“I Am An American”
Narration by Rev. Charles Ensley
Organ accompaniment by Alicia Adams
Hymns: God Bless America
O Beautiful for Spacious Skies
Chancel Choir anthem:
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Sacrament of Communion
9:30a.m. Worship – Summer Sunday School – Nursery
The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon:
“THE TAPESTRY OF THE CHURCH”
This isn’t about some woven wall-hanging in our church. It is an acknowledgement and appreciation of the yarns of many colors and varieties that make up our denomination, our city, and our congregation. Where’s your place in this “exasperating, heady mix”?
Scripture Lesson: Galatians 3:23-29
Lay Reader: Sarah Griffin
Chancel Choir anthem: Sweet Hour of Prayer
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
5100 The Toledo
Long Beach, California 90803-5539
Rev. Charles E. Ensley, Jr.
Senior Minister
revcee@bayshorechurch.org
Church Office: Tel (562) 433-0401 Fax (562) 433-5078
Bayshorechurch@aol.com
www.bayshorechurch.org
Hawaiian Shirt Sunday and Fifth Sunday Brunch
8:30 – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 – Worship, Sunday School & Nursery
10:45 – Fifth Sunday Brunch in the Concert Hall
1:30-4 – 70th Wedding Anniversary Reception for Al & Esther Watts at Sunrise Senior Living Center, 3840 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach
Flowers on the altar are given by George & Marlene Jones in loving memory of George’s father, the Honorable George M. Jones.
Flowers in the niche are given by Doug & Darl Incledon in celebration of Al & Esther Watts’ 70th anniversary.
Flowers on the pedestal are given by the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Al & Esther Watts in celebration of their 70th anniversary.
Greeters are: Joel & Jeanine Benson
Lay Reader: Sarah Griffin
Sarah has attended Bay Shore Church her whole life and has been a member since June 2000. She has lived in Long Beach for 23 years. Sarah’s favorite church involvement is playing handbells in the Bay Shore Bells. Her parents are Don & Debby Griffin, and she has a twin sister, Virginia Halverson. Sarah graduated from Calvin College, MI, in December 2007, and is the receptionist at Oggi Domani Hair Salon. She enjoys reading, spending time with her boyfriend, Jeff, and hanging out with her sister & brother-in-law.
9:30a.m. Worship – Summer Sunday School – Nursery
The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon:
“BURIED WITH CHRIST IN BAPTISM”
For the early Christians, being immersed at baptism was really a “dying” to their sins and old selves, and coming up out of the water cleansed as a new person in Christ. How does our baptism in the past affect our life as a Christian today?
Scripture Lesson: Romans 6:1-11
Lay Reader: Christie Pearce
Chancel Choir anthem: I Have Longed for Thy Saving Health
Michael Funk’s solo: Consecration
Sacrament of Baptism for Brooke Donovan and Katelyn Rea
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
5100 The Toledo
Long Beach, California 90803-5539
Rev. Charles E. Ensley, Jr.
Senior Minister
revcee@bayshorechurch.org
Church Office: Tel (562) 433-0401 Fax (562) 433-5078
Bayshorechurch@aol.com
www.bayshorechurch.org
This Sunday’s Activities
8:30 – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 – Worship with Sacrament of Baptism; Summer Sunday School & Nursery
10:45 – Fellowship Hour in the Concert Hall
11:00 – Business Affairs Commission
11:00 – Associate Minister Focus Group
Flowers on the altar are given by Dan & Pam Dooros in celebration of their son, Cody’s, 18th birthday and high school graduation.
Flowers in the niche are given by George & Marlene Jones in celebration of Ellie’s 12th birthday.
