Collingswood Presbyterian Church

April 20, 2014

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

Joan Hafer, Secretary

Chris Keeley, Custodian

COLLINGSWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

April 20, 2014 The Resurrection of our Lord

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

Silent Prayer We praise you, we worship you, we adore you, O God of the Risen Christ.

You hold the heavens in your hand and all the stars rejoice in your glory. You satisfy all things living with your

abundance and our hearts bow at your presence. Resurrect our spirits this day, O Lord. Amen.

Prelude Bells and Instrumental Piece

Choral Introit - “Because He Lives “ - Gloria & William Graither Chancel Choir

Bell Call - “Break Forth into Singing” - Hal Hopson bells by Andy and Steven Wilson

*Call to Worship

Leader: The Lord is Risen! People: He is Risen indeed! Leader: Christ is risen from the death and lives among us,

bringing hope and joy to all who believe in him. People: We rejoice because we have been raised to new life! Leader: Death cannot conquer the power of life in Jesus Christ. People: In him is life, in him is love. All: Thanks be to God who gives us the victory, through

Jesus Christ our Lord! Alleluia, Amen!

*Hymn - “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” GTG #232 brass arr. by Stanley R McDaniel and Will Powell

(*Please stand for items with an asterisk.)

*Prayer of Praise (unison): True and Living God, today your power and glory are brilliantly shown. By the death and rising again of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have taken the sting from death, and give to us the living hope of eternal life.

Accept our prayers and praise, that, even as we celebrate this day of resurrection, we may be transformed by the power of your Spirit, to be delivered from the dominion of sin and evil, and lifted into newness of life.

Through him who lived, died and lives again with you, O God, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

*Response - #2127 STF - “Come and See” “Come and see, come and see, I am the way and the truth,” said He. Follow me, follow me, Come as a child, O come and see.”

Kyrie, Kyrie, Kyrie eleison Christe, Christe, Christe eleison

*Sharing of the Peace Leader: The peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

“Bell Call” - Ava Ostrum, Andrew & Tyler Kolecki, & Andy Wilson Children’s Bell Choir

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Children’s Sermon (Children Pre-K through 2nd Grade may leave for Sunday School.)

“Christ, We Do All Adore You” - from The Seven Last Words of Christ by Theodore Dubois Arr. by Hal H. Hopson

Chancel Choir

Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 15:19-26 (pg.1048)

Psalm 118:1-17 (Responsively):

Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast

love endures forever!

People: Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”

Leader: Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures

forever.”

People: Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love

endures forever.”

Leader: Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord

answered me and set me in a broad place.

People: With the Lord on my side I do not fear. What can

mortals do to me?

Leader: The Lord is on my side to help me; I shall look in triumph

on those who hate me.

People: The Lord is my strength and my might; he has become

my salvation.

Leader: There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the

righteous: “The right hand of the Lord does valiantly; the

right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the

Lord does valiantly.”

People: I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of

the Lord.

*Hymn - “Thine is The Glory” GTG #238

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 28:1-10 (pg.909)

Sermon: “Course Correction: The Abundant Life.”

The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

Offering

God calls us to be planters and builders and to enjoy the work

of our hands. Reach deeply to dedicate the fruits of our labors,

both what we share through the church and what we keep for other ventures.

May everything we do with all our resources honor

our crucified and risen Savior.

Prayer of Dedication

Musical Meditation - “In the Bulb There is a Flower by Natalie Sleeth

Chancel Choir

“In my end is my beginning” - by T.S. Eliot

THE LORD’S SUPPER

The Invitation

The Great Thanksgiving:

Leader: The Lord be with you

People: And also with you

Leader: Lift up your hearts

People: We lift them up to the Lord

Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy…

And join their unending hymn singing,

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might

Heaven and Earth are full of your glory

Hosanna in the highest

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord

Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!

Leader: Blessed are you, O Lord Most high…

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.

The Words of Institution The Distribution of the Elements

(Please hold the bread and cup until all have been served.)

The Bread Meditation - “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Oboe arr. Duane Funderburk

The Cup “O Perfect Love” - Joseph Barnby Brass arr. Will Powell

Unison Prayer

We thank you Risen Lord, for this sacrament that makes us new

and strong. This is a foretaste of the victory to come and a power-

ful reminder of your sacrifice for us. Glory be to you,

O God! Amen.

GO IN GOD’S NAME

*Parting Hymn “Lift High the Cross” GTG #826 (Those who are able are invited to follow the choir outside.

The Benediction will take place outside in the Memorial Garden. Please pick up a flower and decorate our Easter Cross.)

refrain Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name

Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, the Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God.

All newborn servants of the Crucified bear on their brow the seal of Christ who died.

O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, your death has brought us life eternally.

So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory.

DEDICATION OF OUR MEMORIAL BRICKS

*The Charge and Benediction Leader: Go forth from this place renewed in faith! People: We take the good news of Christ’s resurrection with

us. Leader: Christ has risen from the dead! People: We choose to live with him! All (Shout): Alleluia and Alleluia!

Choral Response

Go Forward and Serve!

Be a part of God’s work here at CPC!

