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
September 15, 2024
This service will be in-person and on Zoom at 10 a.m.
(Recorded for Facebook and YouTube)
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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, you are our faithful love, our generous parent, our patient teacher, our constant friend. We live by the hope of your promises, seek to follow your way, and rely on the gift of your Spirit, by whose power we breathe, and move, and pray. Amen
* Indicates points in the service when we stand in body or spirit
Announcements
Prelude O My Soul Rejoice with Gladness Siegfried Karl-Elert
Welcome
*Introit Come, Christians, Join to Sing (v. 1) Hymns of Truth & Light #108
Come, Christians, join to sing: Alleluia! Amen!Loud praise to Christ we bring, Alleluia! Amen!Let all with heart and voice, with hymns of thanks rejoice;praise we with grateful choice: Alleluia! Amen!
*Call to Worship
One: Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,
All: and grant us your salvation.
One: The Lord will speak peace to the faithful,
All: to those who turn to God in their hearts.
One: Surely salvation is at hand for those in awe of the Lord,
All: and God’s glory will dwell in our land.
*Passing of the Peace (ASL) and Lighting of Peace & Justice Candle
*Hymn Be Still My Soul Hymns of Truth & Light #95
Be still, my soul: for God is on your side; bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.Trust in your God, your savior and your guide, who through all changes faithful will remain.Be still, my soul: your best your heavenly friend ~ through thorny ways leads to a peaceful end.
Be still, my soul: for God will undertake ~ to guide the future surely as the past.Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake; all now mysterious shall be bright at last.Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know ~ the voice that calmed them in this world below.
Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on ~ when we shall dwell with God forevermore,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
*Invocation
God of Presence, you promise to give your Spirit to those who ask. Overwhelm us with your Word, that we may know you more fully, love you more passionately, and follow you more closely. Amen
Children’s Message Sarina Brooks
Greek Scripture Matthew 6:9-13
Special Music When In Our Music God is Glorified New Century Hymnal #561
Message
*Hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus Hymns of Truth & Light #442
What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh what needless pain we bear,all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer!Can we find a friend so faithful, who will all our sorrows share?Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer!
Are we weak and heavy laden, burdened with a load of care?Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer!Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!In his arms he'll take and shield you, you will find a solace there.
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
As we wait for the coming of God’s good reign, we answer the invitation to take part in God’s work, bringing our tithes and offerings with joyful gratitude.
Offertory Peaceful Rest Lani Smith
*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
Lord, you are the giver of every good gift. Accept these offerings we pray, that through them we may do justice, and love kindness, and walk humbly with you, our Sovereign and our God.
*Hymn Be Thou My Vision Hymns of Truth & Light #445
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me save that thou art.
Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
thou my Redeemer, my love thou hast won; thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one.
Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise, thou mine inheritance, now and always;
thou and thou only, first in my heart, Ruler of heaven, my treasure thou art.
High King of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O ruler of all.
*Benediction
*Sung Blessing Go Now in Peace (sing twice) Hymns of Truth & Light #347
Go now in peace, go now in peace, may the love of God surround you
everywhere, everywhere, you may go.
Postlude Pastorale Francois Couperin
(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.
Music Minister – Debbie Riley
Deacons – Everett Espling & Doug Kimmel
Liturgist – Sarina Brooks
Audio-Video Support – Patrice Alexander
Office Administrator – Vicky Espling
Student Ministry Intern – Sarina Brooks
Settled Minister – Rev. TJ Mack
The Body of Christ – You
Resources:
Feasting on the Word, Worship Companion
"Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE,
License #A-738532. All rights reserved
Be Still, My Soul
Words and Music - ©2010 Hal Leonard Corporation (select catalogs)
Contributors: Katharina von Schlegel, Jane L. Borthwick, Jean Sibelius
Type: Words and Music
Contributors: Joseph Scriven, Charles Converse, Stephen DeCesare
Tune: Public Domain Text: Public Domain
Be Thou My Vision - Craig Courtney
Contributors: Public Domain
Go Now In Peace
Words and Music - ©1976 Hinshaw Music, Inc.
Contributors: Natalie Sleeth
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