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Williston Federated Church United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ – Federated 1899
An Open and Affirming, Reconciling Congregation
Mission Statement Our church is a community which seeks, welcomes and gathers people to share the Gospel of God’s
love, enables people to find fullness of life through Jesus Christ, goes into the world to live lovingly and justly as servants of Christ, and responds actively to human need.
Silent Meditation
The 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine in the kingdom, the power and the
glory, forever. Amen.
Offering
Offertory “I Will Follow”
(Songbook #68)
Presentation of Gifts with Doxology
We give thee but thine own, What e’er the gift may be:
All that we have is thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from thee.
Pastor ~ Reverend Paul Eyer 878-5792, pastoreyer@gmail.com Emeritus Pastor ~ Charlie Magill
Lay Leader ~ Ashley Dubois, Ministers ~ The People of the Church Church Office Administrator ~ Sally Nowotarski
Music Director ~ Martin Hain, Organist ~ Carolyn Pillsbury Choir Accompanist ~ Cindy Thurston, Nursery Caregiver ~ Michelle Davis
44 North Williston Road, Williston, VT 05495 Church Office: (802) 878-5792, e-mail address: office@steeple.org, Website: www.steeple.org
*Prayer of Dedication (unison)
As we have been gathered in this place because of the faithfulness of those who have
gone before us, so we pray that the gifts we offer in these moments might be used to
reach out to those in all corners of the world who need hope, who hunger for food and
justice, who yearn for peace, and who long for your graceful presence in their
lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Life and Mission of the Church
*Hymn “More Like You”
(Songbook #131)
Going Out to Do God’s Word
Benediction
Postlude "Twisting of the Hay Rope"
Traditional Irish arr by George Winston
Welcome To All Who Worship Here! March 11, 2018 ~ 9:30 A.M.
Fourth Sunday of Lent Childcare is available downstairs in the nursery for young children.
Hearing assistance devices are available – please ask an usher for assistance.
Centering Words "Trouble and perplexity drive me to prayer and prayer drives away perplexity and trou-
ble." Philip Melancthon, 16th century religious reformer
Words of Welcome/ Call to Worship Ashley Dubois
Lay Leader, Williston Federated Church
One: In this place, the community of faith is reminded of the promise:
All: God's love endures forever! One: In spite of our impatient grumbling, despite our attraction to the shadows:
All: Christ's light shines in us! One: When we think our hands our empty, when we have no music in our souls:
All: the Spirit fills us with glad songs, and creates us for good works!
Prelude "Give Me Jesus"
African American Spiritual arr by James Pethel
Introit “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Forgive us, Eternal Love:
lead us from the shadows of sin into the light of your joy;
raise us up, as your children, so we may kneel in service to others;
shower us with the grace, the hope, the peace
you have brought to us through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
SILENT CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Let the community of faith say so:
All: God's love endures forever! One: Let those gathered in grace say so:
All: God's love endures forever! One: Let those gathered from all parts of the world say so:
All: God's love endures forever! One: This is the good news for us:
All: God's love endures forever. One: Thanks be to God. Amen.
Anthem “My Worth Is Not in What I Own” (by Keith and Kristyn Getty)
Listening for God’s Word
Time with Children of All Ages Diane Davis
Scripture reading Page 94 (in the New Testament) John 3:14-21
Sermon “Cover of Darkness” Pastor Paul Eyer
*Hymn “God Hath Spoken by the Prophets” (Hymnal #108)
Responding to God’s Word
A fond farewell to Trudy Anderson
Celebrations and Concerns
Prayers of the People. Response: Lord in Your Mercy, hear our prayer.
Pastoral Prayer
Greeting and Announcements
Lighting the Peace Candle
Sharing the Peace of Christ (a brief time of greeting other worshipers nearby)
*Hymn “I Want to Walk as a Child in the Light”
(Hymnal # 206)
CALL TO CONFESSION
CONFESSION (unison)
The Light of the world has come, O God, but we admit that we sometimes love
the shadows all around us. In the shadows, we can boast of our achievements,
rather than point to your grace. In the shadows, we can grumble our unhappi-
ness with you, instead of singing your praises. In the shadows, we can give into
our natural anger, and not be touched by your call to be agents of peace and
hope.
