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Collingswood Presbyterian Church May 6, 2018 6th Sunday of Easter 30 Fern Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey 08108 Telephone: 856-854-4523 ♦ Fax: 856-854-4460 Website: www.collingswoodpres.com E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Jen Fox, Pastor Rev. Katie Mulligan, Pastor William Powell, Director of Music Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education Janis Danielewicz, Secretary Paul Ciarrochi, Church Caretaker
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Collingswood Presbyterian Church
May 6, 2018 6th Sunday of Easter
30 Fern Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey 08108
Telephone: 856-854-4523 ♦ Fax: 856-854-4460
Website: www.collingswoodpres.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Jen Fox, Pastor
Rev. Katie Mulligan, 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
May 6, 2018 6th Sunday of Easter
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
Morning Reflection As Christ ascended to heaven, our spirits are lifted to you
this day, O God. Your Spirit fills all the universe. We dwell within your embrace and cannot escape from your watchful
care. You are with us here, choosing us as apostles and instructing us in the way we should go. Focus our limited understanding on the person of Jesus, that all he did and
taught might come alive in us during this hour. Grant to us convincing proof of your promises as we welcome
your winds of change in our lives. 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 or fill out a yellow welcome card located in the pews. The card can be placed in the offering place.
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 - Sarabande” Arr. Kevin McChesney Memorial Handbell Trio (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: We gather to worship the One who crafted creation out
of chaos,
People: our cries of joy join the anthems of the universe.
Leader: We gather to lift our praise to the God who gives us
voice,
People: we bring the songs which have echoed in our hearts all
week long.
Leader: We gather as the children of God, our joy unbroken in
God's love.
People: young and old, tone deaf and perfect-pitched lift the
new, new songs of faith. *Hymn - “Christ Be Beside Me” GTG #702 tune - Bunessan Prayer of Confession (unison) O God, it is hard for us to wait for anything. We want instant answers and immediate gratification of our desires. We are more acquisitive than grateful. We forgot the amazing riches of your gifts to us and only want more. We do not take time simply to enjoy being in your presence, singing your praises, delighting in your love. Forgive us for our arrogant, selfish pride and our neglect of values and relationships that would supply all we really need. Amen.
Time for silent confession and reflection.
*Words of Assurance Leader: Forgiveness is yours to receive and to proclaim to all nations. People: The power of God at work in Christ is offered to us:
the power of love to make a difference among us. With hearts filled with thanksgiving, let us get to work
sharing this forgiveness with our world.
*Congregational Response - “Great God of Every Blessing” GTG #694 tune - Aurelia Great God of every blessing of faithful, loving care, you are the fount of goodness, the daily bread we share. How can we hope to thank you? Our praise is but a start: sincerely and completely I offer you my heart. *Sharing of the Peace Leader: The peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD Children’s Call - “Come All Ye Children” All children are invited to come play drums during the song Children’s Sermon (Children will follow Mrs. Kolecki out for Sunday School and will return for Communion.)
Anthem - Praise Him, Alleluia! by Eugene Butler Chancel Choir Scripture Reading - Acts 1:1-11 (page 991) Gospel Reading - John 15:9-17 (pages 983-984) *Hymn - “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty” GTG #403 tune - Unser Herrscher Sermon - “Do You Have Far Sickness?” Rev. Jen Fox
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
Offering & Prayer of Dedication
On this day, we remember that through Christ’s Ascension, we the church have been empowered to be the Body of
Christ. We are called to support the church through our tithes, offerings, prayers and service. As we seek Gods Blessing on all that we offer, may we graciously share
the love Christ with or world. Amen
Musical Meditation The Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Leader: The Ascended Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts to the One who gives us a spirit of
wisdom. People: We open our hearts to Jesus who opens God's words to
us. Leader: Clap your hands, God's people! Sing songs of praise to
our God! People: We sing praises to the One who blesses and blesses us!
