June 10 2018 Welcome to OPC Cambridge Chimes

June 10, 2018 Welcome to OPC

Cambridge Chimes Welcome and Announcements Greeting Each Other

Ringing of the Bell Prelude “Prelude in Dminor” ~J. S. Bach Lighting of the candles

INTROIT “King of Kings” ENSEMBLE

*CALL TO WORSHIP AND INVOCATION L: Spirit of God, descend on us today and fill us. P: Amazing God, may your Spirit fill us with love and hope.

L: May your Spirit fill us with peace and comfort. P: May your Holy Spirit fill us with wisdom and understanding.

L: In his baptism by John, Jesus knew he was chosen by God. P: May we know this day that we, too, are chosen by God.

L: Lord, open our hearts and spirits to hear your call to us. P: Give us wisdom and courage to follow you always.

*HYMN #2022 “Great is the Lord” v. 1 Great is the Lord, he is holy and just; by his power we trust in his love. Great is the Lord, he is faithful and true, by his mercy he proves he is love.

*HYMN #2022 “Great is the Lord” v. 1 Great is the Lord and worthy of glory! Great is the Lord and worthy of praise! Great is the Lord; now lift up your voice, now lift up your voice:

*HYMN #2022 “Great is the Lord” v. 1 Great is the Lord!

*HYMN #2022 “Great is the Lord” v. 2 Great is the Lord, he is holy and just; by his power we trust in his love. Great is the Lord, he is faithful and true, by his mercy he proves he is love.

*HYMN #2022 “Great is the Lord” v. 2 Great is the Lord and worthy of glory! Great is the Lord and worthy of praise! Great is the Lord; now lift up your voice, now lift up your voice:

*HYMN #2022 “Great is the Lord” v. 2 Great is the Lord!

*HYMN #2022 “Great is the Lord” v. 3 Great is the Lord, he is holy and just; by his power we trust in his love. Great is the Lord, he is faithful and true, by his mercy he proves he is love.

*HYMN #2022 “Great is the Lord” v. 3 Great are you, Lord and worthy of glory! Great are you, Lord and worthy of praise! Great are you, Lord; I lift up my voice, I lift up my voice:

*HYMN #2022 “Great is the Lord” v. 3 Great are you, Lord!

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) We come as your baptized believers, O God, confessing our sins. You send us your Spirit to inspire and sustain us, but so often we do not respond to your presence.

You bless us as water is poured over us, yet our behavior does not match our blessings. Christ calls us to follow, yet we ignore his commandment.

Your goodness surrounds us everywhere, yet we overlook your abundant love much of the time. Have mercy upon us, God of second chances, and in your love uphold and forgive us.

(silence is observed for reflection and prayer)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON L: Rejoice, Sisters and Brothers! God’s love and Spirit are poured upon each of you. Feel God’s forgiving, healing and transforming power in your lives and be grateful. P: Thanks be to God. Amen.

SPECIAL MUSIC “Take The Time to Hear” ENSEMBLE

TEACHER, SHEPHERD, & NURSERY CAREGIVER RECOGNITION

PROCLAIMING THE WORD SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 3: 13 -17

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? ’ But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness. ’

Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he was the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said,

‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased. ’

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 28: 16 -20

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. ’

L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!

“All the World” Rev. Tedd Pullano

Aidan Jay Mulford

Presentation Hear the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and

teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Obeying the Word of our Lord Jesus, and confident of His promises, we baptize these whom God has called.

In baptism God claims us, and seals us to show that we belong to God frees us from sin and death, uniting us with Jesus Christ in his death and resurrection. By water and the Holy Spirit, we are made members of the church, the body of Christ, and joined to

Christ’s ministry of love, peace, and justice. Let us, each and every one, remember with joy our own baptism, as we celebrate this sacrament. Elder: On behalf of the Session, I present Aidan Jay Mulford, son of Ashley and Gary, to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

Questions Ashley and Gary, do you desire that Aidan be baptized? I do. Relying on God’s grace, do you promise to live the Christian faith, and to teach that faith to your child? I do.

Jenna, do you promise, through prayer and example, to support and encourage Aidan to be a faithful Christian? I do.

Do you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ promise to nurture Aidan; do you promise to tell him the good news of the Gospel, and by word and deed, with love and prayer, guide him, nurture him, and encourage him to know and follow Christ,

to strengthen his family ties with the household of God and to be a faithful member of Christ’s church? Congregation: We do.

Profession of Faith Through baptism we enter the covenant God has established. Within this covenant God claims us as God’s own child and gives us new life, guards us from evil, and nurtures us in love. In embracing that covenant, we choose whom we will serve, by turning away from

evil, and turning toward Jesus Christ. I ask you, therefore, to reject sin, to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, and to confess the faith of the church – the faith in which we baptize.

Renunciations and Affirmations Ashley and Gary, trusting in the gracious mercies of God, do you renounce evil, and its power in the world, which defies God’s righteousness and love? I renounce them.

