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.