VALLEY’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
The Rev. Kristine Heckard, Pastor
Choir Director, Ed Dobbin
Organist, Peggy Berra
Whitney Faust, Acolyte
June 8, 2008
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
(*Indicates all those who are able are invited to stand.)
Chimes
* Passing the Peace Greeting:
All who are able may greet those around them with an
embrace or a handshake, accompanied by such words as:
Greeting: “The peace of God be with you.”
Response: “And also with you.”
Greetings and Announcements
* Call To Worship
L: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. God’s mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning;
P: God’s mercies never come to an end.
L: They are new every morning;
P: great is God’s faithfulness.
L: Come, let us worship God!
Prelude - “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee”
* Praise Hymn - Pg. 2
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
* Solemn Declaration
* Prayer of Invocation
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* Call to Confession
* Confession: (In Unison )
Lord, we come looking for easy answers to our personal problems as well as those of the world. Enable us to put things in perspective, and forgive us for relying on our own resources rather than putting our faith in you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
* Kyrie: (To Be Sung)
Leader: Lord, have mercy upon us.
People: Lord, have mercy upon us.
Leader: Christ, have mercy upon us.
People: Christ, have mercy upon us.
Leader: Lord, have mercy upon us.
People: Lord, have mercy upon us.
* Assurance of Pardon
* Gloria Patri Pg. 623
* Profession of Faith - (In Unison)
We know that God is in the world -- was and is and will be. God made it all, and continues to renew and remake and resurrect. We know God best in the life of Jesus, who was and is our maker of hope, the one who saves. We know the power and energy of God in the Holy Spirit. We are filled with God’s joy and pledged to discipleship and love. We trust in God. We celebrate God. We work together for justice and peace through God. We are never alone. We are free in the chosen bonds of the ways of the Christ. Thanks be to God!
Children’s Sermon
Hymn of Preparation - “Spirit Of The Living God” Pg. 247
Prayer cards will be collected during the 2nd hymn.
Morning Prayer and Lord’s Prayer - (Using Debts/Debtor)
Choral Response - “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord” Pg. 614
Scripture - Matthew 9:9-13 Ron Zimmerman - Lay Reader
(Found on Pg. 11 of the )T Pew Bible
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Sermon - “The Journey”
Our Morning Offering
Offertory - “I Need Thee, Jesus”
* Offertory Response - “We Give Thee But Thine Own” Pg. 620
* Prayer of Dedication
* Closing Hymn - “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” Pg. 51
* Benediction
* Threefold Amen
* Extinguishing of the Candles
* Postlude - “Hymn Medley”
Good morning and welcome to all our members, friends, neighbors and a special welcome to all visitors among us on this Fourth Sunday After Pentecost!
Our June Greeters are Patti and Tim Leitzel.
June Offering Team is Team 6: Renny Witmer - Captain, Carol Witmer, Matt Byerly, Sherry Byerly.
Our Nursery Attendant for today, Sunday, June 8th is Jon Novinger. Next Sunday, June 15th Deb Castellani will be in the nursery to care for your little ones.
There is Children’s Church today, Sun. June 8th but there will be NO Children‘s Church next Sun. June 15th.
Congratulations to the following couples celebrating Wedding Anniversaries this week: Kyle and Julie Lauver will celebrate their 2nd Anniversary on June 10th; Barbra and Andrew Snyder will celebrate their 3rd Anniversary on June 12th; Mary and Ken Zeigler will celebrate their 5th Anniversary on June 14th. May all of these couples be blessed with many more happy years together!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 8 - Sun. School, 9AM; Church, 10:10AM
June 9 - Bible Study, 10:00AM
June 11 - Exercise, 6:00PM; Council Meeting, 7:30PM
June 13th, 14th, & 15th Penn Central Conference, Selinsgrove
June 15 - FATHER’S DAY - Father’s Day Breakfast, 8AM Sun. School, 9AM Loretta Prouse, Special Speaker in Sunday School; Church, 10:15AM
Pastor Kris will be on vacation June 16th thru July 6th
June 16 - Bible Study, 10:00AM
June 18 - Rutter Sale (Valleys has food stand), 4:00PM Council Meeting, 7:30PM
June 21 - Rutter Sale -2nd day food stand, 8:00AM
June 22 - Sun. School, 9AM; Church, Rev. Solenberger will be the guest pastor, 10:15AM;
Youth Group, 6:30PM
June 23 - Bible Study, 10:00AM
June 29 - Sun. School, 9AM; Church, Rev. Ray Brown will
the guest pastor, 10:15AM
* TOPS, Monday evenings, 5:30PM
Pastor’s Hours: Pastor Kris is in her office for your convenience
Mondays 10:00AM - 1:00PM;
Tuesday 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM - 1:00PM
or any other time by appointment. Her home phone number is 657-9563 or you may leave a message at the church office (896-3118) if she is unavailable at other times.
Loretta and Wilbur Prouse will lead the June Monday Morning Bible Study.
