Bulletin - New Utrecht Reformed Church

4 Oct. 2009 Bulletin

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World Wide Communion Sunday

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “Come Celebrate Jesus”

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 43 "Great is Thy Faithfulness”

Let us be before our God in silence.
Unison Prayer: Ps 80
RESTORE US, O GOD OF HOSTS; LET YOUR FACE SHINE, THAT WE MAY BE SAVED. YOU BROUGHT A VINE OUT OF EGYPT; YOU DROVE OUT THE NATIONS AND PLANTED IT. YOU CLEARED THE GROUND FOR IT; IT TOOK DEEP ROOT AND FILLED THE LAND...TURN AGAIN, O GOD OF HOSTS; LOOK DOWN FROM HEAVEN; AND SEE; HAVE REGARD FOR THIS VINE, THE STOCK THAT YOUR RIGHT HAND PLANTED.

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 (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 “Break Thou the Bread of Life” W. Sherwin

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 148
*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

Jewish Scriptures/Apocryphal Reading: Sirach 4:1-10
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13
The Celtic Allelulia
Gospel: Mark 8:1-9
Communion Meditation "We Are For The World"
Resource: "State of the Earth 2010," National Geographic Earth Pulse

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Hymn BB 414 "Prayer of St. Francis"
*The Apostles’ Creed
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.

The Invitation to the Table
* Hymn 354 “One Bread, One Body” vs. 1
The Communion Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn 64 "All Creatures of Our God and King"
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of my beloved father, Sal Troia, in honor of my family in Sicily whom I met for the first time a year ago this week and in the hope of world peace and to poverty and human suffering this World Communion Day.

14 June 2009 Bulletin

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Sons of Micah

The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Bill Buffa, beloved son and brother of Carol Dickert and Michael Buffa, and to honor the three Sons of Micah: State Assemblyman Peter Abbate, Vincent La Marca and Thomas Neve.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “Rise Up, O Sons of God”

Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 100
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
WORSHIP THE LORD WITH GLADNESS! COME INTO GOD’S PRESENCE WITH SINGING!
Know that the Lord is God.
IT IS GOD WHO MADE US; WE ARE GOD’S.
We are God's people & the sheep of God's pasture.
ENTER GOD'S GATES WITH THANKSGIVING,
And God's courts with praise.
GIVE THANKS TO GOD, BLESS GOD'S NAME!
For the Lord is good;
GOD'S STEADFAST LOVE ENDURES FOREVER AND GOD'S FAITHFULNESS TO ALL GENERATIONS!

*Hymn 59 "I Sing the Mighty Power of God"

Let us be before our God in silence.
Unison Prayer: Isaiah 38:16-19
O LORD, BY THESE THINGS PEOPLE LIVE, AND IN THESE IS THE LIFE OF MY SPIRIT. RESTORE ME TO HEALTH AND MAKE ME LIVE. YOU HAVE HELD BACK MY LIFE FROM THE PIT OF DESTRUCTION. YOU HAVE CAST ALL MY SINS BEHIND YOUR BACK. FOR SHEOL CANNOT THANK YOU. DEATH CANNOT PRAISE YOU. THOSE WHO GO DOWN TO THE PIT CANNOT HOPE FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS. THE LIVING, THEY THANK YOU; AS I DO THIS DAY; FATHERS MAKE KNOWN TO CHILDREN YOUR FAITHFULNESS.

KYRIE:
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 “Reaching for Excellence”

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 116:12-19
*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!

*Hymn 381 "Open My Eyes, That I May See"
Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Meditation and Award Presentation:
The Honorable Peter Abbate, Vincent La Marca and Thomas Neve.

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
The Passing of the Peace
*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 BB 522 "Lord Whose Love in Humble Service"
Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

19 Apr. 2009 Bulletin

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12 Apr. 2009 Bulletin

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22 Mar. 2009 Bulletin

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Women of Valor Sunday

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “She Will Be Called Blessed”

Welcome

Call to Worship: from the 6th chapter of the book of Wisdom
Wisdom is glorious and never fades away.
TO THINK THEREFORE UPON HER IS THE PERFECTION OF WISDOM.
The very true beginning of her is the desire of discipline and the care of discipline is love.
LOVE IS THE KEEPING OF HER LAW AND GIVING HEED UNTO HER LAWS IS THE ASSURANCE OF INCORRUPTION.
And incorruption draws us near to God.

