October 2, 2022 at 10 am

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Many ways to worship


Masks are optional. The Service will be on Pete's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peter.allen.5070276 and on HCC's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channelHingham Congregational Church, Hingham MA, in the afternoon.Bulletins and Anouncements are posted on the website at:https://hccucc.com/b-a/


HELLO HCC KIDS!

Join us for church Sunday School! All are welcome! The kids will begin this month’s unit focused on creation. In additional we will be practicing the lighting of candles during church school so the children will be well prepared when they want to do the candles during worship.

Fellowship Hour

Hale Hall

following worship

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  Hingham Congregational Church

United Church of Christ

 Hingham, Massachusetts

An Open and Affirming Congregation

       Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost

 aaaaaa    October 2, 2022

aaaaWorld Communion Sunday

 aaaaaaaaaaaaa10:00 am



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

Apres un Reve

Dr. Eileen Hutchins

Gabriel Faure 

arr. Diane Bish

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

Ringing of the Sabbath Bell



Welcome and Announcements 


Stewardship Moment


Moment of Silence and Lighting of Candles

Call to Worship              aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa            Ellen Rathke, Deacon

Leader: How can we sing God's song in a land of suffering?

All: We will sing of courage and the strength of the Divine.

Leader: How can we sing God's song when we feel so lonely?

All: We will sing of unity and faithfulness, of reconciliation and hope.

Leader: Come, let us sing God's song this day.

All: Let us praise the Living One.

*Hymn

Peace Like a River

       The HCC Guitar Ensemble

 

*UCC Statement of Faith

NCH #885

We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit,

God of our Savior Jesus Christ and Our God,

         and to your deeds we testify:

You call the words into being,

         create persons in your own image,

         and set before each one the ways of life and death.

You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness

         and sin.

You judge people and nations by your righteous will

         declared through prophets and apostles.

         In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and

         risen Savior,

         you have come to us

         and shared our common lot,

         conquering sin and death

         and reconciling the word to yourself.

 

You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit,

         creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ,

         binding in covenant faithful people of all ages,

         tongues, and races.

 

You call us into your church

         to accept the cost and joy of discipleship,

to be your servants in the service of others,

to proclaim the gospel to all the world

and resist the powers of evil,

to share in Christ’s baptism and eat at his table,

to join him in his passion and victory.

 

You promise to all who trust you

         forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace,

         courage in the struggle for justice and peace,

         your presence in trial and rejoicing,

         and eternal life in your realm which has no end.

*Prayer of Confession (unison)                                                        

Forgiving God, may a flood of acceptance and love enter our lives and our congregation today. Forgive us, we pray, when we act out of frustration and alienation rather than patience, wisdom, and compassion. Wipe away our tears of despair and isolation and replace them with a song of joy and blessed community...

 (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. 


*Words of Assurance                                                                                                                                 

Gloria        aaaaGloria, Gloria, In excelsis Deo!

                           Gloria, Gloria, Alleluia, Alleluia!

                           Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory in the highest!

                           Glory to God, Glory to God, Alleluia, Alleluia!


Passing of the Peace

Sharing in the Mission and Ministry of the Church         

Invitation to the Offering

Musical OfferingaaaaaaaaaaaaaaThou My Everlasting Portion          Arr. Opal S. Davis

      (from the Sacred Harp)

Presentation

Offering and 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.

Prayer of Dedication

Ministry of the Word

Scripture Reading:


Lamentations 1:1-6


Victor Baltera, Liturgist

Lamentations - The Deserted City

How lonely sits the city

  that once was full of people!

How like a widow she has become,

  she that was great among the nations!

She that was a princess among the provinces

  has become a vassal.

She weeps bitterly in the night,

  with tears on her cheeks;

among all her lovers

  she has no one to comfort her;

all her friends have dealt treacherously with her,

  they have become her enemies.

 

Judah has gone into exile with suffering

  and hard servitude;

she lives now among the nations,

  and finds no resting-place;

her pursuers have all overtaken her

  in the midst of her distress.

 

The roads to Zion mourn,

  for no one comes to the festivals;

all her gates are desolate,

  her priests groan;

her young girls grieve,

  and her lot is bitter.

