Order of Service 3.6.11

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First United Presbyterian Church

Transfiguration of the Lord

M a r c h 6 , 2 0 1 1

O p e n H e a r t s , O p e n M i n d s , O p e n D o o r s

(*Please stand in body or in spirit)

Thought for Meditation: Jesus took Peter, James, and John to a high mountain, and he wastransfigured before them. As the season of Lent approaches, Christians remember the trial of Jesus,the meaning of his death and the implications of his resurrection. It is a time for reflection, the seasonto renew commitment, and an interval when discipline may become a habit.

We Gather In God’s Name

PRELUDE Chanson Triste Peter Tchaikovsky

Words of Welcome and Signing of Friendship Pads

Please add your name to the pad you will find at the end of each pew and pass it along your row so that wecan know each other by name.

*Call to Worship From 2 Peter 1

Prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that JesusChrist will bring you.As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct.For it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”Trust in God who raised him and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.Let us worship God!

*Hymn We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding



Text: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) ABBOTT’S LEIGH Music: Cyril V. Taylor (1907-1981)Alternate Tune: HOLY MANNA Text © 1988, Hope Publishing Co.; music © 1942 (renewed 1970), Hope Publishing Co.

Call to Confession

Remember that our Lord Jesus can sympathize with us in our weaknesses, since in every respecthe was tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with boldness approach the throne of gracethat we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Let us confess our sins againstGod and our neighbor.

Prayer of Confession We seek you on the mountaintop, O God, for we fear to face the city. We would rather bedazzled by your splendor on some Sinai than obey your commands in the urban wilderness.We find it easier to worship the wonder-working Jesus than to follow the Christ, who wasobedient unto death. Merciful God, forgive our shallow ways. Help us to find you wherever

you choose to dwell, and to serve you wherever you choose to send us.

~ Silent prayers ~

The Gift of Forgiveness

“Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession…Let us therefore approach the throne of grace withboldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Thanks be to God! In Jesus Christ we are for iven!



*Response - Sing the Faith # 2007 Santo, Santo, Santo SANTO

*Peace

Since God has forgiven us in Jesus Christ, let us forgive one another.

The peace of Christ be with you all.And also with you.

Worshippers are invited to greet one another with the words,“The peace of Christ be with you.”

We Proclaim God’s Word

Time for Children

Children may now leave for church school.

Anthem Thou wast, O God, and Thou wast blest Thomas Tallis

Set by Tim SharpThou wast, O God, and Thou wast blest, before the world began,

of Thine eternity possessed before time’s hourglass ran.

Thou needest none Thy praise to sing, as if Thy joy could fade;

could’st Thou have needed anything, Thou could’st have nothing made.

Great and good God it pleased Thee Thy Godhead to declare;

and what Thy goodness did decree thy greatness did prepare.

Thou spak’st and heav’n and earth appeared, and answered to Thy call;

as if their maker’s voice they heard, which is the creature’s all.

To whom, Lord, should I sing, but Thee, the maker of my tongue?

Lord, other lords would seize on me, but I to Thee belong.

As waters haste into the sea, and earth into its earth,

so let my soul return to Thee, from whom it had its birth.

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament Lesson Exodus 24:12-18 O.T. page 69Gospel Lesson Matthew 17:1-8 N.T. page 18

Sermon “Is Seeing Believing?”



*Hymn - Sing the Faith #2196 We Walk by Faith MARTYRDOM

Affirmation of Faith Nicene Creed Page 15Ecumenical Version

We Respond to God’s Word

Offering Our Gifts and Ourselves

Offertory

*Response # 591 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDRETH

*Prayer of Dedication

As the transfigured Christ revealed a life offered for the sake of us all, receive our offeringsfor the sake of others. Transform, O God, money into the hope for justice, time into signs of

service, talents into acts of ministry, and ourselves into expressions of faithfulness. Amen.

The Eucharist

The InvitationGreat Prayer of Thanksgiving & The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord be with you.And Also with you.

Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.It is truly right…

Our Father…

Distribution of the Elements

Communion Hymn Now the Silence Jaraclav J. Vajda

Carl F. Schalk



Text and Music © 1960 Hope Publishing Co.

Prayer after Communion

Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the sacrament of His body andblood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love andserve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Hymn - #535 Go With Us Lord TALLIS’ CANON

We Go in God’s Name

*Charge and Blessing



POSTLUDE Prelude in C Major J.S. Bach

Please kindly substitute “Amen” or Hallelujah” for applause.

You may quietly exit during the postlude or you may remain seated for the playing of the postlude.All are invited to the Social Hall for a time of fellowship and refreshment.

The flowers this morning are in honor and celebration of Jackie and Ron’s 14 th wedding anniversarythis past week on March 8th.

