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 Rev. Hannah Sotak for leading our worship service this Sunday.
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, May 26, 7:00 pm
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending April 25 were $500. Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending May 2 were $270. 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
We continue to keep the following in our prayers:
Lorraine Fitzgibbons, James Almond, Arthur Marin, Jean Eggleston,
Kathy Doyle, Rick Doyle, Mindy Doyle, Judy Edwards, Anne Oakes,
Carolyn Gauthier, Sheila Kafer, Susan Kneebone, Ginny Kottkamp,
Evelyn Tucker, Herb Van Guilder, and Evelyn Verro.
Celebrations
Dick Dansingburg celebrates a birthday on May 10
Janet and Ralph Pace celebrate birthdays on May 14
Bob Kottkamp celebrates a birthday on May 17
Richard Stewart celebrates a birthday on May 24
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Exciting News!
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 Rev. Hannah Sotak for leading our worship service this Sunday.
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, May 26, 7:00 pm
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending April 25 were $500. Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending May 2 were $270. 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
We continue to keep the following in our prayers:
Lorraine Fitzgibbons, James Almond, Arthur Marin, Jean Eggleston,
Kathy Doyle, Rick Doyle, Mindy Doyle, Judy Edwards, Anne Oakes,
Carolyn Gauthier, Sheila Kafer, Susan Kneebone, Ginny Kottkamp,
Evelyn Tucker, Herb Van Guilder, and Evelyn Verro.
Celebrations
Dick Dansingburg celebrates a birthday on May 10
Janet and Ralph Pace celebrate birthdays on May 14
Bob Kottkamp celebrates a birthday on May 17
Richard Stewart celebrates a birthday on May 24
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Exciting News!
The church is now open adopting the Vermont Forward Roadmap to Reopening.
We will follow universal guidance:
Indoor Gatherings-
Beginning this Sunday, May 16, 2021, we will have coffee hour following the service in the fellowship hall for those who would like to stay. For those who do not yet feel comfortable, both the front and back doors will be open for you to enter or depart from the church!
If you have any questions or are unsure about anything, please contact Dean or Laura. Please refer to vermont.gov for complete guidance and additional detail.
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We will follow universal guidance:
- If Sick - Stay Home
- Wear a mask
- Six foot spaces
- Practice good hygiene
Indoor Gatherings-
- 1 unvaccinated person per 100 square feet up to 150 plus any number of vaccinated people
- We will start using offering plates again. If you feel uncomfortable, please continue to send your gifts to Anne.
- We will continue to use the Prefilled Communion cups and wafer sets until we run out of them.
Beginning this Sunday, May 16, 2021, we will have coffee hour following the service in the fellowship hall for those who would like to stay. For those who do not yet feel comfortable, both the front and back doors will be open for you to enter or depart from the church!
If you have any questions or are unsure about anything, please contact Dean or Laura. Please refer to vermont.gov for complete guidance and additional detail.
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May 9, 2021 10:00 A.M.
SERVICE OF WORSHIP
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Mother’s Day
SERVICE OF WORSHIP
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Mother’s Day
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.)
As a mother hen gather’s her chicks under her wings;
May we be gathered in as God’s children here in this time of worship.
As the water of the womb once surrounded us in care and provision until
our first breath;
May we trust the waters of our baptism and the Living Waters of Christ
to nourish, care, and strengthen us this day:
Let us Pray:
OPENING PRAYER*
God of Love, in whom we have our being; as we gather this day for
worship, mold and make us anew that we may be made into the Sacred
Space of God and the Body of Christ for the world. For it is by the power
of the Holy Spirit and in Christ’s name we pray. AMEN.
HYMN 89* Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
READING OF SCRIPTURE
Psalm 98 P. 818-819, Response 1
EPISTLE LESSON ACTS 10: 44-48
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,
without end. Amen. Amen.
THE GOSPEL LESSON 1 John 5: 1-12
SERMON “Are You My Mother?”
HYMN *710 Faith of Our Mothers
Words by Rev. HK Sotak, ©2021
Faith of our Mothers, living still, in spite of prison, stake, and fire;
Though they faced cruelty, spite, and scorn, still they pressed on with God’s desire
CHORUS:
Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee to death!
Faith of our mothers, grounded in strength, though oft discounted and dismissed,
Carried the Church through famine and wars, making a way despite bullet and fist.
CHORUS:
Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee to death!
Faith of our mothers, leading us still, whether adorned with work boots or lace;
Preaching and teaching, with apron or stole; leading with love and sharing
God’s grace.
CHORUS:
Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee to death!
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, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION*
HYMN 593* Here I Am, Lord
BENEDICTION AND BLESSING*
“There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither slave nor free; nor is there
male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28) So,
may we go forth as we are, who we are, loved, created, and called by God to
use our unique gifts and graces to be the Body of Christ for the world.
BENEDICTION RESPONSE
DISMISSAL
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
* All who are able may stand.
_________________________________________________________________________
(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.)
As a mother hen gather’s her chicks under her wings;
May we be gathered in as God’s children here in this time of worship.
As the water of the womb once surrounded us in care and provision until
our first breath;
May we trust the waters of our baptism and the Living Waters of Christ
to nourish, care, and strengthen us this day:
Let us Pray:
OPENING PRAYER*
God of Love, in whom we have our being; as we gather this day for
worship, mold and make us anew that we may be made into the Sacred
Space of God and the Body of Christ for the world. For it is by the power
of the Holy Spirit and in Christ’s name we pray. AMEN.
HYMN 89* Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
READING OF SCRIPTURE
Psalm 98 P. 818-819, Response 1
EPISTLE LESSON ACTS 10: 44-48
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,
without end. Amen. Amen.
THE GOSPEL LESSON 1 John 5: 1-12
SERMON “Are You My Mother?”
HYMN *710 Faith of Our Mothers
Words by Rev. HK Sotak, ©2021
Faith of our Mothers, living still, in spite of prison, stake, and fire;
Though they faced cruelty, spite, and scorn, still they pressed on with God’s desire
CHORUS:
Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee to death!
Faith of our mothers, grounded in strength, though oft discounted and dismissed,
Carried the Church through famine and wars, making a way despite bullet and fist.
CHORUS:
Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee to death!
Faith of our mothers, leading us still, whether adorned with work boots or lace;
Preaching and teaching, with apron or stole; leading with love and sharing
God’s grace.
CHORUS:
Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee to death!
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, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION*
HYMN 593* Here I Am, Lord
BENEDICTION AND BLESSING*
“There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither slave nor free; nor is there
male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28) So,
may we go forth as we are, who we are, loved, created, and called by God to
use our unique gifts and graces to be the Body of Christ for the world.
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 May 9 Service
HYMN 89* Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!
All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays,
stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest,
wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine;
teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.
Mortals, join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began;
love divine is reigning o'er us, binding all within its span.
Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife;
joyful music leads us sunward, in the triumph song of life.
HYMN *710 Faith of Our Mothers
Words by Rev. HK Sotak, ©2021
Faith of our Mothers, living still, in spite of prison, stake, and fire;
Though they faced cruelty, spite, and scorn, still they pressed on with God’s desire
CHORUS: Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee to death!
Faith of our mothers, grounded in strength, though oft discounted and dismissed,
Carried the Church through famine and wars, making a way despite bullet and fist.
CHORUS
Faith of our mothers, leading us still, whether adorned with work boots or lace;
Preaching and teaching, with apron or stole; leading with love and sharing God’s grace.
CHORUS
HYMN 593* Here I Am, Lord
I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin, My hand will save.
I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright,
Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
Refrain:
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night
I will go, Lord, If You lead me
I will hold Your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne My people's pain.
I have wept for love of them, They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak My word to them. Whom shall I send?
Refrain
I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame,
I will set a feast for them, My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide, Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give My life to them. Whom shall I send?
Refrain
Psalm 98 P. 818-819, Response 1
for the May 9 Service
HYMN 89* Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!
All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays,
stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest,
wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine;
teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.
Mortals, join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began;
love divine is reigning o'er us, binding all within its span.
Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife;
joyful music leads us sunward, in the triumph song of life.
HYMN *710 Faith of Our Mothers
Words by Rev. HK Sotak, ©2021
Faith of our Mothers, living still, in spite of prison, stake, and fire;
Though they faced cruelty, spite, and scorn, still they pressed on with God’s desire
CHORUS: Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee to death!
Faith of our mothers, grounded in strength, though oft discounted and dismissed,
Carried the Church through famine and wars, making a way despite bullet and fist.
CHORUS
Faith of our mothers, leading us still, whether adorned with work boots or lace;
Preaching and teaching, with apron or stole; leading with love and sharing God’s grace.
CHORUS
HYMN 593* Here I Am, Lord
I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin, My hand will save.
I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright,
Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
Refrain:
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night
I will go, Lord, If You lead me
I will hold Your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne My people's pain.
I have wept for love of them, They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak My word to them. Whom shall I send?
Refrain
I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame,
I will set a feast for them, My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide, Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give My life to them. Whom shall I send?
Refrain
Psalm 98 P. 818-819, Response 1
