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Third Sunday in Lent
March 11, 2007
Bulletin
Order of Worship
9:30 a.m. – Third Sunday in Lent

Prelude Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein Johann Pachelbel
(O God, look down from heaven and behold)
Amazing Grace Kaitlyn Avery, violinist
Ringing of the Church Bell
*****
Hymn # 260 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN’ FESTE BURG
Call to Worship Sue Buffum
 
Leader:  God, our God, you have called us to be a people on the move;
People:  Traveling light; dying to live,
Leader:  Ready to lose ourselves for the sake of the world.
People:  You have called us to be a people with a purpose;
Leader:  Traveling without a map, traveling to where we are led,
All:  Sustained by your Spirit, committed to the gospel
for the hope of the world.
Prayer of Invocation Sue Buffum
*****
Scripture Reading Matthew 6: 25-33 Liz Jefferson
Reception of New Members
A Story for Children Rev. Julie Yarborough
      (The 2 and 3-year-olds may leave for Sunday school at this time)
Passing of the Peace
Announcements, Joys and Concerns Rev. Julie Yarborough
Silence & Prayer The Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Sharing
Offertory Anthem from The Messiah by G.F. Handel
Doxology OLD 100TH
      Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
      Sing praise, all creatures here below.
      Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
      Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Hymn #339 Be Thou My Vision SLANE
      (Children and youth may leave for Sunday school at this time)
Scripture Reading Acts 4: 32-35! Rev. Charles Rush
Sermon “Becoming Child-like Again” Rev. Rush
Hymn # 434 Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples KINGSFOLD
Benediction Rev. Charles Rush
Postlude Menuet gothique from Suite Gothique, op. 25 Léon Boëllmann


ACOLYTE FOR 9:30 AM: Erica Wirth
GREETERS: Sally Weggeland and the Ellisons
USHERS FOR 9:30 AM: John Vigilante, Steven, P.J, and Katie Vigilante, Tony Delaney, Anthony Delaney
COFFEE HOUR FOR 10:30 AM: Sue and Joe Salsberry

  

The flowers today are given

in celebration of the life of Maria R. DeCesare

by Bruce, Lisa, Andrew, Matthew,

Elizabeth and Whitney.

The third white candle on the altar Is lit in hope of world peace.

No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here.


LATE BREAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS
(More announcements are in the monthly newsletter, available in the narthex)

 

Here is today’s Sunday school schedule:

    2 and 3 year olds: B-202
    Pre-K and K: B-203
    1st grade: B-204
    2nd grade: B-214
    3rd and 4th grade: B-210
    5th grade: B-206
    6th grade: B-205
    7th and 8th grade: Chapel
    9th-12th grade: Conference Room

There will be a "New Member Sunday" today, March 11th at the 9:30 am service. If you are interested in joining the church or have questions, please speak to Julie or Chuck or contact Carol Angle, Membership chair .

Christ Church will host its 11th annual Women’s Retreat in Ocean Grove, NJ on March 24 and 25. This year’s topic is Unmasking Ourselves: Discovering Authenticity. Come join us as we explore the following questions: Who are you? Who do you want to become? Who is God calling you to be? The retreat will start at 3:00 on Saturday and end at 3:00 on Sunday. Come spend 24 hours with other women of all ages from Christ Church as we replenish our souls and rejuvenate our hearts, minds and bodies. Good food, good company and good conversation is guaranteed! All women are welcome – bring your friends. The cost is $90 to share a room, $115 for a single. Dinner on Saturday night will be extra. Scholarships are available. To register send in a check, made out to Christ Church, with “Women’s Retreat” in the memo line. For more information contact Rev. Julie Yarborough.

Join us for another GIRLS' NIGHT OUT AT BEADLUXE on Thursday, May 3rd 7-9. Bring some wine or an hors d'oeuvre or dessert and make a necklace or bracelet for yourself or as a gift. We had a great time in the fall so come join us this spring! Please RSVP Carol Angle or .

KATRINA MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY: The members of Christ Church have the opportunity to be part of an adult work group to rebuild the Gulfport, MS along with the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church’s mission council. This week long trip will be from May 5-12, and responses are needed asap.

This is the fourth trip for this mission group, and they have said it was a defining moment in their lives. It is a camping-type experience, and the cost is $500-600 including airfare and most meals.

Other Katrina rebuilding opportunities are available. The American Baptist church is rebuilding in Gautier, Mississippi with Habitat for Humanity and with their ABCNJ, Spanning the Globe ministry. Please check the BWF bulletin boards outside the nursery for more information, or contact Laurie Rufolo, Chair BWF. You can contact Laurie by email at or call by phone for more details.

"Who Killed the Electric Car?", will be shown at the Unitarian Church in Summit, 4 Waldron Avenue (corner Springfield Avenue) on Tuesday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. This documentary produced by Bill Moyers has received many awards. In 1996 electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust and ran without gasoline. Ten years later, these cars were collected and destroyed. Free and open to the public.


Sunday

March 11

Third Sunday

In Lent

Choir Practice – Sanctuary

Worship

Coffee Hour – Barnwell Hall

Church Mice – Chapel

Genesis Choir – Lile Hall

Worship – 2nd service

Confirmation Class – Atrium

Middle School Youth

8:45 am

9:30 am

10:30 am

10:45 am

10:45 am

11:15 am

5:00 pm

5:00 pm

 

MinistersAll Members of the Church
Senior MinisterThe Rev. Dr. Charles T. Rush
Associate MinisterThe Rev. Julie Yarborough
Minister of MusicHolly Chatham
Children’s Handbell Choir Director Mrs. Jeanne Fellows
AdministratorCheryl Levy
Housekeeping Mrs. Rocio Restrepo & Mr. Juan Restrepo

Pastel drawing of Christ Church by Lynn Starun

An Open and Affirming Congregation
An interdenominational fellowship affiliated with
The United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches, USA
561 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
Telephone: 908-273-5549
Fax: 908-273-4140
Website: ChristChurchSummit.org
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