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“A caring congregation
nurturing spiritual growth and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ.” |
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The Bath Church
United Church of Christ
Founded 1818
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The Twentieth day of Month in the Year of our Lord 2008
The Second Sunday after Epiphany
8:30 & 11:00 O’clock
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January 20, 2008
WELCOME AND WORDS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Welcome to The Bath Church on this Sunday in Epiphany. As we remember
Jesus calling the disciples, we reflect on our call to welcome others into
the community of faith. If you are a guest 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: Jesus Loves Me, Jesus Loves Me
- As the Prelude begins, let us with silence prepare our
hearts for worship -
p CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Our Lord calls us to
turn from the past and to be his special people.
People: Jesus calls us to
find in him joy and meaning, a new life here and now.
Leader: And Jesus promises us
eternal life in the world to come.
People: We come to worship
the Son, who is Lord of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
p HYMN OF PRAISE: We’re Marching to
Zion No. 390
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COMMUNITY PRAYER:
Welcoming God, we remember Jesus’ call to his disciples who dropped
everything and followed him. Help us to remember your faithful disciples
of this age who invited us to come to your church and to receive the
blessings of your grace and love. As we celebrate your goodness, move us
to offer extravagant welcome to those who need or want to know you. This
we pray in the Name of Jesus who welcomes us as your loving children.
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: Tune: The First Noel
No. 229
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;
That has made heaven and earth of naught,
And with his grace our lives have sought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
ANTHEM:
(8:30) There is a Balm
in Gilead arr. R. Benson
(11:00) Renew Us
Frombach/Lentz
SCRIPTURE READING: John 1:35-51 NT pg. 80
THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT (After which children age six and under may
leave for childcare)
p HYMN OF PREPARATION: O Come to
Me, the Master Said No. 346
SERMON: Faith Calls Us to Welcome Others Rev. Mark Frey
THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
THE OFFERTORY MUSIC: His Eye is on the Sparrow arr. Hayes
ANOINTING FOR HEALING: Come forward for yourself or a loved one.
p THE DOXOLOGY: Praise God from
Whom All Blessings Flow No. 34
PRAYER CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER ("sins")
p HYMN OF COMMITMENT: Lift Every
Voice and Sing No. 729
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: The Morning Light is
Breaking Margrethe Hokanson
p All that are able are
invited to stand.
PARTICIPANTS TODAY
Clergy: Rev. Mark
Frey (preaching), Rev. Jim Cunningham
Lay Leader: (8:30)
Meg Matejkovic; (11:00) Jeff Phelps
Children’s Moment:
Rev. Jim Cunningham
Music: Debbie
Heubeck, Music Ministries Director, Jeff Sonoda, Organist; Prelude: Prime
Time Chimes; Anthem: (8:30) Chancel Choir, (11:00) Bob & Marti Williams,
duet
The flowers are placed in memory of June Winzeler, mother and nana, who
died at the age of 89. June was the mother of Candice Nigolian.
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:
Jan. 20: David Grantier, Angela
Szabo, Benjiman Boyd
Jan. 21: Lauren Brown, Taylor
Reed
Jan. 22: Preston Parry
Jan. 23: John Martin, Suzanne
Peters, Hugh West
Jan. 24: June Rhoad, Barbara
Bernard, Rebecca Jones
Jan. 25: Gwen Everhard,
Harrison Meek
Jan. 26: Barbara Sauer, Kelsey
Ufholz, Dawn Hubbard, Mike Koroly, Chelsea Toneff
Jan. 27: Marilyn Woodling, Jim
Martin
ANNIVERSARIES:
Jan. 21: Karen & Dale
Normington
Jan. 24: Marian & Owen Moore
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Stephen Ministry Congregation
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STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS: TODAY, Sunday, January 20,
Families with Teens will gather in the Community Room at
9:45am. Sunday, Feb. 3: Young Singles & Couples will gather in
the Community Room at 9:45am. Please join your peer group in these
meetings as we talk together about ministry and the future direction of
Bath Church. The Committee has specific questions to ask, but ideas,
thoughts and questions from the group are appreciated. If you have any
questions, contact our Moderator Laura Domchick who will facilitate the
sessions. MARTIN LUTHER KING INTERFAITH SERVICE will be held
Today Sunday, January 20 at 5:00pm at the Arlington St.
