Sunday January 30, 2022 at 10 am

Many ways to worship

Worship Service will premier at 10:00 am on HCC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel Hingham Congregational Church, Hingham MA

10:00 am - Sermon on Pete's Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/peter.allen.5070276

You can also view the bulletin by going to hccucc.com - Worship and Music, Bulletins and Announcements.

HELLO HCC KIDS!

11 am we will host a Sunday School Lesson and craft for all Sunday school children via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/83576100421?pwd=NW04c3FLblA4dStjWktKWCsrS3NKdz

Hope to see you there if they are able.

Zoom

Coffee Hour

11 am

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83806615092?pwd=eTBBTmNiNmMrSXFyai9seVZTV3Yydz09

Passcode: 596069

Hingham Congregational Church,

United Church of Christ

Annual Finance Meeting Sunday

January 30, 2022

10 a.m.

Welcoming Covenant

In the name of God and Jesus Christ, the Hingham Congregational Church welcomes all who seek to know and worship God, and invites everyone to join in our mission through participation and leadership of the congregation.

As a community of faith, we take seriously the biblical call to love God and our neighbors as ourselves, and recognize that, although we are many members, we are one.

❖ We celebrate the uniqueness of everyone.

❖ We rejoice in our diversity of views and understandings of our shared faith.

❖ We affirm relationships based on love, commitment, and mutual respect.

❖ As is stated in our by-laws, we strive for righteousness, justice and peace.

It is with this spirit and the love of God that we openly welcome all persons, inclusive of every race, ethnicity, class, age, gender, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, and inclusive of any others, to journey with us as we move forward with the work of this church in the world.

Order of Worship

Prelude

Thaxted

Dr. Eileen Hutchins

from The Planets' - Gustav Holst

We encourage you to take this opportunity to be in quiet prayer and reflection.

Welcome and Announcements

Introit

Less of Me

Folk Choir

Glenn Campbell

Opening Prayer (unison)

God of the Cosmos, you are everywhere, beyond us and yet deep within each one of us. We often think too much or too little of ourselves. Please open our hearts to your compassion and wisdom for us and for all creation. We pray for perspective, for confidence in your love, and for humility...

(silence)

*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 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.

*Please feel free to pray as you wish. We respect tradition — and we welcome images of the Divine that are diverse and inclusive.

Hymn

Praise to the Living God

NCH #8

Praise to the living God, the God of love and light, Whose

word brought forth the myriad suns and set the worlds in flight;

Whose infinite design, which we but dimly see, Per-

vades all nature, making all a cosmic unity.

Praise to the living God, from whom all things derive, Whose

Spirit formed upon this sphere the first faint seeds of life;

Who caused them to evolve, unwitting, toward God’s goal, Till

humankind stood on the earth, as living, thinking souls.

Praise to the living God, who knows our joy and pain, Who

shares with us our common life, the sacred and profane.

God toils where-e’er we toil, in home and mart and mill; And

Deep with-in the human heart God leads us forward still.

Praise to the living God, around, within, above, Be-

yond the grasp of human mind, but whom we know as love.

In these tumultuous days, so full of hope and strife, May

we bear witness to the Way, O source and Goal of life.

Children’s Message

Jen Dimarzio, Teacher

Sharing the Mission and Ministry of the Church

Musical Offering aaaaaaaaaaaChoose Something Like A Star aaaaaaaRandall Thompson

Ministry of the Word

Scripture Reading:

Luke 4:14-30

Mary Jenkins, Lliturgist

The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry

Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.

The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth

When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written:

‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because he has anointed me

to bring good news to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives

and recovery of sight to the blind,

to let the oppressed go free,

to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’

And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’ All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, ‘Is not this Joseph’s son?’ He said to them, ‘Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, “Doctor, cure yourself!” And you will say, “Do here also in your home town the things that we have heard you did at Capernaum.” ’ And he said, ‘Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in the prophet’s home town. But the truth is, there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up for three years and six months, and there was a severe famine over all the land; yet Elijah was sent to none of them except to a widow at Zarephath in Sidon.There were also many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.’ When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with rage. They got up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they might hurl him off the cliff. But he passed through the midst of them and went on his way.

