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 20th, 2019
9:30 AM
19th Sunday after
Pentecost
GATHERING
REFLECTION
“Many of us have
been running all our lives. Practice stopping.”
Thich Nhat Hanh
PRELUDE
“A Festive Peal”
Michael Helman
First Church
Ringers
CALL TO WORSHIP
(Psalm 14)
Gabriella Suda, Deacon
Fools say in their
hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt and do abominable deeds.
The Lord looks
down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise.
All: Let us
worship God!
OPENING PRAYER
*HYMN NO. 68
“Heaven Opened to
Isaiah”
Uri Uwer’ Uwer’ Uwera
Serving as Acolyte
today is Eliana White
CONFESSION
CORPORATE CONFESSION
Praise be unto
you, God of mercy and might, and to your only begotten, our Savior Christ
Jesus. In spite of our sin, Christ calls us to
ministry. Christ is patient and loving, reflecting your nature. We dishonor
your name and persecute our neighbors; we are not deserving of the trust you
place in us. We confess our wrongdoing and plead your forgiveness. Through
Christ accept us and cleanse us of all sin.
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 NO. 581
“Glory Be to the
Father”
Gloria Patri Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
PROCLAIMING AND
RESPONDING
ANTHEM
“Praise the
Goodness of God"
(Psalm 145)
Allen Pote
Westminster 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. 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.
SCRIPTURE
Exodus
4:10-17
Page 49,OT
Isaiah 6:1-8
Page 597,OT
SERMON
“Victory”
Rev. Don
Brown
*HYMN NO. 451
“Open My Eyes”
Open My Eyes
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
“The Summons”
arr. Mark Hayes
*RESPONSE OF
PRAISE 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
*HYMN NO. 12
“Immortal,
Invisible, God Only Wise”
St. Denio
*BENEDICTION
*CONGREGATIONAL
RESPONSE NO. 765
“May the God of
Hope Go with Us”
Argentina
May the God of
hope go with us every day, Filling all our lives with love and joy and peace.
May the God of justice speed us on our way, Bringing
light and hope to every land and race. Praying, let us work for peace; singing,
share our joy with all; Working for a world that’s new, faithful when we hear
Christ’s call.
*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!
†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, John, and Mary Holda by Liz and John Holda
†The white rose on the communion table
celebrates the life of First Presbyterian Church Member, Dotti Leonard, and
remembers the promise of the resurrection in her death on October 13, 2019. Our
sympathy is extended to Dotti’s family and friends.
†For more
information about our church, please visit our website:
www.firstprescaldwell.org. An information packet is available at the rear of
the sanctuary and an Usher or one of the Greeters that you met as you came in
will be glad to provide you with more information.
† 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, Alice Brackmann,
Harry Coppens, Ray Corbin, Jay Courter, Catherine Fleming, Neil Garland, Diane
Hanley, Sandra Harvey, Bill Hayden, Christopher Kerwin,
Edna Lawshe, Marge Lucas, Joe Martin, Joyce McGrath,
Thelma Mitchell, Robert Nathans, Kaye Prasad, Louise Ritscher,
Richard Rose, Bob Scarrillo, Ginny Schmidt, Marlene
Todd, Debbie Wefferling 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.
STEPHEN MINISTERS
are confidential caregivers available in times of need. For more information about Stephen Ministry
call 973-228-0310 Ext. 235.