530 Tuscarawas Street, West, Canton, Ohio 44702

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1 Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street, West, Canton, Ohio February 15, 2015

2 Welcome to Christ Church! Thank you for worshipping at Christ Presbyterian Church. It is our hope that you will be inspired and blessed by the music and sermon. We look forward to seeing you again. For those of you with very small children (up to age 3) our Nursery is open and available to you in our lower level. Our caring volunteers are ready and willing to watch over your child while you are in service this morning. You can worship with peace of mind as all parents are given a pager so you can be contacted at a moment s notice should your child need you. An usher is able to help direct you if you need assistance. Family Worship Supplements are available at the front of the sanctuary. Children come forward for the Children s Message. After the prayer, children in Kindergarten 7 th grade may go to the Chapel for Kids Church and children ages 3 5 may go downstairs for Kids Church. All children are to be picked up in the lower level. Thank you for worshiping with us this morning. February 15, 2015 The Order For Morning Worship Transfiguration Sunday Ten-Thirty O Clock * Those who are able please stand; if rising and si ng is difficult for you, then please remain seated. Please silence all electronic devices prior to the worship service. Large print copies of the hymns are available in the Narthex or from an usher. ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME Introit Hymn 630 Fairest Lord Jesus Arr., Peter Pindar Stearns Welcome & Worship Notes Call to Worship Leader: Let the light shine out of darkness. People: God of all glory, gather us in. Leader: Let the light shine out of darkness. People: Lord Jesus Christ, shine in our hearts. *Hymn in Procession No. 189 O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair

3 *Prayer of Adoration (unison) Great God of dazzling beauty and overshadowing majesty, in Jesus Christ, your beloved, we glimpse the image of your glory. Teach us to listen to him so that we may hear your voice and follow your holy way; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Call to Confession Prayer of Confession (unison) God our Creator, I confess that I am a broken and sinful creature. You shine with perfect beauty, but I turn away from your presence. You blaze with heavenly glory, but I hide my face from your truth. Forgive me, God of grace. Shine in my heart today through the light of your Word so that I may glorify you forever; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Kyrie Hymn No. 437 (sung by all) You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy! (please stand) *Declaration of Forgiveness Leader: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. People: May the God of mercy, who forgives us all our sins, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Unison: Amen. *Response (sung three times by all) Hymn No. 587; CELTIC ALLELUIA Children are now invited to walk to the chancel steps for the Message.

4 LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED Message for Children Children come forward for the Children s Message. After the prayer, children in Kindergarten 7 th grade may go to the Chapel for Kids Church and children ages 3 5 may go downstairs for Kids Church. All children are to be picked up in the lower level. Prayer for Illumination Old Testament Reading 2 Kings 2:1-12 After crossing the Jordan, Elijah ascends to heaven in a chariot. Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 290 People: Thanks be to God. Large Print Pew Bible page 412 *Hymn No. 190 Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory Gospel Reading Mark 9:2-9 On a high mountain with Moses and Elijah, Jesus is transfigured. Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible pages People: Thanks be to God. Large Print Pew Bible page 54 Sermon Transfigured! Rev. Dr. Deborah Rundlett OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed: page 35 Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer Baptismal Hymn No. 487 These Treasured Children Baptism Elli Lane Factor Daughter of Cullen and Joni (Roberson) Factor Offertory Anthem Prayer for Transfiguration Day John Weaver O God, in the glorious transfiguration of Christ, your Son, you have confirmed the mystery of the faith by the testimony of the apostles. In the voice that came from the bright cloud you proclaimed him to be your Son, and told us to heed his teachings. O God, make us heirs with Christ, in his glory forevermore. Alleluia. Amen. *Doxology: Hymn No. 606 OLD HUNDREDTH

