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.