11 May 2008 Bulletin

Mother's Day and Pentecost Sunday

The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our beloved mother, Josephine, grandmothers, Concettina Costarella and Mary Safay, and great grandmothers Louisa Santoro and Mary Tootikan by the Safay Family.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "She Will Be Called Blessed"

Welcome and Call to Worship: The Magnificant
My soul magnifies the Lord!
AND MY SPIRIT REJOICES IN GOD MY SAVIOR!...
God's mercy is for those who fear God from generation to generation.
GOD HAS HELPED THIS SERVANT ISRAEL, IN REMEMBRANCE OF GOD'S MERCY ACCORDING TO THE PROMISES GOD MADE TO OUR ANCESTORS, TO ABRAHAM AND TO HIS DESCENDANTS FOREVER!

*Hymn "Faith of Our Mothers"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Prayer of Judith
O GOD, MY GOD, HEAR ME, A WIDOW...FOR YOUR STRENGTH DOES NOT DEPEND ON NUMBERS, NOR YOUR MIGHT ON THE POWERFUL. BUT YOU ARE THE GOD OF THE LOWLY, HELPER OF THE OPPRESSED, UPHOLDER OF THE WEAK, PROTECTOR OF THE FORSAKEN, SAVIOUR OF THOSE WITHOUT HOPE. PLEASE, PLEASE, GOD OF MY ANCESTORS, LORD OF HEAVEN AND EARTH, CREATOR OF THE WATERS, RULER OF ALL CREATION, HEAR MY PRAYER...LET YOUR WHOLE NATION AND EVERY TRIBE KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE GOD, THE GOD OF ALL POWER AND MIGHT, AND THAT THERE IS NO OTHER WHO PROTECTS PEOPLE BUT YOU ALONE!

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance: Joel 2:28ff

The Summary of the Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE.
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "O Blessed Day of Motherhood"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Mother's Day Proclamation

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
Children's Moment
Hymn 247 "Spirit of the Living God"

Scripture Lessons:
First Reading: Acts 2:1-11
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13
*The Celtic Alleluia!
Gospel: John 20:19-23
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*The Apostles' Creed
*The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

Giving Thanks & Praise
The People's Prayer & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" and 252 "There's a Sweet, Sweet Spirit"
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

Faith of Our Mothers

St. Catherine
A. B. Patten, H. F. Hemy
Arranged by James G. Walton
1. Faith of our mothers, living still,
In cradle song and bedtime prayer;
In nursery lore and fireside love,
Thy presence still pervades the air.
Faith of our mothers, living faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

2. Faith of our mothers, loving faith,
Fount of our childhood's trust and grace,
Oh, may thy consecration prove
Source of a finer, nobler race;
Faith of our mothers, loving faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

3. Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
For youthful longing, youthful doubt,
How blurred our vision, blind our way,
Thy providential care without,
Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

4. Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,
In truth beyond our stumbling creeds,
Still serve the home and save the Church,
And breathe thy spirit through our deeds;
Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

Mother's Day Proclamation - 1870

by Julia Ward Howe

Arise then...women of this day!
Arise, all women who have hearts!
Whether your baptism be of water or of tears!
Say firmly:

"We will not have questions answered by irrelevant agencies,
Our husbands will not come to us, reeking with carnage,
For caresses and applause.

Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn
All that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience.

We, the women of one country,
Will be too tender of those of another country
To allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs."

From the voice of a devastated Earth a voice goes up with
Our own. It says: "Disarm! Disarm!
The sword of murder is not the balance of justice."

Blood does not wipe our dishonor,
Nor violence indicate possession.

As men have often forsaken the plough and the anvil
At the summons of war,

Let women now leave all that may be left of home
For a great and earnest day of counsel.

Let them meet first, as women, to bewail and commemorate the dead.
Let them solemnly take counsel with each other as to the means
Whereby the great human family can live in peace...
Each bearing after his own time the sacred impress, not of Caesar,
But of God -

TOGETHER:
In the name of womanhood and humanity, I earnestly ask
That a general congress of women without limit of nationality,
May be appointed and held at someplace deemed most convenient
And the earliest period consistent with its objects,
To promote the alliance of the different nationalities,
The amicable settlement of international questions,
The great and general interests of peace.

