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1 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ENGLEWOOD September 25, 2016 Eleven o clock LIVE boldly SHARE boundlessly GROW community BUILD God s world TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME THE GATHERING The service of worship begins with the prelude; quiet is requested as you enter the sanctuary and prepare for worship. In the spirit of Christian fellowship, we invite you to wear a name tag which is available from the greeters. As a community that prays with and for one another, we invite you to share your joys and concerns by using the prayer cards available from the ushers. Those parts of the Service of Worship in which the congregation participates in word or song are noted in bold type. Please stand as you are able. PRELUDE Claire de Lune Vierne * HYMN 487 When Morning Gilds the Skies Laudes Domini * CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 146) Leader: Happy are those whose hope is in the Lord their God. People: Our God upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. Leader: The Lord sets the prisoners free and opens the eyes of the blind. People: The Lord cares for the stranger and sustains the widow and the orphan. Leader: God loves the righteous, but the ways of the wicked are brought to nothing. People: I will exalt the Lord as long as I live, and sing praises to my God while I have being.

2 INTROIT Mozart Jubilate Deo omnis terra, Servite Domino in laetitia, Laudate nomen ejus, Quoniam suavis est Dominus. Alleluja Rejoice in God, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness: Praise his name, for gracious is the Lord. Alleluia PSALM 100 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS MINUTE FOR MISSION for the Blue Chip Chorus Benefit Concert Ken Stevens COMMISSIONING OF CHURCH SCHOOL STAFF CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious God, we confess that there are many things that cloud our vision. Too often we fail to reach out or even notice people in need. Forgive our indifference. Help us to see those around us who are suffering. Help us to notice families without the basic necessities of life; the unemployed; victims of violence; the addicted; those who are physically or mentally challenged. May your love for us inspire us to love others unconditionally and without reserve. In the name of Jesus we pray. PRAYERS OF SILENT AND INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: Friends, believe and proclaim the Good News: in Jesus Christ, love breaks through hatred, hope breaks through despair, life breaks through death. People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, loved, and set free. Thanks be to God! Amen. * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri 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 ORDINATION & INSTALLATION OF DEACON SARA LEE

3 * EXCHANGE OF PEACE Leader: Let us open our hearts to one another as Christ has opened his heart to us, and God will be glorified. People: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (Exchange Signs of Reconciliation and the Peace of Christ with your neighbor - e.g., The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Response - And also with you. ) TIME WITH CHILDREN * HYMN 326 Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart Morecambe + Children and Youth leave for Church School. + PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION THE WORD FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 32:6-15 ANTHEM Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace S. S. Wesley Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee. The darkness is no darkness with Thee, but the night is as clear as the day. The darkness and the light to Thee are both alike. God is light and with Him is no darkness at all. Oh let my soul live and it shall praise Thee. For Thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, for evermore. SECOND LESSON Luke 16:19-31 SERMON Reaping Rev. Richard S. Hong THE OFFERING OFFERTORY Praise Ye the Lord John Rutter Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His holiness: praise Him in the firmament of His power. Praise Him in His noble acts: praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Praise Him in the sound of the trumpet: praise Him upon the lute and harp. Praise Him in the cymbals and dances: praise Him upon the strings and pipe. Praise Him upon the well-tuned cymbals: praise Him upon the loud cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. PSALM 150

4 * THE DOXOLOGY Old Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above, ye heavenly host. Creator, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. PASTORAL PRAYER & 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 SENDING OUT * HYMN 428 We Give Thee but Thine Own Schumann * BENEDICTION CHORAL AMEN POSTLUDE Toccata in B-flat Minor Vierne Our worship ends with the conclusion of the Postlude. (It is the custom of our church to remain seated. Those who wish to leave may do so.) * * * * * ABOUT TODAY S MUSIC The 24 Fantasy-Pieces of Louis Vierne ( ), organist of Notre Dame de Paris, like Bach s Well-Tempered Clavier and Chopin s Preludes are each in a different major or minor key. This suite represents one of the composer's finest achievements (though attained at great cost to his health): his saving of the Notre Dame Organ through proceeds from composition and tours, including a strenuous four-month tour of the United States. Each of the six movements in Suite No. 2, when published, bore Vierne's dedication to an American who had helped him with the tour. Clair de lune (Moonlight) is a title often used by French composers. This one is quite different in effect from the piano work by Debussy. It is the longest movement in the suite, marked Adagio molto espressivo, and is in the key of D flat major. The finale is a Toccata, Allegro risoluto in B flat minor. It is a stormy perpetual motion type of composition and is one of Vierne's best-known

