The Presbyterian Church

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1 The Presbyterian Church BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY FOUNDED CIRCA 1717 January 11, 2015 Holy God, you sent your Son to be baptized among sinners, to seek and save the lost. May we, who have been baptized in his name, never turn away from the world, but reach out in love to rescue the wayward; by the mercy of Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

2 Welcome We warmly welcome you to worship at The Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge. We pray that you will be encouraged in your journey of faith and drawn closer to God by your experience with us. Childcare and Sunday School Childcare for infants and children under age 3 is available in the church nursery all morning. Pagers are used to contact parents during the worship service when necessary. 10:15am All children ages 3-grade 2 are invited to attend Sunday School after the Message for Children. All children in grades 3 and above are invited to remain in worship with their families today. Calendar of Prayer Sessions and Congregations are invited to pray for the congregations, pastors, members and staff of the Presbytery of Elizabeth during This week, we pray for Lamington Presbyterian Church, Bedminster. Online Sermons Recorded audio sermons from most Sundays are available on the church website at To access, click on the Sermons link under Worship and Music on the main menu. Amplification Headsets So that all may enjoy the worship service, sound amplification headsets are available from the ushers for those who need assistance with hearing. Who Does God Call Us to Be? We are a vibrant, warm and welcoming community of faith. Those who worship here come from a diverse range of backgrounds and would describe themselves in a rich variety of ways. We acknowledge our doubt, our struggles, and that we are all quite human and imperfect and that we are each at a unique place on our faith journey. We find our unity, our common identity, in Jesus Christ and together we seek to joyfully worship God and energetically minister to the needs of the world on God s behalf. We gather in anticipation of being transformed by the power, purpose and presence of God among us, and go forth equipped to love God and neighbor more deeply and more wholeheartedly. We believe that faithful leadership of a church requires being open to new possibilities, taking risks and learning from mistakes as we try again. Honoring the past, we are convinced that God calls us to a new future. ~The Opening Paragraph of Vision 2017 of the Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge

3 January 11, 2015 Order of Worship 10:15 a.m. Sanctuary (As the prelude begins, please prepare prayerfully for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.) Baptism of the Lord Sunday PRELUDE Amazing Grace Craig Phillips INTROIT God s Got the Whole World Mark Miller LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: God anointed Christ to console the afflicted. People: Come, let us worship the Lord our Comforter! Leader: God anointed Christ to emancipate the enslaved. People: Come, let us worship the Lord our liberator! Leader: God anointed Christ to bind up the wounded. People: Come, let us worship the Lord our healer! Leader: God anointed Christ to deliver the troubled. People: Come, let us worship the Lord our Savior! Acolyte, Melissa Rachofsky *HYMN 5 God, the Sculptor of the Mountains jennings-houston PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Merciful God, in baptism you promise forgiveness and new life, making us part of the body of Christ. We confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves, separated from sisters and brothers in Christ. We cling to destructive habits, hold grudges, and show reluctance to welcome one another; we allow the past to hold us hostage. In your loving kindness, have mercy on us, and free us from sin. Remind us of the promises you make in baptism so that we may rise to new life, and live together in grace. Amen. SILENT REFLECTION AND CONFESSION OF SIN *Those who are able are invited to stand.

4 PRAYER RESPONSE (unison) O Lord, Have Mercy (sing once) Hymn 578 ASSURANCE OF PARDON *RESPONSE OF PRAISE Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me Hymn 582 *THE PEACE Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: I invite you to turn and greet one another with a sign of Christ s peace. WORDS OF WELCOME

5 PASSING OF THE WELCOME PADS MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN (Children ages 3 through grade 2 may go to Sunday School) Jacqueline Obregon *HYMN 688 Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart morecambe SCRIPTURE LESSON Justin Meyers Mark 1: 4-11 p. 34 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON Chosen By God Rev. Dennis W. Jones PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING Dr. Maureen Paterson ANTHEM Behold a Star from Jacob Shining Mendelssohn Sanctuary Choir *DOXOLOGY (unison) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION 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. *HYMN 641 When in Our Music God is Glorified engelberg (Congregation and Choir sing vv. 1, 2, 4 and 5; Choir only sings v. 3) BENEDICTION BENEDICTION RESPONSE How Can I Keep from Singing Jeffrey Honoré Sanctuary Choir POSTLUDE Toccata from Symphony V Charles Marie Widor Join us for our Retirement Celebration for Mary Lou Stevens in Westminster Hall following the service today!

