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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY June 21, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Hancock United Church of Christ, Congregational •1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
CHILDREN'S SUNDAYJune 21, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Hancock United Church of Christ, Congregational •1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
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WELCOME TO HANCOCKWe are delighted that you chose to worship with us today and are strengthened by your participation in our service! While we are sad that we cannot see you face-to-face this week, we are blessed to still be able to worship in a meaningful way. In these next few weeks, we will be having our worship televised and livestreamed via youtube.com/hancockchurch.
In these times, community is more important than ever. Because of this, we invite you all to share your ideas of how best to feel spiritually fulfilled in these times of limited interaction. You can send any thoughts to Hancock Church at 781-862-4220, or email Paul ([email protected]) or Barbara ([email protected]).
www.hancockchurch.org
OUR VISION: Inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus, we are changing the world through love, compassion, and courage.
OUR MISSION: In the revolutionary spirit of our Christian faith, we invite you to join us as we
• worship God with all our hearts and minds
• walk our spiritual paths together
• cherish one another
• build community in a diverse world
• protect the earth
• work for the common good
OUR VALUES:
Vision, Mission, and Values
faithfulness inclusion compassion gratitude integrity generosity humility vulnerability courage
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MOMENT FOR REFLECTIONWelcome to Children’s Sunday at Hancock Church! This morning, you will get to see, hear, and admire the contributions of just some of the children who belong to Hancock Church. Their efforts and talents are woven throughout the service, and for them we give thanks!Jesus tells the Disciples to calm down! They’re feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders:
“We have to spread the word of God and bring hope to the world?? How do we do that! If we make a mistake or get lost, will the whole world suffer?” Thinking this way will make the Disciples a nervous and anxious bunch! Jesus tells them that any act done from a place of love and kindness will bring everyone closer to God. “Start small” he says, then work your way up. When we start small, we get stronger day by day until we become the kind of people who can bring God’s love and hope to the whole world.
PRELUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David C Clark
PRAYER OF INVOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte Davis, Pre-recorded
OPENING HYMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children of the Heavenly FatherSadie, Angelyn, and Kendra Martin
Children of the heav’n-ly FatherSafely in His bosom gather
Nestling bird nor star in heavenSuch a refuge e’er was given
Though He giv-eth and He tak-ethGod His children ne’er forsake-eth
His the loving purpose solelyTo preserve them pure and holy
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Genna BeattyMatthew 10:40-42 (from The Message)
“We are closely linked together in this harvest work. Anyone who accepts what you do, accepts me (the One who sent you). Anyone who accepts what I do accepts God (who sent me). Accepting a messenger of God is as good as being God’s messenger. Accepting someone’s help is as good as giving someone help. This is a large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to start small. Give a cool cup of water to someone who is thirsty, for instance. The smallest act of giving or receiving makes you a true apprentice. You won’t lose out on a thing.”
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*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Cahoy
GATHERING SONG . . Come on, Children, to the Gospel Feast . . . Tommy Belin, pre-rec.
Come on, children, to the gospel feast.Gather 'round, gather 'round!
Jesus welcomes all, the little and leastGather 'round, gather 'round!
This is where we sing and pray,read God's word on this glad day.
Come on, children, to the gospel feast.Gather 'round, gather 'round!
CHILDREN’S TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David C Clark
THE MORNING OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Genna Beatty This week our offering will be donated to the Lexington Food Pantry. Learn more at www.lexingtonfoodpantry.org. For information on how to give, see page 8.
OFFERTORY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Genna Beatty
*DOXOLOGY . . . . . . . From North and South and East and West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-29
From North and South and East and WestMay God's eternal name be bless'd.
Alleluia! Alleluia!Till everywhere beneath the sun,
Thy Kingdom come thy will be done! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia
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CALL TO PRAYER . . . . . . . . . . . Tar a thighearna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See insert belowCeltic chant, music by Ruth Cunnigham
PASTORAL PRAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Callaghan
THE LORD’S PRAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#270
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, hallowed be thy name.
on the earth as it is in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.Give us this day our daily bread, hallowed be thy name.
and forgive us our debts hallowed be thy name. as we forgive our debtors, hallowed be thy name.
