Longswamp United Church of Christ WE ASK GOD TO BE PRESENT IN WORSHIP

200 Clay Road, Mertztown, PA 19539 Unison: Almighty God, we see your creative power in the beauty of nature. Draw
Phone 610-682-6230 near to us now, we pray, so that we may feel the breath of your Spirit as we
E-Mail: longswampucc@dejazzd.com Web: www.longswampucc.org gather in the holiness of this place. Amen.

Rev. Dr. Katherine Brearley, Pastor Ann Mabry Miller, Organist CALL TO CONFESSION
_____________________________________________________________________ Pastor: Every vegetable garden, every flower bed must be weeded on a regular basis.
September 26, 2010 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Let us together confess that we need God’s help to keep our own lives in good
condition.
10:15AM HARVEST HOME WORSHIP
Sacrament of Infant Baptism for PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Anthony John George Unison: Lord of the Harvest, we ask you to weed out all the mistakes we have
made this last week: words spoken in haste, spiteful thoughts, simmering anger,
(Please turn off cell phones. The symbol + indicates that those who are able should stand. Words in broken promises. We have wasted energy on things that displease you.
BOLD are spoken or sung by the whole congregation.)
We don’t want to be like rotten apples - looking good on the outside, but inside
MUSICAL PRELUDE filled with death and decay. You are the only one who can help us. Clean up the
weeds choking our lives. Give us a fresh new start to the week. This prayer we
WELCOME & PRAYER CONCERNS ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
(Please write your concern on a slip of paper and hand to an usher so it can be included in the Pastoral (Silent Reflection)
Prayer)
Pastor: Lord, have mercy upon us People: Lord, Have mercy upon us.
ORGAN CHIMES Pastor: Christ, have mercy upon us. People: Christ, Have mercy upon us.
Pastor: Lord, have mercy upon us People: Lord, Have mercy upon us.
+OPENING HYMN ……………………………………………………………………… #379
“For the Fruit of All Creation” ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Pastor: God has invested himself deeply in us. He wants us to be whole people,
+CALL TO WORSHIP bringing glory to his name. In the Name of Jesus Christ I declare that our sins are
Pastor: Come and praise God for the earth that sustains life; for fields and farms; and forgiven.
for the beauty of bright pumpkins kissed by the summer sun.
People: We come to praise God for the earth. +RESPONSE OF PRAISE ……………………………………………………...#805
Glory be the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
Pastor: Come and praise God for the ocean that yields and receives again the water beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, Amen, Amen.
that gives life. Praise God for the harvests of fish and the work of fishermen.
People: We come to praise God for the ocean THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
Pastor: The Peace of God be with you.
Unison: We come together to worship and praise the Lord of the harvest. People: And also with you.
(Please be seated) Please greet one another with words and/or signs of peace, remembering that not everyone wishes to
shake hands.

