West Side Presbyterian Church Sacrament of Holy Communion

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1 West Side Presbyterian Church Sacrament of Holy Communion July 1, :15 am Service I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance. As it is written, The one who had much did not have too much, and the one who had little did not have too little. -II Corinthians 8:13-15 An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics. -Plutarch We must work together to ensure the equitable distribution of wealth, opportunity and power in our society. -Nelson Mandela The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the state because he derives special advantages from the mere existence of government. -Theodore Roosevelt The form of law which I propose would be as follows: In a state which is desirous of being saved from the greatest of all plagues not faction, but rather distraction there should exist among the citizens neither extreme poverty nor again, excessive wealth, for both are productive of great evil. -Plato If you close your ear to the cry of the poor, you will cry out and not be heard. -Proverbs 21:13 Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. -Proverbs 31:9

2 Come now, you rich people, weep and wail for the miseries that are coming to you. Your riches have rotted, and your clothes are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have rusted, and their rust will be evidence against you, and it will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure for the last days. Listen! The wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. You have lived on the earth in luxury and in pleasure; you have fattened your hearts on a day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered the righteous one, who does not resist you. -James 5:1-6 And the crowds asked Him, What shall we do? In reply He said to them, Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none, and whoever has food must do likewise. -Luke 3:10-11 Jesus said to him, If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come follow me. -Matthew 19:21 ~ The Preparation for the Word ~ PRELUDE Sonata in C Major, BWV 529 Johann Sebastian Bach I. Allegro *CALL TO WORSHIP and OPENING PRAYER O God, be merciful to us and bless us; show us the light of Your countenance and come to us. Let Your ways be known upon the earth, Your saving health among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Let us pray: O God, may our nation and all nations uphold justice and equity, that poverty, oppression and violence may vanish and all may know peace and plenty; in the name of Jesus Christ, the ruler of all. Amen. 2 * The congregation may stand.

3 *HYMN OF PRAISE 421 The Church of Christ in Every Age WAREHAM CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION KYRIE Gracious God, have mercy on us, for we have failed to be faithful to You, though You have been faithful to us. You show us Your wisdom, but we prefer to go our own way. Our broken relations with You and one another have created spiritual poverty in us and in our neighbors. In Your mercy, reconcile us to You and one another for the work of justice, peace and love, through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. ASSURANCE OF PARDON *GLORIA PATRI 3

4 *THE PEACE ~ The Proclamation of the Word ~ CHILDREN S MESSAGE Deborah Holden-Holloway At the conclusion, Choir and congregation sing: HYMN Let the Mind of Christ Be in You RODLAND-HOLLOWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW TESTAMENT LESSON II Corinthians 8:7-15 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Fair Balance Rev. Marc Oehler SILENT REFLECTION ~ The Response to the Word ~ *RESPONSE OF FAITH Isaiah 11:6-9 The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. 4 The Response of Faith continues.

5 The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder s den. They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. *HYMN 422 God Whose Giving Knows No Ending BEACH SPRING PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM At Thy Feet Johann Sebastian Bach At Thy feet we humbly kneel; Lord, be near us. May we now Thy presence feel; Lord be near us. Fill our hearts with love of Thee; Lord, be near us. In Thy mercy hear us. Keep us free from all alarms; Lord be near us. In Thine everlasting arms, hold and cheer us. Bind our hearts with bonds of faith; Lord be near us. In Thy mercy hear us. *DOXOLOGY 591 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. OLD HUNDREDTH ~ The Sacrament of Holy Communion ~ *INVITATION 5

6 *GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Blessed are You, O Lord our God: Your steadfast love and mercy never cease; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. From generation to generation You have been our Redeemer. Therefore we praise You, joining the song of the universal church and heavenly choir: *SANCTUS (Choir and congregation singing) Blessed is Jesus Christ, our Savior: Jesus came among us with healing power, curing the sick and raising the dead; through His own death and resurrection He gives us new life. 6 Remembering Your goodness and grace, we offer ourselves to You with gratitude as we share this joyful feast.

