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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SERVICE OF WORSHIP *THE PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST PRELUDE Be Thou My Vision Healey Willan PRAISE CALL TO WORSHIP PRAYER OF INVOCATION (Psalm 19:1-4a) *HYMN OF PRAISE Canticle of the Sun Marty Haugen CONFESSION CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CORPORATE CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS THE WORD SCRIPTURE *HYMN # 198 Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER LIVING IN THE NEW LIFE PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY When I Survey the Wondrous Cross arr. Gilbert Martin When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down! *DOXOLOGY # 448 (verse 3) Take My Life, God, Let It Be Vienna *PRAYER OF DEDICATION PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER (The Kadish from the Talmud translated by Christian scholar, Rev. John Gregorie) TRADITIONAL LORD’S PRAYER (using “Debts” and “Debtors”) *HYMN OF GOING FORTH Christ for the World We Sing! ITALIAN HYMN POSTLUDE Jesus, Lead Thou On setting by Paul Manz * * * * * * Participating in the Service 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Flowers * * * * * * FALL SCHEDULE 9:00 AM Adult Education, Contemporary Theology – Conference Room 9:00 AM Adult Education, Bible Study – Room 207 9:00 AM Service of Worship – Meeting Room 9:45 AM Silent Meditation – Meditation Room 10:30 AM Service of Worship – Sanctuary 4:00 PM Youth Ensemble – Choir Room 5:00 PM Service of Worship – Sanctuary 6:00 PM Youth Programs * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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TODAY AT CCC CHILD CARE & CHURCH SCHOOL FOR SUNDAY SERVICES: 9 AM ~ Child Care: Infants-3 years; Church School: 4 yrs. – 5th Grade FELLOWSHIP TIME FOLLOWING 9 & 10:30 WORSHIP: Social Hall ADULT EDUCATION Bible Study, “Reading the Bible Again for the First Time,” meets at 9:00 AM in room 207. We are using the book, 3:16 Bible Texts Illuminated, by Donald Knuth. Contact: John Gipson at 301-384-9805 or Gipson@verizon.net SISTERS FOR SISTERS, a support group for widows and single women, will meet on in the Conference Room, after the 10:30 service. The hostesses, Ruth Haigh and June Leonard, are providing dessert. YMCA BENEFIT CONCERT Rebecca Ott McFate, soprano, presents a concert of classical and sacred music at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Contributions benefit the local YMCA’s Youth & Family Services. THIS WEEK MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP This group meets on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM. Please call Bruce Strand for the location, 301-942-8833. SENIOR ADULT BROWN BAG LUNCH & MOVIE THIS WEDNESDAY! Bring your lunch at 11:30 to Room 107. Drinks & dessert will be provided. After lunch, we will go to a movie. Sign up on the bulletin board outside the office so you can be called about details. Contact: Sarah Anders, 301-424-3339. THE SPIRIT AND AGING Thursday, September 21, 10-11:30 a.m. First in a series in which senior adults discuss how their theology has changed (or not) over the years. Rev. Gordon Forbes will introduce the topic, “Security: What Is Real Security?” for small group discussion. The series will meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday. CALLED TO CARE TRAINING, SEPTEMBER 23 Lay caregivers have always been vitally important in the pastoral care of the CCC family, and they are especially needed in times of transition. If you feel called to a ministry of caregiving or simply want to explore what such a ministry could mean, I invite you to participate on Sat., Sept. 23 from 8:30–4:30 in the Conference Room. If you plan to take part, please be in touch with Susan Gray in the office, or speak to Bud Dennie or me directly. – Jim Todhunter NEXT SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 24 BETHESDA CHAMBER SINGERS CONCERT at 3:30 PM in the Sanctuary. This 12-member a cappella ensemble, which rehearses at the church, will perform a program of sacred and secular music, including Shaker songs, spirituals, and pieces by Tallis, Morley, Bach, Barber, Billings and others. A free-will offering will be donated to CCC. The concert will end just before the 5 p.m. service. Come early and enjoy the concert. COMING EVENTS NEIGHBORS IN NEED OFFERING CCC is a “Five for Five” congregation. This means that we support Our Church’s Wider Mission (“OCWM”) and all four of the national UCC church offerings. The Neighbors in Need Offering is coming up on October 1. The national UCC devotes a third of this offering to support of American Indian congregations and ministries, and two thirds to justice advocacy and direct service projects, including projects that address poverty, social justice, environmental concerns, emergency needs and public policy advocacy. Watch for more details. SHOWING OF “AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH” This is an eye-opening video featuring Al Gore’s compelling presentation on the very real and imminent global warming crisis. It will be shown in CCC’s sanctuary on Friday, October 6 at 7:00 PM. This film, which is currently showing in local theatres, will be free. One or more environmental experts will be available to answer questions from the audience after the video, and refreshments will follow the presentation. This event is being sponsored by CCC’s Stewards of the Earth and is made possible by the generosity of Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light, of which CCC is a member. CCC is one of 130 local and 4000 national faith groups that are showing the video as part of a Spotlight on Global Warming. The public is invited. BOOK GROUP The CCC Book Group is reading 1776 by David McCullough. We will discuss this book on Oct. 15, 7:00 PM, at the home of Mary Stone. All are welcome. NA REQUESTS THANKSGIVING SUPPORT Narcotics Anonymous has asked CCC to open its doors on Thanksgiving Day from 10 AM to 9 PM. Twelve volunteers are needed in 1-hour shifts to staff the building, give directions and generally support the event. Having a place to go on a family holiday is an important source of strength and renewal for folks in self-help groups. What little training is needed can be “on-the-job” from one volunteer to the next. Contact Dianne Abraham at 301-585-8010, ext. 222 or at Dianne@christ-ucc.org to volunteer or for more information. AUDIO/VISUAL BALCONY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT The Audio/Visual Committee is building a raised in the back center of the balcony to house the sanctuary sound system. Carpenters, painters and helpers are needed on Saturdays in September. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the office. FROM STEWARDS OF THE EARTH SOCIAL WITNESS CONCERNS The UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries Supports Showings of The Ground Truth On September 15, The Ground Truth, a film portrait of the realities faced by Iraq war veterans, opened in theaters nationwide. JWM has formed a partnership with Focus Features, the studio that produced this film, to encourage churches to promote seeing the film. The Rev. John F. Gundlach, UCC Minister for Government Chaplaincies and a retired Navy captain, said: “I found this [film] to be an accurate representation of military recruiting and training practices and an honest portrayal of the lasting effects of combat on those who have experienced it. The Ground Truth in no way dishonors service members or veterans. To the contrary, it lifts up the true nature of their service and sacrifices in a way that we rarely, if ever, see in the popular media.”* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday, September 17 – Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, September 24 – Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, September 25 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
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