The Presbyterian Church BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY FOUNDED CIRCA 1717

April 27, 2014

We warmly welcome you to worship at The Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge. We pray that you will be encouraged in your journey of faith and drawn closer to God by your experi-ence with us.

Calendar of Prayer Sessions and Congregations are invited to pray for the congregations, pastors, members and staff of the Presbytery of Elizabeth during 2014. This week, we pray for First Presbyterian Church, Fords.

Online Sermons Recorded audio sermons from the most re-cent Sundays are available on the church website at www.brpc.org. To access, click on the sermons link on the main menu.

Amplification Headsets So that all may enjoy the worship service, sound amplification headsets are available from the ushers for those who need assis-tance with hearing.

Statement of Purpose God calls the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church to be a living community and light to the world, guided by the Holy Spirit and transmitting God’s love revealed through Christ Jesus. In response to God’s call, we seek to realize the Kingdom of God as we

Welcome everyone into our community with open arms, Care for each other both in times of joy and in times of sorrow, Worship together creatively and enthusiastically in gratitude to God, Prepare each other through Bible-based education and open discussion to Serve Jesus Christ as disciples in local and global ministry and to Share our wealth, time, talents and faith with the world.

Therefore encourage one

another and build each other up, as indeed you are doing. The

grace of our Lord Jesus Christ

be with you. I Thess. 5:11, 28

Welcome

A special welcome to visitors – we're glad you're here! When our welcome pads are passed down the pew, we invite all worshippers to take a mo-ment and sign their name, and for visitors to also include their address and phone number. Following both of our worship services, everyone is invited to gather for fellowship & coffee in Westminster Hall.

Childcare and Sunday School Childcare for infants and toddlers is available in the nursery downstairs. Pagers are used to contact parents during the worship service when necessary.

9:00 am The Nursery is open for infants & toddlers through age 3. Please br ing chil- dren ages 3 through grade 5 directly to their Sunday School classrooms. They may be picked up by their parents in their classrooms at 9:45 a.m.

10:15 am Children ages 3 through Grade 2 are invited to attend Children ’s Church in the Chapel after the Message for Children. Children in grades 3 and up are invited to remain in worship with their families.

*Those who are able are invited to stand.

Order of Worship

9:00 a.m. ~ Chapel April 27, 2014 jazz sunday

(As the prelude begins, please prepare prayerfully for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.)

Please turn to page 5 for the 10:15 a.m. Jazz Service

PRELUDE Two Easter Hymns Wilbur Held The Strife is O’er

Jesus Christ is Risen Today CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: O Lord God, how great you are! On the first day of the week we commemorate your creation of the world and all that is in it. People: Lord, send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. Leader: O Lord God, how great you are! On the first day of the week we commemorate the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, from the dead. People: Lord, create in us a pure heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us. Leader: O Lord God, how great you are! On the first day of the week we celebrate in song the presence of your Holy Spirit in the church and throughout the whole world. All: Amen and Amen!

*HYMN 233 The Day of Resurrection lancashire

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of birth, God of joy, God of life, we come to you as a people hungry for good news. We have been so dead to miracles that we have missed the world’s rebirth. We have preoccupied ourselves with pleasures and have overlooked the joys you offer us. We have been so concerned with making a living that we have missed the life you set among us. Forgive us, gracious God. Open our eyes and our hearts to receive your gift; open our lips and hands to share it with all humanity

in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

SILENT REFLECTION AND CONFESSION OF SIN

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks (v.1) HYMN 240

*THE PEACE

Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

People: And also with you. Leader: I invite you to turn and greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace.

WORDS OF WELCOME

PASSING OF THE WELCOME PADS

SCRIPTURE LESSONS John 20: 19-31 p.115

1 Peter 1: 3-9 p.232

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Holey” Faith Dr. Maureen Paterson

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION

Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

*HYMN 246 Christ is Alive ! TRURO

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing Wilbur Held

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Order of Worship

10:15 a.m. ~ Sanctuary April 27, 2014 jazz sunday

(As the prelude begins, please prepare prayerfully for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.)