*Hymn 381 “Open My Eyes, That I May See”

Let us be before our God in silence. Unison Prayer: WE OFFER A SPIRIT OF HUMILITY AND CONTRITE HEART BEFORE YOU O WISDOM GOD. WE BID THE BREATH OF YOUR SPIRIT MOVE WITHIN US, THE POWER OF YOUR SPIRIT SURROUND US TO PROTECT AND TO GUARD US, THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF YOUR SPIRIT TO MOVE US TO RIGHT ACTION. AS YOU HOVERED ABOVE THE WATERS IN THE DAY OF CREATION, SO BE WITH US NOW, AS WE JOIN YOU IN CO-CREATING, RENEWING AND HEALING YOUR EARTH AND THE HUMAN FAMILY YOU HAVE MADE AND CALLED YOUR OWN.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD HAVE MERCY UPON US.
CHRIST HAVE MERCY UPON US.
LORD HAVE MERCY UPON 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 “O Perfect Love” J. Barnby

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: A Virtuous Woman Proverbs 31
*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 Presentation of the 2009 Women of Valor Awards

Deborah Siciargo, Helen Zavaliy, Erma Rolle

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*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 556 “Now Thank We All Our God”
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 dear brother, Dr. Paul Bollmeyer from Lori Honor and to honor the Women of Valor: Deborah Siciargo, Helen Zavaliy, Erma Rolle.

The congregation and consistory of New Utrecht Church mourns the loss of our church son and beloved friend, Robert Bounvino. Members of the church who are able are invited to pay the respects at the Aevioli Funeral Home on 65th St. and 13th Ave. this afternoon from 2-4:30 PM or this evening 7-9 PM and to join us at the Mass of the Resurrection at Regina Pacis Church on Monday at 9:30 AM. An interfaith tribute to Bob will be held in the coming weeks. To all who visited and prayed for him: our deepest thanks!

Please join us for a reception after service today in honor of our women!
Easter Memorial Listing forms are available. Please return them no later than Palm Sunday.

25 Feb. 2009 Bulletin

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22 Feb. 2009 Bulletin

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Mardi Gras Sunday

The flowers gracing the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of Marion & Joe Giannini from Rose and Susan.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Open Our Eyes Lord"

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:
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 (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 "He Touched Me" W. Gaither

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 41:1-14

*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 (Ps 76)
Announcements
Children's Moment
Hymn 91 "Alleluia"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24-25
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
The Celtic Allelulia
Gospel: Mark 2:1-12
The Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Hymn 384 "To Be Like Jesus"
The Apostle's 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.

Please join us as we begin Lent with a Korean - English service of ashes, Wednesday, February 25 at 8 PM. Many, many thanks to everyone who gave their time and talents to yesterday's Mardi Gras!
Join us for Lenten Lunch and Learn next Sunday at 12:30 PM, immediately following service.

15 Feb. 2009 Bulletin

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The Healing of the Leper

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts”

Welcome

Call to Worship: Psalm 40:1a, 16; Psalm 41:1a, 3

Happy are those who make the Lord their trust;
HAPPY ARE THOSE WHO CONSIDER THE POOR; THE LORD DELIVERS THEM IN DAY OF TROUBLE; TILE LORD PROTECTS THEM AND KEEPS THEM ALIVE.
The Lord sustains them on their sickbed; In their illness you heal all their infirmities.
MAY ALL WHO SEE YOU, REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN YOU; MAY THOSE WHO LOVE YOUR SALVATION SAY CONTINUALLY: “GREAT IS THE LORD!”

*Hymn 8 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 41
O LORD BE GRACIOUS TO ME; HEAL ME, FOR I HAVE SINNED AGAINST YOU... O LORD BE GRACIOUS TO ME AND RAISE ME UP...BLESSED BE THE LORD, THE GOD OF ISRAEL, FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING. AMEN AND 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 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 41:1-14
*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
*Hymn “There is a Redeemer”

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:24-27
The Celtic Alleluia!
Gospel: Mark 1:40-42
Sermon by Bruce Hodgman

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 423 “There is a Balm in Gilead”
*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.

