September 6, 2009

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Bulletin

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Order of Worship
10:00 a.m. – Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ringing of the Church Bell
Prelude	Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me	TOPLADY, arr. Bish
Hymn #380	O Christ, the Healer	ERHALT UNS, HERR
Call to Worship		Bob Petrus
Leader:  May the peace of Christ be with you. People:  And also with you. Leader:  May the everlasting God shield you, and the blessing of God be upon you. People:  The blessing of the God of Life Leader:  The blessing of Christ be upon you, People:  The blessing of the Christ of Love. Leader:  The blessing of the Spirit be upon you, People:  The blessing of the Spirit of Grace. Leader:  The blessing of the trinity be on you All:  Now and forevermore. Amen.
Prayer of Invocation		Bob Petrus
Scripture Reading	Liz Jefferson	Ruth 1:15-18
Service of Baptism for Justin Daniel Witkowski
Presented by Douglas & Krista Witkowski
We receive this child as a new person in Christ. We offer our understanding and support as he explores life. We enfold him in our love, seeking together to grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and all people. We join with Douglas and Krista in telling the Gospel in our midst, so that their child and all children may live with us for Christ, showing forth his love for all people.
Song of Dedication
Justin, we greet you on this glad morning; We are so happy that you are here. Our fondest wishes go with you always: God guard and keep you all through the years.
A Story for Children	Rev. Julie Yarborough
(Ages 4-12 may leave for Sunday Summer Camp at this time.)
Hymn #504	Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether	UNION SEMINARY
Passing of the Peace
Announcements, Joys and Concerns		Rev. Yarborough
Silence & Prayer
Offertory Anthem	Nearer, My God, to Thee	BETHANY, arr. Bish
Scripture Reading	Mark 2: 1-12	Rev. Charles Rush
Sermon	“Holiness and Health”	Rev. Rush
Gathered Communion
Benediction		Rev. Rush
Postlude	Präludium und Fuge in F, BWV 556	J.S. Bach
Postlude
BLOCKQUOTE
Welcome! Visiting today? Please complete a Visitor Card and drop into the offering plate and join us for fellowship after today’s service.

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Welcome! Visiting today? Please complete a Visitor Card and drop into the offering plate and join us for fellowship after today's service.

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.

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

 

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Ministers	All Members of the Church
Senior Minister	The Rev. Dr. Charles T. Rush
Associate Minister	The Rev. Julie Yarborough
Director of Music	Holly Chatham
Children’s Handbell Choir Director	Mrs. Jeanne Fellows
Administrator	Cheryl Levy
Housekeeping	Mrs. Rocio Restrepo & Mr. Juan Restrepo

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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
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Website: ChristChurchSummit.org
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