6 Church Family The Flowers on the Piers this morning are given to the glory of God. ~ By the Sanctuary Choir for Mary Lou Stevens, with their love and gratitude. The flowers that grace our sanctuary each week are gifts from members of flowers the congregation. Flowers may be given in memory or in honor of someone, to celebrate an occasion or simply to contribute to the beauty of our service. If you would like to donate an arrangement, please contact Debbie Schaub at ; debbie.schaub@verizon.net. The Flowers in the Narthex are from the Memorial Service for Bob Waldner, held here in our Sanctuary yesterday. Blessed Are the Dead Who Die in the Lord Charlie Carswell United with this Congregation March 7, 1937 Entered the Church Triumphant December 29, 2014 A Memorial Service will be held in the Sanctuary on Thursday, January 15 at 11 a.m. followed by a Reception in the Church House Parlor. Robert Waldner United with this Congregation September 29, 1968 Entered the Church Triumphant January 1, 2015 A Memorial Service was held here in our Sanctuary on Saturday, January 10. Jack Barker United with this Congregation May 2, 2010 Entered the Church Triumphant January 4, 2015 A Memorial Service was held here in our Chapel on Friday, January 9. Music Ministries Interim Director of Music Ministries Commencing January 12, 2015, we will welcome Clifford Parrish to serve as our Interim Director of Music Ministries following Mary Lou Stevens retirement. Cliff, a Bernardsville resident, recently retired himself after serving as the Music Director/Organist at the Stanley Congregational Church in Chatham for almost 40 years. His academic background includes a Master of Music Degree from the Westminster Choir College, and he has both taught and directed musicals in local schools and colleges. We are fortunate to have such a gifted, experienced music director available to serve us through Lent while the Music Director Search Committee completes its effort to find a long term successor to Mary Lou Stevens.

7 Adult Small Group Sunday Small Group 9 a.m. on January 18 Beginning on January 18th the 9 a.m. Sunday Small Group will begin a discussion of Marcus Borg s book The Heart of Christianity. While written in 2003 this book is just as relevant for today s believer as it attempts to help us understand what it means to be a follower of God and how to live a life of passionate faith. Books will be available in the Church Office for $10 for those who need a copy. New members are always welcome. Ladies Who Brunch Small Group Next Meet Sunday, January 25 Ladies who Brunch will be meeting at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 25th at Market Restaurant, 995 Mt. Kemble in Harding (just past Talbots on Rt. 202). All women welcome. Invite friends!reservations required. Contact Linda Rhyne at or Lrhyne@aol.com. Opportunity to Give and Serve God s Co-Op Pantry God s Co-Op Pantry s Administrative Team (PAT) has a marvelous opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers. The Pantry is starting its fifth year of helping those in need in the Somerset Hills area. One of the many ways to help this local mission of BRPC involves keeping track of the number of food bags distributed to the customer base. Please call Karen Fitzsimons at (908) for more information. Please donate canned Tuna for the month of January to God s Co-op Pantry. Donations may be brought to the church house. Thank you for your support! Interfaith Hospitality Network Thank you! It was our pleasure to recently complete another week of hosting guests from the IHN program. Again, a number of our faithful church members, who are listed below, participated with their usual generosity of time and talents. We are always in need of volunteers and for some this was their first time in helping, so if you too want a gratifying, heart-warming experience please join us! Grateful thanks go to: Ann Gaus, Janet & Mark Bentley, Jo Rosenthal, Hal Slapin, Marj Rich, Joanne Howell, Sally Warman, Estrid Jones, Karen Cokewood, Jean Smith, Donna Anderle and Confirmation Youth, Betty Hahn, Helen Koenig, Carol & Richard Skidmore, Jeanette Fairbrother, Joan & Scott Eichhorn, Ellen Greenhorn & Rob Brown, Ronna & George Storm, Cindy & Koert VanderVoort, The Obregon family, the Creedon family, Ruth Bashe, and Rudy Hyzer and the Boy Scouts. We will be hosting again from February 15-21, 2015.

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9 Membership Interested in Becoming a Member? We extend a warm invitation to our Exploring Membership class and luncheon on Sunday February 8 at 11:15 a.m. (immediately following the 10:15 a.m. worship service) in the Church House Parlor, located across the street from the Sanctuary building. This is an excellent opportunity to share your faith journey and learn more about the beliefs and ministry of our church. Lunch will be served and childcare will be provided, if requested in advance by calling Pam Smith at ext. 12. New Worship Service Oak Table Service/Come As You Are Our new alternative worship service begins this Lenten season! The Oak Table Service will be an informal and interactive worship experience for people of all ages wherever you are on your spiritual journey. It will take place on Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. in Westminster Hall beginning February 21, Children are welcomed to attend with parents and the Nursery will be available as a mother s room. Sermon Notes

10 Church Officers The Session Rev. Dennis Jones, Moderator; Tina Bramel, Clerk of Session Ted Beaudry George Fricke Teresa Lane Nancy Bedner Jim Hanson Roger Pratt Matthew Dresner Herb Kimmich Mike Rountree Kris Emmitt Paul Klippel Herb Ryder III Jim Felter Ed Landis Carol Skidmore The Board of Deacons Pamela Meyers, Moderator; Addie Gundlach, Vice Moderator Jean Aurnhammer Peggy Harris Beverly Prochazka Sandy Barlow Evelyn Helland Alex Ryder Rachel Creedon Marilou Howe Debbie Schaub Becky Creswell Nancy Kuhn Gerry Shamey Josh Felter Helen Mallon Karen Skoglund Evelyn Gruening Emma Nelson Erica Studness Jeri Thomas The Board of Trustees Rudy Hyzer, President; Tom Fitzsimons, Vice President Dick Bedner Bonnie Diehl David Klippel Butch Cooper Henry Kane Koert VanderVoort DonWatt Committee and Council Chairs Adult Education Children and Family Church Officer Nominating Comm. Fellowship Gifts and Memorial Committee Interpretation & Stewardship Invitation & Membership Mission Personnel Planning Worship and Music Youth and Young Adult Herb Kimmich Herb Ryder III and Susan Ward* Nancy Bedner Kris Emmitt George Fricke Jim Hanson Mike Rountree and Gary Ingram* Ruth Bashe* Matthew Dresner Roger Pratt George Fricke Teresa Lane *Not currently serving on Session

