First Congregational Church of Onekama

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

June 7, 2026- 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Rev. Alison Dutton Jacobs
Music Director & Liturgist Dan Wilson
Pianist Carolyn Brooks
Choir Accompanist Kathy Wilson
Guest Speaker Rev Noel Niemann
GATHERING
Welcome to Worship
Prelude "Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Carolyn Brooks
Music: William Runyan (1923); Arr. James Koerts (2021)
Ringing of the Bell
Announcements
Introit “How Majestic Is Your Name” Choir
By Michael W Smith; Arr. by Don Marsh; Ed. By Dan Wilson

*Praise Hymn “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” #473
Words: Joseph M Scriven (1855); Music: Charles C Converse
*Call to Worship
Leader: Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth and said to him, "Follow me."
People: Matthew got up and followed him!
Leader: Jesus calls us today, not because we are perfect, but because he desires mercy over sacrifice.
People: We come to worship the One who came to call, not the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Leader: Whether we bring a desperate faith, a broken heart, or a need for healing, the Great Physician is here.
People: We reach out to touch the hem of his garment. In his authority and grace, we find our hope. Let us worship God!

Special Music “He Touched Me” Shelley Lyman
Words & Music: William J Gaither (1963)

MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to glorify God by sharing God’s love and promise of Salvation through: Caring, Hearing,
Rejoicing, Inviting, Serving, and Teaching. Which spells C.H.R.I.S.T.

SHARING OF OURSELVES
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer - Pastoral Prayer –
Lord’s Prayer (Debts)
Offering
Offertory "Standing On The Promises” Carolyn Brooks
Music: R Kelso Carter; Arr. by James Koerts (2020)
*Doxology #34
*Hymn “Here I Am, Lord“ #559
Words & Music: Daniel L Schutte (1981)
THE WORD
Scriptures:
Genesis 12:1-9 (Pew Bible, pp. 17-18)
Matthew 9:9-13; 18-26 (Pew Bible, p. 1513-1514)
Sermon “Touched In Many Ways“
*Hymn “Lead On, O King Eternal ” #508
Words: Ernest W Shurtleff; Music: Henry T Smart (1887)
*Benediction
* “May the Road Rise to Meet You” (Screen)
An Irish Blessing
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05/28/2026

May 31, 2026- TRINITY SUNDAY
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Rev. Alison Dutton Jacobs
Music Director & Liturgist Dan Wilson
Pianist Carolyn Brooks
Choir Accompanist Kathy Wilson
GATHERING
Welcome to Worship
Prelude "There Is A Redeemer” Carolyn Brooks
Words & Music: Melody Green; Arr. Bryce Inman (1982)
Ringing of the Bell
Announcements

Introit “How Majestic Is Your Name” Choir
By Michael W Smith; Arr. by Don Marsh; Ed. By Dan Wilson

*Praise Hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!” #136
Words: Reginald Heber (1826); Music: John B D***s(1861)

*Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 8)
Pastor: O God, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
People: We admire the work of your hands in awe and thanksgiving!
Pastor: O Jesus, our Redeemer, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
People: Who are we that you come to us, empower us, and give us rest?
Pastor: O Holy Spirit, our Companion, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
People: Let us worship the Triune God with honor and glory! How majestic are your many names in all the earth!

Special Music “Trinity Song” Choir, Marcia Rogers, solo
Words & Music: Katie Wills (2024); ed by Dan Wilson

MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to glorify God by sharing God’s love and promise of Salvation through: Caring, Hearing,
Rejoicing, Inviting, Serving, and Teaching. Which spells C.H.R.I.S.T.
SHARING OF OURSELVES
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer - Pastoral Prayer –
Lord’s Prayer (Debts)

Offering
Offertory "For The Beauty Of The Earth” Carolyn Brooks
Music: Conrad Kochler; Arr. By James Koerts (2009)
*Doxology #34

*Hymn “Sing Praise To The Father“ #142
Words: Margaret Clarkson; Music: William H Doane (1966)
Holy Communion
THE WORD
Scriptures:
Psalm 8 (Pew Bible, p. 845)
2 Corinthians 13:11-13 (Pew Bible, p. 1805)
Matthew 28:16-20 (Pew Bible, p1553-1554)

Sermon “Three in One “

*Hymn “Come, Thou Almighty King” #148
Words: Anonymous, ca.1757; Music: Felice de Giardini 1769
*Benediction
* “May the Road Rise to Meet You” (Screen)
An Irish Blessing
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*Indicates to please stand if you wish

05/23/2026

May 24, 2026
PENTECOST SUNDAY

Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Rev. Alison Dutton Jacobs
Music Director & Liturgist Dan Wilson
Pianist Carolyn Brooks
Choir Accompanist Kathy Wilson
GATHERING
Welcome to Worship
Prelude "The Holy Spirit Came at Pentecost” Carolyn Brooks
Words & Music: John W Peterson (1971)
Ringing of the Bell
Announcements
Introit “On Pentecost They Gathered” Choir
Words: Jane Parker Huber (1981); Music: Melchior Teschner(1615)
Arranged by Dan Wilson

*Praise Hymn “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” #134
Words & Music: Doris Akers (1962)
*Invocation (Unison)
Spirit of the Living God, draw us together into the place where your Spirit awaits us. Guide us in your direction so that as we gather, we experience the unity that comes from shared hope and mutual understanding. Fill us with more questions than answers and open our minds to visions and dreams of a world transformed in your love and peace and infused with your hope and joy. For your name and glory, we pray for new life in you. Amen.

Special Music “O Come, Sweet Spirit” Choir
American Folk Song: Arr. Luigi Zaninelli Ed. Dan Wilson
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to glorify God by sharing God’s love and promise of Salvation through: Caring, Hearing,
Rejoicing, Inviting, Serving, and Teaching. Which spells C.H.R.I.S.T.

SHARING OF OURSELVES
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer - Pastoral Prayer –
Lord’s Prayer (Debts)

Offering
Offertory "Eternal Father, Strong to Save” Carolyn Brooks
Words: William Whiting; Music: John Bacchus D***s (1860)
*Doxology #34

*Hymn “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart“ #132
Words: George Croly; Music: Frederick C Atkinson (1854)

THE WORD
Scriptures:
Acts 2:1-21 (Pew Bible, pp.1691-1692)
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 (Pew Bible, p.1782)
John 7:37-39 (Pew Bible, p.1661)

Sermon “Earth, Wind and Fire”

*Hymn “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” #326
Words & Music: James K. Manley (1978)

*Benediction
* “May the Road Rise to Meet You” (Screen)
An Irish Blessing
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*Indicates to please stand if you wish

05/15/2026

May 17, 2026- 7th Sunday of Easter
ASCENSION SUNDAY
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Rev. Alison Dutton Jacobs
Music Director & Liturgist Dan Wilson
Pianist Carolyn Brooks
Choir Accompanist Kathy Wilson
GATHERING
Welcome to Worship
Prelude "Crown Him With Many Crowns” Carolyn Brooks
Music: George Elvey (1875); Arr. James Koerts (2016)
Ringing of the Bell
Announcements
Introit “Love Lifted Me” v.3 Choir
Words: James Rowe; Music: Howard E Smith (1912)
Arr: Dan Wilson
*Praise Hymn “Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” #289
Words: Christopher Wordsworth;
Music: Ludwig van Beethoven (1862)
*Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 68)
Pastor: Let God rise up! Sing to God; lift up a song to the One who rides upon the clouds–the Holy One– be exultant before God.
People: Let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God; let them be jubilant with joy!
Pastor: Let God rise up! Ascribe power to God, full of majesty and power.
People: Let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God; let them be jubilant with joy!
Pastor: Let God rise up! Awesome is God in the sanctuary, who gives power and strength to the people.
People: Let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God; let them be jubilant with joy! Blessed be God!
Special Music“O Jesus I Have Promised” Dan Wilson,solo
Words: John Brooks (1868); Music: Arthur H Mann (1881)

MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to glorify God by sharing God’s love and promise of Salvation through: Caring, Hearing,
Rejoicing, Inviting, Serving, and Teaching. Which spells C.H.R.I.S.T.

SHARING OF OURSELVES
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer - Pastoral Prayer –
Lord’s Prayer (Debts)
Offering
Offertory "This Is A Time To Remember” Carolyn Brooks
By Bryan J Leech; Arr by Roland Tabell (1982)
*Doxology #34

*Hymn “Creating God, Your Fingers Trace“ #32
Words: Jeffery Rowthorn; Music: Robert Schumann (1979)
THE WORD
Scriptures:
Acts 1:1-11 (Pew Bible, pp. 1689-1690)
Luke 24:44-53 (Pew Bible, p. 1645)
John 17:20-26 (Pew Bible, p. 1680)

Sermon “Hearts to Heaven”

*Hymn “The Gift of Love” #397
Words: Hal H Hopson; Music: English melody (1972)

*Benediction
* “May the Road Rise to Meet You” (Screen)
An Irish Blessing
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*Indicates to please stand if you wish

05/10/2026

May 10, 2026- 6th Sunday of Easter
MOTHER’S DAY
Memorial Moment for Linda Rackow
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Rev. Alison Dutton Jacobs
Music Director & Liturgist Dan Wilson
Pianist Carolyn Brooks
Choir Accompanist Kathy Wilson
GATHERING
Welcome to Worship
Prelude "Mary, Did You Know?” Carolyn Brooks
Words: Mary Lowry; Music: Buddy Greene
Arr. Jack Schrader (1991)
Ringing of the Bell
Announcements
Introit “Love Lifted Me” v.2 Choir
Words: James Rowe; Music: Howard E Smith (1912)
Arr: Dan Wilson
*Praise Hymn “Love Divine, All Love’s Excelling” #544
Words: Charles Wesley; Music: John Zundel (1747)
*Invocation (Unison)
Holy and Present God, hear the sound of praise as we share this space and time gathered among you. May our hearts be opened and our minds engaged. Let the Spirit of Truth live in our songs of adoration, prayers of intercession, and words of pondering. In your name, glory and honor. Amen.
Special Music “O Mother’s Love” Steve Brooks, solo
Words: I.M. Gordon (1978); Tune: William B Bradbury
(tune: Sweet Hour of Prayer)
Service of Remembrance for Linda Rackow (See Insert)

MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to glorify God by sharing God’s love and promise of Salvation through: Caring, Hearing,
Rejoicing, Inviting, Serving, and Teaching. Which spells C.H.R.I.S.T.
SHARING OF OURSELVES
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer - Pastoral Prayer –
Lord’s Prayer (Debts)
Offering
Offertory "In the Bible Mother Read” Carolyn Brooks
Words & Music by John W Peterson (1958)
*Doxology #34

*Hymn “Love Enough to Give” (See insert)
Words Mary Nelson Keithahn Music: John D. Harmon (1998)
Arranged by Dan Wilson
THE WORD
Scriptures:
Acts 17:22-31 (Pew Bible, pp. 1722-1723)
Psalm 66:8-20 (Pew Bible, pp. 900-901)
John 14:15-21 (Pew Bible, p. 1675-1676)
Sermon “Stabat Mater”
*Hymn “Count Your Many Blessings“ (Screen)
Words: Johnson Oatman, Jr; Edwin O Excell (1897)
*Benediction
* “May the Road Rise to Meet You” (Screen)
An Irish Blessing