4 Oct. 2009 Bulletin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*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 277 “The Church's One Foundation”
*Benediction

Choral Response
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

19 Oct. 2008 Bulletin

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

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

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.

14 Sept. 2008 Bulletin

The Veneration of the Cross

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

Welcome! Call to Worship: Psalm 19:1-6
The heavens are telling the glory of God;
AND THE FIRMAMENT PROCLAIMS HIS HANDIWORK.
Day to Day pours forth speech
AND NIGHT TO NIGHT DECLARES KNOWLEDGE.
There is no speech, nor are there words;
THEIR VOICE IS NOT HEARD;
Yet their voice goes out through all the earth,
AND THE WORDS TO THE END OF THE WORLD.
In the heavens God has set a tent for the sun,
WHICH COMES OUT LIKE A BRIDEGROOM FROM HIS WEDDING CANOPY,
And with strength runs its course with joy.
ITS RISING IS FROM THE END OF THE HEAVENS
And its circuit to the end of them;
AND NOTHING IS HIDDEN FROM ITS HEAT!

*Hymn “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”

Unison Prayer: Psalm 28
TO YOU, O LORD, I CALL; MY ROCK, DO NOT REFUSE TO HEAR ME...HEAR THE VOICE OF MY SUPPLICATION, AS I CRY TO YOU FOR HELP, AS I LIFT MY HANDS TOWARD YOUR MOST HOLY SANCTUARY.

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

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 19:7-14
*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

Jewish Scriptures: Numbers 21:4-9
Epistle: Philippians 2:6-11
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: John 3:13-17
Sermon "God So Loved the World

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn "God So Loved the World"
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 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Daniela Notaro and Bridget Esposito, lost on 9/11, and in celebration of Debbie and Charlie Siciargo's their 37th anniversary!

7 Sept. 2008 Bulletin

Welcome Back Sunday!

The Sacrament of the Eucharist

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

Welcome! Call to Worship: Psalm 122:1; 125:2
I was glad when I heard them say:
LET US GO TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD!
As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
SO THE LORD SURROUNDS HIS PEOPLE!
FROM THIS TIME ON AND FOREVER MORE!

Hymn, BB 314 “Gather Us In”

Let us be before our God in silence.
“O God, make us children of quietness and heirs of peace.” —Clement of Alexandria

Unison Prayer: Psalm 119:132,133
WITH OPEN MOUTH I PANT BECAUSE I LONG FOR YOUR COMMANDMENTS.
TURN TO ME AND BE GRACIOUS TO ME; AS IS YOUR CUSTOM TOWARD THOSE WHO LOVE YOUR NAME. KEEP YOUR STEPS STEADY ACCORDING TO YOUR PROMISE, AND NEVER LET INIQUITY HAVE DOMINION OVER ME!

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 99:1-9
*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

"Ubi Caritas"
Jewish Scriptures: Ezekiel 33:7-9
Epistle: Romans 13:8-10
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20
Communion Meditation

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 BB 354 “One Bread, One Body”
The Communion Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving & the Lord’s Prayer

World Trade Center Meditation

*Hymn BB 152 “Jesu, Jesu”
*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 parents, Josephine and Henry and in loving memory of all those lost on 9/11 by the Safay Family.

Summer 2008 Bulletin

Propers 10 (15)-16 (21), Year A

Proper 10 (15), 13^th July
Proper 11 (16), 20^th July
Proper 12 (17), 27^th July
Proper 13 (18), 3^rd August
Proper 14 (19), 10^th August
Proper 15 (20), 17^th August
Proper 16 (21), 24^th August

We invite you to enter God's sanctuary in a spirit of silence and solitude. Let God speak to you in the silence. Listen!

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit

Welcome

CALLS TO WORSHIP

I: PSALM 117
Praise! Give glory to God!
ALL NATIONS, ALL PEOPLES, GIVE GLORY!
Strong the love embracing us.
FAITHFUL THE LORD FOREVER.
HALLELUJAH!