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Sermon: Not the Center of the Universe aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaRev. Dr. Peter W. Allen

Prayers of the People aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaJoys & Concerns -- Pastoral Prayer -- Silent Prayer

Hymn

Teach Me, O Lord, Your Holy Way

NCH #465

Teach me, O Lord, your holy way,

and give me an obedient mind.

That in your service I may find

my heart's delight from day to day.

Help me, O Savior, here to trace

the sacred foot steps you have trod;

and fully trusting in my God,

to grow in goodness, truth, and grace.

Guardme, O Christ, that I may ne'er

forsake the right, or do the wrong;

Against temptation make me strong,

and keep me in your sheltering care.

Bless me in every task I face,

begun, continued, done for you:

Fulfill your will in all I do.

and grant me your abundant grace.

Benediction

Postlude

On Green Dolphin Street

B. Kaper

Please keep in your prayers...

• Tricia Smock

• Friends and family of Lois Scipione, who died recently

• Jennifer Cope, whose father died recently

• Terri Fortin’s friend, Diane

• Allan Bacon, Carolyn Antoine’s brother

• Carol Lincoln, longtime school nurse

• Chris Larsen, recovering from surgery

• Jean Bozich, Jen DiMarzio's aunt

• Dan Halpenny and his family, friends of Jen DiMarzio

• Ginger Carpenter Haberle, friend of Kate Kallis

• Nancy Hansberry's sister, Sue

• John Kallis, Kate’s son, with health concerns

• Susan Sardina’s Afghan friends

• Nancie Mooney

• Bud and Connie Thompson

• Nick Nasson

• Peter Edson and his sister Dale

• Al Carpenter

• Ryan Lamonde, prayers for peace and courage

• Daryl Denelle, seeking ordination

THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH – JANUARY 30, 2022

TODAY

10:00 am Remote Sunday Worship

11:00 am Zoom Coffee Hour

11:00 am Sunday School Lesson and Meet up via Zoom

January 31 - Articles for February Horizons are due

February 1 - 7:30 pm Tuesday Night Bible Study

February 2 - 7:00 pm Prayer Time with Pastor

7:30 pm - Board of Christian Education, Board of Fellowship, Board of Deacons

February 3 - 9:00 am GIFT Growing in Faith Together Bible Study

February 6 - 10:00 am Sunday Worship- Communion,

5:00 pm - Señor High Youth Group

SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATE

This week our Bible story touches on two important lessons; standing up for what you know to be fair and true, and what it means to not feel included. Jesus teaches us about the importance of showing love to those who do not feel included, and at the same time standing up for those who are marginalized. This is a good introduction to an ongoing conversation kids will have about these topics. Let’s encourage our kids to follow Jesus’s teachings about sharing God’s love. Join us on zoom this Sunday. Please bring paper, pencil, scissors, and crayons or markers to craft with. Be well, Miss Jen

Sunday January 30, 2022 -

Sunday School Lesson and Craft at 11 am

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/83576100421?pwd=NW04c3FLblA4dStjWktKWCsrS3NKdz

ID#835-7610-0421 code: 467016

Jr. Choir in January - Pause in Live Singing

It looks like the Jr. Choir will need to postpone our 2022 rehearsal startup until sometime in the (hopefully near) future. With HCC worship going on-line for the coming weeks, we will once again have an opportunity to sing along and record at home with the idea that we will create an audio/visual presentation of a song or two that would become part of our church family’s worship experience. Those of you already on the Jr. Choir e-mail list, be on the lookout for an e-mail that includes a song and directions for singing and recording at home. If you are not on the list but are interested in joining in our upcoming songs, please e-mail Mr. B. at jeeko@comcast.net. to be included

Stewardship 2021 - Renewal!

