The Presbyterian Church BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY FOUNDED CIRCA 1717

July 7 and 8, 2018

Almighty and eternal God, So draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated unto you; and then use us, we pray, as you will, but always to your glory and the welfare of your people, through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

~William Temple (1881-1944)

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

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.

Online Sermons Recorded audio sermons from most Sundays are available on the church website at www.brpc.org. To access, click on the Ser-mons link under Worship and Music on the main menu.

Children and Families Childcare for infants and children ages 2 and younger is available in the church nursery during our Sunday morning services. Pagers are used to contact parents during the worship services when necessary.

Oak Table Service We believe that worship nurtures children and that children enrich our worship life together. If your children become restless in worship, please feel free to quietly move around with them or join them on the carpet for young children behind the seating area.

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 am Nursery care is available for children age 2 years and younger and children of any age who find it difficult to remain in the worship service.

Welcome

Who Does God Call Us to Be? We are a vibrant, warm and welcoming community of faith. Those who worship here come from a diverse range of backgrounds and would describe themselves in a rich variety of ways.

We acknowledge our doubt, our struggles, and that we are all quite human and imperfect and that we are each at a unique place on our faith journey.

We find our unity, our common identity, in Jesus Christ and together we seek to joyfully worship God and energetically minister to the needs of the world on God’s behalf.

We gather in anticipation of being transformed by the power, purpose and presence of God among us, and go forth equipped to love God and neighbor more deeply and more whole-heartedly.

We believe that faithful leadership of a church requires being open to new possibilities, tak-ing risks and learning from mistakes as we try again.

Honoring the past, we are convinced that God calls us to a new future.

~The Opening Paragraph of Vision 2017 of the Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge

Order of Worship

Saturday Evening

5:00 p.m. - Westminster Hall

July 7, 2018 oak table service

(Please prepare prayerfully for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.)

PRELUDE

CALL TO WORSHIP

*GATHERING SONGS Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing HYMN 475

Knowing You by Graham Kendrick

OPENING PRAYER

SCRIPTURE Mark 6: 1-13

SERMON Rev. Dennis Jones

OFFERING

SPECIAL MUSIC He Leadeth Me by William Bradbury

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)

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.

*CLOSING SONG Lead Me, Guide Me HYMN 740

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

Order of Worship

9:30 a.m. ~ Sanctuary July 8, 2018 7th Sunday after pentecost

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

PRELUDE Lamb of God arr. McDonald & Shackley

Jeff Haines, piano Chris Fortin, organ

WORDS OF WELCOME Dr. Maureen Paterson

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Come, let us sing to the Lord; Let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation. People: Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving and raise a loud shout to the Lord with psalms. Leader: For the Lord is a great God, and a great Sovereign above all gods. People: The Lord holds the caverns of the earth, and sustains the heights of the hills Leader: The sea belongs to God, who made it, whose hands have molded the dry land. People: Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, and kneel before the Lord our Maker. Psalm 95 1-6

*HYMN SING Favorites of the Congregation

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, We confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed. In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

SILENT REFLECTION AND CONFESSION OF SIN

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE You Have Lifted Me Out by Chris Fortin

*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.

MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN Susan Ward

(Children are invited to remain in Worship with their families. During the summer,

nursery and childcare are available to any child who may find it difficult to remain in worship )

*HYMN We Are All One in Mission HYMN 733

SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 6: 1-13 Sarah Celentano

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Want to Change the World? Rev. Dennis W. Jones

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING

OFFERTORY He Leadeth Me by William Bradbury

*DOXOLOGY Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow HYMN 606

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

flowers

Church Family

The Flowers on the Piers this morning are given to the glory of God: ~ By Ken and Karen Skoglund, in celebration of their son Eric’s birthday on July 7th.

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 are two pier openings on July 22 and 29. 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 for this morning at the 9:30 a.m. service are Dotty Dameo, and John & Linda Chen.

Join us for Lemonade in the shade across the street on our newly renovated Church House courtyard following the service, hosted by Elaine Coulthar t and Donna Van Blarcum.

