Everyone is welcome. Come just as you are.

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1 THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT NEW BRUNSWICK Everyone is welcome. Come just as you are. CHILDREN S SUNDAY June 24, 2018 COMING TOGETHER IN GOD S NAME Please use this as a time of prayerful centering. Prayer request cards may be filled out. PRELUDE Pastoral Symphony No. 13 G.F. Handel Crispin Williams *CALL TO WORSHIP One: This is the day that our God has made. Many: We will rejoice and be glad in it! One: This is the world that our God has made. Many: We will rejoice and take care of it! One: We are the children that our God has made! All: Let us worship God together! Sydney Hanley *PROCESSIONAL HYMN Lord, I Lift Your Name on High TFWS (red) #2088 *OPENING PRAYER Magnus and Daphne Williams God of grace, You have made our minds, So help us to know you. You have made our hearts So help us to love you. You have made our voices, So help us to sing your praise. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, so together we may celebrate your glory and worship you in spirit and in truth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST SPECIAL MUSIC I Will Call Upon the Lord Children CHILDREN S TIME Ginger Haithcox HYMN Jesus Loves Me UMH (red) #191 v.1 OUR VISION We are a diverse, welcoming and united congregation that serves the local community, praises God in innovative ways and inspires a deeper connection with Jesus Christ. READING AND PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD HEBREW BIBLE READING Psalm 18:1-3 Angell George HYMN Tell Me the Stories of Jesus UMH (red) #277 GOSPEL READING Mark 4:30-34 Adeola Egbeleye

2 MESSAGE The Promise of Something Big Pastor Cyndi RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Theophilos Crispin Ogunjobie see insert RESPONSIVE HYMN Child of Blessing, Child of Promise UMH #611 SHARING OF PRAYER CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS Amanda George, Kunle Egbeleye, Princess Williams, and Henrietta Williams OFFERTORY Because He Lives Crispin Williams Water Music G.F. Handel *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH (red) #95 *OFFERTORY PRAYER SENDING FORTH TO SERVE GOD AS WE SERVE OTHERS *HYMN This Little Light of Mine UMH (red) #585 *DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING POSTLUDE Eine Kleine Nachtmusik W.A. Mozart Crispin Williams *Please stand in body or spirit PRAYER REQUESTS (YELLOW CARDS) ANNOUNCEMENTS(GREEN CARDS) (Large print hymnals and hearing devices are available see the ushers) SERVING OUR WORSHIP TODAY The children of our Sunday School are leading us in worship today Head Usher: Brian Kaye Acolytes: Angell and Amanda George Coffee Hour Hosts: Rosetta Cole, Augusta Lawrence Michelle s birthday Greeters: Ella and Vanessa Santiago, Sue & Steve Zahorbenski ALTAR FLOWERS Vase 1: In honor of Aiden Rohoman s birthday, given by Genevieve Jarvis & Family Vase 1: In honor of Tahirih Rohoman s graduation, given by Genevieve Jarvis & Family HOMEBOUND: Aseye Agbotse-Fiavey, Helen Holman, Karen Miller, Linda Miller, Dorothea Ruckman, Vera Schlosser PRAYER NEEDS: Prayers of healing for Margaret Ntim, Joseph Jasabe, Jolen Armartey Prayers for all those affected by addiction and gun violence in our world Prayers for all those who struggle with mental illness. Prayers for our Church family at UMCNB and Christ UMC church family. COMMUNITY NEWS ELIJAH S PROMISE: Please remember to bring your non-perishables for Elijah s Promise. The food shelves need replenishing. Outreach Committee INTERFAITH NETWORK OF CARE: Interfaith Network of Care provides ride service to doctors for anyone who needs a ride. See Fred Huber (or call him ) about this service. Outreach Committee FINANCE LOOK WHAT S NEW! NEW ON-LINE GIVING: If you would like, try our ON-LINE GIVING using a computer or smartphone. Go to our website and look for GIVE & click on it, then proceed as directed. Finance Committee ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP REPORT FROM LAST SUNDAY, June 17, 2018 Worship Attendance 110 Tithes (Current Expenses) $2,836 Building Fund $448 Future with Hope $145 THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT NEW BRUNSWICK 323 George Street, New Brunswick. NJ Telephone: Facebook: United Methodist Church at New Brunswick TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE AT 11:00 AM office@umcnb.org Website: Pastor: Rev. Cyndi Stouffer Lay Leader: Matilda Ogoo Director of Music Ministry: (open) Diaconal Minister: Sue Zahorbenski Director of Children s Ministry: Ginger Haithcox Church Council Chair: Vivian Nelson-Appiah Trustees Chair: Rannetta Ogoo Worship Chair: Rev. Doris Haley Church Treasurer: Nick Nickles Certified Lay Minister: Dale Caldwell Certified Lay Servants: Jide Akinosho, Abena P.A. Busia, Holly Paul (also LP), Vivian Nelson-Appiah, Steve Zahorbenski, Karen Cox, Desmond Crowther Local Lay Servant: Tammy Peoples