Today’s reader: Courtney Savaria

Readers for the following month:

Mar. 13 – Peggy DrewMar. 20 – Shirley Hinkamp

Mar. 27 – Trudi WybournApril 3 – Aline Wilson

Next Week’s Sermon Topic:March 13th – Guest Pastor: Al Siegel Scriptures: Genesis 2:15-17; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19;Matthew 4:1-11

Prayers of the People – February 27, 2011

• Continued prayers for Rev. Mary Davis, pastor of Anaconda P.C. in Montana. She is in extremepain and has to learn to walk again. She is still in the hospital.

• Nate Parmelee fell while snow boarding and hit his head. He was wearing a helmet and seemsto be ok. Pray that he continues to be so.

• Miriam Parmelee’s brother Steve Smith, had his surgery on Thursday and is doing well – thesurgery seems to have been successful at this point.

• Rick, a friend of John and Jane Husson, has been in the hospital with a myriad of unknownailments. Prayers for his family as they decide on his future.

• Prayers for the men at “Inn from the Cold”, for the staff and the volunteers.• Prayers of thanksgiving for the flock of Robins seen in a tree on Grand Street and for all of God’s

wonders• Prayers for J.J. Savaria that he recovers.• Please keep in your prayers Gloria Ned and her family in this time of losing her husband.• Sue Steele asks that you keep Vicki in your prayers because of her recent bypass surgery• Continued prayers that Theresa’s kidney continues to work well.• Pray for Karen Harpe, Fran Oakes, and Ileana Harpe they have all been stricken with the flu• Please pray for Denise, Jackie’s daughter who is experiencing thyroid problems.• Keep Betsy Belle Eadie in your prayers – she is experiencing kidney problems.



ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome To First United! It is a joy that you have chosen to enrich this worshipping community withyour presence this morning. We hope you find a spiritual home here, a place of love, support andservice. Following worship, you are cordially invited to gather with the community for a time of refreshment and conversation in Fellowship Hall.

FUPC Remains a NUT FREE FACILITY: First United has been a Nut Free Building for quite sometime. It is especially important as a new child will be joining Unity Sunshine Pre-School that has an

AIRBORNE NUT ALLERGY TO ALL TYPES OF NUTS. Please continue to be mindful that the pre-school uses our kitchen. Thank you for your support in keeping the building a safe environment for thechildren who use our facility.

Special Thanks to our Coffee Hour Hosts for February and March!

Mar. 6 - Shirley E. Street

Mar. 13 - Jane Husson

Mar. 20 - NEEDS A VOLUNTEER!!!

Mar. 27 - Dana Parker

Please sign up and share in creating our fellowship time. Questions? Call or write Betsy Belle Eadie –283-1624 / [email protected]

ASH WEDNESDAY - March 9, 2011 - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Fellowship Hall

A simple meal of soup and bread will be served at 6 p.m. Menu ~ homemade soups, breads, andfruit. Following supper we will have a service of worship including communion and the imposition of ashes for those who desire it. We hope you will come to deepen your life of faith as we begin the Lenten journey together. Pleasesign up in Fellowship Hall or call the church office before Monday, March 7, to reserve your place.

March Joseph's House Meal Preparation - Bonnie Kerr's Girl Scout Troop will be preparing themeals for Joseph's House on March 12th and 13th. Please consider making a cash contribution towardsingredients. Make sure you label your donation clearly: JOSEPH'S HOUSE MEALS. If you are able

to volunteer on March 12, contact Bonnie Kerr at 986-1609. Your support of this mission is greatlyappreciated.

Deacon’s Meeting – March 20th After Adult Education Class

Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30: Bible Study conducted by Interim Pastor JacquelynPinkowski in the Rose Room. The focus will be on the scriptures for the following Sunday’s scripturelessons.

FUPC’s parking lot – if you visit the church during business hours, please doNOT park in the parking lot!

Our parking spaces are reserved for the staff of FUPC and its tenants from8:30 am until 5 pm Mon. through Thurs.

4 spaces assigned to FUPC staff 3 spaces assigned to Presbytery staff 2 spaces assigned to Literacy Volunteers staff 2 spaces assigned to Unity Preschool staff 1 space handicapped

12 assigned spaces



FAITH EDUCATION NOTES

March Faith EdChildren’s Sunday School is scheduled for March 6, 20, and 27. Children will remain in worship onMarch 13.

Everyone is invited to attend Adult Education on March 6 th. Jennifer Nelson and her family will betalking about the year they recently spent in Africa.

ADULT EDUCATION

Adult Education Classes for March 13-27 will be sponsored by More Light Ministries Team

March 13 – “Anyone and Everyone” movie and discussion

Brief Synopsis: Connected by having a son or daughter who is gay, parents across the country discusstheir experiences in the documentary “Anyone and Everyone”. Parents from all walks of life shareintimate accounts of how their children revealed that they are homosexual and discuss their responses.Parents also talk about struggling with the pain their sons and daughters have dealt with such as not

being accepted by relatives, friends, and religious communities.

March 20 – Shower of Stoles Project March 27 – “Bullied” movie and discussion

Prayers of the People There is a prayer journal at the back of the sanctuary where you may recordprayer requests to be included during the prayers of the people.

