ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
(1 John 1:5,7)
This is the message we have heard from God and proclaim to you, that
God is light and in God there is no darkness at all. If we walk in the light,
as God is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood
of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
*RESPONSE
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2014
21st Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 a.m.
PRELUDE
“Landas” Norwegian Folk Tune
Sine Nomine
Chancel Choir
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
*OPENING SCRIPTURE
(Galatians 1:3-5) (Unison)
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ, who gave himself for our sins to set us free from the present
evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the
glory forever and ever. Amen.
NEW TESTAMENT LESSONS
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
No. 288
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
STEWARDSHIP TESTIMONY
Steve and Ruth Sweetser
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
(Unison)
Father, we are sorry for the many times we have left you and chosen
to satisfy our own selfishness. We have hurt members of our families
in many ways, such as refusing to do our share of the family tasks.
For the times we were unkind and impatient with those who needed
our time and concern; for the times we were too weak to stand up for
what was right and allowed others to suffer because of our
cowardice; and for the times we refused to forgive others, we ask
you to forgive us Father for we have sinned.
TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
*Those who are able, please stand.
R. Vaugh Williams
arr. E. Rosenberg
HEARING OF GOD’S WORD
arr. Colvin
WELCOME AND PRAYER
*HYMN
No. 301
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
ANTHEM
GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLE
Lord Jesus, Think on Me
(Stanzas 1 & 3)
SERMON
“In the Hands of Jesus”
Rev. Stewart Pattison
RESPONSE OF GOD’S PEOPLE
OFFERING OF OURSELVES & OUR GIFTS TO GOD
The Bible says that we should do good and share what we have, for
such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
(PASS FRIENDSHIP PAD)
OFFERTORY
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
arr. Carter
No. 592
(Unison)
God of love, we thank you for all of your blessings: for the joy in
days of strength and health, for your constant presence with us, for
family and friends, and most of all for the gift of your son Jesus,
who gave his life for our sake. As we return a portion of our
material blessings to you, help us to remember from whom these
gifts have come. May we share them in the building of your
kingdom. Amen.
*Those who are able, please stand.
COMMUNION
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
*COMMUNION HYMN
Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
No. 510
INVITATION
Communion
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Sun Nov 2
Deacon’s Food
Collection
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Mon Nov 3
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND 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 and the power and the glory, forever.
Amen.
Tues Nov 4
Wed Nov 5
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP
(Please partake of the bread as it comes to you, symbolic of your own need
for a relationship with Christ. Hold the cup until we all may commune
together, symbolic of being the Body of Christ.)
MUSIC FOR DISTRIBUTION
Thur Nov 6
Lead On, O King Eternal
*Those who are able, please stand.
Market Day orders are due
GP - School pictures - Westminster (All)
Community Bells
Fellowship Committee meeting - Library
Chancel Bells
8:45 am
9:00 am
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
7:00 pm
General Election - CPC is polling place
Staff Meeting
GP - School pictures - Westminster (All)
ICUC Support Ministry - (Parlor)
Adult Ed Meeting
Children’s Ministry Meeting
9:30 am
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
Women’s Bible Study - Parlor
FWF
Kids Club
Seekers
Choir
Praise Team
10:00 am Market Day pick up at St. Pius
6:00 pm ALPHA
6:00 pm College group
7:00 pm Marriage Conference
8:00 pm AA meeting (Parlor)
No. 448
Sat Nov 8
9:00 am Marriage Conference
5:00 pm ICUC Outreach Group - (Library)
May our Lord Jesus Christ, the One who came with grace and truth, also
fill your hearts with grace and truth, as you serve him in the days ahead.
And may the joy of the Lord – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – be your
strength. Amen.
”Hyfrydol”
9:00 am
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Fri Nov 7
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
Worship - Traditional
Praise Team Rehearsal
Education for all
Worship - Contemporary
Children’s Sunday School up through 5th gr.
ICUC Worship, Fellowship, Education
CRUX
arr. Johnson
“Break Thou the Bread of Life”
*CLOSING HYMN
8:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
11:15 am
1 - 4 pm
6:00 pm
arr. Phillips
Sun Nov 9
Consecration
Sunday
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:15 am
11:30 am
1 - 4 pm
Praise Team Rehearsal
Worship
Children’s Sunday School up through 5th gr.
Consecration Luncheon
ICUC Worship, Fellowship, Education
Community Presbyterian Church
1111 E. Madison Street, Lombard, IL 60148
630-627-0306 www.cpclombard.org
C P C S TA F F
C H I L D R E N ’ S C H R I S T I A N E D U C AT I O N
During the 8:30 a.m. Worship service, child care is provided for children up through age 6
in the nursery (which is in the East preschool room upstairs).
