hank you for worshiping with us this morning. We extend a

special welcome to our guests and ask that you complete a blue

or yellow visitor’s card and place it in the offering plate.

or Children: We have trained nursery staff (paid nursery attendant as well as adult volunteers)

for children ages 0-3. During our building renovation and construction project, the nursery

is located across the street at Trinity Chapel, 10 West Church Street. Enter by front center door of

the Chapel or the via the left side walkway entrance of the Chapel. Children age 4 through 2nd

grades are welcome to participate in Children’s Church which follows a special Children’s

Thought for the Day. Children’s Church is also located in Trinity Chapel during construction.

The teachers escort the children to the Chapel after the Thought for the Day and parents will pick

their children up in the Chapel after the 10:30 service has ended. Children are also welcome to

remain in the sanctuary with their parents. Children’s programs, books, crayons and colored

pencils are available in the rear of the sanctuary near the welcome table.

n the pew racks are folders with information about the various aspects of the service. If you

are visiting, please feel free to reach out to someone sitting near you and ask them questions

about the service. Many of our visitors ask us about the time of offering. This is a time in our

service when we respond to God’s gifts of love by offering the gifts of our lives. For many of us,

this is when we make a financial gift towards the ministries and programs of our church. We also

use this time to ask God how we might use the gifts of our hands and hearts in sharing God’s

love. If you are visiting, there is no obligation to give a financial gift. We are just glad you are

worshiping with us.

ll are invited to join us for refreshments and conversation following the service. Weather

permitting we will be meeting on the sidewalk outside the main sanctuary building or in the

basement of the church.

e ask that you please silence your cell phones during our worship service. We also ask that

you refrain from applause after our choirs sing or the bell choirs play and allow the music

to resonate in the quiet of the sanctuary and in your hearts. Our musicians are playing and singing

for the glory of God. They know you appreciate their efforts and their gift.

Rest rooms (equipped with changing stations) are located on the first floor of the church building.

here is much information about the church in this bulletin and our website:

www.erucc.org . Donate online by scanning this code:

or you may use our new texting donation system. Send a donation amount to

301-804-2933 . You will receive a text back within minutes with a link. Click

the secure link and provide your method of payment and a receipt will be sent to

you! Or, download the GivePlus Church application and make your donation via

the app.

Thank you.

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EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH

United Church of Christ

- An Open and Affirming Congregation -

June 3, 2018 Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time 10:30 a.m.

*All who are able may stand.

Chimes Concert at 10:00 a.m. from Trinity Chapel’s steeple

Greetings and Announcements

Honoring of our Graduates and Teachers

Passing of the Peace I invite you to pass the hope of Christ with your neighbors, for each time we connect with one another, love

grows.

(We are grateful for your presence as we gather to give praise to God. The prelude music is a time for us to

focus on our worship of God. Please use this time to settle your heart and mind as we come together in

community to pray, sing, and hear the words of scripture encourage, inspire, and challenge us for the living

of these days.)

Prelude Siciliano (from Sonata in Eb Major for Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1031)

- J. S. Bach

*Call to Worship

As we gather today

We listen for the voice of God

in our innermost being.

We listen for the voice of God

in the words we read, the songs we sing, the prayers we pray.

We listen for the voice of God

in words of hope and kindness.

We listen for the voice of God in the difficult words that need to be said.

As we gather, may we listen and may we hear.

Opening Prayer (in unison)

We begin our time together in a moment of quiet. (pause)

We listen to the sounds around us.

We listen to the thoughts of our hearts. (pause)

God who speaks and who hears, we remember again that it is you

we worship, and you are here with us. Amen.

*Opening Hymn God, Speak to Me, That I May Speak - No. 531

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession

Our lives are full of noise; yet we fail to listen, fail to hear.

Sometimes we use the noise as an excuse. We say we are too busy to

listen to God, too busy to listen to each other, too busy even to listen

to ourselves. Sometimes we hear, but we choose to ignore.

*Assurance of Pardon

God does speak. Like Samuel, we may not understand immediately;

sometimes we need time and help to hear. But God still speaks,

encouraging and restoring, challenging and confronting. As we listen

and respond, we partner with God for good.

Thought for the Day

The Lord’s Prayer

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, forever.

Amen.

The Scriptures

I Samuel 3: 1-10 OT Page 247

Mark 2:23-3:6 NT Page 36

Reader: The word of God for the people of God.

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon

Pastoral Prayer

Prayer Response Hear Our Prayer, O God - No. 769

Hear our prayer, O God, hear our prayer, O God;

incline your ear to us, and grant us your peace.

