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United In Love & Service Sunday, September 10, 2017
Thank you for joining in this interfaith effort to serve the Summit
Lake Community of Akron. We appreciate your gift of service today!
Islamic Society of Akron & Kent
Temple Beth Shalom - Hudson
First Congregational Church of Hudson
City of Akron
Ohio & Erie Canal Coalition
Sending Service First Congregational Church of Hudson September 10, 2017, 9:00 am
Gathering Music Tom Scott
Hymn The God of Abraham Praise
Welcome
Call
YHWH, God, Allah, open unto us. Open unto us ............................... light for our darkness. Open unto us ................................. courage for our fear. Open unto us ................................. hope for our despair. Open unto us ................................ peace for our turmoil. Open unto us ..................................... joy for our sorrow. Open unto us ....................... strength for our weakness. Open unto us ........................ wisdom for our confusion. Open unto us ........................... forgiveness for our sins. Open unto us ..................................... love for our hates. Open unto us ............................ your Self for our selves.
YHWH, God, Allah, open unto us! Amen. Howard Thurman, adapted
Prayer Jeanette Brodersen
Scripture Psalm 133 Surat al-Tawba 9:71 Music Hiney Mah Tov, Chancel Choir
Reflections Jim Egolf, Nadar Taha, Peter Wiley
Closing Song Go Make a Difference
Go make a difference, we can make a difference,
go make a difference in the world. Go make a difference,
we can make a difference, go make a difference in the world.
Sending
“Go Make A Difference” By Steve Angrisano and Tom Tomaszek, © 1997 spritiandsong.com CCLI #12268014
Psalm 133 New Revised Standard Version
1 How very good and pleasant it is
when kindred live together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head,
running down upon the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
running down over the collar of his robes. 3 It is like the dew of Hermon,
which falls on the mountains of Zion.
For there the Lord ordained his blessing,
life for evermore.
Surat al-Tawba 9:71 English Translation
The believing men and believing women are allies of one another. They enjoin what is
right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give charity and obey God and
His Messenger. God will have mercy upon them, for He is Almighty and Wise.
About Temple Beth Shalom Temple Beth Shalom is a dynamic congregation of about 110 families, under the leadership of Rabbi Jim Egolf. Known as the Synagogue of the Western Reserve, Temple Beth Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation, affiliated with the national organizations of that movement. Although the Temple has grown over the years, it endeavors to maintain a warm and welcom-ing atmosphere. The Temple is located in a beautiful, historic building at 50 Division Street in Hudson. For more information, visit tbshudson.org. About Islamic Society of Akron & Kent Islamic Society of Akron & Kent (ISAK), led by Imam Nadar Taha, serves the communities of Akron, Kent, Hudson and Cuyahoga Falls. ISAK strives to promote goodwill, understanding, and tolerance; strengthen fraternal bonds; provide guidance and information based on the teachings, history, culture and philosophy of Islam; organize courses of study to meet the needs of Muslims and non-Muslims; maintain an Islamic Center to serve as a place of prayers and religious activities; and promote understanding and act as a channel of communication be-tween Muslims and non-Muslims. For more information, visit isak.us. About First Congregational Church of Hudson The First Congregational Church of Hudson congregation, led by Rev. Dr. Peter Wiley, reflects a wide range of theological beliefs and is united by a common faith in Jesus Christ. Rich minis-tries are provided for all ages. Throughout the church’s more than 200-year history, there has been an emphasis placed on being engaged with the needs of the current day. The congrega-tion strives to be God’s word alive in the present. For more information, visit hudsonucc.org.
Welcome to First Serve 2017
United In Love & Service
Today’s events begin at First Congregational Church
9:00 am Sending Service – Sanctuary
10:00 am Crews arrive at project sites
12:30 pm Hotdog cookout lunch at Summit Lake for all crews and neighborhood families
4:00 pm Complete projects and head home
FOR MORE INFORMATION TODAY
An Information Tent is set up in the church courtyard. If you have not signed up for a project or need information,
visit the Information Tent before or after the Sending Service.
