THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER UCC SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016...
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THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER UCC SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016 THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER UCC
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016
THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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VISION STATEMENT
We are the Church of the Redeemer, United Church of Christ,
an inclusive community committed to the worship of God, the work of justice,
and the recognition of our common humanity in the struggles of life.
We follow Jesus Christ, who welcomes all people to his table.
We celebrate the rich diversity of God’s people:
in race, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities,
marital and economic status and culture.
Join us on a journey of the Holy Spirit,
where faith and intellect meet, learning never ends,
and music and the arts draw us closer to our Creator.
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WELCOME
We are pleased that you could join us this morning; wherever you are on your life
and faith journey, you are welcome at the Church of the Redeemer. If you have
any questions, please speak with an usher at the back of the Sanctuary. If you
would like more information about the church, fill out the visitor information form at
the back of this bulletin and put it in an offering plate. We hope you will join us after
the service at Coffee Hour for a time of fellowship – go out the side door and follow
the crowds.
ABOUT US
The Church of the Redeemer is an open and affirming, theologically progressive,
mainline Protestant church affiliated with the United Church of Christ (UCC). It was
founded as a Congregational church in New Haven in 1838. Our identity is
summarized by our vision statement.
CHILDCARE DURING AND AFTER CHURCH
Children are always welcome in church. Activity bags for older children and
rocking chairs for adults with babies are available at the rear of the sanctuary. We
have a nursery downstairs for children through age 6; you can take your child there
at any time (follow the "Nursery" signs in the Tower Lobby or ask the ushers at the
back).
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS AND ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES
If you are having trouble reading this bulletin or hearing the
service, the ushers can provide you with a large-print bulletin or
an assistive listening device.
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The Church of the Redeemer UCC
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 1, 2016
PRELUDE Johann Walther Nun Bitten wir den Heiligen Geist
INTROIT Phil Porter Gathered here
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP please stand
Leader: This is the day that our God has made!
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
PROCESSIONAL HYMN I sing the mighty power of God
#12 New Century Hymnal
CENTERING PRAYER
ANTHEM William Byrd I will not leave you comfortless
I will not leave you comfortless
I will come again to you.
And your heart shall rejoice. Alleluia.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Order for Baptism
David Nathan Eiseman pg. 32, New Century Hymnal
HYMN Child of blessing, child of promise
#325 New Century Hymnal
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PASSING OF THE PEACE
Let us welcome one another with the traditional Christian greeting
“Peace be with you." "And also with you."
HYMN OF PREPARATION please stand At the font we start our journey
#308 New Century Hymnal
INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTURE
SCRIPTURE Psalm 67
John 14:18-31
SCRIPTURE RESPONSE
Leader: God is still speaking.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON Rise, let us be on our way! Reverend Stackhouse
MOMENT FOR SILENT REFLECTION
OFFERTORY
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Thomas Tallis If ye love, me, keep my commandmentss
If ye love me, keep my commandments,
And I will pray the Father and he shall give
you another comforter, that he may abide
with you forever, e'en the spirit of truth.
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CONGREGATIONAL DOXOLOGY please stand (Tune: Lasst uns erfreuen)
Let all things their Creator bless,
And worship God in humbleness:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God and Jesus Christ the Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One:
O Praise God, O Praise God.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
COMMUNION HYMN Now the silence
see page 9
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
At Redeemer, we welcome all people to our table for Holy Communion, including
children. If your children have not been in the practice of receiving the Sacrament,
we leave to your discretion whether or not to invite them to receive. By way of
explanation, we encourage you to tell your children that we do this because Jesus
asked us to remember him when we eat and drink, and that Jesus promised to be
present with us in a special way when we eat and drink together as the church. It is
a quiet time, for praying and remembering all we know about Jesus. It is a joyous
time, for we celebrate that the risen Christ is with us always!
INVITATION
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
COMMUNION PRAYER
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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
LORD'S PRAYER Mark Miller
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS
Please eat the bread as it is served; as the bread is broken, so we too are often
broken in body, mind, and spirit. Please wait until all have been served the cup so
that we may drink together, for while we are many, yet we are one in Christ.
(The bread is gluten-free. The grape juice is low in sugar. The innermost ring of the
cup tray contains WINE, while the outer ring has grape juice. The darker liquid is the
wine and the lighter the juice.)
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Leader: Let us give thanks.
All: We give you thanks, wondrous God, that you have refreshed us at your
table of grace. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another,
and send us forth into the world in courage and peace, rejoicing in the
power of the Holy Spirit; through Jesus our Savior, Amen.
RECESSIONAL HYMN please stand I come with joy to meet my Lord
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BENEDICTION please stand
CHORAL AMEN
POSTLUDE Johann Walther Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend
Please be seated during the postlude and use this time for silent reflection.
Please join us for refreshments in the Sterling Room following worship this morning.
You can get to the Sterling Room by exiting the side door at the front of the
sanctuary.
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THANK YOU TO THOSE PARTICIPATING IN THIS MORNING’S WORSHIP SERVICE
Reader: John Bradley
Hospitality Servers: Matt Taylor and Myra Jones-Taylor
Ushers: The Halsey Family--Peter, Grace, Jake, Phoebe and Noah
Nursery Assistant:
Flowers are given by Dayna Lee Drake-Walker and Robert Walker in celebration of
35 years together and their 5 year wedding anniversary today.
