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Collingswood Presbyterian Church
December 1, 2013
First Sunday of Advent
30 Fern Avenue, Collingswood, New 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
December 1, 2013 1st Sunday of Advent
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
Silent Prayer
O God, at this time each year we remind ourselves that you have come
and continue coming into our lives. Come, Lord Jesus,
and dwell among us this day and through this advent season. Amen.
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.
(*Please stand for items marked with an asterisk.)
Lighting of the Advent Candle Louanna Sills
Leader: The wreath is round with no beginning or end, testifying
to the eternity of God’s creation.
People: The wreath is evergreen, recalling that our faith our
hope is alive.
The first candle is lit.
Leader: This Sunday we light the candle of hope, a reminder
that the prophets had their expectations of a Messiah
who would bring peace and love into the world.
People: Come, Lord Jesus! *Hymn - The Angels Song
Call to Worship Leader: Jesus said “I am the light of the world, the one who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. People: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
Leader: Those who have dwelt in the land of deep darkness, on
them light has shined!
People: Dear God, our world is in darkness. We need the light
of peace and love to shine in our world. Help us to
prepare our lives and homes to receive the Christ born
among us. Amen.
*Hymn - “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” GTG #88 (verses 1-4)
*Prayer of Confession (unison)
All: We confess, O God, that we do not take seriously your
coming in to our lives. We do not believe that
salvation is near, we do not act uprightly, loving you,
our neighbors or ourselves. We do not bend our
swords into plowshares. Forgive us, we pray, that we
might once again walk in your light, choosing for the
world of Christ. Amen.
*Words of Assurance
Leader: This is the good news in Jesus Christ.
People: That we stand before God, not through our own
goodness,
Leader: But through God’s great kindness to us.
People: Rejoice and be glad, for God comes to us!
*Congregational Response - “ Glory To God” #583 GTG sing twice
Gloria, gloria, in Excelsis Deo.
Gloria, gloria, alleluia, alleluia!
*Sharing of the Peace
Leader: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Children’s Sermon
(Children Pre-K through 5th Grade may leave for Sunday School.)
Anthem - “Pass the Advent Light” by P. Liebergen
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 2:1-5
*Hymn - “While We are Waiting, Come “ GTG #92
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 24:36-44
Sermon: “Wait For It…”
The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*Affirmation of Faith - Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven
and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light,
begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all
things were made For us and for our salvation he came down
from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin
Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the
third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he
ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and
his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who pro-ceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Offering
“To give and then not feel that one has given
is the very best of all ways of giving.“
Max Beerbohn
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn - “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” GTG # 347 (vs. 1,2,4)
The Lord’s Supper
Invitation
Great 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!
Leader: Blessed are you, O Lord Most high… (Prayers of intercession, petition and the Lord’s Prayer)
The Words of Institution
The Distribution of the Elements (Please hold the elements until all have been served.)
The Bread - please join in singing “Bless the Lord My Soul“ GTG #544 Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.
The Cup - please join in singing “Lamb of God” GTG #555 O Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; have mercy on us, Lamb of God, and grant us your peace.
Prayer after communion (unison) Carry with you today the wisdom and strength that the world calls foolish and weak. Jesus Christ, the power and wisdom of God, is our refuge and our strength. Amen.
GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn - “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” # 353 GTG
*Benediction
*Choral Response
*Postlude
Go Forward and Serve! Be a part of God’s work through CPC!
Please join us in the Lounge for
coffee and fellowship time.
Sunday, December 1, 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.
Nursery: Is for children aged birth - 3 years old. Our nursery work-ers 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.
If you are a visitor, please sign the Fellowship Book in the narthex so we know you are here! Welcome!
for your service!
Reader: Dennis Kolecki Greeters: Jeff & Stephanie Hirt Ushers: Bill Hearn & Barbara Bockmann Communion Servers: Karen Mazak, Keith Haines, Erica Werner, and Louanna Sills Deacon of the Day: Karen Mazak Fellowship Team: Louanna Sills Flowers: The flowers today are given by Jean Harle & George Rafferty in memory of their parents, and by Greg Hecker in memory of his mother, Barbara Hallowich.
What’s happening at CPC this week? Sun., 12/1 First Sunday of Advent 9:00 am - Bible Study 10:30 am - Worship & Sunday School 11:30 am - Fellowship - Lounge
Wed., 12/4 11:00 am - Staff Meeting 5:30 pm - Beginner Handbell Choir 6:15 pm - Advanced Handbell Choir 7:00 pm - Confirmation Class 7:30 pm - Adult Handbell Choir
Thurs., 12/5 Choir practice
Fri., 12/6 4:00 pm - Middle School Retreat leaves OFFICE CLOSED
Sun., 12/8 Second Sunday of Advent 9:00 am - Bible Study 10:30 am - Worship & Sunday School 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 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.
