COLLINGSWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

May 26, 2013 Trinity Sunday

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

Silent Prayer

In this time of war, I pray O Lord that you bring peace to all who have lost

loved ones in any armed conflict, and you bring peace to our families,

our hearts and our entire world. Amen

Prelude

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 -“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” Holy Manna

Attr. William Moore Arr. Albert Zabel

(*Please stand for items marked with an asterisk.)

Call to Worship

Leader: Praise the LORD!

Praise, O servants of the LORD;

praise the name of the LORD.

People: Blessed be the name of the LORD

from this time on and forevermore.

Leader: From the rising of the sun to its setting

the name of the LORD is to be praised.

People: The LORD is high above all nations,

and his glory above the heavens.

*Hymn - “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” PH #457

*Prayer of Confession

All: O God of all the nations, we confess that we want to

believe you are on our side, when we need to be on

your side. You mourn the loss of all who died in war

and violence. Our lives are relatively easy and we

forget the sacrifice of those serve. We pray for those

families who live with these losses for the rest of their

lives. Help us to be appreciative of those men and

women who serve in times of war and those who work

for a lasting peace. Amen.

Silence is kept

Words of Forgiveness

Leader: God sent Jesus into the world to offer salvation to all

who fall short of the glory of God.

People: Salvation is for all -- even those who live in other

lands,

Leader: Salvation is for all--- even those who are our enemies

People: Salvation is for all—even me.

All: The Lord’s name be praised!

*Gloria Patri PH #578 “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. 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

(There is no Sunday School today. All children are to remain in service.)

Anthem - “I Will Praise You, O Lord, with All My Heart” by Lloyd Larson

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 49:8-16 (p.665)

Proverbs 8:1-17 Leader: Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand. People: Beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries out: To you, O people, I call, and my cry is to all that live. Leader: O simple ones, learn prudence; acquire intelligence, you who lack it. Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right; People: for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Leader: All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. People: They are all straight to one who understands and right to those who find knowledge. Leader: Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than gold; for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

People: I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I attain knowledge and discretion. Leader: The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. People: I have good advise and sound wisdom; I have insight, I have strength. Leader: By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is just; by me rulers rule, and nobles, all who govern rightly. People: I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.

*Hymn - “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace” STF #2171

Gospel Lesson: John 16:1-11 (p. 984)

Sermon: “Living History” The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

*Affirmation of Faith

God’s redeeming work in Jesus Christ embraces the whole of humanity’s life; social and cultural, economic and political, scientific and technological, individual and corporate. It includes the natural environment as exploited and despoiled by sin. It is the will of God that his purpose for human life shall be fulfilled under the rule of Christ and all evil be banished from his creation. With an urgency born of this hope, the church applies itself to present tasks and strives for a better world. It does not identify limited progress with the kingdom of God on earth, nor does it despair in the face of disappointment and defeat. In steadfast hope, the church looks beyond all partial achievement to the final triumph of God.

Offering “No one can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one

and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other.” Matthew 6:24

Offertory

*Doxology

*Prayer of Dedication

Prayers of the People

Leader: The Lord be with you

People: And also with you.

Leader: Let us pray,

We pray for those who have given their lives for their

country and whose graves we visit this Memorial Day

weekend, that they may rest in God's peace and that

their sacrifice may inspire in us who live a commitment

to the ideals for which they perished, we pray to the Lord.

People: Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader: We remember now those American military service

personnel have given their lives in service to our country: *

Revolutionary war 25,435

Civil War 618,022

Spanish American War of 1898 6,457

Phillipine Insurrection 4,000

World War 1 364,800

World War 2 404,997

Korean War 54,246

Vietnam 58,253

Desert Storm 269

Somalia 18

Iraq 4422

Operation New Dawn 66

Afghanistan 2220

People: Lord, hear our prayer.

