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T hank you for worshiping with us this morning. We extend a special welcome to our guests and ask that you complete a blue or yellow visitor s card and place it in the offering plate.

During our building renovation and construction project, the nursery is located across the street at Trinity Chapel, 10 West Church Street.

2 T hank you for worshiping with us this morning. We extend a special welcome to our guests and ask that you complete a blue or yellow visitor s card and place it in the offering plate. F or Children: We have trained nursery staff (paid nursery attendant as well as adult volunteers) for children ages 0-3. During our building renovation and construction project, the nursery is located across the street at Trinity Chapel, 10 West Church Street. Enter by front center door of the Chapel or the via the left side walkway entrance of the Chapel. Children age 4 through 2nd grades are welcome to participate in Children s Church which follows a special Children s Thought for the Day. Children s Church is also located in Trinity Chapel during construction. The teachers escort the children to the Chapel after the Thought for the Day and parents will pick their children up in the Chapel after the 10:30 service has ended. Children are also welcome to remain in the sanctuary with their parents. Children s programs, books, crayons and colored pencils are available in the rear of the sanctuary near the welcome table. I n the pew racks are folders with information about the various aspects of the service. If you are visiting, please feel free to reach out to someone sitting near you and ask them questions about the service. Many of our visitors ask us about the time of offering. This is a time in our service when we respond to God s gifts of love by offering the gifts of our lives. For many of us, this is when we make a financial gift towards the ministries and programs of our church. We also use this time to ask God how we might use the gifts of our hands and hearts in sharing God s love. If you are visiting, there is no obligation to give a financial gift. We are just glad you are worshiping with us. A ll are invited to join us for refreshments and conversation following the service. Weather permitting we will be meeting on the sidewalk outside the main sanctuary building or in the basement of the church. W e ask that you please silence your cell phones during our worship service. We also ask that you refrain from applause after our choirs sing or the bell choirs play and allow the music to resonate in the quiet of the sanctuary and in your hearts. Our musicians are playing and singing for the glory of God. They know you appreciate their efforts and their gift. Rest rooms (equipped with changing stations) are located on the first floor of the church building. T here is much information about the church in this bulletin and our website: Donate online by scanning this code: or you may use our new texting donation system. Send a donation amount to You will receive a text back within minutes with a link. Click the secure link and provide your method of payment and a receipt will be sent to you! Or, download the GivePlus Church application and make your donation via the app. Thank you.

3 EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH United Church of Christ - An Open and Affirming Congregation - July 29, 2018 Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 10:30 a.m. *All who are able may stand. Chimes Concert at 10:00 a.m. from Trinity Chapel s steeple Greetings and Announcements Passing of the Peace *Prelude (We are grateful for your presence as we gather to give praise to God. The prelude music is a time for us to focus on our worship of God. Please use this time to settle your heart and mind as we come together in community to pray, sing, and hear the words of scripture encourage, inspire, and challenge us for the living of these days.) *Call to Worship We worship this day our giving God: God in the crowds, God in the bread, God in the children, God in the bounty. We worship this day our powerful God: God in the storms, God in the sea, God in the boat, God in our fear. We worship this day our living God: God of forgiveness, God of justice, God of miracles, God of our life. Come, let us worship God. Opening Prayer God of miracle power, who can deliver us from our fear of hunger and pain, who can stop the storms and make much from little, spread out the feasting table, walk across the open seas, that we may embrace your radical love for us and know the truth of your miraculous ways. Amen.

