30 Fern Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey 08108

Telephone: 856-854-4523 ♦ Fax: 856-854-4460

Website: www.collingswoodpres.com

E-mail: collspres@verizon.net

The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew, Pastor

William Powell, Director of Music

Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education

Janis Danielewicz, Secretary

Chris Keeley, Custodian

COLLINGSWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

November 30, 2014

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 .

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

(Please stand for items marked with an asterisk. GTG is the purple

“Glory to God” hymnal. STF is the “Sing the Faith” smaller blue

hymnal)

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 - “Advent Carol” #2090 STF (verse 1) Light the Advent candle, one:

Lighting of the Advent Candle The Hirt Family

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 - “Advent Carol” #2090 STF (verse 1) Light the Advent candle, one: Now the waiting has begun; We have started on our way, Time to think of Christmas day. Refrain: Candle, candle, burning bright, Shining in the winter night; Candle, candle, burning bright, Fill our hearts with Christmas light.

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

*Prayer of Confession

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 - “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” GTG #583

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

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 64:1-9 (p. 680-681)

*Hymn - “While We are Waiting Come” GTG #92

Scripture Lesson: Mark 13:24-27 (p. 925 )

Sermon: “The Hope of the World”

The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*Affirmation of Faith - Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven

and earth, And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was

conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered

under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He

descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead;

He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God

the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the

quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the

communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of

the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Offering - “In thanksgiving render to God that portion of your substance

that God requires. Give not only what you have set aside for

an offering, but dedicate all you have and are to realization of

eternal life.” Musical Meditation - “Just As I Am” William Bradbury Memorial Hand Bell Choir Arr. Robert Groth

*Hymn of Dedication - “We Give Thee but Thine Own” #GTG #708

We give thee but Thine own,

Whate’er the gift may be,

All that we have is Thine alone,

A trust, O Lord, from Thee.

*Prayer of Dedication

Prayers of the People Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray. Prayers of thanksgiving, intercession, petition, and the Lord’s Prayer.

GO IN GOD’S NAME

*Hymn - “ Breathe on me, Breath of God” GTG #286

*Benediction

*Choral Response

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

Please join us in the Lounge for coffee and fellowship time.

Welcome!

If you are a visitor, please sign the Fellow ship book in the narthex so we know you are here! Please join us for coffee fellow ship in the lounge.

Sunday, November 30, 2014 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.

PLEASE BRING THE HEARING AIDES BACK TO THE DEACON OF THE DAY.

for your service!

Worship Leader: Dennis Kolecki

Deacon of the Day: Lorrie Heuser

Greeters: Stephanie & Jeff Hirt

Flowers: The flowers are given today by The Miller/Smentek Family

“In memory of Nevin E. Miller”

Sunday School: Children should follow Mrs. Kolecki out after the Children’s Sermon. You may pick your children up in Calvin Hall after the service.

Nursery is down the hallway past the lounge and is for children aged birth to 3 years old. Our nursery workers 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.

Sunday School: Last week in Sunday School we learned about the Christmas Story completed an Advent craft. Today in Sunday School we will continue to work on the Pageant. We will also be working on the pageant for the next few weeks. Please see Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education to sign up to teach/help with the Sunday School Program. There is also a sign-up sheet outside the Director of Christian Ed.’s door. Dates available are: 12/7& 12/14

Also, if you have a child in Sunday School, please join our Face-book page: Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School.

Youth:

There is NO Youth Group for the next 2 weeks. Youth Group will re-sume 12/14. Mrs. Karen Schuehler and Noha will be bringing the Youth Group members to Philadelphia to enjoy some of the Christmas sites and sounds. The Youth Group will be taking the speedline over and will eat lunch in the Reading Terminal Market. Details to follow. Also, go on to the Collingswood Presbyterian Youth Group Facebook page to see the pictures of our individual reasons why we are here. This week we will decide why we are here as a youth group and what our mission is. Please sign up to bring snack and as a parent helper through the link for SignUp Genius that was emailed to all parents. **If you Middle School aged Youth Group member is attending the 12/5-12/7 Johnsonburg Retreat, please your final payment of $55 in by today. If you have not done so already, please join our Youth Group Face-

book Page: Collingswood Presbyterian Youth Group. It is a good way to keep in touch and up to date on youth group info and activities. YOUTH THIS MEANS YOU TOO!

