UNITED
Yardville , NJ 08620
(609)
585-5770
(609)
585-5674 fax
February 14, 2010
WELCOME
Welcome!
You have come to hear the Word of God, and you shall hear it read and preached.
But we hope that by hearing it, you will also meet the Word of God, the Living
Word, Jesus, our Master and Savior. And we pray that you will leave our church
equipped to serve him more faithfully and effectively.
SERVICE FOR THE
LORD’S DAY
February 14, 2010
PRELUDE “Sketch”
Scott-Devin
PRAYER
HYMN “God, You Spin the Whirling Planets (v. 1) 285
God, You spin the whirling planets,
Fill the seas and spread the plain,
Mold the mountains, fashion blossoms,
Call forth sunshine, wind, and rain.
We, created in Your image, Would a
true reflection be
Of Your justice, grace, and mercy And
the truth that makes us free.
WE COME TO WORSHIP
GOD
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We are
brought here today to glimpse the hope that Christ has for us.
People: Open our hearts to
receive that hope.
Leader: We are brought here today
to be healed of our fears.
People: Heal us, Lord Jesus, with
your love and power.
Leader: Come, let us receive the
vision and healing love of God.
People: Praise be to God who
continues to bless and restore us. AMEN.
*HYMN “He Is King of Kings”
153
CALL
TO CONFESSION
PRAYER
OF CONFESSION
Holy God hearing of Jesus’ Transfiguration, we become
aware that we ourselves need to be changed. Sin stains our lives and soils our hearts. We are seemingly incapable of doing good and
the truth is often far from us. Cleanse
us with your love. Wipe away our
transgressions. Purify us, so that we
might begin again to follow in the way
of Jesus Christ. Amen.
SILENT PRAYER
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GIVE GLORY TO GOD
“What Star Is This, with
Beams So Bright” (v. 4) 68
To God the Father, God the Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in one,
May every tongue and nation raise
An endless song of thankful praise.
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD TO US
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
GOSPEL READING Pgs. 900-901 Luke 9:28-36
28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him
Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and
his clothes became dazzling white. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and
Elijah, talking to him. 31 They appeared in glory and were speaking
of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at
A TIME WITH CHILDREN Rev. Jean
Pinto
(After “A Time With
Children,” parents are invited to take their children who are 5 or under to the
Nursery.)
ANTHEM (11:00 am) “Beautiful Savior” R. Nagy
EPISTLE
READING Pgs. 1005-1006 2 Corinthians 4:5-12
5 For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as
Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. 6 For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”
who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of
God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7 But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made
clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from
us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not
crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;
9
persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life
of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. 11 For while we live, we are always being given up to death for
Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh.
12 So death is at work in
us, but life in you.
SERMON Rev. Jean
Pinto
MOMENT
FOR QUIET REFLECTION
*HYMN “Shine, Jesus, Shine” Sing the Faith 2173
Joys and concerns may be
written on the pew cards and given to the ushers during this hymn. They will be
shared during the prayers of the people, unless you mark them confidential.
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*AFFIRMATION
OF FAITH—Apostles’ Creed
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.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
CONGREGATIONAL
RESPONSE
Hear our prayer, O Lord,
Hear our prayer, O Lord.
Incline Thine ear to us, and
grant us Thy peace.
WE PRESENT TO GOD OUR GIFTS AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY “Air” Mozart
*WE GIVE PRAISE AND THANKS TO GOD (tune # 455)
Praise God from whom all
blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below;
Alleluia, Alleluia. Praise Him above ye heav'nly host; Praise
Father Son and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! © Public Domain
*PRAYER TO DEDICATE OUR GIFTS
Gracious God, it is an honor to share
with others what you have entrusted to us. Our offerings represent our selves and the
depth of our commitment. We rededicate to
you the talents, abilities, and resources you have placed in our hands. May we be faithful in our mutual
ministry. Amen.
*HYMN “Be Thou My Vision” 339
*WE
RECEIVE GOD’S BLESSING
POSTLUDE “Recessional” Sergisson
*Those
who are able may stand.
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Today’s
flowers are given by the Conner Family in memory of Carl Anthony.
Greeters & Ushers: (8:30
am) Andy Straka and Pat Anthony
(11:00 am) Rosemary Bateham, Rose
Wales and Mary Polom
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 14th – February 21st
Sunday—February
14th: 8:30 am Worship
9:45
am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
5:00 pm Youth Group
Tuesday—February
16th: 7:00 pm Session
Wednesday—Feb 17th: 6:00
pm Soup and Bread Supper
7:30 pm Ash Wednesday Service
Thursday—February 18th: 7:00
OGHS Training
7:30 pm Choir
Sunday—February
21st: 8:30 am
Communion Worship
9:45
am Sunday School
11:00 am Communion Worship
5:00 pm Youth Group
There are large print
bulletins and listening devices available.
