WELCOME TO WORSHIP ON THIS LORD’S DAY!
We are blessed by your presence and hope that you will experience the love of God reflected in the life of this community of faith. Nursery care is provided from 9:15-11:45 a.m. for ages three and under, though we love to have children of all ages remain with us in worship. Please complete the friendship pad in your row during the announcements and pass it back so that you are able to greet your neighbors by name.
WE GATHER IN JOYFUL EXPECTATION
Greeting & Announcements (L = Leader / P = People / A = All)
L: The Peace of Christ be with you!
P: And also with you!
The Sign of our Belonging
In the waters of baptism, we participate in the death and resurrected life of Jesus Christ.
Prelude
Call to Worship:
L: The word has come for us from God:
P: who promises to shelter us under the wings of hope and grace.
L: The word has come to us from Jesus:
P: who encourages us to remember the good news we have received.
L: The word flows to us from the Spirit:
P: who reminds us to place our hope and trust in God.
* Opening Hymn #462 “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”
*Unison Prayer of Confession
We need to confess, God of Abraham and Lazarus, how often we are not content with the simple gifts and lives you offer. Tempted by everything, we can become insensitive to those who have nothing. Encouraged by the world to accumulate more, we may miss the chance to gather your goodness and godliness. Chasing after all which has no value, we may not have the energy to pursue the faith, the love, the gentleness you have for us.
Forgive us, God of Reversals. You have sent the One who speaks the words we need to listen to in order to have life. Help us to remember how you have redeemed us, and in remembering, may we make that good confession that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, now and forever.
Time of Silent Personal Confession
* Words of Assurance
L: This is the good news that comes from God: I will hear your prayers, I will answer with hope and peace, I will deliver you from brokenness.
P: God has covered us with grace; under God’s hope we will find shelter. Thanks be to God. Amen.
* We Praise Our God # 322
Spirit of The Living God, Fall afresh on me; (2 TIMES)
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of The Living God, Fall afresh on me.
WE PROCLAIM THE WORD
Old Testament Reading Psalm 146 (p. 581 OT)
Children’s Sermon Denise Swinbank
Choir Anthem “Poor Man Lazarus” by Jester Hairston
Gospel Reading Luke 16: 19-31 (p. 79 NT)
L: This is the Word of God.
P: Thanks be to God!
Sermon “Seeing One Another” Pastor Laurene
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
Reception of Marianne and Brandon Henderson as New Members
and the Baptism of Grace Adelaide Henderson
Introduction
Profession of Faith
Prayer
Questions to Parents and Congregation
Baptism
Prayer
* Congregational Response: (insert) “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
Congregational Welcome: We joyfully welcome you to Community Presbyterian Church. May you continue to be nurtured here, growing in grace and spirit. And may our friendships with each of you be deepened, so that together, with happy hearts, we may serve others in the love of Jesus.
We Share Our Joys and Concerns
L: God, in your mercy,
P: Hear our prayer.
Congregational Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Offertory
* Doxology “Give Thanks” (sing together)
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks, because he’s given Jesus Christ, his Son.
And now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us. Give thanks.
* Unison Prayer of Dedication
Blessed are you, God of all creation; through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom. Amen.
WE FOLLOW THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
* Closing Hymn #538 “Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing”
* Charge
L: Know Christ’s presence with each of us, leading us, this day and always.
P: Together, we will extend the hand of compassion and words of welcome in Jesus’ name.
*Benediction
* Congregational Response #587 “Amen”
Postlude
Worship Notes:
· All those who are able, please stand where you see an asterisk*
· Bolded words are spoken or sung together by the people
Pastor / Laurene Lafontaine / Liturgist / Margaret PetersenWorship Assistants / Pillers Family / Pianist / Judy Kereakos
Greeter / Louis Bouchard / Nursery Attendants / Elizabeth Deeds
Tabitha Harland
Community Presbyterian Church
3705 55th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 280-9291
www.cpcroch.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS September 29, 2013
TODAY AT CPC
9:30: Worship Service
10:30 : Fellowship Time with refreshments.
