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The Bath Church
United Church of Christ
Founded 1818
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The Twentieth day of April in the Year of our Lord 2008
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:30 & 11:00 O’clock |
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April 20, 2008
WELCOME
Welcome to The Bath Church
on this spring Sunday in Easter as we celebrate the risen Christ! 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. Please join the IHN Birthday Party at
9:45am today. Thank you for coming to worship, and we hope that you will
join us each Sunday.
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Christ promised
that he would not leave his followers alone.
People: Praise God for
God’s presence with us now and always.
Leader: Christ promised
that because he lives, we will live also.
People: Praise God for
Christ’s living presence in our lives.
All: Come, let us worship
the God of all creation made known to us in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
PRELUDE: Morning Dance
Cathy Moklebust
As we prepare for worship,
please sign the Friendship Booklet in your pew and pass it to others to sign
and then pass it back so you can greet each other by name.
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HYMN OF PRAISE: I Sing the Almighty Power of God No. 31
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COMMUNITY PRAYER:
Loving God, forgive us when
inner distractions interrupt our worship, and coldness of heart quenches
your Spirit. Help us to focus our undivided attention on your divine
Word, and warm our hearts with your Holy Spirit that we might be drawn
closer to you. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
In silence we bring
our prayers of confession….
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PASSING GOD’S PEACE: "May the peace of Christ be with you."
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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.
SCRIPTURE READING: Acts of
the Apostles 17:22-33 NT pg. 120
ANTHEM:
(8:30) Now the Green
Blade Riseth Kevin McChesney
(11:00) What the Lord
Has Done In Me L. Larson
THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT (After
which children age six and under may leave for childcare)
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HYMN OF PREPARATION: Bring Many Names Insert
SERMON: Athens: A Matter
of Heart Rather Than Mind Rev. Mark Frey
THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND
GIFTS
THE OFFERTORY MUSIC: I
Need Thee Every Hour Mark Hayes
ANOINTING FOR HEALING: Come
forward for yourself or another.
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THE DOXOLOGY No. 34
BATH CHURCH CONCERNS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Mission Moment: IHN:
Interfaith Hospitality Network – 4th birthday!
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.
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HYMN OF COMMITMENT: I Am Thine, O Lord No. 408
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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: Ellacombe Albert Traries
p All that are able are invited to stand.
PARTICIPANTS TODAY
Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey
(preaching), Rev. Jim Cunningham
Lay Leader: (8:30) Chris
Parker; (11:00) Shari Whitfield
Children’s Moment: Rev.
Cunningham
Music: Debbie Heubeck,
Music Ministries Director, Jeff Sonoda, Organist; Prelude: Bath Belles;
Anthem (8:30) Sanguine Singers, (11:00) Chancel Choir
Acolytes: (8:30) Madelyn
Mockbee, Megan White; (11:00) Jill Martin, Katie Hanus
The flowers on the altar are
given by Brad and Amy Bowers in remembrance of recently deceased cousin,
Roberta Wilson of Bainbridge Island, WA.
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. 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.
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BIRTHDAYS:
April 20: Susan Hagarty, Andrew Lekan
April 21: Maggie Deveny
April 22: Elizabeth Simpson,
April 23: Jim Cunningham, Arne Hosbach, Carol Ash
April 24: Jean Hungerford, Judy Thomas, Brigitte Hirst
April 25: Ken Kindleburg, Doug Norris, Lori Reilly, Ryan
Lekan
April 26: Jack Hornickel, Rolland Davis
April 27: Mike Ayers, Paul Schwager, Jean Ford, Tom
Harrington
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ANNIVERSARIES:
April 20: Kristen & Andrew King
April 21: Susan & Bob Fickes, Julie & David Grantier
April 26: Lisa & Chris Martin
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NEXT
WEEK: Sunday April 27, 2008
The
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Rev.
Frey preaching: "Cairo: Being Confident!" |
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The Bath
Church
United
Church of Christ
3980
West Bath Road - PO Box 496
Bath,
Ohio 44210
Telephone: (330) 666-3520/Fax: (330) 665-5712
E-mail:
bathucc@bathucc.org
Website:
www.bathucc.org
Ministers: All Members of the Church
Clergy:
Mark Frey, Jim Cunningham
Rev. Tom
Gerstenlauer, Mission Developer/Miller Ave. UCC
Music
Ministries Director: Debbie Heubeck
Jeff
Sonoda: Organist
Brass
Choir: George Rosin
Youth
Director: Adam Marquette
Christian Education: Connie Claes
Parish
Nurse: Karen Lordan
Financial Administrator: Bob Robinson
Office
Administrator: Susan Bresnahan
Afternoon Office Assistant: Sue Hopkins
Custodian: George Myers
Independent Counseling Services:
Amy
Kathe, Professional Clinical Counselor 330-703-1144 |
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Room to
Worship, Serve and Grow
"A caring
congregation nurturing spiritual growth and demonstrating the love
of Jesus Christ."
