Deep Water, Big Catch
February 6, 2022 | 10:30 am
1128 Pine Street Boulder CO 80302 | 303.442.1787 | www.firstcong.net
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The Great Catch John August Swanson
ORDER OF WORSHIP
PRELUDE Deep River Arr. K. McChesney
Charlotte Corbridge, Susan Wilkinson,
Kajsa Teitelbaum, Kim Kanas, Melody Fuller
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman
HYMN When the Saints Go Marching In L. G. Presley
Members of the Ukulele Flatirons Orchestra
Alix Christian, Leslie Martien, Laura McCutchen,
Celeste Ramsey, Alice Robbins
Oh, when the saints go marching in Oh, when the saints go marching in Dear Lord, I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in
Oh, when they gather ‘round the throne Oh, when they gather ‘round the throne Dear Lord, I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in And on that Hallelujah Day Oh, on that Hallelujah Day
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number When the Saints go marching in
PRAYER OF INVOCATION Linda Kowatch
God our Creator, we give you thanks for heaven and earth, for life and breath,
and for a love which bears, hopes, and endures all things.
We give you thanks for Jesus Christ,
who came to walk with us through the shadows of life and to lead into your kin-dom’s light.
Pour out your grace upon us now
and renew the calling and purpose of our lives.
Open our ears, our minds, our hearts
as we listen to your summons: “Come, follow me.”
As you invite us to push out into deep water, free us to respond in faith and praise. Amen.
SCRIPTURE Luke 5:1-11
MEDITATION Deep Water, Big Catch
HYMN You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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.
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.
PRAYER SONG Dona Nobis Pacem Traditional
Members of the Ukulele Flatirons Orchestra
INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE
CALL TO THE OFFERING Libby Black
OFFERTORY Here I am, Lord
Julia Wirth, Kajsa Teitelbaum
Refrain:
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION Stewardship Team
Libby Black, Betsy Barrett, Allison Hamm, Jon Hinebauch, Tara Kelly, Rick Kron, Tom Lounsbury, Laura McCutchen,
Nancy Stevens, Nicole Speer, Chris Braudaway-Bauman
God whose giving knows no ending,
we consecrate our offerings, pledges, and prayers to you
and to the life we share as First Congregational United Church of Christ, Boulder.
Bless these gifts by the power of your Spirit.
Bless them and use them to keep us Rooted in your Love and Growing Together in worship, learning, service and prayer.
Bless them and use them to extend
your extravagant welcome, your lavish love, your abundant life, your shining light.
By your blessing,
may they release through us a flow of compassion and mercy that will bring more justice and more joy.
By your blessing,
turn them into food for the hungry,
healing for those who hurt, and hope for the world.
Gracious God, to you and to your purposes, we dedicate all that we have and all that we are.
All this we pray, giving thanks in Christ’s name. Amen.
LITANY OF WELCOME FOR THE INTERIM ASSOCIATE MINISTER Karen Cumbo, Moderator AFFIRMATION OF THE CONGREGATION
I ask all of you, now, people of First Congregational United Church of Christ of Boulder, to receive Linda Kow- atch as a pastor and colleague in ministry, and to join in the process we are entering as a congregation. As she continues the work of bringing the Gospel of hope, will you regard her as a fellow servant of Christ and work together in the ministry of this congregation? Will you?
Congregation: We will.
Karen: Will you pray for Linda and honor her, support her ministry, and in all things strive to live together in the peace and unity of Christ? Will you?
Congregation: We will.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
SONG Come, Let Us Bring (call and response) Come let us bring our gifts to God in praise. (echo)
So that we might minister in countless ways. (echo) Come let us bring the warm and fragrant bread. (echo) Broken here so all God’s people might be fed. (echo) Come let us bring the sweet abundant wine. (echo) In this cup we taste the joy of grace divine. (echo) INVITATION
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts!
We lift them up to God.
Let us give thanks to God Most High.
It is right to give God thanks and praise!
COMMUNION PRAYER WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP COMMUNION MUSIC
SONG Let Us Be Bread
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Since, dear God, we have seen and heard, touched and tasted the signs of your love for us,
may we be as living loaves kneaded and shaped by your hands.
