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The Bath Church
United Church of
Christ
Founded 1818
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The Thirteenth
day of April in the Year of our Lord 2008
The fourth
Sunday of Easter
8:30 & 11:00
O’clock
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April 13, 2008
WELCOME
Welcome to The Bath Church
on this Fourth Sunday of Easter as we continue to celebrate and reflect
on the meaning of the resurrection. 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.
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Christ is risen
People: He is risen indeed!
Alleluia
Leader: He is risen to
break down walls… walls between us & God, walls within us, walls among
us, walls among all people. Come, worship the risen Christ and join him
in tearing down walls.
PRELUDE: Notturno
Rimsky-Korsakov
MUSIC TO PREPARE OURSELVES
FOR WORSHIP: Please sign the friendship journals in each pew and pass
it to others in your pew to sign and then pass it back so you can greet
each other by name. Music is also time for personal prayer and
preparation for worship.
p HYMN OF PRAISE: You Are
Worthy of My Praise No. 648
p OPENING PRAYER:
Indeed, praise be to you, O
God. You are the Creator. You are the reason I breathe, I think, I hope,
I love, and the reason I am here in this sacred space. Accept our
worship, hear our prayers, challenge us with your Word, renew us in your
Holy Spirit. Amen.
p PASSING GOD’S PEACE
Leader: The Peace of Christ
be with you!
People: And, also with you!
Leader: Please share the
Peace of Christ with those around you.
p RESPONSE: Lord I Lift
Your Name on High No. 88
Lord, I lift your name on
high. Lord. I love to sing your praises.
I’m so glad you’re in my
life. I so glad you came to save us.
You came from heaven to
earth to show the way, from the earth to the cross,
My debt to pay; from the
cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky,
Lord, I lift your name on
high.
ANTHEM: Three Equali
Beethoven
THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT (After
which children age six and under may leave for childcare)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (11:00)
Lucy Ann Winkelmann
BAPTISM HYMN: Jesus Loves
Me No. 437
Jesus loves me! This I
know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong.
(Refrain)
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me! he who
died, heaven's gate to open wide;
he will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. Refrain
Gentle Jesus, with me stay, close beside me all the way;
he’s prepared a home for me, and some day his face I’ll see.
SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs
22:6
6 Train
children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Lucy
Ann Winkelmann
The Revs. Mark
Frey & Jim Cunningham, Officiating
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: (In
Unison)
Holy God,
we give you thanks for the gift of Lucy Ann and for the grace
acknowledged here today in water and the Holy Spirit. Bless Sandra and
Christopher with love, patience, and wisdom in their duties as parents.
Grant us grace to receive, nurture, and befriend this new member of the
body of Christ. Give Lucy strength for life’s journey, courage in time
of suffering, the joy of faith, the freedom of love, and the hope of new
life; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
Sandra (Karlen)
and Christopher Winkelmann bring their daughter, Lucy Ann born February 7,
2008, to receive Christian Baptism this morning at the 11:00 AM service.
Godparents are Heather and Matt Karlen. Lucy is joined today by a host of
family members among whom are Grandparents, Helen and John Karlen and aunts,
uncles and cousins. Lucy’s dress is the same dress her mother, Sandy and her
sister, Mia wore for their Baptism. The bonnet, jacket and blanket are made
from the wedding dress of Nana, Helen Karlen.
p HYMN OF PREPARATION:
Help Us Accept Each Other No. 596
SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians
2:1-22 New Testament Pg. 170
SERMON: Resurrection… What
Now? Part 2: "Tear Down This Wall" Rev. Jim Cunningham
THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND
GIFTS
THE OFFERTORY MUSIC:
(8:30) Seek Ye First
Karen Lafferty
(11:00) Signs &
Wonders D. Cherwein
SIGNS AND WONDERS
(2007), arr. David Cherwein
Duet by Jill Hornickel
& Arne Hosbach
Signs and wonders lead the
dancing from the heart God frees from fear:
Wings of angels greet the
maiden, and God finds a dwelling here;
Boldly may we lift our
hands, bow the head, and voice Amen;
Thus does glory shine at
midnight: open hearts invite the starlight.
Hope and freedom join the
circle: Mary to the garden came,
Saw the radiance of the
marvel, heard the Risen call her name;
Boldly may we heed Christ’s
call, step beyond the garden wall:
Beautiful the feet
proceeding with good news of death’s defeating.
Cast aside all fear and
hiding: hand in hand we dance the round,
God is with us, Christ
Abiding, and the Spirit’s gifts abound.
Hand in hand we dance the
round, we dance the round.
Called by God to holiness,
let us boldly serve and bless;
And to hearts that sigh and
hunger may our lives dance signs and wonders.
p THE DOXOLOGY No. 34
BATH CHURCH CONCERNS & UPDATES
Pastor: The Lord be with
you.
People: And also with you.
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S
PRAYER ("sins")
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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and
the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
p HYMN OF COMMITMENT:
They’ll Know We Are Christians No. 595
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: Toccata in
Seven J. Rutter
p All that are able are invited to stand.
