Greeters today are: The flowers in the sanctuary today

Greeters today are: Paula Long-Marcantonio, Rick Bruce.
The flowers in the sanctuary today are given by Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L.
Castor in loving memory of Mrs. Castor’s mother and father, Elizabeth
and Clyde H. Shaffer, Sr., and her brother, Cmdr. Clyde H. Shaffer, Jr.,
and her uncle, Harvey B. Smith, and Mr. Castor’s parents, L. Northrop
and Miriam R. Castor. We thank Joyce McCormick for delivering the
flowers.
In need of special prayers this week: Robert Bromley, Miriam Whitten,
Clem Brown, Julia Stewart (Sally and Lee Bowie’s grand-niece), Al Foster,
Lauren Pastore (granddaughter of Winifred and Joe Braim), Jeanne Norrie, Gloria and Ray Gotwals, Stewart Boerner, Christine Gotwals, Walter
Luce, Sharon Herbst, Shirley Palmer, Selene Bell (great-grand-daughter
of Doris Miller), Gina Miller (daughter-in-law of Ruth and Bill Miller),
Nan Harbison Connor, Jack Waite, George Meinel, Walter Boutcher,
Linda Doyle, Emma Shaubel, Laura Lafferty, Rebekah (friend of Cindi
Willis).
We offer prayers of comfort for Jim Holt and family, upon the death of
his father.
We offer special prayers for all the young men and women who continue to bravely serve our country in the U.S. Forces here and abroad.
During Today’s Worship: If you need assistance, please ask an usher
to assist you.
Child care for infants and toddlers is provided in the nursery (Rooms
110, 112). Travel through the door to the left of the chancel and down
the steps.
Children’s bulletins are available at each door.
Large-print bulletins and individual hearing devices are available in
the back of the sanctuary.
For Pastoral Care: To notify the church of an illness, hospitalization,
death, or to request prayer, contact a minister or call your Deacon or the
Church Office at (215) 887-4530.
Presbyterian Women’s Prayer Chain The names of those in need of
prayer who have asked for our prayers. If you have a request to be added
or removed from the Prayer Chain, please call Rev. Brent Eelman (215)
887-4530. You may also write your prayer request on prayer request card
and place it in the offering plate on Sunday morning.
We request that cell phones and watch alarms be set in silent mode
while in the sanctuary.
For information regarding baptisms, weddings and funerals, please
call the Church Office at (215) 887-4530).
Lectionary Lessons for today:
Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; I Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
Lectionary Lessons for October 26
Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8;
Matthew 22:34-46
ABINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Founded 1714
1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
Phone: (215) 887-4530 Fax: (215) 887-5988 E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.apcusa.org
The Reverend Dr. Brent James Eelman, Head of Staff
The Reverend Jack Norrie, Minister of Visitation
The Reverend Diane J. Fitch, Associate Pastor
The Reverend Christine Bruce, Parish Associate
Ruth Ideen-Sall, B.M. Director of Children’s Choirs and Ministries
John Sall, M.M. Director of Music Ministries
G. Stanley Powell, Minister of Music, Emeritus
Ethel Geist, M.A. Organist
Janet Tebbel, Director of Handbells
Gary Koch, Business Manager
ORDER OF WORSHIP
October 19, 2014
th
29 Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:00 am
* CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Glory Be to the Father Hymnal 581
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
BELL VOLUNTARY
We gather to praise God, in God’s sanctuary, to rededicate our lives to the service
of God through music, spoken word and discipleship.
A time for quiet preparation before worship
Almighty God, we sing praises to you. You are the One we worship,
the One to whom our allegiance is due. We are your people. We belong
to you, and you are our God. Help us feel the power of your presence
in our worship today, emboldening us to follow you. Amen.
PRELUDE
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.
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Children are dismissed to their Sunday School classes with shepherds following
the Children’s Message. Second and third graders remain in worship.
WORD
God’s Word is read and its message is proclaimed in
scripture, music and interpretation.
OFFERTORY
When the Morning Stars Together
John Ferguson
The congregation is invited to follow the text of the anthem at Hymn 689
and to stand and sing the final stanza as a doxology at the presentation of
gifts.
* DOXOLOGY
LIFE AND WORK OF THE CHURCH
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
CALL TO WORSHIP
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 34:1-12
All Creatures of Our God and King
Nelhybel/McChesney
The congregation is invited to stand at the conclusion of the hymn
introduction and sing.
All Creatures of Our God and King
Michael Joy
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Partita on LASST UNS ERFREUEN (All Creatures of Our God and King)
* HYMN 15
Clarion Call
* SHARING OF THE PEACE
Greet one another with the sign of peace.
The peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
Charles Callahan
HYMN INTROIT
After the proclamation of God’s Word, we respond by offering prayer and
returning our tithes and offerings.
PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER
GATHERING
PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP
EUCHARIST
Bible OT Pg. 191
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
When the Morning Stars Together
Hymnal 689 v. 4
Lord, we bring our gift of music; touch our lips and fire our hearts.
Teach our minds and train our senses; fit us for these sacred arts.
Then with skill and consecration we would serve you, Lord, and give
all our powers to glorify you, and in serving fully live.
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PSALTER
Sing to the Lord
Ken Medema
The Chapel Choir sings an adaptation of Psalms 47 and 34.
SENDING
After hearing and responding to God’s Word, we are prepared to go
into the world where we are called to live according to God’s will.
LASST UNS ERFRUEN
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Gracious God, source of wisdom and insight, we know you see us
as we are, and we know how often we try to pretend we are something we are not. We put other people down so we can look better.
We stretch the truth of our accomplishments and push off to others
our failures. We pretend to listen, but constantly seek our own
advantage.
Loving and forgiving God, help us not to shrink from your gaze.
Give us the courage to put our trust in you. Raise us out of the
paralysis of guilt into the freedom and energy of loved and forgiven people. Set us free from pride and arrogance and bring us home.
Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON (responsive)
Jesus gave the most extravagant gift of all— the offering of himself for
us. Through this selfless gift we are set free, and our sins are forgiven.
Thanks be to God!
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING
Hebrews 11:13-16 Bible NT Pg. 225
* HYMN 1
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
THE SERMON
NICAEA
* CHARGE AND BLESSING
“A Pastor’s Dilemma” The Rev. Dr. Brent J. Eelman
* POSTLUDE
* HYMN 177
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
I Will Come to You
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Cooper Sterling Linton, son of Darcey Callantine and Jeffrey Kyle Linton
Brooke Louise Durkin, daughter of Lindsay Jane and Joseph Martin Durkin
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
“Little” Prelude and Fugue in A Minor
J.S. Bach
YOU ARE MINE
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and
in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy
Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he
rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the
right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to
judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy
catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the
resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Worship Leaders
Preacher: The Reverend Dr. Brent J. Eelman
Children’s Message: Ruth Sall
Liturgist: The Reverend Diane Jamison Fitch
Choir Director: John Sall
Organist: Ethel Geist
Bell Choir Director: Janet Tebbel
Choirs: Chapel Choir, Chancel Choir,
Celebration Ringers, Festive Ringers
We are glad you are worshiping with us and invite you to participate in
the ministry and service of Abington Presbyterian Church.
Ushers today are: Jack Loew, Bill Barwis, Ian Beck, Joyce McCormick,
Bill Miller, Rudy Stroh.