Collingswood Presbyterian Church

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1 Collingswood Presbyterian Church June 14, 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 Janis Danielewicz, Secretary Chris Keeley, Custodian

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3 Silent Prayer Prelude COLLINGSWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY June 14, rd Sunday after Pentecost ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME God, let my faith be full and unreserved, let it be joyful and give peace and gladness to my spirit. God, let my faith be humble and true. 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. Minute for Mission - Kaleidoscope Kids Centering Music - Lord, Listen to Your Children Playing STF #2193 Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace. (Please stand for items marked with an asterisk. GTG is the purple Glory to God hymnal. STF is the Sing the Faith smaller blue hymnal)

4 Call to Worship Jack Standring Leader: In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, People: Your sons and daughters will prophesy! Leader: Your young will see visions! People: Your old will dream dreams! Leader: Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. People: Come, Lord Jesus! *Hymn - Lord I Lift Your Name On High STF #2088 (sing twice) *Prayer of Confession Tyler Kolecki Leader: Jesus said: Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and let the one who believes in me drink. Trusting in the overflowing grace of God, let us confess our sins. People: Gracious God, by your Holy Spirit you call us to live as members of one body, working together for the common good. Yet we stir up discord and division, squandering your gifts, ignoring your wisdom, living in fear instead of love. Silence is kept Forgive us, we pray. Breathe on us again with the power of your Spirit, so that we may receive your mercy, live according to your way of grace and peace, and be sent forth in your mission to the worlds; through Jesus Christ our Lord. *Assurance of Pardon Kurt Schuehler Leader: Jesus said: Out of the believer s heart will flow rivers of living water. Hear the good news. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. People: Thanks be to God!

5 *Congregational Response - Sanctuary STF #2164 (sing twice) Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, Pure and holy, tried and true, With thanksgiving, I ll be a living Sanctuary for You. *Sharing of the Peace Leader: The peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you. Kurt Schuehler PROCLAIM GOD S WORD Children s Sermon Emma Standring & Josh Wolfe Anthem - Come, Thou Almighty King by Felice DiGiardini Arr. Robert Groth Intermediate Youth Hand Bell Quartet Ava Ostrum Mason Wolfe, Andrew & Tyler Kolecki Old Testament Lesson - Psalm 71 (pages ) Justin Jones Musical Offering This little Light of Mine Sunday School Children New Testament Lesson - 1Timothy 4:6-16 (pages ) Kelly Schuehler *Hymn - Decade of the Child tune GTG # 32 Help us to show your love, O Christ, to children in our care, and reach beyond till every child is held in love and prayer, for, through neglect, abuse and sin, some children suffer pain. They never learn to live and seek a rainbow through the rain. When children need a helping hand to lift or to inspire, may we, your church, be present there to give what they require. For love, our God has made us all, God s children everywhere, to live in joyful harmony, to be the best we dare.

6 May we learn well what children teach: an open mind and heart, an energizing zest for life, a willingness to start. Grant us the grace to be child-like, approaching all our days with eager, playful, lively joy, in loving, hope-filled praise. Now we will sing our praise of Christ, born many years ago, a child who grew both wise and strong, God s love for us to show, in stories told to people then, remembered still today, Christ shows in every deed and word what we should do and say. Sermon: The Young and the Restless Peter Herzog & Pocket Pizzutillo RESPONSE TO THE WORD *Affirmation of Faith - CPC Vision Statement Dalton Aversa Leader: We seek to become: People: 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. Leader: The Collingswood Presbyterian Church Congregation, as part of the Christian Church, Presbyterian Church USA, is called to Worship and serve the Lord by: People: 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.

