SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY GROWING WITH GRACE

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1 SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY GROWING WITH GRACE JUNE 13, 2004 Rev. Steven Everett, Senior Pastor Rev. Adrienne Flipse Hausch, Associate Pastor Gerald Anders, Organist-Choir Director

2 Four Bell Peal on the Leonhardt Memorial Carillon Prelude: Handbell Choir Holy, Holy, Holy Our God Our Help in Ages Past Nicaea William Croft MARGUERITE ESPADA, DIRECTOR Ringing of the Wesley Memorial Bell Welcome and Announcements LIV FREDERIKSEN Pre-Confirmation Class THE APPROACH TO GOD Votum, Sentences, Salutation MARGOT WARSHAW & NICOLE JAVIER 4 & 5 Grade Class *Processional Hymn: 5 For the Beauty of the Earth C. Kocher JULIETTE HAINLINE, PIANO st nd Pre-K, K, 1 and 2 Classes Call to Worship (Psalm 84:10-12) ALEX FONG 4 & 5 Grade Class Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: A single day on your courtyards is better than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather guard the door of the house of my God than live in the tents of sinful people. The Lord God is like the sun that gives us light. He is like a shield that keeps us safe. The Lord blesses us with grace and honor. He doesn t hold back anything good from those whose lives are without blame. Lord who rules over all, blessed is everyone who trusts in you. Songs Jesus is a Friend to Us Pre-K and Kindergarten Class Plant a Little Love Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Oh, What a Miracle LAURA PICCIANO, GUITAR Our Belief I believe in God above st nd 1 & 2 Grade Class I believe in Jesus love I believe His Spirit, too Comes to teach me what to do. Song One, Two, Three, Alleluia! Cecily Sheehy HARRISON LU, PIANO

3 st nd Poem The Meaning of Grace Written by 1 & 2 Grade Class Song Like a Rock Linnea Good HARRISON LU, PIANO *Sharing the Peace of Christ st nd 1 & 2 Grade Class Introit Children of the Heavenly Father Swedish Folk Tune JUNIOR/YOUTH CHOIR LINDA MULÉ, PIANO Prayer of Confession ALEC MUNSEY Written 4 & 5 Grade Class Leader: Let us confess our sins to God: For the times we blame God when we don t get what we want All: God, grant us grace Leader: For the times we get mad at our family members and say unkind things that we don t mean All: God, grant us grace Leader: When we get jealous for attention All: God, grant us grace Leader: For the times we feel we are treated unfairly All: God, thank you for your grace... (moment of silent confession)... Amen. Kyrie (sung by all) (Hymn 566) Lord, have mercy upon us Christ, have mercy upon us Lord, have mercy upon us Words of Assurance Psalm 145: 18-20a 4 & 5 Grade Class NINA SARMIENTO *The Apostles Creed ALEC MUNSEY 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. The Law of God Matthew 22: & 5 Grade NICOLE JAVIER

4 rd Psalter Psalm 145:1-9 3 Grade Class Congregation: Let me give glory to you, O God, my King; and blessing to your name for ever and ever. Class: Every day will I give you blessing, praising your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his power may never be searched out. One generation after another will give praise to your great acts, and make clear the operation of your strength. My thoughts will be of the honour and glory of your rule, and of the wonder of your works. Men will be talking of the power and fear of your acts; I will give word of your glory. Their sayings will be full of the memory of all your mercy, and they will make songs of your righteousness. Congregation: The Lord is full of grace and pity; not quickly angry, but great in mercy. Class: The Lord is good to all men; and his mercies are over all his works. *Gloria Patri (sung by all) (Hymn 561) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. THE WORD OF GOD th Prayer for Blessing MADDY FRENCH 6 Grade Class O God, by your grace we flourish. Nourish us with your love and truth. Amen. th FIRST LESSON: Luke 15: Grade Class LAY READERS: STEFAN OLIVA AND ANDREW MURANO This is the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise be to you, O Christ. Message from and for the Children and Youth The Coin and the Sheep Who Ran Away th 6 Grade Class Prayer Written and led by Luke Latella Dear Lord, thank you for sending us your only son, Jesus. Thank you for teaching us these lessons, that we may forgive those who hurt us and not get angry. Thank you for teaching us to follow you through the path of righteousness. Help us to understand the meaning of these teachings. Amen.

