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Pilgrim United Church of Christ A Caring Church for Thinking People 130 Broad Blvd † Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 † 330.928.4847 www.Pilgrimcf.org Sunday, April 17, 2016 Raising a “G-rated” Family In an “R-rated” World Mission Statement: God calls us to live our faith as disciples Sharing the love of God Revealed through Christ In the community and the world. Alcolyte: Maura Schneider Altar Flowers: Marilyn Welch - “In Memory of John Welch” Greeters: Everyone present today! Ushers: Henry Nagel & Mark McCullough Powerpoint: Kathie Richards Liturgist: Sandi Ignizio Social Hour: Diaconate Steeple Lighting: Thank you! Pilgrim United Church of Christ Staff Pastor, Rev. Kirk W. Bruce: [email protected] F.F. Director, Marilyn Freeman: [email protected] Secretary, Kelly Gerstenberger: [email protected] Music Director: Amy Sauriol: [email protected] Custodian, Peter Paugh Sacrament of Holy Baptism ~ Grace Elizabeth Howell Pilgrim United Church of Christ Sunday, April 17, 2016 Welcome Invitation to Baptism God’s Promise Parents’ Promise John and Meghan Howell God Parent Promise Rebecca Kuznarsky Rite of Baptism Choral Response Lighting of Baptism Candle Laying on of Hands Congregational Response: With our love and prayers, we receive Grace Elizabeth Howell as a child of God. We pledge to John, Meghan, and Grace that we will be here to support them, encourage them and assist them as Grace grows and discovers the presence of God. We will strive to always live as examples of Christ’s love and we promise to open our hearts and open our hands to them as well. Children’s Gift Blessing
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Pilgrim United Church of Christ
A Caring Church for Thinking People
130 Broad Blvd † Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 † 330.928.4847
www.Pilgrimcf.org
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Raising a “G-rated” Family
In an “R-rated” World
Mission Statement: God calls us to live our faith as disciples
Sharing the love of God Revealed through Christ
In the community and the world.
Alcolyte: Maura Schneider
Altar Flowers: Marilyn Welch -
“In Memory of John Welch”
Greeters: Everyone present today!
Ushers: Henry Nagel &
Mark McCullough
Powerpoint: Kathie Richards
Liturgist: Sandi Ignizio
Social Hour: Diaconate
Steeple Lighting: Thank you!
Pilgrim United Church of Christ Staff
Pastor, Rev. Kirk W. Bruce: [email protected]
F.F. Director, Marilyn Freeman: [email protected]
Secretary, Kelly Gerstenberger: [email protected]
Music Director: Amy Sauriol: [email protected]
Custodian, Peter Paugh
Sacrament of Holy Baptism ~ Grace Elizabeth Howell
Pilgrim United Church of Christ Sunday, April 17, 2016
Welcome
Invitation to Baptism
God’s Promise
Parents’ Promise John and Meghan Howell
God Parent Promise Rebecca Kuznarsky Rite of Baptism
Choral Response
Lighting of Baptism Candle
Laying on of Hands
Congregational Response: With our love and prayers, we receive Grace Elizabeth Howell as a child of God. We pledge to John, Meghan, and Grace that we will be here to support them, encourage them and assist them as Grace grows and discovers the presence of God. We will strive to always live as examples of Christ’s love and we promise to open our hearts and open our hands to them as well.
