Village Church United Church of Christ

Palm Sunday March 24, 2013

ORDER OF WORSHIP March 24, 2013 10:00 AM

BRASS PRELUDE Wellesley Village Brass *PROCESSIONAL ANTHEM “Hosanna Nkosi Phezulu” Anders Nyberg

Village People Vocalists, Village Drumming Circle *CALL TO WORSHIP Chris Braudaway-Bauman

Leader: Come! From the city streets. People: Let us join the eager crowd that gathers to honor Jesus! Leader: Come! From your busy homes and places of business. People: Let us put down our work in joyful celebration! Leader: Come! Lay down your sorrows and worries. People: Let us turn our eyes toward the Savior whom God has sent. Leader: Let all join in joyful song. People: Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel! Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! People: Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Hosanna! People: Hosanna! Hosanna!

CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Leader: Almighty God, something of each of us is present in the Palm Sunday crowds who greeted Jesus on the way to the temple.

People: Like the throng in Jerusalem, we profess our faith in moments of enthusiasm and deny our faith in moments of stress.

Leader: We sing your praises when we are among others who praise you.

People: But we keep silent when it is uncomfortable to express our faith.

Leader: We turn away from you, too busy to seek you, too self-centered to obey you.

People: We betray those we love and those who have loved us. Leader: We ask for your continued patience with us. People: Help us to be honest with ourselves and with you, and

turn us again to Jesus Christ, who redeems all things, even as we offer these silent prayers of confession.

*WORDS OF ASSURANCE *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST RESPONSE IN SONG “God Loved The World” ANTHEM “Hosanna/Crown Him King of Kings” by Carl Tuttle and Sharon Damazio

Youth and Junior Choir

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER Presentation of New Member Question to New Member

Pastor: By your baptism you were made one with us in the body of Christ, the Church. We rejoice in your pilgrimage of Faith in this time and place; we give thanks for every community of faith that

has been your spiritual home, and we celebrate your presence in this household of faith. Do you promise to participate in the life and mission of this family of God’s people, sharing regularly in the worship of God, and enlisting in the work of this congregation as it serves this community and the world?

New Member: I promise, with the help of God. Prayer

Welcome by the Congregation People: We welcome you with joy as a partner in the common life

of this church. We promise you our friendship and prayers as we share the hopes and labors of the Church of Jesus Christ. By the power of the Holy Spirit may we continue to grow together in God’s knowledge and love and to be witnesses of our risen Savior.

The Sharing of the Church Covenant Unison: We are banded together as a Christian church to maintain

the worship of God, to proclaim the gospel of Christ, to develop in all people a consciousness of their relations and duties to God and to each other, and to inspire them with love for truth, passion for righteousness, and enthusiasm for service. To this end we pledge our loyalty to Christ and covenant with each other to express His Spirit in our individual and corporate life; to live together as

Christians and to submit ourselves to the government of this church, working, giving, praying for its increase, its purity, its peace and seeking in every way to make it a power for the building up of the kingdom of God.

Welcoming of New Member with the Right Hand of Fellowship *HYMN NO. 213 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” ELLACOMBE

New Century Hymnal

Students may leave now leave for classes.

SCRIPTURE AND REFLECTIONS Luke 1:38-45 – Debbie Duval Luke 4:1 – Linda Gallinaro Luke 5:27-28 – Matthew Snyder Luke 6: 37-38 – Verek Harnap Luke 8:48 – Eileen Brody Luke 9:46-48 –Chris Cannon Luke 11: 9-10 – Barbara Werner Luke 11:33 – Deborah Brown Luke 12:25-28 – Judy Mongiardo Luke 17:20-21 – Sam Bauman Luke 23:34 – Cecilia Milano Luke 24: 28-32 – Jillian Larkan

MUSICAL MEDITATION “Softly and Tenderly” PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Kathy Musser 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, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

PRAYER RESPONSE “We Yearn, O Christ, For Wholeness”

THE OFFERING

During the offering, please sign and pass the fellowship book, which is located at the end of each pew. Invitation

Offertory “A Shaker Celebration” Z. Randall Stroope Village People Vocalists and Village Drumming Circle

Junior Choir, Youth Choir and Cherub Choir *Doxology and Presentation

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.

