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Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ June 17, 2018

Meditation

God says: I will take a sprig from the lofty top of a cedar; I will set it out. I will break off a tender one from the topmost of its young twigs;

I myself will plant it on a high and lofty mountain.

On the mountain height of Israel I will plant it, in order that it may produce boughs and bear fruit,

and become a noble cedar. Under it every kind of bird will live; in the shade of its branches will nest winged creatures of every kind.

Ezekiel 17: 22-23

Welcome The Bell is Rung Prelude Trumpet March by Jean-Baptiste Lully James Cesare, Trumpet *Call to Worship

A drop of water ripples into infinity All is changed - by a single drop of water. Now into the pool of our spirit the water ripples And, we, are changed again. Come, let us worship in this new and changed spirit we share!

*Opening Hymn NCH #417 This is a Day of New Beginnings vs. 1, 4

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Unison Prayer Here in this place, there are no foreigners,

for all are welcome in God’s house. Here in this worship, there is only acceptance,

for love is the language of faith. Here in our lives, there are no divisions,

for God dwells in each of us. We pray to remember this always,

And when we forget, we ask you, Creator God, Remind us through the touch of one another.

Assurance of God’s Love * Passing of the Peace First Reading: Psalm 20

God answer you on the day you crash, The name God-of-Jacob put you out of harm’s reach, Send reinforcements from Holy Hill, Dispatch from Zion fresh supplies, Exclaim over your offerings, Celebrate your sacrifices, Give you what your heart desires, Accomplish your plans. When you win, we plan to raise the roof and lead the parade with our banners. May all your wishes come true! That clinches it—help’s coming, an answer’s on the way, everything’s going to work out. See those people polishing their chariots, and those others grooming their horses? But we’re making garlands for God our God. The chariots will rust, those horses pull up lame— and we’ll be on our feet, standing tall. Make our leaders winners, God; the day we call, give us your answer.

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Musical Praise Overcome by the Power of Love by James Ahrend

Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34

Jesus also said, “This is what the kin-dom of God is like. Someone scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether they sleep or get up, the seed sprouts and grows, though they do not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. As soon as the grain is ripe, the sickle is put to it, because the harvest has come.” Again Jesus said, “What shall we say the kin-dom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.” With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.

Provocation Everyone Has a Mother Mary Ray Bagnuolo *Hymn NCH #256 We Live by Faith and Not by Sight Prayer for Others and Ourselves

Now, we invite you to enter into a time of prayer and, if you wish, to share your joys and concerns as I come to you with the microphone. We also invite you to write your joys and concerns on one of the prayer cards you will find the pew and placing it in the collection basket during the offertory. May we hear your joys and concerns?

Let us pray the prayer Jesus taught the disciples to pray. Musical Praise Let It Be by Lennon/McCartney, arr. James Higgins

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Invitation to Give

Friends, thank you for helping us to share God's love by your caring for others and by your presence here. We are grateful to you for all the ways you participate in the work of our ministry and for the gifts you bring. Above all, we are most grateful you chose to join us today. And so, we welcome your offerings at this time, and we invite you to place your prayer and information cards in the basket, as it comes around. Thank you.

Offertory *Doxology

We praise thee, O God, our Redeemer, Creator; in grateful devotion, our tribute we bring. We lay it before thee, we come and adore thee, We bless thy holy name, glad praises we sing. Amen.

*Closing Hymn SPP #192 Carry the Light Announcements Benediction and Sending Forth Choral Blessing A Blessing, excerpt by David N. Childs (John 14:27) The Bell is Rung Postlude James' and Sean's Surprise

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Announcements! Bible Talk on Mondays and Tuesdays

Mondays at 11:45 AM; and Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Vestry All are welcome!

Please join us for Talkback following today’s services!

Join us Today! Following worship: Congregational Celebration as we ready for summer!

Fabulous Company, Hot Dogs, Great Food, and more.

