Second Sunday After Pentecost
Communion
June 7, 2015__10:00 A.M.
Thought for Reflection
- "The congregation's voice is the heart of all church music. It can and should be beautiful, meaningful, musical, full of the spirit, responsive both to text and tune, and magnetic in drawing together all who hear."
- -Alice Parker
Prelude Excerpt, Fifth Symphony by Tchaikovsky
Greetings and Announcements
Passing of the Peace
Leader:The peace of Christ be with you.
PEOPLE:And also with you.
We invite you to turn to your neighbors and greet them.
Introit “When We All Get Together with the Lord” by Moe Jaffe and Bix Reichner
+*Hymn of Praise “When in Our Music God Is Glorified” 561
*Call to Worship
One: Jesus, we come to you as one,
All: With mixed feelings of joyful solitude and cold desolation.
One: We come to you as a few close friends,
All: For you have assured us, "where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."
One: We come to you as the full Christian community.
All: You have shown us what it means to stand as a faithful community, serving you, loving you.
*Prayer of Invocation
*Sentences of Praise (Psalm 104:33)
One: I will sing to the Lord as long as I live
All: I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
+ * Gloria 756
Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest!
Glory to God, glory to God, alleluia, alleluia! (repeat)
Prayer of Confession
Creator God, we come to you as a people torn between self and community; unaware of our worth. We make thoughtless choices. We see what we offer ourselves and our closest neighbors, often without realizing the bounty we can offer the world. Help us to understand our value here. Teach us that each decision matters, and that a new decision is always upon us.
Assurance of God’s Forgiveness
Response 286
Spirit, spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness, calling and free,
Spirit, spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.
GOD MEETS US IN THE WORD
The Anthem “Ave Verum Corpus” by W.A. Mozart
* Congregation may stand as you are able
+*Latecomer seating
Epistle Lesson Romans 12:3-8 (Pew Bible, p. 922)
Gospel LessonMatthew 18:19-20 (Pew Bible, p. 799)
Sermon “Beautiful Community" Rick Seaholm
Call to Prayer“One Voice” by Ruth Moody
Celebrations, Concerns and Prayers
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.
GOD CALLS FOR OUR GIFTS
Our Offering to God
OffertoryExcerpt, Fifth Symphony by Tchaikovsky
*Doxology(Lasst Uns Erfreuen) NCH 17
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
*Prayer of Dedication
GOD CALLS US TO THE TABLE
The Lord’s Supper
TheHymn“Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether” 337(v.1)
The Invitation
The Prayer
The Bread and Cup
Communion Music“Ubi Caritas” by Maurice Durufle
Dedication(in unison)
We give thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us at your table by granting us the presence of Jesus Christ. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another, and send us forth into the world in courage and peace, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
Hymn of Dedication “Let There Be Light” See insert
*Charge
*Choral Benediction “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” by Peter C. Lutkin
*PostludeExcerpt, Fifth Symphony by Tchaikovsky
(Please feel free to remain and listen, or to greet one another in the narthex and at coffee hour.)
Our Worship has EndedLet our Service Begin
PastorThe Rev. Dr. Deborah Clark
Interim Sabbatical MinisterRev. Cindy Maybeck
Director of Christian EducationJessie Evers
Choir DirectorRick Seaholm
Organist/Pianist Don Buell
Administrative AssistantMaureen Hansen
SextonLori Wilson
The Liturgist Rev. Cindy Maybeck
The Deacon-in-Charge Brandon Jones
The Communion ServersEllie Kell and Sandy Thompson
The Greeter Norma Hart
The UshersBruce Cichowlas and Bill Freudenthal
Coffee Hour is being hosted by those who are moved by the Spirit.
Mothers’ Helpers is in charge of the Nursery this morning.
Thank you to today’s instrumentalists Don Buell, Len Ezbicki, Kelly Lopez, Jane Ezbicki
2015 Choir Members: Cindy Booth, Ric Carl, Debbie Clark, Rob DeLossa, Karen Dolliver, Bryan Douros, Jane Ezbicki, Len Ezbicki, Jeannette Loughman, Rick Robinson, Marge Roy, Nicola Seaholm
Our 2014-2015 Choir Season is dedicated to the loving memory of David Alabran, beloved chorister
and member of Edwards Church UCC.
