TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Stewardship Pledge Dedication November 9, 2014 10:30 AM The Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury 352 Sycamore Avenue Shrewsbury, NJ ORDER OF WORSHIP *Those who are able are invited to stand. WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH MINUTE FOR CHURCH MISSION …………………..P.W. PRELUDE - Overture from Suite #7 in g minor (HWV 432) G. F. Handel INTROIT - Hymn #357 The Days Are Surely Coming The days are surely coming, says God to all the earth when you will see my promise: salvation come to birth. My righteousness and justice will spread throughout the land and you will be delivered by my almighty hand. The days are surely coming, says Christ, the promised one, when you will read my warning in moon and stars and sun. Though earth and heaven tremble, stand up and do not fear for I am your redeemer, and I am drawing near. The days are surely coming, when we will know at last the fullness of God’s presence, God’s promise, come to pass. Then righteousness and justice will spread throughout the land and we will be delivered by God’s almighty hand. *CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 1) LEADER: The Lord be with you. PEOPLE: And also with you. LEADER: How lovely is Your dwelling place oh Lord of hosts. PEOPLE: My soul longs for the sanctuary of our worship. LEADER: My heart sings for joy to the living God. PEOPLE: Happy are those who worship in God’s House. ALL: Let us worship God. *HYMN #362 Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers *CONFESSION OF FAITH (from the Confession of 1967) With an urgency born of hope, the church applies itself to present tasks and strives for a better world. It does not identify limited progress with the kingdom of God on earth, nor does it despair in the face of disappointment and defeat. In steadfast hope, the church looks beyond all partial achievement to the final triumph of God. GLORIA PATRI 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. EPISTLE LESSON I Thessalonians 4:13-18 (page 204 NT, in the Bible) NOISY OFFERING CHILDREN’S SERMON CHILDREN EXCUSED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH THE LORD’S PRAYER THE PASSING OF THE PEACE *HYMN #676 Day Is Done GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 25:1-13(page 28 NT, in the Bible) LEADER: This is the word of the Lord. PEOPLE: Thanks be to God! SERMON “Stay Awake”………....…Rev. C. David McKirachan OPPORTUNITY FOR PLEDGING OFFERING OFFERTORY "Keep Your Lamps".. arr. Andre Thomas *DOXOLOGY (#606, in Hymnal) *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN #326 For All the Saints *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Passacaille from Suite #7 in g minor (HWV 432) G. F. Handel Please remain seated in silence for the Postlude as this is part of Worship. If you must leave, please do so quietly. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Chancel Flowers this morning are dedicated to the Glory of God and given in gratitude and with blessings for our church family, by Bonnie and John Tortora. Children's Worship Bags are now available. These contain coloring books, crayons and seasonal worship items. COFFEE HOUR will be hosted by Deacons till November 30th. Please support PC@S Sr. High-Christmas Toy Drive For Jason’s Dreams for Kids Items needed: toys for boys and girls age 2-9, $5 and $10 Gift Cards for kids ages 10+, Cash or check donations to buy toys for the kids. Collection box will be in the lobby now thru November. Sr. Highs will have a table in the lobby every Sunday thru November. December is here-PW wants to help you get in the Christmas spirit at the 12 Days of Christmas Bazaar, in the Church House Saturday, December 6, from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm. Favorite booths, like the “Bake Table” and the “Soup Station etc.”, will return. Everyone is encouraged to join in the success of the bazaar by cleaning out your closets. We need your Christmas decorations/items, toys, jewelry and accessories. Accessories will have a collection box in the Church House Lobby. Jewelry should be dropped off at the church office. All items are to be left in the Church House Lobby Closet. See you there! The Passport Small Group invites YOU to the following presentation on a vacation in ICELAND in Fellowship Hall Friday Nov 14 7:00 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought and the Social Action Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County. Invite you to participate in UNITED WE SING MUSIC OF GRATITUDE Voices of Different Faiths Raised in Joy and Gratitude Sunday, November 23, 2014 - 4:00 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House 475 West Front Street, Lincroft, NJ 732-747-0707 Please join us in this 14th Annual “United We Sing” Celebration an interfaith and intercultural service of music, word and dance. This event has its origins in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. In anguish and sorrow, we came together from our different cultural and faith traditions to proclaim and celebrate our rich diversity. The healing effect of the evening led us to repeat the event with presentations over the last thirteen years from the Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Native American, Quaker, Sikh, Unitarian Universalist, and other communities. Children are especially welcome to attend and participate. Refreshments will be served afterwards. www.interfaith-mcwret.org CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF November 9 to November 16, 2014 Sunday Stewardship Dedication Cents-ability 9th 9:15 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 3:00 pm Adult Forum (TR) Worship/Sun Sch (FH/SS) Worship Mtg. (TR) AA (FH) Monday 10th 10:00 am 5:00 pm 6:15 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Counters (TR) Yoga (O) Yoga (O) PFLAG (TR) OA (FH) Tuesday Veterans Day Office Closed 11th 10:15 am 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm Bible Study (TR) Weight Watchers (FH) New Members’ Class (TR) Dorcas (OS) Wednesday TC deadline 12th 9:30 am 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Mission Belles (TR) SHYG (SS) AA (TR) Thursday 13th 12:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm Homesteaders (FH) Chancel Choir (A) Boy Scouts (FH) Bell Choir (TR) Friday 14th 7:00 pm Passport – Iceland (FH) Saturday 15th 8:00 pm AA (FH) Sunday 16st 9:15 am Adult Forum (TR) 10:30 am Worship/Sun Sch (FH/SS) 12:00 pm PW Board (TR) 12:30 pm Confirmands (SS) 12:30 pm Confirmand Parents (O) 3:00 pm AA (FH) (FH)- Fellowship Hall, (B)-Basement, (SS) Sunday School, (A) Alpha, (O) Omega, (S)-Sanctuary,(T)- Terrace Rm., (OS)- Off Site, (DO)- David’s Office, (M)- Manse, (SR)- Social Rm. (K) Kitchen Pastor ……………….………...The Reverend C. David McKirachan Director of Christian Education…………..….…..…….Sherri Adler Director of Music Ministries………………………..… Reid Masters Bell Choir Director……………..………………….…..Robyn Ioviero Administrative Assistant……………………..….…..Jim Powers-Hill Sexton………………..………………………….………..Juan Rivera Office (732) 747-3557 ………..…….............Fax (732) 747-5512 E mail [email protected] ……..….........…..Web site tpcas.org