4 May 2008 Bulletin

Ascension Sunday

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Jesus Shall Reign"

Welcome

*Call to Worship: Psalm 97
The heavens proclaim God's righteousness;
AND ALL THE PEOPLES BEHOLD GOD'S GLORY.
For You, O Lord, are most high over all the earth;
YOU ARE EXALTED FAR ABOVE ALL GODS.
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
AND GIVE THANKS TO GOD'S HOLY NAME!

*Hymn 97 "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"

Let us be seated and be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Wisdom 12:12a, 13, 15, 16, 18
WHO WILL SAY, LORD, "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?" FOR THERE IS NOT ANY GOD BESIDES YOU WHOSE CARE IS FOR ALL PEOPLE...YOU ARE RIGHTEOUS AND YOU RULE ALL THINGS RIGHTEOUSLY...YOUR STRENGTH IS THE SOURCE OF YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS...AND ALTHOUGH YOU ARE SOVEREIGN IN STRENGTH, YOU JUDGE WITH MILDNESS, AND WITH GREAT FORBEARANCE YOU GOVERN US.

Kyrie (sung)

LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance: Psalm 97:10, 11 and The Summary of the Law (Mk 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE
YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!" R. Prichard

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 47:2-9

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements and Children's Moment
*Hymn 206 "There is a Redeemer"

Scripture Lessons:
First Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Epistle: Ephesians 1:15-23
The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
Communion Meditation

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
The Offering, Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST.
AMEN.

The Invitation to the Table
*Hymn 88 "Fairest Lord Jesus"
The Breaking of the Bread
Thanksgiving Prayer & the Lord’s Prayer

*Hymn insert "Hail the Day that Sees Christ Rise"
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude

*Indicates please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our beloved Josephine Costarella-Safay's fifth anniversary in heaven with our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, by her family.

Please join us next week as we celebrate the gift of motherhood with all our women worshippers!

Consistory members: Join us for consistory at 1 PM today. Thank you.

27 Apr. 2008 Bulletin

Sixth Sunday of Easter

We welcome in a spirit of silence as the prelude begins our service.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "He is Lord" T. Fettke

Welcome

Call to Worship: T. S. Eliot
O light invisible we praise Thee!
O GREATER LIGHT, WE PRAISE THEE!
The eastern light our spires touch at morning.
O LIGHT INVISIBLE, WE WORSHIP THEE!

*Hymn 226 "The Day of Resurrection"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: T. S. Eliot
WE THANK THEE FOR THE LIGHT THAT IS DAPPLED WITH SHADOW. WE THANK THEE WHO HAS MOVED US TO BUILDING, TO FINDING, TO FORMING AT THE ENDS OF OUR FINGERS AND BEAMS OF OUR EYES. AND WHEN WE HAVE BUILT AN ALTAR TO THE INVISIBLE LIGHT, WE MAY SET THEREON THE LITTLE LIGHTS FOR WHICH OUR BODILY VISION IS MADE. AND WE THANK THEE THAT DARKNESS REMINDS US OF LIGHT. O LIGHT INVISIBLE, WE GIVE THEE THANKS FOR THY GREAT GLORY!

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance

The Summary of the Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "He Rose Triumphantly" B. Ackley

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 15

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements

Children's Moment
*Hymn 220 "He Lives"

Scripture Lessons:
Epistle: 1 Peter 3:13-22
*The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: John 14:15-21
Sermon by Rev. Marisol Ferrer

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

A Time of Giving Thanks & Praise
The Prayer of the People & the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn 213 "Because He Lives"
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the altar are dedicated to the glory of God in loving memory of my beloved Husband Henry "Hank" Erickson's 5th Anniversary in Heaven with our Lord & Savior from Fran.

20 Apr. 2008 Bulletin

Fifth Sunday of Easter

We welcome in a spirit of silence as the prelude begins our service.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit

Welcome

Call to Worship: T. S. Eliot
O light invisible we praise Thee!
O GREATER LIGHT, WE PRAISE THEE!
The eastern light our spires touch at morning.
O LIGHT INVISIBLE, WE WORSHIP THEE!