A Time of Giving Thanks and Praise
The Prayer of the People and the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn “O Christ the Healer, We Have Come”
*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 beloved father, Gottlieb and brother, Howard Zeltman, from Lucille l. James.

Join us for a Mardi Gras Community Lunch on Saturday, February 21st at 12:30 PM.
We need help in cooking food, setting up and serving. Will you join us?

Wednesday, February 25th is Ash Wednesday. Join us for service at 8 PM.

8 Feb. 2009 (Scout Sunday) Bulletin

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1 Feb. 2009 Bulletin

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The Sacrament of the Eucharist

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus" H. Lemmel

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 381 "Open My Eyes"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 25
TO YOU, O LORD, I LIFT UP MY SOUL. MAKE ME TO KNOW YOUR WAYS, O LORD; TEACH ME YOUR PATHS. LEAD ME IN YOUR TRUTH, AND TEACH ME, FOR YOU ARE THE GOD OF MY SALVATION...BE MINDFUL OF YOUR MERCY, O LORD, AND OF YOUR STEADFAST LOVE...DO NOT REMEMBER THE SINS OF MY YOUTH. ACCORDING TO YOUR STEADFAST LOVE, REMEMBER ME.

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

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 95:1-9

*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
Hymn "Alleluia"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:9-20
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35
The Celtic Alleluia!
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
Sermon "If Today"

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Hymn 383: "Open Our Eyes, Lord"
*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.

The Invitation to the Table
Hymn BB 354 "One Bread, One Body"
Communion Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving and the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn "Jesu, Jesu"
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Albert, beloved husband, father and grandfather from the Hollenga Family.

Next Sunday is Boy Scout Sunday! Please join us!

25 Jan. 2009 Bulletin

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Christian Discipleship Sunday

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Let's Just Praise the Lord"

Welcome

Call to Worship: Psalm 119
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path!
HOW SWEET ARE WORDS TO MY TASTE, SWEETER THAN HONEY TO MY MOUTH!
The Lord exists forever; your word is firmly fixed in heaven.
YOUR FAITHFULNESS ENDURES TO ALL GENERATIONS!

*Hymn 51 "Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Nehemiah:
O LORD GOD OF HEAVEN, THE GREAT AND AWESOME GOD WHO KEEPS COVENANT AND STEADFAST LOVE WITH THOSE WHO LOVE HIM AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS; WE HAVE OFFENDED YOU DEEPLY, FAILING TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS, THE STATUES AND THE ORDINANCES THAT YOU COMMANDED YOUR SERVANT MOSES. LET YOUR EAR BE ATTENTIVE AND YOUR EYES OPEN TO HEAR THE PRAYER OF YOUR SERVANTS WHO DELIGHT IN REVERING YOUR NAME. GRANT US MERCY!

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

A Word of Assurance: Deuteronomy 30:1-5
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 "Wonderful Words of LIfe" P. Bliss

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 25:4-9

*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
Children's Moment
Hymn 375 "Jesus Calls Us"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
Sermon: REPENT AND GO FISH!

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 42 "Seek Ye First"

*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 292 "God of Grace and God of Glory"
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able

The flowers fracing the altear are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our beloved parents, Josephine and Henry and loved ones of the Safay family.

On January 6th the congregation voted to extend the terms of the current consistory members by one year. The current consistory members are listed on the front of this bulletin. A service marking the new year of service by the consistory will be held on February 1st.

18 Jan. 2009 Bulletin

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Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "The Bond of Love"

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 "Come, Christians, Join to Sing"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 40:1-10
*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: Genesis 37:1-27
New Testament: Acts 7:6-18
Sermon by Rev. Joanne Noel

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...

At the 2009 congregational meeting the congregation voted to extend the terms of its current consistory. The names of the consistory are listed in front of the bulletin.

