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November 11,
2007
WELCOME AND WORDS OF COMMUNITY
INTEREST
Welcome to The Bath Church!
We especially welcome those who are guests with us today. We look forward
to giving you a "Welcome Bag" as you leave the sanctuary 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: Prelude
Alan Hohvaness
- As the Prelude
begins, let us with silence prepare our hearts for worship -
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CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Amazing and
Radiant God, your light lifts us from the night.
People: Your brightness
wakes us to every new day.
Leader: What new
light and truth will you reveal?
People: Shine, God,
shine! Cast your light on us, The Bath Church United Church of
Christ
Leader: We seek you
now in praise, in prayer, in listening, in singing.
People: Illumine our
path with your presence. Guide us into your future.
All: In the name of
Jesus Christ, our Light, Amen.
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HYMN OF PRAISE: We Are Singing for the Lord is Our Light No.
76
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COMMUNITY PRAYER:
O God, we thank you for your
many blessings, especially for our community of faith, The Bath Church
United Church of Christ. You have brought us together, a diverse
people, united in our love for Jesus. Help us to love and respect
one another. Help us to be passionate and compassionate. Teach
us what it is for us to be "salt" and "light." Forgive us when we
get in your way. May our words and deeds reveal the Christ within
us.
In silence we offer our
prayers of confession...
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SILENT PRAYER • WORDS OF ASSURANCE • PASSING GOD’S PEACE: "May the peace
of Christ be with you."
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RESPONSE: Give Thanks No. 359
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew
5: 13-16 NT Pg. 4
ANTHEM: Sonata No. 32
Reiche
THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
Recognizing our Veterans
(After which children age six
and under may leave for childcare)
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HYMN OF PREPARATION: God Our Maker, Whose First Summons (tune
No. 569) Insert
"God Our Maker, Whose First
Summons"
Carl P. Daw. Tune: CWM Rhondda, "God
of Grace and God of Glory." (#569 Worship & Rejoice) Text ©2007 Hope
Publishing Co. Carol Stream IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by
permission.
God our Maker, whose first summons formed the realms of day
and night,
Still you speak amid our chaos, calling us to truth and right.
When our doubts and fears confound us,
Give us faith to bear your light; give us faith to bear your light.
God the Spirit, breathe upon us, with new life our souls
excite;
Let your flame break out among us; help us claim your urgent might.
With your guarding, guiding presence,
Give us hope to bear your light; give us hope to bear your light.
God Incarnate, suffering servant, sharing in our human
plight,
Teaching, healing, feeding, seeking ever ready to invite:
By your pattern of compassion,
Give us love to bear your light; give us love to bear your light.
Triune God, enfolding Mystery, greater than our creeds
recite,
Join our lives in faith and service, let our words and deeds unite;
To a world that longs to know you,
Give us grace to bear your light; give us grace to bear your light.
SERMON: The Seasoned
Community of Faith Rev. Jim Cunningham
THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND
GIFTS
THE OFFERTORY MUSIC:
(8:30) A Prayer of St.
Frances Banks
(11:00) I Lift My Eyes
Up to the Hills G. Scheer
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THE DOXOLOGY No. 34
PRAYER CONCERNS AND
CELEBRATIONS
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S
PRAYER ("sins")
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
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HYMN OF COMMITMENT: Renew Your Church No. 462
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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.
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POSTLUDE: Fanfare Jacques Lemmens
p All that are able are invited to stand.
PARTICIPANTS TODAY
Clergy: Rev. Mark
Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham (preaching)
Lay Leader: (8:30)
Shirley Taylor; (11:00) Bath Church Youth
Children’s Moment:
Rev Mark Frey
Music: Debbie
Heubeck, Music Ministries Director; Jeff Sonoda, Organist; Prelude &
Anthem: The Brass Choir; Offertory: (8:30) Arne Hosbach, Solo; (11:00)
Chancel Choir
Acolytes: (8:30)
Brittany Hunt, Matthew Schott; (11:00) Katie Hanus, Claire Weihe
The flowers on the altar are
given by Cathy and Chris Cole.
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.
THOSE DOLLAR BILLS: Many
members give their offering in a monthly check (a growing number by
electronic transfer). To demonstrate their response to God in worship and to
model their stewardship, many members gave an extra dollar bill or more in
the weekly offering plate when it is passed. You are invited to join in this
practice.
