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May 3, 2009
Bulletin
Order of Worship
9:30 a.m. – Fourth Sunday of Easter
| Ringing of the Church Bell | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prelude | Bourree from Fireworks Music | G.F. Händel, arr. Biggs | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hymn | Beloved Child, Beloved Community | BUNESSAN | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Call to Worship | Jack Radutzky | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Prayer of Invocation | Rosemary Walter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Scripture Reading | Ecclesiastes 12: 1-7 | Alex Thomson | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Psalm 23 | Confirmands | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| A Story for Children | Rev. Julie Yarborough | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (The 2 and 3-year-olds may leave for Sunday school at this time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Church Mice Choir for children pre-K through 1st grade may leave at this time.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reading | The Words of Jesus | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hear now the words of Jesus spoken to each one of us… | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Jesus says: My peace I give to you. Do not be afraid. I call you my friend. Abide in my love. Even the hairs of your head are numbered. Follow me. I am the way for you. I am the life for you. I am the truth for you. Blessed are your eyes for they see. You are my witness. You are my brother. I am hungry, give me food. I am in prison, come to me I am thirsty, give me drink. I am a stranger, welcome me. I am naked, clothe me. I am sick, visit me. Abide in me and I in you. I will drink wine with you in the Kingdom of God. You will shine like the sun. You are in me and I in you. Ask and it will be given you. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you. I am the vine, you are the branch. I will give you rest. You are the light of the world. You are the salt of the earth. You are my sister. Give and it will be given to you. Love others as I have loved you. The truth will make you free. Feed my sheep. Watch and pray. I am with you always. |
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| Scripture Reading | Phil. 4: 8-9 | Rev. Charles Rush | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homily | Rev. Rush | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hymn | I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry | BORNING CRY | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rite of Confirmation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rosemary Walter • Marion Sayre • Austin Sayre • Chelsea Taylor Hope Trisler • Clara Mooney • Hayden DeSanto Alexander Thomson • Daniel Kay • Jack Radutzky Scott Caputo • Emma Olcott • Samuel Calhoun Eric Przedpelski • Bradley Przedpelski |
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| Passing of the Peace | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Children pre-K through 5th grade may leave for Sunday school at this time.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Announcements, Joys and Concerns | Rev. Julie Yarborough | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Silence & Prayer | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Invitation to Sharing | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offertory Anthem | Movement III from | Fireworks Music | |||||||||||||||||||||
| G.F. Händel, arr. Biggs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doxology | OLD 100TH | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; |
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| Prayer of Dedication | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hymn # 522 | Lord, When I Came Into This Life | LAND OF REST | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Service of Holy Communion | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Presentation of Bibles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Blessing of the Congregation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benediction | Rev. Charles Rush | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postlude | Minuet Finale from | Fireworks Music | |||||||||||||||||||||
| G.F. Händel, arr. Biggs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
USHERS FOR 9:30 AM: The Ellison and Jones Families
Welcome! Visiting today? Please complete a Visitor Card and drop into the offering plate and join us for fellowship after today's service.
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The third white candle on the altar Is lit in hope of world peace.
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here.
LATE BREAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS
(More announcements are in the monthly newsletter, available in the narthex)
Here is today’s Sunday school schedule:
2-3 year olds – Room B-202
Pre-K & K – Room B-203
1st graders – Good News Games (B-205)
2nd graders – The Welcome Table, (B-119/120)
3rd graders – Creation Corner (B-214)
4th graders – Prophet’s Playhouse (B-210)
5th graders – Making Masterpieces (B-206)
– 6th thru 12th graders – Stay in Worship
Board of World Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:30 in the Conference Room.
The Music & Fine Arts Board is presenting an Art Show featuring etchings by Tim Merrick in Barnwell Hall during May. There will be an Artist’s Reception on Sunday, May 10 from 10:30-11:30, during coffee hour. Please join us and enjoy these works.
New to Christ Church? Are you relatively new to Christ Church and would like to meet a few people and find out a little more about us? Have you been attending services here and there and would like a non-threatening way to get some questions answered?
We’re having a get together just for you. You are invited for hors d’ oeuvres and wine on Saturday, May 16th from 7-9 pm at the home of Lizanne Ceconi and Ken Grispin, 28 Druid Hill Road, Summit. Call Carol Angle or email at .
Some of the leaders of the church will be there and so will Rev. Chuck and Rev. Julie. At a minimum, it will be a nice evening.
SAVE the DATE for the Christ Church ANNUAL MEETING BRUNCH on Sunday May 17th immediately following the 9:30 service. BRUNCH will be served in Barnwell Hall at 10:45. Annual business meeting will follow at 11:15 and conclude by noon. There will be no 11:15 worship service that day. All are welcome. Childcare provided as well as supervised activities for school age children during the meeting. Cost of the brunch is $10 per adult*, $5 per child*. Sign-up after church or through email to *we want everyone to attend, please see the ministers if hardship exists
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Sunday May 3
of Easter |
Confirmation Worship Church Mice – Barnwell Hall Coffee Hour – Barnwell Hall Genesis Choir - Lile Hall Canticle Singers – Lile Hall Worship – 2nd service Spring Tea – Lile Hall |
9:30 am 9:45 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:15 am 4:00 pm | |
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| Ministers | All Members of the Church | |
| Senior Minister | The Rev. Dr. Charles T. Rush | |
| Associate Minister | The Rev. Julie Yarborough | |
| Director of Music | Holly Chatham | |
| Children’s Handbell Choir Director | Mrs. Jeanne Fellows | |
| Administrator | Cheryl Levy | |
| Housekeeping | Mrs. Rocio Restrepo & Mr. Juan Restrepo | |
An Open and Affirming Congregation
An interdenominational fellowship affiliated with
The United Church of Christ and
American Baptist Churches, USA
561 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
Telephone: 908-273-5549
Fax: 908-273-4140
Website: ChristChurchSummit.org
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