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The Bath
Church
United Church of
Christ
Founded 1818
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The Eighteenth
day of May in the Year of our Lord 2008
Trinity Sunday
8:30 & 11:00
O’clock
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May 18, 2008
WELCOME
Welcome to The
Bath Church on this Trinity Sunday when we celebrate God coming to us in
Three Persons, Blessed Trinity. If you are a guest with us today,
"Welcome!" 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:
Blessed Assurance arr. C. Dobrinski
- As the Prelude
begins, let us with silence prepare our hearts for worship -
p CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader:
The book of Revelation records the praise to God in the words:
People:
"Holy, holy, holy, to the Lord God, the Almighty,
Who was
and is and is to come."
Leader:
May we give God our praise and thanks in this time of worship.
People:
Almighty God, hear our voices and the love of our hearts as we give
you our praise!
Leader:
Let us celebrate our God who comes to us as Father, Son and Holy
Spirit!
People: We
rejoice that God comes to us in three persons, Blessed Trinity.
p HYMN OF PRAISE: Holy, Holy, Holy,
Lord, God Almighty No. 136
p COMMUNITY PRAYER:
By the power
and grace of the Blessed Trinity, may we banish from our hearts whatever
might endanger peace; may we be transformed into witnesses for your
truth and justice; may we be inspired to overcome the barriers that
divide us from you and from one another; and may we see the glory of
your Kingdom made known to us in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 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 READING:
2 Corinthians 13:11-13 NT pg. 164
ANTHEM: I’m
Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing arr. Howard Helvey
THE CHILDREN’S
MOMENT (After which children age six and under may leave for childcare)
PRESENTATION OF
THE KATHARINE THARP SCHOLARSHIP AWARD (11:00AM)
p HYMN OF PREPARATION: I Love Your
Kingdom, Lord (vs. 1-2, 4-5) No. 549
SERMON: God
Wants To Know You The Rev. Mark Frey
THE OFFERING OF
OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
THE OFFERTORY
MUSIC: Claire de Lune Claude Debussy
p THE DOXOLOGY No. 34
Anointing for
Healing: Come forward for yourself or a loved one.
PRAYER CONCERNS
AND CELEBRATIONS
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.
p HYMN OF COMMITMENT: We Are God’s
People No. 547
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: Holy, Holy, Holy
Robert Hughes
p All that are able are invited to stand.
PARTICIPANTS
TODAY
Clergy:
Rev. Mark Frey (preaching), Rev. Jim Cunningham
Lay Leader:
(8:30) Kim Cantley, (11:00) Matt Lukac
Children’s
Moment: Rev. Jim Cunningham
Music:
Debbie Heubeck, Music Ministries Director, Jeff Sonoda, Organist;
Prelude: Bath Belles; Anthem: Chancel Choir, Lori Nelson and Jeff Sonoda,
Piano
The flowers on the
altar are given in memory of John and Bunny Gotshall and in honor of Lester
and Edna Hartschuh by Sue Hartschuh.
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.
Blood Pressure
Checks today after both services of worship.
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BIRTHDAYS:
May 18:
Jonathan Larson
May 19:
Mandy Ufholz, Dave Houser, Samantha Forystek, Alexa Shamp, Emma
Grantier, Margaret Palmer
May 20:
Shom Tambyraja
May 21:
Doris Burchett, Marilynn Andreeff, Judy Rosebrock, Justin Sampson,
Joanne Mockbee, Evan Moore
May 22:
Wayne Lingafelter, Libby McMullen, Teece Smith, Cathy Leuenberger
May 23:
Scott Mackie
May 24:
Jeannine Diehl, Paul Simmons, Chris Frantz
May 25:
Judy Pica, Kelly Olsen
ANNIVERSARIES:
May 19:
Karen & Tom Clark, Jill & Colin Grimm
May 20:
Carolyn & Hersh Grinter
May 22:
Gina & Ken Smith, Dorothy & John Wiseman
May 24:
Nancy & Doug Norris
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NEXT WEEK: Sunday, May 25, 2008
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
ONE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AT 9:30am in the Sanctuary
Rev. Jim Cunningham preaching: "I Will Not Forget You";
Isaiah 49:13-16b
Remembering Those Who Have Died
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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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ANNUAL
MEETING will take place TODAY at noon
in the Sanctuary. Members are expected as we have some important
issues to discuss. Please plan to attend.
ANNUAL
REPORT: Pick up your Annual Report today for today’s meeting at
noon.
DISCUSSION
on ANNUAL MEETING ISSUES: our church officers will be in the
Hospitality Room (103) at 10am to discuss the details of agenda
items. Please feel free to talk with them about any of the issues we
are considering. Look for Laura Domchick or Greg Dunham.
INQUIRY
CLASSES FOR VISITORS & GUESTS:
Bath Church will receive new members
on Sunday, June 1 during the 9:30am service of worship. The last
class will meet TODAY at 9:45am in the Bridal
Room (106). These classes will acquaint you with the various
ministries of The Bath Church, the church’s leadership and staff. If
you are interested in church membership, please contact New Member
Chair, Kathy Price (330-864-2253) or talk to one of the pastors.
ATTENTION
7th GRADERS: There will be an organization meeting
for the new Confirmation Class TODAY, at 9:45am in
room 108. Rev. Frey will be there to talk about Confirmation, to
answer questions, and to set a date for Bible Basics (so bring your
family calendar). Confirmation is open to all youth entering
8th grade who seek to learn about the Christian faith and
about committing their life to following Jesus.
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!
