June 25, 2017
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Prelude: Suite # 3 – Bouree No. 3 & 4 J.S.Bach
Mary Costanza, cello
Chiming of the Hour
*Hymn: #321 The Church’s One Foundation
Welcome
Joys and Concerns
Organ Introit
Call to Worship
One: All of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death. We know that our old self was crucified with him so that we might no longer be enslaved to sin. Consider yourselves alive to God in Christ Jesus. Come, let us worship God together!
Prayer of Invocation (in unison)
Holy and gracious God, your steadfast love abides with your people in every age. You teach us to trust in you and call us to live in peace with one another. Show us the way to live grateful lives, without fear, knowing the true worth of your creation, including ourselves. O Lord, send now your Spirit into our midst to entice us and overpower us with the strength of your word. We beg for the strength to hear your call and live according to your will. Amen.
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Hear our cries to you, O Lord: for our lack of compassion toward the poor, have mercy on us; for our failure to end the destruction of air, water, soil and creatures of the Earth, have mercy on us; for our disbelief in your power to make us whole, have mercy on us; for making war; have mercy on us; for mistrusting your Word, have mercy on us; for all that we have done and have not done out of our hardened hearts, have mercy on us. Forgive and renew us. Guide us into ways that do not deny you but lead you to peace. 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: 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 86
(Page 669 HS in the pew bible)
Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures– Isaiah 43: 14-21
(Page 822 HS in the pew bible)
*Hymn: #279 Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Offering of our Gifts
Offertory: Suite #4 – Sarabande J.S. Bach
*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 – Acts 2:43-47
(Page 146 NT in the pew bible)
Sermon: “All Who Believed Were Together”
Reverend Dr. Diane Monti-Catania
Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Organ Response: Amen
*Hymn: #306 Bless Be the Tie That Binds
Benediction
Postlude: Suite # 4 – Allemande J.S. Bach
(* 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.
Many thanks to:
Mary Constanza for sharing her cello music in the service
Jon LaFleur for playing the organ this morning
Betsy Beck for serving as lay reader
Kathy Mera & Ellie Owens for ushering
Prayer List
Robert Hall, Elizabeth Adam, Bobbie Olsen, Gail Weigel, Ransom Larson, Nancy Rossi, Audrey Ericksson, Emma Mae, Paul McAbee, Shirley Rogers, Jane Fitting, Nancy Tuckerman, Barbara Jacquette, Gloria Buckley, Petie Robinson, Gay Ayers, Sosnoff Family, Sorenson Family, Wilma Tillerman, Alex, John, Will, Nina, Jack and Linda, those among us who struggle with anxiety, depression and addiction.
There is no Nursery Care for young children, Sunday School or Youth Discussion today.
Pastor Diane will be attending the UCC SYNOD in Baltimore, from Wednesday June 28th through Wednesday, July 5th. She will be back in the office, Thursday, July 6th. If there is an emergency,
please contact a Deacon.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 6 pm Debtors Anonymous Meeting in the Parish Hall Library
Next Sunday 2 pm Worship at Noble
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.
SIGN UP FOR COFFEE HOUR AND FLOWERS
Please consider helping to host coffee hour alongside a Hospitality Committee Member, or providing flowers for Worship. See Cynthia LaPier or Nancy Rossi for more information. Sign up sheets are in the Parish Hall.
OUR FOOD BINS ARE EMPTY!
The Corner Food Pantry in Lakeville continues to seek nonperishable food donations! Please bring your donations to worship with you on Sunday.