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The West Side Presbyterian Church First Sunday of Lent Sacrament of Holy Communion Family Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00 am Service Today is Family Sunday at West Side. The Boys, Chapel, Covenant and Carol Choirs will be singing today and there is no Sunday School. Children will remain in worship with their parents and are encouraged to come forward for the children’s message. Parents: Please help your child follow along in the bullen so they feel included in the worship experience and learn the tradions of the faith. Let us all welcome the children - and their energy - to worship today. We normally play by these rules of the game: Do everything you can to be rich and powerful. Toughen up and harden yourself against all feelings of loss. Measure your success by how much of the me you are thinking only of yourself and your own happiness. Be independent and aggressive, hungry and thirsty for higher status in the social pecking order. Strike back quickly when others strike you, and guard your image so you’ll always be popular. But Jesus defines success and well-being in a profoundly different way. Who are blessed? What kinds of people should we seek to be idenfied with? The poor and those in solidarity with them. Those who mourn, who feel grief and loss. The nonviolent and gentle. Those who hunger and thirst for the common good and aren’t sasfied with the status quo. The merciful and compassionate. Those characterized by openness, sincerity, and unadulterated moves. Those who work for peace and reconciliaon. Those who keep seeking jusce even when they’re misunderstood and misjudged. Those who stand for jusce as the prophets did, who refuse to back down or quiet down when they are slandered, mocked, misrepresented, threatened, and harmed. - McLaren pg. 127-128
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The West Side Presbyterian Church
First Sunday of Lent
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Family Sunday
March 5, 2017 10:00 am Service
Today is Family Sunday at West Side. The Boys, Chapel, Covenant and Carol Choirs will be singing today and there is no Sunday School. Children will remain in worship with their parents and are encouraged to come forward for the children’s message.
Parents: Please help your child follow along in the bulletin so they feel included in the worship experience and learn the traditions of the faith. Let us all welcome
the children - and their energy - to worship today. We normally play by these rules of the game:
Do everything you can to be rich and powerful. Toughen up and harden yourself against all feelings of loss. Measure your success by how much of the time you are thinking only of yourself and your own happiness. Be independent and aggressive, hungry and thirsty for higher status in the social pecking order. Strike back quickly when others strike you, and guard your image so you’ll always be popular.
But Jesus defines success and well-being in a profoundly different way. Who are blessed? What kinds of people should we seek to be identified with?
The poor and those in solidarity with them. Those who mourn, who feel grief and loss. The nonviolent and gentle. Those who hunger and thirst for the common good and aren’t satisfied with the status quo. The merciful and compassionate. Those characterized by openness, sincerity, and unadulterated motives. Those who work for peace and reconciliation. Those who keep seeking justice even when they’re misunderstood and misjudged. Those who stand for justice as the prophets did, who refuse to back down or quiet down when they are slandered, mocked, misrepresented, threatened, and harmed. - McLaren pg. 127-128
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~ The Preparation for the Word ~
PRELUDE Johann Sebastian Bach If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee, BWV 647
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
Lenten Proclamation James Chepponis
Sound the trumpet in Zion, sound the trumpet on earth; sound the trumpet and listen; proclaim a fast, call an assembly, gather the nations, tell all the people: now is the acceptable time, now is the day of salvation. Now is the time, now is the day, turn from your sins, return to the LORD. -adapted from the 2nd chapter of Joel
Senior High Choir, Boys, Chapel and Covenant Choirs
*OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray:
Holy God, treasure of all faithful hearts, through Jesus Christ You taught us how to pray, to give, to serve, to live. Reshape, restore, and renew us by the power of Your Holy Spirit, so that we may receive the way of life that is the true reward of the faithful; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
*HYMN OF PRAISE 83 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High DEO GRACIAS
CALL TO CONFESSION
* The congregation may stand
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, we acknowledge and confess that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed; we have not loved You with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength; we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. Deepen within us our sorrow for the wrong we have done, and the good we have left undone. Lord, You are full of compassion and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy; there is always forgiveness with You.
