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! 


February 7, 2016 

Ten o’clock 

Sunday of the Transfiguration 

of the Lord 


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GATHERING 


REFLECTION 

I would rather live in a world where my life is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehend it. Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969) 


PRELUDE “Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring” J.S. Bach (1685-1750) 


First Church Ringers Ensemble 

CHORAL INTROIT “Good Morning Starshine” from Hair Ragni, Rado, MacDermot 

Westminster Choir 

Madison Borys, Soloist 


OPENING PRAYER 


*HYMN NO. 749 “Come! Live in the Light!” We Are Called 

Lighting the candles today is Acolyte Emma Phillips. 


CONFESSION 

CORPORATE CONFESSION 

Radiant God, Source of Light, as you surrounded Jesus with your glory, so you come to us in a penetrating brightness. You catch us off guard and expose our weaknesses. We choose the limelight while you call us to explore the shadows and brighten the darkness. We seek the spectacular while you bind up the broken in countless acts of mercy. We seek to stay on the mountain or in the comfortable pew while you walk the valleys of need. Radiant God, fill us with the light of Jesus and the courage to carry Good News into all the corners of the world and to bring back the joy of your presence. 


PERSONAL CONFESSION 

In the name of the Transfigured One we pray. 

Amen. 


ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS 

...Friends, believe the good news. 

In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. 


*RESPONSE OF PRAISE NO. 192 (stanza 3) “Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining” 

As we gaze on your kingly brightness, 

so our faces display your likeness; 

ever changing from glory to glory,

mirrored here may our lives tell your story. 

Shine on me; shine on me. 


Shine, Jesus, shine; 

fill this land with the Father’s glory.

Blaze, Spirit, blaze; 

set our hearts on fire. 

Flow, river, flow; 

flood the nations with grace and mercy.

Send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light. 


PROCLAIMING AND RESPONDING 


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. Please place the cards in the offering plate and the staff will include them with their prayers this week. 


COMMISSIONING OF WESTMINSTER CHOIR TOUR PARTICIPANTS AND ADVISORS 


TIME WITH THE CHILDREN 

Please note: Preschool children, Kindergartners and 1st Graders will head down to Rooms A4 and A5 following the Time with the Children to participate in the Young Children and Worship Program. 


OFFERING 


OFFERTORY “Where Do I Go?” from Hair 

Westminster Choir 

Sophia Wenzke, Soloist 


*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 


SCRIPTURE Luke 9:28-36 Page 65, NT 


SERMON “Lord, Transfigure Our Perception” Dr. Sommers 


THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER 


INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE 


*HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 190 “Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory” Geneva 


GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING 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. 


THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD 


COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE 


PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION 


GOING FORTH 


*BENEDICTION 


*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 543 

“God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me” 

Christ in the eyes of all who see me,

Christ in the ears that hear my voice,

Christ in the hearts of all who know me:

O Christ, surround me; 

O Christ, surround me. 


*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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*Please rise in body or in spirit 


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. 


Our thanks to Tyler Maxwell for preparing the Lord’s Table today. Our Communion servers this week are: Donna Heun, Kaitlyn Heun, Andre Massop, Liz Moore, Mark Mulick, Kathy Pace, Nancy Scarrillo, Laura Schalles, Mark Schalles and Dave Schmertz. 


The flowers this morning, are given to the glory of God... 

...in memory of Mary Wefferling by Lewis and Deborah Wefferling. 

...to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary by Nancy and Ed McCarthy. 


†Our sympathy as a Christian family to… 

...Michael DiLetto on the death of his grandmother, Jean Meliti, on January 30, 2016. 


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: 

...Alice Brackmann, Harry Coppens, Bill Hayden, Edith Jipp, Lorenzo Marcantonio, Barbara Piggery, Louise Ritscher, Barbara Robison, Laura Winter and Clarence and Helena Wispelwey. 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. 


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THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

AT CALDWELL 

326 Bloomfield Avenue 

Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 

973-228-0310 

www.firstprescaldwell.org