OFFICE
HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9:00 AM TO 4:30 PM |
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TODAY… |
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COME EAT CAKE AND HELP
US CELEBRATE!!
IHN Celebrates 4 Years
of Caring for Families In Need of Shelter - Help celebrate the 4th
Birthday of the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Summit County by
sharing our special birthday cake between services. We have helped
322 individuals representing 89 families since we opened our hearts
to this mission in April 2004. A special thanks to all of our Bath
Church IHN volunteers who make this outreach possible. Come eat cake
and celebrate a very active and important Bath Church mission
outreach.
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!
SUNDAY APRIL 20 9:45
FORUM: Postponed. The Adult Forum scheduled for this
Sunday, April 20 featuring guest speaker Dr. Surinder Bhardwaj on
the religious pluralism in North East Ohio has been postponed. A new
date for this exciting examination of the growth of the variety of
faith groups in Ohio and throughout the USA will be presented at a
later date.
CALLING SOFTBALL
PLAYERS! Want to play summer co-ed softball on our church team?
We are exploring the possibility! Join us today at Noon in the
Community Room or call Kristine Nerlich at 330-239-4197.
TONIGHT!!
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.
MICAH MOVIE NIGHT:
TONIGHT, 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. 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. |
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WEEK OF APRIL 20-26 |
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FIDELIS GUILD will
meet at the home of Helen Fifer on Thursday, April 24th at
9:30 am. We will be discussing Chapters 8 & 9 of Rabbi
Kushner's "When all You've Ever Wanted isn't Enough." Join us for
fellowship and interesting conversation! Lunch will be provided. For
information, call Karen Elliott (666-0708) or Carol Button
(867-0717).
RFKC STAFF
TRAINING. Dates are set for Friday, April 25 (new
staff) 6:30-9:00pm and Saturday, April 26 (all staff)
8:30am-2:30pm. See you in the Community Room!
BATH CHURCH FAMILY
MOVIE NIGHT on Friday, April 25 – 7:00-9:00pm.
The Christian Ed Board will be showing "Narnia." Come one, Come
all!! Wear your PJ’s, bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Popcorn and
beverage will be served.
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WEEK OF APRIL 27-MAY 3 |
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The POTLUCK SUPPER
listed for Sunday evening, April 27 has been cancelled.
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.
DORCAS FIELD TRIP -
Thursday, May 1, 2008: The Dorcas Guild has
planned a Field trip to the Bath Nature Preserve. The
presentation, "University of Akron Field Station: Ecology
at Urban Rural Interface" will be given by Mr. Greg Smith.
This outing will be most interesting and should inform us about the
area we live in. Please join us, all are welcome. The
group will meet at Bath Church at 9:15 a.m. for carpooling.
Drinks will be provided but please bring your own box lunch.
This year’s ANNUAL
SENIOR CITIIZENS PROM will take place on Saturday, May 3,
2008 from 7:00 – 10:00pm at the Revere Middle School. A
variety of complimentary refreshments, appetizers and desserts will
be available. The event will feature the music of Bill Smith and
the MusicMen. There is no charge for this event and we encourage
all seniors to attend and enjoy a "Night To Remember"!
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WEEK OF MAY 4-10 |
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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 and facilitated by Kate Huey of the greater UCC offices
out of Cleveland. The event is open to the entire congregation and
will explore spiritual growth on a personal and church wide level.
In addition, the results from the data gathered by the long range
planning committee will be presented with the goal of nurturing and
improving the vitality at Bath UCC! There will be babysitting
services and food! PLEASE plan on joining us. More details to
follow. |
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GENERAL NEWS… |
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NURSERY/TODDLER ROOM
SITTER NEEDED: Please call Connie Claes (666-3520) if you know
of someone who would be interested in working on Sundays from 8:15am
to 12:15pm.
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.
UPDATE ON THE SUCCESS
OF LAST WEEK’S CROP WALK FOR HUNGER reports that over $6,500 was
raised by over 125 dedicated walkers (they walked in wind and rain!)
from Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and other faith groups to support the
work of the Akron-Canton Food Bank and Church World Service. A
hearty thanks due to Bath Church walkers and their supporters and to
Adam Marquette and Chuck Ausherman co-chair of the walk. |
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