FPC Service Joy Play Fun 10.20.24

October 20, 2024: 10:00
Gathering
Prelude Two Part Invention in A minor Trevor Berens, piano
JS Bach, improvisation inspired
by an arrangement by Phillip Keveren
Welcome and Announcements
Greet Your Neighbor
Opening Words “Let There Be Joy...” Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum
by Carl Seaburg
Chalice Lighting “Warmth, Joy, Togetherness”
by Ben Soule
* Hymn #395 “Sing and Rejoice”
Centering
* Covenant and Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church, From all that dwell below the skies
and service its law. let words of love and peace arise.
This is our great covenant: Let joyful songs of praise be sung.
To dwell together in peace, through every land, by every tongue.
to seek the truth in love,
and to help one another.
Land Acknowledgement
Time for All Ages Rayla D. Baldwin-Mattson
Director of Religious Education
Going Forth With the Light
Joys and Sorrows Ann Wickham, Lay Minister
Joys and Sorrows is a time for the things on our hearts and minds to be
heard by the gathered community. If you would like a follow-up call by a
lay minister or the minister, email [email protected].
* Please rise in body or in spirit
Prayer or Meditation “Mindful”
by Mary Oliver
* Hymn #1009 “Meditation on Breathing”
Exploring
Reading “Welcome Morning”
by Anne Sexton
Sharing Our Gifts
This month we share our weekly offering with Concord Prison Outreach.
You may donate by check made out to First Parish Church, at fpc-stowacton.org/donate, or text (978) 310-3309.
Sermon “Joy, Play, and Fun!” Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum
Returning
* Hymn #1021 “Lean on Me”
* Benediction Isaiah 55:12
* Closing Song
Peace be with you ‘til we meet again!
As life lays its task before you,
keep love’s banner floating o’er you.
Peace be with you ‘till we meet again.
Postlude “Piano Man” Trevor Berens, piano
Billy Joel

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