FOLLOWING THE SENDING SERVICE Volunteers will head to their project sites in the Summit Lake neighborhood.
Follow the instructions your Project Leader has communicated to you about getting to your project site. Bus transportation loads on Aurora St.
If your project is located here at FCCH, meet in Fellowship Hall.
SHARE YOUR PICTURES OF FIRST SERVE Take photos and video throughout your day on your phone.
Post on Facebook using #FirstServe2017. Make sure your post is shared with the public and not just your friends.
SUMMIT LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD
DIRECTIONS FROM HUDSON • Route 8 South to Akron
• Use Right lane to I-77N/I-76W.
• Exit at Dart Ave.
• At light, turn Left on Lakeshore Blvd.
• Parking available in Lots A, B, C and D
• Shuttle available from Lot E
Follow your Project Leaders
instructions to reach your project site.
BUS TRANSPORTATION If you were preassigned to a school bus for transportation, proceed to the front of the church, Aurora Street, following the service. Buses are numbered. Be certain to board your assigned bus.
Adult Ministry
For opportunities in Adult Ministries, contact Steve Hockstra, Adult Ed or Kathy Yeakley, Health Ministry:
(330) 650-4048, or email [email protected]; [email protected].
Mat Yoga returns Tuesdays at 5:00 pm beginning September 19! Relax and breathe while
moving through gentle poses. Bring a mat and foam block if you have one. Beginners
welcome! Goodwill donation accepted. Instructor is Cynthia Field.
Happy Hikers will hike Springfield Bog, 1400 Portage Line Road, Springfield Twp. on
Tuesday, September 12. This is an easy trail on the Summit County Fall Hiking Spree.
Walking Warriors meets at Barlow Community Center every Thursday at 10:00 am to walk
around the lakes. Everyone is welcome in either hiking group!
FYI (Feeling Young Inside) Mark your calendars for Monday, September 18! Judy
Brown, Hudson vocalist, will sing popular songs for us. From ballads and anthems to
toe tapping tunes, get ready to sing along to some of your favorite tunes, like “Bicycle
Built for Two” or “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”! Luncheon starts at 12:00 noon with the
program to follow.
Weekly health tips can be found on the Health Ministry bulletin board in the hallway.
Newcomers and Membership Informational Gathering
Are you interested in learning more about First Congregational Church and how to be-
come a member? Or do you know someone who might be interested in learning more
about membership and our congregation? Join us for these two sessions:
PART I PART II
Wednesday, October 11 Sunday, October 15
7:00 - 8:30 pm; Youth Room 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Room 102 and Fellowship Hall
(child care available) (meal provided & child care available)
Come learn about FCCH, its ministries, and the many ways to engage your faith wherever
you are on life’s journey. Those who choose to become members will do so in worship on
Sunday, October 29. To sign up, call (330) 650-4048. For more information, contact Rev.
Jeanette Brodersen at [email protected].
First Congregational Church Welcomes Our Guests Guests are encouraged to participate in any of the following activities of First Congregational
Church. Contact the Church Office at (330) 650-4048 for more information.
Adult Faith Formation
Pathfinders resumes NEXT Sunday, September 17 at 9:00 am in the Chapel on the 3rd
floor. We are studying the Old Testament utilizing the DVD series led by Amy-Jill Lev-
ine. All are welcome! Questions? Email Marie Libby [email protected].
Adult Education DVD Study Doing the Right Thing - Making Moral Choices in a World Full of Options
Join us to explore this topic in two Sunday meeting dates: September 24 and October 1
from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. The program will be led by Brit and Mike Seifert and includes a
light supper. Please RSVP by September 17 ([email protected]). Childcare is
provided upon request. See the September newsletter for more information.
Questions? Email Brit Seifert [email protected].