Children’s Gift
Blessing
Pilgrim United Church of Christ A Caring Church for Thinking People
Sunday, April 17, 2016 † Fourth Sunday of Easter
THE PRELUDE O Jerusalem Janet Vogt *HYMN (Red Hymnal) A Mighty Fortress Is Our God No. 202
OPENING OURSELVES TO GOD
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm ) One: Come O Shepherd of life, teach us to enjoy the time of green pastures. All: Guide us in paths of life and renew our souls. One: When life is filled with struggle, assure us that You are always near. All: May Your goodness and mercy be upon us and within us always. *THE INVOCATION, OUR LORD’S PRAYER (Unison) Sandi Ignizio We come, on this beautiful spring day, celebrating Your risen Son and the gift of life that He offers to us. May our hearts be opened and our ears ready to listen. Bless our hands that they would be anxious to do and our minds eager to learn. Come O Lord, as we gather in the name of Your living Son and pray together the prayer your Son taught us. Our Father . . . ”[debt, debtors]. *THE GLORIA PATRI (red hymnal) No. 513
OPENING OURSELVES TO GOD AND EACH OTHER
*GREETING EACH OTHER IN CHRIST OUR LIFE TOGETHER OUR CHILDREN AND OUR FAITH Children are invited to Faith Focus, an experience of God’s word, designed for ages 3 to early reader. They are also welcome to remain with their families during worship. SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (See Back Cover) Grace Elizabeth Howell ANTHEM Day By Day Oscar Ahnfelt Arr. Donald Busarow
*all who are able may stand
WE GIVE TO GOD
AN OFFERTORY INVITATION THE OFFERTORY He Is Lord Arr. Janet Vogt *THE DOXOLOGY (red hymnal) No. 515 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CALL TO PRAYER (black hymnal) Sweet Hour of Prayer (verse 1) No. 505 Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! That calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Maker’s throne let all my needs and wants be known. In sea-sons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief, and oft escaped the tempter’s snare by your return, sweet hour of prayer! THE MORNING PRAYER AND CHORAL RESPONSE *HYMN (Black Hymnal) Won’t You Let Me Be Your Servant No. 539
GOD GIVES TO US
THE SCRIPTURE READINGS Sandi Ignizio 2 Peter 3:10 (page 207)
The Gospel According to Mark 8:33 - 36 (page 38) SERMON Raising a “G-rated Family in an “R-rated World Rev. Kirk Bruce
WE RESPOND TO GOD WITH SERVICE
*HYMN (Black Hymnal) Blessed Assurance No. 473 *THE BENEDICTION *UNISON RESPONSE (We invite you to join hands as we sing together) God be with you, God be with you, God be with you, till we meet again. O God be with you, God be with you, God be with you, till we meet again. POSTLUDE Now Rejoice, Dear Christians J.S. Bach
ANNOUNCEMENTS SIGN-IN There are worship pads on each pew in the sanctuary. Please remember to sign in to let us know you are worshipping with us today. We joyfully welcome all visitors.
*Please Turn Electronic Devices To Silent* Thank You!
CALENDAR Sunday, April 17
9:30 a.m. L.I.G.H.T. (Learning in God’s House Together) Preschool through grade 5, Children’s Library
Youth, Grades 6-12, ATTIC 10:30 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary - Grace Elizabeth Howell’s Baptism
11:30 a.m. Social Hour, Social Hall Monday, April 18
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Absorbent Minds Montessori School - TKD, Social Hall 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Girl Scouts #90169, A.T.T.I.C. 5:30p.m. Evangelism Meeting, Adult Library
6:30 p.m. Community Connections Committee Meeting, Adult Library 7:30 p.m. Council Meeting, Heritage Room
Tuesday, April 19 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Adult Library
3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Western Reserve Suzuki Lessons, Children’s Library 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Girl Scouts #90244, Adult Library
8:00 p.m. FOTS AA, Heritage Room Wednesday, April 20
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Absorbent Minds Montessori School - Dance, Social Hall 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Western Reserve Suzuki Lessons, Children’s Library
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Mystery Dinner Theater Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, Heritage Room - Last one until September
8:00 p.m. Hand Bell Choir Thursday, April 21
4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Western Reserve Suzuki Lessons, Children’s Library 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Den Meeting, Adult Library & Nursery
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Mystery Dinner Theater Rehearsal 8:00 p.m. Emotions Anonymous, Heritage Room
Friday, April 22 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Party, Kitchen & Heritage Room
7:00 p.m. Subichin Decorating, Social Hall Saturday, April 23
1:00-4:00 p.m. Subichin Party, Social Hall 8:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Social Hall
Sunday, April 24 9:30 a.m. L.I.G.H.T. (Learning in God’s House Together)
Preschool through grade 5, Children’s Library Youth, Grades 6-12, ATTIC
10:30 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary - Hand Bell Choir is Playing 11:30 a.m. Social Hour, Social Hall
2:00 p.m. Annual Pet Blessing, On the Lawn
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION!
