The Presbyterian Church

BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY FOUNDED CIRCA 1717

May 30 and 31, 2015

It is clear to us, friends,

that God not only

loves you very much

but also has put his hand on you

for something special.

~1 Thessalonians 1: 4, The Message

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.

Children and Families Childcare for infants and children under age 3 is available in the church nursery during the Oak Table Service and both Sunday morning services. Pagers are used to contact parents dur-ing the worship service 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 Services 9:00 am Children ages 3-5 yrs. may go directly to the Preschool Program, Jesus & Me. 10:15am Nursery care is available for children under 3 years old. All children ages 3- grade 5 are invited to attend Sunday School after the Message for Children.

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.

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

*Those who are able are invited to stand.

Order of Worship

Saturday Evening

5:00 p.m. - Westminster Hall

May 30, 2015 oak table service

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

PRELUDE

GREETING AND CALL TO WORSHIP

*OPENING HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! HYMN 1

OPENING PRAYER

SCRIPTURE Isaiah 6: 1-8

MESSAGE Justin Meyers

OFFERING

SPECIAL MUSIC There is a Redeemer HYMN 443

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 HYMN Here I Am, Lord HYMN 69

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

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.

Order of Worship

9:00 a.m. ~ Chapel; 10:15 a.m. ~ Sanctuary

May 31, 2015 Confirmation Sunday

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

PRELUDE (10:15) Meditation on St. Flavian by Jason W. Krug

Alpha Bell Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP Dr. Maureen Paterson

Leader: Happy are those who delight in the law of the Lord, who meditate on his law day and night. People: They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord!

*OPENING HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! HYMN 1

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty God, you love us but we have not loved you. You call, but we have not listened. We walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. God of grace, help us to admit our sin, so that as you come to us in mercy, we may repent, turn to you, and receive forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.

SILENT REFLECTION AND CONFESSION OF SIN

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE Hear the Good News of Salvation (v.1) HYMN 441

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.

*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 (10:15) Jacqueline Obregon (Children ages 3 through grade 5 may go to Sunday School.)

*HYMN OF PREPARATION Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (v. 1 and 4) HYMN 347

SCRIPTURE LESSON (10:15) Bob Taylor

Isaiah 6: 1-8 p. 635

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Send Me Rev. Dennis W. Jones

PRESENTATION OF THE 2015 CONFIRMATION CLASS (10:15)

Emma Aird Elizabeth Kane Sadie Nelson Daniel Celentano Rebecca McConnell Christopher Strona Elizabeth Strona

PROFESSION OF FAITH

PRAYER AND LAYING ON OF HANDS

WELCOME Pastor: By publicly professing their faith, the members of our 2015 Confirmation Class have expressed their intention to continue in the covenant God made with them in their baptism. Let us welcome them as they join with us in the worship and mission of the church.

People: With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you to share with us

in the ministry of Christ, for we are all one in him.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING

ANTHEM (10:15) O Lux Beata By Will Todd

Sanctuary Choir

O Trinity of blessed Light, O Unity of sovereign might As now the fiery sun departs, shed Thou Thy beams within our hearts

To Thee our morning song of praise, to Thee our evening prayer we raise Thee may our glory evermore in lowly reverence adore.

All laud to God the Father be; all praise, Eternal Son, to Thee; all glory, as is ever meet, to God the Holy Paraclete!

*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.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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

~ In celebration of our Confirmands, with love from their proud parents. With heartfelt appreciation of Confirmation mentors Christine Whitlock and Bob Taylor, alongside leaders Rev. Dennis and Rev. Maureen, for their steady, loving guidance; and with deep gratitude to Joelle Strona and Donna Anderle for such faithful coordination talents.

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 June 28. 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 Barbara Knudson and Bonnie Diehl at the 10:15 a.m. ser-vice. Join us for Coffee and Fellowship in Westminster Hall after the 9 a.m. service hosted by Debbie Carroll and Beverly Prochazka and after the 10:15 a.m. service hosted by Ken and Evelyn Helland.

flowers

Church Family

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 (10:15) Trumpet Voluntary by John Stanley

New Church Officers Important Dates Concerning New Officers Please mark your calendars for these important events in the upcoming weeks.