We would like to thank Blake-Doyle Funeral Home

for their donation of the flowers for the Memorial Garden cross.

Special thanks to the musicians:

Elyssa Greenberg

Leora Rothschild

Meegan Hussain

Jenna Kuerzi

Nate MacAdams

Matt Lemmel

Andrew Rueblinger

Parents - There is NO nursery worker today. You are welcome to

stay with your child in the Nursery.

Also, you may pick up your children in the Memorial Garden at the

conclusion of the worship service. Following the worship service an

East Egg Hunt will be held in Calvin Hall.

EASTER FLOWERS

Given with love by:

Ray and Catherine Burns in memory Bill & Margaret

Hearn and loved ones.

Peggy and Keith Haines in memory of Peggy & Ray Beck

and Ed Haines.

Muriel Haines in memory of loved ones.

Jean Harle & George Rafferty in memory of our parents.

Pastor Kate Killebrew, Gary, Will, & Brett Salmon in

memory of Patsy & Gay Killebrew & William E Salmon.

Will & Brett Salmon in honor of Grandma Carol Salmon.

June Lattimore in memory of my parents, and in honor of

my Aunt, Hazel Stecklair.

.The Lowden Family in memory of loved ones.

EASTER FLOWERS

Given with love by:

Marjorie & Laura Miller in memory of Nolan Miller, Dolly

& Francis Gafford, Nevin & Grace Miller, and Marie &

Bruce Peters.

Carolyn and Arthur Moffett in memory of Bill & Hazel

Waters, George & Ella Moffett, and in honor of Lt. J.G.

George Moffett.

Lois and Syd Noyes in memory of love ones.

Will & Kirstin Powell in memory of Bob Swing, and in

honor of the anniversary of Art & Carolyn Moffitt.

Alison, Rob, Lillian, & Jacob Smentek in memory of our

fathers, Nolan Miller and Jeffrey Smentek.

The Tumminia Family in memory of Violet Tumminia.

Linda & Paul Young in memory of loved ones.

for your service!

Reader: Dennis Kolecki Deacon of the Day: Martha Jane Caldwell Bates

Greeters: The Pizzutillo family, Peter, Keemia, Pocket, Bastion, Phelan, & Raphael.

Ushers: Peter & Pocket Pizzutillo, and Tom & Josh Wolfe

Communion Servers: Linda & Rich Herzog, Keith Haines, Carol Longmire, Karen Schuehler, Jennifer Giordano, Lorraine Brown, and Linda Young.

Flowers: The flowers today are donated by members of the congregation in memory of or honor of loved ones and in celebration of Easter.

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

Sunday, April 20, 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.

Welcome!

Sunday School:

After the passing of peace the Children aged Prek-2nd grade will go out for Sunday School and may be picked up in the Memorial Garden after service. Children 3rd grade and up will stay for Communion. Easter Egg Hunt to follow service.

Youth:

Confirmation Students remain in worship and should complete a Worship Reflection Sheet (located in the Narthex).

What’s happening at CPC this week?

Sun., 4/20 10:30 am - Easter Sunday Worship, Communion & Sunday School

5:00 pm - 8:00 am - IHOC men staying overnight

Mon., 4/21 5:00 pm - 8:00 am - IHOC men staying overnight

7:30 pm - Property Community Meeting

Tue., 4/22 5:00 pm - 8:00 am - IHOC men staying overnight

Wed., 4/23 11:00 am - Staff Meeting 5:00 pm - 8:00 am - IHOC men staying overnight 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Handbell Choirs

Thurs., 4/24 5:00 pm - 8:00 am - IHOC men staying overnight 7:00 pm - Choir practice

Fri., 4/25 5:00 pm - 8:00 am - IHOC men staying overnight

Sat., 4/26 8:30 am - Men’s Breakfast 5:00 pm - 8:00 am - IHOC men staying overnight

Sun., 4/27 10:30 am - Sunday Worship & Sunday School 11:30 am - Fellowship - Lounge 1:00 pm - Youth Group Activity

WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE

Spring of Life Church: Sunday - 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Sanctuary 2:30 - 5:00 pm - Jr. Rm. Wed. & Fri. - 8:00 - 9:30 pm - Jr. Rm.

Toddler Play Group Tue. & Wed. - 9:30 -11:30 am. - Nursery

Needlework Group Tue. - 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Jr. Rm.

Last week in Sunday School we filled Easter

eggs for the Easter Egg hunt. We also watched a

Veggie Tales about Moses as a baby titled

Babysitter in DE-NILE. This week we will be

watching the Veggie tales movie titled ’Twas the Night before Easter.

We will resume regular Sunday School on 4/27 if I get teachers. I

have no teachers signed up for 4/27 or 5/4. PLEASE SIGN UP.

***You may pick your children up in the Memorial Garden and then

head down stairs to the Gym/Jr. Room for the Easter Egg Hunt. There

is also a Spring Supplemental Activities Calendar on the table in the

Narthex. There are many topics to talk about and activities to do.

