“Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another
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“Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another struggling soul like you.” —Shannon L. Alder
PRELUDE In the Garden/Knowing You
Arranged by: Carol Tornquist
Publisher: Alfred’s Sacred Performer, 2011
GREETING Gloria Bordeaux-Pacolec
PSALM 96: 1-4 Kitty Nesbitt
O sing to our God a new song!
Sing to our God all the earth!
Sing to our God, bless the Holy Name!
Proclaim God’s Love day after day.
Declare God’s glory among the nations,
God’s marvels to every people.
Our God is great and most worthy of praise.
OPENING PRAYER
HYMN #386 O For a World (vs. 1, 2, 3, & 5)
Robert Torrano and Scott Sunseri
O for a world where everyone respects each other’s ways,
Where love is lived and all is done with justice and with praise.
O for a world where goods are shared and misery relieved,
Where truth is spoken, children spared, equality achieved.
We welcome one world family and struggle with each choice
That opens us to unity and gives our vision voice.
The poor are rich, the weak are strong, the foolish ones are wise.
Tell all who mourn: Outcasts belong, who perishes will rise.
INTRO
SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Gloria Bordeaux-Pacholec
REFLECTION
NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCTIONS
NEW MEMBERS LITANY
Members of First Congregational Church of San Jose, in partnership with the United Disciples Fellowship: as part of the covenant with these new members, do you promise to stand with these brothers and sisters, bearing witness to their journey of faith, wherever it may lead them? Do you promise to share your own journey with them, in fellowship and friendship? If so, please say "we will."
We will
SPECIAL MUSIC God is Still Speaking Mark A. Miller
all publishing rights reserved
Permission given to UCC congregations
to stream online
REFLECTION Psalm of Stillness
Written by: Craig McKibben
Lorenz Publishing Co., 2020
PASTORAL PRAYERS
QUESTION & BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Written by: Penny Rodriquez
based on Forest Green, English folk tune
Lorenz Publishing Co., 2007
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Open & Affirming
First Congregational Church of San Jose is an Open and Affirming congregation, meaning we welcome persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions into our full life and ministry.Worship Services
October 11, 2020 Worship Service
October 4, 2020 Worship Service
Partner Congregation
United Disciples Fellowship
UCC Daily Devotional
- Longing for Sanctuary October 21, 2020Despite our longing to be back in the sanctuary, God’s steadfast love is not limited to a physical space. God’s love is our true sanctuary.
- Vashti October 20, 2020As a model of strength and self-possession, I didn’t think Vashti could get any better. I was wrong.
- Shackles of Defeat October 19, 2020Paul took the chains of the state and preached fearless liberation. The state may have had him in shackles, but he would be bound to nothing but the love of God.