Bulletin: 02-24-08 -- Christ Church Summit NJ

Third Sunday in Lent
February 24, 2008

Bulletin

Order of Worship
9:30 a.m. – Third Sunday in Lent

Before the service speak to God. During the service let God speak to you.

After the service speak with your neighbor. -- Anonymous

The church exists for those outside it. -- William Temple

Ringing of the Church Bell

Prelude

My Song is Love Unknown

LOVE UNKNOWN

Introit

Weepin’ Mary

African-American Spiritual,

Jeannette Brown, soprano

arr. H.T. Burleigh

Hymn # 442

The Church’s One Foundation

AURELIA

Call to Worship

Julia Domingue


	Leader:	The God of heaven has made a home on earth,

	People:	Christ dwells among us and is one with us.

	Leader:	The highest in all creation lives among the least,

	People:	Christ journeys with the rejected and welcomes the weary.

	Leader:	Come now all who thirst

	People:	And drink the water of life.

	Leader:	Come now all who hunger

	People:	And be filled with good things.

	Leader:	Come now all who seek

	All:	And be warmed by the fire of love.

Prayer of Invocation

Julia Domingue

Scripture Reading

Isaiah 1: 10-17

Tom Loughlin

Service of Baptism for Adriana Jordan Williams

Presented by Earl Williams and Silvana Chiera-Williams

Congregation:

We receive this child as a new person in Christ. We offer our understanding and support as she explores life. We enfold her in our love, seeking together to grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and all people. We join with Earl and Silvana in telling the Gospel in our midst, so that their child and all children may live with us for Christ, showing forth his love for all people.

Song of Dedication

Adriana, we greet you on this glad morning;
We are so happy that you are here.
Our fondest wishes go with you always:
God guard and keep you all through the years.

A Story for Children

Kathryn Weidener

(The 2 and 3-year-olds may leave for Sunday school at this time. Church Mice Choir for children pre-K through 1st grade may leave at this time.)

Hymn # 441

I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

ST. THOMAS

Christ Church Youth

Caregiver Kits

Passing of the Peace

SOS Moment

Marilyn Devroye

Announcements, Joys and Concerns

Rev. Julie Yarborough

Silence & Prayer

Lord’s Prayer (“debts/debtors”)

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 debts

As we forgive our debtors;

And lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from evil,

For Thine is the kingdom, and the power,

and the glory forever. Amen

Invitation to Sharing

Offertory

Richard de Castre’s Prayer to Jesus

15th century carol,

arr. R.R. Terry

Doxology

OLD 100TH

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Sing praise, all creatures here below.

Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;

Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Scripture Reading

John 4: 1-14

Rev. Charles Rush

Sermon

“The 6 Day Church”

Rev. Rush

Hymn

God, Bless Your Church with Strength !

DIADEMATA

Benediction

Rev. Charles Rush

Postlude

Psalm XVIII “I will praise Thee, O Lord, my strength”

B. Marcello,

arr. Biggs

GREETERS: Anne Parker
USHERS FOR 9:30 AM: The Vigilante Family

The third white candle on the altar Is lit in hope of world peace.

No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here.

Here is today’s Sunday school schedule:

2-3 year olds Room B-202

Pre-K & KRoom B-203

1st gradersMaking Masterpieces (Art B-206)

2nd gradersProphet’s Playhouse (B-210)

3rd gradersCreation Corner (Garden B-214)

4th gradersGood News Games (B-205)

5th gradersThe Welcome Table (B-119,

Kitchen)

6th & 7th gradersSunday school in Lile Hall

8th gradersStay in worship

9th–12th gradersSunday school

SOS: The BWF's "Sundays of Sharing'" outreach campaign continues . Please look for our updated 2008 brochure [a lovely orange hue] in the Narthex & on the atrium table. Donation envelopes are there also.

Jean Thomas spent a week in the hospital and is now in rehab. She would appreciate getting cards from Christ Church congregation. It is best to send them to her home address - Jean R. Thomas, 75B Wells St., Apt 316, Greenfield, MA 01301.

Sunday

February 24

Third Sunday in Lent

Choir Practice – Sanctuary

Worship

Church Mice – Barnwell Hall

Coffee Hour – Barnwell Hall

Genesis Choir – Lile Hall

Worship – 2nd service

8:45 am

9:30 am

9:45 am

10:30 am

10:45 am

11:15 am


Ministers	All Members of the Church
Senior Minister	The Rev. Dr. Charles T. Rush
Associate Minister	The Rev. Julie Yarborough
Minister of Music	Holly Chatham
Children’s Handbell Choir Director	Mrs. Jeanne Fellows
Administrator	Cheryl Levy
Housekeeping	Mrs. Rocio Restrepo & Mr. Juan Restrepo

Pastel drawing of Christ Church by Lynn Starun

An Open and Affirming Congregation
An interdenominational fellowship affiliated with
The United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches, USA
561 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
Telephone: 908-273-5549
Fax: 908-273-4140
Website: ChristChurchSummit.org
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