THIS WEEK’S ORDER OF WORSHIP
February 5, 2012 WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM
(Please turn off all electronic devices during the worship service.)
PRELUDE “Chorale Prelude”G. A. Homilius
WORDS OF WELCOME AND INGATHERING
*OPENING HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” # 87 (G)
PRAYER of Invocation (in Unison) O God, put purpose in our restless hearts, a path beneath our pilgrim feet, a vision into our aimless dreams. We have strength but it is often wasted; we are busy with many things but seldom tend to the needs of our souls, or those of others; we rejoice, but not often in the joy our Savior. Forgive us, O God, and help us re-consecrate ourselves to your Word and your will. Use this hour and this Sacramental moment to draw us closer to you and to one another, in faith, hope and love. For the glory of your name, Amen.
*THE “GLORIA”
SPIRIT SIGHTINGS
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
SILENT PRAYER
PASTORAL PRAYER
OFFERTORY “Comfort, O Lord, the Soul of Thy Servant” W. Crotch
*DOXOLOGY # 382 (g)
SCRIPTURE READING 1st Corinthians 9: 24 - 27 Anita Sharp
Matthew 6: 27 - 33
MEDITATION “Ready for the Game” Pastor Alger
HYMN“Fight The Good Fight”# 613(G)
THE SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation and Prayer of Preparation
Partaking of the Bread and the Cup
Prayer of Consecration and Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors)
*Closing HYMN “God Whose Giving” #513 (G)
*Benediction
*POSTLUDE “Fantasy in C major” J. S. Bach
*please stand.G = green hymnalR = red hymnal
ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTERESTED IN A PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY? If so, meet with Pastor Alger after the worship service next Sunday to learn more about this soul-touching ministry.
NEXT SUNDAY Pastor Alger’s sermon is in the form of a dramatic narrative based on a text in Acts 1: 12-26.
LENT BEGINS on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22nd (See other note). On Wednesday evening, Feb. 29th, at 6:30 p.m. a simple supper will precede the first session (first of three) of Pastor Alger’s Seminar informally referred to as “Christianity For Dummies.” If there is sufficient interest, a second group will meet after worship, beginning on March 4. Sign-up on narthex bulletin board.
A MID-MORNING BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER GROUP begins on Tuesday, March 6th from 10 – 11:30 in the church parlor. Sign up today!
CALLING ALL “20 SOMETHINGS”! Help our church relate more effectively to the needs and aspirations of this age group. If you are a ‘young adult,’ join in an open discussion of this issue in the church parlor following worship on Sunday, February 26th.
Ash Wednesday is February 22nd Once again, our sister Congregational Churches here in Braintree will share in fellowship and worship during the Lenten Season. Please join us for Pot-luck Suppers and worship on the following dates:
February 22 at South Cong.
March 14 at Union Cong.
March 28 at First Cong.
Pot-Luck supper begins at 6:30 PM. Worship begins at 7:30 PM.
Youth Group Camp registration forms are now available! Camp will take place between August 18 - 25th and is open to youth, grades 7 - 12. Registration forms, medical forms and a nonrefundable deposit of $75 are due by March 18! See Melanie Collins, John Sugrue or the church office for the forms!
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY: (2/5)
10:00 AMWorship Service, Communion, Sanctuary
11:00 AMFriendship Hour, Social Hall
11:15 AMChildren’s Choir Rehearsal
11:30 AMFellowship, Parlor
11:30 AMMissions, Chapel
1:30 PMYouth Group Ice Skating
MONDAY:
7:00 PMAA Meeting, Social Hall
TUESDAY:
7:00 PMAA Meeting, Social Hall
WEDNESDAY:
5:00 PMConfirmation Class
THURSDAY:
6:30 PMBell Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PMSearch Committee, Parlor
7:00 PMAA Meeting, CE Building
8:00 PMChoir Rehearsal
FRIDAY:
7:00 PMAA Meeting, CE Building
SATURDAY:
SUNDAY: (2/12)
10:00 AMWorship Service, Sanctuary
11:00 AMFriendship Hour, Social Hall
11:15 AMChildren’s Choir Rehearsal
11:15 AMDeacons Meeting, Parlor
11:30 AMPrayer Shawl Ministry, Social Hall
6:00 PMYouth Group, Laser Zone
PRAYERS
The Church Family…Students and Service…
Bill & Jean StovoldYouth in Jr. High and High School
Paula PeckStudents away at university
Christopher MontanaSpc. Nicholas Hunt
Marion MulloyMSgt. Patrick Hunt
Susan GlinesPvt. Kevin Jensen
Matt Anderson
Jean Wilson
The Family of Vinnie Wilson
Barbara Dawson
Ruth Moore
Those who are shut in…Friends…
Fostine CongdonIlean McDonough
Mary WilliamsTom Kyrias
Pearl PottleMelissa Stevens
Jeanie SmithBarbara Hallsen
Anne OlofssonJim Schief
Barbara Orlov
Melissa Stevens
Judy Christiansen
Brooke Dubeau
Dillon McLory
Gerry Dagley
Sophia Shores
Walter Wyse
John Rundle
Sam Tubman
Sara Walsh
*Prayer requests will be listed for 3 weeks unless we receive an update or a
request to remain on the prayer list
Today’s Greeters: Anita & Dick Sharp and Zachary Del Grosso
Deacon of the Day: TaylorRoth
The beautiful flowers this morning are given:
In loving memory of Matthew Sullivan
By Bill & Lois Sullivan
In loving memory of Peg Batchelder
By daughter, Tucket Gibson
Please call the church office (781-843-1333)…
If you would like a copy of a DVD of one of our services…or
If you know of someone who would like to have flowers
from the Flower Circle.
Union Congregational Church of Weymouth and Braintree
74 Commercial Street Braintree, MA 02184
Tel. (781)843-1333 Fax (781) 843-1394
Email: union@beld.net or uccsecretary@beld.net
Website: www.churchonahill.org
Rev. Earl Alger, Pastor
Robin Chamberlain, Admin Assistant
Kathy Rosenbach, Music Director
Elberta Hobart, Music Director Emerita
Laura Lee Coveney, Hand Bell Director & Children’s Choir Director
The Purpose of Our Church
‘The purpose of this church is to worship God, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to celebrate the sacraments; to experience Christian fellowship and unity within this church and the Church Universal; to render loving service toward humankind; and to strive for righteousness, justice, and peace
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
May the Lord, Gracious Lord
Bless and keep you forever
Grant you peace, perfect peace
Courage in every endeavor.
Lift your eyes and seek God’s face
And God’s grace forever.
May the Lord, gracious Lord
Bless and keep you forever
