ORDER OF WORSHIP * Please stand if you are able Bold print denotes congregational response "No matter who

you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * May 5, 2013 Sixth Sunday of Easter PRELUDE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.
- Mother Teresa

WELCOME SHARING OF THE PEACE Liturgist In joyful thanks for Gods loving compassion, let us exchange signs of peace. May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. (Share the sign of peace with each other.) INTROIT: Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah! Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord! Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord! Praise ye the Lord! Hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord!

CALL TO WORSHIP Liturgist: Come to the fountain of life. People: Open our hearts to the truths we will hear. Liturgist: Look upon the glory of God. People: Gods love is shining upon us even now.
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* HYMN:

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

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ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWS OF THE CHURCH PRAYER OF INVOCATION (in unison) All: O God, you have created us, you have chosen us to be your people. We praise your most holy name. You have promised to make your dwelling place within the hearts of all who hear your words and put them into practice. We give you our thanks. Send your spirit to bring to our mind all that your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, did and taught, and empower us to bear witness to Him in our own words and deeds. Grace this time of worship and lift up our hearts and minds in your holy peace. In Jesus name. Amen. EPISTLE READING Acts 16:9-15 *GLORIA Pew Bible page 1188 #513 Pilgrim 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. Amen. MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES ANTHEM How Can I Keep From Singing Elizabeth Frost: Soloist Robert Lowry

CALL TO CONFESSION Liturgist: Do not let your hearts be troubled, but confess your sins and God will give you peace. PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison). People: Loving God, we confess that we are an anxious people who deny your blessing and fail to keep your word. Forgive us, we pray, for these and all our sins, that we might live in peace and reflect your love in the world; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE: Liturgist: Let your hearts be still, for God loves you and forgives all your wrongdoing. Beloved, receive the peace of Christ. People: Thanks be to God! * HYMN Shall We Gather at the River #476 Praise

SCRIPTURE FROM THE GOSPEL John 20:19-31 MESSAGE

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CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer OFFERING OFFERTORY Cornerstone Leon Patillo Elizabeth Frost: Soloist * DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison) All: From our hearts and from our hands, we humbly and gladly present these gifts to you, O God, that they may be used to serve you and bless your people, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. * HYMN Let Us Break Bread Together #162 Praise

SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation to Our Lords Table Communion Prayer

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Words of Institution Pastor: Join me in proclaiming the mystery of faith. All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Sharing of the Bread and Cup Prayer of Thanksgiving and Prayer of Our Savior (in unison) We thank you, God, for inviting us to this table where we have known the presence of Christ and have received all Christs gifts. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another, and let us show forth your praise in our lives; through Jesus Christ who taught us to pray: 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. * HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise #55 Praise

* BENEDICTION People: May the gracious God, whom we name as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be our closest companion in these days. Let us choose now to seek the ways of eternity and to declare our loyalties in word and deed. Pastor: Go and be a blessing to God. People: Amen. POSTLUDE
Acknowledgment: Some of the liturgy for this service is taken from Feasting on the Word and/or Worship Ways on the UCC Website: www.ucc.org. Some of the stories used in the sermon taken www.spirit-ca.net.

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Today's worship leaders: Ministers: All members of the church Ushers: Liturgist: Jocelyn Frost Coffee Hour: Acolyte: Paul Brown, Jr. Deacons of Month: Ken Gagnon and Jane Wilson Organist: Stu James Worship Leader: Rev. Pat Jackman CALENDAR FOR THE COMING WEEKS Deacons Tues. May 7 Knit Wits Weds. May 8 Trustees Tues. May 14 Bible Study Forgiveness Tues. May 14 Choir Thurs. May 16 Music Committee Sat. May 18 Christian Ed Sun. May 19 SW Assoc. Annual Mtg. Sun. May 19 Brown Bag Lunch Tues. May 21 Council Tues. May 21 Pastoral Relations Tues. May 28 Church Yard Sale Sat. June 8 4:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 10:00 AM after worship 2:30 PM 11:30-1:00 7:00 PM 7:00 PM TBA

Rev. Pat Jackmans office hours: Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 - 12:00 noon. Home phone: 802-725-8119; Cell phone: 802-770-4003; Church Office: 483-6408. DID YOU KNOW . . . That Abraham is the first person in the bible to be called a prophet (Genesis 20:7). ANNOUNCEMENTS Prayers The churches of the UCC Southwest Association are praying this week for the First Congregational Church of Fair Haven and their pastor, the Rev. Marsh Hudson-Knapp. Music Lovers If you or someone that you know would like to participate in our special music each Sunday, please contact Jean Butler-Smith at 459-2754.
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May Soloists 5 Elizabeth Frost 12th Jocelyn Frost 19th Kelly Lyon 26th Full Choir
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Food Shelf The Food Shelf can always use help each and every week. Canned vegetables, fruits, protein items, cereals, and paper goods are all wonderful items to help them meet their needs. See Bob and Jane Welch if you have questions. Bible Study The group will continue the conversation about forgiveness on Tuesday, May 14th at 4:00 PM. Blankets for Church World Service Help us provide blankets for those in need around the U.S. and the world through a donation of $10, $15, or $20 in the name of a mother or father. We will be collecting donations and dedications in time to list the names of those honored in the bulletin for Mothers Day and Fathers Day. Help us keep someone warm through this mission project. SW Association Annual Meeting The Southwest Association Annual Meeting will be held on May 19th from 2:30 5:00 PM at the Dorset and E. Rupert Church in Dorset. There will be a program of information followed by the business meeting to elect officers and committee members. All are welcome. Church Yard Sale Save your gently used items for the church yard sale. We will join in the Town Yard Sale Event on June 8th. Christian Ed will have their chicken barbecue on that day and the Farmers Market will be held on the church lawn. More information coming! Prayer Request - Forms are located in the pew racks. Written requests may be placed in the offering plate or in the prayer box. You may also request prayers by calling Bobbi Mills (438-5653). Praying the Directory - For the month of May please keep our church family members from A - J in the directory in your prayers.

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