Rev. Patricia L. Liberty, Interim Senior Minister
January 20, 2008 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 9:30am
INFANT & TODDLER CARE BY ADULTS DURING ALL SERVICES IN CHURCH NURSERY
Please turn off cell phones. THANK YOU!
PREPARING TO WORSHIP GOD
The Welcome and Welcoming One Another
Church Family Announcements
Prelude O Lamm Gottes Unschuldig Joann Sebastian Bach
Lighting the Candles Acolyte: Brianna Gambacini
PRAISING GOD
The Call to Worship
PASTOR: John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and declared,
PEOPLE: Here is the Lamb of God.
PASTOR: John saw the Spirit descending on Jesus after the baptism and said,
PEOPLE: This is the Son of God.
PASTOR: John saw Jesus walking by, and he exclaimed,
PEOPLE: Look, here is the Lamb of God.
PASTOR: Jesus says to all who expectantly look to him,
PEOPLE: Come and see.
ALL: Come and see.
*Hymn of Praise: (Insert) Christ, Be My Leader Slane
*Prayer of Confession (Responsive)
Leader: Forgive us Lord, for keeping our distance. We are more comfortable worshiping you from afar. We call you all-powerful and all knowing because those words keep us from being too familiar with you.
People: Forgive us for keeping our distance.
Leader: We read about you, speculate about you, argue about you, and think we know about you. We don’t know if we can know you.
People: Forgive us for keeping our distance.
Leader: We’re polite and respectful, reserved and cautious when it comes to being religious. We’re even nervous about having you get too close to us.
People: Forgive us for keeping our distance.
Leader: At the same time we long to know you and be known by you. Help us in our confusion.
ALL: Forgive us for keeping our distance. Amen..
*Response: Words: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
*Assurance of Forgiveness
HEARING GOD’S WORD
Children’s Message
Children & Teachers Exit to Church School
Scripture Lesson John 1: 29-42
Sermon “Come and See” Rev. Linda Fernandes-Bailey
Hymn of Reflection: #173 You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore Rescador de Hombres
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
Prayer of the Church & Lord’s Prayer (using sins)
Presentation of Our Offerings and Tithes
Offertory Anthem Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies Healy Willan
*Doxology Praise God from who all blessings flow! Praise God, all creatures here below!
Praise God above, you heavenly host! Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost!
Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn of Commitment: #493 O Jesus, I Have Promised Angel’s Story
*Words of Parting (unison)
Let us accept Jesus’ invitation to “come and see” then, go forth sharing the loving presence of God with the world.
*Benediction
*Response: (join hands) Blest Be the Tie That Binds
“Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love. The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.”
Postlude Chorale Prelude on Gelobet Sei Gott Healy Willan
JOIN US DOWNSTAIRS NOW FOR COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Ushers: Judy Chatfield, Gail Fulop, Hardice Jones, Ray Dischino, George Moore, Gary Cooper, Tim Lockwood
Greeters: Daniel & Sally Daigle, Donna Blakey Coffee Hour Host: Melinda Baumgartner, Kate Hutton
Flowers: Are given in loving memory of our parents Adeline & Leslie Bacon and Mary & Frank Huber by Beverly and Bob Huber.
Our 2008 Flower Chart to provide flowers in honor/memory of loved ones is now available in Memorial Hall.
Pick a date, don’t forget your phone number, and Meredith or Bev will be in touch.
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Joys & Concerns for Prayer: We celebrate with Matt, Bonnie & Jenna Plourde the adoption of Owen Tuan (10/17/2007). We pray for Cherry Reiniger and Elaine Barrasso who were hospitalized last week. We continue to pray for Dorothy Beadle, Bonnie Perry, Andrea Sinclair, Ted Andrzejczuk, Pat Diego, Matthew Currao (Iraq), Betsy Roberts; Vi Hart; Mitzi Cronin; Maureen Curtis; Pat Livingstone; our Stephen Ministers & care-receivers.
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FOR PASTORAL NEEDS & EMERGENCIES call any of our ministers: Patricia L. Liberty (401-499-7752),
Rick Haverly (860-620-0513), Cyndie Holden (203) 206-9507 or Linda Fernandes-Bailey (1-860-274-9907).
ALTAR FLOWERS are needed next Sunday (1/27). If you would like to donate flowers in MEMORY/HONOR of a loved one call Bev Huber (621-0871) by Tuesday, 1/22.
NO TWIGS IN JANUARY. Rehearsals will resume on February 6th at 6pm.
SCHEDULING EVENTS: It is very important that all events and meetings planned in the building get cleared and posted with the office. On many an evening the building is filled to capacity and it is not fair to bump someone who has cleared their meeting with the office ahead of time. Plan ahead 628-6958.
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS NEEDED at our 6:00pm, service. You only have to commit to it once every 2 months. Call Barbara Stubbs (203-440-8958.)
OUR CHURCH’S WEBSITE, www.firstchurchsouthington.org
A REMINDER TO PARENTS –Dismissal times for church school are: 9:30am – 10:45am; 11:15am – 12:30pm; 6:00pm – 7:15pm. If the service is over before dismissal time, please go to Memorial Hall until church school ends.
Pasta Dinner This Saturday, January 26th, 6-8PM in Memorial Hall. To support our February Youth Mission Trip to Mazatlan, Mexico. $7.50 adult & $3/ 5yrs. and under. Tickets on Sale Today!
LAITY SUNDAY is January 27. The theme is “Called to Follow.” LAST CHANCE to participate, call Rev. Linda Fernandes-Bailey.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER –MARK YOUR CALENDAR! February 5, 6pm in Memorial Hall. We’re celebrating Mardi Gras and preparing ourselves for Ash Wednesday and Lent. Men’s Club will serve a traditional pancake supper then enjoy a Mardi Gras parade, pancake race and family Lenten crafts.
FREE CPR/AED TRAINING: on January 23 for full training. Session begin at 7pm in room 201/2. Sign-up outside the Pastor’s office.
SAFE CHURCH FIRE DRILL. Some time between January & May we’ll have a fire drill with no advanced notice. If you hear the fire alarm during the church service, follow the directions from the minister. DO NOT GO THROUGH THE CHURCH to get anyone. All children will be evacuated by their teachers/infant care staff (they’re usually out before anyone else).
LOST: Ladies navy pea coat hung in Memorial Hall on Sunday, January 6. Keys in pocket. Also on January 13 another coat, a brown coat with leopard fur on collar/hood with leather gloves in pockets. Please check your closets and call the church office if you find either one (628-6958).
DEACON’S FUND OFFERING for January will benefit our February Youth Mission trip to Mazatlan, Mexico. 25 youth and their advisors will build an addition at the mission church, Villa del Sol, on the outskirts of the city.
CHOCOLATE SALE! Seeds of Hope committee will be selling Kallari chocolate in Memorial Hall after all services TODAY. Think ahead for Valentine’s Day…if it lasts that long!