*Hymn 215 "Alleluia! Alleluia!"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: T. S. Eliot
WE THANK THEE FOR THE LIGHT THAT IS DAPPLED WITH SHADOW. WE THANK THEE WHO HAS MOVED US TO BUILDING, TO FINDING, TO FORMING AT THE ENDS OF OUR FINGERS AND BEAMS OF OUR EYES. AND WHEN WE HAVE BUILT AN ALTAR TO THE INVISIBLE LIGHT, WE MAY SET THEREON THE LITTLE LIGHTS FOR WHICH OUR BODILY VISION IS MADE. AND WE THANK THEE THAT DARKNESS REMINDS US OF LIGHT. O LIGHT INVISIBLE, WE GIVE THEE THANKS FOR THY GREAT GLORY!

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance

The Summary of the Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 4

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements

Children's Moment
*Hymn 229 "Our God Reigns"

Scripture Lessons:
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7
Epistle: 1 Peter 2:4-9
*The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: John 14:1-12
Sermon by Rev. Clara Woodson

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn BB 546 "Alleluia No. 1"
*The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

A Time of Giving Thanks & Praise
The Prayer of the People & the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn 225 "Worship Christ the Risen King"
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

13 Apr. 2008 Bulletin

Good Shepherd Sunday

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit ‘Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise" C. Wesley

Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 95
O come let us worship. Let us bow down before Him.
LET US KNEEL BEFORE THE LORD OUR MAKER
For God is our God.
AND WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF HIS PASTURE, THE SHEEP OF HIS HAND.

*Hymn insert 462 “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Clement of Alexandria (Third century)
SHEPHERD OF TENDER YOUTH,
GUIDING IN LOVE AND TRUTH THROUGH DEVIOUS WAYS,
CHRIST, OUR TRIUMPHANT KING,
WE COME THY NAME TO SING
AND HERE OUR CHILDREN BRING TO JOIN THY PRAISE.
EVER BE THOU OUR GUIDE,
OUR SHEPHERD AND OUR PRIDE, OUR STAFF AND SONG:
JESUS, THOU CHRIST OF GOD,
BY THINE ENDURING WORD
LEAD US WHERE THOU HAST TROD, MAKE OUR FAITH STRONG.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD HAVE MERCY UPON US.
CHRIST HAVE MERCY UPON US.
LORD HAVE MERCY UPON US.

A Word of Assurance and The Summary of the Law (Mk 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment.
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem “Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 23
*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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, AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
Children’s Moment

Hymn Refrain 468 “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
Acts of the Apostles 2:14a, 36-41
Epistle: 1 Peter 2:20b-25
The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: John 10:1-10
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn insert 720 “The Lord’s My Shepherd”

The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM ALL WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST.

A Time of Giving Thanks & Praise
The Prayer of the People & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn 51 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of James L. Hanyen from his daughter Susan and to thank all who assisted in arranging a farewell lunch for the Rev. and Mrs. Kim. Also, the flowers are in loving memory of Mary Capuano Nappa from the Capuano Family.

6 Apr. 2008 Bulletin

The Celebration of the Eucharist

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit

Welcome and Call to Worship: Liturgy of the Hours
This is the day that the Lord has made!
LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD: ALLELUIA!
On the evening of the first day of the week, the disciples were gathered together behind locked doors; suddenly Jesus stood among them and said:
PEACE BE WITH YOU, ALLELUIA!

*Hymn "This is the Day"
This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made!
We will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it and be glad in it.
This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it!
This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made!

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer:
JESUS, REDEEMER OF HUMANKIND,
JESUS, CONQUEROR OF SIN AND SATAN,
JESUS, TRIUMPHANT OVER DEATH,
JESUS, THE HOLY AND THE JUST,
JESUS, THE RESURRECTION & THE LIFE,
JESUS, THE GIVER OF GRACE,
JESUS, THE JUDGE OF THE WORLD,
WHO DIDST LAY DOWN THY LIFE FOR THY SHEEP,
WHO DIDST RISE AGAIN THE THIRD DAY,
WHO DIDST MANIFEST THYSELF TO THY CHOSEN, VISITING THY BLESSED MOTHER,
APPEARING TO MAGDALEN WHILE SHE WEPT,
SENDING THY ANGELS TO THE HOLY WOMEN,
COMFORTING THE ELEVEN,
SAYING TO THEM, PEACE,
BREATHING ON THEM THE HOLY GHOST,
CONFIRMING THE FAITH OF THOMAS,
COMMITTING THY FLOCK TO PETER,
SPEAKING OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD,
HAVE MERCY ON US!

