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The First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains
October 20, 2019 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary
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MEDITATION BEFORE WORSHIP
“Jews and Christians throughout history have always known that this ancient Bible cannot simply be “followed” like a recipe. It takes creative imagination to bridge the ancient and modern horizons. And as we will see in due course, that process is already happening – I can’t stress this enough – within the pages of the Bible itself. So instead of trying to pretend this time gap between our day and biblical times doesn’t exist, we should embrace this characteristic and let it chart our path”.
- Peter Enns, book “How the Bible Actually Works”
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PRELUDE “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us” William B. Bradbury, arr. Susan E. Geschke
Bell Choir, Kim Lampe, Interim Director
WELCOME The Lord be with you. And also with you.
LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION
SACRED SILENCE FOR CENTERING
OPENING PRAYER
*OPENING HYMN OF PRAISE #11 (blue hymnal)
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Traci Bopp, Musician
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgment. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image, through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF GRACE
SPECIAL MUSIC “Holy Spirit” by Brian and Katie Torwalt
Karlee Borduin, Emmy Chase & Phoebe Patterson, vocalists Brooke Burgin, Youth Choir Director
*PASSING THE PEACE May the peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.
(Children and youth are invited to leave for their classes)
BAPTISM Jesse Michael Colombo, son of Joe & Cara Bea Card Kettlewood, Elder Sponsor
*SONG OF ILLUMINATION #43 (green song book) “Lord, Be Glorified”
SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 (NRSV bible page 935)
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
MESSAGE SERIES “Who Needs God: The Bible Tells Me So” Rev. Kathleen Edwards Chase, Lead Pastor
PRAYER OF INTERCESSION & THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING “Simple Gifts” Shaker Melody, arr. Patricia Sanders Cota
*DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost. Amen.
*SENDING SONG #562 (blue hymnal) “Be thou My Vision”
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
The altar flowers are in memory of Arline Friedrich given by Jan
Sermon Notes
Prayer List WITH SYMPATHY:
For the family and friends of Steven G., a 15 year old who passed away after being hit by a car.
For family of Gloria Guerin, who passed away at home on Oct 12. A graveside service is being planned for later in the month.
For the family of Al Lento, Pat Lento’s brother in law, who passed away last week. Please keep the Lento’s and extended family in your prayers
CONCERNS:
Dylan De Naples, 15 year old undergoing ACL surgery. Prayers for successful surgery & healing
Jaclyn Kemly, daughter of Tom & Lynn, who is a college soccer player and is recovering from a concussion.
Doris Hayenhjelm, was in Chilton this past week. She also has moved permanently to The Chelsea at Bald Eagle, 197 Cahill Cross Rd., Room 355, West Milford, NJ 07480
Dave Way, was in Chilton this past week and recovering from surgery. Prayers for healing. Cards to 211 Timber Ridge, PP
LONG TERM ILLNESS: Dave Cox, Elwood Sauer, Carolyn Connerton’s brother , Yvonne Hughes, Amy Finigan’s sister, Ewa Toczyska (Eve Lotito’s aunt), Jan Savage (Jane Young’s friend), Ada Sauer (Carolyn Connerton’s nephew’s daughter), Valerie Floyd (Joan Muller’s cousin), Susan Rayner, Rusty Ayers (receiving Hospice), Diane Grossmueller (Joan Muller’s niece), Brian Spring, Connie, Jamie, Bob, friend of Joann Warner, Andres Echevarria, Jennie Byram, Eugene Fletcher, Carol Ratz, Kathy (Sue Leonard’s friend), Candace (Jane Young’s sister), Michael Barch, Gavin Brady, Blair Ludemann, Cheryl, Lawrence Trumpore, Jim (the Bundz’s neighbor)
A D U L T O P P O R T U N I T I E S Believing that discipleship is a lifelong journey. There is never a time in our lives when we can be satisfied with our growth or our certainty. Certainty is about being right. Faith is about being guided by what’s right and training yourself to do it. FRC’s worshiping community welcomes faith with all the doubts, the questions and the mystery There is also nothing like participating in hands-on service to deepen your faith and put it in action. Throughout the year, we offer many opportunities for missional service.
N E W H E R E ? W E L C O M E ! We are so pleased that you chose to be with us here at First Reformed. You’ll find we are a community of faith trying to help people live and love like Jesus in their communities. If you are new to us, we’d love to help along the journey. No matter who you are or how you are, we hope you know you can belong here. Our vision is to be the church in the heart of this town with OPEN DOORS, OPEN HEARTS & OPEN HANDS. If that is the type of church you are looking for, you can take a first step by filling out a connection card, which is located on the table by the entrance to our worship space at 8:30 a.m. service or in the pew at 10 a.m. service. Also, check out our website wwwfirstreformedchurch.com
M I D D L E & H I G H S C H O O L
M I N I S T R I E S This year will be a great one for our middle school and high school youth. The youth will have an opportunity to participate in Bible studies, service projects, fun outings, small groups and overnight trips.
Sunday morning classes open up God’s Word in new ways. Wednesday evening FUEL unpacks relevant issues that kids deal with every day. Both of these fun weekly events are supported by a great team of adult volunteers.
Sunday classes meet at 10am on the 2nd to 5th Sundays of each month. Kids will be dismissed from the 10am worship service. The Wednesday evening program is from 7 to 8:30pm in Friendship Hall.
B A B I E S & K I D Z M I N I S T R I E S Nursery care for infants and toddlers is available at both services. The nursery is located on the main floor of the Ministry Center near the church office. Our Spark Kidz program for children age 2 years to 5th grade begins at 10 a.m. each Sunday in the Sanctuary, where children attend the first 15 minutes of the service with their family and then are dismissed for their individual classes. There they explore the Bible through exciting hands-on multi-sensory lessons. Parents can pick up their children in their classrooms upstairs in the Ministry Center following the conclusion of our 10 AM service.
529 Newark Pompton Tpke. Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
(973) 835-1144 email: [email protected]
S T A F F C O N T A C T I N F O KATHLEEN EDWARDS CHASE – LEAD PASTOR 973-835-1144 x 12 [email protected] DAVE SIPPEL – DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY 973-835-1144 x28 [email protected] ROLAND PETIT – VISITATION PASTOR [email protected] VICKY WERR – OFFICE MANAGER 973-835-1144 x11 [email protected] DOLORES WAGONER – FINANCE MANAGER 973-835-1144 x14 [email protected] JANET CHARDAVOYNE – CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COORDINATOR 973-835-1144 x21 [email protected] PLEASE VISIT OUR WESITE FOR MORE INFORMATION www.firstreformedchurch.com
W A Y S T O G I V E
Direct: Donation into the plate Bank Transfer: Set up donations directly from your checking or savings Online: Donate thru our secure website www.firstreformedchurch.com
