WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sun (9/11) 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. Worship ~ Rev. John Madsen-Bibeau ~ Rally Sunday ~ 11:15 a.m. MSAC Committee Meeting (Library) 11:30 a.m. Trustee Committee Meeting (Parlor) 3:00 p.m. Bistro Box (Kitchen) 3:30 p.m. PCS Youth Theater (Kelsey Hall) 5:00 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. NA Mon (9/12) 10:00 a.m. Al-Anon 6:30 p.m. Zumba (Kelsey Hall) Tues (9/13) 10:30 a.m. AA 6:30 pm. Castle Apt. Board Meeting (Library) 7:00 p.m. AA Wed (9/14) 6:15 p.m. Yoga (Kelsey Hall) 7:00 p.m. NA Thurs (9/15) 6:00 p.m. Amadeus Ringers (Bell Choir) 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts (Library) 7:00 p.m. NA Fri (9/16) 7:00 p.m. NA Sat (9/17) 6:30 p.m. NA Sun (9/18) 10:00 a.m. Worship ~ Rev. John Madsen-Bibeau 11:15 a.m. Scrip Order Available (Kelsey Hall) 11:30 a.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal 1:30 p.m. CT Rose Society (Kelsey Hall) 5:00 p.m. Bistro Box (Kitchen) 7:00 p.m. NA

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Rev. John Madsen-Bibeau, Guest Worship Leader

Jurg Oggenfuss, Organist Richard Carsey, Director of Chancel Choir

Karen Hodge, Bell Choir and Children’s Choir Director Kathleen Marsan, Sunday School Superintendent

Teresa Talarico, Church Secretary The Congregational Church of Plainville, United Church of Christ

130 West Main Street, Plainville, Connecticut 06062 (860) 747-1901 (Office Hours 9:00-1:00 p.m. Monday~Friday)

Email: churchoffice@uccplainville.org Website: www.uccplainville.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thank you this morning to:

Deacon in charge: Al Valeri Trustee in charge: Renny Astolfi Nursery caregiver coordinated by: Marianne Wright

Please remember to help yourself to a line on the sign-up sheets for Ushers, Greeters, Coffee Hour!

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF PLAINVILLE

Founded in 1840

A Congregation of the United Church of Christ

A “God is Still Speaking” Church

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

O God, as You seek out those who are lost and lonely, find us. As we live in Your loving presence, lead us to ultimate joy and freedom. May this

good news stir our great desire to seek You and Your ways. Amen.

The Order of Morning Worship

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 11, 2016 10A.M.

We offer a warm welcome to all who have come here today. May you receive God’s comfort, insight and inspiration through worship, prayer and song.

* All who are able may stand

The Church Gathers to Worship God

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude (Silent preparation for worship begins with the appreciation of this music offering)

Call to Worship One: When we find ourselves surrounded by supportive relationships or when we feel lost and alone, unsure of the way forward: All: love is never far away. One: When our faith is rock solid and we are filled with wisdom, or when we are mired in doubt and we just don’t know: All: love is never far away. One: All that we are – every circumstance and feeling – is welcomed by the Spirit into the heart of worship: All: love is never far away.

Opening Prayer “The world will give you that once a while, a brief time out; the boxing bell rings and you go to your corner, where somebody dabs mercy on your beat-up life.” (From The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd)

Bring to mind the circumstances and people in need of a healing touch. As they come into consciousness, know they are held by God and release them into the care of merciful love.

Locate your own state of mind. How are you feeling within yourself right now? How does it go with your soul? Become aware of your inner being and know you are also held in the care of merciful love.

We welcome you, Spirit of Mercy, into the space we have prepared in this room and in our hearts. Dwell in and with us, dab mercy on us, renew us for life. Amen.

