Congregational Church of Boca Raton SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.

Congregational Church
of Boca Raton
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
OCTOBER 26, 2014
Welcome to Worship!
 No matter who you are or where you are on Life’s journey,
you are welcome at Congregational Church of Boca Raton, UCC.
Our doors are wide open to all who desire a closer relationship
with God. We welcome believers, seekers, and doubters;
ANYONE, JUST AS YOU ARE.
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Large-print bulletin and hearing devices
are available from the ushers.
Please keep this a time of quiet reflection in preparation of worship.
 God is calling you today, but not on your cell phone!
Please remember to turn it off, or you may leave it with our
head usher if you are expecting an emergency call.
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Nursery and pre-school care is available during worship,
if you wish. All children are encouraged to come to the altar
during Children's Time. Following Children’s Time, the children
will go as a group to their Sunday School classes.
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Please fill out the Friendship Pad at the end of each pew,
then pass it along to your neighbor to sign.
If you are a visitor or guest, please include
your mailing and/or email addresses so we may keep in touch.
 Adult Fellowship invites you
to join us before worship for coffee in the foyer area.
After worship, please join us for conversation,
coffee, punch, and cookies in the fellowship hall.
Pastor Tom Lacey
[email protected]
251 SW Fourth Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432
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Quiet Time
Prelude
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10
Ye Shall Be Witnesses
J. Kirk
Welcome
Tom Lacey
Today is a new day, rising fresh from the Creator’s
hand. Today we begin again, with praise and thanks to
God who made us, Christ who redeemed us and the
Spirit who guides us. Here we participate in the
fellowship of the forgiven, the church. It is good to be
together today.
Prayer Requests
Call to Worship
Praise be to God
who hears our voice.
God is our strength;
God is our shield;
Our hearts trust
and help comes.
Our hearts leap for joy,
and with our songs we praise our God.
* Praise Songs (bulletin p. 6-7)
Here I Am to Worship
Breathe
Prayer of Confession
Let us pray
Gracious Lord, we turn to you in heartfelt repentance.
We often become too entrenched in our old ways and
resist a fresh movement of your Spirit. We become so
protective of our comfort that our hearts are hardened
against your truth. Though you have called us your
children, we often live as spiritual orphans. We desire
the light but often live in the dark. Holy God, we
humbly seek your mercy and grace.
As we open our hearts to you, O God, forgive and
restore us to your good and true design. In the name of
Jesus and in unity with the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Children’s Time
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Announcements
Hebrew Scripture (OT p. 691)
Isaiah 61:1-4
Choral Anthem Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God
Message
C. F. Muller
Selling Your Spirit
Pastoral Prayer
God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to God Most High.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Lord’s Prayer (Debts/Debtors)
Sharing the Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Meet Someone New
Offering of Tithes and Gifts
Gracious and loving God, giver of all that is good and
true, may our offerings represent our work, our
blessings, and our faith. May they be good and true
offerings as they witness to our gratitude and love for
you, in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Duet
O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings
Lindsey Novitske and Juan Mansilla
J. Rutter
* Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God, all creatures here below
Praise God above, ye heavenly host
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost.
* Hymn (PH # 7 vss 1, 2, 3)
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
* Benediction
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* Spirit Song
O let the Son of God enfold you
with his Spirit and his love.
Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul.
O let him have the things that hold you,
and his Spirit like a dove
will descend upon your life and make you whole.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
Postlude
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
J. S. Bach
* Those who are able may stand
Next week
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Here I Am to Worship
T. Hughes
Light of the World
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes
Let me see
Beauty that made
This heart adore You
Hope of a life
Spent with You
CHORUS:
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
King of all days
Oh, so highly exalted
Glorious in Heaven above
Humbly You came
To the earth You created
All for love's sake became poor
REPEAT CHORUS
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
REPEAT CHORUS
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Breathe
This is the air I breathe,
This is the air I breathe,
Your Holy presence living in me.
This is my daily bread,
This is my daily bread,
Your very word spoke to me.
And I, I’m desperate for You.
And I, I’m lost without You.
This is the air I breathe,
This is the air I breathe,
Your Holy presence living in me.
This is my daily bread,
This is my daily bread,
Your very word spoke to me.
And I, I’m desperate for You.
And I, I’m lost without You.
And I, I’m desperate for You.
