THE ORDER OF WORSHIP SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME

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1 THE ORDER OF WORSHIP SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 8, :00 a.m. Organ Prelude ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME The Life and Work of the Church Welcome, friends and members Please sign back page of bulletin Nursery care available in Education Building Restrooms found in Education Building Prayer requests for offering plate Fellowship Hour following worship Announcements please use microphone A Time of Greeting Steeple Bell Call to Worship: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised! The steadfast love of the Lord reaches to the ends of the earth. For in Christ Jesus we are all children of God! God s forgiveness is from everlasting to everlasting!

2 *Hymn: #229 From All That Dwell Below the Skies *Prayer of Adoration *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. Call to Confession Prayer of Confession God of truth, you have called us into covenant with you, and in Jesus Christ you have fulfilled all your promises to us. Forgive usfor words that mask our true thoughts, for actions that contradict our convictions, for broken promises to you and to others.

3 Restore us to wholeness, O God. May your truth rule throughout our lives, conforming us to the image of our true humanity, redeemed and renewed by your love through Christ, our Savior and Lord. (silent prayers) Assurance of Pardon *Sung Response: #280 Amazing Grace vs 1 Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. Prayer for Illumination PROCLAIM GOD S WORD Epistle Lesson: 1 John 2:1-2, 7-12 Page: NT 239 Special Music: Vaghissima Sembianza Katie Hendrix, Soprano S. Donaudy A Scripture Conversation

4 Gospel Lesson: Mark 2:1-12 Page: NT 36 Sermon: Forgiven Children of God *Hymn: #298 There s a Wideness in God s Mercy *Affirmation of Faith: I John 2:1-2, 12 We believe that if anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. We are children of God, whose sins are forgiven on account of his name. GIVE THANKS TO GOD Offerings of Tithes and Gifts Offertory: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Wilbur Held Carolyn Hendrix, Cello Reception of Offerings by Ushers *Presentation *Doxology (#592) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above ye heav nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

5 *Prayer of Thanks Pastoral Prayers GO IN GOD S NAME *Hymn: #276 Great Is Thy Faithfulness *Charge and Benediction Steeple Bell Organ Postlude You may recycle your bulletins in the basket at the back of the Meeting House. Use this space to make note for yourself of prayer concerns raised and insights received:

6 Opportunities for Infants and Children A Nursery Care Program for infants through age 3 is available in Room 207 after the Scripture Conversation. If your child needs to leave before that, please see an usher. Children ages 4 through 10 may also exit after the Scripture Conversation for Someplace Else (a lesson and activities in the CE Building). Children of any age are always welcome in worship. Worship Assistance Please see an usher to receive hearing assistance, a large print bulletin or bible, or a personal seat cushion. Prayer List: To place a name on the Prayer Chain, contact Fran Gingher, silverfran@aol.com At Home: Sarah Reeves 101 Edge Avenue New Castle, DE (302) Charlotte Mitchell 1031 Bear Road New Castle, DE (302) Russ Lehman 101 W 6th St New Castle, DE (302)

7 The Flowers are given to the glory of God by: Grace Elaine Hayford In Memory of Ruth & Ralph Duling Special Gifts Memorial Case: Ruth Silverman 1985 Donald M. Warren, Jr This morning, our Ushers are: Jim & Bev Stoudt Nursery Attendants: Felicia & Jeffrey Neel Someplace Else (Children s Bible Study and Activities): Esther Lindell & Diana Reilly Organist: Brenda DiMichele

8 NEW CASTLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JULY 8-12, :45-8:15 P.M. Supper Included! Classes for Children ages 4 to 10. Bible Stories! Crafts! Games! Music! Worship! Service Projects! Meals (registration form on next page )

9 Vacation Bible School Registration Form July 8-12, 2012, 5:45-8:15 pm New Castle Presbyterian Church $5.00 per child / $10.00 per family Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Date of Birth: Last school grade completed: In case of emergency, contact: Mother: Father: Other: Allergies or other medical conditions: Home church: Name of friend your child might like to be with:

10 Mission and Outreach News Urban Promise Dinner and Supplies This year 100 spiral notebooks were donated to the Urban Promise Camps. The items were delivered Friday, June 22, and were much appreciated. The donation was made possible through the Mission and Outreach budget. We will be hosting a dinner for approximately 35 Urban Promise Team Leaders on Sunday, July 29 at 5:30pm. If you would like to prepare and donate a food item, please enter your name on the sign up sheet in the CE Building. Some ever popular choices are: Lasagna Macaroni and Cheese Fresh fruit Salads of all types Corn on the cob Chicken Pizza Subs Vegetarian dishes Desserts Anyone wishing to attend the dinner or help with the serving or clean up is more than welcome. Just sign up in the CE Building.

11 July Birthdays and Anniversaries Marcia Quillen, 7/3 Susan Studd, 7/4 Luke Duncan, 7/5 Jennifer Atherton, 7/7 George Spock, 7/8 Jim Stoudt, 7/10 Bess Coleman, 7/11 Jim Werkheiser, 7/13 Carl Witt, 7/15 Susan Werkheiser, 7/16 Billy Lattanzio, 7/18 Jenna Duncan, 7/19 Grace Hayford, 7/19 Karyn Fry, 7/20 Joseph Harrington, 7/21 Lauren Slack, 7/23 Jeffrey Reed, 7/24 Susan Townsend, 7/25 Beverly Stoudt, 7/29 Andrew Lundgren, 7/30 Janet Spring, 7/31 Jim & Beverly Stoudt, 7/12 Candy & Dan Duncan, 7/14 Dick & Ginny Appleby, 7/18 Robert & Ruth Lindfors, 7/22

12 This Week s Schedule SUNDAY 7/8 10:00am Worship & Someplace Else 11:00am Fellowship Hour - All are Welcome! 5:45-8:15pm Vacation Bible School Monday 7/9 5:45-8:15pm Vacation Bible School Tuesday 7/10 5:45-8:15pm Vacation Bible School Wednesday 7/11 5:45-8:15pm Vacation Bible School Thursday 7/12 5:45-8:15pm Vacation Bible School Friday 7/13 Pastor Nancy s Day of Rest* Saturday 7/14 8:00 am Tai Chi SUNDAY 7/15 10:00am Worship & Someplace Else 11:00am Fellowship Hour - All are Welcome! *Pastor Nancy is always available for pastoral emergencies. Kris Krawczyk, Administrative Asst, will be on vacation through July 13.