www.pcmorristown.org Peter had followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting with the guards, warming himself at the fire. Mark 14:54 will never perish. No one will snatch Creating Pathways to Discover New Connections in Christ March 30, 2014 The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Welcome to Our Church We are a historic church, part of a historic denomination, and we celebrate this history while exploring ways to bring passion and freshness to our worship and congregational life. Join us as we seek to discover Fresh Traditional ways to proclaim, gather, and nurture, all toward continuing Jesus Christ s earthly ministry of building God s Kingdom. Please join us for coffee and fellowship in the narthex at the back of the church. Visitor s information brochures are in the stands at the entrances to assist you in finding your way around our campus. Visiting with Children? Activity materials for young worshipers are in the drawers of the literature chests in both vestibules. Infant and child care is provided during the service in Howard House, the building to the right of the sanctuary. Restrooms: Please accompany children (under age 10) to the restrooms. (Located through the left door by the bell tables.) Special Needs? Feel free to ask ushers and greeters for assistance if you have any questions or special needs. Large print bulletins and Hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers in the narthex at the back of the church. Please come again We invite you to join us in worship at The Presbyterian Church in Morristown on Sundays at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted. A noon Worship Service is held on Wednesdays in the Chapel next door to the Sanctuary. Parking is available behind the church. More information on our Church, our programs and schedules is available on our website www.pcmorristown.org Text printed with permission, CCLI #2247504 Cover photo by Bruce Frazier 2
Celebration of Worship March 30, 2014 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. * If you are able, please stand. PRELUDE (9:15) Aus tiefer Noth schrei ich zu dir, BWV 687 J. S. Bach Ryan Kennedy, organ (1685-1750) PRELUDE (11:00) The Funerals Anthony Holborne The Recorder Consort (1545-1602) *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) Leader: Once we lived in darkness; People: Now, in the Lord, we are light. Leader: Jesus said: I am the light of the world. People: Let us live as children of the light. The Reverend Dr. David J. Smazik *HYMN 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Nicaea Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee, though the eye of sinfulness thy glory may not see, only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, perfect in power, in love and purity. 3
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity CONFESSION AND PARDON PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Ken Hashagen (9:15) Peggy Clark (11:00) God of great mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you. We look at outward appearances and fail to see what pleases you. We look with judgment on others and fail to see our own sin. Forgive us, by your steadfast love. Create a clean heart within us, teach us your holy way, and restore the joy of salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. KYRIE - Hymn 575 Lord, Have Mercy setting: Pardini Lord have mercy upon us, Christ have mercy upon us; Lord have mercy upon us. SILENT PRAYER ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: We have confessed our sins; now it is time to forget the past and to live new lives in the present. Our hope is that we can start anew, following a new life of loving, forgiving, and caring. People: In the newness of this moment we acknowledge that our sins are forgiven and look forward to the future God has given us. *RESPONSE TO FORGIVENESS Hymn 581 Glory Be to the Father 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, word without end. Amen, amen. A TIME WITH YOUNG CHRISTIANS (11:00) Alexandra Mead 4
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (Unison) Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FIRST SCRIPTURE: Psalm 23, Sung as Hymn 803 ANTHEM (9:15) O Savior of the World John Goss The Chamber Ensemble (1800-1880) O Savior of the world, who by thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us, save and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord. Amen. ANTHEM (11:00) A Lenten Prayer Terry D. Taylor The Bel Melodia Choir (b. 1955) Barbara Valenti, piano Robin Bruen, soprano recorder Lord, I ask a blessing for my soul today; Give me peace from heaven as I kneel and pray. Forty days did Jesus face temptation strong; give me strength to conquer knowing right from wrong. Lord, I ask a blessing for my soul today; give me peace from heaven as I kneel and pray. When I look to Jesus, He will show the way; help me come to meet Him pure on Easter Day. SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 14:53, 55, 61-68, 70-72 This is the Word of the Lord. (New Testament, page 49) Thanks be to God! SERMON 24 Hours that Changed the World The Courtroom and Courtyard Dr. Smazik *HYMN 451 Open My Eyes, That I May See Open My Eyes Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp and set me free. Refrain Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready my God, Thy will to see, Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! 5
