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 5, 2017

Ten o’clock

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

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GATHERING

REFLECTION

“Our life is a time in which sadness and joy kiss each other at every moment.” — Henri Nouwen

PRELUDE

Partita on “All Are Welcome”

arr. Charles L. Lenz

CALL TO WORSHIP

Gianna Suda, Lay Reader

Bread is baked --

A community gathers.

Bread is blessed --

Awe and thanks for the miracle of creation.

Bread is broken --

That we might be whole.

Bread is shared --

That all might be fed.

OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN NO. 667

“When Morning Gilds the Skies”

Laudes Domini

Lighting the candles today is Acolyte Matthew Califf

CONFESSION

CORPORATE CONFESSION

God of love, we know the fractures and splits of community. We know the painful disagreements, the harsh words, the stubborn silences, the turned backs. We know the work needed to be together, to thrive and communicate, to abide and play together.

God of hope, you have placed in us a yearning to dwell together in unity, to live by a larger vision, to believe in a deeper trust. You sent Jesus to be our example, guide and Savior. And you have sent the Spirit to work in and through us in surprising and often hidden ways -- that we might be blessed and strengthened by our life together. Touch us once again with the mystery and wonder of being a community of faith. Through Jesus Christ, who holds us all in grace and love.

PERSONAL CONFESSION

And let the people say,

Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

...Friends, believe the good news.

In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE NO. 71

“Surely, It Is God Who Saves Me”

First Song

PROCLAIMING AND RESPONDING

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

Please note: Following Time With The Children, children preschool through 1st grade may leave the sanctuary for Kids Page to be held in room A-5.

MINUTE FOR MINISTRY

Stephen Ministry

Duane Jacobsen

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.

OFFERING

OFFERTORY

“He Is the Rock”

Michael Barrett

Chancel Choir

*RESPONSE OF THANKSGIVING NO. 710

“We Lift Our Voices”

Offering

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SCRIPTURE

Luke 4:14-30

page 57, NT

Jesus’ first public words in Luke take place, fittingly, at the synagogue. Referring to the book of Isaiah, Jesus gives content to his ministry. As the meaning of his words gradually sink in, the initially positive response changes to hostility.

SERMON

“Sadness and Joy Kiss”

Dr. Sommers

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE

*HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 509

“All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly”

Holy Manna

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. 175

“Seek Ye First”

Lafferty

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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*Please rise in body or in spirit

†If you are new to the 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.

†The white rose on the communion table celebrates the life of First Presbyterian Church Member, Barbara Robison, and remembers the promise of the resurrection in her death on Sunday, January 29, 2016. Our sympathy is extended to Barbara’s family and friends.

†Our sympathy as a Christian family to…

...Sarah Solie on the death of her mother, Joan Solie, on January 25, 2017

†Our thanks to Katherine Hulse and Amanda Spinweber for preparing the Lord’s Table today. Our Communion servers this week are: Brian Archibald, Jeannine Archibald, Barb Bruchac, Michael Bruchac, Paul Califf, Donna Heun, Ann Jacobsen, Duane Jacobsen, Lynn Legg and Stephen Urban.

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

….in memory of Dolores and Roger Jones, by Thea White

….in memory of our son, Mark, by Richard and Debbie Reynolds

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

† 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:

… Mary Ann Bainbridge, Harry Coppens, Bill Hayden, Ann Hicock, Edith Jipp, Geraldine Neff, Patricia-Jo Onjian, Barbara Piggery, Louise Ritscher, Emil Schnell, Marge Vanderberg, Laura Winter 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

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Caldwell, NJ 07006

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