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Rangeley Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Church
The Epiphany Season
February 1, 2015
10:00 AM
Whether you are visiting for the first time, or are a longtime
member, we are blessed to have you with us.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
COMING INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
RINGING OF THE BELL
PRELUDE
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
EIN’ FESTE BURG/Arr. Anna Laura Page
ANNOUNCEMENTS
INVOCATION
Rev. Tony
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The world belongs to God.
All:
The earth and all its people.
Leader: How good and how lovely it is
All:
To live together in unity.
Leader: Love and faith come together.
All:
Justice and peace join hands.
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Liturgist
Leader:
All:
Leader:
All:
If the Lord’s disciples keep silent,
These stones would shout aloud.
God, open our lips
And our mouths shall proclaim your praise.
*HYMN OF PRAISE #439 [NCH]
“A Mighty Fortress
Is Our God” (verses 1,2,4,)
CONFESSION OF SIN (unison)
Gracious and merciful Father, we confess to you and to one
another, that we have sinned against you by what we have
done, and by what we have left undone. We have not fully
loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not always had
in us the mind of Christ. You alone, know how often we
have grieved you by wasting your gifts, by wandering from
your ways. Forgive us we pray, and free us from our sins.
Renew in us the grace and strength of your Holy Spirit, for
the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior.
SILENT CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON (unison)
Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn?
Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us,
Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone
who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a
new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven and be at
peace. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it
was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end,
Amen, Amen.
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TIME WITH THE YOUNG AT HEART
“Snowflakes”
SERVICE OF THE WORD
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
The Hebrew Scripture
The Gospel
SERMON
Jeremiah 10:1-10
Ephesians 2:1-10
“A Perfect 10 on the Balance Beam”
*HYMN OF RESPONSE #172 [NCH]
“Jesus Calls Us”
(verses 1,3,4,5)
SERVICE OF PRAYER
PRAYER FOR GOD’S PEOPLE
(As you name
a joy or concern later in the prayer, please finish by saying “This is
my prayer.” The church family responds by saying “This is our
prayer.”) Please note that it is important to ask permission of
people before we pray for them out loud. God hears our silent
prayers as well.)
We pray for: Zenna Inness and her family on the loss of her
sister Judith; Diane Schnellhammer and her family on the loss of
her mother; Corinne Sorenson and her family on the loss of
stepfather and grandfather Jimmie Dale Purselley; Bridger
MacFawn, Mary Richards; Sandy Moore; Jane and Tony
MacNaughton; the family of Lauren Grossman; Laura and Bill
Donnellan; a friend of Thelma Thomas’ who is caring for her
husband, for strength and wisdom; Jan Wesselman (Ed Inness’
sister); Anne Guimaraes; Sue Crory; Manley and Belinda; Sue’s
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mother Marilyn and her family; Sue Johnson; Marilyn Lee; and our
military personnel worldwide.
OUR 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 sins as
we forgive those who sin 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.
CHORAL AMEN #812 [NCH]
“Threefold Amen”
SERVICE OF GIVING
INVITATION
OFFERTORY
“A Lullaby”
Alec Templeton
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host;
Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*CLOSING HYMN #441 [NCH]
*COMMISSION
Let us go from this place in peace,
and if the walk is long,
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“Jesus Savior, Pilot Me”
Liturgist
Praise God who walks it with us.
If the wind is cold,
Praise God whose touch gives warmth.
If life is hard,
Praise God for whose embrace is love.
*CLOSING HYMN
“Let There Be Peace on Earth”
(Words may be found as a handout in the bookrack behind
the pews.)
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE AND EXTINGUISHING OF THE CANDLES
(Please be seated during the Postlude)
“Linus and Lucy”
Vince Guaraldi
*Please stand if you are able.
Special Thanks to:
 Rev. Tony MacNaughton, for leading our worship
today.
 Don Miller, Liturgist
 Al and Barbara Heinzmann, Ushers
 Laura Donnellan and Linda Caspar, Coffee Hour
 Jane Donovan, Sunday School
 Last Week’s Snow Team: Dan Simonds, Rick Baker,
Joey Morton
The beautiful flowers today are given by Kit and Linda
Caspar, in memory of Sadie
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W
e welcome you with
joy in the common life
of this church.
~ This Week:
 Rev. Cathie is away for a week’s Continuing
Education/Study Leave. She will be back in the office
on Friday, 2/6.
 Prayer Shawl Ministry – Monday, 2/2, 2:00-3:30 p.m.,
Barn.
~ Next Week:
 Our Mark Bible Study continues Sunday, 2/8, after
coffee hour.
 Mission Board – Thursday, 2/12, 9:00 a.m., Rev.
Cathie’s office.
 Finance Committee – Thursday, 2/15, 3:00 p.m., East
Room.
 Church Council – Thursday, 2/15, 4:00 p.m., East
Room.
 Christian Education – Friday, 2/13, 9:00 a.m., Rev.
Cathie’s office.
Pastor
Church Office
Secretary
Minister of Music
Council President
Chair of Deacons
Deacon of the Month
Rev. Cathie Wallace
[email protected]
[email protected]
Linda Wendelken
Sue Downes-Borko
Sheryl Morton
Sandy Moore
Rick Baker
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