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WELCOME TO WORSHIP!
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey,
you are welcome in this United Church of Christ congregation.
Large-print bulletins, hearing devices, and cough drops
are available from the ushers.
Nursery and pre-school care is available during worship if you wish.
God is calling you today, but probably not on your cell phone!
Please remember to put it on vibrate if you are expecting an emergency call.
ALL are welcome to this time and place of worship.
Know that in this space you are welcome as you are, for who you are.
Together we celebrate all of God’s children – young, old and in-between;
male, female and in-between; gay, lesbian, straight and in-between;
the assured, the doubting, and the in-between;
the optimistic, the cynics, and the in-between;
the foolish, the wise, and the in-between.
The Reverend Dr. Laurinda Hafner, Senior Pastor
The Reverend Megan Smith, Associate Pastor
The Reverend Aaron Lauer, Associate Pastor for Emerging Generations
The Reverend Dr. Richard J. Bailar, Pastor Emeritus
Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ
3010 De Soto Boulevard
Coral Gables, Florida 33134-6317
Phone: 305.448.7421 ~ www.gablesucc.org
CCLI License # 11282912
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
August 13, 2017 Our faith is over 2000 years old 11:00 a.m.
Our thinking is not.
TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Stories in families are colossally important...
Knowing them is proof of belonging to the family.
~ Salmon Rushdie
GATHERING MUSIC Dr. Gregory Taylor, piano
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you for signing and passing the red hospitality pad found in the pews.
Please use your smart phone to check in on Facebook; let your family and friends know
that you are at Coral Gables Congregational UCC.
Invite your family and friends around the world to worship with us online
each Sunday at www.Gablesucc.org/live.
Be sure to “like” us at www.facebook.com/mycgcc.
CHORAL INTROIT Do You Hear the People Sing? Schönberg
Mark Hart, vocalist
*THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We gather together to remember,
to once again tell the wonderful stories of our faith—
stories we have heard many times before,
and passed down from generation to generation;
stories of devotion and love,
of mercy and compassion,
of miracles and new life.
People: We tell these stories over and over so that we don’t forget.
We tell these stories to remember who we are and whose we are.
We tell these stories so that future generations will come to know
and love the God we serve.
Leader: Let us worship together!
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*OPENING I Love to Tell the Story
Continued…
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*OPENING PRAYER
All: Eternal God, you bring light out of darkness and hope out of despair.
Share your love with us this day that we may better love each other.
Touch our hearts and help our light shine forth in a world seeking
peace, hope, and unity. We ask this in the name of Jesus who taught
us to pray…
*THE LORD’S PRAYER (sung)
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 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.
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*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
Leader: As beloved children of God, let us not be strangers to one another, but
family in Christ. Let us greet one another by saying, “Peace be with you.”
People: And also with you.
You are invited to share words of peace with those around you.
All children through Fifth Grade wishing to attend Sunday School are
invited to leave during the Passing of the Peace and go to the Fellowship Hall.
MUSICAL INTERLUDE (Sung) We will sing through three times.
Lord, pre-pare me to be a sanc-tu—ar-y, pure and ho-ly, tried and true.
With thanks-giv-ing, I’ll be a liv-ing sanc-tu-ar-y for you.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.
Spir-it of the liv-ing God, fall a-fresh on me.
THE CONTEMPORARY READING An excerpt from Freedom’s Plow
A Poem by Langston Hughes
Linda Spears-Bunton, reader
America!
Land created in common,
Dream nourished in common,
Keep your hand on the plow! Hold on!
If the house is not yet finished,
Don’t be discouraged, builder!
If the fight is not yet won,
Don’t be weary, soldier!
The plan and the pattern is here,
Woven from the beginning
Into the warp and woof of America:
ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL.
NO MAN IS GOOD ENOUGH
TO GOVERN ANOTHER MAN
WITHOUT HIS CONSENT.
BETTER DIE FREE,
THAN TO LIVE SLAVES.
Continued…
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Who said those things? Americans!
Who owns those words? America!