HELLO/GOOD-BYE!!! The Bath Church Youth Ministry end of the year
picnic. All 6th-12th grade Bath Church Youth
and friends. Join us to celebrate the new faces for our Sunday Night
Program and as we say Good-Bye to some familiar ones. Sunday May 18th
at 5:30pm - Be there!!
COME WATCH
US PLAY… OR JOIN THE TEAM!!
Bath Church co-ed softball team will play today at 1:45pm at Airport
Field #3. This is a home game against Ellet Community Church of God.
You can check out our audio play by play recap of our games at
http://www.bathucc.org/special_events.htm.
THE YMI
GUYS: Attention Bath Church Sports Fans! Are you tired of
watching the Cavs? Want to see action and teamwork up close
and personal? Rise Up! See some real playoff action when
the YMI guys play on Sunday, May 18th, at 3:15pm at Jennings School.
Come build our Bath Church fan base and support players Abe, Adrian,
Amp, Andy, Branson, Carter and Damon under the direction of Coach
Steve and special thanks to Nate Snyder for filming the
games ....who knows maybe they will be giving away T-shirts? |
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WEEK OF
May 18-24 |
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TRAVELOGUE
with REV FREY: Come hear about Rev. Frey’s trip to Greece, Egypt
and Rome this Wednesday, May 21 at 1:30pm and again at 7:00pm in the
Community Room. OR Monday, June 2 at 7:00pm.
THE
FIDELIS GUILD will meet at
the home of Pat Morse on Thursday, May 22nd, at 9:30. We will
be discussing the last chapter of our book "When All You've Ever
Wanted isn't Enough." Following will be fellowship and a
delicious lunch. This will be our last meeting until our potluck
picnic on August 28th. Come join us in the beauty of the
Cuyahoga Valley National Park! (That's where Pat lives.)
For information or a ride, call Carol Button (867-0717) or Karen
Elliott (666-0708). |
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WEEK OF
May 25-31 |
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MEMORIAL
DAY WEEKEND – ONE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AT 9:30am.
REVERE
HIGH BACCALAUREATE is
scheduled for Wednesday, May 28 at 7:30pm in
Fellowship Hall. Parents of Revere seniors are needed to help with
planning and hosting. If you can help, please contact Rev Frey.
SATURDAY
EVENING WORSHIP BEGINS for the summer at 5:30pm on May 31. |
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WEEK OF
June 1-7 |
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LIBERIA
TRIP LEAVES JUNE 5: 14 members from Bath Church & Mt. Zion
Baptist will leave on an 11 day trip to West Africa on a Friendship
Trip. John Vander Kooi, Janet Schwager, Jon Jones, Margee Frey and
Mark Frey are going from Bath Church. They plan to visit a number of
schools and have room in their luggage for "light-weight" school
supplies: pencils, colored pencils, plastic hand pencil sharpeners,
plastic children’s scissors, paper clips, calculators, things for
teachers, ball caps, T-shirts and more. Write "Liberia" on the bag
and bring it to the church. Thanks for your help and prayers. |
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GENERAL
NEWS… |
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Vacation
Bible School - God’s Big Backyard – Where Kids Have a Blast Serving
Jesus! July 13 – 17; 6:00pm – 8:30pm in Fellowship Hall:
Registration and volunteer sign-up begins each Sunday in May and
June in the Narthex between worship services. Join us as we have fun
learning to serve our family, friends, neighbors, communities and
Jesus. Please contact Gayle Phelps (330.239.6609) or Connie Claes
(330.666.3520) if you have any questions.
ROYAL
FAMILY KIDS’ CAMP: We have sign-ups in the Narthex for
people willing to help with the following one day activities/events
at camp:
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Loading the truck
Saturday, July 19
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Decorating the
campers' rooms on Sunday afternoon, July 20--at Ashland
University
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Serving lunch at
our lake picnic Tues., July 22 (Nora Houser heading this up.
Needs help!)
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Fishing help on
July 22, from 10:00-2:00--we really need help here!
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Birthday party help
on Wednesday, July 23 (Nora Houser heading; needs help!)
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Loading our
supplies from camp on Friday, July 25 (Ashland
University, @ noon)
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Unloading when we
get back to church on Fri., July 25 (around 2:00ish)
Please
check out our area in the Narthex TODAY and see where you will fit
in. No training is required for these events and your help is
needed! Thank you, Karen Brandt and Susan Bresnahan
ADOPT A
WORKCAMPER COMING SOON! |
MAY is Mental
Health Month
Mental Health
Month was created more than 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental
health conditions and the importance of mental wellness for all. This
year’s theme is focused on an essential component of maintaining and
protecting mental health and wellness: social connectedness. The tagline for
this year’s observance is "Get Connected." There are many ways of creating
connections that support mental health:
Get connected to family
and friends to feel close
and supported.
Get connected to your
community to feel a sense
of belonging and purpose
Get connected to
professional help to feel
better when you’re stressed and having trouble coping.
Another way to
get connected: Attend the HLSL
How to Lessen
the Stress Load
Tuesday - May
27, 2008
7pm -9pm
Fellowship Hall
This is a free
presentation followed by open forum for questions related to stress as it
affects your body and life in our continuing journey toward health and
wellness.
Our team of
professionals include:
Amy Kathie
-Professional Clinical Counselor
Chris McGowan –
AGMC Center for Behavioral Medicine and Wellness
Dr Jeff Moore
-Psychiatry
Dr Sam Tambyraja
– Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Please call to
reserve your seat!
Parish Nurse at
The Bath Church 330 666 3520 Ext 18
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