7 Offering In the church s ministry and mission there are a variety of gifts, services, and activities, but there is one Spirit, one Lord, one God - giver of all. Empowered by God s Spirit, let us be faithful in sharing our gifts. Musical Meditation *Doxology #606 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 (unison) O Lord, how wonderful are your works! When you open your hand we are filled with good things. Receive these gifts from our hands and let them be a blessing in your world; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen Prayers of the People Natalie Sperlunto Leader: Let us call on the name of the Lord, our Savior, saying: O Lord, send forth your Spirit, People: and renew the face of the earth. Leader: We pray for your church, help us to live as one people, one body, so that all may know we are one in you. People: and renew the face of the earth. Leader: O Lord, send forth your Spirit, People: and renew the face of the earth. Leader: We pray for your world, transform our nations and neighborhoods with your Spirit of understanding and peace. O Lord, send forth your Spirit, People: and renew the face of the earth.

8 Leader: We pray for the poor and oppressed, raise up a new generation of prophets crying out for justice, righteousness, and mercy. O Lord, send forth your Spirit, People: and renew the face of the earth. Leader: We pray for our loved ones, heal those who are suffering in any way and give hope to all who are discouraged. O Lord, send forth your Spirit, People: and renew the face of the earth. Leader: We pray for children, youth, and young adults, empower them to be faithful witnesses to what you are doing in the world. O Lord, send forth your Spirit, People: and renew the face of the earth. Leader: All these things we pray in the power of your Holy Spirit and in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our sure hope of salvation. People: Amen. Recognition of Graduates: Ashley Banko - graduating from Collingswood High School and will be attending Rowan University Amanda Brown - graduating from Woodbury High School and will be attending Rowan College in Gloucester County Michael Giordano - graduating from Collingswood High School and will be attending Kutztown University Tara Klemash - graduating from UOP with a Masters Degree in Information Systems Elizabeth Lazorko - graduating from St. Joseph s University with a B.S. in Nursing Maria Lazorko - Graduating from Rutgers with a B.A. Megan Miller - graduating from Drexel University with a B.A. in Accounting and Finance. Working in Austin, TX with Wells Fargo Bank

9 Brett Salmon - graduating from Texas A & M with a Masters Degree in Astrophysics, pursuing PhD William Salmon - graduating from Grand Canyon University with a B.S. in Psychology Tyler Willis - graduating from Collingswood High School and will be attending Rowan University Andy Wilson - GED Camden County College Recognition of Teachers, Youth Advisors & VBS Helpers: Carlee Aversa Dalton Aversa Giavannie Aversa Rachel Bendorf Barbara Bockmann Amanda Brown Lorraine Brown Gus Corso Melissa Corso Bill Giordano Emilie Giordano Jennifer Giordano Jean Harle Linda Herzog Noha Khoury Peter Herzog Rich Herzog Jeff Hirt Stephanie Hirt Pastor Kate Killebrew Dennis Kolecki Tyler Kolecki Barry Longmire Carol Longmire Urmila Malvadkar Karen Mazak Marjorie Miller Bill Ostrem Keemia Pizzutillo Pete Pizzutillo Pocket Pizzutillo Will Powell George Rafferty Karen Schuehler Kelly Schuehler Kurt Schuehler Aurora Sperlunto Natalie Sperlunto Emma Standring Jack Standring Meg Standring Jennifer Sullenberger Nicole Will K.P. Will Melissa Wolfe Prayer (unison) We thank you, Lord, for these who have heard your call to teach, lead and guide our children, youth and adults in spiritual formation. May they be blessed as they have blessed others with their time, talent and treasures. Let them continue to be shining lights for all to see you, O Lord. Amen.

10 *Hymn - Start a Fire by Unspoken Please join in the final refrain: Start a fire in my soul Fan the flame and make it grow So there's no doubt or denying Let it burn so brightly That everyone around can see That it's You, that it's You that we need Start a fire in me *Benediction Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. People: Alleluia! Leader: Go forth in faith, hope, joy and peace, empowered by the Spirit. People: Amen. *Organ Response Go Forward and Serve! Be a part of God s work through CPC! Please join us in the lounge for coffee and fellowship time.

