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Beatitudes as Love Poems
Blessed and Beloved
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
A Creation Justice Church
An Open and Affirming (ONA) Congregation
Founded 1743
247 South Market Street
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Christ Church United Church of Christ
February 13, 2022
WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. Faith Formation 10:45 a.m.
GATHERING
Gathering Music Carole Bubacz
Welcome and Announcements, Call to Worship
Ringing of the Bell
Prelude “Andante Religioso” Vierne
Carole Bubacz, organist
PRAISING
Opening Words and Prayers (responsive)
One: Praise be to you, O Lord, who spins shining stars across the wondrous
heavens and stretches out the seas.
Many: Praise be to you, O Lord, who lifts the dawn into place and sets
boundaries for night.
One: Praise the One who awes the earth with storms and gentles it with
green.
Many: Yes, the One who gives everything a season and breathes life and
love into the dust of me.
One: Praise for the shade of tree and the cooling water stream that settles
my aching heart and bruised temper.
Many: Praise for the comfort and assurances of Holy Touch that comes
from You just when I need your care. Praise be to You.
Hymn “Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here” pg. 8
Opening Prayer (unison)
O God of the waters, help us to know that there may be wilderness days,
but the wilderness will turn to green land; that there may be a time of
desert dryness, but in the desert a spring. Remind us of the hope we have in
you, O Christ, that our days of trouble and sadness will not last but that
laughter and dancing will return. May we remember to drink in the beauty
that is within reach, clothe ourselves with simple deeds of kindness and
remain open to the movement of the Spirit of God in the quietness of our
heart.
Sung Response “My Heart If Overflowing” v.1 pg. 9-10
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LISTENING
Children’s Moment
Chancel Choir “Hymn for a New Day” Swift
The Hebrew Scripture reading Jeremiah 17:5-10
Thus says the LORD: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals and make mere
flesh their strength, whose hearts turn away from the LORD. They shall be like a
shrub in the desert, and shall not see when relief comes. They shall live in the
parched places of the wilderness, in an uninhabited salt land. Blessed are those
who trust in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. They shall be like a tree
planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat
comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious,
and it does not cease to bear fruit. The heart is devious above all else; it is
perverse-- who can understand it? I the LORD test the mind and search the heart,
to give to all according to their ways, according to the fruit of their doings.
The Gospel Reading Luke 6:17-26
He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his
disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast
of Tyre and Sidon. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases;
and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. And all in the
crowd were trying to touch him, for power came out from him and healed all of
them. Then he looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are
poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” “Blessed are you who are hungry now,
for you will be filled. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.”
“Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you,
and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for
joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors said
to the prophets.
CollectiveSpirit “By the Stream” Grundy
Sermon Pastor Fa Lane
“Beatitudes as Love Poems”
“Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.”
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Moment of Quiet Reflection
AFFIRMING
Joys and Concerns
May the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Morning Prayers and the Lord’s Prayer (unison)
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.
RESPONDING
Offering our Gifts, Tithes, and other Offerings
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn “Shall We Gather at the River” pg. 11
Blessing
Postlude “Allegro” Corelli/Norris
Carole Bubacz, organist
Our Church in Action
WELCOME! to Christ Church UCC - We are glad you are with us, both here and
online. In worship we are connected by the Spirit to each other. Whoever you are,
wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
MEMBERS REQUESTING PRAYERS:
D. Diverio and family on the death of her mother, Elva Johnson.
Those testing positive and struggling with Covid 19
Pastor Galen, recovering from Covid
Our Members at home value our prayers as some are isolated.
T. Dannelly recovering at home
TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER CIRCLE GROUP—You are welcome any
Tuesday from 9-9:30 a.m. We gather with Pastor Fa for a half hour of reflection, prayer,
and meditation. Zoom meeting ID: 889 3726 7932. Contact Pastor Fa or the office.
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION will be meeting on Zoom
today and on Tuesday during the week. Please use the usual Zoom link found on Realm.
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VALENTINE CARDS Calling all kids! Come join us today down front during
worship to make Valentine Cards for our members at home. If you made some at home,
drop them off at church this morning because we will deliver cards and cookies to our
members at home after church today. If you can help today please talk to Amy Addams.
SUPER BOWL MACC + SPOUSE GATHERING: Calling all Men At Christ Church
and spouses! Join us for good food and fellowship as we gather at Jim and Wendy
Keesey’s home to watch the Super Bowl today at 5:30 p.m. Bring your favorite football
snack food to share! Please visit Realm to tell us you’re coming.
BIBLE AND BREW SODA: Youth are also invited to join in the discussion tomorrow
night with Pastor Galen leading. This is a Zoom event only this month, #870 5323 8322.
For tomorrow night, read these two scriptures and choose one to bring a headline or a
picture that you think addresses or comments on the scripture of your choice. Genesis
45:3-11, 15 or Luke 6:27-38.
MISSION TRIP PLANNING MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15th at
7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please join us for this exciting meeting to start preparation and
planning for our mission trip to Philadelphia in July. If you are unable to attend but have
an interest in helping please contact Grace Wells or Ariana Wheeler.
STILL SPEAKING STUDY GROUP will meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10:00
a.m. on Zoom. The next meeting is February 16th. All are welcome to share and discuss
the daily devotional writings. Use this Zoom meeting ID: 847 881 73031. Contact Geri
Hart for further information at ghart42@comcast.net.
FROZEN FOOT RACE is happening next Sunday at Bear Creek School located at
1459 Schaeffer Road, Etown. You can register on site until 1:30 p.m. The race begins at
2:00 p.m. A big thank you to Chuck and Grace Wells and all the volunteers and sponsors
who worked so hard to make this event happen! Proceeds support our Mission Fund for
future mission trips!
SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM is meeting on Sunday, February 20th at 1:00 p.m. on
Zoom. The link can be found in Realm.
“TEAMS OF SERVICE EVENT” will be providing information from Missions,
Outreach, Social Justice and Green teams by sharing their stories & goals and solicit
your ideas and ask for your help. You are welcome become part of one of these
ministries to the community. Stay tuned for upcoming forecasts.
LENTEN YOGA AND PRAYER is a new offering, led by Pastor Fa, to introduce the
prayerful side of yoga. Join her for 7 Sunday evenings in the second floor gathering
room. Beginning Sunday, Feb. 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m. The first session will be a longer one
but the remaining sessions will be 7:30-8:45p.m. Beginners are most welcome! Youth
are welcome! Details to come after you register on Realm.
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Today 2/13 Wednesday 2/16
Worship 9:30 a.m. Still Speaking Group 10:00 a.m.
Faith Formation 10:45 a.m. Carol Choir 6:30 p.m.
MACC Super Bowl Party 5:30 p.m. Credo Choir & Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.
Monday 2/14
Saturday 2/19
Staff Meeting 11:00 a.m.
Messy Church 3:00 p.m.
Bible & Brew 6:30 p.m.
Sunday 2/20
Tuesday 2/15
Worship 9:30 a.m.
Prayer Circle on Zoom 9:00 a.m.
Faith Formation 10:45 a.m.
Bell Choir 7:00 p.m.
Social Justice via Zoom 1:00 p.m.
Mission Team Planning on Zoom 7:00 p.m.
Frozen Foot Race 2:00 p.m.
Contemp. Christian Conversation 8:00 p.m.
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Humbly Walk With God
Saturday, February 19, 2022
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Meet in the Sanctuary
All students in grades K-5 are welcome! Bring your friends too!
Worship Stations Include:
Who is Micah?
God’s Wishes Matching Game
Tree of Love Picture
Candy Heart Sayings Relay Game
We respectfully request that all persons attending follow the church guidelines
about mask wearing.
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APPRECIATIONS:
Lay Liturgist: Isaac MacDermentt, Abraham MacDerment and Ann
Dinsmore,
Acolyte: Emily Addams
Ushers: Eugene and Mary Lou Emenheiser, Steve Stouffer
Musicians: Carole Bubacz, Chancel Choir, CollectiveSpirit
Sound/Video techs: Sound Media Team, Tom Downing, Dale Mease, and Ken
Smeltz, Riley Runnels, Garrett Runnels, and Wes Runnels
Music Copyright info: Opening Words, based on Ted Loder, from “Praise from
All Creatures”, Guerrillas of Grace and Psalm 1.
Opening Prayer fashioned from Jan Richardson’s work In
Wisdom’s Path, Ted Loder’s Guerrillas of Grace and
Howard Thurman’s Meditations of the Heart
MINISTERS: ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION
Our Church Staff
Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Galen E. Russell, III
Associate Pastor Rev. Fa Lane
Director of Music Conner Ulrich
Organist Carole Bubacz
Director of Carillon Choir Ruthann Ressler
Director of Youth Choirs Ali Spayd
Director of CollectiveSpirit Jan Stouffer
Office Administrator Colleen Roberts
Business Administrator Nadinne Ziegler
Treasurer Cris Dinsmore
Facilities Manager John Witmer
Lead Nursery Attendant
Church Phone: 717-367-1208 Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. (9-12 & 1-5 p.m.)
Website: www.etownucc.org Email: christchurch@etownucc.org
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