4 Jan. 2009 Bulletin

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Feast of the Epiphany
Sacrament of the Eucharist

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"

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.

Thanks to Elder Pam and all the participants in last night's Epiphany dinner for sharing such wonderful food and Christian fellowship!

Today we share in our annual meeting! Thank you for your participation, your vision and your energy in making New Utrecht a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is proclaimed!

28 Dec. 2008 Bulletin

noreply@blogger.com (Vincent La Marca, Web Editor) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:15:00 +0000

First Sunday of Christmastide

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Infant, Holy, Infant Lowly"

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 141 "O Little Town of Bethlehem"

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: Isaiah 9:2-7

*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 "Love Came Down on Christmas"

Scripture Lessons:
The Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
The Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-11
The Celtic Alleluia!
The Gospel: The Prologue of John
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 141 "A Stable Lamp is Lighted"
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.

Join us for a Parish Epiphany Pot Luck Supper this Saturday, January 3rd at 6 PM!

Bring your family and friends! Please tell Pam what dish you are bringing!

21 Dec. 2008 Bulletin

noreply@blogger.com (Vincent La Marca, Web Editor) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:50:00 +0000

Fourth Sunday in Advent

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

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "A 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" and "Sing Gloria"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: The Canticle of Zechariah Luke 1:67-79

*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 126 "A Nativity Prayer"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 7:10-14
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7
The Celtic Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 1
Sermon
Hymn "In the Bleak Mid Winter"
*The Apostles' Creed

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Offertory Anthem "Angels We Have Heard On High"
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 to God
The Prayer of the People & the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn 131 "Angels from the Realms of Glory"
*Benediction
*Choral Response "Ring the Bells"
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

Please join us for worship, if you can, on Christmas Eve for Lessons & Carols in the Parish House at 9:00 PM.

Epiphany Potluck Supper: Saturday, January 3, 2009 - 6 PM
Bring Friends and Family - Join Us!

Our thanks to Elder Louise Fabiszak, the Outreach Committee, the Boy Scouts and Friends of Historic New Utrecht who made our Living Nativity come to life! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

14 Dec. 2008 Bulletin

noreply@blogger.com (Vincent La Marca, Web Editor) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:29:00 +0000

Third Sunday in Advent

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

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus"
Welcome

Blessing of the Gifts
The Lighting of the 3rd Advent Candle - John Henry Cardinal Newman
May each Christmas, as it comes,
FIND US MORE AND MORE LIKE HIM.
Who at this time became a little child,
FOR OUR SAKE.
More simple-minded,
MORE HUMBLE.
More affectionate,
MORE RESIGNED.
More happy,
MORE FULL OF GOD!

*Hymn "Hail to the Brightness of Zion's Glad Morning!"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS, EVER FAITHFUL TO YOUR PROMISES, YOUR SON'S FUTURE COMING WAS PROCLAIMED BY ALL THE PROPHETS. THE VIRGIN MOTHER BORE HIM IN HER WOMB WITH LOVE BEYOND ALL TELLING. JOHN THE BAPTIST WAS HIS HERALD & MADE HIM KNOWN WHEN AT LAST HE CAME. IN HIS LOVE CHRIST HAS FILLED US WITH JOY AS WE PREPARE TO CELEBRATE HIS BIRTH, SO THAT WHEN HE COMES HE MAY FIND US WATCHING IN PRAYER, OUR HEARTS FILLED WITH WONDER AND PRAISE.

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

A Word of Assurance

Anthem "The Birthday of a King"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Luke 1:46-55
*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 129 "Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Sermon
Hymn "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming"

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 125 "Joy to the World"
*The Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

We need YOU at 1:30 PM next Saturday, December 20 to help set up the Living Nativity! Please come and help, next Saturday, in this important witness to our community!!! Thank you!

Please join us for Christmas Eve Candlelight service of Lessons and Carols, December 24th at 9:00 PM!

A great big THANK YOU to the Friends of Historic New Utrecht, Brian Worsdale, the North Shore Pops and all our neighbors and friends for coming out to celebrate the holiday at last night's concert!