Collingswood Needlework Group Tue. - 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Girl Scouts Wed. - 6:00 - 7:30 pm Thurs. - 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Last week we talked about the story of
Christmas and made angels to get ready for
Advent. This week we will be finishing the
book and working on the Pageant. Please ask
the children what they learned. You
Upcoming dates for Pageant Practice:
Practice during Sunday School: Dec. 1, 8, 15.
Wednesday Night practices 12/11 at 6:30 pm
(also church decorating for parents) and
12/18 at 6:30pm (dress rehearsal and putting
up of the Manger, bring your muscles).
I am also looking for parents to help w/ pageant practices. Please let
Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education know if you are
available to help. We will be breaking the classes down differently this next 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
There is NO Youth Group this week. There
will be youth group for Sr. High members on
12/8 at 6:30pm.
The Sr. High youth group members had a wonderful time on the
retreat this past weekend. Thank you to our two chaperones, Jen
Giordano and our seminary intern Richard Aylor. Thank you for
your Support of the Youth Group.
Up coming events:
Breakfast Club: Is the third Sunday. (December 15) Students in 6, 7
& 8th grades will come out of service during the second hymn and go
to the Bell Room to have Bible study and snacks with Richard Aylor,
the Seminary intern. Confirmation students are encouraged to at-
tend.
December 6, 7 & 8, 2013 is the Junior High Johnsonburg retreat.
The cost is $99. $50 is due by NOW. Checks should be made out to
CPC.
The Youth Group will be having their Second Annual
Cookie Tray Sale, with Cookie trays being delivered on
12/22/13. Please see order form in the bulletin.
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.
Next Confirmation class dates Wednesday, December 4, & 18
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Coffee House returns to CPC December 14Coffee House returns to CPC December 14
We had a great time with our friends over at Logan Memorial Presbyterian in Audubon in November, but in December we come back to CPC for our Second Saturday Coffee House and open Mic Night.
Our Theme is “Christmas” and we are looking for musical acts, instrumentalists, and carolers to join in singing Christ-mas songs.
Fair Trade Coffee and Tea will be served and available for purchase. We need donations of Christmas desserts!
A special “Creative Christmas Sweater” Contest will be held and crafts available for children (of all ages).
Time is 7pmTime is 7pm--9pm held in Calvin Hall.9pm held in Calvin Hall.
ALL AGES ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMEALL AGES ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME
32nd Annual Community Sing In
“The Messiah”
Sunday, December 8, 2013 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Glenn Rodgers, Director Dennis Elwell, Organist
First United Methodist Church, Camden Ave. at Pleasant Valley Ave., Moorestown, NJ
Bring your music and join in singing !!
Good Coffee - Doing Good
Buy your coffee and tea at CPC’s Equal Exchange table, and make a difference in the lives of the farmers who grow it.
Started in 2001, the Presbyterian Coffee Project is a collaboration between Equal Exchange and the Presbyterian Church USA’s Enough for Everyone Program to involve more Presbyterian communities and individuals in supporting small farmers around the world.
You’ll find the Coffee Project table in the lounge…
before and after worship service.
At Collingswood Presbyterian Church we have in stock both whole bean and ground coffees; decaf and caffeine. Tea drinkers: we have chamomile, peppermint, green tea, and breakfast teas. Please look at our catalog, tell me if you’d like to buy a project not on our table...we plan to reorder soon. If you would like to be part of our Coffee Mission Team, please talk with Lorrie Heuser, [email protected]
Mitten, Hat, Coat and Sock Tree
Our congregation will be collecting hats, scarves, mittens and socks this Christmas to donate to help families in crisis and homeless in our county. Please help us warm as many peo-ple as possible by donating to this collection. Our “Charlie Brown” tree will be placed in the Narthex in a few weeks. Hang your gifts of gloves, hats, scarves and socks from its branches. The tree will stay up until Janu-ary 2013.
If you have gently used or new coats which you would like to donate, you can place them on the pew in the Narthex.
Thank you.
WANT TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS BY
HELPING OTHERS????
We are needed to help Atlantic City churches and homes rebuild from
Super Storm Sandy. Here is how you can help:
Help out for a day (or two). The Presbytery of West Jersey is coordi-
nating groups (or individuals) from churches who want to go down
to AC for a day to help repair churches and homes. Any day is avail-
able if you want to go down -- just contact Pastor Kate and she can
put you in touch with the Disaster Relief coordinator Wendy Frisby.