7 MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this bread and cup; make us one in the body and blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. Create in us a spirit of generosity and gratitude. Send us out to share our lives with those in need, that all may be filled with an abundance of love and grace. Through the Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Spirit, we bless You, God of glory, now and forever. Amen. WORDS OF INSTITUTION AGNUS DEI Please be seated. 7

8 RECEPTION OF THE ELEMENTS Communion will be by intinction. Please approach by way of the center aisle, receive the bread offered by the server, dip it in the cup and return to your seat by the outer aisle. A gluten-free option is available at the head of the center aisle. If you wish to receive Communion, but cannot come forward, please signal the usher as your row is called to come forward and you will be served in your seat. MUSIC AT COMMUNION Concerto in A minor, RV 522 Antonio Vivaldi II. Adagio arr. Johann Sebastian Bach COMMUNION PRAYER and THE LORD S PRAYER (hymnal page 16, using debts/debtors) ~ The Sending ~ *HYMN 386 O For a World AZMON *CHARGE & BLESSING POSTLUDE Concerto No. 13 in F Major George Frideric Handel II. Allegro You are welcome to listen to the Postlude. If you are leaving before it is finished, please do so quietly. * * * * * * * Our worship has ended. May our service to God and others continue. 8

9 Greeters: We thank Anna Levy, Mary Ann Malinski and Mary Jo Freebody for greeting today. Procession of Worship Elements: The worship elements are being carried in this morning by those serving Communion. Lay Leadership: We thank Beth Staples for her leadership in worship today. The liturgist this Sunday is Rev. Tim Dunn. If you are interested in being a lay reader during the 10:15 am Sunday service, please contact Lucy Ianacone (Lianacone@optonline.net; ). Sanctuary Flowers: Requesting sanctuary flowers is a wonderful way to remember a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. If you wish to dedicate flowers, please contact Russell Clark (rjclark100@gmail.com; ). Coffee Hour: Please stay after the service to enjoy fellowship and refreshments in the Narthex. We thank all of those who have contributed their gifts to Coffee Hour this morning: Joan Howard, Anita Jones and Linda Kopf. Visitor Information Bags are available in the Narthex. If you are visiting with us today, please feel free to take one. 9

10 Do your children or grandchildren love to sing? Sign up for Summer Choir School! August :30 am to 1:00 pm for kids who are entering grades two through eight or Little Learners Music Camp! August :00 am to 11:00 am for kids entering kindergarten through those completing first grade Brochures are available in the Narthex and at 10

11 Worship Values, Practices and Information Congregational participation is the hallmark of Reformed Worship. Hymns, responses, corporate prayers and readings belong to you, the people and express the voice of the individual and the larger body of the Church. We hope the following notes will help you to join us in our liturgy. An asterisk (*) indicates the congregation may stand. Boldface type signifies congregational participation. First and final stanzas of hymns are usually sung in unison, middle stanzas in parts. Share your prayer concerns on the cards provided in the pew rack. Ushers will collect the cards during the announcements. Those arriving after the Call to Worship begins will be seated during the next hymn or the passing of the peace. If you must leave the Sanctuary during worship, please wait in the Narthex until the next hymn, the passing of the peace or the doxology before returning to your seat. Please help us protect and care for our beautiful worship space. Food and beverages, with the exception of closed plastic water bottles, are not allowed in the Sanctuary. Please turn off your cell phone before worship begins. Large print bulletins and hymnals are available in the Narthex. Assistive listening devices are available by contacting one of the ushers. Throughout the Sanctuary, there are a number of spaces available for wheelchairs. An usher will be happy to direct you. Video of the service is available online at We have live streaming video on Sunday mornings. In case of emergency: our AED Unit is on the wall across from the reception desk and the First Aid kit is in the closet across from the reception desk. 11

12 West Side Presbyterian Church Varian Fry Way, 6 South Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ (201) Lay Leadership of West Side Session (Elders) Class of 2018 Heidi Ahlborn Phyllis Anderson Russell Clark John Lescroart Anna Levy Katherine Montgomery John Pierce Larry Steenvoorden Andrew Steenvoorden (Youth Rep) Class of 2019 Scott Brubaker Cindi Cheesman Wendy Dodge Jane French John Gutekunst Fred Jubitz Dennis Kim Paul Mensing Andy Roughgarden Beth Staples Anson Welch Class of 2020 Mark Babunovic Jamie Cella Mike Chepucavage David DeFeo Scott Gavin Brian Hanse Lynn Morneweck-Fuld Jennifer Padolina 12 Class of 2018 Caroline Barr Donna Burdick Sally Clark Harris Fleming Lisa Garvey Laura Impomeni Peter Krautle Craig Ollenschleger Ann Butler (Youth Rep) Board of Deacons Class of 2019 Janet Anderson Christina Dyer Donna Dykstra Terry Erzmoneit Angela Gutekunst Anita Jones Mary Ann Malinski Marion Strauch Miguel Torres Sora Torres Class of 2020 Humberto Bastos Kay Chase Bill Clark Patrick Elkins Mary Ann Hoogerheyde Jan Lescroart David Levy Walter Lynn Nancy Sampson