Interfaith Relations Working Group Organizational Meeting
Thursday, September 28, 7:00 pm, Room 301 The Adult Ed/Faith Formation Board
invites all those interested to attend an Organizational Meeting of the Interfaith Rela-
tions Working Group under the new leadership of FCCH member, Van Carter. Van
brings to the IRWG a passion and vision for learning about and from the faith practices
of others, and personal experience with those of other faiths, particularly in Asia. Dur-
ing this meeting, group mission, objectives, structure, and content will be addressed, as
well as plans for an upcoming open house. Come meet Van and others interested in
fostering interfaith communication and understanding toward the common good.
If you are not able to attend the September 28 meeting but wish to be notified of future
IRWG meetings and activities, be sure to inform Van Carter at [email protected].
The AE Board and leadership are very excited and look forward to introducing you to
our new leader of the Interfaith Relations Working Group.
Adult Education Book Study
Love to Stay: Sex, Grace, and Commitment ~ Led by Rev. Jeanette Brodersen Falling in love is easy, but staying in love takes courage, hard work, and lots of
grace. In this book, Adam Hamilton explores how, with God’s help, we can make love
last. Drawing upon a survey of thousands of couples and singles, interviews with rela-
tionship and marriage therapists, the latest research in the field, and wisdom from the
Bible, Hamilton looks at what it takes to create and sustain healthy, meaningful roman-
tic relationships across the course of a lifetime.
When: 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Monday evenings (October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6)
Where: Room 301; Childcare available upon request. Books available mid-September.
Sign up by contacting the Church Office ([email protected], or online at
hudsonucc.org (under the Adults > Events & Studies tab).
Youth Ministry
For opportunities in Youth Ministry, contact Steve Hockstra [email protected], Amy Baldwin
(High School) [email protected] or Callie Baylor (Middle School) [email protected].
Impact - There is no Impact tonight due to First Serve. We will be back next Sunday, Sep-
tember 17 at 6:00 pm in the Youth Room!
Middle School D&D - Did you participate in First Serve and enjoy helping others? Did
you miss First Serve but are wondering how you might do something else to serve? Did
you hear about our amazing trip to Pittsburgh this past summer? Do you just like fun?
This week we will talk about ways to continue the spirit of giving that filled this past
Sunday in a way that only our middle schoolers can! Be here this Wednesday as we roll
out our second annual middle school mission trip: The Pittsburgh Project. Mark your
calendar for July 9-13, 2018. Other details we be shared at D&D and also online.
High School Fall Retreat: September 30 - October 1 at the CVNP (3675 Oak Hill Rd.,
Peninsula). Signup deadline in fast approaching! The deadline is NEXT Sunday, Sep-
tember 17! Students can sign up by emailing Amy Baldwin ([email protected]),
picking up a registration form in the Youth Room, or simply follow this link:
www.hudsonucc.org/#/youth/forms. Our high school retreat is a great opportunity ear-
ly in the fall for our high school students to get to know each other better and form
deeper connections. The cost is $85, which includes lodging, meals and t-shirt.
Help for Houston - Fleet Feet Sports is collecting used athletic shoes to send to the vic-
tims of Hurricane Harvey and D&D is going to help. Bring as many pairs of used (but
still wearable) sneakers as you can round up from around your house. They will be tak-
en to the store in Northfield to be sent to Texas. Let’s help create a little “eye of the
storm” for people who have lost so much. This will be the last week we collect shoes
before we send them off to Houston. Thanks for helping!
Confirmation - Next Sunday is our first gathering for confirmation. The meeting starts
immediately after the 11:30 am service in the Activity Room and is for parents, confirm-
ands and mentors. If you have questions, contact Callie Baylor.
Gennesaret - Don’t miss the opportunity to serve at Gennesaret on Saturday, October 7.
We serve from 9-2:30. This is a great opportunity for all our youth, both middle and
high school as well as confirmands and their mentors. Please contact Mr. Wells
([email protected]) or Mr. Hooker ([email protected]) with questions
or to sign up.
Children’s Ministry
For opportunities in Children’s Ministry, contact Dee Buchanan or Katie Morgan:
(330) 650-4048, ext. 301 or email [email protected]; [email protected].
