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
February 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ₋₋ Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
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Meeting ID: 839 3635 9115
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The first pew in front of the pulpit has books and quiet activities for people of all ages.
Please find something that suits you, take it to your pew, and return it after the service.
Silent Meditation
“Each time a person stands up for an idea, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, they sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.”-Robert Francis Kennedy, June 6, 1966.
* Indicates points in the service when we stand in body or spirit
Announcements
Prelude Hymnus Alexander Von Fielitz
Welcome
*Introit Christian, Rise and Act Your Creed R. #463
Christian, rise and act your creed; let your prayer be in your deed;
seek the right, perform the true, raise your work and life anew.
*Call to Worship
One: Called by God, we have come to worship.
All: Called by Christ, we have come to follow.
One: Called by the Spirit, we have come to rejoice.
All: Called together, we will listen and pray.
*Hymn Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love B. #498
Refrain:
Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love,
show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you.
Knelt at the feet of his friends, silently washing their feet,
Jesus, you acted as servant to them.
Refrain:
Neighbors are rich and poor, varied in color and race,
neighbors are near and far away.
Refrain:
These are the ones we should serve, these are the ones we should love;
all these are neighbors to us and you.
Refrain:
Loving puts us on our knees, showing our faith by our deeds,
serving the neighbors we have from you.
Refrain:
Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love,
show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you.
Kneel at the feet of our friends, silently washing their feet,
this is the way we should live with you.
Refrain:
*Invocation (in unison)
Loving God, you have called us forth as disciples and prophets, to live and speak your word. Give us ears to hear, courage to respond, even when we are afraid, and voices to proclaim the good news of your hope and love. Let us use our hands and hearts to reach into the darkness to lift others up. Where you lead, may we follow. Amen.
*Passing of the Peace (ASL) and Lighting of Peace & Justice Candle
Children’s Message
Hebrew Scriptures Isaiah 6:1-8 & Psalm 56: 1-4 Gospel Reading Luke 5:1-11
Special Music Cleansing Fountain arr. Gilbert Martin
Message Sarina Brooks, Student Ministry Intern
*Hymn I, the Lord of Sea and Sky (Here I Am, Lord) Printed in the back of the bulletin
I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in deepest sin My hand will save.
I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
Chorus:
Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people's pain.
I have wept for love of them. They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them, Whom shall I send?
Chorus
Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them. My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?
Chorus
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 (spoken in unison)
Whom should God send? Who will go for God’s people? Here we are, God is counting on us. Let us share our gifts and our offerings in answer to God’s call.
Offertory Morning Prayer Mark Roberts
*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)
Gracious and loving God, increase the strength of these gifts, and the strength of our commitment to your ministries. Expand the nets of our love, that we may reach deeply, share abundantly, and follow where you lead us to go, whether into the depths or onto the mountain peaks. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen
*Hymn Take My Life, God, Let It Be B. #448
Take my life, God, let it be consecrated faithfully.
Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my spirit, let it move at the impulse of your love.
Take my intellect and use all its powers as you choose.
Take my will; your will be done! Make your will and mine be one.
Take my heart, and by your grace make of it your dwelling place.
Take my love and help it grow; let my loving over flow.
Take me now, and help me be part of Christ’s community.
*Benediction
*Sung Benediction I Am the Light of the World B. #584
“I am the light of the world! You people come and follow me!”
If you follow and love you’ll learn the mystery of what you were meant to do and be.
Postlude Praise to God J.S. Bach
(Please remain seated for the Postlude)
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Contact Us
207.422.3100 207.323.6743
Many thanks to those who make this service possible –
in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Guest Preacher – Sarina Brooks, Student Ministry Intern
Music Minister – Debbie Riley
Deacons – Mary Angela Davis and David Wildes
Liturgist – Vicky Espling
Audio-Video Support – Mike Summerer
Office Administrator – Vicky Espling
Student Ministry Intern – Sarina Brooks
Settled Minister – Rev. TJ Mack
The Body of Christ – You
Resources
Call to Worship, Invitation to Offering, Prayer of Dedication (Adapted): https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/9463/worship-elements
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.
Christian Rise And Act Your Creed
Music - ©1992 Lorenz Publishing Corporation, The
Contributors: Francis Albert Rollo Russell, Lani Smith
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love - CHEREPONI
Words and Music - ©1969, 1989 Hope Publishing Company
Contributors: Tom Colvin
Here I Am, Lord
Words and Music - ©2000 Alfred Sacred
Contributors: Daniel L. Schutte, Mary McDonald
Take My Life and Let It Be
Words and Music - ©2000 Alfred Sacred
Contributors: Frances Havergal, Mark Hayes
I Am the Light of the World
Words and Music - ©1969 Desert Flower Music
Contributors: Jim Strathdee
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