First Parish Church, Congregational On the Village Green Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Rev. Dr. Marlayna Schmidt, Interim Pastor Donald R. Dunn, Director of Music-Organist Jessica Skidmore, Christian Ministry Coordinator Tori Potter, Sexton Nancy Klebart, Office Manager
978-526-7661 [email protected]
www.firstparishchurch.org
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Jazz Sunday, September 24, 2017 10:00 a.m.
PRELUDE: “Higher Vibe” by Courtney Pine Jazz Ensemble & Rebecca Shrimpton
Higher vibe live in me, Higher vibe set me free Meditating on higher truth is creating a living proof In a peaceful way. Everything you do, everywhere you go, Everyone you know is alive and loved, Shining in the Mind of God.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (based, in part, on Psalm 9:1-2) Let us give thanks to the Lord with our whole heart! We will sing praise to your name, O God! Let us recount all of God’s wonderful deeds! We will sing praise to your name, O God! Let us be glad and exult in God! We will sing praise to your name, O God! Let us shine the Light of God’s Love! We will sing praise to your name, O God!
A CONVERSATION WITH THE CHILDREN
*HYMN: “This Little Light of Mine” NCH #524 black (Lyrics continue at top of facing page in hymnal)
OPENING PRAYER (Based on “The Musician’s Prayer”, Anonymous) O God, let our “Jazz Sunday” music be a witness to your majesty and love. May your presence and beauty be found in every note, and may the words that are sung reach the hearts of your people, so that all will draw closer to you. May your Spirit guide us through every measure, so that we might be the instruments of your peace, and proclaim your glory with glad voices. We pray in the name of Jesus, who taught us to pray...
*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 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.
*GLORIA PATRI 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
At this time the children are invited to go to their Sunday School classes
SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 150 NCH #723 black
ANTHEM: “Precious Lord” by Thomas A. Dorsey Jazz Ensemble & Rebecca Shrimpton
Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand. I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When my way grows drear, precious Lord linger near, when my life is almost gone. Hear me cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. Precious Lord, I love your name, when I look back from whence I came, sometimes stumblin' sometimes fallin', sometimes alone. Friends and loved ones who are so dear, many gone, but still I’m here: Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home.
MORNING PRAYER Congregation’s Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Silent Prayer
RESPONSE: “Lift it On Up to God” by Willie Sordillo
*HYMN: “How Can I Keep from Singing” NCH #476 black
SERMON: “When in Our Music God is Glorified” Rev. Marlayna Schmidt & Jazz Ensemble
MOMENT OF MEDITATION
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Down in the River to Pray” Traditional, arr. R. Shrimpton First Parish Choir & Jazz Ensemble
As I went down in the river to pray, studying about the good old way And who shall wear the robe and crown. Good Lord show me the way. Oh sisters, let's go down, come on down, doncha wanna come down. Down in the river to pray. Oh brothers...Oh mothers...Oh fathers... Oh sinners...Oh children.
*DOXOLOGY: Latin Jazz Doxology, arr. Willie Sordillo 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.
*HYMN: “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah” NCH #2 black
*[The “Removal of the Flame”, which symbolizes the Spirit of God accompanying us out into the world] BENEDICTION
RESPONSE: “Siyahamba/We Are Marching” South African Folksong
We are marching in the light of God, we are marching in the light of God. We are marching, Oo,Oo, we are marching in the light of God.
POSTLUDE: “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In” by Luther Presley & Virgil O. Stamps
* * * * * The front pews are reserved for the children this morning.
After the service all are invited to join us outside for refreshments.
The greeter and lay reader is David DeMoura.
The Deacon is Lynda Griffiths. Readers and Greeters are always needed, to volunteer speak to the Deacons. Listening devices are available for those in need; they are at the back of the Sanctuary. Feel free to address a Deacon should you need help using them.
Welcome to all who are new to our worship. To join our mailing list fill out a “Welcome Card” to place in the collection plate or contact [email protected], 978-526-7661 ext 1.
THE CARE TEAM MINISTRY, Have you shared the experience? We support FPC families with meals, rides, & visits through times of illness and loss. If you would like to become involved with this wonderful team contact; Sheila Kafer 978-525-3253, [email protected] Janet Groth at 978-526-8408, [email protected]
IS MEMBERSHIP FOR ME? October 1 - An informational gathering for those who wish to explore what it means to be a member of First Parish Church Congregational. We will talk a little bit about the church and have the opportunity to share with each other our own life and faith experiences. This gathering will be held in front of the church after the service----about 11:15ish.
MY STORY Vitality would like to bring back the “My Story” segment during our church service. If you have a short 3-5 minute story about your faith journey, please see Mary Ellen or call at 978-526-7178 and we will talk. This is a really great event when added to our Sunday worship. Thank you in advance for considering doing this. If you have already shared a story and have another, this would be a great time.
