 |

Christ Church, Summit NJ
Home Page
Who we are
Sermons
Barnwell
Bulletins
Chatter
Adult Ed
Sunday School
Youth Ministry
Music
Outreach
Members Pages
UCC Connections
Staff
Finding us
Life in Summit
Links
|
 |
May 24, 2009
Bulletin
Order of Worship
9:30 a.m. – Seventh Sunday of Easter
| Meditative Reflection |
Laws are silent amidst the clash of arms. |
– Cicero |
In peace sons bury fathers but war violates the order of nature and fathers bury sons. |
– Herodotus |
| Ringing of the Church Bell |
| Prelude |
Nobody Knows De Trouble I’ve Seen |
African-American Spiritual, |
| |
Jeannette Brown, alto |
arr. Burleigh |
| Call to Worship |
Jack Radutzky |
| |
|
Leader: |
Hear now the words of Jesus spoken to each one of us. Jesus says:
|
|
People: |
My peace I give to you.
|
|
Leader: |
Do not be afraid.
|
|
People: |
I call you my friend.
|
|
Leader: |
Abide in my love.
|
|
People: |
Even the hairs of your head are numbered.
|
|
Leader: |
Follow me.
|
|
People: |
I am the way for you.
|
|
Leader: |
I am the life for you.
|
|
All: |
I am the truth for you.
|
|
| Prayer of Invocation |
Jack Radutzky |
| Scripture Reading |
Matthew 10: 16-20 |
Dave Sebastian |
| Service of Baptism for Adele Patricia Ross |
| Presented by John and Nicole Ross |
| |
We receive this child as a new person in Christ.
We offer our understanding and support as she
explores life. We enfold her in our love, seeking
together to grow in wisdom and stature and in
favor with God and all people. We join with John
and Nicole in telling the Gospel in our midst,
so that their child and all children may live
with us for Christ, showing forth his love for
all people.
|
| u
|
| Song of Dedication |
| |
Adele, we greet you on this glad morning;
We are so happy that you are here.
Our fondest wishes go with you always:
God guard and keep you all through the years.
|
|
|
| A Story for Children |
Rev. Julie Yarboroough |
(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.) |
| Hymn |
This Is My Song |
FINLANDIA |
| see insert |
| Passing of the Peace |
| Announcements, Joys and Concerns |
Rev. Yarborough |
| Silence & Prayer |
| Lord’s Prayer (“debts/debtors”)
|
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 debts As we forgive our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil, For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen |
| Invitation to Sharing |
| Offertory Anthem The Apple Tree Scottish Folk Song, |
arr. Scott |
| Poem: Anonymous, New Hampshire, 1784 |
| The tree of life my soul hath seen, laden with fruit and |
| always green: |
| The trees of nature fruitless be, compared with Christ, |
| the apple tree. |
| His beauty doth all things excel: by faith I know, but |
| never can tell |
| The glory which I now can see in Jesus Christ, |
| the apple tree. |
| For happiness I long have sought, and pleasure dearly I |
| have bought: |
| I missed of all; but now I see ‘tis found in Christ, the apple |
| tree. |
| I’m weary with my former toil, here I will sit and rest awhile: |
| Under the shadow I will be, of Jesus Christ, the apple tree. |
| This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, it keeps my dying faith |
| alive; |
| Which makes my soul in haste to be with Jesus Christ, |
| the apple tree |
| Doxology |
OLD 100TH |
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Sing praise, all creatures here below. Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen. |
| |
| (Children pre-K through 5th grade may leave for Sunday school at this time.) |
| Scripture Reading |
Proverbs 15: 33 |
Rev. Charles Rush |
| Sermon |
“What We Owe Our Soldiers” |
Rev. Rush |
| Hymn #386 |
O for a World |
AZMON |
| Choral Benediction |
May the Blessing of God |
BLESSING SONG |
| Postlude |
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name |
DIADEM, |
| arr. Bish |
USHERS FOR 9:30 AM: The McDonalds and the Raduztkys
Welcome! Visiting today? Please complete a Visitor Card and drop into the offering plate and join us for fellowship after today's service.
 |
|
The flowers today are given by Lee Stokes Hilton
in memory of her mother, Virginia Lee Bussa Stokes,
her aunt, Martha Bussa Hicks, and her grandmother,
Minnie Lee Bussa.
I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them.
The gratitude has finally conquered the loss.
-- Rita Mae Brown
|
|
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.
Sunday School: There will be an Assembly in Room B-210 for children in pre-K through 5th grade.
Daniel Rufolo and Friends will be performing in the Lile Hall Concert Series on Saturday, June 6th at 7:30 p.m.: Tickets are $5 students/$10 adults at the door.
This is a GREAT concert for youth and friends, as well as adults.
The concert will be held in the sanctuary.
Come out and support Daniel and his fellow jazz musicians!
American Cancer Society’s RELAY FOR LIFE: You are invited to ACS’ RELAY FOR LIFE, to be held May 30-31st at Governor Livingston High School, 175 Watchung Blvd.
in Berkeley Heights.
You do not need to be on a team; all are encouraged to come out a support this effort.
The ACS also issues the following invitations:
1. – SURVIVOR’S (you are considered a cancer survivor from the DAY of diagnosis): Join us at the SURVIVOR’S Reception, 4:00pm, under the Survivor’s Tent.
Please RSVP for this event to: LeeAnne Caffrey @ 908-522-5349.
We also encourage you to join us in the opening lap of the Relay, The Survivor’s Lap, at 6:00pm.
2. – All residents of surrounding area, ages 30-65, who have NEVER been diagnosed with Cancer, are asked to participate in a CANCER PREVENTION STUDY (CPS3), taking place at this event.
You will be asked to provide a small blood sample, as well as waist measurement.
ACS will periodically contact you (every 2-3 years), via email or mail, to answer a short questionnaire regarding your health.
If you feel you can help in this VERY important study, please contact Cathy Pitingolo at: 908-464-2937.
|
Sunday
May 24
Seventh Sunday
of Easter
|
Choir Practice – Sanctuary
Worship
Church Mice – Barnwell Hall
Coffee Hour – Atrium
Men’s Chorus – Lile Hall
Genesis Choir – Sanctuary
Canticle Singers – Lile Hall
|
8:45 am
9:30 am
9:45 am
10:30 am
10:45 am
10:45 am
11:00 am
|
|
| 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
Email:
 |
|
|
| |
|