Worship 9-18-22
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Sep 18th, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: John Laporte
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
PRELUDE Oceans Hillsong United
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN: [Blue Hymnal 485] “To God be the Glory”
1 To God be the glory, great things He hath done!
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the life gate that all may go in.
Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory: great things He hath done.
2 Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [Refrain]
WORDS OF WELCOME
MINUTE FOR MISSION
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP Phil. 1:27
ONE: Live in a way that is worthy of the gospel
MANY: Stand firm in the Spirit, side by side.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, you created the heavens and the earth,
and humankind in your image. Teach us to discern your hand in all your works and to serve you with reverence and thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
HYMN [music in pew] “To Abraham and Sarah”
- To Abraham and Sarah the call of God was clear;
“Go forth and I will show you a country rich and fair.
You need not fear the journey, for I have pledged my word
that you shall be my people and I will be your God.
- From Abraham and Sarah arose a pilgrim race,
dependent for their journey on God’s abundant grace;
and in their heart was written by God this saving word,
“That you shall be my people and I will be your God.”
- We of this generation on whom God’s hand is laid
can journey to the future secure and unafraid,
rejoicing in God’s goodness and trusting in this word,
“That you shall be my people and I will be your God.”
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, in your gracious presence we confess our sin and the sin of this world. Although Christ is among us as our peace, we are a people divided against ourselves as we cling to the values of a broken world. The profit and pleasures we pursue lay waste to the land and pollute the seas. The fears and jealousies that we harbor set neighbor against neighbor and nation against nation.
We abuse your good gifts of imagination and freedom, of intellect and reason, and have turned them into bonds of oppression.
Lord, have mercy on us; heal and forgive us. Set us free to serve you in the world as agents of your reconciling love in Jesus Christ. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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.
PROCLAMATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 12:1-9
Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’
So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. Abram took his wife Sarai and his brother’s son Lot, and all the possessions that they had gathered, and the persons whom they had acquired in Haran; and they set forth to go to the land of Canaan. When they had come to the land of Canaan, Abram passed through the land to the place at Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. Then the Lord appeared to Abram, and said, ‘To your offspring I will give this land.’ So he built there an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him. From there he moved on to the hill country on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; and there he built an altar to the Lord and invoked the name of the Lord. And Abram journeyed on by stages towards the Negeb.
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON “A Place I Will Show You” The Rev. Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Scots Confession
We confess and acknowledge one God alone, to whom alone we must cleave, whom alone we must serve, whom only we must worship, and in whom alone we put our trust. Who is eternal, infinite, immeasurable, incomprehensible, omnipotent, invisible; one in substance and yet distinct in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. By whom we confess and believe all things in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, to have been created, to be retained in their being, and to be ruled and guided by [God’s] inscrutable providence for such end as [God’s] eternal wisdom, goodness, and justice have appointed, and to the manifestation of [God’s] own glory.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERING “His Voice as the Sound”
arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw
His voice as the sound of the dulcimer sweet,
Is heard thro’ the shadows of death
The cedars of Lebanon bow at his feet,
The air is perfum’d with his breath.
His lips as a fountain of righteousness flow
that waters the garments of grace.
From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know,
And bask in the smile of his face.
Love sits in his eyelids and scatters delight
Thro’ all the bright regions on high.
Their faces the Cherubim veil in his sight,
And tremble with fullness of joy.
He looks, and ten thousands of angels rejoice,
And myriads wait for his word,
He speaks, and eternity filled with his voice,
Re-echoes the praise of her Lord
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
REMEMBRANCE OF BAPTISM
ONE: The Lord be with you.
MANY: And also with you.
ONE: Lift up your hearts.
MANY: We lift them to the Lord.
ONE: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
MANY: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
*HYMN [Blue Hymnal #488] “The God of Abraham Praise”
1 The God of Abraham praise, Who reigns enthroned above;
The ancient of eternal days, The God of Love!
The Lord, the great I Am, By earth and heaven confessed,
We bow before Your holy name, Forever blest.
2 Your spirit still flows free, High surging where it will;
In prophet’s word You spoke of old And You speak still.