We do indeed lift loud songs of joy to you, Awesome God! (Hymn GTG #552) All: 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: Like your glory, may your holiness be eternal, God of wind and flames… (prayer continues.)
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 Prayer after Communion
GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn - “Lord, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace” GTG #545 tune - Land of Rest *Benediction *Choral Benediction *Postlude
Go Forward and Serve! Be a part of God’s work through CPC
Please join us in the Lounge for coffee and fellowship time.
Contacting our Pastors
[email protected] (shared email) Rev. Jen Fox [email protected]
Rev. Katie Mulligan [email protected]
In case of an emergency… Rev. Jen Fox 609-892-2514
Rev. Katie Mulligan 805-448-9641
Sunday, April 6, 2018
We would like to welcome our visitors. We are glad to have you here and hope you will feel as if you are among family. Children are welcome to remain in the service. There are activity bags and children’s bulletins available in the Narthex.
Large print bulletins and hymnals are available for your convenience. If you have difficulty hearing, personal amplifiers are available in the narthex.
PLEASE BRING THE HEARING AIDS BACK TO THE DEACON OF THE DAY.
We also provide a nursery for children – infants through age three (3). Our nursery worker is Emilie Jackson.
Our Children’s Church program for children ages Pre-K through 5th grade begins following the Children’s Sermon. They will return during communion.
Thank you for your service!
Worship Leader: Lorrie Heuser Greeters/Ushers: Dennis, Gretchen, Tyler, Andrew & Jackson Kolecki Communion Servers: Karen Mazak, Flower: Flowers are given today by Gus & Melissa Corso In honor of Diane’s 7th Birthday on May 7th.
May 7th Worship Committee 7:00 pm May 6th Confirmation Class 11:45 am May 14th Session Meeting 7:30 pm (Confirmation Class) May 20th Confirmation Class 11:45 am May 21st Mission Committee
2018 Flower Dedications May 20th & 27th
are still available for flower dedications. Please sign up!
If you would like to reserve a special date to dedicate the flowers
which are used to decorate the Sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one, use the book or contact Janis in the church office. The
cost is $20. Please make checks payable to: Collingswood Presbyterian Church
Ministry Opportunity Please consider becoming a part of a Prayer Chain within our congrega-tion, What do you need to do? Answer the phone, listen carefully to learn about the prayer concern. Lift the concern up in prayer and then call the next person on the list. If you are interested in hearing more about this ministry, please plan to stay after church on March 18, contact Urmila Malvadkar or the church office.
We will be discussing how Jesus wants us to love one another as he has loved us. We will also be reading a story book about love. We will return to service for Communion. We will also be continu-ing to work on planting seeds for our gardens this season.
Also, if you have a child in Sunday School, please join our Face-book page: Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School.
Youth Group Dates: May 6th: at Collingswood Presbyterian May 13th: at Logan Memorial May 27th: at Haddon Heights First Confirmation Class: Confirmation Classes for May: 6th & 20th after fellowship time. Confirmation Class will meet with Session on May 14th at 7pm. Confirmation will be on June 10, 2018. Collingswood Presbyterian Church now has an Instagram Page!! Follow Us @collingswoodpresbyterianchurch
Pedal for Promise, Saturday May 12, 2018 Soon the weather will be warm enough to get your bike out and go for a spin (we promise!) So, you’ll be ready to join UrbanPromise in supporting quality, in-
novative Christian education for Camden’s teens by riding in Pedal for Promise on Saturday May 12, 2018. This ride is perfect for the whole family from the young novice to the road warrior. It’s a 15, 30, 42 mile, or metric century loop through beautiful (and flat) Burling-ton County. We offer SAG support, well stocked rest stops, and a celebration lunch at the end. For the kids, we will have activities in-cluding a bike course and face painting. Visit the UrbanPromise website to register or to support the UrbanPromise Cycling Team. Be the first to start our church team! Visit www.urbanpromiseusa.org/pedal or call 856-382-1865.
