The West Side Presbyterian Church Pentecost, Confirmation Sunday & Sacrament of Holy Baptism May 19, 2013 10:00 a.m. Service SILENT MEDITATION BEFORE THE SERVICE You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. John 14:17b On that day you will know that I am in the Father, and you in me, and I in you. John 14:20 Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend into heaven you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. Psalm 139:7-8 O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, you were within and I was outside myself. St. Augus ne If the doors of percep on were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake Life is an intoxicant no amount of more mundane inebriants--faster, deeper, more alluring, more cap va ng--can possibly equal. The problem is that for life to become its own exhilarant, we must learn to live it consciously, to live it deeply, to live it to the brim, beyond the visible to the meaningful (Pentecost) is a ma er of allowing the Spirit to transform us so that our life and the life of Christ do finally merge, do really melt into one another, do truly become one, are united both here and therea er It is the period of Chris an enlightenment It is the coming home of the Chris an to the spiritual self. It is, at long last, the comprehension of what it means to live the interior life in an exterior world, to grasp the real meaning of spiritual maturity. Joan Chi ster Union with God is not something that needs to be acquired but realized. Mar n Laird * The congrega on may stand
~ The Preparation for the Word ~ PRELUDE Kyrie, Go heiliger Geist (BWV 671) Johann Sebas an Bach *CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER You who know all our hearts, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have created them all; the earth is filled with your creatures. All of crea on looks to you, to give them food in due season. You con nue to send forth your Spirit, and the earth, not without turmoil, is renewed. The glory of the Radiant One endures forever, for the works of Love are sure. You are ever present to us, even as the earth trembles, Even as the mountains spew forth ashes and smoke. Let us pray: Creator of the Universe, we offer ourselves to you, singing praises to you with each breath we take. May our me of worship be pleasing to you, for we rejoice and are glad in you. May all who feel separated from you this day open their hearts to new Life. Bless each heart gathered here this morning with an awareness of the love and power of your presence. Amen. *HYMN OF PRAISE 129 Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us EBENEZER CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION O God, Your love is boundless and your grace exceeds our imagina ons. You keep finding ways to be among us, even when our hearts are hidden, even when the doors of our souls are locked. 2
You seek us out. We cannot hide, but we confess that sin has us in its grip. It has led us from your ways, and corrupted our best inten ons, making us believe that you don t no ce, that you aren t even present. Correct our vision. Cleanse our hearts. Create in us a place where we can welcome you and receive the fullness of what you have given us in Jesus Christ. (Time for silent confession) KYRIE ASSURANCE OF PARDON *GLORIA PATRI *THE PEACE 3
~ The Proclamation of the Word ~ CHILDREN S MESSAGE Jack Gardner SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Bap sm of: Nicholas Joseph Jacke, born October 23, 2012 to Jaime and Stephen Jacke Colby Reed Sturmak, born August 25, 2012 to Diane and Bud Sturmak COMMITMENT OF THE CONGREGATION Do we, as members of West Side Presbyterian Church, promise to guide and nurture Nicholas and Colby, by word and deed, with love and prayer, encouraging them to know and follow Christ and to be a faithful member of His church? We do. RESPONSE HYMN 498 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise KINGDOM Child of blessing, child of promise, bap zed 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS GOSPEL LESSON John 14:15-20 Mark Smith...The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 2:1-4 Sandra Mar n...the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Realize Your Real Eyes Marc Oehler SILENT REFLECTION 4