Offertory Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether - H. Friedell

Senior Choir

*Presentation of Gifts

*Offertory Response Doxology - No. 778

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God for all that love has done;

Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One.

*Prayer of Dedication (in unison)

May the gifts we bring amplify your voice, and ours, into action.

Amen.

ORDER FOR HOLY COMMUNION Invitation

Beloved in Christ, the Gospel tells us that on the first day of the week

Jesus Christ was raised from death

and encountered two disciples on the road.

They recognized him at table, in the breaking of the bread.

This is the joyful feast of the people of God.

All God’s beloved, diverse and beautiful,

come from east and west, north and south,

and gather about Christ’s table.

May God be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them up to our God.

Let us give thanks to our good God.

It is right to give God thanks and praise!

O Holy One,

You are our lover, our longing,

our flowing stream of gladness throughout creation,

leading us in your dance of love.

We thank you and praise you

for giving us life, and

immersing us in the life story of this people who are

blessed by your faithfulness,

challenged by your prophets,

forgiven by your mercy,

and ever surprised by your power to do more,

working in us, than we can ask or imagine.

We thank you for Jesus, your Word of life,

--Bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh--

Whose life, death and resurrection fully reveal

your desire for reconciliation, wholeness

in a just world for all.

Jesus showed this love

When he gathered at table with his friends

in a time of struggle and fear,

and took bread, blessed and broke it and gave it to them saying

“Take and eat: for this is my body.”

And after supper,

as Jesus looked forward to your day of joy and power;

he took the cup of wine,

again gave you thanks and praise and said

“Take this, all of you, and drink.

This is the cup of the new covenant: my life poured out for you.

I will share this with you again in the reign of God.

Come now, Holy Spirit of God—

let these gifts of bread and cup

become for us bread of life, cup of blessing.

As we share this meal, transform us,

Make us one body in Christ.

Amen!

Sharing of the Bread and Cup

(All who desire the Sacrament, including children, are invited to come forward at the

direction of the deacons. You may kneel or stand to receive the elements. Consume the

bread and drink from the cup as it is given to you, and hand your empty cup to one of the

ushers, as you return to your seat by way of the side aisles. Please use the quiet time

before and after you commune for private prayers, for your own needs and for the needs

of others.)

*Prayer of Thanksgiving

O Christ, our Host, we thank you for your welcome and your

presence with us today.

We go forth from here gladdened and strengthened to witness to

your love and work for a just world for all.

*Closing Hymn I Come with Joy - No. 349

*Benediction

Sevenfold Amen - No. 814

Postlude Little Prelude and Fugue in Bb Major - J. S. Bach

Worship Notes: Today’s liturgy is from Seasons of the Spirit. The Communion Prayer has been adapted

from the July 2nd liturgy of the 31st General Synod.

The flowers on the altar this morning are for the praise and glory of God!

The yellow rose bud on the stand is in honor of those who have served or are currently serving

in the military by Mike and Kim Sexton If you are interested in sponsoring the yellow rose, please contact the church office.

Attendance Last Sunday: 8:30 – 19; 10:30 – 210

Every Sunday at 10:30 http://www.ustream.tv/channel/erucc

Want to listen to the sermon again? Visit our youtube channel:

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You can get to the link on our homepage at www.erucc.org

June 10

In Mark 3:20–35, Jesus challenges assumptions of how we are to relate to one another and to

God, teaching that it is God who is ultimately at the head of all of our relationships. The Season

after Pentecost is a time to reflect on God’s transforming presence, and our scriptures testify to

a God who longs to lead us and all of creation into wholeness and peace. Yet it is not always

easy to choose to follow God’s leading. In what areas of your life do you find God leading you,

and when do you resist?

Our pastoral intern, Domenik Ackermann, will be leading us in worship this morning.

Anticipating a stay in the hospital? Please call the Church Office at 301-662-2762. If you

are admitted unexpectedly, please have a family member or friend notify the office.

Hospital and Prayer List – Your pastor wants to be available when members of ERUCC are in

the hospital. Please let us know so that we can visit with you and your family and provide

support. We always ask permission before adding a name to be included in the prayer list or in

the verbal announcements on a Sunday morning. There are many for whom we pray and visit

whose names are not listed in the bulletin by their request.