NOTE: The lighted flame entering the sanctuary at the beginning of worship symbolizes the Light
of Christ coming into our midst.
Liturgical resources: The Call to Worship , Prayer of Confession, and Assurance of Pardon were adapted
from “Lectionary Liturgies” by Rev. Thom Shuman, found at http://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com/2015/03/
liturgy-wcommunion-for-march-15-2015_8.html.
Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year B, Volume 1: Advent through Pentecost
(Westminster /John Knox Press, 2014) at page 108.
The Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon were adapted from Beu, B. J.. The Abingdon Worship
Annual 2018: Worship Planning Resources for Every Sunday of the Year (Kindle Locations 997-1001). Ab-
ingdon Press. Kindle Edition.
Copyright license: Williston Federated Church holds a copyright license (#176957) with CCLI (Christian
Copyright Licensing International) that gives the church permission for use of a wide range of faith-focused
music and media.
The Powerpoint presentation of projected images is the result of a collaborative effort involving our Church
Office Administrator, Sally Nowotarski, Heather Lewis, a member of the Communications Task Force, and
Pastor Paul Eyer. Heather Lewis is serving as the remote control operator today.
Help Enhance Our Worship Services: Do you enjoy the images projected at the
front of our sanctuary during worship services? Would you like to help those im-
ages to be displayed? We are looking for a few volunteers who would be willing
to operate the remote control device during worship. This consists of clicking a
button at the correct time to advance the image on screen. (You would be provided
with an annotated bulletin and thumbnail "script" so that you will know when to
advance the frame each time.) The goal is to have a team of remote control device
operators who can rotate responsibility for this role each week or each
month. Please let Pastor Paul (pastoreyer@gmail.com, 802-878-5792) know if you
are interested in helping in this way.
Different Types of Prayer for Lenten Devotion
During the weeks of Lent, there will be a table in the Gallery with instructions for
different types of prayer: Lectio Divina, Composing Prayer, Intercessory Prayer,
and Walking Prayer. The sanctuary is open during the week during day-care
hours: 8am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday
A Thank You to Nancy Stone ~ our own resident artist is once again sharing her
collages, entitled "Point of Choice, with us for Lent. Please view them in the gal-
lery area. Nancy writes:
"These acrylic-collage scrolls grew out of two month's sketching and painting dur-
ing rehearsals of the rock opera "Jesus Christ, Superstar," a 1989 Lyric Theater pro-
duction. Some Flynn Theater architectural motifs are used for the same reason
that Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the contemporary music...so that people today
can respond to messages that transcend time."
Greeters: Romaine DeCamp Coffee: Chris Stewart
Ushers: Ginger Isham and Donna Goodheart
Scripture Reader: Sara Moran
Williston Federated Church ~ Week of March 11, 2018
Tuesday, March 13~ 6:00pm Christian Ed; 7:00pm Official Board
Wednesday, March 14 ~ 6:00pm Youth Ministry; 7:30pm AA Meeting
Thursday, March 15 ~ 8:00am Centering Prayer; 11:00am Membership; 6:00pm Bonhoeffer
Study Series: 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Friday, March 16~ 7:00am Men’s Bible Study
Saturday, March 17 ~ 9:00am Alanon
Sunday, March 18 ~ 9:30am Worship Service
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Thanks to everyone who is participating in the Heifer Project! The boxes are due
back at Church on April 8th."
Holy Week/Easter Schedule
March 25, 9:30am Palm Sunday
March 29, 7:00pm Maundy Thursday at WFC
March 30, 7:00pm Good Friday at Richmond Congregational Church,
(Across from Richmond Library and Post Office)
April 1, 6:30am Sunrise Service at the home of Tony and Susan Lamb at the
corner of Beebe Lane and Oak Hill Road near Lake Iroquois. There will
be a pot luck breakfast at the Lamb's after the service bringing food is
optional.
