WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

9:30 AM TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

PRELUDE Meditation on God’s Grace Colin Curtis

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Eric Sherlock

*PASSING OF THE PEACE One: Peace be with you; All: And also with you. One: Let us greet one another and pass the peace of Christ.

*OPENING HYMN We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding #182

*CALL TO WORSHIP One: Climb with Moses up the mountain of God. All: God’s glory shines like the sun. One: Climb with Jesus up the mountain of God. All: Christ’s glory shines like the sun. One: Climb with the faithful up the mountain of God. All: The Spirit’s glory shines like the sun. One: Climb the mountain of God. All: We have come to see and to worship.

HYMN Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain vv. 1&3 #183

SCRIPTURE Luke 9:28-36 Matt & Carol Bassett

SERMON Sacred Silence Rev. Eric Sherlock

ANTHEM A Call to Silence Craig Courtney I listen to the forest in cathedrals made of trees, and to the twilight vespers as the sun falls to its knees. I listen to the echoes of the ageless canyon walls, and to the stained glass worship of the rainbow as it calls: "Be still and know, be still and know that I am God."

I listen to the whisper of the river as it flows, and to the swirling ballet of a thousand flakes of snow. And when I hear the eagle's wings repeat a soaring prayer, And when the falling stars cry out I know that God is there. "Be still and know, be still and know that I am God."

Each of these a silent choir, a wordless hymn of praise, The language is unspoken, yet heard in many ways, A soundless sanctuary where I am free to go To meet God in the silence, to just be still and know: "Be still and know, be still and know that I am God." - Pamela Martin

TIME OF PRAYER

Sharing our Joys and Concerns All: Hear our prayer

Prayers of the People

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

TIME OF GIVING Call To Offering Offertory Contemplation Anthony Giamanco

*Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen

*Prayer of Dedication

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

*HYMN Let Us Break Bread Together #330

INVITATION

SURSUM CORDA

One: God be with you.

All: And also with you.

One: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them up to God.

One: Let us give thanks to God. All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

COMMUNION PRAYER

SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP Only non-alcoholic juice is served. Gluten-free bread is available.

COMMUNION MUSIC O Sacrum Convivium Olivier Messiaen

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

*CLOSING HYMN Shine, Jesus, Shine Insert

*BENEDICTION

*CHORAL BENEDICTION O Wondrous Sight England, 15th cent. And faithful hearts are raised on high by this great vision's mystery, for which in joyful strains we raise the voice of prayer, the hymn of praise. - translated from the Latin by John Mason Neale

POSTLUDE Transfiguration Paul Taylor

DURING THE SECOND HOUR

Join us for a pancake breakfast this morning immediately following worship in Kairos Hall. Everyone is welcome! We'll have pancakes, ham and berries -- plus coffee and tea -- and lots of time for connecting with your DCC friends.

TODAY’S SCHEDULE

8:30AM - 9:15AM Choir Rehearsal 9:30AM - 10:30AM Godly Play 9:15AM - 11:00AM Childcare for children 4 & under in the Nursery 9:30AM - 10:30AM Worship 10:30AM - 11:30AM Pancake Breakfast 11:30PM - 12:15PM Confirmation Class 11:30PM - 2:00PM Quattro Handbell Quartet Rehearsal

THIS WEEK AT DCC

Tuesday 10:00AM - 12:00PM Gift of Year’s: Women’s Group 10:00AM - 12:00PM Worship Commission Meeting Wednesday 12:45PM - 2:00PM Pastor’s Bible Study 6:15PM - 6:45PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM - 8:00PM Ash Wednesday Service Thursday 11:00AM - 12:00PM Spiritual Formation Group #3 7:30PM - 9:00PM Choir Rehearsal Saturday 6:00PM - 9:00PM TGIF (see announcements)

EMMAUS TEAM 5 Liturgist Ushers

Matt & Carol Bassett Joyce Klassen Judy Halden Michiyo Laing Amy Furber Dobson

Friendship Hosts

Greeters Candle Lighter

Barbara Olwin Michiyo Laing John Bassett Derek & Jessica Cliff Hazel & Zac Furber Dobson

Next week’s team is Emmaus Team 6. Please call or email the office, with information by noon on Wednesday, March 6.

Godly Play Ministers: Lock-Up Duty: Sound Technician:

Barb DeBarger Mariah Callison Dee Brook Jim Felton

Ministers

The Entire Congregation

The Rev. Eric Sherlock Senior Pastor

John Kendall Bailey Music Director

Mary-Marie Deauclaire Handbell Director

Blair Hansen Office Administrator

Elizabeth Setlak-von Thury Operations Coordinator

Janice Inman Dayspring Preschool Director

www.dayspringpreschool.org

OUR PURPOSE

Loving God Loving Each Other

Being God’s Love in the World

At Danville Congregational Church we welcome you to a progressive spiritual community that is open and affirming, celebrates differences, and encourages alternate views. We explore the Bible with curiosity and enthusiasm, taking it seriously but not literally. Taking Christ’s call passionately to love our neighbor, we extend our faith into action for the betterment of all. Wherever you are on life’s journey, we offer you a place of peace and hope.

Danville Congregational Church is an Open and Affirming church, welcoming all of God’s people – of diverse race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, economic condition, and physical, mental and emotional ability.

A NOTE TO WORSHIPERS

Please turn off your cell phone when you enter this sanctuary. Also, please move to the center of the row, so those who come in after you can more easily be seated. The left-hand section of pews as you enter the sanctuary has been designated for those who are free of scents and perfumes.

If you would like to use one of our listening assistance devices, please see the sound technician in the back of the sanctuary.

Following worship, please gather in Kairos Hall for a pancake breakfast, refreshments and time with old and new friends.

First time visitor? Welcome to Danville Congregational Church! We are glad you are here with us today. If you are interested in getting additional information about Danville Congregational Church, after the worship service, in the narthex, you will find someone holding a red bag. In the bag you will find helpful information about the church. We look forward to meeting you!

Child care for 4 years and younger is available from 9:15 – 11:00 today. Please always sign your child in and out of our Nursery. For safety reasons, we request that no child be left on the playground without appropriate supervision. Thank you!

Activity bags are available for children to use in worship. Children can pick up a bag and/or a clipboard from the basket at the back of the sanctuary when they come into worship and sit with their families in the pews. Please return the bags and clipboards to the basket at the end of worship.

The DCC sanctuary is available for meditation and quiet prayer during the week during normal business hours. Please feel free to come by any time — enter

through the office.

Danville Congregational Church United Church of Christ

989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville CA 94526-4020 Phone: (925) 837-6944

www.danvillechurch.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, March 6 begins the season of Lent. Join us for a Taizé style worship service in the Sanctuary at 7:00 PM with the imposition of ashes. All are welcome.

Come wind down the week with our DCC friends at a regular TGIF party on Friday, March 8.

Join us for warm fellowship at this intergenerational fun gathering. Come alone or with your family and friends– all are

welcome. Details:

• Location: Klassen Family Home • Time: Open house from 6:00 to 9pm – Drop by for however long works for

you • No RSVP necessary – just bring a pizza or dish you'd like to share, enough

that covers you or your family only, plus BYO (wine, beer, soda). We'll have salad and dessert.

• If you have questions – email/call Joyce Klassen. Contact information available in the Church Directory.

It's College Care Packages time! Packages will be sent off on March 14 . The spring care packages are being funded by the David Bruce Acorn Memorial Fund, however, if you are interested in donating $10 Starbucks cards , please give them to Karen Kawaguchi or any of the other Deacons by March 10 (look for Deacon name tags.)

We also have a card that we would like everyone to sign that will be included in all the packages. Please stop by the table where we will be set up during Time of Fellowship over the next few weeks.

Valley Oak Respite is looking for a few great volunteers to add positive energy and comfort to those in the group. The group meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 AM - 2:30 PM in Koinonia Hall at DCC. Valley Oak provides an interactive program for those afflicted with Alzheimer's, related dementia and physical disabilities.

Please contact the Program Manager, J.D. Lowe for questions: (JD@dv-fa.org)

DCC is looking for a few facilitators to help with the opening and closing for DCC events. These event times vary and could be during the week or during the weekend. Your time will be compensated. Please contact our Operations Coordinator if interested: (Liz@danvillechurch.org)

United Church of Christ March 3, 2019

Easter Baskets for HIV Patients Sign-up begins March 17

Baskets due April 17 This will be the 30th year in which we provide Easter Baskets for people in our community who have HIV. Staff, at agencies we have served in the past, have told us how very much they and their clients appreciate our generosity and efforts to

help someone with HIV have a pleasant Easter dinner. Perhaps more important has been the expression of compassion and love to those afflicted by this terrible disease. This year we are coordinating with the Rainbow Community Center in Concord to share our baskets with HIV patients and other LGBTQ persons who need assistance and some sunshine in their lives. If you wish to prepare a family basket, please provide a sturdy basket, plastic tub, laundry basket, or decorated box containing the following for a family of 2 to 4 people. (Nice baskets can be found at your local thrift stores!)