PRELUDE My Lord, What a Morning Spiritual

INTROIT Praise God and Dance Duke Ellington

CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Dennis W. Jones

Leader: O Lord God, how great you are! On the first day of the week we commemorate your creation of the world and all that is in it. People: Lord, send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. Leader: O Lord God, how great you are! On the first day of the week we commemorate the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, from the dead. People: Lord, create in us a pure heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us. Leader: O Lord God, how great you are! On the first day of the week we celebrate in song the presence of your Holy Spirit in the church and throughout the world. All: Amen and Amen!

*HYMN 233 The Day of Resurrection lancashire

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of birth, God of joy, God of life, we come to you as a people hungry for good news. We have been so dead to miracles that we have missed the world’s rebirth. We have preoccupied ourselves with pleasures and have overlooked the joy you offer us. We have been so concerned with making a living that we have missed the life you set among us. Forgive us, gracious God. Open our eyes and our hearts to receive your gift; open our lips and hands to share it with all humanity in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

SILENT REFLECTION AND CONFESSION OF SIN

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

RESPONSE OF PRAISE Hallelujah Praise the Lord Robert Ray

Sanctuary Choir

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*THE PEACE

Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

People: And also with you. Leader: I invite you to turn and greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace.

WORDS OF WELCOME

PASSING OF THE WELCOME PADS

MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN The Best Things in Life are Free DeSylva, Brown and Henderson

(Children ages 3 through second grade may go to Children’s Church in the Chapel;

Children in grades 3 and up are invited to remain in worship with their families.)

*HYMN 408 There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit sweet, sweet spirit

SCRIPTURE LESSONS John 20: 19-31 p.115

1 Peter 1: 3-9 p.232

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

MEDITATION “Holey” Faith Dr. Maureen Paterson

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING

ANTHEM Soon and Very Soon Andraé Crouch

Sanctuary Choir

*DOXOLOGY (Note: different tune—Nancy sings once, then congregation sings)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

CALL TO PRAYER Peace Horace Silver

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION

Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

*HYMN Just a Closer Walk With Thee Traditional (Nancy sings three solo verses. The congregation will sing three verses. The band will conclude.)

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE When the Saints Go Marching In Traditional

Gratitude and appreciation to God and to those who have led this service

may be expressed with applause after the Postlude.

Music

About Today’s Music Thanks to our jazz players for the great music today! BRPC members: Hal Slapin, bass and arrangements; Nancy Nelson DiSisto, vocalist; Jim Felter, trombone; and Rol Smith, tenor saxophone. Guest musicians: Jerry Vezza, keyboard; Vinny Borselli, trumpet; Glenn Weber, drums; and Alfred Patter-son, trombone.

The Flowers on the Piers this morning are given to the glory of God:

~ By Muriel Anderson and family, in loving memory of Eric Anderson.

~ By Sue Brewer, in loving memory of Joe Brewer.

~ By Jeff and Debbie Schaub, in loving memory of Jeff’s sister, Rosemary Schaub, for her birth-day on April 30th.

The flowers that grace our sanctuary each week are gifts from members of the congregation. Flowers may be given in memory or in honor of someone or to celebrate an occasion. There is one pier opening on May 4 and two pier openings on May 18 and 25. If you would like to donate an arrangement, please contact Debbie Schaub at 908-507-3844; e-mail address, debbie.schaub@verizon.net.

Our Greeters this morning are Ken and Sally Warman and the Kilroy Family at the 10:15 a.m. service. Join us for Coffee and Fellowship in Westminster Hall after the 9 a.m. ser-vice hosted by Sue Farmen and Linda Chen and after the 10:15 a.m. service hosted by Elsie and Fox Stoddard.

flowers

Church Family

Membership

Interested in Becoming a Member? We extend a warm invitation to our “Exploring Membership” class and luncheon today from 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. (immediately following the 10:15 a.m. worship service) in the Church House Parlor, located across the street from the Sanctuary building. This is an excellent opportunity to share your faith journey and learn more about the beliefs and ministry of our church. Lunch will be served and childcare will be provided, if requested in advance.

