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Welcome to Our Church We are happy to have you visit with us today and hope that your worship experience was blessed. Visitor s Information brochures are in the stands at the entrances to assist you in finding your way around our campus. Please join us for coffee and fellowship in the narthex at the back of the church between services. 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. 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. We gather from many places to practice traditions that have carried meaning for centuries and create a setting for sacred worship. We proclaim beliefs in this space that ground our lives and nurture Christ-likeness in our relationships and service. More information on our Church, our programs and schedules is available on our website www.pcmorristown.org 2 Cover photo by Bruce Frazier
Celebration of Worship March 17, 2013 The Fifth Sunday in Lent 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. * If you are able, please stand. VOLUNTARY (9:15) Pavane Maurice Ravel The Bel Canto Ringers (1875-1937) VOLUNTARY (11:00) Be Thou My Vision arr. Barnwell All Things Bright and Beautiful arr. Robertson Merynda Adams, harp INTROIT (11:00) Pie Jesu Mary Lynn Lightfoot Spirito (b. 1952) Pie Jesu Domine. Pie Jesu dona eis requiem. Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi. Agnus Dei, dona eis, requiem. Dona eis requiem, sempiternam. Carol Johnson, Piano 3 Merciful Jesus Lord, grant to them rest. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, grant them rest everlasting. *CALL TO WORSHIP The Reverend Dr. David J. Smazik Leader: Those who sow with tears Senior Pastor People: will reap with songs of joy. Leader: Those who go out weeping People: will return home with shouts of joy. *HYMN 288 I Sing the Mighty Power of God Ellacombe I sing the mighty power of God, that made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at God s command, and all the stars obey. I sing the goodness of the Lord, who filled the earth with food, Who formed the creatures through the Word, and then pronounced them good. Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, where er I turn my eyes, If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the skies!
There s not a plant or flower below, but makes Thy glories known, And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from Thy throne; While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care; And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God art present there. PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Elder Linda Gaden (9:15) Elder Barbara King (11:00) Gracious God, you have chosen us to be your people and to praise your glory; but we confess that we have overlooked the presence of Jesus Christ in our midst, neglected the poor, and placed our confidence in the flesh. Forgive us, O God, for the selfish gains we have accrued are nothing compared to knowing Christ. Do not remember our former sins or consider the things of old. Restore the fortunes of your people, that we, with your whole creation, may declare you praise. SILENT PRAYER ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS *RESPONSE TO FORGIVENESS (Hymn 84, Stanza 3) When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more luster to the day. A TIME WITH YOUNG CHRISTIANS (11:00) Alexandra Mead Director of Christian Education PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (Unison) God of mercy, you promised never to break your covenant with us. Amid all the changing words of our generation, speak your eternal Word that does not change. Then may we respond to your gracious promises with faithful and obedient lives; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 43:16-21 (Old Testament, page 632) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! 4
ANTHEM (9:15) Abide with Me arr. Carol Tornquist ANTHEM (11:00) My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Mack Wilberg The Chancel Choir My Shepherd will supply my need; Jehovah is his Name; In pastures fresh he makes me feed, beside the living stream. He brings my wand ring spirit back, when I forsake his ways, and leads me for his mercy s sake, in paths of truth and grace. When I walk through the shades of death, thy presence is my stay: One word of thy supporting breath drives all my fears away. Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, doth still my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, thine oil anoints my head. The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days; O may thy house be mine abode and all my work be praise! There would I find a settled rest while others go and come, no more a stranger, nor a guest; but like a child at home. SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: John 12:1-8 (New Testament, page 100) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON Final Preparations Dr. Smazik *HYMN 101 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Hamburg When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God! All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. See from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? His dying crimson, like a robe, Spreads o er His body on the tree; Then I am dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me. 5
Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. To Christ, who won for sinners grace By bitter grief and anguish sore, Be praise from all the ransomed race Forever and forevermore. MOMENT FOR MISSION: One Great Hour Sharing Elder Bruce Fisher 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, prayer request cards and visitor cards are located in the pew pockets for your convenience. Cards will be collected with the offering.) OFFERTORY (9:15) My Shepherd will Supply My Need Dale Grofenhuis My Shepherd will supply my need; Jehovah is his Name; In pastures fresh he makes me feed, beside the living stream. He brings my wand ring spirit back, when I forsake his ways, and leads me for his mercy s sake, in paths of truth and grace. When I walk through the shades of death, thy presence is my stay: One word of thy supporting breath drives all my fears away. Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, doth still my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, thine oil anoints my head. The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days; O may thy house be mine abode and all my work be praise! There would I find a settled rest while others go and come, no more a stranger, nor a guest; but like a child at home. OFFERTORY (11:00) The Lord is My Shepherd (Requiem) John Rutter The Chancel Choir Merynda Adams, harp, Michael Witsberger, oboe, Carol Johnson, organ The Lord is my shepherd; therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture, and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name s sake. Yea, though I walk thro the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For thou art with me: Thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table for me against them that trouble me: Thou hast anointed my head with oil and my cup shall be full. But thy loving kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord, for ever. 6
