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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
Jessica Skidmore, Christian Ministry Coordinator
Tori Potter, Sexton
Nancy Klebart, Office Manager
978-526-7661
www.firstparishchurch.org
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, February 12, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
ORGAN PRELUDE: “Just as I am, without One Plea”
Tune: “Woodworth” by William Bradbury, 1849
Setting by Robert J. Powell (b. 1932)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*[Please stand for the lighting of the candles]
CALL TO WORSHIP
Let us look to the hill.
For where does our help come?
Our help comes from the Lord of Heaven and Earth.
*HYMN: “For the Beauty of the Earth” PH #66 blue
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
O God, through the offering of our worship,
may we become more open people…
open-minded in hearing your Word and wisdom…
open-hearted in healing this broken world…
open-handed in heeding your call for charity
and love…
accept our worship and utilize our lives…
this we ask as we offer Jesus’ prayer…
*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: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 pg. 320
ANTHEM: “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”
Words by John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)
Music by C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918)
Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Drop Thy still dews of quietness,
Forgive our foolish ways! Till all our striving cease:
Reclothe us in our rightful mind: Take from our souls the strain and stress,
ln purer lives, Thy service find, And let our ordered lives confess
ln deeper reverence, praise. The beauty of Thy peace.
ln simple trust like theirs who heard, Breathe through the heats of our desire
Beside the Syrian sea, Thy coolness and Thy balm;
The gracious calling of the Lord, Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; ,
Let us, like them, without a word. Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire,
MORNING PRAYER
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.
Let us offer our silent prayers…
CONGREGATION’S JOYS AND CONCERNS
SILENT PRAYER-PASTORAL PRAYER-CHORAL RESPONSE
SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 pg. 1774
Matthew 5:21-37 pg. 1502
*HYMN: “Before the Cross of Jesus” PH #161 blue
SERMON: “From the Heart”
MOMENT OF MEDITATION
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “The Gift of Love”
Tune: English folk tune “O Waly Waly”
Arranged by Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933)
Rebecca Shrimpton, soprano
Though I may speak with bravest fire,
And have the gift to all inspire,
And have not love; my words are vain,
As sounding brass, and hopeless gain.
Though I may give all I possess,
And striving so my love profess,
But not be given by love within,
The profit soon turns strangely thin.
Come, spirit, come, our hearts control,
Our spirits long to be made whole.
Let inward love guide every deed.;
By this we worship and are freed.
*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: “Alleluia! Gracious Jesus!” NCH #257 black
*[The “Removal of the Flame”]
BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE
ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Postludio” George Blake (1912-1986)
* * * * *
The lay reader is Sheila Carrassi.
The flowers are given in celebration of Lynda Griffiths' birthday, by her
grandchildren Ruby, Miller, and Darcy Lillie.
The Deacons are Shawn Newman and Ralph Smith. 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.
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
[email protected] , 978-526-7661 ext 1.
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Please call Penny Lapham at 978-526-
7128, by Monday to be included in the following Sunday’s bulletin.
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, [email protected]
Janet Groth at 978-526-8408, [email protected]
Seaside Parish Knitters meets alternating Thursday
afternoons in the Conference Room of the Chapel, 3-5
PM. Join us February 23.
Come to a Fair Gathering! Monday, Feb. 13, 7:00
PM. Come share your thoughts and ideas about this
year’s Fair. at Martha Elder’s Home, 94 Old Essex
Road, Manchester. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be
provided. RSVP and send ideas to Nancy Peterson,
Do love children? Do you have a passion for spreading God's
word? Then we need you to be a Sunday school teacher! This is
not a weekly commitment as we work on a rotation. Contact
Jessica Skidmore for details.
Thursdays, at 4 PM at 37 Beach St.
Beginning in January there will be containers in
the Chapel and Narthex for grocery donations, it
is the hope of the Mission Committee that these
will be reminders that one item from each family's
routine grocery shopping trip will go a long way
towards fulfilling the mission of our local food
pantries. Interested in helping out with missions projects?
Sign up for the Ecumenical Lenten Carbon Fast, March 1 to April 16,
2017, A “Fast” in Lent? Yes! Give up a little carbon to benefit the
planet! Try a fun and instructive program that sends you daily clues by
email reminding you of small ways you could make a
difference. Contact Lelly Smith and she will sign you up for the daily
emails during Lent or sign up here. Lelly Smith, [email protected],
526-9717. For Missions questions -contact Lelly Smith
[email protected] 978-526-9717
or Nancy Peterson [email protected] 508-284-0883 “For where 2 or 3 are gathered together in my name, there
am I in the midst of them”. Matthew 18:20
All are welcome to gather in the parlor of First Parish Church
on the first and third Thursday of each month, next gathering
February 16. We will start promptly at 6:00 PM and end at 7:00 PM.
We will be praying in one accord, a form of conversational prayer.
Bring your concerns to the Lord whether they are for Yourself, Family,
Friends, Our Country, The World! You may pray along silently or pray
aloud.
We continue with a new selection for February; “Hissing
Cousins: The Lifelong Rivalry of Eleanor Roosevelt and
Alice Roosevelt Longworth” by Marc Peyser and Timothy
Dwyer. Democratic icon Eleanor was committed to social justice and
hated the limelight; Republican Alice was an opponent of big
government who gained notoriety for her cutting remarks. Amazon We are
going to meet next on February 27 @ 7 pm at Nancy Peterson’s home.
All are welcome!
Mid-Week Sunday School 2/15, 3/15, 3/29, and 4/5,
from 6-7:00 PM. The curriculum offered is Godly
Play, a Montessori based look at the many Bible
stories. We hope your children can join us at 1
Chapel Lane (behind Santander Bank). Newcomers welcome! Contact
Jessica at [email protected] or 978-526-7661 ext. 1 with
any questions. We also continue to welcome all to our Sunday morning
program which begins at 10 AM same place, same curriculum.
There are so many new visitors to our church services. Vitality
hopes to answer any of your questions. We will have a get
together in the new year but feel free to call Mary Ellen 526-
717, Allison 526-1904, or Jane 526-7137. Welcome to our
church family.
THIS WEEK
Monday
4:00 PM Nominating
7:30 PM Manchester Singers
7:00 PM Fair Gathering
Tuesday
10:00 AM COA Zumba
Wednesday
10:00 AM COA Yoga
6:00 PM Mid Wek Sunday School
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
10:00 AM Health Clinic
4:00 PM Bible Study
6:00 PM Prayer Team
Friday
8:00 AM Yoga
Sunday
10:00 AM Worship, Nursery, Sunday School, Youth Group