 

Her foes have become the masters,

  her enemies prosper,

because the Lord has made her suffer

  for the multitude of her transgressions;

her children have gone away,

  captives before the foe.

 

From daughter Zion has departed

  all her majesty.

Her princes have become like stags

  that find no pasture;

they fled without strength

  before the pursuer.

 

May God bless the reading of this word.

Sermon:

Only the Lonely

 Rev. Dr.Peter W. Allen

Prayers of the People aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaJoys & Concerns -- Pastoral Prayer -- Silent Prayer

Hymn

Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether

NCH #337

Draw us in the Spirit's tether, for when humbly

in your name, two or three are met together,

you are in the midst of them; Alleluia!

Alleluia! Touch we now your garment's hem.


As disciples used to gather in the name of

Christ to sup, then with thanks to God the Giver,

break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluia!

Alleluia! So now bind our friendship up.


All our meals and all our living make us sacra

ments of you, that by caring, helping, giving,

we may be disciples true. Alleluia!

Alleluia! We may serve with faith anew.

Sacrament of Holy Communion

  Invitation  Prayer

  Words of Institution

  Sharing the Bread and Cup

  Prayer of Thanksgiving 

  Thank you, God, for life in the Spirit of Jesus; for love that cannot

  die; for peace the world cannot give; for joy in the company of

  friends; for the glory of creation; for the mission of justice you have

  made our own. Give us the gifts of this Holy meal: oneness of heart,

  love for neighbors, forgiveness of enemies, the will to serve every

  day, and life that never ends. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen

Hymn

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

NCH #472

Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand,

I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;

Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light:

Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.


When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near,

when my life is almost gone,

Hear me cry, hear my call, hold my hand, lest I fall:

Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.


When the shadows appear and the night draws near,

and the day is past and gone,

At the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand:

Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

Congregational Commissioning (in unison)

Brothers and sisters, may we leave this place of worship with

Christ’s spirit in our hearts. May we encourage the fainthearted:

help the weak; practice patience with all; seek to do good;

rejoice always; pray without ceasing and give thanks in all 

circumstances. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us.

Praise be to God!

Benediction 


Choral Response

Postlude

   Trumpet Tune & Ayer   

Dr. Eileen Hutchins

 J.H Clarke

arr. S. D. Wolf

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Today’s flowers are given in honor of the

HCC Church Community!


Deacons of the Day: Megan Buhr and Ellen Rathke

Please keep in your prayers:

·  Tricia Smock

·   All those affected by the hurricanes

·   Christine Brennan, Rachel Scott’s friend, battling cancer

·   Roger and Nancy Hoit on the loss of their son-in-law

·   Doug Ertman, Debbie Edmundson’s brother, will be participating in a

   clinical trial for his cancer, which has returned. 

·   Caitlin English, facing surgery

·   Andy Parmelee

·   The People of Ukraine

·   Candy Heath

·   Barbara McGovern’s nephew Brendan, and his wife, Oksana,

    photo journalists living in Kyiv.

·   Terri Fortin’s friend, Diane

·   Allan Bacon, Carolyn Antoine’s brother

·   Dan Halpenny and his family, friends of Jen DiMarzio

·   Nancy Hansberry's sister, Sue

·   John Kallis, Kate’s son, and his wife, Karen, both diagnosed with cancer

·   Susan Sardina’s Afghan friends who are now in the US

·   Nancie Mooney

·   Bud and Connie Thompson

·   Nick Nasson

·   Peter Edson and his sister Dale

·   Al and Linda Carpenter

·   Ryan Lamonde, prayers for peace and courage

·   Daryl Denelle, seeking ordination

THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH –

 TODAY

 10:00 am. World Communion Sunday Worship, Sunday School, Fellowship

 11:20 am. Jr. Choir 

  5:00 pm. Senior High Youth Group


October 4 - 7:00 pm - Tuesday Night Bible Study

October 5 - 7:30 pm - Fall Evening Services in the Sanctuary

 -8:00pm - Boards of Christian Education,Deacons, Fellowship

October 6 - 9:00 am - GIFT - Growing in Faith Together Bible Study

 -6:00 pm - Meditation Group

 -7:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal

October 7 - Costume Donations are due

October 9 - 10:00 am - Sunday Worship, Sunday School, Fellowship-

-11:10 am - Junior Choir

 -5:00 pm - Confirmation


SAVE THE DATES:

October 10- 6:30 pm - Men's Group

October 16-11:30 pm - Middle School Youth Group

-1:00 pm - Blessing of the Animals

October 23 - 11:30 am -Jubilee Meeting #4

November 5 -Harvest Fest

December 4: Advent Brunch

FELLOWSHIP HOUR  - Thank you to the Fellowship Committee for proving

Coffee Hour this morning.