Prayer List - Please remember the following people in your prayers this week: Kim Sexton,

Ken Hoffman, Debbie Gohegan, Frank Tordoff, Grant Shafer (nephew of Alison Shafer), Beth

Riley and Dawn Simmons (friends of Scott Smiley), Peg Stahler, Mabel Ellam, Yvette Young-

DeCosta(friend of Michelle Beadle), Linda Stacy Gross (sister of Brian Stacey), Susan Slade (mother of

Arthur Slade), Micah Schapiro (friend of Catie, Alex & Sean), Jane Doll, Patti Patterson, Pat Hevner,

Betsy Fisher, Georgia Gray (daughter of Millard and Nancy Haines), Tom Hueting, Emily Perlet, Susan

McCauley (niece of Jack Stush), Bob and Carolyn Lambie, Jack Patterson, Renata Shorter (friend of

the Spear family), Daniel Miller (friend of the Schaeberle family), Laura Shillingburg(daughter of John

and Rebecca), Tina Wiles (sister of Pat Hevner), Heleen (sister of Karin Mens), Kathy Blue Shores

(friend of Jean Fish and Barb Biser), Kirstin Homborg (friend of Katherine Penick), Christopher Furry

(friend of Cindy Smith, Jenna & Cindy Duranko),Terry Smiley (uncle of Scott Smiley), Joe Jahoda (Kim

Jahoda’s dad), Gretchen Manuel (niece of Audrey Rayfield), Marcia Eisenstein (friend of Sue Kreh),

and Carol Cone (friend of the Slades).

Bob and Carolyn Lambie Emily Perlet Peg Stahler Kim Sexton

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Walkersville MD 21793 Canterbury NH 03224 Frederick, MD 21703 Frederick, MD 21703

Betsy Fisher Pat Hevner Debbie Gohegan

309 Upper College Terrace 11419 Handboard Road 227 Hamilton Ave.

Frederick MD 21701-4818 Union Bridge, MD 21791 Waynesboro, PA 17268

We ask you to remember all of those currently serving in the Armed Forces. Your prayers and

cards are welcomed and appreciated by those on our prayer list.

TODAY following worship, the Evangelism Team will be offering a 30 minute workshop on

greeting. This workshop is for our current greeters as well as new greeters. If you have never

greeted before, this would be a good opportunity to learn what is involved and how you make a

difference.

Contact Sue Pinner, Evangelism Team Chair at: pinbenco@gmail.com or Pastor Daniel at

bkdaniel@erucc.org for more information.

Weekly Education Opportunities

SUNDAY: Sunday Serendipity 9:30-10:15 a.m. in Trinity Chapel

June 3 News from the Art Committee

This morning we will hear from the group that has been exploring what kind of art

we want to include in the new space.

June 10 Linda Coyle, Catoctin Creek Nature Center

Linda will share information about her work, the programs at CCNC and why she

thinks nature experiences are so important in our busy world.

June 17 Spiritual Practices with Pastoral Intern, Domenik Ackermann

and Richard Leslie

FOR THE CHILDREN & YOUTH Christian Education classes are located in Trinity

Chapel.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study With Pastor Daniel

11:00 am – Noon at The Lodge at Willow Ponds (Homewood)—Classroom A

A Study of 1, 2, and 3 John: Meeting through June 5

New Schedule for Sunday School has begun

We will have one multiage class for preschool through high school in the Preschool and K-

2nd classrooms. Our theme is Be Patriotic.

Starting June 3rd , Miss Trish and helpers will begin the summer musical. Look for more

information in this bulletin.

Looking Ahead

June 15 -17 Family Camping at Rocky Gap State Campground, Cumberland, MD

June 16 5th Annual 5K Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer ®

runwalk.ovarian.org/Frederick

July 12-26 Our German Partners from Klein Schwechten visit

July 15 – Church Picnic

August 6-10 VBS (REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY DISCOUNT!)

September 8 – 10 All Church Retreat/Getaway

Bethany Conference Center, Bethany Beach, DE. All ages are welcome to attend as we

celebrate our life together as a church family. http://www.cccadisciples.org/bethanybeach

September 16 – Rally Day

October 7th – Building Dedication

October 21st – Multi-Faith Concert for Peace

October 19-26 – Our German Partners from Inden and Langewehre visit

Congratulations Graduates!

Meg Grim Linganore High School

Captain Justin Iungerich The Air Force Institute of Technology (Bud Rossig’s son-in-law)

Lynn Morgan Hood College

Cassie Pain Oakdale HS

Sienna Schmid John Hopkins University

Catie Sexton Catawba College

Colin Sorenson Oakdale HS

Tatianna Sorenson John Hopkins University

Jonathan Rushbrook Walkersville HS

Gareth Weakley University of Maryland

Brian Wenner Glenelg HS

TEACHERS We are blessed at ERUCC to have many wonderful people volunteer to share their time and

talent teaching Christian Education for all ages. Today we would like to honor the following

people: • Nursery: Sherry Murray, Kristen Gitt, Beanie Cornell, Beth Bowen, Laura Baker, Laura

