Hampstead Congregational Church
November 9, 2025
Stewardship Sunday
No Matter Who You Are or Where You Are on Life’s
Journey,
You are Welcome Here!
Order of Worship
Prelude Herb Tardiff
Greetings and Announcements
Call to Worship (responsive) Paul D’Adamo
One: God draws us together from different places.
People: God dreams the same dream for us.
One: God knows our pain and our joy.
People: God dreams the same dream for us.
One: God calls us to generosity and purpose.
People: God dreams the same dream for us.
Invocation (unison) Paul D’Adamo
Mighty God,
thank you for your myriad merciful ways.
You’re slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Hear us as we call on you in truth,
grateful for your promise to watch over us.
May our cries pour forth, even as you save us for service now
and for celebration each day as we taste your Realm here on
earth.
Receive our praise in this hour! 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: NC #451 Be Thou My Vision
Scripture Readings: Paul
D’Adamo
1 I will extol you, my God and King,
and bless your name forever and ever.
2 Every day I will bless you
and praise your name forever and ever.
3 Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;
his greatness is unsearchable.
4 One generation shall extol your works
to another
and shall declare your mighty acts.
5 They will recount the glorious splendor of your
majesty,
and on your wondrous works I will meditate.
17The Lord is just in all his
ways
and kind in all his doings.
18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desire of all who fear him;
he also hears their cry and saves them.
20 The Lord watches over all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.
21 My mouth will speak the praise of
the Lord,
and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and
ever.
2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17
2 As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we beg you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as though from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here. 3 Let no one deceive you in any way, for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first and the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction. 4 He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God. 5 Do you not remember that I told you these things when I was still with you?
13 But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 14 For this purpose he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter.
16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, 17 comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.
Children’s Message
Sermon: "Generation to Generation Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin
Special Music
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.
Offerings, Pledges and Consecration
Words of Introduction
Presentation and Blessings
(You are invited to bring
forward your offerings and pledges to place on the
altar and to receive a blessing before
returning to your seat.)
*Prayer of Dedication Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin
Living God, as we present these gifts to you, we say “thank you” for the ways Jesus modeled true stewardship, sharing all he had as he taught, healed and witnessed to your love. Now please accept our gifts as signs of our true identity as disciples/followers of Jesus. Help us translate this money into acts of compassion, justice and reconciliation. Open our eyes to see a glimpse of the way your will may be done on earth, as it is in heaven. AMEN
*Hymn of Going Forth:
*Benediction Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin
Go with joy, celebrating the love of Christ; and in so doing, give yourself to others. Share fervently and be extravagant. Go from this place knowing that God is with you, and that God’s love is forever and for evermore.
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Announcements:
A Mission Opportunity Challenge
We are well aware that the number of individuals and families facing food insecurity is increasing. This includes those accustomed to receiving SNAP benefits. In order to meet this demand, the Saint Anne Parish Charitable Outreach has extended their hours of operation for their food pantry.
Our challenge to the congregation is to meet this demand by helping restock the shelves in the pantry.
Every Sunday in November please bring a canned good or other non-perishable food item to the church. Place these items on the alter as we watch our congregation meet this significant challenge of food insecurity.
Our Christmas Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, December 6th. This gives us just a few weeks to pull everything together. Anyone interested in joining is more than welcome!
For those who cannot join us, just a reminder that we need the following for the fair:
· Raffle items
· Baked goods
· Soup
· Yard sale items
Volunteers to man the tables
This is one of our largest fundraisers, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
Signup sheet is available.
Greens Workshop
To make items for the Christmas Fair
Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30pm
Get a few friends together and have a fun night of creating wreaths, swags and centerpieces with fresh evergreens, which we will then have for sale at the craft fair. Kari will guide provide guidance so even if you have never done it before, you will still have fun!
We will be looking for donations of cut evergreens. They can be left in the basement anytime up to a week before. Pine, arborvitae, holly, spruce, boxwood, mountain laurel,
all make great arrangements. Pinecones are also great!
We hope you can join us!
Please bring pruners, scissors and/or wire cutters to use.
Also, if anyone would like a ride, Linda Tilden has graciously offered to pick up and drive home anyone who isn't comfortable driving at night. Call or text her at 978-973-7681.
Operations is requesting your help to clean up the church grounds before winter. Debris including leaves and fallen branches are primary targets. In addition, there are some areas inside the building such as the kitchen and under furniture that need to be addressed. If you have a rake, blower, pruners, a tarp, etc., bring them with you. The date is Saturday, November 15, 9am-12pm. Please see the task list on the bulletin board if you cannot make it Saturday.
