Order of Worship: Health Ministry Worship, Healing Service & Visitation Sunday Gathering Music Christe, aller Welt Trost (BWV 670) J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Welcome Rev. Will Burhans A Time of Silence Prelude- Little Partita for Lent (vs. 2) James Woodman (b. 1957) The Call to Worship (based on Psalm 139, adapted from prayer by Rev. Decker) Nanci Church One: Where can we go, where can we run, where can we be that we are not within God’s love? All: If we sail on the wings of the wind or make our bed down below,

still there God will find us. If we change our appearance like trees through the seasons, still God will see our roots.

One: No matter how shadowed our hearts become, no matter what doubts and questions we wrestle with in the night All: Still there God is there, still loving us. One: If we beat the air with our fists; If we curse the rain as it falls on our tear-clinched eyes All: Still God is God and still loves us. One: And even when we don’t know how, who, or why… All: Still… there… God is… *Opening Hymn Come Forth O Love Divine New Century Hymnal #289 Call to Confession Pam Budner Prayer of Confession

One: Forgive us when our words hurt another, acting against Your rule of love. All: Inform us with Your Spirit, so that we speak with love and patience. Silence One: Forgive us for using anger to manipulate and to control. All: Direct us with Your Spirit so that we might handle our anger responsibly. Silence One: Forgive us when we are quick to lay blame at the feet of another and slow to accept our part in conflicts. All: Instruct us with Your Spirit so our dealings are carried out honestly. Silence One: Forgive us when we are blinded by the plank in our own eye as we seek to remove the speck from the eye of another. All: Cleanse us with Your Spirit so that our sight is restored Silence One: Forgive us when we fail to see the hurt and loss inflicted on others by our angry words and actions. Mold us with Your Spirit so that we bring pleasure and not pain. Silence

Choral Response Assurance of Forgiveness

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 sins as we forgive those who sin 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.

A Time for the Young Ben Pulaski Offertory Rev. Will Burhans Sonata XII, k. 52 in d minor Domenico Scarlatti (1685 - 1757) Scripture Liturgists: Steve Haggett & Frank Willwerth Isaiah 1:10-20 OT pg. 630, LP OT pg. 590 Ephesians 4:25-32 NT pg. 194, LP NT pg. 171 Anthem A Poison Tree [2001-2] Music by David Avshalomov (b. 1946) Poetry by William Blake (1757-1827) from Songs of Experience [1794]

I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. And I waterd it in fears, Night & morning with my tears: And I sunned it with smiles, And with soft deceitful wiles. And it grew both day and night. Till it bore an apple bright. And my foe beheld it shine, And he knew that it was mine. And into my garden stole, When the night had veild the pole; In the morning glad I see; My foe outstretched beneath the tree.

Sermon Rev. Will Burhans “Anger Issues” Service of Healing Introduction to the Lenten Practice of Self Examination as prayer:

We offer a healing practice this morning to engage God’s healing power in our lives. During a time of reflection you are invited to pause, discern and write about your relationship to anger. Discernment questions, a prayer worksheet and pen are provided to aid the practice of self-examination. You are encouraged to bring forward your written prayer sheet as an offering to place at one of the three altars. Individuals with mobility issues will be asked to raise a hand and a ministry member will come to them. After the service, the prayer sheets will be sealed in an envelope and to complete the offering burned in the Reno garden. In the spirit of our Lenten Tradition, everyone is welcomed to come forward to light a candle.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ *Those who are able, please stand PH indicates Pilgrim Hymnal (red) NCH indicates New Century Hymnal (black)

*Closing Hymn O Savior, Let Me Walk with You NCH #503

Benediction Passing the Peace of Christ

(Please offer “peace” or “The peace of Christ” to your neighbor as you depart) Postlude

Jesus Christus unser Heiland Heinrich Scheidemann (1595-1663)

Today’s Worship Service

Blessings of gratitude go to the Health Ministry Committee for their scripture study, consultations

with the Ministry Team and intentional preparation to ground the healing service in Christian tradition. Acknowledgement goes to Christine Atkins, Pam Budner, Nanci Church, Steve Haggett, Branda Wilhoite, Frank Willwerth and Janice Wilson. A Thank you also goes to Sarah Marino and

Lisa Loughlin. After worship this morning, church members will team up with Health Ministry members to visit congregants at home to share a Lenten message of healing.

Sanctuary Flowers

Today’s Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God, and in loving memory of deceased members and friends of this congregation.

March 17, 2019 The Second Sunday of Lent

10:00 Worship Service

Welcome! We are happy you have joined us today for worship. We hope that in the coming hour of quiet, song, prayer, sacred scripture, and communal gathering, you will awaken more fully to God’s presence in your life and the world around us.

Restrooms Restrooms are located down the stairs as you first enter the front doors of the church.

Accessibility We now have an inductive hearing loop for those whose hearing aids have Telecoil (ask your audiologist). Listening devices are also available in the back. For our coffee hour in Chidley Hall, an elevator is located out the doors to the right of the front chancel area and down the hall. Please ask a greeter if you need assistance.

Childcare Children are always welcome in the sanctuary! We appreciate the sounds of little ones among us. If you’d prefer, there are trained caregivers in our a nursery on the floor beneath the sanctuary. Ask a greeter if you need help finding it.

Family Room There is also a comfortable room with water, sofas, chairs, carpet and a video link to the service for when you need more room to attend to your family. It is located just outside the doors to the right of the front chancel area. Children (Stepping Stones) and Youth Church School Classes for children and youth in pre-k through 12th grade for the first week of the month is a combined worship service specifically made for them. We will meet in the Chapel before the start of the service and will return to the sanctuary to take communion with the congregation.