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CPC THIS WEEK?

Sun., 11/30 10:30 am - Worship 11:30 am - Fellowship Time- Lounge Tues., 12/2 7:00 pm - Deacons Meeting Wed., 12/3 5:30 pm - Intermediate Bell Choir Practice 6:15 pm - Advanced Youth Bell Choir Practice 7:30 pm - Adult Bell Choir Practice Thurs., 12/4 11:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Choir Practice Fri., 12/5 Johnsonburg Middle School Trip Sat., 12/6 Johnsonburg Middle School Trip Sun., 12/7 10:30 am - Worship 11:30 am - Fellowship Time - Lounge Johnsonburg Middle School Trip - return Mon., 12/8 7:00 pm - Session Meeting WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE Spring of Life Church:

Sunday - 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Sanctuary (& nursery) 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. - Nursery Girl Scouts #30514 - Wed. 10/29 - 6:00 - 7:45 pm - Jr. Dept.

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 12/14/13.

(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 12/21/13 after church.

The Youth Group will also be making and delivering cookie trays

to the shut-ins of the church.

How can you Help in Small Ways??

Please donate food for the Food pantry

Casseroles are needed for Camden. Just label

and place in the freezer in the basement.

We are looking for greeters and ushers for the Sun-

day service. The only skill needed is a smile!

Snacks and coffee are needed for Fellowship Hour.

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 chamo-mile, 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, heuser551@verizon.net

The Christmas Pageant is Coming!!! December 21, 2014

Sun. 11/30, 12/7 & 12/14 - Rehearsal during Sunday School.

Thurs, 12/18 @ 6:00 p.m. - Dress rehearsal and church decorating. (Parents needed!) Sun. 12/21 - Pageant Day! Please be here by 10 a.m. so we can get everyone into their costumes

We have already begun practicing the songs for the pageant during Sunday School time. Please try to have your kids here on Sundays so they can be ready for the big day!

The Christmas Luncheon will be after church on 12/21. We need you to bring side dishes, desserts and drinks. Please sign up using the form in the back of the bulletin so we know how many are coming and what you are bring-ing.

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 people 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 January 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.

Christmas Poinsettias

Poinsettias will decorate our sanctuary from December 21st through December 28th. 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 15th. 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 15th:

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 ______________________________________________

Christmas Luncheon

Sunday, December 21

Following Worship and the Pageant

The Christmas Luncheon is a highlight of the year!

Join your family and friends in Christmas fellowship.

Please make your reservations early so we have

an accurate count of food and seating.

Fill out and submit the form below by Sunday, December 14th

or contact Jennifer at jgiordano@urbanpromiseusa.org

856 287-9357 cell

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Family name # attending __________

Email address: _________________

We will bring (circle one or more):

Entrée - *1 tray of baked ziti (min 3 lbs)

*1 tray of mac and cheese

Sides - *Meatballs *Sausage Caesar Salad Green Salad

Spinach casserole

Drinks - 3 cases of water 6 bottles of soda

Dessert - to feed 10 people

*Please bring warmed to the kitchen by 10:00 am

Be a part of the Luncheon Team

SET UP - decorate weeknight before or morning of or

CLEAN UP

Nominating Committee:

This church is so blessed to have the dedicated and supportive mem-

bership that we do! There are many ways we can give, not just finan-

cially but also we can give our time and talents toward the future of

Collingswood Presbyterian Church.

