Worship
Phone Stream & Telephone Playback Worship
Regular Sunday Worship Schedule - worship services begin at 10:30am.
(The regular worship schedule takes place from September 1 to May 31).
Summer Sunday Worship Schedule - worship services begin at 9:30am.
(Our summer Sunday schedule is during June, July, and August).
Click on this Upcoming Events link to find out about upcoming special worship services. Due to the Coronavirus, we are continually updating and altering our schedule, click on this Cancellation Page link for a list of upcoming cancellations and postponements.
Helping With Worship
Our worship services are made possible through the combind efforts of our members and friends volunteering of their time in Christian discipleship. There are a number of roles, which we need to fill every Sunday. If you would be interested and/or fill called to fill one of these roles, please contact any member of the Worship Committee.
Various roles include: Usher; Greeter; Acolyte; Cross Bearer; Lector (reading of scripture); Words of Welcome (announcements at the beginning of worship); Cantor; Choir (youth and adult choirs); Virtual Choir; Bell Choir; Soloist; Instrumentalist; AV Technician (operating the sound board and live stream); Children's Sermon; Witness/Testimony; Music Selection; and Paraments (altar cloths) and Decorations.
To help with nursery or junior worship, please contact any member of the Christian Education Committee.
To help with the counting and deposit of the offering, please contact the Head Deacon.
Live Stream Worship
Look at the box below during our regular worship times for the live streaming video. If you click on the bottom right hand corner of that box you will get the "full screen view", and clicking on the bottom right hand corner again or using your keyboard's escape key "Esc" will return the video box to normal size. Below you can find this Sunday's bulletin (printed order of worship), if you would like to follow along with the music lyrics, responsive readings, and printed prayers.
"Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-728042."
Click on this St. Paul's UCC YouTube Channel link for past videos and to subscribe to our channel for automatic notifications. For a chronological listing of our videos, click on this St. Paul's UCC YouTube Playlist link.
Live Stream Overview
Even if you cannot come to the church sanctuary to worship, you can still join us by watching and hearing the Sunday worship service (and some special services) by watching the Live Stream on our St. Paul's UCC YouTube Channel. Plus, we often have a video of the worship service available online afterward on our church's YouTube channel, which you can watch later if you missed the live stream.
We post the upcoming week's bulletin on this page in a pdf format, so that you can follow along with the bulletin in your own home (or whever you might be watching the stream). Some of our viewers find that it helps to print out the bulletin ahead of time, and then use that paper copy while watching the live stream on their computer, tablet, phone, or other device.
Bulletins (Order of Worship)
Click on the following link(s) for the bulletin(s):
Bulletin - Sunday, November 1, 2020 - All Saints Sunday - 22nd Sunday After Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - November 1
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - November 1
PSEC Communitas Insert - November 1
Home Touch - November 1
Bulletin Page Announcements
Please note, we do not post the announcement pages of our weekly bulletin online. Instead, click on this Upcoming Events Page link for information about upcoming events. You can also sign up to receive the monthly newsletter The Herald or the periodic E-Newsletter by clicking on this News Sign Up link.
Telephone Live Streaming & Playback Worship New!
Beginning August 2, 2020
You can also call us at our toll free number 1-888-649-5770 and listen to the worship service live using a landline or cell phone. (No internet, smartphone, tablet, or computer is necessary - this works with a standard corded phone, cell phone, or even with a rotary phone).
You also have the option for the church to automatically call you when the live stream worship begins (rather than you calling the church); which you can sign up for at the above toll free number, or you can call the church office, and we can add you to the call list for you.
Beginning in August, a few previous worship services will be available for playback at the toll free number; meaning that if you couldn't join us live on Sunday, you can listen to a playback of the worship service on Monday, later in the week, or the following week.
If you know of someone who does not have internet access, please let them know of this feature, especially as they cannot log onto the website and find out about this themselves.
There is no fee to the caller for using this service. This is made possible through the members' regular tithes and offerings.