Donate slightly used tools for building projects. Bring to church
and leave in the narthex. If you have usable electric or gas power
tools please put in the boiler room in the box labeled Hurricane
Sandy.
CPC work day - Saturday December 28- from 8am - 4pm.
All hands on deck!! CPC members and friends will be going down to AC as a church that day. All skills (or no skills ) are
needed. Youth ages 16 and above are encouraged to help.
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS...
Birthdays: Jamie Stoy, Pete Pizzutillo, Samantha Gardiner
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
Military personnel - Mark McCaulley, Jennifer Riippa, & 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 Sal Ferraro Sam Jang Do-Soon Joan Klacik Bob Lowden Ray Perry Carol Rowand Frank Griffin Frederick Bates Jay Sills Linda Hanson Judy Grantham Please pick up a prayer card in the narthex and mail it to these loved ones for whom we pray.
Cold Springs Presbyterian Church Our PCUSA mission in Honduras
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.
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
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
[Terms begin Feb 1 of each year or upon Ordination/Installation] Rev. 11/3/13
Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016
Robert Marks Keith Haines Abby Murray
Lorraine Brown Melissa Corso Mike Amato
Jeff Hirt Candace Lowden
Committees of Session Chair
Christian Growth Keith Haines
Finance and Stewardship Bob Marks
Mission and Outreach Abby Murray
Outreach Candace Lowden
Memorial Karen Mazak
Personnel Melissa Corso
Nominating Melissa Corso
Property Mike Amato
Worship and Arts Moderator
Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016
Richard Herzog Lorrie Heuser Louanna Sills
Natalie Sperlunto Jane Trent Martha Caldwell-Bates
Erica Werner Karen Mazak
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(Please fill out and place in the offering plate by 12/15/13) Family name # attending Email address: We will bring (circle one, please): Side Dish Mac and cheese, string bean casserole, spinach
casserole, or potato salad.
Dessert Your choice Drinks Case of water or 4 bottles of soda
*YES I would like to help set up __________
*YES I would like to help clean up _________
Mark your calendars for a special time to celebrate Christmas together. The Christmas Pageant will be pre-
sented during worship on December 22nd, After church we’ll fellowship together over lunch.
Please make your reservations early so that we may pre-
pare enough food and goodies for all! Fill out and submit the form below by Sunday 12/15/13 or email Lor-
raine at [email protected] 856 371-3634 cell
Christmas Cookie Trays
The CPC Youth Group will be selling Cookie Trays as a fund-
raiser for their group. The money will go towards retreats and
mission trips.
The trays will come in 2 sizes: Small: $10 and Large: $15. The
cookies will be assorted Christmas favorites.
Please fill out this form and return with appropriate funds to:
Gretchen Kolecki, Director of CE. by 12/15/13.
(orders will not be accepted after this date)
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Name:___________________________ Phone#:________________
# of Small Trays:_____ x $10=______
# of Large Trays:_____ x $15=______
Total # of Trays:_____ Total $______
Cookie Trays will be delivered on 12/22/13 after church.
The Youth Group will also be making and delivering cookie
trays to the shut-ins of the church.
Christmas Poinsettias
Poinsettias will decorate our sanctuary from December 22nd through December 29th. If you would like to order a plant in
memory or in honor of a loved one, please fill in the slip below and place it – along with your check – in the offering plate or mail it to
be received in the church office by December 13th. Make your check payable to “Collingswood Presbyterian Church – Flowers.”
If you like, you may pick up your plant after our Christmas Eve
service on December 24th at 7:00 p.m. The Deacons will distribute any plants remaining to shut-ins.
The cost is $15 each (7 inch pot – 6+ blooms). Poinsettias are
available in your choice of color with red, pink, or white blooms.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Poinsettia orders due by December 13th:
I would like to order the following poinsettias at $15 each:
How many? ________ Red
________ Pink
________ White
Total # of plants ________ Total enclosed $____________
The bulletin insert should read:
Given by
In memory of
In honor of ______________________________________________
In memory of
In honor of ______________________________________________
Collingswood Presbyterian Church has purchased new hymnals. The cost for
each Hymnal is $15.00. You can still purchase a hymnal in memory or honor
of a friend or loved one! Complete the following information and return this
form to the church office, or place in the offering plate, with your check made
payable to Collingswood Presbyterian Church – Hymnal.
Given by: _____________________________________________________
In Memory:____________________________________________________
In Honor: _____________________________________________________
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Given by: _____________________________________________________
In Memory:____________________________________________________
In Honor: _____________________________________________________
Place Your Order Now!
