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Collingswood Presbyterian Church
September 15, 2013
30 Fern Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey 08108
Telephone: 856-854-4523 ♦ Fax: 856-854-4460
Website: www.collingswoodpres.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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 15, 2013 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
Silent Prayer
A new year Lord: a new beginning of school and church life.
Help me and my family be faithful in our learning and joyful in our serving.
Bless this church O Lord. 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.
Greeting from Marta Collazo from Juan G. Hall Presbyterian Church
in Cardenas Cuba
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 - “Mussette “ J.S. Bach performed by Gabe Blum
(*Please stand for items marked with an asterisk.)
Call to Worship
Leader: The foolish say, 'there is no God.'
People: We come, trusting in Jesus, the face, the voice, the
presence of the God who loves us.
Leader: The scoffers of our age ask, 'why do you seek after God?'
People: We come, in this time, because God's grace has spilled
over in our lives.
Leader: The hopeless around us think, 'no one cares about me.'
People: We come, in this time, to this place, because Jesus has
found us and brought us home. *Hymn - “Gather Us In” STF #2236 *Prayer of Confession (unison) Leader: We can no longer flatter ourselves about how good we
are. We do not need to make grandstand plays to get
God's attention. We only need to confess our lives, as God
makes good on the promises of grace and mercy. Join me
as we ask God to reform us into God's children, praying
together,
ALL: Heart of the Covenant: we have known your hopes for
us, and have disappointed every one of them. We have
heard your words of faithfulness, and forgotten every
one of them. We have seen your dreams for us, and
turned them into nightmares.
Forgive us, Hope's Heart. Silence every blustering word,
so we may hear your mercy. Still every feeble attempt to
justify ourselves, so we may be made right with you.
Melt every frozen heart, so we might be drenched in
your river of joy. May Jesus Christ continue to live in us,
so we might be free to live forever with you.
Silent prayers may be offered
*Words of Assurance
Leader: Be still and know the good news: God has not forsaken
nor forgotten us,.but redeems us.
People: Why should we be afraid? God is in our midst -
forgiving, restoring, sending. Thanks be to God. Amen.
*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.)
Recognition of Service of Jean Fulton
*Response: “Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil”
Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 31:31-34 (p.721)
Anthem - “How Excellent is Your Name” R. Wetzler
New Testament Lesson: Romans 3:19-28 (p.1026)
*Hymn - “Our God, We Are a Church Reformed”
Words by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
AZMON 8.6.8.6 ("O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing")
Our God, we are a church reformed,
A church reforming still:
We long to grow in your true Word,
And follow more your will.
In love, you bring your people here
And call your church to you,
That we may know salvation's joy
And serve in all we do.
You call us to community;
By faith our hearts are stirred.
In church, we seek an ordered life,
According to your Word.
As faithful stewards we find joy;
We need no rich display.
Lord, teach us all to use with care
The gifts you give each day
Gospel Lesson: John 8:31-36 (p.975)
Sermon: “Windows of Christ - A re-formed Church”
The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*Affirmation of Faith - The Vision and Mission Statement of Collingswood Presbyterian Church
Offering God seeks our steadfast love rather than ritual deeds, our growth in
knowledge and relationship to our Creator more than token contributions that only conceal from ourselves the poverty of our
commitment. Come, then, to make a true offering that calls forth a dedication of self not before realized.
Musical Offering
*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 “The Church’s One Foundation” PH #442 (verse 1-4) *Benediction *Musical Response *Postlude
There is no Fellowship Hour today,
Please view the displays in the back of the church
and sign up for activities!
Sunday, September 15, 2013
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.
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Sunday School: Children should follow Mrs. Kolecki out after the Children’s Sermon. You may pick your children up in Calvin Hall af-ter service. Regular Sunday School will begin on September 22, 2013.
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.
If you are a visitor, please sign the Fellowship Book in the narthex so we know you are here! Welcome!
for your service!