11 It s About BRPC s Future! We need your help in identifying the best candidates for important leadership positions at BRPC. A sense of God s call to serve, coupled with a willingness to serve, is much more important than any particular set of skills or talents. Please prayerfully consider those who play significant roles in the life and activities of BRPC today, who bring experience from another church, who may have new and imaginative ideas for the future, and who will dedicate their energy to moving God s work forward. Since you know yourself much better than does anyone else, please feel free to submit your own name if you believe that you are called to serve. All active members of the congregation are eligible for nomination at the May, 2015, congregational meeting. Elders constitute the Session, the ruling body of the church, and have full responsibility for policies, personnel and programs of the church. They also operate as chairs of the various Councils and committees. Deacons carry out a ministry of care, communication and hospitality to the members. Trustees responsible for the corporate/financial operations including the overall care and maintenance of the church properties. The Financial Review Committee verifies the statistical and financial records of the church. The Nominating Committee selects candidates for election to the boards. To make a suggestion, please complete the form below and return it to the Church Office. The Nominating Committee: Rev. Dennis Jones (ex-officio), Butch Cooper (Trustee), Don Grossmann, Jeff Schaub, Peggy Harris (Deacon), Jean Wadsworth, Chris Whitlock, and Nancy Bedner (Elder, Chair). CHURCH OFFICER CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION Candidate Name: Office: I believe this person would be a good candidate because:

12 Weekly Calendar SUNDAY JANUARY 11 Worship, 10:15 am... Sanctuary Sunday School, 10:15 am... Westminster Hall Retirement Celebration, 11:15 am... Westminster Hall Senior High Fellowship, 7:00 pm... Youth Center MONDAY JANUARY 12 Pantry Committee, 1:00 pm... Library Welcome Team, 6:15 pm... Agape Room Worship & Music Council, 7:00 pm Geneva Rom Fellowship Council, 7:30 pm... Library Trustees, 7:30 pm... Parlor Mission Council, 7:30 pm... Youth Center TUESDAY JANUARY 13 Oak Tree Quilters, 9:00 am..gen. & Middle Rms. Communication Practice, 7:00 pm... Library Children & Family Min., 7:00 pm... Off-Site WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14 Women s Bible Study, 9:30 am... Parlor Middle School Fellowship, 6:00 pm Youth Center Oak Table Service Comm., 7:00 pm Westminster Hall Cemetery Heritage Comm., 7:30 pm Geneva Room THURSDAY JANUARY 15 Carswell Memorial Service, 11:00 am Sanctuary Sanctuary Choir, 7:30 pm... Knox Room Scout #351, 7:30 pm... Youth Center FRIDAY JANUARY 16 SATURDAY JANUARY 17 Join Us for these Upcoming Services and Events! January 25 Annual Congregational Meeting following the 10:15 am Service Eggstravaganza February 1 Souper Sunday Senior High Fundraiser for Maine Workcamp February 8 Exploring Membership Class 11:15 am Church House Parlor February 18 Ash Wednesday February 21 Oak Table Service/Come As Y ou Are The Presbyterian Church One East Oak St., Basking Ridge NJ FAX: info@brpc.org - Pastor & Head of Staff Rev. Dennis W. Jones... ext. 15 Associate Pastor Dr. Maureen Paterson... ext. 11 Parish Associate Rev. Bruce E. Schundler Director of Ministries to Youth, Young Adults and their Families Donna Anderle... ext. 17 Director of Ministries to Children Jacqueline Obregon.... ext. 14 Tree House Director Jennifer Nowack Minister of Music Mary Lou Stevens Director of Children s Music Ministry Beth Donley Handbell Director Linda Langstaff Seminarian Kayla Kelly Church Administrator & Treasurer Janet Bentley... ext. 18 Assistant Treasurers Liz Messineo... ext. 21 Nancy Kuhn... ext. 21 Pastoral Administrative Asst. Cara Burchett... ext. 19 Church Administrative Asst. Pam Smith... ext. 12 Receptionist Michelle Berger... ext. 10 Communications Coordinator Gary Ingram... ext. 13 Sexton Staff Peter O Connor... ext. 16 David Brownlee Ministers All the People Clerk of Session Tina Bramel President of Trustees Rudy Hyzer Moderator of Deacons Pamela Meyers