THE LINE MOUNTAIN CHARGE
Rev. Mark I. Rothermel, Pastor
OrganistsAcolyte
Salem:Kristin Frederick & Diana Klinger Ashton & Madelyn Snyder
Christ: Jeff Masser & Jaci Harner
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
JUNE 23, 2013
ORGAN PRELUDE
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN # 43, Both Churches, red hymnal
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
*OPENING HYMN # 29, Both Churches, red hymnal
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
DISMISSAL TO GO TO CHILDREN’S CHURCH
*SOLEMN DECLARATION
*CHORAL AMEN
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively)
One: As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.
All: My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
One: When shall I come and behold the face of God?
All: My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me continually, “Where is your God?”
One: Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me?
All: Hope in the Lord; for I shall again praise you, my help and my God.
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*CONFESSION OF SIN (Unison)
(Silent Confession)
Most merciful Father, we confess that we have sinned against you and our neighbor. We have taken incalculable benefits with little gratitude. We have settled into complacency by insisting on our privileges rather than seeking the welfare of all of your children. Help us see the needs of others and then respond to them as brothers and sisters in Christ. Have mercy and forgive us, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. And by that mercy and forgiveness, renew us to keep faith alive and vibrant in our community. All this we ask in Jesus Christ’s sanctified name. Amen.
*KYRIE, page 518
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*PRAISE
P: Praise the Lord.
C. THE LORD’S NAME BE PRAISED!
*GLORIA PATRI, page 491
SPECIAL MUSIC: VBS Children, Salem Church
MISSION MOMENTS
JOYS & CONCERNS
GENERAL & SILENT PRAYERS
*THE APOSTLES’ CREED, page 6
*SERMON HYMN # 471, Both Churches, red hymnal
SCRIPTURE: Gal. 3:1-29; Luke 8:26-39; Salem Church--pages 180 & 64 NT;
Christ Church--pages 177 & 64 NT.
SERMON: ABRAHAM’S CHILDREN
OFFERING
*OFFERATORY RESPONSE, page 506, and Prayer of Dedication
*LORD’S PRAYER
*DOXOLOGY, page 551
*BENEDICTION
*CLOSING HYMN # 477, Both Churches, red hymnal
SILENT MEDITATION
*ORGAN POSTLUDE
*Congregation, please stand, if you are able.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY: Welcome to ALL! At Salem Church, we are receiving a love offering for the Tornado Victims in the Mid-West. The altar flowers at Salem Church are in honor of Jenna and Luke Schreffler’s birthdays. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to the VBS Children who sang this morning at Salem!
THIS AFTERNOON: Salem Choir Picnic, Salem Church, 1:00 p.m.
THIS EVENING: Planning Meeting for Pitman Community Service, Fire Company Grove, 6:00 p.m.
THIS EVENING through June 26: Church of God Grove Services, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Pastor Mark preaches at Church of God Grove Service.
Thursday: Losing So That Others May Gain, Salem Church, 6:00 p.m.
Next Sunday: Patriotic Music in church.
July 1: Christ Church Consistory Meeting, 8:00 p.m.
July 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY
July 7: Seventh Sunday After Pentecost. Last Sermon on Galatians.
July 8: Joint Consistory Meeting, Christ Church, 8:00 p.m.
July 8-12: Good News Day Camp, Valley View Park, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
July 11: Salem Church Consistory Meeting, 8:00 p.m.
July 16-20: Klingerstown Fire Company Carnival
July 21-25: VBS, Christ Church. The theme is: THE MIGHTY GOD: GOD LEADS MOSES AND ME by Bogard Press. The theme involves knights, castles, etc. We begin at 6:15 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. each night. Registration is on Sunday, at Christ Church, starting at 5:30 p.m.
July 26-28: Pitman Fire Company Picnic
Starting in July the Children’s Church program at Salem Church will be on summer break. The program will resume in the fall.
Free Pig Roast and Concert in Spring Glen
As a service to the community, on Sunday, June 30, beginning at 5pm, the Northern Cluster of UCC Churches will host a free pig-roast and concert at the home of Doris Shade, 8510 Route 25, Spring Glen. Southern Gospel singer Joe Wise will provide musical entertainment and inspiration. Bring a covered-dish to share, and a lawn chair. A free-will offering will be received. All are welcome - come join us for great food, music, and fellowship!
