The West Side Presbyterian Church 10th Sunday after Pentecost Sacrament of Baptism August 13, 2017 10:00 am Service 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. -Psalm 90:4-6 So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. -Psalm 90:12 And the fact the dead are raised Moses himself showed, in the story about the bush, where he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now He is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to Him all of them are alive. -Luke 20:37-38 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. -Romans 8:2 For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. -Philippians 1:21
~ The Preparation for the Word ~ PRELUDE Chorale Prelude on St. Denio Percy Whitlock *CALL TO WORSHIP and OPENING PRAYER Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Praise the Lord; our Redeemer lives! Jesus Christ is coming in glory. Praise the Lord; our Savior reigns! Let us pray: Living God of all the ages, Your love defies death and Your covenant is sure. Make us children of the resurrection so that we may celebrate with You and with all of Your beloved ones at the marriage feast in the age to come; through Jesus Christ, who lives in glory with You and the Holy Spirit, now and always. Amen. *HYMN OF PRAISE 263 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ST. DENIO CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION Sovereign God, we confess that we have not turned away from sin. We are quickly shaken in our faith and deceived by false prophets. We put our hope in this life only and deny Your gift of resurrection. Forgive us, God of grace. Give us true hope and real comfort. Strengthen us in word and deed to proclaim the new life You offer; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 2 * The congregation may stand (time for silent confession)
KYRIE ASSURANCE OF PARDON *GLORIA PATRI *THE PEACE ~ The Proclamation of the Word ~ CHILDREN S MESSAGE (see insert for a Litany of Blessing) Beth McNamara SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Alexander Gabriel, son of Amélie and Kunal Verma *COMMITMENT OF THE CONGREGATION We, the members of West Side Presbyterian Church, promise to guide and nurture Alexander, by word and deed, with love and prayer, encouraging him to know and follow Christ as a beloved member of God s family. *RESPONSE HYMN 498 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise KINGDOM Child of blessing, child of promise, baptized with the Spirit s sign, with this water God has sealed you unto love and grace divine. Child of God, your loving Parent, learn to listen for God s call. Grow to laugh and sing and worship, trust and love God more than all. 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Luke 20:27-38 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Spirit of Life Rev. Marc Oehler SILENT REFLECTION ~ The Response to the Word ~ *RESPONSE OF FAITH Psalm 90:1-6 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. *HYMN (see insert) Be Still, My Soul FINLANDIA 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. 4
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM What Shall I Render to My God Austin Lovelace What shall I render to my God for such great mercy s store? I ll take the gifts God hath bestowed and humbly ask for more. The sacred cup of saving grace I will with thanks receive, and, all the promises embrace and to God s glory live. My vows I will to God s great name before all people pay, and all I have, and all I am, upon the altar lay. Thy lawful servant, Lord, I owe to Thee whate er is mine. Born in Thy family below, and by redemption Thine. Thy hands created me, Thy hands from sin have set me free; the mercy that hath loosed my bands hath bound me fast to Thee. Praise God, ye saints, the Lord of Love who hath thy sins forgiv n, till gathered to the church above, we sing the songs of heav n. -Charles Wesley *DOXOLOGY 591 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING ~ The Sending ~ *HYMN 341 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! ASSURANCE *CHARGE and BLESSING The Lord bless and keep Psalm 121:8 your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore. Alleluia! 5
Proclaim the message, 2 Timothy 4:2,5; Luke 18:1 be persistent in prayer, do the work of the gospel, and carry out the ministry of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. POSTLUDE Voluntary Douglas E. Wagner You are welcome to listen to the Postlude. If you are leaving before it is finished, please do so quietly. * * * * * * * Our worship has ended. May our service to God and others continue. Greeters: We thank Nandy and Steve Fowls for greeting today. Procession of Worship Elements: The worship elements are being carried in this morning by staff of the Summer Choir School. Choir School begins tomorrow, August 14. Lay Leadership: We thank Beth McNamara for her leadership in worship today. If you are interested in being a lay reader during the 10 am Sunday service, please contact Lucy Ianacone (Lianacone@optonline.net; 201-445-6824). Sanctuary Flowers: The rosebud on the chancel celebrates the birth on July 8, 2017 of Kaden Buchanan Caicedo, daughter of Gustavo Caicedo and Farrah Buchanan. Requesting sanctuary flowers is a wonderful way to remember a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. If you wish to dedicate flowers, please call Russell Clark (201-444-5189). Coffee Hour: Please stay after the service to enjoy fellowship and refreshments in the Narthex. We thank today s Coffee Hour hosts Nandy and Steve Fowls for their hospitality. Visitor Information Packets are available in the Narthex. If you are visiting with us today, please feel free to take one. 6
Worship Values, Practices and Information Congregational participation is the hallmark of Reformed Worship. Hymns, responses, corporate prayers and readings belong to you, the people and express the voice of the individual and the larger body of the Church. We hope the following notes will help you to join us in our liturgy. An asterisk (*) indicates the congregation may stand. Boldface type signifies congregational participation. First and final stanzas of hymns are usually sung in unison, middle stanzas in parts. Share your prayer concerns on the cards provided in the pew rack. Ushers will collect the cards during the announcements. Those arriving after the Call to Worship begins will be seated during the next hymn or the passing of the peace. If you must leave the Sanctuary during worship, please wait in the Narthex until the next hymn, the passing of the peace or the doxology before returning to your seat. Please help us protect and care for our beautiful worship space. Food and beverages, with the exception of closed plastic water bottles, are not allowed in the Sanctuary. Please turn off your cell phone and pager before worship begins. Large print bulletins and hymnals are available in the Narthex. Assistive listening devices are available by contacting one of the ushers. Throughout the Sanctuary, there are a number of spaces available for wheelchairs. An usher will be happy to direct you. Video of the service is available online at www.westside.org. We have live streaming video on Sunday mornings. In case of emergency: our AED Unit is on the wall across from the reception desk and the First Aid kit is in the closet across from the reception desk. 7
The West Side Presbyterian Church Serving northwest Bergen County and vicinity since 1912 Varian Fry Way, Six South Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Phone: (201) 652-1966 Fax: (201) 652-6556 www.westside.org Staff Directory Ordained Staff The Reverend Marc Oehler Pastor and Head of Staff, ext. 101 moehler@westside.org The Reverend Penny Hogan Associate Pastor, ext. 102 phogan@westside.org The Reverend Liz Junod Pastoral Associate (part-time), ext. 103 ljunod@westside.org Program Staff Deborah Holden-Holloway Minister of Music, ext. 105 dholden-holloway@westside.org Erik Eickhoff Associate Minister of Music eeickhoff@westside.org Eric Hufschmid Worship and Music Leader Foundation Worship ehufschmid@westside.org Pat McGlade Faith Community Nurse, ext. 104 pmcglade@westside.org Office Staff Carolyn Conetta Financial Manager, ext. 109 cconetta@westside.org Deidre DiMauro Administrative Assistant, ext. 108 ddimauro@westside.org Carol Walton Coordinator for Ministry, ext. 106 cwalton@westside.org Building and Grounds Staff Gib Warren Clive Stewart Ruben Rosario Jessie Edwards West Side Nursery School Melissa Bangash Executive Director, ext. 207 mbangash@westside.org Cindy Hardt Administrative Assistant, ext. 205 chardt@westside.org 8 Carol Bialkowski Director of Communications, ext. 112 cbialkowski@westside.org