THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
fIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
September 5th, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
“Our Worship begins with the Prelude”
—a time of preparation and prayer—

THE PRELUDE:
   “Canzonetta”                                                      Hollaender
THE SOUNDING OF THE CHIMES
THE call to worship
THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN:
   “Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear”                            #50

THE CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER (RESPONSIVE):
Leader:  The Spirit drifts over the face of the deep, and though the wind rises and the sea swells, the Spirit is at rest.
People:  Let us worship the Spirit in silence, for a voice upon the water whispers, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Leader:  The Spirit leads us from chaos to calm, and though we fear the wind and dread the sea, the Spirit restores our souls.
People:  Let us worship the Spirit in strength, for a voice upon the water speaks, “Be not afraid;  it is I.”   Amen.

THE CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
THE scripture lesson:                          Kay Harrop*
                                                                            Psalm 9:9-20
                                                                        Mark 4:35-41*
THE GLORIA PATRI                                                     #513
THE CHILDREN'S SERMON
THE SPECIAL MUSIC:
   Meditation from ‘Thais’”                                    Massenet
             Sue Aceves and MariJo Brown (piano and organ duet)

THE service of prayer                                             
    The Silent Prayers
    The Pastoral Prayer
    The Lord’s Prayer - (Trespasses)                           Page 513
THE HYMN:
   “Those Who Love and Those Who Labor”                 #403
The service of gratitude                                       
   The Offertory:
   “Cantabile”                                                            Wolford
             Sue Aceves and MariJo Brown (piano and organ duet)
   The Response:   Doxology
   The Prayer of Dedication

tHE SERMON:                   “HIGH ROLLERS”
THE recessional hymn:
   “Rise Up, O Men of God!”                                          #300
THE BENEDICTION
THE POSTLUDE:
 
“Raise the Joyous Song”                                         Peterson

Greeter:                John Harrop.

Ushers:                  Joni and Tony Mawyer.

Liturgist:              Kay Harrop.

Nursery:               Natalie Richardson.

Acolyte:                 Ryan Curran.

 

The first Women’s Fellowship meeting of the season will be held Thursday, September 9th, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall.  Come and bring a sandwich to share.  Salads and dessert will be provided.   The speaker will be Susan Sutton, Guidance Counselor.  The topic is “What you should know about Cyber Bullying”, Host Sharon Hall.   Support the Women’s Fellowship and enjoy the meeting!

Announcements

Visitors are accorded a hearty welcome in our church.   Linger, if you will, after this service for greetings and wider acquaintance.   Kindly sign the register, giving your local address.

The altar flowers are presented by Rosemary and Bill Dietrichson in memory of loved ones.

The chart for altar flowers is located on the bulletin board in the hallway. Please sign up and honor those special people in our lives or in memory of loved ones.   Cost $35.00 per side.   We have openings in October.

Sunday:  Children’s Sunday School following children’s sermon;  Monday:  Office Closed (Labor Day);  Wednesday:   Deacons’ meeting 7:00 p.m. (note change); Thursday:  WF Meeting 12:00 noon.

August 29th, 2010:  Giving $737. Operating Income YTD $134,229.   Operating Expense YTD $148,257.

Last chance!   Please submit articles for the newsletter “Congregational Connection”.   Enquiring minds want to know about YOU!

If you are in the hospital or going into the hospital, please call the Church office, 692-8468, or e-mail cccspnc@embarqmail.com.   If you have an emergency outside office hours, please telephone Dr. Bowling, 949-2305 or cell number 603-0206, or Mike Harris, Chairman, Board of Deacons (986-0329).   Due to confidentiality laws, the hospital will not give out patient information.

The Deacons ask you to remember the following people in your thoughts and prayers:  The men and women of the armed forces, stationed at home and abroad.  All emergency, humanitarian and environmental rescue efforts.   Pat Alexander (NY), Martha Arnott, Pat and Bob Clark, Barbara Colona, Diane Dash (Illinois), Kay Dawson (TX), Edith Fullenwider (Magnolia Gardens), Florence Gleason (Tara Plantation), Veta Gorman (Penick Village-Skilled Nursing), Gee Jaksic (MRH), Betty (Carolina House) and Bob Tate (BelleMeade or PineKnoll when ready), Tom Johnson (MRH), Lura Lawrenson (Patsy’s daughter), Kendra Mann, Herma Matney (St. Joseph), Todd McDonald (Patsy’s son), Polly Schechter, Dick Thomas, Ceil Trimm, Maggie Vaughan, Pat Wilson (Pinehurst Rehab).   If you know of anyone who wishes to receive communion, please contact the church office, or Mike Harris, Chairman, Board of Deacons (986-0329).

Women’s Fellowship meetings for 2011, February through May.   Please sign up for the month of your choice and program suggestion.   A sign up sheet is on the Women’s Fellowship bulletin.   Thank you very much!

The Board of Christian Education is sponsoring a swimming pool party on September 11th at the home of Lorae Roukema, 1435 Hedgelawn Way, Aberdeen.   (Hedgelawn Way is off Indiana Avenue Extension on the Aberdeen end).   Our children and their parents are invited to the pool and cookout party from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.   Call Bill Shockley, 944-4294, for more details.

Please remember to bring hardback books and/or CD’s into the office for sale on Amazon.com.   A great help!   Please contact the church office if you are interested in purchasing books or CDs.
You would save postage! Find a list of books on http://www.amazon.com/shops/communitycongregationalchurch

Please remember the BackPack Pals Program for needy children.

Sandhills Coalition:  Please remember the needy when shopping and support this worthy cause.  Our goal for 2010 is 3,000 tins of fruit and stew.   To date we have collected 1,030 tins.   Please help!   We are way behind!

A Coffee and Lemonade moment will be held in Fellowship Hall.   All are welcome to attend.

REMINDER:  11:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 12TH