30 Nov. 2008 Bulletin

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First Sunday in Advent

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Emmanuel"

Welcome

The Blessing of the Advent Wreath
Bless this wreath, O God, whose lighting marks the days to your arrival; whose fire lights for us the way. Grant to us who wait, watch and hope for your coming, the gift of Your presence here among us. Grant that our waiting be active, our yearning for you passionate, and the power of light and warmth be the sign that you are here, even as we wait for you to come. Amen.

Text by Charles Borromeo, 16th century
Beloved, now is the acceptable time spoken of by the Spirit:
THE DAY OF SALVATION, PEACE AND RECONCILIATION: THE SEASON OF ADVENT!
This is the time eagerly awaited by the patriarchs & prophets, the time that holy Simeon rejoiced to see.
WE OBSERVE IT WITH FAITH & LOVE, OFFERING PRAISE & THANKSGIVING TO THE FATHER FOR THE MERCY & LOVE GOD HAS SHOWN US IN THIS MYSTERY.

The Lighting of the First Advent Candle
A congregant comes forward at this time to light.
*Opening Hymn BB 214 "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Close your eyes and you will see clearly.
Cease to listen and you will hear the truth.
--a Taoist poem

Unison Prayer: Psalm 63:2-7
O GOD, YOU ARE MY GOD, FOR YOU I LONG: FOR YOU MY SOUL IS THIRSTING. MY BODY PINES FOR YOU LIKE A DRY, WEARY LAND WITHOUT WATER...FOR YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE, MY LIPS WILL SPEAK YOUR PRAISE. SO I WILL BLESS YOU ALL MY LIFE, IN YOUR NAME I WILL LIFT UP MY HANDS. MY SOUL SHALL BE FILLED AS WITH A BANQUET, MY MOUTH SHALL PRAISE YOU WITH JOY!

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 "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Luke 1:46-55

*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 & "Come Lord Jesus" (hymn tune 91 "Alleluia")

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19b; 64:2-7
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Mark 13:33-37
Sermon by 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 120 "The Advent of Our God"
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

23 Nov. 2008 Bulletin - Evacuation Day

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16 Nov. 2008 Bulletin

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Stewardship Sunday (continued)

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “In This Quiet Moment”

Welcome

Call to Worship: Psalm 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I WILL SAY OF THE LORD, GOD IS MY REFUGE AND MY FORTRESS, MY GOD IN WHOM I TRUST.
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.
WE WILL CALL UPON GOD AND GOD ANSWERS US; GOD IS WITH US IN TROUBLE; GOD WILL DELIVER US AND HONOR US. WITH LONG LIFE GOD WILL SATISFY US AND SHOW US HIS SALVATION!

*Hymn 382 "Be Thou My Vision"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 84
BLESSED ARE THOSE WHOSE STRENGTH IS IN YOU, WHO HAVE SET THEIR HEARTS ON PILGRIMAGE. AS THEY PASS THROUGH THE VALLEY OF BACA, THEY MAKE IT A PLACE OF SPRINGS; THE AUTUMN RAINS ALSO COVER IT WITH POOLS. THEY GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH TILL EACH APPEARS BEFORE GOD IN ZION. HEAR OUR PRAYER, O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, LISTEN TO US, GOD OF JACOB!

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 12:29b-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 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” J. Zundel

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 128:1-5

*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 281 “The Bond of Love”

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Proverbs 31 in memory of Adele Federico
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
The Celtic ALLELUIA!
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
Sermon "Out of Fear, We Bury It"

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn "We Give Thee But Thine Own"
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 to God
The Prayer of the People & the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn BB 522 "Lord Whose Love In Humble Service"
*Benediction
Choral Response
Postlude "Hymn Medley"

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of my beloved sister, Virginia M. Barning, brother Charles Zeltman and dear friend, Van Zandt Ellis by Lucille L. James.

9 Nov. 2008 Bulletin

noreply@blogger.com (Vincent La Marca, Web Editor) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:46:00 +0000

Stewardship Sunday

The flowers gracing the altar are-given to the glory of God in loving memory of David Reanda, brother of Jose Reanda, who died fourteen years ago today, just shy of his 35th birthday.
And in memory of the Jews whose lives were changed forever on Kristallnacht, 70 years ago today. Never again.