Please see an usher if you need this service.
Childcare is
available during the 11 a.m. service for infants through kindergarten age
children.
This year Lent begins
February 17 and once again we will start our Lenten Journey with the
simple nourishment of soup and bread. The fellowship and the soup we share, fortify
us as we begin our spiritual journey. Come and join us for some wonderful soup!
Supper is at 6 pm. After supper we will
gather in the sanctuary for worship and begin our Lenten observance with the
imposition of ashes. Worship begins at
7:30 pm.
The
Women's Book Club
will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7:00 pm in the Bertolet Lounge. We will
be discussing THE SUGAR CAMP QUILT by Jennifer Chiaverini. The setting of
the story is in Creek's Crossing, PA in the years leading up to the Civil
War. The novel follows Dorothea Grangers' passage from innocence to
wisdom as
The
New Jersey Council for the Humanities presents a free program “Abraham Lincoln:
Man of Sorrow” on Sunday, February 21st at 1:00 pm at The
Contemporary,
The
Worship Ministry Team is looking for bread making machines. If you have one we can borrow on February 20th,
please call the church office, 585-5770.
Easter
cantata rehearsals began Thursday, Feb. 11th at 7:30 pm. The choir will sing the cantata "At the
Ninth Hour" on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the 11 a.m. worship service.
This year's Easter cantata is based on the Gospel of Mark and it is a retelling
of the last week of Christ's life from Palm Sunday to Easter morning.
The
UPW is compiling a cookbook. Please
submit your favorite recipes to Carolyn Reynolds, Jan Oliver, Barbara Kavalek
or Lois Dixon by March 28th.
The cookbook will be on sale and will be a project to commemorate our 5th
anniversary as United Presbyterian Church in October.
On
March 2nd, the UPW will have a Coordinator’s Meeting at 9:00 am and their
Bible Study and meeting at 10:30 am followed by a luncheon at 12:00 noon. The luncheon will be at the church and will
be hoagies, dessert, and beverages.
There will be a sign up sheet on the table in the narthex to register if
you are coming to the luncheon so we will know how many hoagies to
purchase. All women of the church are
invited to attend.
CALLERS NEEDED
Member Care is in need of people who would be able to make phone calls once a month to members of our church. This is part of a new endeavor begun last year by Nurture/Member Care committee. All that is required:
Receive a list of 10-15 families
Call them once a month
Meet only once for info on this responsibility
No monthly meeting required
A Cluster leader will call you periodically to see how you are
The best part: God will be smiling!!!
Prayerfully consider and call Kathy Thewes at: 291-0477
PRAYER
REQUESTS
Healing of Gus Miller (hospitalized with a broken hip); Sue Bernhard
(S1N1 flu); and Amy Stenger (car accident).
INVITATION
TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
You are invited to make a
commitment to follow Jesus Christ as Lord of Life, or to renew your commitment
as a Christian Disciple. Please speak to
the pastor who will talk and pray with you.
If you are looking for a church home we invite you to join this family
of faith and service. This is a caring
congregation, open to all. Please let us
know how we can serve you.
CHURCH STAFF
Ministers: All the members of the Congregation
Co-Pastor: Rev. John H.
Milne (799-7271) jacmilne@comcast.net
Co-Pastor: Rev. Jean B. Pinto
(737-8011) jeanbpinto@comcast.net
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Terry E. Fouse
Organist: Michael Mraz
Choir Director: Marilyn Machmer
Church Secretary: Betty Reinert
Custodian: Bob Matlack
Custodian: Jack Hoff
Prayer Chain: Daytime: Carol Heberling (298-2594); Betty Reinert
(585-5770)
Evening:
Gail Fouse (585-3248); Joyce Vaughn (888-1187)
OUR
CONGREGATION IN MISSION
Because of your stewardship
commitment, the United Presbyterian Church is supporting the ministries of:
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The Presbyterian
Church (
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Presbyterian
Homes of N.J.
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Mobile Meals of
v
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InterVarsity (Eric Oliver)
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Presbyterian Camp
at Johnsonburg
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Phoebe’s Pantry
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Womanspace
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Homefront
v
Trenton Area Campus
Ministries