*Opening Hymn Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise NCH #1

A Story for All Ages * the children arrive to the Chancel to the “traveling music” of Jesus Loves Me!, NCH #327, v.1 * the children depart to their classrooms to “traveling music” of All Things Bright and Beautiful, NCH #31, v.1

Recognition of the Church School Teachers for 2016-2017

Teachers Pre-school/Kindergarten Shelley Johnson Grade 1-2 Nicole Guglietta Grade 3-5 Cheryl Cone Middle School/High School Sara Heap 4Hands4God Suzanne Colley

Recognition of the Church School Teachers for 2016-2017 (continued)

Substitutes: Fran Heap, Rex Cone, Ruth Pater, Laurie Cassinari, Marianne Wright, Barbara McClellan, Pauline Mowry

Nursery: Fran Rose, Donna Blanchard, Lynnette Astolfi

Superintendent: Kathleen Marsan

Anthem Let All Things Now Living – Chancel Choir Traditional

Prayer of Confession You who form all things in and for Love’s sake, we confess that at times we lose sight of Your given goodness. Blinded by ignorance, we stubbornly insist on our own way; only to bring harm to ourselves and others. But then a bolt of lightning hits and we see something new – we see as if for the first time. Things weren’t as we once imagined and we are suddenly in need of redirection. So, startle us with the brilliance of wisdom. Unsettle our certainties. Open us to enlightenment and realign our hearts in keeping with Your own. Most of all, may we be humbled by a deep awareness of Your merciful presence within us, saving us and transforming us for life.

Words of Assurance

*Gloria Patri PH #513

Message of Christian Concern Ruthe Boiczyk Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People Pastoral Prayer The Lord's Prayer (trespasses)

Supporting the Church’s Mission in God’s World

Invitation to Giving The Offertory To God be the Glory – Chancel Choir F. Crosby (1820-1915) * The Doxology NCH #780 Offertory Prayer/Prayer of Dedication

The Word of God for the People of God

Centering Hymn Incarnate God, Immortal Love NCH #414

The Scripture Reading 1 Timothy 1:12-17 p. 208

Sermon Welcome Back

The Faithful Response of the People of God

*Closing Hymn Jesus Shall Reign NCH #300 *Benediction

Postlude

As a matter of courtesy and welcome to those who may be visiting, please take a moment to pick up your name

tag on the wall in the narthex....and put it on.

In our Prayers this week, we remember: Wade Raymond (Beverly Raymond’s grandson), Steve Mangel, Carrie (Jen Zakrzewski’s friend), Tommy McCormick (Bev Letendre’s cousin), Beverly (Marilyn Borry’s friend), Laura Mayne (Richard Carsey’s sister), All travelers, People of Italy, Joanna Vastola and family, Dr. Edward Toffolon and family, Marcia (Ann Campbell’s friend), Colleen (Ann Campbell’s Friend), Anna Mae (Eleanor Kordes’s sister), Families affected by the Louisiana Floods, Kaara Koplowitz, Lena (Robin Anderson’s friend), Jaden Lopez, Vickie Flener, Ann Campbell, Nancy Novack (Michelle Janota’s friend), Laureen and Steve Swets, , Eleanor Kordes, The Nixon Family, Joyce Lagana, Scott Carpenter, Betsy Daddario, Bernie (Ann Campbell’s friend), Paul and Jackie (Joanna Vastola’s grandparents), Marlene (Joanna Vastola’s tenant), People of Nice France, Shirlee (Bev Letendre’s cousin), Diane (Eleanor Kordes’s niece), Uncle Charlie (Sheryl Cone’s uncle), Bob Haltner (Russ Drachenberg’s uncle), Victims & Families of Recent Shootings, Homeless People and Animals, Robin Anderson, Dana Fusco (Danielle Flaherty’s fiancé), Aaron and Geraldine (Eleanor Kordes’s brother-in-law and his wife), Marilyn Borry, John (Sandy Dombrowski’s brother), Luke Eaton, Andy Nowak (Beth Fraychak’s brother-in-law), Uncle George (Linda Valeri’s uncle), Robert Dabrowski (Laureen Swets’s father), Kathy Szmalc (Deanna & Frank Hoxie’s friend), people affected by the West Virginia flooding and California fires, people affected by the Germany theater shooting, the Hirx Family (Joanna’s sister & family), Marianne Wright, Joe Robar, and the families and friends of: Helen Snow, Joey Edmonds, Dorothy Griffin, Steven Hebenstreit, Bobbie Koplowitz (Kaara Koplowitz’s mom), Robert Dabrowski (Laureen Swets’s father), Robbie Zonk, Fred Meyer (Marianne Wright’s father), Samija Kokic, Bob Wransky, as well as members and friends serving in the military: Justin Meyers, Tim Conklin, Renny Astolfi Sr., Spencer Pelletier, James Palmer, Tommy Daigle, Mark Terrill, Dalton Morehouse, David Sauer, Ryan Steikers, Shawn Ellis & Steve Boertmann.