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1 The Presbyterian Church BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY FOUNDED CIRCA 1717 April 14 and 15, 2018 Just when we thought the story is over, God had something to say. It has always been about God and continues to be so. Jesus did not launch into explanations about the mechanics of resurrection, Nor did he provide an itinerary of his whereabouts since Friday. Instead, Jesus taught and commissioned: His whole life, death and rising were about what God is doing in the world--reconciling the world to God s self. ~Barbara J. Esses

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. Children and Families Childcare for infants and children ages 2 and younger is available in the church nursery during our Sunday morning services. Pagers are used to contact parents during the worship services when necessary. Oak Table Service We believe that worship nurtures children and that children enrich our worship life together. If your children become restless in worship, please feel free to quietly move around with them or join them on the carpet for young children behind the seating area. Sunday Worship Services 9:00 a.m. Nursery care is available for children age 2 years and younger. 10:15 a.m. Nursery care is available for children ages 2 years and younger. Children ages 3 grade 5 may go to Sunday School after the Message for Children. Middle School Students are invited to Bibles & Bagels in the Church House Library after the Message for Children. The first Sunday of the month, children in grades 3 and up are invited to remain in worship with their families. 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 Order of Worship Saturday Evening ~ 5:00 p.m. in Westminster Hall April 14, 2018 oak table service (Please prepare prayerfully for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.) PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP *GATHERING SONGS O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing HYMN 610 Holy, Holy, Holy OPENING PRAYER SCRIPTURE Genesis 50: John 8: 1-11 MESSAGE Failures are Resources Dr. Jim Morris OFFERING SPECIAL MUSIC We Are an Offering by Dwight Liles PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER (unison) 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. *CLOSING SONG Step By Step HYMN 743 BENEDICTION *Those who are able are invited to stand.

4 April 15, 2018 Order of Worship 9:00 a.m.~ Chapel; 10:15 a.m. ~ Sanctuary 3rd Sunday of Easter (As the prelude begins, please prepare prayerfully for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.) PRELUDE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES (10:15) Acolyte, Emily Thompson WORDS OF WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The bread of life opens our eyes. People: The word of life opens our ears. Leader: The risen one shows us God s own brokenness, People: and by those wounds we are healed. Leader: Peace be with you. People: And also with you. Luke 24: 36 Leader: Come, let us worship God. *OPENING HYMN For the Beauty of the Earth HYMN 14 PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Merciful God, you walk with us, even when we fail to see; you call to us, even when we fail to hear; you listen for our petitions, even when we fail to speak; you whisper words of love, even when we respond with indifference; you call us to repentance, even when we don t see the need. Forgive us, Holy One. Heal our hardness of heart, that we may turn to you anew. Open our minds to your Spirit, that we may hear your words. Refresh our souls, that we may speak of your love. In the redeemer s name, we pray. Amen. SILENT REFLECTION AND CONFESSION OF SIN ASSURANCE OF PARDON *RESPONSE OF PRAISE We Are Forgiven HYMN 447 We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God. We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God. *Those who are able are invited to stand.

5 . *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. MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN (10:15) Susan Ward O Come, with Body and Mind by Helen Kemp O, Come, with body and mind. O, Come, with spirit and voice. Bring the whole person, bring the whole person, Come, let s sing and rejoice. (Children ages 3 - grade 5 may go to Sunday School. Middle School students may go to Bibles & Bagels.) *HYMN (10:15) I Sing the Mighty Power of God HYMN 32 SCRIPTURE LESSONS Luke 24: 36b-48 (10:15) Hanna Celentano Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON The Power of a Meal Rev. Dennis W. Jones PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING OFFERTORY (10:15) Draw Us in the Spirit s Tether by Harold Friedell Sanctuary Choir *DOXOLOGY 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. *CLOSING HYMN (9:00) I m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me HYMN 700 (10:15) Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen HYMN 536 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE (10:15) Rustington by C. Hubert H. Parry Dr. Maureen Paterson is away on vacation and will return on April 21.

