Collingswood Presbyterian Church

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1 Collingswood Presbyterian Church June 23, Fern Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey Telephone: Fax: Website: The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew, Pastor William Powell, Director of Music Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education Joan Hafer, Secretary Chris Keeley, Custodian

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3 COLLINGSWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY June 23, th Sunday in Ordinary Time ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME Silent Prayer When we feel compelled to push everything to its limits, Hymn Sing especially you, it is enough, Holy One, that your grace can slow us down. Welcome and Announcements We welcome you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ! Please sign the guest book in the narthex so we can send you a welcome packet. Gathering of Prayer Concerns and Joys Please raise your hand to share your joys or concerns to be included in the prayers of the people this day. You may also write your concern on the pink sheets and hand to the Pastor. Please mail a prayer card from the narthex to your loved one. Centering Music - Windows of Christ music by the CPC Chancel Choir Lamb of God (*Please stand for items marked with an asterisk.)

4 Call to Worship Leader: We gather wondering, 'Where will we find the Babe born in Bethlehem?' People: We will find the Babe in the laughter of children, in the wisdom of grandparents. Leader: We gather asking, 'where will we find the Child of Christmas?' People: We will find the Child where the needy are gifted with hope, where the oppressed are set free. Leader: We gather wanting to know, 'where will we find the Christ who has come for us?' People: We will find our Hope where fear is overwhelmed by grace, where hatred is overwhelmed by love, where all people are overwhelmed by joy. *Hymn - Gather Us In STF #2236 *Prayer of Confession All: We search for your light,. Star Caster,.but too often end up settling for the dimness of temptation. Our motives for seeking to find Christ are not always pure, for we expect him to fulfill our desires, rather than your hopes for us. We want the gifts of.wealth,.health,.success, fulfillment, rather than those of servanthood, of compassion, of peace. Silence is kept. Forgive us, Shaper of our lives, that we are so foolish to put our needs ahead of your grace. Help us to be like those wise people of so long ago, who found hope, instead of a destination; who found grace, instead of gratitude; who found salvation, instead of a sign. As we journey with your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, fill us with the light of your joy and love.

5 *Words of Assurance Leader: Up, on your feet! Grace has been poured into our hearts, love has flooded our souls, the light of hope shines in us. People: This is the light which has come to all, the light we will carry and give to everyone we meet. Thanks be to God. Amen. *Congregational Response - Bless the Lord STF #2013 Bless the Lord my soul and bless God s holy name. Bless the Lord my soul who leads me into life. *Sharing of the Peace Leader: The peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you. PROCLAIM GOD S WORD Children s Sermon (Children in Pre-K-5th grade will follow Mrs. Kolecki out and can be picked up in the lounge after service.) Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 4:5-14 (p.159) Psalm 14:1-7 (responsively) Leader: Fools say in their hearts, There is no God. They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does good. People: The Lord looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. Leader: They have all gone astray, they are all alike perverse; there is no one who does good, no, not one. (continues on next page)

6 People: Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call upon the Lord? Leader: There they shall be in great terror, for God is with the company of the righteous. People: You would confound the plans of the poor, but the Lord is their refuge. Leader: O that deliverance for Israel would come from Zion! When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad. *Hymn - Star Child STF #2095 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12 (p.877) Sermon: The Windows of Christ - Visitors at Christ s Birth The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew RESPONSE TO THE WORD *Affirmation of Faith - Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

7 Offering God meets us amid mountaintop experiences and when we are hiding out in fear. Always, God walks with us, inviting us into partnership. Our offerings are one way we enlist in the work God calls us to do. Let us give proportionately, as we have been blessed, as good stewards. It is a glorious privilege to be generous. Offertory *Doxology - PH#592 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication Prayers of the People Leader: The Lord be with you People: And also with you. Leader: We pray all this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ who taught us to pray, All: 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, for ever. Amen.

8 GO IN GOD S NAME *Hymn - O Worship the King, All Glorious Above! PH# 476 verses 1,3,5 *Benediction *Organ Response *Postlude Go Forward and Serve! Be a part of God s work through CPC! Please join us in the lounge for coffee and fellowship time.

9 Sunday, June 23, 2013 Welcome to the fellowship of Jesus Christ! Large print bulletins and hymnals are available for your convenience. If you have difficulty hearing, personal amplifiers are available in the narthex. Parents, please pick up a worship activity bag for your children. Please return the bags to the narthex after the service.! e m o elc W If you are a visitor, please sign the Fellowship Book in the narthex so we know you are here! for your service! Reader: Louanna Sills Deacon of the Day: Louanna Sills Greeters: Lois Noyes and Erica Werner Ushers: Flo Stringer, Keemia Pizzutillo, Melissa & Gus Corso Fellowship Team: Louanna Sills Flowers: the flowers today are given by Linda & Paul Young in memory of Linda s Mom and Dad. We will have our nursery worker, Julia Cappelli, until June 30th then we will say thank you and good bye to her. We will have nursery for babies 3 years old during the summer. If you have a child of nursery age, it will be necessary for parents to sign up for a Sundays during the summer to share in the joy of caring for our youngest disciples. Please see the sign up sheet in the Narthex, or contact Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education