A Word of Assurance: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

The Summary of God's Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 16:1-11
*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements and Children's Moment

Scripture Lessons:
First Reading: Acts 2:14, 22-33
Epistle: 1 Peter 1:17-21
Alleluia! ALLELUIA!
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Communion Meditation

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 91 "The Seven Fold Alleluia"
*The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

The Invitation to the Table
The Communion Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
The Thanksgiving Prayer & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn insert "Lord of the Dance"
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my mother Cora M. Fanning, father Gottlieb, brother Howard and uncle Henry Zeltman, and friend, Leif K. Olsen, from Lucille L. James.

30 Mar. 2008 Bulletin

Pastor Young Min Kim of the Mirral Church preaching the sermon at the final service of the Mirral Church at the New Utrecht Reformed Church. (Photo by Vincent La Marca)

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23 Mar. 2008 Bulletin

The Rev. Terry Troia (by large writing pad) leading a study of John 20:1-9.

(Photo by Vincent La Marca)

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Scriptures/La Lecturas:
Isaiah 65:17-25 (Isaías 65:17-25)
1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 (1 Corintios 5:6b-8)

The Gospel/El Evangelio:
John 20:1-9 (Juan 20:1-9)

21 Mar. 2008 Bulletin

Photo by Vincent La Marca

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2 Mar. 2008 Bulletin

Fourth Sunday in Lent
The Sacrament of the Eucharist

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "We Have Come Into His House

Welcome and Call to Worship: Psalm 89
I will sing of your steadfast love forever.
WITH MY MOUTH I PROCLAIM YOUR FAITHFULNESS TO ALL GENERATIONS!
I declare that your steadfast love is established forever!
YOUR FAITHFULNESS IS AS FIRM AS THE HEAVENS. LET THE HEAVENS PROCLAIM YOUR WONDERS, O LORD!

*Hymn 381 "Open My Eyes, That I May See"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 51 HAVE MERCY, TENDER GOD, FORGET THAT I DEFIED YOU. WASH AWAY MY SIN, CLEANSE ME FROM MY GUILT. I KNOW MY EVIL WELL, IT STARES ME IN THE FACE, EVIL DONE TO YOU ALONE BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES. HOW RIGHT YOUR CONDEMNATION! YOUR VERDICT CLEARLY JUST. YOU SEE ME FOR WHAT I AM, A SINNER BEFORE MY BIRTH...CREATOR, RESHAPE MY HEART. GOD STEADY MY SPIRIT.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance and The Summary of the Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE.
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "Near to the Heart of God" C. McAfee

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 23

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements & Children's Moment
Hymn "Open Our Eyes, Lord"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-14
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!
PRAISE TO YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST!
Gospel: John 9:1-41
Communion Meditation

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

The Invitation to the Table
Hymn "I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light"
Communion Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord's Prayer & Response
*Hymn "The Light of Christ"
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the altar are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of the Safay, Costarella and Truden families from Victor A. Safay.

Easter Memorial Listing forms are available. Please return no later than Palm Sunday, March 16.

17 Feb. 2008 Bulletin

2nd Sunday of Lent

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "More Love To Thee"

Welcome and Call to Worship: Ps 81
Sing aloud to God our strength
SHOUT FOR JOY TO THE GOD OF JACOB!
Raise a song, sound the timbrel,
THE SWEET LYRE WITH THE HARP!
Blow the trumpet at the new moon,
AT THE FULL MOON, ON OUR FEAST DAY!

*Hymn 454 "Glorious Is Thy Name Most Holy"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Ps 85 LORD, YOU LOVED YOUR LAND, BROUGHT JACOB BACK, FORGOT OUR GUILT, FORGAVE OUR SINS, SWALLOWED YOUR ANGER. TURN, REVIVE US, NOURISH OUR JOY, SHOW US YOUR MERCY, SAVE US, LORD! THEN LOVE AND FIDELITY WILL EMBRACE, PEACE AND JUSTICE KISS.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance (Ps 81:7-10) and The Summary of the Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE.
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "I Surrender All"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 103

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace (Ps 76)
Announcements

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Sirach 35:1-13
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 13
Gospel: Luke 10:25-42
Sermon by Fr. Jack Ryan

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Hymn 384 "To Be Like Jesus"
*The Apostles' Creed
*The Offering, *Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

A Time of Giving Thanks & Praise
The Prayer of the People & the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn 68 "There's a Wideness"
*Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the altar are dedicated to the glory of God in loving memory of loved ones and our beloved parents Josephine and Henry from the Safay family.