11 Sunday, June 14, 2015 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. PLEASE BRING THE HEARING AIDS BACK TO THE DEACON OF THE DAY. for your service! Worship Leaders: CPC Youth Deacon of the Day: Tom Wolfe Greeters : Karen Mazak & Liam Berkelbach, Ava Ostrem, Mason Wolfe Ushers: Tess Standring, Carlie Aversa, Giovanee Aversa & Andrew Kolecki Flowers: Given by Pete & Keemia Pizzutillo Happy 18th Anniversary Sunday School: Children should follow Mrs. Kolecki out after the Children s Sermon. You may pick your children up in Calvin Hall after service. Nursery is for children aged birth to 3 years old. Our nursery workers are Madeline Almand, Brie Lynch, and Natalie Sperlunto. Parents are invited to sign-up in the nursery to come in and do an activity such as a song, read a book, or other activity with the older nursery children. If you are a visitor, please sign the Fellowship book in the narthex so we know you are here! Please join us for coffee fellowship in the lounge.

12 Last week in Sunday School we wrapped up our unit on letting our light shine. This week we will remain in service for Youth Sunday. Please see Mrs. Kolecki if you would like to help. All dates are open to help the children with a craft. Please sign up to help with Sunday School. Don t forget to get your VBS registrations in so we have a head count for who is coming!! This week there NO Youth Group. Thank you to all the Youth and their parents for a successful year. Looking forward to seeing many of you helping with VBS this year!! Thanks to advisors Dennis Kolecki & Noha Khoury. If you have not done so already, please join our Youth Group Facebook Page: Collingswood Presbyterian Youth Group. It is a good way to keep in touch and up to date on youth group info and activities. YOUTH THIS MEANS YOU TOO!

13 Upcoming Events June 21 Father s Day (special recognition for all men in our church this day! ) June 28 6:00pm -8:00pm Vacation Bible School Starts! 1st Communion instruction will be held in the fall Please check the flower book in the Narthex and sign up to dedicate the flowers in the church to honor, or in memory of, a loved one. Flowers are needed for July 12, 19 & 26 Church worship time for the summer will stay the same 10:30 am MEMORIAL GARDEN Collingswood Presbyterian Church offers an opportunity for family members to remember loved ones who have died, wherever they may be buried, by engraving a paving brick with the names of the deceased. The cost is $ and will be installed by the church in the memorial garden. Inscriptions can be up to 4 lines with 14 spaces on each line. Please fill out a form found in the Narthex. For information call Karen Mazak ( ). Completed forms and checks, made payable to Collingswood Presbyterian Church - Memorial Garden, can be placed in the offering plate or sent to the church office. FROM YOUR DEACONS Its summertime and the kids are home from school that means no more school lunches. St. Paul s Food Pantry has a tremendous need for cold cereal, tuna, canned meat, jelly and mayonnaise. PLEASE HELP!

14 What's New for 2015? -Water toys! - Grands Camps! - Johnsonburg Service Corps (for those completing 11th and 12th grade) -Tiered pricing (3 options- choose what fits your family best!) Summer Retreat - come with your youth group and enjoy a relaxed schedule including activities, mission projects, and a one day outtrip! REGISTER ONLINE today! New registration system includes all forms online Have more questions? Call us at (908) The Presbytery of West Jersey is offering camper scholarships for up to 1/2 off the cost of a youth camping week. Please contact Gretchen Kolecki for Scholarship applications. We Make the Road by Walking Join in on all church study of this book written by Brian McClaren. Purchase at Amazon Paperback $11.99 or Phone App $9.99

15 WHAT S HAPPENING AT CPC THIS WEEK? Sun., 6/14 Thurs., 6/18 Sun., 6/21 10:30 am - Worship - Youth Sunday 11:30 am - Fellowship Time - Lounge 11:00 am - Staff Meeting 10:30 am - Worship 11:30 am - Fellowship Time - Lounge WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE Spring of Life Church: Sunday - 1:00-2:30 pm - Sanctuary (& nursery) 2:30-5:00 pm Dining room Wed. & Fri. - 8:00-9:30 pm - Jr. Rm. Girl Scouts # Wed. - 6:00-7:45 pm - Jr. Dept. Donations for the following items are needed for VBS: 5 cases of bottled water 3 bags of pretzels 3 bags of marshmallows 2 bags of gumdrops 2 boxes of raisins 2 large containers of Gold Fish Crackers

