Collingswood Presbyterian Church September 22, 2013 30 Fern Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey 08108 Telephone: 856-854-4523 Fax: 856-854-4460 Website: www.collingswoodpres.com E-mail: collspres@verizon.net The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew, Pastor William Powell, Director of Music Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education Joan Hafer, Secretary Chris Keeley, Custodian
COLLINGSWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY September 225, 2013 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME Silent Prayer When days come and fears prowl the shadows of our days, you whisper, 'Peace! Be still!' to our hammering hearts, so we know that you are always with us. We open our hearts to you, dearest Friend of life. Amen. 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. (*Please stand for items marked with an asterisk.)
Call to Worship Leader: We gather in this place to worship our God: People: Calm Presence in our times of confusion, Comforter in our nights of struggle. Leader: We gather with fellow pilgrims, as we seek to follow Jesus: People: Brother to those swamped by fears, Friend to all overwhelmed by loss. Leader: We are brought together by the Spirit who lives in the depths of our souls: People: the Serenity who travels with us on this up-and-down journey we call life. *Hymn - Holy, Holy, Holy PH #138 *Prayer of Confession (unison) Leader: We let fears control us, we let doubt become the way of life for us. If we but look, we will see our lives, and our world, cradled in God's loving hands. Let us confess our lack of faith, even as we trust the One who has promised to listen to our words, as well as our hearts. Join me as we confess together, saying, All: Fears can be such giants in our lives, God of Grace. Each day, our fears, our doubts, our worries wash over us, until we come to believe that you do not care for us. There seems to be so much wrong in the world, we are convinced that there is nothing good we can do. The storms of sin and temptation batter at us, and we cower, unable to find the faith to withstand them. Silent prayers may be offered Forgive us. God of Hope. Remind us that if we but open our hearts, you will heal us. If we but listen to your words, we will hear peace and joy. If we but open our lives to you, we can go forth to serve our sisters and brothers, even as we have been served by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
*Words of Assurance Leader: With calming words, with a peaceful Spirit, with overflowing love and hope, our God forgives us and fills us with faith. People: Our God affirms us for who we are - those whose brokenness is made whole, whose sin is forgiven, whose lives overflow with faith. Thanks be to God! Amen. Response - Kyrie STF #2275 Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison Christe, Christe, eleison Christe, Christe, eleison Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison *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 should follow Mrs. Kolecki out after the Children s Sermon.) Anthem - We Have Gathered - by Stan Pethel Old Testament Lesson: Job 38:1-15 (p.474) Psalm 34:1-10 (responsive) Leader: I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. People: My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. (continues on next page)
Leader: O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. People: I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Leader: Look to him, and be radiant; so your * faces shall never be ashamed. People: This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord, and was saved from every trouble. Leader: The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. People: O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. Leader: O fear the Lord, you his holy ones, for those who fear him have no want. People: The young lions suffer want and hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. *Hymn - In the Day of Need PH #169 Gospel Lesson: Mark 4:35-41 (p.914) Sermon: Living In Fear or Living In Faith? The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew RESPONSE TO THE WORD *Affirmation of Faith - United Church of Christ We believe it is a matter of faith to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. We believe it is a matter of faith to recognize equally and love all members of God s human family whatever their race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental capacity.
We believe God s creation is good, beautiful, and sacred and therefore to condemn any portion of God s creation is to condemn a portion of God. This is sin. We believe Jesus Christ came to us to free all people from sin and to make disciples- people willing to live Christ s discipline of love and justice for all. We believe The Holy Spirit is that power within us that gives us courage and stamina to face the truth and to live it, even to die for it, as Jesus did. We believe in the resurrection, the victory over death, the truth that is life for all in Jesus name. Glory be to the God, One in Three: Creator, Savior and Holy Power of Love. Amen Offering We who burn incense to the idols of our common life are called instead to offer sacrifices of self and the fruit of our labor on the altar of the one true God. Give thanks to God whose steadfast love endures forever. Give practical expression of your gratitude to the One who satisfies your hunger and thirst every day. Musical Offering - Come, Dearest Lord - Henry K. Oliver *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: Let us pray. Prayers of Praise, Thanksgiving, and Intercession... 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. GO IN GOD S NAME *Hymn How Firm a Foundation PH #361 (verse 1-3, 5) *Benediction *Choral Response *Postlude Go Forward and Serve! Be a part of God s work through CPC! Please join us in the Dining Room for coffee and fellowship time.
Sunday, September 22, 2013 Welcome! If you are a visitor, please sign the Fellowship Book in the narthex so we know you are here! 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. ----------- for your service! Reader: Richard Aylor, Seminary Intern Deacon of the Day: Erica Werner Greeter: Mark & Megan Standring and children Ushers: Flo Stringer, Karen Mazak, Urmilla Malvadkar, and Bill Ostrem Fellowship Team: Louanna Sills Flowers: The flowers today are given by Candace and Bob Lowden in memory of father and grandfather, Jack Hart. 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 -2 years old. We welcome our new nursery worker, Madeline Almand. We also thank Natalie Sperlunto for volunteering to work in the nursery this year. Other youth will also be helping periodically. 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.
What s happening at CPC this week? Sun., 9/22 Wed., 9/25 Thurs., 9/26 Sat., 9/28 Sun., 9/29 9:00 am - Bible Study - meet in Calvin Hall 10:30 am - Worship 6:30-8:00 pm - Youth Group Meeting 11:00 am - Staff Meeting 5:30 pm - Beginner Handbell Choir 6:15 pm - Advanced Handbell Choir 7:30 pm - Adult Handbell Choir 7:00-9:00 pm - Choir practice 8:30 am - Men s Breakfast 9:00 am - Bible Study - meet in Calvin Hall 10:30 am - Worship 6:30-8:00 pm - Youth Group Meeting WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE Spring of Life Church: Sunday - 1:00-2:30 pm - Sanctuary 2:30-5:00 pm - Dining Room Wed. & Fri. - 8:00-9:30 pm - Jr. Rm. Collingswood Needlework Group Tue. - 7:00-9:00 pm - Calvin Hall Toddler Play Group Tue. & Wed. - 9:30-11:30 am. Collingswood Coop Preschool Thurs. 9:30-11:30 am
If you have not done so, please fill out new sign up forms for Sunday School, so that we have all your CORRECT info. Children should follow Mrs. Kolecki out after the Children s Sermon. This week we will be talking about King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and how Shadrach, Meshach and Abendnego refused to worship the Kings golden statue and stood firm in their faith of God. You may pick your children up in Calvin Hall after service. The Sunday School classrooms will be out of commission while new carpet is installed. We will be having our extra special snack next week. We had a small snack this week. We will be breaking the classes down differently this year. We will have a pre-reader group that will be Preschool Kindergarten, the name for that group will be the Sheep. Our next group will be 1 st and 2 nd grade that group will be know as the Shepherds, and oldest group for Sunday School will be 3 rd 5 th grade, will be known as the Disciples. Please see Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education to sign up to teach/help with the Sunday School Program. There also is a sign-up sheet outside the Director of Christian Ed. s door. Also, if you have a child in Sunday School, please join our Facebook page: Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School.
Youth group is tonight 6:30-8pm. We will continue to get to know our new members and our new Seminarian Intern Richard Aylor. We have lots of exciting activities coming up for our Youth Group members and their families: October 24, 2013 8am-9pm Pop Shop Fundraiser. 15% of ALL orders that mention they are with the Collingswood Presbyterian Youth Group will be donated and will help raise funds for the mission trip and retreats. Look for a flyer coming soon. Anyone can attend through out the day, just mention you are supporting the CPC Youth Group. November 23, 24 & 25, 2013 is the Senior High Johnsonburg retreat. The cost is $99. $50 is due by October 13 th. Checks should be made out to CPC. December 6, 7 & 8, 2013 is the Junior High Johnsonburg retreat. The cost is $99. $50 is due by October 13 th. Checks should be made out to CPC. We are still in need of parents to sign up to bring in snack. Please sign up outside of Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Ed. s office door. If you have a family member in the Youth Group, please join our Facebook page: Collingswood Presbyterian Church Youth Group.
Oct. 2 - Oct. 6 - DATES TO REMEMBER Meeting with Confirmation parents and youth (grades 8 and above) World Communion Day and Crop Walk 1:00-4:00 pm Oct. 12 - Coffee House and Open-Mic night - 7:00 pm at CPC Oct. 20 - Oct. 24 - Oct. 26 - Oct. 27 - MLK Service at 6:30 pm Youth Group Fundraiser at Pop Shop 8:00am - 9:00 pm Blood Drive CPC Congregational Lunch Dear Members of Collingswood Presbyterian Church, On behalf of Saint Paul s Pantry I would like to extend to you my thanks for your faithful donations of food and money. During the month of August we provided supplemental food to 461 adults and 286 children. This mission in our community has strengthened by your support. Sincerely, Bonnie McElligott
This Far by Faith a Worship Service of Remembrance, Repentance and Reconciliation Join us as we remember the speech given by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he called all of us to share the dream of racial equality, freedom and economic justice. Featuring inspirational words from civil rights activists and music from community choirs. When: Sunday, October 20, 2013 Time: 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Where: Collingswood Presbyterian Church 30 Fern Avenue Collingswood, NJ 08108 (856) 854-4523
Thursday, October 10, 2013 11 am Come tour the Presbyterian Historical Society (The National Archives of the PC (USA)) & The Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church and Cemetery! (Old Pine Street Church is the only pre-revolutionary Presbyterian structure still standing in Philadelphia.) FOR DETAILS--Pick up a flyer in the Narthex or email - lorraine.brown@comcast.net Coffee House Saturday October 12 at CPC from 7-10pm All ages are encouraged to attend. Activities for kids and refreshments will be served. Fair Trade coffee will be sold (great Christmas presents!!!). If you want to sing, read poetry, or play an instrument, see Pastor Kate. This is a cooperative event with Haddon Heights and Audubon Presbyterian churches. Runnemede Boys & Girl Scout Fundraiser Appleby s Restaurant in Deptford Saturday, September 28 at 8:00 am $8.00 per person tickets can be purchased at the door
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS... Birthdays: Rick Heuser, Abby Murray, Jackson Kolecki, Brett Salmon, Kyle Stoy, Evelyn Plunkett, Eleanor Kelley, Lillian Smentek Anniversaries: Candace & Bob Lowden Seminarians: Chris McNabb, Buzzy LeCluyse and Richard Aylor Those who serve in government, our military personnel, & those who work in other countries. Our country, our president, and our leaders Our troops in Afghanistan and around the world CPC Military personnel -- Mark McCaulley, Jennifer Riippa, and Ben Sheldon Kyle Stoy-- who is teaching ESL in Seoul, South Korea Those in Care Facilities or at home Elizabeth Baggett Elsie Hak Robert Johnson Evelyn Plunkett Dorothy Varnum Jean Waitz Raymond Perry Harry Binder Pray for Health and Wellness Ray Burns Michael Burns Louisa Coons Sal Ferraro Sam Jang Do-Soon Joan Klacik Bob Lowden Ray Perry Carol Rowand Frank Griffin Jay Sills Please pick up a prayer card in the narthex and mail it to these loved ones for whom we pray. Presbyterian Church of Burlington Our PCUSA mission in Fiji Islands 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. PLEASE NOTE..... We cleared out all the names on the Prayer List under the section Pray for Health and Wellness and are starting over new for Sept. You will need to fill out a new Prayer Sheet for anyone that you want listed under the Health and Wellness section. Thank you!
Session Highlights We were challenged by the opening devotion calling us to look at our building and procedures that welcome guests to our church. Are we greeting all visitors? Is there sufficient signage or directions for visitors? Are we being friendly out side of church to others? There has been a dip in giving for the summer months - bring your pledges up to date! They lounge renovation are progressing well. The kitchen cabinets and dishwasher have been installed. The classrooms on the second floor of Calvin hall are being renovated. Ryan Berkelbach has been accepted into membership. We hired a nursery attendant for the year named Madeline Almand. We are excited about the new babies coming to CPC. New members will be installed on September 29. We voted to invite Rev. Bruce Main from Urban Promise to preach at our church on Sunday September 29. We are happy to welcome Samantha Piccolo from the Presbyterian Historical Society on Sunday 9/29. There will be a field trip for CPC members to the Society and to the Pine Street Church and cemetery on Thursday, 10/10.
CHURCH STAFF AND OFFICERS - 2013 The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew, Pastor William Powell, Director of Music Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Ed Joan Hafer, Church Secretary Chris Keeley, Custodian Maryann Kelly, Bookkeeper THE SESSION (Meets second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.) Melissa Corso, Clerk of Session Bob Marks, President, Board of Trustees Barbara Bockmann, Financial Secretary & Treasurer Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Robert Marks Keith Haines Abby Murray Lorraine Brown Jeff Hirt Melissa Corso Candace Lowden Committees of Sesson Christian Growth Finance and Stewardship Mission and Outreach Outreach Memorial Personnel Nominating Property Worship and Arts Chair Keith Haines Bob Marks Abby Murray Candace Lowden Karen Mazak Melissa Corso Melissa Corso Mark Standring Moderator BOARD OF DEACONS (Meets first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.) Lorrie Heuser, Moderator Martha Caldwell-Bates, Vice-Moderator Jane Trent, Treasurer Richard Herzog, Secretary Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Richard Herzog Lorrie Heuser Louanna Sills Natalie Sperlunto Jane Trent James Burns Erica Werner Martha Caldwell-Bates [Terms begin Feb 1 of each year or upon Ordination/Installation] Rev. 2/9/12
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.