UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
12 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
Yardville, NJ 08620
(609) 585-5770
(609) 585-5674 fax
www.upcnj.org
January 11, 2015
WELCOME
Welcome! You have come to hear the Word of God, and you shall hear it read and preached.
But we hope that by hearing it, you will also meet the Word of God, the Living Word, Jesus,
our Master and Savior. And we pray that you will leave our church equipped to serve him
more faithfully and effectively.
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
January 11, 2015
“Near to the Heart of God”
PRELUDE
arr. Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYER HYMN
“Father, We Praise Thee”
Father, we praise Thee, now the night is over;
Active and watchful, stand we all before Thee;
Singing, we offer prayer and meditation:
Thus we adore Thee.
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WE COME TO WORSHIP GOD
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: On that first day, when time began:
People: you gave birth to creation;
light danced through the darkness;
the waters of hope flowed free and clear.
Leader: On that first day at the Jordan, when redemption began:
People: you spoke of life for all your children,
as your Son stepped into the waters of forgiveness,
dancing in hope with his cousin, John.
Leader: On this first day of the week, when we begin anew:
People: you call us to faithfulness,
as we open our hearts to you,
your voice claiming us as your own.
*HYMN
“Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”
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CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Timeless God, you cast Light into sin's dark places and call us your Beloved. Forgive us:
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when we still linger in the shadows; when we treat others in hurtful ways; when we
speak ill of your friends.
As he knelt in the waters of Jordan, you proclaimed Jesus as your Son, pointing to him
as the way to you. Forgive us: when we put ourselves ahead of him; when we think he is
no longer needed; when we fail to see him in the broken of our world.
Baptized and blessed in your living waters, you would have us be your servants in our
time. Forgive us: when we fail to welcome the stranger; when we refuse to forgive as we
should; when we believe we are too good to kneel down and tie the shoes of the lost, the
least, the last, the little. Amen.
SILENT PRAYER
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GIVE GLORY TO GOD
“All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell,
Come ye before Him and rejoice.
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PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
GOSPEL LESSON
Pg. 867
Mark 1:4-11
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance
for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and
all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the
river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with
a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He
proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not
worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you
with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John
in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the
heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11 And a voice
came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
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A TIME WITH CHILDREN
“Give Me a Sign”
Rev. Jean Pinto
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“Morning Has Broken”
Traditional Gaelic Melody
ANTHEM
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON
Pg. 966
arr. D. Evans
Acts 19:1-7
19 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and
came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. 2 He said to them, “Did you
receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” They replied, “No, we have
not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” 3 Then he said, “Into what then were
you baptized?” They answered, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Paul said, “John baptized
with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to
come after him, that is, in Jesus.” 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the
name of the Lord Jesus. 6 When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit
came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied— 7 altogether there
were about twelve of them.
SERMON
“Kintsukuroi Christianity”
Rev. Jean Pinto
MOMENT FOR QUIET REFLECTION
*HYMN
“Here I Am, Lord”
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Joys and concerns may be written on the pew cards and given to the ushers during this hymn. They
will be shared during the prayers of the people, unless you mark them confidential.
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH—The 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.
ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF ELDERS AND DEACONS
Leader: There are varieties of gifts, but it is the same Spirit who gives them.
People: There are different ways of Serving God but it is the same Lord who is served
Leader: God works through each person in a unique way, but it is God’s purpose that is
accomplished.
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People: To each is given a gift of the Spirit to be used for the common good.
Leader: Together we are the body of Christ, and individually members of it.
Statement on Ordination and Installation
Constitutional Questions
Laying on of Hands and Prayer of Ordination
Declaration of Ordination and Installation
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Hear our prayer, O Lord, Hear our prayer, O Lord
Incline Thine ear to us, And grant us Thy peace.
CALL FOR THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY
“There’s a Quiet Understanding”
soloist, Marietta Burnett Williams
*WE GIVE PRAISE AND THANKS TO GOD
Tedd Smith
(tune # 455)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below;
Alleluia, Alleluia. Praise Him above ye heav'nly host; Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*PRAYER TO DEDICATE OUR GIFTS
We give our gifts in love and thanksgiving for all that we have been given. Let our
giving gracious God be not the end point but rather the beginning. Let our gifts of love
and gratitude travel where we do not, making pathways of hope where there is none.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*HYMN
“Help Us Accept Each Other” (sing to tune 388)
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*WE RECEIVE GOD’S BLESSING
POSTLUDE
“Fantasy in a”
Broughton
*Those who are able may stand.
Greeters & Ushers:
Liturgist:
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UPCOMING EVENTS January 11th – January 18th
Sunday—January 11th:
Monday—January 12th:
Tuesday—January 13th:
Wednesday—January 14th:
Thursday—January 15th:
Saturday—January 17th:
Sunday—January 18th:
9:30 am E3 Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship
6:00 pm Youth Group
7:00 pm Outreach Ministry Team
10:00 am UPW Circle
10:30 am Survivors
7:00 pm Worship Ministry Team
7:30 pm Choir
9:00 am UP Men’s Breakfast
9:30 am E3 Worship
9:30 am Adult Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship
6:00 pm Youth Group
There are large print bulletins available. Please see an usher if you need
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In our worship services this morning, we will ordain Irene Mason, Chris Neuman and Noah
Pinto to the office of elder and install them to active service. We will also install to active
service those who have been previously ordained: deacons Ann Castor, Soam Chhedi, and
David Geijer. Elders Bill Guld, and Jeremy Martino, and deacon Bob Lasser were installed at
the 9:30 service. We ask you to pray for your church officers and support their leadership.
