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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 29, 2008
Bulletin
Order of Worship
9:30 a.m. – Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Tiime

Ringing of the Church Bell
Prelude Improvisation on How Great Thou Art O STORE GUD
Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty NICEA
Call to Worship Al Mac Rae
 
Leader:  Creator of the world, eternal God,
People:  We have come from many places for a little while.
Leader:  Redeemer of humanity, God-with-us,
People:  We have come with all our differences, seeking common ground.
Leader:  Spirit of unity, go-between God,
People:  We have come on journeys of our own to a place where journeys meet.
Leader:  So here, in this shelter house, let us take time together.
All:  For when paths cross and pilgrims gather, there is much to share and celebrate.
Prayer of Invocation Al Mac Rae
Scripture Reading Luke 15: 11-24 Anne Parker
A Story for Children Kathryn Weidener
      (Ages 4-12 may leave for Sunday Summer Camp at this time.)
Hymn This Is My Father’s World TERRA BEATA
Passing of the Peace
Announcements, Joys and Concerns Rev. Charles Rush
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
Offertory Anthem God is my Shepherd Antonin Dvořák
Sue Logan, soprano
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 Luke 15: 25-32 Rev. Charles Rush
Sermon “God the Patient Father” Rev. Rush
Hymn # 298 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy IN BABILONE
Benediction Rev. Charles Rush
Postlude Overture from Royal Fireworks Music G.F. Händel,
arr. Biggs


COFFEE HOUR FOR 10:30 AM: Anne Parker

  

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.


LATE BREAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS
(More announcements are in the monthly newsletter, available in the narthex)

 

Here is today’s schedule for children’s programs:

Nursery Room B-202

Summer Sunday Camp for children ages 4-12 outside if

weather permits. Room B-206 if it doesn’t.

Prayer Chain: The person in charge of the Prayer Chain for July is Martina Westphal. You can reach her at

Jamie Waller, Jr., one of our Christ Church kids is in Marine Boot Camp at Parris Island. If you would like to write him, you can send mail to

RCT Waller, James K

PLT 3068, CO Lima, BN3

Box 16310

Parris Island, SC 29902

Give a Day to SHIP This Summer: SHIP (Summit Helping Its People) is seeking volunteers to assist with the Breakfast feeding program at Calvary Episcopal Church during July and August. They need people form 6 AM to 8 AM to help provide breakfasts and bag lunches. Just coming for one day during the summer will be a big help. Training will be provided. If interested, please contact Dick Nelson or Barbara Bunting.

Graduation News:

Ali Ardington received a B.S. degree in Exercise Sports Science from Elon University.

Alex Bushe graduated from Bates College this May!

Jake Compton graduated from Summit High School and will attend the United States Naval Academy, starting in July.

John Dickey received his M.D. degree from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School on May 21. He will start his residency on July 1 at University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA.

Greg Gelber is graduating from Summit High School, planning on attending College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C.

Andrew Graepel will receive a masters degree in Social Studies from Columbia University's Teachers College on July1st.

Rob Hilton, will receive an M. Ed. in Psychology and Human Development from Vanderbilt University

Monica Jones graduated with honors from the University of Colorado in May. She is a finance major.

Rob Love is graduating from Summit High and heading to Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI in the fall.

Kate Love graduated from Brown University in May with BA in International Relations. She will be heading to Lebanon in September to teach English at the University College, Beirut.

Sarah O’Sullivan graduated summa cum laude from Skidmore College in May 2008.

Danielle Radutzky is attending Elon University in the fall after graduating this year from Summit High School.

Alex Ring is graduating from the University of Denver with a degree in Marketing. His future plans are under development.

Anne Rush graduated from Summit High School. She will attend The School for the Visual Arts in Manhattan in the fall.

Hannah Stuckey graduated from Summit High. She will attend Wesleyan University in the fall and will be playing soccer!

Suzanne Bober Weckesser graduates in June with a PsyD from C.W. Post. Congratulations, Suz!








Sunday

June 29

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Worship

Coffee Hour – Barnwell Hall

10:00 am

11:00 am

 

MinistersAll Members of the Church
Senior MinisterThe Rev. Dr. Charles T. Rush
Associate MinisterThe Rev. Julie Yarborough
Minister of MusicHolly Chatham
Children’s Handbell Choir Director Mrs. Jeanne Fellows
AdministratorCheryl 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
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