THE GATHERING

The service of worship begins with the prelude; quiet is requested as you enter the sanctuary and prepare for worship. In the spirit of Christian fellowship, we invite you to wear a name tag which is available from the greeters. As a community that prays with and for one another, we invite you to share your joys and concerns by using the prayer cards available from the ushers. Those parts of the Service of Worship in which the congregation participates in word or song are noted in bold type. Please stand as you are able.

PRELUDE Christ Lay in Deaths Strong Bands Scheidt

* HYMN 111 Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing! Gelobt Sei Gott

* CALL TO WORSHIP:

Leader: Though the way seems long and the road rough

People: We will trust the One who leads us.

Leader: Though the direction is unknown and we don’t know the outcome

People: We will place our lives in Christ’s loving care.

Leader: It is Christ who brings us to green pastures and restores our souls.

People: It is Christ who gives us hope and peace. Praise be to Christ our Lord!

INTROIT William BillingsArise and hail the sacred day, Cast all low cares of life away, And thoughts of meaner things. This day to cure thy deadly woes, The Son of righteousness arose With healing in his wings.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF ENGLEWOOD

May 7, 2017 Eleven o’clock

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MINUTE FOR SPARK HOPE GALA Karen Neus

+ Children and Youth leave for Church School. +

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

We praise you, O God, for in Jesus your compassion has been eternally revealed. Yet we confess that we often fail to hear and obey his call. Forgive us for the times when we fail to reach out to those who are going through difficult times. Forgive us when fail to hear your call to act on your passion for the powerless. Turn our hearts toward you, and may Jesus the good shepherd continue to guide and lead us in paths of righteousness. In the name of Christ we pray.

PRAYERS OF SILENT AND INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Leader: Friends, believe and proclaim the Good News: in Jesus Christ, love breaks through hatred, hope breaks

through despair, life breaks through death.

People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, loved, and set free. Thanks be to God! Amen.

* RESPONSE Festival Canticle

This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God. This is the feast….

* EXCHANGE OF PEACE

Leader: Let us open our hearts to one another as Christ has opened his heart to us, and God will be glorified.

People: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

(Exchange Signs of Reconciliation and the Peace of Christ with your neighbor - e.g., “The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.”

Response - “And also with you.”)

THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST LESSON 2 Samuel 24:18-24

* HYMN 387 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Bradbury

SECOND LESSON Acts 2:42-47

SERMON “Glad” Rev. Richard S. Hong

* NICENE CREED

We believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible;

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made; who for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried, and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY Faithful Shepherd Grayston Ives

Faithful Shepherd, feed me in the pastures green; Faithful Shepherd, lead me where thy steps are seen.

Hold me fast, and guide me in the narrow way; so, with thee beside me, I shall never stray. cont.

Daily bring me nearer to the heavenly shore; may thy love grow dearer, may I love thee more.

Hallow every pleasure, every gift and pain; be thyself my treasure, though none else I gain.

Day by day prepare me as thou seest best, then let angels bear me to thy promised rest.

* THE DOXOLOGY WITH ALLELUIAS Lasst uns erfreuen

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

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

THE INVITATION

THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Pastor: Eternal and ever-living God...

. . . who forever sing to the glory of your name.

SANCTUS 568 (choir and congregation) Weaver

Pastor: Holy God, in Your mercy . . .

. . . Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:

People: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

Pastor: We take this bread and wine and joyfully celebrate this Holy Sacrament. ... And now, with the confidence of the children of God, let us pray:

People: 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.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me. —Revelation 3:20

All who trust in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are invited to participate in this celebration.

BREAD: To be taken individually, symbolic of your personal commitment to God through Jesus Christ. For those who are gluten-sensitive, the cups on each paten (bread plate) contain gluten-free crackers.

CUP: Please wait until all are served, symbolic of your corporate belonging together in the body of Christ. Grape juice is the fruit of the vine used in our celebration of the sacrament.