This is a new pilot program for us beginning in August. If you have any questions, difficulties, or issues, please let us know by calling the office at 610-621-5770. If this works well and enough people like using this feature, we will continue it beyond August.
Zoom Worship
You can also connect to the worship service via "Zoom," and watch on a computer or just listen through your landline or cell phone. Below is the connection information that you need to for the upcoming worship service.
Zoom Worship for Summer Sundays (June, July, August) at 9:30am
Zoom Worship for Regular Sundays (September - May) at 10:30am
Join Zoom Worship: https://zoom.us/j/104401368
or Join Zoom Worship by phone: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 104 401 368
Passcode: 301301
Please note: When you connect, your phone or device will automatically be on "mute", please leave it on mute throughout the worship service, so that other participants only hear the worship service and not you or other background noise in your home. For children's sermon, the pastor or other worship leader may ask parents/guardians to unmute their device for the children's sermon, so the youth can interact - if interested in doing so; please set it back to mute at the end of the children's sermon.
Live Stream Difficulties?
If you encounter any difficulties or problems with the live stream, and/or if you would like to provide some helpful feedback about your live stream experience, please contact any member of the Worship Committee or the church office.
More Live Stream Information
For more information and options regarding our live streaming services click on the following link:
Streamed Worship Services Page
Witness and Testimonies in Worship
Members sharing their testimonies and witnesses of faith during the worship service is an essential and central aspect of how the Christian faith is shared with others. Your real life stories help bring hope, encouragement, and inspiritation to the life of others. Your examples of how God is at work in the world, help people see God at work, and know better where and how to look to see God in their lives.
What kind of stories might you want to share? Stories where the central figure is God, and how God led you to experience: hope, blessings, healing, reconcilliation, forgiveness, love, compassion, kindness, peace, unity, etc. Or, perhaps where you have experienced the "fruits of the Spirit": love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Or, perhaps where you have seen God at work in blessings the life of another through a mission or ministry of the church.
During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic we are doing worship a bit differently, and as such we are doing witness and testimony a bit differently. You are invited to: (1) do a video self-recording sharing your witness (it need not be long - 15 seconds to 2 minutes would be fine, but not longer than 5 minutes); or (2) you could email or postal mail a written witness for a worship leader to read during the streamed worship service. If you are not sure about the wording of your witness, the pastor can be of help. We will review submissions before sharing them in worship to help ensure that they are appropriate and give feedback where helpful to do so.
Thank you for answering the call, as a disciple of Christ, to share your faith, as it brings hope, encouragement, and inspiration to the lives of others.
For more information (including technical questions about how to send a submission), please contact Lynelle Heimbach, Chair of the Worship Committee; or Pastor Ben; or the church office. You can email your witness to Pastor Ben at PastorMotz@sprucc.org. We could also potentially pick up a USB thumb drive, SD card, or paper copy from you at your home (contact the office for information about doing a pick up).
Highlights from Past Worship Services
On Sunday, February 11, a sound clip from the song "Jesus I Believe" by Big Daddy Weave was played before worship. The Pastor referenced this song in his sermon. You can view the music video on YouTube, by clicking on it below. "Jesus, I believe; help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24b).
On Sunday, February 4, the sermon included the following music video, "Just Breathe" by Jonny Diaz. In the midst of all the tasks of "doing" in our lives, it is equally important, if not more important, to take the time to "just be" with God (see Mark 1:35).
