West Side Presbyterian Church

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1 West Side Presbyterian Church August 19, :15 am Service Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. -Ephesians 5:15-17 LORD, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. You turn us back to dust, and say, Turn back, you mortals. For a thousand years in Your sight are like yesterday when it is past, or like a watch in the night. You sweep them away; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning; in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers. So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. -Psalm 90:1-6, 12 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted... -Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 After a long absence, the master of those three servants came back and settled up with them. The one given five thousand dollars showed him how he had doubled his investment. His master commended him: Good work! You did your job well. From now on be my partner. -Matthew 25:20-21 (The Message)

2 2 * The congregation may stand. ~ The Preparation for the Word ~ PRELUDE Partita on O Praise Ye the Lord Charles Callahan *CALL TO WORSHIP and OPENING PRAYER Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. Psalm 48:1, 10 Your name, O God, like Your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth. The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases. Lamentations 3:22-23 God s mercies never come to an end. The mercies of God are new every morning. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. Let us pray: Day by day, dear Lord: of You three things I pray, to see You more clearly, love You more dearly, follow You more nearly, day by day. Amen. attributed to Richard of Chichester 13th century *HYMN OF PRAISE 420 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, we confess that we have not followed Your way. You bestow the gift of wisdom, yet we continue in our foolishness. You provide the bread of life, yet we persist in the ways of death. Forgive us, God of grace. Help us to make better use of the lives You have given us, giving glory to You in all things; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

3 KYRIE ASSURANCE OF PARDON *GLORIA PATRI *THE PEACE CHILDREN S MESSAGE ~ The Proclamation of the Word ~ Rev. Liz Junod At the conclusion, Choir and congregation sing: HYMN Let the Mind of Christ Be In You RODLAND-HOLLOWAY 3

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS SOLO My Grateful Spirit Sings Sally DeFord Vera Coleman, soprano In all Thy works I see Thy glory, in mighty wonders, in small and simple things, my heart rejoices in the bounty set before me, and my grateful spirit sings. Each rising sun tells of Thy goodness, the rain proclaims Thee in the life it brings, all creation bears Thee sure and silent witness, and my grateful spirit sings. The stars that crown the realms of space reflect the image of Thy grace, the rolling seas, the earth and sky declare Thy pow r, Thy majesty and might. I see Thy hand in man s compassion, thou art the font of kindness whence it springs, Thy boundless charity hath wrought my soul s salvation, and my grateful spirit sings. For changeless love, and endless mercy, for countless blessings beyond the wealth of kings, for ev ry perfect gift Thou sendest Lord, I praise Thee, and my grateful spirit sings. NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Ephesians 5:15-20 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Making the Most of Our Days Rev. Bruce Ballantine SILENT REFLECTION ~ The Response to the Word ~ *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Excerpt from A Brief Statement of Faith 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 trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. 4 The Affirmation continues.

5 We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of Baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God s new heaven and new earth, praying, Come, Lord Jesus! With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. *HYMN 439 In Christ There is No East or West ST. PETER PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and THE LORD S PRAYER (hymnal page 16, using debts/debtors) The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. 5

6 PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM Awake, My Heart Jane Marshall Awake, my heart, and render, to God thy sure defender, thy Maker, thy preserver, a song of love and fervor. Confirm my deeds and guide me: my day, with Thee beside me, beginning, middle, ending, will all be upward tending. My heart shall be Thy dwelling, with joy and gladness swelling; Thy word my nurture giv n to bring me on toward heaven. -Paulus Gerhardt *DOXOLOGY 591 OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. ~ The Sending ~ *HYMN 356 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing NETTLETON BLESSING & CHARGE POSTLUDE Fugue in C Major Dietrich Buxtehude Jig Fugue You are welcome to listen to the postlude. If you are leaving before the postlude is finished, please do so quietly. 6 ******* Our worship has ended. May our service to God and others continue.

7 Greeters: We thank Donna Burdick, Alice Brees, Andy Castaldi, Richard Davies and Richard Vanacore for greeting today. Procession of Worship Elements: The worship elements are being carried in this morning by members of West Side and First Presbyterian Church. Lay Leadership: We thank Linda Sweetman-Waters for sharing her musical gifts today. 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: Sanctuary flowers are given this day by Beverley and Richard Fitzgerald, in memory of Michael Wilkes, son and stepson. Flowers are 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: We thank all those who contributed their gifts to coffee hour this morning: Lynn Crowley, Christina and John Dyer. Visitor Information Bags are available in the Narthex. If you are visiting with us today, please feel free to take one. 7

8 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 Board of Deacons Class of 2018 Caroline Barr Donna Burdick Sally Clark Harris Fleming Lisa Garvey Laura Impomeni Peter Krautle Craig Ollenschleger Ann Butler (Youth Rep) 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 Dave Levy Walter Lynn Nancy Sampson 8