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hank you for worshipping with us this morning. We extend a special welcometo our guests and ask that you complete a blue or yellow visitor’s card and

place it in the offering plate.

n the pew racks, are folders with information about the various aspects of theservice. 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 aboutthe time of offering. This is a time in our service when we respond to God’s gifts oflove by offering the gifts of our lives. For many of us, this is when we make afinancial gift towards the ministries and programs of our church. We also use thistime to ask God how we might use the gifts of our hands and hearts in sharingGod’s love. If you are visiting, there is no obligation to give a financial gift. Weare just glad you are worshipping with us.

ll are invited to come down to the Social Room for refreshments andconversations following the service.

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

here is much information about the church in thisbulletin. For more information on our history,

programs, and recent photos, you can go to our website:www.erucc.org. Donate online by scanning this code:

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EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCHUnited Church of Christ

- An Open and Affirming Congregation -May 3, 2015 5th Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m.

The numbered hymns are from the Red Hymnal†All who are able may stand.

Heritage Sunday(This morning we will celebrate Heritage Sunday and be using the liturgy andhymns from the Evangelical and Reformed Church Hymnal (the red hymnal) as wecelebrate our ground breaking for the new building project.)

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

Greetings and Announcements

Prelude

†Processional Hymn

CENTENARY HYMN, Composed for the Centenary Celebration of theGerman Reformed Church, 1841, text by Mrs. L. J. Peirson

“Thou Who Art Enthroned in Glory” tune- HYMN TO JOY

1. Thou who art enthroned in glory, Crown'd with love and robed in grace; Lo! We humbly bow before thee, Off'ring up our songs of praise.

Mighty God and gracious Savior! Spirit of enduring Grace, Come in thine especial favour, With thy glory fill this place.

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2. We would celebrate the changes Which an Hundred Years have made, Since our fathers - poor and strangers -

Sought the Western forest's shade. From Helvetia's vine-clad mountains Came a little friendless band; By the rich Rhine's infant fountains,

Others left their Father-land.

3. Let our institutions flourish, Sending forth a pious band, With the words of life to nourish All who hunger through the land. Zion spreads her hands before Thee; Come, and in her temples reign, While we give all praise and glory To the triune God - Amen.

†Order of Worship

Exhortation Page 21Confession of Sin Page 21Kyrie - No. 518Assurance of PardonGloria in Excelsis - No. 489

Thought for the Day

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come. Thy will be doneon 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.

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(Teachers and children ages 4 through 2nd grades may be dismissed forChildren’s Church, in Parish House Conference Room, during the singing ofthe hymn.)

†Hymn “O God, Above the Drifting Years” - No. 377

The Scriptures

1 John 4:7-21 NT page 241John 15:1-8 NT page 109

†Gloria Patri - No. 493

†Confession of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed Page 23

Sermon

Morning Prayers

Prayer Response “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord” - No. 769

Hear our prayer, O God, hear our prayer, O God;Incline your ear to us, and grant us your peace.

Recognition of Outgoing Elder, Deacons, and Committee Chair

†Offering of Tithes, Gifts and Lives to Christ’s Service

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Offertory “Lord, You Have Been Our Dwelling Place” - L. Larson

The anthem incorporates "O God, Our Help in Ages Past."

Please join with the choir in singing stanzas 2 and 3.

1. Choir

2. All

Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, fromeverlasting thou art God and endless years the same.

3. All

O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, be thou ourguide while life shall last, and our eternal home!

Amen - Choir

†Presentation of Gifts

†Offertory Response

Service of Holy Communion

Eucharistic Prayer Pages 24-26Seraphic Hymn - No. 522Agnus Dei - No. 525

The Communion Page 28

(All who desire the Sacrament, including children, are invited to come forwardat 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 placeyour empty cup in the tray held by one of our youth, as you return to your seatby way of the side aisles. Please use the quiet time before and after youcommune for private prayers, for your own needs and for the needs of others.)

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Prayer of Thanksgiving Page 29

†Recessional Hymn “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” - No. 63stanzas 4, 5, 6

†Benediction and Amens - No. 557

†Postlude

Today we remember and celebrate our heritage through the liturgy authorized bythe General Synod the Evangelical and Reformed Church. ERUCC used thisliturgy for many, many years and we remember the ways in which it shaped thespiritual life of our congregation.