UrbanPromise Wellness Center Dinner Tortilla Press, Tuesday May 22, 2018
The Wellness Center brings helpful strategies and a deeper under-standing to our staff and children in dealing with trauma and its effects on learning and mental and physical health. The Wellness Center is vital in allowing UrbanPromise children and youth to name their deep hurt and to begin healing and moving forward. On Tuesday, May 22nd join us for dinner and an evening of fellowship fun at Tortilla Press in Collingswood. Support the work of the Well-ness Center in bringing promise to Camden’s children. Visit www.urbanpromiseusa.org/wellnessevent for tickets and details or call 856-382-1865.
Concert Sunday, June 3rd
2:00 pm 'My Broadway' featuring Johnayhan D Smitherman and the Pit Orchestra from Broadway Theater of Pitman.
4:30 pm Choral Arts of Southern NJ Annual Spring Concert. Featuring music of Bernstein and Copland, conducted by Jack Hill
Following Coffee Hour In the Lounge
Lead by Dan Graves
The Christian Education Committee is looking for additional mem-bers. The committee is currently made up of Gretchen Kolecki and
Carol Longmire and we are sure there are others in our church with great ideas and dedication and would love to share them with us. Contact Gretchen or Carol and SAY YES to a new opportunity to serve our Lord
and our congregation. We hope to hear from you. [email protected] [email protected]
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CPC THIS WEEK
Sun 5/6 8:45 am - Choir Practice 10:00 am - Worship 4:30 pm - Youth Group Mon 5/7 7:00 pm - Worship Committee Wed 5/9 5:30 pm - Advanced Youth Handbell Choir 6:15 pm - Youth Handbell Choir 7:15 pm - Memorial Hand Bell Ensemble Sun 5/13 8:45 am - Choir Practice 10:00 am - Worship 11:45 am - Confirmation Class
WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE
Kaleidoscope Kids Preschool 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Girl Scout Troup 30113 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday Collingswood Insight Mediation 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monday Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 - 9:30 pm Monday
LEADING US IN WORSHIP
May 13th - Pastor Katie May 20th - Pastor Jen
May 27th - Pastor Katie
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Birthdays: Gail Gardiner, Diane Corso, Urmila Malvadkar Please keep Janet Christman’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Those who serve in government, our military personnel, those who work in other countries, and our country, our president, and our leaders.
Those at home or in care facilities Art Moffett Robert Johnson Eleanor Kelley
Prayer Requests Bob Burns Ray Burns Sal Ferraro Tom Miller Marion Mills Julia Kline Jane Corso Yolanda Corso Norma Cammisa Ruth Hanson Kathy Moran Marcella Raziuk Lisle Jensen James Walsh Melissa Kolecki Patricia & Owen Landinger 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
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Laurel Springs, NJ Our PCUSA mission in Thailand
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.
CHURCH STAFF AND OFFICERS - 2018 Rev. Jen Fox, Pastor
Rev. Katie Mulligan, Pastor William Powell, Director of Music
Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education Janis Danielewicz, Church Secretary
Paul Ciarrochi, Church Caretaker Maryann Kelly, Bookkeeper
THE SESSION
(Meets second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.) William Ostrem, Clerk of Session
Candace Lowden, President, Board of Trustees Barbara Bockmann, Financial Secretary & Treasurer
BOARD OF DEACONS
(Meets fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.) Moderator Karen Mazak Vice-Moderator Susan Wilson Secretary Megan Standring Treasurer Dennis Kolecki
Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020
Mike Amato Jennifer Giordano Shawn Ellis
William Ostrem Darin Pfeifer Daniel Graves
Marta Jane Caldwell-Bates Lorrie Heuser
Carol Longmire
Committees of Session Chair
Christian Education
Finance and Stewardship
Mission and Outreach
Memorial
Personnel
Nominating
Property
Worship and Arts
Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020
Dennis Kolecki Lilianna Stevens Susan Wilson
Karen Mazak Tom Wolfe
Joshua Wolfe
Peter Herzog