5 *Prayer of Dedication (unison) O God, receive these gifts we offer as a sign of the dedication of our lives. We bring nothing of our own, for all that we have is yours. We give, not for the sake of earthly reward, but for the secret reward only you may grant; the joy of your righteousness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. RE-ENTRY INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE THE LORD Being Christ s Church Minute for Mission ~ Our Identity in Christ Multi-Generational Event Edith Ophardt (Please sign the Friendship Pad found in your pew and return it toward the center aisle, noting names of those with whom you are worshiping.) *Hymn in Procession No. 193 *Charge and Benediction Choral Response Alleluia Organ Voluntary Alleluyas Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain K. Lee Scott Simon Preston *Greeting One Another For anyone wishing confidential individual prayer, immediately following the service a member of the Stephen Ministry will be available in the Chapel. The flowers in the Chancel vases are given to the Glory of God by Don and Rhoda Hart. The flowers in the Pedestal vases are given in celebration of the baptism of Heike Yvonne Roberts by Steve and Byrdie Stocker. The Rose on the Communion Table is in celebration of the birth of Connor Jacob Montgomery born on February 9, Connor is the son of Jason and Laura Montgomery; Grandparents are Don and Nancy Montgomery. The Cathedral Hour today is given in honor of Blodwyn Nist for her 92nd birthday on February 19th and in memory of Ray Nist by Steve and Byrdie Stocker. Liturgists: Bette Maier & Elder Kevin Anderson Acolytes: Faith Milligan (Crucifer), Riley Hudson (Acolyte), Molly Hudson (Acolyte), Emily Hudson (Bible Bearer) Acolyte Master: Scott McCahan

6 Daily Graces CPC Rhythms of Worship and Discipleship The Week of February 15-21, 2015 Using Sunday s Order of Worship, we enter into worship and prayer every day of the week. We worship together separately. The Call to Worship The Prayer of Adoration (Followed by silence) The Prayer of Confession (Followed by silence) The Assurance of Pardon Scripture Readings (Worship texts for Sunday, February 22) Monday: Genesis 9:8-17 Tuesday: Psalm 25:1-10 Wednesday: Peter 3:18-22 Silent Meditation and Prayer (Listening for God s voice in Scripture and silence) Prayers of the People (Lifting others before God) Prayer of Dedication Becoming Familiar With Holy Scripture Thursday: Mark 1:9-15 Friday: Genesis 9:8-17 Saturday: Psalm 25:1-10 If you wish to become more familiar with the Bible and the best known stories of scripture, read Jesus Rises from the Dead (Luke 24, John 20). Preparing for Next Week Scripture Readings for February 22, 2015 ~ The First Sunday of Lent Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 Consider: On this first Sunday in the season of Lent we find Noah receiving a sign that the waters of the earth s great flood have subsided. A new day dawns! Noah s adventure began as God decided to respond to human sin. Consider sin; what is sin? Why does God react so strongly against it? Sunday Morning Adult Classes ~ 9:15-10:15 a.m. The Library Class is studying the Apocrypha. Contemporary Issues and Biblical Thought Adult Class meets in the Quilting Room and is studying a book by James W. Moore entitled, The Power of a Story. The Parlor Class is studying from the Present Word: 2/15 Serving the Least, led by Jack Ketterer; 2/22 Clothed and Ready, led by Les Morgan. The Upper Room: An Intergenerational Class: Join us in the Upper Room (second floor, above the Parlor) to look at the Scripture readings that will be used in the 10:30am worship service. Exploring the background of these Scriptures helps us to better understand connections between song, sermon, Scripture and prayer in the 10:30 service. No previous Bible knowledge necessary come as you are. Mike Ophardt leads the discussion. The Westminster Class: During the month of February, Dr. Greg Linville will lead the class: Discovering Mentoring and Leadership Principles for the 21st Century: A Study of Acts. All are welcome.