Sunday School - We have some incredible opportunities to help our youngest learners
in Sunday School this fall. Will you join us? Below are the teacher and shepherd spots
available.
October 15 - November 12
The Bible Rotation
9:00 Toddler 3-K Shepherd 9:00 1st - 5th grade Shepherd
10:30 Storyteller & Craft Teacher 10:30 Pay-Per-View Teacher
10:30 Toddler 3-K Shepherd 10:30 Thou Art Teacher
10:30 Garden of Eatin’ Teacher
10:30 Fun and Godly Stuff Teacher
10:30 1st grade Shepherd
10:30 2nd and 3rd grade Shepherd
10:30 4th grade Shepherd
10:30 5th grade Shepherd
Are you ready to be an ACOLYTE?
All 4th and 5th graders who are interested in bringing in the Light of Christ during our
worship services are invited to be an Acolyte. Acolyte training will be 9:45-10:15 am
NEXT Sunday, September 17!
Fall Fellowship is coming! Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 22 from 1:00-3:00 pm for Children’s Minis-
tries’ Fall Fellowship event. We will head to Munroe Falls Metro Parks for a scavenger
hunt, crafts, fishing, eating yummy snacks and just having fun. Everyone is welcome!
Job Opening - One Day a Week Do you love to cook? Do you love children? We have a job for you!
Wonderful Wednesday and D&D are looking for a cook every Wednesday from 3:30-
6:30pm. This is a paid position. If you are interested or have any questions please con-
tact Katie or Dee.
Carnegie Hall DVD - The official DVD of the Hudson Festival Choir and Orchestra
performance of the Fauré Requiem at Carnegie Hall in May will be shown at the Hudson
Library on Monday, September 11 at 7:00 pm. Admission is free.
First Congregational Church of Hudson 47 Aurora St., Hudson, OH 44236 • (330) 650-4048 • HudsonUCC.org
Wherever you are on your journey … you are welcome here.
Join us each Sunday in worship at 9:00, 10:30 and 11:59 am. Our 10:30 and 11:59 services are live
streamed on our website and on Facebook, First Congregational Church of Hudson.
The Week Ahead
SUNDAY, September 10
9:00 am First Serve Sending Service (Sanctuary)
MONDAY, September 11
7:00 pm Mission Board (102)
7:00 pm Stew Crew (304)
TUESDAY, September 12
12:00 pm ROMEOs (Gables)
1:00 pm Happy Hikers (Springfield)
6:30 pm Children’s Ministries Board (102)
7:00 pm Trustees Board (304)
WEDNESDAY, September 13
9:00 am WOW (FH)
1:00 pm Erie Literary (304)
3:00 pm D&D (FH)
5:00 pm revoice (Choir Room)
5:00 pm Wonderful Wednesday
(FH/Act. Room/Choir Room)
7:00 pm Chancel Choir BEGINS
8:30 pm Men’s Ensemble BEGINS
THURSDAY, September 14
10:00 am Walking Warriors (Barlow CC)
7:00 pm NAMI Meeting (102)
SATURDAY, September 16
10:00 am AlAnon-Newcomers (120)
11:00 am AlAnon (102)
11:00 am Alateen (Youth Room)
SUNDAY, September 17
WATER SUNDAY
9/10:30/11:59 Worship (Sanctuary)
Reminder: There is still time to
return your WATER BOTTLES for Water Sunday which is
NEXT Sunday, September 17!
Place them in the basket located in
the hallway outside the Sanctuary.
ACME Community Cashback Women’s Ministries are collecting
ACME Community Cashback register
receipts. Deposit the entire receipt in
the ACME box in the main hallway.
The words “Community Cashback”
and a dollar amount greater than $0.00
must appear in order to be tallied.
Dates of this program are
August 10 to December 30, 2017.
ROMEOs
Retired Older Men Eating Out Meets Tuesday, September 12 at
Noon at The Gables,
5400 Darrow Rd., Hudson.
Sanctuary Flowers Given by the Taussig Family
in loving memory of
Shirley and Daniel Taussig.