OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of our church is to create a fellowship that celebrates and reflects the presence of

Christ. Through worship and spiritual growth we will equip ourselves

FIRST PARISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

United Church of Christ 180 York Street, York, ME 03909

Phone: 207-363-3758 Prayer line: 207-363-6451

E-mail: office@firstparishyork.org

www.firstparishyork.net

Changed Heart Changed Mind Changed Life

Love in Truth and Action 180 York Street, York, Maine 03909 w 207-363-3758 office@firstparishyork.net w www.firstparishyork.net

Vision Following the way of Jesus, we aspire to authentically invite, courageously include, and generously serve all with compassion and grace.

Mission Following the way of Jesus, we celebrate inspirational worship; create life-changing experiences for children, youth, families, and individuals; and practice meaningful congregational care. While respecting our diversity, we courageously advocate for justice and mercy, and intentionally respond to the needs of our community and the world.

Welcome

Welcome Guests! We're glad you're here. Restrooms are available on the lower level of this building. Handicap accessible restrooms are in Fellowship Hall, next door. You're invited to enjoy refreshments at "coffee hour" in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. If you'd like more information about the church, please see the Welcome brochure in you pew back. Hearing Assistance: Devices are available. Please ask a greeter to provide one. Nursery Care: Nursery care provided downstairs for children 4 years old and under. Summer Bags available in the back of the church. Sunday School: Sunday School is taking the summer off for school vacation! Youth are more than welcome to stay for the duration of the worship service each week. Sunday School will begin again for all youth ages 4 through 6th grade on September 8th. Please contact the church office for more details or to register for the year. Exiting in Case of Emergency: In the event of an emergency, the front half of the church (nearest the altar) will exit through the two side doors. The back half of the church (nearest the foyer) will exit out the front doors and side ramp. The Deacons will assist those on the lower level to exit out the lower level back doors. Pastoral Care: If you'd like to meet with a pastor, please call the office at 363-3758 Monday – Friday 9am-2pm. For emergency pastoral care after office hours and on weekends, you may reach one of the pastors by calling 207-358-9776. The pastors are available to make hospital visits and we invite you to let us know if you or a family member would like a visit. Due to hospital confidentiality regulations, the hospital will not inform us unless you ask them to do so. Photos and Video: We regularly take photos and video for use in media. If you would prefer your/your child’s image not be used, please inform a pastor after worship.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison) 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. TEACHER’S MOMENT Bryce Waldrop SPECIAL MUSIC “ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL” Arr., John Rutter (b. 1945)

Karen Lynge, Susan Gough, Nathan Cox, Brian Wood PASTORAL PRAYER AND PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Estelle Margarones SCRIPTURE Galatians 3:23-29 N.T. page 167 Sophie Scapicchio

(translation taken from “The Message”) MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES Pastor Dan and Friends SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION Susan Mancinelli HYMN “WHEN THE MORNING STARS TOGETHER” No. 645 OFFERING OUR GIFTS Brian Wood, flute *DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF COMMITMENT No. 34 Rev. Estelle Margarones *CLOSING HYMN “GO, MY CHILDREN, WITH MY BLESSING” (verses 1-3 only) No. 719 *THE BLESSING AND THREEFOLD AMEN Pastor Dan Hollis POSTLUDE Sinfonia (from Solomon) G.F. Handel (1685-1759)

Flowers are given by Cindy and Phillip Bufithis in celebration of fifty years of marriage.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 ~ 9:30AM WORSHIP CHILDREN’S SUNDAY

* Please stand if you are able PRELUDE Two Hymn Settings Gordon Young (1919-1998) “ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL” “FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH” THE INVITATION God’s grace, mercy, and peace be with you. Pastor Dan Hollis And also with you. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHIMES FOR PRAYER AND MEDITATION (Candles will be lit as a sign of Christ's light in the world.)

*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) Gracie Scapicchio We are summoned here by God, who calls us all by name and brings us together. From classroom and kitchen and carpool, we are called into God’s presence. Young and old and middle-aged, individuals and families, soft-spoken and outspoken, we hear our names being called to join in worship. This house of worship is a place to seek God’s vision for all people: faith and hope and love expressed through all our different gifts. Let us worship together! *HOSPITALITY MOMENT Rev. Estelle Margarones “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” (Please greet one another with a sign of God’s peace.) *OPENING HYMN “WE ARE THE CHURCH” (verses 1-4 only) No. 550 GATHERING PRAYER (unison) Pastor Dan Hollis We praise your guidance, O God, for you sent us Jesus, our Teacher and Messiah, to model for us the way of love for the whole universe. We offer our prayers of love this day on behalf of ourselves and our neighbors, on behalf of your creation and our fellow creatures. Smile with us as we worship you, in the name of Jesus, who taught us to pray…

First Parish Church Congregational

United Church of Christ SPRING FAITH FEATURES

First Parish Church Congregational

United Church of Christ FAITH FEATURES

Ministers All the Members of the Congregation

Leading Worship Today: Rev. Estelle Margarones

Rev. Dan Hollis Staff

Wendell S. Purrington, Director of Music Ministries Terrie Ilaria, Music Associate

Janet Cassidy, Church School Coordinator First Parish Church Lay Leaders

Jan Jonas, Moderator Thom Kearns, Vice Moderator

Ray Hamlin, Treasurer Susan Mancinelli, Clerk

TODAY’S GREETERS: Greeting you this morning are the Diaconate. COFFEE HOUR: Please join us for coffee in Fellowship Hall after worship. WELCOME GUESTS! We are grateful you joined us in worship today at First Parish Church. Please fill in the “Invitation” card in your pew pocket, especially if you would like to receive our Pastors’ regular email devotional messages. Just drop it in the collection plate. If you have any questions, please introduce yourselves to the pastors as you leave the sanctuary or to a member of our Hospitality Team (wearing yellow name tags). Please join us in Fellowship Hall after worship for coffee and refreshments and meet our friendly fellow parishioners. CHURCH SCHOOL INFO: All children come into church with your family. After the Children’s Message, children will meet their teachers in the narthex. PreK-4th grade will be in the lower level classrooms and grades 5-8 will be in the second floor classrooms of Fellowship Hall. After services, parents are asked to come to your child’s classroom to meet their teacher and pick up your children. NURSERY CARE: is available every Sunday for children under 4 years old in our nursery in the downstairs of the church. Sabrina, Bailey & Linda welcome you and your children. COMMUNION SUNDAY: In the UCC we practice open Communion; all are welcome at Christ’s table who wish to know Christ’s presence and share in the community of God’s people. If parents would like their children to take part in the Sacrament of Holy Communion (held on the first Sunday of every month), you will need to coordinate with their Sunday School teachers or Nursery attendants so that you can go and retrieve your children at the appropriate time. PASTORAL CARE: For after Parish Office hours or weekend emergency pastoral care, you can reach one of the pastors by calling 207-358-9776. We want to provide care for you always, and in particular we hope you will let us know if you or a family member are or will be hospitalized, so we can give you our care. York Hospital, if a patient requests, will call us directly. Due to hospital confidentiality regulations, we will know of your hospitalization only if you ask your family member or hospital staff to call us and let us know. EXITING THE SANCTUARY IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. The front half of the sanctuary will exit to the front of the church through the two side doors. The back half of the sanctuary will exit to the back of the sanctuary and either out the side ramp, or the front doors of the church. The Deacons will help anyone in the lower level of the church exit out the back doors of the lower level.

THIS WEEK

Today, Sunday, June 23rd 9:30am Worship/Children’s Sunday Monday, June 24th 8am Zumba Tuesday, June 25th 8:30am Yoga 9am-12noon Kids Camp 11am Memorial Service-Nancy Fording 5-7pm Table of Plenty 7pm Church Council Meeting Wednesday, June 26th 8:30am Zumba 9am-12noon Kids Camp

7pm Congregational Care-Skills Building Workshop

Thursday, June 27th 8:30am Aerobics 9am-12noon Kids Camp Friday, June 28th 8:30am Aerobics Sunday, June 30th 9:30am Worship/Mission Moment/Gina

Connolly, soloist

Beach Clean Up: Saturday, June 29 from 7-9am. This is in conjunction with our Creation Care Committee and its commitment to helping beautify our world. We will focus on Long Sands Beach this go around with the clean up. Meet at the Bath House at 6:45am for directions and supplies. The York Parks and Recreation Department will supply us with bags and gloves, but if any wish to bring a rake or other useful items for the clean up, please do so. Please let James Kences, 207.606.0045 or Nanette Roberts, 207.361.4154 know if you plan on attending or show up last minute and join the group for all or some of the time. Please bring along friends and neighbors as well! See you then! Downton Abbey-The Exhibition: Experience the history, the fashion and the house based on the beloved television show, transports you to post-Edwardian England, where the characters and the iconic house come to life. Sunday, July 14 you’ll be immersed in the fascinating social history, culture, and some of the most memorable moments from the show’s six-season run, like Mrs. Patmore's kitchen, the servants’ quarters and the dining room. FMI, check out https://www.downtonexhibition.com/?gclsrc=aw.ds We’ll carpool after worship and have lunch at Legal Seafoods. Exhibit Admission: Adults $35, Seniors $33 (plus $2.50 venue fee). Parking and gas costs to be shared among carpoolers. Please contact Kathy McQueeney 603-380-0598 or kathymcqueeney@hotmail.com BEFORE you buy your 2pm ticket to make carpooling arrangements and ensure availability. Weekly Creation Care Tip: Turn off water while brushing teeth. For each person who builds this new habit, FOUR gallons of water a minute is saved. That’s up to 50 gallons water/person/week or 200 gallons of water for a family of four! Source: NC State Sustainability Blog: //bit.ly/2yZowv2 Helping Through Loose Change: All loose change collected in the boxes in the narthex through the end of June is going to the Youth Mission Trip. Thank you.