Reader: Candace Lowden Deacon of the Day: Carol Fulton Greeter: Dennis Kolecki and children Ushers: Jeffrey Hirt, Martha Jane Caldwell-Bates, Flo Stringer, Natalie Sperlunto Fellowship Team: Louanna Sills Flowers: The flowers today are given by the Chancel Choir in honor of Jean Fulton’s many years of music service in the choir.
TODAY IS RALLY DAY!!
Pancake Breakfast Pancake Breakfast Pancake Breakfast --- 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am
Thanks to the deacons for providing a wonderful pancake breakfast for us!
Registration for Sunday SchoolRegistration for Sunday SchoolRegistration for Sunday School
Sunday School: We are very excited about the new Sunday School year starting!!! Sunday School is available for ages Pre-school -5th grade. Sunday School begins after the Children’s Ser-mon. Parents can pick up there Children in Calvin Hall after church service.
Regular Sunday School will begin NEXT Sunday, September
22nd. We will be breaking the classes down differently this year.
We will have a pre-reader group that will be Preschool – Kinder-
garten; the name for that group will be the Sheep. Our next
group will be 1st and 2nd grade; that group will be know as the
Shepherds. The oldest group for Sunday School will be 3rd – 5th
grade; they will be known as the Disciples.
We will continue with our curriculum entitled Gather ‘Round. We will also be doing some seasonal crafts and activities again this year. Please ask your little ones about “What they learned in Sunday School” to continue the conversation at home…You can also share what you “learned” at church, too!
BE SURE TO LOOK AT ALL OF THE DISPLAYS AND SEE
HOW YOU CAN BECOME MORE ACTIVE AT CPC!!
What’s happening at CPC this week?
Sun., 9/15 9:30 am - Pancake Breakfast
10:30 am - Worship
12:30 - Lunch with Marta Collazo
6:30 - 8:00 pm - Youth Group Meeting
Wed., 9/18 11:00 am - Staff Meeting
5:30 pm - Beginner Handbell Choir
6:15 pm - Advanced Handbell Choir
7:30 pm - Adult Handbell Choir
Thurs., 9/19 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Choir practice
Sun., 9/22 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.
Toddler Play Group Tue. & Wed. - 9:30 -11:30 am.
Rally Day is today. Please fill out new sign up forms for Sunday School so that we have all your CORRECT info.
We will have a “getting to know you” activity today during the regular Sunday School time. Children should follow Mrs. Kolecki out after the Children’s Sermon. You may pick your children up in Calvin Hall after service. Regular Sunday School will begin on September 22, 2013. 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 1st and 2nd grade that group will be know as the Shepherds, and oldest group for Sunday School will be 3rd – 5th 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.
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Youth Group will resume tonight Sunday, September 15th 6:30-8pm. We will have a fun get to
know you activity to “Welcome” our new Seminarian Intern Richard Ayler, and also, our new incoming members of the Youth Group.
The parent meeting was very productive; we are still looking for volunteers for snack sign-ups for Youth Group.
If you have a family member in the Youth Group, please join our Facebook page:
Collingswood Presbyterian Church Youth Group.
The Churches of Collingswood present . . . .
CROP Walk 2013!
Sunday, October 6th
Registration – 12:30 pm
Step off – 1:00 pm from the
First Baptist Church of Collingswood
Maple and Frazer Avenues short and long walks!
All funds raised will ease hunger here and abroad
25% of all funds raised go to the Collingswood Food Pantry!
What is CROP? Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty
How can I help? Get sponsors and come walk!
Can I help if I won’t be walking? Yes!
Send a donation to: First Baptist Church of Collingswood Attn: CROP Walk 23 Frazer Avenue, Collingswood NJ 08108 Please make checks payable to CWS/CROP …OR… Go online: Google Collingswood CROP Hunger Walk for the Walk’s website. You can donate online! Read all about what Church World Service does to ease hunger all over the globe.
