The United Church of Christ in Bayberry

215 Blackberry Road, Liverpool, NY 13090                                           Dr. J. Mark Lawson, Pastor

Telephone (315) 652-6789                                                            Web Site: www.uccbayberry.org

E-mail:  Uccbbery@twcny.rr.com                                                             Revuccbb@ twcny.rr.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


September 5, 2010

9:30 a.m.

 (Please silence all electronic devices.)

 

 

Let Us Enter God's Presence

WELCOME AND PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

Please sign the attendance pad & pass to your neighbor

 

MUSIC FOR MEDITATION                                                                                      

*CALL TO WORSHIP

I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord!"

(All:) This is the day that the Lord has made.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

We give thanks that, once again, God has brought us together.

(All:) Peace to all who enter here, in the name of Jesus Christ!

 

*HYMN                                                "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" See Back

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)

Most merciful God, we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves.  We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and what we have left undone.  We have not loved you with our whole heart.  We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.  For the sake of Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.  Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and follow in your ways.  To the glory of your holy name we pray, Amen.

 

SILENCE FOR PERSONAL RECONCILIATION

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

(Sung)    River of joy flowing deep in my soul,

          Wellspring of life won’t you come make me whole.

          Water the desert of my thirsting days,

          Fountain of love, hear my sweet song of praise.

 

*those able, please stand

 

 

*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE

     The Peace of Christ be with you.

All:     And also with you.

           (Share Christ’s peace by greeting those around you.)

 

*CHORUS OF FELLOWSHIP

(Sung)Bind us together, Lord, bind us together with chords that cannot be broken.

Bind us together, Lord, bind us together, bind us together in love.

There is only one God, there is only one King.

There is only one body.  That is why we sing,

Bind us together, Lord, bind us together with chords that cannot be broken.

Bind us together, Lord, bind us together, bind us together in love.

 

 

 

 

Let Us Receive God’s Word

CHILDREN’S SERMON                                                                                             

(Following the children’s sermon, those children through 2nd grade are welcome to receive childcare downstairs.)

 

THE HEBREW SCRIPTURE                     Deuteronomy 30:15-20, p.  186 OT                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

RESPONSE

(Sung)God of great courage, source of our strength.

 Grant us the spirit of unity,

 So that with one heart, with one song of praise,

 We may glorify you, God, all of our days.

 

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON      2 Corinthians 9:6-8, pp. 183-184 NT                                                                                                                                              

 

*RESPONSE (Sung)

        Your word brought forth creation and shall not pass away.

        Now when we hear it may your word dwell in our hearts today.

 

*THE GOSPEL                                                                    Luke 14:25-33, p. 78 NT                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

This is the gospel of Jesus Christ

(All:) Thanks be to God!

 

      The word made flesh among us, Christ Jesus it is he.

      The Prince of Peace, the Lamb of God, to him all praises be.

 

SERMON                                      “Giving and Taking”

                                                                       

                                                               Let Us Respond to God’s Word

 

HYMN                                                       “Take My Life and Let it Be”    See Insert

 

PASTORAL PRAYER

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER

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, the power, and the glory forever, Amen.

 

THE OFFERTORY                                              “Give Thanks”                      Smith

(Sung) 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.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

            

*PARTING HYMN                                                                                ASH GROVE

(Sung)    Sent forth by God's blessings our true faith confessing

              The people of God from this dwelling take leave.

              The service is ended, O now be extended,

              The fruits of our worship in all who believe.

              The seed of your teaching receptive souls reaching

              Shall blossom in action for God and for all.

              God's grace did invite us and love shall unite us

              To work for God's kingdom and answer the call.

 

*BENEDICTION

Let us go forth, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.

             Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE

 

 

Ministers                                                                                      The Congregation of the UCC in Bayberry

Pastor                                                                                                                                                               J. Mark Lawson

Director of Music                                                                                                                                      Joan VanDuser

Minister to Children                                                                                                                               Jannie DeWees

Director of Ministry to Youth                                                                                                                Craig Zellar

Director of Ministry to Seniors                                                                                                           Bob Welcher

Lay Reader                                                                                                                                                           Jim Buswell

 

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    Bayberry Highlights   September 2 & September 5, 2010

"The United Church of Christ in Bayberry is an inclusive, ever-growing faith community.  We seek to nurture spiritual growth while sharing Christian fellowship and the ministry of God's love in the wider community."

