CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

August 9, 2020

2647 CHILI AVENUE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14624 585.247.2494

Joseph and His Amazing Coat!

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COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ)

August 9, 2020 10:00 AM The Reverend Steven Price Pastor

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

GATHERING Words of Welcome

As we begin our service, just some notes of preparation: 1. For Communion: get a cracker/bread/juice/beverage. 2. Prayer requests – type into the chat function – Our thanks to Beth Fulkerson for

reading them. 3. After Benediction we’ll have Announcements then Virtual Coffee Hour.

Prelude “Near to the Heart of God” Ms. Janet Herman

Call to Worship (inspired by 1 Kings 19:8-15) by Katherine Hawker

One: Holy God of wind and fire; Many: Dance through this virtual room today. One: Holy God of earthquakes and illness; Many: Share our tears of sadness and pain. One: Holy God of creation and new beginnings; Many: Show us again your vision of healing and wholeness every day and especially in today’s worship.

Opening Song You are Holy! lyrics within video by Per Harling

“You are Holy” is both deep and playful. It enjoys puns (holy, whole, wholeness; ever more, evermore) and highlights paradoxes of the divine nature.

God is both distant and near, filling the whole cosmos yet also dwelling in the human heart. This song is best with a Latin samba beat behind it – which we couldn’t find today (with lyrics attached).

Sharing with Children “Flat Jesus” The Children of CCC Jesus is With the People We Love!

It’s great to see their smiling faces Whether they’re near or in far-away places

They wear baseball caps Others, warm grandma laps Some lay down beside when it’s time for our naps

Some hold a binky real tight in their mouth Others wave “hi” from states in the south (continued)

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Some people wear glasses Some dresses of blue We care for each other, yes this much is true!

We look up to some because they are tall We reach down to others because they are small Whatever our shape, whatever our size We’re here for each other and we think that’s wise

‘Cuz God sent us each special friends from above Yes, Jesus is with the people we love.

Special Music “Let It Be” ~ Paul McCartney The Dobbins – Danny, David & Katieclaire

ENGAGING Scripture Reading Genesis 37:2-28 (Varied verses) Lector: Julia Hickman-Himes

Today we’re going to hear the familiar story of Joseph and his amazing robe from the Old Testament. I’ve shortened our reading because it is familiar and I wanted to give you just a taste to get our memories stimulated. After the reading we will hear an amazing sermon as acted out by Peter Toscano, a bible scholar and actor who has studied gender non-conforming characters in the scriptures. If you need a reminder about what gender non-conforming means, it simply refers to people who do not follow other people's ideas or stereotypes about how they should look, or act, based on the female or male sex they were assigned at birth.

372This is the story of the family of Jacob (aka Israel). Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shep-herding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of his father’s wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father. 3Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. 4But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. 12Now his brothers went to pasture their father’s flock near Shechem. 13And Israel said to Joseph, “Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock; and bring word back to me.” So Joseph went after his brothers, and found them. 18They saw him from a distance, and before he came near to them, they conspired to kill him.

23So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the long robe with sleeves that he wore; 24and they took him and threw him into a pit28When some traders passed by, the brothers drew Joseph up, lifting him out of the pit, and sold him to the traders for twenty pieces of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt.

Meditation by Peter Toscano

RESPONDING Song of Preparation Sweet Hour of Prayer as sung by Radiance Acapella ThiswillbeourlastweektolisteninasRadianceAcapellafromZimbabwe,Africasings“SweetHourofPrayer.”We’rehearinganextendedversionthismorningsothatwecanhearthissamesongintheirbeautifulnativetongue,Shona.

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THE LORD’S SUPPER

Feel free to grab a cracker or slice of bread and small cup of juice before the reading of these words of preparation

and institution of the Lord’s Supper.

Blessing the Bread, the Cup Elder 1: Fred Brown This morning you are invited for Holy Communion in the Body of Christ. The Body of Christ is not the loaf of bread you might see on your screen. The Body of Christ is not even the bread or cracker on your table. The Body of Christ is us; we are strengthened by sharing together this meal of hope and grace and presence.

Elder 2: Elaine Page As the Body of Christ, we recall anew these words and acts of Jesus. Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it and gave it to his disciples saying: “Take and eat, all of you: This is my body, surrendered for you.” The bread of life. TAKE AND EAT.

Elder 1: Jesus also took a cup, and after giving thanks, gave it to his disciples and said: “Take and drink, all of you: This is the seal of a new covenant, my life poured out. I will drink this cup with you again at the table of God’s joy. Whenever you do these things, remember me.”

The cup of blessing. TAKE AND DRINK.