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Please call Penny Lapham at 978-526- 7128, by Monday to be included in the following Sunday’s bulletin.
JAZZ MUSICIANS: Willie Sordillo, alto saxophone From Singapore and Hawaii to major music festivals across North America, Willie’s music has taken him around the world. As co-leader of the band, Flor de Caña, he is a three-time Boston Music Award winner, and one of his albums became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Magazine World Music list. Willie is also musical director of the weekly jazz worship service at Old South Church on Copley Square, Boston.
Brian Price, tenor saxophone and bass clarinet Brian grew up attending First Parish Church with his family. He began playing music with his father and in the Beverly public school system; he also studied with Leonard Hochman. As part of the Lost and Wandering Blues and Jazz Band he has toured through the US, France, and Italy. He has performed in the US and Germany with New York- based musician Cooper-Moore, and is a member of the new CooperMoore Trio along with Pascal Niggenkemper.
Rebecca Shrimpton, vocalist Praised for her “mastery in the art of singing” by AllMusic, Rebecca has appeared with Steve Lacy, Oliver Lake, George Russell, Ran Blake, George Lewis, blues organist Mike Finnigan, and the acclaimed early music ensemble Tapestry. She's recorded seven CDs with the 19- piece Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra, the latest of which was featured in DownBeat magazine's Best of 2015 list. Also a classical mezzo soprano, Rebecca is soprano section leader for First Parish’s choir and Assistant Professor of Voice at Berklee College of Music.
Carolyn Wilkins, piano A jazz pianist and vocalist, Carolyn has been an active participant in the Boston music scene for over 20 years as a performer, educator and composer. She has performed on radio and television with her group SpiritJazz and toured South America as a Jazz Ambassador for the US State Department performing with the Pittsburgh Symphony under Andre Previn. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and Eastman School of Music, Carolyn is Professor Emeritus of Berklee College of Music's
Ensemble Department. She is also author of the book, Damn Near White: An African American Family's Journey from Slavery to Bittersweet Success (University of Missouri Press) and the Bertie Bigelow Mystery series.
Dave Clark, bass A bassist, composer, and producer, Dave has performed with such musicians as John Abercrombie, Ashford and Simpson, George Benson, Jimmy Heath, Lee Konitz, and Mstislav Rostropovich, and has appeared on over 25 albums. He is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts jazz grant and the Eunice Shay Award for Outstanding Musical Achievement. He has a M.M. from New England Conservatory and is Professor at Berklee College of Music.
Phil McGowan, drums Phil can be found throughout greater Boston playing with top jazz musicians, including Bruce Gertz, Marshall Wood, Billy Pierce, Greg Hopkins, Russ Hoffmann, and Ted Casher, among others. Phil holds a Music Performance Degree in Percussion from the University of Southern Maine and was a student of Les Harris. He is leader of the Phil McGowan Trio and the 8-piece dance band, The East Enders.
PRAYER TEAM “For where 2 or 3 are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them”. Matthew 18:20
Would you like to request prayers? Email [email protected]. We will resume meetings on Thursday 9/21 from 6-7 and then meet the first and third Thursdays of each month. All are welcome to gather in the parlor of First Parish. We will start promptly at 6:00 PM and end at 7:00 PM. We will be praying in one accord, a form of conversational prayer. Bring your concerns to the Lord whether they are for Yourself, Family, Friends, our Country, and the World! You may pray along silently or pray aloud.
SILENT PRAYER/AWARENESS WALK Your Interim Pastor, Transition Team, [and Prayer Team], invite you to join them in a brief walk around the neighborhood on October 8th, 11:30 to 12:15. In case you’ve never been on a walk like this, here’s what it entails: A small group of us silently walking around Manchester for half an hour or so, simply being aware of what we see. For example: Are there tricycles in the driveways? Trampolines in the yards? Moms/dads with strollers on the sidewalks? Elderly people sitting on porches? Houses with peeling paint? Handicap ramps? Halloween decorations? Shops with creative signs/displays in their windows? etc, etc. At the end of the walk, we gather in the sanctuary and “report back” what we noticed. Then, we pray for the well-being of the people we’ve seen. Note: Prayer walks are not a means of evangelizing our neighbors; prayer walks are a means for God to open our eyes and hearts to the people around us. (Also note: We won’t be conspicuously praying while we are walking, so anyone taking notice of us won’t view us as religious zealots; to the average person, we will simply look like a small group of people out for a Sunday stroll :).
BOOK GROUP We continue with a new selection, “The Storied Life of AJ Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over--and see everything anew. Next gathering October 30th at 7 PM.
