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+ Order of Worship + September 7, 2008
WORDS OF WELCOME AND COMMUNITY INTEREST Welcome to The Bath Church as we ‘Come Together’ for worship on this first Sunday of Kingdomtide 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: Benedictus on Sicilian Mariners Gordon Young - As the Prelude begins, let us with silence prepare our hearts for worship - p CALL TO WORSHIP:
p HYMN OF PRAISE: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! No. 106 p COMMUNITY PRAYER: Eternal and Everlasting God, we know that you are the same yesterday, today and forever, and that we can depend on your never changing love revealed to us in Jesus Christ. We try to be faithful disciples loving one another, doing what is right and forgiving one another as you forgive us. Yet we fall short of your desires for us. Forgive us, we pray. Use us as your children for the building of your kingdom and for the spreading of your Good News of love and forgiveness. Amen. In silence we bring our personal prayers …p SILENT PRAYER, ASSURANCE of PARDON, 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: Hebrews 13: 8-16 NT Pg. 201 ANTHEM: Bring Them In Pepper Choplin THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT (After which children age six and under leave for childcare) PRAYER CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS ANTHEM: Now Is the Time Jean Anne Shafferman THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS THE OFFERTORY MUSIC: Let Us Break Bread Charles Callahan p THE DOXOLOGY No. 382 SERMON: Change is Here! COMMUNION HYMN: We Remember You No. 690 + THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION + Invitation • Prayer • Words of Institution • Sharing of Bread and Cup UNISON PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER: Eternal God, you have called your people from the east and west and north and south to feast at the table of Jesus Christ. We thank you for Christ’s presence and for the spiritual food of Christ’s body and blood. By the power of your Holy Spirit, keep us faithful to your will. Go with us to the streets, to our homes, and to our places of labor and leisure that whether we are gathered or scattered, we may be the servant church of the servant Christ, who taught us to pray together: 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: My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less No. 405 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: Processional Grayston Ives p All that are able are invited to stand. PARTICIPANTS TODAY Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey (preaching), Rev. Jim Cunningham Children’s Moment: Debbie Heubeck Lay Leader: Jeff Phelps Music: Debbie Heubeck, Director of Music Ministries; Jeff Sonoda, Organist
The flowers on the altar are given by Stephenie and Stephen Brandvold in memory of our families and to the glory of God.
The flowers in front of the pulpit are in celebration of the wedding of Lori Seitzinger to Scott Lankford that took place September 6. Rev. Mark Frey officiated and Lori is the daughter of Becky Seitzinger.
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USHERS Personal hearing assistance devices are available at the sound booth for use during worship services.
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 Sept. 7: Pat Prough, Linda Banasiak, Suzelle Bennett, Timothy Fields, Amy Brand, Andrew King Sept. 8: Mary Schott, Dave Claes, Karen Beaumont, Alex Balogh, Brittany Heidman, Emily Ayers Sept. 9: Anne Guyton, Lisa Houser Sept. 11: Clark Sprang, Carol Button, Chris Parker, Matthew Lamb, Halle Patterson, Ann York Sept. 12: Mike Toneff Sept. 13: Dave Diehl, Debbie Casanova, Fred Merryweather, Ceceilia Marquette, Dennis Sanzone, Adam Brown ANNIVERSARIES Sept. 10: Debbie & Greg Saiben, Patti & Zim Oseland Sept. 11: Debbie & John Welsh, Linda & John Banasiak, Becky & Paul Weihe, Danielle & Matthew Cadnum Sept. 12: Babs & John Meeks
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First Sunday in Kingdomtide The Seventh day of September in the Year of our Lord 2008 9:30am Worship
The Bath Church United Church of Christ Founded 1818
Wonderful Wednesday’s At Bath Church Dinner at 6:00 p.m. – bring the family and join us for food & fellowshipClasses at 7:00pm Bible Study: Book of Exodus & Life of Moses led by Rev. Frey 1:30 & 7:00pm. Cost: $6.00 Book Study: "Why Good Things Happen to Good People" by Dr. Stephen Post, led by Rev. Cunningham 1:30 & 7:00pm. Book is free. Faith & American Politics: Helping Congregations learn to talk about faith & politics without judgment, led by Rev. Tom Kerns at 7pm. Cost for notebook & DVD $25.00. Worship & Technology led by George Brandt 7:00pm. Learn & design worship projection resources for our Sunday Evening Worship. Study Hall for school children whose parents are attending other classes. Supervised by Connie Claes. 7:00pm Brass Choir Rehearsal led by George Rosin. 7:00pm Children’s Choirs: 4years through Kindergarten, 5:00-5:30pm; 1st-3rd Grades, 5:00-6:00pm; 4th-8th Grades, 5:00-6:00pm Hot Button Social/Ethical Topics guided by the rules of civil discourse. Led by Chuck Ausherman. 1:30 & 7:00pm Tone & Sculpt (strength fitness): Led by Laurie Heidman 5:00-5:45pm $10/week or $40/10 weeks. Sing, Sign and Play ages 6-12 led by Mary Jones 7:00pm Fun & Faith ages 3-6 led by Connie Claes 5:30-6:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm Other groups to be added!! See handouts on the signup table for more details on the above. If interested in leading a group, contact Pastor Jim.
Bath Church Events – Fall and Winter Sunday, September 21 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Speaker: Dr. Stephen Post Friday, September 26 – 7:30 PM Organ recital by Christopher Lees Friday and Saturday, October 24-25 Bath Boutique in Fellowship Hall Friday, November 7, 7:30 PM Vocal concert, The Stairwell Singers Sunday, November 30, 4:30 PM Advent Workshop Sunday, December 4 in the afternoon Akron Symphony and Choir present "Messiah" |
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