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Church

Palm Sunday

April 1, 2012

When it was time, he sat down, all the

apostles with him, and said, “You’ve no

idea how much I have looked for�ard to

eating this Passover meal with you before I

enter my time of suffering. It’s the last one

I’ll eat until we all eat it together in the

kingdom of God.”

Taking bread, he blessed it, broke it, and

gave it to them, saying, “This is my body,

given for you. Eat it in my memor&.”

Luke 22:14-16;19

Welcome to First Worship! We extend a welcome as broad as the outstretched arms of God, who calls us to be here together to rejoice in God’s glorious presence. Welcome to children of all ages – to all the children of God, each one of us. If you are an old friend or here for the first time, we welcome you.

Our worship is an intergenerational experience and we want children to feel fully included. We remember that worship offers us all a special place to be with God. In this space we talk a little more softly and walk a little more quietly. We are listening for God.

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God of Sabbath, You clothe this day with beauty and call it a delight.

This day itself is uttering praise and inspires us to join.

We praise you for this present moment, the gift of time and eternity entwined.

In our souls and in our seeing, help us be alive to this hallowed, holy, blessed day.

Amen

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One Voice: In this season of Lent, we come now to this time of confession.

Just as Christ retreated to the desert and fasted for forty days, so we walk with Christ

into the wilderness. Christ be with us.

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One Voice: Here in the desert, we are stripped of our illusions and see a glimpse of

truth. We remember the ways that we have strayed from God. We are not always what

God has called us to be. Christ be with us.

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Help us to hear your still small voice through the noise of a broken world. Forgive us

God for all of our failings. Give us compassion and forgiveness for all those we meet

each day. Guide us as we walk your path of wisdom. Christ be with us.

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“Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”

Let us talents and tongues employ,

reaching out with a shout of joy.

bread is broken, the wine is poured,

Christ is spoken and seen and heard.

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,

pass the Word around: loaves a-bound!

Christ is able to make us one,

at his table he set the tone,

teaching people to live to bless,

love in word and indeed express.

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,

pass the Word around: loaves a-bound!

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Put Christ in to each other’s hands,

He is love’s deepest measure;

in love make peace, give peace a chance,

and share it like a treasure....

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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.

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,

For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

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Shalom my friends,

God’s peace my friends go with you now,

And stay with you in all you do,

Shalom shalom

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TODAY’S NOTES Pastoral Care If you have any pastoral needs or know of any in the Village Church family, please call Daniel Cooperrider at 781.235.1988 x23. Chancel flowers are given by the Senior Choir to celebrate the music ministry of David Carrier whose teaching, imbued with patience, sensitivity and good humor inspires us to produce beautiful music. Healing Service 11:15 am, Burtt Chapel Come for yourself or for the healing of others, and participate in whatever way feels most comfortable to you. One of the pastors will be in Burtt Chapel for laying on of hands and anointing with oil, if you like, or you may use this time of quiet and music to pray silently, or write your prayer to be prayed by the pastors when they meet together. Fellowship Hour 11:15 am, Village Common Please join us for coffee and fellowship. Information for visitors is available at the Welcome Table. Providing hospitality today are members from the Village Churchwomen. Please take a moment to thank them. Family Promise (formerly MIHN) Fundraiser during Fellowship Hour Gift certificates to the Honeybaked Ham Company will be available for purchase. For every $25 purchase made, Family Promise will receive $12.50. Junior Choir Rehearsal 11:15 am, Music Room B6 Environmental Ministry 11:15 am, Science Room 7th & 8th Grade Youth Group 5 pm, Youth Room High School Youth Group 7 pm, Youth Room For information about youth programs, contact Pam Emslie by email at pam@wellesleyvillagechurch.org or by phone at 781.235.1988 x15.

BULLETIN NOTES For His Children Opportunity We have a wonderful group of people signed up for this summer’s (June 27-July8) trip to For His Children (FHC) in Quito, Ecuador AND we still have room for a few more! FHC is an orphanage, or Children’s Home, for abandoned infants and children that members of our congregation and the Charles Street AME have been supporting for over ten years. Please consider joining our pastoral resident, Jocelyn Gardner Spencer, and the group to participate in this life changing ministry. For more information, please contact Debbie Duval at debbieduva@aol.com, 508.877.3037 or Viola Morse at vrmorse@verizon.net, 781.431.7875. Easter Egg Hunt Easter Sunday, April 8, 10:20 am Join us for Village Church’s 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages 3 through Grade 5. Stay after the first service or come early for the second service, there will be food at a special Fellowship Hour in Village Common at 10 am.

