May 30, 2021 - CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST - Community Christian Church
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CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
May 30, 2021
2647 CHILI AVENUE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14624 585.247.2494
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ)
May 30, 2021 10:30 AM
The Reverend Steven Price Pastor
Mr. Matthew Peck Today’s Preacher
Mr. Ron Strong Choir Director
Mr. Ryan Hubbell Technical Support
Memorial Sunday
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/AAA Elizabeth Fulkerson – Our thanks to Beth for
reading them.
3. After the Benediction we’ll have Announcements followed by our Virtual Coffee Hour.
4. Now take this time to center yourself as we listen to this morning’s Prelude.
Land Acknowledgment: Our physical space stands on unceded land originally stewarded by the
Seneca people. As Community Christian Church, we acknowledge and honor the Seneca nation, their
elders both past and present, as well as future generations. As we learn and unlearn the history that has
brought us here; the lies of Christian supremacy, the truth of settler colonialism, we seek to walk a path
that leads to equality and justice for all.
Prelude
Call to Worship ~ written by Katherine Hawker
One: For God so loved the world;
Many: The sparrows, the mountain lions, the fish and the people.
One: For God so loved the world;
Many: In success and failure, in sickness and health,
in mediocrity and extraordinary.
One: For God so loved the world;
Many: Enough to become one of us, enough to suffer along with us,
enough to offer new life for us.
One: For God so loved the world;
ALL: Let us worship God!
Opening Hymn Bring Many Names lyrics within video
Performed by the virtual choir of a sister UCC church in Bellevue, Washington.
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Sharing with Children “The Gift That I Can Give” Reader: Patti Ayers
We’d like to thank “Miss Patti” for reading this story to us which was written by Kathie Lee
Gifford.
Prayer: Dear God, we thank you for the gifts you have given us. We thank you for friends and
family. Help us to find our gifts that we can share with others. Hugs, kisses, care, and sharing God's love.
In Jesus Name. Amen
Anthem “It Is Well With My Soul” The CCC Choir
ENGAGING
Ancient Testimony Psalm 29:1-11 – A Psalm of David Lector: Pam Bakst
The Voice of God in a Great Storm
1Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name;
worship the Lord in holy splendor.
3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the Lord, over mighty waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is powerful;
the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars;
the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon.
6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf,
and Sirion like a young wild ox.
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The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire.
8 The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness;
the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
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The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl,
and strips the forest bare;
and in his temple all say, “Glory!”
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The Lord sits enthroned over the flood;
the Lord sits enthroned as king forever.
11 May the Lord give strength to his people!
May the Lord bless his people with peace!
Sermon Matthew Peck
3RESPONDING
Offertory Sentence
Sisters and brothers, the Spirit of truth is with and within us!
Let us take a few moments to acknowledge the many ways God blesses us…
and how we might, in turn, be a blessing to others.
May our gifts and our offerings be a reflection of those blessings.
While no plates are passed during the offering, your gifts are still needed and appreciated for the
continuation of our ministries. You are welcome to use the Tithe.ly app on our webpage, send a
gift via U.S. mail, or through your bank.
Offertory “Living for Jesus” Janet Herman, organist
Dedication of our Offering
May the Holy Spirit take our gifts and use them to touch the lives of those in our
community and beyond in ways that surprise, delight, and support them. Amen.
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: Christopher Foote
Creator and Source of all Life we praise you for Jesus Christ,
who reminds us that even in fear-filled days and cloaked with the powers of death,
your eternal love arises, and never leaves us.
We rejoice with all your people and with the angels,
because life is stronger than death!
Elder 2: Pam Bakst
In this meal, we remember Jesus, his promises,
the price he paid for who he was, what he said,
and what he did; for our benefit.
On the night before Jesus died, He took a loaf of bread,
Gave thanks, broke it, and said,
“Take and eat, this is my body, given for you.
Do this, in remembrance of me.”
The bread of Life, let us take and eat together.
4Elder 1
After supper, Jesus took the cup saying,
“This is the cup of the new covenant, poured out for you
and for all people for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this in remembrance of me.”
Let us take and drink this cup together.
Elder 2
O Gracious God, You have blessed this bread and this cup,
the wheat and the grape,
the farmer and the harvest.
These simple elements have been shared in community,
so that we would taste and see your goodness
and become one body in Christ. Amen
Prayers for Our Community and the World
Continued Prayers during this pandemic:
For the way this pandemic has impacted all of creation: God we continue to pray for all of those we love,
as well as strangers, who are on the front lines and potentially in harm’s way during this global pandemic.
For health and human service providers, for educators and all school personnel, for emergency
responders, for law enforcement personnel and for essential workers everywhere.