And I, I’m lost without You.
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Prayer Requests
October 26, 2014
Lord Jesus, thank you for answered prayer
and thank you for listening to us and
interceding for us with the Father.
Holy God, help us to understand that our
bodies are a temple for the Holy Spirit, that
we are united with Christ, and that we should
care for them.
We pray for a solution to the crisis in Crimea and the Ukraine, Iraq,
Syria, Israel and Palestine. We pray for all those displaced and
terrorized by war and violence, and we pray for victims and families of
all those affected by natural disasters around our world.
We continue to pray for all those facing tough economic situations,
for those who still can’t find work. We pray for our leaders to have
continuing compassion and care for those who are struggling.
We pray for members, friends, and our neighbors:
Family and friends of: Harold Greenberg; Vernon Ebert; Eric
Zachrisson; Louise Seeds; Ruth Hawkins; Frank Loriccheo; Ed Hindle;
Mildred Bird; Frank Lindsay; Daniel Marshall; Margaret Sorenson;
Rhoda Alter; David Cho; Jim Price; Leo Hermann; Willy Willard; and
all those who are grieving loved ones.
Susan Whidden; Shirley W; Anne and Bob; Tamara Pope; Kim Smith;
Lynn Baker Diers; Beth Soufleris; Paul Johnson; Sophia Turner; Berry
Brown; Johnny Tinoco; Tamra Pilosi; Seth Peterson and family;
Marilyn Lehmann; Craig A. Williams; Rose Breakell; Donna
O’Connor; Anna Mae Parsons; Randall Garland; Donna Leech; Joni
Kleyla; Arnold Sams; Mark Sultan; Sebastian Phillips; Susan Bass; Bill
and Maria Collins; Florence Gomes and her daughter, Mala; Amy
McMahon; Beatrice Flemister; Audrey Eisnor; Annika Ljungberg.
We pray for our service men and women.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Annual Costume Party Today Sunday, October 26th
Join us after worship today for our annual Halloween party.
Have fun playing games and making crafts! Pizza lunch
provided and donations of drinks, sides and chips are
welcomed!
All Saints Sunday Sunday, November 2nd
This is a day to honor and remember loved ones with a
special candle lighting service. If you have lost a loved
one, you are invited to light a candle during worship on
this special day.
Hymn Sing and Luncheon Sunday, November 2nd
Following worship on Sunday, November 2, enjoy a
potluck luncheon and Hymn Sing. Nick Wurster will be
at the piano, with Rev. Vardell Swett helping us to “lift
up our voices in song.” Think about what favorite hymn
or Christmas Carol you would like to request. Kris
Seeds, our faithful chef, assisted by Larry Williams will
be serving up Sloppy Joes. See the sign up sheet in the Rosser room to
let us know you will be joining us, and indicate what side dish you will
bring. Join us for a fun afternoon, and welcome in the holiday season.
Lunch Bunch Wednesday, October 29th
A time for Food, Fellowship and Fun. Come to church at
noon on Wednesdays with a sandwich. We serve
beverages and dessert. After lunch stay and play Mah
Jongg (beginners welcome!) or bring a favorite game of
your own to share.
Adult Study Group Wednesday, October 29th DATE CHANGE
The Adult Study Group is now meeting on Wednesday
evenings, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Our study is based
on the Kerygma program: Discovering the Bible. For more
information, please call Pastor Tom at 561-395-9255.
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B.C.E.O. Thursday, October 30th
Boca Christians Eating Out takes place each Thursday
at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation. This week
join us at Little Havana Restaurant, 721 S. Federal
Hwy, Deerfield Beach. Please sign up in the Rosser
room or call the church anytime before Thursday.
561-395-9255.
Prayer Fellowship Friday, October 31st
The Prayer Fellowship and Bible Study meets every
Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Rosser room. Everyone is
invited to please come and join us. The basis of our study
is the Upper Room Daily Devotional. You can pick up a
copy in the Rosser room. Contact John Bird at 561-400-5604 if you
have any questions.
Adult Fellowship Luncheon Wednesday, November 5th
The regular meeting of the Adult Fellowship will be
held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 5.
There will be a business meeting at 11:00 am,
followed by lunch, a short worship and our guest
program. Our speaker this month will be Alyssa
Mayer representing Food for the Poor. The menu will
feature a Potato Bar. Enjoy baked potatoes with a variety of toppings,
side dishes, beverage and dessert for $5.00. Be sure to sign up on the
sheet in the Rosser room.
