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The Bath
Church
United Church of
Christ
Founded 1818
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THE FOURTEENTH
DAY OF SEPTEMBER IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2008
The Second
Sunday in Kingdomtide
9:30 O’clock AM |
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+ Order of
Worship +
September 14,
2008
WELCOME AND WORDS
OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Welcome to The
Bath Church on this Sunday in Kingdomtide, the season to hear the
stories of Jesus and to affirm our discipleship in God’s Kingdom. We
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:
Three New England Hymns Billings
- As the Prelude
begins, let us with silence prepare our hearts for worship -
p CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Christ
calls all to come and worship, to come and serve this day.
People: Christ
calls all, the sure of faith and those who doubt, those singing for joy
and those bowed down with sorrow.
Leader: Christ
calls all, whatever their worship customs, he calls all of us to be one
body in love and witness.
All: Let us
worship the Christ who calls!
p HYMN OF PRAISE: O for a Thousand
Tongues to Sing No. 96
p COMMUNITY PRAYER:
Good and
Patient God, we praise you for your strong and relentless love, and we
respond by coming to you in faith. We come needing your forgiveness as
we have spoken harshly, judged quickly and acted carelessly to our
neighbors and to those we love. Forgive us, Lord, and we then help us to
love as you love and to show mercy to those who need our forgiveness.
This we pray through Jesus who came to demonstrate your love. 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.
ANTHEM: This
is My World Pepper Choplin
SCRIPTURE READING:
Matthew 18: 21-35 NT pg. 17
THE CHILDREN’S
MOMENT (After which children age six and under may leave for childcare)
ANTHEM: Two
Sonatas Reiche
PRAYER CONCERNS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Pastor: The
Lord be with you.
People: And
also with you.
PASTORAL PRAYER
AND LORD’S PRAYER ("sins")
THE OFFERING OF
OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
THE OFFERTORY
MUSIC: Cantabile by Margrethe Hokanson
p THE DOXOLOGY No. 34
p HYMN OF PREPARATION: "Forgive Our
Sins as We Forgive" No. 382
SERMON: The
Tough Job of Forgiving
p HYMN OF COMMITMENT: There’s a
Wideness in God’s Mercy No. 61
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: O for a Thousand Tongues
by Rene Frank
You are
encouraged to quietly stay to listen to the Postlude.
p All that are able are invited to stand.
PARTICIPANTS TODAY
Clergy:
Rev. Mark Frey (preaching), Rev. Jim Cunningham
Lay Leader:
Shari Whitfield
Children’s Moment:
Debbie Heubeck
Music:
Debbie Heubeck, Music Ministries Director; Jeff Sonoda, Organist; Prelude &
Anthem 2: Bath Brass Choir
The flowers on the
altar are given by Mark & Margee Frey in celebration of Bob Frey’s 92nd
birthday.
The wedding
ceremony of Christine Wierzbicki and Andrew Schwager was officiated
yesterday by The Rev. Mark Frey. Andrew is the son of Janet and Paul
Schwager and the grandson of Sara and Bill Schwager.
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.
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BIRTHDAYS:
Sept. 14: Jennifer Clark
Sept. 15: Jerry Woodling, Scott Richardson
Sept. 17: Dave Hunt, Rachel Goumas
Sept. 18: Dawn Murray, John Beaumont, Katherine Beaumont,
Dan Daugherty, Jill Grimm
Sept. 19: Bob Oberlin, Babs Meek, Gary Paul, Robert Findley
Sept. 20: Robert Frey(92), Joe Cox, Kelly Wiseman
Sept. 21: Joan Hammett, Marcia Karwowski, Owen Moore
ANNIVERSARIES:
Sept. 14: Lynne & Terry Abramovich
Sept. 15: Cindy & John Bresnahan
Sept. 18: Linda & Ted Bare
Sept. 19: Suzanne & Mitch Allen
Sept. 20: Cinda & Jim Dehner, Jean & Court Hungerford
Sept. 21: Karen & David Perenic
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NEXT WEEK: Sunday, September 21, 2008
Worship: 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary & 5:30 p.m. in the
Sanctuary
Rev. Cunningham preaching: "Hard-wired by God for Good"
Scripture: Psalm 139: , Acts 20:35
Sunday School Classes for all ages: 10:45-11:45 a.m.
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A
Stephen Ministry Congregation
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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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NEW
WORSHIP TIME! 9:30am Traditional Worship; 10:45am Sunday School;
5:30pm Creative Worship
MEN FOR
CHRIST (MFC) will resume its study at 10:45am on TODAY,
September 14 in the Library. We will Continue our
conversations dealing with the book, Tender Warrior
(chapter 10) by Stu Weber. This is a book that challenges our roles
as men and asks to examine our faith. Get a cup of your favorite
beverage and join us.
Spiritual
Reflection on the morning Scripture and Message… Join Pastor Jim
at 10:50 in Room 202. Bring your coffee.
BACH CHOIR
rehearsal at 10:45am in room 213. |
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WEEK OF
September 14-20: |
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LINK
ARTICLES DUE by Saturday, September 20th
for the October 2008 newsletter.
CLEAN UP
DAY: Join the Trustees Saturday, September 20 to
clean-up the church grounds or to paint the Church House. Work
starts at 8:00am and concludes around noon. Bring your work gloves
and favorite tools (or just come). Donuts and coffee is provided.
JOIN US
FOR TEA: The Evening Women’s Group will be enjoying high tea
together on Saturday, September 20 – 3:00pm - at the
Southern Gardens Tea Room. Located in Portage Lakes, the tearoom
offers southern charm and hospitality with a southern style menu.
They also offer more than 50 teas and were rated #1 out of 100 top
tearooms in Ohio. Please Contact Lisa Martin (330-665-2232) for
reservations and directions my Monday. September 15. |
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WEEK OF
September 21-27 |
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GREETER &
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY at Bath Church: There will be a meeting of
all those involved or interested in the Greeter and Hospitality
ministries at Bath Church to enhance our welcome of guests coming to
our congregation. We will meet Thursday, September 25
at 7:30pm in the Hospitality Room (#103) for discussion and training
on this vital ministry. If you have questions, contact Tom Kerns
330-659-4409, or one of the pastors.
Micah
Movie 6:8 Sept. Movie Night: "Dear Francis" Sunday, September 21,
6:30pm in Hospitality Room. The World's Most HIV-Infected Nation
Faces Extinction. Is There Any Hope? |
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WEEK OF
September28-October 4 |
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GENERAL
NEWS… |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE BULLETIN are due on Wednesdays by
noon. Send to
TREASURER
NOTES: The first Sunday back from our summer schedule resulted
in improved giving from the congregation. We appreciate and
need your support during this difficult six month transition to a
new fiscal year. Despite the one week improvement, your
Finance Board was forced to cut our giving to Missions by 50% until
gifts come closer to meeting our monthly needs. We regret
having to do this, but there has not been sufficient monies left
after our fixed operating costs to continue full Missions giving.
If you have any comments or questions you are welcome to contact me.
Gerry Flinn - Treasurer
OFFERING
ENVELOPES: Those who have requested weekly offering envelopes in
the past can pick up envelopes for the next six months on a table in
the narthex.
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED for WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS: Please contact Connie Claes
(666.3520.ext.17) if you would like to help with one of our
children’s classes (5:30-6:00pm & 7-8:00pm). We would like to offer
more choices of classes but we need you to help lead them. Each
class is 4 weeks.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION PROJECT - CLOTHING DRIVE:
Please consider donating your child or youth’s gently used
clothing, coats, shoes/boots to our clothing drive to benefit
Harvest House. Bins are located on each floor for your donations.
PARENTS:
The Christian Education Board has provided new Quiet Time Toy
Bins for your youngest children’s enjoyment. They are located in
the Sanctuary and the Balcony. Please use these to help occupy your
baby during our worship service. Just return borrowed items to the
marked bins as you leave.
SUBSTITUTE
TEACHERS NEEDED: Please contact Connie Claes (666.3520 ext.17)
if you would like to serve as a substitute teacher in our Sunday
School program. We need subs for all grade levels.
WORSHIP
TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED Are you interested in modern praise and worship
music? Do you enjoy singing? Do you play an instrument? If
you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, please contact Adam
Marquette. We are putting together a worship team for the 5:30pm
Sunday service and would love to have you help out. Hurry up and
talk to Adam because rehearsals will be starting soon!
PHONE
DIRECTORY: If you have any corrections for the phone directory
please let the office know as soon as possible
FALL
MISSION APPEAL will help the "Giving Hope" program which
supports children from Africa effected by HIV/AIDS and Airfare
Assistance Fund which helps local families fly their soldier home
before or after deployment. More in depth information about these
worthy causes can be found outside the sanctuary and will be sent in
a letter.
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Wonderful Wednesday’s At Bath Church
Dinner
at 6:00 p.m. – bring the family and
join us for food & fellowship
Classes
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.
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.
Children’s Choirs:
4years through Kindergarten, 5:00-5:30pm; 1st-3rd
Grades, 5:00-6:00pm; 4th-8th Grades,
5:00-6:00pm
Fun & Faith
ages 3-6 led by Connie Claes 5:30-6:00
Study Hall
for school children whose parents are attending other classes.
Supervised by Connie Claes. 7:00pm
Sing, Sign and Play
ages 6-12 led by Mary Jones 7:00pm
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.
Brass Choir
Rehearsal led by George Rosin.
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
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Friday,
September 26 – 7:30 PM - Organ recital by Christopher Lees
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Friday
and Saturday, October 24-25: Bath Boutique in Fellowship Hall
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Friday,
November 7 - 7:30 PM: Vocal concert, The Stairwell Singers
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Sunday,
November 30 - 4:30 PM: Advent Workshop
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Sunday,
December 7 in the afternoon: Akron Symphony and Choir present
"Messiah"
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Welcome to Bath Church
Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 5:30pm
Order of
Worship
Welcome
and Passing the Peace of Christ
Song(s):
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
I
Could Sing of Your Love Forever
Prayer:
Adam Marquette
Song:
In the Secret
Joys and
Concerns: Rev. Mark Frey
Offering
Offertory
Prayer
Scripture
Reading: Matthew 18: 21-35
Sermon:
The Tough Job of Forgiving
Pastoral
Prayer
Song:
You Are My King
Benediction: Rev. Mark Frey
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