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Collingswood Presbyterian Church July 6, 2014
30 Fern Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey 08108
Telephone: 856-854-4523 ♦ Fax: 856-854-4460
Website: www.collingswoodpres.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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
July 6, 2014 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
Silent Prayer Pour out your Spirit upon us as we gather, God of our salvation:
so your grace might strengthen us for service; so your peace might calm our troubled souls; so your hope might mend our broken hearts.
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 - “Gather Us In” STF #2236 Here in this place new light is streaming, now is the darkness vanished away, see in this space our fears and our dreamings, brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in - the lost and forsaken, gather us in - the blind and the lame; call to us now, and we shall awaken, we shall arise at the sound of our name.
*Please stand for items marked with an asterisk.
Call to Worship
Leader: This is the day the Lord has made:
People: a day for praise and prayer; a day for gratitude and
generosity.
Leader: This is the time God has given us:
People: a time for singing and silence; a time for speaking and
listening.
Leader: This is the life to which God calls us:
People: a life of humility and service; a life of faith and trust.
*Hymn - “Let Us Build a House” GTG #307 vrs. 1,2,5
*Prayer of Confession
Leader: When we pray to God, do we do so with pride in what
wonderful people we are, or with that humble hope
which recognizes how we have not lived as God’s
children, and how we need God’s forgiveness and grace
in our lives? Join me as we pray to our God, saying,
All: Watching God, like the Pharisee, we think we can stick
our thumbs into life, pull out a prayer, and congratulate
ourselves for being such good Christians. Then, we
remember the harsh words we have spoken this week,
the hurt we have inflicted on someone we loved, the
lack of compassion we failed to offer to someone who
needed our help.
Forgive us, God of Grace, and deal gently with us. May
we become more like the tax collector - humble,
penitent, acknowledging our faulty lives to you. Then,
may we receive the mercy promised to us through Jesus
Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Silence is kept
*Assurance of Pardon
Leader: Forgiven and healed, we open ourselves to the grace,
the peace, the hope offered to us through our loving
God. This is the good news we have received!
People: Graced and blessed, we are able to live our lives for
others, taking them by the hand to reach that finish
line called the Kingdom. Thanks be to God. Amen.
*Musical response - “You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy” GTG #437
You are the Lord, giver of mercy!
You are the Christ, giver of mercy!
You are the Lord, giver of mercy!
*Sharing of the Peace
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Children’s Sermon
(Children Pre-K through 5th Grade may leave for Sunday School.)
Anthem - “Sent Out in Jesus’ Name” (Enviado Soy de Dios) STF #2184
Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 4:28-35 (page 810)
*Hymn - “God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us” GTG #436
Gospel Lesson: Luke 18:9-17 (p. 955-956)
“Theme Song “Seven Deadly Sins” Words by James Mitchell (sung to the tune of “Gilligan’s Island”)
Of all the Seven Deadly Sins, it's Pride that is the worst. For Pride puts God and others last So Ego can come first. The Professor is a picture of our vain and stubborn race – We'd rather lose salvation than, put up with losing face. (Put up with losing face)
And, like the pious Pharisee, We're sure that we're the best; So confident, we brag to God to put us to the test. (To put us to the test.)
We run aground when we are found inviting these things in: There's Sloth, of course, and Gluttony, our Anger and our Greed, The lure of Lust, Pride and Envy, the Seven Deadly Sins!
Sermon: “The Sin of Pride: The Professor and the Pharisee “ The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*Affirmation of Faith
Leader: Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his
wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not
the rich man boast in his riches. (Jeremiah 9:23)
People: We too easily think gifts of God as coming from
ourselves. We think we have earned them and we
deserve them. Gifts are given for sharing,
Leader: When pride cometh, then cometh shame” (Proverbs 11:2)
People: We quickly fall from grace when we have trusted in our
own strength.
Leader: For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing,
he deceives himself. (Galatians 6:3)
People: Forgive us Lord for living with delusions of grandeur.
We believe our own lies. We cover up our insecurities
with masks of false success.
Leader: For it is not the one who commends himself who is
approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
(2 Corinthians 10:18)
People: You, O Lord, reprove and improve us. When we are
humble and willing to be open, we are honored.
Leader: Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it
is not arrogant. (I Corinthians 13:4)
People: We hear these words at weddings and then forget that
they are a calling to daily living, based on choice not
feelings.
Leader: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed
by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may
discern what is the will of God, what is good and
acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)
People: Help us to be your holy, humble, faithful and kind
people always seeking to build others up, rather than
tear down. Help us to be your people of peace. Amen.
Offering
Eternal God, we have heard Jesus direct us to travel light through life,
but many prized possessions weigh us down. We enjoy them!