5 *Hymn: 456 Amazing Grace American Folk Hymn LIZ MILLER, FLUTE NORA CASTLE, PIANO SECOND LESSON: Psalm ; & 5 Grade NATASHA JAVIER This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Solo: Impromptu No.2 in E Major Op.90 D899 Franz Schubert NORA CASTLE, PIANO Moment for Silent Reflection SERMON The Personification of Grace Pre-Confirmation Class Prayer M ONICA FONG Pre-Confirmation Class THE RESPONSE TO GOD Offertory Anthem: Grace Greater Than Our Sin Julia H. Johnston JUNIOR/YOUTH CHOIR *Doxology: (556 in the Hymnal) Old Hundredth rd Children s Prayer of Thanksgiving...blessed with grace 3 Grade Class Teachers: Growing with Grace, in His name we live. To God in Heaven, Thanks we give. Katie: We ve learned that Grace is Your unconditional Love. A gift from Our Heavenly Father above. His only son Jesus died for our sins. In Praise and Thanksgiving, let our prayer begin. Krissy: We are graced with wonderful families. For us they always care. They teach us love, respect and trust. Let s keep them in our prayers. Diana: For policemen, firemen and servicemen too, They keep us safe and sound. Graced with protection from God above We re thankful they re around.

6 Charlotte: Thank you for our soldiers, Who risk their lives in war. With Your Grace upon them, Peace will be restored. Bridget: Please heal our friends who are feeling blue. In good health, please make them new. Mend their bodies and their spirits too. In Thanks to God we shout YAHOO! John Andrew: For teachers and preachers who lead your flock. We happily dance and sing THEY ROCK Max: For cats and dogs, and frogs and fish For cakes and cookies and ice cream in a dish For parks and games and sports galore, Your grace is abundant more and more. Bridget: For birds, butterflies, bees and bugs, With wings of grace, fly to Jesus our hugs. John Andrew: For the sun, the moon and stars in space. We Thank You Lord, for Your Heavenly Grace. All: Thankful for you and Thankful for me, We are blessed with God s Grace, in this land of the free. Amen Church Family Joys & Concerns SALLY ANN CASTLE, SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Prayers of Intercession for Children Pre Confirmation Class LED BY: MICHELLE LEUNG Leader: Defender of the oppressed and the orphan, we pray for all children in our nation and our world who suffer from poverty, injustice and fear; People: Hear the cries of your children, O Lord. Leader: For children who are runaways, homeless, in institutions, prisons, or group homes; People: Hear the cries of your children and protect them, O God. Leader: For children who are handicapped in mind or body; People: Hear the cries of your children; encourage and strengthen them, O God. Leader: For children who this day will not have enough to eat; People: Hear the cries of your children; help and sustain them, O God. Leader: For children who are victims of race or class discrimination, mis-education, drug or alcohol abuse, and hopelessness; People: Hear the cries of your children; grant them lives of hope, and a future, O God. Leader: For children who daily experience the fear and pain of war, civil strife and annihilation; People: Hear the cries of your children; defend and protect them, O God. All: AMEN.

7 The Lord s Prayer Please use sins in place of debts/trespasses. *Closing Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory John Hughes MONICA FONG, PIANO Charge to the Congregation LIV FREDERIKSEN Pre-Confirmation *Benediction Rev. Steven R. Everett Postlude: Sunday School March in G Schreiner GERALD R. ANDERS, ORGANIST * Those who are able please stand The Community Church of Douglaston Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY Rev. Steven Everett, Senior Pastor - steven.r.everett@verizon.net Rev. Adrienne Flipse Hausch, Associate Pastor - ahausch@optonline.net

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10 SUNDAY SCHOOL Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher: Jonathan Meyer Assistants: Jean Koerber, Jasper Thomas Lily Barragan Hannah Everett Hally Everett Peter Martin Sorin Mohammad Stiles Muccini Lea Sarmiento Ariana Sweedler John Martin Jimmy Fiechter Claudia Meyer Steven Meyer Grade 1 & 2 Teachers: Joey Javier, Hana Barnes & Nessa French Luke Barragan Logan Barragan Kathryn Flannigan Georgia Goldman Daniel Meyer Julia Morse Juliette Hainline Taria Partyka Camila Sarmiento Harrison Lu Julianne Martin Sabrina Sito Diego Sito Alexandra DiJohn Grades 3 (Room #2) Teachers: Lisa Murano & Cathy Sobel Bridget Beermann Max Warshaw Charlotte Martin Thomas Flannigan Kate Goldman Kristina Weston John Andrew Munsey Diana Weston Grades 4 & 5 Teachers: Victoria DeSalle & Roma Latella Natasha Javier Alex Fong Nicole Javier Nina Sarmiento Jordan Leung Alec Munsey Margot Warshaw Grades 6 Teacher: Caline Thomas Madeleine French Luke Latella Liz Miller Andrew Murano Stefan Oliva Julian Thomas Pre-Confirmation Class Teacher: Brian Hainline Luke Beermann Nora Castle Liv Frederiksen Ilana Dadras Evan Mohammed Monica Fong Alanna Sobel Tucker Shaw Michelle Leung 2004 Confirmands Christopher Beermann Alexander Dadras Caroline French Cameron MacKay Ashley Morse Thomas Oliva Annick Thomas Superintendent: Sally Ann Castle Substitutes: Faith Latella Joan Rose Vivienne Lenk Moira Casey Laura Picciano