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First Parish Church, Congregational On the Village Green
Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Rev. John G. Hughes, II, Senior Pastor
Donald R. Dunn, Director of Music-Organist
Priscilla Duda, Christian Ministry Coordinator
Emelia Attridge, Youth Director
Tyler Duda, Sexton
Church office: 978-526-7661 ext. 1
www.firstparishchurch.org
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, May 24, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
Pentecost Sunday
ORGAN PRELUDE: “Aria”
Michael Burkhardt (b.1957)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*[Please stand for the lighting of the candles]
CALL TO WORSHIP
On this, the birthday of the Christian Church,
let us welcome God's Holy Spirit into our hearts.
On this, the birthday of the Church,
let us welcome God’s Spirit into the heart
of our Church.
*HYMN: “God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand”
PH #433 (V.1-3)
PRAYER OF INVOCATION (unison)
Come, O Creator, O Immensity of Love, O Eternity of Mercy,
Come and be with us and in us and beside us and over us.
Be as hands upon us, and fashion us for shining.
Be as warmth within us, and fire us for caring.
Be as strength beside us, and shape our lives for healing.
Abide in our prayers, the spoken and the unspoken;
And make your Word come true in our lives,
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
*THE LORD'S PRAYER (trespasses) Our Father 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is
now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 11:1-9
ANTHEM: “The Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee”
Jean Berger (1909-2002)
The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of ev’ry living thing.
(Psalm 145:15, 16)
MORNING PRAYER
CONGREGATION’S JOYS AND CONCERNS The Spirit helps us in our weakness;
for we sometimes do not know what to pray.
The Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words;
Yet God searches our hearts and knows what we need.
Come down, O Love divine,
Seek out this soul of mine.
Visit our souls with Your own ardor glowing:
O comforter, draw near.
Within my heart appear.
And kindle me with your holy, passionate flame. Amen.
Let us pray…
SILENT PRAYER-PASTORAL PRAYER-CHORAL RESPONSE
SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 2:1-21
*HYMN: “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” PH #429
SERMON: “Spirit for All”
MOMENT OF MEDITATION
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
Text: Timothy Reese (1874-1939)
Music: Michael Burkhardt (b.1957) Alice Marie “Alrie” Terrill Memorial Music
Holy Spirit, ever dwelling
In the holiest realms of light;
Holy Spirit, ever brooding
O’er a world of gloom and night;
Holy Spirit, every raising
Those of earth to thrones on high;
Living life-imparting Spirit,
You we praise and magnify.
Holy Spirit, ever living
As the Church’s very life;
Holy Spirit, every striving
Through us in a ceaseless strife;
Holy Spirit ever forming
In the Church the mind of Christ;
You we praise with endless worship
For your fruits and gifts unpriced.
Holy Spirit, ever working
Through the Church’s ministry;
Quick’ning, strength’ning and
absolving,
Setting captive sinners free;
Holy Spirit, every binding
Age to age and soul to soul
In communion never ending,
You we worship and extol.
*DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below,
Praise God above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*HYMN: “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” NCH #286
*[The “Removal of the Flame”]
BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE
ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Festive Trumpet Tune”
David German (b. 1954)
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The greeter and lay reader is Vin Terrill.
The Deacons are John Feuerbach and Christiane Alsop.
Readers and Greeters are always needed, contact the office or talk to the
Deacons.
Listening devices are available for those in need; they are at the back of
the Sanctuary. Feel free to address a Deacon should you need help using
them.
After the service join us in the front of the church for hospitality.
Welcome to all who are new to our worship. To join our mailing list fill
out a “Welcome Card” to place in the collection plate or contact
[email protected] , 978-526-7661 ext 1.
Soup & Conversation May 31- Vin Terrill, Henry
Lapham and George Nickless visit with us and share the
history of the FPC Steeple and clock – We hope that
many of you will join us and learn how truly special the
upper section of our beautiful church is!
Join us at the Chapel following worship. Soups and salads
are always welcome!
Contact Priscilla Duda at 978-526-7661 ext. 3 or [email protected] with questions or to donate.
We will hold a Church Cleanup
Day on Saturday, June 13
beginning at 9 AM. Volunteers are
welcome to join whenever they can
spare an hour or more to make our
church shine.
Women's’ Fellowship save the date
Monday, June 8 at 6:00 PM
Worship at Tuck’s Point
Sunday, June 14 at 10 AM
Following the service lunch will be available
and you are welcome to join in a game of
kickball!
Each Wednesday Evening
An Hour of Tranquility
in our sanctuary 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
As a way of giving back to the community, we open our
candlelit sanctuary for anyone seeking a place of
tranquility to enjoy peaceful music and private meditation.
All faiths are welcome to join in this space.
ATTENDANCE Church 121
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Please call Penny Lapham at 978-526-
7128, by Monday to be included in the following Sunday’s bulletin.
THE CARE TEAM MINISTRY, Have you shared the experience?
We support FPC families with meals, rides, & visits through times of
illness and loss. If you would like to become involved with this
wonderful team contact;
Sheila Kafer 978-525-3253, [email protected]
Janet Groth at 978-526-8408, [email protected]
Join the Seaside Parish Knitter we meet alternating
Thursday afternoons in the Conference Room of the
Chapel. 3-5 PM, May 28, June 11 and 25
FIRST PARISH CHURCH FINANCIALS through April 2015 :
Month Year-to-Date Annual Budget
Income $15,288 $129,584 $315,153
Expenses $23,184 $109,609 $313,733
Excess Inc/Exp $ -7,896 $ 19,975 $ 1,420
Please join us June 1, 2015 at Mary Ellen Cook’s home
at 23 Harold Street. The book that we are reading this
month is “Caleb’s Crossing”.
We meet at 7:00pm and again all are welcome!
Upcoming events can be found on our website
(www.firstparishchurch.org ) under “News” and “Calendar” and on our
Facebook page (First Parish Manchester-by-the-Sea) under “Events”
THIS WEEK:
Monday
8:00 AM Exercise
7:30 PM Manchester Singers
Tuesday
11:30 AM COA Lunch of the Month
7:00 PM Diaconate
Wednesday
8:00 AM Exercise
10:00 AM COA Yoga
6:30 PM Hour of Tranquility
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
3:00 PM Seaside Knitters
Friday
8:00 AM Yoga
Sunday
10:00 AM Worship
Currently seeking a creative, friendly, energetic
part-time Youth Director to lead our programs
for middle and high school students, as our YD
Emelia Attridge is leaving us to pursue a call to ministry.
Our program has three pieces which involve planning and implementing:
Faith based Sunday morning programs (an established curriculum
which can be planned around and expanded on)
Mission/Community outreach programs
Social activities outside of Sunday mornings
Candidates must be able to relate to youth of today and run a program which
is educational and spiritually rewarding while being engaging and
entertaining for participants. Programs will welcome, value and support
youth as they develop and build faith through the inspiration and
encouragement of the Youth Director. Our program goal is to build a strong
community among our youth.
Strong communication, organization skills and experience with planning and
running programs for adolescents is expected.
Candidates should also have a strong foundation of Christian faith and
beliefs to be comfortable with Congregational traditions, although many of
our families have an Ecumenical background.
A support staff is in place including a Christian Education Committee,
Christian Ministry Coordinator and Pastor. In addition, our parents provide
support through active volunteering.
First Parish Church follows compensation guidelines set by the U.C.C. and
adheres to the standard SAFE church policies.
Resources and training are available through the United Church of Christ
(UCC), if needed.
The position would start August/September, 2015
Resumes can be submitted via email [email protected] or mailed
to P.O. Box 187, Manchester, MA, 01944