THIS WEEK AT CPC
Monday 3:00 p.m. Library Committee
Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Brain Injury Support Group
6:30 p.m. Deacons
Wednesday 6:30 a.m. Prayer Group @ Madonna Towers
7:00 p.m. Choir
Thursday 7:30 p.m. Aikido
Saturday 10:00 a.m. Aikido
1:00 p.m. Handbell Festival Reading Session
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
Bulletin SubmissionsAnnouncements for next Sunday’s bulletin need to be submitted to the office by Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., either as a printed copy, or via email to .
COMING UP AT CPC
October 5 Handbell Festival Reading Session
October 6 CROP Walk
October 27 Fall Harvest Potluck
OUR CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
Adult Education
Kalinda Peterson from Mission 21 will speak today. Since 2010, Mission 21 has been working tirelessly to provide food, clothing and emergency medical services as well as on-going case management to children being bought and sold in the commercial sex trade in Rochester, MN and statewide. Please join us in the Sanctuary for this important presentation.
Per Capita ($32.37) Thank you to everyone that has already paid your per capita. If you have not, we encourage you to do so. This funding supports vital mission activities for:
· General Assembly ($6.87)
· Synod ($5.00)
· Presbytery ($20.50)
Handbell Festival Reading Session—Saturday, October 5
CPC Handbell Readers: Take this opportunity to play handbells with other enthusiasts from SE Minnesota at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 5 from 1-3 p.m. See Judy Kereakos for more details.
CROP Walk—Sunday, October 6
Join us for the CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk on Sunday, October 6, to help raise money to feed the needy. Seventy-five percent of the money raised goes to eradicate hunger and poverty and promote peace and justice, while 25% goes locally to the Channel One Food Bank. For more information, talk to anyone from the Mission Committee. You can also go online for information at www.crophungerwalk.org.
Fall Harvest Potluck – Sunday, October 27 after Sunday School (~11:30)
Join us for fellowship and a great meal. The Membership Committee will provide plates, utensils, and beverages. Please use the signup sheet in the Narthex. Questions can be directed to Aaron Simms, 280-8779.
Progressive Dinner—Saturday, November 2
The Progressive Dinner is on November 2 this year. If you are interested in participating, please put your name on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
Join the Choir
Choir rehearses every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and sings on an average of twice per month during the year. The only requirement is a love of music and having fun!
Working Together to Make a Difference
CPC and Children’s Place are working together to make a difference in the lives of our children and their environment. We’re collecting empty plastic containers that once held health or beauty products, ink cartridges, pop tabs, box tops, soup labels and other items. See Denise Swinbank for more information.
Giving ReportAug ’13 Weekly Average $ 2,224.25 / Special Offerings
Year to Date Avg. ‘13 $ 3,359.72 / One Great Hour of Sharing $ 1,219.82
Budgeted Weekly for ’13 $ 3,034.50 / Christmas Joy Offering $ 922.00
Per Capita Received ’13 $ 885.27 / Thank Offering $ 458.00
Total Per Capita Paid ’13 $ 4,402.00 / Peace Offering $ 751.00
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many volunteer opportunities at CPC: teaching Sunday School, providing treats after the service, setting up the sanctuary – opportunities for all talents and interests! Please see the weekly email for more details, or sign up on the appropriate clipboard in the narthex.
Noisy Can Collection for September
We collected a whopping $151! Thank you to all who donated. Sunday School classes packed 20 school bags with supplies to be sent to Church World Services using these funds.
CLIPBOARD CORNER
Sign up in the Narthex to participate in CPC activities.
Volunteer and Church Event Opportunities:
* Fellowship-time refreshment providers
– Provide treats after Sunday worship
* Worship Assistants
– Assist with Sunday morning worship
* Greeters
– Greet members and visitors before Sunday morning worship
* Compassion International
– Monthly Sponsorship for Cristhian Gaspar
* Sanctuary Flowers
– Provide flowers for Sunday morning worship
* Deacons’ Assistants
– Assist with special events (i.e. refreshments at funerals)