COMMISSIONING OF MAINE WORKCAMP MISSION TRIP PARTICIPANTS

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

QUESTION FOR PARTICIPANTS

Do you promise to rely and trust on the grace and strength of God as you go out in his name to work to bring healing and hope?

Do you promise to work with love and grace, energy and compassion, humor and humility as you serve others and share together?

QUESTION TO THE CONGREGATION

Will you continue to support them with your prayers during their trip and with your interest upon their return, recognizing their special contribution to the work of God’s kingdom and their mission as your own?

COMMISSIONING PRAYER

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION

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

*CLOSING HYMN Here I Am, Lord HYMN 69

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Ora Labora by Thomas Tertius Noble

Maine Workcamp This morning we will commission our youth, advisors and parent volunteers who will travel to Maine on Saturday, July 14 for one week. Please pray for the following trip members as they go to spread God’s love to those greatly in need:

Caroline Alexis Emma Alexis Jake Austin Lauren Browne Matthew Canary Sarah Castronovo Daniel Celentano Hanna Celentano Sarah Celentano Olivia Cicchetti Charles Craig Delaney Donohoe Jack Finnegan John Gannon John Giuliano Luke Govan Advisors Jake Boudreau Jillian DiFilippo Art Doran Josh Felter Dave Govan

Emily Gray Michael Gretta Maura Herkert Ethan Konicek Kevin Korn Isabella Lembo Brigid McGuire Sawyer Melick Rose Nelson Sadie Nelson Jack Perry Katie Pinto William Pinto Sean Richter Isabelle Rijksen Devin Hennessey Rose

Nick Sant-Foster Caroline Schmitt Chris Serluco Aidan Starkes Chris Strona Elizabeth Strona Matthew Strona Clara Twill Edward Twill James vandenHerik Matthew vandenHerik Amber Vigeant Jimmy Waldron Connor Youngberg Dylan Youngberg

Mission

Chloe Hriso Gary Ingram Tommy Limongello Jenna Meyers Brooke O’Donnell

Rob Quincy Cathi Reckenbeil Dolly Tharp Steve Tharp Gregg Thomas Steve Thomas

Summer Women’s Bible Study Join us each Wednesday beginning July 11 through the summer at 9:30 a.m. for prayer and a study of a Psalm. Each week will be an independent study so come when you can! We will meet in the Church House Patio area if weather is nice - otherwise in the Parlor.

Women’s Ministry

Youth and Young Adult Ministries Youth Summer Mission Trips Middle School Parents, Youth and Advisors—Planning Meeting Come to a planning meeting for our summer mini-workcamps. We will meet on Monday, July 9 from 7-8 p.m. in the Youth Center. Middle School Mini Work Camp Day Trip—Tuesday, July 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Middle School youth will meet at 9 a.m. and head to Morristown to help lead games and crafts in the kindergarten where we will serve in August. Lunch and a pool party at the home of Chuck and Betsy Miller will wrap up our afternoon! RSVP Today to Cathi at 908-240-2060.

Middle School Youth (grades 6 – 8) Morristown Mission Trip ~ August 9 – 12, 2018 Join us for a great week of service at Market Street Mission, serving food, playing games, making no-sew fleece blankets, sorting food supplies and running a car wash. In addition, we will share stories, games, songs and crafts at Neighborhood House Pre-school. We will end at 5 pm on August 12 and will spend that afternoon at the home of Dick and Betsy Fryling, enjoying a pool party! Senior High Senior High Workcamp Sunday—9:30 a.m. on July 29. Share your workcamp experiences with the congregation! Senior High Workcamp Advisors Pool Party—12 p.m. on July 29 at the home of Cathi Reckenbeil. Senior High Dinner/Pool Party—for all incoming 9th graders through college-aged youth, and advisors—Saturday, August 4 at Cathi’s home from 3-10 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, August 5)

Opportunities to Give and Serve

Fall Block Party Planning Team Being Formed! Though the summer has just begun, we are already beginning plans for a fresh and festive kick off of the new school year next September. Do you have ideas or energy to help plan our Fall Block Party Celebration which will be happening on Sunday, September 16? We’d love to hear from you. Contact Allison Fahey (allisonj.fahey@me.com), Jon Klippel (jon@klippel.com), or Rev. Dennis Jones (djones@brpc.org.)

