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CHURCH HAPPENINGS
BELCHERTOWN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
May 31, 2020
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Online Service Invitation, Order of Worship & Announcements
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BUCC Virtual Sunday Service
5-31-20
Lay Leader, Bob Stephens
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To Join the Service
By Computer
Please click (control + click) on the following link, by 9:25 AM and follow the prompts:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/715073542?pwd=UWlLWGNobVdTVWhwRGhHclVFZ2p2UT09
By Phone
Dial: (253) 215 8782
Meeting ID: 715 073 542, followed by #, (no participant code - #)
For additional information on how to use the ZOOM software, Control + Click the following link:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697-Getting-Started
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Order of Worship
Virtual Pentecost Sunday Service
May 31, 2020
Lay Leader – Bob Stephens
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WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
OPENING HYMN – Blowin in the Wind – Peter, Paul and Mary (lyrics below)
SCRIPTURE: John 20:19-23
GLORIA PATRI:
Glory be to the Father
and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
MESSAGE – From a Flies Perspective
PRAYERS of the PEOPLE and THE LORD’S PRAYER
CLOSING HYMN – Don’t Worry about a Thing – Bob Marley (lyrics below)
BENEDICTION
VIRTUAL PASSING OF THE PEACE
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Blowin in the Wind – Peter, Paul & Mary
How many roads must a man walk down
Before they call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
How many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind
How many years must a mountain exist
Before it is washed to the sea?
How many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
How many times can a man turn his head
And pretend that he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind
How many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
How many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
How many deaths will it take 'til he knows
That too many people have died?
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John 20:19-23 Contemporary English Version (CEV)Jesus Appears to His Disciples19 The disciples were afraid of the Jewish leaders, and on the evening of that same Sunday they locked themselves in a room. Suddenly, Jesus appeared in the middle of the group. He greeted them 20 and showed them his hands and his side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they became very happy.
21 After Jesus had greeted them again, he said, “I am sending you, just as the Father has sent me.” 22 Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, they will be forgiven. But if you don’t forgive their sins, they will not be forgiven.”
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Three Little Birds Dub - Bob Marley
Singin': "Don't worry 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"
Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds
Perch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin', "This is my message to you-ou-ou:"
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh!
Every little thing gonna be all right. Don't worry!"
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing" - I won't worry!
"'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right" - I won't worry!
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, oh no!
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right! /fadeout/
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GOOD DEEDS – Almeida’s Country Café is once again able to offer free lunches to students up to 18 years of age. Another generous person in Belchertown has come forward and donated the funds to pay for the lunches. Belchertown is, utterly amazing!
NEED HELP ATTENDING ZOOM WORSHIP SERVICES? If you are having difficulty calling into worship or wish to log in but do not have a video-capable device (computer or smart phone) then call the church office to request help.
OLD VIDEO-CAPABLE DEVICES NEEDED - If you have an old, workable, video-capable computer / tablet and are willing to loan or give it to someone wishing to attend Zoom worship services, please call the church office to provide that information.
BUCC RE-OPENING NOTE FROM MODERATOR - A quorum of the BUCC Council met to discuss re-opening of BUCC for worship and for parish house meetings. We have decided to lag the re-opening phases prescribed by the State. Due to the age of our congregants, employees and users we prefer to remain safe and distanced by holding back and watching the count of COVID-19 cases after businesses re-open. The Council will review re-opening during each or our on-line monthly meetings. Please continue to attend Sunday Zoom worship and remain safe and healthy.
CUB SCOUT PACK 57 CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE - Cub Scout Pack 57 is holding its Can & Bottle Drive on Saturday, June 27 from 9:00am to noon at the BUCC parking lot, 18 Park St, Belchertown. Gather up all of those unwanted returnable bottles and cans while you’re doing your spring cleaning and help support the Scouts. Bring them to BUCC where the Cubs will be collecting them to raise money to help make their scouting experience more enjoyable.
PRAYER REQUESTS - All of you are invited to Personal Message their requests for prayers of joy or concern on the church FaceBook page - www.facebook.com/BelchertownUnitedChurchOfChrist note desire whether or not to make mention during Sunday worship. Peace and wellness to all.
HOW WE CAN HELP, AND KEEP OUR DISTANCE - During this time of social distancing and self-isolation let's give “Ma Bell” some business. Have you picked up the phone and called, yes actually verbally spoken to, a BUCC friend or acquaintance recently? In addition to all the email and text chatter wouldn't it be nice to hear another voice? For God's sake, CALL ME!
KEEPING IN TOUCH – The Council and Deacons would like to update our old “member directory.” This will help us to be able to keep in touch, especially now. We would also like to be aware of everyone’s prayer concerns, joyful occasions, and to provide spiritual support. So Marcelle will be calling to update our information and attempt to get additional information so, in the end, she can send you either via the internet or USPS a Church Directory that will hopefully include email addresses, cell phone numbers, mailing addresses and authorization to use your image on social media. You could always reply directly to this email with that information. Thanks in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: Marcelle is keeping the Parish House Chapel open for those who need to see something familiar and get out for some quiet reflection.
A QUICK PLEDGING REMINDER As our church remains open during these challenging times, we continue to incur expenses, and consequently we require an income to be able to offset those expenditures. Given this, please consider dropping off (see hours below) or mailing your offering to the church at 18 Park Street. Also, you can pledge online by going to the church website: http://www.belchertownucc.org/ and clicking the yellow “Donate” button on the first page of the website to send your offering electronically. Our thanks to everyone who has contributed to the church during these unique times. We are most grateful and continue to pledge to do our best to efficiently and effectively utilize the funds to continue to do God’s work.
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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: belchertownucc@yahoo.com