PARTICIPANTS TODAY
Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey,
Rev. Jim Cunningham (preaching), Adam Marquette
Lay Leader: (8:30)
Sandy Roeger; (11:00) Nick Martin
Children’s Moment: Mark
Frey
Music: Debbie Heubeck,
Music Ministries Director, Jeff Sonoda, Organist; Prelude & Anthem: Brass
Choir; Offertory: (8:30) Chancel Choir; (11:00) Duet – Arne Hosbach, Jill
Hornickel (printed text on announcements sheet)
Acolytes: (8:30) Blake
Forystek, Brant Hursh; (11:00) Harrison Meek, Meredith Mozik
The flowers on the altar today
celebrate the 80th birthday on April 15 of Betty Frederick, given
by her daughters, Connie Claes and Jackie Needs.
Sandra (Karlen)
and Christopher Winkelmann bring their daughter, Lucy Ann born February 7,
2008, to receive Christian Baptism this morning at the 11:00 AM service.
Godparents are Heather and Matt Karlen. Lucy is joined today by a host of
family members among whom are Grandparents, Helen and John Karlen and aunts,
uncles and cousins. Lucy’s dress is the same dress her mother, Sandy and her
sister, Mia wore for their Baptism. The bonnet, jacket and blanket are made
from the wedding dress of Nana, Helen Karlen.
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:
April 9: Susan Fickes
April 10: Hebby Bouton, Sam
Zickel
April 11: Greta Steeg, Ginger
Golz,
April 12: Gerry Flinn, Nicolle
Mihalek, Chloe McGrew
April 13: Dolly Powers, Emily
Brandt
April 14: Mary Ann Jackson, Ed
Wisz, Lynne Abramovich
April 15: Judy Barnes, Stewart
Warther, Rebecca Sampson
April 16: Chris Cole, Kylie
Hagarty
ANNIVERSARIES:
April 11: Ann & Mike Brand
April 13: Marilyn & Dave Cupp
April 15: Samantha & Steve
Forystek
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CROP Walk for Hunger
TODAY! April 13: All Akron Area congregations of all religious
affiliations are invited and urged to participate in the Akron Walk
for Hunger on April 13. Each faith group needs to recruit walkers OF
ALL AGES. Donor envelopes and promotion materials are available
from: Bath Church 330-666-3520, 3980 West Bath Rd., Registration
begins at 2PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church 3300 Moorewood
Rd. Fairlawn (across from Summit Mall) Step off is at 3PM.
Refreshments, tee shirts, and band music is provided.
SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH
TONIGHT!! Pizza party starting between 4:30-5pm (right after
CROP Walk). Join us at the walk and then come over to the church for
pizza and fun! Pizza party will last until about 6pm.
SHARE THE MAGIC!!
Come join your Bath Church friends (and anyone else you wish to
invite) for an evening of magic, wonder, and awe on Friday,
April 18. Magician Rick Smith, Jr. will entertain us with
his incredible magic and we will also experience his amazing
'Guinness World Record' card-throwing skills. This is a major
fund-raiser for Royal Family Kids' Camp, so come and
support a worthy cause and have a wonderful evening. The show is
appropriate for young and old alike. Ask anyone who attended last
year's RFKC at Ashland and they can give you a glowing testimonial!
Ticket prices are as follows: Patron ticket--$50.00
This guarantees you a front and center seat! General admission
ticket--$25.00; Student ticket (through high school)--$10.00;
Tickets are available between services or through the church office.
Pick them up today!!! Checks should be made out to
Royal Family Kids' Camp - Bath. Thank you!
Jailhouse Rock
April
20,2008
4:00pm
in Fellowship Hall
SEE DEBBIE HEUBECK
TODAY FOR TICKETS to the Children’s Choirs Musical "Jailhouse
Rock." The show is April 20 at 4pm in Fellowship Hall followed by a
Sloppy Joe supper. All for the price of $1!! This is a "come as you
are" event.
JR. HIGH RETREAT
next weekend, April 18-20. For permission form and med forms, see or
contact Adam.
RFKC STAFF:
Watch for postcard about camp training. Dates are set for Friday,
April 25 (new staff) 6:30-9:00pm and Saturday, April 26 (all staff)
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MFC (Men for Christ):
Join us each Sunday from 10:00-10:50am in the Library where we
discuss faith and being a man. Our current text is Tender
Warrior by noted author Stu Weber. Come join the excitement!
MICAH MOVIE NIGHT:
Sunday, April 20, 6:30 p.m. in Community Room. "Meeting Resistance"
(replacing the originally scheduled, "Taxi to the Dark Side")
MEETING RESISTANCE
raises the veil of anonymity surrounding the Iraqi insurgency by
meeting face to face with individuals who are passionately engaged
in the struggle, and documenting for the very first time, the
sentiments experienced and actions taken by a nation's citizens when
their homeland is occupied. Voices that have previously not been
heard, male and female, speak candidly about their motivations,
hopes and goals, revealing a kaleidoscope of human perspectives.
