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The Bath Church United Church of Christ Founded 1818 X
5:30 pm Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:30 am Sunday, June 29, 2008 |
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+ Order of Worship + June 28-29, 2008
WORDS OF WELCOME AND COMMUNITY INTEREST Welcome to The Bath Church! 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: Rigaudon Andre Compra - As the Prelude begins, let us with silence prepare our hearts for worship - p CALL TO WORSHIP:
p HYMN OF PRAISE: Come To A Wedding (Tune: Morning Has Broken) No. 609 p COMMUNITY PRAYER: Lord, we come this morning because we know how much we need faith, hope, and love. We understand that love never gives up, and faith, hope, and patience never fail when we truly love. Send your Spirit upon us as we worship that love may be rekindled in our lives, and as it burns within us it may ignite all our actions. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. In silence we bring our personal prayers … p SILENT PRAYER, PASSING GOD’S PEACE: "May the peace of Christ be with you." p RESPONSE: Lord, We 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’m 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 LESSONS: Genesis 2:20-25 OT pg. 2 Mark 10:2-9 NT pg. 39 ANTHEM: Panis Angelicu (Saturday) C. Franck You Raise Me Up (Sunday) Graham/Lovland THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT: (After which children age six and under leave for childcare) p HYMN OF PREPARATION: O Perfect Love No. 610 SERMON: "Keep Your Marriage Growing" Rev. Mark Frey THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS THE OFFERTORY MUSIC: Arioso J.S. Bach p THE DOXOLOGY No. 34 BATH CHURCH CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER 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: Your Love, O God, Has Called Us No. 613 p THE BENEDICTION AND BLESSING 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: Trumpet Tune and Ai Henry Purcell RENEWAL of WEDDING VOWS: Those wishing to renew their wedding vows, please come to the chancel steps following the service. p All that are able are invited to stand . PARTICIPANTS TODAY Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey (preaching), Rev. Jim Cunningham Lay Leader: Linda Corman Children’s Moment: Connie Claes, Director of Christian Education Music: Debbie Heubeck, Director of Music Ministries; Jeff Sonoda, Organist The altar flowers are in celebration of Tim and Linda Corman’s 25th wedding anniversary including the added blessing of two wonderful children; Steven, a Senior at Miami University and Amy, a Freshman at Grove City College. The flowers are reminiscent of the flowers in Linda’s wedding bouquet.
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.
ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP It’s almost here! Our RFKC week is rapidly approaching (yay!) and I think we only Need help in two more areas. First: Each child receives a birthday box at our birthday party and we are short four girl boxes. We give you the box and ask that you fill it with little goodies (no food) for the girls. We’ll even show you a sample box to give specific ideas. Second: We are looking for 3-4 people who will be willing to come to Ashland on Friday, July 25th around 11:00 AM to help pack us up. It will only take one or two hours, and we’ll even feed you Lunch! If you could help with either of these things, please let me know A.S.A.P! Thank you, Karen Brandt (330-666-4829)
FISCAL YEAR ENDING: Bath Church’s fiscal year ends Monday, June 30. Please review your giving to assure that your pledge is up-to-date. Gifts need to be in the Finance Administrator’s Office by noon Monday to be credited to this Fiscal Year. Thank you for your attention to your stewardship of God’s blessings. |
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