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Pilgrim Church, Sherborn, MA.
Third Sunday After Epiphany
January 21, 2024
10 AM Order of Worship
(Streaming begins at 9:50 AM; prelude at 9:55)
Words for Reflection.........Brother Andrew
“God does not choose people because of their ability,
but because of their availability.”
Prelude: Two Settings of ‘Aurelia’ (You Walk Along Our Shoreline),
Jane Marshall, Howard McKinney
Lighting of Candles
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 62: 5-8, unison (pew Bible pg. 458)
*Opening Hymn - Will You Come and Follow Me? (verses 1-3, see insert)
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.
Message for the Young and Young at Heart
New Member Ritual
Questioning of Candidates
Leader: As a sign of our oneness in Christ and this church, let those that are able, please stand and join together in a unison reading from “The Covenant of the Evangelical Church of Sherburne, alt.” (1835)
*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.
Scripture: Mark 1: 14-20 (pew Bible pg. 812)
Sermon: “Follow Me….”
*Hymn - Will You Come and Follow Me? (verses 3-5, see insert)
Video Reflection
Pastoral Prayer
Offering
(Traditionally, the time for offering is when most members and friends in church contribute financially to the church. Now, many people, give with a mailed or electronic check, or other methods. Yet we retain this ritual to teach us that we are asked by God to respond to God’s generosity with our generosity. Thank you!)
Offertory Anthem:
A Rose Touched by the Sun’s Warm Rays
Jean Berger
A rose touched by the sun’s warm rays all its petals gently does unfold;
So you, when touched by God’s great mercy,
let joy and gladness win your soul.
Maria Brubacher, 1825, tr. Jean Berger
*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 - You Walk Along Our Shoreline (see insert)
Extinguishing of Candles
Benediction
Closing Congregational Song: Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing,
Attr. to John Fawceet
Postlude: Aurelia, arr. Paul Bunjes
*=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
The altar flowers today are given by Rae Dearborn in loving memory of Peg Eldridge and Rich Foley
Coffee Hour will be hosted by Jim Hartman.
Please join us downstairs in Fellowship Hall after the service for a time of fellowship and refreshments.
Today’s Worship Leaders
Senior Pastor: John Hudson
Lay Leader: Jim Hartman
Deacons: Marilyn Marlette, Lois Alexander
Music Director: David Tiedman
Director of Congregational Ministries: Janet Walsh
Director of Christian Education: Victoria Gaisford
Videographer: Doug Ambos
Streaming Host: Saul Mendoza
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