Rhoderick, Dawn & Maria Lagrotteria, Thi Nguyen and Jen Powell , Thomasa Pomeroy

•Children’s Church: Sara Hoewing, Julie Chappell, Barb Biser, Jean Fish, Barb Barry, Ethan

Kline, Emma Davis

SUNDAY SCHOOL

• Preschool : Dawn Lagrotteria & Evie Frazier • K-2: Audrey Rayfield & JoyceAnn Schmid

• 3rd - 5th grade: Arthur Slade & Kim Sexton • Middle School: Bettie Joe Crutchley, Becky

Martin & Jim Weitz • High School: Rodney Martin, Kim Jahoda & Glenn Wallace

• Substitutes: Starr Schaeberle, Mike Sexton & Betsy Selby • CE Volunteer/ Office support:

Joe Adkins, Kevin Coyle, Eleanor Fisher and Susan Moxley, Cliff Cumber, Tyler Schaeberle,

Starr Schaeberle, Mike Sexton, Laura Rhoderick

ADULT EDUCATION

John Shillingburg, Rebecca Shillingburg, Esther Ziegler, Richard Torian, Jill White, Richard

Leslie, Domenik Ackerman, Laura McNay, Cliff Barr, Pastor Daniel

Interested in church membership? ERUCC will be receiving new members on Sunday, June

24. If you are interested in joining, please contact Pastor Daniel at bkdaniel@erucc.org or the

church office at erucc@erucc.org or 301-662-2762. Thanks to all our visitors and prospective

new members for the joy you bring us.

Church Picnic The Church Picnic will be Sunday July 15th from noon till ? at Ballenger Creek Park Pavilion 2.

Bring place settings and drinks for your family and a side dish or dessert to share.

Please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4aaaab2aa13-church1

CPR/FIRST AID CLASSES will be held in the church’s first floor flex space on Wednesday,

June 13, 2018. These are being presented by Health First Enterprises and are appropriate for

both health care providers and the general population. If you are interested in attending along

with some staff from Record Street Home please contact Peg at 301-524-9370 (call or text) or

e-mail to pegstahler@comcast.net. The CPR/AED class will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:15

AM and the First Aid class will be held from 11:15AM to 1:00 PM. The cost for both classes

together is $55; each class alone is $35. The CPR/AED certification is valid for 2 years and the

First Aid certification is valid for 3 years. Since our AED program requires that some church

members be certified, the Deacons are encouraged to attend, but everyone is welcome! Reserve

your seat by June 5.

ERUCC Summer Musical O Chicken of Little Faith Come join the fun and help us with our production of this fun

show! The story centers around a girl (chicken) named Faith and

her friends who learn lessons about how God can help them face

their fears. If your child/youth would like to find out more about

this adventure, please join us for the ERUCC Summer Musical!

We will learn more about Faith and her friends and how God

helped them tackle all kinds of problems. We will begin

rehearsing on Sunday, June 3 from 9:30-10:15 in the Trinity

Chapel high school classroom. Rehearsals will continue through the summer with the

production in the fall. A complete schedule will be shared with everyone during the first

rehearsal. Participation is open to anyone who is willing to lend a hand and we hope you will

join us! These musicals help raise money for several of the youth programs and mission trips

throughout the upcoming year. We are looking for older youth to help with important pieces of

the production in addition to participating in character/chorus roles this year including assisting

with directing, choreography, lights, sets, sound, and costumes. There are also parts for those

who want to sing in the chorus, parts for those who want to act, parts for those who want to

dance, and parts for those who want to be involved, but not on stage. If you have any questions,

or if you are an adult and are interested in helping with this effort, please contact Tricia Coffey

(tntcoffey@comcast.net or 301-455-8720). We look forward to having you join us–it’s going to

be great fun!! HOPE TO SEE YOU ON JUNE 3!

Coffee hour/fellowship hour

If you are able to volunteer to help put out snacks and drinks after the 10:30

service, the commitment is from 11:15-12:30 on Sundays. You don't have to

bring anything just put out the stocked snacks and drinks and clean up

afterwards. We're looking for you to volunteer your time. If you have

questions please contact emilyspear@gmail.com cell # 240-543-6854.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44a9af2aa6fa7-coffee

The Frederick Maryland chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition invites you to

participate in our 5th Annual 5K Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer® on June 16,

2018 in Baker Park. Please join us to increase awareness, raise funds for research and to support

our local programs and initiatives. This is an empowering community event where Together in

Teal™ we honor survivors and pay tribute to those we have lost to the disease. The opening

ceremony begins at 8:30.To donate or register go to runwalk.ovarian.org/Frederick.