THEN...TEAR OFF & PLACE IN THE BASKET NEAR THE RAMP.
THANK YOU!
WEEKLY QUESTION # 3:
What keeps YOU coming back to Pilgrim?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
NAME: __________________________________________
Please join...
John, Meghan and Simon Howell celebrate
Grace Elizabeth’s baptism!
This morning following Worship, during Fellowship Hour
in the Social Hall, to celebrate this Joyous Sacrament!
This is a time for us as a congregation, to show support to
John & Meghan as they continue to faithfully raise Simon and Grace.
?
Lift-Up Prayers for the Zeller family & friends with the passing of Bill.
Please join us as we have our Blessing of our Pets! NEXT Sunday, April 24th at 2:00 pm on the lawn. Rain or Shine! If rain, the blessing will be moved into the church.
Tickets are now available for the Act-It UP! Community Theatre production of "
The Case of the City that Almost Vanished"
ANNOUNCEMENTS SIGN-IN There are worship pads on each pew in the sanctuary. Please remember to sign in to let us know you are worshipping with us today. We joyfully welcome all visitors.
*Please Turn Electronic Devices To Silent* Thank You!
CALENDAR Sunday, April 17
9:30 a.m. L.I.G.H.T. (Learning in God’s House Together) Preschool through grade 5, Children’s Library
Youth, Grades 6-12, ATTIC 10:30 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary - Grace Elizabeth Howell’s Baptism
11:30 a.m. Social Hour, Social Hall Monday, April 18
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Absorbent Minds Montessori School - TKD, Social Hall 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Girl Scouts #90169, A.T.T.I.C. 5:30p.m. Evangelism Meeting, Adult Library
6:30 p.m. Community Connections Committee Meeting, Adult Library 7:30 p.m. Council Meeting, Heritage Room
Tuesday, April 19 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Adult Library
3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Western Reserve Suzuki Lessons, Children’s Library 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Girl Scouts #90244, Adult Library
8:00 p.m. FOTS AA, Heritage Room Wednesday, April 20
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Absorbent Minds Montessori School - Dance, Social Hall 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Western Reserve Suzuki Lessons, Children’s Library
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Mystery Dinner Theater Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, Heritage Room - Last one until September
8:00 p.m. Hand Bell Choir Thursday, April 21
4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Western Reserve Suzuki Lessons, Children’s Library 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Den Meeting, Adult Library & Nursery
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Mystery Dinner Theater Rehearsal 8:00 p.m. Emotions Anonymous, Heritage Room
Friday, April 22 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Party, Kitchen & Heritage Room
7:00 p.m. Subichin Decorating, Social Hall Saturday, April 23
1:00-4:00 p.m. Subichin Party, Social Hall 8:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Social Hall
Sunday, April 24 9:30 a.m. L.I.G.H.T. (Learning in God’s House Together)
Preschool through grade 5, Children’s Library Youth, Grades 6-12, ATTIC
10:30 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary - Hand Bell Choir is Playing 11:30 a.m. Social Hour, Social Hall
2:00 p.m. Annual Pet Blessing, On the Lawn
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION!
THEN...TEAR OFF & PLACE IN THE BASKET NEAR THE RAMP.
THANK YOU!
WEEKLY QUESTION # 3:
What keeps YOU coming back to Pilgrim?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
NAME: __________________________________________
Please join...
John, Meghan and Simon Howell celebrate
Grace Elizabeth’s baptism!
This morning following Worship, during Fellowship Hour
in the Social Hall, to celebrate this Joyous Sacrament!
This is a time for us as a congregation, to show support to
John & Meghan as they continue to faithfully raise Simon and Grace.
?
Lift-Up Prayers for the Zeller family & friends with the passing of Bill.
Please join us as we have our Blessing of our Pets! NEXT Sunday, April 24th at 2:00 pm on the lawn. Rain or Shine! If rain, the blessing will be moved into the church.
Tickets are now available for the Act-It UP! Community Theatre production of "
The Case of the City that Almost Vanished"