Prayer of Thanksgiving Elder 2: In thanksgiving for this meal of grace, celebrated virtually, we claim that Christ’s love is not limited by buildings made with human hands, nor contained in human ceremonies. Our tongues have tasted the good news and our lives are filled with the Spirit that hovered over creation and blew fresh hope on Pentecost. Amen.

Prayers for Our Community and the World

For healthcare providers we love: Bethany Akins, Heather Egloff Allen, Amy Benjamin, Ashleigh Brooks, Cindy Cannon, Christopher Foote, Emily Strong Freedman, Beth Gobeli, Kathleen Iannone, Don Lyke, Margo Markesteijn, Rachel Schur Marsala, Erin Mast, Wende McNaney, Mark Ott, Marsha Reed, Feng Shi, Bethany Thompson, Michael Underwood, Gene Ver and Amy Wanck.

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Hear now our community prayers read by Beth Fulkerson of the requests noted in our chat function. After request… God in your goodness, grace or mercy… People: Hear our Prayer.

Let us say together the prayer Jesus taught those he loved . . .

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father (or Creator) which 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.

Invitation and Dedication of our Offering (Unison) What we have received from you, O God, we now offer back to you: our treasure, our time, and our lives. Bless our gifts and multiply them for your purposes. Amen

If you are able to give at this time, then your gifts can be received via US Mail, using our new Tithe.ly giving “app,” or sending checks through your bank. Thank you.

GOING FORTH Closing Song We’ve Come This Far by Faith lyrics within video

Blessing (edited smp) by Ann Siddall O God,

may the faith within us get out,

get out onto our lips for talking

and get out into our feet for walking. Amen

Announcements

Virtual Fellowship Time

Elders for the month of August – Elaine Page and Fred Brown

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2647 Chili Avenue † Rochester, NY 14624 † (585) 247-2494

e-mail address: cccopentoall@aol.com web page: www.cccopentoall.org

The Reverend Steven Price, Pastor (585) 733-7121

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Today’s ZOOM service was recorded. To access the recording, visit our website at Cccooentoall.org. It should be posted early this week.

1. Bread Ministry in Cooperation with Salem Nutrition Center – Salem Nutrition Center has moved to "sandwich grab and go" lunch bags during the COVID pandemic and is now struggling to obtain enough bread for weekly meals. They would need us to bring them 24 of the giant bread loaves once every 2 months. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Janet Herman at 889-2697 and she will coordinate what is needed and when. Thanks so much!

2. Rally to End Racism – Saturday, August 15, 5:00 PM – Chili Town Hall In an effort to show unity in faith against racism, there will be an Anti-Racism Rally to demonstrate the value of diversity and lead the charge to love, respect and support one another. We are invited to join other faith communities to stand together during this time of national grieving and division and be a voice for unity to all people.

Join friends, neighbors, local faith communities and Chili Town Supervisor David Dunning as we celebrate our community and take a stand against racism, hate, discrimination and violence. Come together in the spirit of solidarity, welcoming and inclusion that is a cornerstone of our community. Here’s what you can do:

A. Wear your CCC t-shirt. B. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. C. Make your own banner/sign to display … creativity counts!

For more information, contact Shawna Lusk or Pastor Steven.

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3. CONFERENCE-WIDE ZOOM BOOK STUDY (Give your Pastor a mid-week break and join us for a time of stimulating study and discussion. Open to clergy & laity.)

RaceTalkandtheConspiracyofSilence is a book for a wide range of people—Whites and People of Color, parents, teachers, church members, pastors, small group facilitators, and allies—anyone who seeks constructive conversation about issues related to race. As we study this book, we will learn what it means to be an instrument for change, and what it will take to move from silence and inaction to dialogue and engagement on issues of racial disparity. Join Rev. Dr. Marsha Williams and Rev. Gary Smith for this engaging six-week book study that will give you the practical tools needed to engage in difficult conversations about racism, while working for change within your community. Books are available through Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Wednesdays, August 19 to September 23 12-1:30 p.m. OR 6-7:30 p.m. Pick the time that’s best for you!

PLEASE REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE LOG-IN INFORMATION at: https://bit.ly/UCCNYRaceTalkFlyer

4. Brief Board Meeting via ZOOM Sunday, August 23 following virtual coffee hour.

5. Celebrating this week: Anniversaries Birthdays August 9 Ann & Dan Davison August 11 Sue Poulton August 13 Brendan & April Ayers August 12 Donna Nobrega August 14 Justin & Joanne Underwood August 15 Lorena & Kevin Murphy

¿ OUR CHURCH AT WORK ¿

READY TO SERVE: The Reverend Steven Price, Pastor Pastor Steven can be reached at 733-7121 or RevStevenCCC@gmail.com.

Sandy Hubbell, Office Administrator Sandy can be reached at turkielegs@aol.com or if you need immediate assistance, call her at 617-4009 and leave a message.