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! 



June 29, 2014

Ten o’clock

3rd Sunday after Pentecost

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GATHERING 


REFLECTION

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.

— Jeremiah 29:11


PRELUDE


CALL TO WORSHIP

Psalm 100

Pastor Anders Stenbäck

Jubla, ja, jubla inför Herren alla folk i hela världen! 

(Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.)

Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.

Försök att förstå vad det betyder att Herren är Gud! Han har skapat oss, och gjort oss till sitt folk. Han vårdar sig om oss som en herde vårdar sig om sina får. 

(Know that the Lord is God. It is the Lord that made us, and we are the Lord’s; we are God’s people, and the sheep of God’s pasture.)

Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to God, bless God’s name.

Herren är alltid kärleksfull och god. Och mot varje generation är han trofast. 

(For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.)


OPENING PRAYER


*HYMN SING

Lighting the candles today is Acolyte Alyssa White.


CONFESSION

CORPORATE CONFESSION

God of hope, in a world filled with dis-ease, we reach for the hem of security and comfort. We will empty our pockets to anyone promising protection, but withhold our trust from the One with the power to make us whole. Our worries crowd our sense of hope, impeding your progress in our lives. Help us come to you with fear and trembling, seeking your mercy. Make us well, good God, and send us out as agents of your healing grace so that all may praise and glorify you.


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. 853 

“We Are Marching in the Light of God”

SIYAHAMBA

We are marching in the light of God;

we are marching in the light of God. (repeat)


PROCLAIMING AND RESPONDING


ANTHEM


TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

Please note: Children ages 2-5 may leave the sanctuary for Kid’s Page to be held in room A-8.

Children entering 1st through 4th grade will meet for Kid’s Page Plus in the Youth Room.


PARISH LIFE

Members, friends and visitors, please sign the Red 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.


SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

We welcome into the family of God through baptism Ellen Grace McAbee, daughter of Ryan and Suzanne, born on February 11, 2013. Assisting in the baptism today is Ruling Elder Carol DeFrance.


*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 

The Apostles’ Creed (ecum)

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.


*HYMN no. 489 

“Wonders of Wonders, Here Revealed” 

PENTECOST



SCRIPTURE

Romans 15:13, page 153


SERMON 

“Abound in Hope"

Dr. Sommers


*HYMN no. 683

“Lord of All Hopefulness”

COURTNEY


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


*RESPONSE OF THANKSGIVING no. 853 

“We Are Marching in the Light of God”

SIYAHAMBA

We are dancing in the light of God;

we are dancing in the light of God. (repeat)


GOING FORTH 


*BENEDICTION 


*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE no. 853 

“We Are Marching in the Light of God”

SIYAHAMBA

We are praying in the light of God;

we are praying in the light of God. (repeat)

We are singing in the light of God;

we are singing in the light of God. (repeat)


*THE PEACE 

The peace of Christ be with you. 

And also with you. 

Please exchange verbal greetings of welcome and peace with your neighbor. 


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*Those who are able, please stand 


If you are new to the church… Welcome! We’re glad to have you here. Please ask an usher to direct you to the 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 10:00am service today, we hope you will join us for Coffee Hour in Room 120 located through the door to the left of the choir loft and left to the end of the hall. 


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:

…Tom Heuston, Bob Pryor, Ruth Hults, Rob Thiemann, Doris Dusinberre, Roger Jones, Clarence Wispelwey, 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