May we be as wine of the Spirit,
poured out that others may know your mercy and joy.
May Love be the leaven within.
May Love be the flavor of every thought and word and deed.
Amen.
HYMN Now Thank We All Our God
From New Century Hymnal, Copyright 1995, Pilgrim Press. Lyrics: M. Rinkart, 1647. Music: J. Cruger, 1647. NUN DANKET.
CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Nun danket alle Gott BWV657 J. S. Bach
YOUR GIVING
Online or in-person, you can count on the nurturing ministry of FCC Boulder Church. Each one of us plays an important part, including your financial support. Thank you! Contribute BY CHECK to the church and mail to:
First Congregational Church Boulder, 1128 Pine St. Boulder, CO 80302. Contribute by TEXT-TO-GIVE by texting: 73256 with the message joy2givefcc. Contribute ELECTRONICALLY: Sign in to your account in Realm,
the church’s database, where you may make an ACH payment from your bank account or contribute by credit card.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Virtual Coffee Hour On Zoom | 11:30 am or following the service
https://tinyurl.com/5n7zh4px - Meeting ID: 349 641 499 Passcode: MEETING
Fill your coffee cup and log onto Zoom to greet others and spend a short time in small group conversation.
We’ll meet this way for a time of fellowship every Sunday during the month of January.
Rooted in Love, Growing Together - Pledge for 2022 Now!
This Sunday, February 6, we will bless and celebrate our 2022 gifts to the church. If you have already pledged - thank you! If not, please click here (https://firstcong.net/form-view/51 ) to complete the pledge form and tell us about your intentions for 2022, and thanks to you! Questions?Contact churchoffice@firstcong.net
(303-442-1787 Extension 0) or our Stewardship Chair, Libby Black Small Group Grief Sessions - For Marshall Fire Evacuees - on Zoom
While our congregation is attending to church members and friends who have completely lost their homes in the Marshall fire, we are also aware there are many in our congregation experiencing a different grief, having returned from evacuation to intact houses in neighborhoods destroyed. We want to make room for those who have experienced this second kind of emotional trauma to gather for conversation and support. So that everyone who lives in an area impacted by the fire will have a chance to talk, Bill Forbes, grief Counselor, and Chris Braudaway-Bauman are offering three small group opportunities. If you live in Louisville, Superior, or the Marshall Road region of Boulder, please see the Sunday Morning email to sign-up to attend one.
Newcomers Coffee - February 13 at 11:30 am on Zoom (https://tinyurl.com/yts8kvw6) Meeting ID: 864 0095 5390 Passcode: Welcome
Are you new to the First Congregational Church community, looking to find out more and get better connected?
Join us at 11:30 am on Zoom, after the online worship service to chat with our ministers, staff and leaders, ask any questions you may have, and learn more about the many ways you can get involved. (Bring your own coffee).
Preparing for the MacKenzie Lecture - NEW DATES for Stop Saving the Planet Book Group Please join us in a two-session discussion of Stop Saving the Planet:
An Environmentalist Manifesto by Jenny Price, this year’s Mackenzie Lecturer. We will meet Mondays, March 7 and 14 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm on Zoom. The one-hour sessions will be held in anticipation of Dr. Price’s time with us on March 31 -April 3. Books are available to purchase at the Boulder Bookstore. Please contact Margot Pickett (margot.pickett@gmail.com) or Bill Young (wwyoun01@gmail.com) to let us know you’ll join us.
The 2022 MacKenzie Lectureship - Dr. Jenny Price - NEW DATES: March 31 to April 3 Thursday, March 31, 7:00 pm - Online and In-Person
Repairing the Earth, Embracing Freedom Through Responsibility
Dr. Jenny Price will speak in dialogue with Dr. Patty Limerick about Jonathan Sacks’ book,
“To Heal a Fractured World.”
Saturday, April 2, 9:00 am - In-Person Only
Dr. Jenny Price will lead a workshop on Saturday morning: “Stop Saving the Planet!—or, Can We Finally Do Something About Climate Change?”
Sunday, April 3, 10:30 am in Worship - Online and In-Person
Dr. Jenny Price will preach on Sunday morning: “What Can I Do?”