COMMUNION Alleluia Ralph Manuel

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

THE SENDING OUT

* HYMN 438 Blest Be the Tie That Binds Dennis

* BENEDICTION

CHORAL AMEN

POSTLUDE Alleluia, Pascha Nostra Titcomb

Our worship ends with the conclusion of the Postlude. (It is the custom of our church to remain seated. Those who wish to leave may do so.)

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TODAY’S MUSIC Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654) was born in Halle, Germany and served churches in that area. A student of Sweelinck in Amsterdam, Scheidt was the first significant German Baroque composer of organ music. His “Tablatura Nova” of 1624 was the first keyboard edition by a German organist published in modern notation. William Billings (1746-1800) was a colonial American composer from Boston, and is widely regarded as the father of American choral music. In addition to his involvement in establishing “Singing Schools” Billings created what is now recognized as a uniquely American style. Ralph Manuel (b. 1951) has written various sacred choral anthems, vocal solos and duets, and keyboard arrangements. He and his wife, Donna, spent 24 years as missionaries of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention in Recife, Brazil. He currently serves as Minister of Music at Heritage Baptist Church in Norwood, Massachusetts. Today we recognize Good Shepherd Sunday with Grayston Ives (born 1948) setting of Psalm 23. Ives is a British composer, singer and choral director. Until March 2009, Ives was Organist, Tutor in Music at Magdalen College, Oxford. In this role he was responsible for the daily musical life of the college chapel. He was a member of The King’s Singers in the 1980s. The music of Everett Titcomb (1884-1968) occupies a unique niche sacred organ and choral works by 20th-century Anglican composers in the United States. His style was clearly influenced by the Bostonian giants of his youth (Dudley Buck, Horatio Parker--who's mother once had Titcomb as a border) as well as his affinity for French music; yet at the same time his work is informed by his interest in plainchant and the polyphonic style of the 15th and 16th century. He spent fifty years (1910-1960) as organist and choirmaster at Boston's Church of St. John the Evangelist.

* * * * * TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS

2 Samuel 24:18-24 (NRSV) That day Gad came to David and said to him, “Go up and erect an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.” 19Following Gad’s instructions, David went up, as the LORD had commanded. 20When Araunah looked down, he saw the king and his servants coming toward him; and Araunah went out and prostrated himself before the king with his face to the ground. 21Araunah said, “Why has my lord the king come to his servant?” David said, “To buy the threshing floor from you in order to build an altar to the LORD, so that the plague may be averted from the people.” 22Then Araunah said to David, “Let my lord the king take and offer up what seems good to him; here are the oxen for the burnt offering, and the threshing sledges and the yokes of the oxen for the wood. 23All this, O king, Araunah gives to the king.” And Araunah said to the king, “May the LORD your God respond favorably to you.” 24But the king said to Araunah, “No, but I will buy them from you for a

price; I will not offer burnt offerings to the LORD my God that cost me nothing.” So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. Acts 2:42-47 (NRSV) They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 44All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

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WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP

Today’s Ushers are: Nicole Kim, Captain Sheila Chen Hung-En Sung Paul Kang Sara Lee Today’s Communion Servers are: John Fraser Carolyn Porte-Lieberman Linda Moats Kenneth Stevens Our Lay Assistant this morning is Linda Farrell. Linda and her family joined First Presbyterian Church in 1993, having transferred from FPC of Edgewater. She is currently a member of Session and the Stewardship Committee. She resides in Edgewater with her husband, Bill, and their son, Eddy. Their son Timmy is married and lives in Bogota with his wife Brittany and their children. She is a member of the Edgewater Library Board and the Cultural and Historical Committee. The FLOWERS today are dedicated to the glory of God in loving memory of Kathy Stevens for her birthday on May 18, given by Ken and Nina Stevens.