Monday, June 1, 7:30 pm: Session Meeting for examination of all newly elected offic-ers (an opportunity to share your sense of call and be encouraged in the ministry to which God has called you) and the first meeting for all elders.

Sunday, June 14 at 9:00 and 10:15 am: Ordination and Installation of new officers dur-ing morning worship.

Children and Family Ministries

Vacation Bible School—August 3-7—Register Today! Please join us as we climb Mt. Everest with God's mighty power! Va-cation Bible School is August 3-7 from 9 a.m. - noon for children ag-es 3 through middle school. Register today online at brpc.org! Cost is $40 per child or $80 per family. Volunteers needed! Please contact Jackie Obregon with any questions at 766-1616 ext. 14. Summer Schedule Begins for our Sunday School Program This is the last morning for Jesus and Me (JAM), our pre-school program offered at 9 a.m. Have a wonderful summer! We will resume again in the fall. Sunday School also ends this Sunday but there will be a summer Sunday school schedule. Stay tuned for details!

Church Family Picnic—Sign Up Today! When: Next Sunday, June 7, 11:30 a.m. Immediately following the 10:30 a.m. outdoor Worship Service in the park Where: NEW LOCATION: Harry Dunham Park, Liberty Corner Road, Basking Ridge, NJ What: Food, fellowship and fun for all ages! Sign-up: Today after both services, online at brpc.org or email mjstrona@verizon.net Cost: $6 per person or $15 per family Bring: A lawn chair or blanket (for both the service and the picnic) and a side dish to share (for picnic) in coolers or on ice, if possible.

Inclement weather: In case of rain, the service will still be held under the shelter at the park. In case of severe weather, a message will be posted on the church’s answering machine and website on Sunday morning.

Help for Nepal The Mission Council sent $3,000 via the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) to respond to the earthquake in Nepal. PDA provides emergency aid through their partnership with ACT Alliance, who work to assist survivors of the quake by distributing water, food, shelter and medication. To contribute, please place your check in the offering plate with Nepal on the memo line.

Gardening Angels! Our church grounds could use some spring cleaning—weeding, pruning, mulching, planting, etc. Can you give an hour, a day, a one time commitment or can you “adopt” a piece of the grounds for your own ongoing care? We need you! Please call Janet in the church office to be part of our Gardening Angels Team!

Opportunities to Give and Serve

Youth Ministries

Senior High Fellowship-Join Us Today at 4 p.m. Join us today at 4 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Park to welcome and celebrate the new confirma-tion graduates! Come enjoy food, fellowship and games. The volleyball court is reserved just for us! BRPC will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and other items, but we ask that members of SHF visit the BRPC website to sign up to bring some other food and drinks. See you there!

Next Workcamp Fundraiser: Car Wash! June 14 at 11:15 a.m., Allen St. Parking Lot All youth attending Workcamp are expected to be there to help out! Following the carwash we will be having a Workcamp reunion cookout and ice cream social! All Middle and Senior High Youth, parents and alumni are welcome!

Middle School Fellowship– Wednesday, June 3 from 6– 7:30 p.m. This week at Middle School Fellowship, come enjoy food, fellowship and a discussion about the Comfort Zone with the Skit Guys. “A comfort zone is a beautiful place but nothing ever grows there.” Dinner will be provided by Dawn Cicchetti. Join us!

Middle School Bibles & Bagels—End-of-Year Party on June 14

Bibles and Bagels will meet for the last time this school year on Sunday, June 14 when we invite you to join us in the library during the 10:15 a.m. service for an end-of-the-year party! All Middle School youth in grades 6-8 are invited as well as any current 5th graders! See what Bibles & Bagels will be like for you next year!

Senior High and Middle School Fellowship—Continue for the Summer! I would like to happily announce that both Middle School and Sr. High Fellowship will be running throughout the summer. A summer schedule will be created and distributed. Sunday, June 14th will mark the beginning of the summer schedule. All middle school & high school youth, parents and alumni are welcome to join us for a party at the Allen Street Parking lot following the Workcamp Car Wash fundraiser. ~ Donna Anderle

Commissioner Needed for Presbytery Meeting There is a need for an Elder to attend the June Presbytery meeting which is scheduled to be held at The Community Presbyterian Church of Mountainside on June 23 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Our church is entitled to have two commissioners present at each Presbytery meeting for the purposes of acting on the current issues of our denomination. The commissioners to the meetings can be Elders currently serving on Session or Elders who are not actively serv-ing. I am especially appealing to inactive elders to consider serving in this capacity. Please check your calendar and if you are available on the evening of June 23 to fill this important role in our church, contact Dennis at the church office to advise him of your availability. Thank you! ~ Tina Bramel, Clerk of Session

Presbytery Meeting

Tree House Picnic

Tree House Picnic at Harbor Hills Day Camp The Tree House is having their end-of-the-year picnic at Harbor Hills Day Camp beginning at 10 a.m. on June 10 (rain date is June 12). All Tree House families are welcome including grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. The suggested donation per family is $25 and does not depend on the number of people you bring. Food will be provided; please bring picnic blanket and sunscreen. Y ou are responsible for your children at all times dur-ing the picnic. Checks may be made out to The Tree House and turned in with the form be-low by Monday, June 1. Family Name: _______________________________________________

Total # of people attending: _________ (# of adults: ______ # of children:_______)

Amount enclosed: ____________________ (suggested donation of $25 per family)

Artwork of Little Presbyterians

Sermon Notes

Workcamp 2015 July 11th—19th

The Carpenter's Boatshop, Pemaquid, Maine

Here’s how you can help: Pledge to pray daily for a particular student or advisor.

Pledge to write a letter to a camper - we’ll give you a name before we leave.

Donate Money: $20... will help offset gas costs for our rental vehicles $40... will pay for a square of roofing shingles $50... will pay for three gallons of paint $225... will provide round trip transportation for one Workcamper $425... will subsidize the cost of one advisor $525… will provide a scholarship for a student who cannot pay

I’d love to help!

Name: ___________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________

I am willing to:

Pray for a student or advisor: Write a letter to a camper:

Make a donation in the amount of: _____________ Please send this form to Pam Smith in the church office or place in the offertory collection plate on

Sunday mornings (but not inside your pledge envelope). Please note “Workcamp 2015” in the memo

line of your check.

Each year, the BRPC Maine Workcamp depends upon the support of the entire congregation. This year is no exception, and we would like to extend an opportunity for you to take part in this important ministry!

Weekly Calendar 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

Donna Anderle .................................... ext. 17

Director of Ministries to Children Jacqueline Obregon. ........................... 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. Pam Smith .......................................... ext. 12

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

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

Ministers

All the People

Clerk of Session Tina Bramel

President of Trustees Rudy Hyzer

Moderator of Deacons Pamela Meyers

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY—MAY 31

Early Bird Bible Study, 8:00 am ...... Library Worship, 9:00 am ............................. Chapel Preschool JAM program, 9:00 am ... Ed. Bldg. Fellowship, 9:45 am ......................... Westminster Hall Worship,10:15 am ............................ Sanctuary Sunday School, 10:15 am ................ Westminster Hall Fellowship, 11:15 am ....................... Westminster Hall Senior High Fellowship, 4:00 pm .... Pleasant Valley Pk

MONDAY—JUNE 1

Session, 7:30 pm .............................. Parlor

TUESDAY—JUNE 2

Oak Tree Quilters, 9:00 a.m. ............ Geneva Room Youth Music, 4:00 pm ..................... Sanctuary Communications, 7:00 pm ............... Library Small Group, 7:30 pm ...................... Taylor’s Home

WEDNESDAY—JUNE 3

Women’s Bible Study, 9:30 am ....... Parlor Middle School Fellowship, 6:00 pm Youth Center Stephen Ministry, 7:30 pm ............... Parlor

THURSDAY—JUNE 4

Sanctuary Choir, 7:30 pm ................ Knox Room Scout Troop #351, 7:30 pm ............. Youth Center

FRIDAY—JUNE 5

SATURDAY—JUNE 6 Oak Table Service, 5:00 pm ............. Westminster Hall

God’s Co-Op Pantry

Please donate the food item

for the month of June:

1/2 Gallon Apple Juice

Your donations may be

brought to the Church House.

Thank you!