6 Church Family The Flowers on the Piers this morning are given to the glory of God: ~ In loving memory of Philip Pitney, by the Pitney family. The flowers that grace our sanctuary each week are gifts from members of the congregation. Flowers may be given in memory or in honor of someone or to celebrate an occasion. There are two pier openings on May 27 and June 3 and one pier opening on May 6. If you would like to donate an arrangement, please contact Debbie Schaub at ; address, debbie.schaub@verizon.net. flowers Our Greeters are Dotty Dameo and Marj Rich at the 10:15 a.m. service. Join us for Coffee and Fellowship in Westminster Hall following the 9 a.m. service, hosted by Jean Smith, and following the 10:15 a.m. service hosted by Becky Creswell and Sue Pape. Westminster Williamson Voices Come to this inspirational musical concert this afternoon in the Sanctuary at 5 p.m. For more information, see Sermon Series You Belong We have begun a new sermon series entitled Y ou Belong. Together we will explore the spiritual truth that we all yearn to be known, to be loved and to fit in. The story of Easter is that you are called and claimed by God. You are valuable beyond measure. You belong! Fellowship Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Our church was selected to use the Community Box at the Somerset Patriots on Thursday, June 14. We have 30 free tickets - so if you are interested in attending, contact Cathi Reckenbeil at or cathi@brpc.org. ALL are welcome - Youth, Adults, Singles, Families! Game time is at 7:05 pm. Note: Tickets and great fellowship are free, but food and drinks are not included. Church Congregational Meeting Save the Date! Annual Congregational Meeting and Potluck Dinner Sunday, May 6 at 5 p.m. Enjoy a family potluck dinner featured as part of the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday May 6 at 5 p.m. in Westminster Hall. Together, we will celebrate the accomplishments of our ministry, acknowledge the individuals serving in leadership positions, and elect our new leaders. The evening will also feature music, opportunities for fellowship with old and new friends, and the sumptuous cuisine. Please plan to attend and bring a dish to share: A-H entrée, I-P dessert, Q-Z salad. We need helpers for cleanup! Please call Jon Klippel at to volunteer.

Spiritual Formation Adult Small Group Jesus: First Century Rabbi Led by Rabbi Debra Smith Sundays, April 29, May 6 and 13 at 9 a.m. in the Church House Parlor Jesus lived and died as a Torah-observant Jew and worked among many other great teachers in his era.

7 Spiritual Formation Adult Small Group Jesus: First Century Rabbi Led by Rabbi Debra Smith Sundays, April 29, May 6 and 13 at 9 a.m. in the Church House Parlor Jesus lived and died as a Torah-observant Jew and worked among many other great teachers in his era. Research has proven that he was devoted to his Jewish practices, and was part of the emerging movement of early rabbis that would eventually become what we call "rabbinic Judaism." We will gain insight into the first century world of Judaism and the thoroughly Jewish roots of Jesus' teachings. Rabbi Debra Smith (Reb Deb) received Rabbinic Ordination through the ALEPH Jewish Renewal Rabbinical Seminary. She holds a Master s Degree in Jewish Studies from Gratz College in Philadelphia and is the founding Rabbi and spiritual leader of Or Ha Lev Jewish Renewal Congregation in Morris County. She is also a Clinical Social Worker and Multicultural Family Therapist. A major focus of Reb Deb s work is Deep Ecumenism and multi-faith dialogue. An Interfaith Activist, she currently serves as co-chair of the NJ Muslim-Jewish Solidarity Committee and co-chair of the Morris County NJ Chapter of the Sisterhood of Salaam-Shalom. She is a member of the New Jersey Interfaith Coalition, a frequent speaker and teacher at local churches and mosques and a keynote speaker for the Peace Islands Institute Abraham Table Interfaith Dialogue Programs on several occasions. Reb Deb is part of the Community Fellows cohort at the Drew University Theological Seminary and serves as Rabbi in Residence at the Drew Theological School. Membership Interested in Becoming a Member? Next Class, May 20 We extend a warm invitation to our Exploring Membership class and luncheon on Sunday, May 20 from 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.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 the church office, Charter Day Volunteers The Welcome Team are seeking volunteers to help represent the church during Charter Day on May 19th during the celebrations in downtown Basking Ridge. This is a great way to show the caring and welcoming face of BRPC. If you are interested in being part of this effort or have ideas and suggestions please contact Peter Ward on

