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ORDER OF WORSHIP * Please stand if you are able Bold print denotes congregational response "No matter who

you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here."

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Trinity Sunday

* * * * * First Sunday after Pentecost

PRELUDE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things. Tao Te Ching 13 WELCOME SHARING OF THE PEACE Liturgist: Since we have peace with God through Jesus Christ, let us stand and share this peace with one another. The peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. (Share the sign of peace with each other.) INTROIT: Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah! Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord! Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord! Praise ye the Lord! Hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord!

CALL TO WORSHIP Liturgist: O Holy Trinity, One God in Three Persons, People: we behold in the splendor of creation your majesty and our responsibility. Liturgist: O Holy Trinity, One God in Three Persons, People: we behold in the face of Jesus Christ your divinity and our humanity.
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Liturgist: O Holy Trinity, One God in Three Persons, People: we behold in the Spirit of truth your glory and our calling. All: Bound to you forever, we will ever praise your name! * HYMN: All Creature of Our God and King (v 1,4,5) #37 Praise

ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWS OF THE CHURCH PRAYER OF APPROACH (in unison) All: O God, how wonderful are the many ways we experience your presence! Help us to
draw near to you, that we may receive all that you have to offer us in this time and place. Open our ears so that we can hear wisdoms call. Set our hearts ablaze with your healing fire. Nourish us with the gift of community. Empower us to follow and to serve you, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. In Jesus name. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 *GLORIA

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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. MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES ANTHEM/SPECIAL MUSIC God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand Roberts/Warren

PRAYER OF CONFESSION All: God of infinite mercy, when we neglect the humbleness of knowing our place in this world, forgive us; when we trade your peace and calls for unity for conflict and violence, forgive us; when we forsake our good character, to join those who scoff at your ways, forgive us; when we ignore your truth, and turn away from your wisdom, forgive us. Forgive us and heal us, Lord, that we may abide in your grace and your love forever. Amen.

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS Liturgist: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God fills our souls with grace and wisdom. It is from this grace that we have hope. It is from this wisdom that we know gods love. It is from the living God that we find life and forgiveness. All: Thanks be to God! * HYMN My Hope Is Built (v 1,4) Insert

SCRIPTURE FROM THE GOSPEL John 16:12-15 MESSAGE CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lords 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. OFFERING OFFERTORY Seek Ye First Karen Lafferty * DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison) All: Holy God, you have poured out so much for us the beauty of the world, the care of family and friends, meaningful labor, and the gift of the church. We give you thanks for these and many other gifts. Most especially, we thank you
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for pouring your love into hearts through the Holy Spirit. Through these offerings, may your love spill over in glad abundance that brings relief, renewal, and hope to those in need. In Christs name we pray. Amen. * HYMN Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory #74 Praise

* BENEDICTION All: May God our Creator who crowns each of us with glory and honor, Christ Jesus who bears our pain and shows us the way, and the Holy Spirit who gives us light and life, go with us and fill us with strength, courage, hope, and love. Pastor: Go and be a blessing to God. All: Amen. POSTLUDE
Acknowledgment: Some of the liturgy for this service is taken from Feasting on the Word and/or Worship Ways on the UCC Website: www.ucc.org. Some of the stories used in the sermon are taken from www.spirit-ca.net.

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Today's worship leaders: Ministers: All members of the church Ushers: Jacqui Yates & Rowan Pringle Liturgist: Jerry Skira Coffee Hour: Harriet Humphrey Deacon of Month: Ken Gagnon Acolyte: Paul Brown, Jr. Organist: Stu James Worship Leader: Rev. Pat Jackman

CALENDAR FOR THE COMING WEEKS Pastoral Relations Tues. May 28 Knit Wits Weds. May 29 VT Conference Annual Mtg. Sat. June 1 Deacons Tues. June 4 Church Yard Sale Sat. June 8 Trustees Tues. June 11 Brown Bag Lunch Tues. June 18 Council Tues. June 18 Choir Upon Request Music Committee Sun. June 23

7:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 4:30 PM 8-2 7:00 PM 11:30-1:00 7:00 PM after coffee

Rev. Pat Jackmans office hours: Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 - 12:00 noon. Pastors day off: Mondays. Home phone: 802-725-8119; Cell phone: 802-7704003;Church Office: 483-6408. DID YOU KNOW . . . That the ancient Israelites were to write Gods commands on their doorposts as a daily reminder to themselves and their children (Deuteronomy 11:18-20). ANNOUNCEMENTS Prayers The churches of the UCC Southwest Association are praying this week for the Congregational Church of North Bennington and their pastor, the Pastor Penny Rich-Smith. Music Lovers If you or someone that you know would like to participate in our special music each Sunday, please contact Jean Butler-Smith at 459-2754. June Soloists nd 2 Mike Lutz th 9 Jean butler-Smith and Matt Harvey 16th Rishi Connolly 23rd Carrie Butrimas 30th Full Choir Food Shelf The Food Shelf is beginning to gather the items needed for the summer breakfast program for the children of the Pittsford community. They are
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looking for cereal, applesauce cups, pudding cups, peanut butter, and jelly. See Bob and Jane Welch if you have questions. Blankets for Church World Service Help us provide blankets for those in need around the U.S. and the world through a donation of $10, $15, or $20 in the name of a father. We will be collecting donations and dedications in time to list the names of those honored in the bulletin for Fathers Day. Help us keep someone warm through this mission project. Church Yard Sale Save your gently used items for the church yard sale. We will join in the Town Yard Sale Event on June 8th starting at 8 am. Christian Ed will have their chicken barbecue on that day and the Farmers Market will be held on the church lawn. Please drop off your items on June 4th from 9-12 and June 7th from 92 and 5-8! Prayer Request - Forms are located in the pew racks. Written requests may be placed in the offering plate or in the prayer box. You may also request prayers by calling Bobbi Mills (438-5653). Praying the Directory - For the month of May please keep our church family members from A - J in the directory in your prayers.

Large Print Bulletins and hearing devices are available.

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