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Williston Federated Church United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ – Federated 1899
An Open and Affirming, Reconciling Congregation
Mission Statement Our church is a community which seeks, welcomes and gathers people to share the Gospel of God’s
love, enables people to find fullness of life through Jesus Christ, goes into the world to live lovingly and justly as servants of Christ, and responds actively to human need.
*Presentation of Gifts
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts:
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts;
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia
Prayer of Dedication
God of Compassion, by your Spirit make us Jesus’ co-workers, using our love and ac-
tion in prayer for others, to further the reconciliation of all things in you. We ask this
in the name of Jesus, your holy child. Amen.
*Hymn Let Us Be Bread (Hymnal #93)
Let us be bread, blessed by the Lord,
Broken and shared, life for the world.
Let us be wine, love freely poured.
Let us be one in the Lord.
The Lords Supper
Communion Music Sweet, Sweet, Spirit (Doris Akers)
Duet with Cindy Thurston
Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Going Out to Do God’s Word
The Life and Mission of the Church
Postlude Deo Gratias
(Jan Kern)
*Please Stand if you are able
Greeters and Coffee Hour: Charlie and Ruth Magill
Usher: Tony Lamb and Ken Stone
Scripture Reader:
Should you need a ride to church or events for any reason, contact [email protected]
Interim Pastor ~ Reverend Barbara Lemmel 881-3267, [email protected] Minister of Pastoral Care ~ Rev. Paul Hoffman 371-9770, [email protected]
Emeritus Pastor ~ Rev. Charlie Magill Lay Leader ~ Ashley Dubois, Ministers ~ The People of the Church
Church Office Administrator ~ Sally Nowotarski Music Director ~ Martin Hain, Organist ~ Carolyn Pillsbury
Choir Accompanist ~ Cindy Thurston Nursery Caregiver ~ Michelle Davis 44 North Williston Road, Williston, VT 05495
Church Office: (802) 878-5792, e-mail address: [email protected], Website: www.steeple.org
Welcome To All Who Worship Here! June 4, 2017 ~ 9:30 A.M.
Childcare is available downstairs in the nursery for children up to age three.
Hearing assistance devices are available – please ask an usher for assistance.
A Fellowship time follows worship—Please join us downstairs in Fellowship Hall
Centering Words When the box that I’ve built to define the things of God breaks
it feels like I've lost God but I haven't lost God -- just the box
Jane Upchurch
Prelude None But the Holy Spirit (Buxtehude)
Greeting and Announcements
Sharing the Peace of Christ (a brief time of greeting other worshipers nearby)
*Hymn Sweet, Sweet Spirit (Hymnal #334)
Lighting the Peace Candle
Call to Worship
One: The Day of Pentecost is here!
All: We have gathered today from many places; One: We are transformed into God's family by God's Spirit joining with ours.
All: Come, Spirit of adoption, One: and open our hearts to our sisters and brothers:
All: Come, Holy Spirit!
One: Come, Spirit of peace, and calm our trembling hearts:
All: Come, Holy Spirit!
One: Come, Breath of God, and overturn our conventional lives:
All: Come, Holy Spirit!
Opening Prayer Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Come, Holy Spirit:
River of love, flow through me.
Flame of sun, burn in me.
Wind of heaven, breathe in me.
Tongues of strangers, speak in me.
Love of God, sing in me.
Lead me beyond myself, to recognize you in the other,
to love you in my stranger, my foreigner, my enemy.
Breathe yourself into my life, that it may be yours.
Come, Holy Spirit: love the worldthrough me. Amen.
Anthem Come, Holy Spirit (By William Gaither, arr by Don Besig)
Listening for God’s Word
Scripture N.T. page 174 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
N.T. page 119 Acts 2:1-21
Sermon Become All Flame Rev Barb Lemmel
*Hymn Spirit of God (Songbook #121)
Responding to God’s Word
Celebrations & Concerns Response: Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Prayers of the People 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 tres-
passes, 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.
Offering
Offertory Musette (Mozart)
Our Sanctuary Storm Windows
If you wish to open and/or close the sanctuary storm windows this summer,
please take note of the following: - remove your fingers from the spring-lock
holds prior to lowering the sash that final 2 inches or they will get pinched! -
Ask for help if you are unsure of the windows’ operations….or are not feeling
strong!