BIRTHDAYS:
November 11: Mary Bethem,
Timothy Fahey, Danielle Cadnum, KC Ford, Jackson Phelps, Nancy Lamkin
November 12: Deborah Severs,
Gayle Phelps, George Leidy
November 14: Sue Hopkins, Renee
Martin, Steve Corman
November 16: Geoff Price, Cory
Blackledge, Paige Martin
November 17: Kristen Brand,
Hailee Zendlo, Dan Dorner
November 18: Jean Churchill
ANNIVERSARIES:
November 14: Barb & Mark
Steinkerchner
November 16: Teri & John Graham
November 18: Helen & Lowell
Fifer
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
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Room to
Worship, Serve and Grow
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9:00 AM TO 4:30 PM |
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ADULT FORUM for
NOVEMBER:
TODAY-“Getting
Through the Holidays” presented by Amy Kathe - Tips and clues for
handling the holidays when things have changed.
HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY HOUSE DEDICATION: TODAY,
November 11 at 2:00pm,
1374 Curtis St., Akron, for the Carter Family. Bath Church is a
member of the coalition that constructed this new house.
VETERANS DAY at
REVERE HIGH: The
staff and students of Revere High School will honor the men and
women who have served this great country of ours in a musical and
multi-media assembly on Monday, November 12 at
10am
in the Revere High School gymnasium. All veterans and their guests
are invited to a complementary breakfast at 8:30am. For information
and to make a reservation for breakfast, call Mrs. Carry Rock
330-523-3202.
NOVEMBER IS
RETREAT MONTH
Jr. High Retreat
(7th & 8th grades) Friday thru Sunday,
November 16-18
at Camp Buckeye Retreat Center. Join us for a weekend of fun!!!
Retreat permission forms have gone out. If you have not gotten one,
or would like further information regarding the retreat, please
contact Adam Marquette or visit
www.bathyouthministry.blogspot.com.
Sr. High Retreat
(9th-12th grades) Friday thru Sunday, November
30-December 2
Camp Buckeye Retreat Center…Camp fires, great food, tons of fun. If
you’re interested—join us!!! Retreat forms have been sent out. If
you have not gotten one or would like further information regarding
the retreat, please contact Adam Marquette or visit
www.bathyouthministry.blogspot.com.
WCF CRAFT NIGHT
on Friday, November 23 from
5:00pm to
midnight. Come join us in Fellowship Hall as we make Christmas cards
(40) for the Christmas baskets that we make every year for our
homebound friends.
ADVENT WORKSHOP
will be
held Sunday, November 25 from
4:30pm
to 7:00pm. Crafts
will be on display for sign ups in the Narthex on Nov. 11 & 18.
Craft tickets may be purchased at the display tables. Extra tickets
will be available at the Workshop. A potluck supper will begin at
4:30pm (we provide pizza, lemonade, milk, water & utensils) and
the crafts begin at
5:30pm with the
hanging of the greens and a carol sing at
7:00pm. Everyone is welcome at this
Bath
Church
traditional way to welcome in the Advent Season. We will have
babysitting this year! Craft leaders are still needed to lead
crafts that we provide. Please contact Betsy Painting
(330.334.1718) or Connie Carpenter (330.665.9052) if you can help.
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MICAH MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday November 17 at 7:00 pm. Join us for “Sicko” in the
Community Room.
REMEMBRANCE:
On
Sunday, Nov 25 during both services of worship, we will remember
those of our church who have died in the last year. This has become
a tradition for us at Memorial Day and on the last Sunday of the
church year, before Advent.
 
HANDEL’S MESSIAH:
The Bath Church is one of three host locations for the Akron
Symphony Orchestra's performance of Handel's "Messiah". The
performance will be at 3 PM on Sunday, December 2nd
in our Sanctuary. A limited number of tickets (500) are available
for this concert and Bath Church members have an early opportunity
to purchase seats. All tickets are $20 (no discounts apply). Tom
Clark will be selling tickets in the Narthex for the next 3 Sundays
(Nov 11-18-25) between services. You may pay by cash, check or
credit card. Tickets are also available thru the Akron Symphony
Ticket office. Additional details are available at AkronSymphony.org.
WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS
LUNCHEON
is set for Saturday, December 1 at the Akron City
Women’s Club. Babysitting will be available and there may be a
possibility of carpooling.
Tickets will be on sale November 18 & 25 in the Narthex.
WCF CHRISTMAS
BASKETS
will be assembled on Tuesday, December 4 from 7:00-9:00pm. If
you see anything when you’re out and about that may be a good item
to include in the baskets for our elderly, please pick it up and you
will be reimbursed (questions, contact Gayle Phelps 330-239-6609.
Items that we have purchased in the past are pencils, pens, hard
candies, calendars, large print books, and hot chocolate packets.