Easter Respite Monday, April 9 Patriots’ Day Monday, April 16 The Church Office will be closed. Evening on the Labyrinth Tuesday, April 10, 6-9 pm Join us for a short guided meditation with music to accompany your walk. Bring a friend for the meditative walking prayer time. Lost and Found The lost and found closet is full! Please come by and see if what you lost is thee. Along with the usual gloves, scarves and umbrellas, we have an assortment of serving dishes, bowls, and water bottles. Anything that isn’t claimed by mid-April will be donated. Thank you! Benefit Concert for Women of Means April 20, 7:30 pm Wellesley Hill Congregational Church Miranda Russell will perform. Tickets and other information are available at the Women of Means website womenofmeans.org or by calling Cathy at 781-239-0290. Please join us April 28 for the Marriage of Kimberly Sizer and David Leeds! David and Kimberly have been members of the church since 2010. Kimberly is best known as the soprano soloist for the Senior Choir and David is a newly appointed Deacon who has been an active participant in First Worship. They have enjoyed the support and friendship of the church community throughout their courtship and would love to share their big day with everyone. The ceremony will start at 1 pm and be followed directly by a reception in Village Common. Men’s Fishing Retreat on Cuttyhunk Island June 1-3 Please join Martin Copenhaver, Daniel Cooperrider and members of Village Church as we return to Cuttyhunk Island in Buzzard’s Bay for a weekend of fishing and fellowship. We’ll take a one hour ferry ride from New Bedford on Friday evening June 1 and stay at the historic Avalon Inn. During the day on Saturday and on Sunday morning we’ll fish from shore or with guides. Both spinning and fly tackle are used for Cuttyhunk’s famous striped bass - fishing experience not required. On Sunday, we’ll catch the afternoon ferry that arrives in New Bedford at 5 pm. Capacity is limited to 14, so please contact Dix Leeson soon with questions at 508.545.0803 (after 6:30 pm) or d.leeson@comcast.net. Parlor Project The Parlor is being refurbished through donations from the congregation. Please take a look at the rendering of the “new Parlor” that will be on an easel in Village Common during Fellowship Hour and in the Parlor during the week. Consider giving a donation to the Parlor Fund in someone’s honor. Notes will be sent to that person and donations are tax deductible. Details are with the rendering. Thank You!

Maundy ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday April 5April 5April 5April 5 8:00 pm Tenebrae Worship with Communion

Good FridayGood FridayGood FridayGood Friday April 6April 6April 6April 6 12:00 noon & 8 pm Worship

Holy SaturdayHoly SaturdayHoly SaturdayHoly Saturday April 7April 7April 7April 7 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Worship, Communion & Renewal of Baptismal Vows Please bring a bell!

Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday April 8April 8April 8April 8 7:30 am Sunrise Worship Intergenerational Service w/ Communion

8:30 am Easter Breakfast 9:00 & 11:00 am Easter Worship Childcare for infant-5s provided. 10:00 am Fellowship Hour

WELLESLEY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH STAFF The Rev. Martin B. Copenhaver – Senior Pastor The Rev. Kathleen E. Musser – Associate Pastor The Rev. Pamela H. Emslie – Associate Pastor

The Rev. Christina L. Braudaway-Bauman – Associate Pastor The Rev. Daniel P. Cooperrider – Pastoral Resident

The Rev. Jocelyn Gardner Spencer – Pastoral Resident Michaela F. McDonald – Director of Children’s Ministries

David R. Carrier – Director of Music Dr. Kevin J. McDonald – Director of Youth Music

Jodi M. Hitzhusen – Music Director of First Worship Erin I. Donato – Church Administrator

Fred H. Edling – Financial Administrator Tricia T. Kibbe – IT and Administrative Coordinator

Judith Hull – Administrative Assistant Donald S. Banks – Sexton

Dolphe Richard – Assistant to the Sexton Gerardo Ortiz – Assistant to the Sexton

2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 781.235.1988

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An Open and Affirming Congregation of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

What’s happening in Church School today? • Kindergarten students and younger will be welcomed in their classrooms before 10 am worship begins. The Infant/

Toddler Room is located on the main floor just outside the Sanctuary to the left of the Chancel. 2 year olds through Kindergarten classrooms are located on the upper floor. Children should be picked up promptly at the conclusion of worship.

• Grades 1-8 will worship with their parents until it is time for class, as indicated in the bulletin. At that time,

Grades 1–8 will meet at the signs downstairs in Village Hall and proceed to the following classrooms for a special activity. This week...

Grade 1: Science Grade 2: Fishes and Loaves Café Grade 3: Games Grade 4: Artisan’s Market Grade 5: Storyteller’s Tent

Grades 6, 7 & 8 will meet in the room behind Village Hall for their class: Books, Movies and God. Classes for Grades 1–6 conclude at 11:15 or the end of worship whichever is later. Students in Grades 3 and below should be met by their parents at their classrooms. The Family Room is available for parents who aren’t quite ready to leave their infants and toddlers in childcare. In this room, parents will be able to listen to the worship service while their child naps or plays. This room is located upstairs beyond the library.