Collingswood Presbyterian Church

November 15, 2015

30 Fern Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey 08108

Telephone: 856-854-4523

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

Paul Ciarrochi, Church Caretaker

COLLINGSWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

November 15, 2015 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

Silent Prayer

When no one else will listen to us, we can pour out our soul to you; when no one notices us, you see our misery, and fill us with joy;

when everyone else forgets who we are, you remember us and call us by name. You are our Spirit of Love, and we welcome you

into our hearts.

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.

Congregational Concerns Elder Candace Lowden Centering Music - “Our Song Shall Rise to Thee” by Joseph Martin Chancel Choir (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)

Call to Worship Leader: Come, let us give thanks to God! People: We gather together to praise the One who strengthens the weak, and hears the prayers of the forgotten. Leader: Come, let us give thanks to Christ! People: We gather together to sing of the One who calls us to serve those who are hungry and alone at this time of year. Leader: Come, let us give thanks to the Spirit! People: We gather together to exalt the One who provokes us to love not only our family and friends, but the guest among us.

*Hymn - “Lead on O Cloud of Presence ” STF #2234 *Prayer of Confession Leader: Longing for the touch of God, we cry out; humbled by the awareness of our human nature and brokenness, we bring our prayers of confession to God, praying together, ALL: We have to admit, Holy Listener, that we are more likely to be irritated by the lives of others, rather than being provoked to love them. When we are called to encourage those around us, too often our actions and words discourage them. Offered lives of peace and hope, we wander around filled with anxiety and des pair. Forgive us, Rock of Redemption. Cleanse our hearts, so we might be more loving; keep us on the path of faithfulness, so we might find those whom we are called to serve; give us your words, so we might confess your hope offered to all who are broken, who are lost, who cry out to you. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

*Assurance of Pardon Leader: This is the good news: God gives us hope, God gives us peace, God gives us joy so we may share these gifts with everyone we meet. People: Thanks be to God, who has forgiven us and provoked us to love others and to serve all who are around us. Amen. *Musical response - “Lamb of God” GTG #555 (sing twice) O Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us, Lamb of God, and grant us your peace *Sharing of the Peace Leader: The peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Sacrament of Baptism

Statement on Baptism

Presentation of Natasia Madden for Baptism and Membership

Profession of Faith

*Apostles’ Creed (unison) 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.

Prayer

Baptism Prayer & Laying on of Hands

Welcome Natasia Madden to God’s Family!

(Children in Pre-K-5th grade will follow Mrs. Kolecki out and can be picked up in Calvin Hall after service.)

Anthem - “Lamb of God” By Twila Paris Chancel Choir Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 4:5-14 (pages 159-160) Psalm 119:1-16 (responsive) Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. People: Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart,

Leader: who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways. People: You have commanded your precepts to be kept dili gently. Leader: O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! People: Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. Leader: I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous ordinances. People: I will observe your statutes; do not utterly forsake me. Leader: How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word. People: With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. Leader: I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you. People: Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes. Leader: With my lips I declare all the ordinances of your mouth. People: I delight in the way of your decrees as much as in all riches. Leader: I will meditate on your precepts, and fix my eyes on your ways. People: I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. *Hymn - “Lord Speak To Me ” GTG #723 Gospel Lesson: Mark 13:1-8 (page 925) Sermon: “Saying is Believing ”

The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

Offering

“How do we follow Jesus? We try to live our lives as he did – the example of the perfect steward. Stewardship is discipleship. It is the care and use of all that we have been given by God and

is often explained in terms of talent, treasure and time.”

Musical Meditation - “Spirit of God, Open My Heart” Chancel Choir *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 Song - “The Servant Song” Chancel Choir

Prayers of the People Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us 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: “A Grateful Heart” GTG #652 *Benediction *Postlude

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

Please join in the lounge for

and fellowship time.

Sunday, November 15, 2015 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 AIDS BACK TO THE DEACON OF THE DAY.

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 for children aged birth to 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.

Please check the flower book in the Narthex and sign up to dedicate the flowers in the church to honor, or in memory of, a loved one.

Flowers are needed for November 29, December 6 & 13

Thank you for your service!

Worship Leaders: Dennis Kolecki Deacon of the Day: Tom Wolfe Greeter/Ushers: Bill Ostrem, Urmila Malvadkar, Ava & Ajay Flowers: The flowers are given today by Mark & Meg Standring In honor of Emma & Tess’s birthdays

Last week there was no Sunday School. This week we will learn about Saul becoming the first king of Israel. We will be doing a craft and activities to go along with the story. No-

vember 29,2015 will be our first Christmas Pageant practice. Please make plans to be there. Please see Mrs. Kolecki if you would like to help. You can sign up to help outside the Christian Education Direc-tor's office. Also, if you have a child in Sunday School, please join our Facebook page: Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School.