Andy Wilson, Bell Ringer

* Statistics provided from US Department of Defense (continued on next page)

Leader: For our veterans, whom we have sent to far countries on our behalf, and who for us have often endured fear, trauma, and sorrow that no human should have to face, that they may receive healing of their hearts and a welcome home from their towns, their families, and their churches, we pray to the Lord. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: For our men and women serving under orders this day, especially those who may be in situations of danger or captivity, that they may be inspired by the ideal of duty, may conduct themselves with honor, may love country second only to God, and may receive strength equal to every challenge they face, we pray to the Lord. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: For families of men and women now on active duty, families of veterans, civilian families who have suffered in time of war, and especially those families whose tables will always have an empty chair, we pray to the Lord. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: For our leaders, who have the power to promote peace and justice or to extinguish life itself from our planet, that any and all decisions relating to the use of armed forces may be preceded by prayer and accompanied by agony, we pray to the Lord. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: For ourselves, our congregation and pastor and all persons of faith, that recognizing the expression in works which must result from an experience of faith, we may be builders of community as well as seekers of salvation, we may seek outer peace as well as inner harmony, and justice for our world as well as fairness for ourselves, to the end that the dwelling of God may be with us, and we shall be God's people, that the former things pass away and war shall be no more, we pray to the Lord.

Please join us in the lounge for

coffee and fellowship time.

People: Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader: We pray all this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

who taught us to pray, 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 - “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” PH #562

*Benediction

*Choral Response

*Postlude

Go Forward and Serve! Be a part of God’s work through CPC!

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.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Welcome to the fellowship of Jesus Christ! 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:

There is no Sunday School today. All Children will remain in service.

If you are a visitor, please sign the Fellowship Book in the narthex so we know you are here! Welcome!

for your service!

Reader: Fred Heuser Deacon of the Day: Martha Jane Caldwell Bates Greeters: Karen Mazak and Lois Noyes Ushers: Flo Stringer, Louanna Sills, and Jeff & Stephanie Hirt Fellowship Team: Louanna Sills Flowers: the flowers today are given by Peggy & Keith Haines in memory of Peggy’s father, Ray Beck, Jr.

You’ve got mail!

Please pick up your newly updated directory in the mailboxes located in the hallway.

What’s happening at CPC this week?

Sun., 5/26 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Bible Study

10:30 am – Worship

11:45 - Fellowship Time

Mon, 5/27 Office Closed - Memorial Day

Tue., 5/28 6:45 pm - Communion Class

Wed., 5/29 11:00 am - Staff Meeting

5:30 - 6:15 pm - Beginner Handbell Choir

6:15 - 7:30 pm - Adult Handbell Choir

Sat., 6/1 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Youth Car Wash

12:00 - 5:00 pm - Spring of Life Youth Event

Sun., 6/2 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Bible Study

10:30 am – Worship and First Communion

11:45 - Fellowship Time

WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE

Spring of Life Church:

Sunday - 1:00-5:00 pm

Wed. & Fri. - 8:00 - 9:30 pm - Jr. Rm.

Toddler Play Group:

Tues. and Wed. - 9:30 - 11:00 am

Creative Needlework Group:

Tues. - 7:00 - 9:00 pm - DR

Girl Scouts:

Wed. - 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Jr.. Rm.

Thurs. - 5:00 - 8:00 pm - Jr. Rm.

There is NO Sunday School today because it is Memorial Day Weekend. Children in Prek-5th grade will remain in service .

On June 2, and June 9th, please have your children here in Calvin Hall at 10am to practice the Sunday School Song for Youth Sunday.

**We are in need of Sunday School teachers for Summer** Please see Gretchen Kolecki if you would like to help.

*We will also need volunteers for VBS which will be July 14th -18th*

If you have a child in Sunday School, please join our Facebook page: Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is NO Youth Group tonight.

Youth group will resume next week on June 2nd. 6:30-8pm. ALL YOUTH SHOULD ATTEND TO PRACTICE FOR YOUTH SUNDAY!

We will be having the Youth Group Car wash on Saturday, June 1, 9am-1pm. The cost is your donation.

If you have a family member in the Youth Group, please join our Facebook page: Collingswood Presbyterian Church Youth Group.

Collingswood Presbyterian Church

Vacation Bible School

Sunday, July 14 - Thursday, July 18 6:00 to 8:00 pm

(ages 4 years - entering 6th grade)

($5 per child, $10 maximum per family)

JOIN US! Sunday June 16, 2013

10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Park 12 to 3 p.m. - Church Picnic

Our worship service will take place in Knight Park,

located at Collings Avenue & Browning Road

in Collingswood.