7 Clive Driskill-Smith, organ & Joseph Gramley, percussion This Afternoon 4:00 pm At Christ Presbyterian Church, Canton, Ohio Co-sponsored by the Gibbs Music Fund of Christ Church From Copland s Fanfare for the Common Man to Holst s The Planets, and wonderful variety in between, the Christ Church chancel area with be filled with percussion instruments around the organ console: marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel, tam-tam, cymbals, snare drum, crotales, bass drum, wind chimes, and timpani. What does it mean to love ourselves and others as God loves us? This day long, mul genera onal, all church event is an opportunity to discover, indulge, and express ourselves as a community of faith. There will be moments of quiet reflec on, thought provoking presenta ons, challenging discussions, worship, and ac vi es for all ages. If you register before February 19 th the cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. A er that day and including the day of the event the cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Cost includes lunch, snacks, and materials. For full details, schedule for the day, and registra on informa on go to or pick up a registra on form at the informa on kiosk or the office.

8 BEGINNING AGAIN Getting Back to Faith Basics Programs for Adults, Children & Youth WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FEBRUARY 25 APRIL 1, :30-7:45pm OPTIONS FOR ADULTS FAITH REBOOT: CHRISTIANITY 101 Led by Rev. Dave de Vries Christianity doesn t need to be difficult! The incarnation of Jesus reminds us that faith is a very human and natural thing. Come remember the simplicity of the good news. THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINES 101 Led by Dr. Linda Leon Spiritual disciplines are regular habits that we intentionally weave into our lives and that grow our understanding of God. Join the exploration. FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FAITH DOESN T STAND STILL Led by Jennie George and Jon Mathewson Do not come to this adventure expecting to sit around and be bored. After all...jesus never stayed still for very long! Take a walk through the arts as we get creative and glorify God making a video, painting a mural, and other projects over these six Wednesdays. Simple Dinner available every Wednesday Soups, Salads, and Breads will be available in Westminster Hall between 5:30-6:30 p.m.

9 ONE SUNDAY EVENING IN MARCH: A MEANINGFUL LANDMARK IN OUR FAITH JOURNEY March 15, 6:00 Chancel Choir, Orchestra, and Soloists The Passion of Christ According to the Gospel of John Hearing or viewing the whole story of Christ: from the Last Supper in the Upper Room to His burial in the tomb, can be an emotionally exhausting experience. The epic film directed by Mel Gibson, The Passion of the Christ, with Jim Caviezel as Jesus, became a boxoffice sensation eleven years ago this winter. It was controversial with mixed reviews, and some critics claimed that the extreme violence in the film obscured the message; additionally, theologians questioned the authenticity of the non-biblical material that crept into the Hollywood production. But the general public felt moved by the intense drama, because they got to view the entire story, many for the first time in their lives. But, how often have we told someone that the book was be er than the film in comparing the two art forms? Whenever we are called on to use our imaginations and to do our own work of engagement in a story, we seem to have a deeper experience. Consider making plans to become engaged in the Passion story via the music of Bach. Next month a once-in-a-generation event will be offered by the musicians of our community, and it will be more than just another concert in our venerated music series. The Passion of Christ set to music by J. S. Bach is one of the great monuments of the Christian faith one that rewards the worshiper/listener on so many levels. Indeed it is a monumental undertaking for our parish musicians, as it requires hours upon hours, and weeks upon weeks of preparation to ensure a spiritually moving experience for all who a end. Just as people a ended the Gibson film in church groups, so too our congregation may want to plan a group event on Sunday, March 15 at 6:00 pm. Many Christ Church people have regular Sunday plans that revolve around family, Small Groups, and fellowship; this event would be the perfect group activity for Lent. To be sure, our March concert is a musical drama of a different kind. Many of us may ask, what can the music of J. S. Bach say to us in the 21 st century? Through this dramatic telling of the passion story, the audience is asked many hard questions. The choir and the soloists confront the listener with moral dilemmas of complicity or calloused distance from the crowd dynamic of those tragic three days. By extension and metaphor, these same challenges come at us in our modern daily lives. One does not only listen to the performance, but one ideally contemplates the human condition as the dark story plays itself out in the music. The audience can observe the angry crowd, and even identify with the chief priests and witnesses. In this music event the listener enters the story, rather than watches a screen. We do not know how many years the Gibson film will still be popular, but the Bach version of the story has been a pillar of Western cultures for 180 years. Come to the beautiful sacred space of our sanctuary in the middle of our Lenten journey to get involved in Christ s story: our story.