† † † † †The flowers on the altar this morning are in loving memory of John and PeggyGarst by the Charles Garst family.

The yellow rose bud on the stand is given by Tina Baker in honor of those who areserving or have served in the armed forces.

(If you are interested in sponsoring the yellow rose, contact the church office.)

The Lay Visitors for this week are Gerry Blessing and Pat Hevner. Lay visitors aremembers of the congregation who share friendship and visits with members of ourcongregation who are unable to join us for worship on Sunday mornings. TheseFaithful Friends visit members in their homes, hospitals, assisted living, and nursinghomes. Faithful friends can also send cards or make phone calls to our homeboundmembers. We can provide you with all contact information if you are interested inhelping out. If you are interested in being involved in this ministry, please contactPastor Daniel.

Attendance last Sunday: 8:30a.m. – 16; 10:30 a.m. – 140.

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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 friendnotify the office.

Hospital and Prayer List – your pastors want to be available when members ofERUCC are in the hospital. Please let us know so that we can visit with you andyour family and provide support. We always ask permission before adding a nameto be included in the prayer list or in the verbal announcements on a Sundaymorning. There are many for whom we pray and visit whose names are not listed inthe bulletin by their request.

Prayer List - Please remember the following people in your prayers this week: JackMens, Cindy Castellucci, Molly Marsh, Renee Collmus, Regina Whalen, EstherWallace (mother of Glenn Wallace) Terry Smiley (uncle of Scott Smiley), Roger(brother of Gail Ellam), Paul Howsare (father of Christine Crutchley), Joe Jahoda(Kim Jahoda’s dad), Tiara Leone Hitt (friend of Suzanne Marsh), Robin Breling(friend of Mary Meyer), and Antoinette Weedon (aunt of Samantha Weedon).

On-going prayer concerns are listed on pink paper and can be found at the back of thechurch. We also 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.

Jack Mens5192 Maitland TerraceFrederick 21703-6096Cindy CastellucciHomewood atCrumland Farms7407 Willow RoadFrederick 21702

Beth Suydan1001 Carroll ParkwayApt. 206Frederick 21702-8844Esther Marie Wallace9 Meadowcroft Ct.Montgomery VillageMD 20886

Molly Marsh938 Valley RoadKnoxville 21758Renee Collmus212 Rockwell TerraceFrederick 21701-4910Regina Whalen1803 Greenspring PlaceUnit 404Frederick 21702

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TODAY @ ERUCC

FOLLOWING WORSHIP WE WILL HAVE OUR ANNUALCONGREGATIONAL MEETING.Items on the agenda – review of 2014 Financials and Committee andOrganization reports, election of new members to the Consistory(Nominating Report on page 13), updates on the building project, ANDGROUND BREAKING SERVICE at 1p.m. Lunch will be served.

COPIES OF THE 2014 ANNUAL REPORT ARE AVAILABLEIN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH.

ADULT LEARNING OPTIONS: (9:30-10:15a.m.)

Let’s Study and Bible and Prepare for Worship - Facilitated by StefanMach. (Meets in the downstairs conference room)

Let’s Talk: “Inequality: Overcoming the Gaps thatDivide: (April 12-May 17) May 3 - Inequality InPrisons and Jails – Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Gerry Hanberry Show part/clips of video lecture by Michelle

Alexander, “Mass Incarceration in an Age of Colorblindness,” based onher book, The New Jim Crow

Discussion and reflection based on the video. (Meets in the social room near the stage.)

Each Sunday at 10:30a.m.http://www.ustream.tv/channel/erucc

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THIS WEEK

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY – We are exploring the OldTestament using Amy-Jill Levine’s Great Courses resource. Study guides areavailable in the church office (11-Noon in the downstairs Conference Room)

ERUCC WOMEN, AGES 14 AND UP - You are cordially invited to the firstERUCC Fashion Fundraiser Event. Proceeds Benefit ERUCC BuildingProject!! Hosted by Emily Perlet, Personal Stylist.

Friday, May 8, 6:30pm OR Saturday, May 9, 10am, ERUCC Social Room

Ladies, this is your chance to get style tips, learn about spring trends, enjoyquality time with other women, and fill gaps in your closet with clothes youwill love! You are welcome to bring a guest. Child care will be provided. Wehope to see you! Please RSVP and specify your choice of times: 240-535-7893 or [email protected] by 5/1.