Meet at the Pavilion in the middle of the park.

Bring a lawn chair and wear comfortable clothing!

After the service, everyone is invited to stay for

our Annual Church Picnic from 12 – 3 pm!

Bring lunch for yourself and sign up to bring a

side dish or dessert to share!

(Recommended items to share — hoagies, chips, drinks,

salads, brownies, cupcakes, cookies etc.)

Sign up in the narthex or by emailing Lorraine Brown at

lorraine.brown@comcast.net or 609-617-3272.

Announcements

From the Deacons - In addition to cereal, we are collecting jelly, canned tuna and canned meats for St. Paul's Food Pantry in Collingswood. Please place your donations on the table in the back of the church.

Calling All Graduates - Please give us your name so we may honor you at Youth Sunday on June 9th. Let us know where you are graduating

from and what your plans are for after graduation. Leave this information in the church office.

Save the Date! - Join the CPC team and help the Phillies make the world a cleaner place by helping to collect recyclable plastic and aluminum bottles during the Tue. August 20th, Phillies home game. Children ages 8-16 may participate with one adult volunteer for every three children partic-ipating. (Pick up a flyer in the Narthex) Sign up by June 9th!

Annual Church Service & Picnic Lunch in the park: Father’s Day, Sun-day, June 16th at Knight Park in Collingswood. The service starts at 10:30 with lunch immediately following! Pack your picnic lunch and bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Special honors to our own Fred Heuser who retires from 31 years of service to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. Fred was the Executive Director of the Presbyterian Historical Society located in Philadelphia. The Historical Society houses the rec-ords of the Presbyterian denomination and many churches around the world. This archival history is critical for the denomination and its churches. Minutes of more than 200 years of national meetings, oral and video re-cordings of historical events and art work depicting our history are housed in the building as well.

We are very proud of Fred and his work in this part of our Church. We are even prouder of being part of a denomination that honors the past lives and actions of faith that challenge us and encourage our faith today. Read more at http://www.pcusa.org/news/2013/5/14/blessed-be-blessing/

Upcoming Events!

Tue., May 28 First Communion Class - 6:45 pm Sat., June 1 Youth Group Car Wash - 9-1 pm Sun., June 2 First Communion for 2nd grade class and above. Sun., June 9 Youth Sunday - our youth will lead the worship service. Mon, June 10 Session Meeting - 7:00 pm, new members are received Sun., June 16 Church Picnic and worship in the park, and Father’s Day. Sun., June 23 Worship time changes to 10:00 am. July 7 - 11 Middle School Mission Trip to Massanetta Springs, VA Sun., July 14 New Members are received July 14 - 18 Vacation Bible School July 16 - 20 Sr. High youth go to the Triennium in Purdue, IN

Thursday, May 30, 2013 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Rowan University, Chamberlain Student Center

201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Conveners

NJ State Association of Jewish Federations NJ Catholic Conference

Presbytery of West Jersey Lutheran Office of Government Ministry NJ

State and Southern New Jersey Co-Sponsors

Congratulation to Susan Wilson!

Her original design and creation of this exquisite wedding kimono is one of the Top 10 Semi Finalists of the 2013 Cheap Chic Weddings Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest sponsored by Charmin!

You can view all the gowns online by using the link below and vote for your favorite gown. Wishing great and continued blessings to the Wilson family! http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2013.html

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS...

Birthdays: Jessica Lowden, Micah Lynch, Erin Eife, Jean Fulton Those who serve in government, our military personnel, & those who work in other countries: Our country, our president, and our leaders Our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world CPC Military personnel -- Mark McCaulley and Jennifer Riippa

Those in Care Facilities or at home Elizabeth Baggett Elsie Hak Robert Johnson Evelyn Plunkett Dorothy Varnum Jean Waitz

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 Lorrie Heuser 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 Erica Werner Bob Marks Sal Ferraro Shirley Majuri John Hodson Shawn & Colleen Ellis Louisa Coons Pat & Ted Schuehler Raymond Burns Please pick up a prayer card in the narthex and mail it to these loved ones for whom we pray.

Our Partners in Mission

The Presbyterian Church at Woodbury Our PCUSA mission in Democratic Rep. of Congo 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.