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WELCOME! We give an enthusiastic welcome to all who wish to join us on our exciting venture of faith development and service. In the Spirit of Jesus, we affirm the dignity and worth of every person regardless of social or economic condition, race, ethnicity, physical or mental abilities, age, gender, marital status, family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, theological background or political ideology. We offer any and all persons the opportunity to share in every aspect of church life. If you are new to our church or have a prayer concern, please complete the Welcome Card found on the back table and place the card in the offering basket. We hope to see you back soon! Interested in becoming a member of MCC? Please speak to Sheldon Keller. Greeters today are Bud Abbott, Bob Clever, and Al and Bonnie Towle. Thank you to Karen Whiting and Eileen Keller for coffee hour refreshments, and to Sandy George for the Sanctuary flowers. Thanks also to our videographer, Jim Facemire. Our guest musician this morning is Matthew Parrella, grandson of Alfred and Bonnie Towle. A high school sophomore, Matthew has been playing the piano since age 4! Natalia Acopian, his piano teacher, entered him into the American Fine Art Festival Piano Competition where he was chosen as a finalist in the US Competition to be held this fall in Carnegie Hall, New York City. We are fortunate that he is sharing his talent with us today. Thank you and good luck, Matthew! Looking Ahead: Monday, June 25: Men’s Conversation Club at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 4: Church closed for holiday Prayer List: Bill Turner, recovering from surgery, now at home Frank Mann, a friend of Brad Sweet’s, recovering at home Stephanie Jensen, continuing to recover from surgery, and husband Kurt Jensen, recovering from vocal cord surgery ` Church Information: Office phone: 508-477-9211 Website: www.mashpeecong.org Address: 259 Shore Dr., Mashpee Mailing address: P.O. Box 1796, Mashpee, MA 02649 Church Staff: Rev. Steve Youd: [email protected] or cell 508-525-6221 Rev. Sheldon C. Keller: [email protected] or 508-681-8467 Dawn Stephenson: [email protected] or 508-477-9211, office on Tues. & Thurs. "Joyfully welcoming all, we seek to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ." Mashpee Congregational

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WELCOME! We give an enthusiastic welcome to all who wish to join us on our exciting venture of faith development and service. In the Spirit of Jesus, we affirm the dignity and worth of every person regardless of social or economic condition, race, ethnicity, physical or mental abilities, age, gender, marital status, family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, theological background or political ideology. We offer any and all persons the opportunity to share in every aspect of church life.If you are new to our church or have a prayer concern, please complete the Welcome Card found on the back table and place the card in the offering basket. We hope to see you back soon!

Interested in becoming a member of MCC? Please speak to Sheldon Keller.

Greeters today are Bud Abbott, Bob Clever, and Al and Bonnie Towle. Thank you to Karen Whiting and Eileen Keller for coffee hour refreshments, and to Sandy George for the Sanctuary flowers. Thanks also to our videographer, Jim Facemire.

Our guest musician this morning is Matthew Parrella, grandson of Alfred and Bonnie Towle. A high school sophomore, Matthew has been playing the piano since age 4! Natalia Acopian, hispiano teacher, entered him into the American Fine Art Festival Piano Competition where he waschosen as a finalist in the US Competition to be held this fall in Carnegie Hall, New York City. We are fortunate that he is sharing his talent with us today. Thank you and good luck, Matthew!

Looking Ahead:Monday, June 25: Men’s Conversation Club at 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 4: Church closed for holiday 

Prayer List:Bill Turner, recovering from surgery, now at homeFrank Mann, a friend of Brad Sweet’s, recovering at homeStephanie Jensen, continuing to recover from surgery, and husbandKurt Jensen, recovering from vocal cord surgery`Church Information:Office phone: 508-477-9211 Website: www.mashpeecong.orgAddress: 259 Shore Dr., Mashpee Mailing address: P.O. Box 1796, Mashpee, MA 02649

Church Staff: Rev. Steve Youd: [email protected] or cell 508-525-6221 Rev. Sheldon C. Keller: [email protected] or 508-681-8467Dawn Stephenson: [email protected] or 508-477-9211, office on Tues. & Thurs.

"Joyfully welcom-

ing all, we seek to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ."

June 24, 2018 Worship 10:00 am

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

The Rev. Steve Youd Pastor The Rev. Sheldon C. Keller Minister of Care and Visitation

The Rev. James Scovil Pastor Emeritus Cathy Bonnett Minister of Music Dawn Stephenson Office Administrator All Members & Friends of the Church Ministers

Mashpee Congregational Church United Church of Christ

Order of WorshipGod is still speaking,

Praise and Preparation

GATHERING MUSIC

WELCOME

PRELUDE Claire de Lune Claude Debussy Matthew Parrella, piano

CALL TO CELEBRATION (A Responsive Reading) Rev. Sheldon KellerLeader: Conflict!People: We fear it, Lord!Leader: It is NOT what we seek!People: Show us the way of peace!Leader: Show us the way of resolution!.People: Show us the way of love!

*HYMN NO. 23 Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven (Verses 1,2,3)

*OPENING PRAYER (UNISON)“Lord, we know You to be the Prince of Peace.We confess: relationships are complicated for us.Show us a path of patience, understanding and renewal.Show us the beauty of Your Spirit. We seek it.In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

*RESPONSE NO. 35 Gloria Patri PASTORAL PRAYER ~ SILENT PRAYER

OUR 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

RESPONSE NO. 555 Through It AllThrough it all, through it all, I’ve learned to trust in Jesus, I’ve learned to trust in God;Through it all, through it all, I’ve learned to depend upon God’s word.

God’s Word in Our Lives

SPECIAL MUSIC Miroirs III Maurice Ravel Une Barque sur l’Ocean (modified)

SCRIPTURE Acts 15: 36-40 Heather Gaugh

SERMON “When Conflict Knocks on Your Door” Rev. Steve Youd

*HYMN NO. 683 O for a World (Verses 1,5)

Dedicating Our Gifts and Lives

INVITATION

OFFERTORY Three Ecosaises Op 72, No. 3 Frederick Chopin

*DOXOLOGY (Tallis Canon) No. 48Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all creatures here below;Praise Holy Spirit evermore; One God, triune, whom we adore. Amen.

Sending Forth

*HYMN NO. 677 Let There Be Peace on Earth

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Nocturne Op 54, No. 4 Edvard Grieg

*please stand in body or spirit