Children and Family Ministries

Vacation Bible School—July 30-August 5 Get ready to set sail on a Bible adventure, Shipwrecked, from July 30-Aug 3. Registration is available online at www.brpc.org. We officially have a Captain aboard, but still need lots of crew members! For information on any of our children’s programs, please contact Susan Ward at sward@brpc.org or Beth Donley at bethdonley@ymail.com.

Sunday School and Nursery Update for Summer During the summer months, we will not have formal Sunday School classes. All children are welcome to stay in worship. Be sure to pick up an age-appropriate bulletin and activity sheet to make it easier for our youngest church family members to stay engaged. We realize that this may not be ideal for some children who may not be ready or willing to sit for an extended period of time. Please know that we are relaxing our nursery guidelines and general structure for the summer to ensure that everyone has a positive worship experience. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Ward at sward@brpc.org.

Summer Fun

Dorney Park/WildWater Kingdom - All are Welcome! Friday, July 27 with a RAIN DATE: Saturday, July 28

NOTE: Purchased discounted tickets are good any day during the entire 2018 summer sea-son. You don't have to come with the group to use them.

Who: Everyone is welcome. Invite family and friends! Youth - 6th grade and above may come as part of our youth ministry. Young Adults/Adults - Sign up now! Families - yes, come for a fun day!

Times: Park is open 10 a.m.– 10 p.m. If carpooling, meet at East Allen St. Lot at 8:30 a.m. We will return at 8:30 p.m. If coming on your own, come anytime and stay til you are able.

Cost: Only $30 a person (ages 3 and up - children under age 3 are free). This is a group price (if we get at least 15 people). NOTE: If we don't get enough people for the group dis-count, your money will be completely refunded.

Register: on our church website, or send a check, payable to BRPC, along with a list of the names of each person attending, date you are signing up for, phone number, email and whether you are interested in carpooling. Please put attention Cathi Reckenbeil on envelope.

Summer Fun continued...

Weekly Calendar SUNDAY—JULY 8

Worship, 9:30 am ............................. Sanctuary Lemonade in the Shade, 10:30 am Church House Patio Workcamp Cooler Cleanup, 10:30 am West. Hall Patio Special Session Mtg., 10:45 am ....... Library

MONDAY—JULY 9

Pantry Committee, 1:30 pm ............. Parlor Mid. Sch. Workcamp Planning, 7:00 pm Youth Ctr. Planning Coun./Block Party Mtg, 7:30 pm Geneva Rm. Fellowship Council, 7:30 pm ........... Library Trustees, 7:30 pm ............................. Parlor

TUESDAY—JULY 10

Middle School Mini Workcamp, 9:00 am Off-site

WEDNESDAY—JULY 11

Bible Study, 9:30 am ........................ Parlor Cemetery Heritage Comm., 7:30 pm Geneva Rm.

THURSDAY—JULY 12

McGrath Memorial, 11:00 am ............ Sanc./West. Hall

FRIDAY—JULY 13

Sr. High Workcamp Food Drop-off, 5:00 pmWest. Hall

SATURDAY—JULY 14

Senior High Workcamp Departs, 7:30 am E. Allen Lot Prins/Vernimb Wedding, 4:00 pm ... Sanctuary Oak Table Service, 5:00 pm ............. Westminster Hall

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 E. Schundler

Director of Ministries to Youth, Young Adults and Their Families

Cathi Reckenbeil ................................ ext. 17

Interim Director of Ministries to Children Susan Ward. ....................................... ext. 14

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

Director of Music Ministry Chris Fortin ..................................... 953-9809

Director of Children’s Music Ministry Beth Donley ................................... 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. Janice Leotti ....................................... ext. 12

Receptionist Michelle Lew ...................................... ext. 10 Communications Coordinator Gary Ingram ....................................... ext. 13

Sexton Staff David Brownlee ................................. ext. 16 Paul Bachem

Ministers

All the People

Clerk of Session Tina Bramel

President of Trustees Craig Sutherland

Moderator of Deacons Jean Smith

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