10 Feb. 2008 Bulletin

Photo by Vincent La Marca

Download the Scout Sunday Bulletin (PDF)

6 Feb. 2008 Bulletin

Photo by Vincent La Marca

Day of Ash Service (PDF)

3 Feb. 2008 Bulletin

Mardi Gras Communion Sunday
Feast of the Transfiguration

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit

Welcome and Call to Worship: Ps 50:1, Isaiah 2:21; Ps 96
The mighty one, God the Lord,
SPEAKS AND SUMMONS THE EARTH
In the final days the temple will tower about the highest hills and mountains,
ALL NATIONS WILL STREAM TOWARD IT.
Tell the nations, "The Lord rules!"
LET HEAVEN AND EARTH BE GLAD!
Let sea and sea creatures roar,
LET THE FIELD AND ITS BEASTS EXULT!

*Hymn 76 "O For a Thousand Tongues"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 85
LORD, YOU LOVED YOUR LAND, BROUGHT JACOB BACK, FORGOT OUR GUILT, FORGAVE OUR SINS, SWALLOWED YOUR ANGER. TURN, REVIVE US, NOURISH OUR JOY, SHOW US YOUR MERCY, SAVE US, LORD! THEN LOVE AND FIDELITY WILL EMBRACE, PEACE AND JUSTICE KISS.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance

The Summary of the Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE.
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 2:1-11

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
Hymn "Alleluia"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Exodus 24:12-18
Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-21
The Celtic Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Communion Meditation
Consistory Blessing

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

The Invitation to the Table
Hymn "One Bread, One Body"
Communion Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving and the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn "Let Us Talents & Tongues Employ"
*Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

Please join us as we begin Lent with the service of ashes, Wednesday, February 6 at 8 PM.
Many, many thanks to everyone who gave of their time and talents yesterday for our Mardi Gras Feast!

27 Jan. 2008 Bulletin

Service of Christian Unity

OUR APPROACH TO GOD

Prelude
Introit

Welcome & Call to Worship: Isaiah 60
Arise, shine! For your light has come!
THE GLORY OF THE LORD HAS RISEN UPON US!
For darkness covered the earth,
AND THICK DARKNESS THE PEOPLES;
But the Lord will arise upon you.
AND GOD'S GLORY WILL APPEAR OVER US.
Nations shall come to your light,
AND KINGS TO THE BRIGHTNESS OF YOUR DAWN.
Lift up your eyes, look around;
THEY ALL GATHER TOGETHER, THEY ALL COME TO GOD!

*Hymn 285 "In Christ There is No East or West"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 119:145-147; 129-131, 133
WITH MY WHOLE HEART I CRY; ANSWER ME, O LORD. I WILL KEEP YOUR STATUES. I CRY TO YOU; SAVE ME, THAT I MAY OBSERVE YOUR DECREES. I RISE BEFORE DAWN AND CRY FOR HELP; I PUT MY HOPE IN YOUR WORDS. YOUR DECREES ARE WONDERFUL; THEREFORE MY SOUL KEEPS THEM. THE UNFOLDING OF YOUR WORDS GIVES LIGHT; IT IMPARTS UNDERSTANDING TO THE SIMPLE. WITH OPEN MOUTH I PANT, BECAUSE I LONG FOR YOUR COMMANDMENTS. KEEP MY STEPS STEADY ACCORDING TO YOUR PROMISE.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance & the Summary of God's Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "In My Heart There Rings a Melody" E. Roth

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 27:1-6

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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, AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
*Hymn 287 "Our God has Made Us One"

Scripture Lessons:
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 12.2-10
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30
Sermon by Rev. Marisol Ferrer

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 281 "The Bond of Love"
*The Apostles Creed
*The Offering, Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

A Time of Giving Thanks & Praise
The Prayer of the People & the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn 286 "Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

20 Jan. 2008 Bulletin

Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit

Welcome and Call to Worship: Psalm 30
I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up,
AND DID NOT LET MY FOES REJOICE OVER ME.
O Lord, you brought up my soul from Sheol, restored me to life…
SING PRAISES TO THE LORD, O YOU HIS FAITHFUL ONES, AND GIVE THANKS TO GOD’S HOLY NAME!