And lead us not into temptation, hallowed be thy name. but deliver us from evil, hallowed be thy name.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, hallowed be thy name. forever and ever, forever and ever, hallowed be thy name.
Amen, amen, it shall be so; hallowed be thy name.Amen, Amen it shall be so, hallowed be thy name.
CHILDRENS TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Genna Beatty , Pre-recorded
BLESSING OF THE HANCOCK YOUTH GROUP SENIORS
CLOSING HYMN . . . . . . . . . This Little Light of Mine . . . . Tommy Cho, Pre-recorded
1. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine (sing 3 times)
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
2. Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine…
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3. All through the night..
4. Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine…
5. This little light of mine...
BENEDICTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Belin, pre-recorded
BENEDICTION RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . God Be With You Till We Meet Again
God be with you ‘til we meet again,Loving counsels guide, uphold you,With a shepherd’s care enfold you:God be with you ‘til we meet again.
PASSING THE PEACE
POSTLUDE
Join Us for Virtual Coffee Hour Following Morning Worship!
Join us immediately following Morning Worship for virtual coffee hour via Zoom! Here's how to participate!
To join by video:
• Download the Zoom app on your phone, tablet, or computer that you will use for the conference. A non-handheld device is best.
• Click "Join a meeting." Then enter the Meeting ID Number: 835-957-432, followed by your name.
• Select "Join with Computer Audio." A picture will appear if your camera is enabled. Use your device settings to enable the camera if there is no picture.
To join by phone:
• Dial 646-558-8656.
• When prompted, enter the Meeting ID Number, 835-957-432, followed by #.
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Build Community in a Diverse World
Anti-Racism Small GroupsWould you like to further explore what it means to become anti-racist? Are you interested in being part of a small group that helps each other learn and grow in our own awareness of what it means to be allies to our black, indigenous, people of color sisters and brothers? These would be informal, non-judgmental, low-pressure groups, where, as we grow and learn, we can
grow together in order to create a more just and equitable world. If you are interested in this, please reach out to Barbara ([email protected]). Thanks so much!
Immigrant and Refugee JusticeHancock’s Immigrant and Refugee Justice Team has launched a Google Group to facilitate the sharing of information, questions, and ideas among the Hancock community about immigrant and refugee issues. It functions like a listserv; you can post information or questions to the group and everyone who
is a member will see it, and they can reply and continue the conversation. If all you want to do is read the conversations without posting yourself, that’s fine too; there’s no obligation to participate. (If you’re familiar with the HEAT Google Group we’ve had for many years, it will function like that.) To receive an invitation, or if you have any questions, write [email protected].
Help Us Maintain OUr secUrity On ZOOM!In order to maintain our security during Zoom gatherings such as meetings and coffee hours, please be sure that your Zoom account name is reflective of your actual name, first and last. You can change your Zoom name by going to zoom.com and editing your account. Doing so helps us know who and who not to admit to meetings and gatherings. Thank you!
