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+ Order of Worship +
May 25, 2008
WELCOME
Welcome to
The Bath Church on this Sunday in Pentecost and Memorial Day Weekend. We
especially welcome those who are guests with us today and 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:
Intrada
Pezel
- As the
Prelude begins, let us with silence prepare our hearts for worship -
pCALL
TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Let us
worship God, our Creator.
People: And
praise God for the gift of this day.
Leader: Let us
worship Jesus, the Incarnate One.
People: And
praise him for grace revealed.
Leader: Let us
worship the Holy Spirit, the Sacred Presence.
People: And
praise the Spirit, the Challenging Mystery.
All: Amen.
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HYMN OF PRAISE: My Country ‘Tis of Thee
No. 731
pCOMMUNITY
PRAYER:
God of tender care, like a parent you never forget your
children. We join with fellow members and with you in remembering loved ones
who have died. We join you and our nation in remembering those who have
died defending the nation and its beliefs. We join you in remembering that
all people are your children and you hold us all in the palm of your hand.
Amen.
In silence we bring our personal prayers before God…
pSILENT
PRAYER • PASSING GOD’S PEACE: “May the peace of
Christ be with you.”
pRESPONSE:
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: Isaiah 49:13-16a
OT Pg. 638
ANTHEM:
El Capitan
Sousa
THE CHILDREN’S
MOMENT (After which children age six and under
may leave for childcare)
BAPTISM HYMN:
Jesus Loves Me
No. 437
SCRIPTURE
READING:
Proverbs 22:6
Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.
SACRAMENT OF
BAPTISM:
Henry Augustus Rosebrock-Hayes
Fiona Grace
Rogers
The Revs. Mark
Frey & Jim Cunningham, Officiating
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: (In Unison)
Holy
God, we give you thanks for the gift of Henry and Fiona and for the grace
acknowledged here today in water and the Holy Spirit. Bless Kirsten and Tom
and Heather and Dave with love, patience, and wisdom in their duties as
parents. Grant us grace to receive, nurture, and befriend these new members
of the body of Christ. Give Fiona and Henry strength for life’s journey,
courage in time of suffering, the joy of faith, the freedom of love, and the
hope of new life; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
pHYMN
OF PREPARATION: On Eagles Wings
No. 438
SERMON:
“I Remember You!”
The Rev. Jim Cunningham
TIME TO
REMEMBER AND GIVE THANKS
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Norma E. Weber |
C.
J. “Al” Alameda |
Dorothy Renninger |
N.
Stephen Nigolian |
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Edward C. Schott |
Dorothy M. “Dot” Raynor |
Elizabeth A. “Beth” Pirsh |
Edward W. Hanten |
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Brian H. Shoemaker |
Other loved ones… |
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UNISON PRAYER:
O God, we thank you for the lives of those we remember this day. May we
have the faith to believe that by your grace they reside with you in perfect
peace in your eternal home. Bless their families and friends; continue to
comfort and sustain them through their journey of grief. Thanks be to
Christ for his death and resurrection by which we are able to let go and
surrender our loved ones back to you. Amen
THE OFFERING OF
OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
THE OFFERTORY
MUSIC: All Quiet on the Potomac
Beers & Hewitt
pTHE
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”)
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.
pHYMN
OF COMMITMENT: God of Every Nation (tune No.
265) No. 626
pTHE
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.
pPOSTLUDE:
Galliaro
Pezel
pAll
that are able are invited to stand.
PARTICIPANTS
TODAY
Clergy:
Rev. Mark Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham (preaching)
Lay
Leader:
Nancy Schrader
Children’s Moment:
Rev. Mark Frey
Music:
Debbie Heubeck, Music Ministries Director, Jeff Sonoda,
Organist; Bath Church Brass Choir, George Rosin Director
The flowers on
the altar are given by Nancy Schrader in thanks for all the ‘knitters’ of
the Knitting Ministry on the third anniversary of that group. To date they
have prayerfully knitted and delivered 140 prayer shawls.
Heather (Rosebrock)
and David Rogers bring their daughter, Fiona Grace born December 14, 2007,
and Tom Hayes and Kirsten Rosebrock-Hayes bring their son, Henry Augustus
born November 21, 2007, to receive Christian Baptism this morning at the
9:30 AM service. Godparents for Henry are Matthew Hayes and Robin Russell
and Godparents for Fiona are Adam and Beatrice Perry. Fiona and Henry are
joined today by a host of family members among whom are Grandparents, Judy
and Ken Rosebrock.
The marriage
ceremony of Elizabeth Moore and Jeffrey Archinal took place yesterday in our
Sanctuary. Libby is the daughter of Chris and Jeff Moore.
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BIRTHDAYS:
May 25:
Judy Pica, Kelly Olsen
May 27:
John VanderKooi, Jim Dehner, Megan Mockbee, Chris Anselm
May 28:
John Hornickel, Ed Nerlich
May 29:
Ben Hunt
May 30:
Jim Mackie, Sally Phillips
May 31:
Bud Raynor (88), Bob Svenson (86), Sarah Brandt, Jessica Jensen,
Caitlin Mocarski, Jessica Antal
June 1:
Patti Oseland, Meredith Zendlo
ANNIVERSARIES:
May 27:
Traci & Dave Hunt, Carolyn & Ryan Lekan
May 28:
Betsy & Ryan Hartschuh
June 1:
Renee & Jim Martin
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NEXT
WEEK: Saturday, May 31, 2008 -
5:30pm
in the Chapel
Sunday, June 1, 2008 -
9:30am
in the Sanctuary
Rev.
Frey preaching: “God Wants Us to Know One Another” – John 15:12-17
Communion & Reception of New members
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 The Bath Church
United Church of Christ
Founded 1818
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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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COME
WATCH US PLAY… OR JOIN THE TEAM!!
Due to the weather, no game was played last week- Next game should
be on June 1st. Bath Church co-ed softball team will play
at 3:00PM at Airport Field #3 against Rivertree. You can check out
our audio play by play recap of our games at
http://www.bathucc.org/special_events.htm.
YMI update.....Did
those Cavaliers let you down?...not the case with our YMI guys who
posted a W for win for their playoff game on Sunday!
Congratulations to Abe, Adrian, Amp, Andy, Branson, Carter and
Damon.
Thank you Bath Church for all your support! The team enjoyed a
victory picnic with the youth group following the game, thanks to
Adam and the Youth Board. |
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WEEK OF May 25-31 |
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CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
for
Memorial Day Monday, May 26.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
at
noon on Monday, May 26 at Bath Township Center. Bring your lawn
chair!
TUESDAY CRAFTERS MEET
at
9:00am in the Community Room
HLSL:
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:
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Get connected to family and friends
to feel close and supported.
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Get connected to your community
to feel a sense of belonging and purpose
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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 on Tuesday - May 27,
2008 at 7pm -9pm in 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.
REVERE BACCALAUREATE:
Wednesday, May 28 at 7:30pm for the Revere High Senior Class. The
public is invited to this annual event in Fellowship Hall.
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP BEGINS
for the summer at 5:30pm on May 31 in the Chapel.
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WEEK OF June 1-7 |
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NEW
MEMBER RECEPTION
following worship on Sunday, June 1.
IHN
WEEK
at Bath Church begins on Sunday, June 1
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
for all those who have so willingly given of their time to Bath
Church throughout the year, we honor you today following worship in
Fellowship Hall.
TRAVELOGUE ON GREECE, EGYPT AND ROME:
Come and share in Rev. Frey’s experiences during his recent trip in
the Mediterranean on Monday, June 2 at 7:00pm.
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, children’s books, paper clips, calculators, items 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.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
on Saturday June 7th. Our own Raleigh Drennon will be our guest
speaker on Saturday June 7th. Raleigh has put together a very easy
to understand and interesting explanation of some of the current
trends in our economy and income tax structure. Come and enjoy
Raleigh's discussion as he sheds some light on a complex subject.
The coffee is ready at 8 AM. Breakfast is served at 8:30 and we try
to adjourn by 9:30 AM. Please invite a guest and join us. This will
be our last meeting before our Summer break. We will resume on
Saturday September 6th. |
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WEEK OF June 8-14 |
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Micah Movie Night: “The Power of Forgiveness” - Sunday, June 8.
6:30 p.m. – Community Room – Free!
The Power of Forgiveness:
Over
the last 20 years the topic of forgiveness has come into its own as
an area of academic study. Researchers are now examining the
psychological and physical effects of forgiveness on individuals and
within relationships under an amazingly wide variety of conditions,
ranging from petty insults to sexual assault.
The POWER of FORGIVENESS
explores this important work and translates it into a popular,
accessible documentary film for public television. The broadcast is
only one part of a national outreach effort that includes a
community conversation campaign, this website, a national screening
tour and a companion book. The focus is on the emergent
understanding of contemporary clinical and academic research that
shows forgiveness is validated as having real potential for personal
and spiritual transformation. At the same time the film points to
the centrality of forgiveness as a virtue in many of the world’s
great religions and the struggle that people of all faiths have in
honoring it. |
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GENERAL NEWS… |
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUNDAY HOSTS & HOSTESSES
for all your wonderful help making coffee and serving the
doughnuts. We hope you can help again next year! With our sincere
appreciation, Jane, Martha, Joan, and Shirley
OUR
OWN GEORGE ROSIN
is being recognized for his leadership of the Akron Symphony
Orchestra on Monday June 23rd at Hardesty Park in Akron. George will
be performing on stage with the Akron Symphony Orchestra at the
Picnic Pops concert. The event is free and is open to the public.
This is the first time in the history of the Akron Symphony has ever
recognized an outgoing President in this way. Please bring the
family, your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a wonderful evening
under the stars with the Akron Symphony Orchestra and our own George
Rosin (and his trombone!) |
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