NEXT SUNDAY – May 10

WORSHIP NOTES: Jesus’ commandment to love one another in John,chapter 15, verse 12, is one of the strongest themes of Jesus’ teaching. Notonly does Jesus “command” us “to love one another,” he shows us how: Tolove each other “as I have loved you.” Jesus then “pushes the envelope” inverse 13: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’sfriends” (John 15:9-17). Exploring what “laying down one’s life” means is achallenge that enlightens and inspires. 1 John 5:1-6 is a text that supports andungirds the theology of Jesus’ commandment to love one another. Centralthemes of the first letter of John include “faith and believing,” and “love putinto action.” These themes encourage us to act in ways that cause love andfaith to overcome the problems of the world. Indeed, as disciples of Jesus,what does it mean to be a friend, even a spiritual friend?

This morning we will be ordaining and installing the new members of theConsistory. Spirit and Young Spirit will be singing. The Chancel Bell Choirwill be playing.

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ADULT LEARNING OPTIONS (9:30-10:15a.m.)

Let’s Study and Bible and Prepare for Worship (Facilitated by Stefan Mach)(Meets in the downstairs conference room.)

Let’s Talk: “Inequality: Overcoming the Gaps that Divide: (April 12-May 17)May 10, 2015: Religious Equality in a Multi-Faith Context– Facilitator: Rev.Dr. Gerry Hanberry – Panel: Barbara K. Daniel, a Rabbi, a representative of theIslamic Community

How do religious groups, in all their various settings, worship and servetogether while maintaining their unique styles of worship and varied theologies?

What does religious pluralism look like? Major gaps between religions/faith groups

(Meets in the social room near the stage)

CORRECTION TO CHIMES CONFIRMATION ARTICLE: If you areinterested in more information regarding being a confirmation mentor please contactBettie Joe Crutchley at: [email protected].

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE WORK CAMP TRAILER: We’ve done a lot ofpainting over the past few years and we need to replenish our supplies. We welcomethe following: (leave on the stage or see Jeff Schaeberle or Milt Crutchley to put inthe trailer).

Paint pailsPaint pail hooks (for hanging thepail from a ladder)Roller traysTray linersPainters caulk

Soap for cleaning brushesStirrer sticksTrim toolsDonation to purchase a ladder rack(approx. $125 to $150).

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OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT AT LA PAZ: If you’re looking for analternative to Monday Mess Hall, then please plan to join us on May 4th at La Pazrestaurant (51 S. Market Street) from 4-9p.m. La Paz will donate 20% of theirproceeds to our NOCC 5K Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer. You can eatin/carry out or get a gift certificate. Just remember to tell them that you are there tosupport ovarian cancer awareness. Hope to see you there! – Cathie Duncan

SAVE THE DATE: FAMILY CAMPING - Will be September 18-21 at Rocky Gap. If you have

any questions, please see Laura Rhoderick or Starr Schaeberle. We would loveto have you join the fun.

SPRING CLEAN UP DAY – Sat, May 16 (8-Noon) – More details to follow. MISSION/SOCIAL ACTION ROUNDTABLE: The next Roundtable will

take place in the downstairs conference room on May 17th at 7p.m. All personswho are currently involved with mission or social action projects are invited toattend in order to update attendees on what is happening (or any needs). Alsoinvited are people who would like to learn more about our variousmission/social action projects. Come as well if you have ideas regardingadditional areas where we might need to focus some of our attention. – CliffBarr, Chair

CHIMES GROUP LUNCHEON AND TOUR MAY 14TH at the SurreybrookeGarden Center in Middletown. Their location is 8610 Baltimore National Pike.Several of us will gather at 10 at the Garden Center Office and then take a self-guided tour of the garden offerings. Afterward, we will meet at The Main Cup inMiddletown, located at 14 West Main St. We have a private area reserved for our usefrom 11:30 on, and expect everyone will have arrived by noon. Lunch is from themenu; we will have a short meeting before eating. ALL ARE WELCOME at ourmeeting…women, men, youth. Hope to see you there. For more information, contactMary Meyer at 301-845-9824 or [email protected].