Today's message "Beautiful Community" draws from three posts at RickSeaholm.com. Please visit to learn more about decision point navigation, and to read the full sermon text.
Edwards Church
A United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Congregation
In the name of God and Jesus Christ, Edwards Church,a congregation of the UnitedChurch of Christ,welcomes all who seek to know and worship God. We invite everyone to join in our faith journey and participate in our congregational life.
As a community of faithwe take seriously the Biblical call to love God and our neighbors as ourselves, and recognize that although we are many members we are one.
We celebrate the uniqueness of everyone. We rejoice in our diversity of views and understanding of our shared faith. We commit ourselves to work diligently to help end oppression and discrimination. We affirm all relationships founded on the principle of God’s love and justice.
We declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming congregation.
Seeking to be the Body of Christ, we welcome into full fellowship and membership all persons of every race, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or cognitive ability, and economic status.
39 Edwards Street
Framingham, MA 01701
508-877-2050
THIS WEEK AT EDWARDS, June 7-13, 2015
SUNDAYRental (Edwards Hall)9:00 A.M.
Worship/Sunday School/Communion10:00 A.M.
Coffee Hour 11:00 A.M.
Rental (Sanctuary)1:00 P.M.
Rental (Sanctuary)5:00 P.M.
MONDAYChairobics (Education Building)9:30 A.M.
Bridge Club (Edwards Hall)12:00 P.M.
Rental (Sue Dickerman Hall)6:00 P.M.
Veteran’s Yoga Class (Edwards Hall)6:15 P.M.
Board of Wider Missions Meeting (Jonathan House)7:00 P.M.
Meditation(Sue Dickerman Hall)7:30 P.M.
TUESDAYQi gong (Sue Dickerman Hall)7:45 and 9:00 A.M.
Gentle Yoga (Edwards Hall)10:00 A.M.
Rental (Sue Dickerman Hall)10:15 A.M.
Rental (Edwards Hall Classroom)11:00 A.M.
Yoga (Sue Dickerman Hall)5:30 P.M.
Rental (Sue Dickerman Hall)6:30 P.M.
Longevitology (Choir Room)7:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAYChairobics (Education Building)9:30 A.M.
Max Meditation (Sue Dickerman Hall)6:45 P.M.
Bible Study (Jonathan House)7:00 P.M.
Framingham Folk Dancers (Edwards Hall)7:30 P.M.
THURSDAYQi gong (Sue Dickerman Hall)7:45 and 9:00 A.M.
Yoga (Edwards Hall)9:30 A.M.
Bible Study (Jonathan House)11:00 A.M.
Rental (Edwards Hall Classroom)12:00 P.M.
Cancer Support Group (Youth Room)6:00 P.M.
AA Meeting (Edwards Hall)7:30 P.M.
FRIDAYRental (Edwards Hall Classroom)9:00 A.M.
Chairobics (Education Building)9:30 A.M.
Rental (Edwards Hall Classroom)6:00 P.M.
SATURDAYAll -Levels Yoga (Edwards Hall)9:00 A.M.
Rental (Edwards Hall Classroom)9:00 A.M.
Rental (Edwards Hall )1:30 P.M.
Community of Saint Luke (Sue Dickerman Hall)1:00 P.M.
Community of Saint Luke (Sanctuary)4:30 P.M.
Debbie will be away from May 8-June 15th. If you have a Pastoral concern during this time, please contact
Interim Pastoral Minister Cindy Maybeck at774-258-0258 or email:
Welcome Visitors! We are glad you are here. Please join us for coffee and fellowship, following the service. Sign our guestbook too! In the the Education Building (out the side door follow hallway) are the restrooms and where coffee hour is held. The Nursery and Sunday School classes are on the lower level. If you have questions, or suggestions, feel free to talk with one of the Ushers, Greeters or Deacon in Charge.
Special Needs / / / Available in the Narthex (front entrance hallway).- Sound-enhancing Assistive Listening Devices.
- Enlarged copy of the Church Bulletin.
/ PARKING:
ENTRANCE:
LIFT:
RESTROOM: /
- Accessible spots are marked and located near the Education Building entrance.
- Lower level of the EducationBuilding (to the left of the Church main entrance).
- EducationBuilding: Next to the stairs.
- EducationBuilding: Upper Level – opposite the kitchen.