Hampstead Congregational Church UCC

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Hampstead Congregational Church

October 20, 2024

Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost 

with Baptism

No Matter Who You Are or Where You Are on Life’s Journey,

You are Welcome Here!

Order of Worship

Greetings and Announcements

Call to Worship

Leader: As the rains pour from heaven, soaking the earth that it may produce good things....

People: So God pours God’s love upon us, that we, too, may produce goodness and peace.

Leader: We have been blessed with many gifts and talents.

People: God desires that we use these gifts and talents for healing, peace, and hope.

Leader: Come, let us worship and celebrate the mighty love and power of God.

People: Praise be to God who has blessed us in so many ways.                                                              

Gathering Prayer:   (unison)                                                                  Linda Tilden

     Loving God, we come to this place seeking healing, seeking new life, and seeking wholeness.  Help us to throw off the cloaks of our limited imaginations, that we might find ourselves forever in your presence.  We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Passing of the Peace of Christ 

(Feel free to pass the peace by shaking hands, offering hugs or waves.  Those who would like to share peace without physical contact are invited to place their hands over their hearts in greeting.)

Opening Hymn:  

Stewardship Moment                                                                                Linda Tilden

Scripture Readings:  Mark 10: 46-52   (NSRVUE)                              Linda Tilden 

⁴⁶ They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. ⁴⁷ When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” ⁴⁸ Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” ⁴⁹ Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” ⁵⁰ So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. ⁵¹ Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” ⁵² Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

Children’s Message

The Sacrament of Baptism for Colton Jack Seager

Baptismal Hymn:  

Sermon:  “Those We Don’t See”                                         Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin

Special Music   “Come, Thou Font of Every Blessing”                             CH #16

Call for Concerns & Celebrations

Pastoral Prayer                                                                 Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin

The Lord’s Prayer:

     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, the power, and the glory forever.  Amen.

Call to Offering

*Doxology           
                                                                                           

Prayer of Dedication                                                              Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin

     May our gifts lay a foundation of hope for all in despair; may they brighten the shadows of those who wander alone; may they cause the voiceless to join the morning stars in singing your praises.  This we pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

Hymn of Going Forth:  

Benediction                                                                             Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin

You have been called to serve the Lord with gladness. Go from this place knowing that God’s blessings have been poured on you so that you may be a blessing to others. Be at peace and bring the good news of God’s love and peace to all whom you meet. AMEN.

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Announcements…

Would you like to learn about church membership?

We are organizing a New Members Class for October. This is a chance to learn about what membership means, what Hampstead Congregational Church is all about, a bit about the United Church of Christ, and more. If you ae interested, please speak with the pastor or sign up in Hadley Hall.

Steeple Lighting

Happy 78^th Birthday

Richard “Dicky” Parker

Love, Tommy & Susan

  October 21^st Church Weekly Calendar