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: office.fpchurch@verizon.net

Website: www.firstparishchurch.org

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

Sunday, October 25, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

ORGAN PRELUDE:

Prelude on “Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing”

Gordon Young (1919-1998)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*[Please stand for the lighting of the candles]

CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)

Blessed be the name of God, from this time on and forevermore.

From the rising of the sun to it’s setting, the name of God is to be

praised.

It is good to give thanks to God, to sing praises to your name, O Most

High;

To declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness

by night.

*HYMN: “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” NCH #42

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Come, O creator, O Immensity of Love, O Eternity of Mercy.

Come, and be with us and in us and beside us and over us. Be as

hands upon us and fashion us for shining. Be as warmth within us

and fire us for caring. Be as strength beside us, and shape our lives

for healing. Abide in our prayers, the spoken and the unspoken,

and make your Word come true in our flesh; through Jesus Christ,

our Redeemer, who taught us to pray together…

*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: Luke 7:36-50

ANTHEM: “Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing”

Gordon Young (1919-1998)

Now let us all praise God and sing our Redeemer’s praise;

That we may all with one accord our joyful voices raise.

Sing Alleluia.

All ye servants of the Lord, Praise Him forever.

Sing of Jehovah’s mighty power, Praise Him forever.

Sing of His righteousness, Praise Him forever.

So let us all praise God and sing our Redeemer’s praise;

That we may all with one accord our joyful voices raise.

Sing alleluia.

MORNING PRAYER

CONGREGATION’S JOYS AND CONCERNS

SILENT PRAYER-PASTORAL PRAYER-CHORAL RESPONSE

SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 13:2

*HYMN: “We’ll Understand It Better By and By” NCH #444

SERMON: “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” Rev. Rona Tyndall

MOMENT OF MEDITATION

OFFERTORY SENTENCE

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Blessed is the Man”

Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly,

nor standeth in the way of sinners;

But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he

meditate day and night,

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of waters,

that bringeth forth his fruit in due season.

His leaf shall not wither and what he doeth shall prosper.

*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: “Amazing Grace” NCH #547

*[The “Removal of the Flame”]

BENEDICTION

CHORAL RESPONSE

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “A Mighty Fortress”

Tune: “Ein feste Burg” by Martin Luther, 1483-1546

Setting by David Cherwien (b. 1957)

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The greeters and lay readers are Mary and David Lumsden.

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.

The Deacons are John Feuerbach and Paul Gudonis.

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

Deacons.

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.

Please welcome our Guest Minister this morning, Rev. Rona Tyndall

Rev. Rona Tyndall serves as the Senior Chaplain at Care Dimensions

(formerly Hospice of the North Shore) and as the Outreach Coordinator

for The Grace Center, a drop in resource center for homeless and

vulnerable adults. Previously, she served churches in Vermont and

Massachusetts. She received her M. Div from Andover Newton and is

ordained in the United Church of Christ. Rev. Tyndall lives in

Gloucester with a Sicilian Mastiff named Ettore. Rev. Tyndall will be

speaking at Soup & Conversation following worship.

Join us for Soup & Conversation today in

the Chapel, we will have a conversation

about the Grace Center in Gloucester

featuring Rev. Rona Tyndall.

First Parish Church will be hosting a “Soup &

Conversation” on Sunday, October 25. All are

welcome to join us for a conversation with Rev.

Rona Tyndall about The Grace Center of

Gloucester. In the winter of 2009, the Cape Ann

Clergy Association recognized an increasing number of requests for help

from low-income and homeless adults. A Needs Assessment Study

identified a number of pressing needs including the absence of a safe

day space for the homeless in Gloucester. On December 22, 2011, the

Grace Center, Inc. opened as a day resource center with professional

staff and volunteers.

Come learn more about those we serve and how you can help. Soup &

Conversation is a luncheon event with discussion led by guest speakers.

Each event is open to all and we hope you can join us at the Chapel at 1

Chapel Lane Manchester, MA at 11:30 AM for this event.

Christmas Fair by the Sea, November 14 See our Bookmark Insert for important dates

and items needed! Let us know where you can

help by signing up online!

Please welcome our new Youth Director, Jessica

Skidmore. Jessica comes to First Parish this fall to

concentrate on strengthening the Middle School Youth

Program, along with providing support for the High

School Group and Sunday School as needed. Jessica

graduated from Gordon College in 2013 with a Bachelor

of Arts in Christian Ministries with a concentration in

Youth Ministries and Minor in Biblical Studies.

THE CARE TEAM MINISTRY, Have you shared the experience?

We support FPC families with meals, rides, & visits through times of

illness and loss. If you would like to become involved with this

wonderful team contact;

Sheila Kafer 978-525-3253, smkafer@comcast.net

Janet Groth at 978-526-8408, janbythesea244@gmail.com

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

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

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.

Pledge receipts are running slightly behind

where they usually are for this time of year,

please help us catch up.

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.

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 jason@jungiantherapist.net, or by

phone at 617-935-3451.

For the month of November, our book selections are Fish in

a Tree, by Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Out of the Dust,

by Karen Hesse.

Fish in a Tree, “gives readers an emotionally-charged,

uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who’s ever thought there was

something wrong with them because they didn’t fit in.” (New York Best

Sellers List)

Out of the Dust, “When Billie Jo is just fourteen she must endure heart-

wrenching ordeals that no child should have to face. The quiet strength

she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is

inspiring.” (goodreads)

Julie Tosi will be hosting the next book group, November 16. 7 pm at 3

Butler Ave. Manchester. We hope you will join in!

Volunteers are always needed and you don't need to be a

parent! Church members and High School youth are

welcome. Check out where we need coverage online. Or

contact Priscilla.

Registration for Sunday School, and Youth Group here

Acolytes and Bell Ringers Needed! sign up now

Upcoming events can be found on (www.firstparishchurch.org ) and on

Facebook page (First Parish Manchester-by-the-Sea)

THIS WEEK:

Monday

6:00 PM Fair Social

7:30 PM Manchester Singers

Tuesday

10:00 AM COA Zumba

11:30 AM COA Lunch of the Month

Wednesday

10:00 AM COA Yoga

6:30 PM Hour of Tranquility

7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

Friday

8:00 AM Yoga

4:00 PM Bible Study

Sunday

10:00 AM Worship, Necrology

Nursery, Sunday School

Solace Youth Group

11:30 AM Fair Set Up (volunteers needed)