Who is America? You, me!
We are America!
To the enemy who would conquer us from without,
We say, NO!
To the enemy who would divide
And conquer us from within,
We say, NO!
FREEDOM!
BROTHERHOOD!
DEMOCRACY!
To all the enemies of these great words:
We say, NO!
A long time ago,
An enslaved people heading toward freedom
Made up a song:
Keep Your Hand On The Plow! Hold On!
The plow plowed a new furrow
Across the field of history.
Into that furrow the freedom seed was dropped.
From that seed a tree grew, is growing, will ever grow.
That tree is for everybody,
For all America, for all the world.
May its branches spread and shelter grow
Until all races and all peoples know its shade.
KEEP YOUR HAND ON THE PLOW! HOLD ON!
THE SCRIPTURE LESSON From Deuteronomy 6
Hear, O Israel: The Eternal is our God; the Eternal God is One. You shall love the
Eternal God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. And these
words, which I command you this day, shall be upon your heart. You shall teach them
diligently to your children and shall speak of them when you sit in your house, when you
walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them for a
sign upon your hand and they shall be a symbol before your eyes. You shall write them
on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, that you may remember and do all My
commandments, and be holy to your God.
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THE MORNING MESSAGE The Rev. Maria Anderson
THE GIFT OF MUSIC
Hold On (Keep Your Hand On the Plow) Spiritual
Mark Hart, vocalist
At this time, you are invited to text your prayer requests to Pastor Laurie at
305.968.6482.
THE MORNING PRAYERS
SUNG PRAYER RESPONSE
THE RECEIVING OF OUR OFFERINGS, TITHES, AND PLEDGES
Invitation/Offertory Music
Dr. Gregory Taylor, piano
*PRESENTATION OF GIFTS AND THE SINGING OF THE DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below.
Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION
ALL: God, whose giving knows no ending,
we offer up the treasure that you have entrusted to us;
we offer up the skills and time that you have graciously given to us;
and we offer up ourselves in service and praise.
Receive these gifts and use them for the work of love. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN God, We Thank You for Our People
Continued…
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*THE BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE Dr. Gregory Taylor, piano
During the postlude, you are invited to come forward to the piano and enjoy the music.
Following the service, please join us in the Fellowship Hall for some refreshments, and
conversation with others.
Visitors, we would LOVE to have you join us!
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A WARM AND CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL GUESTS If you are visiting with us for the first time this morning, we welcome you. We are
grateful we have found each other. And, if somehow, there is something in you, some
still small voice seeking a place to live out your faith, to ask important questions, and to
serve beyond yourself, we invite you into our community. For more information about
the church or membership, please contact Pastor Laurie at 305.448.7421, ext. 116 or at
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EACH SUNDAY: WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE
Invite your family and friends around the world to worship with us online
today and each Sunday at gablesucc.org/live.
OUR PREACHER TODAY: THE REV. MARIA ANDERSON
Maria has been a member of Gables UCC since 2009, and was ordained here in
2014. She recently completed four transformative years as a hospice chaplain with Vitas
Healthcare, and is soon to start a one year residency in Clinical Pastoral Education at
Morton Plant Meese Hospital in Clearwater, Florida to stretch her chaplain muscles a
little further, and maybe find out what door God is opening next in her never dull life.
Maria was born in Cuba, but has lived most of her life in South Florida. From 2001-2013,
she served as one of the elected City Commissioners of Coral Gables. She has been
married for almost 36 years to Ted, mom for almost 30 years to Peter, and for many dog
and cat years to beautiful four-legged children. She has lived many life incarnations, and
in all of them, family and friends have been her bedrocks of love and support. When she
grows up, she wants to retire and play golf year-round, maybe where it's not so hot.
Let us send Maria off for this coming year with our thoughts and prayers.
