UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HANCOCK
We respect tradition — and we welcome inclusive language about people and expansive language about God. Please pray using words most meaningful to you.
Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children
World Communion Sunday
October 6, 2024
This service will be in-person and on Zoom at 10 a.m.
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Meeting ID: 822 2425 2518 Passcode: 755650
The flowers on the Altar this morning are given to the Glory of God and in hnor of Pastor TJ on her fifth anniversary with us.
The first pew in front of the pulpit has books and quiet activities for people of all ages.
Please borrow something that suits you, and return it after the service.
Silent Prayer
Almighty God, even as the drums of warfare beat on through the night, even as the cries of injustice linger in the morning, even as the hustle of busyness rumbles through the day, quiet our hearts. Still our thoughts. Join us in our worship. Remember us in your mercy as we try to remember you, through the proclamation of your good news, in story and in song, and through the hospitality of your gracious table. Welcome us again, one Lord, Creator, Redeemer, and Holy Sustainer. Amen
* Indicates points in the service when we stand in body or spirit
Announcements
Prelude I Hear Thy Welcome Voice Hartsough/ Peterson
Welcome
*Introit Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (v. 1) The New Century Hymnal #43
Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven on earth be found,
Fix in us a humble dwelling, all your faithful mercies crown;
Jesus, you are all compassion; pure, unbounded love impart.
Visit us with your salvation, enter every trembling heart.
*Call to Worship
One: Come, let us reimagine relationships so that power-over is no more.
All: The Living Christ loves mutuality, consent, and tenderness.
One: Let us gather with accountability and open-heartedness as our invitations.
All: God honors the sacred worth of all living beings.
One: Let us be together, that we might tune ourselves to communal thriving.
All: That is the song the Spirit loves to sing.
*Passing of the Peace (ASL) and Lighting of Peace & Justice Candle
*Hymn Jesus Loves Me The New Century Hymnal #327
Note: Hymnal includes lyrics in 10 other world languages
Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong.
Refrain
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me! This I know, as he loved so long ago,
Taking children on his knee, saying, “Let them come to me.”
Refrain
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me still today! Walking with me on my way,
Wanting as a friend to give light and love to all who live.
Refrain:
*Invocation (in unison)
Long ago, God spoke to our ancestors, but in these last days God has spoken to us through Jesus Christ. Open our hearts and minds to your Word, that we may see your light. Amen
Children’s Message
Greek Scriptures 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12 and Mark 10:13-16
Special Music Just Two Words Frombach/ Lau
Message Rev. TJ Mack
*Hymn Now Thank We All Our God Hymns of Truth & Light #27
Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things hath done, in whom this world rejoices;
who, from our mothers' arms hath blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us,
with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us,
to keep us in all grace, and guide us when perplexed,
and free us from all ills of this world in the next.
All praise and thanks to God almighty now be given;
to God, the three in one, who reign in highest heaven,
the one eternal God, whom earth and heaven adore;
for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.
Prayers of the People – Sharing Joys & Concerns
Lord’s Prayer from the New Zealand Prayer Book
Eternal Spirit, Earth Maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven. The hallowing of your name echoes through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the earth! Your heavenly will be done by all created beings! Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth. With the bread we need for today, feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. In times of temptation and testing, strengthen us. From the trials too great to bear, spare us. From the grip of all that is evil, free us. For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever. Amen
Lead me Lord, lead me in thy righteousness, make thy way plain before my face.
For it is thou Lord, thou Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety.
Invitation to Offering
In gratitude for all God has done, we are invited to bring our offerings and tithes for the building up of God’s kin-dom.
Offertory Siciliana on “The Call” Vaughan Williams/ Wagner
*The 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 (spoken in unison)
With thanksgiving, we give of what you have provided so that your will may be done in this world. Give us the wisdom and courage to do your will. Amen
*Communion Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together Hymns of Truth & Light #311
Let us break bread together on our knees;
Let us break bread together on our knees.
When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
Let us drink wine together on our knees;
Let us drink wine together on our knees.
When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
Let us praise God together on our knees;Let us praise God together on our knees.When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun,O Lord, have mercy on me.
The Lord’s Supper
*Benediction
*Sung Blessing Go Now in Peace (sing twice) Hymns of Truth & Light #347
Go now in peace, go now in peace, may the love of God surround you
everywhere, everywhere, you may go.
Postlude Chant Heroique George Blake
(Please remain seated for the Postlude)
The Union Congregational Church of Hancock, United Church of Christ will hold an emergency special congregational meeting on Sunday, October 6, 2024 immediately following the 10 am morning worship service for the following purposes:
1. To vote on the expenditure of up to $25,000 to replace the Fellowship Hall and Educational Wing roof with metal roofing.
2. Any other business to come before the congregation.
Jeanne Edwards, Clerk
September 16, 2024
Support our Church Financially
Please visit Hancock (Maine) UCC on Facebook or our new webpage www.hancockucc.com
or visit this link to our PayPal account: paypal.me/hancockucc
or mail offerings to:
Union Congregational Church, PO Box 443, Hancock, ME 04640 (Attention: Treasurer)
Contact Us
207.422.3100 207.323.6743
Many thanks to those who make this service possible –
in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Music Minister – Debbie Riley
Deacons – Doug Kimmel, Robin Long and David Wildes
Liturgist – Pat Summerer
Audio-Video Support – Mike Summerer
Office Administrator – Vicky Espling
Student Ministry Intern – Sarina Brooks
Settled Minister – Rev. TJ Mack
The Body of Christ – You
Resources:
PresbyterianMission.org - Silent Prayer
enfleshed: liturgy that matters - Call to Worship
Feasting on the Word - Invocation, Offering Prayers
Sarina Brooks - Communion Liturgy
"Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE,
License #A-738532. All rights reserved
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Words and Music - ©1993 MorningStar Music Publishers / Birnamwood Publications
Contributors: Charles Wesley, Sid Davis
Jesus Loves Me
Words: Anna B. Warner, Daniel Rutherford McGuire, public domain
Now thank We All Our God
Words and Music - ©1586 Willow Publishing Pty Ltd
Contributors: Martin Rinkart, Johann Cruger
Let Us Break Bread Together
Words and Music; Text: 10 10 with refrain; Spiritual. Music: LET US BREAK BREAD.
Contributors: LET US BREAK BREAD
Go Now In Peace
Words and Music - ©1976 Hinshaw Music, Inc.
Contributors: Natalie Sleeth
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