10 2015 online registration is open! Remember to sign up before March 15 to receive our early bird discount. This discount puts the camp fees at the level of 2014 prices. Upcoming dates of interest: Friday, April 10, 2015 Follow the Road Home to the Camp Wakonda Auction in Westminster Hall at CPC We are currently collecting donations for the auction. For questions and donations, please contact Katie Miller at or Come support this event that finances our camp scholarship fund! It is a night of great fun and great food! Saturday, May 9 Spring Work Day There is much to be done to get Wakonda ready for programming. Come out and help support the ministry! Lunch and snacks provided at no cost. Saturday, June 6 Meet the Crew Lunch & Prayer Walk Come meet the 2015 Wakonda Summer Crew. Lunch will be served at 12:30, and the prayer walk will begin at 2:30 p.m.

11 Israel and the Holy Land February 14-24, 2016 The Jewish Passover Seder concludes with the expression "L'shanah haba'ah b'yerushalayim! - Next year in Jerusalem!" These words are particularly apt for the Christ Church faith community today. In exactly one year, we will be landing in Tel Aviv to begin our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The tour includes visits to Tel Aviv, Galilee, and Jerusalem, including stops at many biblical sites such as the Sea of Galilee and the Garden of Gethsemane. We will also visit places of significance to the Israeli people including the Holocaust Memorial Yad Vashem. In addition to the 11-day/9-night tour of Israel and the Holy Land, there is an optional extension to Eilat on the Red Sea and the Ruins of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jordan, February 24-26, Thirty-three people have already registered for the trip, but we have room for several more. To learn more, including answers to frequently asked questions, check out the information on the trip website at or contact Nancy Irving at / nbirving@gmail.com. Next year in Jerusalem! The Mission Ministry is asking you to save the Boxtops for Education icons that are on various items that you purchase. Check everything you purchase for this icon. When you cut it out you have to get the name, Boxtops for Education, as well as the 10 cent value. Also please watch for expiration dates. For special deals and coupons please open Box Tops for Education on your computer and see if you can use these products. Always check expiration dates. Check weekly for new opportunities. The Allen School staff is very excited that we are joining them in this venture. Anyone want to match the amount we raise in 2015???? I will be happy to talk about how a match can be made and how more than one person can participate. Call Bette Maier, , to discuss. Please put your icons in a marked envelope in the collection plate or drop them off at the Church office. We will accept as many or as few that you can contribute.

12 Some Needs at the Food, Clothing and Prayer Ministry: Please think of us if you have any used plastic grocery bags. On Distribution day we can use as many as 350 bags in just one day! Larger plastic shopping bags are also appreciated, especially when we have heavy winter clothes to give away. Our infant and young children's clothes are also very sparse. If you have things that no longer fit your little ones, we would love to have them. We have several families who just had babies so we are trying to help them with warm blankets, clothes and small size diapers/ baby wipes. As always, we so appreciate your support of our Ministry. Lorraine Murphy Congregational Greeting Cards As an outreach to our congregational family, we will have 2 cards each week in Cloister Hall on a podium for the family to sign. Please stop in Cloister Hall and sign the cards this week for: Dorothy Hanlon (Thinking of You), Caroline Holmes (Thinking of You), Jason & Laura Montgomery (Congratulations). CPC Youth Gettin Busy Feb. 15 th 6-8 th grade 5-7 p.m. Dinner 6:30-7:00 p.m th grade 6:30-8:30 (8 th graders can choose) Feb. 22 nd Winter Jam Concert $10/person + lunch and spending money (Leave after church, return 11 p.m.) Multiple bands in Cleveland at Wolstein Center. March th Sr. High Winter Jam Retreat $45 Leave from CPC at 6:30 p.m. Friday night, Return Sunday by the end of Church Confirmation Classes: February 8 th and 15 th Beginning Again: Getting Back to Faith Basics Faith Doesn t Stand Still Wednesdays 6:30-7:45 beginning February 25 th

