FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Rev. Dawn Garrett-Larsen, Pastor Cathy Brooks, Lay Reader
July 19, 2020 Worship 9:30 AM
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder ~ Robert Powell Morning Star Music copywrite 2007
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We come to celebrate God’s blessings to us.
People: Surely God is in this place!
Leader: We come to open ourselves to God’s guidance and love.
People: Surely God is in this place!
Leader: We come to see more clearly God’s presence in our lives.
People: Surely God is in this place!
Leader: We come to see God in this community of seekers.
People: Surely God is in this place!
Leader: We come to pray, praise, and offer ourselves to God.
People: Surely God is in this place! Let us worship!
HYMN God You Spin the Whirling Planets ~ First Plymouth Church of Nebraska
INVOCATION & LORD’S PRAYER (trespasses, in unison)
Come to us, O God of surprising grace. Break into the places in our lives, which we think are not worthy of your entry, and show to us the measure of your love for us. Break through into newness in all our life together, O God, in the wonder of your transforming presence. Amen.
GLORIA PATRI
HEBREW BIBLE LESSON Genesis 28: 10-19a
MORNING PRAYER
*HYMN We Are Climbing Jacobs Ladder (Children’s Choir)
GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 13: 24-30
SERMON Surely God Is In This Place Rev. Dawn Garrett-Larsen
OFFERING Invitation to Share
SPECIAL MUSIC God is Here ~ arr. John Ferguson; c. 1993, Hope Publishing Company
First Congregational Church Choir
Steve Quance, Nick Moses, trumpet; Paul Burri, Matt Bond, trombone
The Doxology
PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison)
We bless you, O God, and remember your steadfast love and mercy. We have heard your challenge to us on behalf of our sisters and brothers who are oppressed. With these resources, we would minister to people who suffer in cruel surroundings. With our personal efforts, we would make way for your glorious reign among us. Bless our offerings of self and substance to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
*HYMN Be Thou My Vision ~ Audrey Assad
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Hymn to Joy ~ arr. by Larry Wolz Harold Flammer Inc. 1994
Call to Worship reprinted from Worship Ways by Rev. Ruth Garwood; Invocation adapted and reprinted from In This Hour Liturgies for Pausing by Dorothy McRae-McMahon, C. 2001; Unison Prayer of Dedication reprinted from Fresh Winds of the Spirit, Book 2 by Lavon Bayler
Happy Birthday
July 20 Tarry Shipley, Marianne Timms & Carl Jackson
July 22 Linda Marsh, Joan Herbek & Rich McGuire
July 24 Matt McGuire
Prayer List
Muriel Allemand (Jim & Connie Malone’s friend); Steve Beck (Heidi Schwarz’s brother); Keith Blaker; Brad Bliss; Ruth Bundy (Cheryl Bootes’ friend); Marjorie Case; Cathy Coots; Peggy & Bob DeSantis (Dorice & Don Raw, Sr.’s friends); Julie English (Janet & Kim Tenreiro’s friend); Brian Fuscaldo (Mara Huberlie’s nephew); Jerry Gomez (Kathi Nacca’s friend); Gayle Henry; Carin Herren; Jeff Johnson (Jim & John Johnson’s brother); Barb Kutner; Carol Kober (Debbie Lyon’s neighbor); Jim Kolesar (George & Carin Herren’s friend); Sue Kotalik; Michelle List (JoAnn Reed’s friend); Loren (Meg & Jack Radley’s friend); Lynn (Joan Ryan’s friend); Scott Lyon (Betty’s son); Eileen McCarthy (Carla DeMeco & Betsy Dresser’s friend); Sally Mueller; Liz Nelson (Kathy Ward’s friend); Claude Peters; Chris Pritchard (Rick, Cindy Mullen & George Herren’s friend); Jack and Meg Radley; Don Raw, Sr.; Sara (Meg & Jack Radley’s granddaughter); Scott and Amanda (nephew and niece of Don & Marilyn DeSmith); John Paul and Pat Smith; Smith/Dworetsky Family (Okke & Kathy Postma’s friends); Sally Stowell (Alice Berry’s mother); Walker (Don & Dorice Raw’s friend); Kathy Ward; Gordon Wenner (George & Carin Herren’s friend); Merle Winn (Amy Ogden’s friend); Josh Yeo (Barb Stahl’s friend); Jason Zeller (Kathy Ward’s son); Linda Zeller (Kathy Ward’s daughter in law)
Drive Way Visits
The weather is changing. Spring turns to summer and the warm air brings us out of our houses. The social distancing restrictions remain in place, but that doesn’t mean we can’t see one another. We cannot gather for worship, but I would love to come to your home for a driveway visit!
I know that not everyone is comfortable with having people from outside of their family unit coming to visit, but if you are comfortable with a six or more feet away visit, outside in your driveway, on your porch or in your yard. I’d like to come visit.
Give me a call 905-3105 or send me an email at revdawn@canandaiguachurch.org, so that we can arrange for a time for me to stop by for a short social distanced visit.
I know that not everybody will want me to stop by for a driveway visit, but I look forward to seeing those of you who would enjoy a chance to chat.
Blessings,
Dawn
Calendar
July 20 – 26 Dawn on Vacation
July 21 Men’s Group at Gateway 8AM
July 26 Guest Pastor, Lori Vail
Family Promise Bed Race
The Family Promise Bed Race will take place virtually July 25 thru August 1. Our church family has generously supported the fundraiser for Family Promise in the past and thank you for supporting this Ontario County organization again, if you are able. If you are willing to donate, please write the check to the church with “Family Promise” in the memo line. Family Promise provides shelter, meals and safety to homeless school children and their families. They also provide advocacy in finding jobs for parents, childcare and advice on being self-sustaining. Families who “graduate” from the program are followed for a year to help them maintain self-sufficiency. The Family Promise of Ontario County site can provide more information at fpocny.org. Thank you for your support!
RESOURCES:
PRELUDE We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder Robert Powell Morning Star Music copywrite 2007
CALL TO WORSHIP Reprinted from Worship Ways by Rev. Ruth Garwood
HYMN God You Spin the Whirling Planets – Sang by First Plymouth Church of Nebraska; Words: Jean Parker Huber; Music: Ludwig van Beethoven
INVOCATION In This Hour Liturgies for Pausing, Dorothy McRae-McMahon, C. 2001
GLORIA PATRI Words: Gloria Patri, 2nd c.; Music by Christopher Meineke
HYMN We Are Climbing Jacobs Ladder (Children’s Choir) – Compiled by Donna Morris-Barnes; Composed by African-American Spiritual, arr. by Roger Lowe
OFFERTORY Be Thou My Vision arranged by Hal Hopson c. 1983 Harold Flammer, Inc. SPECIAL MUSIC God Is Here – Sang by First Congregational Church Choir; arr. Benjamin Harlan; Words and Music by Israel & Meleasa Houghton and Martha Munizzi
THE DOXOLOGY composed by Thomas Ken from the “Old Hundredth” Hymn
PRAYER OF DEDICATION Fresh Winds of the Spirit, Book 2, by Lavon Bayler
HYMN Be Thou My Vision – Sang by Audrey Assad; Words: Irish hymn, 8th c, Mary E Byrne; Music: arr, Jack Schrader
POSTLUDE Hymn to Joy arranged by Larry Wolz Harold Flammer Inc. 1994
Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #735878 A. All rights reserved.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
United Church of Christ
58 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 (585) 394-2184
Website: www.canandaiguachurch.org
E-mail: office@canandaiguachurch.org
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