Next Week's Hospitality Servers: Roz Hamilton and Ruth Kaufman
Next Week's Ushers: Babz Rawls Ivy, Briana Ivy and Gregory Ivy
Next Sunday's Scripture Readings:
Luke 15:11-32
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
POTLUCK MEETINGS
Please sign up on the Vision Team bulletin board in the hallway or call the church
office to attend one of the potluck meetings scheduled in April and May. The
purpose of these meetings is to update information regarding the process of
moving toward becoming a new church with United Church and to seek more
input and conversation about this venture. Currently scheduled potlucks are being
offered Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12 at 6 pm as well as on May 15
after worship. EVERY ACTIVE MEMBER NEEDS TO ATTEND ONE OF THESE VERY
IMPORTANT GATHERINGS. At the annual meeting on June 5th members of
Redeemer will vote on a plan for forming a new church, as will United at their June
meeting.
NEW HAVEN ORATORIO CHOIR CONCERT AT REDEEMER MAY 7TH
The New Haven Oratorio Choir, formerly the redeemer Oratorio Choir, is presenting
the Brahms Requiem here at Church of the Redeemer this Saturday, May 7th at 8
pm. For more information see the flyer which is posted on the Community Events
Bulletin Board.
STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH OFFERING: MAY 8TH
May 8 we will receive the Strengthen the Church offering, one of the 4 UCC
all-church offerings we receive this year. This offering goes toward staff and
resources which work on leadership development, renewal, and new church starts
across the UCC.
KNITTING GROUP The Knitting Group meets every third Thursday of the month at 2:30 in the afternoon
in the Sterling Room. Our next meeting is Thursday, May 18. Please join us for this
vital ministry of creating prayer shawls for those who need comfort in difficult times.
The pattern is very simple, and we will teach the stitches to anyone who joins us.
We also can supply the yarn.
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FRIENDS IN FAITH FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
THIS TUESDAY, FRIENDS IN FAITH NOON BOOK GROUP
The Noon Book Group next meets Tuesday, May 10 at 12:00 (back to its customary
time) to continue its discussion of A Path Appears by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl
WuDunn. Then, on May 24th, the group will begin discussion of Lila by Marilynne
Robinson. The group normally meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the
month with their lunches and conversation! New members are always welcome.
FRIENDS IN FAITH EVENING BOOK GROUP TOMORROW
The Evening Book Group will meets May 23 at 7:30 pm. The group will discuss The
Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry. All are welcome!
Please contact the church office by Wednesday
to have your announcement placed in the Sunday bulletin
CHURCH MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Sunday, May 1, 2016 8:55 a.m. Senior Choir, Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Worship and Baptism
11:15 a.m. Children's Choirs, Sanctuary
5:30 p.m. Confirmation Potluck, Parlor
6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class, Youth Room
Thursday, May 5, 2016 7:45 p.m. Senior Choir Sanctuary
Sunday, May 8, 2016 8:30 a.m. Senior Choir, Sanctuary
Children's Sunday 9:30 a.m. Church School Children rehearse
10:00 a.m. Worship, Church School
and Baptism
11:15 a.m. Girls' Choir, Sanctuary
4:00 p.m. Columbus House
6:30 p.m. Confirmation, Youth Room
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SAFE CHURCH POLICY
The Church of the Redeemer aspires to provide a safe environment for people of all
ages; physical and sexual abuse and harassment will not be tolerated in any way.
The full text of our Safe Church policy is available on our website.
REDEEMER OFFICE HOURS
The Redeemer office is open Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
You may also contact the office by sending an email to [email protected].
CONTACT REVEREND STACKHOUSE
Shelly is in the Redeemer office Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. (787-5711). You may also reach her via email at [email protected].
WELCOME VISITORS TO THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER UCC! Please let us know more about you and how we can serve you.
Please complete this card and place it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher.
Name:_________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________________________________________________________________
Email address: __________________________________________________________________
___ I would like to be on your mailing list to receive newsletter (email or USPS)
___ I would like information about Sunday School for my children:
Name(s)/Ages(s): __________________________________________________________
___ I would like a call from the Pastor.
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The Church of the Redeemer
United Church of Christ
185 Cold Spring Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: 203-787-5711
http://uccredeemer.org
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The Rev. Dr. Rochelle A. Stackhouse, Senior Minister
email: [email protected]
Cheryl Doss, Moderator of the Church
Henry Sykes, Treasurer
Kristen Forman, Clerk
Marguerite Brooks, Director of Music
Julia Blue Raspe, Chancel Choir Director and Alto Section Leader
Paul Berry, Boys' Choir Director and Tenor Section Leader
Sarah Reed, Soprano Section Leader
Brian Robinson, Bass Section Leader
Larry Bishop, Organist
Barbara Repetsky, Office Administrator and Financial Secretary
Adam Minkema, Security
Lou and Valarie Fanelli, Sextons
Margaret Fraser, Nursery Attendant
Emily Novicki, Nursery Attendant