* DOXOLOGY (from Hymn 416, Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation) Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, Ever three and ever one; One in might and one in glory While unending ages run. *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 307 Fight the Good Fight Duke Street Fight the good fight with all thy might; Christ is thy Strength, and Christ thy Right; Lay hold on life, and it shall be Thy joy and crown eternally. Run the straight race through God s good grace, Lift up thine eyes, and seek Christ s face; Life with its way before us lies, Christ is the Path, and Christ the Prize. Cast care aside, lean on thy Guide, God s boundless mercy will provide; Trust and the trusting soul shall prove Christ is its Life, and Christ its Love. Faint not nor fear, God s arms are near, God changeth not, and thou art dear. Only believe, and thou shalt see That Christ is all in all to thee. *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Improvisation on Abbot s Leigh 7
Leading the music during today s service are Matthew Webb, Director of Music and Julie Ramseyer, Director of Children s Music. Text printed with permission, CCLI #2247504 GREETING at the 9:15 service were Jane Donegan, Evelyn Entwisle, Lisa and Jack Fraebel, and Nicky Fraebel. Greeting at the 11:00 service were Gladys Akillian, Lena Fermani, Jean Jones, and Ann Smazik. USHERING at the 9:15 service are Craig Dodd, head usher, Carol Gilbert, Graydon Rogers, Cheryl and Bruce Smith, and Stephen Torell. Ushering at the 11:00 service are Bob Davies, head usher, Peggy Clark, Ray Stark, and Mary and Jim Walker. THE FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY are given in loving memory of their mothers, Lee Hilles Wertheim and Mary Breen Fraebel, by Lisa and jack Fraebel. JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP and refreshments in the narthex at the back of the church, hosted by Amanda Boyadjis. Lenten Observances and Holy Week Services Palm Sunday, Sunday, March 24, one service of worship at 10 a.m. The music will be provided by the Chancel Ringers and Chancel Choir with a palm processional at the start of the service led by our Church School children Palm Sunday Reminders for Children: All of the children are invited to gather in the Chapel prior to the 10 a.m. service to parade into the Sanctuary. Fish Banks for Lent will be collected on Palm Sunday. Maundy Thursday, March 28, at 8:00 p.m., the Bethel AME Church and their choir join with us for a Tenebrae Service, which commemorates the Last Supper of our Lord with special anthems offered by the Chancel and Bethel choirs. Communion will be celebrated in small groups. Good Friday, March 29, worship service at Noon. The Chancel Choir will present the Requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with soloists and instrumentalists from our congregation and members of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. The Requiem, was Mozart s final composition and a work that was completed by Mozart s student Franz Süssmayer. Please find time in your schedules for this important musical offering as we remember the death of Jesus and look with hope toward the Resurrection. Easter Sunday, March 31, at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. Come celebrate the Resurrection in these identical services with all of our choral ensembles and the Ringers-on-the-Green, joined by Paul Oster and Steve Hess, percussionists, and a brass quintet from the New Jersey Symphony. 8
UPCOMING EVENTS: For details, please check the church website Faith on Film: The Intouchables, 3/17. Movie, pizza, and discussion, in the Parish House. Sandy Relief: Gift cards for this outreach project will be accepted at the church office. Easter Memorial flowers: Donations are being accepted in the church office. New Hymnals may be dedicated through Sunday, March 24 in Mutch Hall or the church office. There are opportunities to donate flowers in honor or in memory of loved ones for Sundays in June. Please contact Jo Potter in the office, (973) 538-1776. OPEN MEETINGS THIS WEEK: For a full schedule of meetings, go to our website. Sunday, March 17 Office closed 9:15 a.m. Church School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Seminar 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. Worship 12:15 p.m. GROW Grandparents Reaching Out for Worship 4:00 p.m. Faith on Film: The Intouchables Monday, March 18 (No open meetings today) Tuesday, March 19 8:30 a.m. Small Group (P. Clark) 9:00 a.m. Tax Assistance 7:00 p.m. Koinonia High School Youth Group 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Wednesday, March 20 7:00 a.m. Small Group (M. Kaller) 9:00 a.m. AAA 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Worship 4:15 p.m. MidWeek Elementary School Youth Group Wednesday, continued 4:15 p.m. Ekklesia Middle School Youth Group 5:00 p.m. Afternoon Lenten Study Group, All are welcome! Designed to fit with MidWeek schedules Thursday, March 21 9:00 a.m. Tax Assistance Friday, March 22 9:30 a.m. Volunteers (Tower Tidings and Bulletins) Saturday, March 23 Office closed 8:30 a.m. Whippany River Clean Up Project 9:00 a.m. Saturday Morning Lenten Study 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 10:00 a.m. Christian Yoga 10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Dyeing and Hunt Sunday, March 24 Office closed Palm Sunday: No Church School Classes (children or adult) 10:00 a.m. Worship 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