3 BAPTISMAL SERVICE of Theophilos Crispin Ogunjobie June 24, 2018 BAPTISMAL SERVICE Baptism is a moment in the Christian Community when we recognize the grace of God living in each newborn creation. God offers us the possibility of transformation, a continuing process of renewal of body, mind and spirit, which takes place within faith communities. So it is that Crispin and Samia and all of Theophilos s family bring him into this community to be baptized. PLEDGES TO GOD AND TO ONE ANOTHER A covenant is integral to relationships with God, so today we state the responsibilities of parents and community to God and the child, Samia and Crispin, I ask you now to affirm your covenant with God and Theophilos. Do you in presenting Theophilos Crispin Ogunjobie for Holy Baptism confess your faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? WE DO. DO you therefore accept as your bounden duty and privilege to live before Theophilos a life that becomes the Gospel; to exercise all Godly care that he be brought up in the Christian faith, that he be taught the Holy Scriptures, and that he learn to give reverent attendance upon the private and public worship of God? WE DO. Will you endeavor to keep Theophilos under the ministry and guidance of the Church until he, by the power of God shall accept for himself the gift of salvation, and be confirmed as a full and responsible member of Christ s holy church? UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT NEW BRUNSWICK Pastor: Rev. Cyndi Stouffer Parents: Crispin and Samia Williams Godparents: Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin Effiom, Mr. Julian Johnson, Ms. Yeama Caramba Coker and Mr. Montfort Cassell WE WILL.

4 Godparents, will you affirm your covenant with God, these parents and this child? Will you support and nurture this child as he grows in the faith and the knowledge of God s love? WE WILL Now I ask this congregation, do you as a congregation accept the responsibility of assisting these parents and sponsors in the fulfillment of the baptismal vows, and do you undertake to provide facilities and opportunities for Christian nurture and fellowship? WE WILL, BY THE GRACE OF GOD The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU. Let us pray. Eternal God, When nothing existed but chaos, you swept across the dark waters and brought forth light. In the days of Noah you saved those on the ark through water. After the flood you set in the clouds a rainbow. When you saw your people as slaves in Egypt, you led them to freedom through the sea. Their children you brought through the Jordan to the land which you promised. SING TO THE LORD ALL THE EARTH. TELL OF GOD'S MERCY EACH DAY. In the fullness of time you sent Jesus, nurtured in the water of a womb. He was baptized by John and anointed by your Spirit. He called his disciples to share in the baptism of his death and resurrection and to make disciples of all nations. DECLARE GOD S WORKS TO THE NATIONS GOD'S GLORY AMONG ALL PEOPLE. Pour out your Holy Spirit, and by this gift of water call to our remembrance, the grace declared to us in our baptism. For you have washed away our sins, and you clothe us with righteousness throughout our lives, that dying and rising with Christ we may share in Christ s final victory. ALL PRAISE TO YOU, ETERNAL GOD, THROUGH YOUR SON JESUS CHRIST, WHO WITH YOU AND THE HOLY SPIRIT LIVES AND REIGNS FOREVER. Baptism is an act of naming and knowing one s identity within the community and individually before God. Baptism is the recommitment of a creation with its Creator. Baptism is a bond of love. Let us pray. God, your grace has been with Theophilos Crispin Ogunjobie ever since you communed with his parents in his creation. Be with him even now and with us in his faith community, throughout the years, blessing his life that he may grow in love for you. Amen. Samia and Crispin, by what name shall this child of God be known? THEOPHILOS CRISPIN OGUNJOBIE Theophilos Crispin Ogunjobie, I baptize you in the name of God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. LAYING ON OF HANDS The Holy Spirit work within you, that being born through water and the Spirit you may be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. AMEN.

5 BULLETIN SUPPLEMENT June 24, 2018 THIS WEEK: Sun. Jun 24 9:00 AM Christ UMC Church Service Sanctuary Sun. Jun 24 9:30 AM Adult Sunday School class Fellowship Hall Sun. Jun 24 11:00 AM Worship Service Sanctuary Sun. Jun 24 after worship Prayer Time Robing Room Mon. Jun 25 7:30 PM Monday Night Bible Study Fellowship Hall Tue. Jun 26 7:30 PM Worship Committee meeting Church office Wed. Jun 27 12p 1p Sanctuary open for prayers and contemplation Wed. Jun 27 7:00 PM NA Recovery is our Primary Purpose Fellowship Hall Thu. Jun 28 7:00 PM NA Speak at Ease Lower Fellowship Hall Sat. Jun 30 12:15 PM AA meeting Come and Get It Fellowship Hall Sat. Jun 30 7:00 PM NA Real Deal Fellowship Hall NEXT WEEK: Sun. Jul 1 9:00 AM Christ UMC Church Service Sanctuary Sun. Jul 1 11:00 AM Worship Service Sanctuary Sun. Jul 1 after worship Prayer Time Robing Room Wed. Jul 4 Church office closed Wed. Jul 4 7:00 PM NA Recovery is our Primary Purpose Fellowship Hall Thu. Jul 5 7:00 PM NA Speak at Ease Lower Fellowship Hall Sat. Jul 7 12:15 PM AA meeting Come and Get It Fellowship Hall Sat. Jul 7 7:00 PM NA Real Deal Fellowship Hall CHILDREN S MINISTRY Sunday School and Youth Group classes will start up again on August 5 th! MEN S GROUP TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME: The men s group is having our first outing. We want to know who would like to go to a Somerset Patriot ballgame on Saturday evening, August 4 th. Fireworks included. ALL church members, family and friends are invited. We need to know who is coming by July 15 th in order to buy tickets. Please tell Steve Zahorbenski, Don Corr George Dawson Michael Armstrong or Fred Huber if you want to go. Thanks, Fred YOUNG ADULTS Young Adults will be going to play paintball on Sunday June 24 th at 1:30pm. If you are interested in coming please contact Princess Kontoh at princessadjua@gmail.com. To my dear friends at UMC@NB: Since January, 2009, I have had the great pleasure of working at The United Methodist Church at New Brunswick. This experience has given me a sense of personal fulfillment as I have served this congregation. I have worked with three different pastors and made many, many friends. I have held some of you in my prayers as I did what I could to ease your burdens during difficult times in your lives, and rejoiced with you during the happy times. My leaving the east coast and UMC@NB is bitter sweet. As I begin the next chapter in my own journey, please know that you are in my prayers. I know God brought me to this place to serve and to learn from the many different cultures He brought together at this special place in New Brunswick. I will miss you and pray that God sends special blessings into each of your lives. You will be forever in my heart In faithful service, Doreen