June 11, 2017
Trinity Sunday
Prelude: Fugue in G Minor “The Little” J.S. Bach
Chiming of the Hour
*Hymn: #1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Welcome
Joys and Concerns
Introit: God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me
Call to Worship
One: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts
All: The whole earth is full of God’s glory
Prayer of Invocation (in unison)
O blessed Trinity, in whom we know the maker of all things seen and unseen, the Savior of all both near and far: By your Spirit enable us so to worship your majesty, that with all the company of heaven we may offer praise to your name, saying, ‘Holy, holy, holy. Glory to you, O Lord, most high.’ Amen.
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God of love, grace and fellowship: We confess that we have failed to love you with all our heart, soul and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We ignore your commandments, stray from your way, and follow other gods. Have mercy on us. Forgive our sin and raise us to new life that we serve you faithfully and give honor to your holy name. Amen.
Moment of silent prayer
Assurance of God’s Love
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.
Responsive Reading – Psalm 8
(Page 605 HS in the pew bible)
Reading from the Early Church– Romans 5:1-5
(Page 188 NT in the pew bible)
(Children leave for Sunday School)
*Hymn: #543 God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me
Offering of our Gifts
Anthem: Wind Beneath My Wings Christiane Olson
*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.
Prayer of Dedication
Gospel Reading – Matthew 28:16-20
(Page 41 in the pew bible)
Sermon: The Trinitarian Life
The Reverend Dr. Richard Reifsnyder
Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer and Silent Prayer
Response: Bind to Myself the Name of Holy
*Hymn: #463 How Firm a Foundation
Benediction
Response: Christ in the Eyes of All Who See Me
Postlude: Rigadon Andre Campra
(* 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 the guestbook at the front door and introduce yourself to our Pastor or to one of the Deacons.
Please join us in the Parish Hall for refreshments and fellowship following worship. All are welcome.
Our host today is the Hospitality Committee.
Please see an usher:
If you would like to use a hearing device
If you would like to bring your child to the Nursery
Many thanks to:
Chico Aller for serving as lay reader
Pat Palmer & Ellie Owens for ushering
Alice Gustafson for donating flowers
Prayer List
Elizabeth Adam, Bobbie Olsen, Gail Weigel, Ransom Larson, Nancy Rossi, Audrey Ericksson, Gordon Weekly, Emma Mae, Leonard Kaufman, Paul McAbee, Shirley Rogers, Jane Fitting, Nancy Tuckerman, Barbara Jacquette, Gloria Buckley, Petie Robinson, Gay Ayers, Sosnoff Family, Wilma Tillerman, Alex, John, Will, Nina, Jack and Linda, Tully family, friends and family of Harriet Lipton, those among us who struggle with anxiety, depression and addiction.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 6 pm Debtors Anonymous Meeting in the Parish Hall Library
Next Sunday 10 am Silver Lake Commissioning
3 pm Private Function in the Parish Hall
OPPORTUNITIES
2017 FAMILY DIRECTORY
The new Directories have arrived! They are located on the marble table in the Parish Hall. Please feel free to pick up a copy after worship. Please check your name off on the list provided when you pick one up. One per family, please.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The Women’s Bible Study group will be reading “A Timbered Choir” by Wendell Berry over the summer. If you are interested, please speak with Pastor Diane.
Women’s & Men’s Bible Study will resume meeting in the Fall.
SUNDAY WORSHIP, JUNE 18th
The Silver Lake Camp Staff and Family will be commissioned during this service. What an energizing and inspiring opportunity this is for us as we welcome and support these fine young people in their summer ministry! Don’t miss it!
CTUCC ANNUAL MEETING
Please join us for the first joint Annual Meeting of the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Conferences of the UCC June 16-17 at the CT Convention Center, Hartford, CT. Find details and register for the Meeting at: ctucc.org/TriConAM. Be apart of UCC history!