COMING UP THIS WEEK

This week's COFFEE & CONVERSATION is coordinated by The Wilkins Family, Gail, Drew and Eva. Thank you all for your ministry of food and friendship! At INFORMATION CENTERS in Elmore Hall and Chapel you will find Offering Envelopes, Flower Donation forms, and Healthy Aging resources. If you wish to sponsor a CROP Hunger Walker today, please sign-up in the Chapel. Meet Deacons Hung-En Sung and Sheila Chen at the DEACONS' Table in the Chapel to learn more about our Caring Ministries. Ask them about the Five Wishes kit to borrow, the Parish Connection Coffee & Conversation on May 21, the Prescription Discount card, and other resources. ATTENTION BOOK AND CULTURE LOVERS, a discussion on “Norman Rockwell & Dr. Seuss: American Icons” is rescheduled with new dates to follow. East Bergen CROP HUNGER WALK is today with registration at 1:30 pm and kick-off at 2 pm from Englewood United Methodist Church, corner of Demarest and Tenafly Rds. Come and walk 1 or 2 or 4 miles with stops at Center for Food Action, Bethany Presbyterian, or Temple Sinai. See Dorothy V. for sponsors. Our church school children will be having their own walk directly after worship here on the property, ending in the chapel. Please cheer them on as they also "Walk to end hunger one step at a time" You may also deposit your "sponsorships" in the box marked "MINI" CROP WALK. ADULT ART CLASS: DRAWING, SEEING AND THINKING FLOWER PAINTING - Join us! This adult Art Class returns to the upstairs Art Loft for a 4-part evening class on Wednesday evenings 7 – 8:30 pm on May 3, 10, 17 and 24. There is no fee for this class. Register and receive the art supply list through the FPC Main Office or email Elaine at elainevo@verizon.net. It's not too late to join "BAD THEOLOGY", a five-week study on common Christian sayings that are not really Biblical. Based on Adam Hamilton's "Half Truths", join Rev. Hong for discussion series on Thursday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm in the East Room through June 1.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

STEWARDSHIP meets on Tuesday, May 9, 7 pm in the Meeting Room.

UPCOMING

SPARK HOPE BENEFIT CONCERT: Sunday May 21st, at 4 pm join FPC for a special concert in the Chapel featuring Cabaret music with an American Songbook. “So! Much! Love!” with Carol Skarimbas & Larry Woodard is not to be missed. Suggested Ticket donation will be $20 and tickets are on sale during Coffee and Conversation.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 150 EAST PALISADE AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631

(201) 568-7373 www.englewoodpres.org

* * * * * * * * ALL MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH - MINISTERS THE REVEREND RICHARD S. HONG - PASTOR

THE REVEREND KELLIE ANDERSON-PICALLO - DIRECTOR OF MISSION STRATEGY DR. DAVID MACFARLANE - ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER DOROTHY VANDERWERF - DIRECTOR OF CARE MINISTRIES FELICIA ARRIGOITIA - FAMILY MINISTRIES COORDINATOR

DANIELLE DE LAURENTIS - OFFICE MANAGER BETH MORRISON - OFFICE ASSOCIATE

ANALIA BROWN - BOOKKEEPER GARIN KASSIS - CUSTODIAN

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CARE MINISTRIES invites You to a Mini-Conference on HOUSING OPTIONS sponsored by Age-Friendly Englewood Coalition on Thursday, May 25, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 401 S. Van Brunt in Englewood. Anyone can attend: homeowners, family, care givers, service providers, social workers who live in any town. No charge, continental breakfast included, just register at 201-591-5162 or online: www.age-friendlyenglewood.org. There will be tips on low-cost or no-cost ideas PLUS financial, safety, re-design, and other resources to help AGE-IN-PLACE. MOBILIZE FOR MISSION: Save the Date for Tuesday May 30th when FPC will help feed the homeless at our mission partner Jan Hus Presbyterian Church in NYC. We will meet at FPC by 5 pm and drive across the bridge together. Join us and see Pastor Kellie to confirm that you'll be join us and Drivers are appreciated! We are on our way to planning an exciting week of VACATION BIBLE CAMP to be held on August 14-18th. If you are available and interested in helping. please contact Felicia at felicia@englewoodpres.org . We are hosting HOMELESS FAMILIES for two weeks, June 18 - July 2 at Leonia United Methodist Church with four other congregations. We need volunteers for overnight hosting and dinner providers for 5 nights from Mon. June 26 to Thurs. June 29, and Sat. July 1.

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