Restore to us the joy of Your salvation; bind up that which is broken, give light to our minds, strength to our wills, and rest to our souls. Speak to each of us, and let Your word abide with us until it has wrought in us Your holy will.
(time for silent confession) ANTHEM Mighty Lord, Thy Faithfulness Antonio Lotti
Mighty Lord, Thy faithfulness abideth ever, to eternity, forevermore. God of love, have mercy on us Thy children, who put their trust in Thee. Mighty Lord, be merciful to us who know Thy love, Thy great love.
Senior High Choir
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
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*GLORIA PATRI
*THE PEACE
~ The Proclamation of the Word ~
A MOMENT FOR ALL AGES Rev. Penny Hogan ANNOUNCEMENTS MOMENT FOR MISSION Loaves and Fishes Campaign Kickoff Jane French NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Matthew 5:1-16 Will French
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM Lenten Prayer Robert Powell
Lord, I ask a blessing for my soul today: give me peace from heaven as I kneel and pray. Forty days did Jesus face temptation strong; give me strength to conquer, knowing right from wrong.
The Anthem continues.
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I would be like Jesus, turning from all sin, with His love to keep me true and faithful within.
When I look to Jesus, He will show the way, help me come to meet Him pure on Easter Day.
Carol Choir, Chapel Choir SERMON Sermon on the Mount: A New Identity Rev. Marc Oehler SILENT REFLECTION
~ The Response to the Word ~
*RESPONSE OF FAITH adapted from Matthew 5:3-14
We are blessed. We are poor in spirit. We are willing to mourn. We are meek. We hunger and thirst for righteousness. We are merciful We are pure in heart. We are peacemakers. We are willing to be persecuted for doing what‘s right. We are happy to be part of the great tradition of prophets. We are the salt of the earth. We are the light of the world.
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*HYMN Blessed Are You
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Sweet Is the Name of Jesus Georg Frideric Handel
Sweet is the name of Jesus, the name of our salvation; sing, O my soul, His praises, in wonder and adoration. O sweet is the name of Jesus, all precious names above, name over all most worthy, the name of redeeming love.
Thou who all grace and glory art, how shall I nightly sing to Thee? O what can a sinner bring to Thee from out a burning heart?
Thee will I love, Lord Jesus, and joy in Thy salvation, honor and praise and bless Thee in worship and adoration. O sweet is the name of Jesus, all precious names above, name over all most worthy, the name of redeeming love.
Boy, Chapel and Covenant Choirs
*DOXOLOGY 591 OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below;
praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
~ The Sacrament of Holy Communion ~
*INVITATION
*GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
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Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Blessed are you, O Lord our God:
You are our shepherd; there is nothing we lack. You prepare a table for us, even in the presence of our enemies. You anoint our heads with oil; Your cup of blessing overflows.
Therefore we praise you, joining the song of the universal church and the heavenly choir:
*SANCTUS (Choir and congregation singing)
Blessed is Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Jesus is the light of the world, dispelling darkness and uncovering what is hidden.
He has the authority to judge, the grace to forgive, and the power to heal and set free. Since the world began who has seen such things?
Remembering Your goodness and grace, we offer ourselves to You with gratitude as we share this joyful feast.
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MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION
Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this bread and cup; make us one in the body and blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Help us to live as children of light, always seeking what is good and right and pleasing to You.
Through the Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Spirit, we bless you, God of glory, now and forever.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
AGNUS DEI
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RECEPTION OF THE ELEMENTS
Communion will be by intinction. Please approach by way of the center aisle, receive the bread offered by the server, dip it in the cup, and return to your seat by the outer aisle. A gluten-free option is available at the head of the center aisle. If you wish to
receive Communion, but cannot come forward, please signal the usher as your row is called to come forward and you will be served in your seat.
MUSIC AT COMMUNION Johann Sebastian Bach Air from Suite in D Major, BWV 1068
COMMUNION PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER (hymnal page 16, debts/debtors)
~ The Sending ~
*HYMN 145 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart MARION
*CHARGE & BLESSING
POSTLUDE Johann Sebastian Bach If Thou But Trust In God To Guide Thee, BWV 652
You are welcome to listen to the Postlude If you are leaving before the postlude is finished, please do so quietly.
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Our worship has ended. May our service to God and others continue.
Greeters: We thank Karen Klockner and Mary Elizabeth Collins for greeting today.
Procession of Worship Elements: The worship elements are being carried in this morning by those who are serving communion.
Lay Leadership: We thank Will French and Jane French for their leadership in worship today. If you are interested in being a lay reader during the 10 am Sunday service, please contact Lucy Ianacone ([email protected]; 201-445-6824).
Sanctuary Flowers: Flowers today are in loving memory of Dr. Carole G. Jones, given by Anita, Richard, and Roger Jones. Requesting sanctuary flowers is a wonderful way to remember a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. If you wish to dedicate flowers, please call Russell Clark (201-444-5189).
Coffee Hour: Please stay after the service to enjoy fellowship and refreshments in the Narthex. We thank today’s Coffee Hour hosts Ned Cooling and Jessie Cummins for their hospitality.
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Worship Values, Practices and Information
Congregational participation is the hallmark of Reformed Worship. Hymns,
responses, corporate prayers and readings belong to you, the people and express
the voice of the individual and the larger body of the Church. We hope the
following notes will help you to join us in our liturgy.
An asterisk (*) indicates the congregation may stand.
Boldface type signifies congregational participation.
First and final stanzas of hymns are usually sung in unison, middle stanzas in
parts.
Share your prayer concerns on the cards provided in the pew rack. Ushers will
collect the cards during the announcements.
Those arriving after the Call to Worship begins will be seated during the next
hymn or the passing of the peace. If you must leave the Sanctuary during
worship, please wait in the Narthex until the next hymn, the passing of the
peace or the doxology before returning to your seat. Please help us protect
and care for our beautiful worship space. Food and beverages, with the
exception of closed plastic water bottles, are not allowed in the Sanctuary.
Please turn off your cell phone and pager before worship begins.
Large print bulletins and hymnals are available in the Narthex.
Assistive listening devices are available by contacting one of the ushers.
Throughout the Sanctuary, there are a number of spaces available for
wheelchairs. An usher will be happy to direct you.
Video of the service is available online at www.westside.org. We have live
streaming video on Sunday mornings.
In case of emergency: our AED Unit is on the wall across from the reception
desk and the First Aid kit is in the closet across from the reception desk.
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The West Side Presbyterian Church Serving northwest Bergen County and vicinity since 1912
Varian Fry Way, Six South Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Phone: (201) 652-1966 Fax: (201) 652-6556 www.westside.org
Staff Directory
The Reverend Marc Oehler Pastor and Head of Staff, ext. 101
The Reverend Penny Hogan Associate Pastor, ext. 102
The Reverend Elizabeth Junod Pastoral Associate (part-time), ext. 103
Deborah Holden-Holloway Minister of Music, ext. 105
dholden-holloway.westside.org
Erik Eickhoff Associate Minister of Music, ext. 103
Eric Hufschmid Interim Foundation Music Leader
Pat McGlade Faith Community Nurse, ext. 104
Carolyn Conetta Financial Manager, ext. 109
Carol Bialkowski Director of Communications, ext. 112
Carol Walton Coordinator for Ministry, ext. 106
Clive Stewart Custodian
Deidre DiMauro
Administrative Assistant, ext. 108 [email protected]
Erik Khoobyarian Princeton Theological Seminary Intern
Jane Doty MacKenzie Princeton Theological Seminary Intern
Melissa Saunders Executive Director
West Side Nursery School, ext. 207 [email protected]
Cindy Hardt Administrative Assistant
West Side Nursery School, ext. 205
