The First Reformed Church
Transcript of The First Reformed Church
The First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains
Sunday, June 17, 2018
9 a.m. Outdoors & 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary
WELCOME
LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION
OPENING PRAYER
CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)
Our God is a God of power and strength! God has created each of us with tender care. Our God is a God of majesty and awe! God walks with each of us every step of the way. Our God is a God of glory and wonder! God loves each of us with tenderness and passion. Our God calls us each by name. God calls each of us to unite in worship together!
*SONG “This is My Father’s World” Traci Bopp, Musician
*CONFESSION & ASSURANCE
*SONG “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”
*PASSING PEACE The Peace of Christ be with you. And, also with you.
GRADUATE RECOGNITION (9 a.m. only)
SAYING FAREWELL (9 a.m. only) The Rotter Family & Fisher Family
SPECIAL MUSIC “Lullaby” by Billy Joel Soloist: Kylee Stelzenmueller
SCRIPTURE READING Genesis 28:10-17
MESSAGE “Soul Food: Wonder” Rev. Kathleen Edwards Chase, Lead Pastor
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
*SONG “All Creatures of Our God & King”
INVITATION TO CONNECTION & CONTRIBUTION
*BENEDICTION This worship time is ended. Let the service begin.
The altar flowers are in memory or Arline Friedrich given by Jan Friedrich
Summer Season Schedule
WORSHIP 9 A.M. OUTDOORS - FRIENDLY MANSE BACKYARD: We will worship at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings in the backyard of Friendly Manse (behind stone house next to Friendship Hall). Chairs will be available or you are welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Hang around after this service for a time of connection while kids play on the trampoline or playset afterward. In the event of rain, the early service will be in the sanctuary.
WORSHIP 10:15 A.M. INDOORS - SANCTUARY: If you would prefer indoors, worship at 10:15 a.m. in the air conditioned Sanctuary. Both services will be 45 minutes
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: The office will close at noon on Fridays for the summer season. Summer hours will continue through Friday September 7. Monday through Thursday the office is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Experience/Participate
NOMINATE MEMBERS FOR CONSISTORY: Elder Roy Okma and Deacon Pete Crefeld have fulfilled their terms on Consistory. So, we are looking for two new leaders for a three-year term. As we seek to maintain gender balance on the consistory, we are hoping for two men to fill those leadership positions. Send the names to
Personnel Team Chairperson Roy Okma at [email protected] or call (201)
657-0547.
SHARE YOUR FRC VIDEOS WITH US! We are documenting FRC's legacy response to community needs. If you have video clips of people involved in events showing our engagement in the community, we want to hear from you. Looking especially for: Friendship Hall as an emergency response center in the wake of Hurricane Irene, crews out doing demo and delivering meals to affected homes, Grains of Hope packing events, Service Sunday activities, refugee resettlement, Community Partners for Hope workshops, and mission trips (Nicaragua, Guatemala, Detroit). Also accepting footage of events like VBS, picnics, Drive Thru Nativity, pumpkin patch & outdoor worship. Call or email the church office and we will send you the link. Load your videos ideally by June 30! If you have any questions, please direct them to Barbara Kalavik [email protected] or Rich Valle [email protected]
DISCOVER FRC & PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR, Sunday, June 24, 11:15 – 12:30 PM: On the last Sunday every other month, we offer guests the opportunity to join Pastor Kathleen and other leaders for a short session we call “Discover FRC.” This time, we are adding pizza and holding it in Grace Chapel. Anyone interested in hearing more about FRC, its values, vision, ministry & mission are invited to come. RSVP to office [email protected]
Support
TRAVEL SIZE TOILETRIES NEEDED FOR BESSIE GREEN: The Bessie Green Community guests in Newark are in need of small, individual sized toiletries such as those found in hotel rooms. Also requested are the smallest sized tooth paste and mouthwash containers. There is also great need for underwear for both genders with sizes XL, XXL even XXXL most needed. Reusable light weight bags would also be helpful. The homeless have no storage space and even in shelters they must move out each morning taking everything with them. Please drop off these items into the bin in friendship hall marked Bessie Green Newark. If you have questions contact Sue Leonard 973 768 5590 or Pauline McKeown 973-839-7281
JEANS & BELTS DRIVE FOR KENTUCKY MISSION TRIP: Male, female, adult, teen and child sizes will be accepted to support Grace Covenant Ministries. There will be a collection box in Friendship Hall through June 17. If you do not have any jeans or belts to contribute, please consider a monetary donation and we will purchase items. Contact is Sue Breznak 973-633-0259
Children’sMinistry
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SHIPWRECKED VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) – August 6-10 for kids age 5-6th grade. Register and volunteer at www.firstreformedchurch.com by 7/1. The $25 per child registration fee includes a t shirt and music cd.