Open my ears, that I may hear Voices of truth Thou sendest clear; And while the wave notes fall on my ear, Everything false will disappear. Refrain Open my mouth, and let me bear, Gladly the warm truth everywhere; Open my heart and let me prepare Love with Thy children thus to share. MOMENT FOR MINISTRY: Spring Clean-up Refrain Tom Guthrie, Buildings and Grounds GREETING/OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD (Please sign and pass the friendship pad, found in the pew, to the person next to you. Offering envelopes and prayer request cards are located in the pew pockets for your convenience. Cards will be collected with the offering.) OFFERTORY (9:15) Verleih uns Frieden Felix Mendelssohn The Chamber Ensemble (1809-1847) Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich, Herr Gott, zu unsern Zeiten! Es ist doch ja kein Andrer nicht, der für uns könnte streiten, denn du, unser Gott alleine. Mercifully lend us peace, Lord God, during our lives on Earth. There is indeed no other who could fight for us than you, our God, alone. OFFERTORY (11:00) Walk as Children of Light Terry D. Taylor The Bel Melodia Choir (b. 1955) Barbara Valenti, piano Who will shine in the darkness? Who will shine in the night? Who, who will walk as children of light? Once we were lost in the night. Now in the Lord, we are light. Come now, let s shine. Come now, shine in the darkness. Come now, shine in the night. Come now, shine in the darkness. Come now, let s walk as children of light! 6
* DOXOLOGY Wareham *PRAYER OF DEDICATION PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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. *HYMN 215 What Wondrous Love Is This Wondrous Love What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul! When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down beneath God's righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul! To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing, to God and to the Lamb, I will sing; to God and to the Lamb who is the great I AM, while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing; while millions join the theme, I will sing! 7
And when from death I m free, I ll sing on, I ll sing on; and when from death I m free, I ll sing on; and when from death I m free, I ll sing and joyful be, and through eternity, I ll sing on, I ll sing on; and through eternity I ll sing on. *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE (9:15) Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 689 J. S. Bach Ryan Kennedy, organ POSTLUDE (11:00) Elegy Carolyn Peskin The Recorder Consort Participating in the service today are the Reverend Dr. David J. Smazik, Elders Peggy Clark and Ken Hashagen. Alexandra Mead is the Director of Christian Education. Matthew Webb is the Director of Music. Julie Ramseyer is the Director of Children s Music. Ryan Kennedy is the Organ Scholar. GREETING: 9:15: Florence and Milt Andersen, Maureen and Dave Rogers and Graydon Rogers. 11:00: Gladys Akillian, Pat and Bill Cunningham, and Nancy Rossman. USHERING: 9:15: Vern Verhoef, head usher, Molly Rauter, Cheryl and Bruce Smith, Vicky Willson 11:00: Beth and Bruce Fisher, Mary and Jim Walker. Fellowship Hour is hosted today by Olinda and Wayne Rush. 8
Lenten services and musical presentations April 4 Lamenta, a presentation by The Thirteen Chamber Choir, 7:30 p.m. April 6 April 13 Worship with Communion, 9:15 &11:00 a.m., Sermon topic "The Sentencing" Palm Sunday, One Service at 10:00 a.m. Sermon topic Triumph and Humiliation of Jesus Requiem for the Living, by Dan Forrest A Lenten presentation by the Music Ministry, 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Holy Week services April 17 April 18 April 20 Maundy Thursday, service of the Last Supper at 8:00 p.m. with Communion in the sanctuary Good Friday - A Tenebrae Service, a service of darkness and light The Crucifixion of Jesus, at 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary (No service at noon.) Easter Sunday, Worship at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. Celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord with all of our choirs Please Note: There will not be a Wednesday Bible Study class or Wednesday Chapel service on April 16. Both will resume on April 23 Sunday, April 27, there will be Services of Worship in the sanctuary at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. 9
OPEN MEETINGS THIS WEEK: For a full schedule of meetings, go to our website. Sunday, March 30 Office closed 9:15 a.m. Church School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Seminar 9:15 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Worship 12:15 p.m. Recorder Consort 4:00 p.m. Faith on Film Monday, March 31 1:30 p.m. Tax Assistance Tuesday, April 1 8:00 a.m. Small Group (P. Clark) 10:00 a.m. Older Adult Ministry 5:00 p.m. Lenten Study McDonnell 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Wednesday, April 2 7:00 a.m. Small Group (M. Kaller) 9:00 a.m. AAA 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Worship 4:00 p.m. W! 4:00 p.m. JAM 4:15 p.m. Ekklesia 4:30 p.m. Bel Melodia Choir 5:00 p.m. Lenten Study - Williams 5:05 p.m. Bel Canto Choir 5:30 p.m. Koinonia 6:05 p.m. Tower Singers/Ringers 7:15 p.m. Cantus Choir Thursday, April 3 1:00 p.m. Lenten Study - A. Mead 1:30 5:00 p.m. Tax Assistance Friday, April 4 9:30 a.m. Volunteers (bulletins) 2:00 p.m. Senior Yoga 5:30 p.m. Middle School Movie Night 7:30 p.m. The Thirteen Concert: Lamenta Saturday, April 5 Office closed 8:30 a.m. Lenten Study Verhoef 9:00 a.m. Abiding Hope Lenten Study 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 10:00 a.m. Christian Yoga Sunday, April 6 Office closed 9:15 a.m. Church School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Seminar 9:15 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Worship 12:15 p.m. Recorder Consort The Presbyterian Church in Morristown Sanctuary and Chapel: 57 East Park Place, Parish House and Offices: 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 (973) 538-1776 www.pcmorristown.org 10