June 3, 2018
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Prelude: Allegro from Concerto in D Major G.F. Handel
Chiming of the Hour
*Hymn: #15 All Creatures of Our God and King
Welcome
Joys and Concerns
Choral Introit: Holy, Holy, Holy
Call to Worship
One: Listen, for your name is being called.
Beyond the range of human voices, God is calling.
All: We have come to observe a Sabbath time. We have gathered to worship at God’s command.
One: Listen for the unfamiliar voice you have ignored. Listen for the solemn charge God gives.
All: We are called away from things we have pursued as gods. Our iniquity has separated us from the
one true God.
One: Wonderful are the thoughts and works of God! God’s light is ready to shine in our hearts.
All: Even clay jars can be open to the light. May the power of light cleanse and heal us!
One: Come, let us worship God together!
Prayer of Invocation (in unison)
Speak to us, O God, for your servants are trying to listen. Amid the noisy claimants for our attention, our ears tingle at the prospect that you have a message for us. Here we are, gathered that you might search us and know us. We are wonderfully made in your image. Inspire us to live up to that image. Show us how to proclaim Jesus Christ in our daily decisions so we can witness to your love through the deeds of kindness and words that empower. Amen.
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Before a word is on our tongues, O God, you know it completely. Before we confess our broken vows, you are aware of them. Our unfaithfulness to you and to people around us is evident to you. You observe our sinful secrets and our blatant rebellion. Nothing we say or do escapes your notice. Test our sincerity now as we confess to you our individual and shared wrongdoing and neglect. Melt our hardness of heart that we may be forgiven and cleansed from our iniquity. Hear us now as we turn to you with our silent confessions, seeking your mercy, forgiveness and grace.
Moment of silent prayer
Assurance of God’s Love
Gloria Patri: #583 Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest! Glory to God, glory to God, alleluia, alleluia!
Responsive Reading – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
(Page 710 HS in the pew bible)
Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures – 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 11-12
(Page 306 HS in the pew bible)
*Hymn: #796 We Come to You for Healing, Lord (v. 1-3)
Sacrament of Communion
The cut bread on the communion plate is gluten free.
The communion wine is non-alcoholic.
Communion Prayer (in unison)
Gracious God, you have once again shown us your love by bringing us to this meal. We go from this table, renewed in faith, renewed in courage, and strengthened by your presence. Thank you for loving us so tenderly. Thank you for challenging us to know you better and to receive you more fully. It is in Christ’s name that we pray. Amen.
*Hymn: #796 We Come to You for Healing, Lord (v. 4-5)
(Children will leave for Planned Activities)
Offering of our Gifts
Anthem: Praise the Lord G.F.Handel
*Doxology: #607 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; praise Holy Spirit ever more; praise Triune God whom we adore. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Gospel Reading – Mark 2:23-3:6
(Page 44 NT in the pew bible)
Sermon: “Sabbath Keeping”
Reverend Dr. Diane Monti-Catania
Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Choral Response: Holy, Holy, Holy
*Hymn: #157 I Danced in the Morning
Benediction
Response: Holy, Holy, Holy
Postlude: Allegro from Concerto in D Major G.F.Handel
(* Please stand if able.)
Welcome Statement
We, the Salisbury Congregational Church, seek to love God with all our hearts, souls and minds and love our neighbors as ourselves.
This Church declares itself to be Open and Affirming to all for participation, membership, leadership and employment regardless of race, ancestry, class, gender identity, physical/mental ability or sexual orientation.
We further declare ourselves to be Affirming of each individual as a child of God, celebrating the total identity of each person.
As a declared Open and Affirming Congregation, we commit ourselves to work toward ending ignorance, fear, hatred, prejudice and discrimination against any person.
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
If you are visiting us today, Welcome!
Please sign our guest book and introduce yourself to our Pastor or to one of the Deacons. Fill out a welcome card in the pew to be put on our email list!
Please see an usher:
If you would like to use a hearing device
If you would like to bring your child to the Nursery
Please join us in the Parish Hall for refreshments and fellowship following worship. All are welcome.
Many thanks to Laura Hawks for serving as lay reader
Prayer List
John & Jan Hazard, Stan & Pam Brown, Ron Ham, Mary Davidson, Sal Accardo, Don & Bonnie Cuneo, Violet Hvasta, Bob “Bullet” Sherwood, Sandra Schafer, Mary O’Neill, Laura Hawks, Debbie Merwin, Jessica Whelton, Keith Grant, Jack Ritchie, Marian Ferguson, Jane Fitting, Libby Bishop, Miles Bishop, Chuck Carroll, Andrew Gunderson, Gail Weigel, Paula & Herman Blumberg, Harriet, Emily, Anne, Bill, Peter, Connie, Cheryl and those among us who struggle with anxiety, depression and addiction
CALENDAR
Today: 11:30 am Trustees Meeting
Monday: 3:30 pm Parish Hall Library in use
OPPORTUNITIES
COFFEE HOUR
The Coffee Hour sign up is in the Parish Hall. If you have never served at Coffee Hour and would like to “learn the ropes,” please sign your name in the column marked “helper” and you will be paired with an experienced Coffee Hour server. If you have served before, please sign up for a Sunday or two and consider inviting someone new to join you!