ORDER OF WORSHIP * Please stand if you are able Bold print denotes congregational response "No matter who

you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here."

* * * * April 28, 2013 PRELUDE

* * * * Fifth Sunday of Easter

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: To love someone means to see him as God intended him. Feodor Dostoevsky WELCOME SHARING OF THE PEACE Liturgist: Jesus command, Love one another, meets us in this room. Take a moment and turn to your neighbor, sharing the same love God has so richly bestowed upon each of us. The peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. (Share the sign of peace with each other.) INTROIT: Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah! Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord! Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord! Praise ye the Lord! Hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord!

CALL TO WORSHIP Liturgist: As the sun rises in the morning, People: Let all creation worship God! Liturgist: From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, People: Let all creation lift high the name of the Lord, for God alone is worthy to be praised. Liturgist: You alone are worthy of our praise, Alpha and Omega, Beginning and End.
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People: You alone make all things new. Liturgist: All praise, glory, and honor be yours, forever. People: Amen. * HYMN: All Creatures of Our God and King #37 Praise

ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWS OF THE CHURCH PRAYER OF APPROACH (in unison) All: Gracious and loving God, you meet us where we are. As we gather in this place, may our hearts be open to hear your voice, may our eyes be open to see your glory, and may our minds be open to perceive the word you have for each one of us. We gather together from many walks of life, but we are unified as one heart in the body of Christ. Holy Spirit, speak to us, guide us, and fall gently upon us. We pray in Jesus name. Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS Revelation 21:1-6 *GLORIA

Pew Bible page 1340 #513 Pilgrim

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. MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES ANTHEM/SPECIAL MUSIC We Shall Overcome African-American Spiritual

CALL TO CONFESSION Liturgist: Trusting in the love of God to make all things new, let us confess our sin to God and our neighbor. PRAYER OF CONFESSION All: God of mercy, your command to love one another across all differences opens us to new horizons, yet we often respond with fear and judgment that hinders your goal for humanity. Forgive our sins, we pray, and give us a true repentance that leads to life for all creation. We pray in Jesus name. Amen.
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DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS Liturgist: Gods promises are trustworthy and true; your sins are forgiven. Be at peace to serve the Lord, and may you always be known by your love for all Gods children. All: Thanks be to God! * HYMN In Christ There Is No East or West #414 Pilgrim

SCRIPTURE FROM THE GOSPEL John 13:31-35 MESSAGE CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lords 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, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Pew Bible page 1157

OFFERING OFFERTORY Spirit Song John Wimber * DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen.

* PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison) All: Loving God, we give you thanks for the ministry of reconciliation to which you call us in the name of Jesus Christ and his resurrection. Accept these gifts for your mission to heal all creation. May they be a testament to your love for us as we share them in love for you; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. * HYMN We Are One in the Spirit Insert

* BENEDICTION All: Jesus has loved us so that we may love each other. May we go forth in peace to love
and serve the Lord.

Pastor: Go and be a blessing to God. All: Amen. POSTLUDE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please join us for refreshments and fellowship after worship. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Today's worship leaders: Ministers: All members of the church Ushers: Sandy and Ken Gagnon Liturgist: Rishi Connelly Coffee Hour: Kathy Brown Deacon of Month: Dorothy Terwilliger Acolyte: Paul Brown, Jr. Organist: Stu James Worship Leader: Rev. Pat Jackman

CALENDAR FOR THE COMING WEEKS Church-wide Stewardship Mtg. Sun. April 28 Bible Study Forgiveness Tues. April 30 Deacons Tues. May 7 Knit Wits Weds. May 8 Trustees Tues. May 14 Choir Thurs. May 16 Music Committee Sat. May 18 Christian Ed Sun. May 19 SW Assoc. Annual Mtg. Sun. May 19 Brown Bag Lunch Tues. May 21 Council Tues. May 21 Pastoral Relations Tues. May 28

5:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 10:00 AM after worship 2:30 PM 11:30-1:00 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

Rev. Pat Jackmans office hours: Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 - 12:00 noon. Home phone: 802-725-8119; Cell phone: 802-770-4003; Church Office: 483-6408. DID YOU KNOW . . . That there are only two verses in the New Testament that mention music: Luke 15:25 and Ephesians 5:19. ANNOUNCEMENTS Prayers The churches of the UCC Southwest Association are praying this week for the Federated Church of East Arlington and their pastor, the Rev. Kathy Clark. Music Lovers If you or someone that you know would like to participate in our special music each Sunday, please contact Jean Butler-Smith at 459-2754. April Soloists 7th Jean Butler-Smith 14th Matt Harvey 21st Carrie Butrimas 28th - Full Choir
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May Soloists 5th Elizabeth Frost 12th Jocelyn Frost 19th Kelly Lyon 26th Full Choir

Food Shelf This is the last week for the Feinstein Challenge at the Food Shelf. All donations are due by the end of the month. They are less than half way towards making their goal. Lets help them as much as we can. Canned vegetables, fruits, protein items, cereals, and paper goods are all wonderful items to help them meet their needs. See Bob and Jane Welch if you have questions. Bible Study The group will continue the conversation about forgiveness on Tuesday, April 30th at 4:00 PM. Church-wide Stewardship Meeting & Pot Luck Please join us for an evening of information on stewardship. Members of the Vermont Conference Stewardship Committee have requested time to visit and share ideas with us on stewardship. They will make a short presentation then have questions and answers. The evening will be followed by a pot luck dinner. All members of the church community are encouraged to attend. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM on April 28th. Blankets for Church World Service Help us provide blankets for those in need around the U.S. and the world through a donation of $10, $15, or $20 in the name of a mother or father. We will be collecting donations and dedications in time to list the names of those honored in the bulletin for Mothers Day and Fathers Day. Help us keep someone warm through this mission project. SW Association Annual Meeting The Southwest Association Annual Meeting will be held on May 19th from 2:30 5:00 PM at the Dorset and E. Rupert Church in Dorset. There will be a program of information followed by the business meeting to elect officers and committee members. All are welcome. Church Yard Sale Save your gently used items for the church yard sale. We will join in the Town Yard Sale Event on June 8th. Christian Ed will have their chicken barbecue on that day and the Farmers Market will be held on the church lawn. More information coming! Prayer Request - Forms are located in the pew racks. Written requests may be placed in the offering plate or in the prayer box. You may also request prayers by calling Bobbi Mills (438-5653). Praying the Directory - For the month of April please keep our church family members from Q - Z in the directory in your prayers.

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