Established is Your law, And changeless it shall stand,
Deep writ upon the human heart, On sea, or land.
3 You have eternal life Implanted in the soul;
Your love shall be our strength and stay, While ages roll.
We praise You, living God! We praise Your holy name;
The first, the last, beyond all thought, And still the same!
*PARTING PRAYER
Faithful God, your promises stand unshaken through all generations. Renew us in hope, that we may be awake and alert as we watch for the glorious return of Jesus Christ, our Judge and Savior, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Festivities” by Phil Lehenbauer
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
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Worship 9-11-22
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Sep 11th, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Ministers: Rev. Susan Lassalle and Rev. Aaron Ochart
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
PRELUDE Prelude in C – Pachelbel
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN: Blue Hymnal #391 “Take My Life”
1 Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
3 Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King.
Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee,
Filled with messages from Thee.
WORDS OF WELCOME
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP
ONE: There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them.
ALL: There are different ways of serving, but the same God is served.
ONE: There are different abilities to perform service, but the same God gives ability to each of us for our particular service.
ALL: The Spirit’s presence is shown in some way in each person for the good of all.
ONE: Christ is like a single body with many parts.
ALL Is it still one body even though it is made up of different parts.
ONE: If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts suffer with it; if one part is praised, all the other parts joyfully celebrate.
ALL: All of us are Christ’s body, and each one is a part of it.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Loving God, in whom we live and move and have our being. You breathe life and Spirit into us. You call us to learn and grow, and to teach others the lessons that we have learned. Thank you for the gift of teachers, and the many opportunities we have to learn. May we never stop learning. Amen.
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
REMEMBRANCE of SEPTEMBER 11th
OPENING SENTENCES Psalm 46:1-3, 7
ONE: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
ALL: Lord of hosts, be with us still.
ONE: Therefore, we shall not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be hurled into the sea; though its waters rage and foam, though the mountains tremble at its tumult.
ALL: Lord of hosts, be with us still.
ONE MINUTE of SILENCE in REMEMBRANCE of
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
PRAYER
Strong God of love: your Son Jesus told us that in this world we will endure tribulation. If we should suffer for righteousness’ sake, save us from self-righteousness. Give us grace to pray for enemies, and to forgive them, even as you have forgiven us; through Jesus Christ, who was crucified but is risen, whom we praise forever. Amen.
PROCLAMATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 1; Proverbs 1:8-9, 20-22; 3:1-18
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
CELEBRATION of EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES
John Calvin Presbyterian Louise Ochart, Christian Education Leader
John Calvin Presbyterian Playschool Lauren Oufnac, Playschool Director
Little Farms United Church of Christ The Rev. Susan Lassalle
Conclusion The Rev. Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY “Bound for Jubilee”
Hallelu, Hallelu, I am on my way, bound for Jubilee
Oh my brother, won’t you come with me?
Oh my sister, you must come today.
Oh my brother, won’t you come with me?
Or the Devil might come and take you away,
‘fore you get to Jubilee
Hallelu! Bound for Jubilee!
My Lord’s callin’, I must go with Him.
Can’t you hear Him callin’ you today?
My Lords callin’, I must go with Him,
or the Devil might come and take me away, ‘fore I get to Jubilee
Hallelu! Bound for Jubilee!
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
COMMISSIONING of TEACHERS
Playschool Teachers to be commissioned: Lauren Oufnac Director Stephanie Galliano Adm. Asst., Michelle Henry TK Teacher, Sue McKenzie TK Teacher, Nancy James PK+ Teacher, Cherie Corcoran PK+ Teacher, Briana Pertuit PK+ Teacher, Debbie Perrie PK+ Teacher, Sherry Welch-Kinler 3’s Teacher, Virginia LaHatte 3’s Teacher, May Masri 3’s Teacher, Sharon Penny 3’s Teacher, Kim Knouse 3’s Teacher, Jamie Orlando 3’s/2’s Teacher, Brittanie Amerland 2’s Teacher, Angle’ Young 2’s Teacher, Amanda Rowell 2’s Teacher, Cherie Mosbey 2’s Teacher, Angelle Muscarello 2’s Teacher, Stacey O’Neil 2’s Teacher, Gina Nissenbaum 2’s Teacher, Yvette Burst 1’s Teacher, Brittany Louis 1’s Teacher, Virginia Borne Specialty Class Teacher/Sub, Blair Tullier Specialty Class Teacher, Kaitlin Novak Specialty Class Teacher, Lynne Sens Teacher
JCPC Sunday School Teachers and Nursery Care workers to be Commissioned: Valerie Corcoran, Julie Hebert, Linda Lowry, Louise Ochart, Rev. Aaron Ochart, Cynthia Palmisano, Karla Russo, David Russo
ONE: God calls ordinary people from ordinary places to do extraordinary work with God’s people. God called Abraham and Sarah to pack their belongings and follow God to a new land.