*Dedication SCRIPTURE Luke 22:14 - 23:56 *HYMN NO. 222 “My Song Is Love Unknown” RHOSYMEDRE

New Century Hymnal

*BENEDICTION ORGAN POSTLUDE “Urbs Jerusalem beata” Healy Willan

Marjorie Ness, Guest Organist *Please rise as you are able. _______________________________________________________

WELCOME NEW MEMBER

Who will be joining during the 10 am Worship Service. March 24, 2013

Robin Curtis 36 Great Rock Road, Sherborn, MA 01770 508-561-8251 Robin grew up in Weston, CT. She moved to the Boston area for college and has lived in Sherborn since 1987. She is the Mom of two grown children, Dana and Evan. Robin loves the outdoors, hiking, working out, healthy cooking and meditation. She just signed up to learn rowing this year. As an adoptee, she recently found her biological mother and will be meeting her and her 3 half siblings in April!

TODAY’S NOTES

Pastoral Care If you have any pastoral needs or know of any in the Village Church family, please call Kathy Musser at 781-235-1988, ext 14. Care Kits If during the worship service you find you need a tissue, cough drop, or a drink of water, please ask an Usher to help you. Hearing devices amplify sound anywhere in the Sanctuary. They are available at the back of the church. For assistance, please speak with an Usher. The Chancel flowers are given today in celebration and thanks to God for the continuing program in Pastoral Residency by Don and Sybil Smith. Fellowship Hour 11:15 am, Village Common Please join us for coffee and fellowship. Information for visitors is available at the Welcome Table. Providing hospitality today is the Board of Properties. Please take a moment to thank them. For His Children Says Thank You! Thanks to all who came to the Tribute for Clark Vaughn on March 10th. A wonderful crowd turned out, and Melinda, and her daughter Lesley Vaughn were deeply moved by the outpouring of support and sentiment. They send their thanks and appreciation for all who participated as well as those who came to the event. For those who picked up DECORATED COIN CANS over the holidays, it is now time to turn them in. We will have a table set up in Village Common immediately prior to and after the 10 am service today. Thank you, in advance for bringing back your filled cans. Also, the next MISSION TRIP TO FHC is being developed for February school vacation week, 2014. If you are interested, please sign up at the Coin Jar Table or send an email to Viola Morse at vrmorse@verizon.net. Environmental Ministry Shifting Views on Climate Change - Is meaningful action possible? 11:15 am, Burtt Chapel Extreme weather has had more than dire consequences for those impacted. It's also shifted Americans’ perception that climate change is not only real, but that action needs to be taken. The Environmental Ministry kicks off its series of programs today with a forum about some government efforts under development to help mitigate and adapt to climate change. Led by Cynthia Curtis, who works in the area of environmental sustainability, and is co-chair of the Environmental Ministry.

Luke for Lent Conversation 11:30 am, Upper Room You are invited to gather with others who have been journeying with Luke this Lent. If you are a card carrying member of the Luke Book Club (that is, if you have read his entire Gospel), or you have been carrying a card with a verse from Luke, or if you have been part of one of the Bible study groups reading Luke, please plan to join us. NWW Fellowship 4:30-6:30 pm, Village Hall All are welcome to join our friends from NWW for an evening of worship, spring crafts, food and fellowship. 7th & 8th Grade Youth Group No Meeting today High School Youth Group 7 pm, Youth Room For information about youth programs, contact Pam Emslie at 781.235.1988 x15 or pam@wellesleyvillagechurch.org.

BULLETIN NOTES

Easter Offering – One Great Hour of Sharing Easter Sunday, March 31 In addition to our morning offering, the Service Ministry is sponsoring a special offering to One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). One Great Hour of Sharing, the refugee, relief and development offering of the United Church of Christ, transforms lives through health, education, agricultural and emergency relief initiatives in 138 countries. Please place your cash or check donations in the OGHS envelopes found in the pews and at the doors on Easter Sunday. Make checks payable to Wellesley Congregational Church and indicate “OGHS” in the memo section. We Recycle Our Bulletins In an effort to be better stewards of our resources, Village Church recycles our weekly bulletins. Please leave your bulletin in the pew or hand it to an Usher and it will be recycled. If you happen to carry it with you into Fellowship Hour, please place it in the paper recycling bin near the trash can at the kitchen window. Youth Choirs Rehearsal Dates:

