CHURCH SERVICES
at the
UNITED CHURCH of LUDLOW
are shared ELECTRONICALLY
Contact unitedchurch@tds.net
or call 802-228-4211
for more information.
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If you are comfortable attending in person, please join us.
The doors open at 9:45 am, and worship begins at 10:00 am.
We follow procedures to minimize the risk of exposure.
Please read and follow those procedures for the safety of all.
If you are not able to attend in person, a simultaneous Zoom stream is available.
Send an email to unitedchurch@tds.net to get Zoom access.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
We wish to thank Hannah Sotak for leading our worship service this morning.
A Warm Welcome to All Visitors
If any member of the congregation may be of service to you, please contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or unitedchurch@tds.net.
Regarding Individuals in the Hospital or Sick at Home
It would be greatly appreciated if you know of individuals or family members in the hospital or sick at home, to kindly inform the church office at 802-228-4211 or unitedchurch@tds.net.
Upcoming Meetings/Events
Executive Board Meeting - Wednesday, August 25, 7:00 pm
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending July 18, 2021 were $500. The costs for each week are $1,320 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
Please continue to mail your offerings to our Receiver of Offerings, Anne Oakes, at 145 Merrill Road, Ludlow, Vermont 05149.
Altar Guild
Linda Alexander and Carol Wu provide our Altar Guild services.
Prayer Concerns
at the
UNITED CHURCH of LUDLOW
are shared ELECTRONICALLY
Contact unitedchurch@tds.net
or call 802-228-4211
for more information.
_________________________________________________________________________
If you are comfortable attending in person, please join us.
The doors open at 9:45 am, and worship begins at 10:00 am.
We follow procedures to minimize the risk of exposure.
Please read and follow those procedures for the safety of all.
If you are not able to attend in person, a simultaneous Zoom stream is available.
Send an email to unitedchurch@tds.net to get Zoom access.
_________________________________________________________________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We wish to thank Hannah Sotak for leading our worship service this morning.
A Warm Welcome to All Visitors
If any member of the congregation may be of service to you, please contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or unitedchurch@tds.net.
Regarding Individuals in the Hospital or Sick at Home
It would be greatly appreciated if you know of individuals or family members in the hospital or sick at home, to kindly inform the church office at 802-228-4211 or unitedchurch@tds.net.
Upcoming Meetings/Events
Executive Board Meeting - Wednesday, August 25, 7:00 pm
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending July 18, 2021 were $500. The costs for each week are $1,320 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
Please continue to mail your offerings to our Receiver of Offerings, Anne Oakes, at 145 Merrill Road, Ludlow, Vermont 05149.
Altar Guild
Linda Alexander and Carol Wu provide our Altar Guild services.
Prayer Concerns
Please keep Bernie Stolp in your prayers.
Please continue to keep Bridget Janney and Anthony Cuteri in your prayers.
We keep the following in our prayers:
James Almond, Jean Eggleston, Kathy Rick and Mindy Doyle, Judy Edwards, Carolyn Gauthier, Sheila Kafer, Susan Kneebone, Ginny Kottkamp, Anne Matulonis, Anne Oakes, Hannah Sotak, Evelyn Tucker, Herb Van Guilder, and Evelyn Verro.
Please continue to keep Bridget Janney and Anthony Cuteri in your prayers.
We keep the following in our prayers:
James Almond, Jean Eggleston, Kathy Rick and Mindy Doyle, Judy Edwards, Carolyn Gauthier, Sheila Kafer, Susan Kneebone, Ginny Kottkamp, Anne Matulonis, Anne Oakes, Hannah Sotak, Evelyn Tucker, Herb Van Guilder, and Evelyn Verro.
Celebrations
Otto and Dalene Behrens’ anniversary on July 27
Laura Lienhard’s birthday on July 28
Annual Church Picnic
The Church Picnic will take place at the home of the Thomsons on
Sunday, August 1, following our church service. This is a pot-luck event, so get out your lucky pot and cook your favorite 'afternoon by the lake' dish.
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Otto and Dalene Behrens’ anniversary on July 27
Laura Lienhard’s birthday on July 28
Annual Church Picnic
The Church Picnic will take place at the home of the Thomsons on
Sunday, August 1, following our church service. This is a pot-luck event, so get out your lucky pot and cook your favorite 'afternoon by the lake' dish.
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July 25, 2021 10:00 am
Service of Worship
NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Service of Worship
NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
PRELUDE
(All are encouraged to use the prelude as a quiet time of meditation in
preparation for the worship service which follows.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GREETING
The grace of our LORD Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion
of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13: 13)
And also with you.
CALL TO WORSHIP* (Please stand.)
HYMN 185* When Morning Gilds the Skies
Original words, Psalter Hymnal, 1987
When morning gilds the sky, our hearts awaking cry: May Jesus Christ be praised!
In all our work and prayer we ask his loving care: May Jesus Christ be praised!
