First Congregational Church of Montague
Meditation: May thy grace, O Lord, make that possible to me which seems impossible to me by nature. Amy Carmichael,
Prelude
Announcements
Invitation to Worship
L: In the midst of difficult times, we have new life from Christ.
P: When we think that there is no hope, God offers us healing
love.
L: Come, let us praise the God of new life.
P: Let us sing and shout for joy.
L: Let us worship the One who is with us forever.
P: Thanks be to God for all God’s blessings. AMEN.
Prayer of Invocation
Lord of hope and light, shine into our darkness and bring hope to our souls. Remind us again of the wonderful ways you have cared for us when we were lost. Open our hearts to receive your loving spirit. Refresh our minds with knowledge of your everlasting power and compassion. We offer this prayer in Christ’s name. AMEN.
Hymn: #223R O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Children’s Church
Prayer of Confession
O God, whose word is fruitless when the mighty are not put down, the humble remain humiliated, the hungry are not filled and the rich are; make good your word, and begin with us. Open our hearts and unblock our ears to hear the voices of the poor and share their struggle; and send us away empty with longing for your promises to come true in Jesus Christ. Amen
Words of Assurance: Child of God rest assured, God’s love and
forgiveness is yours always and forever. Amen.
Gloria Patri (513R)
Choral Anthem
Psalm 146, p. 545 pew Bible
L: vs1-2; Men: vs 3,4; Women vs. 5-7; All: vs 8-9; L; vs 10
Scripture Lessons
Hebrew Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24
Christian Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24
Gospel: Luke 7:11-17
Communion Meditation: A Campaign of Pure Grace
Hymn: ##338R Give to the Wind Thy Fears
Prayers
Joys and Concerns
L: Let us join in prayer. The Lord be with you.
P: And with your spirit
Pastoral Prayer
Silent Prayer
Prayer Response
Offering
Invitation to Giving
Offertory Anthem
Doxology #514
Prayer of Dedication of Gifts and Self
Through the Offering of these gifts and our lives, may your covenant of love be renewed in our time, o God. Bless these gifts, that in their giving, sharing, and receiving, we become increasingly aware of the sustenance you intend for all people and participate in creating communities of care and justice. Amen.
Service of Holy Communion (insert)
Hymn: #217R Lord of All Hopefulness
Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude
Announcements
June 7~ Time Bank Introduction: a way to support the local
Community presented by Transition Montague in
Fellowship Hall
June 13 ~ Youth and Graduation Sunday Please get us names of your
Graduate so we may honor her or him.
~ Collection for the Deacons’ Fund
June 19 ~ MACUCC Annual Meeting,
Prayer Garden
Scott Cromack, Kevin Clark, Leslie Brown, Dean Brooks, George and Mike Wells, Kay Martin, Cheryl Lussier, Joshua Barber, John Hurd, Cheryl Hebert, Roy Housman, Larry and Cy Emond, David Martin, Francie Garanin, “A beautiful young woman,” Ida Westover, Robert Kilburn, Terry Desautels, Rau/Zaniewski families, Jean O’Hara, Karen and Joe O’Hare, Kurt Welcome, Lia Adamson
Community Meals First Monday of the month
HELP NEEDED
at Our Lady of Peace. Please contact Dianne Dolan at 978-544-8430 or ddolan@mass.rr.com if you are willing to help.
Please volunteer.
Deacon for the month of June is Jeanette Emond
See montaguechurch.org for more information
**Please fill out the pew card or let a deacon or Pastor Barb know if you would like a visit or have a prayer concern. **
First Congregational
Trinitarian
Pastor Barbara E. Turner Delisle
Music Director Ann Cenzano
