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October 18, 2009
Bulletin
Order of Worship
9:30 a.m. – Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ringing of the Church Bell
Prelude Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten (Choral und Variation) (Whoever allows loving God to guide) Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)
Hymn #476 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above! LYONS
Call to Worship Sue Buffum
 
Leader:  O Lord, you desire truth in our inward being;
People:  Teach us wisdom in our secret heart.
Leader:  Send out your light, send out your truth,
People:  And let them lead us to our home.
Leader:  Free us from our false identities.
People:  That room might be made for the spirit of truth.
All:  Teach us wisdom in our secret heart.
Prayer of Invocation Sue Buffum
Scripture Reading Leviticus 19: 11 and Proverbs 6:16-19 John Vigilante
Reception of New Members
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 # 269 O God of Bethel, by Whose Hand DUNDEE
Passing of the Peace
Announcements, Joys and Concerns Rev. Julie Yarborough
Silence & Prayer Rev. Yarborough
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 God is My Strong Salvation Southern Folk Hymn, arr. Pfautsch
      God is my strong salvation:
      What foe have I to fear?
      In darkness and temptation,
      My light, my help is near.
      Though hosts encamp around me,
      Firm in the fight I stand;
      What terror can confound me,
      With God at my right hand?
      Place on the Lord reliance;
      My soul with courage wait;
      His truth be thine affiance,
      When faint and desolate.
      His might thy heart shall strengthen,
      His love thy joy increase;
      Mercy thy days shall lengthen;
      The Lord will give thee peace.
       James Montgomery, 1771-1854
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 Ephesians 4: 22-25 Rev. Charles Rush
Sermon “The Truth About Lying” Rev. Rush
Hymn Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
see insert
Choral Benediction May the Blessing of God BLESSING SONG
Postlude Wir glauben all an einen Gott (We all believe in one God) Samuel Scheidt Georg Böhm (1661-1733)


ACOLYTE FOR 9:30 AM: Luke Hayes
GREETERS: The Vigilante Family
USHERS FOR 9:30 AM: The Nukk-Freemans 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 given

by Eleanor Ward

in memory of her husband,

William, and their parents.

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 - 5th graders  –  Barnwell Hall

6th & 7th graders  –  Lile Hall

8th - 12th graders  –  Stay in Worship

Lile Hall Concert on Oct. 24: Join us for the first Lile Hall concert of the season on Saturday, Oct. 24th at 8:00 p.m.! The Chatham-Wood Duo will be joined by soprano Christine Howlett for a program of violin, soprano and piano music by composers Debussy, Fauré, Haskins, Clarke and premières of two pieces written for the ensemble by Richard Wilson and Tarik O'Regan. Tickets are $15 ($5 students) at the door and include a wine reception at intermission. Please bring your friends!

Children’s Choirs: The Genesis Choir will not rehearse again until November 22nd. The Canticles will not rehearse

again until November 14.

Would you like to know more about Christ Church or have had questions you’ve been meaning to ask? The date is Tuesday, October 27th. Meet Chuck and Julie at Café Mavi, 83 Union Place, Summit at 9:00 am. RSVP to Carol Angle or .

Sunday, November 1st – Money is due for the Youth Retreat on January 22-24 at Camp Bernie! 7th -12th graders are invited! It costs $130 per person (which includes 2 nights, 5 meals and all programming). They have a climbing wall, crafts, snow tubing (depending on the weather), hiking, low ropes, etc. Please email to sign up or if you are interested in chaperoning.

Next Saturday, October 24th from 3:30-7:00 the high school youth are invited to participate in a Bridges Outreach High School Conference on “Teens Tackling Homelessness.” It is held at Christ Church and there will be several interesting “break out” sessions. If your teen is interested, you can register online at http://www.bridgesoutreach.net/newsletters.php. Come out and learn how to “tackle” homelessness in our area!

All Summit residents are invited to bring unwanted, reusable items to the Summit Free Market Fall Event hosted on Saturday, November 7 and 14 from 8 am – 4 pm at the City of Summit Transfer Station located on New Providence Avenue. This exchange is completely free, convenient, and aids the environment as it helps avoid throwing away reusable items destined for a landfill.

 –  The Summit Free Market is 100% free and non-commercial. About the Summit Free Market: The Summit Free Market concept was first formulated by a group of dedicated, environmentally conscious students ranging from grades sixth to twelve, each enrolled in both local public schools and area private schools. With the guidance of adult mentors and volunteer professionals, the Summit Free Market has become an initiative focused on bettering our environment through involving the local community.

What Items May I Share? Appliances and electronic devices (in working condition), furniture, toys, sports equipment, books, kitchen items, collectibles . . . to name a few.

For a full listing of restricted items, please visit www.cityofsummit.org and go to the Summit Free Market link. Interested in Volunteering? Contact:

To the Christ Church Community: Please join Interweave Center for Wholistic Living for a Reception in Celebration of the Reverend Robert Corin Morris' Honorary Doctoral degree from The General Theological Seminary. Sunday, October 18th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, at the Interweave Summit location, at Calvary Church, 31 Woodland Avenue. All are welcome. Please come join local luminaries and the Interweave community to celebrate thirty years of Bob's teachings and ministry among us! RSVP to the Interweave office at 908-277-2120 or .



Sunday

October 18

Twenty-ninth

Sunday

In ordinary time

Choir Practice – Sanctuary

First Worship Service

Church Mice – Barnwell Hall

Coffee Hour – Barnwell Hall

NO Genesis Choir

NO Canticle Singers

Second Worship Service

8:30 am

9:30 am

9:45 am

10:30 am

11:15 am

 

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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The United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches, USA
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