reimagine “A New Church for a New Haverhill”. In one of the meetings

while kicking around different ideas for a new name, Rev. Wendy

Vanderhart had an “Aha” moment and reminded everyone of the hymn

“In the Midst of New Dimensions” and the line of the song that reads,

“May your blazing Phoenix Spirit resurrect the Church Again…” In that

moment it was agreed by all the new name of the church would be called

Phoenix Rising United Church of Christ.

Donna Spencer Collins was asked to design the logo. It is both a

hand lifted in praise and an image of the Phoenix Rising Spirit of

resurrection. First Congregational Church Haverhill embarked on a

unique search and call process in 2009 seeking a person with new

church start experience, someone dedicated to the United Church of

Christ and all for which it stands. Reverend Donna Spencer Collins was

called in May 2014. To learn more about Phoenix Rising UCC you can

go to the website. www.phoenixrisingucc.org

The greeters and lay readers are The Peterson Driscoll Family, Paul,

Nancy, Megan and Sam.

The Deacons are John Feuerbach and Christiane Alsop.

Readers and Greeters are always needed, contact the office or talk to the

Deacons.

After the service join us in the front of the church for hospitality.

Welcome to all who are new to our worship. To join our mailing list fill

out a “Welcome Card” to place in the collection plate or contact

office.fpchurch@verizon.net , 978-526-7661 ext 1.

Today following worship, at the Chapel, Soup &

Conversation. Vin Terrill, Henry Lapham and George

Nickless visit with us and share the history of the FPC

Steeple and clock – We hope that many of you will join

us and learn how truly special the upper section of our

beautiful church is!

We will hold a Church Cleanup Day on

Saturday, June 13 beginning at 9 AM.

Volunteers are welcome to join whenever

they can spare an hour or more to make

our church shine. Volunteers will be

received with coffee, donuts and grateful

smiles.

Women's’ Fellowship save the date

Monday, June 8 at 6:00 PM at Lauren Gudonis’

home. Please meet at 5:45 in the chapel parking

lot. We will carpool; as parking is limited. All women are

welcome. Feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert, if you would like.

Call Marilyn Hughes or Mary Ellen Cook with any questions.

Worship at Tuck’s Point

Sunday, June 14 at 10 AM

Following the service lunch will be available and you

are welcome to join in a game of kickball!

Join the Seaside Parish Knitter we meet alternating

Thursday afternoons in the Conference Room of the

Chapel. 3-5 PM, June 11 and 25

Please join us June 1, 2015 at Mary Ellen Cook’s home at 23

Harold Street. The book that we are reading this month is

“Caleb’s Crossing”. We meet at 7:00 PM and again all are

welcome!

Each Wednesday Evening

An Hour of Tranquility

in our sanctuary 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

As a way of giving back to the community, we open our

candlelit sanctuary for anyone seeking a place of

tranquility to enjoy peaceful music and private meditation.

All faiths are welcome to join in this space.

MY STORY-The "My Story" segment of the service will continue in

the fall. Thank you to the 28 participants since October! We have

enjoyed your stories. If you have not shared yet, hope to hear you in the

fall...

ATTENDANCE Church 55

FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Please call Penny Lapham at 978-526-

7128, by Monday to be included in the following Sunday’s bulletin.

Wanted: a creative, friendly, energetic person to

lead programs for middle and high school

students

Candidates should:

Relate to youth of today

Run programs that are educational, spiritually

rewarding, and engaging

Welcome, value and support youth

Help youth build faith through inspiration and encouragement

Build a strong community among our youth

While being comfortable within a religious organization, have strong

communication, and organization skills. Begins August/September

Read the full job description on our website

Resumes can be submitted to office.fpchurch@verizon.net or mailed to

P.O. Box 187, Manchester, MA, 01944

FIRST PARISH CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL

United Church of Christ

Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

WARRANT FOR ANNUAL MEETING

June 7, 2015

TO: Active Members of the First Parish Church, Congregational, United

Church of Christ, Manchester-By-The-Sea, Massachusetts.

You are hereby notified to meet in the Church immediately following

Worship Service on Sunday, June 7, 2015 for the following purposes:

To wit:

ARTICLE I: To accept the report of the Annual Meeting held on June 1,

2014.

ARTICLE II: To hear the recommendations of the Nominating

Committee and to elect officers, board and committee members

of the Church.

ARTICLE III: To hear and act upon the reports of officers, boards,

committees, and organizations connected with the church.

ARTICLE IV: To hear and act upon the recommendation of the Church

Council that the regular Sunday Service from July 5 to August

30 inclusive, shall start at 9:00 a.m.

ARTICLE V: To hear and act upon any other business that may come

before the meeting.

George A Nickless, Clerk

CHILD CARE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CHAPEL

DURING CHURCH SERVICE AND FOR THE ANNUAL

MEETING

Upcoming events can be found on our website

(www.firstparishchurch.org ) under “News” and “Calendar” and on our

Facebook page (First Parish Manchester-by-the-Sea) under “Events”

Monday

8:00 AM Exercise

7:30 PM Manchester Singers

Wednesday

8:00 AM Exercise

10:00 AM COA Yoga

6:30 PM Hour of Tranquility

7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

Thursday

10:00 AM Health Clinic

Friday

8:00 AM Yoga

Sunday

10:00 AM Worship