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 Sacrament of Baptism for Anthony John George OLD TESTAMENT READING
Son of Psalm 91: 1- 16 (Pew Bible page 930)
Jennifer and Arthur George NEW TESTAMENT READING
Godparents Christina and Stephen George Luke 17:1-10 (Pew Bible page 1627)
Pastor: They were bringing children to Jesus that Jesus might touch them, and the MEDITATION: “The Busy Work of Creation”
disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it he was indignant and said to them;
People: “Let the children come to me, do not hinder them, for to such belongs HYMN ……………………………………………………………………………………#623
the Kingdom of God. Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the Kingdom “Sweet Hour of Prayer”
of God, like a child shall not enter it.” PASTORAL PRAYER
Pastor: And Jesus took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands upon THE LORD’S PRAYER Unison: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
them. 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
THE MEANING OF BAPTISM temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the
BLESSING THE WATER glory forever, Amen.
Unison: This is the water of Baptism. Out of this water we rise with new life,
forgiven of sin, and one in Christ, members of Christ’s body. May God bless this ANNOUNCEMENTS
water and use it for His holy purpose.
INVITATION FOR THE OFFERING
QUESTIONS OF THE CANDIDATES, PARENTS & SPONSORS
CONGREGATIONAL ASSENT: MUSICAL OFFERTORY…”The Apple Tree” - Scottish folk song arr.Scott … The Loft Choir
Pastor: Jesus Christ calls us to make disciples of all nations and to offer them the gift Soloist - Amy Riovo ~in honor of our new Pastor Kathy~
of grace in baptism. Do you, who witness and celebrate this sacrament, promise your
love, support, and care to Anthony John George, as he lives and grows in Christ? +OFFERTORY RESPONSE - …………………………………. #26
Unison: Anthony John George, promise you our love, support, and care. Praise my soul the King of heaven, to his feet your tribute bring; Ransomed
healed , restored , forgiven, ever more his praises sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise
WE EACH AFFIRM OUR BAPTISMAL FAITH the everlasting King!
Pastor: Do you believe in God?
People: I believe in God. +OFFERTORY PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Pastor: Do you believe in Jesus Christ? Unison: Lord of the Harvest, we – the disciples of the Lord Jesus – bring our
People: I believe in Jesus Christ gifts to your holy altar. Our gifts represent the work we have accomplished and
Pastor: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? the blessings you have given us. Multiply these gifts, we pray, so they may bring
People: I believe in the Holy Spirit. glory to your holy name, Amen.
THE ACT OF BAPTISM
+COMMISSIONING & BENEDICTION (Micah 6:8)
Pastor: The Lord of the Harvest created the whole universe. There is nothing we can
BAPTISMAL HYMN …………………………………………………………. (See page 9-10)
give God that does not already belong to Him. But this is what the Lord requires of us,
“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. In the Name of the Father, the
Son and the Holy Spirit, depart in peace.
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+CHORAL BENEDICTION… "May the Lord Bless You" – Hunnicutt
+PARTING HYMN ………………………………………………………………………#384
“This Is My Father’s World”
MUSICAL POSTLUDE:
Welcome to all here gathered as God’s People in worship, especially any visitors and
those present for the Baptism of Anthony John George, for this time of worship, you
have warmed our time together. Anthony is the son of Jennifer and Arthur George. He
was born on July 10th and the rose is in honor of his Baptism. Christina and Stephen
George are his sponsors on this day.
We ask that all present sign the fellowship pew pads found in the center aisle position
of each pew. We also request that any visitors present also sign our Guest Register in
the Narthex. If anyone is interested in joining our church family, please contact the
pastor.
Today, we will be celebrating the Festival of Harvest Home as part of our morning
service. Thank you to all who have donated packaged and canned items and helped
with the display, especially the Altar Guild who coordinated the details. Donated items
will benefit the Brandywine Food Pantry.
Today’s Altar Flowers and Worship Bulletins are presented to the Glory of God and
are in celebration of our anniversary by Beverly and Bill Thomas.
Attendance - September 19, 2010 - 86
Receipts: General - $1544.00 Maintenance - $329.00 OCPP - $71.00
Mission - $30.00 Total Giving by Members - $1974.00
Other Receipts - $1623.00 Total - $3597.00
Altar Guild Members for the month of September are Fern Fritz, Sue McElrea, &
Cindy Conrad.
For parents with children up to and including age five a nursery is available in our
Christian Education Building.
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Participants in today’s service:
Greeters: Dale, Jennifer, & Dale Loch, Jr. Acolyte: Matthew Masenheimer
Head Usher: Andrew Thomas Reader: Bob Friedly
Nursery Hosts: Cindy Leamer
Scheduled for next week – October 3rd at 10:15am:
Greeters: Barbara & Shelly Ludwig Acolyte: MacKenzie Heagy
Head Usher: Bob Friedly Reader: Tina Cirafesi
Nursery Hosts: Valerie & Kim Jenkins
Fellowship Hosts: Friendship Discussion Hour Group
Members and Friends Prayer List: [As of Bulletin preparation time]
Active Members of Military: PFC Matthew Shade [USA], PFC Michael Xiques [USA]
Special: Beulah Harmony, Marlene Hamm, Ernest Conrad, Jared Toth, Alayna Biltcliff
[10yr. old daughter of Topton mayor who has Leukemia], Olivia Radcliffe [9yr. old daughter of
Drew & Sloane Radcliffe who was recently diagnosed with cancer ], Brandon Snyder [5 yr. old
grand-nephew of Pastor & Phyllis Albright -patient at Children’s Hosp. in Phila.],
Shut-ins: Ida Gehringer, Ruth Hertzog, Ernest Conrad & Corinne Reppert [Lutheran
Home, Topton], Ruth Romig [Lewisburg] & Webster Heffner [at home].
Please give the Pastor a note on special prayer needs, and remember to notify the
church of any members hospitalized. Use our church codes for any hospital
admissions - Allentown Hospitals - 451; Reading - 802.
If you are Hearing impaired please see a Greeter for an individual wireless receiver.
Next Sunday we will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion in observance of
World Communion Sunday. We also encourage the participation of all in our annual
all-church offering for “Neighbors In Need”. This offering has been uplifted in recent
bulletin inserts and the September Newsletter which included an offering envelope.
See the insert for additional information.
Remember we will be participating in the Crop Walk on October 17th at Fleetwood
High School. Details are available on a handout in the narthex or if interested, please
see Judy Koller to register.
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If you would like to sponsor Altar Flowers and/or Bulletins, please sign up on the Please remember to drop off your Redner’s receipts and Radcliffe’s receipts in the
charts in the Narthex. marked boxes in the vestibule. This is a very easy way to assist your church.