Rev. Dr. Stewart Pattison, Pastor
stewart@cpclombard.org
Rev. David Hoffmann, Parish Associate, Choir Dir.
david@cpclombard.org
At 10:00 a.m.– Preschool ages through Grade 2 meet downstairs in the East side Sun.
School rm; Grades 3 - 5 meet in the small room off the large Sun. School rm downstairs.
Jeanne Logan, Director of Christian Education
jeanne@cpclombard.org
Eric Schwarz, Director of Youth
eric@cpclombard.org
Jean Erickson, Organist
jean@cpclombard.org
Rett Richards, Bell Choir Director
rett@cpclombard.org
Julie Dennis, Children’s Music Director
julie@cpclombard.org
Melody Mathieu, Administrative Assistant
melody@cpclombard.org
Betsy Bell, Custodian
betsy@cpclombard.org
Elder of the Month
Terry Jackson
Deacon of the Month
Kathie Jaffray
Y O UTH C H R I S T I A N E D UC AT ION
Trustee Chair
Mark Nelsen
Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am - Grades 6 - 12 meet in the youth room.
Seekers (Jr. High Youth Group) - Meets Wed evening from 6:00-8:00 pm.
CRUX (High School Youth Group) - Meets Sun evening from 6:00-8:00 pm.
College Group - Meets Friday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the youth room.
Deacon Chair
Jan Jackson
Clerk of Session
Carol Brunton
A DULT CH R I S T I A N E D UCAT ION
Roberta Foss
Atria Senior Living, 95 Carleton Ave #114 Glen Ellyn 60137
Sunday, Oct 26 - Dec 7 at 10:00 am - The Unbreakable Promise
This is a 6-lesson DVD series that takes you on a journey through the land of the
Bible to the places where God made covenants with Abraham, Moses, and
David. Dr. Michael Rydelnlik, Professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible
Institute, will examine the lives of these Old Testament saints. Dr. Bonnie
Pattison will lead discussions, provide additional scripture insights, and elicit
applications relevant to faith today.
Virginia Geis
555 Foxworth Blvd. #2030, Lombard, IL 60148
Elnora Hansen
Lexington Health Care Center, 2100 S. Finley Rd. #332B
Katherine Kumm
Alden Valley Ridge, 275 Army Trail Rd #120, Bloomingdale,
Nancy Miller
Lexington Health Care Center, 2100 S. Finley Rd. #234B
Young Adults Class at 10:00 am - Meets in Stewart’s office
Fran Saunders
Lexington Health Care Center, 2100 S. Finley Rd. #112B
Lorraine Skidmore
Lexington Health Care Center, 555 Foxworth Blvd. #2058
At 11:00 a.m. - Children are asked to remain in the sanctuary until the “Children’s
Message” before going to classes. Preschool ages 3, 4, 5 and Kindergarten meet
downstairs in the West side Sunday School room. Gr. 1 & 2 meet in the East side
Sunday School room and Gr. 3 - 5 meet in the Library.
PLEASE NOTE: Sun School at 10 & 11 have different teachers and different curriculum.
Care for Your Baby- Our nursery is staffed and open on Sun. from 8:15 - 12:30. Children
2 and under are welcome in the nursery (East preschool room upstairs)
Children’s Worship Bags-Worship aids are offered to your young worshiper. Take a bag
from the Crayon Tree to your pew and return it at the end of the service.
P R AY F O R . . .
PRAY FOR . . .
(CONTINUED)
Marilyn Devaud
740 S. Princeton, Villa Park, IL 60181
Lynda Stahl
Geneva Nursing & Rehab Ctr., 1101 E. State St., Geneva
Joan Keith
18W055 Lorraine, Villa Park, IL 60181
Louise Storozuk
Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 North Nina Ave Chgo, 60631
Jean Van Horne
855 E. 22nd Street #318, Lombard, IL 60148
Ginger Wolgemuth
Lexington Health Care Center, 2100 S. Finley Rd.
COMMITTEES / PROGRAMS
U PC OM IN G E VE N TS
MISSION S
Deacons- Thanksgiving Food Drive - Nov. 22
Again this year, the Deacons will be collecting food
to help needy families in our community at
Thanksgiving. We need non-perishable food and/or
cash for food vouchers. Your generous donations
will provide many families with a nice Thanksgiving
dinner. Grocery sacks and a list of suggested foods
are available for you to pick up. If you would like to
give a monetary donation, please place it in a
Deacon’s Fund envelope and mark it “Thanksgiving
Baskets”, and then place it in the offering plate by
Sunday, Nov. 16. All food donations are due at the
church before Friday, Nov. 21. If you would like to
be part of the group packing the food, please come
on Sat. Nov. 22 at 9 am. The more help, the more
fun! The baskets will be delivered on Monday, Nov.
