UNITED
Yardville , NJ 08620
(609)
585-5770
(609)
585-5674 fax
March 28, 2010
11:00 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.
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
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
the valley of heartache and
loss.
People: We will follow
Jesus, for a while, cradling hope in our hearts.
Leader: In the streets of
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
“At the Ninth Hour”
Words by Tom S. Long, Music by Allen Pote
1. Hosanna
2. Before
the Passover
3. One
Cup, One Bread
4. In
the
5. Surely
He Has Borne Our Griefs
6. Peter’s
Denial (Soloist: Bob Conner)
7. If
You Are My Lord
8. Jesus
Before Pilate
9. You
Love Me (Soloists: Holly Neuman, Chris Neuman)
10. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
11. On the Third Day
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.
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 “Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!” 91
*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: Ron & Ann Castor
Ushers: Don
& Carolyn LaCrosse
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 –
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.
Participating in today’s
cantata:
Narrators: Judy Podbielski, Andy Straka
Keyboard: Mike Mraz
Sopranos: Margaret Archibald,
Altos: Gail Fouse, Nancy Giordano, Carol Metzger,
Holly Neuman, Melissa Neuman, Sharon Neuman
Tenors: Bob Conner, Chris Neuman
Basses: Warren Briggs, Dave Carle, Terry Fouse, Dan
Mucha
Many
thanks to Melissa Neuman for creation of the rehearsal accompaniment disc.
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 (
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.
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)
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
April 12th
Service of the Resurrection
8:30 am and 11:00 am
No Sunday School
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