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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
Jessica Skidmore, Christian Ministry Coordinator
Tori Potter, Sexton
Nancy Klebart, Office Manager
978-526-7661
www.firstparishchurch.org
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MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
Communion Sunday, May 7, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
First Communion Sunday
ORGAN PRELUDE: “The Good Shepherd”
Dale Wood (1934-2003)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*[Please stand for the lighting of the candles]
CALL TO WORSHIP
This is the day that God has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad!
*HYMN: “Let There Be Peace on Earth” [insert]
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
Almighty God, We have gone our own ways and
strayed from your ways like lost sheep.
We have not done thing we should do,
and we have done the things we should not have.
We are sorry. We want to begin again.
Forgive our foolish ways and
create for us new hearts and purer souls,
that we may reflect your presence and love
for this broken world and for those we love. Amen.
*THE LORD'S PRAYER 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: John 10:1-10
ANTHEM: “Good Shepherd” Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947)
The King of Love my Shepherd is whose goodness fails me never.
I nothing lack, since I am His, and He is mine forever.
God before me. God beside me. God behind me. God above me.
Where streams of living waters flow, my troubled soul is healing.
And quietly the pastures grow the voice of God revealing,
God before me. God beside me. God behind me. God above me.
In darkest hours I fear no ill, with my dear Lord beside me.
Your strength and mercy comfort still, your hand is there to guide me.
God before me. God beside me. God behind me. God above me.
And so through all the length of days we never shall grow apart.
Good Shepherd, I will sing your praise for living in my heart.
God before me. God beside me. God behind me. God above me.
God with in me. O King of Love! O Prince of Peace! O Child of Hope!
Good Shepherd I will sing your praise for living in my heart.
MORNING PRAYER
CONGREGATION’S JOYS AND CONCERNS
May God be with you.
And also with you.
May God cleanse the thoughts of our hearts,
by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,
that we may more perfectly love,
and be worthy of God’s Holy Name. Amen.
Let us pray silently …
SILENT PRAYER - PASTORAL PRAYER - CHORAL RESPONSE
SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 23
MY STORY The First Communion Class
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Greater love hath no man”
John Ireland (1879-1962)
Rebecca Shrimpton and Paul Knox, soloists
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. (Song of Solomon 8:7)
Love is strong as death. (Song of Solomon 8:6)
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13)
Who His own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sin,
should live unto righteousness. (1 Peter 2:24)
Ye are washed, ye are sanctified, ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus.
(1 Corinthians 6:11)
Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, that ye should show forth the
praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9)
I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies, a living sacrifice,
holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1)
*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 of the Living God” NCH #283 (2X)
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
“Let all who are moved by the love and concern of Jesus Christ, fell free
to approach His table and participate in His meal.”
“When Jesus, our Risen Savior, was walking the
Road to Emmaus with two of the disciples,
They asked him to join them in a meal.
He took the bread and broke it,
and gave it to them.
Instantly their eyes were open to who he was - -
they recognized they were eating with Jesus
because they shared that bread.
We pray that we may recognize and
be with Jesus Christ this morning
as we break bread together.”
COMMUNION MEDITATION “Sheep, Sheep, Everywhere”
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
“On the night he was betrayed …”
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
“Almighty God, we give thanks for Jesus’ presence
in the simplicity and splendor of this holy meal.
Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another,
and send us into the world by your Holy Spirit,
so that we may have courage and true peace.”
*[The “Removal of the Flame”]
BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE
ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Trumpet in Dialogue”
Louis Nicolas Clerambault (1676-1749)
* * * * *
The First Communion class of 2017
Ella Arntsen Sydney Bartlett
Sammy Bothwell Summer Demeo
Addie Goundrey Charlie Lations
Atticus Smith Lily Stefanovich
The greeters and lay readers are The Gudonis Family.
The Deacons are Mary Lumsden and Paul Gudonis.
Readers and Greeters are always needed, to volunteer speak 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.
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Would you like to donate
altar flowers in memory of a loved one? In celebration of an
event? Please call Penny Lapham at 978-526-7128
NOTES ON TODAY’S ANTHEM:
“Good Shepherd” was composed for William and Curt Sorensen,
brothers and tenor soloists with the choir of the First Congregational
Church of North Guilford, CT. Bill Sorensen raises sheep. Thus, the
topic of the “Good Shepherd” seemed most appropriate.
This anthem is based on the traditional hymn, “The King of Love My
Shepherd Is”, “with music and lyrics adapted by the composer.
Interspersed with the preexisting material are short phrases, musical
settings of lines from the Saint Patrick breastplate: God before me. God
beside me. God behind me. God above me.
The intent in combining these sources is to speak of God's presence
guiding (as a “Good Shepherd”), surrounding (as in the St. Patrick
lines), infusing the spirit (living in my heart) and even manifested in our
beloved livestock. Program notes by composer.
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]
The Nominating Committee is looking for
volunteers! Because we are a Congregational church,
we are dependent on our members to serve in various
ways as officers or on committees. Are you interested in learning more
about the committees that serve First Parish? Would you like to serve on
a committee? Contact the Nominating Committee- Martha Gubbins,
Penny Lapham, Mary Lumsden, Jen Powers and Marianne Round.
We continue with a new selection for April; "Hillbilly
Elegy" by J. D. Vance. The Vance family story begins
hopefully in postwar America. J. D.'s grandparents were
"dirt poor and in love" and moved north from Kentucky's
Appalachia region to Ohio in the hopes of escaping the dreadful poverty
around them. They raised a middle-class family, and eventually their
grandchild (the author) would graduate from Yale Law School, a
conventional marker of their success in achieving generational upward
mobility.…Amazon. We will meet on Monday, May 8 at Marianne
Round's home at 7 PM.
“For where 2 or 3 are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst
of them”. Matthew 18:20
All are welcome to gather in the parlor of First Parish
Church on the first and third Thursday of each month, next
gatherings May 18. We will start promptly at 6:00 PM and end at 7:00
PM. We will be praying in one accord, a form of conversational prayer.
Bring your concerns to the Lord whether they are for Yourself, Family,
Friends, our Country, the World! You may pray along silently or pray
aloud.
SAVE THE DATE! Celebration of Rev. John Hughes’
retirement following the June 11th Tuck’s Point service.
To volunteer contact John Feuerbach at
Seaside Parish Knitters meets alternating Thursday
afternoons in the Conference Room of the Chapel, 3-5
PM. Join us May 18.
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)
Saturday, May 13, we are opening our convenient
downtown Chapel parking lot for a Community
Yard Sale. Do you have some items you no longer
use? Crafts that you are selling? Antiques that are
cluttering your home? Vendors must reserve a spot
by emailing [email protected] or calling
978-526-7661 ext. 1. Space is free so sign up early!
NEXT WEEK
Monday
7:30 PM Manchester Singers
7:00 PM BOT
7:00 PM Book Group
Tuesday
10:00 AM COA Zumba
6:00 PM CE Committee
6:00 PM Zumba Class
Wednesday
10:00 AM COA Yoga
6:30 PM Missions Committee
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
4:00 PM Bible Study
Friday
8:00 AM Yoga
Saturday
9:00 AM Community Yard Sale
5:45 PM Progressive Dinner
Sunday
10:00 AM Worship
Nursery, Sunday School
Middle School Youth Group