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The Bath
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United Church of Christ
Founded 1818
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The Ninth day of March in the Year of our Lord 2008
8:30 & 11:00 O’clock
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+ Order of
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The Fifth Sunday
in Lent
March 9, 2008
WELCOME AND WORDS
OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Welcome to The
Bath Church on this fifth Sunday in Lent. 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.
PRELUDE: Brass
Choir
- As the Prelude
begins, let us with silence prepare our hearts for worship -
p CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:
Because you gave the breath of life,
All: We
give our thanks to you, O Lord, with every breath
Leader:
Because you nurtured life with human love,
All: We
bring you all of our relationships for your blessing.
Leader:
Because you gave the rich and living earth,
All: We
offer you, our Maker, the first fruits of our fields.
Leader:
Because you gifted us with time to be,
All: We
bring our moments and our days as gifts again to you.
Leader:
Because you gave us skills to work and create:
All: We
bring you what we make with our hands and the money we earn with our
skills.
Leader:
Because each one of us has gifts and skills, some recognized, some
talents hidden,
All: We
offer you what each of us can see, and make and do. Enable us to see
more clearly what these gifts may be.
Leader:
Because you freely offered us redeeming love,
All: We
bring the gift of love in gratitude to you.
All: From
gift to gift, from grace to grace, our gifts are only gifts of yours
returned. We offer you, O God, our praise.
p HYMN OF PRAISE: God of Creation,
All-Powerful No. 27
p
COMMUNITY PRAYER:
Gracious God,
we are so often content to sink into the background when you have called
us to be bold in the faith. We are so often willing to accept
mediocrity, so often hesitant to risk. Even though we are quick to say
that you will keep us safe from harm, we cling to the trappings of this
world as if they and not you, were our God. Forgive our fear. Strengthen
our resolve. Forgive our apathy. Forgive our fear. Strengthen our
resolve. Kindle within us the fire of your Holy Spirit; in Jesus’ name
we pray. 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: Ubi Caritas et Amor
No. 399
Ubi caritas
et amor, ubi caritas Deus ibi est.
Where true
charity and love abide, God is dwelling there; God is dwelling there.
SCRIPTURE READING:
Ezekiel 37:1-14 (pg. 762), I
Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 (pg. 186)
ANTHEM:
Brass Choir
THE CHILDREN’S
MOMENT (After which children age six and under may leave for childcare)
SACRAMENT OF
BAPTISM (11:00) Grayden Michael Gibb
Lori (Gelatka)
and Michael Gibb bring their son, Grayden Michael born December 13,
2007, to receive Christian Baptism this morning at the 11:00 AM service.
p HYMN OF PREPARATION: God, Whose
Giving Knows No Ending (sing to tune #153) No. 572
SERMON: Signs
of Vitality: Inspiring Generosity Rev. Jim Cunningham
THE OFFERING OF
OUR TITHES & GIFTS AND OUR OGHS OFFERING
(OGHS: One Great
Hour of Sharing)
THE OFFERTORY
MUSIC:
(8:30)
Renew Us D. Lantz
(11:00)
How Can I Keep from Singing arr. Ellingboe
p 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")
p HYMN OF COMMITMENT: Take Thou Our
Minds, Dear Lord No. 455
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 E Minor
Pachelbel
p All that are able are invited to stand.
PARTICIPANTS
TODAY
Clergy:
Rev. Mark Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham (preaching)
Lay Leader:
(8:30) Nancy Schrader; (11:00) Lisa Kindleburg
Children’s
Moment: Rev. Frey
Music:
Debbie Heubeck, Music Ministries Director, Jeff Sonoda, Organist;
Prelude & Anthem: Brass Choir; Offertory: (8:30) Marti & Bob Williams,
Duet; (11:00) Dawn Hubbard, Flute
Acolytes:
(8:30) Avery Dakota, Noah Dakota; (11:00) Matthew Parker, Steven
McDevitt
The flowers on the
altar are given by the Thorn Family in praise and honor to our Lord.
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:
March 9: Jeffrey
Moore
March 10: Andrew
Hosbach, Brant Hursh
March 11: Nancy
Bavikatty, Eileen Carpenter, Lynda Hodsden, Wilma Martino, Bill Parry, John
Welsh
March 12: Kelly
Brown, Marilyn Aberth, Mark Frey, Tom Watson, Karen Lordan, Liz Beckley
March 13: Ed
Steinmark
March 14: Michael
Monroe
March 15: Craig
Beaumont, Susan Doran
ANNIVERSARIES:
March 11: Pattie &
Rob Larson
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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SPECIAL
OPPORTUNITY: The Sr. High Youth of The Bath Church are offering
advertisement opportunities to local businesses and/or parents and
family wanting to offer words of encouragement to their Sr. High
Youth to be placed in the performance programs. There will be three
performances over March 14th-16th.
Advertisement size and cost:
Full
page (8.5X5.5) $25.00
Half
page $15.00
*checks
made to The Bath Church with "youth play ad" in the memo.
Advertisements can be as simple as a business card or as elaborate
as a special message with a photo. Please email ( amarquette@bathucc.org)
or drop off requests with all the information (business cards,
photos, etc…) regarding the ad to the church youth office by March
9th.
CALLING
SOFTBALL PLAYERS! Want to play summer co-ed softball on our
church team? We are exploring the possibility! For information,
contact Kristine Nerlich at 330-239-4197.