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Summer Program Bags for Williston Food Shelf
Summer vacation can be difficult for struggling families whose children receive
free lunches at school. For the next four Sundays (5/28, 6/4, 6/11 and 6/18), the
Missions and Social Concerns Committee will be collecting items to help the
Williston Food Shelf put together summer program bags for families. Items
needed include: tuna, peanut butter, jelly, canned soup, mac and cheese, and
snacks (jello, pudding, crackers, fruit in small packages). Any contributions
would be greatly appreciated! Please contact Ann Wadsworth with questions.
([email protected], 578-8716)
Our Labyrinth—A place to spend some quiet time. Take the time to meditate and enjoy your time outdoors with God.
Williston Federated Church ~ Week of June 4, 2017
Sunday, June 4~ 9:30am Worship and Communion with Pastor Barb
Tuesday, June 6 ~6:00pm Mission Committee, Official Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 7 ~ 7:00pm Trustee Meeting
Thursday, June 8~ 8:00am Centering Prayer; 7:00pm Choir Rehearsals;
Friday, June 2~ 7:00am Men's Bible Study
Sunday, June 11 ~ 9:30am Worship Service with Pastor Barb …Annual Meeting
to follow, light refreshments will be served by the Women of the Church.
Pastor Barb’s Schedule:
June 6, Tuesday ~ 9:00 to 2:00, Church Office
June 8, Thursday ~ 9:00 to 2:00, Church Office
June 13, Tuesday ~ 9:00 to 2:00, Church Office
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Services for the Month of June
June 11, 9:30am, with Pastor Barb
June 18, 9:30am, with Pastor Barb
June 25, 9:30am, with Pastor Paul
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Please note: Official Board Meeting will be held on June 6th this month.
Book Club News:
The book choice for September is “Hillbilly Elegy” by J. D. Vance. The date,
time and place will be determined closer to the event. A message from the Book
Club Group …...Have a great summer!
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Friday Morning Men's 7:00am Bible Study is exploring the New Testa-
ment. After the meetings everyone who has time is invited to go out to breakfast
together. For more information, contact Ken Stone, [email protected]
Our Sanctuary Storm Windows
If you wish to open and/or close the sanctuary storm windows this summer,
please take note of the following: - remove your fingers from the spring-lock
holds prior to lowering the sash that final 2 inches or they will get pinched! -
Ask for help if you are unsure of the windows’ operations….or are not feeling
strong!
~~~~~~~
Summer Program Bags for Williston Food Shelf
Summer vacation can be difficult for struggling families whose children receive
free lunches at school. For the next four Sundays (5/28, 6/4, 6/11 and 6/18), the
Missions and Social Concerns Committee will be collecting items to help the
Williston Food Shelf put together summer program bags for families. Items
needed include: tuna, peanut butter, jelly, canned soup, mac and cheese, and
snacks (jello, pudding, crackers, fruit in small packages). Any contributions
would be greatly appreciated! Please contact Ann Wadsworth with questions.
([email protected], 578-8716)
Our Labyrinth—A place to spend some quiet time. Take the time to meditate and enjoy your time outdoors with God.
Williston Federated Church ~ Week of June 4, 2017
Sunday, June 4~ 9:30am Worship and Communion with Pastor Barb
Tuesday, June 6 ~6:00pm Mission Committee, Official Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 7 ~ 7:00pm Trustee Meeting
Thursday, June 8~ 8:00am Centering Prayer; 7:00pm Choir Rehearsals;
Friday, June 2~ 7:00am Men's Bible Study
Sunday, June 11 ~ 9:30am Worship Service with Pastor Barb …Annual Meeting
to follow
Pastor Barb’s Schedule:
June 6, Tuesday ~ 9:00 to 2:00, Church Office
June 8, Thursday ~ 9:00 to 2:00, Church Office
June 13, Tuesday ~ 9:00 to 2:00, Church Office
~~~~~~~
Services for the Month of June
June 11, 9:30am, with Pastor Barb
June 18, 9:30am, with Pastor Barb
June 25, 9:30am, with Pastor Paul
~~~~~~~
Please note: Official Board Meeting will be held on June 6th this month.
Book Club News:
The book choice for September is “Hillbilly Elegy” by J. D. Vance. The date,
time and place will be determined closer to the event. A message from the Book
Club Group …...Have a great summer!
~~~~~~~
Friday Morning Men's 7:00am Bible Study is exploring the New Testa-
ment. After the meetings everyone who has time is invited to go out to breakfast
together. For more information, contact Ken Stone, [email protected]