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Walk Our Spiritual Paths TogetherMOrning Offering
During this time of “virtual church”, please note our updated instructions for participating in the offering.Each week at Hancock we accept an offering of gifts for two purposes:Mission Partner of the Week. Each Sunday we accept gifts for one of our mission partners, a select organization doing God’s work in the world. Many are local or regional organizations whom we’ve worked with for years; all are effective organizations making a difference in people’s lives. These donations are passed directly to the organization and are in addition to the donations included in Hancock’s budget.Sustaining Hancock’s Vision. Gifts are also welcome in the Sunday offering plate for Hancock Church that supports our staff, our building, community outreach and all of the worship and programs at Hancock. You may make a gift for either in one of three ways:• Through our website. Go to www.hancockchurch.org, click on the Give button in the upper right, and follow the instructions to make a gift by credit or debit card or ACH bank transfer. Be sure to indicate in the dropdown menu whether the gift is for “Mission Partner” or “Hancock Church.”• Send a check. Make it payable to Hancock UCC, and note on the memo line either “Mission Partner” or “Hancock.” Our address is 1912 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington MA 02421.• Text to give. From your smart phone or tablet, text the dollar amount along with "Mission" or “Hancock” to 781-386-0866 and tap the link to enter your credit card information. On June 7, we raised $2450 for NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Massachusetts Bail Fund. Thank you! Upcoming Offerings:
June 28: UCC Disaster Ministries
sign Up fOr tHe HancOck Daily!To connect with Hancock Monday through Friday while we're physically apart, contact [email protected] to sign up for the Hancock Daily! On Monday, we'll offer an entry from the Ministers' Blog; on Tuesday, a
guided meditation; on Wednesday, an invitation to Bible study with the preacher; on Thursday, a weekly prayer; on Friday, our song of the week from Mark.
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Walk Our Spiritual Paths TogetherTake the Discernment Team Survey
The Discernment Team invites you to take the Senior Minister Discernment Survey. Below you will find a link to the survey, as well as link to a PDF that allows you to preview the survey before taking it online.
The cover letter included in the survey provides details about the Discernment process and the purpose of this survey. In brief, this survey focuses on the “position description” for our next Senior Minister—a list of the skills, qualities, and experiences that we believe will enable Hancock to meet the Vision, Mission and Values statement adopted by the congregation in June 2019.
We ask you to reflect on the questions asked, to help us prioritize among the leadership characteristics we have identified, and to indicate what we may have missed.
To take the survey, please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8VKXDKS
To view a PDF of the survey, go to: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-HYrpwc1cioOjc-TR2knASeWen_fCIUM/view
We are eager to hear from you! Please complete the survey by July 1. The Discernment Team thanks you for your participation!
You are also invited to join the Discernment Team for discussion of the survey content at one of these small groups via Zoom:
Tuesday, June 23, 7:00 PM — Meeting ID: 868-3713-7568; Password: 781850
Sunday, June 28, 11:15 AM — Meeting ID: 856-3829-4787; Password: 782995
Missing HancOck tables? HancOck grills? let's DO tHeM VirtUally!
Parish Life and the Welcoming Committee are teaming up to make this happen. Just let us know if you are interested and we will take care of the details. We will create groups who will then decide when their group will meet up over Zoom. The groups will also decide what kind of event they
will share: dinner, a cook-out, wine and cheese – whatever!
To sign up or ask questions, contact Beth Schutt ([email protected]) or Priscilla Thayer ([email protected]; 781-894-9575)
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Worship God with all our Hearts and Minds
cOnnect witH paUl anD barbara Via VirtUal Office HOUrs
Paul and Barbara will be holding virtual office hours. Paul's office hours are on Mondays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and Tuesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Barbara’s office hours are Mondays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Tuesdays
from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and alternate Thursdays from 9:0 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
To sign up, contact Paul at [email protected] or 781-698-8953, or Barbara at [email protected] or 336-558-1242. You can of course always call or email and talk with us in times outside of these specific hours as well.
bible stUDy witH tHe preacHers On weDnesDays Via ZOOM
Bible study with the preacher is offered every Wednesday at noon via Zoom. Here's how to participate!
To join by video:
Download the Zoom app on your phone, tablet, or computer that you will use for the conference. A non-handheld device is best.
Click "Join a meeting." Then enter the Meeting ID Number, 751-145-448, followed by your name.
Select "Join with Computer Audio." A picture will appear if your camera is enabled. Use your device settings to enable the camera if there is no picture.
To join by phone:
Dial 646-558-8656.