ALL: So they followed God.
ONE: God called Moses to take the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt.
ALL: So they followed God.
ONE: God called David to be a king, even though he was a young boy and the youngest of all of Jesse’s sons.
ALL: So they followed God.
ONE: God called Mary to have a baby and name the child “Jesus,” because he would save the people from their sins.
ALL: So they followed God.
ONE: God called Peter and James and John away from their families, their homes, and their work as fishermen.
ALL: So they followed God.
ONE: God called Martha away from the kitchen and Lydia away from her purple cloth, and Priscilla to open her home as a new church.
ALL: So they followed God.
LOUISE: Teachers, please stand. God has called you as educators. Being an educator requires energy, patience, commitment, hard work, and a heart for God’s work and God’s children. Do you accept this call?
TEACHERS: I do.
LAUREN: Playschool Teachers, You have been called to serve God in this place by teaching our smallest ones. You will teach colors, letters, and numbers, as well as foundational lessons of how to be a human being. Will you serve with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love?
PLAYSCHOOL TEACHERS: We will.
AARON: Sunday School teachers and other church educators, You have been called to teach the faith to those in your congregation, from the youngest to the oldest. You are called to teach and to learn lessons from the Bible, deep spiritual truths, and to mutually call one another to deeper faith and life. Will you serve with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love?
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS: We will.
SUSAN: Lord our God, we are like trees planted by the Living Water of your Word. May we meditate on your Word day and night. Your Spirit calls out to us in the business of our lives to learn her wisdom, to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not to rely on our own understanding.
Bless the teachers called to these particular ministries, whether they are here in person or elsewhere. Give them your strength when they have none and your peace that passes all understanding. Help them to remember that they are called to learn as well. Bless all of their students, no matter the age, and give them a great year of learning and growth. Bless also all of the students, teachers, staff, and administration of the many schools around us. Keep them all safe and in your tender loving kindness.
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
*HYMN Blue Hymnal#324 “Open My Eyes That I May See”
- Open my eyes that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me;
place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
- Open my ears, that I may hear Voices of truth Thou sendest clear;
And while the wave notes fall on my ear, Everything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!
- Open my mouth, and let me bear Gladly the warm truth everywhere;
Open my heart, and let me prepare Love with Thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine!
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION: Right and Left sides of the sanctuary (facing the pulpit)
ONE: Look around you friends, look around you. Who is the person standing next to you?
RIGHT: The person next to me is a beloved child of God, a living example of the Word-Made-Flesh of God’s continuing presence in the world, of God’s continuing “coming” into our midst.
LEFT: The person next to me is unique, a combination of needs and possibilities, smiles and frowns, laughter and tears, fears and hopes, all struggling to find expression.
ONE: Friends, look around you . . . each of you are heirs of God’s promise, God’s adopted and beloved children.
RIGHT: Go out from this place renewed by the Spirit.
LEFT: We will go where God sends us for we have been fed and equipped for service
ONE: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ, knowing you are beloved children of God, and that God has claimed you as special.
ALL: We come and we go, we live and breathe as children of God. Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Amen.
BLESSING for PICNIC
POSTLUDE “This Little Light of Mine” Setting by John A. Behnke
Flowers were given by Jananne Lankard in honor of Teachers and in memory of George McLean by his family.
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Susan Lassalle, pastor of Little Farms UCC; Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor of John Calvin Pres.; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Lauren Oufnac, Playschool Director; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director; Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.