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Pilgrim Church, Sherborn, MA.
June 04, 2023
Trinity Sunday
10 AM Order of Worship
(Streaming begins at 9:50 AM; prelude at 9:55)
Words for Reflection............Colin Bell, “Creation Care and the Gospel”
“The church is probably the world’s largest civic society organization—present in virtually every nation and every community and having an immense impact on how people think. If the church can harness this influence to inspire people to care more for creation and to act upon this care, then the world will be a very different place.”
Prelude: Two Settings of Nicaea (Holy, Holy, Holy)
Thomas Canning
Flor Peeters
Lighting of Candles
Welcome
Call to Worship (adapted from Psalm 148, Scott Bullock, alt.)
Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise the Lord from the heights!
People: Praise God, all the angels, praise God, all the heavenly hosts!
L: Praise the Lord, sun and moon, praise, all you shining stars!
P: Praise God you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens!
L: Praise the Lord from the earth, mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars!
P: Rulers of the earth and all peoples, sovereigns and all leaders of the earth: Praise God's name above all other names.
All: Let us praise the name of the Lord, for God's name alone is exalted; God's glory is above earth and heaven. Praise the Lord!
*Opening Hymn #251 - Holy, Holy, Holy!
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, 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.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Welcoming of New Members
Leader: Will you strive to support this church with your time, talents and money and with your participation in the worship life of our church? Do you seek to become a full and active part of our community, and will you continue to deepen your relationship with God in Jesus Christ? If so, answer “I will, with God’s help!”
Leader: Now, as a sign of our oneness in Christ and this church, let those that are able, please stand and join in a unison reading from “The Covenant of the Evangelical Church of Sherburne” (1835).
*The Covenant of the Evangelical Church of Sherburne
In the presence of God and this assembly, we now solemnly vow the Lord Jehovah, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, to be our God, the object of our supreme affection, and our portion forever. We cordially acknowledge the Lord Jesus Christ as our only Savior; and the Holy Spirit as our Sanctifier, Comforter, and Guide. We humbly and cheerfully devote ourselves to God, in the everlasting covenant of his grace; and we consecrate all our powers and faculties to his service and glory. That we will give diligent attendance to his word and ordinances; and that we will seek the honor and interest of his kingdom. We join ourselves to this Church of Christ, to walk with its members in charity, meekness and love, and to strive for its edification and purity. Amen.
(Children are dismissed for church school or nursery care.)
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31
Homily: And It Was Good, Pastor John Hudson
Overview and Dedication of New Solar Panels: Peter Liffiton
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Communion is received by intinction today.
The congregation is invited to come forward and be served.
There is also the option of taking a pre-packaged communion set from one of the Deacons. Participants at home are encouraged to assemble their communion elements.
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Pastoral Prayer
Offering
Traditionally, the time for offering is when most members and friends in church contribute financially to the church. Many people now give with a mailed or electronic check, or other methods. Yet we retain this ritual to remind us that we are asked by God to respond to God’s generosity with our generosity. Thank you!
Offertory Anthem: My Song In the Night, arr. Benjamin Harlan
O thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight, on whom in affliction I call,
My comfort by day and my song in the night, my hope, my salvation, my all!
The roses of Sharon, the lilies that grow in vales on the banks of the streams;
His cheeks in the beauty of excellence blow, his eye all invitingly beams.
His voice as the sound of a dulcimer sweet is heard through the shadow of death.
The cedars of Lebanon bow at His feet, the air is perfumed with His breath.
Dear Shepherd, I hear and will follow thy call; I know the sweet sound of thy voice;
Restore and defend me, for Thou art my all, in Thee I will ever rejoice. Amen
Joseph Swain (1762-1796)
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all bless-ings flow,
Praise him all crea-tures here be-low
Praise him a-bove, ye heaven-ly host,
Praise Fa-ther, Son and Ho-ly Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
*Closing Hymn #66 - For the Beauty of the Earth
Extinguishing of Candles
Benediction
Closing Congregational Song
Postlude
*=Those who are able, please stand
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Pilgrim Church is an Open and Affirming congregation and a member of the
Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ
Today’s Worship Leaders
Minister: Pastor John Hudson
Lay Leader: Peter Liffiton
Deacons: Heather Dragsbaek, Steve Harris
Music Director: David Tiedman
Director of Congregational Ministries: Janet Walsh
Videographer: Doug Ambos
Streaming Host: Saul Mendoza
Our new members joining today….
Nevin Shanabrook ~ grew up in the United Church of Christ and is coming home. Nevin and his wife, Elena, have a son, Austin (who is an ordained rabbi!), and a grandson, Yeshaya (Hebrew for Isaiah). A longtime resident of Ashland, Nevin loves to read about history, sing, speak and study French, travel, study the Bible and is involved in the Partakers program that mentors prisoners who are students in "college behind bars" programs.
Diane Erickson ~ 15 Autumn Road, Medway ~ email: dkerickson58@gmail.com ~ Place of Birth: Minnesota ~ Wife of Thomas, Mother of Kysa and Ben, and Grandmother of Quinn, Tate, Iris, and Pearl ~ Education: University of Minnesota, B.A., Worcester State University, M.Ed., University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Doctorate in Education ~ Career: Retired English teacher and K-12 curriculum coordinator; moved here to be closer to daughter and family. ~ Interests: Traveling, volunteering at the local library and food pantry, and biking, boating, and hiking on Cape Cod. ~ Joining by: Affirmation of Faith.
Thomas Erickson ~ 15 Autumn Road, Medway ~ email: terickson275@gmail.com ~ Place of Birth: Gardner, MA ~ Husband of Diane, Father of Kysa and Ben, and Grandfather of Quinn, Tate, Iris, and Pearl ~ Education: Boston University, B.A., University of Illinois, M.A., Cambridge College, M.A. ~ Career: Middle and High School music, band, chorus, music appreciation for 32 years in Ashburnham/Westminster. ~ Interests: Travel, hiking, backpacking, exercise, sailing, home remodeling! ~ Joining by: Affirmation of Faith.
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