When prompted, enter the Meeting ID Number, 751-145-448, followed by #.
weekly sHaring anD prayer eVery tHUrsDay
Every Thursday at 11:00 a.m., we will hold a time of sharing and prayer led by your ministers. If you are subscribing to the Hancock Daily, the Zoom link will be emailed to you on Thursday mornings. We hope that you will join us as we continue to find new expressions for the ways in which we cherish one another, and embrace new ways of walking our
spiritual paths together, during in this time. To sign up to receive the Hancock Daily, contact [email protected].
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Cherish One Anothercalling all seaMstresses anD tailOrs
The Building Reopening Committee is hard at work determining how and when we will be able to start using our building once more. One of the things we will need is masks to hand out to anyone who comes without
one. We are looking to make a basketful of cloth masks in adult, youth, and children sizes so that anyone who needs one can use it at church and then take it home to reuse. I have patterns, cloth, elastic, and thread for anyone that has time to make a few for Hancock over the next two months. If you have the time and inclination to help with this project, please contact [email protected] for the pattern and any other supplies you need.
sHare pictUres Of yOUr faMily wOrsHiping at HOMe
In the time of coronavirus, Hancock Church continues to gather and be the church, but in new and surprising ways. We want to hear from you all—send us pictures and videos of what church-from-home looks for you! We’d love
to see kids joining David for the children’s moment, pictures of your communion elements, and folks in their Sunday best—even if that looks more like pajamas these days!
However you are joining us to encounter God, we would love to see it! We’ll be sharing some of your submissions with the Hancock community and featuring them in future worship services. To send your pictures and videos, upload them to:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cspJtFTQ1JWe8ov95uJohghi2yNTVrxw
gift fOr cOngregatiOnal care cOOrDinatOr sUsan clinkenbearD
Our Congregational Care Coordinator, Susan Clinkenbeard, will be finishing her work here at Hancock on Sunday, June 28. It has been an interesting year to be a student minister at Hancock. A wonderful learning experience for her, and her calm presence and thoughtful ministry has enriched us all
in the past year. As you know, she graduated in May with her Master of Divinity degree from Boston University School of Theology, and she will be continuing her preparation for ordination in the United Church of Christ.
To thank Susan for her work among us, we're inviting contributions to a gift for her that will help her meet expenses as her preparations continue. Contributions can be made online, clearly indicating "Susan's Gift" in the comment line. You may also give by text at 781-386-0866 (text the dollar amount followed by the word Susan), or by sending a check to the church office indicating "Susan's Gift" in the memo line. All contributions should be received by Friday, June 26, as we will present the gift during worship on June 28.
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Work for the Common Goodla cOncepciOn's $10,000 cHallenge Has been Met!
We asked for your help to fulfill the annual fundraising goal of $10,000 through June 30 so Hancock can underwrite the work of Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) in La Concepcion. SHI is working with 29 families on issues of food sovereignty (feeding themselves), raising
incomes, farming sustainably and caring for the rain forest. Phase 1 has been completed. The other 4 Phases will be rolled out over the next four years. Hancock’s goal is to continue support through Phase 5.
We topped $10,000 after the recent Sunday Mission Partner offering was matched by an anonymous donor and an additional grant of $115 was made from Hancock’s Mission and Justice discretionary funds. This is important work that is being done through the support of Hancock members. Thank you!
UpDate On lexingtOn fOOD pantry DUring cOViD-19The Lexington Interfaith Food Pantry continues to serve members of our community facing food insecurity. This includes over 50 new families since the COVID-19 shut down has occurred. The Food Pantry director and her assistant have done an amazing job implementing safe practices for volunteers and clients alike. Thank you to all who have made
donations to the Food Pantry through Hancock's Mission Moment, food donations, and donations of paper and plastic bags. Normally shoppers bring their own bags, but in the new system the Food Pantry fills bags for shoppers and so must have about 225 paper and 150 plastic shopping bags per week during this 'stay at home' period.
If you can help with food donations, they can be left at the Stop and Shop in Lexington in the bin near the exit door. If you wish to make a monetary contribution, please write a check to Hancock Church with "Food Pantry" in the memo line.