Adult Education

Compassionate Communication 4-Week Program Beginning April 29 Do you find yourself in situations of conflict, opposing viewpoints, and issues around re-spect and consideration? If so, join us for a 4–week program on Compassionate Communi-cation. We will explore: How to Communicate with “Difficult” People, How to Handle Conflict and Anger, How to Speak your Truth While Respecting Others, and other common challenges. Linda Mills, a member of BRPC has had extensive training in Compassionate Communication and will be facilitating the program.

Small Group Study—Mondays at 9:30 a.m.—5 weeks beginning May 5 Please join us on Monday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m. to explore and discuss 5 Love Languages of Children. This easy-to-read book discusses the need for children to feel loved in their par-ticular way to best succeed. If you and your children speak different love languages, your display of love might get lost in translation– affecting your child’s attitude, behavior and development. This is an opportunity for women to gather, share experiences and enjoy fel-lowship and refreshments. If you are interested in joining us for this 5-week study, please contact Jackie Obregon at jobregon@brpc.org. Books (and childcare!) will be provided.

Call for the Annual Meeting of the Corporation

The Annual Business Meeting of the Corporation of the Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, incorporated by Act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey in the year 1785 as the Trustees of the Presbyterian Congregation at Baskenridge in the counties of Somerset and Morris, will be held in Westminster Hall on May 4, 2014, imme-diately following the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. This meeting is called for the purpose of hearing the Annual Report, for the election of new Trustees and members of the Financial Review Committee, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Congregation. ~April 7, 2014 - Jeff Schaub President of Trustees

Call for the Annual Congregational Meeting—Part 2

The Annual Meeting Part 2 of the Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, will be in Westminster Hall on May 4, 2014 immediately following the 5:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner, for the purpose of receiving reports of the Boards and Or-ganizations; for the election of Elders, Deacons and Members-At-Large to the Church Of-ficer Nominating Committee, and for such other business as may properly come before the Congregation. ~April 6, 2014 - Dick Fryling Clerk of Session

Annual Congregational Dinner and Meeting—Sunday, May 4 A family potluck dinner followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held next Sunday evening, May 4 at 5 p.m. in Westminster Hall. This will be an opportunity to cele-brate the past year of our ministry together and to hear the children's choir sing. Please bring a dish to share: A-J entree, K-P dessert, Q-Z salad. We need a few helpers for cleanup! Please call Claire Pratt at 908-531-6072 or Chet Ehrman at 908-647-5022 to volunteer.

Annual Meeting and Dinner

Friends of the Shelter

Friends of the Shelter—Next Meeting April 28 Friends of the Shelter, a support group for the Resource Center of Somerset, which minis-ters to victims of domestic violence, began as a mission of our church twenty-seven years ago. In that time, with fundraisers like author luncheons and festive Derby Day events, it has raised over $1,500,000 and is a shining example of BRPC’s recent emphasis on “local hands-on mission” as we furnish, paint, plant and tend to the physical needs of the shelter itself. To learn more, join us at our next meeting at 12:15 p.m., April 28 in the Church Par-lor. For more information, or to attend this year’s Derby Day celebration at Baltusrol Golf Club, call Joan Baer at 953-0739 or president, Mary Ellen Cahill, 672-3309.

Middle School Fellowship (Gr. 6-8) - Wed., April 30, 6-7:30 p.m. – Youth Center Come join this fun and vibrant group for a night of games, fellowship and a special project. We start the night with a sit-down pizza dinner, and then start making eye-catching signs to support the Senior High’s Mother’s Day Plant Sale/Workcamp Fundraiser (May 4 and 11). We are excited to use our time to get artsy and help this important mission. We welcome new faces!

Senior High Mother’s Day Plant Sale: A Workcamp Fundraiser Sunday, May 4 and Sunday, May 11 This year, the Senior High Fellowship and Youth & Young Adult Committee are hosting a Mother’s Day Plant Sale after both services on May 4 and 11. There will be 3 beautiful plant options perfect for adding a touch of spring to your home, or as a special gift to the mother in your life. Depending on the weather, the sale will be outside by the Oak Tree or in Westminster Hall. A special thank you to Michael and Amy Pellegrino for supplying us with such gorgeous plants. Come support the Senior High Workcamp!

