5/17/26 Bulletin
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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
May 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – Seventh Sunday of Easter
Guest Preacher – Gordon Thomas Ward
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Meeting ID: 839 3635 9115
Passcode: 776780
The first pew in front of the pulpit has books and quiet activities for people of all ages.
Please find something that suits you, take it to your pew, and return it after the service.
Silent Prayer
Whispering God, who longs for us to hear your voice, and waits in the sheer silence for us to recognize your presence, meet me in this quiet moment. Silent my loud, tumultuous thoughts, and help me let go of my distractions, and my desire to be distracted, to simply sit here with you. As the silence unsettles my spirit, let the waves of your peace and presence wash over me. Amen.
* Indicates points in the service when we stand in body or spirit
Announcements
Prelude Morning Canticle Gilbert Martin
Welcome
*Introit Morning Has Broken (v. 1) R. #258
Morning has broken like the first morning,
blackbird has spoken like the first bird.
Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning!
Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word!
*Call to Worship
One: Let us not be ashamed of our Savior.
All: Let us praise our God in word and action.
One: In the midst of the crowd, we will praise you.
All: In our community, we will bear witness to our faith.
One: Let us set our minds on divine things.
All: Let us take up our cross and follow Christ.
*Passing the Peace and Lighting Peace & Justice Candle
*Hymn Be Thou My Vision (verses 1 and 2) R. #445
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me save that thou art.
Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
thou my Redeemer, my love thou hast won; thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one.
*Invocation Poem: “God of Child” by Gordon Thomas Ward
Children’s Message Gordon Thomas Ward
Special Musical Message Gordon Thomas Ward
Prayers of the People – Sharing Joys and Concerns
Our Father (Creator, Mother) 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, 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 –
Offertory Nun Bitten Wir “Now we pray to the Holy Spirit” Buxtehude
*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)
God of grace, you provide for us in amazing ways. May our offerings provide for others and be used to further Christ’s ministry and mission. Amen.
*Benediction “Brilliant” by Gordon Thomas Ward
*Sung Blessing Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing (v. 1) R. #333
Lord, dismiss us with your blessing; fill our hearts with / joy and peace; let us each, your love possessing, / triumph in redeeming grace: oh, refresh us, / oh, refresh us, traveling through this wilderness.
Postlude Guide My Feet Nigel Williams
(Please remain seated for the Postlude)
If you are visiting with us today, please sign our Guest Book
in the back of the sanctuary.
Contact Us
Vicky – hancockmaineucc@gmail.com – 207.422.3100
Jennifer – treasurer@hancockucc.com
TJ – revtjmack@gmail.com – 207.323.6743
Support our Church Financially
Please visit Hancock (Maine) UCC on Facebook or our 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)
Many thanks to those who make this service possible –
in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Guest Preacher – Gordon Thomas Ward
Music Minister – Debbie Riley
Deacons – Tamara Wilson & Doug Kimmel
Liturgist – Ken Emerson
Audio-Video Support – Ron Schwizer
Office Administrator – Vicky Espling
Settled Minister – Rev. TJ Mack
The Body of Christ – You
Resources:
The New Century Hymnal (B.) Hymns of Truth and Light (R.)
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Church of Huston, Texas
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