* THE PEACE

Celebrating the Lord's Day

The people exchange with one another, by words and gesture, signs of peace and reconciliation.

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Bazetta Christian Church June 17, 2018 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost/Father’s Day

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

Worship: 9:30 a.m. The Church Gathers Before God MUSIC FOR CENTERING “Prepare Our Hearts” * CALL TO WORSHIP

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Brianne Davis, Liturgist

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. In old age they still produce fruit; They are always green and full of sap, showing that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him. (Psalm 92)

* SONG OF PRAISE

Ezekiel 17:22-24 NIV; NIV Pew Bible Page 1308

“This Is My Father’s World”

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* OPENING PRAYER L: Let us join together in prayer.

Mighty God, to you belong the mysteries of the universe. You transform shepherds into kings, the smallest seeds into magnificent trees, and hardened hearts into loving ones. Bless us with your life-giving Spirit, re-create us in your image, and shape us to your purposes, through Jesus Christ. Amen.

“Thou Art Worthy”

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PREPARATION FOR GOD’S WORD “Peace Like a River” Dominic Aliesch & Kelly Swiger Children depart for Sonshine Hour. GOSPEL LESSON

Mark 4:26-34 NIV; NIV Pew Bible Page 1558 “Big Tree, Little Tree”

SERMON

* SONG OF PRESENTATION “Seed, Scattered and Sown”

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* DISCIPLES OF CHRIST IDENTITY STATEMENT We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us. THE LORD'S SUPPER AND *OFFERING Words of Institution and the Communion Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Partaking of the Bread and Cup Christ Has Died Christ Is Risen Christ Will Come Again Offertory Prayer of Thanksgiving COMMUNION MUSIC “Jesus I Believe” – Big Daddy Weave * SONG FOR SENDING

“Holy is the Lord” – Chris Tomlin

*All who are able may stand. Kelly Swiger, Musician; Heather Trowbridge, Choir Director Samantha Carpenter, Sam Nowak, Acolytes

THIS WEEK AT BAZETTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Mon-Fri:

9am-12pm

Vacation Bible School for the Community at Cortland Christian

Tuesday:

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Elders’ Meeting Scouts

Wednesday:

4:00 p.m.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Next Sunday:

9:30 a.m.

Worship

FOR OUR CHILDREN Our infant nursery is available during our worship service. The nursery is located down the main hallway on the left-hand side, 5th door down. Our Nursery Supervisor is Megan Cross. Pagers are available. Children’s activity packets are available for use during worship. These packets are on the table in the hallway at the back of the sanctuary. Children are invited to depart for Sonshine Hour following the Preparation for God’s Word.

In case of emergencies: Fire Alarm: Calmly and quickly evacuate the building. Reassemble at the flagpole. Do not block the fire lanes. All doors in the sanctuary lead to outside exits. Tornado Warning: Calmly and quickly exit through the rear doors and assemble in the hallway of the Educational Wing/Child Care area. Stay away from all doors and windows. Gunshots or Threats: Duck down between the pews to shield yourself and allow the Security Team to handle the situation.

Stewardship Corner Weekly Budgeted amount needed = $5,348.00 Amount Received on June 10: $3,016.00

Bazetta Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Sanford W. Downs, III, Interim Pastor 4131 Bazetta Road, Cortland, Ohio 44410 Church Telephone: (330)637-6312 or Fax: (330)637-6239

E-mail: [email protected] www.bazettachristianchurch.net Pastor Sandy’s E-Mail: [email protected] (NOT [email protected]) Pastor Sandy’s Cell: 334-748-0737

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Ezekiel 17:22-24 NIV; NIV Pew Bible Page 1308

“ ‘I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it.’” This is the word of the Lord.

“ ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a cedar and plant it; I will break off a tender sprig from its topmost shoots and plant it on a high and lofty mountain. On the mountain heights of Israel I will plant it; it will produce branches and bear fruit and become a splendid cedar. Birds of every kind will nest in it; they will find shelter in the shade of its branches. All the trees of the field will know that I the Lord bring down the tall tree and make the low tree grow tall. I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish.

Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL LESSON Mark 4:26-34 NIV; NIV Pew Bible Page 1558

He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.” Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what

parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds of the air can perch in its shade.” With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Our fathers have such a profound influence on our lives! We welcome you this day as we honor our fathers. We owe them so much! As we do that, may we also seek to hear from our heavenly father. We owe him everything! Thank you for joining us in worshiping our God today. If you have questions concerning membership with this congregation, speak w/Pastor Sandy. A Friendly Reminder: Please silence or turn off your cell phones upon entering the sanctuary. Let us worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! Liturgists are needed for upcoming months. Sign up on the bulletin board. The Finding Hope meeting has been postponed until Mon., July 9, at 5 pm

50+ Picnic Saturday, June 30, 4:00 p.m. Chuck and Jan Frantz’ home 4480 Durst Clagg, Cortland Please bring a covered dish to share. Table service, drinks, hot dogs, and buns will be furnished.

Vacation Bible School Begins Tomorrow!! June 18 – 22 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For All Of Our Community Pre-K thru Kids going into 7th Grade Gather at Cortland Christian Church, 153 Grove Street, Cortland Registration forms are available on the easel in the Gathering Space for students and volunteers.

Christmas in July at BCC Wednesday, July 25 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Let’s work ahead of the season and “Fluff Up Advent”!!! We will be stuffing and fluffing bows, restringing lights on our Christmas trees, and anything else that needs fixing for our Advent decorations.

Registration by June 17: $5.00 Monday morning registration is $7.00

PLEASE save all your Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Rolls to hold the bows in place. Deposit them in the container in the Gathering Space.

If your schedule permits, come and help the children of our community learn about Jesus. Contact Brian Kovach to volunteer. 330-423-5094 or [email protected]

Plan to come if you can on July 25th !! Bring a snack to share and a drink for yourself.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Words of Institution Luke 22:14-20

When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have

This is the Lord’s Table and Christ invites you to share this meal of grace. Christ

eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I

recognizes you and looks upon you with favor. Christ

will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it,

befriends you and wants you within his circle. Count yourself among Christ’s disciples by partaking in this feast of fellowship.

and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.