Communion Class: Attention Parents of children in second grade

and above, who have not attended the Communion Class. Commun-

ion class will be on Thursday, May 29th at 6:45pm. Please see Gretch-

en Kolecki if you have not already talked to her about class. First

Communion will be on Sunday, June 1st.

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: 4/27, 5/4, 5/18.

Also, if you have a child in Sunday School, please join our Facebook page:

Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School.

Next Confirmation class dates Wednesday, April 30

7:00 - 8:00 pm

There will be NO Youth Group this week.

Youth group will be early on 4/27 as we will

be serving lunch to the IHOC men. Regular

Youth group will resume on 5/4 and we will continue to work on our

Youth Sunday Liturgy. Come share your ideas. Please sign up to

bring snack and as a parent helper through the link for SignUp Geni-

us that was emailed to all parents or sign up outside the Directors

Door on the sheet.

Thank you to all those who supported the Youth Group Bake Sale last week. (whether by baking or buying baked goods). It was a great success!!

PAC (Parent Advisory Council): This is a group for all

parents of Youth Group Members. CHANGE OF DATE:

We will be meeting on Wednesday 4/30 at 7pm. Please

attend so that we may discuss upcoming events, such as

the car wash, mission trips etc.

IHOC MEAL: The Youth group is in charge of the IHOC men’s meal

on 4/27. We will be serving lunch for the men at 1pm. Please be pre-

pared to stay after church to set up and serve. We really need your Signed Covenants. If you haven’t done so al-ready, you must bring them in.

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @CPCYouthGrp

If you have not done so already, please join our

Youth Group Facebook Page:

Collingswood Presbyterian Youth Group.

How Can I Make A Difference?

Here are some mission opportunities that you to help with!

The Interfaith Hospitality Outreach Council has served homeless

men for over 20 years. The need is enormous for housing, job

counseling and support for homeless men to get back on their

feet

We will host homeless guests in our church April 19-May 4,

2014. We have helped the Baptist church in the past with their

hosting weeks. We will be supported by other congregations in

Collingswood but will need your help for overnight hosts at the

church and dinner preparation. Contact Martha Jane to sign up

at mjcb44@aol.com or 856-858-6419.

For our Collingswood Food Pantry: The greatest

need at this time is for breakfast cereal, but we are

also collecting canned tuna or meat and jelly. Any

items you care to donate are greatly appreciated. In

these difficult economic times, there is a large number of clients.

Donations can be put on the table in the back of the sanctuary.

Kitchen items are needed for 2 of the IHOC men who are moving

into their own apartments! Please bring donations of utensils,

dishes, and pots & pans to the church on April 27 and May 4.

What's New for 2014? -Water toys!

- Grands Camps! - Johnsonburg Service Corps (for those completing

11th and 12th grade) -Tiered pricing (3 options- choose what fits your family best!)

Summer Retreat - come with your youth group and enjoy a relaxed schedule including activities, mission projects,

and a one day outtrip!

REGISTER ONLINE today! www.campjburg.org

New registration system includes all forms online Have more questions? Call us at (908)852-2349

The Presbytery of West Jersey is offering camper scholarships for up to

1/2 off the cost of a youth camping week.

Please contact Gretchen Kolecki for Scholarship applications.

One Great Hour of Sharing - This offering, which sup-

ports Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian

Hunger Program, and the Self-Development of People

ministry, will be received today. If you are unable to make

a gift at that time, you are welcome to give through the online OGHS

donation site at https://gamc.pcusa.org/give/make-a-gift/OG999999/ ,

or you can simply make a $10 donation by texting “OGHS” to 20222

(as many times as you want!)

THE MEMORIAL GARDEN

Give a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one.

Our Memorial Fund is set up to honor and remember friends,

members and family. We use these funds to purchase lasting

and permanent items needed for our church.

In the past we have renovated the lounge, purchased handbells,

communion ware, and Easter banners in memory of loved ones.

We also offer the Memorial Garden as a place of internment of

ashes for members and non members.

You can also purchase a Memorial Brick to be engraved for a

loved one for $150.00 which includes the installation.

For more information about the Memorial Fund or the Memorial

Garden, please contact the church office.

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS...

Birthdays: Tyler Kolecki, Karen Schuehler, Lillian Corso, Bob Marks, Carol Longmire, Noah & Olivia Pozniewski Remember: Gail Gardiner as she recovers from back surgery. Seminarians: Chris McNabb, Buzzy LeCluyse and Richard Aylor 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

Kyle Stoy-- who is teaching ESL in Seoul, South Korea

Those at home or in a care facilities

Elizabeth Baggett Elsie Hak Robert Johnson

Evelyn Plunkett Dorothy Varnum Jean Waitz

Raymond Perry Harry Binder

Pray for Health and Wellness

Ray Burns Sal Ferraro Judy Grantham

Frank Griffin Sam Jang Do-Soon Bob Lowden

Raymond Perry Carol Rowand Jay Sills

Paul Young Fredrick Bates Darla Hartman

Evelyn Plunkett Rich Smith The Stone Family

Gail Gardner

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

for whom we pray.

First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown

Our PCUSA mission in Lebanon

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.