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Bloomfield Congregational ChurchUnited Church of Christ
An open and affirming congregationJanuary 26, 2020
“It May Not Be Christian But…”
Part 3: A Tale of Two Creeds
The Heart of Bloomfield
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G a t h e r e d a s W i n t o n b u r y P a r i s h F e b r u a r y 1 4 , 1 7 3 8R e n e w i n g o u r f a i t h a s p e o p l e o f G o d10 a .m . Sunday , J anua r y 26 , 2020
PRELUDE Collaboration of Songs: The Lord is Good, Let It Be, Abraham, Martin and John.
Lou Sorrentino, soloistANNOUNCEMENTS
WE GATHER IN COMMUNITY AS GOD’S PEOPLECENTERING MOMENT
CALL TO WORSHIP:
One: Sometimes we make things more complicated than they need to be.All: It doesn’t have to be that way.One: Often, when we make things more complicated than they need to be, we lose things, important things, along the way.All: It doesn’t have to be that way. There is a better way. One: Let us come together to find the purity, the simplicity in Your Way God.All: There is a better way - Your Way God… The Way of Jesus. Let us come together to better follow that Way.
+ OPENING HYMN: “Tis A Gift to Be Simple” #207 – sung twice
UNISON PRAYERGod of radical yet simple Love, it is indeed a gift to be simple. Too often the world makes things more complicated than they need to be. Too often, even our faith traditions take something pure and make it hard to understand. We ask for Your special presence here – to help us to simplify our lives. To help us focus on what is most important. To help us see more clearly The Way You lay out right in front of us. Then maybe, just maybe, if we actually do what You ask, if we follow The Way Jesus shows us, we will discover the things we’ve lost. Amen.
PASSING OF THE PEACE – (we bless each other)
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Dorine DeCarli
“WE SING THE CHILDREN OUT IN LOVE” ~ This little light of mine. I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine. I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine. I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine! Let it shine! Let it shine! MUSICAL OFFERING Gospel Ship
Lou Sorrentino, soloist
WE SHARE OUR CONCERNS WITH GOD AND EACH OTHER
CONCERNS AND PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER (using “trespasses”) (You are invited to hold hands as a symbol of the importance of being in community.)
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. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil for
thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever, Amen!
HEARING GOD’S WORD
God is here. God is still speaking! Let us open our hearts and minds to God’s Good News.
FIRST READING ~ The Apostles’ Creed See InsertSECOND READING ~ The Nicene Creed See Insert
(Today’s reader is Gwen Douglas)
+ (PLEASE STAND) “THE GLORIA PATRI”“Glory be to God. 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. Amen”
SERMON “It May Not Be Christian But…” Rev. Shawn Fisher Part 3: A Tale of Two Creeds
+ HYMN “Give Me Jesus” See Insert
WE SHARE OUR JOYS AND OFFER OUR THANKSJOYS
OFFERTORY MUSIC Something About That Name & Praise the Name of Jesus Lou Sorrentino, soloist
DOXOLOGY 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.
BLESSING OF OUR GIFTS WE GO FORTH TO SERVE
+ HYMN “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” #467
+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE A Joyous Postlude - Cyrus Mallard
Bloomfield Congregational ChurchU N I T E D C H U R C H O F C H R I S T
Welcome to Bloomfield Congregational Church! We hope you find your time with us to be meaningful.
Bathrooms can be found on the left side of the hallway, past the Pastor’s Office,
when you exit the Sanctuary through the doors to the right of the front of the church.A Changing Station can be found in the bathroom closer to the Pastor’s Office.
Children are ALWAYS WELCOME in the service. We also offer childcare if you prefer.Children typically leave after the Children’s Message.
If you have any questions, ask anyone with a nametag and we’ll make surethat you get the information that you need.
STAFFRev. Shawn R. Fisher, Pastor
Eustace Straker, Minister of MusicDorine DeCarli, Director of Faith FormationMalachi Mouning, Administrative Assistant
Shantel Bremmer, Director of Child Development CenterMichelle Alves, Building Manager
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday and Wednesday Office Hours 09:00 am – 01:00 pmTuesday, Thursday, and Friday Office Hours 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Phone: (860) 242-0776 Email: [email protected]
The Child Development Center can be reached at 860-242-0183 or [email protected].
Pastor Shawn may be reached for normal church communications by calling the office at 860-242-0776 ext. 201 or by email at [email protected] .
In the event of an emergency, you may call Pastor Shawn on his personal cell # of 860-428-7024