THANK YOU TO OUR USHERS:
Lois Legge, head usher; Gloria Villa, Ann and Felipe De Las Pozas
SPANISH LANGUAGE SERVICES
Each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel
The Rev. Yoli Izquierdo-Yglesias, worship leader
If you are part of a Spanish-speaking family or would enjoy worshipping in Spanish, come
and join us in the Chapel for a service bridging the Latin experience with a progressive
theology. There is music, prayers, community building, and refreshments.
YOUNG ADULT GATHERING
Sunday Brunch
TODAY at 1:00 p.m.
Red Carpet Italian Restaurant
3438 SW 8th St. Miami FL 33135
All young adults (ages 18 – 35’ish or whatever) are invited to join Pastor Aaron for
brunch TODAY following 11:00 a.m. worship. For more information or to let Aaron
know you are coming, please contact him at [email protected].
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STAY IN TOUCH Once a week or so, Pastor Laurie e-mails a pastoral letter, Laurie’s Lines, to all members
and friends, filling them in on the week’s events, any special concerns that have arisen,
and general church business. If you would like to be included, contact Ron Morgan at
BACK ON TRACK
Assessing your Skills: Finding What You Want To Do Through Research
Tuesday, August 15 from 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. in Havighorst Lounge
Back on Track is a faith-based, career-support organization offering spiritual, motivational,
and practical techniques and best practices to individuals in various stages of career chal-
lenges and transitions. This week, Laura Marks, Director of Employee Relations and
Employee Development at Miami Dade College, will speak to us about how we can use
our time in transition to determine where we best fit, and how we go about finding the
right job for us.
Laura, a seasoned HR executive, has been on both sides of the career search desk. She
knows the best methods for taking advantage of the time we have in transition to discover
what we should be and would like to be doing. All are welcome!
DINNER NIGHT OUT
Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Sweet Tomatoes
8405 Mills Drive, Suite 220, Kendall, FL 33183
Join Pastor Megan for dinner at one of her favorite family-style restaurants! Enjoy a
delicious fresh dinner with some delightful company as we gather to break bread
together. We will meet at the restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Everyone will order and pay for
their own meal while enjoying the company of old and new church friends. All are
welcome!
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT STUDY
Celtic Spirituality for Modern Life
Sundays through August 27 from 9:45 a.m. -10:45 a.m. in Havighorst Lounge
What is the difference between Celtic Christianity and Western Christianity? How could
the wisdom of the ancient Celts offer us insights into a very different way of living our
Christianity? Join Pastor Megan as she shares some thoughts following her recent
pilgrimage to Scotland and some key ideas using the writings of John Phillip Newell, Ian
Bradley, John O’Donohue and others. Childcare always provided.
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BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY
Next Sunday, August 20, 2017
Welcome home, everyone!
Join Pastors Aaron and Megan for a special service this Sunday followed by a mandatory
gathering of all parents of children and youth who will participate in Sunday school or
youth group. Children and youth are invited to bring in their school book bags and
backpacks for a special blessing during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Childcare will be
provided during the parent and youth gathering.
Following the gathering, join us for a pizza lunch, and Splash Day! We will be swimming
and eating lunch at three locations.*
*Middle and high school youth will walk to the Venetian Pool.
*Fourth & fifth graders will gather at Pastor Laurie’s pool with their parents.
*Infants-Third Graders –pools and a slip-n-slide will be set up on the church lawn for our
young members (parents must be present).
Please be sure to bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, and towel to church.
CALLING ALL FUN AND ADVENTUROUS PEOPLE
Let’s Go To The Theater!
Informed Consent
Sunday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Gables Stage
With genomic breakthroughs happening at breakneck speed, we can learn more about
what our futures may hold than ever before. But how much should we know? And who
gets to decide? The play takes us into the personal and national debate about science v.
belief, and whether our DNA is our destiny. To get your ticket for this event, please visit
the Congregational Life table in the Fellowship Hall today or contact Drew Sandbulte at
[email protected] or 305-448-7421 ext. 112. Cost: $30
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Let’s Go to the Theatre! (And support our very own Clay Ostwald!)
On Your Feet!
Thursday, October 12 at 8:00 p.m. at the Arsht Center
Bus will leave the church at 6:45 p.m.