April 1, 9:30am Easter Service at WFC
Rummage Sale – March 23rd 9 AM – 6 PM and March 24th 9 AM -12 PM.
This sale is for clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry and linens only. Think tex-tiles. We are looking for donations of gently warn clothing for all ages, clean and in good condition, as well as linens, shoes, jewelry, purses. Items may be brought to Fellowship Hall beginning Monday, March 19th Tables will be set up and labeled. If you have time, please take a moment to place your items on the appropriate tables. Folks are needed to help with table set up on Sunday the 18th, sort clothes during the week, work at the sale Friday & Sat-urday and to help take the left over items to Goodwill on Saturday. If you can help, please sign up on the bulletin board near the kitchen or contact Carol Bouchard at 862-7400 or carolcbouchard@gmail.com Note: Please no dona-tions before March 19th.
Martyr or murderer? Theologian or Thug? Come explore one of the most fascinating
figures in all of church history! Who was Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Why did the Nazis want
him killed? Why do the provocative writings of this German pastor remain controversial over
seventy years after his death? And why is Bonhoeffer’s dramatic life story—abounding in
cloak-and-dagger intrigue—profoundly relevant to our lives today? Come find out in this
new adult study series continuing each Thursday through March 22 at 6:00 p.m in the
Fellowship Hall., led by Pastor Paul Eyer. Don’t miss this spiritual spy story!
JUMP
Imagine having to go without a toothbrush, deodorant, or shampoo to afford food for
your family. For many people in Chittenden County this is exactly the decision they
confront on a monthly basis. But thanks to JUMP, the Joint Urban Ministry Project,
these folks can obtain personal hygiene items by simply stopping by at the First Congre-
gational Church in Burlington. JUMP also provides vouchers for transportation, bicy-
cles, and bus passes to economically disadvantaged neighbors so that they can get to
work and back.
Please join your friends at Williston Federated Church by making a donation to the “
JUMP Personal Hygiene Drive” during the month of March. The items most needed
include: toothbrushes, deodorant, hand and body lotion, toothpaste, shampoo,
conditioner, dental floss, razors and shaving cream. Collection boxes will be on the
tables outside Fellowship Hall throughout the month. Thank you for helping our most
vulnerable community members maintain dignity and stay healthy.
From your Mission and Social Concerns Committee
Kids4Peace Summer Camps:
Be the first student from to Williston Federated Church to attend K4P camp. Now there
are many options for grades 6 and up. Also, our church has some financial help available
so please contact Nancy Stone about that.
Currently in 6th or 7th grade VERMONT/NEW HAMPSHIRE CAMP
Dates are June 24 - July 1 and the location is Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH.
We have a new program for this age group with lots of exciting activities. Sign up now!
More details here: www.k4p.org/summer2018 Tuition is $800
(The website lists other options for tuition: $600 is for those needing financial assistance;
$1,0000 to cover the $800 tuition plus donated additional money for subsidy to help oth-
ers attend.)
Currently in 8th grade INTERNATIONAL CAMP
This camp includes teens from Jerusalem as well as across North America. Located in
Hendersonville, North Carolina, with a field trip to Atlanta. The priority deadline is Feb-
ruary 15th; registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis until all places are filled. Au-
gust 1 - 12. All the details can be found here: www.k4p.org/international-camp
Currently in 9th grade GLOBAL INSTITUTE
This camp is based in DC Dates: July 8 - 18 All the details can be found here:
www.k4p.org/global-institute
Currently in 10th grade or beyond We have exciting camp counselor opportunities and more. Email Jeff Mandell at
jeff@k4p.org
Dear Friends,
March 11th will be Trudy Anderson’s last Sunday at WFC before she and Sandy
move to FL. We thought it might be nice to shower Trudy and Sandy with cards
and notes of appreciation for all they have meant to the WFC church fam-
ily. Cards or notes may be left in the basket in the gallery, beginning this Sun-
day. Should you forget, extras will be available. Blessings, Membership Com new address is: Trudy & Sandy Anderson 7039 Pine Hollow Drive Mount Dora, Florida 32757
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