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6/18/23 Bulletin

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

June 18, 2023 This service will be in-person and on Zoom at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) (Posted for later viewing on Facebook and YouTube) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88327467219?pwd=Mis3ME4waGE1RmRBNzFXK3VUaDJXdz09 Meeting ID: 883 2746 7219 Passcode: 131738 Silent Prayer “O Omnipotent God, who cares for each of us as if no one else existed and for all of us as if we were all but one! Blessed is the person who loves You. To You I entrust my whole being and all I have received from You. You made me for Yourself, and my heart is restless until it rests in You.” -Augustine of Hippo, 5th century bishop and theologian

* Indicates points in the service when we stand in body or spirit Announcements Prelude Praise for the Morning Gaelic melody/Nicea/ Smith Welcome *Introit This Is the Day (vs.1 and 3) ` B. #84 This is the day, this is the day that our God has made, that our God has made; we will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that our God has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it; This is the day, this is the day that our God has made. This is the day, this is the day when the Spirit came, when the Spirit came; we will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day when the Spirit came, we will rejoice and be glad in it; This is the day, this is the day, when the Spirit came. Call to Worship Leader: We have gathered here this morning to worship God. People: We have come seeking comfort, inspiration, community, and insight. Leader: We have come to open ourselves to the power of God’s presence in our midst. All: We have come to offer up the seasons and the turnings in our lives, and to ask God’s help in our learning and in our growing. *Passing of the Peace (ASL) and lighting Peace & Justice Candle *Hymn Great Is Your Faithfulness B. #423 Great is your faithfulness, O God, Creator with you no shadow of turning we see. You do not change, your compassions they fail not; all of your goodness forever will be. Refrain: Great is your faithfulness! Great is your faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed your hand has provided, Great is your faithfulness, God, unto me! Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness to your great faithfulness, mercy, and love Refrain: Great is your faithfulness! Great is your faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed your hand has provided, Great is your faithfulness, God, unto me! Pardon for sin and a peace so enduring, your own dear presence to cheer and to guide. Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine with ten thousand beside. Refrain: *Invocation(unison): Almighty God, we come to worship you today with open hearts and open minds. We want to hear and receive what you have to say to us in this service. Speak to us today as you spoke to those who went before us. Tell us the stories of your wonders and greatness. We are ready to hear them. Remind us once again of your grace and love. Help us teach your goodness to our children and the next generation. Amen. Children’s Message “A Pilgrim Lodge Skit” Rev. Mary Angela Davis “All praise to thee, my God, this night, for all the blessings of the light! Keep me, Creator of all things, beneath the shelter of thy wings!” (265 R) Christian Scriptures Exodus 14:19-31 Roman 8:28;35-39 Special Music Sanctuary Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you. Message “Going Forward Faithfully” Rev. Dr. Nick Davis *Hymn In The Midst of New Dimensions B. #391 In the midst of new dimensions, in the face of changing ways. Who will lead the pilgrim peoples wandering in their separate ways? Refrain God of rainbow, fiery pillar, leading where the eagles soar, We your people, ours the journey now and ever, now and ever, now and ever more. Through the flood of starving people, warring factions and despair, Who will lift the olive branches? Who will light the flame of care? Refrain God of rainbow, fiery pillar, leading where the eagles soar, We your people, ours the journey now and ever, now and ever, now and ever more. As we stand a world divided by our own self seeking schemes, Grant that we, your global village might envision wider dreams. Refrain: We are man and we are woman, all persuasions, old and young, Each a gift in your creation, each a love song to be sung. Refrain: Should the threats of dire predictions cause us to withdraw in pain, May your blazing phoenix spirit, resurrect the church again. Refrain: Prayers of the People- Sharing Joys and 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 – Offertory We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder Trad. Spiritual/ Powell *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) O God of generosity and grace, we bring to you our pledges and offerings. Enable us with our earthly things, to give you the love of our hearts and the service of our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Hymn Oh Jesus, I Have Promised B. #493 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; remain forever near me, my Savior and my friend; I shall not fear life’s struggles if you are by my side, Nor wander from the pathway if you will be my guide. O let me hear you speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will. O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control! O speak, and make me listen, O guardian of my soul! O Jesus, you have promised to all who follow you that where you are in glory your servant shall be, too; And, Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end; O give me grace to follow my Savior and my friend! *Sung Blessing R. #336 Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day, that in your Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you. *Benediction Postlude Voluntary in D John Stanley (Please remain seated for the Postlude) The Union Congregational Church of Hancock, United Church of Christ will hold a special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, July 16, 2023 immediately following the morning worship service for the following purposes: ● To approve the Treasurer to take funds from the Camden Wealth Management cash reserves to pay the overage of replacing the septic system at the parsonage. ● To act on any other business that may come before the congregation. Jeanne Edwards, Clerk June 18, 2023 Support our Church Financially Please visit Hancock (Maine) UCC on Facebook or our new webpage www.hancockucc.com (please note that www.hancockucc.org still exists as an archival site) or visit this link to our PayPal account: paypal.me/hancockucc or mail offerings to: Union Congregational Church, PO Box 443, Hancock, ME 04640 (Attention: Treasurer) Contact Us hancockmaineucc@gmail.com treasurer@hancockucc.com revtjmack@gmail.com 207.422.3100 207.323.6743 Many thanks to those who make this service possible – in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Music Minister – Debbie Riley Deacons – Mary Angela Davis and Vicky Espling Liturgist – Mary Angela Davis Graphics Minister – Cynthia Wood Audio-Video Support – Mike Summerer (Mike Summerer is happy to teach others this important task. Please inquire…) Office Secretary – Vicky Espling Settled Minister – Rev. TJ Mack The Body of Christ – You Resources Feasting on the Word: Worship Companion and UCC Worship Ways "Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #A-738532. All rights reserved.

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6/18/23 Bulletin

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