16 KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS Birthdays: John McCoy, Susan Mazak, Erica Werner, Lindsey Ball, Kurt Schuehler, Kelly Schuehler, Carol Fulton Anniversaries: Pete & Keemia Pizzutillo, Linda & Rich Herog Seminarians: Chris McNabb and Noha Khoury Those who serve in government, our military personnel, & those who work in other countries. Our country, our president, and our leaders Military personnel - Jennifer Riippa Jessica Lowden - working in Ghana Those at home or in care facilities Elizabeth Baggett Harry Binder Robert Johnson Dorothy Varnum Eleanor Kelley Pray for Health and Wellness Ray Burns Sam Jang Do-Soon Bob Lowden Carol Rowand Jay Sills Cass Burns Carolyn Moffett Bob Whenna Rachel Minnick Art Moffett Marion Mills Paul Ziegler Sal Ferraro Jean Fink Jane Heinle Cindy Kielbania Diane Blakesley Lori Hunter Ruth Hanson Donald Sharp Diane Gebert Chris Johnson Ziegler Barbara Parker Paul Young Please pick up a prayer card in the narthex and mail it to these loved ones for whom we pray. Rev. Debby Brincivalli & Staff of West Jersey Presbytery Presbyterian Church at Hammonton, Hammonton, NJ Our PCUSA mission in Ukraine 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.

17 CHURCH STAFF AND OFFICERS The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew, Pastor William Powell, Director of Music Gretchen Kolecki, of Christian Ed Janis Danielewicz, Church Secretary Chris Keeley, Custodian Maryann Kelly, Bookkeeper THE SESSION (Meets second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.) William Ostrem, Clerk of Session Candace Lowden, President, Board of Trustees Barbara Bockmann, Financial Secretary & Treasurer Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Mike Amato Jennifer Giordano Candace Lowden William Ostrem Jeff Hirt Carol Longmire Karen Schuehler Committees of Session Christian Education Finance and Stewardship Mission and Outreach Memorial Personnel Nominating Property Worship and Arts Chair Karen Schuehler, Carol Longmire Jeff Hirt Moderator, Deacons Candace Lowden Jennifer Giordano Candace Lowden Mike Amato, William Ostrem Moderator BOARD OF DEACONS (Meets first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.) Tom Wolfe, Moderator Susan Wilson, Vice-Moderator Karen Mazak, Secretary Martha Jane Caldwell Bates, Treasurer Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Louanna Sills Tom Wolfe Susan Wilson Martha Caldwell-Bates Jean Harle Michele Perrin Karen Mazak Richard Herzog Dalton Aversa [Terms begin Feb 1 of each year or upon Ordination/Installation] Rev. 7/1/14

18 Collingswood Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 28th - Thursday, July 2nd 6:00 to 8:00 pm (Ages 4 years - entering 5th grade) ($5 per child, $10 per family maximum) Registration Form Name of Child: Address: Age: Grade Entering: Parent/Guardian: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Any special needs? Allergies? Other important information about your child Return to: Collingswood Presbyterian Church 30 Fern Avenue Collingswood, NJ or information to: christianedcpc@verizon.net Phone:

19 How Can You Help? Please keep praying that we pass all the State inspections. Pray for our director Keemia Pizzutillo and the team coordinating through the CE Committee of Session. Can you paint, clean, donate juice, crackers for snacks or read books? If you are able to make a monetary donation of $25.00 or higher, please make checks payable to Collingswood Presbyterian, memo line Kaleidoscope Kids. We Need All Members To Help!

20 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.