Collingswood Presbyterian Church October 5, 2014 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
Silent Prayer COLLINGSWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY October 5, 2014 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME When we cling to all which holds us back, putting our past away. When we hesitate to stand with the lost, you nudge us forward with the wind of justice. Fill our worship with your peace more precious than the brokenness we grasp, O God. 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. Centering Music - This is the Feast of Victory for Our God (*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)
Call to Worship Leader: From north and south, from east and west, we come: People: God's people called to the Table where simple grace nourishes us. Leader: From down the street to across town, from single households to apartment dwellers: People: God's people are called to community, where we live and serve one another. Leader: From every class, every race, every status; from little ones to elders with overflowing hearts: People: God's people are called to witness to God's hope, to offer peace to a shattered world. *Hymn - All People That on Earth Do Dwell GTG #385 *Litany of Confession Leader: Gracious God, who made covenant with our ancestors, People: we gather here today as a rebellious people. Leader: We want to act out your intentions for us, People: but we get sidetracked by the false glitter of the world. Leader: You tell us to honor Creation, People: but we use other people, animals, and plants for our own gain. Leader: You offer bread to every living creature, People: and we steal that bread from our brothers and sisters in the name of greed. Leader: You promise us new life, People: but we shrink back in fear, clinging to our death-dealing ` ways. Leader: Heal us, O Lord, lest we destroy ourselves and the planet. People: We need your healing presence among us, Leader: That your good intentions for all of creation might be fulfilled at last. People: Through Jesus Christ we pray, Amen. Silence is kept
*Words of Assurance Leader: Although we have fallen short of God s, and even our own, intentions, People: God offers us freedom from all that holds us back. Leader: God breathes life into us People: and we are whole again. Thanks be to our gracious God. Amen *Musical response - Kyrie STF #2275 Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison (Lord have mercy) Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison Christe, Christe, eleison (Christ have mercy) 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 in Pre-K-2nd grade will follow Mrs. Kolecki out and can be picked up in the lounge after service.) Anthem - Break the Bread - Natalie Sleet Chancel Choir Epistle Lesson: Acts 11:1-18 (page 1003) *Hymn - When We Are Living GTG #822 Gospel Lesson: John 17:11-23 (page 985) Sermon: Come All You People! The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew
RESPONSE TO THE WORD *Affirmation of Faith - from El Salvador Leader: I believe, Lord, that everything good in the world comes from you. People: I believe in your great love for all people. I believe that, because you preached love, freedom and justice, you were humiliated, tortured and killed. Leader: I believe that you continue to suffer in our people I believe that you call me to defend your cause, People: But I also believe that you accompany me In the task of transforming this world into a different one where there is no suffering or weeping; a world where there is a gigantic table set with free food where everyone is welcome. Leader: I believe that you accompany us in waiting for the dawning of a new day. People: I believe that you will give us strength so that death does not find us without having done enough, that you will rise in those who have died seeking a different world. Offering Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. Desmond Tutu Prayer of Dedication Hymn - Eat This Bread GTG #527 Eat this bread; drink this cup; come to me and never be hungry. Eat this bread; drink this cup; trust in me and you will not thirst.
The Lord s Supper Invitation Prayer of Thanksgiving Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy... And join their unending hymn singing, (Hymn GTG #552) People: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and Earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Blessed are you, O Lord Most high (Prayers of intercession, petition and the Lord s Prayer) The Words of Institution The Bread The congregation is invited to sing : One bread, one body, one Lord of all One cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, throughout the earth We are one body in this one Lord. Verse : Gentile or Jew, servant or free, woman or man No more
The Cup One bread, one body, one Lord of all One cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, throughout the earth We are one body in this one Lord. Verse : Many the gifts, many the works, One in the Lord, of all Prayer after Communion (unison) Gracious God, you have made us one with all your people heaven and on earth. You have fed us with the bread of life and renewed us for our service. We give ourselves to you and ask that our daily living may be a party of the life of your kingdom. May our love be your love reaching out into the life of the world through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. GO IN GOD S NAME *Hymn: Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ GTG #526 *Benediction Organ Response *Postlude Go Forward and Serve! Be a part of God s work through CPC! Please join us in the Dining Room for breads from around the world, coffee and fellowship time.