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.
GOING FORTH
Closing Hymn How Great Thou Art lyrics within video
Blessing ~ from Steven, via the Third Space website
May blessings of the dynamically unchanging Trinity be ours!
May the Father’s enduring love accompany us in our lives;
may Jesus himself strengthen us to be co-builders of his kingdom;
and may the Spirit indwell and inspire us on our journey. Amen.
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Community Christian Church
Today’s ZOOM service was recorded.
To access the recording, visit our website at
Cccopentoall.org.
It will be posted early this week.
1. HOPES and PRAYERS – Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.
Join the group via ZOOM for a time of sharing those things heavy on your heart as well as lifting
up the ways God has already blessed your life or answered your prayers. A ZOOM invitation will
be sent Monday evening.
2. Calling All Graduates! Are you or someone you know graduating in May or June? Or perhaps
you received a degree last December. We want to honor our graduates on Education Sunday,
June 6th.
Please share information with Sandy Hubbell via email at Turkielegs@aol.com. Be sure to include
the name of the graduate, date of graduation, school name, degree if applicable, and plans for
the near future. Deadline: TODAY, May 30th. Thanks!
3. Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA) – On Tuesday, June 22nd from 4-6 PM we will open
our doors and welcome the members of Kirby Farms CSA into our building for the 1st distribution
of food for 2021. Social distancing and the wearing of masks will both be required. If you’d like
to participate, contact www.kirbysfm.com and ask if there’s still room. This program runs
through mid-November.
4. Red Cross Blood Drive – Our next monthly blood drive is Friday, June 18th, 12:00 – 5:00 PM.
Judi Tellier, our coordinator is in need of a volunteer that day from 3:00-5:00 PM. If you can lend
a hand, please contact Judi by phone/text at 585-732-3991 or email at jtellier5@twc.com. Just
a reminder: we have blood drives scheduled once a month from now through November so if
you could help out, signup on the sheet Judi has for any the upcoming dates. Thanks so much!
5. MOJO Sponsoring “Free the Girls” Collection
We are collecting new and gently-used bras for the agency known as “Free the Girls.” Donations may be
dropped off in the Atrium in the designated box. This is the final week donations will be accepted. Thanks
for your generosity!
6. Book Club – Thursday, June 3rd - 7 PM (via ZOOM). We will discuss the book “Small Great
Things” by Jodi Picoult. Jeannie Strong will facilitate our discussion. This group is open to
everyone. If you’d like to join them, email Kathy Schaefer at shaykathryn@ gmail.com and she’ll
send you the link.
*** NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • With richly layered characters and a gripping moral
dilemma that will lead readers to question everything they know about privilege, power, and
race.
67. COMPOSTING and CCC!
Let's dig into the topic of composting and figure out how to make this happen for our church and
community! Two years ago Emily Strong-Freedman brought the idea to us – but it fell off the
COVID table. Folks using our CSA have asked about it, too! This would be a TERRIFIC inter-
generational activity that would benefit our beloved earth.
LET'S HAVE A ZOOM DATE: June 6 right after church... we'll create a special ZOOM ROOM. Bring
your experience and/or ideas. ALL ARE WELCOME! Peace, Pastor Steven
8. Best Wishes to those Celebrating This Week
Birthdays Anniversaries
May 31 Dean Akins May 30 Julia & Sara Hickman-Himes
June 2 Olivia Greer June 5 Kathy & Jerry Schaefer (50 Years!)
June 3 Shirley Strassner Angelo & Felicia Bottoni
April Ayers
¿ THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE ¿
Today, May 30th 11:30 AM Virtual Coffee Hour followed by Break-Out Rooms
Tuesday, June 1st 10:00 AM Hopes and Prayers (ZOOM)
12:00 PM Deadline for bulletin announcements
Thursday, June 3rd 7:00 PM Book Club (ZOOM)
Saturday, June 5th 9:15 AM SWEM Food Shelf (off site)
Sunday, June 6th EDUCATION SUNDAY
10:30 AM Worship via ZOOM
11:30 AM Virtual Coffee Hour followed by Break-Out Rooms
11:35 AM Composting & CCC - Special ZOOM ROOM
¿ OUR CHURCH AT WORK ¿
READY TO SERVE: The Reverend Steven Price, Pastor
Pastor Steven can be reached at 733-7121 or RevStevenCCC@gmail.com.
SPECIAL NOTE: Pastor Steven will be out of the office from now through June 5.
If you have need of emergency pastoral assistance, contact one of the Elder chairs:
Bill Kelly at (585) 217-1757 or Connie Bottoni at (585) 747-4470.
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.
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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