Wear A Name Tag as a sign of warm welcome for newcomers. If you do not have one, or need areplacement, please make a note on one of the bright orange flyers at the rear of the sanctuary.

The Deacons thank those who are contributing $1 each week to the work of the Deacons. It is greatly

appreciated as we work to help others. You can either use the gold & white envelope in the pew rackor make a special designation in your pledge envelope for this important Deacons fund.

Deacons remind you of the Care Notes in the rack at the back of the Sanctuary. Care Notes arepamphlets dealing with topics including grief, illness, anger management and concerns with teens andchildren. We encourage you to use them for yourself, your family, friends, or other individuals whomight derive some benefit from them.

Parking for Worship is available in the large lot behind the Gurley Building at the corner of SixthAvenue and Fulton Street or in the small lot on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Fulton Street and alsoalong Fifth Avenue. Please note: The parking spaces in the alley on the Grand Street side of thesanctuary are private parking spaces that belong to Franklin Plaza. Please do not park there.

For families with children: Childcare during worship for children through age 4 is available in thenursery located between the sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall. Please pick your child up as you leavethe sanctuary for fellowship and refreshments. The Respite Room, at the rear of the sanctuary on thesouth side, is available for parents or caregivers of infants who may need a brief time away of worship.

Food Donations for the Troy Larger Parish: There is always a basket for food donations for the TroyLarger Parish Food Pantry on your way into church. And if you would rather, cash buys more food fromthe Regional Food bank. Empty your change into the jars at either sanctuary door.



Bulletin Announcements: Reminder - All announcements for the bulletin should be submitted to thechurch office by 9 AM Wednesday each week. Announcements will be highlighted by the reader inworship, but there will not be time for individuals to make announcements during worship. If anannouncement does not make it into the bulletin, please speak to the reader before worship so that heor she may include it in the oral announcements for that day.

Newsletter Announcements: The deadline for submission to the Vision Newsletter is the 17th of every month.

Updating of information from Congregation: Due to information being returned to our offices or information not received because email addresses have changed, we need to update our records.Please submit your updated email address and physical address to [email protected] or bycalling (518) 272-2771.



WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, March 6

9:00 AM Chancel Sanctuary

10:00 AM Worship Sanctuary

11:00 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall

11:30 PM Adult Education Rose Room

7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, March 8

3:45 PM Troy Children’s Chorus Rose Room

5:00 PM MLMT McCarty

5:30 PM Roof Task Force Rose Room

6:30 PM Personnel Committee Copy Room

7:15 PM Faith Ed Committee Faith Ed Office

Wednesday, March 9

6:00 PM Ash Wednesday Supper Fellowship Hall 6:45 PM Ash Wednesday Service Fellowship Hall

Thursday, March 10

6:00 PM Music Committee Rose Room

7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rose Room

Saturday, March 12

10:00 AM AA Meeting 2 nd Floor

Sunday, March 139:00 AM Chancel Sanctuary

10:00 AM Worship Sanctuary

11:00 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall

11:30 AM Adult Education Rose Room

7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Fellowship Hall



The First United Presbyterian Church of Troy

1915 Fifth Avenue, Troy, New York 12180

Phone: (518) 272-2771 / Fax: (518) 266-9483

E-mail: [email protected] / www.unitedprestroy.orgOffice hours Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 2 PM

Where People with Differences Unite in Christ

Our Mission Statement

Together, we worship God through Christ and explore all dimensions of life in the Spirit;To demonstrate God’s inclusive love, we seek to heal wounds and care for God’s creation;

To serve God in the world, we work for peace and justice.

Our Statement of Inclusive Ministry

We invite all people of every background, condition, and orientationinto the full fellowship, ministry and mission of God’s Good News in Jesus Christ.

All who join the church are extended the full privileges of membership,

are challenged to lead lives of Christian discipleship,and are eligible to be considered for church office.

First United Presbyterian Church Officers for 2011, 2012 & 2013

The SessionModerator - The Reverend Jacquelyn Pinkowski

Class of 2011: Debbie Brown, Sue Steele, Courtney Savaria, Karen HarpeClass of 2012: John Buckley, Pat Carlson, Peg Drew, Chandlee Gill

Class of 2013: David Lanoue, Bonnie McCaig, Dan Rogers, Trudi Wybourn

The Board of DeaconsClass of 2011: Martha Juenger, Don Lutz,

Marsha Mintz-Botsford, Pat Rudebush

Class of 2012: Bob Harrington, Bonnie Kerr, Carol Harrington, Claudia SchwendemanClass of 2013: Shirley Bowes, Steven Paul Bowes II, Dana Parker, Shirley Street

Pastor: Jacquelyn Pinkowski

Minister of Music: Maury A. Castro

Coordinator of Educational Ministries: Leslie M. Kelly

Financial Analyst: Carlie D’Annunzio

Administrative Assistant: Carla Fisk

Troy Children’s Chorus Accompanist Intern: Maria Elmer

For pastoral emergencies call (518) 279-7401 or (406)794-9360

or email [email protected]

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