Collingswood Presbyterian Church

Remembering the Saints Who

Have Gone Before Us

October 18, 2015

30 Fern Avenue , Collingswood, New Jersey 08108

Telephone: 856-854-4523 ♦ Fax: 856-854-4460

Website: www.collingswoodpres.com

E-mail: collspres@verizon.net

The Rev. Dr. Katherine G. Killebrew, Pastor

William Powell, Director of Music

Gretchen Kolecki, Director of Christian Education

Janis Danielewicz, Secretary

COLLINGSWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

October 18, 2015 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Honoring Our Saints

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

Gathering Outside in the Memorial Garden

Leader: Before you, O God, we remember today the ones who

went before us, not held back by the awesomeness of the

task They followed you with tenacity and joy.

People: Like a cloud of many witnesses

They stand around us.

Leader: Full of courage and trust they went to new places, ready

to stand and suffer with you.

People: Like a cloud of many witnesses

They stand around us.

Leader: Before you, O God, we remember those who have joined

the church triumphant. We are humbled by the witness

of their faith. We thank you for the members and friends

of the church that dwell now with you…. Dorothy

Strewski, Dorothy Lawniki, Jean Waitz, Joyce Varnum, Frank

Griffin

Leader: We hold the memory of loved ones in our hearts that

have gone from our midst.

People: Like a cloud of many witnesses

They stand around us.

Leader: Blessed are those who die in the Lord,

They rest from their labors, And their works follow them.

People: Like a cloud of many witnesses

They stand around us.

Leader: We name the names of those in our families and

community who we commend in the sure and certain

hope of the resurrection…

Names of family and friends who have died can be spoken now:

Leader: Before you, O God, we remember the saints of our day.

Who do not live by the rigid letter of the law

But by the wild demands of faith.

People: Like a cloud of witnesses

They stand around us.

Leader: These saints are among us- always ready to give more

Always ready to be turned inside out,

Knowing that new ways can only be found,

Through risk and pain.

People: Like a cloud of witnesses

They stand among us.

Leader: Eternal God, We thank you for the witnesses of all times

and places. May the stories of their lives show us the

richness of your grace. May they inspire us to look deep

within our souls. May they encourage us to take the risk

of faith and to serve you in new ways.

ALL: Thanks be to God, Amen.

*Hymn - “In the Garden”

Sharing of the Peace

Leader: The peace of Christ be with you

People: and also with you. (Congregation may process back into the sanctuary.)

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.

Minute for Stewardship - Dennis Kolecki (The children will proceed to Sunday School in Calvin Hall.)

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.

WE WORSHIP GOD

Anthem - “Canon of Peace” from Pachabel’s Canon Chancel Choir

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 55:1-3, 6-13 (pages 671-672)

Psalm 102:18-28 (responsively)

Leader: Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet unborn may praise the Lord: People: that he looked down from his holy height, from heaven the Lord looked at the earth, Leader: to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die; People: so that the name of the Lord may be declared in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem, Leader: when peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the Lord.

People: He has broken my strength in mid-course;

he has shortened my days.

Leader: ‘O my God,’ I say, ‘do not take me away

at the mid-point of my life,

you whose years endure

throughout all generations.’

People: Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth,

and the heavens are the work of your hands.

Leader: They will perish, but you endure;

they will all wear out like a garment.

You change them like clothing, and they pass away;

People: but you are the same, and your years have no end.

Leader: The children of your servants shall live secure;

their offspring shall be established in your presence.

*Hymn - “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” - GTG #624 tune - Toulon

Epistle Lesson: Hebrews 1:1-12 (page 1089)

Sermon: “Living Generously”

Rev. Dr. Katherine Killebrew

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

*Profession of Faith - CPC Vision Statement Leader: Let us become a church… People: In which all people know simply and surely God’s great love revealed in Jesus Christ; In which worship is joyful, participatory, visionary and a source of constant renewal for all; In which all seek to understand further the meaning and cost of discipleship.

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Leader: Let us become a church… People: Seeking justice, loving mercy and walking humbly with our Lord; Which witnesses to the community and to the world by sharing our relationship with our Lord and Savior; Which spends time in prayer listening for God’s will for our individual lives and for our church; Nurturing our children to be disciples of Jesus Christ, obeying His word and showing his love. Leader: And finally, People: Let us become a people of God called to be a family- open, caring family of faith-where all are embraced, accepted and affirmed.

The Offering “There is a natural law of abundance which pervades

the entire universe, but it will not flow through a doorway of belief in lack and limitation.”

Paul Zaiter

Offertory *Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication (unison) We thank you. O Lord, for these gifts shared and invested in your ministry and mission here and abroad. We thank you for the love shared by the saints who precede us. We pray that our open hearts and hands will continue that tradition for generations to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People

Leader: The Lord be with you People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray. Prayers of thanksgiving, intercession, petition, and the Lord’s Prayer.

All: 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.

GO IN GOD’S NAME

*Hymn - “For All The Saints” - GTG #326 tune - Sine Nomine

*Benediction

*Choral Response *Postlude

Please join us in the Lounge for coffee and fellowship time.

Sunday, October 18, 2015 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 AIDS BACK TO THE DEACON OF THE DAY.

for your service! Worship Leaders: Keemia & Pocket Pizzutillo Deacon of the Day: Louanna Sills Greeter/Ushers: Jean Harle & George Rafferty Flowers: Are given today by Art Dickol in memory of his wife Betty Dickol

Sunday School: Children should follow Mrs. Kolecki out after the Children’s Sermon. You may pick your children up in Calvin Hall after the service.