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*PRAYER REQUESTS*
Please remember all the people on our Prayer List with prayers, thoughts, and cards: Margaret E. (Mrs. Stanley) Shoop, (Polk P C Rm. 123); Daniel & June Harris; Leroy and Martha Herb; Margaret A. (Mrs. Irvin) Shoop;. Gladys Walter, (Kinkora Pythian Home); Nancy Davis, (SV Rm. 514); Delmar Hollenbach; Sue Maichle; Baby Marissa Faust; Dean Etzweiler; Jill Herb; Lois Peckrul, (Cancer); Sean Dobbin, (Leukemia); Elizabeth Jane Baker, (daughter of Judy and Ken Baker); Tish Calhoun, (Cancer); Ella Hale, (Stonebridge Home Rm.6); Anna Portzline; Judy Baker; Vickie Shoffler; Mark & Lydia Peiffer; Nancy Wagner, (ALS, Polk P C, Rm.130); Charles Hendershot; Hannah Klinger; Leroy Herb, (Health South Rehab. Rm. 403); Lori Graeff; Dean Rickert; Sue Peifer, (Cancer); Ray Graeff, (Tumor, Lori Graeff’s father-in- law); Chet Gelnett; John Shoop; Howard Hoover; Dennis Hoffman.
If you wish to have the names that were given on Prayer Cards for the Pastoral Prayer put on the Prayer list please indicate it on Prayer Card or inform Pastor Kris or Donna Novinger.
Prayer cards will be collected during the 2nd hymn.
Please remember to inform Pastor Kris if you or a member of your family is in the hospital as the hospitals will not inform us unless you tell them to contact us. You may call the church office (896-3118) or Pastor Kris (657-9563).
Council Meeting will be held on June 11th at 7:30PM. Please note it is the 2nd week instead of the 3rd week of the month.
LAY READER
June 8 - Ron Zimmerman June 22 - Dave Novinger
June 15 - Jennifer Endy June 29 - Tim Leitzel
If you cannot read on the date assigned, please call Pastor Kris at the church (896-3118) or her home (657-9563).
Next Sunday, June 15th Father’s Day, Loretta Prouse will be the Adults Sunday School Teacher.
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Pastor Kris will be on vacation Monday, June 16th thru Sunday, July 6th
WORSHIP TIME CHANGE
VALLEYS WORSHP SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 10:00AM FOR THE SUMMER ON SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School will be held on Saturday, July 19th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at The Valleys. This year the theme is Waterworks Parks VBS. It will be an unforgettable day of fun-filled, faith-adventures, where kids ride the wave of God’s love.
Check the June and July newsletters and upcoming bulletins for more details. If you would like to help out in any way, (teacher, helper, kitchen helper, crafts, scenery, etc.), please see Marie Herb as soon as possible.
If you would like to be on one of the Offering Teams, please see Peggy Berra. We are looking for people to fill 3 more teams.
FOOD BANK DONATIONS: ANY non-perishable food is greatly appreciated. The donation box is in the Narthex and you may bring in donations on any Sunday. On the first Sunday of the month, the food donations will be blessed during our Worship Service. Don’t forget to bring in your food donations! Thank you.
Join us for Exercise class Wednesday evening at 6:00PM. Bring good walking shoes and a stretch band or long towel.
Valleys web address is http://valleysUCC.Net Please check it out. Valleys email address is valleysucc@verizon.net .
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers are needed to help with the Rutter Sale on Wednesday, June 18th 4:00PM until _?_ and Saturday, June 21st 8:00AM until ? Please see Donna Novinger or Marie Herb if you can help on either of those days.
Also we need some “goodies” such as brownies, rice krispie candy, fudge, cookies and also hamburg for BBQ for the sales. There will be a list on the bulletin board of items needed.
UCC DAY AT LAKE TOBIAS WILDLIFE PARK
Sponsored by the Northern Cluster of Churches
Join fellow UCC church members and friends at beautiful 150-acre Lake Tobias Wildlife Park in Halifax on June 28th from 11:00AM to 5:00PM. A portion of each admission price will be donated to Heifer Project International.
Admission is Adults:$10 Children (ages 3-12): $8 Children under 3: free Ticket Price Includes: Safari Tours, Zoo Exhibits, Petting Zoo, Reptile Building (To visit all attractions will take approximately 4 hours.)
Please see the flier for more information in the May newsletter. To order tickets, please contact Pastor Ray Holland at 570-682-9828.
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Financial Condition for the Year of 2008
Budget is $131,748.46 for the year or $2,533.62 per week
or $10,979.04 per month and $32,937.12 per quarter.
Income Income Pro-rated Budget Deficit Above
January $8,636.03 $10,979.04 -$2,343.01
February $8,671.39 $10,970.04 -$2,307.65
March $12,007.29 $10,979.04 $1,028.75
Totals $29,315.21 $32,937.12 -$3,621.91
Church Attendance Last Sunday, May 11, 2008 was 69.
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