Congregational Church of Boca Raton SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.

Congregational Church
of Boca Raton
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
OCTOBER 12, 2014
Welcome to Worship!
 No matter who you are or where you are on Life’s journey,
you are welcome at Congregational Church of Boca Raton, UCC.
Our doors are wide open to all who desire a closer relationship
with God. We welcome believers, seekers, and doubters;
ANYONE, JUST AS YOU ARE.
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Large-print bulletin and hearing devices
are available from the ushers.
Please keep this a time of quiet reflection in preparation of worship.
 God is calling you today, but not on your cell phone!
Please remember to turn it off, or you may leave it with our
head usher if you are expecting an emergency call.
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Nursery and pre-school care is available during worship,
if you wish. All children are encouraged to come to the altar
during Children's Time. Following Children’s Time, the children
will go as a group to their Sunday School classes.
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Please fill out the Friendship Pad at the end of each pew,
then pass it along to your neighbor to sign.
If you are a visitor or guest, please include
your mailing and/or email addresses so we may keep in touch.
 Adult Fellowship invites you
to join us before worship for coffee in the foyer area.
After worship, please join us for conversation,
coffee, punch, and cookies in the fellowship hall.
Pastor Tom Lacey
tomlacey@churchofboca.org
251 SW Fourth Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432
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Quiet Time
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Prelude
Psalm 46:10
C Major
L. Bottazzo
Welcome
Tom Lacey
Today is a new day, rising fresh from the Creator’s
hand. Today we begin again, with praise and thanks to
God who made us, Christ who redeemed us and the
Spirit who guides us. Here we participate in the
fellowship of the forgiven, the church. It is good to be
together today.
Prayer Requests
Call to Worship
We are yours Lord,
life and breath, all belong to you.
Thank you for this time today,
make it holy and precious,
So that all we say, all we sing, all we think and all we do
will give glory and honor to you.
* Praise Song (bulletin p. 6)
Who Am I
Prayer of Confession
Let us pray
Gracious God, we confess we have too often forgotten
that we are yours. Sometimes we carry on our lives as
if there were no God. Give us clear minds so we know
who we really are, what is the content of our faith, and
what is ours to do. Give us open hearts so we may
accept our love for you and your love for us. This we
pray in Jesus’ name and through the unity of the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
Children’s Time
Choral Anthem
Plenty Good Room
Announcements
Gospel (NT p. 49)
Mark 12:28-34
Message
Selling Your Brains
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J. Horman
Pastoral Prayer
God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to God Most High.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Lord’s Prayer (Debts/Debtors)
Sharing the Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Meet Someone New
Offering of Tithes and Gifts
Gracious and loving God, giver of all that is good and
true, may our offerings represent our work, our
blessings, and our faith. May they be good and true
offerings as they witness to our gratitude and love for
you, in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Duet
Let Thy Mind
Jorge Valls and Juan Mansilla
W. S. Bennett
* 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.
* Hymn (PH # 26 vss 1, 2, 4)
O Be Joyful in the Lord!
* Benediction
* Spirit Song
O let the Son of God enfold you
with his Spirit and his love.
Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul.
O let him have the things that hold you,
and his Spirit like a dove
will descend upon your life and make you whole.
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Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
Postlude
Marche Gothique
* Those who are able may stand
The altar flowers are given today
by Larry Williams
in loving memory of
Betty E. Williams
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R. Koury
Who Am I
Casting Crowns
Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I?
That the bright and morning star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart
CHORUS
Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours
Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
And watch me rise again
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me
CHORUS (2X)
I am Yours, I am Yours
Whom shall I fear, whom shall I fear
'Cause I am Yours, I am Yours
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Prayer Requests
October 12, 2014
We praise you Lord for Lindsey’s solo in
church, “Breathe on Me.” May your Holy
Spirit truly breathe life into each of us.
Father God, protect our souls. Help us to
take a stand for trust, commitment, sharing,
healing, reality, and for love.
We pray for a solution to the crisis in Crimea and the Ukraine, Iraq,
Syria, Israel and Palestine. We pray for all those displaced and
terrorized by war and violence, and we pray for victims and families of
all those affected by natural disasters around our world.
