UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

 

 

                                                        

12 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road

Yardville, NJ 08620

(609) 585-5770

(609) 585-5674 fax

www.upcnj.org

March 28, 2010

8:30 am Service

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 28, 2010

 

PRELUDE                                    “The Lily of the Valley”                                    arr. Bartlett

 

PRAISE HYMN                       “All Glory, Laud and Honor”                                               88

All glory, laud and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King!

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.

Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David’s royal Son,

Who in the Lord’s name comest, The King and blessed One.

 

WE COME TO WORSHIP GOD

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:  On this day of palms and celebration, Jesus continues his journey with God.
People: We will go with him, for a while, until he turns towards Calvary.
Leader: From the top of Olive Mountain, Jesus prepares to travel through
              the valley of heartache and loss.
People:            We will follow Jesus, for a while, cradling hope in our hearts.
Leader: In the streets of Jerusalem, Jesus hears the cries of those who adore him.
People:            We will shout Jesus' name, for a while, until we cry out, "Crucify him!"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

*HYMN                              “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”                                     142

 

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                                                                                                                      

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION         

Sustainer of the weary, we know how we sang for joy when Christ came into our lives, and how we have not followed him when he leads us on this journey.  We have hidden our faces from the pain and suffering of our world.  We have turned a deaf ear to the cries of the poor, the hungry, the oppressed.  We trust in the slick promotions of the world, and not in your words that can transform our lives.
Forgive us, Steadfast God, and shine your face upon us.  Help us to have the same mind as Christ, so we would know your promises; help us to have the same heart as Christ, so we might serve your children; help us to have the same Spirit as Christ, so we might go wherever you lead us.  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                                                              

 

OLD TESTAMENT READING                          Pg.  631                                  Isaiah 50:4-9a

 

4   The Lord God has given me

the tongue of a teacher,  

that I may know how to sustain

the weary with a word.

Morning by morning he wakens—

wakens my ear

to listen as those who are taught.

 5 The Lord God has opened my ear,

and I was not rebellious,

I did not turn backward.

 6 I gave my back to those who struck me,

and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard;

I did not hide my face

from insult and spitting.

 7 The Lord God helps me;

therefore I have not been disgraced;

therefore I have set my face like flint,

and I know that I shall not be put to shame;

 8 he who vindicates me is near.

Who will contend with me?

Let us stand up together.

Who are my adversaries?

Let them confront me.

 9 It is the Lord God who helps me;

who will declare me guilty?

 

A TIME WITH CHILDREN                                                                            Rev. Jean Pinto

         

GOSPEL READING                                  Pg.913                                             Luke 19:28-40

               

28 After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

29 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,  30 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here.  31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ”  32 So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them.  33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”  34 They said, “The Lord needs it.”  35 Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.  36 As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road.  37 As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen,  38 saying,

“Blessed is the king

who comes in the name of the Lord!

Peace in heaven,

and glory in the highest heaven!”

39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.”  40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”

 

SERMON                                                                                                         Rev. John Milne

 

MOMENT FOR QUIET REFLECTION

 

*HYMN                                        “Hosanna, Loud HosannaGreat Is Thy Faithfulness”                                               89

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—The Brief Statement of Faith

We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God.   Jesus proclaimed the reign of God

 preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives teaching by word and deed

and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners,  and calling all to repent and believe the gospel.  Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition Jesus was crucified suffering the depths of human pain  and giving his life for the sins of the world.  God raised Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.   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                        “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”                             arr. Hughes

 

*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                                                        

Grateful for your grace that is new every morning and thankful that the gates of righteousness are open to us, we bring our gifts to your altar, O God.  We dedicate our offerings and ourselves, that the reign of Jesus may be realized and celebrated wherever Christians gather to worship and everywhere we scatter to serve.  May the needs of all your children be addressed by those who confess Jesus Christ.  Amen.

 

*HYMN                                 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”                                 101

              

*WE RECEIVE GOD’S BLESSING  

 

POSTLUDE                                       “Triumphal March”                                            DuBois                                             

 

*Those who are able may stand.

 

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The flowers today are given by Pat Anthony in memory of Dick Anthony.

Greeters & Ushers:      Gina Efaw and Tom Zeyack

                                   

 

UPCOMING EVENTS  March 28th – April 4th

 

Sunday—March 28th:             8:30 am Worship

                                               9:45 am Sunday School

                                             11:00 am Worship - Cantata

                                               5:00 pm Youth Group

Tuesday—March 30th:          7:00 pm Women’s Book Club

Thursday—April 1st:               9:30 am TASK

                                               7:30 pm Maundy Thursday Worship Service

Friday—April 2nd:                12:00 noon Good Friday Service – Hamilton Square                                           Baptist Church

Sunday—April 4th:                 8:30 am Worship

                                             11:00 am Worship

 

There are large print bulletins and listening devices available.  Please see an usher if you need this service.

 

 

Easter Cantata 

The choir will sing the cantata "At the Ninth Hour" today 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

 

Healing of Donna Bade’s mother Mary Brigini (broken hip); Arthur Forman (heart attack); Charles Worth (recuperating from heart problems); Phyllis Graber (heart problems); Ange Mysterano (heart problems); Joe Zigleneski (heart problems); Carmen Jones (back surgery); Ashli Chamberlin (cancer); Tess Chamberlin (ear infection); Margaret Archibald’s 9 year old great nephew, Greg MacKay (brain tumor); Edythe Sharf (undergoing chemo for blood cancer); Kay Hunnel (cancer); Jean Shapiro (shoulder); Jeff Kuper (stroke); Jen O’Donnell; Thelma Lear; Frank Kovacs; and Barb Morris.

Prayers for Gary Dominicus who is terminally ill.

Concern for Debbie Dominicus (Gary’s wife); and for Pam Rose’s test results.

Comfort for the bereaved families of John Estok; Richard Tilghman; Emily Bongraver; and Barbara Olsen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 28th  Palm Sunday

                    Cantata – At the Ninth Hour

                    11 am worship service

 

April 1st       Maundy Thursday Communion 7:30 pm

 

April 2nd      Community Good Friday Worship 12 pm   

                    Hamilton Square Baptist Church

 

April 4th       Service of the Resurrection

                    8:30 am and 11:00 am

                    No Sunday School 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 (U.S.A.) through Monmouth Presbytery; the Synod of the Northeast, and the General Assembly.

v      Presbyterian Homes of N.J.

v      Mobile Meals of Hamilton Township

v      Princeton Theological Seminary Scholarship Fund

v      InterVarsity  (Eric Oliver)

v      Trenton Area Habitat for Humanity

v      Trenton Area Rescue Mission

v      Presbyterian Camp at Johnsonburg

v      Trenton Area Soup Kitchen

v      Phoebe’s Pantry

v      Womanspace

v      Homefront

v      Trenton Area Campus Ministries