First Parish Church, Congregational On the Village Green

Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Rev. John G. Hughes, II, Senior Pastor

Donald R. Dunn, Director of Music-Organist

Judy Haley, Pastoral Assistant

Priscilla Duda, Christian Education Director

Emelia Attridge, Youth Director

Church office: 978-526-7661 ext. 1 Fax: 978-526-7882

Email: office.fpchurch@verizon.net

Website: www.firstparishchurch.org

Watercolor by Paul McMahan

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

Jazz Sunday Open House, September 29, 2013 – 10:00 a.m.

JAZZ PRELUDE: “Blue in Green”

Miles Davis (1926-1991)

*[Please stand for the lighting of the candles]

CALL TO WORSHIP

This is the day that God has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

*HYMN: “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah” NCH #2

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Annual Fund Drive Dan DeOreo

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Show me the suffering of the most miserable,

so I will know your people’s plight.

Free me to pray for others

for you are present in every person.

Help me take responsibility for my own life

so that I can be free at last.

Grant me courage to serve others

for in service there is true life.

Give me honesty and patience

so that I can work with others.

Bring forth song and celebration

so that the spirit may be alive among us.

Let the spirit flourish and grow

so that we will never tire of the struggle of life.

Let us remember those who died for justice

for they have given us life.

Help us to love even those who hate us,

so that we may change the world. Amen.

*THE LORD'S PRAYER (trespasses) 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.

*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

SCRIPTURE READING: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15

ANTHEM: “Yesterday”

Erica Atkins-Campbell, Tina Atkins-Campbell, Warryn Campbell Rebecca Shrimpton & Jazz Ensemble

MORNING PRAYER

CONGREGATION’S JOYS AND CONCERNS May God be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to God.

Let us give thanks to God Most High.

It is right to give God thanks and praise.

SILENT PRAYER-PASTORAL PRAYER-

PRAYER RESPONSE “We Are One in the Spirit”

Peter Scholte (1938-2009)

SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 16:19-31

SERMON: “What You Get for a Dollar”

MOMENT OF MEDITATION

OFFERTORY SENTENCE

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “O Happy Day”

Edwin Hawkins (b. 1943) Choir & Jazz Ensemble

*DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below,

Praise God above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*HYMN: “Shall We Gather at the River” NCH #597

*[The “Removal of the Flame”]

BENEDICTION

CHORAL RESPONSE

JAZZ POSTLUDE: “Resolution”

John Coltrane (1926-1967)

* * * * *

The greeters and lay readers are the Weld family; Mark, Caroline and

Charlie.

The acolyte and bell ringer are Colton and Santana Tosi.

Participating this morning is Youth Director, Emelia Attridge.

The Flowers are given by the Stewardship Committee in celebration of

the 2014 Annual Fund.

The Deacons are Dan DeOreo and Jan Marshall.

The Sexton is Rachael Gallagher.

(* Please stand)

After the service join us in the front of the church for hospitality.

Welcome to all who are new to our worship. To join our mailing list fill

out a “Welcome Card” to place in the collection plate or contact

office.fpchurch@verizon.net , 978-526-7661 ext 1.

ATTENDANCE Church 88, Sunday school 31, Youth 11

CARE TEAM, Have you shared the experience? We support FPC

families with meals, rides, & visits through times of illness and loss. If

you would like to become involved with this wonderful team contact;

Sheila Kafer 978-525-3253, smkafer@comcast.net

or: Janet Groth at 978-526-8408, janbythesea244@gmail.com

First Parish Church Congregational uses candid photos of church

activities on its website and in its publicity from time to time. Any photos

of children used will not contain personally identifiable information.

Members of the community not wanting their photos depicted (or those

of their children) should inform the church office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays at 10:00 a.m. In the

Chapel.

"Engaging the whole child: heart, mind, hands, senses,

intuition." Godly Play is a Montessori-related approach

to learning which enables children to experience the

presence of a loving God and discover how to “speak

the language” of their biblical faith. The Godly Play

curriculum is focused on both the Old Testament and New Testament

scriptures. It is a discovery method of learning using storytelling and

props which enables young children to encounter God. Its intent is to

invite children to experience God’s presence as real and loving. Godly

Play is offered at First Parish on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for children ages

prek through grade 5, in three rooms designed for Godly Play.

NURSERY Sundays 9:45 am. to 11:30 a.m. Our professional nursery

staff welcomes and cares for children from infancy through age 3 on

Sundays from 9:45 a.m. until the end of the worship service.

“He/She who sings, prays twice.”

What better way to have a child learn and remember their special

relationship with God than to have them sing.

Junior Choir is for children in Grades 2-5 and is a wonderful opportunity

for your child. Wednesdays 6:00-6:45 PM in the Chapel

October 30, November 6, November 13

November 17 Junior Choir sings during the Sunday service

November 27 No rehearsal have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

November 20, December 4, December 11

December 15 Junior Choir sings during the Sunday School Pageant

Willie Sordillo, alto saxophone

From Singapore and Hawaii to major music festivals across North

America, Willie’s music has taken him around the world. As co-leader

of the band, Flor de Caña, he is a three-time Boston Music Award

winner, and one of his albums became a top 10 hit on the Billboard

Magazine World Music list. Willie is also musical director of the

weekly jazz worship service at Old South Church on Copley Square,

Boston.

