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Please join us for our 10am Sunday service and in welcoming our new Bridge Pastor - Anine de Grood!
Order of Worship and Announcements can be found below.
Also, please note: All Sunday Services can be attended remotely via Zoom with the following session information:
To Join the Service
By Computer
Please click on the following link by 9:55 AM and follow the prompts:
Tap here and click on link to join the Zoom BUCC worship service
By Phone
Dial: (929) 205-6099
or, One tap mobile
+13017158592,,88043492106#,,,,*574633#
Audio-Video recording of this service may be posted on the BUCC website and FB.
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PLEASE NOTE:
BELCHERTOWN FAIR TACO SALAD BOOTH - This year during the Fair, we will only be opening the Taco Salad Booth for 1 day, Saturday, September 21st, from 11:30am to 9:30pm. In order for this to happen, we will need to secure enough volunteers ahead of time for this 1-day sale. Sign up sheets are in the Parish House Office and in Narthex. Contact Lucy at [email protected] to sign up asap.
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BELCHERTOWN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
September 15, 2024 – 10:00 AM
In-Person & Zoom Online
Invitation to Worship
In the Sanctuary & Zoom Virtual Sunday Service
September 15, 2024
Pastor Anine de Grood
+ + +
Belchertown United Church of Christ, Belchertown, MA
September 15, 2024
Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome
No matter who you are, whatever your life circumstance, and wherever you are in the journey of faith, we welcome you; Jesus welcomes you!
Announcements
Call to Worship (adapted from Psalm 23)
One: God is our shepherd.
All: We lack nothing.
One: God makes us lie down in green pastures, leads us beside quiet waters, and refreshes our souls.
All: God guides us along the right paths.
One: Surely your goodness and love will follow us all the days of our lives.
All: And we will dwell in the house of God forever.
Opening hymn #73 There is a Wideness in God's Mercy (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
Prayer of Invocation (in unison)
Dear God, you are magnificent. We gather here today to get closer to you. We know you are full of grace, and ask you to please help us feel grace, to bring it into our lives, because the world needs grace. We pray for your help to make it present in our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading
1 John 3:16-24 (CEV)
16 We know what love is because Jesus gave his life for us. This is why we must give our lives for each other. 17 If we have all we need and see one of our own people in need, we must have pity on that person, or else we cannot say we love God. 18 Children, you show love for others by truly helping them, and not merely by talking about it.
19 When we love others, we know we belong to the truth, and we feel at ease in the presence of God. 20 But even if we don't feel at ease, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything. 21 Dear friends, if we feel at ease in the presence of God, we will have the courage to come near him. 22 He will give us whatever we ask, because we obey him and do what pleases him. 23 God wants us to have faith in his Son Jesus Christ and to love each other. This is also what Jesus taught us to do. 24 If we obey God's commandments, we will stay one in our hearts with him, and he will stay one with us. The Spirit he has given us is proof that we are one with him.
Sermon “Grace”
Song
Offering our Gifts
Doxology 47 (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God all creatures here below,
Praise God above ye heavenly host,
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of the people
Prayer
Our Father
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 have trespassed against us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Closing hymn #5 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
Benediction
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Postlude
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOAVES & FISHES, Wednesday October 23rd at Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield. Shephard’s Pie, Brownies and Salad needed. Servers needed. See Sign-Up Sheets or contact Sue Stephens (413) 427-9674.
NAME TAGS - Please fill out a name tag to wear to worship. These will be available in the narthex / entry to the church and then collected after service
BELCHERTOWN FAIR TACO SALAD BOOTH - This year during the Fair, we will only be opening the Taco Salad Booth for 1 day, Saturday, September 21st, from 11:30am to 9:30pm. In order for this to happen, we will need to secure enough volunteers ahead of time for this 1-day sale. Sign up sheets are in the Parish House Office and in Narthex. Contact Lucy at [email protected] to sign up asap.
CHURCH DIRECTORY - You should have received an email from BUCC entitled New Link. That contains a link for you to add your personal information and it will compile a Directory which we will make available. If you are not computer savvy yet wish to be included, call Marcelle in the church office for assistance. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
BUCC’S BOUTIQUE OF TREASURES is open in the Parish House Sun 10:30 to 12:30, Tues 9 to 11:30, Wed 10-1:00pm. The Boutique offers jewelry, collectibles, new and used items. Stop by and see!!
PRAYER REQUESTS – You are invited to Personal Message your requests for prayers of joy or concern on the church FaceBook page - www.facebook.com/BelchertownUnitedChurchOfChrist and note desire whether or not to mention during Sunday worship. Peace and wellness to all.
Audio-Video recording of this service may be posted
on the BUCC website and FB.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 9am-2pm, Tues through Fri
Belchertown United Church of Christ
18 Park Street, P. O. Box 603
Belchertown, MA 01007
Church Office Phone: (413) 323-7442
Church Office email: [email protected]
Order of Worship and Announcements can be found below.
