Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 13, 2017
Prelude: Built On The Rock L.C. Teilman
Chiming of the Hour
*Hymn #4 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Welcome
Joys and Concerns
Choral Introit: The Lord Is God
Call to Worship
One: In the warmth of the summer morning, we give thanks for all of creation.
All: We praise God who made the world and all that is in it!
One: We are here this morning together, one community of Christ, worshipping and doing God’s work in the world.
All: All are welcome; all are beloved.
One: Here, we experience God’s goodness, mercy and forgiveness.
All: May we find those qualities within ourselves and share them with the world.
Opening Prayer (in unison)
Send your Spirit down upon us, inspiring us to be more like Jesus each day. We know that you are with us always, God; today we ask for a special awareness of your presence, that we might hear your word and understand its meaning for our lives today. In Scripture, in song, in prayer, in community, and in love, we look for you to guide us today and every day. Amen.
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Holy God, you show no partiality; you love all your children despite our shortcomings. We sometimes have difficulty doing the same. Help us to see your light in every face – your goodness in every person. May we focus on becoming the people you call us to be, rather than judging and finding fault with others. Take away every lurking grudge. Let love be the measure of our lives, we pray. Forgive us and free us from sin, that we may be your faithful people, living according to the commandments of our Lord Jesus Christ, who rules the world and is head of the church. 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.
Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures – Genesis 37:1-11
(Page 42 HS in the pew bible)
*Hymn: #37 Let All Things Now Living
Invitation to Offering
Anthem: Still Reuben Morgan
Charlie Noyes, tenor
*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
Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures–
Genesis 37:12-28 Rev. Shannon Wall
(Page 42 HS in the pew bible)
Sermon: “Family Trip” Reverend Wall
Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer & Lord’s Prayer (debts)
Choral Response: With All Your Heart
* Hymn: #547 Go, My Children
Benediction
Response: The Lord Is God
Postlude: Jubilate Sigurd Lie
(* 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
There is no Nursery Care for young children, Sunday School or Youth Discussion today.
Many thanks to:
Charlie Noyes for singing this morning
Karin Noyes for serving as lay reader
Stephanie Tierney & John Arnold for ushering
Prayer List
Pauline Moore Gaylord, Robert Hall, Elizabeth Adam, 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, Holly, Alex, John, Will, Nina, Jack and Linda, family & friends of Peggy Connelly, those among us who struggle with anxiety, depression and addiction.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Monday 5 pm Church Council Meeting
OPPORTUNITIES
HOLD ON TO CLOTHING DONATIONS
The Christian Action committee requests that clothing donations be held until after September 15th. Thank you!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
The first day of Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 10th. Registration and refreshments will begin at 9:15 am. New families are welcome! For more information please call the church office: 860-435-2442.
WOMEN’S/MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The Women’s Bible Study group will resume meeting on Thursday, September 14th at 4:30 pm. The group will be studying, “A Study Guide for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation”. All women are welcome to attend!
Men’s Bible Study group will resume meeting Friday, September 15th at 7:45 am. The group will be studying, “The Parables of Jesus”. All men are welcome to join!
2017 FAMILY DIRECTORY
The new directories 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. Please, one per family.