We continue to pray for all those facing tough economic situations,
for those who still can’t find work. We pray for our leaders to have
continuing compassion and care for those who are struggling.
We pray for members, friends, and our neighbors:
Family and friends of: Vernon Ebert; Eric Zachrisson; Louise Seeds;
Ruth Hawkins; Frank Loriccheo; Ed Hindle; Mildred Bird; Frank
Lindsay; Daniel Marshall; Margaret Sorenson; Rhoda Alter; David
Cho; Jim Price; Leo Hermann; Willy Willard; and all those who are
grieving loved ones.
Shirley W.; Anne and Bob; Tamara Pope; Kim Smith; Lynn Baker
Diers; Beth Soufleris; Paul Johnson; Sophia Turner; Berry Brown;
Johnny Tinoco; Tamra Pilosi; Seth Peterson and family; Kristoffer and
William Herrlin; Marilyn Lehmann; Craig A. Williams; Rose Breakell;
Donna O’Connor; Anna Mae Parsons; Randall Garland; Donna Leech;
Joni Kleyla; Arnold Sams; Mark Sultan; Sebastian Phillips; Arleen
Esposito; Susan Bass; Ricky; Raymond Byrd; Bill and Maria Collins;
Bob and Bonnie Tust; Florence Gomes and her daughter, Mala; Amy
McMahon; Beatrice Flemister; Fred & Jan Test; Audrey Eisnor;
Annika Ljungberg; Winston Christian; Ben Evans; Etalyn and Eleanor
Christian.
We pray for our service men and women.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Lunch Bunch Wednesday, October 15th
A time for Food, Fellowship and Fun. Come to church at
noon on Wednesdays with a sandwich. We serve
beverages and dessert. After lunch stay and play Mah
Jongg (beginners welcome!) or bring a favorite game of
your own to share.
Prime Time! Wednesday, October 15th
Join us for Prime Time! We have dinner, story,
crafts, the band and drama team. Prime Time! meets
on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
on Oct. 15 and 22, Nov. 5 and 19, Dec. 3 and 17.
The total season price (not per class) is $25 for one child or $35 for
families. Questions? Email Marit Lacey at marit@churchofboca.org.
Christmas Cantata Invitation Wednesday, October 15th
We would like to extend to all of you a very special
invitation to join us in song and worship for this
year’s Cantata. We will be doing excerpts from the
famous Handel’s Oratorio “The Messiah.”
Please join us with your voices and sing this wonderful piece. The
Cantata rehearsals are during our Chancel Choir rehearsals on
Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Dress rehearsal will be on
Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 am and our Cantata day will be on
Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 am. For more information, contact
Juan Mansilla at pipemans@gmail.com.
B.C.E.O. Thursday, October 16th
Boca Christians Eating Out takes place each
Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation.
This week join us at Brickyard Restaurant &
Micro Brewery, 7050 W. Palmetto Park Rd, Boca
Raton. Please sign up in the Rosser room or call the
church anytime before Thursday. 561-395-9255.
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Adult Study Group Thursday, October 16th
Please join the adult study group on Thursday evenings,
beginning October 16th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the
church. Our study is based on the Kerygma program:
Discovering the Bible. For more information, please call
Pastor Tom at 561-395-9255.
Prayer Fellowship Friday, October 17th
The Prayer Fellowship and Bible Study meets every
Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Rosser room. Everyone is
invited to please come and join us. The basis of our
study is the Upper Room Daily Devotional. You can
pick up a copy in the Rosser room. Contact John Bird
at 561-400-5604 if you have any questions.
Annual Costume Party Sunday, October 26th
Our annual Halloween party is Sunday, October 26th. Please
come to church dressed in your Halloween best. Have fun
playing games and making crafts! Pizza lunch provided and
donations of drinks, sides and chips are welcomed! There is a
sign up sheet in the Rosser room so that we know how many
to plan for.
Candy donations are needed to help make our Halloween party a
sweet success. Please drop off bags of individually wrapped candies in
the Rosser room. Look for the Halloween candy bin.
