Bulletin: 03-15-09 -- Christ Church Summit NJ

March 15, 2009

Bulletin

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

Meditative Reflection

Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

– Benedict Spinoza

To thee, O God, we turn for peace…but grant us too the blessed assurance that nothing shall deprive us of that peace, neither ourselves, nor our foolish earthly desires, nor my wild longings, nor the anxious cravings of my heart.

– Soren Aabye Kierkegaard

Ringing of the Church Bell

Prelude

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Maker, arr. Hustad

Hymn # 76

My Song Is Love Unknown

LOVE UNKNOWN

Call to Worship

Al Mac Rae


	Leader:	O God, who called all life into being,

	People:	The earth, sea and sky are yours.

	Leader:	Your presence is all around us,

	People:	Every atom is full of your energy.

	Leader:	Your spirit enlivens all who walk the earth,

	People:	With her we yearn for justice to be done,

	Leader:	For creation to be freed from bondage,

	People:	For the hungry to be fed,

	Leader:	For the captives to be released,

	All:	For your kingdom of peace to come on earth.

Prayer of Invocation

Al Mac Rae

Scripture Reading

John 20: 19-23

Sue Buffum

Reception of New Members

A Story for Children

Rev. Julie Yarborough

(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 # 84

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

RATHBUN

Passing of the Peace

SOS Moment

Kathleen DiChiara

Community FoodBank of NJ

Announcements, Joys and Concerns

Rev. 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 Anthem

Let There Be Peace on Earth

Miller/Jackson

Genesis Choir, Canticle Singers, Chancel Choir

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.

(Children pre-K through 7th grade may leave for Sunday school at this time.)

Scripture Reading

John 20: 26-29

Rev. Charles Rush

Sermon

“Let There Be Peace”

Rev. Rush

Choral Benediction

The Lord Bless You and Keep You

Lutkin

Postlude

Präludium und Fuge in d, BWV 554

J.S. Bach

GREETER: J. Keenan
USHERS FOR 9:30 AM: The Carters and the Vigilantes
Welcome! Visiting today? Please complete a Visitor Card and drop into the offering plate and join us for fellowship after today's service.

The flowers today are

in celebration of the lives

of Bill and Rosemarie Taylor,

given by the Gelber 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 & K – Room B-203

1st graders – Good News Games (B-206)

2nd graders – Biblical Bytes (B-111)

3rd graders – The Prophet’s Playhouse (B-210)

4th graders – The Welcome Table (B-119/120)

5th graders – Creation Corner (B-214)

6th and 7th graders – Lile Hall

S.O.S. Campaign: Outreach at Christ Church includes a long-standing annual congregational collection, during Lent, that extends our outreach capabilities beyond that of the Board of World Fellowship. In March this year, we will be hearing from recipients about how they have used our funds. Today’s speaker is Kathleen DiChiara, President and CEO of Community FoodBank of NJ, which received funds from last year’s S.O.S.

Coffee Hour Hosts are needed for the following Sundays:

March 29; April 12, 19, 26; May 10, 17, 24; June 14, 21, 28. Thanks to all who are old hands at our coffee hour tables, and thanks to all who would like to give this much-appreciated service a try! See Sally or Layne Weggeland today at the coffee tables, we'll sign you up!

Yoga Classes at Christ Church: Kundalini Yoga is a combination of Breath, Repetitive Movements, and Meditation. It balances our Chakra's to relieve the Body and Mind of Stress and ensures a Calmer, Healthier Happier life. Flexibility is NOT required. Beginners to Advanced levels are welcome. Children 8 and up. First class free. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, @915 am ; Saturday @ 900am and Thursday night @ 700pm. Tracey or .

The Honorable Cory Booker to speak at Temple Sha’arey Shalom in Springfield today at 12:30 pm: A $10 donation is requested. Refreshments will be served after the discussion. The temple is located at 78 S Springfield Ave. For more information, contact the temple office at 973-379-5387.

Sunday

March 15

Third Sunday

In Lent

Choir Practice – Sanctuary

Worship

Church Mice – Barnwell Hall

Coffee Hour – Barnwell Hall

Genesis Choir – Lile Hal

Canticle Singers – Lile Hall

8:45 am

9:30 am

9:45 am

10:30 am

10:45 am

11:00 am


Ministers	All Members of the Church
Senior Minister	The Rev. Dr. Charles T. Rush
Associate Minister	The Rev. Julie Yarborough
Director 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 - (c) 2005 Christ Church, all rights reserved

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
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