These items are frequently requested by clients (take a snapshot for your next shopping trip!): VEGETARIAN SOUPS, CANNED FRUIT, CANNED CORN, CANNED PEAS, CANNED GREEN BEANS, PEANUT BUTTER CREAMY & CRUNCHY
Thank you! Please pray for those in our community who rely on strangers for nourishing food, and for the Food Pantry leadership who continually strive to get food to those in need within our communities. Questions may be directed to Susan at [email protected].
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Build Community in a Diverse WorldtHank yOU fOr yOUr DOnatiOns tO place Of prOMise!
Several Hancock members have generously donated games, books, DVD's, a ping-pong table, an air hockey table, a pinball machine and more as entertainment supplies for the residents of Place of Promise. The Mission & Justice Team is delivering them this Saturday, just in time for them to
also be used by the Kids of Promise summer program for kids in the neighborhood. Many thanks to all the donors!
lUncHes fOr OUtDOOr cHUrcH Of caMbriDge: yOU can Help!We are providing 40 lunch bags every other Sunday for homeless folks who participate in the Outdoor Church in Cambridge. During the year Hancock middle school youth [JYO] make sandwiches and put together lunch bags once a month to be delivered to the Outdoor Church. Until we can all be together again at Hancock, Hancock adults are stepping up to
provide these Outdoor Church lunch bags, now every other week. With COVID, the need for food is even greater. We are working with Hancock youth to write notes to include in the lunch bags. How can you help? Help is needed for lunch bags for 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 8/30, 9/13. Are you interested in making 20 sandwiches? Or providing granola bars or water or cookies or fruit for each lunch bag? Sandwiches and other items are brought to the Hancock parking lot 7:20 a.m. on the designated Sunday morning. We assemble (with face masks, gloves, and social distancing) the lunch bags, which are then picked up and taken to the Outdoor Church. If you are interested in helping with the Outdoor Church lunches, please contact Daryl Battin (781-789-3763 / [email protected]), who will coordinate a schedule for the lunch bag contributions. Also contact her if you have lunch bag items to contribute which need to be picked up. Thank you so VERY much for your help – these lunches are an essential part of the day for Outdoor Church attendees. Another way you can help is with donation funds for the supply disposable face masks, for brown paper lunch bags, for $5 Dunkin Donut gift cards, for the granola bars and waters included with the Outdoor Church lunch bags. Donations for the Outdoor Church can be made to Hancock Church by check or online; please specify “Outdoor Church” on a check or in the comment field for online donations. Thank you again!
Our Mission is To...
We welcome all who seek to know God.
We believe that, although we are many members, we are one body in Christ.
We have been called as well as challenged by God to respect and reconcile our differences.
We recognize and love each individual as a child of God.
We welcome, respect, support, and lovingly encourage people of every race, ethnicity, creed, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical and mental
ability to join us on our journey of faith.
The faith journey indeed calls Hancock Members not to be silent in the face of prejudice, injustice, and exclusion, but to express our faith, in word and deed,
for justice and inclusiveness for all humanity.
As Paul wrote in Galatians, “In Christ there is no longer Jew or Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one...”
Hancock Covenant of Welcome
Paul Shupe Senior Minister [email protected]
Barbara Callaghan Minister [email protected]
David C Clark Minister of Children and Families [email protected]
Susan Clinkenbeard Congregational Care Coordinator [email protected]
Genna BeattyMinister of Youth and Young Adults
Mark Morgan Director of Music
Marilyn Becker Associate Director of Music
Kathryn Dominguez Church Administrator
www.hancockchurch.org
Church Office Phone: (781) 862-4220Hancock Community Prayer: (781) 862-6845Church Office Hours: M-Th 9:00-3:00, F 1:00-4:00 p.m.
For Emergency Pastoral Support: Paul: (781) 698-8953 | Barbara: (336) 558-1242
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