SUNDAY SCHOOL - Join us for church Sunday School! All are welcome! The kids will begin this month’s unit focused on creation. In additional we will be practicing the lighting of candles during church school so the children will be well prepared when they want to do the candles during worship.

If you are not registered for Sunday School or your information has changed over the summer, please go to: https://hccucc.com/church-school-registration/

TODAY Senior High School Youth Group 5:00 pm.

We need parent volunteers in our Church School! This year we are asking for a shepherd in each of our three classrooms. We ask that as a shepherd you commit to one month at a time, beginning on the second week of the month and ending with the conclusion of the third week. For example, if you sign-up for October you will join one of our teachers in their class on October 9th, 16th, 23rd. If you are interested, please visit our sign-up genius to find a time slot that works for you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5AC22A3FFCF8-church


JR. CHOIR TODAY!! HCC’S Jr. Choir for children who enjoy singing, ages 4-5 through 5th-6th grade will hold a rehearsal after church from 11:20 - 11:40. Come up to the 3rd floor for some singing. Mrs. England and Mr. B will continue to lead this group. Please direct questions to Ed B., at jeeko@comcast.net  any time.


NEW FRIENDS AT HCC - If you are new to our church and would like to be recognized on our “New Friends” bulletin board in the narthex, please see Rev. Pete, Anne Fanton, or any other member of the Welcoming Team. You can identify us by the yellow lanyards worn with our nametag. We would love to take your picture! Anne Fanton, abfanton@comcast.net

TUESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY AT 7:00 PM in the Library and on Zoom. Please contact Terri Fortin if you have any questions terrifortin@comcast.net

    

FALL EVENING WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY OCTOBER 5 & 12

HCC will hold Fall Evening Services from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Sanctuary. There will be prayers, music, a homily and readings. All are welcome! On these evenings there will not be Wednesday Evening Prayer and all meetings scheduled on these dates will start at 8:00 pm.


GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER (G.I.F.T.) Bible Study

Thursday Mornings at 9 am in the Library and on Zoom. Please contact Rev. Dr. Peter Allen to connect pastor@hccucc.com


OUTREACH UPDATE! 

Interfaith Social Services is back to running a Halloween Costume Drive! New costumes are requested – we will provide a bin in the back of Hale Hall – or by check earmarked ISS Halloween Costumes or online donation at https://hccucc.com/who-we-are/giving/ (under Special Offerings is the Halloween Costume Drive link). Final donations are due by October 7.


MEDITATION GROUP - Will be meeting every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at

6:00 p.m. on the third floor of the church. (October 13 and 27th) Christopher Larsen surgical411@aol.com.

 

CHOIR NOTES: Senior Choir Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:15 PM. All are welcome! Senior Choir Sings Sundays: 9AM Rehearsal, 10AM Service. For encouragement, speak with David Giessow david@figgypuddin.com

 

MEN'S GROUP! Monday 10/10 at 6:30PM. Our very own Marco Boer who is the Hingham Harbor Development Committee Chair will be giving us an update on all the exciting happenings with the Master Plan for Hingham Harbor. We will meet in Hale Hall at 6:30 for some social time, dinner at 7:00 and Marco about 7:30. I will provide dinner and soft drinks, please bring anything else you like to consume. Let me know if you can make so I can get a headcount for food. Suggested donation is $20 to offset the cost of food and drink. Looking forward to the presentation and to seeing you all. Neil 201.294.8705 hinghamneil@gmail.com