Youth Choir: March 27, 6:15 pm; March 31, 8:15 am Junior Choir: March 31, 8:15 am

Performance Dates: Palm Sunday, March 24, 10 am Worship Service Easter Sunday, March 31, 9 am and 11 am Worship Services

Easter Respite Monday, April 1 The Church Office will be closed. Chancel Flower Dates Available The following Sundays are available to sponsor the flowers: April 7, June 16 & 30. Please contact Felicia Nadel at 781.235.1988 x21 or by email at Felicia@wellesleyvillagechurch.org, if you are interested. The cost of the flowers is $75. Thank you! Join us for an afternoon of Gospel Music to benefit Family Promise Metrowest Sunday, April 7, 3:00-4:30 pm Common Street Community Church, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA Featuring The Kuumba Singers of Harvard College, Higher Praise Gospel Choir, Boston and The Community Church Children's Choir. $20 suggested donation. Patriot’s Day Monday, April 15 The Church Office will be closed.

Maundy ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday March 28March 28March 28March 28 8:00 pm Tenebrae Worship with Communion

Good FridayGood FridayGood FridayGood Friday March 29March 29March 29March 29 12:00 noon & 8 pm Worship These services are very similar

Holy SaturdayHoly SaturdayHoly SaturdayHoly Saturday March 30March 30March 30March 30 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Worship, Communion & Renewal of Baptismal Vows Please bring a bell!

Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday March 31March 31March 31March 31 7:30 am Sunrise Worship Intergenerational Service w/ Communion

8:30 am Easter Breakfast 9:00 & 11:00 am Easter Worship Childcare for infant-5s provided. 10:00 am Fellowship Hour 10:20 am Easter Egg Hunt

What’s happening in Church School today? • Kindergarten students and younger will be welcomed in their classrooms before 10

am worship begins. The Infant/Toddler Room is located on the main floor just outside the Sanctuary to the left of the Chancel. 2 year olds through Kindergarten classrooms are located on the upper floor. Children should be picked up promptly at the conclusion of worship.

• Grades 1-8 will worship with their parents until it is time for class, as indicated in the bulletin. At that time,

Grades 1–8 will meet at the signs downstairs in Village Hall and proceed to the following classrooms for a special activity. This week...

Grade 1: Science Room for book chat Grade 2: Fishes and Loaves Cafe Grade 3: Bibleland.org Grade 4: Artisan’s Market Grade 5: Storyteller’s Tent

Grades 6, 7 & 8 will meet in Village Hall.

Classes for Grades 1–8 conclude at 11:15 or the end of worship whichever is later. Students in Grades 3 and below should be met by their parents at their classrooms.

The Family Room is available for parents who aren’t quite ready to leave their infants and toddlers in childcare. In this room, parents will be able to listen to the worship service while their child naps or plays. This room is located upstairs beyond the library.

VILLAGE CHURCH STAFF

The Rev. Martin B. Copenhaver – Senior Pastor The Rev. Kathleen E. Musser – Associate Pastor The Rev. Pamela H. Emslie – Associate Pastor

The Rev. Christina L. Braudaway-Bauman – Pastor at Large The Rev. Daniel P. Cooperrider – Pastoral Resident

The Rev. Jocelyn B. Gardner Spencer – Pastoral Resident Linda C. Smith – Pastoral Residency Coordinator

Michaela F. McDonald – Director of Children’s Ministries David R. Carrier – Director of Music

Dr. Kevin J. McDonald – Director of Youth Music Jodi M. Hitzhusen – Music Director of First Worship

Erin I. Donato – Church Administrator Leslie W. Petzing – Controller

Barbara P. Kucich – Church Accountant Tricia T. Kibbe – IT and Administrative Coordinator

Felicia R. Nadel – Administrative Assistant Christy L. Cadigan–Administrative Assistant

Donald S. Banks – Sexton Dolphe Richard – Assistant to the Sexton Gerardo Ortiz – Assistant to the Sexton

2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 781.235.1988

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