25 Nov. 2007 Bulletin

Feast of the Sovereign Christ

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Majesty" J. Hayford

Welcome & 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 MIGHTY WATERS!
The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare;
AND IN HIS TEMPLE ALL SAY, "GLORY!"

*Hymn 233 "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: by 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 ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance

The Summary of God's 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 "Rejoice, the Lord is King" J. Darwall

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 122:1-5

*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
*Hymn 206 "There is a Redeemer"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: 2 Samuel 5:1-3
Epistle: Colossians 1:12-20
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Luke 23:33-43
James Stewart, preaching

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

Giving Thanks to God
The Prayer of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn 231 "Jesus Shall Reign"
*The Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude "Hymn Medley"

*Please stand if you are able.

Many thanks to all, especially the Board of Deacons, for making our Thanksgiving Community Meal a wild success! Next Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. We will celebrate the Eucharist together! Consistory will meet right after service.

Upcoming Events:
Breakfast with Santa December 1^st from 11 AM - 2 PM
Advent Church Dinner December 8^th at 6 PM
Christmas Concert December 15^th at 7:30 PM
Living Nativity December 22^nd from 3—6 PM

18 Nov. 2007 Bulletin

Thanksgiving Sunday
One Great Hour of Sharing!

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Count Your Blessings"

Welcome!

Call to Worship: Psalms
God owns this planet and all its riches.
THE EARTH AND EVERY LIVING CREATURE BELONG TO GOD.
O give thanks to the Lord, call on God's name
MAKE KNOWN GOD'S DEEDS AMONG THE PEOPLES!
Let us enter God's courts with thanksgiving.
LET US ENTER HIS TEMPLE WITH PRAISE!

*Hymn 559 "Come Ye Thankful People Come"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Dead Sea Scrolls
I THANK THEE, O LORD, BECAUSE THOU HAS BOUND ME IN THE BUNDLE OF LIFE. I THANK THEE, O LORD, BECAUSE THOU HAST SAVED ME FROM THE PIT. I THANK THEE, O LORD, BECAUSE THOU HAST GLADDENED ME WITH THY COVENANT. I THANK THEE, O LORD, BECAUSE THOU HAST SET THINE EYE UPON 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 "Sing to the Lord of Harvest" H. Willan

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 67

*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 560 "For the Beauty of the Earth"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 58:6-12
Epistle: Colossians 3:12-17
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Luke 9:10-17
"Giving thanks, giving up, giving in, giving back..."

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Hymn: "Give Thanks"
*The Apostles' Creed
Offertory Anthem "Bless This House" M. Brahe
*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 556 "Now Thank We All Our God"
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude

*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 Henry and Josephine, and Uncle Victor Truden and loved ones by the Safay family.

Please join us as we welcome the community for a Thanksgiving Eve Dinner this Wednesday ay 7 PM. Coordinate your efforts with our Board of Deacons---thank you for your kindness!

Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings to all!

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.

The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven,
and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost,
the holy catholic Church*,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

*meaning the universal Christian church--all believers in Jesus Christ

11 Nov. 2007 Bulletin

Veteran’s Day Sunday

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “If My People’s Hearts are Humbled”

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 454 “Glorious Is Thy Name Most Holy”

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 “Reaching for Excellence” K. Kaiser

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 90:1-12
*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 and Children’s Moment
Hymn 41 “God Is So Good”
Jewish Scriptures: Haggai 1:15b-2:9
Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
*The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: Luke 20:27-38
The Sermon by Elder Bruce Hodgman, guest preacher

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 379 “Take My Life and Let it Be”
*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.

Giving Thanks to God
The Prayer of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
* Hymn 455 “Come All Christians, Be Committed"
*The 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 sister Virginia M. Barning, brother, Charles Zeltman, and friend, Van Zandt Ellis by Lucille L. James.

One Great Hour of Sharing will be celebrated on November 18! Please set aside at least $50 for this special world mission fund!! Dedicate your offering to the memory or honor of a loved one!

Thrift Sale Saturday 11/17 Set up on Thursday 11/15 7:30 PM and Friday 1 PM and 7:30 PM

We will be serving a Thanksgiving Eve Dinner at 7 PM on Wednesday, November 21^st at the New Utrecht Church Parish House. We need lots of good cooks and willing servers! We will welcome the folks from the Reaching Out Food Pantry in Dyker Heights and others who are hungry or lonely on this holiday! Carol is coordinating our efforts along with our Board of Deacons! Join us in serving!

4 Nov. 2007 Bulletin

All Saints Sunday * Celebration of the Eucharist

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude

Introit “Lord Speak to Me”

Welcome and Call to Worship: Rev 7: 2-14, adapted
I, John saw another angel come up from the East, holding the seal of the living God. I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. They cried out:
SALVATION COMES FROM OUR GOD, WHO IS SEATED ON THE THRONE, AND FROM THE LAMB!
All the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They prostrated themselves before the throne, worshiped God and exclaimed:
AMEN! BLESSING AND GLORY, WISDOM AND THANKSGIVING, HONOR, POWER, AND MIGHT BE TO OUR GOD FOREVER AND EVER AMEN!
Then one of elders asked: “Who are these Wearing white robes and where did they come from?”
THESE ARE THE ONES WHO HAVE SURVIVED THE TIME OF GREAT DISTRESS; THEY HAVE WASHED THEIR ROBES AND MADE THEM WHITE IN THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB!

* “Hymn: “We’re Marching to Zion”

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 8
WHEN I LOOK AT YOUR HEAVENS, THE WORK OF YOUR FINGERS, THE MOON AND THE STARS THAT YOU HAVE ESTABLISHED; WHAT ARE WE HUMANS THAT YOU ARE MINDFUL OF US? WHO ARE WE MORTALS THAT YOU CARE FOR US? YET YOU HAVE MADE US LITTLE LOWER THAN DIVINE BEINGS AND CROWNED US WITH GLORY AND HONOR. YOU HAVE GIVEN US DOMINION OVER THE WORKS OF YOUR HANDS... O LORD, OUR SOVEREIGN, HOW MAJESTIC IS YOUR NAME IN ALL THE EARTH!

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 All the Saints” R. Williams

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: see insert
*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 “Be Glorified”

The First Reading: Wisdom 3:1-9
Epistle: Revelation 21:1-6a
*The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Communion Meditation

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.

The Invitation to the Table
BB 354 “One Bread, One Body vs. 2
Communion Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving & the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn “Shall We Gather at the River?” (insert)
*Benediction
Response to the Benediction
Postlude “Hymn Medley”

*Please stand if you are able.

The flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of all loved ones of the Giannini, Hanyen and Lood clan by Rose and Susan and to celebrate Susan’s birthday!

TODAY WE BEGIN COLLECTING FOOD AND FUNDS FOR ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING ---WHICH WE WILL CELEBRATE ON NOVEMBER 18^TH! REMEMBER TO SAVE AND SHARE!

The Original 28 Oct. 2007 Bulletin

Reformation Sunday * 330^th Anniversary

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Hank Erickson’s 57^th Birthday by his wife Francine.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “Let’s Just Praise the Lord” W. Gaither

Welcome and 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 “The Church’s One Foundation”

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 (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 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” Martin Luther

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 34:1-10
*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
Hymn 381 “Open My Eyes, That I May See”
Jewish Scriptures (apocryphal) Sirach 35:12-14,16-18
Epistle: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18
*The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: Luke 18: 9-14
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.

Hymn “Make Me a Servant”

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 52 “O God Our Help in Ages Past”
*Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

On All Saints Sunday we will begin a month of preparation for One Great Hour of Sharing! We ask that you bring canned or boxed food to feed the hungry. We invite you to set aside Mission money for the mission of the Reformed Church in America during this time. We will have a special collection on Sunday November 18th!