5 individual compositions. Samuel Sebastian Wesley ( ) was the grandson of Charles Wesley and the son of musician Samuel Wesley. He served as organist for Exeter and Winchester cathedrals and composed exclusively for the Anglican service. Thou wilt keep him is a beautiful and gentle anthem written in contrasting sections, this piece was included in the order of service for the Queen s coronation in John Rutter (b. 1945) is perhaps the most popular British composer of sacred music today. Many of his compositions are heard regularly at Christmastime and he combines skilled choral writing with a popular flair. * * * * * TODAY S SCRIPTURE READINGS Jeremiah 32:6-15 (NRSV) Jeremiah said, The word of the LORD came to me: 7 Hanamel son of your uncle Shallum is going to come to you and say, Buy my field that is at Anathoth, for the right of redemption by purchase is yours. 8 Then my cousin Hanamel came to me in the court of the guard, in accordance with the word of the LORD, and said to me, Buy my field that is at Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for the right of possession and redemption is yours; buy it for yourself. Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. 9 And I bought the field at Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and weighed out the money to him, seventeen shekels of silver. 10 I signed the deed, sealed it, got witnesses, and weighed the money on scales. 11 Then I took the sealed deed of purchase, containing the terms and conditions, and the open copy; 12 and I gave the deed of purchase to Baruch son of Neriah son of Mahseiah, in the presence of my cousin Hanamel, in the presence of the witnesses who signed the deed of purchase, and in the presence of all the Judeans who were sitting in the court of the guard. 13 In their presence I charged Baruch, saying, 14 Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Take these deeds, both this sealed deed of purchase and this open deed, and put them in an earthenware jar, in order that they may last for a long time. 15 For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Houses and fields and vineyards shall again be bought in this land. Luke 16:19-31 (NRSV) There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to

6 be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. 24 He called out, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames. 25 But Abraham said, Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. 26 Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us. 27 He said, Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father s house 28 for I have five brothers that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham replied, They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them. 30 He said, No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent. 31 He said to him, If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.. * * * * * WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP Ushers for this Sunday s service are: Beneranda Baez, Captain Nelson Baez Shirley Murdock Beverly Rhinehart Candida Urena Our Lay Assistant this morning is Lauren Bigler. Lauren is a 17-year-old student in the Marketing and Business Leadership Academy at Leonia High School and has attended First Presbyterian Church of Englewood all of her life. She serves as secretary for the Leonia DECA chapter and co-captain of the Lady Lions Tennis Team. Lauren lives in Leonia with her parents, Martha Dawson and Peter Bigler, and her dog, Bailey. CHURCH SCHOOL STAFF Nursery: Paul and Sophie Kang--Coordinators Sara Williams, Linda Moats, Golnaz Golriz, Lauren Bigler, Jenni Choi Welcomers Sherronda Brown and Nikki Kim PRE-K: Mary Cushman, Joanna O Donovan, Janice Lee, *Jennifer Eloy K-5: Marlenis Camacho, Andres Bello, Linsy Farris, *John Chung, *Nikki KIm Middle & High School: Linsy Farris Crossroads: Daniel Atencio and Blake Simis *denotes first year teachers

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10 COMING UP THIS WEEK Thanks to our Deacons! The DEACONS are hosting COFFEE & CONVERSATION immediately after the Worship Service. We invite all of you to stay for connecting and for conversations focused on the Envisioning Committee Survey that you received online or on hard copy. Pick up your refreshments and then find a circle of chairs with your Deacon or any Deacon for these very important Conversations. A hard copy of the ENVISIONING COMMITTEE SURVEY is available today at Information Center. You are asked to fill it out online OR bring hard copy back to the church on or before Sunday, October 2. THE ORIGAMI AND PAPER ARTS GROUP meets today at 1 p.m. in the Meeting Room. CARE MINISTRIES Committee meets at 3 p.m. on Monday, September 26 in the Meeting Room. THE ORIGAMI AND PAPER ARTS GROUP meets on Monday night, September 26, at 7 p.m. at Yvonne's home, located on Palisades Avenue (across from church). Contact: yvonne.crichton.denbow@gmail.com or FPC MISSION TALKBACK: IMPACT PATERSON - October 2 at 4:30 p.m. in East Room (Before 5:30 Crossroads) Come hear FPC Crossroads members Bill and Kelley Roesch as they share how they are creating positive social change in Paterson. Impact Paterson is a purpose-driven company in the heart of Paterson, utilizing strengths in enterprise, ministry, and staffing to restore the full person from unemployed to gainfully employed or business ownership. UPCOMING MOBILIZE FOR MISSION: Jan Hus Clothing Closet hosts a lot of NYC homeless people and they can use our help. Today through October 22nd, we are asking everyone to think about contributing a few articles of gently worn winter clothes to help their cause. Women s, Men s, and Children s items are needed. If you could help, please place items in a bag, label appropriately, and bring it to the church. Any questions, please contact Charlene Niland or David Johnson.

11 AN AUTUMN DAY AT BEAR MOUNTAIN - Join us on Tuesday, October 4 at 10 a.m. Carpooling from the church for $3 each, returning before 3 p.m. Come for the day with friends, walking or enjoying the park. Lunch can be purchased in the dining room or snack bar, or bring your lunch. RSVP to Debbie or Charlene or sign-up at the Information Center. SPARK HOPE BENEFIT CONCERT - Thursday October 6, 7 p.m. in Elmore Hall -The Blue Chip Chorus of Bergen County will hold a Benefit Concert and all proceeds go to FPC Spark Hope with a suggested donation of $10 per ticket. To support this great concert and to enjoy a wonderful evening of music, buy your ticket from Ken Stevens or stop by the FPC office on Tuesday or Fridays or Ken at kste59@verizon.net. PUMPKIN PATCH UPDATE: This year FPC will be hosting a 3-day Pumpkin Patch the weekend of PumpkinFest, October 14, 15 and 16. FPC PUMPKINFEST - Saturday October 15th, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Elmore Hall - Be sure to invite family and friends to this wonderful annual pumpkin-carving at FPC. This year s PumpkinFest features activities in support of FPC Spark Hope fundraising and includes a Kidzmusik concert and a Magic Show! Interested in being a volunteer? Co-chair Cary Schweizer at caryschweizer@gmail.com. The Elders: Richard Bennett, Peter Bigler, David Bishop, Diane Christian, Linda Farrell, Ulah Fields, T.K. Lau, Kyung Lee, Carolyn Milne, Paul Platek, Jill Strawbridge Bello, Robert Ryder, Carol Schulzrinne, Phil Tamis, Candida Urena. Clerk of Session: Sandy Bishop Moderator: Reverend Richard Hong. The Session consists of the Moderator, the Elders, and the Clerk of Session. The Deacons: Alan Aluska, Bruce Forshee, Rosetta Forshee, John Fraser, Akira Fujitsuka, Audrey Harrison, Linda Heitner, Emily Kahn, Joshua Kahn, Nicole Kim, Kate Matsuda, Sara Lee, Charlene Niland, Beverly Rhinehart, Jeff Spady. Co-Moderators: Paul Kang & Caridad Schweizer Staff: Reverend Richard Hong & Dorothy VanderWerf

12 Get the New FPC App Watch the 90 Second Sermons, listen to past messages, check the church calendar, find out about Connect Groups even give online! Parents receive notifications with suggestions for faith-based family discussions. For Android or iphone just search Englewood Presbyterian in your app store. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 150 EAST PALISADE AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, NJ (201) * * * * * * * * ALL MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH - MINISTERS THE REVEREND RICHARD S. HONG - PASTOR THE REVEREND KELLIE ANDERSON-PICALLO - DIRECTOR OF MISSION STRATEGY DR. DAVID MACFARLANE - ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER DOROTHY VANDERWERF - DIRECTOR OF CARE MINISTRIES FELICIA ARRIGOITIA - FAMILY MINISTRIES COORDINATOR DANIELLE DE LAURENTIS - OFFICE MANAGER MARY STEVENS - BOOKKEEPER JOHN REYNOLDS - CUSTODIAN * * * * * * * *