January 31 Bulletin

Claremont United Church of Christ Sunday, January 31, 2020 10:00 am We are an Open and Affirming congregation, welcoming into our full life and ministry persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, races, socioeconomic status, faith experiences, countries of origin, and abilities. Jesus welcomes everyone and so do we!

A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP CLAREMONT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST PRELUDE Grant Us Peace Ore INTROIT Alleluia Hughes WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP One: When we gather to worship, All: we open ourselves to compassion, One: and where there is compassion, All: there is possibility; One: where there is possibility; All: there is transformation. Let us worship God together. OPENING HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy Holy, holy, holy! God the Almighty! Early in the morning we praise your majesty. Holy, holy, hoy! Merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! God the Almighty! All your works shall praise your name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of all nations, we confess that we sometimes forget how big your world is. We admit that our own problems consume us, and our vision often shrinks to our immediate surroundings. We become oblivious to our siblings around the world, each in their own context, each with their own hurdles and dreams and encounters with you. Expand our minds and hearts, we pray. Remind us of how we are connected by invisible threads to so many faithful people in so many different places, and allow that reminder to give us comfort and hope. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE One: …God is good, and grace is abundant.

All: Amen. PASSING OF THE PEACE One: May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. SERMON ON THE STEPS OFFERING/MUSIC Great is Thy Faithfulness Stephan Nosrat DEDICATION SERMON Faith Around the World Guest Pastor: Rev. Dr. Marlon Winedt, Global Translation Advisor for United Bible Societies, Curaçao Guest Pastor: Rev. Eduardo Fettermann, Agua Branca Baptist Church, Brazil ANTHEM Cantad al Señor trad. Brazilian, arr. Hobby PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER One: God of all who makes us one body in Christ, make our unity visible and bring healing to the world. When we read Scripture together in our diversity of language and context, All: make our unity visible and bring healing to the world. One: When we establish relations of friendships with those from around the globe, when we tear down the wall of indifference and hatred, All: make our unity visible and bring healing to the world. One: When we work for justice and solidarity, when we move from fear to confidence, All: make our unity visible and bring healing to the world. One: Wherever there is suffering through war and violence, injustice and inequality, disease and prejudice, poverty and hopelessness, drawing us near to the teachings of Christ and to each other, All: make our unity visible and bring healing to the world. One: We pray these things, joining the voices that are praying right now across the world, All: Our Father/Mother/Creator who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom/kin-dom 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. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us

from evil. For thine is the kingdom/kin-dom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. GUEST ARTIST New Wine Stephan Nosrat BENEDICTION CLOSING RESPONSE O Morning Star, WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET How Fair and Bright! O Morning Star, how fair and bright! You shine with God’s own truth and light, aglow with grace and mercy! Of Jacob’s line, King David’s son, our Lord and Savior, you have won our hearts to serve you only! Lowly, holy! Great and glorious, all victorious, rich in blessing! Rule and might o’er all possessing! POSTLUDE Toccata Perpetua Smith WAYS TO DONATE TO THE CHURCH: 1. Mail in your donation (233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711) 2. Contribute on our website: claremontucc.org 3. Text an amount to (909) 343-5901 4. Set up automatic giving through your bank Reflection Questions About Today's Worship * What was the most meaningful moment of worship for you today? * What is one new question or idea today's worship service inspired for you?

PLEASE BE IN TOUCH Claremont United Church of Christ 233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 626-1201 | claremontucc.org @uccclaremont Claremont United Church of Christ Senior Pastors Junior High Youth Director Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz Ms. Zoe Estrada [email protected], x230 [email protected] Rev. Dr. Jen Strickland [email protected], x 228 Director of Music & Fine Arts Dr. Jonathan Campbell Finance & Payroll Administrator [email protected], x242 Ms. Jocelyn Bocking [email protected], x225 Principal Organist Dr. Carey Robertson Office Manager [email protected] Ms. Jasmine Tomita [email protected], Moderator (Council President) x222 Mr. Tad Creasey [email protected] Minister of Children, Youth, & Families Director of the Early Childhood Rev. DJ Severin Center [email protected], x227 Ms. Kristy Knight [email protected], x226 Children, Youth, & Families Assistant Ms. Elizabeth Zehm [email protected]