Thank you for your support!

Cathie Duncan

Tuesdays with TED

6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Parish House Conference Room

Join the conversation as we watch a TED Talk. Light refreshments provided

June 5 Martin Pistorius: How My Mind Came Back to Life--and No One Knew

At 12 years of age, Martin Pistorius contracted a brain infection and lost the ability to

communicate. His parents were told that, for all intents and purposes, he had become a

"vegetable" and was no longer mentally aware. But in reality, Martin's mind had begun to knit

itself back together. The problem? No one knew it.

This talk will make you cry, but it will also make you smile. Through it all, you'll learn the

value of a simple smile, the remarkable power of the mind, and why it's important to look

beyond the first impression.

Greeting at ERUCC

A smile and a welcome. A warm handshake. An invitation to come in and a word of thanks for

joining us in worship.

The Evangelism Team is looking for people who smile, welcome, and create an atmosphere of

joy and belonging,

As we move into the new space, we will need more greeters. We are adding a new, beautiful

glass entrance between the parish house and the main sanctuary building. More entrances means

more opportunities to greet.

Those first moments when people arrive at ERUCC make a huge difference and you can be a

part of creating that welcoming atmosphere.

YOUTH GROUP: June 3rd from 6 -7:30

Pizza and Make Your Own Sundaes, Games with Joe Adkins, German Lessons with Domenik

Ackermann, Planning for Summer Activities

***Parents, please plan to attend

Use the Give+ App on your cell

phone and make your VBS

payment now. Then contact

the office for the registration

form! It’s quick and easy!

Download the app (FREE).

Calvary United Methodist Church Annual Yard Sale

Friday, June 8 from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 from 8 am to Noon

Homemade Ham Sandwiches and tasty baked goods as well

as many treasures!

Rain or Shine, the Largest Indoor Yard Sale in Frederick

All proceeds go to local, national and global mission work.

CALENDAR

June 3 – June 10

SUNDAY – 6/3

8:30 a.m. Worship in Trinity Chapel

9:30 a.m. Education for All Ages

10:00 a.m. Chimes Concert

10:30 a.m. Morning Worship

11:45 a.m. Fellowship

Greeting Workshop

6:00 p.m. Youth Group

MONDAY – 6/4

10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

TUESDAY – 6/5

11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays with TED 7:00 p.m. Finance WEDNESDAY – 6/6 THURSDAY – 6/7

6:30 p.m. Tabula Rasa Service

FRIDAY – 6/8

SATURDAY 6/9

SUNDAY – 6/10

8:30 a.m. Worship in Trinity Chapel

9:15 a.m. German Lessons with Domenik

9:30 a.m. Education for All Ages

10:00 a.m. Chimes Concert

10:30 a.m. Morning Worship

11:45 a.m. Fellowship

Serving you on 6/3/2018 Deacons: Abby Belgrave and Linda Coyle

Greeters: Cliff and Ave Barr

Tom and Rachel Ford

Elder : Laura Rhoderick

Scripture Reader : Richard Leslie

Acolyte: Jared Hueting

Sound System: Jeff Schaeberle

Nursery: Laura Rhoderick

Chimers: Suzanne Morris - Sat.

Tricia Coffey - Sun.

Welcome Table: Pat Condo and

Jeanellen Kallevang

Fellowship: Wyand and Ford families

Serving you on 6/10/2018 Deacons: Joe Adkins and Catherine Zier

Greeters: Betsy Selby, Linda Coyle

Will and Cathie Duncan

Elder : Cliff Barr

Scripture Reader : Patti Patterson

Acolyte: TBD

Sound System: Tyler Schaeberle

Nursery: Kristen Gitt

Chimers: Dick Williams - Sat.

Tricia Coffey - Sun.

Welcome Table: Barbara Prescott and

Jeanellen Kallevang

Fellowship: TBD

Ministers - All the People of Evangelical Reformed Church

Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel, Senior Pastor (bkdaniel@erucc.org)

Rev. Fred Wenner, Pastor Emeritus (faw500@msn.com)

Domenik Ackermann, Pastoral Intern (dackerman@erucc.org)

Kim Sexton, Associate for Children’s Ministry (ksexton@erucc.org)

Alison E. Shafer, Music Director● Tricia Coffey, Head Chimer & Children & Youth Choir Director

Kelly Esslinger, Bell Choir Director ● Sherry Murray, Nursery● Mike McGreevy, Facilities Mgr.

Amy Aguilar, Office Administrator (erucc@erucc.org)● Jenna Duranko, Social Media Coordinator

15 West Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701 (ph) 301-662-2762 www.erucc.org