At your alter we are faced with hard choices. Dedication of these offerings
is but a prelude to further struggle. How shall we deploy all the resources
you entrust to your care? Amen
Prayer of Dedication
Musical Meditation - “His Eye Is on The Sparrow” traditional
The Lord’s Supper
Invitation
Prayer of Thanksgiving Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 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, (GTG #552)
People: 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…
(Prayers of intercession, petition and the Lord’s Prayer)
The Words of Institution
The Distribution of the Elements (People are invited come forward to receive the bread and the cup
and return by the side aisles.)
Prayer after communion (unison)
Make yourself known to us, O Lord, as we travel on the roads of
our lives. As this bread and cup sustain us, may we be ever
ready to look for you in our lives. Amen.
Please join us in the lounge for iced tea and fellowship time.
GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn: “This Is My Song” GTG #340
*Benediction
*Organ Response
*Postlude
Go Forward and Serve! Be a part of God’s work through CPC!
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 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, & 8/31
If you are a visitor, please sign the Fellowship Book in the narthex so we know you are here!
Sunday, July 6, 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!
Reader: Linda Herzog
Deacon of the Day: Rich Herzog
Greeters: Shawn & Colleen Ellis
Ushers: Flo Stringer & Erica Werner
Communion Servers: Melissa Corso & Linda Herzog
Fellowship Hosts: Louanna Sills & Dawn Norton
Flowers: the flowers today are given by Catherine & Ray Burns in
memory of their parents.
Sunday School: Children should follow Mrs. Kolecki out after the Children’s Sermon. You may pick your children up in the Jr. Dept. after the service.
Nursery - There or NO nursery workers today. The nursery will be open with A/C and you can volunteer to work the nursery this sum-mer, but, there will be no paid staff. If you are interested in helping in the nursery please sign up on the sheet on the door in the nursery.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CPC THIS WEEK?
Sun., 7/6 10:00 am - Worship & Communion
11:00 am - Fellowship - lounge
6:00 - 8:00 pm - VBS
Mon., 7/7 6:00 - 8:00 pm - VBS
Tue., 7/8 6:00 - 8:00 pm - VBS
Wed., 7/9 11:00 am - Staff Meeting
6:00 - 8:00 pm - VBS
Thurs., 7/10 6:00 - 8:00 pm - VBS
Sun., 7/13 10:00 am - Worship
11:00 am - Fellowship - lounge
WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE
Spring of Life Church:
Sunday - 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Sanctuary
Wed. & Fri. - 8:00 - 9:30 pm - Jr. Rm.
During this week’s activity time we will talk about pride and the tower of Babel We will also listen to a Christian Rock radio station while we
are working on our project.
If you would like to sign up to help one Sunday please see Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education.
Up Coming Events:
VBS: July 6th-10th 6-8pm. Ages 4 years old - entering 5th grade. Please complete a registration sheet for your child. The registration sheet is in the back of the bulletin. A small fee for VBS is $5 per child ($10 per family
max).
VBS Set Up: Today after service we will need help moving the pulpit and lecturn and other items. Please bring your muscles.
Please see Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education to sign up to help with Activity Sundays.
Also, if you have a child in Sunday School, please join our Facebook page:
Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School.
There is no youth group but, there is VBS tonight. Please come and help and wear your t-shirts!! Also, if you can stay and help decorate after
church please do!
***We need your final Massanetta Springs Deposits ASAP***
If you have not done so already, please join our Youth Group Facebook Page:
Collingswood Presbyterian Youth Group.
Donations for the following items are needed for VBS:
5 cases of bottled water 3 bags of pretzels
3 dozen unfrosted cupcakes 3 bags of marshmallows
6 containers of white frosting 2 boxes of raisins
4 boxes of Graham Crackers 2 large containers of Gold
Fish Crackers
We are updating the CPC Directory. If you have
had a change of address, phone number, or email
address, please let the office know before July 7th.
You can either call the office at 856-854-4523 or
email at [email protected].
Thank you!
CPC
Directory
FROM YOUR DEACONS
Its summertime and the kids are home from school…that
means no more school lunches. St. Paul’s Food Pantry
has a tremendous need for cold cereal, tuna, canned
meat, peanut butter, jelly and mayonnaise. PLEASE HELP!
HELP WANTED!
We need help over the hot summer to care for our
CPC gardens. There is a hose by the driveway, if
you can help water the flowers, or weed and/or
trim the bushes, please contact Louanna Sills
([email protected]) or 973-219-3520.
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Birthdays: Keith Haines, Dottie Striewski, Matthew Will, Dylan Lepore-
Scheurenbrand
Seminarians: Chris McNabb 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 Harry Binder Robert Johnson
Dorothy Varnum Jean Waitz Art Dickol
Pray for Health and Wellness
Ray Burns Sal Ferraro Judy Grantham
Frank Griffin Sam Jang Do-Soon Bob Lowden
Carol Rowand Jay Sills Darla Hartman
Rich Smith The Stone Family Colleen Ellis
Jeffrey Patterson Lizzy Scotland Bob Whenna
Carol & Steven Salmon
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
Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church of Sewell
Our PCUSA mission in Malta
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.
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