Rebecca Shrimpton, vocalist

Acclaimed as a “simply exquisite vocalist,” Rebecca has been praised

by Britain’s Jazzwise magazine, All Music Guide, and All About Jazz

and featured on NPR/PBS concert broadcasts. She performs and records

with various bands, including the 19-piece Jazz Composers Alliance

Orchestra, and is Assistant Professor of Voice at Berklee College of

Music. Also a classical mezzo soprano, Rebecca is soprano section

leader for First Parish’s choir.

Carolyn Wilkins, piano

A jazz pianist and vocalist, Carolyn has been an active participant in the

Boston music scene for over 20 years as a performer, educator and

composer. She has performed on radio and television with her group

SpiritJazz and toured South America as a Jazz Ambassador for the US

State Department performing with the Pittsburgh Symphony under

Andre Previn. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and Eastman School

of Music, Carolyn is Associate Professor at Berklee College and Music

Director for the Jazz Worship Service at the First Church in Cambridge,

MA.

Thomas Hebb, bass

Thomas is one of Boston's first call bassists, performing internationally,

including tours of Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. His diverse career

covers a spectrum of performances from Robert Palmer, Martha and the

Vandellas to Dick Hyman and Herb Pomeroy. Thomas is also an

accomplished classical flutist and sings R&B, jazz and blues.

Phil McGowan, drums

Phil can be found throughout greater Boston playing with top jazz

musicians, including Bruce Gertz, Marshall Wood, Billy Pierce, Greg

Hopkins, Russ Hoffmann, and Ted Casher, among others. Phil holds a

Music Performance Degree in Percussion from the University of

Southern Maine and was a student of Les Harris. He is leader of the Phil

McGowan Trio and the 8-piece dance band, The East Enders.

YOUTH GROUP

Are you looking for a way to get involved with church

programming? Join the network of volunteers for the

Youth Group. You don't have to be a parent of a current

youth to help, either. Come to an info session after

church on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel

to learn how you can join and impact the vibrant

community of young people in our congregation. Questions, or can't

attend? Email Emelia at youthdirector.fpchurch@verizon.net

Confirmation Class Registration What is Church, anyway? Why do we take communion? The

Confirmation Class will answer questions like these and more. Students

in 9th grade and up who have not gone through a Confirmation program

may register. The First Parish Church Confirmation Class will start

on Sunday, Oct. 20. Questions? Contact Jen Powers or Emelia Attridge.

FAITH FORMATION

It’s the season of harvest—what will you gather in this autumn?

Growing Together Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Join us this fall as we go deeper into faithful Christian living.

Friday Bible Study Fridays at 4:00 p.m.

Do your homework! We discuss the passages on which the Sunday

sermon is based.

Bibles & Bagels starts Sundays at 9:00 a.m.

No time of Fridays? We also meet Sunday mornings to get the

background needed to understand the sermon.

Judy Haley, 978 937-8881,

pastoralassist.fpchurch@verizon.net.

The FPC Christmas Fair is on the

horizon, and the First Parish elves are

already hard at work!

Christmas Fair November 16, 9-2

Please mark it on your calendar and

keep abreast of announcements by

“liking” the First Parish Christmas

Fair on Facebook or checking the Fair page on our website.

The next evening workshop is Tues, Oct.22 at 6:30pm.

We need your help with:

· White Elephant Room items – keep us in mind during your summer

clean-outs.

· Children’s White Elephant Room items.

· Books – clear those bookshelves and old DVD’S (no tapes, please.)

· Jewelry- for the jewelry table.

FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Please call Penny Lapham at 978-526-

7128, by Monday to be included in the following Sunday’s bulletin.

August Financials from the Treasurer:

August YTD

Income 10,647 186,209

Expenses 22,426 201,073

Difference (11,779) (14,864)

Upcoming events can be found on our website

(www.firstparishchurch.org ) under “News” and “Calendar” and on our

Facebook page (First Parish Manchester-by-the-Sea) under “Events”

THIS WEEK:

Monday

8:00 AM Exercise

10:00 am Nia Class

7:30 PM Manchester Singers

Tuesday

9:30 AM COA Zumba

7:00 PM EC Committee

Wednesday

8:00 AM Exercise

10:00 AM Staff Meeting

10:00 AM COA Yoga

7:00 PM Vespers

7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

Thursday

10:00 AM Health Clinic

6:30 PM Diaconate

7:30 PM Growing Together

Friday

8:00 AM Yoga

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Bible Study

Saturday

10:00 AM Dance

Sunday

9:15 AM Bibles and Bagels

10:00 AM Worship

Nursery, Sunday school and MS Youth Group

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