Ringing of the Hour

Prelude & Bringing of the Light of God

Welcoming 

All who are able, please stand

Responsive Call to Worship (from Psalm 111)
Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.
Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the LORD is gracious and merciful.
He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.
He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.

Unison Prayer of Invocation
Lord, open our hearts and our minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that s the scriptures are read, as the hymns are sung, as our prayers are shared, and as your Word is spoken that we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.

Opening Hymn: “Great Is Thy Foundation”

Words of Assurance

Scripture Readings
2 Timothy 2:8-15     Ed Lynch
Luke 17:11-19          Paula Thoin

Sermon Title: “Gratitude”

Hymn: “Softly and Tenderly”

Sharing Time — Our Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

Offertory Message
Thank you for sharing your gifts for the ministry with The United Congregational Church of Holyoke

Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host;
Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen!

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go”

Benediction

Postlude

Ringing of the Hour

Prelude & Bringing in the Light of God

Welcoming

Call to Worship

Introit

Prayer of Invocation
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray together:
We begin our worship by confessing our sins and asking for your forgiveness for the ways we have compromised our trust in you. We occupy this space and approach your presence with repentant hearts. We come before you now with sincerity, hope and faith. May this room and the people in it be a sign that your Kingdom is real. Amen.

Opening Hymn: “From All That Dwell Below the Skies”

Scripture Reading

Matthew 14:13-21     Myra Cardona-Grammo

Sermon Title: A Seat at the Table

Hymn: “O Holy Spirit, Root of Life”

Sharing Time – Our Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

Time of Silent Reflection & the Lord’s Prayer

Musical Interlude

Offertory:

Invitation

Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host;
Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen!

Dedication

COMMUNION
Invitation
Blessing the Wine and Bread
Distribution
Unison Prayer of Thanksgiving:
Gracious God, we give you thanks that you have joined us at this table and blessed us with the presence of Christ. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another, and send us forth in to the world with courage, to work for peace among peoples and nations, that we may bring the Kingdom of God. Amen.

Closing Hymn: “Lord Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”

Benediction

Postlude

Ringing of the Hour

Prelude & Bringing in the Light of God

Welcoming

All who are able, please stand

Call to Worship

Introit

Prayer of Invocation
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray together:
We begin our worship by confessing our sins and asking for your forgiveness for the ways we have compromised our trust in you. We occupy this space and approach your presence with repentant hearts. We come before you now with sincerity, hope and faith. May this room and the people in it be a sign that your Kingdom is real. Amen.

Opening Hymn: “God is Here! As We Your People Meet”

Scripture Readings

1 Kings 17:7-24  Paula Thoin

Mark 9:14-29  Rev. Randy Purinton

Sermon Title: How Can I Help?

Hymn: “Dear God, Embracing Humankind”

Sharing Time – Our Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

Time of Silent Reflection & the Lord’s Prayer

Musical Interlude

Offertory Message
Thank you for sharing your gifts for the ministry with the United Congregational Church of Holyoke.

Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host;
Praise the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen!

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn: “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”

Benediction

Postlude

Ringing of the Hour

Prelude & Bringing of the Light of God

Welcoming

All who are able, please stand

Call to Worship

Prayer of Invocation
The Lord be with you
And also with you.
Let us pray together.
We begin our worship by confessing our sins and asking for your forgiveness for t he ways we have compromised our trust in you. We occupy this space and approach your presence with repentant hearts. We come before you now with sincerity, hope and faith. May this room and the people in it be a sign that your Kingdom is real. Amen.

Opening Hymn: “Come Now Almighty God”

Scripture Reading

Psalm 119: 1-8 Tim Damon

Matthew 5:17-20 Rev. Randy Purinton

Sermon Title: One Night in a Jewish Deli

Hymn: “O God, Who Teaches Us to Live”

Sharing Time – Our Joys and Concerns

Time of Silent Reflection & Lord’s Prayer

Offertory Message and Second Offering for Rebekah’s Closet
Thank you for sharing your gifts for the ministry with The United Congregational Church of Holyoke

Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen!