To God, the Word on high, the hosts of angels cry: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let mortals too upraise their voices in hymns of praise: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let earth's wide circle round in joyful notes resound: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let air and sea and sky from depth to height reply: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Then let us join to sing to Christ, our loving King: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this the eternal song through all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised!
OPENING PRAYER*
CONFESSION OF SIN:
ONE: John Newton, slave ship captain and confessed murderer once
penned these words:
ALL: “Although my memory's fading, I remember two things very clearly:
I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior.”
ONE: John Newton, slave ship captain and confessed murderer also penned
these words:
ALL: Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.
ONE: He wrote these words as he was going blind in body, but growing
ever-more-able to see in spirit. We are all caught in this tension.
ALL: We each drift between saint and sinner, struggling to be who God
has created us to be in Christ Jesus.
ONE: And it’s not just the sins we have committed. We struggle with the sins
against us, too.
ALL: But Christ is our healing! Christ is our restoration! Christ is our
rebirth! Christ is our salvation!
ONE: So, we leave at the feet of Christ the sins we have committed that He
may make all things new, including us.
(Silent Prayer of Confession)
ALL: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.
ONE: We leave in the hands of Christ the sins that have been committed against
us, and trust that God will free us from the chains of vengeance, pain, anger,
and betrayal one day.
(Silent Prayer of Confession)
ALL: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.
DECLARATION OF THE GOOD NEWS:
ONE: Now, hear the Good News! While we were yet sinners, Christ died for
us. This is proof of God’s love for us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
ALL: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! AMEN! ALLELUIA!
READING OF SCRIPTURE
PSALM 65: 1-13 Hymnal, pages 789 - 90
GLORIA 70
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
NEW TESTAMENT READING Romans 1: 18-23
SERMON "God’s Testimony of Creation"
HYMN 92* For the Beauty of the Earth
REFRAIN: Christ, our God, to thee we raise; This our sa-cri-fice of praise.
(Folliett Sandford Pierpoint originally wrote this hymn for use during the Communion
of the High Anglican Church. The original refrain "Christ, our God, to thee we
raise; This our sacrifice of praise" was meant to mirror the portrayal of
Christ's ultimate sacrifice -- just as the host would be lifted during the communion
as a token of God's gift to us, a "sacrifice of praise" would be lifted in return.
Later editions of the text emphasize the thanksgiving aspect of the verses.
--Greg Scheer, 1995, Hymnary.com)
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
LORD’S PRAYER (“trespasses”)
PRAYER RESPONSE Hymnal, No. 473
Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness;
Make thy way plain before my face.
For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only,
That makest me dwell in safety
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
OFFERTORY
DOXOLOGY
At the Presentation, Hymn 95* Old 100th
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, you heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION*
HYMN 189* Fairest Lord Jesus
BENEDICTION AND BLESSING*
BENEDICTION RESPONSE
DISMISSAL
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God
POSTLUDE
* All who are able may stand.
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(All are encouraged to use the prelude as a quiet time of meditation in
preparation for the worship service which follows.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GREETING
The grace of our LORD Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion
of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13: 13)
And also with you.
CALL TO WORSHIP* (Please stand.)
HYMN 185* When Morning Gilds the Skies
Original words, Psalter Hymnal, 1987
When morning gilds the sky, our hearts awaking cry: May Jesus Christ be praised!
In all our work and prayer we ask his loving care: May Jesus Christ be praised!
To God, the Word on high, the hosts of angels cry: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let mortals too upraise their voices in hymns of praise: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let earth's wide circle round in joyful notes resound: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let air and sea and sky from depth to height reply: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Then let us join to sing to Christ, our loving King: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this the eternal song through all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised!
OPENING PRAYER*
CONFESSION OF SIN:
ONE: John Newton, slave ship captain and confessed murderer once
penned these words:
ALL: “Although my memory's fading, I remember two things very clearly:
I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior.”
ONE: John Newton, slave ship captain and confessed murderer also penned
these words:
ALL: Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.
ONE: He wrote these words as he was going blind in body, but growing
ever-more-able to see in spirit. We are all caught in this tension.
ALL: We each drift between saint and sinner, struggling to be who God
has created us to be in Christ Jesus.
ONE: And it’s not just the sins we have committed. We struggle with the sins
against us, too.
ALL: But Christ is our healing! Christ is our restoration! Christ is our
rebirth! Christ is our salvation!
ONE: So, we leave at the feet of Christ the sins we have committed that He
may make all things new, including us.
(Silent Prayer of Confession)
ALL: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.
ONE: We leave in the hands of Christ the sins that have been committed against
us, and trust that God will free us from the chains of vengeance, pain, anger,
and betrayal one day.
(Silent Prayer of Confession)
ALL: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.
DECLARATION OF THE GOOD NEWS:
ONE: Now, hear the Good News! While we were yet sinners, Christ died for
us. This is proof of God’s love for us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
ALL: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! AMEN! ALLELUIA!
READING OF SCRIPTURE
PSALM 65: 1-13 Hymnal, pages 789 - 90
GLORIA 70
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
NEW TESTAMENT READING Romans 1: 18-23
SERMON "God’s Testimony of Creation"
HYMN 92* For the Beauty of the Earth
REFRAIN: Christ, our God, to thee we raise; This our sa-cri-fice of praise.
(Folliett Sandford Pierpoint originally wrote this hymn for use during the Communion
of the High Anglican Church. The original refrain "Christ, our God, to thee we
raise; This our sacrifice of praise" was meant to mirror the portrayal of
Christ's ultimate sacrifice -- just as the host would be lifted during the communion
as a token of God's gift to us, a "sacrifice of praise" would be lifted in return.
Later editions of the text emphasize the thanksgiving aspect of the verses.
--Greg Scheer, 1995, Hymnary.com)
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
LORD’S PRAYER (“trespasses”)
PRAYER RESPONSE Hymnal, No. 473
Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness;
Make thy way plain before my face.
For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only,
That makest me dwell in safety
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
OFFERTORY
DOXOLOGY
At the Presentation, Hymn 95* Old 100th
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, you heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION*
HYMN 189* Fairest Lord Jesus
BENEDICTION AND BLESSING*
BENEDICTION RESPONSE
DISMISSAL
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God
POSTLUDE
* All who are able may stand.
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Lyrics to the Hymns and Responsive Reading
for the July 25 Service
HYMN 185* When Morning Gilds the Skies
Original words, Psalter Hymnal, 1987
When morning gilds the sky, our hearts awaking cry: May Jesus Christ be praised!
In all our work and prayer we ask his loving care: May Jesus Christ be praised!
To God, the Word on high, the hosts of angels cry: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let mortals too upraise their voices in hymns of praise: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let earth's wide circle round in joyful notes resound: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let air and sea and sky from depth to height reply: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Then let us join to sing to Christ, our loving King: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this the eternal song through all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised!
HYMN 92* For the Beauty of the Earth
REFRAIN: Christ, our God, to thee we raise; This our sa-cri-fice of praise.
(Folliett Sandford Pierpoint originally wrote this hymn for use during the Communion of the High Anglican Church. The original refrain "Christ, our God, to thee we raise; This our sacrifice of praise" was meant to mirror the portrayal of Christ's ultimate sacrifice -- just as the host would be lifted during the communion as a token of God's gift to us, a "sacrifice of praise" would be lifted in return. Later editions of the text emphasize the thanksgiving aspect of the verses. --Greg Scheer, 1995, Hymnary.com)
For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth over and around us lies;
Refrain:
Christ, our God, to thee we raise;
This our sa-cri-fice of praise.
For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light;
(Refrain)
For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind's delight,
for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight;
(Refrain)
For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild;
(Refrain)
For thy church, that evermore lifteth holy hands above,
offering up on every shore her pure sacrifice of love;
(Refrain)
For thyself, best Gift Divine, to the world so freely given,
for that great, great love of thine, peace on earth, and joy in heaven:
(Refrain)
HYMN 189* Fairest Lord Jesus
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature,
O thou of God and man the Son,
thee will I cherish, thee will I honor,
thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight,
and all the twinkling starry host:
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
than all the angels heaven can boast.
Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
now and forevermore be thine.
PSALM 65
for the July 25 Service
HYMN 185* When Morning Gilds the Skies
Original words, Psalter Hymnal, 1987
When morning gilds the sky, our hearts awaking cry: May Jesus Christ be praised!
In all our work and prayer we ask his loving care: May Jesus Christ be praised!
To God, the Word on high, the hosts of angels cry: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let mortals too upraise their voices in hymns of praise: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let earth's wide circle round in joyful notes resound: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let air and sea and sky from depth to height reply: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Then let us join to sing to Christ, our loving King: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this the eternal song through all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised!
HYMN 92* For the Beauty of the Earth
REFRAIN: Christ, our God, to thee we raise; This our sa-cri-fice of praise.
(Folliett Sandford Pierpoint originally wrote this hymn for use during the Communion of the High Anglican Church. The original refrain "Christ, our God, to thee we raise; This our sacrifice of praise" was meant to mirror the portrayal of Christ's ultimate sacrifice -- just as the host would be lifted during the communion as a token of God's gift to us, a "sacrifice of praise" would be lifted in return. Later editions of the text emphasize the thanksgiving aspect of the verses. --Greg Scheer, 1995, Hymnary.com)
For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth over and around us lies;
Refrain:
Christ, our God, to thee we raise;
This our sa-cri-fice of praise.
For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light;
(Refrain)
For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind's delight,
for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight;
(Refrain)
For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild;
(Refrain)
For thy church, that evermore lifteth holy hands above,
offering up on every shore her pure sacrifice of love;
(Refrain)
For thyself, best Gift Divine, to the world so freely given,
for that great, great love of thine, peace on earth, and joy in heaven:
(Refrain)
HYMN 189* Fairest Lord Jesus
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature,
O thou of God and man the Son,
thee will I cherish, thee will I honor,
thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight,
and all the twinkling starry host:
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
than all the angels heaven can boast.
Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
now and forevermore be thine.
PSALM 65
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