United Presbyterian Church
of
Plainfield, New Jersey
February 22, 2015
10:00 AM
First Sunday in Lent
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THE GATHERING
PRELUDE
Jesus Walk This Lonesome Valley
(Lent)
*OPENING HYMN
Spiritual
293 This Is My Father’s World
CALL TO WORSHIP
People of the covenant, give thanks.
The Lord is our salvation.
Children of the living God, draw near.
Jesus Christ is with us.
Let us worship God.
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God our Redeemer, we confess
that we are people of ashes and dust.
You have claimed us in your covenant,
yet we forget your steadfast love.
You seek us out in the wilderness,
yet we continue to wander in our sin.
Forgive us, God of grace.
Wash us clean, once again,
so that we may return to you
Pastor Dottie
and follow your holy way;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PERSONAL PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Pastor Dottie
WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS
Seminarian Stephanie Merryfield
PASSING THE PEACE
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Seminarian Michelle Wildridge
THE WORD
NEW TESTMENT READING
Mark 9:2-9
Page 54
*GLORIA PATRIA
SERMON
“A Faith that Can Move Mountains”
Seminarian Michelle Wildridge
THE RESPONSE
PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYERS OF THE PASTOR AND PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BRINGING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Pastor Aloyo
OFFERTORY
Just a Little Talk with Jesus
(Gospel)
C. Derricks
*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 592)
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
We give Thee but Thine own, What e’er the gift may be;
All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord from Thee.
THE SENDING
*PARTING HYMN 324
Open My Eyes That I May See
*CHARGE & BENEDICTION
Pastor Aloyo
POSTLUDE We Shall Overcome
Traditional
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Assisting in Today’s Worship Service:
Liturgist:
George Hansen
Greeters/Ushers: Wanda Breitenbach, Michael Church
Maggie Anglin and Avril Lecky
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WE WELCOME YOU IN JESUS’ NAME! Let us come before the
Lord our maker. And may God grant us the humility to be receptive
to God’s life changing grace.
Nursery Care is provided for infants and toddlers.
Again, thanks for coming out today!!! Hearing Aid Units, Large
Print Bibles, and Large Print Bulletins are available from an usher.
If you are interested in becoming a member of United Church,
please see the pastor or an usher. You are invited to the Fellowship
Room after worship for refreshments and conversation.
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REMEMBER WITH YOUR PRAYERS, CARDS, AND CALLS:
At Home: Joe & Thelma Barnes, Sue Chase, Ronn Daniels,
Laurel Grant, Meril Neil, Byron & Shirley Pelan, Jamie Sweeney,
JoAnn Edwards, Wilson Family, Crystal Ruth, Chuck Sass,
Roger Sadler, Lyn Crawford, Helen Foerster,
Pastor Aloyo, and Izaiyah Stokes.
Esperanza Aloyo: pastor Victor’s mother
Eneida Concepcion: Jennie Rodriquez’s mother
Freda Lenzo: friend of Jeanne Ashanky
Marty & Nelson Ernest: former members
Loni Smith: James Plummer’s daughter
Barbara Plummer: James Plummer’s wife
Leon Sikanowicz: United’s Plumber
Stanton White: Morena White’s husband
Steven Mack: former Interfaith assistant
Eric LeGrand: paralyzed Rutgers football player
Yvonne Alston: Lozelle Whiting’s daughter
Allette Bell: Jean Scott’s niece
Cynthia Noonan: Bruce Pereyra’s daughter
Barbara Pereyra: Bruce Pereyra’s wife
Melba Nixon: Joe & Thelma Barnes friend
Ernesto Badillo: pastor Victor’s friend
Jeanne Norrie: wife of former pastor Rev. Jack Norrie
Bob Neumann: Helen Forester’s nephew
Virginia Martinez: Gail Stokes mother
Patricia Wyzenski: Gail Stokes In-law
Larry Brown: Gail Stokes brother In-law
Paige Black: daughter of Steve Gray - our Florist
Joshua Perry: Pat Robinson’s uncle
Helen Pridgen: Audrey Smith’s mother
Prayers for our students: Alyssa Aloyo, Sira Semambya,
Kiwana Semambya, Macy Robinson, Christopher Awobue Jr.,
Beatrice Awobue, Bentley Awobue, Stanley Awobue,
Izaiyah Stokes and Avery Breitenbach-Allen.
Prayers for peace and an end to gun violence throughout our
country. U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan and citizens of these
places. People of Syria.
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FROM OUR PRESBYTERY’S CALENDAR OF PRAYER:
First Presbyterian Church, Cranford Rev. John C. Kile
Ministers-at-Large Rev. Liz Alexander and Rev. Charles Brackbill
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
2/27
Kayode Falowo
2/28
Joey Wilson
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TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY 12:15pm. Please bring your lunch,
dessert and beverage will be provided.
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Crawford/Walton Memorial Fund
The Board of Deacons of United Presbyterian Church Plainfield is
accepting applications for the Crawford/Walton Memorial Fund for
higher Education.
This fund may be used by any member pursuing an undergraduate
degree or working in an undergraduate program which will lead to a
specific degree. It may also be used by anyone pursuing a seminary
degree.
Applications are available at the church office or from the Deacons.
Donations can be made by members of the church to this fund at any
time.
PER CAPITA APPORTIONMENT IS DUE MARCH 1, 2015, is as
follows: General Assembly $7.07, The Synod of the Northeast $4.00, The
Presbytery of Elizabeth $25.80. Total Per Capita is $36.87. Per Capita is a
member assessment used to fund the operating expenses of governing
bodies. (Book of Order; G-9.0404 d).
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START THE NEW YEAR OFF with Aerobics/Toning class. Zumba
Dancing every Saturday 10:00-11:00am. Classes are held in Friendship
Hall. Please join us.
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ALTAR FLOWERS MINISTRY Once again it is time to think about the
Altar Flowers which beautify our Sanctuary each Sunday. The bouquet also
brings cheer to members of the congregation who cannot attend worship and
are delivered by a visiting Deacon. If you are interested in being a part of
this ministry, please put your name on the flower chart which is hanging in
the Narthex. Also, if you wish your flowers to be in memory or celebration
of someone, please note it on the chart. Let’s try to fill the chart for the
entire year of 2015. Contribution is $30.00. Please see Deacon,
Zorina Bowers concerning flowers. Thank you.
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BINGO NIGHT PRIZES NEEDED
Boy Scout Troop 5 is running the bingo night at Arista Care at
Norwood Terrace the first Monday night of the month. They are
looking for prizes for the residents. They can use toiletries, jewelry,
lotions, shampoo, razors, to give as gifts to their loved ones. There is
a box in the Narthex for any Donations. Any questions contact:
Carl or Wanda.
THE UPPER ROOM Booklets for January/February/March/April 2015 are
available on the literature rack in the Narthex. If you wish to make a
donation, please place $1.00 in a pew envelope mark “literature” and place it
in the offering plate. Thank you.
SCHEDULE FOR February 22 – March 1, 2015
Sunday
10:00am
Worship Service, Friendship Hall
11:15 am
Communion/Agape Meal, FH
7:30pm
A/A Meeting, Friendship Hall
Monday
7:30pm
Boy Scouts, Friendship Hall
Tuesday
12:15pm
Lunch/Bible Study
7-8pm
Handbell Choir Practice
Wednesday 7:00pm
A/A Meeting, Friendship Hall
Thursday
Friday
7:00pm
Family Night
Saturday
10-11am
Wellness class/Zumba exercise, FH
7:00pm
A/A Meeting, Hansen Room
Sunday
10:00am
Holy Communion Service
11:15am
Refreshments, Lind Room
7:30pm
A/A Friendship Hall
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THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
525 East Front Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
908-756-2666
FAX 908-756-4212
Website:http://www.upcplainfield.org
Pastor: Rev. Victor Aloyo, Jr.
Parish Associate: Rev. Dottie Morris
Director of Music: Ronn Daniels
Executive Assistant: Pat Robinson
Custodian: Sue Terry
Church Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm