4 Mar. 2007 Bulletin

Second Sunday in Lent

The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of Philip Hayes by his sister Marie Nicotra.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “Be Still and Know” L. Herrington

Welcome and Call to Worship: Psalm 22:22,23
I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters;
IN THE MIDST OF THE CONGREGATION WE WILL PRAISE YOU!
You who fear the Lord: praise God!
ALL YOU OFFSPRING OF JACOB, GLORIFY GOD!
STAND IN AWE OF GOD, ALL YOU OFFSPRING OF ISRAEL!

*Hymn: 34 “The God of Abraham Praise”
Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 22
O LORD, DO NOT BE FAR AWAY. COME QUICKLY TO MY AID!
I AM POURED OUT LIKE WATER, ALL MY BONES ARE OUT OF JOINT.
MY HEART IS LIKE WAX; IT IS MELTED WITHIN MY BREAST.
DELIVER MY SOUL...SAVE ME FROM THE MOUTH OF THE LION.

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 12:29b-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 “All Things Bright and Beautiful” S. Salsbury

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 121
*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 206 “There Is A Redeemer”

Jewish Scriptures: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Epistle: Philippians 3:17-4:1
Praise to you, Lord, Jesus Christ!
PRAISE TO YOU, LORD, JESUS CHRIST!
Gospel: Luke 9:28-36
The Reverend Jack Ryan, preaching

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*The Apostle’s Creed
* Hymn 202 “Amazing Grace”

The Offering, *DoxoIogy 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 124 “Forty Days and Forty Nights”
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

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Many thanks to the twelve women members and friends of New Utrecht who joined us for our Lenten Retreat yesterday at St. Paul’s RC Church in Staten Island. Many thanks to St. Paul’s Church for allowing us to use their space for prayer, meditation, bible study, good conversation and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper!

Bible study with Rev. Bob Peterson will be held immediately following service in the forum room. Please join us! Thanks!

Next Sunday March 11^th we will join together for a Lunch and Learn on becoming a member of New Utrecht Church...what membership means. ..with Terry immediately after service. Everyone welcomed to renew our own commitment to membership but also to welcome folks interested in making a commitment to the mission of Gospel here at New Utrecht. Please join us and bring your questions and a brown bag lunch with you.

Saturday March 17^th is the Martin McCormack Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at 7 PM in the Parish House. Proceeds to benefit the BSA Troop 20 and Pack 20. Please join us and if you have a raffle item to donate, that would be much appreciated. Contact Judge Arthur Schack for raffle prizes. Let’s come out and support our scouts! See flyers for details!

Sunday March 18^th is our “Women of Valor” Sunday during the 11 AM Service! Please join us!