United Presbyterian Church of Plainfield, New Jersey July 2, 2017 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost THE GATHERING 10:30 AM OPENING HYMN GTG 337 My Country, Tis of Thee (verses 1,3,4) CALL TO WORSHIP We come in faith to worship God. We live by our faith in God s Son. Jesus loves us and gave his life for us. Thanksgiving and praise be to God! Let us worship God. UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of the prophets, we confess that we have failed to heed your word. You give the law as a guide for living, yet we use it to pass judgment on others. You give the gospel of forgiveness yet we are unwilling to forgive others. Forgive us, God of grace. Show us the limitations of our efforts, so that we may learn to trust in you and offer our lives to you in love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PERSONAL PRAYER OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF PARDON WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS PASSING THE PEACE CHILDREN / YOUTH MESSAGE Sue Terry THE WORD NEW TESTAMENT READING Matthew 10:40-42 Page 13 *GLORIA PATRIA SERMON We Always Have A Choice Pastor Aloyo THE RESPONSE PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYERS OF THE PASTOR AND PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER BRINGING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Jeremiah Seepersad OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY (Hymn 592) *PRAYER OF DEDICATION We give Thee but Thine own, What e er the gift may be; All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord from Thee. THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH COMMUNION HYMN 525 Apostle s Creed Traditional, Hymnal Page 35 Let Us Break Bread Together SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER The Invitation
A GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you And also with you. Lift up your hearts We lift them to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give our thanks and praise. WORD OF INSTITUTION Distribution of Bread Distribution of Cup PRAYER AFTER SUPPER (Unison) Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SENDING *PARTING HYMN GTG 738 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee (verses 1,3,4) *CHARGE & BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE GTG Hymn 568 Assisting in today s Worship: Liturgist: Al Tate Greeters/Ushers: Maggie Anglin and Michael Church ********************************************************************
WE WELCOME YOU IN JESUS NAME! Let us come before the Lord our maker. And may God grant us the humility to be receptive to God s life changing grace. Nursery Care is provided for infants and toddlers. Again, thanks for coming out today!!! Hearing Aid Units, Large Print Bibles, and Large Print Bulletins are available from an usher. If you are interested in becoming a member of United Church, please see the pastor or an usher. You are invited to the Fellowship Room after worship for refreshments and conversation. ********************************************************************* REMEMBER WITH YOUR PRAYERS, CARDS, AND CALLS: At Home: Thelma Barnes, Jeffrey Barnes, Ronn Daniels, Meril Neil, Byron Pelan, Jamie Sweeney, Wilson family, Crystal Ruth, Chuck Sass, Carl & Helen Foerster Richard Lecky, Barbara Hyney. Pastor Aloyo and Esperanza Aloyo: pastor Victor s mother Rev. Howard Bryant: at home Tony Rosado: Victor s friend Jennie Salas and Eneida Concepcion: Jennie Salas mother Tom Eddy: former member Judy Winter: Skip Winter s wife (Presbytery Committee) Freda Lenzo: friend of Jeanne Ashanky Frank Klikus: BJ Klikus husband Marty Ernest: former member Dorothy Meriwether: former member Lucie & Walter Brown: former members Paul Beyfuss: Amanda Beyfuss father(arista Care at Norwood) Stanton White: Morena White s husband Yvonne Alston: Lozelle Whiting s daughter Cynthia Noonan: Bruce Pereyra s daughter Barbara Pereyra: Bruce Pereyra s wife Bob Neumann and wife Jean: Helen Forester s nephew
Brandon Williams: friend to George & Ginni Hansen Paige Black: daughter of Steve Gray - our Florist Cynthia Hinton: Pat Perry s cousin Dorothy Hines: Avril Lecky s mother Sybil Slaten: Warren Slaten s wife, Audio International Michelle and Barbara: attends A/A Meeting Helen Pridgen: Audrey Smith s mother Cecilie Martinez-Brown: Gail Stokes sister Marc Stokes: Gail Stokes son Greg and Cyndi Tufaro: friends of: Kathy Luisi s Peter Henkel: 13 years old has (SMA) parents Lorna & Will: helpers for PeaceWorks. Prayers for our students: Stanley Awobue, Joy Awobue, Kay Falowo, Crystal Awobue, Izaiyah Stokes and Gean Bernard. Prayers for peace and end to gun violence throughout our country. U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan and citizens of these places. People of Syria. ********************************************************************* FROM OUR PRESBYTERY S CALENDAR OF PRAYER: Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church, North Plainfield, Rev. Joel Biggers and Minister-at-Large Rev. Christina L. McCormick TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY 12:15pm. Please bring your lunch, dessert and beverage will be provided. ************************************************************* THE UPPER ROOM booklets for July/August 2017 are available on the literature rack in the Narthex. If you wish to make a donation, please place $1.00 in a pew envelope mark literature and place it in the offering plate. Thank you! *************************************************************
PER CAPITA APPORTIONMENT 2017 is due as follows: General Assembly $7.50, The Synod of the Northeast $4.10, The Presbytery of Elizabeth $25.90. Total Per Capita is $37.50. Per Capita is a member assessment used to fund the operating expenses of governing bodies. (Book of Order; G-9.0404 d). ********************************************************************* **July 13th Movie Night on the Lawn** Movie provided by the City of Plainfield Hosted by AristaCare and United Presbyterian Church ****************************************************************************************************************************************** Crawford/Walton Memorial Fund Final due date is: Monday, July 3. 2017 The Board of Deacons of United Presbyterian Church Plainfield is accepting applications for the Crawford/Walton Memorial Fund for higher Education. This fund may be used by any member pursuing an undergraduate degree or working in an undergraduate program which will lead to a specific degree. It may also be used by anyone pursuing a seminary degree. Applications are available at the church office or from the Deacons. Donations can be made by members of the church to this fund at any time. Faithful God, your love stands firm from generation to generation, your mercy is always abundant. Give us open and understanding hearts, that having heard your word, we may seek Christ s presence in all whom we meet. Amen.
SCHEDULE FOR July 2-9, 2017 Sunday 10:30am Holy Communion Service Noon Refreshments, Lind Room 7:30pm A/A Meeting, Friendship Hall Monday 7:00pm Boy Scouts, Friendship Hall Tuesday 12:15-2:00pm Bible Study, Hansen Room Wednesday 7:00pm A/A Meeting, Friendship Hall Thursday Friday Saturday 10-11am Zumba, Friendship Hall 6:30pm A/A, Hansen Room ******************************************************************************* Sunday 10:30am Worship Service 11:30am Refreshments, Lind Room 7:30pm A/A Friendship Hall ******************************************************************* THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 525 East Front Street Plainfield, NJ 07060 908-756-2666 FAX 908-756-4212 Website:http://www.upcplainfield.org Pastor: Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo, Jr. Associate Pastor: Rev. Dottie Morris Director of Music: Ronn Daniels Executive Assistant: Pat Perry Sexton: Pete Hansen Church Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm