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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 Twenty-seventh day of January in the Year of our Lord
2008
The Third Sunday after Epiphany
8:30 & 11:00 O’clock |
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January 27, 2008
WELCOME AND WORDS OF COMMUNITY
INTEREST
Welcome to The Bath Church
on this Sunday in Epiphany as we celebrate the manifestation of gifts in
the art that surrounds us. We 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 in G
Minor Bach
- As the Prelude
begins, let us with silence prepare our hearts for worship -
INRTOIT: I’m a Happy
Christian
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CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: God is forever
calling us --
People: calling us from
darkness to light;
Leader: calling us from
where we are to where we should be;
People: calling us from
despair to hope;
Leader: calling us from
aimlessness to purpose;
People: calling us from
silence to witness.
All: Come, let us worship
together and hear that call!
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HYMN OF PRAISE: When Morning Gilds the Skies No. 111
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COMMUNITY PRAYER:
Most glorious God, you
brought your radiant light to brighten our sin-darkened world in the
person of Jesus. Let his brilliance shine upon us again this day: that,
our lives divinely illuminated by his wonderful presence, we may find
our gloom raised to glory and our darkness turned to dawn. In his most
holy name we pray. Amen.
In silence we bring
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: The First Noel (Tune) 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.
SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah
9:1-4 OT pg. 597
ANTHEM: Your Trusting
Child
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew
4:12-23 NT pg. 3
ANTHEM: We Are the
Children of Light
THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT (After
which children age six and under may leave for childcare)
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HYMN OF PREPARATION: Jesus Calls Us o’er the Tumult No. 345
SERMON: Let It Shine!
The Rev. David Schoen
THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND
GIFTS
THE OFFERTORY MUSIC: (8:30)
Trio J. Rheinberger
(11:00) There Is a Balm
in Gilead R. Benson
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THE DOXOLOGY 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")
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HYMN OF COMMITMENT: Arise, Your Light Is Come! No. 231
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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: Chaconne D. Buxtehude
p All that are able are invited to stand.
PARTICIPANTS TODAY
Clergy: Rev. Mark
Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham
Lay Leader: (8:30)
Sandy Roeger; (11:00) Aaron Smith
Children’s Moment:
Mark Frey
Music: Debbie
Heubeck, Music Ministries Director, Jeff Sonoda, Organist; Introit:
Kinderchoir; Anthem: Cherub Choir; Anthem: Junior Choir; Offertory:
Chancel Choir
Acolytes: (8:30)
Avery & Noah Dakota; (11:00) Claire Weihe, Meredith Zendlo
This morning we welcome the Rev
David Schoen to the Bath Church pulpit. David is a member of Bath Church and
lives in Bath. He serves our United Church of Christ at the national setting
as the Lead Pastor for the Congregational Vitality ministry, sharing with
churches across the country the characteristics of growing, vital churches.
We look forward to his message and to his forum at 9:45am, "Ready, Set,
Grow!" Welcome, David!
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:
January 27: Marilyn Woodling,
Jim Martin
January 28: Hannah Nerlich,
Meredith Mozik
January 30: Eric Schott, Jim
Weckbacher, Amy Bowers, Ann-Marie Brown
January 31: Carter Saiben, Dan
Steinkerchner, Lauren Steinkerchner
February 2: Dick Winland, Joan
Wiggins, Jane Weingart, Jill DeWitt, Ashley Mileti, Taylor Burgess,
Elizabeth Rosin
February 3: Bonnie Griffith,
Jordan Sampson
ANNIVERSARIES:
January 28: Susan & Okey Wise,
Donna & Bob Robinson
January 30: Casey & Mike Hughes
February 1: Lois & Paul Simmons
February 3: Nancy & Jim
Bolender
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
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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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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!
ASH WEDNESDAY: Lent
is early this year beginning Wednesday, February 6. As
is our custom, we will share in a service of evening vespers and
communion. We will gather in the Chapel at 6:30pm to share in this
solemn time as we enter this season of self-reflection and
preparation for Easter. There is NO supper planned for this evening
and the service will end for our evening classes at 7:15pm.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY
with Rev Frey continues this Wednesday 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.
CHICK FLICK! The
Evening Women's Group will be hosting a movie night on
Thursday, February 21 at 7:00pm in Room 208. We'll vote on
watching either "The Devil Wears Prada" or "The Nanny Diaries".
Popcorn and beverages provided. Babysitting is available, but
please call to reserve. Contact Lisa Martin by Tuesday, February
19th at 330-665-2232.
GOSPEL MEETS SYMPHONY -
Once again we will join with our friends at Mt. Zion to attend
"Gospel meets Symphony" on Saturday Feb. 23rd at EJ
Thomas Hall at 8 PM. We will have the same seats as last year (Grand
Tier rows E-F-G in the center). The $30 tickets will be offered at a
group rate of $20 to all members and guests. We will be selling
tickets between the services on the first 3 Sundays in February.
Invite a friend and make plans to join us.
PERSONAL HEARING
ASSISTANCE DEVICES are available at the Sound Booth for use
during Church Services. A CD copy of a service can be obtained by
contacting the Sound Booth attendant or submitting a request to the
Church Office.
HEAD USHER NEEDED:
We need a Head Usher for the 11:00am service on the 4th
Sunday of the month. If you can help this year, please contact Rev.
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The Rev. David Schoen –
Sunday, January 27... Plan now to hear him preach "Let It
Shine" today. 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.
NEW MEMBER INQUIRY
CLASSES: A series of three classes for persons interested in
joining Bath Church will be held in February. Bath Church will
receive new members on Sunday, March 2nd during both
services of worship. The classes will be held at 9:45am on Sunday
morning in the Bridal Lounge, Room 106 on February 10, 17 and
24. The classes include discussions about Bath Church
traditions and faith, the United Church of Christ, meeting the
church staff and leadership, and a tour of the building. If you are
interested in exploring membership in Bath Church, please contact
Kathy Price (330-864-2253) or Rev. Frey.
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.
CHRISTIAN ED IS IN NEED
OF A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER! The need is in a small kindergarten
class. It would be on a once a 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!
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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NEXT
WEEK: February 3, 2008
Transfiguration Sunday- Communion
Rev.
Frey preaching: "Lessons from the Knob"
Exodus
24:12-18, Matthew 17:1-9
Ash
Wednesday, February 6 – 6:30pm
Vespers
& Communion in the Chapel
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Men's Breakfast
Saturday Feb 2nd - This month, the Men's Breakfast group is
holding a special "ladies day" when all spouses and friends - both
men and women are encouraged to join us. Our speaker this month will
be Tim Mann. Tim is the Vice President of Marketing for the Schantz
Organ Company in Orville, Ohio - the makers of our pipe organ. He
will talk about Schantz Organ, how they design and develop the right
organ for each location and especially the thought, planning and
process that went into designing the organ at Bath Church. We will
meet in the COMMUNITY ROOM for breakfast and then move to the
Sanctuary for the presentation and demonstration (Tim also plays the
organ and will demonstrate our instrument and it's capabilities).
Please invite a guest and join us for this special Groundhog Day
program. The coffee is ready at 8 AM, breakfast is served at 8:30
and we try to conclude by 9:30. We are expecting a larger than
normal crowd so we do ask that you RSVP by calling the church office
so that we know how many to expect. If you can help with breakfast
preparation or clean-up, please say so when you make your
reservation.
ALTAR FLOWERS: The
flower chart for 2008 is available in the Sacristy to sign up for
donations of altar flowers. If you would like to recognize a special
event, honor a loved one, or make a memorial please put your name
and phone number along side of the date. We thank you for the gift
of the beautiful flowers that grace our altar each Sunday. Please
contact the Altar Guild Chairperson, Nancy Blind if you have
questions.
STEPHEN MINISTERS CARE
When was the last time
someone really listened to you? We’re talking about that
undistracted, full attention kind of listening. That’s one of the
ways Stephen Ministers care for others. We are looking for more
Stephen Ministers in Bath Church to help care for those who are
making the long Journey through the valley of a life crisis. Will
you consider serving in this way? A new class is being formed. For
more information, call the Roegers 330-688-2331.
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.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
FRIDAY, APRIL 18! We are having a world-renown magician, Rick
Smith, Jr., come do a fund-raising show for us at Revere High
School. Rick has generously agreed to donate half of the proceeds
from the show to RFKC, so we’re hoping this will be a major
fund-raiser for us. Watch for more information on this, but for now,
save the date!!!
THANKS, AND THANKS
AGAIN!! What better time of
the year – when we celebrate St. Valentine’s Day – than to thank the
many volunteers who serve in the Bath Church Samaritan Ministry.
These caring individuals give much of their time to visit our church
members in nursing homes, hospitals, and residences. Our Samaritans
also provide food and transportation whenever needed, and they send
cards to those recovering from illness and surgery and those who are
grieving. Having just experienced our Bath Church Epiphany Arts
Festival, we are reminded of God’s gifts given to each of us. In
Paul’s letter to the Romans, he writes: "We have different gifts,
according to the grace given to us …. If it is serving, let him
serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouragement, let
him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him
give generously; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully."
-- Romans 12:6-8
The following Samaritan
volunteers will be honored at a Sweetheart Brunch in the Bath Church
Community Room, Saturday, February 16th, starting at 9:30
AM: Mary Nilsen, Wendy Bartlett, Jean , Hungerford, Marian Palmer,
Ingrid Fuller, Joyce Patterson, Candace Boelter, Nancy Bolender, Ed
Steinmark, Sarah Steinmark, Ruth Sprang, Julie Magoline, Jim
Weckbacher, Lori Nelson, Marilyn Woodling, Jerry Woodling, Marilyn
Andreeff, Ann Winland, Carolyn Grinter, Phyllis Henry, Jackie
Bettick, Judy Rica, Jane Weingart, Margee Frey, Linda Lyons, Pamela
Simpson, Sally Phillips, Ann Drennon, Heraldine Long, Gayle Phelps,
Margo Works, Carol Button, Karen Clark, Martha Salem, Hersh Grinter,
Lisa Nischt, Chris Cole, Cathy Cole. If you are interested in
joining this caring ministry we welcome new members. Please call the
church office for more information
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