THE OCEAN PARK TEMPLE ORDER OF WORSHIP

OCEAN PARK MAINE 141st SEASON

1881-2021

CHAUTAUQUA BY-THE-SEA

August 29, 2021

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ocean Park Association

14 Temple Ave. | PO Box 7296 Ocean Park, ME 04063

(P) 207.934.9068 | (F) 207.934.2823 opa@oceanpark.org | www.oceanpark.org

THE TEMPLE ORDER OF WORSHIP

TENTH SUNDAY 141ST SEASON AUGUST 29, 2021 10:30 AM WELCOME AND COMMUNITY NOTICES

The Gathering

THE PRELUDE A Merry Heart Cynthia Dobrinski Temple Bells, directed by Dan Evans

The Service of Praise

*THE DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all Blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above ye heavenly hosts. Creator, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*CALL TO WORSHIP

ALL: We gather today hungering to be real With genuine smiles And actions that match our hallelujahs. We are not content to just master the power handshake of strength. We want also to master the partner handshake of mutual respect and mutual support.

One: No more lip service; we want to be real! ALL: We yearn to rise above culture and prejudice

To a mindset where foreigners and strangers are not held in contempt And all are invited to God’s table.

One: No more lip service; we want to be real! *THE LORD’S PRAYER (using “sins”) *HYMN OF PRAISE I Sing a Song of the Saints of God Scott/Hopkins AND THANKSGIVING

The Service of the Word

THE SCRIPTURE READING James 1:17-27 Rob Hansen

Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures.

You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls.

But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act - they will be blessed in their doing.

If any think they are religious, and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. -NRSV

ANTHEM God So Loved the World (John 3: 16-17) Lloyd Larson Temple Choir, directed by Jerry Scheinfeldt THE MORNING PRAYER Rob Hansen CHORAL RESPONSE Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire Montgomery/Cottman *HYMN OF FAITH Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord Ramsey AND AFFIRMATION (Verses 1, 3 and 4)

THE OFFERING INVITATION AND PRAYER

OFFERTORY Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Bradbury, arr. Barbara Brocker Susan Wilber, Solo Handbell Ringer

THE SERMON “Doers of the Word And Lives Well Lived” Rev. Dr. Rock Jones

SILENT PRAYER

*HYMN OF REFLECTION O Young and Fearless Prophet Harlow/Dykes (Verses 1, 2, 3 and 5) The Sending *THE BENEDICTION

*“Go in Peace” Barber L. Waters Kenneth E. White Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day.

Go in peace and the peace of God be with you alway’. Celebrate and share the joy! Celebrate New Life!

Go in peace and the peace of God be with you alway’. *THE POSTLUDE Temple Brass, directed by Dan Evans and Organ

*All who are able, please stand.

Greeters today are Mark and Linda Lauritano. Thank you!

Today’s flowers are given in memory of Joseph C. Mitchell; teacher, mentor, friend, godfather.

by the Gwalthney and Glover families;

and

in loving memory of our mothers, Elsie Burns Hurter and Ellen Bakelaar Williams, by Don and Patty Hurter

We wish to thank Susan Wilber for sharing her musical talents with us!

PLATFORM GUESTS

REV. DR. ROCK JONES SERMON

Jones was inaugurated as Ohio Wesleyan’s 16th president in October 2008, and his energetic leadership has been helping to move the University forward ever since with innovative academic programs, new and rejuvenated campus facilities, and a strong sense of engagement with alumni and the community.

Jones holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas-Austin, a Master of Divinity magna cum laude from the Duke University Divinity School, and a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Hendrix College. Prior to joining Ohio Wesleyan, he worked for Hendrix, serving in roles that included Executive Vice President and Dean of Advancement, Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, interim Vice President for Student Affairs, and Chaplain.

Locally, he serves on the boards of the Strand Theatre and the Delaware County Foundation, where he chairs the Investment Committee.

Jones also is president of the North Coast Athletic Conference, president of the University Senate of the United Methodist Church, and a member of both the Board of Directors of the Great Lakes Colleges Association and the Board of Directors of Wesley Theological Seminary.

In recognition of his work to advance the quality of student life at Ohio Wesleyan, Jones received the 2014 “Outstanding Performance as a College or University President Award” from Region IV-East of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

ROB HANSEN SCRIPTURE/PRAYER Rob is a retired educator who substitutes virtually every school day. His early connection to Ocean Park was as a Connecticut preteen, when the family would drive his mother here to be the director of the New England Baptist Youth Conference’s Camp Hasseltine. As a teenager, Rob attended Camp Judson. Following four years in the Air Force, he moved to Maine and married Lorna, a former NEBYC camper and counselor, and they rekindled their families’ OPA tradition. Rob is an OPA member who has sung in the Temple Choir many summers and served on three Association committees, currently on the Religious and Cultural Committee.

The Hansens have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren, all of whom annually vacation in The Park.

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(Verses 1, 3 and 4)

(Verses 1, 2, 3 and 5)

Hymns used with permission CCLI# 1009384

Worship Leader: Jerry Gosselin, OPA Executive Director

Music Director: Jerry Scheinfeldt Organist: Jerry Scheinfeldt

Pianist: Eric Larson Head Usher: Pamela Savage

Sound Engineer: Willem Cousineau Temple Bell Choir Director: Sue Evans

Temple Brass Choir Director: Dan Evans Temple Choir Director: Jerry Scheinfeldt

Temple Totes are available from the ushers for those children who attend the service, and contain quiet, worship-oriented activities.

Meet the Preacher immediately after the service at the front of the Temple.

Fellowship Time following the service in the Grove between Porter Hall and the Temple. (In the event of rain, Fellowship Time will take place in Porter Hall)

Greet old friends Meet new friends

Bell Choir Rehearsals: Sundays 8:00 am Temple Brass Rehearsals: Sundays 9:00 am Temple Choir Rehearsals: Sundays 9:30 am

(Please see Jerry, Sue or Dan for further information)

The Williams Sound System: This system aids the hearing impaired and is available from the ushers. It can be used in the Temple, while seated on the benches outside, or in a car.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mission Statement: The purpose of the Ocean Park Association is to affirm the traditions and spiritual

heritage of which we are heirs, through a summer assembly program where Christian worship, principles and ideals are at the focus; where diversity is celebrated and the dignity of all is embraced and respected; where

the natural beauty of our seaside resort is conserved and enhanced; and where programs centered on religion, education, recreation and culture provide opportunities for individual growth and family enrichment.

Temple History: The Temple was built by Free Will Baptists during a six-week period in the summer of 1881; it was dedicated on August 2nd of that year, which was also the first day of the Assembly Program in Ocean

Park. The octagonal structure represents an architectural style popular at the time. It seats up to 750 people, and is the site of most cultural events.

The Temple is open weekday mornings for meditation and observation.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Historical Room in Porter Hall is open from 11:30-12:40 after the service this morning.