10 What s happening at CPC this week? Sun., 6/23 Wed., 6/26 Sun., 6/30 10:00 am Worship 11:15 Fellowship Time 6:30 pm - Youth Group 11:00 am - Staff Meeting 10:00 am - Worship 11:15 Fellowship Time 6:30 pm - Youth Group WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE Spring of Life Church: Sunday - 1:00-5:00 pm Wed. & Fri. - 8:00-9:30 pm Jr. Rm. Creative Needlework Guild Tuesday - 7:00-9:00 pm Upcoming Events! July 7-11 Sun., July 14 July July Middle School Mission Trip to Massanetta Springs, VA New Members are received Vacation Bible School Sr. High youth go to the Triennium in Purdue, IN

11 Children in Prek-5th grade will follow Mrs. Kolecki out of service after the Children s Sermon. We will go down to the Jr. Dept. and have an Activity which is a short bible lesson and an activity, either a craft, coloring sheet, word search, music or other activity. You can meet your children in the lounge after service. WE NEED YOU to be TEACHERS for the Summer!! Please sign up with Gretchen Kolecki. ***We also NEED YOU..to volunteer for VBS which will be July 14 th -18 th 6-8pm. We will be meeting Sunday, June 30 th after church and Monday, July 1 st at 7pm to discuss VBS. Please come to the meeting that works for you.**** If you have a child in Sunday School, please join our Facebook page: Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is Youth Group tonight, 6:30pm-8pm. We will be working on fun group building activities. If you have a family member in the Youth Group, please join our Facebook page:

12 VBS Wish List We are looking for donations of the following items for VBS snacks: 3 big boxes of Goldfish crackers 3 bags of mini marshmallows 2 bags of party pretzels 2 bags of small pretzels sticks 2 containers of cool whip 3 boxes of instant vanilla pudding 3 boxes of blue jello mix Bottled water (cases) If you would like to make a monetary donation, please write VBS in the memo portion of your check. Thank you The next opportunity to be received into membership at CPC will be at the session meeting on August 12. Please speak to Pastor Kate about arranging for a visit to discuss your membership. To the Congregation, I wish to thank all of you for your prays in this time of need. Carolyn Moffitt

13 KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS... Birthdays: Christine Pozniewski, Scott Miller, James Kwiatkowski, Paul Young, John Pozniewski Anniversaries: Gretchen & Dennis Kolecki Remember: the Powell family as they mourn the loss of Will Powell s father, Bob Swing, who passed away this week. Those who serve in government, our military personnel, & those who work in other countries: Our country, our president, and our leaders Our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world CPC Military personnel -- Mark McCaulley and Jennifer Riippa Those in Care Facilities or at home Elizabeth Baggett Elsie Hak Robert Johnson Evelyn Plunkett Dorothy Varnum Jean Waitz Harry Binder Pray for Health and Wellness Michael Arizzi Raymond Perry Michelle Burnham Paul Dorety Charlie Dunlevy Peter Fagan Jack Fagan Sarah Ginter Frank Griffin Max Gureki Brooke Hankins Sara Ann Kronrot Bob Lowden Joann Marion Toni Piles Jay Sills Sam Jang Do-Soon Claire Johnston Pat Lepore The Pozniak Family Sheilla Dashcow Joan Klacik Sal Ferraro Shirley Majuri John Hodson Shawn & Colleen Ellis Louisa Coons Pat & Ted Schuehler Kpana (KP) Will Michael Burns Paula McLaughlin The people of Oklahoma Raymond Burns Rev. John Nannery Mrs. Painter Please pick up a prayer card in the narthex and mail it to these loved ones for whom we pray. Our Partners in Mission The Presbyterian Church of Atco Our PCUSA mission in Curacao Juan G. Hall Presbyterian Church, Cardenas, Cuba Njikob Presbyterian Church, Cameroon If you are going into the hospital or would like a pastoral visit, please call or have a family member call the church office or one of the deacons or elders. If you don t call, we are going to assume you don t want a visit! Please remember to fill out a new pink form with each update for the prayer list.

14 Collingswood Presbyterian Church Our Vision Statement (What we want to be) We seek to become: A church that witnesses to the community and the world by sharing and demonstrating our relationship with Christ. A church that encourages all people to know God s great love revealed in Jesus Christ. A church that faithfully listens for God s will for our lives and our community A community of God that is an open, inviting, caring family of faith where all are embraced, accepted and loved. Our Mission Statement (How we will accomplish this vision) The Collingswood Presbyterian Church Congregation, as part of the Christian Church, Presbyterian Church USA, is called to Worship and Serve the Lord by: Constantly seeking renewal through God s Grace and Wisdom. Welcoming and reaching out to all of God s community. Providing for education in Christian and Presbyterian principles Ministering to everyone through community and worldwide mission. Sharing the Christian message as expressed in the Gospel.

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