A SIGHT & SOUND TRIP is scheduled to leave from Salem Church on October 26. We plan to see NOAH. If you are interested in going, please see Missy Lenker.
SALEM CHURCH COOK BOOKS ARE HERE! CHRIST CHURCH COOK BOOKS ARE HERE! They are $15 each.
The Janitor at Salem Church for June is Marvin Tobias.
The Janitor at Christ Church for June is Marlin Lesher.
The Christ Church Cleaning committee June is Joanne and Lydia Snyder.
Salem VBS needs empty soda bottles for crafts. They prefer 20 or 24 oz. Thanks for your help!
REPRINT: The bicentennial book on Jacob’s Howerter’s Church has been reprinted. They are $30 each. For more information, please see Pastor Mark.
REDNER’S SAVE A TAPE PROGRAM--Christ Church and Salem Church Sunday School are participating in this program. Please, bring your register receipts to church. When the church receives $5000 worth of receipts and takes them to the store, it receives a check for $50. Christ Church plans to help the Friendly Home with this money. The box for receipts is in the rear of the sanctuary at Christ Church, and there is a jar for receipts at the entrance at Salem Church.
HALF PRICE SALE at Salem Church.The afghans, wooden churches, and church record books are now 50% off. There is no discount on the dish clothes. The dish clothes are back in stock. They are still 4 for $5.
The publication of THERE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT ROUGH & READY is now available. The cost is $20 per book. Please see Louise Rothermel to get a book. Thank you!
CHURCH WEBSITES: Check it out at The Line Mountain Charge’s email address is The Christ Church website is
E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR PASTOR: The pastor’s email address is .
SPECIAL MUSIC: Both choirs are on summer vacation. However, we would love to have you bring us special music. Planned or spontaneous is fine!
PRAYER REQUESTS
Family of Bev Fetterolf, Dennis Heim, Wayne Robb, Hunter Cole, Susan Angstat, Earl Troutman, Leona Musick,Roger Phillips, Jim Wasachowski, Rick Kline, Tornado victims, Arlene Clark, Gertie Stein, Vicki Wiest, Randy Rothermel, Marie Baum, Joe DeMartino, Louie Zimmerman, Marlin Kieffer, Delores Reinoehl, Romaine Deitrich, Leon Hepler, Robin Otto, Deb Hanchuck, Linda Brown, Susan Smith, Benj Shaffer, Delbert Schreffler, Don Lorenz, Jessica Kroh Miller, Charles Kehler, Jack Adams, Marlin Paul, Helen Schreffler, Violet Stehr, June Bray, Ruby Heim, Meredith & Katelyn, Theresa Klinger, Sandy Herring Rothermel, Ruth Bensinger Audit, Tina Novinger, June Cozza, Julie (sister of Pam Jablonski),Susan Schadle, Missy Knorr, Henry Reiner,Valerie Hoover, Marlin Wiest, Verna Brown, Boyd Wedde,Mason Snyder, Wanda Kehler, Kayla Heim, Charles Stalter, Ashley Smynk, Paul Schwalm, Richard "Katz" Wolfgang, Christy Boyer, Deb Stehr, Bruce Haas, Logan Williams, Helena Snyder, Dennis Clark, Fawn Wehry, Peggy Miller, John Wehry, Sr., Lena Shadle, Maynard Geist, Abby Kieffer
Nursing Home:
Arlene Brown – Grayson View, Memory Care Unit, Selinsgrove
Joan Rothermel – Friendly Nursing Home, Rm. 2
Betty Dietrich – Friendly Nursing Home, Rm. 9
Marie Hepler – Providence Place, Pottsville
Emma Oxenrider – Tremont Nursing Home, Rm. E-825
Betty Paul – Nottingham Village, Northumberland, Rm. 148
Military Personnel:
Bryson DeWaltBryan WynnMonte Harner
Brian HenningerJason KnorrAnthony Blain
James FredericksonD.J. LucasKevin Keim, Jr.
Address: Joe DeMartino 1123 West Maple St., Valley View, PA 17983