FPC Service WHAT COMES NEXT 11.10.24

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November 10, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Gathering
Prelude “Blowin in the Wind” Trevor Berens, piano
Bob Dylan
How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, and how many times must the
cannonballs fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend,
is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind
Yes, and how many years must a
mountain exist
Before it is washed to the sea?
And how many years can some
people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
Yes, and 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
Yes, and how many times must a
man look up
Before he can see the sky?
And how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes, and how many deaths will it
take 'til he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend,
is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
Welcome and Announcements June McKnight, Worship Committee
& Sabbatical Committee
Opening Words by Peggy Clarke Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum
Chalice Lighting
* Hymn “We Shall Be Known”
Karisha Longaker of MaMuse
Arranged by the Thrive East Bay Choir
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 June McKnight
Time for All Ages Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum
Going Forth With the Light Congregation sings
Our love surrounds you. Here joy has found you.
Let hope abound freely. Go in peace!
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].
Prayer or Meditation by Rev. Egbert Ethelred Brown
* Hymn “Loosen, Loosen”
Aly Halpert
Exploring
Ritual “Five Smooth Stones”
Sharing Our Gifts
This month we share our weekly offering with African Community
Center of Lowell. You may donate by check made out to First Parish
Church, at fpc-stow-acton.org/donate, or text (978) 310-3309.
* Please rise in body or in spirit
* Please rise in body or in spirit
Anthem “I Choose Love” FPC Choir & Band
Mark A. Miller Trevor Berens, piano
Lyrics: Lindy Thompson
In the midst of pain, I choose love.
In the midst of pain, sorrow falling down like rain,
I await the sun again, I choose love.
In the midst of war, I choose peace.
In the midst of war, hate and anger keeping score,
I will seek the good once more, I choose peace.
When my world falls down, I will rise.
When my world falls down, explanations can’t be found,
I will climb to holy ground, I will rise.
In the midst of pain, I choose love.
In the midst of pain, sorrow falling down like rain,
I await the sun again, I choose love.
Sermon “What Comes Next?” Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum
Returning
* Hymn “One Foot/Lead with Love”
Melanie DeMore
* Benediction by Rev. Julián Jamiaca Soto
* 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 “Incarnation II” Trevor Berens, piano
Somei Satoh
Greet Your Neighbor
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