Get connected! Please tell us about yourself and/or request a prayer by filling out a Welcome/Prayer Request Card found in each pew and place it in the offering plate when it passes. We look forward to getting to know you at Coffee Hour, held downstairs immediately following the service.

News & Upcoming Events

“Tuesdays with Jesus”

Laurie Roby led us off and we had a wonderful start to our Tuesdays with Jesus series. We hope you can join us next week for 20 minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a simple soup supper while we listen to David Weir share his story on the topic of faith and life’s challenges. The evening runs from 6:30-8. Speaking of soup, we are needing soup makers for the next 5 Tuesdays! Would you be willing to help? Please go to our website and sign up. Thank you!

Ruth Group Sunday, March 17th at 7 PM

This month Ruth Group is reading Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson Decaf coffee & tea and simple desserts are offered by the host. You are welcome whether or not you have read the book. New participants are always welcome to join in the fellowship and discussion. Sarah Gallop is hosting and facilitating at 25 Grayson Rd, Winchester.

Thanks and Gratitude! In recent months, several people have stepped up to work on short-term projects on behalf of our church. This kind of volunteerism (with a specific purpose and a finite time period) is often just the right kind of match for folks in our congregation. We are grateful to the following people for agreeing to share their time and expertise to work on these new efforts:

• Solar Panel Project: Green Congregation Taskforce headed by Barry and Jessica McArdle

• Steeple Task Force: Bob McIndoe, Dick Sayre, Dave Weir, Tom Church, Jerry Vaughn, and John Fiske

• Parking: David Peretti, Ben Keeler, and Keith Russell • Safe Church Policy: Jodie Mullane and Cindy Bohne • Emergency Planning: Kathy Mortensen, Bruce Alexander and Nick Wankowicz • Leadership Team Nominating Committee: Will Burhans, Michelle Crawford, Taylor

Tresselt, and Marsha Lamson • Planned Giving: Dina Pradel, Brian Koss, and Tom Roche • Payroll Systems: Carol Weir and Elizabeth Cooper

Of course, lots of other people serve FCCW in longer term capacities — including in our classrooms and on our ministries. Our church community is blessed to have such committed and dedicated individuals working towards our purpose of being a Christ-centered, nurturing community, growing in faith, serving in love and welcoming all with joy. We are thankful for all of the energy and momentum that is evident in our church community! If you are interested in learning more about ways to serve FCCW, please reach out to Will Burhans william.burhans@gmail.com (Lead Pastor), Penny Sparrow pjsparrow2@gmail.com (Moderator), or Sarah Gallop seg@mit.edu (Vice Moderator).

Leadership Team Updates Thank you Margy McIndoe The Leadership Team extends a big Thank You to Margy McIndoe as she approaches the end of her three years of service as Clerk for First Congregational in Winchester. Her dedication to the church and participation on the Leadership Team has been a gift and she will be missed. Message from the Nominating Committee: Considerations for Clerk and new members of the Leadership Team Calling all would-be Clerks! We thank Margy McIndoe for her service as Clerk of FCCW…and now we need to fill her shoes! Are you interested in learning about the duties of Clerk in our church and its role as a part of the Leadership Team? We’d love to hear from you. Separately, each year we welcome new members to the Leadership Team as others finish their 3 year term. Do you have someone you would like to nominate for the Leadership Team? Please let us know your thoughts and contact one of the members of the nominating committee (Rev. Will, Marsha Lamson, Michelle Crawford, and Taylor Tresselt).

People for Whom We Are Praying … Name Purpose

Rachel Navien & Jonathan Beaulieu For joyful celebration of their marriage Janet Snover For healing Family of Katherine Steffey, In their grief Laurie Roby’s neice Family of Terry Arnold, Judy's brother In their grief Al and his son and daughter In their grief at the loss of his wife and their mother Melissa As they mourn the loss of her son, Jake Silver Daryl Levy Healing and strength Family of Alice Blasi, mother of In their grief

Alex Rohall Carol Johnson For successful recovery from rotator cuff surgery Alex Rohall's cousin, Sandra, prayers for courage of spirit during her present medical evaluation Chessie Quinn Healing from breast cancer Susan Zimmerman, Julianne's mother For stabilization and relief from pain;

and comfort for her family The Zimber and Moorman Families For healing and peace Bruce Lauterwasser For strength and healing during this current course of

chemotherapy Alice, friend of John Keeley For strength Barbara Hoekelman Healing and comfort

Please let the Deacons or Ministry Team know

if you have someone to add or remove from this list.

Meet Our Church First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC, An Open and Affirming Congregation 21 Church Street, Winchester, MA 01890 781-729-9180 www.fcc-winchester.org facebook.com/fccwucc instagram.com/firstchurchwinchester twitter.com/fccwucc

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We are a Christ-centered, nurturing community: growing in faith, serving in love, welcoming all with joy.

The Congregation, Ministers To The World Rev. William Burhans, Lead Pastor Rev. Judith B. Arnold, Associate Pastor Ms. Kathleen Zagata, RN, MS, CS, Minister of Congregational Health & Wellness Ms. Jane Ring Frank, Minister of Music & Worship Arts Mr. Ben Pulaski, Minister of Faith Formation: Children & Youth Ms. Sarah Marino, Office Manager Mr. Tyler Campbell, Sexton Mr. Ed Banzy, Building Manager Mr. Bill Lewis, Custodian Mr. Jeffrey Mead, Organist Rev. Dr. Kenneth Orth, Pastoral Counselor (Affiliate)