13 Communion is a holy time of worship when we come together as one body to remember and celebrate Jesus' great love for us. It is a sign of Christ's sacrifice for us. Help a child in your life learn about the sacraments and the importance of communion in worship through Communion Classes this Lenten season at Christ Church. Led by Jennifer George, classes are for children in grades 1 st through 5 th and will begin Sunday, March 8 th and end on Palm Sunday, March 29 th. Classes will be held during the 9:15 hour and children are welcome to attend even if they have attended communion classes before. A parent or designated adult must attend with your child and it is very important that the child be able to attend all classes. Please contact Jennie George before registering if either of these stipulations is an issue for your situation. Children who have attended the classes will be invited to participate in a special Communion Liturgy during the 10:30 Worship Service on Palm Sunday, March 29 th. To register your child(ren), go to to sign up. Commission of New Stephen Ministers On February 22 nd at the 10:30am service, we will commission three new Stephen Ministers. They are: Mary Lou Reiman, Steve Stocker and Kristi Wood. These three have been through 50 hours of specialized training in Christian caregiving and join a team of eight other Stephen Ministers at Christ Presbyterian Church. Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people experiencing a crisis or going through a difficult time. Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receiver for around an hour to listen, care, encourage, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support for the person. Caring relationships last for as long as the person s need persists. Please lift up our new Stephen Ministers in your prayers, asking that God bless their ministry and work through them to bring hope and healing to those they will serve. Pray also for the continued ministry of our other Stephen Ministers and for their care receivers. Our congregation is one of more than 11,000 worldwide, representing 160 Christian denominations that use the Stephen Series system of lay caring ministry developed by Stephen Ministries in St. Louis.

14 A Wonderful Use For Your Old Cell Phones Please bring your old unused or broken cell phone to Church so they can be refurbished and given to The Domestic Violence Center. Phones will be repaired and for emergency 911 use for the victims of domestic violence. They will be put to a good cause. Weather/Building Related Closings In the event of church services/activities being cancelled due to inclement weather, the closing will be announced on the local television stations, WKYC-TV3; NewsChannel 5. You may also check the websites: or PLANNING AN EVENT, CLASS, MEETING, OR GATHERING AT CPC? Please let the church office know of your plans so that the church calendar can be up-dated and accurate. Bible study teachers, ministry chairs, special event leaders please call Caryn as soon as you set up a meeting/event time and date. She will check the church calendar for you to make sure the building is open and that room is available. Also, remember that evening meetings need to be scheduled when custodial help is available. With enough advanced notice we can arrange for custodial coverage. REMINDER: The 2015 Per Capita Communicant Apportionment is set at $28.68 per member. Your assistance in donating to help defray the cost to the church will be greatly appreciated. Please indicate on your check for the 2015 apportionment. Wopila! That is thank you in Lakota! Thank you for all you have done to help the people of the Porcupine Presbyterian Church. As you start to fill your 2015 calendar with dates and commitments for the future, please consider joining the Mission West Team. We already are planning on making the trip to South Dakota : July 12th July 18th ( If you fly) July 11th July 21st ( If you drive) Listen to that still small voice that might be sending you to join us! It is a life changing mission!

15 ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF February 15 TODAY 8:00 am Worship Service Chapel 9:00 am Fellowship Westminster Hall 9:15 am Children/Youth/Adult Sunday School Classes 9:15 am- 11:30 am Infant Nursery (ages 0-2) Room L4 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary 12:00 pm Confirmation Class 4:00 pm Organized Rhythm Organ & Percussion Duo Sanct. 5:00-7:00 pm Youth Grades 6-8 6:30-7:00 pm Youth Dinner 6:30-8:30 pm Youth Grades 8-12 MONDAY ~ Church Closed Presidents Day TUESDAY 9:30 am Bible Study Parlor 11:30 am TAG Lunch & Program West. Hall 11:30 am Staff Luncheon/Meeting 6:00 pm Session Dinner West. Hall 7:00 pm Session Meeting West. Hall/Chapel WEDNESDAY ~ Tydings Deadline 12:05 pm Ash Wednesday Communion Service Chapel 5:30-7:30 pm Stephen Ministry Training Library 6:00-7:00 pm All Church Retreat Planning Upper Room 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Communion Service Sanct. THURSDAY 7:00 am Men s Bible Study Westminster Hall 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Reh. SATURDAY 8:30 am-4:30 pm Our Identity in Christ Multi-Generational Event CPC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 8:00 am Worship Service Chapel 9:00 am Fellowship Westminster Hall 9:15 am Children/Youth/Adult Sunday School Classes 9:15 am- 11:30 am Infant Nursery (ages 0-2) Room L4 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary 12:00 noon-11:00 pm Youth go to Winter Jam Concert Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West Canton, A reminder Ohio Either at home or on the road,you cantoncpc.org listen to the 10:30 cpcoffice@cantoncpc.org service on WHLO 640 AM, or log on your computer to A reminder Either at home or on the road,you can listen to the 10:30 service on WHLO 640 AM, or log on your computer to GMG Kindermusik (Wednesday) 9:30-10:15am Village 10:45-11:30am Our Time 12:30-12:45pm Imagine That! 1:00-1:45pm Imagine That! 3:30-4:15pm Young Child 1 4:30-5:15pm Melody, Mallets & More 5:30-6:15pm Young Child 1 6:30-7:15pm Young Child 3 GMG Kindermusik (Thursday) 9:30-10:15am Our Time 10:45-11:30am Our Time 12:00-12:45pm Imagine That! Christ Presbyterian Church Staff Ministers: The People of Christ Church Senior Pastor: Rev. David de Vries Parish Associate: Rev. Eldon Trubee Director of Music & Organist: David Kienzle Specialist in Music for The Young Child: Deborah Garren Director of Youth Ministry: Jon Mathewson Director of Children s and Family Ministries: Jennifer George Director of Outdoor Ministries: Chris Harmsen Business Administrator/Assistant Treasurer: Donald Weltlich Financial Assistant/Secretary: Diane Nave Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor/Secretary: Caryn Smith Custodians: Kurt A. Gottschick & Ron Pelger Mission Co-Worker in Thailand: Esther Wakeman Elders of Christ Presbyterian Church Kevin Anderson Alice Bailey Terri Bate Chris Burt Scott McCahan Pam Moretta Edith Ophardt Christy Paumier James Smith

16 24th Annual Camp Wakonda Auction April 10, :00 9:00 pm (Doors open at 5:45 p.m.) at Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, Ohio Phone: Fax: Camp Wakonda was built in 1959 as a non-profit Christian summer camp and since that time has been an outreach mission of Christ Presbyterian Church. We are preparing for our 24th annual Camp Wakonda auction to be held on Friday, April 10th, This year s auction is titled Follow The Road Home. Wakonda is a treasured new home or cherished old home for many of our campers. Our auction raises funds to provide scholarships for children to attend our overnight camp and to promote program development. Would you be willing to donate money, a gift certificate or item that we could place in our auction??? To donate an auction item, fill out the form below and drop it off or mail to the Church office. Please Print: Monetary Donation: Item or Service Donated: Estimated Retail Value: Check if anonymous donation: Donor Name: Phone Number: Address: Donation Description: Name of person to be contacted for additional information or to complete arrangements: Name: Phone Number: The deadline for donations to be printed in the program will be Friday, April 3, All tangible items donated must be received by mail or brought to the Church office by Wednesday, April 8th between 8:15am and 4:45pm. If you have any questions, please contact: Katie Miller, klinxmiller@gmail.com (330) Chrissy Rice, rice1515@sbcglobal.net (330)