*Hymn 284 "They'll Know We Are Christians"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 40:11ff
DO NOT, O LORD, WITHHOLD YOUR MERCY FROM ME; LET YOUR STEADFAST LOVE AND YOUR FAITHFULNESS KEEP ME SAFE FOREVER. FOR EVILS HAVE ENCOMPASSED ME WITHOUT NUMBER; MY INIQUITIES HAVE OVERTAKEN ME, UNTIL I CANNOT SEE; THEY ARE MORE THAN THE HAIRS OF MY HEAD; AND MY HEART FAILS ME. BE PLEASED, O LORD, TO DELIVER ME; O LORD, MAKE HASTE TO HELP ME.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance:

The Summary of God's Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: A Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Litany --- Reformed Church in America

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
Children's Moment

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: John 1:29-34
Sermon by Mr. James Stewart

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

A Time of Giving Thanks & Praise
The Prayer of the People & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn "We Shall Overcome"
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

WE SHALL OVERCOME
We shall overcome...we shall overcome...we shall overcome someday.
Oh deep in my heart, I do believe we shall overcome someday.

We'll walk hand in hand...
We shall live in peace...
The truth shall set us free...

13 Jan. 2008 Bulletin

The Baptism of our Lord

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Come Holy Spirit, Dove Divine" H. Smith

Welcome

Call to Worship: St. Ephraem, 4th century
The sun conquers and the steps by which it approaches its zenith show forth a mystery.
LO! IT IS TWELVE DAYS SINCE HE BEGAN TO MOUNT UPWARD AND TODAY IS THE THIRTEENTH DAY.
It is the perfect symbol of the Son and his twelve apostles.
THE DARKNESS OF WINTER IS CONQUERED, TO SHOW THAT SATAN IS CONQUERED.
The sun conquers so that all may know:
THAT THE ONLY-BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD TRIUMPHS OVER ALL.

*Hymn 131 "Angels from the Realms of Glory"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Wisdom 12:12a, 13, 15, 16, 18 WHO WILL SAY, LORD, "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?" FOR THERE IS NOT ANY GOD BESIDES YOU WHOSE CARE IS FOR ALL PEOPLE...YOU ARE RIGHTEOUS AND YOU RULE ALL THINGS RIGHTEOUSLY...YOUR STRENGTH IS THE SOURCE OF YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS...AND ALTHOUGH YOU ARE SOVEREIGN IN STRENGTH, YOU JUDGE WITH MILDNESS, AND WITH GREAT FORBEARANCE YOU GOVERN US.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US. CHRIST,
HAVE MERCY ON US. LORD,
HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance: Isaiah 62:1-5 and the Summary of God's Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "Trust and Obey"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 29

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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, AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 42:1-7
Epistle: Acts 10:34-38
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
"Songs of Thankfulness and Praise"
*The Apostles' Creed
*The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

A Time of Thanks and Praise
The Lord's Prayer & Response
*Hymn "When John Baptized by Jordan's River"
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our beloved mother, Phylis Muir, by the Capuano and Giardina families.

6 Jan. 2008 Bulletin

The Feast of the Epiphany

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Adoration" T. Fettke

Welcome and Call to Worship: Psalm 96
Give to the Lord, you family of nations.
GIVE TO THE LORD GLORY & PRAISE!
Give to the Lord the glory due his name!
BRING GIFTS, & ENTER HIS COURTS; WORSHIP THE LORD IN HOLY ATTIRE! TREMBLE BEFORE HIM, ALL THE EARTH!

*Hymn 166 "We Three Kings" John H. Hopkins, Jr.

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13
BLEST ARE YOU FOREVER, LORD, GOD OF OUR FATHER, ISRAEL.
POWER, SPLENDOR, GREATNESS, GLORY & HONOR ARE YOURS.
THE WHOLE UNIVERSE IS YOURS. YOU ARE PEERLESS IN MAJESTY,
FROM YOU FLOW WEALTH & GLORY. YOU COMMAND ALL:
YOUR HAND IS STRENGTH, YOUR HAND MAKES STRONG.
AND SO WE THANK YOU, GOD, WE PRAISE YOUR SPLENDID NAME!

