UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HANCOCK
We respect tradition — and we welcome inclusive language about people and expansive language about God. Please pray using words most meaningful to you.
Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children
Twenty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost - November 24, 2024
This service will be in-person and on Zoom at 10 a.m.
(Recorded for Facebook and YouTube)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 822 2425 2518 Passcode: 755650
The first pew in front of the pulpit has books and quiet activities for people of all ages.
Please borrow something that suits you, and return it after the service.
Silent Prayer
Holy God of every time and every place, you gather us to hear of Jesus.
Help us see your infinite life in our own community and in all of creation. Amen
* Indicates points in the service when we stand in body or spirit
Announcements
Prelude Rondeau on “Royal Oak” arr. Michael Helman
Welcome
*Introit God, Creation's Great Designer B. #371
God, creation’s great designer, architect, and artisan,
dreamer, builder, and refiner - how we marvel at your plan.
You have formed us to reflect you, filled us with your Spirit’s breath,
freed us to accept, reject you, and in Christ, defeated death.
*Call to Worship
One: Long ago, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets,
All: but in the last days he has spoken to us through his Son Jesus Christ.
One: Jesus is the reflection of God’s glory,
All: and he sustains all things in the world by his powerful Word.
One: Shout for joy, sing songs of praise,
All: for God reigns over all the earth!
*Passing of the Peace (ASL) and Lighting of Peace & Justice Candle
*Hymn Like a Mother Who Has Born Us B. #583
Like a mother who has born us, held us close in her delight,
Fed us freely from her body, God has called us into life.
Like a father who has taught us, grasped our hand and been our guide,
Lifted us and healed our sorrows, God has walked with us in life.
Though as children we have wandered, placed our trust in power and might,
Left behind our brothers, sisters, God still calls us into life.
When we offer food and comfort, grasp our neighbor’s hand in love,
Tread the path of peace and justice, God still walks with us in life.
*Invocation (in unison)
Long ago, God spoke to our ancestors, but in these last days God has spoken to us
through Jesus Christ. Open our hearts and minds to your Word, that we may see your light. Amen
Children’s Message
Hebrew Scriptures Psalm 47 Greek Scriptures Hebrews 1:1-9
Special Music Autumn Carol setting by Russell Schulz-Widmar
Message
*Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory R. #477
God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power;now fulfill your Church’s story; bring its bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.
Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn your Christ, assail his ways!From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise.Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the living of these days, for the living of these days.
Cure your children’s warring madness; bend our pride to your control;shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul.Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
lest we miss your heav’nly goal, lest we miss your heav’nly goal.
Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore;let the search for your salvation be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore.
Prayers of the People – Sharing Joys & Concerns
Our Father (Creator, Mother) 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 and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
Lead me Lord, lead me in thy righteousness, make thy way plain before my face.
For it is thou Lord, thou Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety.
Invitation to Offering – In gratitude for all God has done, we bring our offerings and tithes
for the building up of God’s kin-dom.
Offertory “We Gather Together” tune: Kresmer/ Roberta R. Raybold
*The Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen
*Prayer of Dedication (spoken in unison)
With thanksgiving, we give of what you have provided, that your will may be done in this world. Give us the wisdom and courage to do so. In the spirit of Jesus we pray. Amen
*Hymn My Life Flows On in Endless Song R. #427
My life flows on in endless song; above earth's lamentation,
I hear the sweet, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation.
No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I’m clinging.
Since Love is Lord of heav’n and earth, how can I keep from singing?
Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing?
No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I’m clinging.
Since Love is Lord of heav’n and earth, how can I keep from singing?
What though my joys and comforts die? I know my Savior’s living.
What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he’s giving.
No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I’m clinging.
Since Love is Lord of heav’n and earth, how can I keep from singing?
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing!
All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing?
No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I’m clinging.
Since Love is Lord of heav’n and earth, how can I keep from singing?
*Benediction
*Sung Blessing Go Now in Peace (sing twice) R. #347
Go now in peace, go now in peace, may the love of God surround you
everywhere, everywhere, you may go.
Postlude All Good Gifts Around Us arr. Gilbert Martin (Please remain seated for the Postlude)
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Contact Us
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Many thanks to those who make this service possible –
in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Music Minister – Debbie Riley
Deacons – Nick Davis & Pat Summerer
Liturgist – Mary Angela Davis
Audio-Video Support – Ron Schwizer
Office Administrator – Vicky Espling
Student Ministry Intern – Sarina Brooks
Settled Minister – Rev. TJ Mack
The Body of Christ – You
Resources
The New Century Hymnal (B.) Hymns of Truth and Light (R.)
Copyright © 1995 The Pilgrim Press Copyright © 1998 First Congregational
Church of Huston, Texas
"Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE,
License #A-738532. All rights reserved
God, Creation's Great Designer
Words Jane Parker Huber 1984
Music J.T. Morrow 1950
Like a Mother Who Has Borne Us
Words - ©1986 MennoMedia Inc.
Contributors: Daniel Bechtel
My Life Flows On in Endless Song
Robert Lowry, Jean Anne Shafferman
Words and Music - ©2019 Jubilate Music
Go Now In Peace
Words and Music - ©1976 Hinshaw Music, Inc.
Contributors: Natalie Sleeth
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