Do you renounce the ways of sin that separate you from the love of God? I renounce them. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Lord and Savior? I do.

Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his word and showing his love? I will.

Profession With the whole congregation, let us confess our faith. Do you believe in God the Father Almighty? I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ? I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and

was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he was raised; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Thanksgiving over the Water We give you thanks, Eternal God, for you nourish and sustain all living things by the gift of water. In the beginning of time, your Spirit moved over the watery chaos, calling forth order and life.

In the time of Noah, you destroyed evil by the waters of the flood, giving righteousness a new beginning. You led Israel out of slavery through the waters of the sea, into the freedom of the Promised Land. In the waters of the Jordan, you claimed Jesus as he was

baptized by John and anointed with your Holy Spirit. By the baptism of his own death and resurrection, Christ has set us free from sin and death and opened the way to eternal life. We thank you, O God, for the Water of baptism.

In it, we are buried with Christ in his death. From it, we are raised to share in his resurrection. Through it, we are reborn by the power of the Holy Spirit. Gracious God, pour out your Spirit upon us and upon this water, that it may be your womb of

deliverance and new birth for Aidan. Claim him through it so he may have the power to do your will, and continue forever in the risen life of Christ. To you be all praise, honor, and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever. Amen.

The Baptism Aidan, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen.

The Blessing O Lord, uphold Aidan by your Holy Spirit. Give him the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever.

Congregation: Amen. Aidan, child of the covenant, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit in baptism, and marked as Christ’s own forever. Congregation: Amen.

Welcome Aidan is now received into the one holy universal and apostolic church. Through baptism, God has made him a member of the household of God. I charge you, the people of this congregation, to nurture and love him,

and to assist him to be a faithful disciple of Christ. Let us pray: Almighty God, giver of all life, you have called us by name and claimed us, and you have pledged to each of us your faithful love. We pray for your child Aidan.

Watch over him and guide him as he grows in faith, and help him to know you. We also pray for her parents, Ashley and Gary. Help them to know you, to love with your love, to teach your truth, and to tell the story of Jesus to their son.

And help us all, O God, to love and support him, and to encourage him in the faith, that together we may strengthen the entire family of God. Amen. With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome Aidan into Christ’s church

to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. May God remind us of the promises given in our own baptism, and renew our trust in God that we may be made strong to obey God’s will, and to

serve God with joy; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Congratulations, Aidan!!!

*HYMN #498 “Child of Blessing…” v. 1 Child of blessing, child of promise, Baptized in the Spirit’s sign, With this water God has sealed you Unto love and grace divine.

*HYMN #498 “Child of Blessing…” v. 2 Child of love, our love’s expression, Love’s creation, loved indeed! Fresh from God, refresh our spirits, Into joy and laughter lead.

*HYMN #498 “Child of Blessing…” v. 3 Child of joy, our dearest treasure, God’s you are, from God you came. Back to God we humbly give you: Live as one who bears Christ’s name.

*HYMN #498 “Child of Blessing…” v. 4 Child of God, your loving Parent, Learn to listen for God’s call. Grow to laugh and sing and worship, Trust and love God more than all.

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Offertory Invitation Offertory (Choir) “If God Be For Us” ~Martin

*DOXOLOGY #542 v. 4 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (unison) Worship, honor, glory and blessing are yours, O God. This morning we offer you these gifts as an expression of our love, joy, and gratitude.

We pray that through them, and our actions, others may come to recognize and experience your presence in the world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

The Lord’s Prayer (unison) 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 and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

*HYMN #343 “Called As Partners…” v. 1 Called as partners in Christ’s service, Called to ministries of grace, We respond with deep commitment Fresh new lines of faith to trace.

*HYMN #343 “Called As Partners…” v. 1 May we learn the art of sharing, Side by side and friend with friend, Equal partners in our caring To fulfill God’s chosen end.

*HYMN #343 “Called As Partners…” v. 2 Christ’s example, Christ’s inspiring, Christ’s clear call to work and worth, Let us follow, never faltering, Reconciling folk on earth.

*HYMN #343 “Called As Partners…” v. 2 Men and women, richer, poorer, All God’s people, young and old, Blending human skills together Gracious gifts from God unfold.

*HYMN #343 “Called As Partners…” v. 3 Thus new partners for Christ’s mission. In a small or global sense, Help us bear each other’s burdens, Breaking down each wall or fence.

*HYMN #343 “Called As Partners…” v. 3 Words of comfort, words of vision, Words of challenge, said with care, Being new power and strength for action, Make us colleagues, free and fair.

*HYMN #343 “Called As Partners…” v. 4 So God grant us for tomorrow Ways to order human life That surround each person’s sorrow With a calm that conquers strife.

*HYMN #343 “Called As Partners…” v. 4 Make us partners in our living, Our compassion to increase, Messengers of faith, thus giving Hope and confidence and peace.

BENEDICTION

Postlude “Praise the Lord with Drums & Cymbals” ~Karg-Elert