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The Presbyterian Church

BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY FOUNDED CIRCA 1717

August 31, 2014

A church which pitches its tents without constantly looking out for new horizons,

which does not continually strike camp, is being untrue to its calling…

[We must] play down our longing for certainty, accept what is risky,

and live by improvisation and experiment.

~Hans Küng, The Church as the People of God

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We warmly welcome you to worship at The Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge. We pray that you will be encouraged in your journey of faith and drawn closer to God by your experi-ence with us.

A special welcome to visitors – we're glad you're here! When our welcome pads are passed down the pew, we invite all worshippers to take a mo-ment and sign their name, and for visitors to also include their address and phone number. Following both of our worship services, everyone is invited to gather for fellowship and lem-onade under the Oak Tree.

Childcare and Sunday School Childcare for infants and toddlers is available in the nursery downstairs. Pagers are used to contact parents during the worship service when necessary.

9:00 am The Nursery is open for infants & toddlers through age 2. There will be no Sunday

School for the summer months.

10:15 am Children ages 3 through Grade 2 are invited to attend Children’s Church in the Chapel after the Message for Children. Children in grades 3 and up are invited to remain in worship with their parents.

Calendar of Prayer Sessions and Congregations are invited to pray for the congregations, pastors, members and staff of the Presbytery of Elizabeth during 2014. This week, we pray for Iglesia Presbiteriana Nuevas Fronteras, Plainfield.

Online Sermons Recorded audio sermons from most Sundays are available on the church website at www.brpc.org. To access, click on the Ser-mons link under Worship and Music on the main menu.

Amplification Headsets So that all may enjoy the worship service, sound amplification headsets are available from the ushers for those who need assis-tance with hearing.

Statement of Purpose God calls the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church to be a living community and light to the world, guided by the Holy Spirit and transmitting God’s love revealed through Christ Jesus. In response to God’s call, we seek to realize the Kingdom of God as we

Welcome everyone into our community with open arms, Care for each other both in times of joy and in times of sorrow, Worship together creatively and enthusiastically in gratitude to God, Prepare each other through Bible-based education and open discussion to Serve Jesus Christ as disciples in local and global ministry and to Share our wealth, time, talents and faith with the world.

Therefore encourage one

another and build each other up, as indeed you are doing. The

grace of our Lord Jesus Christ

be with you. I Thess. 5:11, 28

Welcome

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Order of Worship

9:00 a.m. ~ Chapel;10:15 a.m. ~ Sanctuary August 31, 2014 22nd Sunday in ordinary time

(As the prelude begins, please prepare prayerfully for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.)

PRELUDE Jesus, Joy of My Heart J.S. Bach

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 96: 1-6

Leader: Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. People: Sing to the Lord and bless the Lord’s name; proclaim the good news of salvation from day to day. Leader: Declare the glory of the Lord among the nations and the wonders of the Lord among all the peoples. People: For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised, more to be feared than all gods. Leader: As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; but it is the Lord who made the heavens. People: Oh, the majesty and magnificence of the presence of the Lord! Oh, the power and the splendor of the sanctuary of our God! Leader: Come, let us worship God.

*HYMN 12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise st.denio

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Leader and People

Eternal God of mercy, hear us as we confess our sin. Daily we awaken to the new life you give us,

yet we fail to be thankful for the rest we have received. Moments await our decision to serve you, yet time passes away as we think only of ourselves. Our routine affords us the chance to minister to others, yet we are absorbed with our own self-improvement. The day is soon passed; it has been much the same as the others. Forgive us for casting aside the precious time you have given. Amen.

SILENT REFLECTION AND CONFESSION OF SIN

PRAYER RESPONSE Spirit of the Living God Hymn 288

Spirit of the Living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.

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ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE Gloria Patri Hymn 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.

*THE PEACE

Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

People: And also with you. Leader: I invite you to turn and greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace.

WORDS OF WELCOME

PASSING OF THE WELCOME PADS

MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN (10:15) Jacqueline Obregon

(Children ages 3 through second grade may go to Children’s Church in the Chapel;

Children in grades 3 and up are invited to remain in worship with their families.)