WHAT IS PLAYING IN YOUR 3RD ACT? – We have formed a recently retiredgroup and named it Act III. We meet informally and share stories, experiences andideas. If you are interested, we will be meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month at9a.m. at Panera Bread on Rt. 26. Our next gathering will be May 18th. For additionalinformation, contact Cathie or Will Duncan or Pat Hanberry. If you’d like to be onour email list, send an email to Cathie: [email protected].

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NOMINATING REPORT FOR 2015 -2016

ELDERS (3 year term):Two to be elected: Betsy Fisher (second term 2018)

Starr Schaeberle (first term 2018)Continuing Elders are:

Rodney Martin (second term 2017)Allen Flora (second term 2017)Milt Crutchley (second term 2016)Cliff Barr (first term 2016)

DEACONS (2 year term):

Four to be elected: Tom Frazier, head deacon (second term 2017)Tom Perlet (second term 2017)Jennie Covahey (first term 2017)Richard Torian (first term 2017)

Continuing deacons: Marc Kline (first term 2016)Phil Selby (second term 2016)Jenna Duranko (first term 2016)Jaci Clayton (second term 2016)

COMMITTEE CHAIRS (2 year term but may be re-elected for 2 additional 1year terms) (*to be elected)

Property: Phil Selby (first term through 2016)Stewardship: Jill White (first term through 2016)*Mission & Social Action: Cliff Barr (first full term through 2017)*Finance & Budget: Connie Golleher (first term through 2017)*Worship: Cindy Smith (second 1 year term through 2016)Christian Ed: Laura Rhoderick (first term through 2016)*Member at large: Bob Marendt (first full two year term through 2017)Youth: Monthly rotating

Submitted by Milt Crutchley and Rodney Martin

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TODAY (5/3)8:30a.m. Worship in Trinity Chapel9:30a.m. Scholarship Committee9:30a.m. Sunday School & Adult

Education10 a.m. Chimes Concert10:30a.m. Morning Worship12N Annual Meeting1p.m. Ground Breaking Ceremony6:30p.m. Youth Sunday PracticeMONDAY10a.m. Staff Meeting5p.m. Monday Mess Hall5:30p.m. Chancel Bells6p.m. Children’s Choir6p.m. Cambridge Bells6:45p.m. Young SpiritTUESDAY11a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible StudyTHURSDAY7p.m. Senior ChoirFRIDAY6:30p.m. CAbi Fashion Fundraiser

(Social Room)SATURDAY9a.m. CAbi Fashion Fundraiser

(Social Room)SUNDAY (5/10)8:30a.m. Worship in Trinity Chapel9:30a.m. Sunday School & Adult

Education10a.m. Chimes Concert10:30a.m. Morning Worship

SERVING YOU 5/3:

Deacons: Marc Kline & Kelly SpurrierGreeters: Bob & Marian Long

Gaylon & Lavenia CornellElder: Milt CrutchleyScripture Reader: Allen FloraSound System: Jeff SchaeberleNursery Schedule: Laura RhoderickAcolyte:Chimer Schedule: Dick Williams on Sat.

Maddie Martin on Sun.Welcome Table: Ave Barr & Pat CondoCoffee Hour: Annual Meeting

SERVING YOU 5/10:

Deacons: Jenna Duranko & Chris BakerGreeters: Jack Stush & Audrey Rayfield

Larry & Alice HatchElder: Cliff BarrScripture Reader: Cliff BarrSound System: Mike SextonNursery Schedule: Kelly HeutingAcolyte:Chimer Schedule: Maddie Martin on Sat.

Matt Hueting on Sun.Welcome Table: Pat Hevner & Kevin

McKinleyCoffee Hour: Linda Coyle

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Ministers - All the People of Evangelical Reformed Church

Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel, Senior Pastor ([email protected])Rev. Dr. Gerry Hanberry, Interim Associate Pastor ([email protected])

Rev. Fred Wenner, Pastor Emeritus

Kim Sexton, Associate for Children’s Ministry ([email protected])Alison E. Shafer, Organist & Choir Director

Tricia Coffey, Head Chimer & Young Spirit Choir DirectorNancy Doll, Bell Choir Director

Marj Menchey Bernstein, Children’s Choir DirectorKristen Niehoff, Finance Manager

Kris Ricci, Office Administrator ([email protected])Bud Rossig, Facilities Manager

Sharon Wells, Nursery Attendant

1st Supper – April 24, 2015

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