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!

 

April 28, 2019

Ten o’clock

2nd Sunday of Easter

 

GATHERING

 

REFLECTION

We cannot represent the love of God if we aren’t part of the care of God’s creation.

 Deliris Agosto Centeno

 

PRELUDE

"Festive Celebration"

Kevin McChesney

Chapel Handbell Choir

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

 

OPENING PRAYER

Let us join our voices together as we present our prayers and gifts to the Lord.

The children and youth of this congregation offer the gifts of our energy, our joy of life, and our vision for the future.

Let us join with all creation and rejoice before the Lord.

The elder members of this congregation offer the gifts of our wisdom, our patience, and our lessons learned from the past.

Let us join with all creation and rejoice before the Lord.

The men and women, the parents, and the other members of this congregation offer the gifts of stability, our financial resources, and our hope for the future.

Let us join with all creation and rejoice before the Lord.

The ministry leaders of this congregation offer the gifts of spiritual guidance, our prayers for sustenance in the midst of trials, and our encouragement to persevere.

Let us join with all creation and rejoice before the Lord.

Grant us insight for the challenges of this age and give us hearts full of hope and courage for the future.

May we seek to leave the world in a state that all future generations will be able to enjoy—a creation that reflects the grace and love expressed by our risen Lord Jesus Christ.

All: Amen.

 

*HYMN NO. 41

“O Worship the King All Glorious Above ”

Lyons

Serving as Acolyte today is Lily Phillips

 

CONFESSION

Gracious and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sins. Although Christ is risen from the grave and has shattered the power of death, we are still held captive by fear and doubt. We have neglected the poor and the hungry and ignored the cries of the oppressed. We pursue profits and pleasures that harm the land and pollute the waters, leaving this world depleted and damaged for future generations. Have mercy on us, O Lord. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we and all your creatures may

know the joy of life abundant, given through Christ Jesus, the risen Lord. Amen.

 

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

Taizé Chant

The kingdom of God is justice and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Come, Lord, and open in us, the gates of your kingdom.

 

PROCLAIMING AND RESPONDING

 

ANTHEM

“Since by Man Came Death” from MESSIAH G. F. Handel (1685 – 1759)

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.

 

MINUTE FOR MINISTRY

Buildings and Ground

Mike Bruchac

 

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

We welcome into the family of God through baptism Bennett Michael Berry, son of Joseph and Heidi Berry, born October 16, 2018, Anna Foster Maykish, daughter of Michael and Sarah Maykish, born April 17, 2018 and Carter Ryan Lohmann, son of Christopher and Kristen Lohmann, born July 10, 2018.

 

Participating in the baptisms today are Elder Rey Mercado, and sponsors Timothy Lohmann and Christina Berry.

 

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the

dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

 

*HYMN NO. 482

“Baptized in Water”

Bunessan

 

SCRIPTURE

Psalm 16 Page 469, OT

Philippians 4:4-13 Page 187, NT

 

SERMON

“The Lord is My Portion ”

Rev. Don Brown

 

*HYMN NO. 5

“God the Sculptor of the Mountain”

Jennings-Houston

 

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

“Saints Bound for Heaven” from Southern Harmony, 1835

arr. Mack Wilberg

Westminster & Pilgrim Choirs

 

*RESPONSE OF THANKSGIVING NO. 607

“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Old Hundredth

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

“See Ye First”

Laffery

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.

 

*Please rise in body or in spirit

 

†We are glad you have chosen to worship here today! Please come again! For more information about

our church, please visit our website: www.firstprescaldwell.org.

 

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

 ...in memory of David Wefferling. By Lewis & Debbie Wefferling

 ….to celebrate our 35th anniversary. By Lenore & Bill Hayden

 

† 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, Catherine Fleming, Bill Hartman,

Sandra Harvey, Bill Hayden, Don Hultz, Christopher Kerwin, Edna Lawshe, Dottie Leonard, Marge

Lucas, Thelma Mitchell, Sue Olsen, Barbara Piggery, Louise Ritscher, Richard Rose, Erwin Rosin,

Barbara Romaine, Bob Scarrillo, 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.