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Collingswood Presbyterian Church
August 11, 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
August 11, 2013 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
Silent Prayer
On the lonely paths through life, you are smoothing the way for us.
In the barren soil where we till our souls, you are nurturing us with love.
Wherever we are,.we find you,.Crafter of Creation.
Hymn Sing
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 - “Rise Up Shepherds and Follow”
(*Please stand for items marked with an asterisk.)
Call to Worship
Leader: In the presence of God, we gather:
People: people burdened and looking for comfort; folks whose
spirits need a makeover.
Leader: Like little children,.we surround God:
People: hoping for that touch which will refresh us; longing to
be embraced in arms of love.
Leader: We look, and find a feast has been prepared for us:
People: bread which will give us life anew; the cup which
overflows with grace and hope.
*Hymn - “Lamb of God” STF #2113
*Prayer of Confession
Leader: We wander from hope to hope, thinking the next person,
the next book, the next new thing will lead us in the ways
in which we long to live. Yet, if we open our eyes and pay
attention,.we will see the Good Shepherd,.the One who
will bring us into the kingdom of God's mercy and hope,
even as we confess all the foolish mistakes we have done,
and all the wrong turns we have made. Join me, as we
pray saying,
ALL: You long to fill us with your comfort and peace, Still
Waters of Grace, but we continue to take on more
anxiety, more worry, more fear. You would comfort us in
the gentleness of your hope, but we welcome the
embrace of a world spinning more and more out of
control. You would feed us with more than we need, but
we continue to hunger for the sweet sensations offered
to us by temptation.
You keep your promises and offer us forgiveness and
mercy all the days of our life. May we keep our eyes
focused on the path you have shaped for us; may we
listen to the call of the Good Shepherd who leads us
into your joy, that kingdom prepared for us by Jesus
Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Silent prayers may be offered
*Words of Assurance
Leader: This is the good news: wherever we are, God is with us;
whoever we are, God forgives us, and offers us new life.
People: Surely goodness and mercy are the companions we
have been longing for, faithful friends as we continue
our journey as God's people. Amen.
*Response - “O How He Loves You and Me” STF #2108
O how he loves you and me! O how he loves you and me!
He gave his life. What more could he give?
O how he loves you; O how he loves me;
O how he loves you and me!
Jesus to Calv’ry did go; his love for sinners to show.
What he did there brought hope from despair.
O how he loves you; O how he loves me;
O how he loves you and me!
*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 will remain in service with parents.)
Musical Offering Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 23 (unison) The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil;
for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me, in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.
*Hymn - “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” PH #171
Gospel Lesson: John 10:7-18 (p.977)
Sermon: “Windows of Christ - The Good Shepherd” The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*Affirmation of Faith - PCUSA Brief Statement of Faith ( Jesus Part) We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed
the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to
the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children,
healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with
outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the
gospel.
Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was
crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life
for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead,
vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil,
delivering us from death to life eternal.
Offering
“So lead me now, Good Shepherd, and I will follow you.
I'll live my life in fullness just as you call me to.
May your life and your light shine through me in such a way
that others too may know this: My Shepherd is the Way”
-Brenton Prigge
Musical Offering - “Shepherds Cradle Song” - piano solo
*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.
Please join us in the Dining Room for refreshments and fellowship time.
GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us” PH #387 *Benediction *Response *Postlude
Go Forward and Serve!
Be a part of God’s work through CPC!
Sunday, August 11, 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: Sunday School will resume in September.
Nursery: We have a volunteer nursery worker today.
We have an air conditioned area for your child. If you are a parent of a nursery aged child please sign up in the Narthex or with Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education, to volunteer for the nursery this summer.
If you are a visitor, please sign the Fellowship Book in the narthex so we know you are here! Welcome!
for your service!
Reader: Bob Marks Deacon of the Day: Jane Trent Greeter: Jane Trent Ushers: Martha Jane Caldwell Bates, Dennis Kolecki, Erica Werner, Florence Stringer Fellowship Team: Louanna Sills Flowers: the flowers today are given by Marjorie, Laura, & Alison Miller in memory of Nolan.
The next opportunity to be received into membership at CPC will be at the Session meeting on August 12.
Please speak to Pastor Kate about arranging for a visit to discuss your membership.
What’s happening at CPC this week?
Sun., 8/11 10:00 am - Worship
11:15 Fellowship Time in Dining Room
Mon., 8/12 7:00 pm - Session Meeting
Tues., 8/13 12:00 noon - RROCTI Luncheon at Lorrie Heuser’s
Wed., 8/14 11:00 am - Staff Meeting
Sun., 8/18 10:00 am - Worship
11:15 Fellowship Time in Dining Room
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WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE
Spring of Life Church:
Sunday - 1:00-5:00 pm
Wed. & Fri. - 8:00 - 9:30 pm - Jr. Rm.
There will be NO Sunday School in August. We
will have a getting to know you activity on Rally
Day which is September 15, 2013. Sunday School
will begin on September 22, 2013. New this coming fall will be a “pre
readers” Sunday School Class for children aged 3 - Kindergarten.
The other classes will be 1st & 2nd Grade and then 3rd -5th grade.
If you are interested in helping with the Sunday School Program,
Please See Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education.
Also, if you have a child in Sunday School, please join our
Facebook page:
Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School.
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There will be NO Youth Group Meetings until
September. Have a safe summer!
Stay tuned for a Parent Meeting coming in August to plan trips and
fundraisers for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year.
If you have a family member in the Youth Group, please join our
Facebook page:
Collingswood Presbyterian Church Youth Group.
Flower Signup - 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 Sept. 1, 15 & 29.
Love to Garden? - We still need volunteers to help
weed and watere the Fern Avenue lawn and Memorial
Garden for the summer. If you want to help, please
talk with Louanna Sills. Please let us know when you
are out there working in the heat!
Victory Garden - Confirmation Class members
have been working on the Victory Garden all
summer long. Produce from our garden (pictured
on the left) will go to the St. Paul’s Food Pantry. We
received a thank you note from Bonnie McElligott,
the director of the Pantry saying “In the month of
June we provided supplemental food to 386 adults and 203 children.
Your support of this mission is greatly appreciated”. Also, thank
you for the $1,000 donation from last years CROP Walk.
If you have abundant produce from your home gardens and wish to
share, please leave on the table in the narthex.
RROCTI - calling all women Recently Retired Or Close To It - you are all invited to a luncheon at Lorrie Heuser’s house on Tuesday, August 13 at 12:00 noon.
Please call Lorrie at 856-858-3731 to let her know if you will be attending.
Deacons Back Pack Collection
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS...
Birthdays: Vanessa Ross, Lorrie Heuser, Dorothy Lawnicki Anniversaries: Pastors Kate & Gary 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 Michael Arizzi Raymond Perry Michelle Burnham Paul Dorety Charlie Dunlevy Peter Fagan Jack Fagan Sarah Ginter Frank Griffin Max Gureki Brooke Hankins Sara Ann Kronrot Bob Lowden Joann Marion Toni Piles Jay Sills Sam Jang Do-Soon Claire Johnston Pat Lepore The Pozniak Family Sheilla Dashcow Joan Klacik Sal Ferraro Shirley Majuri John Hodson Louisa Coons Pat & Ted Schuehler Kpana (KP) Will Michael Burns Paula McLaughlin Raymond Burns Rev. John Nannery Gary Salmon Hank Giedzinski Mr. Horishny Chris McNabb
Please pick up a prayer card in the narthex and mail it to these loved ones for whom we pray.
Beverly Presbyterian Church Our PCUSA mission in Egypt
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.
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.