Annual Bake Sale at the Sayville Ferry Dock on Friday, June 29th We need bakers, folks to price & wrap, and sales people at the dock. Please see Sue Lanchantin to sign up for one or more activities! Bullets Over Broadway The Musical Sharing A Meal will once again be hosting a show at the Noel Ruiz Theatre in Oakdale. Come enjoy “Bullets Over Broadway The Musical” on Saturday, July 21 and help support the soup kitchen at the same time. Your $30 ticket includes a pre-show wine and cheese reception (7:00pm-7:45pm) and the 8:00pm performance. Checks payable to Sharing a Meal. Tickets on sale through July 3. Please see Jerry Avolio or Gini McLaughlin at coffee hour or contact them at 631-363-6696 or javolio@optonline.net for tickets or further information. Andy Cooney’s Irish Christmas The Carnegie Hall Concert, Andy Cooney’s Irish Christmas , featuring the HIMS and the NY Tenors is Dec 10th this year. Tickets are $75 plus bus transportation. Maureen McKean, the organizer, is trying to determine level of interest this month. Please call Maureen right away at 631-589-5379 if you are interested in attending this wonderful event! The whole evening is a fund raiser for Hope House Ministries! Click on the video below to view a clip from last year's performance! Prayer Shawl Ministry - Thursdays If you have any interest in knitting or learning to knit - this is for you! And, we can use as many knitters as possible to keep up with the need for prayer shawls. Contact Sue Lanchantin or see Ray for more information. We'd love to have you join us! Thank you to all who knit and love and laugh for others!

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Confirmation Class has been scheduled for September 2018 - June 2019 and will follow the 2018-2019 Sayville Public School Year Calendar. Please share with Ray anyone you think would be interested in joining this class. While the earliest age for attendance is thirteen, it has a lot to do with the individual and where they are in their interest and development. More to come!

Stop & Shop Cards are available at coffee hour each week. They make great gifts and are great way to purchase your groceries while supporting Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ. Newsletters: Are you receiving our weekly newsletters: eChimes and Justice Chimes Newsletters? Let us know: ray@sayvilleucc.org. Be Sure to Visit: www.sayvilleucc.org for more information about upcoming events and links to our Livestream archive at www.echimestv.org. eChimestv.com!

We have a growing number of viewers each week. Because of the generosity of many, including Priscilla Knapp and a grant in honor of her brother Kim Swezey, we have been broadcasting our worship since September 10, 2017. You can watch live or afterwards by going this link: www.echimestv.com. You do not

need to subscribe, but if you do, you will get notices each week of the telecasts by email. Can you help? You are invited to share in the ministry and mission of our church by: signing up for leadership responsibilities on Sunday, continuing to provide food in support of Sayville Food Pantry, volunteering to run our slides and video each Sunday, joining the choir, leading a children's message, volunteering for Sharing a Meal, participate in our Prayer Shawl Group, attend Bible Jam... And there are more ways your help would be welcome. Looking for a chance to become involved and serve? Just let us know! Calendar Dates More dates: (V) - Vestry; (L) - Library Bible Jam (Study and Conversation) - Mondays at 11:45 AM (V); Tuesdays at 7:00 PM (L) Senior Exercise - Tuesdays at 9 AM and Thursdays at 12:15 PM (V) Wet Paints - Tuesdays at 7:00 PM (V) Choir Rehearsals - Wednesday at 7:00 PM (V) - Last rehearsal for summer Wed. 6/13 Prayer Shawl Ministry - Thursdays from 10:00 A.M. - Noon (V) Trustee Meeting - Monday, June 18 at 7:00 P.M. (V) Full Board Meeting - Monday, July 23 at 7:00 P.M. (V) Annual BAKE SALE at the Sayville Ferry Dock, Friday, June 29 See Sue Lanchantin to sign up for baking, selling, wrapping and most of all, greeting our summer grove community!

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Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ For more than a century and a half, Sayville's Congregational Church has served families on the South Shore and been a voice for the progressive Protestant tradition. A member of the United Church of Christ since

it was established in 1957, today we continue to celebrate God's love, to speak for the oppressed, and to welcome those seeking a spiritual home. To learn about membership, please speak with any deacon.

Today’s Leadership

Liturgist Karen Maust Music Director James Higgins Greeter/Ushers Pat Mahar and Mark Conrad Projection Slides Kimberley Reiser Hospitality Congregational Celebration

We invite you to be Sunday Stewards! You can do it! J Please contact Heather in the office to get signed up!

Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ

131 Middle Road, Sayville, NY 11782-3101 631-589-1519; churchadmin@sayvilleucc.org

www.sayvilleucc.org; www.facebook.com/sayvilleucc Heather Corcoran, Church Administrator; eChimes Editor

Ray Bagnuolo, Pastor ray@sayvilleucc.org 631-827-8611 (Cell/Text)

Thank you for being with us today. Peace. Shalom. Salaam. For the ways of peace are many.

“Namaste”

Please contact Heather if you have questions or need any additional help.