*HYMN 406 (10:15) We Are Standing on Holy Ground holy ground (Soloist will sing one time; Congregation will sing once.)

SCRIPTURE LESSON (9:00) Betsy Fryling

Exodus 3: 1-15 p. 50

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Standing on Holy Ground Rev. Dennis W. Jones

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING

SOLO His Eye is on the Sparrow Charles Hutchinson Gabriel

Beth Donley, soprano

*DOXOLOGY Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow Hymn 606

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God, above ye heavenly host! Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER 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.

*HYMN 726 Will You Come and Follow Me kelvingrove

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Fugue in C Major J. Krebs

Special thanks to Carolyn Koch, for playing the organ while Mary Lou Stevens is away.

Blessed are the Dead who Die in the Lord

Marion Blackwell

United with this Congregation May 17, 1986 Entered the Church Triumphant August 24, 2014

The Flowers on the Piers this morning are given to the glory of God:

~By Helen and Paul Mallon, in honor of Patti and Wayman Williams, who will celebrate their 59th Wedding Anniversary on September 2nd and Helen and Paul Mallon, who will celebrate their 64th Wedding Anniversary on September 9th.

~By Cindy VanderVoort, in honor of Koert’s birthday on September 1 and for his mother, Edith VanderVoort, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

The flowers that grace our sanctuary each week are gifts from members of the congregation. Flowers may be given in memory or in honor of someone or to celebrate an occasion. There are two pier openings available on September 28. If you would like to donate an arrangement, please contact Debbie Schaub at 908-507-3844; e-mail address, debbie.schaub@verizon.net.

Join us for Lemonade under the Oak Tree hosted by Jan Hedden after the 9:00 a.m. service and Sue Watt after the 10:15 a.m. service.

Church Family

flowers

Music Ministry

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals Begin Do you like to sing? We'd love to have you sing with us. Sanctuary Choir will begin re-hearsals on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Knox (Choir) Room. Please contact Mary Lou Stevens at 908-953-9809 or mstevens@brpc.org if you'd like to join us.

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Director of Ministries to Youth & Young Adults Won’t you please help us find our next Youth Leader? Our church seeks an enthusiastic, organized leader who feels a calling to lead the religious and spiritual development of youth and young adults ages eleven to thirty. This is a 30-hour per week vital staff position which nurtures and enables young people to participate in a vibrant Christian community, while preparing and inspiring them to grow in their journey of faith through programs sponsored by the church.

The ideal candidate will have education and experience that demonstrate spiritual depth, biblical knowledge and a theological foundation, with the maturity and practical skills to lead a dynamic youth group. This position reports to the Pastor/Head of Staff and offers a competitive salary with benefits.

Please contact us at: Youth Search Committee, The Presbyterian Church, 1 E. Oak St., Basking Ridge NJ 07920, attn. Cindy VanderVoort, or email ymsearch@brpc.org to submit a cover letter and resume.

Church Staff Position

Sunday School Time Change Sunday School Classes will begin on Sunday, September 21 at the NEW time of 10:15 a.m. A special pre-school program, Jesus & Me (JAM), for children ages 3-5 yrs. will also begin that day and will be offered at the 9:00 a.m. service.

Children & Family Ministries

Interfaith Hospitality Network Sign-Ups Continue! Homeless families will again be staying with us in our church house Sept 7th – Sept 13th. We invite you to sign-up to host dinners, evenings and overnights, as well as picking up and returning linens, and helping to set up the space before their arrival. Please stop by after services and learn how you can volunteer for this meaningful mission, or call me at 908-930-3575. Now for your convenience you can also sign-up on our website! Thank you for your faithful support and generosity. – Koert VanderVoort

Opportunity to Give and Serve

Spirit: Children's Midweek Choir and Christian Education Program: A time to sing, learn Bible stories through play, and share a snack and fellowship with friends. Children ages 3 through grade 5 are invited to join one of our Spirit Programs.

Little Spirit: Children ages 3 years old through kindergarten are invited to meet on Mon-days beginning September 22 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Westminster Hall.

Spirit: Children in grades 1-5 are invited to meet on Tuesdays beginning September 16 from 3:45-5:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall. Please visit our website at brpc.org to learn more information and to register.

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Library Books A review of our shelves shows that we are missing a number of borrowed books from the BRPC Library. Perhaps some of these books have migrated to your shelves and have been overlooked? If so, please return them to the “Return Box” underneath the card catalog. No questions asked and no blame assessed, but the Librarian hopes that you found the re-source helpful and by returning it, you will give others access to this treasure. ~Dawn Domans, Librarian

Church Library

The Presbytery of Elizabeth and

The Presbyterian Church of Basking Ridge

invite you to celebrate the Ordination of

Doris Katharine Gruening

to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament as a Teaching Elder

in the Presbyterian Church (USA)

Sunday, September 7th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

The Presbyterian Church One East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Reception to follow

Clergy are invited to robe with red stoles and process

Per Capita Contribution Thanks to those of you who have already responded to the Session Per Capita Campaign request. If you have yet to make your contribution, our assessment this year is $36.80 per member. You may make your contribution via the morning offering, or mail it to the church office. Please mark "Per capita" on your check. Thank you!

Per Capita

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Weekly Calendar SUNDAY—AUGUST 31

Early Bird Bible Study, 7:45 am ...... Library Worship, 9:00 am ............................. Chapel Fellowship, 9:45 am ......................... Under Oak Tree Worship, 10:15 am ........................... Sanctuary Fellowship, 11:15 am ....................... Under Oak Tree

MONDAY—SEPTEMBER 1

TUESDAY—SEPTEMBER 2

Oak Tree Quilters, 9:00 am .............. Geneva Room Compassionate Communication, 7:00 pm Library Session, 7:30 pm ............................... Parlor

WEDNESDAY—SEPTEMBER 3

Y&YA Search Comm., 7:30 pm ...... Library Stephen Ministry, 7:30 pm ............... Parlor

THURSDAY—SEPTEMBER 4

Planning Council, ............................ Library Sanctuary Choir, 7:30 pm ................. Knox Room

FRIDAY—SEPTEMBER 5

Gruening Wedding Rehearsal, 5:00 pm Sanctuary SATURDAY—SEPTEMBER 6

Men’s Coffee and Conversation, 7:30 am Library Gruening Wedding, 2:30 pm ............ Sanctuary Homeless Solutions, 4:00 pm ........... Off-site

The Presbyterian Church One East Oak St., Basking Ridge NJ 07920

908.766.1616 FAX: 766.4450

e-mail: info@brpc.org - www.brpc.org Pastor & Head of Staff Rev. Dennis W. Jones ......................... ext. 15

Associate Pastor

Dr. Maureen Paterson ......................... ext. 11

Parish Associate Rev. Bruce Schundler

Director of Ministries to Children

Jacqueline Obregon. ........................... ext. 14

Tree House Director Jennifer Nowack. ............................ 221-1619

Minister of Music Mary Lou Stevens ........................... 953-9809

Director of Children’s Music Ministry Beth Donley ................................... 953-9809

Handbell Director Linda Langstaff .............................. 953-9809

Church Administrator & Treasurer Janet Bentley ...................................... ext. 18

Assistant Treasurers Liz Messineo ..................................... ext. 21

Nancy Kuhn ........................................ ext. 21

Pastoral Administrative Asst. Cara Burchett ...................................... ext. 19

Church Administrative Asst. Pam Smith .......................................... ext. 12

Receptionist Michelle Berger .................................. ext. 10

Interim Website Coordinator Gary Ingram ....................................... ext. 13

Sexton Staff Peter O’Connor .................................. ext. 16 David Brownlee

Ministers

All the People

Clerk of Session Dick Fryling

President of Trustees Rudy Hyzer

Moderator of Deacons Pamela Meyers

Fall Kick-off Sunday September 14, 2014

One Worship Service ~ 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Festivities Under the Oak Tree after the Service

Games, food, fellowship

Come and re-connect with your church family!

Bakers Wanted! The Fellowship Council is looking

for individuals willing to provide some tasty baked

products for Fall Kick-Off Sunday. If you are willing

to provide a special treat, please contact Connie Led-

der at 908-766-7112 or cledder@ridgeoak.org. Thank

you!