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The Bath Church United Church of Christ Founded 1818
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The Twenty-Eighth day of October in the Year of our Lord 2007 The Eighth Sunday of Kingdomtide Reformation Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 O’clock |
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+ Order of Worship + October 28, 2007
WELCOME AND WORDS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Welcome to The Bath Church on this Reformation Sunday as we celebrate our church heritage and our relationship with the wider church. We welcome our Eastern Ohio Association Minister, the Rev. David Cleaver-Bartholomew to our pulpit. If you are a guest with us today we look forward to greeting you and to giving you a "Welcome Bag" so that you can become better acquainted with us. Thank you for coming to worship, and we hope that you will join us each Sunday. PRELUDE: Grand Choeur T. Dubois - As the Prelude begins, let us with silence prepare our hearts for worship - INTROIT: God Made Me p CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 46)
p HYMN OF PRAISE: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God No. 507 p COMMUNITY PRAYER:Lord Jesus, you founded the Church that it may continue your work of bringing all people to yourself. Make clear to each of us our part in the task. Grant to your Church a vision of a more perfect society here on earth in which justice and right, peace and goodwill shall reign, that your will may be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. In silence we bring our prayers of confession…. p SILENT PRAYER • WORDS OF ASSURANCE • PASSING GOD’S PEACE: "May the peace of Christ be with you." p RESPONSE: Alleluia No. 1 No. 291 Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord, Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name! Come, let us praise the living God, joyfully sing to our Savior. (Refrain) SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 NT pg 188 ANTHEM: Who Built the Ark? Jeff Reeves SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 18:9-14 NT pg. 70 ANTHEM: Lord We Give Thanks M. Patterso THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT (After which children age six and under may leave for childcare) p HYMN OF PREPARATION: I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art No. 77 SERMON: The Rev. David Cleaver-Bartholomew, Eastern Ohio Association Minister THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS THE OFFERTORY MUSIC: (8:30) Oh How Good is Christ the Lord Jeff Reeves (11:00) Soli Deo Gloria p THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER No. 34 PRAYER CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER ("sins/sin") p HYMN OF COMMITMENT: The Church’s One Foundation No. 544 p THE BENEDICTION AND BLESSING Our tradition is to hold hands during the singing of the Benediction. Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. p POSTLUDE: Chorale & Fugue on "A Mighty Fortress" J. Denton p All that are able are invited to stand. PARTICIPANTS TODAY Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham, Rev. David Cleaver-Bartholomew (preaching) Lay Leader: (8:30) Sandy Roeger; (11:00) Lisa Martin Children’s Moment: Rev. Cunningham Music: Debbie Heubeck, Music Director; Introit: Kinderchoir, 1st Anthem: Cherub Choir, 2nd Anthem: Jr. Choir; Offertory: (8:30) Cherub Choir, 11:00 Chancel Choir Acolytes: (8:30) Madelyn Mockbee, Megan White; (11:00) Colton Murray, Meredith Zendlo
The flowers on the altar are from the wedding yesterday of Jennifer Clark and Grant Miller. Jennifer is the daughter of Karen and Tom Clark.
The pink rosebud on the altar this morning is placed in celebration by Grandma Connie Claes and Grandpa David Claes for the birth of their new granddaughter, Addison Jane Alm, born October 24, 2007 to Heather and Joshua Alm in Columbus, Ohio.
The Rev. David Cleaver-Bartholomew: We welcome David to our pulpit this morning. David is our Eastern Ohio Association Minister of the United Church of Christ, having served us now for two years. He came to us from Detroit, Michigan where he was an Associate Professor of Biblical Hebrew at the University of Detroit. He received a Doctor of Philosophy in Religion from Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California in 1998. He earned a Master of Arts in Religion degree at Claremont, 1993 and his Master of Divinity from Yale in 1988. His Bachelor of Arts is from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas in 1982. Despite all these degrees, we fondly call him David C-B and appreciate his leadership in our Association. David is married to Dena, who is an Episcopal priest. They have two daughters and live in Jackson Township in Stark County.
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USHERS
WE ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO USE OUR NURSERIES: We have two nurseries, both located on the 2nd floor. Room 209 is for infants through 18 months and Room 207 is for toddlers 18 months to 3 years (for your child’s safety, a pager must be used while your child is in child care). Children 4 years through 1st grade may go to the Care Room after the children’s moment. It’s located on the second floor in Room 204. If at any time you need assistance, please speak to one of the ushers.
BIRTHDAYS: October 28: Linda Bare, Debbie Heubeck October 29: Alex Karwowski October 31: Veiva Best, Bobby Mileti, Jim Whitmore November 1: Patti Duplaga, Karen Clark, Elsa Fritts, Alison McIntyre, Lindsey Saiben November 2: Candace Boelter, Chelsea Gray, Tim Corman November 3: Bev Johnson, Carol Waris, Tom Haught November 4: Irene Lewis ANNIVERSARIES: October 28: Cathy & Carl Soulier, Teece & Aaron Smith October 30: Marian & Frank Palmer October 31: Dusty & Bill Giermann, Kathleen & Tim Mozik November 1: Lori & Joe Cox November 2: Orlene & David Makinson A Stephen Ministry Congregation
Dear Members and Friends of The Bath Church: Re: the Church Vital-O-Meter questions on the other side of this page! Jim Cunningham, Associate Pastor, will be attending a two day workshop, Nov. 16-17, in Cleveland on "Church Vitality Training." He will learn about extensive resources for growing vitality in congregations. Themes include: Visionary Leadership, Discerning the Congregation’s Calling-Mission, Nurturing Faith and Fostering Discipleship, Hope-filled Worship, Building Local & Global Witnessing, Inspiring Generosity, Extravagant Welcome, Knowing the Community and Culture. We would appreciate your (each adult & high school student) taking a moment to complete the six questions on the other side of this page. Your answers will help Jim at the workshop and help the church leadership map out Vitality plans for the New Year. Please place the completed form in the baskets at the exits to the sanctuary. Thank you. Mark W. Frey, Senior Pastor Jim Cunningham, Associate Pastor
10/24/07
(The form below may be selected and printed by choosing the "print selection" button on your print screen) |
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Please complete
the following Church Vital-O-Meter:
1. This congregation is always ready to try something new... ___ Strongly Agree ___ Agree ___ Unsure or mixed ___ Disagree ___ Strongly Disagree 2. The current morale of this congregation is high... ___ Strongly Agree ___ Agree ___ Unsure or mixed ___ Disagree ___ Strongly Disagree 3. This congregation is strongly focused on serving the wider community beyond the congregation... ___ Strongly Agree ___ Agree ___ Unsure or mixed ___ Disagree ___ Strongly Disagree 4. This congregation makes a real difference in the lives of its members and their families... ___ Strongly Agree ___ Agree ___ Unsure or mixed ___ Disagree ___ Strongly Disagree 5. Members of the congregation have a sense of excitement about the future... ___ Strongly Agree ___ Agree ___ Unsure or mixed ___ Disagree ___ Strongly Disagree 6. The members and pastor(s) share a clear vision, goals, or direction for their ministry and mission... ___ Strongly Agree ___ Agree ___ Unsure or mixed ___ Disagree ___ Strongly Disagree
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