There is Youth Group tonight at 6:30pm-8pm. There

is also a PAC (Parent Advisory Counsel) meeting scheduled for to-night at 6:30pm. Please make plans to attend. There is no seminarian this year so please see Mrs. Kolecki about signing up to help with Youth Group and to bring snack. Triennium applications will be available. Please see Dennis Kolecki for one of the forms.

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 activi-ties. YOUTH THIS MEANS YOU TOO!

The Deacon's are donating 10 turkeys for the seniors Thanksgiving dinner in Whitman Park again this year. We need 10 volunteers to bake a turkey, carve it (containers will be provided), and make gra-vy. We'll need the turkeys by Wednesday evening for early morning delivery on Thanksgiving.

Also, if you'd like to donate your free turkey from your local grocery store this year, please contact Martha Jane @ 856/559-0154 or email her @ mjcb44@aol.com. Your Deacons

We will be supporting the IHOC hosting at First Baptist Church December 26 - January 9. The IHOC men will be staying with CPC March 6th thru March 20th next year. We will need for men to stay overnight and volunteers to make meals.

GROW GROUPS!!! We join together with Audubon Presbyterian church and Haddon Heights to discuss the book - “We make the Road by Walking” by Brian McLaren. Pick up the book through Amazon or speak to Pastor Kate for a free copy! Locations: Sunday 9am Colls Presbyterian Lounge Monday evening 6:30 at Haddon Heights Presbyterian on Green Street Tuesday afternoon 2pm at Logan Memorial in Audubon.

Join Pastor Kates web blog to read and discuss!

Save The Date

November 15th 6:30 Youth Group PAC Meeting

November 18th 7:00 pm - Confirmation Class

November 26th Happy Thanksgiving (Office Closed)

November 27th Office Closed

November 29th Pageant Rehearsal

You are invited to a Traditional family style Thanksgiving Day Dinner on

November 26th at 1:00 pm

Appetizers served from 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Hosted by:

St. Mark’s Church 409 White Horse Pike Oaklyn, New Jersey

Price of Dinner - FREE

Transportation is provided for those that do not have a way there.

For more information and/or to make a reservation please contact:

Robin Harris in the church office at 856-854-7959

RSVP by Friday, November 20th

Session Highlights

Approved membership applications of Natasia Madden, Liliana

Stevens, Darin Pfeifer, Joseph Russell and Susan DeFrancisco.

They will be received into membership on November 22, 2015.

Approved application for baptism for Natasia Madden.

Received reports from Deacons, Pastor Kate and committees of

session.

Stewardship pledges are still being received but we have 4 new

pledges and 16 families have increased in giving.

We met with Executive Presbyter Rev. Debby Brincivalli to hear

the next steps for our church as we move forward with finding

pastoral leadership.

A Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of

Collingswood Presbyterian Church is called

for the purpose of

receiving the resignation of The Rev. Katherine Killebrew

is scheduled for Sunday November 22, 2015

after the worship service.

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

Birthdays: Meredith LaPan, Christopher Ellis, Muriel Haines Anniversaries: Melissa & Gus Corso Seminarians: Chris McNabb and Noha Khoury Pray for Harry Binder who is in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Those who serve in government, our military personnel, & those who work in other countries. Our country, our president, and our leaders Jessica Lowden - working in Ghana

Those at home or in care facilities Elizabeth Baggett Harry Binder Robert Johnson

Dorothy Varnum Eleanor Kelley

Pray for Health and Wellness Ray Burns Sam Jang Do-Soon Barbara Miner Carol Rowand Jay Sills Barbara Parker Paul Beatty Bob Whenna Rachel Minnick Art Moffett Marion Mills Paul Ziegler Sal Ferraro Jean Fink Jane Heinle Cindy Kielbania Diane Blakesley Lori Hunter Ruth Hanson Donald Sharp Diane Gebert Chris Johnson Ziegler Juliana Minyon Becky Rule Chris Keeley

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 Vineland, Vineland, NJ

Our PCUSA mission in Botswana 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.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CPC THIS WEEK

Sun., 11/15 9:00 am - Choir Practice 9:00 am - Book Study Group 10:30 am - Worship 11:30 am - Fellowship Time - Lounge 6:30 pm - Youth Group Wed., 11/18 5:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice 7:00 pm - Adult Bell Choir Practice 7:00 pm - Confirmation Class Thurs., 11/19 11:00 am - Staff Meeting Sun., 11/22 9:00 am - Choir Practice 9:00 am - Book Study Group 10:30 am - Worship 11:30 am - Congregational Meeting 12:00 pm - Fellowship Time - Lounge 6:30 pm - Youth Group WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE Kaleidoscope Kids Preschool 8:15 to 12:30 Monday - Friday Girl Scouts Troop 30113 6:15 - 7:30 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 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.