II: PSALM 113
Servants of God, praise, praise the name of the Lord.
BLESS THE LORD'S NAME NOW AND ALWAYS.
Praise the Lord's name: here and every place,
FROM EAST TO WEST, HALLELUJAH!

III: PSALM 98
Shout to the Lord, you earth,
BREAK INTO SONG, INTO PRAISE!
Sing praise to God with a harp, with a harp and the sound of music.
WITH THE SOUND OF TRUMPET AND HORN, SHOUT TO THE LORD!

IV: PSALM 145
I will exalt you, God my Lord, forever bless your name.
I WILL BLESS YOU EVERY DAY, FOREVER PRAISE YOUR NAME.
Great is the Lord,
HIGHLY TO BE PRAISED, GREAT BEYOND OUR REACH!

V: PSALM 33
Shout joy to the Lord, lovers of justice,
PRAISE GOD ON THE HARP, WITH TEN-STRING LYRE SING TO THE LORD.
For the word of the Lord is true:
THIS LOVER OF TRUTH AND JUSTICE FILLS THE EARTH WITH LOVE!



*Opening Hymn

We pause in silence before our God.

Unison Prayer I (Psalm 36)
Your mercy, Lord, spans the sky;
your faithfulness soars among the clouds.
Your integrity towers like a mountain;
your justice runs deeper than the sea.
Lord, you embrace all alike:
How we prize your tender mercy!
God, your people seek shelter,
safe in the warmth of your wings.
For you are the fount of life,
you give us light and we see.

Unison Prayer II (Psalm 5)
We pray to you, O Lord,
and our prayer rises with the sun.
Hear our words, our groans, our cries for help.
At dawn we plead our case and wait.
You never welcome evil, God,
you never let it stay.
But by your great mercy we enter your house
and bend low in awe within your holy temple.
In the face of our struggles, clear the way,
bring us your justice.

Unison Prayer III (Psalm 119: 105-108)
Your word, O Lord,
is a lamp for our steps,
a light for my path.
We have suffered so much,
give us the life you promise.
Receive, Lord,
all that we say
and teach us your wisdom.

Unison Prayer IV (Psalm 16)
Protect us, O God, we turn to you for help.
We once put faith in false gods,
the idols of our land.
Now we make no offering to them
nor invoke their names.
For you, Lord, you measure out our portion,
the shape of our future;
the joy of our inheritance.
So our hearts rejoice,
our bodies fill with the joy of life:
our whole being rests secure.
Do not abandon us to Sheol.
Show us the road to life:
boundless joy at your side forever!

Unison Prayer V (Psalm 51)
Have mercy, O God,
forget that we have defied you.
Wash away our sin,
cleanse us from our guilt.
We know our sins well,
they stare us in the face.
You see us for what we are,
sinners before our birth.
You love those centered in truth;
teach us your hidden wisdom.
Reshape our hearts;
steady our spirits.
Save us, bring back our joy.
Support us,
strengthen our will.
Help stop our tears,
and we will sing your goodness.
Give us words
and we will shout your praise!

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

A Word of Assurance

A Responsive Reading of the Law

I am your God; you shall have no gods before me.
MAY YOU BE THE CENTER OF OUR LIVES.
You shall not make for yourself any graven image...
You shall not bow down to them or serve them.
MAY OUR UNDERSTANDING OF YOU BE BROADER THAN ANY DOCTRINE WE ARE TAUGHT.
You shall not take the name of your God in vain.
MAY WE CALL UPON YOU WITH ABSOLUTE TRUST.
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
MAY WE PAUSE THIS DAY, STOP WORK AND ENJOY LIFE IN PRAISE OF YOUR CREATION.
Honor your father and mother.
MAY WE CARE FOR THEM AS THEY GROW OLD.
You shall not murder.
MAY WE BE REVERENT TOWARD ALL LIFE.
You shall not commit adultery.
MAY WE BE FAITHFUL IN OUR VOWS.
You shall not steal.
MAY WE GUARD THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
MAY WE BE TRUTHFUL IN WORD AND DEED.
You shall not covet anything that is your neighbor's.
MAY WE BE SATISFIED WITH WHAT WE HAVE AND SHARE WHAT WE HAVE WITH OTHERS.

Anthem

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading:
Proper 10 (15), 13^th July: Psalm 23
Proper 11 (16), 20^th July: Psalm 89:11-17
Proper 12 (17), 27^th July: Psalm 119:105-112
Proper 13 (18), 3^rd August: Psalm 36
Proper 14 (19), 10^th August: Psalm 91
Proper 15 (20), 17^th August: Psalm 67
Proper 16 (21), 24^th August: Psalm 81

*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

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures:
Proper 10 (15), 13^th July: none
Proper 11 (16), 20^th July: none
Proper 12 (17), 27^th July: Exodus 32:1-14
Proper 13 (18), 3^rd August: Genesis 32:22-31
Proper 14 (19), 10^th August: none
Proper 15 (20), 17^th August: none
Proper 16 (21), 24^th August: none

Epistle:
Proper 10 (15), 13^th July: Revelation 21:1-5
Proper 11 (16), 20^th July: none
Proper 12 (17), 27^th July: none
Proper 13 (18), 3^rd August: none
Proper 14 (19), 10^th August: none
Proper 15 (20), 17^th August: none
Proper 16 (21), 24^th August: none

Gospel:
Proper 10 (15), 13^th July: John 6:1-13, 21:15-17
Proper 11 (16), 20^th July: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Proper 12 (17), 27^th July: Luke 12:49-53
Proper 13 (18), 3^rd August: none
Proper 14 (19), 10^th August: Matthew 14:22-33
Proper 15 (20), 17^th August: Matthew 15:21-28
Proper 16 (21), 24^th August: John 17

Sermon:
Proper 10 (15), 13^th July: Mary Virginia Brooks
Proper 11 (16), 20^th July: Bruce Hodgman
Proper 12 (17), 27^th July: Mary Virginia Brooks
Proper 13 (18), 3^rd August: James Stewart
Proper 14 (19), 10^th August: James Stewart
Proper 15 (20), 17^th August: Bruce Hodgman
Proper 16 (21), 24^th August: Joanne Noel

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD
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 People Give Thanks to God
The Prayer of the People & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

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Every Tuesday * July & August
8 PM at 18^th Ave. and 84^th St.
New Utrecht Church welcomes you!

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The Gift of God's Summer
Praise God for the gift of summer
The strength and warmth of the wind;
For the breadth of the sky above us
For the peace that the heart finds within.

Praise God for cool streams and clean water
That refreshes and renews each child;
For forests deep, through which we trod
And the coming home of mercy mild.

Praise God for fields of wildflowers,
The deer at dusk, the bee's busy day
For the mountains, the rivers, the sea and the sand,
God's path for serenity's way.

Praise God for back porch barbeques,
The dribble of melon upon our face,
For the shade of the tree, for family and friends,
For the Spirit we find everyplace.

And as the heat turns into cool evening,
And as the summer sun fades into the fall,
Prepare to give thanks to God for the harvest
With the promise of plenty for all.

29 June 2008 Bulletin

The Feasts of Peter and Paul

The Sacrament of the Eucharist

The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of

my beloved husband Hank Erickson, on our wedding anniversary by Fran and in loving memory of Doris Elmendorf, grandmother of Michelle Paradies, by her family.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit

Welcome and Call to Worship: Psalm 117
Praise the Lord all you nations!
EXTOL GOD ALL YOU PEOPLES!
For great is the steadfast love of God toward us,
AND GOD’S FAITHFULNESS ENDURES FOREVER! PRAISE GOD!