Featuring reflective, yet fervent conversations with active
insurgents, MEETING RESISTANCE is the missing puzzle piece in
understanding the Iraq war. Directed by Steve Connors and Molly
Bingham, this daring, eye-opening film provides unique insight into
the personal narratives of people involved in the resistance
exploding myth after myth about the war in Iraq and the Iraqis who
participate. Through its unprecedented access to these clandestine
groups, MEETING RESISTANCE focuses the spotlight on the "other
side", clarifying why the violence in Iraq continues to this day and
providing a deeper understanding of both the toll of occupation and
the human condition of resistance.
PLEASE MARK YOUR
CALENDARS for the evening of Friday, May 9 and the morning
and early afternoon of Saturday, May 10 for a church wide
"vitality" retreat hosted by the Long Range Planning Committee.
It will be worth your time! Details to follow.
PROGRESS THROUGH
PRESERVATION (PTP): An overview of historic preservation at the
county level will be the focus of county executive Russ Pry when he
speaks to PTP members, guests and friends in the original 1836
Chapel of The Bath Church, at 7:30pm on Monday, April 28.
Please join us in an historic setting for an interesting evening
which is open to all.
APRIL-MAY SUNDAY SCHOOL
MISSION PROJECT: Outdoor Toys for ACCESS Shelter Kids. A
collection box is on each floor of the Sunday School wing for your
donations of any of these toys: Jump ropes, sandbox toys, hula
hoops, kick balls, whiffle balls and bats, simple badminton type
toys, etc.
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NEXT
WEEK: April 20, 2008
The
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Rev.
Mark Frey, preaching
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It isn’t
too early to start planning your . . .
VACATION
WITH A PURPOSE!!
July 21
– 25, 2008
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ROYAL
FAMILY KIDS’ CAMP NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Bath Church is sponsoring a one
week camp for abused/neglected children, ages 7-11. We take the kids
for one week and give them a positive experience where they are
treated like royalty, thus the name, "Royal Family Kids’ Camp." With
one counselor to two children, plus an additional staff to do
activities, the children are surrounded by people who care and have
an amazing week of royal treatment. Some of the activities we are
planning (in addition to daily swimming, non-competitive games with
our "coaches", singing, dramas, skits, activity centers/crafts,
etc.) involve a fancy tea party for the girls (dresses provided!)
and a day with the football coach for the boys, a huge birthday bash
for all the kids (some whom have never had a birthday party
before--some may not even know when their birthday is), a visit from
Victory Gallop, a magician, and a day of fishing, swimming, and
picnicking at Charles Mill Lake Park. The kids leave camp with
wonderful memories, a duffle bag filled with a music CD with camp
songs, a CD player, a scrapbook with pictures from camp (some kids
have no pictures of themselves at all before this!), two camp
T-shirts and the knowledge that they are loved.
Where do
the children we serve come from?
Most
Social Services departments refer children to faith based camps such
as those sponsored by the Salvation Army and Catholic Social
Services when two criteria are met; namely, that no child is coerced
to accept any particular religion, and that the foster placement
program, foster parents or other caretakers are given a voluntary
choice. Royal Family Kids' Camps meet these two criteria. Although
each camp counselor and staff member is a committed Christian, the
camps do not proselytize, and no religion is ever criticized or
denigrated. The camps extend Christian love and care, with adults
modeling a non-violent, positive way of life as an alternative to
many of the negative, abusive situations which abused and neglected
children have faced.
This is
where we need YOU…to help monetarily or at
camp the week of July 21-25, 2007. Please contact the church office
for more information at 330-666-3520, or see Karen Brandt or Susan
Bresnahan. A form is below for anyone who may be interested in
helping with Royal Family Kids’ Camp.
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Name Phone
Address
E-mail
I will definitely help
the abused and neglected children of Summit County this summer. I
want to get involved in the areas mentioned below:
We still are
looking for two female and one male counselor . PLEASE
consider giving us a week of your time. We have 28 kids who
want to come to camp but we can’t bring them all if we don’t
have enough counselors! If childcare is a problem, we have
someone willing to help out in that area. Talk to either
Karen Brandt or Susan Bresnahan if you might be interested.
Birthday Party
Coordinator —We need someone to co-ordinate ‘Everyone’s
Birthday Party’ for the kids on Wednesday afternoon. We have
ideas, but we need someone to organize and chair a team of
people to come in for the afternoon and put on the party for
us (we’ll fund it!). This is a perfect thing for someone who
can’t come for the week but wants to experience camp. Talk
to Karen or Susan if interested (and we know you are!).
Decorating
Coordinator and Team —This year we want to have a team
come and decorate the children’s rooms so they’ll be uniform
(for girls and boys) and will take this task from the
counselors. We have a budget for decorating, but would like
someone to purchase the decorations and coordinate a small
team to come to Ashland Sunday afternoon, July 20, and
decorate the rooms while the rest of the staff is doing
other camp preparations. Again, please talk to Karen or
Susan and let us know if you’re interested.
Call Karen Brandt
(330-618-4077), Susan Bresnahan (330-472-6504) or Bath Church
(330-666-3520), for more information.
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