Candace Lowden, Martha Jane Caldwell Bates and Dennis Kolecki are

serving as your Nominating Committee this year, and it is time to

prayerfully consider your place in the future of our church.

We have a place for 3 Deacons and 1 Session member (Elders) for 3

year terms. We are also looking for 2 Deacons for 1 year terms. We

are also looking for a member of our Senior High youth to be a Youth

Deacon. Please prayerfully consider your role in the future of our

church; the direction you’d like to see us go in, the activities and pro-

grams you want to see in place, and how we can continue to grow in

spirit and fellowship with each other in this service.

“The call to serve as elder is a call to serve the spiritual as well as administrative

needs of God’s people. It’s a call to build up the body of Christ, which means much

more than planning for building repairs or making budget adjustments. It means

ensuring that the members of the body have the opportunity to be engaged in the

type of ministry and mission that will help them achieve spiritual maturity. El-

ders are called to be spiritual leaders, strengthening and nurturing the faith and

life of the congregation committed to their charge.”

“The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness,

and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Deacons at CPC create a hos-

pitable fellowship, a warm welcome and compassionate outreach to our

members who are ill and homebound. They also have a vital ministry reach-

ing beyond our walls to the Colls community and nearby areas in need.”

CHURCH STAFF AND OFFICERS - 2014 The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew, Pastor

William Powell, Director of Music Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Ed Janis Danielewicz, 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

Candace Lowden, 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 Tom Wolfe, Vice-Moderator Karen Mazak, Secretary Martha Jane Caldwell Bates, Treasurer

[Terms begin Feb 1 of each year or upon Ordination/Installation] Rev. 7/1/14

Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016

Keith Haines Mike Amato Jennifer Giordano

Melissa Corso Jeff Hirt

Candace Lowden Karen Schuehler

Committees of Session Chair

Christian Growth Keith Haines & Karen Schuehler

Finance and Stewardship Jeff Hirt

Mission and Outreach Moderator

Congregational Life Jennifer Giordano

Memorial Candace Lowden

Personnel Melissa Corso

Nominating Candace Lowden

Property Mike Amato

Worship and Arts Moderator

Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016

Lorrie Heuser Louanna Sills Tom Wolfe

Jane Trent Martha Caldwell-Bates Jean Harle

Erica Werner Karen Mazak Richard Herzog

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

Birthdays: Pat Gardiner, Jamie Stoy McNamara, Pete Pizzutillo,

Noelle Perrin, Samantha Gardiner, Brady Amato

I apologize - the wrong birthday’s were in the bulletin last week. A happy

belated birthday to Nick Lesso, Scott LaPan, Jane Trent, Glen Schuehler

Seminarians: Chris McNabb, Richard Aylor, and Noha Khoury

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 - Jennifer Riippa

Jessica Lowden - working in Ghana

Those at home or in a care facilities

Elizabeth Baggett Harry Binder Robert Johnson

Dorothy Varnum Jean Waitz

Pray for Health and Wellness

Ray Burns Frank Griffin Sam Jang Do-Soon

Bob Lowden Carol Rowand Jay Sills

Darla Hartman Rich Smith Kristin Schell

Jeffrey Patterson Bob Whenna Rachel Minnick

Steven Salmon Marion Mills Art Moffett

Sal Ferraro

Please pick up a prayer card in the narthex and mail it to these loved ones

for whom we pray.

Rev. Debby Brincivalli & Staff of West Jersey Presbytery

First Presbyterian Church of Barrington, Barrington, NJ

Our PCUSA mission in the Poland

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!

St. Nicholas Day at St. Paul’s

Lutheran Church 832 Park Avenue, Collingswood

December 6th - 4 - 7 PM

Buffet Dinner with homemade

soup, salad, bread and desserts

Adults $8.00

Children $5.00

Penny auction of tchotchkes and

holiday ornaments

33rd Annual Community Sing In

“ Messiah”

Sunday, December 7, 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 !!