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

Welcome and Call to Worship: Psalm 29
Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
WORSHIP THE LORD IN HOLY SPLENDOR!
The voice of the Lord is over the waters.
THE GOD OF GLORY THUNDERS, THE LORD, OVER THE MIGHTLY WATERS.
The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare;
AND IN HIS TEMPLE ALL SAY, “GLORY!”

*Hymn 379 “Take My Life and Let It Be”

Let us be before our God in silence and Unison Prayer: Psalm 123
TO YOU I LIFT UP MY EYES, O YOU WHO ARE ENTHRONED IN THE HEAVENS! HAVE MERCY ON US, O LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US. FOR WE HAVE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH OF CONTEMPT. AS THE EYES OF SERVANTS LOOK TO THE HAND OF THEIR MASTER, SO OUR EYES LOOK TO YOU THE LORD OUR GOD.

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 God's Law (Mk 12:29b-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, Holy Spirit"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 46
*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 41 “God Is So Good”
Jewish Scriptures: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17
*The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: John 2:13-22
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn BB 423 “Lord You Have Come”
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.

Giving Thanks to God
The Prayer of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
* Hymn "All Who Love and Serve Your City"
*The Benediction
* Choral Response
Postlude “Hymn Medley”

*Please stand if you are able.

2 Nov. 2008 Bulletin

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26 Oct. 2008 Bulletin

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Reformation Sunday

The flowers are given to the glory of God

and in memory of Hank Erickson’s 58th Birthday by his wife Francine.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD

Prelude
Introit “Be Still and Know"

Welcome

Call to Worship: Psalm 19, adapted
The law of the Lord is perfect, revising the soul.
THE PRECEPTS OF THE LORD ARE RIGHT, REJOICING OUR HEARTS.
The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.
IN KEEPING GOD’S WORD THERE IS GREAT REWARD.
Let us therefore bow down and worship or Maker,
GOD, OUR ROCK AND OUR REDEEMER!

*Hymn 277 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: - John Calvin MY GOD, FATHER AND PRESERVER, WHO IN YOUR GOODNESS HAS WATCHED OVER ME IN THIS PAST NIGHT AND BROUGHT ME TO THIS GREAT DAY, GRANT THAT I MAY SPEND THE DAY WHOLLY IN YOUR SERVICE. LET ME NOT THINK OR SAY OR DO A SINGLE THING THAT IS NOT OBEDIENCE TO YOUR WILL; BUT RATHER, LET ALL MY ACTIONS BE DIRECTED TO YOUR GLORY AND THE SALVATION OF MY BRETHREN. LET ME ATTEMPT NOTHING THAT IS NOT PLEASING TO YOU; BUT RATHER LET ME SEEK HAPPINESS ONLY IN YOUR GRACE AND GOODNESS.

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 (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 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 18:30-35
*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
Jewish Scriptures: Exodus 22:21-27
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
*The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
The Heidelberg Catechism: What is thy only comfort in life and death?

That I with body and soul, both in life and death am not my own but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who, with his precious blood, has fully satisfied for all my sins and delivered me from all the power of the devil and so preserve me that without the will of my heavenly Father, not a hair can fall from my head; yea, that all things must be subservient to my salvation, and therefore, by his Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, and makes me sincerely willing and ready, henceforth, to live unto him.

The Offering

Choral Response
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

19 Oct. 2008 Bulletin

noreply@blogger.com (Vincent La Marca, Web Editor) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:53:00 +0000

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of our beloved son and brother, Bill Buffa by Carol Dickert and Michael Buffa.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace”

Welcome

Call to Worship: Psalm 33 & Tobit 13
Shout joy to the Lord, lovers of justice!
HOW RIGHT IT IS TO PRAISE GOD!
For the word of God is true: what God says, God does!
THIS LOVER OF TRUTH AND JUSTICE FILLS THE EARTH WITH LOVE!
Match your praise to all God has done for you.
BLESS THE LORD OF JUSTICE, WHO RULES FOREVER!

