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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
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.
BELCHERTOWN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
September 29, 2024 – 10:00 AM
In-Person & Zoom Online
Invitation to Worship
In the Chapel & Chapel
&
Zoom Virtual Sunday Service
September 29, 2024
Pastor Anine de Grood
+ + +
Belchertown United Church of Christ, Belchertown, MA
September 29, 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 (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
One: Let us prepare our hearts for worship.
Jesus came to preach the good news to the poor, to liberate those who are oppressed, and to show that love is stronger than death. In the name of the triune God: the Creator, the Christ, and the Holy Spirit,
All: Let us worship God.
Opening Hymn #56 For the Beauty of the Earth (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness
One: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
All: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
One: Let us confess our sins before God and one another.
All: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with all our heart. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Jesus Christ, have mercy on us, forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and follow in your ways, to the glory of your name.
One: Holy God, Holy Immortal One,
All: Please forgive us.
Words of Pardon
One: God hears the confession of our hearts and lips. Through Jesus Christ we are forgiven, and by the Holy Spirit we are empowered for new life.
All: We believe the good news of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading (from Psalm 24)
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,
the world, and those who live in it,
for he has founded it on the seas
and established it on the rivers.
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
And who shall stand in his holy place?
Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,
who do not lift up their souls to what is false
and do not swear deceitfully.
They will receive blessing from the Lord
and vindication from the God of their salvation.
Such is the company of those who seek him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
Sermon
Hymn #681 O God, We Bear the Imprint of Your Face (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
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
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 kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Closing Hymn #66 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (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, 35 Chestnut Street, Springfield. Shephard’s Pie, Brownies and Salad needed. Servers needed. See Sign-Up Sheets in Narthex 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
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
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.
BELCHERTOWN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
September 29, 2024 – 10:00 AM
In-Person & Zoom Online
Invitation to Worship
In the Chapel & Chapel
&
Zoom Virtual Sunday Service
September 29, 2024
Pastor Anine de Grood
+ + +
Belchertown United Church of Christ, Belchertown, MA
September 29, 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 (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
One: Let us prepare our hearts for worship.
Jesus came to preach the good news to the poor, to liberate those who are oppressed, and to show that love is stronger than death. In the name of the triune God: the Creator, the Christ, and the Holy Spirit,
All: Let us worship God.
Opening Hymn #56 For the Beauty of the Earth (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness
One: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
All: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
One: Let us confess our sins before God and one another.
All: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with all our heart. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Jesus Christ, have mercy on us, forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and follow in your ways, to the glory of your name.
One: Holy God, Holy Immortal One,
All: Please forgive us.
Words of Pardon
One: God hears the confession of our hearts and lips. Through Jesus Christ we are forgiven, and by the Holy Spirit we are empowered for new life.
All: We believe the good news of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading (from Psalm 24)
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,
the world, and those who live in it,
for he has founded it on the seas
and established it on the rivers.
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
And who shall stand in his holy place?
Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,
who do not lift up their souls to what is false
and do not swear deceitfully.
They will receive blessing from the Lord
and vindication from the God of their salvation.
Such is the company of those who seek him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
Sermon
Hymn #681 O God, We Bear the Imprint of Your Face (Standing in body and/or spirit, as you are able)
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
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 kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Closing Hymn #66 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (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, 35 Chestnut Street, Springfield. Shephard’s Pie, Brownies and Salad needed. Servers needed. See Sign-Up Sheets in Narthex 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
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]