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn: “We Would Be Building”

Benediction

Postlude

Ringing of the Hour

Prelude & Bringing of the Light of God

Welcoming

All who are able, please stand

Call to Worship

Prayer of Invocation
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray together:
We begin our worship by confessing our sins and asking for your forgiveness for the ways we have compromised our trust in you. We occupy this space and approach your presence with repentant hearts. We come before you now with sincerity, hope and faith. May this room and the people in it be a sign that your Kingdom is real. Amen.

Opening Hymn: “This is A Day of New Beginnings”

Words of Assurance

Scripture Readings

Psalm 51:1-2, 10-12  Ed Lynch

Excerpts from Luke 7:36-50   Rev. Randy Purinton

Sermon Title: An Engine Named Forgiveness

Hymn: “Grant Us Wisdom to Perceive You”

Sharing Time– Our Joys and Concerns

Time of Silent Reflection & Lord’s Prayer

Offertory Message
Thank you for sharing your gifts for the ministry with The United Congregational Church of Holyoke

Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessing flow.
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host;
Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen!

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn: “Now the Time is Approaching”

Benediction

Postlude

Ringing of the Hour

Prelude & Bringing in the Light of God

Welcoming

All who are able, please stand

Call to Worship
Leader: We come into your house, Divine Potter. We are your clay.
People: We praise you, O God. Wonderful are your works. Mold us again!
Leader: We bring our burdens and concerns, our hopes and dreams, our doubts and our delights.
People: We praise you, O God. Wonderful are your works. Hold us in your sure and righteous hand!
Leader: We seek your wisdom. Reveal your direction and our path.
People: We praise you, O God. Wonderful are your works. Rebuild and replant us.

Prayer of Invocation
Sovereign God, you are the Potter who has fashioned us into being as a community. Dwell in our midst. Share your wisdom and open every point of receptivity within us. You are holy, gracious, and kind. As we gather, we recommit to accept the joys and the costs of discipleship. May you be glorified in our worship, and may we be transformed as we encounter you and your way anew this day. Amen.

Opening Hymn:  “ Be Thou My Vision” NCH 451

Words of Assurance
Beloved, God’s mercy is available and so is God’s power at work in us. We do receive the grace of the Potter to be used to break down what needs to be deconstructed and reconstructed and to support what needs repair and restoration. A new world that reflects the realm of God is possible through us.

Scripture Reading Luke 14:25-33 Sharon Midyette
Sermon

Hymn: “Take My Life God Let It Be” NCH 448

Sharing Time – Our Joys and Concerns

Time of Silent Reflection & Lord’s Prayer

Offertory Message and Second Offering for Margaret’s Pantry
Thank you for sharing your gifts for the ministry with
The United Congregational Church of Holyoke

Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host;
Praise the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen!

Prayer of Dedication
Generous God, receive our offerings and magnify them to propel the ministry of this church. May the community and the world benefit from our generous giving. In gratitude, we pray with our contributions. Amen.

Sacrament of Communion
The Sacrament of Communion is offered to all who are present.

Communion Song “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” NCH 347

Invitation To Communion
Sisters and brothers, the Gospel tells us that Jesus was raised from
the dead, and on that same day he sat at a table with two disciples and was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
We gather here at this table to break bread with Jesus in our midst.
This is the table to which we come to celebrate life and to remember our past, which is enfolded into and transformed by God’s future.
This is God’s inclusive table to which all are invited.

This is the joyful feast of the people of God, men and women,
all genders, all people, youth and children, who come from
east and west, from north and south, to gather at God’s table.
In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, thanks be to God.
Amen

Words of Institution
The Bread of Hope
Sharing the Bread

The Cup of Joy
Sharing the Cup

Prayer of Thanksgiving
We give you thanks, O God, that you have renewed us
at your table in fellowship with one another and with Jesus.
Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another
that we follow you in courage and peace. Amen.

Closing Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine” NCH 525

Benediction

Postlude