Local Food Pantry: Upon the dissolution of the Brandywine Ministerium Outreach Church Family Notes:
Fund, the assets were equally divided and distributed to participating churches to be Happy Birthday:
used at their discretion. Trinity Lutheran Church in Topton would continue to maintain Sept. 26 - Geraldine Stoudt, Allen Oswald, Matthew Masenheimer
a “Food Bank” to which and from which donations and referrals would be directed. Sept. 28 – Richard Rachor, Jr., Craig Swoyer
Those shelves are now bare and we appeal to all for help with either monetary or an Oct. 2 – Steve Lambert, Michael Hersh, Nicole Wessner, Dylan Weaknecht
outpouring of food items as listed below. These donations may be brought to the Happy Anniversary:
church on Sundays or during regular office hours. 09/26/2004 Beverly & William Thomas
Special items needed: 09/27/1986 Beth & Troy Adam
Canned meats such as tuna, chicken, spam 10/02/1993 Michele & Michael Hersh
Toothpaste, soap, shampoo
Other canned & packaged items such as potatoes, baby foods/formula, pasta The October Issue of the Longswamp Beacon will be mailed out early this week.
products, specifically macaroni and cheese/noodles, cereals Make sure all members of you household get the opportunity to read it as we enter into
Baking items such as flour, sugar, cake/pancake mixes, canned fruits a really full church program year. Thanks to those who assist the staff in getting this
Contact the church if you have any questions. assembled and mailed. If a member of your family is no longer residing at home,
contact the church office and we will get that information corrected on our mailing list.
This Week at the Church:
Today: 8:45am - Confirmation Classes; 9:00am - Church School; 10:15am - Upper Room Daily Devotional guides are available in the Narthex, incl. large print,
Worship: Harvest Home & Anthony George Baptism; 5:30pm - Bell Choir for $1.
Monday: 6:30pm – Brownies; 6:30pm - Boy Scouts (cabin)
Thursday: 7:30pm - Loft Choir Your Church Staff and Information:
Next Sunday: 8:45am - Confirmation Classes; 9:00am - Church School; 10:15am - Rev. Katherine Brearley. Pastor 610-295-9599
Worship: World Communion Sunday, Neighbors in Need Special Mission offering, Dawn Strunk, Church Secretary 610 682-0802
& Heifer Project Dedication; 5:30pm - Bell Choir Ann Mabry Miller, Organist 610 966-3160
Vern Shade, Bell Choir Director 610 395-0970
Remember to check the calendar outside the church office for any schedule changes - Beverly Thomas, Learning Center Director 610 682-9750
but please do not change that calendar without the knowledge of the church staff. Ron Newhard, Sexton 610 966-4298

Your Consistory and Church Officers:

Please note: Anyone hosting fellowship or other after church activities, is asked to William Thomas, President [Elder] Coralie Eck
please make sure that the church or Christian Ed building is locked, windows are Jennifer Kressley, Vice President Kimberly Jenkins
closed, and lights turned off before leaving. Thank you. Andrew Thomas, Secretary Timothy Masenheimer
Robert Friedly, Treasurer [Elder] Audrey Tucker
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