*Hymn 6 “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”

Let us be before our God in silence.
Unison Prayer: Psalm 15 & 5
LORD, WHO IS WELCOME IN YOUR HOUSE? WHO CAN REST ON YOUR HOLY MOUNTAIN? THOSE WHO WALK WITH INTEGRITY AND DO ONLY WHAT IS RIGHT, SPEAKING TRUTH WITH COURAGE...THESE ARE THE JUST: THEY STAND FOREVER UNSHAKEN. YOU NEVER WELCOME EVIL, GOD, NEVER LET IT STAY...BY YOUR GREAT MERCY I ENTER YOUR HOUSE AND BEND LOW IN AWE WITHIN YOUR HOLY TEMPLE...BRING ME YOUR JUSTICE.

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 (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 “It is Well With My Soul” P. Bliss

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 24
*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!

Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 6:1-8

Second Reading: Revelation 4:1-11

The Celtic Alleluia

Sermon by Rev. Joann Noel

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*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.

The Prayer of the People & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn 262 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
*Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

12 Oct. 2008 Bulletin

noreply@blogger.com (Vincent La Marca, Web Editor) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:14:00 +0000

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “We Have Come into His House”

Welcome and Call to Worship: Psalm 42
These things I remember, as I pour out my soul:
HOW I WENT WITH THE THRONG AND LED THEM IN PROCESSION TO THE HOUSE OF GOD, AND GLAD SHOUTS AND SONGS OF THANKSGIVING.
Hope in God!
FOR I SHALL AGAIN PRAISE HIM, MY HELP AND MY GOD!

*Hymn 267 “Come, Thou Almighty King”

Let us be before our God in silence.
Unison Prayer: Psalm 43

VINDICATE ME, O GOD, AND DEFEND MY CAUSE, FOR YOU ARE THE GOD IN WHOM I TAKE REFUGE. O SEND OUT YOUR LIGHT AND YOUR TRUTH; LET THEM LEAD ME; LET THEM BRING ME TO YOUR HOLY HILL AND TO YOUR DWELLING. THEN I WILL GO TO THE ALTAR OF GOD, TO GOD MY EXCEEDING JOY; AND I WILL PRAISE YOU WITH THE HARP, O GOD, MY GOD.

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 (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.

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 66:16-20
*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 and Announcements

Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 54:7-10
Gospel: John 3:16-21

Epistle: 1 John 4:7-21
Sermon by the Rev. Joann Noel

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 2 "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"
*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 6 "Sing Praise to God Who Reigns"
*Benediction
Postlude Medley of Hymns

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers this morning are offered to the glory of God and in memory of my beloved father Michael James Salerno by Annette Amer and family and in loving memory of Sal Troia on what would have been his seventy ninth birthday on this October 14th by his daughter Terry.

5 Oct. 2008 Bulletin

noreply@blogger.com (Vincent La Marca, Web Editor) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:43:00 +0000

World Wide Communion Sunday

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “Reach Out & Touch”

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 43 "Great is Thy Faithfulness”

Let us be before our God in silence.
Unison Prayer: Ps 80
RESTORE US, O GOD OF HOSTS; LET YOUR FACE SHINE, THAT WE MAY BE SAVED. YOU BROUGHT A VINE OUT OF EGYPT; YOU DROVE OUT THE NATIONS AND PLANTED IT. YOU CLEARED THE GROUND FOR IT; IT TOOK DEEP ROOT AND FILLED THE LAND...TURN AGAIN, O GOD OF HOSTS; LOOK DOWN FROM HEAVEN; AND SEE; HAVE REGARD FOR THIS VINE, THE STOCK THAT YOUR RIGHT HAND PLANTED.

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 (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 “Break Thou the Bread of Life” W. Sherwin

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 19
*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

Epistle: Philippians 3:1-14
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Acts 16:6-10
Communion Meditation by the Rev. Joann Noel

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*The Apostles’ Creed
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.

The Invitation to the Table
* Hymn 323 “Let Us Break Bread Together”
The Communion Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn 366 "I Surrender All"
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of my beloved father Salvatore Troia by her daughter Terry. And in loving memory of my beloved mother Dorothy Grande by Janet Grande Monahan.