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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
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  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.
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.


LATE BREAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS
(More announcements are in the monthly newsletter, available in the narthex)

 

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

 

MinistersAll Members of the Church
Senior MinisterThe Rev. Dr. Charles T. Rush
Associate MinisterThe Rev. Julie Yarborough
Director of MusicHolly Chatham
Children’s Handbell Choir Director Mrs. Jeanne Fellows
AdministratorCheryl Levy
Housekeeping Mrs. Rocio Restrepo & Mr. Juan Restrepo

Pastel drawing of Christ Church by Lynn Starun

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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