• Cooked ham or turkey (not too big, please!) • Canned green vegetable • Canned yams/sweet potatoes • Dinner rolls and butter or margarine (please package items

for the refrigerator in a bag with a tag to match your basket) • Fresh fruit • Cookies/cake for dessert • Sparkling cider, apple juice, and/or mineral water (NO wine

or alcoholic beverages) Optional:

• Easter candy (chocolate is ok!) • Easter eggs (hard boiled in a crush-proof container) • Book • Cheese & crackers • A card or note

To participate, sign up on the sheet that will be posted in Koinonia Hall, and plan to drop off your baskets at the church no later than Wednesday, March 28. If you have items for your basket that require refrigeration, place those items in the church kitchen refrigerator with your name attached and leave a message attached to your basket listing the items and your name so that we can get everything back together properly before delivering the baskets. Thank you for your caring spirit and wonderful generosity! If you have any questions, please contact Kathie Hixon at (KathieHixon@comcast.net).

Easter Baskets for HIV Patients Sign-up begins March 17

Baskets due April 17 This will be the 30th year in which we provide Easter Baskets for people in our community who have HIV. Staff, at agencies we have served in the past, have told us how very much they and their clients appreciate our generosity and efforts to

help someone with HIV have a pleasant Easter dinner. Perhaps more important has been the expression of compassion and love to those afflicted by this terrible disease. This year we are coordinating with the Rainbow Community Center in Concord to share our baskets with HIV patients and other LGBTQ persons who need assistance and some sunshine in their lives. If you wish to prepare a family basket, please provide a sturdy basket, plastic tub, laundry basket, or decorated box containing the following for a family of 2 to 4 people. (Nice baskets can be found at your local thrift stores!)

• Cooked ham or turkey (not too big, please!) • Canned green vegetable • Canned yams/sweet potatoes • Dinner rolls and butter or margarine (please package items

for the refrigerator in a bag with a tag to match your basket) • Fresh fruit • Cookies/cake for dessert • Sparkling cider, apple juice, and/or mineral water (NO wine

or alcoholic beverages) Optional:

• Easter candy (chocolate is ok!) • Easter eggs (hard boiled in a crush-proof container) • Book • Cheese & crackers • A card or note

To participate, sign up on the sheet that will be posted in Koinonia Hall, and plan to drop off your baskets at the church no later than Wednesday, March 28. If you have items for your basket that require refrigeration, place those items in the church kitchen refrigerator with your name attached and leave a message attached to your basket listing the items and your name so that we can get everything back together properly before delivering the baskets. Thank you for your caring spirit and wonderful generosity! If you have any questions, please contact Kathie Hixon at (KathieHixon@comcast.net).

Easter Baskets for HIV Patients Sign-up begins March 17

Baskets due April 17 This will be the 30th year in which we provide Easter Baskets for people in our community who have HIV. Staff, at agencies we have served in the past, have told us how very much they and their clients appreciate our generosity and efforts to

help someone with HIV have a pleasant Easter dinner. Perhaps more important has been the expression of compassion and love to those afflicted by this terrible disease. This year we are coordinating with the Rainbow Community Center in Concord to share our baskets with HIV patients and other LGBTQ persons who need assistance and some sunshine in their lives. If you wish to prepare a family basket, please provide a sturdy basket, plastic tub, laundry basket, or decorated box containing the following for a family of 2 to 4 people. (Nice baskets can be found at your local thrift stores!)

• Cooked ham or turkey (not too big, please!) • Canned green vegetable • Canned yams/sweet potatoes • Dinner rolls and butter or margarine (please package items

for the refrigerator in a bag with a tag to match your basket) • Fresh fruit • Cookies/cake for dessert • Sparkling cider, apple juice, and/or mineral water (NO wine

or alcoholic beverages) Optional:

• Easter candy (chocolate is ok!) • Easter eggs (hard boiled in a crush-proof container) • Book • Cheese & crackers • A card or note

To participate, sign up on the sheet that will be posted in Koinonia Hall, and plan to drop off your baskets at the church no later than Wednesday, March 28. If you have items for your basket that require refrigeration, place those items in the church kitchen refrigerator with your name attached and leave a message attached to your basket listing the items and your name so that we can get everything back together properly before delivering the baskets. Thank you for your caring spirit and wonderful generosity! If you have any questions, please contact Kathie Hixon at (KathieHixon@comcast.net).

Please tells us why you come to DCC, what excites you about being a part of DCC or how DCC inspires you day after day.

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anonymously. Please place this card in the offering plate or drop it in the mail to the office by Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Please tells us why you come to DCC, what excites you about being a part of DCC or how DCC inspires you day after day.

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Now, dream a little. What is your dream for DCC in the near future?

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anonymously. Please place this card in the offering plate or drop it in the mail to the office by Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Please tells us why you come to DCC, what excites you about being a part of DCC or how DCC inspires you day after day.

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Now, dream a little. What is your dream for DCC in the near future?

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If you need more space, use the back. Submit with your name or

anonymously. Please place this card in the offering plate or drop it in the mail to the office by Thursday, March 7, 2019.