August 16, 2009

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Bulletin

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Order of Worship
10:00 a.m. – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ringing of the Church Bell
Prelude	Bob Himmelberger, pianist
Call to Worship		Erin Mooney
Leader:  Come among us, O God, People:  To give us ears that do not fail to hear, Leader:  To give us eyes that do not fail to see, People:  To give us hearts that do not fail to respond. Leader:  Make us soil, People:  Which receives the seeds of truth All:  To bear fruit abundant.
Prayer of Invocation		Erin Mooney
Scripture Reading	1 John 4: 16b-19	Brian Angle
Service of Baptism for Ava Stober	Presented by Heather and Trent Stober and big brother Aidan
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 Heather and Trent 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
Ava, 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	Rev. Julie Yarborough
(Ages 4-12 may leave for Sunday Summer Camp at this time.)
Passing of the Peace
Announcements, Joys and Concerns		Rev. Yarborough
Silence & Prayer
Scripture Reading	Genesis 9: 8-17	Rev. Charles Rush
Sermon	“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”	Rev. Rush
Offertory
Gathered Communion
Benediction		Rev. Rush
Postlude

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Welcome! Visiting today? Please complete a Visitor Card and drop into the offering plate and join us for fellowship after today's service.

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.

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

 

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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

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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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