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NEXT WEEK:
November 18, 2007
Thanksgiving Sunday
Rev. Frey
preaching from
Deuteronomy
26:1-11
“Celebrating
the Bounty of God’s Goodness”
Anointing
for Healing
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REV FREY is looking for
some stories from members about meaningful Thanksgivings in your life to
share with the congregation next Sunday. He’s looking for brief 2-4
minute remembrances: an important time or event and why. Let him know:
speak, call or email.
ACME RECEIPT BOXES OUT:
Save your Acme Store receipts from September through March to help our
youth programming. Boxes are out in the narthex areas.
VOLUNTEER HOUSING NEEDED:
Wider Church Ministries UCC is in the process of inviting two
long-term volunteers to serve in Cleveland through the "Partners in
Service" program of UCC Volunteer Ministries. They will be in
Cleveland from February 1 – December, 2008. We are looking for
housing options to provide for them as part of the program. Are
you in need of a house-sitter during this period? Do you know of
someone with extra space in their home for a couple in their sixties?
Do you know of living space available for reasonable rent? Thanks
for any leads you can offer. Contact: Rev. Mary Schaller Blaufuss,
Executive for Volunteer Ministries, Toll-Free: 866-822-8224 ext.
3214, www.ucc.org/volunteer
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THE HEIDELBERG COLLEGE
CHOIR (UCC related college) is performing TODAY, November 11 at
4:00pm in concert at the Brecksville UCC, 23 Public Square,
Brecksville Ohio 44141. The Choir, under the direction of Dr. Grant
William Cook III., will sing works by Lasso, Schütz, Eberlin, Salieri,
Schubert, Jennings, Lauridsen, Clausen and Chatman, along with settings
of traditional American hymns and spirituals. A free will offering will
be received, and a spaghetti and meatball supper will follow
the concert.
Mt. Zion – Bath Gardeners
Harvest Dinner: Potluck style with a pumpkin theme. Table service
and beverages will be provided. 6 PM, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Mt.
Zion Baptist Church.
Please bring
1. A dish of your choice
to share. If everyone brings a desert, no problem; if everyone
brings a salad, no problem.
2. A picture, drawing,
story, poem, fact, or fallacy about pumpkins. You can even bring
a pumpkin if you have a beautiful/unique/strange one.
If you need transportation,
please contact Verna [ vvander@roadrunner.com
or 330.666.9152] or Voyce [330.668.3899]
Guests are welcome and
expected.
JR. HIGH RETREAT
permission forms are due today!! If you need a form, contact Adam or go
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MUSIC LEADERS NEEDED
for our Sunday School music program (K – 3rd grade). Please
contact Connie Claes at 330.666.3520, ext. 17.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOOD DRIVE:
Please join us in trying to collect 500 food items to donate to the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church’s Food Pantry. We’ll take the food to the church
after Thanksgiving – when the pantry is pretty bare. Boxes are in place
on both floors for your donations of: canned meats & tuna; sugar &
flour; ketchup & mustard; dinner box mixes; cake mixes & frosting; and
instant vanilla & chocolate pudding mixes.
ADULT DRIVERS NEEDED
Sunday Nov. 18th (6:30-8pm) for the Sr. High Scavenger Hunt
to benefit the Mt. Zion Baptist Church’s Food Pantry. If interested,
contact Adam Marquette
UNICEF BOXES may be
turned in to the Christian Education Office or your Sunday School
classrooms anytime in November. Thanks for helping kids around the
world.
FIREWOOD NEEDED extra
firewood is needed for our upcoming Jr. & Sr. High Retreats. No worries,
wood from Summit County can be transported. Please contact Adam
Marquette if you have spare wood to donate. |
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"God Our Maker, Whose First
Summons"
Carl P. Daw. Tune: CWM Rhondda,
"God of Grace and God of Glory." (#569 Worship & Rejoice) Text ©2007 Hope
Publishing Co. Carol Stream IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by
permission.
God our Maker, whose first
summons formed the realms of day and night,
Still you speak amid our chaos, calling us to truth and right.
When our doubts and fears confound us,
Give us faith to bear your light; give us faith to bear your light.
God the Spirit, breathe upon
us, with new life our souls excite;
Let your flame break out among us; help us claim your urgent might.
With your guarding, guiding presence,
Give us hope to bear your light; give us hope to bear your light.
God Incarnate, suffering
servant, sharing in our human plight,
Teaching, healing, feeding, seeking ever ready to invite:
By your pattern of compassion,
Give us love to bear your light; give us love to bear your light.
Triune God, enfolding Mystery,
greater than our creeds recite,
Join our lives in faith and service, let our words and deeds unite;
To a world that longs to know you,
Give us grace to bear your light; give us grace to bear your light. |
