THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT CALDWELL
Our Purpose:
To help all people build life-transforming relationships with God and each other.
The members and friends of FPC welcome people from all backgrounds - - people of faith from throughout the world, people who profess no faith, Christians of all denominations and those who are searching for religious and spiritual meaning.
Welcome!
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February 9, 2014
Ten o’clock
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
GATHERING
REFLECTION
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
PRELUDE
“Shout to the North”
arr. Phillip Kevern
CALL TO WORSHIP
Called to be light,
we would carry God's hope into the shadows of the world.
Called to be salt,
we would enhance the lives of those around us, with joy.
Called to live in God's reality,
we would welcome everyone as sisters and brothers in faith.
All: Let us worship God
OPENING PRAYER
*HYMN no. 319
“Men of Faith, Rise Up and Sing”
SMITH
Lighting the candles today is Acolyte Alexis Chiappetta.
CONFESSION
CORPORATE CONFESSION
It is true, O God, we break your commandments. Much worse, we break your heart when we point our finger at those who are different from us; when we gossip about friends who are different from us; when we think everything is about us. Forgive us, loving God. We long to know your ways. Open our ears to hear those words we always ignore. Open our eyes to your wonders so we might see them anew. Fill our hearts with the presence of Christ so we might believe and understand the promises you have for us.
PERSONAL CONFESSION
In Christ’s name we pray.
Amen.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
...Friends, believe the good news.
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
*RESPONSE OF PRAISE no. 70
“What does the Lord Require of You?
What does the Lord require of you? What does the Lord require of you?
Justice, kindness, Walk humbly with your God
To seek justice and love kindness and walk humbly with your God.
What does the Lord require of you? What does the Lord require of you?
PROCLAIMING AND RESPONDING
COMMISSIONING OF TOUR CHOIR
ANTHEM
“When You Pass Through the Waters”
Paul D. Weber
Text based on Isaiah 43:1-3
Westminster & Pilgrim Choirs
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN
Please note: Children through 7th grade may leave the sanctuary for Sunday School following the
Time with the Children. Please exit through the doors on either side of the Choir loft.
PARISH LIFE
Members, friends and visitors, please sign the Friendship Pad in each pew and pass it to the person next to you. The last person will pass the pad back to the first person who will then please place the sheet in the offering plate. Worshipers are invited to use the cards in the pew racks for prayer requests so we may share one another’s joys and concerns. The ushers will collect the cards during the hymn following the sermon and they will be offered during the Prayers of the People.
SCRIPTURE
page 4
SERMON
“Are We There Yet?”
Rev. Brown
*HYMN no. 744
“Arise, Your Light Is Come!”
FESTAL SONG
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. 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 temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERING
OFFERTORY
“Creation of Peace”
Mark A. Miller
Westminster & Pilgrim Choirs
*RESPONSE OF THANKSGIVING NO. 607 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
GOING FORTH
*BENEDICTION
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE no. 175
“Seek Ye First”
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness,
And all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia!
*THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Please exchange greetings of welcome and peace with your neighbor.
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*Those who are able, please stand
†If you are new to our church...Welcome! We’re glad to have you here. Please ask an usher to direct you to Visitor packets at the rear of the church. They can be found on the table near the usher’s closet under the balcony stairs. After the 10:00 service today, we hope you will join us for Coffee Hour in Room 120.
†The Deacons invite you to call the Inspirational Phone Line at 973-228-2604 any time during the week for a short devotional message.
†The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of…
...Harvey T. Lawshe on his Birthday by Edna Lawshe.
…to celebrate our wedding anniversary, Ed and Nancy McCarthy.
...to celebrate Ruth Hults’ Birthday, Feb. 11th.
†The red rose today celebrates the birth of…
...Grason Drew on Feb. 3rd to Craig and Andrea Voorhis. He is the grandson of Bill and Lenore Voorhis Hayden.
†You will find CDs of the 10:00AM Worship Service at the back of the church along with CD’s of other recent services. Keep the CD for your own use, pass it on to your friends and neighbors or return them for re-use by other people. Just another way to share news about our Church!
†Your prayers of intercession are requested for those members and friends known to be currently or recently hospitalized or who continue to need our prayers and support:
…Evelyn Martin, Harold Kuhefuss, Doris Brixner, Bill Hayden, Marilyn O’Connell, Louise Ritscher, Barbara Piggery, Olga Muller, Laura Winter, and Harry Coppens. The church office will be happy to verify their home addresses for you should you wish to send them words of encouragement or get well wishes.
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
AT CALDWELL
326 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
973-228-0310
www.firstprescaldwell.org