4 *Opening Hymn We Worship You, God - No. 26 *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession (based on Psalm 14) Fools say in their hearts, There is no God. God looks to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. God, we confess that we have not always trusted you, that we have not always believed in you, that we have not always been wise, that we have not always sought after your love. Forgive us and look upon us again, that we might offer praise worthy of your name and peace to your creation. Have mercy, God, we pray. Amen. *Assurance of Pardon Jesus said, It is I; do not be afraid. God goes to every length to call us back, providing food to feed our souls and crossing the seas to bring us comfort. God has forgiven us, and empowers us to begin again. Thanks be to God. Amen. Thought for the Day The Lord s Prayer 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. (Teachers and children ages 4 through 2 nd grades may be dismissed for Children s Church, located in the back left classroom of the Kindergarten to 2 nd grade classroom in Trinity Chapel.) *Hymn Break Now the Bread of Life - No. 321 The Scriptures Ephesians 3: NT Page 193 John 6:1-21 NT Page 97 Reader: All: The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

5 Sermon Pastoral Prayer Prayer Response Hear Our Prayer, O God - No. 769 Hear our prayer, O God, hear our prayer, O God; Incline your ear to us, and grant us your peace. Call for Offering Offering of Tithes, Gifts and Lives to Christ s Service Offertory *Presentation of Gifts *Offertory Response We Give You But Your Own - No. 785 We give you but your own, whate er the gift may be; All that we have is yours alone, we give it gratefully. *Prayer of Dedication O God, in the miracle stories of Jesus, we discover the lengths to which you will go for us. Inspire in us the same kind of ministry, that we might multiply bread and cross stormy waters for service to you. Amen. *Service of Farewell and Blessing *Closing Hymn Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ - No. 347 *Benediction Say to one or more people around you, God works miracles! Say to one or more others around you, God provides bread for all! Say to another, God can calm chaos! Say to several people around you, Go out into the miracle of God s world. Threefold Amen - No. 812 Postlude Worship Notes: Today s liturgy is from Seasons of the Spirit.

If you are interested in sponsoring the yellow rose, please contact the church office. Attendance Last Sunday: 8:30 17; 10:30 91 Every Sunday at 10:30 https://sundaystreams.

6 The flowers on the altar this morning are given in honor and memory of family by Jennie Russell. The yellow rose bud on the stand is in memory of his father, John Joseph Stush, who served in the US Navy during WWII, by Jack Stush. If you are interested in sponsoring the yellow rose, please contact the church office. Attendance Last Sunday: 8:30 17; 10:30 91 Every Sunday at 10:30 Want to listen to the sermon again? Visit our youtube channel: You can get to the link on our homepage at August 5 The writer of Ephesians in 4: 1-16 tells the people to forbear one another in love in order that the Body of Christ, the church, might be edified. In a reminder of the importance of nourishing the spirit with food that draws eternal life, Jesus calls himself the bread of life in John 6:24 35, bread that sustains the Body of Christ. We will be sharing communion this morning while seated in the pews. Condolences: We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Helen Wilkins. A service of thanksgiving for her life was held on Wednesday, July 18. Sympathy cards can be sent to: Tom Wilkins 510 Adams Road Carlisle, PA Anticipating a stay in the hospital? Please call the Church Office at If you are admitted unexpectedly, please have a family member or friend notify the office. Hospital and Prayer List Your pastor wants to be available when members of ERUCC are in the hospital. Please let us know so that we can visit with you and your family and provide support. We always ask permission before adding a name to be included in the prayer list or in the verbal announcements on a Sunday morning. There are many for whom we pray and visit whose names are not listed in the bulletin by their request.

7 Prayer List - Please remember the following people in your prayers this week: Pat Condo, Larry Maples, Susan Johnson, Mack Johnson, Kenny Crampton, Kim Sexton, Andrea Metza(Pastor Daniel's cousin), Debbie Gohegan, Pat Hevner, Beth Riley and Dawn Simmons (friends of Scott Smiley), Mabel Ellam, Yvette Young-DeCosta(friend of Michelle Beadle), Linda Stacy Gross (sister of Brian Stacey), Susan Slade (mother of Arthur Slade), Dustin Chapman (friend of Catie, Alex & Sean), Jane Doll, Betsy Fisher, Georgia Gray (daughter of Millard and Nancy Haines), Emily Perlet, Susan McCauley (niece of Jack Stush), Bob and Carolyn Lambie, Jack Patterson, Renata Shorter (friend of the Spear family), Daniel Miller (friend of the Schaeberle family), Heleen (sister of Karin Mens), Kathy Blue Shores (friend of Jean Fish and Barb Biser), Kirstin Homborg (friend of Katherine Penick), Christopher Furry (friend of Cindy Smith, Jenna & Cindy Duranko),Terry Smiley (uncle of Scott Smiley), Joe Jahoda (Kim Jahoda s dad), Gretchen Manuel (niece of Audrey Rayfield), Marcia Eisenstein (friend of Sue Kreh), and Carol Cone (friend of the Slades), Family of Tracy Murray who lost her life in a riptide on July 15. Survived by husband and 2 sons. Bob and Carolyn Lambie Emily Perlet Kim Sexton Kenny Crampton 105 Sandstone Drive# Kimball Pond Road 6619 Teal Loop 13 Wyn Court Walkersville MD Canterbury NH Frederick, MD Frederick, MD Debbie Gohegan Mack Johnson Pat Condo 227 Hamilton Ave Yellow Springs Road 8012 Hollow Reed Ct. Waynesboro, PA Frederick MD Frederick, MD We ask you to remember all of those currently serving in the Armed Forces. Your prayers and cards are welcomed and appreciated by those on our prayer list. Weekly Education Opportunities SUNDAY: Sunday Serendipity 9:30-10:15 a.m. in Trinity Chapel July 29 Youth and Adults share about the Eastern Regional Youth Event FOR THE CHILDREN & YOUTH Christian Education classes are located in Trinity Chapel. Summer schedule is in effect. Looking Ahead August 6-10 VBS (REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY DISCOUNT!) September 8 10 All Church Retreat/Getaway Bethany Conference Center, Bethany Beach, DE. All ages are welcome to attend as we celebrate our life together as a church family. September 16 Rally Day October 7 th Building Dedication October 21 st Multi-Faith Concert for Peace October Our German Partners from Inden and Langewehre visit

8 NAMETAGS If you have been waiting for your permanent nametag or a replacement permanent nametag please stop by the Welcome Table. We have a number of unclaimed (new) permanent nametags and would like to present yours to you. At the close of the service or after fellowship time we ask that you put your nametag on the large nametag racks in the narthex. Names are alphabetized to make it easier to locate the tag the next time you need it. Once again we are asking the members of the congregation to PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAMETAG each Sunday. As part of our very welcoming church culture it is simply good practice, and we get to know each other by using names. The Evangelism Team and all those people who welcome others to our church THANK YOU in advance. Nametags on and you may just receive a treat! VBS August 6-10 from 9 a.m. to Noon, Ages 4 through 6 th grade. $30 per student (until July 31), after August 1, $35 per person. Use the Give+ App on your cell phone and make your VBS payment now. Then contact the office for the registration form! It s quick and easy! Download the app (FREE). Vacation Bible School Snacks Needed: Sign up for snacks at VBS VBS Help There will be a meeting for those helping with Vacation Bible School at 1 PM on August 1 st in the Preschool Sunday school room. MISSION PROJECTS FOR VBS Monday Bring diapers for 6 to 18 months or feminine hygiene products Tuesday Bring nail polish, nail polish remover or Emory boards Wednesday Bring coloring books or word searches for all ages Thursday Bring granola bars, individual fruit, Jell - O or pudding cups Friday Bring water bottles, juice boxes or Choco Milk chocolate drink mix The Mission project for VBS is helping Troop with their Silver Award project. All items will be donated to The Children s Inn at NIH. Tuesday Evening Study This fall a new class offering for adults is coming to ERUCC! Psychotherapist, Laurey Richmond, and retired educator, Cindy Duranko will be co-teaching a class using the Brené Brown book, Braving the Wilderness: The Quest For True Belonging. This eight-week class will meet at the church on Tuesdays from 7:00 8:30 pm beginning on September 4 th. In this book study we will examine the author s research around the essential strategies needed to promote a sense of true belonging for ourselves and others. Participants will engage in activities that reinforce the learning, while providing opportunities to bravely practice the strategies outlined in the book. Consider attending the introductory class on Tuesday September 4 th to learn what to expect on this eight-week journey. Participants will need to purchase the book by the second class. Please contact Amy Aguilar, the church administrator, to register for the class. aaguilar@erucc.org or

9 Worship Committee The Worship Committee will now be meeting on a quarterly basis. The next meeting is Tuesday, July 31 st from 7-9 meeting in the Liz Coffey Room. The Committee welcomes new members and new voices to the table as we reflect on our worship practices and how we can better connect people's spirits with the Spirit of God. By moving to an evening meeting, all our music personnel can attend and we hope that this time change will enable other members and friends of the congregation to attend as well. The Committee will look at how we can enhance our current Sunday morning worship. In addition, with the opening of the new space, we have rooms available for new worship experiences. This is an exciting time in the life of our congregation. Please consider how you may participate in the Worship Committee as well as other groups and teams working on projects as we move into the future. Barbara ERUCC Building Dedication Planning Team On Monday, July 30 th at 7 pm in the Liz Coffey Room, we will have a meeting to explore what we want to do for our Dedication Services to be held on October 7 th. Some work has been done in terms of invitations, music, and painting the rocks as our "give away, but there is so much more to consider for this historic day in the life of ERUCC. Please contact the church office or Pastor Daniel if you are interested in being a part of the planning team for October 7 th Even if you are unable to attend the July 30 th meeting! Interested in church membership? ERUCC will be receiving new members on Sunday, August 12. If you are interested in joining, please contact Pastor Daniel at bkdaniel@erucc.org or the church office at erucc@erucc.org or Thanks to all our visitors and prospective new members for the joy you bring us. MEN OF ERUCC Come join us on August 5 th! Some ERUCC men have begun a breakfast group for socializing and growing our faith. We have decided to meet the first Sunday of the month at 8 AM. It's Bring Your Own Breakfast. We gather in the Liz Coffey Conference Room. Feel free to drop by as your schedule permits and invite others to do so as well. Special Giving Opportunities for the New ERUCC Downtown Community Room Are you looking for a meaningful, immediate impact sponsorship opportunity? ERUCC recently purchased 250 banquet chairs and 25 tables in order to have our space fully functional. We are seeking donors who want to help off-set some of those start-up costs. Any part of this would be greatly appreciated. Chairs: $6,600 Tables: $5,800 Checks may be made payable to ERUCC please make a notation of Furniture donation

10 Interested in a work trip to Puerto Rico? Several of you have asked about a work trip to Puerto Rico. I have been in contact with the UCC disaster ministry folks and we have scheduled a trip from December 1 - December 8. Here is a description from the UCC folks in Puerto Rico: Much of the work is on roofs - they are not very high and are flat and made of cement. We also have metal roofs that require ladder work; inside painting; door and window installation, repairing outside stairs, some electrical and plumbing etc. But there is plenty of work of different levels. -- so, folks who are unskilled or cannot lift heavy things are more than welcome. There are 80 houses on the list to repair. We have a camp for housing (with kitchen, showers, running water etc) and 80 houses on our list to repair. We work Monday - Friday, beginning early and stopping by 1 pm or so - due to heat. Our camp has 3 dorm rooms, each sleeping 18 and each with bathrooms with 2 showers and 3 toilets etc. With airfare, housing, car rental, and food I estimate the cost of this trip to be $600 per person with the church supporting each person by paying half the expense. Contact Pastor Daniel if interested. bkdaniel@erucc.org or LAST CALL! BETHANY BEACH ALL CHURCH RETREAT September 8-10 Days of Fun and Sun Registration Deadline: August 1 st The August 1 st deadline is fast approaching for the all church retreat. We need to get your reservation and $25 per person payment by this time in order to ensure that we reserve the proper number of rooms in the correct set up. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 TH SERVICE OF BLESSING FROM 5 5:30 P.M. You are invited to bring your dogs, cats, birds, lizards, rabbits, fish and other pets to be blessed at this special service. May we honor all of God s creatures and honor, as well, the loving relationship between humans and animals. School Supply Drive: Sign up to help with the school supply drive at Pick up your lists at the rear of the Sanctuary.