*Hymn: “Let Us Talents and Tongue Employ”

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Jeremiah 20:7ff O LORD, YOU DUPED ME AND I LET MYSELF BE DUPED. YOU HAVE OVERPOWERED ME AND YOU HAVE PREVAILED...YOU ARE WITH ME LIKE A DREAD WARRIOR; THEREFORE MY PERSECUTORS WILL STUMBLE, AND THEY WILL NOT PREVAIL...O LORD OF HOSTS, YOU TEST THE RIGHTEOUS, YOU SEE THE HEART AND THE MIND. LET ME SEE YOUR RETRIBUTION UPON THEM, FOR TO YOU I HAVE COMMITTED MY CAUSE.

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 12:29b-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 "Eternal Father, Strong to Save"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 42
*GIoria 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 “Ubi Caritas”
Ubi caritas
et amor,
ubi caritas
Deus ibi est.

Jewish Scriptures: Acts 12:1-11
Epistle: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19
The Communion Meditation

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 206 “There is a Redeemer”
The Offering and *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 BB 354 “One Bread, One Body” vs. 1
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving
*Hymn BB 152 “Jesu, Jesu”
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

Congratulations to Irina and Igor on the birth of their first grandchild, Matthew, this past Tuesday June 24th! Congratulations to Louise and Bob on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary!

22 June 2008 Bulletin

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “There’s Something About That Name”

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.

*Hymn 375 “Jesus Calls Us”

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.

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 “For the Beauty of the Earth”

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 69:8-18
*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 376 “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
Jewish Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:10-13
Epistle: Romans 5:12-15
*The Celtic Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 10:16-33
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 185 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
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 299 “Rescue the Perishing”
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of my sister and brother in law, Dorothy & Harold Adamson, brother in law, John Simmons & nephew Steven Barning by Lucille L. James.

Please join us next Saturday, June 28th for the 50^th Wedding Anniversary of Louise and Robert Fabiszak. The renewal of vows will take place here in the Parish House at 4 PM!

15 June 2008 Bulletin

Happy Father’s Day!

OUR APPROACH TO GOD

Prelude

Introit “This is the Day”

Welcome and 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 279 “Faith of Our Fathers”

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 (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 “Onward, Christian Soldiers”

THE WORD OF GOD

*Responsive Reading: Psalm 118:1-14

*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 and Children’s Moment

Hymn 265 “Father, I Adore You”

Jewish Scriptures: Exodus 19:2-6a

Epistle: Romans 5:6-11

*The Celtic Alleluia!

Gospel: Matthew 9:36-10:8

Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

*Hymn 43 “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

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 58 “This is My Father’s World”

*The Benediction

*Response to the Benediction

Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers gracing the altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of my mother Phyllis Muir by the Giardina and Capuano families. Also in loving memory of our beloved father, Henry, grandfathers Joseph Safay and Antonio Costarella by their family.

8 June 2008 Bulletin

The Celebration of the Eucharist

The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ernest Giannini, beloved brother and uncle of Rose and Susan.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "O How He Loves You and Me" K. Kaiser

Welcome and Call to Worship: Psalm 117
The Lord looks down from heaven. God sees all humankind.
FROM WHERE GOD SITS ENTHRONED, GOD WATCHES ALL THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH.
The one who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds.

*Hymn 59 "I Sing the Mighty Power of God"
Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 51 Have mercy on me, O Gracious One, according to your steadfast Love; according to your abundant kindness forgive me where my thoughts & deeds have hurt others. Lead me in the paths of justice, guide my steps on paths of peace! Teach me, that I may know my weaknesses, the shortcomings that bind me, the unloving ways that separate me, that keep me from recognizing your life in me; for I keep company with fear, and I dwell in the house of ignorance. Yet I was brought forth in Love, and Love is my birthright. You have placed your truth in my inner being; therefore, teach me the wisdom of the heart. Forgive all that binds me in fear, that I might radiate Love; cleanse me that your Light might shine in me. Fill me with gladness; help me to transform weakness into strength. Look not on my mistakes, but on the aspirations of my heart. Create in me a clean heart, O Gracious One, and put a new & right spirit within me.