VBS DONATIONS: Check out the VBS boogie board to see what items are needed. Pick a tag and return the item with the tag by 7/29.
Youth Ministry
FUEL is Back: We’ll resume this Wednesday, June 20th. Youth are invited to Dave’s house for a cookout at 6:30pm. The youth will head over to the church for a fun evening of games, activities and lessons. The event will end at 8:30pm.
Prayers & Concerns
FOR THOSE WHO GRIEVE: Teresa Sippel in the death of her Uncle Dale, who was a very important figure in her life. Pray for the Sippel Family as they grieve that loss. Cards to 537 Newark Pompton Turnpike, PP.
CONCERNS: Prayers for Amy Patterson and family as she recovers from surgery for a benign tumor. Cards to 420 Newark Pompton Turnpike, PP
Prayers for Joe Testa as he prepares for back surgery on June 20th. Cards to 5103 Tudor Drive, PP
Jim Priestner who is in rehab after health issues. Prayers for healing. Cards to Debbie: 11 Hartung Ave, Riverdale 07457
LONGTERM ILLNESS:
Brian Spring, Connie, Jamie, Bob, friend of Joann Warner, Andres Echevarria, Litthya Burgin (Seth’s wife), Hannah Cerullo (Lew Shafer’s cousin’s daughter), Jennie Byram, Kevin Duffy, Katelyn Mann, Eugene Fletcher, Carol Ratz, Kathy (Sue Leonard’s friend), Candace (Jane Young’s sister), Michael Barch, Gavin Brady, Blair Ludemann, Cheryl, Lawrence Trumpore, Jim (the Bundz’s neighbor.
N E W H E R E ? W E L C O M E ! Welcome this Summer Season to First Reformed Church! We are a community of faith trying to help people live and love like Jesus in their communities. If you are new to us, we’d love to help along the journey. No matter who you are or how you are, we hope you know you can belong here. Our vision is to be the church in the heart of this town with OPEN DOORS, OPEN HEARTS & OPEN HANDS. If that is the type of church you are looking for, you can take a first step by filling out a connection card, which is located on the table by the entrance to our worship space at 8:30 a.m. service or in the pew at 10 a.m. service. Also, check out our website at wwwfirstreformedchurch.com
A D U L T O P P O R T U N I T I E S We believe that discipleship is a lifelong journey. There is never a time in our lives when we can be satisfied with our growth or our certainty. Certainty is about being right. Faith is about being guided by what’s right and training yourself to do it. FRC’s worshiping community welcomes faith with all the doubts, the questions and the mystery. Our hope is to provide space and opportunities for exploration and inquiry, questioning and listening, dialogue and discernment. There is also nothing like participating in hands-on service to deepen your faith and put it in action. Throughout the year, we offer many opportunities for missional service.
M I D D L E & H I G H S C H O O L
M I N I S T R I E S Summer is a great time to dive into the Youth Ministry at FRC. Our new 6
th graders are welcome to attend all our summer activities. FUEL
youth group meets on Wednesday nights. FUEL is a great time to have fun with friends, and learn more about faith and life. The group meets from 6:30 – 8:30 PM on Wednesday nights. Youth are also encouraged to attend a Sunday morning worship service. Contact Dave Sippel if
you have any questions: [email protected]
B A B I E S & K I D Z
M I N I S T R I E S
Our Sizzling Summer Spark Kidz program for children age 3 years to 5th grade begins at 9 AM on Sunday mornings during the summer months. Children may be dropped off upstairs in the Ministry Center beginning at 8:45 AM. Our Sparklers (age 3-1
st grade) meet in room
23 for fun lessons based on God’s wonderful creations. Our Firecrackers (2
nd-5
th grade) meet in room 21 to experience exciting
“Campfire Story” Bible lessons. Nursery care for infants and toddlers is available at both services.
529 Newark Pompton Tpke. Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 (973) 835-1144 [email protected]
For more information visit us online at firstreformedchurch.com
Welcome to FRC! Our VISION IDENTITY is:
OPEN DOORS We are inclusive –
everyone is welcome. OPEN HEARTS
We are life-long learners, always growing as disciples of Christ.
OPEN HANDS We worship a generous God and
practice generosity in response.