UNITED
Yardville , NJ 08620
(609)
585-5770
(609)
585-5674 fax
March 21, 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
March 21, 2010
PRELUDE “The
Gift of the World Is Jesus” arr.
PRAISE
HYMN “Shout to the Lord” Sing the Faith 2074
Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let
us sing
power and majesty, praise to the
King.
Mountains bow down and the seas will
roar
at the sound of your name.
I sing for joy at the work of your
hands,
forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll
stand.
Nothing compares to the promise I
have in you.
WE COME TO WORSHIP
GOD
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: When
all we have hoped for and trusted in has let us down;
People: There is Christ who reaches
out to us.
Leader: When the world seems dark
and despairs threatens to close in upon us;
People: There is Christ, reaching out
for us.
Leader: Come and let us worship the
Lord who is always ready to reach out to us.
People: We humbly come before the
Lord in hope and faith. AMEN.
*HYMN “I Sing
the Mighty Power of God” 288
CALL
TO CONFESSION
PRAYER
OF CONFESSION
Gracious and holy God, we thank you for the many ways
that you literally touch our lives. When
we grasp the hand of a friend, we remember how you offer your comfort and
guidance. When we give the gift of a
prayer shawl, we remind one another that we can be wrapped in your love and enveloped
in your healing presence. Forgive us
when we are distant from you or from each other. We offer ourselves to you. Use our hands loving God, so that we may share
the love, caring and comfort that you offer every day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
SILENT PRAYER
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GIVE GLORY TO GOD “Hear the Good News of Salvation” 355
Hear the good news of salvation: Jesus died to show
God’s love.
Such great kindness!
Such great mercy! Come to us from
heaven above.
Jesus Christ, how much I love You! Jesus Christ, You save from sin!
How I love You!
Look upon me. Love me still and
cleanse within.
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD TO US
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
GOSPEL LESSON Pg. 894 Luke 5:17-26
17 One day, while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law
were sitting near by (they had come from every
A TIME WITH CHILDREN Rev. Jean Pinto
(After “A Time With
Children,” (11:00 am) parents are invited to take their children who are 5 or
under to the Nursery.)
ANTHEM (11:00 am) “Shine, Jesus,
Shine” G. Kendrick
OLD
TESTAMENT LESSON Pgs. 487-488 Psalm 42
1 As a deer longs for flowing
streams,
so my soul longs for you, O God.
2 My
soul thirsts for God,
for the living God.
When shall I come and behold
the face of God?
3 My
tears have been my food
day and night,
while people say to me continually,
“Where is your God?”
4 These
things I remember,
as I pour out my soul:
how I went with the throng,
and led them in procession to the house of God,
with glad shouts and songs of thanksgiving,
a multitude keeping festival.
5 Why
are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my help 6 and my God.
My soul is cast down within me;
therefore I remember you
from the
from
7 Deep
calls to deep
at the thunder of your cataracts;
all your waves and your billows
have gone over me.
8 By
day the Lord commands his
steadfast love,
and at night his song is with me,
a prayer to the God of my life.
9 I
say to God, my rock,
“Why have you forgotten me?
Why must I walk about mournfully
because the enemy oppresses me?”
10 As with a deadly wound in my body,
my adversaries taunt me,
while they say to me continually,
“Where is your God?”
11 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my help and my God.
SERMON Rev. John Milne
MOMENT
FOR QUIET REFLECTION
*HYMN “Great
Is Thy Faithfulness”
276
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
THE SACRAMENT OF
BAPTISM (11:00 am)
(Please follow along with the Baptism on the back cover
of the Hymnal.)
Presentation
Profession of Faith The
Apostle’s 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 was
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.
Prayer
The Baptism
Welcome
Clerk of Session:
With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ's
church to share with us in his ministry,
for we are all one in Christ.
Prayer
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 Pedal Fantasy “Cleiner” arr. Neal
*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
From the abundance entrusted to us, we offer the best
we can give. Guide our use of this
precious trust, that it may be spent in ways that you choose, in places where
you would send us, for the sake of the people among whom you wish to dwell. May we bear witness to your abiding love, not
only with money but with dedicated lives.
Allow us to be instruments of
assurance and compassion in our homes and wherever our journeys lead.
Amen.
*HYMN “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” 379
*WE
RECEIVE GOD’S BLESSING
POSTLUDE “Hallelujah
Chorus” arr. Broughton
*Those
who are able may stand.