Greeters are: Joel & Jeanine Benson
Lay Reader: Christie Pearce
Christie grew up attending Claremont UCC and has been coming to Bay Shore Church for one year. Her favorite church involvement has been attending, working for, and volunteering for Pilgrim Pines Camp for the past 22 years. She really sees God working in outdoor ministry. Christie also enjoys spending time at the Bay Shore Retreat in Sky Forest with Kirsten Sumpter, Amy Ensley, and other friends. She works for the Orange County Department of Education, Inside the Outdoors, planning community programs. Christie likes soccer and bike-riding.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PROMOTION SUNDAY
9:30a.m. Worship – Sunday School (K-5th) – Nursery
Guest Speaker LAURA HILLMAN
We welcome this Holocaust survivor, who spent her teen years in Nazi concentration camps, where all her family died. Her’s is a story of resiliency, hope and faith in the midst of terrible times. Saved by being on Oskar Schindler’s list, Laura has made it her mission since her 2005 book, I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree, to speak to schools and other audiences on the need for justice for all.
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 140
Lay Reader: Bethany Walczak
Chancel Choir anthem: Come, Blest of My Father
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
5100 The Toledo
Long Beach, California 90803-5539
Rev. Charles E. Ensley, Jr.
Senior Minister
revcee@bayshorechurch.org
Church Office: Tel (562) 433-0401 Fax (562) 433-5078
Bayshorechurch@aol.com
www.bayshorechurch.org
This Sunday’s Activities
8:30 – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 – Worship with guest speaker Laura Hillman; Sunday School for K-5th
10:45 – Fellowship Hour in the Concert Hall
Flowers on the altar are given by Anthony & Michelle Nocera in loving memory of Michelle’s father, Hank, on Father’s Day, and in loving memory of son Christopher on his birthday.
Flowers in the niche are given by Michael & Carolyn Remley in celebration of Payton Jean McCarty’s life on her 4th birthday.
Greeters are: Silvia Barger & Marjorie Rivera
Lay Reader: Bethany Walczak
Bethany has attended Bay Shore Church her whole life and has been a member since May 2004. She has always lived in Long Beach. Bethany’s favorite church involvement is attending the Sunday service when she comes home from school. Bethany is a junior at Whittier College, majoring in Social Work. She is also involved in student government at Whittier College. Bethany’s parents are Tom and Kathy Walzcak, and she has two brothers, Chris and Alex.
Laura Hillman, a Holocaust survivor, was saved from death in a concentration camp by being on Oskar Schindler’s list. She will be our guest speaker in worship on June 15. Her book, I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree, is available at church for our cost of $6. Middle & High school students will remain in worship that day to hear this special speaker. See also the article on the adjoining page about the June 20 Bay Shore Friends dinner and Hank Snapper speaking about his family hiding a Jewish family during WWII.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PROMOTION SUNDAY
9:30a.m. Worship – Nursery
The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Homily:
“TEACHING IN THE TEMPLE, AND AT CHURCH”
We recognize the accomplishments of our Sunday School children this past year as they share with us some of what they earned, and are promoted to the next class level.
Scripture Lesson: Luke 2:41-52
Lay Reader: Jacob Dysart
Chancel Choir anthem: Fairest Lord Jesus
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
5100 The Toledo
Long Beach, California 90803-5539
Rev. Charles E. Ensley, Jr.
Senior Minister
revcee@bayshorechurch.org
Church Office: Tel (562) 433-0401 Fax (562) 433-5078
Bayshorechurch@aol.com
www.bayshorechurch.org
This Sunday’s Activities
8:30 – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 – Worship
10:45 – Fellowship Hour in the Concert Hall
11:00 – Worship Commission
11:00 – Sky Forest Commission
11:00 – Missions Commission
Flowers on the altar are given by Doug and Darl Incledon in celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary.
Greeters are: Debby Griffin & Glenn Moeller
Lay Reader: Jacob Dysart
Jacob has attended Bay Shore Church for 6 years, and he has lived in Long Beach almost 10 years. His favorite church involvements are Project Love and 6-2-8. Jacob’s parents are Jay and Christi Dysart, and he has two younger brothers, Lucas and Micah. Jacob is in 7th grade at Rogers Middle School, and he likes to work with technology and play sports and guitar.