Join us as we take in an evening of Broadway magic with the musical “On Your Feet!”
The cost is $35/person. You can register for this event by signing up and paying for your
ticket/s at the Congregational Life table in Fellowship Hall after worship on Sundays, or
by contacting Drew Sandbulte at 305-448-7421 x. 112 or [email protected].
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STEWARDSHIP 2017
The Stewardship Team, thinking about the 200th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing 95
theses to the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral calling for change in the church, wondered
what changes we as members of Gables UCC would nail to our giant wooden doors
today? So they invite you to make your own Martin Luther moment by attending one of
the many sessions offered throughout August and September and share with them what is
important to you about the church and your dreams for its future.
Gatherings
Wednesday Evening Dinners
August 23; September 13, 27
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday Morning Breakfasts
August 26; September 9
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon Lunches
August 27, September 17, 24; October 1
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by registering following the worship services each Sunday morning, or you
may RSVP to Drew Sandbulte at [email protected], or at 305.448.7421 x 112, or
you may register online at gablesucc.org/stewardship-gatherings.
Please note: All sessions will be held at the Catalonia House, 1210 Catalonia Avenue,
Coral Gables (Behind the Early Childhood Center). Childcare is available on
Wednesdays and Sundays.
SPIRIT SUNDAY
September 10 during 11:00 a.m. Worship
A great tradition in the life of our community! A service that invites, ignites, and
illumines who we are as a church family as we gather back from our many places of
travel and leisure following the summer months. Come and enjoy a wonderful service
filled with festive music, humorous and meaningful reflections, and spirit-filled
fellowship as we celebrate our theme, “Talkin’ Bout The Reformation.”
Following worship, join us for a potluck luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring an
entrée to feed 8-10 people (such as fried chicken, lasagna, Cuban sandwiches, green
salad, fruit salad, pasta salad, or your favorite vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free creation).
Just drop it off in the kitchen before worship. Rootbeer floats for dessert and beverages
will be provided.
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CORAL GABLES CONGREGATIONAL UCC STAFF DIRECTORY
305.448.7421 (Extensions listed below)
Ministers
All Members of the Church
Pastoral Staff
The Rev. Dr. Laurinda Hafner, Senior Pastor [email protected] ext. 116
The Rev. Megan Smith, Associate Pastor [email protected] ext. 119
The Rev. Aaron Lauer, Associate Pastor [email protected] ext. 117
Program Staff
Mark Hart, Exec. Dir. of the Community Arts Program [email protected] ext. 120
The Rev. Yoli Izquierdo-Yglesias, Spanish Worship [email protected]/ 786-506-9890
German Worship Information [email protected]
Dr. Ronald Morgan, Director of Music Ministries [email protected] ext.121
Brooke Bagnall-Koger, Director of Early Childhood Center [email protected]
To contact Early Childhood Center, please call: 305-444-9792
Support Staff Desiree Bannister, Cherub Choir Director [email protected]
Anthony Cabrera, Minister of Liturgical Arts [email protected]
Kris Coney, Sound Technician [email protected]
Allen Feldman, Pew Organizer
Alice Fernandez, Accounting Assistant [email protected] ext. 127
Seth Patterson, Youth Bell Choir Director [email protected]
Tony Prinzi, Print, Rentals & Reception Coordinator [email protected] ext. 100
Dennis Rodrigues CPA, Business Manager [email protected] ext.130
Drew Sandbulte, Events Coordinator [email protected] ext.112
Alex Sloan, Director of Media Ministry [email protected] ext.151
Dr. Gregory Taylor, Parish Musician [email protected] ext. 155
Alexandra Woods, Agape Choir Director [email protected]
Maintenance and Custodial Team Rene Dominguez, Carlos Barrios, Rosario Noriega, and Guillermo Ordoñez
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Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ
3010 De Soto Boulevard
Coral Gables, Florida 33134-6317
Phone: 305.448.7421 ~ www.Gablesucc.org
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