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!

October 21^st

2018 Ten o’clock

22nd Sunday after Pentecost

GATHERING

REFLECTION

“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”

- Mahatma Gandhi

PRELUDE

“Ode to Joy”

arr. Frances Callahan

Chapel Bells

Call to Worship Psalm 19 Liturgist: Donna McGinley, Deacon

The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. The commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes. the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. All: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, our rock and our redeemer.

OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN NO. 331

“God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand”

National Hymn Serving as Acolyte today is Lily Philips

CONFESSION

UNISON PRAYER OF FORGIVENESS

God of justice and righteousness, have mercy upon us as we confess our sin. We say we love our neighbors, but we still make distinctions. We favor the rich and discount the poor. We say we have faith, but our works do not show it; we preach Jesus Christ while we send the hungry away. While our lips praise you, our hands cast off strangers. We are not worthy to ask your forgiveness except for the name of Christ, who pardoned the thief on the cross and forgave those who put him to death.

PERSONAL CONFESSION

In the name of Jesus, we pray.

Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

...Friends, believe the good news.

In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE

“Lord, show me the way”

Taizé Chant

O Lord, show me the way, and make me ready to follow it. Lord, show me the way. Give my heart peace.

PROCLAIMING AND RESPONDING

ANTHEM

"A Living Faith"

Mark Shepherd

Pilgrim Choir

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.

MINUTE FOR MISSION

Buildings and Grounds

Michael Bruchac

SCRIPTURE

Genesis 33:1-4

Page 29, OT

SERMON

“Fruit of the Spirit-Peace”

Rev. Don Brown

*HYMN NO. 757

“Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples”

Kingsfold

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

“Sing Unto the Lord”

Charles Yannerella

Chancel Choir

*RESPONSE OF THANKSGIVING NO. 607

Old Hundredth

Doxology

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

*HYMN NO. 340

“This Is My Song”

Finlandia

*BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 750

“Goodness is Stronger Than Evil”

Goodness is Stronger Goodness is stronger than evil; love is stronger than hate; Light is stronger than darkness; life is stronger than death. Victory is ours; victory is ours through God who loves us. Us. Oh, victory is ours; victory is ours through God who love us.

*THE PEACE

The peace of Christ be with you.

And also with you.

Please exchange greetings of welcome and peace with your neighbor.

*Please rise in body or in spirit

†We are glad you have chosen to worship here today! Please come again!

†Nursery care is provided for children up to 24 months in our Cradle Room during the 10:00AM Worship Service. There is Christian Education during the 10:00AM Worship Service.

†You are respectfully requested to silence all cell phones. Our church is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask the usher for a receiver.

† The flowers this morning, are given to the glory of God… ...In memory of Caitlyn Holda, by Liza and John Holda

† There is an Urgent Need for Usher Volunteers, please see the insert for more details!

† 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:

... Maggie Bischoff, Harry Coppens, Ray Corbin, Jay Courter, Sandra Harvey, Bill Hayden, Edith Jipp, Christopher Kerwin, Edna Lawshe, Dottie Leonard, Barbara Piggery, Mimi Reed, Louise Ritscher, Richard Rose, Edwin Rosin, Marge Rosin, Bob Scarrillo, Rick Sommers, Debbie Wefferling, 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.

THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

AT CALDWELL

326 Bloomfield Avenue

Caldwell, NJ 07006

973-228-0310