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

A Word of Assurance Psalm 33:18-22 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 “To God Be the Glory” W. Doane

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 33:1-12
*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: Hosea 5:15-6:6
Epistle: Romans 4:13-25
*The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
"You Too Are Healers!" The Reverend Linda Lachesnez, Classis of Schenectady, preaching

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 68 “There's a Wideness in God's Mercy”
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 BB 354 "One Bread, One Body" vs. 1
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving
*Hymn 152 "Jesu, Jesu"
*The Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

Our condolences are offered to Guy and Xing Zoda and their mother, Anita Zoda on the death of her mother and grandmother, Julia Balducci on June 2, 2008. Julia passed away after a short illness in California at the age of 95 years. A memorial service will be held Tuesday the 10th at 11:30 AM in the Parish House.

Thanks to Matt Delaney and all the scouts, church and community volunteers for a terrific Immigrant Health Fair for his Eagle Scout project yesterday!

Welcome to Rev. Linda Lachesnez and the search committee and consistory of the Reformed Church of Huguenot Park! We are happy to join you in worship this morning! Stay for coffee hour after service!

1 June 2008 Bulletin

The New Utrecht Liberty Pole, June 1, 2008.
(Photo by Vincent La Marca)

Liberty Weekend Interfaith Service
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Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

25 May 2008 Bulletin

Memorial Day Commemoration

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

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "If My People's Hearts are Humbled"

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 573 "God of Our Fathers"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Eternal God,
Creator of years, of centuries,
Lord of whatever is beyond time,
Maker of all species and master of all history –
How shall we speak to you
from our smallness and inconsequence?
Except that you have called us to worship you
in spirit and in truth;
You have dignified us with loves and loyalties;
You have lifted us up with your loving kindnesses.
Therefore we are bold to come before you without groveling
[though we sometimes feel that low]
and without fear
[though we are often anxious].
We sing with spirit and pray with courage
because you have dignified us;
You have redeemed us from the aimlessness
of things’ going meaninglessly well.
God, lift the hearts of those
for whom this holiday is not just diversion,
but painful memory and continued deprivation.
We remember with compassion those who have died
serving their countries
in the futility of combat.
There is none of us but must come to bereavement and separation,
when all the answers we are offered
fail the question death asks of each of us.
We believe that you will provide for us
as others have been provided with the fulfillment of
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

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: "We Praise Thee O God Our Redeemer"

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: (insert) Memorial Day Poem
*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:
Acts of the Apostles 1:15-17, 21-26
Epistle: 1 John 5:9-13
*The Celtic Alleluia!
Gospel: John 3:11-17
Sermon "State of Grace" Rev. Robert Peterson, preaching

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn "This is My Song"
*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 569 "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
*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 all the soldiers fallen in the current wars of Afghanistan and Iraq. God grant mercy on their souls and return the living safely home!

This Is My Song

Tune: Finlandia St. 1-2, Lloyd Stone; st. 3, Georgia Harkness

1. This is my song, O God of the nations,
a song of peace for lands afar and mine.
This is my home, the country where my heart is,
here are my hopes, my dreams, my holy shrine;
But other hearts in other lands are beating
with hopes and dreams as true as high as mine.

2. My country's skies are bluer than the ocean,
and sunlight beams on cloverleaf and pine;
But other lands have sunlight, too; and clover,
and skies are everywhere as blue as mine.
O hear my song, thou God of all the nations,
a song of peace for their land and for mine.

3. This is my prayer, O Lord of all earth's kingdoms,
thy kingdom come, on earth thy will be done;
let Christ be lifted up till all shall serve him,
and hearts united learn to live as one:
O hear my prayer, thou God of all the nations.
Myself I give thee - let thy will be done.

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.