Also, please note: All Sunday Services can be attended remotely via Zoom with the following session information:
To Join the Service
By Computer
Please click on the following link by 9:55 AM and follow the prompts:
Tap here and click on link to join the Zoom BUCC worship service
By Phone
Dial: (929) 205-6099
or, One tap mobile
+13017158592,,88043492106#,,,,*574633#
Audio-Video recording of this service may be posted on the BUCC website and FB.
______________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE:
BELCHERTOWN FAIR TACO SALAD BOOTH - This year during the Fair, we will only be opening the Taco Salad Booth for 1 day, Saturday, September 21st, from 11:30am to 9:30pm. In order for this to happen, we will need to secure enough volunteers ahead of time for this 1-day sale. Sign up sheets are in the Parish House Office and in Narthex. Contact Lucy at [email protected] to sign up asap.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
BELCHERTOWN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
September 15, 2024 – 10:00 AM
In-Person & Zoom Online
Invitation to Worship
In the Sanctuary & Zoom Virtual Sunday Service
September 15, 2024
Pastor Anine de Grood
+ + +
Belchertown United Church of Christ, Belchertown, MA
September 15, 2024
Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome
No matter who you are, whatever your life circumstance, and wherever you are in the journey of faith, we welcome you; Jesus welcomes you!
Announcements
Call to Worship (adapted from Psalm 23)
One: God is our shepherd.
All: We lack nothing.
One: God makes us lie down in green pastures, leads us beside quiet waters, and refreshes our souls.
All: God guides us along the right paths.
One: Surely your goodness and love will follow us all the days of our lives.
All: And we will dwell in the house of God forever.
Opening hymn #73 There is a Wideness in God's Mercy (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
Prayer of Invocation (in unison)
Dear God, you are magnificent. We gather here today to get closer to you. We know you are full of grace, and ask you to please help us feel grace, to bring it into our lives, because the world needs grace. We pray for your help to make it present in our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading
1 John 3:16-24 (CEV)
16 We know what love is because Jesus gave his life for us. This is why we must give our lives for each other. 17 If we have all we need and see one of our own people in need, we must have pity on that person, or else we cannot say we love God. 18 Children, you show love for others by truly helping them, and not merely by talking about it.
19 When we love others, we know we belong to the truth, and we feel at ease in the presence of God. 20 But even if we don't feel at ease, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything. 21 Dear friends, if we feel at ease in the presence of God, we will have the courage to come near him. 22 He will give us whatever we ask, because we obey him and do what pleases him. 23 God wants us to have faith in his Son Jesus Christ and to love each other. This is also what Jesus taught us to do. 24 If we obey God's commandments, we will stay one in our hearts with him, and he will stay one with us. The Spirit he has given us is proof that we are one with him.
Sermon “Grace”
Song
Offering our Gifts
Doxology 47 (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God all creatures here below,
Praise God above ye heavenly host,
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of the people
Prayer
Our Father
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 have trespassed against us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Closing hymn #5 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
Benediction
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Postlude
† † †
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOAVES & FISHES, Wednesday October 23rd at Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield. Shephard’s Pie, Brownies and Salad needed. Servers needed. See Sign-Up Sheets or contact Sue Stephens (413) 427-9674.
NAME TAGS - Please fill out a name tag to wear to worship. These will be available in the narthex / entry to the church and then collected after service
BELCHERTOWN FAIR TACO SALAD BOOTH - This year during the Fair, we will only be opening the Taco Salad Booth for 1 day, Saturday, September 21st, from 11:30am to 9:30pm. In order for this to happen, we will need to secure enough volunteers ahead of time for this 1-day sale. Sign up sheets are in the Parish House Office and in Narthex. Contact Lucy at [email protected] to sign up asap.
CHURCH DIRECTORY - You should have received an email from BUCC entitled New Link. That contains a link for you to add your personal information and it will compile a Directory which we will make available. If you are not computer savvy yet wish to be included, call Marcelle in the church office for assistance. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
BUCC’S BOUTIQUE OF TREASURES is open in the Parish House Sun 10:30 to 12:30, Tues 9 to 11:30, Wed 10-1:00pm. The Boutique offers jewelry, collectibles, new and used items. Stop by and see!!
PRAYER REQUESTS – You are invited to Personal Message your requests for prayers of joy or concern on the church FaceBook page - www.facebook.com/BelchertownUnitedChurchOfChrist and note desire whether or not to mention during Sunday worship. Peace and wellness to all.
Audio-Video recording of this service may be posted
on the BUCC website and FB.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 9am-2pm, Tues through Fri
Belchertown United Church of Christ
18 Park Street, P. O. Box 603
Belchertown, MA 01007
Church Office Phone: (413) 323-7442
Church Office email: [email protected]