On June 1, the sacrament of communion will be served in the first half of the worship service so children may partici-pate, before they go to Sunday School. That will be followed by the installation of our church’s new officers and commission members who were elected at our Annual Meeting on May 18.
Local author Laura Hillman; a Holocaust survivor was saved from death in a concentration camp by being on Oskar Schindler’s list. She will be our guest speaker in worship on June 15. Her book, I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree, is available at church for our cost of $6. Save June 15 on your calendar. Middle & High school students will remain in worship that day to hear this special speaker.
9:30a.m. Worship – Sunday School – Nursery
The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon:
“NOT ONLY TO HEAR, BUT TO DO”
To be called by Christ means to be challenged by him, to venture forth into lives that we would not have had if Jesus had not summoned us to be doers of the word and not hearers only.
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 7:21-29
Lay Reader: Kirsten Sumpter
Bay Shore Bells selections: The Beautiful Treasures of Heaven
Dorian Dance
Chancel Choir and Handbell anthem: One Bread, One Body
Sacrament of Communion, served early in the service so children may participate.
Installation of Church Officers and new Commission Members
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
5100 The Toledo
Long Beach, California 90803-5539
Rev. Charles E. Ensley, Jr.
Senior Minister
revcee@bayshorechurch.org
Church Office: Tel (562) 433-0401 Fax (562) 433-5078
Bayshorechurch@aol.com
www.bayshorechurch.org
This Sunday’s Activities
8:00 – Bay Shore Bells Rehearsal
8:30 – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 – Worship with Communion; Installation of Church Officers & Commission Members; Sunday School & Nursery
10:45 – Fellowship Hour in the Concert Hall
5:30 – Final Sr. High Fellowship with Amy and Kirsten. Meet at the Youth Center.
Flowers on the altar are given by Leslie Groene and Blake Rea in celebration of their marriage on May 31.
Flowers in the niche are given by Otto Student in celebration of his wife Charlotte’s 86th birthday.
Greeters are: John and Paige Contreras
Lay Reader: Kirsten Sumpter
Kirsten has attended Bay Shore Church all her life and was confirmed in 1993. Her favorite church involvements are association and conference connections to the United Church of Christ and directing FEB Camp. She is currently chair of our Associate Minister Search Committee. Kirsten lives in Long Beach and works at CSULB. She enjoys hiking, biking, and reading.
The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon:
“THEIR LAST FULL MEASURE”
Over 4,000 American troops have been killed serving in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past five years. This Memorial Day weekend, we will pay tribute to their ultimate sacrifice—“their last full measure” in the service of our country, fighting for liberty among people who have not experienced democracy.
Scripture Lesson: Ecclesiasticus/Sirach 44:1-2, 8-15
Lay Reader: Jay Dysart
Chancel Choir anthem: God So Loved the World
Megan O’Toole’s solo: When I Think Upon My Goodness
8:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 Worship with Sunday School & Nursery
10:45 Fellowship Hour in the Concert Hall
Flowers on the altar are given by Burt and Norma Marter in celebration of their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Flowers in the niche are given by Steve and Patti Zieg in celebration of their daughter Delaney’s 15th birthday.
Greeters are: Bill and Emily Hughes
Lay Reader: Jay Dysart
Jay has been a member of Bay Shore Church for 6+ years. He enjoys being involved in the Church in small ways in lots of areas, such as singing in the choir when he can, serving on the Pastoral Relations Committee and the Buildings and Grounds Commission, and helping the church grow online through podcasting and e-mail newsletters. Jay has lived in Long Beach for 10 years and is married to Christi. They have 3 sons who bring him great joy, named Jacob, Lucas, and Micah. Jay also pursues artistic interests with small local theatres and the connected fabric of the digital online world.