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Bloomfield Congregational ChurchUnited Church of ChristAn open and affirming congregationJanuary 17, 2021 “Truth and Accountability”The Heart of BloomfieldBloomfield Congregational Church10 Wintonbury Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 0600221335810902946803389995044Gathered as Wintonbury Parish February 14, 1738Renewing our faith as people of God10 a.m. Sunday, January 17, 2021 Welcome WE GATHER IN COMMUNITY AS GOD’S PEOPLEOne: God calls each one of us, and all of us together.All: The call comes in different forms, but the call comes.One: Sometimes the call is to change direction.All: The call comes in different forms, but the call comes.One: Sometimes that change seems small; other times large.All: But, the call comes – and we are called to answer. Let us join together in worship, as we seek to hear -and to respond to - the call of God.Opening Hymn: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (Lyrics will be on screen)Unison Prayer:God of Grace and God of Truth – Forgiveness is a gift of profound power. Your forgiveness, Your grace is the most powerful of all. Thank You for that gift that allows us to move forward more completely in our lives.Thank You also for Your truth. Your Way requires truth. It requires accountability. For forgiveness granted with no change in behavior is of little worth to the world. Compassion given without accountability for actions can simply lead to re-victimizing the oppressed and enabling the oppressor.Thank You for both Your grace and Your truth. Thank You for your forgiveness and Your accountability. For within that tension lies the fragile balance of life well lived – for each of us and for all of us. Amen.?Musical Offering: “Beams of Heaven” Performed by Oletta Adams pastoral prayer and lord’s prayerPastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer (using “trespasses”) 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever, Amen!HEARING GOD’S WORDGod is here. God is still speaking! Let us open our hearts and minds to God’s Good News. Scripture Reading: Amos 5: 24 Reader is Carolyn DelgadoSermon “Truth and Accountability” Rev. Tamara Morelandoffering our thanks and prayer of gratitude“Offering”: Help us grow The Kingdom of God here on earth. You are invited to provide an offering using your Tithe.ly app, by using the "Give” button on the screen above, or using the “Give” button on the church website. You may also send a donation by mail. Help us build Hope.OFFERTORY MUSIC: “If I Can Help Somebody” Performed by Carrie WilsonWE GO FORTH TO SERVE Hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” (Lyrics on screen) Benediction Please join us for “Bring Your Own Coffee” Coffee Hour via Zoom after the service. Join Zoom Meeting Join Zoom Meeting (for Video and Voice using a computer, smart phone, iPad or other similar device) ID: 840 5936 8347Passcode: 150133To?Call?in (with VOICE only), call:?(929) 436-2866Meeting ID:?840 5936 8347 Passcode: 15013310662284-346074Bloomfield Congregational ChurchUnited Church of ChristWelcome to Bloomfield Congregational Church Online! We hope you find your time with us to be meaningful. Bathrooms can be found…um, heck, we don’t know where your bathrooms are, but we sure hope you do! Please wash your hands (even after Covid-19 is gone). If you need one, a Changing Station can be found somewhere in your home hopefully…?.Children are ALWAYS WELCOME in service, no matter whether it’s online or in person. The sounds of infants, children are welcome here, just as Jesus welcomed them. The sounds of adults are welcome too! (No need to be the “Frozen Chosen” here!)If you have any questions, let us know and we’ll make sure to get you an answer! StaffRev. Shawn R. Fisher, PastorEustace Straker, Minister of MusicDorine DeCarli, Director of Faith FormationMalachi Mouning, Administrative AssistantShantel Bremmer, Director of Child Development CenterMichelle Alves, Building ManagerHow to Reach Us:Write us: 10 Wintonbury Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06007Call the Office: (860) 242-0776Email us: office@The Child Development Center can be reached at 860-242-0183 or preschool@.Pastor Shawn may be reached for normal church communications by calling the office at 860-242-0776 ext. 201 or by email at fishersr@. We are also on Facebook and YouTube!33242258750300 ................
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