Teaching/Acolyte Schedule
This Week:
Preschool/K............................... Danielle Peterson
1 - 3 ........................................... Rachel & Tony Borchers
4 - 5 ........................................... Juliet Carl
Middle/High .............................. Javier Valverde
Next Week:
Preschool/K............................... Wendy Hinshaw
1 - 3 ........................................... Sarah Hugus
4 - 5 ........................................... Ingrid Barrios
Middle School........................... Kris Seeds
High School .............................. Teresa Van Eps
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50 Good Deeds for 50 Great Years!
Caring enough to do good works.
Titus 3:8
Knit One, Crafts Too! Friday, October 17th
Join us on Friday morning, Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. for a
joyful hour of crafts. Bring your project, or help us
make preemie caps and blankets for local hospitals.
Free knitting lessons if you want to learn in order to
help with this Good Deed! For more information call
Sandi in the office, 561-395-9255.
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
The youth will be participating in the Trick-orTreat for UNICEF campaign as part of the our 50
Good Deeds celebration. The funds collected
byTrick or Treat for UNICEF since its start in 1950
has provided health care, improve nutrition, clean
water, education and more to help save and
improve children’s lives.
The children will be receiving their Trick or Treat for UNICEF boxes
in their Sunday school classes. Additional boxes are available in the
Rosser room. For more information, contact Good Deed Leader
Danielle Peterson.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Boca Helping Hands
Let’s spend Thanksgiving together this year!
We are getting together teams to help serve
Thanksgiving Dinner at Boca Helping Hands.
Two shifts are available: 8 am-12 noon, and
12 noon-4 pm. You must be able to work the
full shift. (No children under 12,please.) If you
would like to help, please sign up in the Rosser
room. Boca Helping Hands is also looking for help in the warehouse
preparing Thanksgiving Baskets the week prior to Thanksgiving —
again, please sign up in the Rosser room. For more information, contact
Sarah Hugus, sarahhugus@aol.com.
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10:00 am
Worship
10:00 am
Worship
Sunday
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Vantage
Deadline
Monday
20
13
6:30 pm
AA
6:30 pm
AA
Tuesday
21
14
12:00 noon
Lunch Bunch &
Mah Jongg
6:00 pm
Prime Time!
7:00 pm
Choir
Rehearsal
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6:00 pm
Adult Study
12:00 noon
Lunch Bunch &
Mah Jongg
(details p. 8)
6:00 pm
Prime Time!
(details p. 8)
7:00 pm
Choir
Rehearsal
(details p. 8)
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(details p. 9)
10:00 am
Prayer Group
(details p. 10)
9:00 am
Knit One,
Purl Too
Friday
7:00 pm
AA.
6:30 pm
BCEO
6:00 pm
10:00 am
Adult Study Prayer Group
7:00 pm
AA.
(details p. 8)
6:30 pm
BCEO
(details p. 9)
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Thursday
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Wednesday
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Saturday
Congregational Church of Boca Raton
251 SW 4th Avenue
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 561-395-9255
e-mail: office@churchofboca.org
Web site: www.churchofboca.org
Pastor: Tom Lacey: Home: 561-381-5222 Cell: 561-306-5208
Moderator: John Fenner: 561-750-5044
Staff
Administrator
Sandi Kilbride
Children’s Ministry Director
Marit Lacey
Sound:
Wendell Jackson
Sexton:
Nicholas R. Wurster
Music Ministry Director
Juan Mansilla
Organist/Pianist:
Nicholas R. Wurster
Section Leaders
Lindsey Novitske, Alto
Linda Siers, Soprano
Jorge Valls, Tenor
This Week’s Volunteers
Deacon of the Sunday:
Grayce Esposito
Office Helpers: Lucille Bruno,
Grayce Esposito, Eleanor Magee,
Audrey Michele, George Sinclair,
Carol Vass
Hospitality: Frances Bell; Gail and
Barry Donovan; Grayce Esposito,
Lorraine Folino; Sarah Hugus;
Audrey Michele; Jeanette Stevens;
Judy Vandermark, Larry Williams
Children’s Choir:
Marit Lacey
Youth Choir:
Nest Jones-Teixeira
Sunday School Volunteers:
Preschool/K ..........Danielle Peterson
1-3............. Rachel & Tony Borchers
4-5.................................... Juliet Carl
Middle/High ........... Javier Valverde
We welcome everyone, no matter who they are,
or where they are on life’s journey!
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