Prelude: Fugue (or Voluntary), William Selby
             Cantabile in F Major, Lludwig van Beethoven

Chimes for Prayer and Meditation

Call to Worship #349: "Seek Ye First"

*Processional Hymn #134: "Sweet, Sweet Spirit"

Opening Prayer:

The Lord’s Prayer ("debts")

Parish Concerns and Celebrations: Capital Campaign Announcement, Mark Villinski, Chair

A Message for Children of All Ages (Children will then be dismissed for Church School)

The Offering and Offertory Anthem: "Come Today with Jubilant Singing",
                                                       Words and Music: Robert Leaf

9:00 First Parish Sanctuary Choir,         10:45 First Parish Vocal Ensemble

*Hymn #365: "Thank You, Lord" and Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn #549: "I Love Your Kingdom, Lord"

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Lesson: Joshua 3:1-6 (page 181 O.T.)

Sermon: "What are We Rallying About?"

Communion Hymn #702: "We Come as Guests Invited"

Celebrating Holy Communion:

Prayer of Thanksgiving:

*Recessional Hymn #595: "They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love"

*The Benediction and Threefold Amen #744: (sung by the congregation)

Postlude: March in B-Flat Major, G.F. Handel *All who are able, please stand

Thank you for worshiping with us today. If this is your first time at First Parish, we hope you find the service easy to follow and spiritually inspiring. We encourage you to sign the pew card and place it in the offering plate.

Greeting you today are members of the Diaconate.

Coffee Hour is hosted by Linda Davis and friends.

Many thanks to the talented musicians of First Parish Church for sharing their outstanding vocal and instrumental gifts during worship services this summer. Susan Frank, Jan Hansen, Nathan Cox, Todd Richard, Judith Hilt, Meg and Tim Platt, Tim Janis and his ensemble, and the First Parish Men’s Ensemble offered moving and meaningful performances during the past ten weeks. In addition, Gina Connolly and the "Bow Tie Guys" helped to make the evening with Tony Campolo a memorable worship experience. How blessed we are to have such enormous musical talent within our church community! Bravo, kudos, and thanks to all! Wendell

"Lunch Break" Bible Study will begin Tues., Sept. 16, at 12:00 noon. Rich will be leading a Bible Study during the lunch hour from noon to 1:00. The group will meet downstairs in the Parish House. In September we'll be studying the First Letter of John. Come and study this wonderful book of the New Testament.

Caregiving Visitation & "Bible Buddies" Ministry will be holding an organizational meeting on Wed. Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Being part of our caregiving visitation ministry is a great way to minister to those who love our church and our God but are unable to join us in worship most Sunday mornings. Please contact Pastor Rich for more information.

Harvestfest -- It’s that time again! Please join us Thurs., Sept. 18 at 11:00 at Norma’s Restaurant to talk about this year’s great event! Whether you’re interested in volunteering, being a chair or just want to find out more, this is for you!

Lorraine Fiske has moved to assisted living at The Mark Wentworth Home in Portsmouth, NH. If you would like to send her a card or drop by for a visit, her address is: The Mark Wentworth Home, 346 Pleasant Street, Rm. 351; Portsmouth, NH 03801. Telephone: 1-603-570-7831.

Housing Urgently Needed: Affordable, unfurnished, one bedroom apartment. Annual lease for employed, reliable, professional, senior. For references call 207-646-6402. Please call the church office, if you know of a one bedroom apartment between Kittery and the Kennebunks.

Road Race Reminder: The Maine Coast Half Marathon will again be held on the streets of York on Sun., Sept. 21. The route has been revised this year, but there may still be traffic delays that morning due to the race.

Hospice of York is offering a 10 week bereavement support group beginning Wed., Sept. 10 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Please call Audrey at 207 337-5507.

Recycled Books for Harvestfest: Best selling hardcovers, coffee-table books, and cookbooks are fine. Please, no textbooks, encyclopedias, technical or magazines of any type. Books may be dropped in the scout room at Fellowship Hall by Thurs., Oct. 16. We need volunteers for Fri. and Sat. Please contact Karen Peterson 439-2678 or by e-mail kip1230@comcast.net Thank you.

Table of Plenty Opportunity: Want an opportunity to both work out and build muscles while helping others at the Table of Plenty? Why not help deliver the food from Hannaford’s Supermarket to Fellowship Hall each Tuesday morning. I have had the pleasure of performing this ritual for the past two years. I now am moving in another direction and will not be available to continue. I will pass this activity on to others starting Sept. 24. It would be best if two people shared this task. Please contact Allyson Roose at 475-2930.

Food for Thought and Moveable Feast to Remick Barn: Please join us for another fabulous Pot Luck and Program on Fri., Sept. 26th at 6:00 p.m. We’ll start the evening with a pot luck in Moody Hall and then move across the street to the Remick Barn where Scott Stevens, Executive Director of Museums of Old York, will discuss our church’s fascinating history. The evening will conclude with an Apple Crisp dessert prepared over the open fire in the barn! Call the church office by Sept. 24th to sign up.

Today: 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour

        6:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Group - Moody Hall

        6:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal

Monday: 9:00 a.m. Membership Committee Meeting

        7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. Mission Committee Meeting

        7:00 p.m. Assessors’ Meeting

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study - Linda’s Office

        10:00 a.m. Caregivers’ Meeting - Fellowship Hall

Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Men’s Ensemble rehearsal

        7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal

        7:00 p.m. Coed Bible Study - 15 Linden Lane

        7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Committee

Friday: 6:00 p.m. K-Klub - for 5th & 6th Graders

Next Sunday: 8:45 & 10:30 Hymn Sing