Sunday, April 22, 2018

Order of Worship
Worship Leader Reverend Michael Morse
Music by Sea Raven, Celtic Harp

For Meditation and Reflection
Prelude: Lady Athenry – Turlough O’Carolan

Welcome, Announcements and Introduction (Lay Leader)

Call to Worship
Excerpt from The Song of Eve – Manuela Dunn Mascetti

Opening Hymn: # 556
God Who Spread the Spangled Heavens

Scripture Readings: Genesis 1:2-27; Luke 3:28-29

Pastoral Prayer

Sermon: “#MeToo”: Sexism, Misogyny, and Patriarchy
by Rev. Michael Morse

Responsive Sharing

Reflective Hymn: #11 Bring Many Names
Verses 1, 2, 6

The Offerings

Offertory Music Fanny Power – Turlough O’Carolan

Prayers of Joys and Concerns (Lay Leader)

Lord’s Prayer
Creator God – your name be revered.
Your empire be established,
Your will be done on earth as in heaven.
Provide us with the bread we need for the day,
Forgive us our debts to the extent that we have forgiven those in debt to us,
And don’t make us face the test,
But rescue us from the evil one.
from “The Complete Gospels.”

Closing Hymn: #32 God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale
Verses 1, 3, 6

Benediction

Postlude: O’Carolan’s Dowry – Turlough O’Carolan

Sharing the Peace as we go…

And we hope you can join us for post-worship coffee and conversation in Fellowship Hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Childcare is available during services at St. James. Thank you to Greta Harteis and Katie Sulek for your generous and caring work.

This Sunday, April 22nd: Worship led by Rev. Michael Morse; Music by Sea Raven on Celtic Harp

Next Sunday, April 29th: Worship led by Rev. Michael Lyle

Sunday, May 6th:
11:00am: Communion worship led by Rev. Samantha Tuttle
12:30 – 3pm: Luncheon Party!
3:00pm: UCC Installation Service.
The Catoctin Association will confirm and celebrate Reverend Samantha Tuttle’s official status as Pastor of St. James.

Looking ahead…

Sunday, May 20th: Rev. Samantha Tuttle will include the Reception of New Members during this service. If you are ready to become a St. James member, please talk with Samantha or Janell.

Mon – Fri., August 6-10: Vacation Bible School
Call for Volunteers! If you’d like to offer a short lesson or activity for the children during this half-day camp, or if you simply want to help, please talk with Robin or Janell.