First Parish Church Manchester by the Sea Sunday, November 13, 2022
Sunday morning worship, 10 AM, is held in person at 10 Central St and also streamed on Facebook Live at FirstParishChurchManchesterMa
All are welcome to join us. Worship Leader *Rev. Judy Brain. Sermon – Make Me a Blessing
Children’s Moment (for young and young at heart) Jeanne Westcott
Dr. Herman Weiss, Director of Music, First Parish Choir, Paul Knox, Rebecca Shrimpton
Voluntary – Charles Stanley (1712-1786)
My Lord, What a Mornin’ – Spiritual, arr. H. T. Burleigh (1866 – 1949)
Because of Thy Great Bounty – Leon A. Hoffmeister (1892-1954)
Make Me a Blessing – George S, Schuler (1888-1988)
Siyahamba (We Are Marching in the Light of God) – Zulu Song, arr. Doreen Rao
Hymns Come O Fount of Every Blessing, Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
“Why First Parish?” Eleanor Harris
Psalm 103:1-8, I Peter 3:9 Reader Paul Clark
Greeters Paul and Wendy Clark
Deacons Ann Heslop
*Rev. Brain is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School where she was awarded the Billings Prize for Preaching. Judy served as senior minister at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Lexington for 17 years. A resident of Essex since her retirement, she has continued in ministry as a bridge pastor for churches on the North Shore as well as the Boston suburbs. In her ministry, a primary focus has been interfaith understanding and social justice. She has worked with many community organizations that promote respect, civility, and peace. She is an enthusiastic gardener and enjoys swimming, kayaking, jigsaw puzzles, and is a convert to Wordle.