If you have pledged in the past and just haven’t gotten around to it, there is still time to mail it in or do so at https://hccucc.com/pledge-card/. If you have not pledged in the past, we ask that you consider pledging what you can for 2022. We currently have 106 faith-based pledges and would love to reach our goal of 150 faith-based pledges this season.

Thank you for your support of HCC and the good work we do within in. Feel free to reach out to our committee if you have any questions – The Stewardship Committee (Stacy & Matt Havens, Nancy Ham, John Pint, Deb Redmond, & Mat MacIver)

HCC DONATION DRIVE TO ASSIST RECENT AFGHAN REFUGEES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SHORE

We have some Afghan refugee families here in Hingham and the South Shore. The timing for gathering donations and items will be the month of February. Starting in February, donation bins for items will be in the church office building at the lower-level entrance near the parking lot. Donations can be made through Giving, Special Offerings, Afghan Refugee Relief on the HCC website hccucc.org , or by check by earmarking Outreach, Afghan refugees. Thank you for making them feel welcome!

Requested items:

Cleaning supplies:
Multi-surface liquid cleaners like Mr. Clean or Lysol
Dishwashing liquid soap
Laundry detergent
Toilet bowl cleaner
Toilet bowl brushes and sponges
Personal hygiene supplies:
Bar soap
Shampoo, conditioner
Deodorant
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Feminine pads for women like Always

TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - 7:30 pm, via Zoom. For more information, please contact Terri Fortin, terrifortin@comcast.net New people are always welcome.

PRAYER TIME WITH PASTOR – Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

A Zoom link will be sent out that day. All are welcome!

GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER (GIFT) BIBLE STUDY – For more information please contact Rev. Pete at pastor@hccucc.com

UP-CYCLING OLD CANDLES

Do you have any old candles that are down to just nubs, or jar candles that only have a little wax in them?

Please consider dropping them off at the church office porch in the container marked "Candles" to be up-cycled into new candles. Kit Schlosky <knschlosky@gmail.com>

GUILD CONSIGNMENT CENTER UPDATE!

The Consignment Center will open for the winter season on Tuesday, February 1 with regular business hours. Good place to find snow pants, boots, Valentines and friends!!!

Masks are required.

Tuesday 10-7 Wednesday 10-1 Thursday 10-6 Saturday 10-1 Sales Only

https://guildconsignment.org/

CHOIR NOTES - Because of the surge in breakthrough COVID cases our services will be fully remote for the next few weeks. We will have a choir gathering on ZOOM Thursdays, from 7:30 - 8:45 PM. Link, meeting ID, and Password below.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/96529951790

Meeting ID: 965 2995 1790

Passcode: Luv2Sing

For encouragement or more info, call David Giessow at 617-686-2581 or email

David@figgypuddin.com

GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK: GREENWASHING

Here is a term with which we should all familiarize ourselves. Many companies, businesses & brands advertise being “green” and offer products that are “environmentally” friendly. (From the Global Citizen website:) “While this is a great step forward, it’s not all good news. Branding something as eco-friendly, sustainable, vegan, or green does not mean that it always is. Greenwashing is a phenomenon that several corporations have participated in, whether knowingly or unknowingly. What is greenwashing? It falls into the space between labelling something as good for the environment, and it actually being good for the environment.”….The products we purchase…have almost all had their effect on the environment, so it makes sense that “climate-action-chic” is the new generational trend.” Remember- it’s advertising - trying to sell you something!

For more information on GREENWASHING, either Google it or check out this website - one of many - educating us about this phenomenon.

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/greenwashing-what-is-it-and-how-to-avoid-it/

“USE WISELY...” HELP US CARE FOR OUR FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING WASTE.

REDUCE - REFUSE - REUSE - - REPAIR - RECYCLE - ROT (COMPOST)

FROM THE OFFICE

Please get articles for the February issue of Horizons into the office asap.

churchoffice@hccucc.com

Also send us your blizzard of 2022 pictures!

Wishing a Happy January Birthday to our HCC family.

1 Lenore Rasmussen,

Karen von Loesecke

2 Mary Griffin