MARCH
EVENING WOMEN'S GROUP EVENT: Learn how to make some cute Easter
and/or Spring hand-crafted cards. We will be taught techniques
by our own Stephanie Brandvold so join in on the fun on Thursday,
March 13 at 7:00PM in the Hospitality Room. Admission for
supplies is just $5.00 for 3 cards. A reservation is needed -
please call Lisa Martin at 330-665-2232 and if you need
babysitting. Hope to see you there.
LAST
CHANCE for the COUNTRY STORE!!!
The Crafty
Ladies Country Spring Sale will end after worship today! So get
those spring gifts and give an order. Proceeds support our church
and mission outreach.
PALM
SUNDAY RESURRECTION EGG HUNT: Open to everyone, come and enjoy
lunch and fellowship with special activities for kids 0-6th
grade. Lunch, crafts, games, and a Resurrection Egg Hunt starting
immediately following the 2nd service on March 16th
in the Community Room. Sign up in the Narthex so we know how
many to plan for. Come and learn the "Egg-stra" Special meaning of
Easter.
"LIVING
HOPE" CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN - WCF "MINI RETREAT": Please join us
for a day of spiritual reflection by attending the "Living Hope"
Conference for Women on either Friday, April 11 or Saturday,
April 12 at the Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls. The
event schedule is the same for both days with doors opening at 7:30
AM, Welcome and Worship beginning at 9:00 AM followed by 5
inspirational speakers and then concluding at 3:30 PM. Pick
the day that best suits your schedule and don't miss this
special event and the opportunity to share it with a good
friend. Interested parties can pick up a brochure in the Narthex or
see Stephanie Brandvold. You can either register on line at
www.MoodyConferences.com
or call 1-888-824-8246 by Noon on April 9. The cost is $40 per
person and a lunch is provided at the event. Tickets are
non-refundable.
CALLING
ALL SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE HOSTS & HOSTESSES: We have three
Sundays in April open to making coffee and serving donuts, April 13,
20 and 27. If you would like a session in making coffee, please call
Shirley Taylor 330.666.5394.
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,
Tender Warrior by noted author Stu Weber. Come join the
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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. 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.
ADULT
BIBLE STUDY: We will be completing our study of the book of
Revelation. (Thank the Lord!) It has been an arduous task, but we
all feel better for it. We are going to begin a new study using a
Bible Study series from Willow Creek. Tough Questions Study
Series. The first study will be Do Science and the Bible
Conflict? Join us at 9:45 on Sunday in the Upper Room.
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.
MT. ZION
BAPTIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION: Dorcas Guild is
sponsoring an all-church collection during March. We are
collecting children’s and adult clothing, toothpaste, and
toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, canned goods, paper towels, toilet
tissue, soups, cake mixes, cereals and condiments. Please help make
our attempt to help our covenant church a huge success by your
generous donations. Collection boxes will be provided in Narthex and
the church office.
CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION DIRECTOR Connie Claes will be out for three weeks,
starting Sunday, February 24th. For any Sunday School
concerns before she returns, please contact Betsy Painting
330-283-8063.
UCC CAMP
CATALOGS are available in the
two Narthexes, classrooms and Christian Education Office. For more
information, please contact Connie Claes. She’ll be glad to tell you
about the summer fun you’ll have attending a UCC camp at Templed
Hills or Pilgrim Hills.
YOUTH PLAY
SILENT AUCTION: Along with the dinner and youth play will be our
annual Silent Auction. If you or your business has something you
would be willing to donate, contact Adam Marquette or drop off the
item with an estimated cost in the church office by March 9th.
LIBERIA
TRIP: There is still room to go to Liberia, June 5-14, 2008. See
Rev Frey for details.
FREE
TICKETS: Two tickets are available to hear Joel Olsteen in
Pittsburgh, Thur, March 13. If you are interested, contact Bob or
Donna Robinson .
MICAH
MOVIE: (new day and time) Sunday, March 16 (Palm
Sunday!) at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room
"The
Narrow Path………….." Following in the footsteps of the great apostles
of nonviolence – Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Dorothy
Day, Thomas Merton and Oscar Romero – John Dear, SJ presents in The
Narrow Path the challenging message of Jesus in a fresh way,
speaking with new force and vision of God’s plea for peace. Fr. John
Dear’s interpretation of the life and death of Jesus calls for the
body of Christ, the Church, to follow in the way of Jesus to the
very end, without compromise, no matter the cost. The Narrow Path is
a bold and challenging film, a prophetic call to embody the
nonviolence of Jesus and become instruments of peace. Not only does
this film address the biblical teachings in the Sermon on the Mount,
but John Dear spends a good deal of time focusing on the lifestyle
of nonviolence (internal and external) as a priority before God and
the example of his son, Jesus. See the movie preview at
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2016876871.
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NEXT
WEEK: March 16, 2008
Palm
Sunday & Hosanna Procession
Rev Frey
preaching: "Getting It All Together" Matthew 21:1-11
Anointing for Healing
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The Bath Church
Youth Players
Present
One Foot in Heaven
Dramatized By
Anne Coulter
Marten
From the Novel
by
Hartzell Spence
The Dramatic
Publishing Company
Friday March 14th
& Saturday March
15 th
Dinner & Silent
Auction begin at 6pm
Show begins at
7pm
Adults &
Children -$15
Sunday March 16 th
Dessert & Silent
Auction begin at 1:30pm
Show begins at
2pm
Tickets -$10
(children 5 and under free)
Tickets
available Sunday Mornings between services or by contacting Adam Marquette (amarquette@bathucc.org)
Presented by
special arrangement with the
Dramatic
Publishing Company, Woodstock, Illinois.
© The Dramatic
Publishing Company. Reprinted by permission.
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