Dear Congregation,
We all want to succeed.
We go to school and strive to graduate.
We find a job and strive to build a career.
We get married and strive to build our relationships and
possibly raise a family.
We strive to raise our children properly. We coach little
league softball or soccer, participate in PTA fund raisers,
assist in leading scouts, chauffer them to music lessons
and even teach Sunday School.
In every endeavor that you participate in, you strive for you and
the organization to succeed. It takes your time and often your
money to realize these goals.
As members and friends of Collingswood Presbyterian Church,
we all want it to succeed. The boards of deacons and elders
strive to keep the church alive in mission, education and com-
munity. Many of you have been active in those efforts and
have achieved wonderful things.
But the leadership ranks are thinning out. Some people are
reaching the maximum consecutive 6 years they can serve on a
board. Committees need new people to sustain our growth and
to keep moving forward. We need new people to volunteer in
continuing our churches efforts to succeed. Please consider
how you can get involved so that our church family can
succeed in being a fulfilling part of your life and how you can
succeed in growing in your faith.
Your Church Session
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.
We welcome Elder Marta Elvis Collazo, a life long leader in the Juan
G. Hall Presbyterian Church in Cardenas, Cuba. Her church is over
100 years old and has started two other mission churches in the area -
El Fuerte and El Cerro. CPC has assisted in installing water
purification projects in those churches. Marta is married and has two
adult children.
We are also thrilled to welcome Richard Aylor, our new Seminary
intern to work with us this year. Richard is in his 2nd year at
Princeton Seminary and recently got married this past May. He is
from Roanoke Virginia and recently served as a year long fulltime
intern at his home church. He enjoys working with youth and loves
the open and
541 water systems. 25 nations.
1500 volunteers trained.
20 years of service.
These are the facts associated with Living Waters for the World. However, numbers are merely symbols for a human story – the Christian story – lived out day after day, relationship by relationship, and drink of life-giving water by drink. The installation of a clean water system in a community resulting from the partnership between initiating and operating partners has been accomplished by a team from West Jersey Presbytery early this summer in a church in Cuba. It's just the beginning! Clean water will flow for years to come in order to permanently and positively change the lives of those served – particularly the children.
From Your Deacons
Your Deacons are very happy to announce that this year we will be making a monthly donation to sponsor a teenager in the Urban Promise StreetLeader Program. Teens in this program work for Urban Promise as counselors, tutors, and mentors for the younger children. The heart of the StreetLeader Program is challenging teens to use their influence to make positive changes in the lives of these children and in their own.
Thank you CPC – We Completed 28 Backpacks!!
With your donations the Deacons filled backpacks so that 28 children started the 2013 school year with the school supplies they will need to do their lessons. Six backpacks were given to an elementary school in Collingswood, and 22 to NewVisions Services in Camden. Thank you to everyone who contributed supplies and money to make this happen.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Oct. 2 - Meeting with Confirmation parents and youth (grades 8 and above)
Oct. 6 - World Communion Day
Oct. 20 - MLK Service at 6:30 pm
Oct. 12 - Coffee House and Open-Mic night - 7:00 pm at CPC
Oct. 26 - Blood Drive
Oct. 27 - CPC Congregational Lunch
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS...
Birthdays: Grace Celebre, Karen Mazak, Lorraine Brown, and Phelan Pizzutillo Anniversaries: Jill & Rodney LaPan, and Abby & Scott Murray Seminarians: Chris McNabb, Buzzy LeCluyse and Richard Ayler 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 and Jennifer Riippa Kyle Stoy-- who is teaching ESL in Seoul, South Korea Any Henderson Riley, serving in Ghana
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 Jay Sills Please pick up a prayer card in the narthex and mail it to these loved ones for whom we pray.
Community Presbyterian Church of Brigantine Our PCUSA mission in Ethiopia
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!
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.
