The Presbyterian Church BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY FOUNDED CIRCA 1717 May 27 and 28, 2017

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1 The Presbyterian Church BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY FOUNDED CIRCA 1717 May 27 and 28, 2017 O Lord our God, your word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Give us grace to receive your truth in faith and love, that we may be obedient to your will and live always for your glory; through Jesus Christ our Savior. 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. 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 am Nursery care is available for children age 2 years and younger. 10:15 am Nursery care is available for children age 2 years and younger. Children in pre -school through grade 5 will be invited to leave for Sunday School following the Message for Children. Middle School Bibles & Bagels for students in grades 6-8 meets in the church house library following the Message for Children. 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 May 27, 2017 Order of Worship Saturday Evening 5:00 p.m. - Westminster Hall oak table service (Please prepare prayerfully for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.) PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP *GATHERING SONGS Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty HYMN 1 Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing HYMN 475 OPENING PRAYER SCRIPTURE Mathew 6: SERMON OFFERING Rev. Ian Rankine SPECIAL MUSIC Lead Me, Guide me by Doris Akers 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 O Christ, Surround Me HYMN 643 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

4 May 28, 2017 Order of Worship 9:00 a.m ~ Chapel; 10:15 ~ Sanctuary seventh sunday of easter (As the prelude begins, please prepare prayerfully for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.) PRELUDE Aria J. Kuhnau Carolyn Koch, organ WORDS OF WELCOME (10:15) Dr. Maureen Paterson CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Bless the Lord, O people, sing! Ps. 66:8, 9; Acts 17:24 People: Let the sound of praise ring out. Leader: Come and hear what the Lord has done, People: the Lord who has made everything! *OPENING HYMN Holy God, We Praise Your Name HYMN 4 PRAYER OF CONFESSION Living God, we confess that we look for the living among the dead. You have offered us your Word; still we trust in worldly truths. You have offered us eternal life; still we cling to temporary things. Forgive us; give us new life! Show us the glory of your presence and the gift of your promise; the life that death cannot destroy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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. *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.

5 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (10:15) PRESENTATION Julianna Elizabeth Carlo Elder Tina Bramel Daughter of Betsy and Ricky Carlo Samuel Robert Letchinger Son of Kristen Sankus and David Letchinger Sponsors: Erica Brennan, Michael Karsten PROFESSION OF FAITH (unison) In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we are claimed in the waters of baptism, fed with the bread of life, and called to be God s people. We trust in the one triune God whom alone we worship and serve. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. Elder: Do you, as members of this church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture Julianna and Samuel by word and deed, with love and prayer,. encouraging them to know and follow Christ and to be faithful members of this church? If so, please say we do. People: We do. THE BAPTISM PRESENTATION OF BAPTISMAL GIFTS Adapted from a Brief Statement of Faith WELCOME Elder: Let us welcome Julianna and Samuel. People: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ s church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. (10:15 Children ages 3 - grade 5 may go to Sunday School. Middle School students may go to Bibles and Bagels.) HYMN (10:15) For the Beauty of the Earth HYMN 14 SCRIPTURE LESSON Exodus 16: p.63 Matthew 6: p.6 SERMON Workout Advice Rev. Dennis W. Jones PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING OFFERTORY Cantabile A. Vivaldi *DOXOLOGY Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow HYMN 606 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

6 PRESENTATION OF NEW MEMBERS (10:15) WELCOME Leader: Let us welcome our new members. People: With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into Christ s church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. 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. MINUTE FOR MISSION Samuel Brown Society *CLOSING HYMN Now Thank We All Our God HYMN 643 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Marche Romaine by C. Gounod Special thanks to Carolyn Koch, for sharing her gift of music with us while Chris Fortin is away. Church Office New Church Office Hours Effective Monday June 12 the church office schedule is: Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Session has approved a motion from the Personnel Committee to change our office hours to better meet the needs of the church and the staff. There is no change in the number of hours staff are working for us, rather the allocation of them. The Church House will be open on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for any who need access to the building. Pastoral emergency contact information is available at all times via the phone system. A Reminder All pledging families and individuals have a pledge number. We would greatly appreciate it if you would write this number on your check each time you send in a pledge to BRPC. If you have requested envelopes but do not use them each time you send in a pledge, please include your envelope number on your check. Ellen Johnson would be happy to supply your pledging number to anyone who s her at rjohnson14@aol.com. ~ Thank you from the Trustees and the Counting Team!

7 Church Family The Flowers on the Piers this morning are given to the glory of God: ~ In loving memory of Phyllis Conway, who passed away in Chilmark, Mass., 5 years ago tomorrow, by her husband, Bob Conway. ~ By David and Allison Fahey, in loving memory of David s father, Brian William Fahey, Sr. The flowers that grace our sanctuary each week are gifts from members flowers 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 June 25 and July 2. If you would like to donate an arrangement, please contact Debbie Schaub at ; address, debbie.schaub@verizon.net. Our Greeters at the 10:15 a.m. service are Anne Gaus and Donna Van Blarcum Join us for Coffee and Fellowship following the 9:00 a.m. service, hosted by Rudy and Barbara Hyzer and following the 10:15 a.m. service, hosted by Bob and Leslie Mensak. Meet Our New Members Today we welcome new members that the Lord has brought to our congregation. During our 10:15 a.m. worship service, our new members will come forward to be warmly received into our congregation. We joyfully welcome the following to The Presbyterian Church of Basking Ridge: Kate and Daniel Balboni Kristen Sankus & David Letchinger John Weagley Gabriel Samuel 1304 Roger Avenue 762 Meyersville Road 41 Anderson Hill Road Bridgewater, NJ Gillette, NJ Bernardsville, NJ Nicholas Bergeron Carolyn and Jeff Straton Amanda Yoakum 83 Hyde Court 12 Battalion Drive 83 Hyde Court Bedminster, NJ Basking Ridge, NJ Bedminster, NJ Katie and John* Carty Christina Tseh Fiona, Eliza, Brodie 16 Feiner Place 21 Maple Avenue Irvington, NJ Mendham, NJ Music Ministries *Non-member Singers Needed! Calling all sopranos, altos, tenors and basses! Sanctuary Choir needs you next season! (Yes, you!) Our fall rehearsals begin Thursday, September 7th at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room. Contact Chris Fortin today at or cfortin@brpc.org. It s gonna be so fun! Visit us online and contribute to the future of music today! ~ Friends of Music, Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church

8 Youth and Young Adult Ministries Youth News College Aged Youth Are you looking for help finding an internship, shadowing or chatting with a church member about possible career choices? Send us a short blurb including your name, contact information, what you are passionate about, what you are studying or what you would love to do and we will help connect you to an appropriate church member. Dinner for College-Aged Youth Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Ridge Pizza. Come and enjoy dinner and fellowship on us! RSVP to Cathi at Friends are welcome! Pool Home? If you are willing to host a youth/college pool party this summer, let Cathi know. All food will be provided. Maine Workcamp is July All are welcome! Sunday, June 4 - is our next WORKCAMP PREP SESSION from 6-7:30 pm. We will start with pizza and hear about past workcamp experiences. Josh Felter will continue to lead us in learning about the proper and safe use of TOOLS. We will complete a woodworking project. It is important that everyone going to Workcamp attends our prep sessions. If you can supply a salad, dessert or drink, please let Cathi know. Youth 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 ( Applications due: May 31, Children and Family Ministries Coming Soon...Vacation Bible School 2017! Maker Fun Factory For children ages 3 grade 5; Cost is $40 per child or $80 per family Dates/times: July 31-August 4, 9 a.m. 12 noon Register online now at brpc.org! Games, crafts, music, and dancing! Come learn about God's love for you! Spread the word to your family, friends, and neighbors! Would you like to help out during VBS? To share your time and talents, please contact Director of Children & Family Ministries, Jacqueline Obregon. We need YOU, no matter your talents, skills, or particular availability! Childcare will be available for younger children of volunteers. We don't want cost to keep anyone from participating, so scholarships are available.

9 Opportunities to Give and Serve Lend a hand at the "Giving Gardens" at Ross Farm (135 North Maple Avenue) Several churches have partnered with The Friends of the Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate and the Somerset County Parks Commission to grow fresh produce for families in need, donating to the Somerset County Food Bank and God s Co-Op Food Pantry. Last year, volunteers delivered 1000 lbs. of fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs, and the partners hope to donate one ton this year! You do not need to be a skilled gardener to join in, and parents can include kids and teens. To come and enjoy fresh air and sunshine, and loads of fellowship, please contact Jan Williams (rjwillia16@gmail.com) to be added to notifications of garden work sessions beginning in mid-may. Learn more about Ross Farm via the Garden link on the website Boy Scout Troop 351 Annual Yard Sale - June 3 Boy Scout Troop 351 is holding their annual yard sale on Saturday, June 3 at the Allen Street Gazebo (corner of N. Finley Avenue) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scouts will except donations of gently used household items, games, toys, bikes, clothing, etc. on Friday, June 2nd from 4 to 7 p.m. Please be sure all electrical items are in working order! Be advised the scouts accept flatscreen TVs and monitors but cannot except old tube type TVs. Donate your no longer used items on Friday and return to shop for new treasures on Saturday! Fellowship

10 BRPC Tricentennial Celebration

11 How can you say Happy Birthday and Thank You To BRPC? We invite you to make a special one-time 300 th birthday gift donation to the church. Your gift can be brought to worship on June 11, mailed directly to the church, or made via a credit card on our Website, Thinking about a gift that will still be supporting BRPC 300 years from now? Consider remembering the church in your estate planning join the Samuel Brown Society! For information about this simple, meaningful expression of faith please contact Janet Bentley in the church office, jbentley@brpc.org or

12 Weekly Calendar The Presbyterian Church SUNDAY MAY 28 Early Bird Study, 8:00 am... 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 MONDAY MAY 29-MEMORIAL DAY Church Office Closed for Holiday TUESDAY MAY 30 Oak Tree Quilters, 9:00 am... Alpha Bell Choir, 6:15 pm... Small Group, 7:00 pm... Knox Bell Choir, 7:30 pm... Planning Council, 7:30 pm... Geneva Room Knox Room Off-Site Knox Room Library WEDNESDAY MAY 31 Women s Bible Study, 9:30 am... Youth Music, 5:00 pm... Middle School Fellowship, 6:00 pm Parlor Knox room Youth Ctr. THURSDAY JUNE 1 Sanctuary Choir, 7:30 pm... Knox room Scout Troop #351, 7:30 pm...westminster Hall FRIDAY JUNE 2 SATURDAY JUNE 3 Oak Table Service, 5:00 pm...westminster Hall Mark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Events June 4 Confirmation Sunday June th Celebration Weekend 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 Director of Ministries to Children Jacqueline Obregon.... 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. Pam Smith... ext. 12 Receptionist Michelle Lew... ext. 10 Communications Coordinator Gary Ingram... ext. 13 Sexton Staff David Brownlee... ext. 16 Juan Alvarez Ministers All the People Clerk of Session Tina Bramel President of Trustees Bonnie Diehl Moderator of Deacons Karen Skoglund