www.pcmorristown.org and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, Look, here is the Lamb of God! John 1:36 NRSV will never perish. No one will snatch Creating Pathways to Discover New Connections in Christ January 19, 2014 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 tm 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 2 Cover photo by Bruce Frazier
Celebration of Worship January 19, 2014 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. * If you are able, please stand. PRELUDE O Lamm Gottes, BWV 618 J.S. Bach Ryan Kennedy, organ (1685-1750) *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) Leader: Here is the servant of God, a light to all the nations. People: Leader: People: Come and see the Messiah, the Lord. Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. Come and see the Messiah, the Lord. The Reverend Dr. David J. Smazik *HYMN 744 Arise, Your Light Is Come! Festal Song Arise, your light is come! The Spirit's call obey; Show forth the glory of your God, Which shines on you today. Arise, your light is come! Fling wide the prison door; Proclaim the captives' liberty, Good tidings to the poor. Arise, your light is come! All you in sorrow born, Build up the broken-hearted ones And comfort those who mourn. Arise, your light is come! The mountains burst in song! Rise up like eagles on the wing; God's power will make us strong. 3
CONFESSION AND PARDON PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Lisa Fraebel (9:15) God of glory, Jamie Barnette (11:00) we confess that we have not sought your face. We labor for worldly things and lack in spiritual gifts. We sacrifice much for false idols and forsake your holy Lamb. Forgive us; give us grace. Take away the sin of the world and teach us, as disciples, to show the wonder of your love in Jesus Christ our Lord. *KYRIE Hymn 577 Lord, Have Mercy setting: Reindorf (sung in Greek, Kyrie eleison) SILENT PRAYER ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: It is hard for us to believe, People: Leader: People: and to understand Christ s great love for us. Yet the meaning is clear; Our sins are forgiven. *RESPONSE 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, World without end. Amen, amen. A TIME WITH YOUNG CHRISTIANS (11:00) Alexandra Mead 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 grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 4
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 49:1-7 (Old Testament, page 638) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! ANTHEM (9:15) The Lamb Lee Hoiby Scott Gothe, baritone (1926-2011) Little Lamb who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Gave thee life and bid thee feed by the stream and o er the mead; gave thee clothing of delight, softest clothing wooly bright; gave thee such a tender voice, making all the vales rejoice: Little Lamb who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Little Lamb I ll tell thee. He is called by thy name, for he calls himself a Lamb: he is meek and he is mild, he became a little child: I a child and thou a lamb, we are called by his name. Little Lamb, God bless thee. ANTHEM (11:00) Behold the Lamb of God Healey Willan The Chancel Choir (1880-1968) Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. Surely He hath born our griefs and carried our sorrows. He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities. SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: John 1: 29-42 (New Testament, page 86) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON Discovery of a Lifetime Dr. Smazik *HYMN 443 There Is a Redeemer Green There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God s own Son; Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One. Refrain Thanks, O my Father, for giving us your Son, And leaving your Spirit till the work on earth is done. Jesus, my Redeemer, name above all names, Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, hope for sinners slain. When I stand in glory, I will see his face; There I serve my King forever in that holy place. Refrain Refrain 5
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) The Lamb Ralph Vaughan Williams Scott Gothe, baritone (1872-1958) Michael Witsberger, oboe OFFERTORY (11:00) If ye love me Philip Wilby The Chancel Choir (b. 1949) If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; e en the Spirit of Truth. And ye know Him, for He dwelleth in you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you. * 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 339 Lift Every Voice and Sing Lift Every Voice Lift every voice and sing till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty. Let our rejoicing rise high as the listening skies; Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Continued 6
Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod. Felt in the days when hope unborn had died. Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our parents sighed. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by thy might led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Caoine from Sonata, Op. 129 Charles V. Stanford Michael Witsberger, clarinet (1852-1924) Participating in the service today are the Reverend Dr. David J. Smazik, Elder Lisa Fraebel and Deacon Jamie Barnette. Alexandra Mead is the Director of Christian Education. Matthew Webb is the Director of Music. Ryan Kennedy is our Organ Scholar. GREETING: 9:15: Jan and Bob Harris, Marcia and Ken Heiden, and Vicky Willson 11:00: Gladys Akillian, Peggy Clark, and Sue Grassmyer USHERING: 9:15: Vern Verhoef, head usher, Carol Gilbert, Marilynn Hummer, Daria and Rich Lisco, and Nancy Niemann 11:00: Carl Cronin, head usher, Helen Cronin, Jan Dougherty, Paige and Nicky L Hommedieu THE FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY given in memory of Helen Pals Kingsbury, Dr. & Mrs. Clarence H. Pals, and Dr. & Mrs. Henry A. Kingsbury. FELLOWSHIP HOUR today is hosted by Thelma Kay. 7
UPCOMING SERVICES Next Sunday, January 26, at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. we will worship with services of Wholeness and Healing Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. James 5:14-15 Also on January 26: There will be a reception hosted by the M & A Committee to honor Jamie Barnette next Sunday, January 26, between services in the narthex. All are invited to attend to thank Jamie for her service to the church and to wish her well in her retirement. On February 2, 2014, there will be one Worship Service at 10 a.m. at the Church on the Green The Bel Melodia and Bel Canto choirs lead our worship with a presentation of a musical relating the story of Elijah! The Session of The Presbyterian Church in Morristown calls the Annual Meeting of the Congregation for Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service of worship. 8
OPEN MEETINGS THIS WEEK: For a full schedule of meetings, go to our website. Sunday, January 19 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. Men s Chorus Monday, January 20 No open meetings today Tuesday, January 21 8:00 a.m. Small Group (P. Clark) 6:30 p.m. Chancel Ringers 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:30 p.m. Men s Chorus Wednesday, January 22 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 5:05 p.m. Bel Canto Choir Wednesday, continued 5:30 p.m. Koinonia 6:05 p.m. Tower Singers/Ringers 7:15 p.m. Cantus Choir Thursday, January 23 1:00 p.m. Small Group (Mead) Friday, January 24 9:30 a.m. Volunteers 2:00 p.m. Senior Yoga Saturday, January 25 Office closed 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 10:00 a.m. Bel Melodia/Bel Canto Practice at the Church 10:00 a.m. Christian Yoga Sunday, January 26 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. Ringers on the Green 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 9