Previous Week's Bulletins
For those who wanted a copy of last week's bulletin, but didn't get the chance to access it, you can still access it here (or contact the church office to see if an extra hardcopy is still available or to have an electronic copy sent to you):
Bulletin - Sunday, October 25, 2020 - Reformation Sunday - 21st Sunday After Pentecost
Additional Postlude Music:
Love God Love People by Danny Gokey - Music Video Link & Lyrics Link
Revolutionary by Josh Wilson - Official Lyric Video, Lyrics, & Haiti Mission Acoustic Video
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - October 25
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - October 25
PSEC Communitas Insert - October 25
Home Touch - October 25
Bulletin - Sunday, October 18, 2020 - 20th Sunday After Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - October 18
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - October 18
PSEC Communitas Insert - October 18
Home Touch - October 18
Bulletin - Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 19th Sunday After Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - October 11
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - October 11
PSEC Communitas Insert - October 11
Home Touch - October 11
Bulletin - Sunday, October 4, 2020 - World Communion Sunday
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - October 4
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - October 4
PSEC Communitas Insert - October 4
Home Touch - October 4
Bulletin - Sunday, September 27, 2020 - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - September 27
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - September 27
PSEC Communitas Insert - September 27
Home Touch - September 27
Bulletin - Sunday, September 20, 2020 - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - September 20
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - September 20
PSEC Communitas Insert - September 20
Home Touch - September 20
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as well as the victims' families. Click this link to learn more:
Bulletin - Sunday, September 13, 2020 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - September 13
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - September 13
PSEC Communitas Insert - September 13
Home Touch - September 13
Bulletin - Sunday Evening Vespers, September 13, 2020 at 7:00pm
Bulletin - Sunday, September 6, 2020 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - September 6
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - September 6
PSEC Communitas Insert - September 6
Home Touch - September 6
Bulletin - Sunday, August 30, 2020 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - August 30
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - August 30
PSEC Communitas Insert - August 30
Home Touch - August 30
Click on the below link for some additional blessing through music:
The Blessing (YouTube music video) & lyrics with Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, & Elevation Worship
Bulletin - Sunday, August 23, 2020 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - August 23
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - August 23
PSEC Communitas Insert - August 23
Home Touch - August 23
Links to resources mentioned today (Aug 23, 2020) in Pastor Ben's sermon:
Book: Parents & Grandparents as Spiritual Guides
Book: The Spirituality of Grandparenting
The UpperRoom's Devotional for Children: Pockets
The UpperRoom's Devotional for Teens: Devozine
Free UCC Daily Devotional: Still Speaking Daily Devotional
The New Century Hymnal (the latest UCC hymnal): NCH leather-like cover & HCH hardcover
The E&R Hymnal (some of your traditional favorites): E&R Hymnal hardcover
Pastor Bob's Musical Devotionals & Sunday School Songs
Our Online Sunday School Lessons
Pastor Ben spoke about Jesus' question, "Who do you say that I am?" (Matthew 16:15). As bonus resources this morning, click on the below links for some uplifting music about who God says we are. May our words and actions reflect Jesus as our Messiah, the Son of the living God.
Who You Say I Am (YouTube music video) & lyrics by Hillsong Worship
You Say (YouTube music video) & lyrics by Lauren Daigle
Bulletin - Sunday, August 16, 2020 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - August 16
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - August 16
PSEC Communitas Insert - August 16
Home Touch - August 16
Bulletin - Sunday, August 9, 2020 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - August 9
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - August 9
PSEC Communitas Insert - August 9
Home Touch - August 9
Bulletin - Sunday, August 2, 2020 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - August 2
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - August 2
PSEC Communitas Insert - August 2
Home Touch - August 2
Bulletin - Sunday, July 26, 2020 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - July 26
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - July 26
PSEC Communitas Insert - July 26
Home Touch - July 26
Bulletin - Sunday, July 19, 2020 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - July 19
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - July 19
PSEC Communitas Insert - July 19
Home Touch - July 19
Bulletin - Sunday, July 12, 2020 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - July 12
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - July 12
PSEC Communitas Insert - July 12
Home Touch - July 12
Bulletin - Sunday, July 5, 2020 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - July 5
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - July 5
PSEC Communitas Insert - July 5
Home Touch - July 5
Bulletin - Sunday, June 28, 2020 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - June 28
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - June 28
PSEC Communitas Insert - June 28
Home Touch - June 28
Bulletin - Sunday, June 21, 2020- Third Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - June 21
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - June 21
PSEC Communitas Insert - June 21
Home Touch - June 21
Bulletin - Sunday, June 14, 2020 - Second Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - June 14
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - June 14
PSEC Communitas Insert - June 14
Home Touch - June 14
Bulletin - Sunday, June 7, 2020 - Trinity Sunday: First Sunday after Pentecost
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - June 7
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - June 7
PSEC Communitas Insert - June 7
Home Touch - June 7
Bulletin - Sunday, May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
Supplemental Links: Postlude - "Give Me Your Eyes" by Brandon Heath Lyrics Video
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - May 31
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - May 31
PSEC Communitas Insert - May 31
Home Touch - May 31
Bulletin - Sunday, May 24, 2020 - 7th Sunday of Easter
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - May 24
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - May 24
PSEC Communitas Insert - May 24
Home Touch - May 24
Bulletin - Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 6th Sunday of Easter
Supplemental Links: Prelude - "Fighting for Me" by Riley Clemmons Lyrics Video
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - May 17
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - May 17
PSEC Communitas Insert - May 17
Home Touch - May 17
Bulletin - Sunday, May 10, 2020 - 5th Sunday of Easter
Supplemental Links: Prelude - "You Say" by Lauren Daigle Lyrics Video
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - May 10
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - May 10
PSEC Communitas Insert - May 10
Home Touch - May 10
Bulletin - Sunday, May 3, 2020 - 4th Sunday of Easter
Supplemental Links: Prelude - "Through My Father's Eyes" by Holly Starr Lyrics Video
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - May 3
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - May 3
PSEC Communitas Insert - May 3
Home Touch - May 3
Bulletin - Sunday, April 26, 2020 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
Supplemental Links: Prelude - "The God Who Stays" by Matthew West Lyrics Video
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - April 26
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - April 26
PSEC Communitas Insert - April 26
Home Touch - April 26
Bulletin - Sunday, April 19, 2020 - 2nd Sunday of Easter
Supplemental Link: Prelude Lyrics for "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today"
Supplemental Links: Postlude "Scars" by I Am They Scars lyrics Scars video
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - April 19
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - April 19
PSEC Communitas Insert - April 19
A Mine Craft Telling of Jesus Appearing to Thomas - Created by Steven
(You may need to turn up the brightness of your screen to view the video well).
Home Touch - April 19
Bulletin - Sunday, April 12, 2020 - Easter Sunday
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - April 12
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - April 12
Additional Easter Sunday Activities - April 12
The Easter Story Activity Pages for Younger Children
The Easter Story Activity Pages for Older Children
PSEC Communitas Insert - April 12
Bulletin - Thursday April 9, 2020 - Maundy Thursday
Supplemental Links: Music for "The Old Rugged Cross" - April 9
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - April 9
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - April 9
Bulletin - Sunday, April 5, 2020 - 6th Sunday in Lent - Palm/Passion Sunday
Supplemental Links: Prelude Music - "The Palms" by the Crystal Cathedral Choir - April 5
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - April 5
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - April 5
Additional Palm Sunday Activity Sheet - April 5
PSEC Communitas Insert - April 5
Bulletin - Sunday, March 29, 2020 - 5th Sunday in Lent
Supplemental Links: Pre-Prelude Music with Video - "Lazarus" by Sanctus Real - March 29
Post-Postlude Music with Video - "Speak Life" by TobyMac - March 29
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - March 29
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - March 29
PSEC Communitas Insert - March 29
Bulletin - Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 4th Sunday in Lent (Laetare Sunday)
Supplemental Links: Prelude Music Video - March 22; Prelude Lyrics - March 22
Psalm 23 - for March 22
Postlude Music Video - March 22
Children's Bulletin 3-6yo - March 22
Children's Bulletin 7+yo - March 22
Bulletin - Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 3rd Sunday in Lent
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