Teaching/Acolyte Schedule
This Week: Halloween Party
Preschool/K............................... Katherine Ramos
1 - 3 ........................................... Nest Jones
4 - 5 ........................................... Rachel & Tony Borchers
Middle School........................... Patti Jourdin
High School .............................. Jennifer Schmuhl
Next Week:
Preschool/K............................... Danielle Peterson
1 - 3 ........................................... Marit Lacey
4 - 5 ........................................... Rachel & Tony Borchers
Middle/High .............................. Family Worship
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O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings
J. Rutter
How amiable are thy dwellings: thou Lord of hosts!
My soul hath a desire and longing
to enter into the courts of the Lord:
My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
Yea, the sparrow hath found her a house,
and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young:
Even thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God.
Blessed are they that dwell in thy house:
They shall be always praising thee.
Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee:
In whose heart are thy ways.
O Lord God of hosts hear my prayer:
Hearken O God of Jacob, Behold, O God our defender:
And look upon the face of thine Anointed.
For one day in thy courts is better than a thousand.
I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than to dwell in the tents of ungodliness.
For the Lord God is a light and defense:
The Lord will give grace and worship,
And no good thing will be withheld from them that live
a godly live.
O Lord, God of hosts: blessed is the man
that putteth his trust in thee.
Prime Time! Wednesday, November 5th
Join us for Prime Time! on Wednesday evenings Nov.
5 and 19, Dec. 3 and 17. Dinner will be served at 6:00
pm, followed by band practice and drama group
meeting until 8:00 pm. Our first performances will be
at our Thanksgiving service on November 23rd. For more information,
email Marit Lacey at [email protected].
Prayer Requests
Prayer request forms can be found in the pews or in the
prayer box on the post in the Rosser room. Please feel free to
fill one out if you have a special prayer you would like the
pastor to know about and leave it in the Prayer Box.
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50 Good Deeds for 50 Great Years!
Caring enough to do good works.
Titus 3:8
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
The youth are participating in the Trick-or-Treat for
UNICEF campaign as part of the our 50 Good Deeds
celebration. The funds collected byTrick or Treat for
UNICEF since its start in 1950 have provided health care,
improved nutrition, clean water, education and more to help save and
improve children’s lives. The children received their Trick or Treat for
UNICEF boxes in their Sunday school classes. Additional boxes are
available in the Rosser room. For more information, contact Good
Deed Leader Danielle Peterson.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Boca Helping Hands
Let’s spend Thanksgiving together this year! We are
getting together teams to help serve Thanksgiving
Dinner at Boca Helping Hands. Two shifts are
available: 8 am-12 noon, and 12 noon-4 pm. You must
be able to work the full shift. (No children under 12,please.) If you
would like to help, please sign up in the Rosser room. Boca Helping
Hands is also looking for help in the warehouse preparing
Thanksgiving Baskets the week prior to Thanksgiving — again, please
sign up in the Rosser room. For more information, contact Sarah
Hugus, [email protected].
Advent Workshop Saturday, December 6th
On Saturday, December 6, grab an early dinner and then come join us
for an ADVENT WORKSHOP at 6:30 pm. We will have 6 to 8 tables
set up with simple advent-themed crafts for all ages, hot chocolate,
desserts, and Christmas Carols, too! Please remember our community
by bringing a gift for the Giving Tree and/or non-perishable foods for
Boca Helping Hands.
We have crafts planned already, but are looking for a few more. We are
in need of 2-3 more simple advent-themed craft ideas (any age group)
that can be completed in about 20-30 minutes. We are also in need of
adults/teens to assist at each table. Students can earn community
service hours. To volunteer or for questions, please contact Leanne
Guilfu at [email protected].
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50 Good Deeds for 50 Great Years!
Caring enough to do good works.
Titus 3:8
Knit One, Crafts Too! Friday, November 14th
Join us on Friday morning, November 14 at 9:00 a.m.
for a joyful hour of crafts. Bring your project, or help us
make preemie caps and blankets for local hospitals. Free
knitting lessons if you want to learn in order to help with
this Good Deed! For more information call Sandi in the
office, 561-395-9255.