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The flowers
today are given by Paul & Leigh Miller in honor of the baptism of
Greeters & Ushers: (8:30 am)
Tony & Camille Nami
Greeters & Ushers:
(11:00 am) Margaret Archibald, Gene
& Ellie Rittman
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 21st – March 28th
Sunday—March
21st: 8:30 am Worship
9:30 am Fellowship Hour
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00
am Worship
5:00 pm Education Forum
Monday—March
22nd: 7:00 pm Deacons’ Meeting
Tuesday—March
23rd: 7:30 pm Monmouth Presbytery Meeting @ UPC
Wednesday—March 24th: 6:30
pm Capital Improvement Fund Committee
7:00 pm Task Force on Renovations
Thursday—March 25th: 6:30 pm Capital Improvement Fund
Committee
7:30 pm Choir
Friday—March 26th:
6:30 pm Capital Improvement Fund Committee
Saturday—March 27th: 9:00
am Visioning Workshop
Sunday—March
28th: 8:30 am Worship
9:45 am
Sunday School
11:00
am Worship - Cantata
There are large print
bulletins and listening devices available.
Please see an usher if you need this service.
We celebrate the Sacrament of
Baptism for Logan Aaron Hafitz, son of Aaron and Hannah Hafitz, grandson of
Paul & Leigh Miller.
Easter Cantata
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 is a project to commemorate our 5th
anniversary as United Presbyterian Church in October.
During the next two months,
the Adult Bible Class will be tackling two major topics: 1) Growing
Like Jesus in 2010: How did the Son of God grow as a man? How does
this guide our own growth as men and women? 2) A video series on The
Prayers of Jesus: Is God really like a stern judge or a cranky
neighbor? What's the key to having our prayers answered? If you
could secretly tape Jesus praying, what would you hear? What's all this
have to do with Monday morning? Join us in the Bertolet Lounge on
Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
The
Women's Book Club
will meet on Tuesday, March 30th at 7:00 pm in the Bertolet
Lounge. We will be discussing Jamie Ford's historical fiction, HOTEL on
the CORNER of BITTER and SWEET. The story is about a Chinese
American, Henry Lee, who had befriended a Japanese American girl before she was
sent to an internment Camp during World War II. Years later, Henry
revisits the sacrifices he has made for his family, for love, for
country. All women who enjoy books and fellowship are invited to join us.
Our April read will be OLIVER KITTERIDGE by Elizabeth Strout.
Food Collection for TASK
As part of United
Presbyterian's Outreach Ministry, we collect donations of canned meats, fish,
vegetables, fruits, soups, and sauces as well as boxed rice, pasta, cereals,
and potatoes on the last Sunday of each month.
All of what is collected is taken to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. Be sure to bring your non-perishable food
items with you to church on March 28th, so that the abundance with
which you have been blessed can be a blessing to others.
PRAYER
REQUESTS
Healing for Ashli Chamberlin (cancer): Dolores Yili (cancer); Diana
Reed (cancer); Philip Forrester (cancer); Michelle Parker (swollen gum); Lisa
Rickett (pacemaker); Karl (surgery last week); Callie Walter (liver problems);
Charles Worth (heart); Joe Zigleneski (heart problems); Donna Bade’s mother,
Mary Brigini (broken hip) and Pat Anthony’s twin Pam Rose (bone marrow biopsy).
Concern about Rob Fink for test results. Healing of Brianna’s chronic back pain and
concern about too much narcotic medication; and prayers for some other medical
intervention. Concern about Dan
Sletvold; and concern about Jen &
Scott and their children (marriage problems).
Comfort and healing for the families and friends of John Asay; Theresa
Heath; Mrs. Pisauro; and Lois Zardonsky.
Thanksgiving that Patti Stanley has a new job! Also thanksgiving for the prison inmates’
good attendance at Yardville retreat and hope for their spiritual future.
Prayers for success for Andy Straka’s granddaughter Brittany in her
dance competition.
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:
v
The Presbyterian
Church (
v
Presbyterian
Homes of N.J.
v
Mobile Meals of
v
v
InterVarsity (Eric Oliver)
v
v
v
Presbyterian Camp
at Johnsonburg
v
v
Phoebe’s Pantry
v
Womanspace
v
Homefront
v
Trenton Area
Campus Ministries
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