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Commentary on John 2:1-11
John 2:1-11 Commentary on Gospel by Roy Harrisville John begins his Gospel with the famous prologue, the appearance of the Baptist, and the calling of Jesus’ first disciples. His baptism is not actually related by the evangelist, but rather told in third person by the Baptist. The calling of the first disciples is narrated and…
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January 10 Order of Worship
Chilmark Community Church January 10, 2010 Prelude: Contemplazione by C.Aldolfo Bossi Gathering and Announcements Introit: Poem by Zdenko Fibich Call to Worship Psalm 29 (no musical response) *Hymn 122 “ God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale” vs 1,2,3,6 Peace Confession (unison) O Great Spirit whose voice we hear in the winds, and whose…
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January3, 2010
CHILMARK COMMUNITY CHURCH, UNITED METHODIST EPIPHANY SUNDAY January 3, 2010 ********************************************* THE GATHERING TOGETHER Prelude: Prelude #1 in C by J.S. Bach (Carol Loud) Lighting the Christ Candle Liturgy: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.…
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First Sunday after Christmas 12/27
from the book Preaching and Reading the Old Testament Lessons: With an Eye to the New Elizabeth Achtemeier There are times in the life of the world or of a nation when one individual changes the whole course of history. Perhaps we might say that such a change occurred when the Emperor Constantine declared Christianity…
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BELL AND STEEPLE PROJECTS
The project started when the leaks were persistent and the pans catching the water were insufficient in number and depth! The first inspections and recommendations were done by Charlie Shipway in June. Ann McGhee painted it’s portrait in September. Roy Riley did a temporary patch in November and will begin roof repairs in late December.…
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Christmas Eve 2009
CHILMARK COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE 2009 Prelude Pastorale from the Christmas Concerto by Corelli CALL TO WORSHIP Rejoice, for God is with us — Emmanuel. In the darkness of our world shines God’s holy light. Now there is reason to hope, to love, to laugh, to live. God is truly with us. We are not…
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Church Table at Community Center Dec 12
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Dec.6 Order o Worship
Chilmark Community Church December 6, 2009 Prelude: 2-Part Invention J.S. Bach Gathering and Announcements Introit: Let Christmas Come English Melody Call to Worship MalachI 3:1-4 Candle Lighting Liturgy Judi and Jules Worthington See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, says the Lord of hosts. [Here relight the first Advent candle.]…
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Nov. 29 Order of Worship
Chilmark Community Church Prelude: A Ground in G Henry Purcell Gathering and Announcements Introit: Lauda Anima Call to Worship Jeremiah 33:14-16 Candle Lighting Liturgy The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promises I have made. To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls: In you, O God, we…