Senior High Fellowship (Grades 9-12) - Tonight from 7-9 p.m.—Youth Center This topic night is going to be lots of fun! We will start with pizza and games and then begin a casual dialogue on today’s relationships...the good, the funny, the awkward, and sometimes ugly truths! Jenna will be leading this discussion using references to the “hook up culture” as defined by Boston College’s Professor Kerry Cronin. We will use her cri-tiques as the basis of our discussion and find out if we agree or disagree! Come join this time to connect with friends and relax before your week starts. We will also have Youth Sunday sign-ups—you choose your role! You don’t want to miss this one! Senior High Fellowship (Grades 9-12) - Saturday, May 3 Youth Sunday Rehearsal from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We will meet in the BRPC Sanctuary at 11 a.m. for a full run-through of the two Youth Sun-day services. All students in the services are REQUIRED to be at this rehearsal. Please contact Jenna at jmeyers@brpc.org if you have any questions or concerns. Seniors will stay until 1 p.m. and underclassmen are only required to be there until 12 p.m. There is also an opportunity to help set up for the Mother’s Day Plant Sale/Workcamp Fundraiser after this rehearsal.

Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Scholarships Offered Each year, the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Council offers scholarships for college jun-iors, seniors or graduate students. The scholarships are granted to aid education at an ac-credited college, university or seminary for individuals dedicated to working in “helping professions”, such as the pastorate, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, nursing, law and so-cial work. Church members and Somerset Hills residents are eligible and can obtain appli-cations in the Church House. Applications are due by May 15.

Coffee and Fellowship Time Please consider volunteering to host a Fellowship time by taking a few moments from your week to give of yourself in service to your church family. Fellowship is vital to the life of the church, and for some, Sunday is the only opportunity they have to connect. To volun-teer, please contact Nancy Sinni at 908-696-0317 or email at hape2run@verizon.net.

Opportunities to Give and Serve

Homeless Solutions “Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” –Luke 6:38

During difficult times there is nothing better to keep our minds off of our own troubles then to reach out and help someone in need. Homeless Solutions provides shelter for 25 home-less men, 10 homeless women, 19 families and 20 Safe Haven guests. The mission council is seeking volunteers to prepare and serve dinner to these families at the shelter. Volunteers need to arrive at the shelter by 4pm and dinner is served at 6 p.m. Clean up is done by the shelter residents. All menus are pre-planned or you may prepare your favorite specialty. One volunteer is also needed to shop for the groceries and all receipts are submitted to the church for reimbursement. If you feel called to this very special ministry please contact Ka-ren Cokewood at 908.221.9323. 2014 Dates: May 31, July 5, Sept. 6 and November 1.

Transition in Youth & Young Adult Ministries Jenna Meyers, our beloved Acting Director of Youth & Young Adults, will soon be leaving this post to start her graduate nursing studies at Columbia University. Many of you know Jenna from her lifelong membership in our church. It has been a true gift to see her shine in a staff leadership position this past year and our Youth Programs have thrived under her car-ing watch. Jenna is now being called to pursue her dream to become a nurse. Her school-ing starts in June, with her last day in the office on May 21. We are filled with happiness for her as she starts this next phase of her life journey. Please pray for Jenna and for all BRPC youth & young adults and our faithful Youth Advisors in this time of transition. We are blessed with a healthy foundation! The Youth & Young Adult Committee will be hosting a reception for Jenna on Sunday, May 18 immediately following the 10:15 a.m. Worship ser-vice in Westminster Hall. Please come and join together in fellowship to help celebrate Jen-na’s ministry and offer our heartfelt thanks for her many gifts and talents, as well as encour-agement for what lays ahead at grad school.

Youth and Young Adult Ministries...continued

Mission Trip with Pluckemin Presbyterian, May 17-24 Pluckemin Presbyterian is hosting a mission trip to Indian Wells Presbyterian in Arizona to restore their unoccupied manse, which can then be used or rented to help Indian Wells fi-nancially. Since 2007, Pluckemin has been working with several Navajo churches and have often partnered with Emmanuel Presbyterian in Thousand Oaks, CA and others. The group will likely be 2-3 people from Pluckemin, 2-3 people from Emmanuel Pres., and 1-2 Nava-jos from Tuba City Presbyterian. Most people in the group are highly skilled, but there is work for all levels. Please contact Tom Dodd 732-560-7137 for more information.