~ The Response to the Word ~ CELEBRATION OF THE CONFIRMATION OF THE CLASS OF 2013 Liam MacLaren Blanchard Dylan Henry Brooke Emma Clare Cur s Brian Dawson Timothy Feldhahn Ma hew Foley William French Kalie Clare Ganem Emily McNamara Rebecca Oprihory Tyler Richard Parks Andrew Jay Perlowin Elizabeth Smith Elizabeth Thoma Jordan Michael Thompson INTRODUCTION PRESENTATION OF THE CONFIRMATION YOUTH Ques ons to those being confirmed: 1) Do you trust in Jesus Christ and accept him as your Lord and Savior? 2) Do you promise, in humble reliance upon the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as a follower of Christ? 3) Do you promise to be a faithful member of West Side Presbyterian Church and promise to share in its ministry through your prayers, your talents, and your service? COMMITMENT OF THE CONGREGATION Do you, as members of West Side Presbyterian Church promise to guide and nurture these youth, by word and deed, with love and prayer, encouraging them to follow Christ and to be faithful members of this church? We do. PRAYERS FOR THE CONFIRMANDS *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 5
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pon us Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father and he will come to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrec on of the body, and the life everlas ng. Amen. ANTHEM If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments Thomas Tallis If ye love Me, keep My commandments, and I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever, e en the Spirit of truth. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (hymnal page 16, debts/debtors) The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Hymn of Fire Eugene Butler Thou, O Christ, who came to kindle, now ignite us with Thy fire; while the earth resists Thy burning, with Thy passion us inspire. Overcome our sinful calmness, make us know our share of blame. Bap ze with Thy fiery Spirit, crown our lives with tongues of flame! Thou who in Thy holy purpose wills that we should truly live, grant us grace to be Thy servants, our tranquility forgive. Teach us courage as we struggle in all libera ng strife. Shame the smallness of our vision by Thine own abundant life. Thou who does a sword deliver rather than a placid peace, by Thy sharpened word disturb us, from complacency, release! Save us from our sa sfac on when we personally are free yet are undisturbed in spirit by our brother s misery! Crown our lives with tongues of flame! 6
*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 ~ *CHARGE & BLESSING *RECESSIONAL HYMN 442 The Church s One Founda on AURELIA POSTLUDE Komm, Heilger Geist (BWV 652) Johann Sebas an Bach If you are leaving before the postlude is finished, please do so quietly... * * * * * * * Our worship has ended. May our service to God and others con nue. Procession of Worship Elements: This morning the worship elements are carried in by members of the 2013 FOCUS (Confirma on) Class. Lay Leadership: We thank Jack Gardner, Sandra Mar n and Mark Smith for their leadership in worship to day. Together with Rev. Penny Hogan, Sandra and Mark have been the teachers for this year s FOCUS Class, so we thank them as well for their commitment and the role they have played in the lives of this group of young people. Please meet and greet the confirmands at the end of the service and stay for coffee hour. Coffee Hour this morning is sponsored by the Collins family to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mary-Elizabeth. Visitor Informa on Packets are available in the Narthex. If you are visi ng with us today, please feel free to take one. 7
The West Side Presbyterian Church Varian Fry Way, Six South Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Phone: (201) 652-1966 Fax: (201) 652-6556 www.westside.org Staff You can bypass the automated a endant by pressing *8 then the 2-digit extension number. The Reverend Dr. Gareth W. Icenogle, Pastor and Head of Staff, ext. 16 The Reverend Marc Oehler, Associate Pastor for Parish Life, ext. 18 The Reverend Penny Hogan, Associate Pastor for Family Life, ext. 12 The Reverend Dr. William Chapman, Parish Associate (volunteer) The Reverend Elizabeth Junod, Parish Associate (volunteer) Andrew Roughgarden, Ministry Assistant to the Pastor (volunteer) Joanne Harris Rodland, Minister of Music, ext. 51 Deborah Holden-Holloway, Associate Minister of Music, ext. 24 Pat McGlade, Parish Nurse, ext. 35 Carolyn Cone a, Financial Manager, ext. 21 Elisabeth A. S, Business Administrator, ext. 39 Carol Walton, Coordinator for Ministry, ext. 11 Gayle Sussman, Director, West Side Nursery School, ext. 32 Cindy Hardt, Assistant, West Side Nursery School, ext. 17 Paul Mensing, Facili es Manager, ext. 13 Clive Stewart, Custodian Richard Cur n, Director of Planned Giving (volunteer), 201-391-1490 8