THE PINE ST INN - With precautions in place, the Pine Street Inn in Boston is looking for volunteers once a month (third Monday) October 17th to serve the guests on the women’s side along with donations of individually wrapped deserts. Please contact Ruth Whitner for details (phone/text: 339-613-7246 or email:rgilbertwhitner@verizon.net


HCC’S 175 TH ANNIVERSARY - JUBILEE MEETING #4 ! The next meeting with be on Sunday October 23rd in the Library, for those who can make it in person at 11:30 am in the library. For those who would like to attend via zoom:  Meeting ID# 846 2298 5000    Passcode: 777228 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84622985000?pwd=WDBlWlc2UmN6NFNLOE0xdUN5dTlNQT09  

For more information, please speak with:

Kathi Blair                                 Debbie Edmundson                 Julianne Mehegan

blair.kathi@gmail.com   dedmundson@comcast.net    mehegan@comcast.net

 

CONSIGNMENT CENTER UPDATE: Note from the GUILD Consignment Center Staff: Enormous thanks to the HCC congregation for the outpouring 

of donations on September 11.  Your generous gifts allowed us to open a new season with a distinctive array of quality merchandise to delight our regular customers and first-time shoppers alike. Your support continues to bring encouragement and provision to all.


GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK: SINGLE-USE PLASTICS & OUR COMMUNITY OCT. 6 HINGHAM LIBRARY PROGRAM

The Cleaner Greener Committee of Hingham is presenting Dr. Bryan James, materials scientist and engineer from Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. He will talk about the fate and persistence of plastic in the ocean. This will be followed by small-group discussions about a proposed bylaw banning the sale of non-flavored, non-carbonated water in single-use plastic containers under one gallon in Hingham. For more information, click on this link: cleanergreener@hingham-ma.gov   

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

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

Wishing a Happy October Birthday to our HCC family.

1 Ben Sebestyen

3 Jake Noordzij

4 Katherine Kallis

5 Kathy Beitler

6 Laurel Cosman

8 Mark Schlosky

10 Michael Antoine, Danielle Buczynski, 

Robert Blomberg,

Peter Hornstra

11 Jessie Stoeckle

13 Melissa McCullough

16 Abigail Cosulich17 Domonick Bundy, Ferdinand Lucas,

Quinn Eaton

18 Terri Fortin,

Eleanor Hughes,

Larry Mayo

19 Brooke Pryor

20 Gwendolyn Baltera

21 Laura Boer

24 Sean Moriarty,

Julie Nickerson,

Hugh Hurstak

26 Levi Claydon,

Carrie Edmundson

 28 Mark Pryor,

Ruth Whitner

29 Neve DiMarzio,

Linda Jones,

Susan Sardina

30 Kristina Shorey

 31 Jeffrey von Loesecke, Austin Schilb,

 Nancy Hoit,

Mark Passaretti,

Kendra King

Wishing a Happy September Anniversary to:  

5    Eugene & Danielle Buczynski       

15  Al & Linda Carpenter - 68 years! 

23  Warren & Lisa Brini

25  Mark & Stephanie Minister

Hingham Congregational Church, UCC

366 Main St, Hingham MA 02043

781-749-1276 hccucc.com

Rev. Dr. Peter Allen, Senior Pastor 

  pastor@hccucc.com

David Giessow, Director of Music

  david@figgypuddin.com

Dr. Eileen Hutchins, Organist

  hutchins.kungie@verizon.net

Wil Exantus, Facilities Manager

  wexantus2002@yahoo.com

Brett Anderson, Director of Technology

  brettanderson1@aol.com

Nick Gorczyca  - Camera Person

Susanne Mullin, Office Administrator

  churchoffice@hccucc.com

Lisa Bundy, Director of Christian Education

   lisabundy106@gmail.com

Todd Swavey, Tenor

  todd.swavey@gmail.com

Ed Bartholomew, Jr. Choir Director

  jeeko@comcast.net

Jen DiMarzio, Teacher

  jendimarzio@gmail.com

Priscilla Anderson, Teacher

 freedomhorsefarm57@yahoo.com

Rachel Scott, Nursery Caregiver

  sophiamother@gmail.com

Kim Carbonneau, Nursery Caregiver

   akcarb@comcast.net

Kristen Pulkkinen, Teacher

  kristennicole50@gmail.com