A SERVICE OF WORSHIP ON THE LORD S DAY WITH HOLY COMMUNION September 2, 2018 at 10:00 am Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time We Gather Around God s Word We invite you to please enter quietly during the Prelude and prepare for the service to begin. Prelude Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: O Come, let us sing to the Lord. People: Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Leader: Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving; People: Let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise! Everyone: For the Lord is a great God. Let us worship the Lord! *Song of Gathering #181 Come Sing to God We Are Called to Confession and Reconciliation You are holy, Lord. We sing our praises to you and glorify your Name. In your merciful presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, for we are sorry for the many ways we have turned from you. Forgive us, we pray, and help us to live in your light, walk by your ways, and exemplify your love, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior, in whose name we pray and offer our silent confession Congregational Response Hear our prayer, O Lord, hear our prayer, O Lord Incline thine ear to us and grant us thy peace. Assurance of Reconciliation and *Passing of the Peace Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you. (Everyone is invited to share Christ s Peace with one another.) *We Give Glory to God (raising hands) 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. We Proclaim God s Word Prayer For Illumination Open our hearts and minds, O God, by your Spirit, that we may hear with refreshed hearts and renewed minds your Word prepared for us this day. Through Christ, the Living Word, we pray. Amen. Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 (O.T. pg. 200) Children s Message Child care will be provided for infants to 5 year olds in the Nursery on the first floor across from Thomson Youth Center. New Testament Reading: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (N.T. pg. 51) Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon: Loving From Within We Respond to God s Word Hymn of Response #335 Though I May Speak We Worship With Our Offerings Call For Offering Offertory *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, Ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen *Prayer of Dedication The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper *Invitation to the Table and Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles Creed, Traditional I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified dead,
and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts! People: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God! People: It is right to give our thanks and praise! Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer The Words of Institution Communion of the Bread and Cup Prayer after Communion *Hymn of Sending #281 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Benediction Postlude FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CRANFORD 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Phone (908) 276-8440 www.firstprescranford.org Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. The Ministers of the First Presbyterian Church, Cranford NJ: The Entire Congregation of FPCC Pastor and Head of Staff Rev. John Christian Kile Associate Pastor Music Director Alison R. Nead Assistant Music Director Elsa G. Hahn Organist Robert Grube, Jr. Administrative Coordinator Carol Thee Sunday School Coordinator Beth Marshall Mission Statement As the body of Christ inspired by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be faithful disciples, living our lives as a testimony of Christ's love for all. We welcome diversity and strive to respect and care for all of God's creation. We seek to share God s Word and invite others to live Jesus' commandment to love one another as the Lord first loved us.
Prayers of the Church Family Pray for those in the FPCC Family facing health challenges and the loss of family members. Pray for loved ones and friends of the FPCC Family. We pray for people all over the world who are seeking asylum or a better life for themselves and their families. We pray that as a nation, we respond to all people in need in a way that Christ would affirm. We specifically pray for children and parents separated at the border and for their quick reunification. We pray for the youth of FPCC and the adults who are in their lives. Prayers for peace, understanding and love for all. Please ask for God s daily blessing for all in need, for those serving in the military, for married couples facing turmoil, first responders, those in leadership of our nation, and for peace in our country and the world. Emergency and immediate prayer support is available for friends and family of the Church! Please join over 200 of us on the First Presbyterian Church Prayer Chain. We would love to have you. There are no calls to make; simply receive emails and add them to your prayer list. We are here to help you with this special Spirit-filled ministry. To add someone, contact Linda Thorn at lindathorn427@gmail.com, at 908 358 8127. If you would like someone added to the prayer list, fill out a Prayer Request form in the pew or call the office at 908-276-8440. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Phone (908)276-8440 E-mail Office@firstprescranford.org www.firstprescranford.org TO REACH THE PASTORS Pastor Chris Kile can be reached via cell phone at 215-933-8805 or at jckile@firstprescranford.org. Pastor Chris office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30am to 2:30pm or by appointment. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pastor Caroline Unzaga can be reached at the church office (extension 13), at 609-902-4487 or at caroline.unzaga@firstprescranford.org. Pastor Caroline s office hours are Monday 9:30am to 1:30pm, Tuesday 12noon to 6pm, Friday 9:30am to 2:30pm. TODAY FLOWERS The flowers today are given in memory of Isabella and Robert Wands from Bob and Jean Wands. DO YOU NEED HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION? FPCC Deacons have a team of volunteers lined up who can be called upon to provide rides to doctor appointments, to church, meetings, or other errands. Please contact Deacon Carol Berns to arrange a driver, 908-276-5275, or call the church office. LOOKING AHEAD BIBLE EXPLORERS Will begin meeting next Sunday, September 9 th at 8:30am in the Board Room. Contact Mark Oricchio with questions at moricchio@verizon.net. GRIEF SEMINAR The next Grief Seminar will be held from September 16 th to November 4 th from 6pm to 8pm. To register, call Patti Williams at 908-709-1341. ROOTS AND WINGS COLLECTION IN SEPTEMBER - Last September we collected gift cards for the Roots and Wings Program. This preventative program, sponsored by the Congregational Church of Westfield, helps young adults who have been in the NJ Foster Care Program but have aged out. Roots and Wings provides a learning experience of occupational skills and independent living skills with the emotional support of a proctor. There are 6 students presently living in 3 apartments in Garwood. Items of household living are needed. Your Service and Mission Team has decided, once again, to have a gift card collection. If you would like to help, please purchase a Shop Rite, CVS or Target gift card
