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June 7, 2020
Trinity SundayCommunion
Where two or threeare gathered in His Name,
Jesus is there.
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
PREPARATION
Holy God, Three in One, you are our eternal hope, our companion in life, our liberating power. Lead us in your mission, baptizing and teaching in your blessed name, so that all may worship you to the end of the age.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Blessed are you, O God, creator of all that is. Blessed are you, O God, creator of all that will be. Blessed are you, O God, who made us in your image. Praised be your name! Amen.
OPENING MUSIC “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee,Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, Perfect in pow’r, in love, and purity.
CALL TO CONFESSION
Hear what comforting words our savior Jesus Christ says, “Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden. Take my yoke upon you, for my yoke is easy and my burden
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light, and you shall find rest for your souls. Remembering these words and trusting in God’s mercy, let us confess our sins before God and our neighbor.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy and eternal God, you created us in your image and gave us special responsibilities toward creation and our fellow human beings. You set us as caretakers for the earth and all its plants and animals. You anointed us as disciples and told us to make fellow disciples the world over. Dear God, as we look at our polluted earth, where we consume resources at an unsustainable rate, we know that we have failed to be good stewards. In many ways, we have failed to live as disciples ourselves, to say nothing of making disciples of all nations. We beg your mercy for our sins and await with expectancy the renewal of our minds and hearts, that we may devote the rest of our days to protecting the earth and making disciples of all nations in accordance to your will. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Who is in a position to judge us? Only Christ. But Christ died for us, Christ was raised for us, Christ reigns in glory for us, Christ prays for us. Friends, believe the good news. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.AMEN
*GLORY TO THE FATHER
Glory be to the Father, And to the Son and to the Holy Ghost,As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen.
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Old Testament Reading Genesis 1:1-2:4a
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. And God said, “Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” So God made the dome and separated the waters that were under the dome from the waters that were above the dome. And it was so. God called the dome Sky. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day. And God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered
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together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it.” And it was so. The earth brought forth vegetation: plants yielding seed of every kind, and trees of every kind bearing fruit with the seed in it. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the third day. And God said, “Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years, and let them be lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. God made the two great lights — the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night — and the stars. God set them in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day. And God said, “Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.” So God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged bird of every kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day. And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind.” And it was so. God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.” So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.” God said, “See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all their multitude. And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation. These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created.
Psalm Reading Psalm 8
O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger. When I look at your
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heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas. O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Gospel Reading Matthew 28:16-20
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
MEDITATION “Michelangelo’s Angel” Rev. Stephen Row
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
DECLARATION OF FAITH
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
HYMN OF RESPONSE “Sanctuary”
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuaryPure and holy, tried and true
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With thanksgiving, I'll be a livingSanctuary for You
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (PC(USA))God in Heaven, let us show compassion to those who are in need. Teach us to speak out where there is injustice. Lead us to work for the empowerment of those who areoppressed. Give us the courage to work for peace in a world filled with war and violence.Help us to offer hope in the face of suffering and despair. Show us the way, Lord. Lord, we ask for the strength to be your tireless servants for love and freedom in the world. We ask it in the name of Jesus Christ, the source of our hope, the manifestation of your grace. Amen.
(Here you are invited to add your own prayers.)
PRAYER LISTPNNE Prayer request: Marturia Presbyterian Church, Rochester, NH and pastor Rev. Jelty OchotanDoris Bartow, Genny Carter, Beth and Tony Cornacchio, Doris Gaw, Terri Kohl (Betty’s daughter-in-law), Emile Kwo (Victor’s father), Kathy Martineau, Beth and Kathryn Maurer (Betty Kohl’s daughter and granddaughter), Rachel Monroe, Danielle Penny (Dawn’s Sister-in-law), Jerry Quaglia, Reina van Gennep, Susan Balomenos and Georgianna Nelson (Janet Brodie’s sisters), and all affected by the virus, all involved in treatment of the virus and all questioning God's love or their faith during this time.
THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
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Praise God from whom all blessing flow; Praise God all creatures here below.Praise God above ye heavenly hosts; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Lord, bless these gifts that they may be used for ministries of compassion. Bless these people gathered here, bringing their gifts and their lives in service to you. For we offer ourselves and our gifts to you. AMEN.
COMMUNIONIf you wish to participate, you will need bread and wine, juice, milk or water. If you do not
have bread, you may substitute a roll or even a cookie. Partake with the pastor.
COMMUNION HYMN “There is a Redeemer”
There is a redeemer, Jesus, God's own SonPrecious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One
Refrain: Thank you, oh my father, For giving us Your SonAnd leaving Your Spirit 'Til the work on Earth is done
Jesus my redeemer, Name above all namesPrecious Lamb of God, Messiah, Oh, for sinners slain [Refrain:]
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLEFriends, this is the joyful feast of the people of God! They will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit at table in the kingdom of God. According to Luke, when our risen Lord was at table with his disciples, he took the bread, and blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. This is the Lord’s table. Our Savior invites those who trust him to share the feast which he has prepared.
GREAT THANKSGIVING:The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, eternal God, our creator. You have given us life and second birth in your Spirit. Once we were no people, but now we are your people. You claimed Israel as your chosen nation and raised up the church as a witness to the resurrection, breathing into it your life and power. From worlds apart, you gathered us together. When we go astray, you welcome us home. Always, your love has been steadfast. Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with the choirs of heaven and with all the faithful of every time and place who forever sing to the glory of your name:
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Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
You are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. In love with you and in compassion for all, Jesus healed and taught, challenged and comforted, welcomed and saved. He formed a community, promising to be with his disciples wherever two or three were gathered, and sending them on his mission of hope and healing in the world. Jesus trusted his life to you, and went freely to his death, so the world might be set free from suffering and sin. You raised him from death and raise us also to live a new life with him. In the power of the Holy Spirit, you send us out to make disciples as he commanded. Remembering all your mighty and merciful acts, we take this bread and this wine from the gifts you have given us and celebrate with joy the redemption won for us in Jesus Christ. Accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving as a living and holy offering of ourselves, that our lives may proclaim the One crucified and risen. Great is the mystery of faith.
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
The Lord Jesus, on the night of his arrest, took bread, and after giving thanks to God, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In the same way he took the cup, saying: This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me. Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup you proclaim the saving death of the risen Lord, until he comes.
Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these your gifts of bread and wine, that the bread we break and the cup we bless may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ. By your Spirit unite us with the living Christ and with all who are baptized in his name, that we may be one in ministry in every place. O God, today you have called us together to be the church. Unite us now at your table, and in one loaf and a common cup, make us one in Christ Jesus. Let your Spirit empower the life we share and ignite our witness in the world. With all who have gone before us, keep us faithful to the gospel teachings and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Give us strength to serve you until the promised day of the resurrection, when with the redeemed of all the ages we will feast with you at your table in glory. Through Christ, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, with the Holy Spirit in the holy church, now and forever. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
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SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVINGLoving God, we thank you that you have fed us in this sacrament, united us with Christ, and given us a foretaste of the heavenly banquet in your eternal realm. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
CLOSING MUSIC “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”Lord, I lift Your name on high. Lord, I love to sing Your praisesI'm so glad You're in my life, I'm so glad You came to save us
You came from Heaven to earth to show the way.From the earth to the cross my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, From the grave to the skyLord, I lift Your name on high
CHARGE “As You Journey Forth” -Susan L. Gleason
As you journey forth from this sacred place, to a world where need is great,May you bring the hope that you’ve found in God to others who await.May His truth be found in what you say, and His love in what you do,
So that needing souls may find the Lord, through what they find in you.
BENEDICTION Go now in the name of God, in whose image we are all made; In the name of Jesus Christ, who knew everyone as a neighbor; And in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, who gives equal comfort to those who have all that they need and to those who need much. Amen.
END OF WORSHIP
BEGINNING OF STEWARDSHIP AND SERVICE
Services have been suspended until at least June 15. Please stay home, stay safe and join us online for worship, study, and fellowship! Bible Study and Prayer on Wednesdays at 6:30am via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 2117452592. Every Thursday Check-In at 6:30pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87657203671 or by phone: 1 929 436 2866. You will be asked to enter Meeting ID: 876 5720 3671.
Food Pantry items needed: several food pantries in Haverhill remain open: Salvation Army, Somebody Cares New England, Veteran's NE Outreach, and Sacred Hearts. All are seeing an increased demand. Non-perishable foods are best. You can contact them directly to donate or Lina will take the donations when we have a sufficient collection.
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Some ideas for collecting: order online, drop off at church on Tues/ Fri. a.m., (contact Ann Locniskar [info below] first to see when she will be there), or Lina will be very glad to pick it up at your house, if you leave it outside.
Got Cabin Fever? You can get outside and still keep the proper distance! The front gardens at the church need tending. Bring your own weeding tools and come at your own time and do as much as you feel inclined. Thank you!
Seeking: persons interested in providing and/or coordinating Christian education (Sunday School). A new team is being formed to provide this important service. You would not be called on to serve weekly, and teaching materials are provided. See Pat McGranahan or Lina Bartow if interested.
Render unto Caesar: Donations to the Capital Campaign are added as additional principle payments to our mortgage. Any amount is welcome! We have collected a total of $6721 to date. Grounds keeping: The lawn mowing is $90 per cut. Any donations are welcome, thank you!
Congregational Concerns - We stay united in Christ through phone calls, emails, texts,
and in face to face meetings. For Pastoral care issues or emergencies, please contact Pastor Stephen at 215-208-1608 or e-mail: [email protected]. Clerk of Session: Rob Heinze, e-mail: [email protected], cell phone: 781-640-2179.
Bulletin announcements are due on Wednesday to Ann Locniskar ([email protected])
CONTACTS
Pastor: Rev. Stephen Row 215-208-1608 [email protected] Clerk of Session: Rob Heinze 781-640-2179 [email protected] Director: Jacob Presayzen Sexton: Melanie Tamberino
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVERHILL346 Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01832 Tel. No.978-374-8029
www.FirstPresbyterianHaverhill.com Email: [email protected]
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