25 Mar. 2007 Bulletin

Fifth Sunday of Lent

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “Lead Me Lord” S. Wesley

Welcome

Call to Worship: Psalm 107
Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way; hungry and thirsty their souls fainted within them.
THEN THEY CRIED TO THE LORD AND GOD DELIVERED THEM;
God led them by a straight way:
LET US THEN THANK THE LORD FOR GOD’S STEADFAST LOVE,
For God’s wonderful works to humankind:
FOR GOD SATISFIES THE THIRSTY & THE HUNGRY GOD FILLS WITH GOOD THINGS.

*Hymn 183 “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 63 GOD, MY GOD, YOU I CRAVE; MY SOUL THIRSTS FOR YOU, MY BODY ACHES FOR YOU LIKE A DRY AND WEARY LAND. LET ME GAZE ON YOU IN YOUR TEMPLE: A VISION OF STRENGTH AND GLORY. YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE, MY SPEECH IS FULL OF PRAISE. I GIVE YOU A LIFETIME OF WORSHIP, MY HANDS RAISED IN YOUR NAME. I FEAST AT A RICH TABLE, MY LIPS SING OF YOUR GLORY. ON MY BED I LIE AWAKE, YOUR MEMORY FILLS THE NIGHT. YES, I CLING TO YOU, YOUR RIGHT HAND HOLDS ME FAST.

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 12:29b-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 “Amazing Grace” J. Newton

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 126
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 494 “Like a River Glorious”
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 43:16-21
Epistle: Philippians 3:8-14
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ!
PRAISE TO YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST!
Gospel: John 7:53-8:11
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Hymn 364 “My Jesus, I Love Thee”
*The Apostle’s 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.

Time for Giving Thanks and Praise
The Prayer of the People & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn “Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights”
*Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

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The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my beloved mother Cora M. Fanning by Lucille L. James.

Announcements — Easter Memorial Listings This year the altar will not be graced with fresh lilies, however, we will continue the memorial list of loved ones or in honor of a loved one. Please complete the form and place it with your donation in the envelopes provided and give them to Victor Safay or place in offering plate. Your donations will be given to the Easter Restoration Fund in lieu of fresh lilies. Next week, Palm Sunday is the last day.

18 Mar. 2007 Bulletin

Women of Valor Sunday

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “Be Exalted, O God”

Welcome

Call to Worship: from the 6^th 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 “The Abiding Presence”

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 (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 “Reaching for Excellence” K. Kaiser

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: “The Life of Integrity and Wisdom”
*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!

Announcements

Scripture: “A Woman of Valor” selected verses from Proverbs 31:10-31
Reflection: Reverend Terry Troia

The Presentation of the 2007 Women of Valor Awards
Merrill Hesch, Edna Schembri, the Reverend Clara Woodson

The Passing of the Peace

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 our beloved parents, Josephine and Henry and to honor the Women of Valor, Merrill Hesch, Edna Schembri and The Reverend Clara Woodson, by the Safay Family.

Please join us for a reception after service today in honor of our women!

11 Mar. 2007 Bulletin

Third Sunday in Lent

We invite you to maintain a spirit of silence as the prelude begins our service.

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

Welcome

Call to Worship: Psalm 46:1, 11
God is our refuge and strength,
A VERY PRESENT HELP IN TROUBLE.
The Lord of hosts is with us;
THE GOD OF JACOB IS OUR REFUGE!

*Hymn: 441 “Take Time to Be Holy”

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: from Catholic Household Prayers
MERCIFUL GOD, YOU CALLED US FORTH FROM THE DUST OF THE EARTH;
YOU CLAIMED US FOR CHRIST IN THE WATERS OF BAPTISM.
LOOK UPON US DURING THESE FORTY DAYS BEARING THE MARK OF
ASHES, AND BLESS OUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE DESERT OF LENT
TO THE FONT OF REBIRTH. MAY OUR FASTING BE HUNGER FOR JUSTICE;
OUR ALMS, A MAKING OF PEACE; OUR PRAYER, THE CHANT OF
HUMBLE & GRATEFUL HEARTS. ALL THAT WE DO AND PRAY IS IN
THE NAME OF JESUS, FOR IN HIS CROSS YOU PROCLAIM YOUR LOVE
FOR EVER AND EVER.

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 12:29b-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 “Near to the Heart of God”

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 63:1- 8

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
AND TO THE SON
AND TO THE HOLY GHOST.
AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING,
IS NOW AND EVER SHALL BE,
WORLD WITHOUT END, AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Hymn “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”
*The Apostle’s 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.

A Time of Giving Thanks & Praise
The Prayer of the People & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn 185 “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 and in memory of Mary and Vito Giannini, parents and grandparents of Rose Lood & Susan Hanyen.

Announcements

Join us for St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, this Saturday the 17^th at 7 PM in the Parish House. Support our Boy Scout Troop! For tickets see Rose or Bob! Thank you!

Next Sunday the 18^th we celebrate Women of Valor Sunday honoring Edna Schembri, Rev. Clara Woodson and Merrill Hesch. Join us in the glad commemoration and at a reception to follow!

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!