in whatever amount you would like and bring it to church between September 9th and September 30 th. There will be a basket in the Narthex and at Coffee Time after the service to receive your gifts. During the week, please give them to Carol Thee in the office. If you have any questions, call Jean Wands at 908-245-3394. Please help us help these young people help themselves. Give them a fishing pole. Thank you. SHOW YOUR CHURCH SPIRIT WITH A CAR MAGNET!! Cost is $5 each with proceeds going to support Youth Mission Scholarships. THIS WEEK AT FPCC Sunday, September 2 nd 10:00 am Worship Chapel 11:15 am Fellowship Library 1:00 pm Labyrinth Bates Hall 6:00 pm Grief Support Mettam Lounge Monday, September 3 rd Labor Day Church Offices Closed Tuesday, September 4 th 7:30 pm Worship and Music Church Office Wednesday, September 5 th 6:30 am Men s Prayer Breakfast Rustic Mill Diner Thursday, September 6 th 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Saturday, September 8 th 9:00 am Building and Grounds Day Sunday, September 9 th 8:30 am Bible Explorers Board Room 10:00 am Worship Chapel 11:00 am Fellowship Library 11:15 am Deacons Board Room 6:00 pm Grief Support Mettam Lounge ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SEPTEMBER DATES TO NOTE September 16 th Back To Church Sunday Outdoor Worship followed by BBQ (or Return to Sanctuary for Worship in case of rain, BBQ in Bates) Special Nicaraguan guest to speak at 1pm Grief Seminar begins at 6pm September 23 rd Youth Fellowship presentation at Worship September 30 th Staff Recognition during Worship Adult Ed Orientation Fish Volunteer Signup for October 2018 An Invitation to Assist in the 32 nd Anniversary Celebration of FPC s Dedication To Serve Those in Need. Attention Former and Future FISH HEADS From September 30 through October 14, FPC will be hosting guests in need of housing for our 32 nd consecutive year. Please take a moment and consider the different ways that you might be able to serve and assist women and children in need of loving care. The following service opportunities are available: Saturday Morning Sept. 29 Set up comfortable and inviting rooms for our FISH guests. Sunday Afternoon September 30 Be a part of a committee to welcome our guests. Sunday Evening Sept. 30 through Saturday Evening October 13 Our FISH guests enjoy a nourishing dinner prepared by the wonderful cooks of our congregation. Meals are served at 6pm. Please consider sharing your favorite recipe and joining our guests for fellowship. Sunday Evening Sept. 30 through Saturday Evening October 13 Hospitality is the backbone of our Congregation. Please consider sharing the energy and care of your family from 6-9pm. Sunday Evening Sept 30 through Saturday Evening October 13 - Two Overnight Hosts are needed each night from 9 pm to 7pm. One host must be an FPC church member. Saturday Morning October 6 and October 13 Prepare or provide breakfast. Sunday Morning October 14 Transport belongings to the next Host Site and breakdown FISH guest rooms. If Becoming a Member of the FPC FISH Family Excites You. Please contact: Lou Koehler at loukoehler1@yahoo.com for Overnight Hosting Jean Wands at wandsmj@aol.com for Dinner Reservations Lee McArthur at bobleemca@gmail.com for Dinner Reservations Phyllis Howard at boohoward@verizon.net for Dinner Reservation Skip Winter at ahwinterjr@aol.com for Hospitality Reservations. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YES - I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FISH HEAD NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER INTEREST(S) Dinner/Hospitality/Overnight Contact Skip Winter at ahwinterjr@aol.com or (908) 625-9676 with inquiries.
Walking Together This is the year that, as a church, we ll engage our Scriptures, not just on Sunday mornings, but all week long! Buy your copy of We Make the Road by Walking by Brian D. McLaren and follow along each week as the pastors not only preach on that Sunday s texts, but then provide opportunities to study and discuss them with our church friends in the days after that! The Cranford World Trade Center Memorial Committee along with the Cranford Clergy Council Invites you to attend the Service of Remembrance Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the September 11 Memorial Park 6:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to First Presbyterian Church of Cranford For more information, contact Dottie Baniewicz 908-578-5085 McLaren, one of today s most-acclaimed Christian theologians, has created his own lectionary which takes readers through the entire Bible in one year, providing commentary that is uncommonly accessible and arresting and also conversant with contemporary scholarship. Charles Scriven, book reviewer of The Christian Century raves, For its potential usefulness in the congregation, this book is as good as sun on soil. As a conversation partner, McLaren is sure to provide some thoughtprovoking, faith- empowering insights. Various study groups or learning circles will be forming so that you can join in fellowship and opportunities for growth. An initial organizing meeting is scheduled for Sunday, September 30 after worship. If you would like to walk together, sign up below, contact the church office, the Pastors or Mark Oricchio. Paperback copies of We Make the Road by Walking are available for purchase for $10. The e-book can be purchased at Amazon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We Make the Road by Walking NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER