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| Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 2, 2010 | Download |
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| Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 27, 2010 | Download |
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| Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 20, 2010 | Download |
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| The 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, June 13, 2010 | Download |
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| Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 6, 2010 | Download |
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Steeple Lighting
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If you would like to honor someone in this special way. Although we would love a small donation to help with the costs, it is not necessary. Your sentiments are what are important! Please give Marilyn in the office a call at the church office 978-465-0533 with your request.
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 Central Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
14 Titcomb Street, P.O. Box 372
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This Week's Messenger - September 5, 2010
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Central Congregational Church
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An Open and Affirming Congregation
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14 Titcomb Street, P.O. Box 372 Newburyport, MA 01950
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Telephone: 978-465-0533 E-mail: central.church@verizon.net
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Website: www.centralchurchnewburyport.org
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Rev. Christopher P. Ney, Minister
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E-mail: pastorchris4@verizon.net
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The Service of Worship for Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary time
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September 5, 2010 9:30 a.m.
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ACOLYTES BRING THE LIGHT Begin Worship & Time of Silence
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Leader: To take the clay of our lives, and shape disciples:
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People: God calls us to the Potter’s House
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Leader: To receive and mend those who are broken from life experiences:
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People: God calls us to the Potter’s House
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Leader: To love and heal those who are wounded from war:
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People: God calls us to the Potter’s House
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Leader: To shelter all who are outcast and heavily burdened:
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People: God calls us to the Potter’s House
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Leader: Let us enter this place of transformation:
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People: And worship our God!
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*OPENING HYMN All Who Love and Serve Your City (See Insert)
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Leader: We have watched those broken by violence and war and life’s challenges suffer before us.
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People: We confess that you are a God of love and peace
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Leader: Too often we have stood around them without extending a helping hand.
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People: We confess that you are a God of love and peace
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Leader: Sometimes we have looked down upon them because they labored in war.
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People: We confess that you are a God of love and peace
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O God, You call us to live in a Just Peace Church, to work for justice for all and to seek pathways to peace so that we may end war’s destruction of human life and of creation. Yet we are part of wars that have gone on around the world. We have not found the words or the wisdom to guide our leaders into the ways of healing and peace.
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Leader: O God, you call us to minister to all your children, including soldiers fighting in war, and their families. We confess that we have not developed ministries to touch those who return from combat broken in mind and soul.
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Leader: Mold us into the people you need to heal returning warriors, military families, and societies battered from the war in the Middle East. We confess that we need to be put on your wheel, so that we might minister love and healing in your holy name. Amen.
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Leader: God’s word assures us that everything we need to be disciples is in the Potter’s House. God is able to place us on the wheel and shape us into vessels that will serve all people. We can leave this place with the assurance that we are being molded daily by the Potter and when we come forth we shall love like God. Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel
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All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
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As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PASTORAL PRAYER
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THE LORD’S PRAYER AND RESPONSE:
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses
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As we forgive those who trespass against us.
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And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, Forever. Amen.
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HEBREW SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 18:1-11 (Page 629)
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EPISTLE READING Philemon 1-21 (Page 970)
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*HYMN Congregational Choice
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During the summer we offer the congregation the opportunity to choose hymns for worship.
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GOSPEL READING Luke 14:25-33 (Page 850)
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SERMON Rev. Christopher Ney
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Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
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Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
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*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In Unison)
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Gracious God, we thank you for the opportunity to give our time, talent, and treasure for the building of your Kingdom on earth. Bless every gift, tithe, and offering that’s deposited into your Kingdom today. We offer this prayer in your mighty name. Amen
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COMMUNION HYMN Let Us Break Bread Together PH #288 (vs. 1-2)
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SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
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THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE
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Leader: Friends, this is the joyful feast of the people of God. People will come from the east and from the west, from the north and the south to gather around Christ’s table.
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People: This table is for all who wish to know the presence of Christ and to share in the community of God’s people.
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People: And also with you.
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Leader: Lift up your hearts.
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People: We lift them up to God.
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Leader: Let us give thanks to God.
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People: It is right to give thanks and praise.
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COMMUNION PRAYER (In Unison)
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Gracious and loving God, we give you thanks for all the blessings we experience—for your presence with us in worship, the bounty and diversity of your creation, and the precious gift of unexpected joy. As we have felt your healing presence, we ask that you be with us as we gather at Christ’s table. Keep us mindful of the covenants you made with our ancestors and the promises that we have made to you. Refresh us and renew us that we might become faithful laborers in your harvest of peace, justice, and joy. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND PROCLAMATION OF FAITH (In Unison)
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Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.
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DISTRIBUTION OF BREAD AND CUP
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(Communion will be served by intinction. Please come forward as you are able. Take a piece of bread and dip it in the cup. Then return to your seat.)
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (In Unison)
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Loving God, who is and who was and who will be, we give you thanks that you have claimed your victory and begun to reign. We thank you for this feast of love which is a foretaste of the day when all will be gathered, reunited with Christ the Lamb. May that day come soon and may we have the courage to serve you in faithful obedience that your justice and compassion might triumph on earth. Amen.
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*HYMN OF SENDING Take My Life and Let It Be PH #404
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BENEDICTION AND CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Price/Besig
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Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
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God will go with you each hour of every day.
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Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
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Know God will guide you in all you do.
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Go now in love, and show you believe.
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Reach out to others so all the world can see.
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God will be there watching from above.
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Go now in peace, in faith and in love.
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A Labor of Care for the Broken: Service Prayers for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, was written by LT Leticia Rouser, a chaplain in the United States Navy stationed in Gulfport, MS.
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A special thank you to all those who helped lead today’s worship service.
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Deacon Jan Lorrey and Marianne Messina
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There are Large Print Bulletins and Hearing Assistance Devices available. Please ask an usher.
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We sing from two hymnals: The Pilgrim Hymnal, 1958, (red cover)
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The New Century Hymnal, 1995, (black cover)
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The asterisks [*] indicate that all those who are able may stand.
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Words in Bold print are spoken by all the people.
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CHILDCARE is available for small children in the Nursery at the front entrance of the church. Our childcare provider, Lillian McGuffey, is waiting to greet you and your child and to provide you with a pager in case they need to reach you during the service.
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FELLOWSHIP TIME: We invite you to our social hall after the service for a time of coffee and conversation.
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Youth Groups First Joint Meeting
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Join other youth in your church family as we gather for our first Middle School and High School Youth Group meeting on Sunday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m. We will begin together for this first meeting and then break out into the Middle School Youth Group and the High School Youth Group. Come and bring your friends!
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Our first meal of the 2010-2011 season will be on September 25th, our menu will be American Chop Suey. Please stay tuned for more details and sign-up information. Look for us on Rally Day!
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Arts and Crafts Workshops for All!
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Workshops are being held in the Social Hall on the second Tuesday at 6:30 p. m - 8:00 p.m. as well as the third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to any of the workshops as we get ready for our Holiday Fair on December 4th.
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There are many wonderful opportunities for a member of the congregation to be the Lay Reader for a particular service. Being a participant in a service is rewarding and enlightening. It is easy - Chris emails the texts to you so you have a chance to go over them prior to the service. You then have the choice to read out of the Bible or from the printed pages. Please volunteer to become a member of the esteemed Good Book Readers. Either sign up on the sheet posted in the social hall or contact Debbie Aldrich at debaldrich39@msn.com or 978-463-4995. I look forward to hearing you! |
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Sunday School Superintendent Needed
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Revised Superintendent’s duties:
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Be available on Sunday mornings to greet families, especially if they are new to church or need assistance finding the rooms, etc. Lead the Sunday school group upstairs after the Children’s Sermon.
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Keep the attendance rosters updated. New registration forms need to be copied and given to the classroom teacher. Attendance folders must be given to each teacher and then collected at the end of class.
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Notify each classroom teacher when the 5 minute signal is heard.
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Turn off all hall lights and copier machine at the end of Sunday school.
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Organize curriculum as it arrives, giving each teacher their level.
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Occasionally, make copies of activity sheets during class time, if teacher needs more.
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Keep in touch with the secretary about special Sunday school schedules (for example, no Sunday school or a special activity).
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Rally Day: Next Sunday—September 12
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10:15 a.m.—Beat the Rush and register early for Sunday School (registration forms we mailed with the September Steeple Tidings and will also be available at the Christian Ed Table.
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10:30 a.m.—Worship returns to regular time
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Sunday School fun upstairs for the children
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11:30 a.m.—All-Church lunch and activities
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A chance to dunk the pastor
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Sunday School Registration
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Committee information tables
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Kids As Peacemakers Third Annual Peace in the Park September 19th, 2010 at Waterfront Park 1PM to 4PM
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Churches, schools and social groups are invited to host tables and provide peaceful activi-ties for kids and teens. To avoid duplications, groups must report their projective activities to Lynn Kinsella, 978 235 1581. Central Church is invited to participate in special observation of this Peace in the Park.
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Central Church Calendar for September 5—12, 2010
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Sunday, September 5 9:30 a.m. Worship w/Communion
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Monday, September 6 Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day
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Tuesday—Friday Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Sunday, September 12 9:00 a.m. Chancel Choir - Grimes Room
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10:15 a.m. Sunday School Registration Begins
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10:30 a.m. Rally Day Worship
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11:30 a.m. All-Church Lunch and Activities
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