BIBLE STUDY (for adults) Thursdays 4-5:30 PM at 37 Beach St (home of Vin Terrill). Join us for a weekly study of our scriptures led by Rev. Marlayna.
SEASIDE PARISH KNITTERS began again on Thursday, Sept. 21. We would love to have you join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month (Oct. 6 & 19) in the Conference Room of the Chapel, 3-5 PM. Read more about us here.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Looking for Sunday Volunteers! Please keep in mind due to school vacations and special holidays usually one month = 2 weeks of actual Sunday school. So the first section of time will be Sept.- November, the second will be Dec.-February, and the third March-May. The hope is to get more of the congregation involved in the Sunday school but also give people a break where they can spend their Sundays in church or just relaxing. With two people in each classroom you will switch off teaching and helping. The second adult is responsible for helping with crowd control, walking children to the bathroom, serving snack, and lending help to the person teaching when needed. You do not have to be a member of the church to teach or trained in Godly play. Check out all the opportunities to help here. Contact Jessica 978-526-7661 ext. 3
MISSION Be aware of all that we do to make a difference and - when you can - help make a difference yourself! Weekly Food Donations When you go to church Sunday mornings remember to take one item that can be donated to Open Door through the food basket placed in the Narthex. It is easy to forget, but you can think ahead and bring one food item that will be much appreciated by folks who really need our help. Open Door Dinner First Parish serves dinner at The Open Door Wednesday, Sept. 20. Prep & Servers needed: sign up here or contact Jim Brennan at 978-879-4595 Brown Bag Lunches for Action, Friday, September 29. Can you help? Needed: Donations of food, volunteers to make the sandwiches and a volunteer to deliver the meals to Gloucester. Please bring donations to the Chapel kitchen before 10 AM on Friday. Action, Inc. is an Emergency Homeless Shelter in Gloucester, their Mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged individuals and families by minimizing the effects of poverty, promoting economic security, and advocating for social change. Sign up after worship or online.
INTERIM VISION PROCESS You are invited to the first (of four) “Whole Church” Congregational meetings taking place over the next several months (2 in the fall; 2 in the spring.) On October 22nd, after worship in the sanctuary (from 11:20 to 1pm), we will be meeting on the topic of “HISTORY,” and we need your input! The input given in these meetings—combined with prayerful reflection on Scripture and demographic material--will lead to: a Vision for Ministry, Goals for carrying out that Vision, and a Profile to help the church search for a Settled Pastor, whose gifts and skills match the Vision. The purpose for the HISTORY meeting is to share experiences and memories of where we’ve been as a church-- noting highlights, struggles, key events in the community and the world that have shaped the church in some way—in order to better plan where we are going.
A light lunch will be served in lieu of our usual Sunday refreshment time.
[Note: The goal of this meeting is not to rehash old hurts or conflicts, but rather to speak with a view of positively moving forward into the future for the glory of God. Also Note: Each person will be invited to speak only from his/her own personal experience, acknowledging and allowing that others may have experienced the same event(s) differently.]
Your Transition Team (Paul Driscoll, Lauren Gudonis, Mary Lumsden, Jeff Parker, Jason Smith, Lelly Smith)
Upcoming events can be found on our website (www.firstparishchurch.org ) under “News” and “Calendar” and on our Facebook page (First Parish Manchester-by-the-Sea) under “Events”
THIS WEEK: Monday 7:00 PM CE 7:30 PM Manchester Singers
Tuesday 10:00 AM COA Zumba 11:30 AM COA Lunch of the Month
Wednesday 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 10:00 AM COA Yoga 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
Thursday 4:00 PM Bible Study 6:30 PM Diaconate
Friday 8:00 AM Yoga 10:00 AM Brown Bag Lunches
Sunday 10:00 AM Worship, Communion Nursery, Sunday School, Youth Group 11:30 AM Confirmation Class
Coffee Cans needed for the cookie table! Please leave in the box at the Chapel.
White Elephants Wanted! Small household goods including kitchen items, china, glasswear, home decor items (decorative objet, mirrors, framed art/posters), tablecloths, fabrics; sporting goods, purses, Christmas decorations
Kids toys, games, craft supplies, sporting equipment, bikes, small furniture.
Books -- kids and adults.
Jewelry -- contact Martha Elder
Items Accepted: Working and bootable NOTEBOOK computers running Windows 8 or 10 Only. (Desktops are not accepted) Working stereos including portable units Working DVD and BluRay players Books, excluding text books and test guides CDs DVDs LP Records in original sleeves
Items NOT accepted: Magazines Text Books VHS tapes VHS players Cassettes Cassette Player Test Guides Technical books not of general interest
PLEASE NO LARGE FURNITURE, STUFFED ANIMALS OR ELECTRONICS NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE