ALLELUIA! 2 The Coral Gables Congregational Church A Just Peace & Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ 3010 De Soto Boulevard Coral Gables, Florida 33134 305.448.7421 www.gablesucc.org EASTER 2015 PRE-SERVICE MUSIC SELECTIONS FOR BRASS CHOIR, TIMPANI, AND ORGAN Trumpet Tune in G Jeremy Bankson Dr. Gregory Taylor and the Brass Choir Brass Choir: Chris Burbank, trumpet Francisco Dimas, trumpet; Clinton Soisson, French horn Tim Conner, trombone; Dante Luciani, trombone; Mark Schubert, timpani VOCAL SELECTIONS Acclamation: Hallelujah, Praise the Lord Robert Ray Michelle Caravia, Charmyn Kirton, Greg Jackson, Steve Weirich, vocalists All Heaven Declares Mary, Mary The Vocal Ensemble SELECTION FOR BRASS CHOIR The Trumpet Shall Sound CCLI License # 11282912 3 Tom Fettke Joseph Martin G.F. Handel EASTER FESTIVAL OF WORSHIP April 5, 2015 9:00 a.m. Our faith is over 2000 years old; Our thinking is not. THE ORDER OF WORSHIP *Indicates all who are able may stand CHORAL PROCESSIONAL Christ Will Be Your Light Anthony Cabrera and Brandon Mowry, vocalists Haas CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come to me, all you who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death! On you has the light shone! Leader: For Jesus Christ is the light of the world and this is the story; the light shines in the darkness and the darkness could not put it out! Leader: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. I am the bright and morning star.” Leader: We join with the angels in their hymns of praise; Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, Alleluia! Leader: People: Christ is risen! We are risen in Christ! EASTER INTROIT John Ferguson The Chancel Choir with Brass *OPENING HYMN Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Please stand when directed Christ the Lord is risen today, Al---le-lu-ia! All on earth with angels say: Al---le-lu-ia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Al---le-lu-ia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Al---le-lu-ia! Jesus lives, eternal spring, Al---le-lu-ia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Al---le-lu-ia! Dying once, now all doth save, Al---le-lu-ia! Where thy victory, O grave? Al---le-lu-ia! 4 Love's redeeming work is done, Al---le-lu-ia! Suffering ended, freedom won, Al---le-lu-ia! Death has yielded up its prize, Al---le-lu-ia! Christ has opened Paradise, Al---le-lu-ia! Soar we now where Christ has led, Al---le-lu-ia! Following our exalted Head, Al---le-lu-ia! Made like Christ, to life we rise, Al---le-lu-ia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Al---le-lu-ia! *PRAYER OF AFFIRMATION Your light is the only light we need as we travel through life's mystery. Your word the only voice we hear, that still small voice that leads us to the place where we should be. Your presence is the only company we need as we walk this narrow road. Your fellowship the warmth we crave to help us on our way. May the truth of Easter the joy of Easter and the blessings of Easter be with us today and always. Amen. You may be seated following the Prayer of Affirmation ANTHEM Credo (from Gospel Mass) The Chancel Choir Robert Ray THE WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Thank you for signing the red hospitality pad found in the pews and passing it around. Please use your smart phone to check in on Facebook or Twitter and let your family and friends know that you are at Coral Gables Congregational UCC. Invite your family and friends around the world to worship with us online each Sunday at http://gablesucc.org/live. Be sure to “like” us at http://facebook.com/mycgcc. You are most welcome to connect your smart device to our free wifi service. THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS Offertory Music I Will Rise Tomlin, arr. Courtney/Hasseler Martha Hester, Charmyn Kirton, Josef Spencer, Alex Woods, vocalists 5 *THE PRESENTATION OF OUR GIFTS Please stand for the Singing of 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. *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION Unison: Loving God, may these offerings bring hope, peace, love, and joy to others who seek a better life for themselves. Use our gifts to do justice in a world of neglect and indifference. May the rising up of Christ inspire all of us to rise up and give generously of our time, talent, and treasure. Amen. Please remain standing for the Choral Responses and Easter Gospel. *CHORAL INVITATION Receive the Word The Chancel Choir *THE EASTER GOSPEL Mark 16:1-8 Haas When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. Friends, listen. God is still speaking! Thanks be to God! *CHORAL RESPONSE Receive the Word The Chancel Choir Haas AN EASTER REFLECTION The Rev. Dr. Laurinda Hafner *ANTHEM Hallelujah (from Messiah) The Chancel Choir As tradition invites us, please stand as you are able for the Hallelujah Chorus 6 G.F. Handel THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Our table is wide-open to all who desire a closer relationship with God no matter your age, gender, station in life, sexual orientation, or faith tradition. We use grape juice rather than wine and gluten-free bread so that all may come freely to the table. INVITATION WORDS OF AFFIRMATION Leader: For the journey that life has been, People: Amen. Leader: For all that life is for us now, People: Amen. Leader: For all that the future holds, People: Amen. Leader: And for the mystery of life beyond this life, People: Amen. THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION THE BREAKING OF BREAD AND THE POURING OF THE CUP You are invited to come forward to the servers in your section to receive the gifts of bread and cup. Please take a piece of bread, dip it in the chalice, eat and be grateful. You may then return to your seat. If you wish to be served in your pew, please remain in your seat and an usher will bring the bread and cup to you. COMMUNION MUSIC Come to the Table The Vocal Ensemble *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Unison: We give thanks that we have gathered together in this sacred place, and that we have been refreshed at this table. May we go forth into the world in courage and peace through the One who came that we might have life and have it abundantly, Jesus Christ our risen Savior. Amen. Please remain standing for the hymn. *HYMN The Day of Resurrection The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; The Passover of gladness, the Passover of God. From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over with hymns of victory. Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright The Christ who reigns eternal in resurrection light; We listen for the teaching once heard so calm and plain For we, too, want to follow and raise the victor strain. 7 Foley Now let the heavens be joyful, let earth its song begin, The whole world keep high triumph, and all that is therein; Let all things seen and unseen their notes of gladness blend, For Christ again has risen, our joy that has no end. *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Following worship you are cordially invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for a special Easter reception. Visitors and guests, we would LOVE to have you join us. A WARM AND CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL GUESTS If you are visiting with us for the first time this morning, we welcome you. We are grateful we have found each other. And, if somehow, there is something in you, some still small voice seeking a place to live out your faith, to ask important questions, and to serve beyond yourself, we invite you into our community. For more information about the church or membership, please contact Pastor Laurie at 305.448.7421, ext. 116 or at [email protected]. THANK YOU TO OUR USHERS TODAY Lois Legge, Head Usher; Maria Anderson, Nora Matelis, Marilyn Caputo, Sofia Larraz, and Janet Copeland. COMMUNION SERVERS: John Carson, Aldo Brito, Carrie Cleland, and Lois Legge. FLOWERS THIS MORNING… …are in loving memory of Gerardo (Jerry) Santeiro by his daughter Christina and John Carson. STAY IN TOUCH Once a week or so, Pastor Laurie e-mails a pastoral letter, Laurie’s Lines, to all members and friends, filling them in on the week’s events, any special concerns that have arisen, and general church business. If you would like to be included, contact Ron Morgan at [email protected]. GERMAN-LANGUAGE SERVICES Deutschsprachiger Faschingsgottesdienst Join us for our Easter service today at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. For more information e-mail [email protected] to sign up for our mailing list. FAIR TRADE MARKETPLACE Open today from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Innovative Easter dinner table centerpieces from Lenca women artisans of Honduras. Columbian design pottery eggs and water vessel pieces now 15% off. Check out wonderful new items from the growing “All Blessings Flow” spiritual center. Your purchases empower artisans to work and build strong families and villages globally. Unique and Special Gifts ~ Located outside the Fellowship Hall 8 BACK ON TRACK Tuesday, April 7 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Havighorst Lounge Back on Track Network is a faith-based, career support organization offering spiritual, motivational and practical techniques and best practices to individuals in various stages of career transition. This week’s program will feature guest speaker Piedad Valencia, a communications, public relations and marketing professional who will present a workshop on organizing a strategic job search campaign. You will learn how to put together the key pieces critical to a job search including: planning, documentation, tracking, following-up, etc. Learn tips to help you get -- and stay -- organized, focused, and on-target with your efforts. All are welcome. CHURCH NIGHT IN Each Wednesday Evening from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall $5 for adults / $3 for kids 12 and under Take-Out Available Come see old friends and meet new friends while gathering for a delicious dinner. NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 12: GAY PRIDE On this day, there are two locations for worship: You are invited to festive worship as usual at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel or 11:00 a.m. in our beautiful historic Sanctuary, or you are invited to worship in the beauty of the outdoors on South Beach as we share the good news of an inclusive welcoming gospel message with those who are gathering for the annual Gay PRIDE parade. For those wishing to worship on South Beach, please join us at 11:00 a.m. on the public-domain green space between 10th and 11th streets on Ocean Drive. The church shuttle will leave at 9:30 a.m., and will return after the parade, which begins at 12:00 noon. To reserve a seat, contact Ron Morgan at [email protected]. ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION Sunday Mornings from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in Havighorst Lounge Childcare always provided. The History of Making the Bible Sundays, April 12 - June 14 What is our Biblical Canon? How were the books selected? What books were left out and why? Why are there different versions? Join us as we view lectures from The Teaching Company and share information from text sources as we reflect on the making of the Bible. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Monday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Library We gather to create beautiful prayer shawls to share with members of our church family who are ill or grieving or maybe even celebrating a special event. You do not have to know how to knit or crochet – someone will teach you. If you are looking for a ministry of prayer and care for others, this may be it. Come and help wrap someone in God’s love by creating a beautiful prayer shawl. 9 CALLING ALL FUN-LOVING AND ADVENTUROUS PEOPLE Join us as we explore South Florida Brunch at Crazy About You Thursday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. Enthusiasts rave about the amazing atmosphere at this Brickell Area restaurant with a “superview” of the bay from the ample terrace. $20 per person which includes Virginia ham and American cheese croissants, scrambled eggs, bacon, patatas bravas, Belgian waffles with strawberries and cream, and American coffee. The Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Art Exhibit at the NSU Art Museum Ft. Lauderdale Thursday, May 14 ~ Leave church by shuttle at 9:30 a.m. $25 includes tour and lunch at the Museum To make reservations for either event, contact Drew Sandbulte at 305.448.7421 ext. 150 or [email protected]. FAMILY PROMISE: THE NEXT STEP Thursday Evening, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Judea 5500 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146 A mother loses her job, a father is kept from working by an injury, a family is forced from their home by fire or natural disaster. Healthcare costs soar, public transportation is underfunded, affordable housing is almost impossible to find. These are the reasons why families now make up 40 percent of the homeless population, and why one out of every four homeless people is a child. In response to this crisis, a national organization called Family Promise seeks to bring the faith community together to help families regain their housing, their independence, and their dignity. Over the past months we have been meeting to see how we could create a Family Promise affiliate here in Miami to help keep homeless families intact as they work to get back on their feet. The success rate for clients of Family Promise is outstanding with nearly 80 percent of clients securing housing. It is an exciting and hope-filled project that joins with 6,500 congregations and 160,000 volunteers across the country in working toward a nation in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future together. Please join us on Thursday evening, April 16, at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Judea to hear more about Family Promise and how this congregation along with the larger interfaith community of South Florida can be engaged in this important ministry. If you have further questions, please contact Pastor Laurie, Drew Sandbulte, or Larry Silvester who are our congregation’s liaisons to Family Promise, during this time of development and dreaming. 10 TABLE OF ABRAHAM: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND RESPECT FOR THE SACRED Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall The Table of Abraham is a dinner and presentation hosted by the Atlantic Institute, a non-profit organization whose goal is to facilitate dialogue and bridge cultures from both sides of the Atlantic. Please join us as we hear from three distinguished speakers about the relationship between free expression and the sacred from their perspective. This dinner is a free event and open to public, but an RSVP is required by calling 786.505.4830. NEW MEMBERS WILL BE RECEIVED SUNDAY, APRIL 19 If you don’t want to check your mind at the church door….. If you know that God’s love embraces all people, no matter who they are… If you want religion with relevancy… If you’ve wished for an open and embracing community of faith to nurture your spirit, grow your faith, and raise your children… Then we warmly invite you to help us build the family of Gables UCC. Contact Pastor Laurie at [email protected] or 305.448.7421 ext. 116 for more information. PARENTING CLASSES OFFERED Stop wasting your patience! Take the stress out of parenting! This seven week parenting course (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) will change your lives. The classes are led by Cathy Radziewicz who has been working with young children and their parents since 1984. As the lead teacher at The Family Center preschool, she taught children from infancy through age 5, advised parents, and conducted parenting classes. Come and experience this patient, compassionate, knowledgeable leader who will guide you through a program that will affect not only your relationship with your children but also with your spouse, family and friends. This seven week course includes two hour sessions of lecture, video examples and discussion, the textbook, additional weekly handouts and Cathy emailing you three times per week with support for the week’s “homework.” The cost of this is $350 for one parent or $550 for a couple. Testimonials from other parents are available upon request. Classes begin Wednesday, April 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please register in advance with Pastor Megan Smith. COMING IN MAY: THE FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF THE UCC The Annual Meeting of the Florida Conference of the UCC is going to be held right here in Coral Gables on the weekend of May 1 – 3. It is going to be a wonderful weekend as representatives from the 100 UCC congregations across Florida will gather for business, worship, fellowship, workshops, and service. The festivities include the installation of our new Florida Conference Minister John Vertigan and a presentation by the General Minister and President of the UCC, Geoffrey Black. There are many ways you can participate including attending the many activities and events of the meeting and/or volunteering your time. We will need ushers, greeters, servers, hospitality, and cookies! If you can volunteer, please let Drew know at [email protected]. 11 12 A WARM AND CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL GUESTS If you are visiting with us for the first time this morning, we welcome you. We are grateful we have found each other. And, if somehow, there is something in you, some still small voice seeking a place to live out your faith, to ask important questions, and to serve beyond yourself, we invite you into our community. For more information about the church or membership, please contact Pastor Laurie at 305.448.7421, ext. 116 or at [email protected]. THANK YOU TO OUR USHERS TODAY Me Maria Anderson Nora Matelis Marilyn Caputo 13 Sofia Larraz Janet Copeland Communion John Carson Aldo Brito Carrie Cleland Me FLOWERS THIS MORNING… …are in loving memory of Gerardo (Jerry) Santeiro by his daughter Christina and John Carson. FAIR TRADE MARKETPLACE Open today from 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Located behind Fellowship Hall. Your purchases empower artisans to work and build strong families and villages globally. STAY IN TOUCH Once a week or so, Pastor Laurie e-mails a pastoral letter, Laurie’s Lines, to all members and friends, filling them in on the week’s events, any special concerns that have arisen, and general church business. If you would like to be included, contact Ron Morgan at [email protected]. 14 Coral Gables Congregational United 3010 De Soto Coral Gables, Church of Christ WE ARE OUT OF THE BOX PEOPLE! Phone: 305.448.7421 www.gablesucc.org kk WE ARE OUT OF THE BOX PEOPLE! 15 Boulevard Florida 33134-6317 16
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