06/04/2026
Community United Presbyterian Church
Intercultural Church Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 9:00am
Barb Mentzer
Welcome, Greeting of Visitors & Announcements
ICE CREAM SOCIAL Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 6-8pm. The Carlisle Christian Church will be hosting an ICE CREAM SOCIAL including treats (provided by CUPC) and an evening of music and fellowship in the church’s back yard area! Please plan to join the fun! If you are willing to bring 2 dozen treats, please let Donna Hall know!
ROAD TRIP VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL It's time to think about Vacation Bible School! CUPC will hold ROAD TRIP Vacation Bible School beginning Sunday, July 12 through Thursday, July 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for children 4 years old through just completed 5th grade. A meal will be served prior to our Bible lesson, music, crafts & games. To register: Contact Ann Polito (515-681-9519) Children are encouraged to register BY Friday, June 12 to guarantee a "Road Trip" t-shirt! To volunteer: Contact VBS director, Crystal Barton (515-783-3900).
65+ SENIOR CITIZEN APPRECIATION DINNER There will be an appreciation dinner for all 65+ senior citizens in the PEACH community area on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Community United Presbyterian Church at 4:00pm. Reservations may be made by signing the sheet being passed through the congregation OR by calling the church (515) 989-3426 until Sunday, June 7- - please leave your name and phone number so your reservation may be confirmed. Anyone under 65 may sign up to volunteer to help with this event by contacting Barb Mentzer (515-971-9775) or calling the church. This event is being sponsored by CUPC and the CUPC Education & Mission Committee.
SEASON OF SABBATICAL: Next Sunday, June 14th, Kip Harris, will be sharing a message at 9:00am. Printed copies of the sabbatical information including the worship schedule are available at the south and east entrances of the church.
Mission Ministries to Consider
***Contributions for the CCA Food Pantry - June suggestions: Hair-Conditioner, Hair-Shampoo, Jell-O, Jam/Jelly. Contributions for the CCA Food Pantry continue to be received by a financial gift with your regular giving and/or food and personal items received at the church. ALL items will be graciously received!! Printed copies of the 2026 Food Pantry list are available at the south and east entrances to the church!!
***Blessing Box: The community of Hartford now has a Blessing Box located outside the south entrance of CUPC. It is available 24 hours a day – 7 days a week. Anyone in need, is welcome to take what they need. Donations may be placed in the Blessing Box! Arrangements may also be made for delivery to the church by leaving a message at the church. (515-989-3426) If you would like to make a financial contribution to support this project, please note “Blessing Box” on your gift and include it with your offering.
***Gifts to the Noisy Collection will be received on the first Sunday of each month. The goal for the 2026 General Mission Pledge is $2,000.00. In May, $94.05 was received, leaving $962.57 to go. THANK YOU to everyone who is helping during 2026!
***Per Capita for 2026 is $54.00 per voting member. Please consider assisting with this mission to the presbytery, synod, and general assembly who help provide leadership within the larger church. The total needed for 2026 is $3,309.56. In May, $366.00 was received leaving $897.56 THANK YOU to all who are contributing to this fund during 2026 – for yourself and for others!
Thank you to everyone who is supporting these special ministries!
This Week's Events--Please contact the church office with event information or questions. 515-989-3426
April 20, 2026
Sabbatical Begins
April 20th – July 19th Pastor Kristin’s Sabbatical Leave
Monday, June 8th
Food Truck Bake Sale
3:30pm – 6:30pm – City Park
Thursday, June 11th
Ed/Mission Meeting
6:00pm in Conference Room
Things Happening Around Town
Weekly food truck: Monday, June 8th Smohked will be serving supper with CUPC providing desserts. Please stop by the Hartford City Park to take advantage of these options. Sponsored by Hartford Hometown Pride.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
7 Seth Curry, Marlie Frederick, Mary Kate Wilkson
8 Hayden Barton
10 John Marco
11 Ruth Willis, Tracy Arpy, Scott Robinson
12 Doug Buchanan, Ryan & Brianne Sears (A)
13 Aurora Lamb
14 Dennis Buchanan, Kendra Pedicini, Denny & Michelle Oakley (A)
Greeters & Fellowship
Greeter
Fellowship
June 14, 2026
Erika Shetterly
Mary King
June 21, 2026
Loreesa Curry
Ronda Magnusson
June 28, 2026
Verle & Marge Spence
POTLUCK
July 5, 2026
Service at Carlisle Christian Church
10:30 a.m.