CALENDAR July 29-August 5 SUNDAY 7/29 8:30 a.m. Worship in Trinity Chapel 9:30 a.m. Education for All Ages 10:00 a.m. Chimes Concert 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:45 a.m. Fellowship MONDAY 7/30 10:00 a.

11 CALENDAR July 29-August 5 SUNDAY 7/29 8:30 a.m. Worship in Trinity Chapel 9:30 a.m. Education for All Ages 10:00 a.m. Chimes Concert 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:45 a.m. Fellowship MONDAY 7/30 10:00 a.m. Staff meeting 7:00 p.m. Dedication Planning Team TUESDAY 7/31 11:00 a.m. Faithful Friends 7:00 p.m. Worship Committee WEDNESDAY 8/1 THURSDAY 8/2 FRIDAY 8/3 SATURDAY 8/4 5:00 p.m. Animal Blessing (parking lot) SUNDAY 8/5 8:00 a.m. Men s Group 8:30 a.m. Worship in Trinity Chapel 9:30 a.m. Education for All Ages 10:00 a.m. Chimes Concert 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:45 a.m. Fellowship Serving you on 7/29/2018 Deacons: Abby Belgrave & Linda Coyle Greeters: Holly and Emma Davis Joe and Barbara Heverley Elder : Cathie Duncan Scripture Reader: Jim Weitz Acolyte: Lucy Adkins Sound System: Keith Stickley & Amanda Spencer Nursery: Chimers: Dawn Lagrotteria Suzanne Morris - Sat. Nancy Doll - Sun. Welcome Table: Charlotte Henderson Patsy Hevner Fellowship: Reception for Domenik Serving you on 8/5/2018 Deacons: Jennie Russell & Abby Belgrave Greeters: Barb Biser and Jean Fish Tom and Rachel Ford Elder : Starr Schaeberle Scripture Reader: Peg Stahler Acolyte: Jared Hueting Sound System: Amanda Spencer and Doug White Nursery: Laura Baker Chimers: Dick Williams - Sat. Matt Hueting - Sun. Welcome Table: Charlotte Henderson and Betsy Selby Fellowship: Linda Coyle Ministers - All the People of Evangelical Reformed Church Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel, Senior Pastor (bkdaniel@erucc.org) Rev. Fred Wenner, Pastor Emeritus (faw500@msn.com) Domenik Ackermann, Pastoral Intern (dackerman@erucc.org) Kim Sexton, Associate for Children s Ministry (ksexton@erucc.org) Alison E. Shafer, Music Director Tricia Coffey, Head Chimer & Children & Youth Choir Director Kelly Esslinger, Bell Choir Director Sherry Murray, Nursery Mike McGreevy, Facilities Mgr. Amy Aguilar, Office Administrator (erucc@erucc.org) Jenna Duranko, Social Media Coordinator 15 West Church Street, Frederick, MD (ph)

EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH United Church of Christ - An Open and Affirming Congregation - July 8, 2018 Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 10:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH United Church of Christ - An Open and Affirming Congregation - July 8, 2018 Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 10:30 a.m. T hank you for worshiping with us this morning. We extend a special welcome to our guests and ask that you complete a blue or yellow visitor s card and place it in the offering plate. F or Children: We