24. If you have any questions, please call Annette
Swieton or Jan Jackson. Thank you!
Marriage Conference - Fri and Sat Nov. 7-8
Fri. Nov. 7 (7-9 pm) and Sat. Nov. 8 (9am - 3pm)
Join other couples at the Marriage Conference. It
will include the following areas: Assessment,
Commitment, Communication, Conflict, and Intimacy.
Cost is $35 per couple. Sign up in the Narthex or
church office or call the office by Monday morning.
Pray for PADS: services for the homeless - meals,
shelter, job-seeking skills. Pray for those who serve,
and those served, that they may be helped to a
better life.
Consecration Sunday Nov. 9 - 10:00a Single Srvs.
This is the day that each person will have decided
how to financially commit to the church in 2015. You
will be invited to come forward in worship to present
your gift to the Lord. Following worship, we will
celebrate by sharing a meal together.
Please sign a reservation card today found in your
bulletin and an usher will collect them during the
service today. This helps us to know how many to
plan for. Thank you.
★GREAT PRAIRIE TRAIL CROP HUNGER WALK:
Thanks to all who sponsored, volunteered and
walked last Sunday. You helped 7 agencies in our
area as well as supporting the word of Church World
Service!
2015 Women’s Retreat - January 31 - February 1
The Women’s Retreat will be off-site at the Techny
Towers Conference and Retreat Center on
Waukegan Road in Techny, Illinois (approx. 40 min.
away). Cost is $110 for a Double Room & $125 for
a Single Room. A $35 deposit is due by Sun. Nov.
9th. Final balance due Sun. Dec. 14.
New Member Dinner - Nov. 16 6:00 pm
If you are interested in joining in membership with
CPC, please come to dinner at the Pattison’s.
RSVP to the church office by Nov. 10th. Thank you.
CPC Christian Literature Recycling Project
Please place your donated (new or used) Bibles,
Bible Study Materials, Magazines, Novels, etc.) in
the box in the hallway and Love Packages will see
that they get new homes with Christians in faraway
countries who can really use them. If you need
more info, see or call Lew Mantels (630-290-1191).
Stephen Ministry - Alone
Your children are grown and gone with families of
their own. You hear from them at Christmas, on
your birthday. You don’t have many friends left. It’s
hard to get out. A Stephen Minister would like to be
there for you. He or she will listen and care. To find
out more about Stephen Ministry, call Rev. Stewart
Pattison at 630-627-0306.
MOPS - Nov 18 9:15 - 11:15 am
DVD Discussion: Courage to forgive and be
forgiven and Part Two: Courage to be Generous
by Alexandra Kuykendall
MOPS meetings offer Mothers of Preschoolers a
chance for education through speakers or DVD
programming, lively discussion, crafts and growing
relationships. Childcare provided. Contact Val
Badalamenti for more information.
Living Nativity - Friday Dec 5 5:30 - 8:30 pm
This will be a wonderful evening for CPC and the
community. Your involvement is needed. See your
bulletin insert for ways you can help. Thank you!
Children’s Christmas Event - Sat. Dec 6 9-11 am
This is a family event with a light breakfast, treasure
hunt, Bible story, and crafts. You will also make a
special Christmas decoration.
Community Presbyterian Church
1111 E. Madison Street
Lombard, Illinois 60148
ph: 630.627.0306 fax: 630.627.7403
cpclombard.org
Market Day Orders are due Monday, Nov. 3 with
pick up on Thurs, Nov. 6 from 10-11 at St. Pius.
IN ADDITION
Our Special Thanks to Richard Myers for filling in as
Organist today, Nov. 2 and next Sunday, Nov. 9 while
Jean is out of town.
A Congregational Meeting will begin promptly at
10:00 am on Sunday November 9 to discuss the
incorporation of CPC.
Our Condolences to the Hester family on the
passing of Carol’s mother.
Children Lighting Candles at 11:00 in November:
11/2 Wrigley Arndt, Jada Bandy
11/9 Lindsey Rugg, Allison Wright
11/16 Alison McClow, Sophia Opila
11/23 Robert Babel, Evi Babel
11/30 Jack Elder, William Forsberg
Jobs See the job listings notebook in the church
office for the latest opportunities.
The AV Team offers CPC on DVD – Purchase a
recording of a worship service or special event.
Order forms are located in the wooden box in the
Narthex. See Lew Mantels for special orders.
For specific concerns or needs, you may always
contact Rev. Stewart Pattison at home
630-620-4368, in the church office 630-627-0306 or
by email: stewart@cpclombard.org.