VALLEY’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
The Rev. Kristine Heckard, Pastor
Choir Director, Ed Dobbin
Organist, Ryan Cichy
Whitney Faust, Acolyte
June 15, 2008
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Father’s Day
(*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: Our hope is in the Lord who stands ready:
P: to receive us in mercy,
L: to restore us to wholeness,
P: to give us a new vision of his will for our lives,
L: Come, let us worship God!
Prelude - “Prelude in E Minor
* Praise Hymn - “Faith of Our Father‘s” Pg. 279
* Solemn Declaration
* Prayer of Invocation
* Call to Confession
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* Confession: (In Unison )
Almighty God, ruler of us all: forgive our shortcomings as individuals, as a church, and as a nation; purify our hearts to see and love the truth; grant us wisdom and steadfastness for the facing of these days; and bring us at last to your kingdom whose foundations are mercy, justice, and goodwill, and whose builder and maker you are; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of the Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Children’s Sermon
Hymn of Preparation - Pg. 536
“Happy The Home When God Is There”
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
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Scripture - Romans 5:1-8 Jennifer Endy - Lay Reader
(Found on Pg. 206 of the NT Pew Bible)
Sermon - “A Love That Changes Everything”
Our Morning Offering
Offertory - “Song of the Lark”
* Offertory Response - “We Give Thee But Thine Own” Pg. 620
* Prayer of Dedication
* Closing Hymn - “The Bond of Love” Pg. 281
* Benediction
* Threefold Amen
* Extinguishing of the Candles
* Postlude - “The Family of God”
Good morning and welcome to all our members, friends, neighbors and a special welcome to all visitors among us on this beautiful Father’s Day!
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 15th is Donna Novinger. Next Sunday, June 22nd Deb Castellani will be in the nursery to care for your little ones.
Congratulations to the following couples celebrating Wedding Anniversaries this week: Michael and Amy Witmer will celebrate their 1st Anniversary on June 16th; Nancy and Elmer Feidt will celebrate their 5th Anniversary on June 22nd; May both of these couples be blessed with many more happy years together! The computer goofed on wrong number of years for the June Anniversaries. Correct numbers: Jessica & Matt Faust - 14 yrs; Neva and Chuck Cichy - 30 yrs; Becky & Terry Snyder - 8 yrs; Ann & Delroy Long - 11 yrs; Barbra & Andrew Snyder - 4 yrs; Mary & Ken Zeigler - 6 yrs.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Worship Service begins at 10:00AM for the Summer on June 8th
June 15 - FATHER’S DAY - Father’s Day Breakfast, 8AM Sun. School, 9AM Loretta Prouse, Special Speaker in Sunday School; Church, 10:00AM
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. Sollenberger will be the guest pastor, 10:00AM;
Youth Group, 6:30PM
June 23 - Bible Study, 10:00AM
June 28 - UCC Day at Lake Tobias Animal Park, 11AM-5PM
June 29 - Sun. School, 9AM; Church , Rev. Ray Brown will be
the guest pastor, 10:00AM
June 30 - Bible Study, 10:00AM
July 3 - Senior Citizens Picnic at Yeager’s Pavilion, 11AM
July 6 - Sun. School, 9AM; Church, Pastor Ed Fisher will be the guest pastor, 10:00AM; NO Fellowship Meal or
Meeting in July
* 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); June Harris; 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; Sue Peifer, (Cancer); Ray Graeff; Chet Gelnett; John Shoop; Howard Hoover; Dennis Hoffman; Martha Herb & Family; Peggy & Ed Berra & June Harris & Family; Sandra Shaver; Nancy Valentine; Minnie Baker, (Pneumonia).
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).
LAY READER
June 15 - Jennifer Endy June 29 - Tim Leitzel
June 22 - Dave Novinger July 6 - Ed Berra
If you cannot read on the date assigned, please call Pastor Kris at the church (896-3118) or her home (657-9563).
There is Children’s Church today, Sun. June 15th and also Children’s Church next Sun. June 22nd but there will be NO Children‘s Church on Sun. June 29th.
Next Sunday, June 22nd Ed & Peggy Berra will be the Adults Sunday School Teachers.
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Pastor Kris will be on vacation Mon., June 16th thru Sun., July 6th
WORSHIP TIME CHANGE
VALLEYS WORSHP SERVICE BEGINS AT 10:00AM FOR
THE SUMMER!
FOOD BANK DONATIONS: Don’t forget to bring in your food donations! Thank you.
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.
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.
Valleys web address is http://valleysUCC.Net Please check it out. Valleys email address is valleysucc@verizon.net .
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.
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We extend our Christian sympathy, love, thoughts and prayers to two families of our Valleys family:
Martha Herb and family as her husband Leroy Herb went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 2, 2008.
Peggy and Ed Berra and June Harris and family as Peggy’s father went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2008.
May God wrap his loving arms around these families and give them comfort during this time.
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
First Quarter $29,315.21 $32,937.12 -$3,621.91
May $ 8,044.88 $10,979.04 -$2,934.16
Totals $37,360.09 $43,916.16 -$6,556.07
Church Attendance Last Sunday, June 8, 2008 was 68.
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What Makes A Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
Author unknown
Happy Father’s Day to all “Dads”!
Please Daddy, Let's Go
A little girl with shining eyes,
Her upturned face aglow,
Said, "Daddy, it's almost time
For Sunday School, you know;
Let's go and hear of Jesus' love
Of how He died for all,
To take them to His home above
Who on His name will call."
"Oh no," said Daddy, "Not to-day;
I've worked hard all the week;
And I must have one day of rest,
And fishing's find they say;
So run along, don't bother me,
We'll go ANOTHER day."
Months and years have passed away,
But Daddy hears that plea no more--
"Let's go to Sunday School..."
Those childish days are o'er.
And now that Daddy's growing old,
And life is almost through,
He finds some time to go to church,
BUT, what does daughter do?
She says, "Oh, daddy, not to-day.
Was out almost all night;
I've got to get a little sleep:
Besides, I look a fright."
Then daddy lifts a trembling hand
To brush away the tears;
Again he hears that pleading voice,
Distinctly through the years,
He sees a small girl's upturned face,
Upturned with eyes aglow,
Saying, "It's time for Sunday School.
Please, daddy, won't you go?"
~~Author Unknown