If you are unable to serve on the date listed, please trade with someone. Thank you.
Online Giving Information
Financial gifts may be made through the Presbyterian Foundation Online Giving program to CUPC using the QR
Code below or click here: https://shorturl.at/ctBPU Gifts to the General Fund (for pledges) and the Capital
Improvement Fund (example: HVAC system replacement) may be made through this site. All other gifts should continue to be sent to the church with designations noted. For assistance, contact the CUPC Church Office at 515-989-3426.
LET US WORSHIP TOGETHER!
*Call to Worship
L: The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.
P: We gather to worship the Creator of heaven and earth.
L: God formed the land, the sea, and the sky, and called creation good.
P: We come to give thanks and to renew our call to care for all that God has made.
*Opening Hymn #20 All Things Bright and Beautiful
All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.
1 Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colors; God made their tiny wings. All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.
2 The purple headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset, and the morning that brightens up the sky: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.
3 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden, God made them everyone one. All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.
*Call to Confession
L: Let us confess our sin before God and one another.
*Prayer of Confession
P: God of all creation, we confess that we have failed to be faithful stewards. We have taken more than we need, wasted what you have entrusted to us, and neglected the care of the earth and its creatures.
We have pursued convenience over responsibility, and short-term gain over long-term care. Forgive us, we pray. Restore our relationship with you, with one another, and with your creation. Teach us to walk gently upon this earth. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
L: Creator God, You spoke the world into being and entrusted it to our care. You have given us air to breathe, water to drink, and land to sustain us. Yet we confess we have not always honored your creation. Renew in us a right spirit—that we may be faithful stewards, living in gratitude, humility, and care. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
*Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
Scripture Reading Genesis 1:26-31 & 2:15
Psalm 24:1-2
Message “Entrusted, Not Entitled: Living as Stewards of God’s Creation”
Hymn #14 For the Beauty of the Earth
1 For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
2 For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
3 For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind’s delight, for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
4 For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth, and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
Tithes and Offering
*Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise
Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
P: Generous God, receive these offerings and our lives. Use them to restore, renew, and sustain your creation. May all we do reflect your love and care for the world you have made. Amen.
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. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our sins, as we
forgive those who have sinned against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from
evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Closing Hymn #716 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
1 God, whose giving knows no ending, from your rich and endless store, nature’s wonder, Jesus’ wisdom, costly cross, grave’s shattered door: gifted by you, we turn to you, offering up ourselves in praise; thankful song shall rise forever, gracious donor of our days.
2 Skills and time are ours for pressing toward the goals of Christ, your Son: all at peace in health and freedom, races joined, the church made one. Now direct our daily labor, lest we strive for self alone. Born with talents, make us servants fit to answer at your throne.
3 Treasure, too, you have entrusted, gain through powers your grace conferred: ours to use for home and kindred, and to spread the gospel word. Open wide our hands in sharing, as we heed Christ’s ageless call, healing, teaching, and reclaiming, serving you by loving all.
*Benediction
Go into the world as stewards of God’s creation. Care for the earth as a sacred trust. Live simply, love generously, and act justly. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Creator, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you as you serve and safeguard all creation. Amen.
*Benediction Response Let There Be Peace on Earth
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father, brothers all are we. Let me walk with my brother in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally! Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
*Postlude
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