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance and the Summary of God's Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "Where Is He That Is Born a King?" J.W. Peterson

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 72

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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, AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
*Hymn 163 "As With Gladness Men of Old" William C. Dix

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-6
Epistle: Ephesians 3:1-12
The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Communion Meditation
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*The Offering, Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

The Invitation to the Table
*Hymn 137 "What Child Is This?" William C. Dix
The Communion Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving & the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn 138 "Go Tell It On the Mountain" John W. Work, Jr.
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude

*Indicates please stand if you are able.

Join us for our annual congregational meeting right after worship this morning. Stay and share your thoughts, concerns and dreams with us. U are the CH_RCH!

Join us next Saturday at 10:30 AM for our EPIPHANIES RETREAT! We are meeting here at New Utrecht and this exciting spiritual journey is open to everyone, neighbors, family friends and the general public. Bring a brown bag lunch to share. We will conclude with the Eucharist at 2 PM. Ask yourself: How and where do I encounter God in my life and in my world? How I can help others experience God?

Next Sunday is Consistory immediately following our worship!

30 Dec. 2007 Bulletin

First Sunday of Christmastide

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "What Can I Give Him?"

The Lighting of the Christ Candle - Divine Office
This day true peace has come down to us from heaven,
THIS DAY THE HEAVENS DRIP HONEY UPON THE ENTIRE WORLD!
This day brought the day of new redemption,
OF THE DELIVERANCE ANNOUNCED OF OLD, OF ETERNAL HAPPINESS!
Let us this day with delight in the Lord
AND LET OUR HEARTS BE FILLED WITH REJOICING,
For eternal salvation has appeared on the earth,
LET ALL THE EARTH BOW TO YOU & SING TO YOU, LET ALL SING YOUR NAME MOST HIGH! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!

*Hymn 567 "Another Year is Dawning"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Opening Prayer - John Wallace Suter
SEND, O GOD, INTO THE DARKNESS OF THIS TROUBLED WORLD, THE LIGHT OF YOUR SON: LET THE STAR OF YOUR HOPE TOUCH THE MINDS OF ALL PEOPLE WITH THE BRIGHT BEAMS OF MERCY AND TRUTH; AND SO DIRECT OUR STEPS THAT WE MAY ALWAYS WALK IN THE WAY REVEALED TO US, AS THE SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM WALKED WITH JOY TO THE MANGER WHERE HE DWELT.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance

The Summary of the Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "In the Lonely Midnight" J. Howard

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: John 1:1-14

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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, AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
Children's Moment
*Hymn 152 "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-11
The Celtic Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 2:15-20
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 141 "O Little Town of Bethlehem"
The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

Giving Thanks and Praise to God
The Prayer of the People & the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn 133 "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
*Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

24 Dec. 2007 Bulletin

Photo by Vincent La Marca

Download the Christmas Eve Worship Service (PDF)

23 Dec. 2007 Bulletin

Fourth Sunday in Advent*

We welcome in a spirit of silence as the prelude begins our service.

The poinsettias and gracing our altar in celebration of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, 2007th Birthday and in memory of family and loved ones of our historic & beloved church! Your donations were given to the Christmas Restoration Fund in lieu of fresh poinsettias this year.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "The Nativity Prayer"

Welcome and Blessing of the Christmas Gifts

The Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle - J. Danielou
We live always during Advent.
WE ARE ALWAYS WAITING FOR THE MESSIAH TO COME.
The Messiah has come,
BUT IS NOT FULLY MANIFEST.
The Messiah is not fully manifest in us.
THE MESSIAH IS NOT FULLY MANIFEST IN HUMANKIND AS A WHOLE.
Just as Christ was born according to the flesh in Bethlehem of Judah,
SO MUST HE BE BORN ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT IN EACH ONE OF US.
The Fourth Candle is now lit.

*Hymn 145 "O Come All Ye Faithful"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer:
FATHER & MOTHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE EARTH REJOICES IN HOPE OF THE SAVIOR'S COMING & LOOKS FORWARD TO HIS RETURN AT THE END OF TIME. PREPARE US & REMOVE FROM US WHAT HINDERS US FROM BEING A SIGN OF JOY, HOPE & LOVE TO THE WORLD THAT HIS PRESENCE DOES BESTOW. AMEN.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance

The Summary of the Law (Mark 12:29-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "The Bells of Bethlehem" I. Slaney & "Sing Gloria" K. Davis

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: The Canticle of Zechariah Luke 1:68-79

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
*Hymn "Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 7:10-14
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7
The Celtic Alleluia!
Gospel: