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September 27, 2009
Bulletin
Order of Worship
9:30 a.m. – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Meditative Reflection
It is easy to be nice, even to an enemy, from lack of character.
Dag Hammarskjöld
Children have more need of models than of critics.
French Proverb
Ringing of the Church Bell
Prelude Improvisation on Hosea
Hymn # 361 How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION
Call to Worship Dennis Bushe
From Esther and Ruth, to Isaiah and Malachi, …we join the chorus of voices proclaiming: to the women who witnessed the resurrection, From Paul and Timothy, to Lydia and Pricilla… …we join the chorus of voices, proclaiming:
 
Leader:  From Abraham and Sarah, to Moses and the midwives,
People:  Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.
Leader:  From fishermen who left their nets to follow Jesus,
People:  Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.
Leader:  We gather for worship as those surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, and we join the chorus of voices, proclaiming:
All:  Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.
Prayer of Invocation Dennis Bushe
Scripture Reading Psalm 100 Allison Hamilton-Rohe
Service of Baptism for Thatcher James Rush
Presented by Elizabeth and Chad Rush
  We receive this child as a new person in Christ. We offer our understanding and support as he explores life. We enfold him in our love, seeking together to grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and all people. We join with Elizabeth and Chad 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
  Thatcher, 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 Al Bunis
      (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
Passing of the Peace
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 Blessed Is the Man Jane M. Marshall
      (Text from Psalm I)
      Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
      nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
      but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
      and on his law he meditates day and night.
      He is like a tree planted by streams of water.
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 2 Timothy 1: 3-7 Rev. Charles Rush
Sermon “Get Grounded” Rev. Rush
Hymn All Are Welcome Haugen
see insert
Benediction Rev. Charles Rush
Postlude Allegro maestoso e vivace from Sonata II, Op. 65 Mendelssohn


ACOLYTE FOR 9:30 AM: Will Przedpelski
GREETERS: The Humpfrey Family
USHERS FOR 9:30 AM: The Johanson and Reynolds Families

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 given

in loving memory of Mrs. Helen O. Sims

by Judi and Don Robinson.

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 Sunday school schedule:

2-3 year olds  –  Room B-202

Pre-K & K  –  Room B-203

1st graders  –  Room B-214

2nd graders  –  Room B-214

3rd graders  –  Room B-206

4th graders  –  Room B-206

5th graders  –  Room B-210

6th and 7th graders  –  Lile Hall

8th –12th graders  –  Stay in Worship

Would you like to know more about Christ Church or have had questions you’ve been meaning to ask? The dates are two Tuesdays this fall – September 29th and October 27th. Meet Chuck and Julie at Café Mavi, 83 Union Place, Summit at 9:00 am. RSVP to Carol Angle or .

There will be a “New Member Sunday” on October 18th at the 9:30 service: If you are interested in joining the church or have questions, please speak to Chuck, Julie or contact Carol Angle, Membership Chair, or .

Adult Education today: Rick Morey of the Kent Place School History Department will lead us in a second hour adult education session in Barnwell Hall on the history of the Protestant Reformation. We are living in an era of reconciliation on the Christian front, and this presentation will provide some background to where we are today.

PeaceWorks Nicaragua container shipment Saturday, Oct.3 -- Please bring donations to the church parking lot 9-11:30 a.m. -- the earlier, the better. Your gifts help our partner organizations in Nicaragua. They are eagerly anticipated and hugely appreciated. Please start gathering what you may have on hand: summer clothes and shoes, linens and towels, kitchen and garden items, baby goods, toys, sports equipment, school and office supplies. Place in boxes with lightly attached, removable labels stating the contents. Special requests this time: TV set(s), ping pong table, volleyball net, team uniforms, baby cribs, school notebooks, colored pencils, printer paper, and -- admittedly a long shot -- cartridge for an HP Laser Jet C4092A printer! For early pickup or other help, call Marilyn Devroye or Dan Ocone.

Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser "Raise The Roof" will be held on October 4, 2009 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the Grand Summit Hotel: Mayor Jordan Glatt has volunteered to be the Honorary Chair. Tickets are $75/pp. (They are 100% tax deductible.) We would like to encourage the congregation to attend. The contact for the congregation is Jane Johanson at ,. Invitations and reply cards are also available on the table in front of the church office. Checks should be payable to Morris Habitat for Humanity with Christ Church in the memo line. Anyone who wants to attend and mail their checks in directly would do so to Blair Schleicher Bravo at Morris Habitat for Humanity, 102 Iron Mountain Road, Suite H, Mine Hill, NJ 07803.

HomeSharing Gala: HomeSharing of Somerset and Hunterdon County will celebrate 25 years of service at a Gala Celebration to be held on October 22, 2009 at the Basking Ridge Country Club. HomeSharing provides affordable housing by matching people who would like to share their home with people who are seeking housing. HomeSharing is extending its service to parts of Union County on request. Jeannette Brown is on the board of directors of HomeSharing and is also a provider. The Board of World Fellowship has funded this program in the past. As a part of the 25th Anniversary celebration they are running a online auction for information about HomeSharing go to www.homesharing.org to bid on the auction go to www.homesharing.cmarket.com



Sunday

September 27


Twenty-sixth

Sunday

In ordinary time

Choir Practice – Sanctuary

First Worship Service

Church Mice – Barnwell Hall

Coffee Hour – Barnwell Hall

Adult Ed – Barnwell Hall

Genesis Choir – Sanctuary

Canticle Singers – Lile Hall

Second Worship Service

Youth Meeting – Basement

8:30 am

9:30 am

9:45 am

10:30 am

10:30 am

10:45 am

11:00 am

11:15 am

6:30 pm

 

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

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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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