Children and Family Ministries Director of Ministry to Children and their Families Basking Ridge Presbyterian is an active, growing church in a well-established, vibrant community.

The Director of Ministry to Children and their Families provides leadership for the development, planning, and implementation of children's programming that is consistent with the mission of Basking

8 Children and Family Ministries Director of Ministry to Children and their Families Basking Ridge Presbyterian is an active, growing church in a well-established, vibrant community. We are a congregation of many young and growing families, and countless others in our area who seek a loving faith community. The Director of Ministry to Children and their Families provides leadership for the development, planning, and implementation of children's programming that is consistent with the mission of Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church and our Christian faith. He/she works in close collaboration with our Children and Family Ministry Council, Director of Children's Music Ministry, volunteer leaders, and families of children birth through fifth grade, to encourage a warm and welcoming environment, shepherding children to grow into devoted followers of Christ and seekers of faith throughout their lives. This position is a flexible three-quarter time ministry with an average time commitment of 30 hours per week, including Sunday mornings, a mid-week after school program, and Vacation Bible School each summer. The ideal candidate possesses a strong Christian faith, a loving and enthusiastic disposition, experience working with children, exemplary organizational and leadership skills and a bachelor's degree. Experience in Christian education is preferred. To learn more about this opportunity, please check our website at or us at childrensministry@brpc.org to submit a cover letter and resume. Children s Ministry Update-Revised Schedule for This Week Please note that Tuesday, April 17th our mid-week program is running on a revised time schedule 4:15-5:15. The entire time will be devoted to rehearsal for the Children s Musical. As such, please note that snack will not be provided. As you are planning the months ahead, please mark your calendar for the Children s Musical on May 13th, and also June 10th for the Church Picnic. You won t want to miss either event! Shipwrecked! Get ready to set sail on a Bible adventure July 30-Aug 3. Registration is now available online at We officially have a Captain aboard, but still need lots of crew members! For information on any of our programs, please contact Susan Ward at sward@broc.org or Beth Donley at bethdonley@ymail.com. Save the date Children s Musical: The Lost Boy Mother s Day, Sunday, May 13 10:15 a.m. The Lost Boy tells the story of Luke 2: Mary and Joseph lose track of twelve-year-old Jesus for three days, and when they finally find him, he is sitting in his "Father's house"--demonstrating with his questions a great understanding of God.

Opportunities to Give and Serve IHN - Inter-Faith Hospitality Network Today Begins our Hosting Week! We have an opportunity to serve the less fortunate.

9 Opportunities to Give and Serve IHN - Inter-Faith Hospitality Network Today Begins our Hosting Week! We have an opportunity to serve the less fortunate. In our Lenten study, author Adele Ahlberg Calhoun states that time spent loving and seeing others is never wasted. Won t you accept this invitation to volunteer to spend time with others serving God as we serve them? IHN guests will be with us from today through April 22 nd. Sign-up now online or after worship. St. Thomas Mission Trip May 5-14, 2018 St. Thomas is a small island which was severely damaged by the two hurricanes, but the islanders do not have the means or the jobs to recover by themselves. These Americans all but forgotten by the media need our help to rebuild. Our church is organizing another work trip May Partnering with an island church, staying in their beautiful retreat house, the team will work on giving those affected hope and a hand-up. See details on the Mission bulletin board or contact Mike Rountree for more information MikeRountree56@gmail.com / C: Ecuador Mission Trip July 7-14, 2018 For the 8 th time, BRPC will send a mission team to work in Ecuador, from July 7 to July 14, The team will return for the fourth time to work in La Union, a severely impoverished island barrio in the Guayas River. Our core work will continue to be building simple cane houses for families as well as painting the school and providing instruction in sewing. We have continued to serve the people of La Union since the 2016 mission trip by continuing to provide 2 nurses to run the health clinic we built in 2014; supplying of materials for the building of a shelter for children at the school; providing the material for the building of two houses for families in crisis the labor was provided by members of the community. We also provided oversight of the 20 ecological, composting toilets we built in If you enjoy hard work, fulfilling service, working with wonderful people and are interested in joining the team, please or call Judy Pasnik at judy13@att.net Homeless Solutions Dinner Coordinator Four times a year BRPC provides dinner at the Homeless Solutions shelter in Morristown. This is a fun and engaging mission for families and individuals to get involved with. Mission Council is currently seeking someone to act as coordinator for these dinners. Volunteer will be the liaison with Homeless Solutions to determine menu choice and numbers as well as recruiting volunteers to shop and serve the dinner. We have a group of committed volunteers who are active with this ministry. Please contact Maureen Paterson if you are interested in learning more or would like to serve in this important role. God's Co-Op Pantry Do you live close to Bernardsville? Would you be willing to help out twice a month in picking up baked goods from a local store and repackaging them prior to the Sunday evening pantry hours? This would be a perfect family project! Please contact Maureen Paterson for more information.

Youth and Young Adult Ministries Youth Summer Mission Trips *Senior High Youth (grades 9 12) Maine Workcamp ~ July 14 22, 2018 Join us as we spend an amazing week serving others by repairing homes

10 Youth and Young Adult Ministries Youth Summer Mission Trips *Senior High Youth (grades 9 12) Maine Workcamp ~ July 14 22, 2018 Join us as we spend an amazing week serving others by repairing homes for low income families, organizing games and crafts for children and visiting a senior center. Maine Workcamp Rally Sessions Learn how to Use Power Tools! Sunday, April 22 from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, April 29 from 12-2 p.m. *Middle School Youth (grades 6 8) Morristown Mission Trip ~ August 9 12, 2018 Join us for a great week of service at Market Street Mission, serving food, playing games with residents, making no-sew fleece blankets, sorting food supplies and running a car wash. In addition, we will share stories, games, songs and crafts at Neighborhood House Pre-school. Middle School Youth Middle School Fellowship Dinner, discussion and games downstairs in the Youth Center of the Church House. Join us on Wednesdays, April 18 and 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. Note: W e will meet in W estminster Hall on April 18. Middle School Bibles & Bagels start at 10:15 a.m. worship then head to the church house library for bagels and a lively discussion We will meet on Sundays, April 15 and 22. Young Adult Scholarships Each year, the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Council offers scholarships for college juniors, seniors or graduate students. The scholarships are granted to aid education at an accredited college, university or seminary for individuals dedicated to working in helping professions such as the pastorate, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, nursing, law and social work. Church members and Somerset Hills residents are eligible and can obtain applications in the church house or our website (ww.brpc.org). Applications due: May 21, Trustees Sanctuary Front Window update Now that spring has arrived, the Trustees are moving ahead with the restoration of the front Sanctuary window. A contractor recommended by our Historic Architects, Connelly and Hickey, expects to begin the project by the end of this week. The process will include removing the window for restoration and temporarily closing the opening with plywood. The work is estimated to take about 4 weeks. We expect there to be temporary scaffolding both inside and outside the window area while the restoration is proceeding.

This year, they will also spend a day visiting a retirement home and leading games and crafts at a children s center.

11 Youth Workcamps & Retreats This year, we are offering 2 Workcamps and 6 Retreat weekends! July Senior High Maine Workcamp The Senior Highs of BRPC travel to Maine each summer to live out their faith in Christ by repairing the homes of people in need. This year, they will also spend a day visiting a retirement home and leading games and crafts at a children s center. August 9-12 for Middle School Morristown Workcamp Spend a long weekend living at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown and help at Market Street Mission serving food, playing games with residents, making no-sew fleece blankets and running a car wash. We will also serve the Neighborhood House Pre-School by leading games, songs and crafts. September-June: Retreats for Middle School, Senior High & Confirmands Each year, our mission outreach depends on the support of the entire congregation. Here s how you can help: Pledge to pray daily for a particular student or advisor. Pledge to write a letter to a camper - we ll give you a name before we leave. Donate Money: $20... will help offset gas costs for our rental vehicles $40... will pay for fleece for a blanket for men in recovery $50... will pay for three gallons of paint or meals on a retreat weekend $75 will pay for craft supplies for pre-school children $ will provide round trip transportation for one Maine Workcamper $ will subsidize the cost of one Senior Youth Advisor I d love to help! Name: Phone: I am willing to: Make a donation in the amount of: Pray for a student or advisor: Write a letter to a camper: Please send this form to Janice Leotti in the church office or place in the collection plate (but not inside your pledge envelope). Please note Youth Donation in the memo line of your check. Thank you!

12 Weekly Calendar Interfaith Hospitality Hosting week 4/15-22 SUNDAY APRIL 15 Early Bible Study, 7:45am... Library Worship, 9:00 am... Chapel Fellowship Time, 9:45 am... Westminster Hall Worship, 10:15 am... Sanctuary Sunday School, 10:15 am... Westminster Hall Bibles & Bagels, 10:15 am... Library Fellowship Time, 11:15 am... Westminster Hall Westminster Williamson Voices, 5 pm Sanctuary MONDAY APRIL 16 Leisure Learning, 9:00 am... Sanctuary Personnel Council, 7:30 pm... Library TUESDAY APRIL 17 Oak Tree Quilters, 9:00 am... Geneva Room Alpha Bell Choir, 6:15 pm... Knox Room Small Group, 7:00 pm... Off-Site Knox Bell Choir, 7:30 pm... Knox Room Scout Troop #351, 7:30 pm... Westminster Hall WEDNESDAY APRIL 18 Women s Bible Study, 9:30 am... Parlor Youth Music, 5:00 pm... Knox Room Middle School Fellowship, 6:00 pm Westminster Hall THURSDAY APRIL 19 Sanctuary Choir, 7:30 pm... Knox Room FRIDAY APRIL 20 SATURDAY APRIL 21 Oak Table Service, 5:00 pm... Westminster Hall Join Us for these Upcoming Events April May 5-6 May 6 May 13 May 20 June 3 June 10 Jazz Sunday Weekend Youth Sunday Weekend Cong. Meeting & Potluck Dinner Spring Children s Musical Exploring Membership Class Confirmation Sunday Worship in the Park and Picnic 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 Cathi Reckenbeil... ext. 17 Interim Director of Ministries to Children Susan Ward.... ext. 14 Tree House Director Jennifer Nowack Director of Music Ministry Chris Fortin Director of Children s Music Ministry Beth Donley 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. Janice Leotti... ext. 12 Receptionist Michelle Lew... ext. 10 Communications Coordinator Gary Ingram... ext. 13 Sexton Staff David Brownlee... ext. 16 Paul Bachem Ministers All the People Clerk of Session Tina Bramel President of Trustees Bill Emmitt Moderator of Deacons Jan Hedden

The Presbyterian Church BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY FOUNDED CIRCA 1717 October 27 and 28, 2018

The Presbyterian Church BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY FOUNDED CIRCA 1717 October 27 and 28, 2018 "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." ~Helen Keller Welcome We warmly welcome