This year’s Adult Sunday School Class has selected 14 different topics to help us learn more
about the Bible and Jesus’ teachings. Interested? Want a place to discuss and explore?? Pick
one or all. Then come to the Bertolet Lounge on Sunday mornings at 9:30. The coffee is on.
Teacher
Topic
Jan 11
Tony
Book of John
January 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
Curly
The Beatitudes of Jesus
The United Presbyterian Women’s monthly meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday,
January 13th at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall. Our Bible study will be from the book,
Women of the Bible. We will be studying Miriam. Following our Bible study, we will hold
our business meeting. After our meeting, those who want to will be going out to lunch at a
local restaurant. Please join us for a time of fellowship, study and decisions as we plan our
missions for the new year.
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The Survivors Senior Group will meet at the church, Fellowship Hall, on Wed., Jan. 14, 2015
at 10:30 a.m. for a program presented by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to
address mental illness and give many the courage to seek help and treatment. Following the
presentation we will enjoy lunch at Iccara in Yardville. If you plan to attend please make your
reservation with Rita Peterson 259-7256 or email [email protected]. All seniors of the
church and their friends are welcome to join the Survivors for an informative presentation and
a great lunch and fellowship.
The United Presbyterian Men’s Group will have a Breakfast Meeting at Town and Country
Diner, Route 206, Bordentown, on January 17th at 9:00 am. This is a Dutch Treat event.
Come join us for fellowship and spiritual uplifting. Sign up in the Narthex. Call or e-mail Jim
Dixon for more information, 609-298-3398; [email protected].
The Women's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, January 27th (last Tues, of the month) at 7:00
pm in the Bertolet Lounge. We will be discussing I AM MALALA by Christina Lamb and
Malala Yousafzai. The book tells us the remarkable tale of a girl and her family uprooted by
terrorism and why Malaga became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. All
women of the church and their friends are invited to join us. February selection: TUCK
EVERLASTING by Natalie Babbitt.
ANNUAL REPORTS DUE!
All treasurers and chairs of committees please turn in your annual reports on a disk or e-mail
them to: [email protected] by January 12th. We need to compile and print the reports
so that they are available a week before our annual meeting.
Garden State Sound Quartet to Hold Benefit Concert at UPC
Saturday, January 24 at 7 p.m.
Garden State Sound Quartet is made up of Kean University students and alumni, including
United Presbyterian Church's own Chris Neuman, who sings tenor. The Quartet wants to
bring barbershop and sacred music to the area in hopes of creating interest and of course to
entertain the public. Their premiere concert will be held in the sanctuary on Saturday, January
24, at 7:00 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken to defray the quartet's expenses and support
the work of the church. Come and you will get to hear voices that harmonize like angels!
Camp Johnsonburg is our mission focus for January. In 1959, Johnsonburg Presbyterian
Center was established to provide experiential Christian education in support of the
Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. Johnsonburg today is a place where city kids meet
country kids, where black and white discover common ground, where the rich and poor of
means and spirit are valued equally, and where each is encouraged to take another vital step
toward realizing oneness in Christ. Their services include: summer camp, programmed
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retreats, spiritual sanctuary, conferences, special needs camp, and service to the homeless
through a partnership with Interfaith Hospitality Network.
All the gifts designated for Mission in January will support the mission of the Presbyterian
Camp and Conference Center at Johnsonburg. Please give generously so many more lives will
be touched.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing for Robert Hobson; Patty Hobson Henry; Nando Avila; George
Edwards; Arlene Filson (amputation of foot); Marilyn Stebbins (fell and
broke bones in her foot); Jean Principato (cancer treatments); Pam and Dan
Rose; Kaleigh Kline; Bill; Elaine; John (knee replacement); Paul Allen
(heart surgery); Lew Thorn, Howard Stoeckel, Donna Bade, and Carolyn
Reynolds (all rehabbing); and Anita and MaryAnne (cancer).
Prayers for Travis Lada and family; also for Doris Worob having surgery
January 21st.
Thanksgiving for Serenity’s birthday.
Our Mission Statement
We are called by Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit to
celebrate and share the love of God with grace and joy.
Gracefully and joyfully we seek to share our gifts in the community
through:
Open Doors
Diverse Worship
Innovative Education
Creative Mission
Dynamic Service
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OUR CONGREGATION IN MISSION
Because of your stewardship commitment, the United Presbyterian Church is supporting the
ministries of:
 The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through Monmouth Presbytery; the Synod of the
Northeast, and the General Assembly.
 Mobile Meals of Hamilton Township
 Princeton Theological Seminary Scholarship Fund
 Trenton Area Habitat for Humanity
 Trenton Area Rescue Mission
 Presbyterian Camp at Johnsonburg
 Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
 Pearson Memorial Food Bank
 Womanspace
 Homefront
 Trenton Area Campus Ministries
CHURCH STAFF
Ministers: All the members of the Congregation
Pastor: Rev. Jean B. Pinto (737-8011) [email protected]
Pastors Emeriti: Rev. Terry E. Fouse and Rev. John H. Milne
Organist: Michael Mraz
Choir Director: Marilyn Machmer
Church Secretary: Betty Reinert
Prayer Chain: Daytime: Carol Heberling (298-2594); Betty Reinert (585-5770)
Evening: Gail Fouse (585-3248); Joyce Vaughn (888-1187)
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