Welcome Visitors & Guests

We are glad you have joined us today for worship.  Please add your name, address, & telephone number to the attendance pad.  We also invite you to fill out the visitor's card & indicate how we might be able to serve you.  If you are in search of a church home, the pastor, and/or a member of our Friendship Committee will be glad to speak with you personally.  Join us again soon!

 

OUR CONGREGATION IS ACCESSIBLE TO THOSE WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES

 

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

The following members or friends of our congregation are either in the hospital, at home recovering, or homebound, & cannot be with us for worship.  Please remember them in your prayers.

 

Gladys Wood                                                                                                                   Nottingham                    

Bob Littau                                                                                                                                                    Home

John & Terri Merrill                                                  Home

Robert Hansen                                                                                                                     Home

Marge Haygood                                                                  West Side Manor

Dave Southard Jr.                                                              SUNY Upstate

 

 

The altar flowers on Sunday are celebrating the

10th anniversary for

John and Katie Kuss

and the 64th anniversary for Dino and Ida Paschetto.

 

Read Pastor Mark’s reflections on church, faith, and life, and hear clips of his sermons, on his blog, “Traveling in Place,” located via link on the church website www.uccbayberry.org .

 

Midweek Service of Prayer and Bible Study begins on Wednesday, September 15th at 7pm.  We will gather in the sanctuary for a brief order of worship, sharing of prayer concerns and joys, and bible study. The fall bible study is “The Letter to the Hebrews: Entering the True Temple”.  Come join us to pray, to learn and to grow.

 

 

 

Here’s What's Happening at

Bayberry This Week:

 

 

 

Thursday                 September 2

7:30pm               Worship Service

8:00pm             AA – FH

 

Friday                      September 3

Office Closed

12:15pm             Senior Luncheon

 

Sunday                    September 5

9:30am               Worship Service

7:00pm               N.A. Meeting

 

Monday                        September 6

Labor Day

Office Closed

8:00pm               AA – FH

 

Tuesday                  September 7

7:00am             Men’s Breakfast

7:00pm             Council Meeting

 

Wednesday            September 8

5:30pm             TOPS – FH

 

Thursday                September 9

6:00pm             N.S. Orientation Night

7:15pm             Chancel Choir

8:00pm             AA – FH

 

Friday                      September 10

12:15pm           Senior Luncheon

 

 

 

 

 

 

              

The Chancel Choir is open to singers from High School to Adults who sense a calling from God to use their gifts for His glory, in His service and in the service of the church.  We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:15 to 8:45 and lead worship at our 10:30 worship service.  We invite all who love to sing to join us in the adventure of leading worship.  Those in the choir find that it is a joy and a privilege to use their gifts in such a vital and fulfilling way, and we all encourage those of you with a song in your heart to join with us in this ministry!

Chancel Choir rehearsals start at 7:15 pm in the Choir Room on September 9th.

 

Meeting for New Confirmands and Parents

If you or your children are planning to begin the confirmation process this year, please plan to meet with Pastor Mark to get oriented to our program on Sunday evening, September 19th at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall.

 

It is important that each new confirmand come with at least one parent or guardian.  Confirmation is a two-year process that is open to all youth 7th grade and up.  This meeting will spell out expectations and the schedule for the program.

 

 

   

Men’s Fellowship Cruise – September 12th 

Men, cruise Oneida Lake and River on Ed Folt’s “yacht” starting   at 2:00pm.  Only the first nine signing up can be accepted due to the size of the boat.  You will need to bring a bag lunch.  Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for further details contact Lee Campion or Ed Folts.

 

 

Women’s Fellowship Upcoming Events

Current Catalog Sale – Please pick up a catalog on Sunday, September 12th   

    Potluck Dinner - Monday, September 13th at 6:00 in Fellowship Hall.                 

                             All are welcome.

    Oneida Association Dinner – September 26th .  The Deacons have asked                               

          Women’s Fellowship to help in any capacity.

    Rummage Sale – October 15th and Oct. 16th with Attic Treasures, also.

 

Please be mindful of the events and mark your calendars now.  Remember the Current Catalog and the Rummage Sale are fundraisers to help offset costs that Women’s Fellowship is responsible for especially for the Retreat.  More information will be forthcoming in future Highlights and Newsletters.