The Giving Tree Sunday, November 30th
The Giving Tree begins November 30th. Please
help make Christmas a little brighter for several
local needy families. Look for the Giving Tree
in the Rosser room. Select an ornament and
fulfill the Christmas wish on the back of the
ornament. Return your wrapped gift with the
attached name tag no later than December 14th. Santa’s Helpers will
ensure that your gift arrives on time for Christmas Eve delivery.
Without your help, these children will have no gifts under the
Christmas tree.
Boca Helping Hands (BHH)
Help us help Boca Helping Hands! Families will thank
you for it. Welcome donations include: non-perishable
food (cans and jars only, please), shampoo, soap,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, feminine hygiene
products. Toothpaste and shampoo should be trial size; toothbrushes
should be individually packaged. An easy way to help is to look for the
buy 1/get 1 deals when you’re doing your regular shopping, then
donate the free item.
Reminder!
Remember to log your volunteer hours served for any Good Deed on
our Rosser room poster. Thank you for helping us to reach our goal of
1000 hours.
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Holiday Preview
December 14, 2014
Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 23rd
Children’s Choir, Drama Club, and our
brand new kids worship band “Prime Time!”
will perform for the Thanksgiving service
November 23. Please come and support our
children’s band and drama group for their
first performances. Bring a pumpkin or apple pie to share to make the
fellowship time after church even more special to celebrate the
holidays.
Greening of the Church Saturday, November 29th
The Hanging of the Christmas Greens will be on
Saturday, November 29th, from 9:00 am until 12
noon. Please join us at the church to prepare for
Advent and Christmas by decorating with garlands
and good cheer. Coffee and Doughnuts (healthy and
otherwise) will be provided!
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DST Ends
(details p. 9)
11:15 am
Hymn Sing and
Luncheon
(details p. 9)
10:00 am
Worship
Communion
(details p. 12)
Good Deed:
Trick or Treat for
UNICEF
(details p. 9)
10:00 am
Worship
11:15 am
Sunday School
Halloween Party
Sunday
Monday
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6:30 pm
AA
6:30 pm
AA
Tuesday
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7:00 pm
Choir Practice
6:00 pm
Adult Study
(details p. 9)
6:00 pm
Prime Time!
(details p. 11)
12:00 noon
Adult Fellowship
Luncheon
(details p. 10)
(details p. 9)
6:00 pm
Adult Study
(details p. 9)
12:00 noon
Lunch Bunch &
Mah Jongg
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Wednesday
7:00 pm
AA.
(details p. 10)
6:30 pm
BCEO
7:00 pm
AA.
(details p. 10)
6:30 pm
BCEO
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30
Thursday
(details p. 10)
10:00 am
Prayer
Fellowship
(details p. 10)
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10:00 am
Prayer
Fellowship
Friday
Saturday
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Congregational Church of Boca Raton
251 SW 4th Avenue
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 561-395-9255
e-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.churchofboca.org
Pastor: Tom Lacey: Home: 561-381-5222 Cell: 561-306-5208
Moderator: John Fenner: 561-750-5044
Staff
Administrator
Sandi Kilbride
Children’s Ministry Director
Marit Lacey
Sound:
Wendell Jackson
Sexton:
Nicholas R. Wurster
Music Ministry Director
Juan Mansilla
Organist/Pianist:
Nicholas R. Wurster
Section Leaders
Lindsey Novitske, Alto
Linda Siers, Soprano
Jorge Valls, Tenor
This Week’s Volunteers
Deacon of the Sunday:
Barry Donovan
Office Helpers: Lucille Bruno,
Grayce Esposito, Eleanor Magee,
Audrey Michele, George Sinclair,
Carol Vass, and Diana Willard
Hospitality: Frances Bell; Gail and
Barry Donovan; Grayce Esposito,
Lorraine Folino; Sarah Hugus;
Audrey Michele; Judy Vandermark,
Larry Williams
Children’s Choir:
Marit Lacey
Youth Choir:
Nest Jones-Teixeira
Sunday School Volunteers:
Preschool/K .......... Katherine Ramos
1-3.................................... Nest Jones
4-5.......... Rachel and Tony Borchers
Middle School .............Patti Jourdin
High School .......... Jennifer Schmuhl
We welcome everyone, no matter who they are,
or where they are on life’s journey!
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