Nursery is for children aged birth to 3 years old. Our nursery work-ers are Madeline Almand, Brie Lynch, and Natalie Sperlunto. Parents are invited to sign-up in the nursery to come in and do an activity such as a song, read a book, or other activity with the older nursery children.

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 November 1, 15, 22, & 29

Last week in Sunday School we learned about Ruth and

Naomi. We made a friendship wreath with our hands. This week in Sunday School we will be learning about The call of Samuel as a boy. We will be doing activities to go along with the bible story. We will also be going over our song that we will be singing in service on 11/1. Please plan on being here that week. We will also discuss Trick or Treating for Unicef. Please see Mrs. Kolecki if you would like to help. You can sign up to help outside the Christian Education Director's office. Also, if you have a child in Sunday School, please join our Face-book page: Collingswood Presbyterian Church Sunday School.

There is Youth Group tonight. 6:30pm-8pm. We will also be hav-

ing a PAC Parent Meeting (Parent Advisory Council) on tonight at 6:30pm. Please plan to be there. We will discuss fund-raising and trips for this year. Thank you to the Ostrem/Malvadkar family and Natalie Sperlunto for walking in the Crop Walk last week. There is no seminarian this year so please see Mrs. Kolecki about signing up to help with Youth Group and to bring snack. Triennium applications will be available. Please see Dennis Kolecki for one of the forms.

If you have not done so already, please join our Youth Group Face-book Page: Collingswood Presbyterian Youth Group. It is a good way to keep in touch and up to date on youth group info and activities. YOUTH THIS MEANS YOU TOO!

Did you know there is an up to date church calendar on

collingswoodpres.com? Look on the right side and click calendar under links.

GROW GROUPS!!! We join together with Audubon Presbyterian church and Haddon Heights to discuss the book - “We make the Road by Walking” by Brian McLaren. Pick up the book through Amazon or speak to Pastor Kate for a free copy! Locations: Sunday 9am Colls Presbyterian Lounge Monday evening 6:30 at Haddon Heights Presbyterian on Green Street Tuesday afternoon 2pm at Logan Memorial in Audubon.

Join Pastor Kates web blog to read and discuss!

Our neighbors on Maple Avenue will be having oil tank remediation that will close the Maple Avenue alley exit beginning Wednesday, October 7th. You may enter the parking lot off Maple Avenue but you will exit through the Episcopalian lot onto Haddon Avenue.

October 23rd Leaders Dinner

October 25th Bible Sunday

October 28th 7:00 pm - Confirmation Class

November 1 Celebration Sunday Lunch!

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CPC THIS WEEK

Sun., 10/18 9:00 am - Choir Practice 9:00 am - Book Study Group 10:30 am - Worship 11:30 am - Fellowship Time - Lounge 6:30 pm - Youth Group 6:30 pm - Youth Group Parent Meeting Thurs., 10/22 11:00 am - Staff Meeting Fri., 10/23 6:30 pm - Leader’s Dinner Sun., 10/25 9:00 am - Choir Practice 9:00 am - Book Study Group 10:30 am - Worship 11:30 am - Fellowship Time - Lounge 6:30 pm - Youth Group WEEKLY COMMUNITY USE Kaleidoscope Kids Preschool 8:15 to 12:30 Monday - Friday Girl Scouts Troop 30113 6:15 - 7:30 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month Spring of Life Church:

Sunday - 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Sanctuary (& nursery) 2:30- 5:00 pm Dining room Wed. & Fri. - 8:00 - 9:30 pm - Jr. Rm.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Hosted by Heartland Hospice

Where When Heartland Hospice 190 N. Evergreen Ave. Friday, October 23, 2015

Suite 122 Friday, October 26, 2015

Woodbury, NJ 08096

If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact

Rachel McCoy Bereavement Coordinator

609-617-1882

All bell choir rehearsals on Wednesday, October 21st are cancelled.

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Session Highlights

We reviewed the element of the Stewardship Campaign

“Gratitude and Grace.” We will be having a Celebration lunch

on November 1 after church.

Christian Ed programs have begun for the fall season and the

preschool is open and there are so many positive comments

from parents.

Confirmation class has begun, led by Pastor Kate. They will

meet on Wednesday nights. (Schedule on church website)

Property committee has completed the last of the items needed

to be repaired for the state inspection. Thank you Gary Salmon,

Rodney LaPan and Barry Longmire for your handyman work.

Outreach - Pastor Kate conducted a new member’s class this

month and there are 4 people interested in joining at this time.

The Personnel Committee is searching for a Sunday church

caretaker/handyman.

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

Birthdays: Barbara Bockman Anniversaries: Jen & Bill Giordano Seminarians: Chris McNabb and Noha Khoury Those who serve in government, our military personnel, & those who work in other countries. Our country, our president, and our leaders Military personnel - Jennifer Riippa Jessica Lowden - working in Ghana

Those at home or in care facilities Elizabeth Baggett Harry Binder Robert Johnson

Dorothy Varnum Eleanor Kelley

Pray for Health and Wellness Ray Burns Sam Jang Do-Soon Bob Lowden Carol Rowand Jay Sills Cass Burns Carolyn Moffett Bob Whenna Rachel Minnick Art Moffett Marion Mills Paul Ziegler Sal Ferraro Jean Fink Jane Heinle Cindy Kielbania Diane Blakesley Lori Hunter Ruth Hanson Donald Sharp Diane Gebert Chris Johnson Ziegler Juliana Minyon Becky Rule Paul Beatty Barbara Parker Barbara Miner

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 Friendship Community Church, Sicklerville, NJ

Our PCUSA mission in Bangladesh 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.