T. G. I. SUNDAY: CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
March 16, 2008 PALM SUNDAY 11:15am
PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES…. THANK YOU !
INFANT & TODDLER CARE BY ADULTS DURING ALL SERVICES IN CHURCH NURSERY
“The longest journey is the journey inward.” Dag Hammarskjold
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
The Gathering Music
The Welcome and Welcoming One Another
Church Family Announcements
Call to Worship
*A Time for Singing
*Prayer of General Confession (Unison)
We are taught from our youth that winning is better, that power is what we need. We confess that we often live by this value and exert our power in ways that are destructive to ourselves, to others and to our planet. We view power as a commodity to be claimed rather than a good to be shared. Transparent before you in our arrogance and insecurity we confess that our posturing for power is rooted in our lack of trust in you. Forgive us when we doubt that this is true and help our unbelief as we live in this world where power is wielded against much that is holy. Forgive us; set us free; and empower us from within. In the name of the one who relinquished his power for our sake, now in the silence hear our personal confessions…
*Assurance of Forgiveness
Children’s Sermon
Children & Teachers Exit to
Scripture Lessons MATTHEW 21:1-11
Sermon WINNING AND LOSING REVISITED Rev. Patricia L. Liberty.
Prayers of the Church
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
(Please come forward, break off piece of bread & dip it into cup. In the gold container are
gluten-free, wheat-free, corn-free, soy-free wafers for those with allergies.)
The Act of Blessing (A blessing by anointing is offered during communion to all who wish it.
After partaking of communion, go to either kneeling bench, & kneel or stand.)
*Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer (please join hands)
*Song (During this song, an offering will be received to support our church & its ministries & missions)
*Benediction
*Response
PLEASE JOIN US DOWNSTAIRS FOR COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Greeters: Jennifer Thomas & John Zimmerman
Coffee Hour Hosts: Wes & Rita Williams
Flowers: Are given by Janet &Robert Schmidt in loving memory of their parents.
Palm frons: Given by Gloria Gelpke in loving memory of her adopted mother, Olive MacKinnon.
Date palms in vases: Given by Kay Chaffee in loving memory of her husband, Milt Chaffee.
Our Flower Chart to provide flowers in honor/memory of loved ones is 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 We pray for Linda Lawrence, recovering from surgery this week. We continue to pray for Shirley Penfield, Wes Babkirk, Dorothy Beadle, Bonnie Perry, Andrea Sinclair, 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:
LENTEN NOONDAY SERVICES Our last Noonday Lenten service is this Wednesday, March 19 in our Chapel, led by Rev.
HOLY WEEK VIGIL: There are several times available. Please check the sign-up sheet for a time you might be available for our Holy Week Vigil, when people will be in our chapel around the clock (Maundy Thursday 3/20, 9:00PM through Easter Sunrise, 3/23, 6:00AM) for 1 hour each, worshipping, praying and meditating on behalf of all of us. Sign up next to Pat’s office today! WE NEED TO FILL EVERY HOUR!!
SCHEDULING EVENTS: Please call the office to schedule any meetings, events or building use (628-6958).
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.
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).
2007 TAX STATEMENTS are available in the Narthex. Please pick yours up so we can save on postage!
BUTTERFLIES IN MEMORY/HONOR OF A LOVED ONE on sale during Coffee Hour TODAY - $1. They will be displayed in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday. Proceeds will go to future youth mission trips.
SUMMER CAMP: The UCC runs a wonderful summer camp experience for children & teens at Silver Lake Conference Center in
VIDEOGRAPHER NEEDED! We’re looking for someone to film one service each week, and special events throughout the year. If you’re interested contact Pat Liberty (628-6958) for details.
EASTER BASKETS: Should be turned in TODAY by Noon. Thank you for the continuous care & support to our DCF kids.
NO TWIGS REHEARSALS in April. We’ll resume in May. See you then. TWIGS will join BRANCHES at the 11:15am service on Palm Sunday, March 16.
R.E.S.T., OUR BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP meets TODAY at 4pm. Please note the time change for this meeting. We’ll discuss “Amish Grace”.
HELP The 7,000.00 Fund Raising Challenge! Mothers Day and Graduations are right around the corner. Would you like to purchase that special someone a beautiful piece of Silpada Jewelry? Silpada Designs Jewelry will be on display and for sale April 13th and 20th after the 9:15 and 11:15 worship services. 100% of the profits will go to the challenge. Silpada is an incredible collection of .925 Sterling Silver Jewelry, belts and watches. Questions please contact Kathy Patenaude 203-631-7894
GORDON’S INSTALLATION: We are exploring the possibility of a bus for members to attend Gordon’s installation at Keene Congregational Church on Sunday, April 6th at 5pm. The bus would leave our church at 2pm and return at 10pm. The cost would be $25/person. If you are interested sign-up outside the pastor’s office door.
FREE UPRIGHT PIANO Anyone interested in the upright piano that was once used in Memorial Hall should call Beth Winne, (621-6159). Your only cost is the mover.