Sunday, October 5, 2014 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. PLEASE BRING THE HEARING AIDES BACK TO THE DEACON OF THE DAY. for your service! Reader: Noha Khoury Deacon of the Day: Tom Wolfe Servers: Rich & Linda Herzog, Karen Schuehler, Lorrie Heuser, and Jean Harle Greeters & Ushers: Shawn & Colleen Ellis Flowers: the flowers are given today by the Mazak-Berkelbach family in memory of Violet Tumminia, beloved mother & grandmother. Sunday School: Children should follow Mrs. Kolecki out after the Children s Sermon. You may pick your children up in Calvin Hall after the 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.
WHAT S HAPPENING AT CPC THIS WEEK? Sun., 10/5 Mon., 10/6 Tue., 10/7 Wed., 10/8 Thurs., 10/9 Sun., 10/12 9:00 am - Trail Boss Breakfast - lounge 9:45 am - Pre-school Meeting - Meeting Room 10:30 am - Worship - World Communion Sunday 11:30 am - Fellowship - lounge 2:00 pm - Grow Group - Haddon Hts. 6:30-8:00 pm - Youth Group 7:30 pm - Finance Meeting - Meeting Room 7:00 pm - Deacon s Meeting - Lounge 10:30-11:30 am - Grow Group at CPC - Lounge 11:00 am - Staff Meeting 5:30 pm - Intermediate Bell Choir practice 6:15 pm - Advanced Youth Bell Choir 7:30 pm - Adult Bell Choir Practice 7:00 pm - Choir practice 10:30 am - Worship - Remember the Saints Day 11:30 am - Fellowship - lounge 6:30-8:00 pm - Youth Group WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE Spring of Life Church: Sunday - 1:00-2:30 pm - Sanctuary Wed. & Fri. - 8:00-9:30 pm - Jr. Rm. Toddler Play Group Tue. & Wed. - 9:30-11:30 am. - Nursery Girl Scouts #30514 - Wed. 7:00-7:30 pm - Jr. Dept.
Today in Sunday School we will be learning about the Story of The Good Shepherd and the Lost Sheep. The children will do activities that will reinforce the story that they learned. You may pick your children up in Calvin Hall after service. Please see Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education to sign up to teach/help with the Sunday School Program. There is also a sign-up sheet outside the Director of Christian Ed. s door. Dates available are: 10/12 and the Halloween Party 10/26. Parents please volunteer, we will make fun Halloween cookies to take home. Also, if you have a child in Sunday School, please join our Facebook page: Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School. THERE IS YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT! Come on out and continue our discussion of why #WeAreHere. Check out Alicia Key s Facebook page so see the video of her new song: We Are Here. There will be No Youth Group next week 10/12/14 Also, go on to the Collingswood Presbyterian Youth Group Facebook page to see the pictures of our individual reasons why we are here. This week we will decide why we are here as a youth group and what our mission is. Please sign up to bring snack and as a parent helper through the link for SignUp Genius that was emailed to all parents. Thank you to all the parents that came to the PAC (Parents Advisory Coucil) meeting last week we got a lot decided so look for our Christmas Cookie tray order forms in December. If you have not done so already, please join our Youth Group Facebook Page: Collingswood Presbyterian Youth Group.
FROM ST. PAUL s FOOD PANTRY : God bless you! and Thank you, thank you so much! are heard over and over again from clients of the St. Paul s Food Pantry. Thank you for what you have already given. Our neighbors are hungry 365 days a year so we always need more. All nonperishable, not expired food is welcome. Coffee, sugar, cooking oil, dish & laundry soap, diapers, granola bars, cookies, sugar fee cookies etc are especially appreciated. 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 11/2, 11/16, 11/23, & 11/30 Oct. 12-1`0:30 am - Remember The Saint s Day Service Oct. 19-10:30 am - Pony Express arrives at CPC! 11:30 am - Chuck wagon chili and mac & cheese cook off after church. With special surprise visitors! Nov. 1-6:00 pm - Boot Scootin Family Square Dance
Trip to the Grounds for Sculpture Saturday October 11, 2014 Cost $15 Adults, $12 Senior Citizens, $10 students and kids under 5 are free! Nestled in the heart of central New Jersey lies Grounds For Sculpture, a magical place where art and nature are always at play. At its core are more than 270 sculptures by renowned and emerging contemporary artists, each thoughtfully positioned on meticulously landscaped parkland full of thousands of exotic trees and flowers. It is a feast for the senses. Sign up at the back of the church or Contact Jennifer Giordano - gio121w@hotmail.com
WHAT Urban Promise's annual banquet is a 20-year tradition, where our staff, kids, volunteers, supporters, and families gather for an evening of remembrance and celebration. The night includes a delicious dinner and a stirring program featuring Bruce Main, testimonies from Urban Promise youth, dance, music, and so much more. We promise that you'll leave inspired by our kids and with a greater understanding of Urban Promise's scope and impact within the city of Camden. WHEN WHERE Thursday, October 23, 2014 Scottish Rite Auditorium 5:30 p.m. Appetizers 315 White Horse Pike 6:30-9:00 p.m. Dinner & Program Collingswood, NJ 08108 Contact Jennifer Giordano or Pastor Kate if you are interested in attending. I.H.O.C. ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Saturday, October 25, 2014 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $25.00 per individual ticket or $20.00 per ticket for a table of 8 - includes appetizers, dinner & entertainment *** Chinese & Silent Auction *** Saint Mary's Catholic Church 2001 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
GROW GROUPS Fall 2014 Why Join a Grow Group? Grow in your own faith and relationship with God. Grow in your relationship with members of our church. Develop meaningful relationships with Presbyterians from surrounding congregations. Develop leadership skills to help serve our congregations. See how Presbyterians in Audubon, Barrington, Collingswood, and Haddon Heights can work together for Christ in our communities. Grow Group Study starting in October This Fall, get Connected to your life in the church. All groups will explore Paul s Letter to the Ephesians through Thom S. Rainer s study: Connected. Come to discover the true benefits that come from our connections to Christ and our Churches. Your bond to your church family is just as important as paying the bills and raising your family! So join us as we explore six ways to better connect: in Christ, in unity, in growth, through words, in service, and through prayer. Grow Group Times-- Beginning Week of October 5 for Six Weeks: Sundays at 2pm at FPC, Haddon Heights, Led by Eliza Cramer Mondays at 7pm at FPC, Barrington, Led by Alaina Walton Wednesdays at 10:30am at Collingswood PC, Led by Don Painter Wednesdays at 6:30pm at Logan Memorial PC in Audubon, Led by Kate Killebrew
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS Birthdays: Ryan Berkelbach, Raphael Pizzutillo, Carlee & Giovanee Aversa, Bill Ostrem Anniversaries: Megan & Mark Standring Seminarians: Chris McNabb, Richard Aylor, and Noha Khoury 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 Military personnel - Jennifer Riippa Jessica Lowden - working in Ghana Those at home or in a care facilities Elizabeth Baggett Harry Binder Robert Johnson Dorothy Varnum Jean Waitz Pray for Health and Wellness Ray Burns Sal Ferraro Frank Griffin Sam Jang Do-Soon Bob Lowden Carol Rowand Jay Sills Darla Hartman Rich Smith Colleen Ellis Jeffrey Patterson Bob Whenna Rachel Minnick Steven Salmon Marion Mills Fred Heuser Art Moffett Kristin Schell 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 The Presbyterian Church of Woodstown Our PCUSA mission in North Korea 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.