Church of God, 539 S. Arlington St., Akron. We hope to sit together with
our friends from Mt. Zion Baptist. Also, Bath Church has contributed to
the scholarships that will be awarded at the service.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY with Rev Frey continues this Wednesday,
January 23, at 1:30pm and 7:00pm in the Community Room. The class will
study the book of Acts of the Apostles. Study books are available for
$6.00 each. Plan to come and bring a friend!!!
LIVING THE QUESTION 2.0: Adult Ed class offered three times a
week- Wednesdays 1:30 & 7:00pm and Sundays 9:45am. See display in
Narthex.
WOMEN’S EVENING GUILD: Join us for some "Coffee Talk". An evening
of chatting, noshing and camaraderie at Nita Kay Richardson’s home, 750
Brentwood Blvd., Copley
330-666-7519 on Thursday, January 31 at 7:00pm. Please
RSVP to Lisa Martin 330-665-2232 by Monday, January 28. Babysitting will
NOT be available.
EPIPHANY ARTS CONCERT at Bath Church, Sunday, February 3,
2008 at 3:00pm. Invite a friend to come!
THE FIDELIS GUILD will meet in the Community Room at the church
at 9:30 on Thursday, Jan. 24th. We will be
discussing Chapter 4 of Rabbi Kushner's "When All You've Ever Wanted
Isn't Enough." Afterward, we'll have lunch. Join us!
Bring a sandwich, and the rest of the meal will be provided. Any
questions? Call Karen Elliott (666-0708) or Carol Button
(867-0717).
AVERAGE WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: December
8:30am service: 212
11:00am service: 160
Christmas Eve worship: 991 in 4 services.
Your presence is always needed and wanted!
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The Rev. David Schoen – Sunday, January 27... you won’t
want to miss his outstanding preaching and his experienced
leadership in "local church vitality." Plan now to hear him preach
"Let It Shine" on Sun. Jan. 27. Dave will address the issue of
"buzz marketing" and "creating a buzz for God." And, plan to
attend his forum presentation: "Ready, Set, Grow - Local Church
Vitality" at 9:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. The Rev. David Schoen, a
member of Bath Church, serves on the UCC National Staff as the Minister
and Team Leader for Evangelism, Local Church Ministries. He is the
co-ordinator for the National UCC Local Church Vitality Initiative.
David has preached and led workshops on church vitality throughout the
United States and has visited many of the most vital congregations in
the UCC. At Bath he serves as a "head greeter" once a month at the
11 a.m. service, and participates as an overnight host with the
Inter-Faith Hospitality Network. Prior to joining the national UCC
staff in 2000, David was the Senior Pastor at Trinity UCC in Canton,
Ohio. UNDIES SUNDAY: January Sunday School Mission Project.
Donations of NEW undies, boxer briefs, socks and T-shirts for children
and youth will be collected in a box on each floor of the Christian
Education wing during the month of January. All sizes, from toddler to
adult XL, are needed. This Sunday School Mission Project will benefit
the children and youth who attend the Lighthouse of Hope after school
program which our church supports.
LIBERIA, WEST AFRICA MISSION TRIP: Bath Church and Mt. Zion
Baptist Church are sponsoring a 9 day trip to Liberia in West Africa,
June 5 to 14, 2008. This is a "Friendship Trip" to meet and to build
relationships with Christian friends in this small nation. We will visit
the capital, Monrovia, stay up country at Cuttington University where we
plan to do a small work project, and we’ll visit the home village of
Paul Sulongteh, member of Mt. Zion Baptist. The cost is estimated at
$3,000 per person. We need to know who is interested and able to go by
January 31. If interested, contact Rev Mark Frey or Paul & Pearl
Sulongteh, 330-836-5390.
CHRISTIAN ED IS IN NEED OF A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER! The need is
in a small kindergarten class. It would be on a once month rotation
basis until May (only 4-5 times total). For more information or to
offer, please call Betsy Painting at 334-2232 or Debbie Casanova at
665-4919. Thank you for your consideration of the fun, rewarding
volunteer position!
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NEXT WEEK: January 27, 2008
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Rev. David Schoen, Guest Preacher
"Let It Shine" Isaiah 9:1-4, Matthew 4:12-23
Special Forum at 9:45am with Rev Schoen
"Ready, Set, Grow" – church vitality |
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