Weekly Calendar

SUNDAY—APRIL 27

Early Bird Bible Study, 7:45 am ...... Library Worship, 9:00 am ............................. Sanctuary Christian Education for All, 9:00 am Fellowship, 9:45 am ......................... Westminster Hall Worship,10:15 am ............................ Sanctuary Fellowship, 11:15 am ....................... Westminster Hall New Member Class, 11:15 am ......... Parlor Small Group, 6:30 pm ...................... Library Sr. High Fellowship, 7:00 pm ........... Youth Center

MONDAY—APRIL 28

SCEEP, 3:00 pm ............................... Church House Little Spirit Program, 3:45 pm .......... Education Bldg. Adult Ed. Comm., 7:00 pm ............... Geneva Room Deacons, 7:00 pm ............................. Parlor Personnel Council, 7:00 pm .............. Pastor’s Study Tree House Board, 7:30 pm .............. Library Session w/ Confirm. Class, 8:00 pm Chapel/West. Hall

TUESDAY—APRIL 29

Oak Tree Quilters, 9:00 a.m. ............ Westminster Hall Spirit Program, 3:45 pm ................... Education Bldg. Youth Bells, 4:00 pm ........................ Sanctuary Youth Choir, 4:45 pm ....................... Sanctuary Alpha Bell Choir, 6:00 pm ............... Knox Room Communications, 7:00 pm ................ Library Knox Bell Choir, 7:15 pm ................ Knox Room Officer Training, 7:30 pm ................. Parlor Small Group, 7:30 pm ...................... Off-Site

WEDNESDAY—APRIL 30

Women’s Bible Study, 9:30 am ........ Parlor Middle School Fellowship, 6:00 pm Youth Center

THURSDAY—MAY 1

Vision Task Force, 7:00 pm ............. Library Sanctuary Choir, 7:30 pm ................. Knox Room Scout #351, 7:30 pm ......................... Youth Center

FRIDAY—MAY 2

SATURDAY—MAY 3

Men’s Coffee and Conversation, 7:30 am Library Women’s Retreat, 9:00 am ............... St. Joseph Shrine Youth Sunday Rehearsal, 11:00 am.. Sanctuary

The Presbyterian Church One East Oak St., Basking Ridge NJ 07920

908.766.1616 FAX: 766.4450

e-mail: info@brpc.org - www.brpc.org Pastor & Head of Staff Rev. Dennis W. Jones .......................... ext. 15

Associate Pastor

Dr. Maureen Paterson .......................... ext. 11

Parish Associate Rev. Bruce Schundler

Acting Dir. of Ministries to Youth, Young Adults and their Families

Jenna Meyers ....................................... ext. 17

Director of Ministries to Children

Jacqueline Obregon. ........................... ext. 14

Tree House Director Jennifer Nowack. ............................ 221-1619

Minister of Music Mary Lou Stevens ........................... 953-9809

Director of Children’s Music Ministry Beth Donley ................................... 953-9809

Handbell Director Linda Langstaff .............................. 953-9809

Church Administrator & Treasurer Janet Bentley ....................................... ext. 18

Assistant Treasurers Liz Messineo ...................................... ext. 21

Nancy Kuhn ......................................... ext. 21

Pastoral Administrative Asst. Cara Burchett ....................................... ext. 19

Church Administrative Asst. Pam Smith ........................................... ext. 12

Receptionist Michelle Berger ................................... ext. 10

Interim Website Coordinator Gary Ingram ........................................ ext. 13

Sexton Staff Peter O’Connor ................................... ext. 16 David Brownlee

Ministers

All the People

Clerk of Session Dick Fryling

President of Trustees Jeff Schaub

Moderator of Deacons Jann Slapin

God’s Co-op Pantry The food donation item for the month

of April is canned green beans. Please bring your donations to the church house.

Thank you for your support!