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

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.

Children and Families Childcare for infants and children under age 3 is available in the church nursery during the Oak Table Service and both Sunday morning services. Pagers are used to contact parents dur-ing the worship service when necessary.

Oak Table Service We believe that worship nurtures children and that children enrich our worship life together. If your children become restless in worship, please feel free to quietly move around with them or join them on the carpet for young children behind the seating area.

Sunday Worship Services—There is no Sunday School on Easter Sunday. 9:00 am Children ages 3-5 yrs. may go directly to the Preschool Program, Jesus & Me. 10:15am All children ages 3-grade 8 are invited to attend Sunday School after the Message

for Children. Youth in grades 6-8 may go to the Middle School class in the church house library, all Sundays except the first Sunday of the month.

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.

Welcome

Who Does God Call Us to Be? We are a vibrant, warm and welcoming community of faith. Those who worship here come from a diverse range of backgrounds and would describe themselves in a rich variety of ways.

We acknowledge our doubt, our struggles, and that we are all quite human and imperfect and that we are each at a unique place on our faith journey.

We find our unity, our common identity, in Jesus Christ and together we seek to joyfully worship God and energetically minister to the needs of the world on God’s behalf.

We gather in anticipation of being transformed by the power, purpose and presence of God among us, and go forth equipped to love God and neighbor more deeply and more whole-heartedly.

We believe that faithful leadership of a church requires being open to new possibilities, tak-ing risks and learning from mistakes as we try again.

Honoring the past, we are convinced that God calls us to a new future.

~The Opening Paragraph of Vision 2017 of the Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge

Order of Worship

9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. ~ Sanctuary April 5, 2015 easter

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

PRELUDE Entrata Festiva Flor Peeters

INTROIT Surrexit Christus Hodie Samuel Sheidt

Youth and Sanctuary Choirs

Translation: Christ is risen today, Alleluia! For the comfort of all people, Alleluia! In this holy festival, Alleluia! Let us give thanks to God.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: This is the good news—the grave is empty; Christ is risen. People: Alleluia! Leader: This is the good news—the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never put it out. People: Alleluia! Leader: This is the good news—once we were no people; now we are God’s people. People: Alleluia! Leader: Christ is our peace, the indestructible peace we now share with each other. People: Alleluia!

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 232 Jesus Christ is Risen Today easter hymn

LITANY FOR EASTER

Leader: O Christ, in your resurrection the heavens and the earth rejoice. Alleluia! By your resurrection you broke open the gates of hell and destroyed sin and death.

People: Keep us victorious over sin. Leader: By your resurrection you raised the dead and brought us from death to

life. People: Guide us in the way of eternal life.

Leader: By your resurrection you confounded your guards and executioners and filled the disciples with joy.

People: Give us joy in your service.

Leader: By your resurrection you proclaimed good news to the women and

apostles and brought salvation to the whole world.

People: Direct our lives as your new creation.

*Those who are able are invited to stand.

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Leader: God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. From the waters of death you raise us with him and renew your gift of life within us. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you, through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

All: Amen.

*RESPONSE TO LITANY Celtic Alleluia! Choir: The stone which the builder rejected becomes the cornerstone chosen, Praise the work of God for his marvel in our eyes. All: Repeat Alleluia

WORDS OF WELCOME

PASSING OF THE WELCOME PADS

MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN (10:30) Jacqueline Obregon

(There is no Sunday School today. Children ages 3 and up are invited

to remain in Worship with their families. Nursery care is available for infants and toddlers.)

CHILDREN’S ANTHEM (10:30) Ha-la-la-le-lu-jah Mark Burrows

Little Spirit Choir

*HYMN 157 (10:30) I Danced in the Morning lord of the dance (vv. 1, 2: all; v. 3: choir; v.4: Tom Porter, baritone; v. 5: all; all sing all refrains)

SCRIPTURE LESSONS (9:00) Ken Warman (10:30) Gabby Obregon John 20: 1-21 p. 114

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON One More Thing Rev. Dennis W. Jones

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING Dr. Maureen Paterson

ANTHEM Now Glad of Heart Kayron Lee Scott

Sanctuary Choir *DOXOLOGY 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

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 238 Thine is the Glory judas maccabeus

*BENEDICTION

*BENEDICTION RESPONSE Hallelujah Chorus G. F. Handel

The Congregation is invited to remain standing and sing the Hallelujah Chorus with the Choir

POSTLUDE Toccata for the Morning of Easter Gilbert Martin

Special Thanks to our Cross-Bearer: Matthew Strona, at the 10:30 a.m. service, and to our Brass Players: David Larson, trumpet; Carolyn Kirby, french horn; Alfred Patterson and Jim Felter, trombone, Fran Groves, keyboard; Mike Aberback, percussion.

Children and Family Ministry

Easter Sunday Schedule Please note that there will be no Sunday School classes today for Easter Sunday. Children are encouraged to attend worship. There is nursery care during both worship services for children ages 3 and younger.

Next Sunday April 12 at 10:15 a.m. Join us for our 23rd annual Jazz Sunday Service next Sunday April 12 at the 10:15 a.m. worship service. The service will be co-led by Hal Slapin and Nancy Nelson DiSisto. Don’t miss this inspiring worship service filled with wonderful jazz music! (Our traditional worship service will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel.)

Jazz Sunday

Join us for the Children’s Musical It’s Cool in the Furnace during the 10:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, May 17. Our Children’s Choirs will share the tale of a Godly guy named Daniel, his three side-kicks and a fiery fur-nace-it’s about as cool as it gets! Come and see this classic children’s musi-cal that recounts this captivating tale of Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego with humor, action and spiritual heart.

Children’s Musical—Sunday, May 17 at the 10:15 a.m. Service

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

~ By Jane Mahan, to commemorate the birthday of her husband, Edward C. Mahan.

~ By the Choral and Bell Choirs, in honor of Cliff Parrish for his dedication and musical inspiration.

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 on May 17 and 24. If you would like to donate an ar rangement, please contact Debbie Schaub at 908-507-3844; e-mail address, debbie.schaub@verizon.net.

The Rosebud on the Communion table is in celebration of the birth of Tyler Herbert Ker-rigan, son of Dan and Margot Kerrigan, on Sunday, March 29. Our Greeters this morning are Helen Mallon and Betty Duckworth at the 10:30 a.m. ser-vice. Join us for Coffee and Fellowship in Westminster Hall after the 9 a.m. service host-ed by Joanne Howell and Evelyn Helland and after the 10:30 a.m. service hosted by Sandy Barlow and Nancy Kuhn.

Church Family

flowers

Women’s Retreat—Saturday, April 18, 9a.m.-3 p.m. Register Today between services for our Women’s Retreat, A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World, led by Rev. Jen Van Zandt. This retreat will be held at the Fellowship Deaconry Retreat Center in Liberty Cor-ner on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. You may also register online or by calling the church office, 766-1616. The cost is $30. We hope you will join us!

Women’s Ministries

Membership

Interested in Becoming a Member? Next Class, April 19 We extend a warm invitation to our “Exploring Membership” class and luncheon on Sunday, April 19 from 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. (immediately following the 10:15 a.m. worship service) in the Church House Parlor, located across the street from the Sanctuary building. This is an excellent opportunity to share your faith journey and learn more about the beliefs and ministry of our church. Lunch will be served and childcare will be provided, if requested in advance.

Ladies Who Brunch—Next Meeting April 26 Ladies who Brunch will be meeting at noon on Sunday, April 26th at the Gladstone Tavern in Gladstone. All women welcome. Invite friends! Reservations required by April 21st. Contact Linda Rhyne at 732-567-2464 or Lrhyne@aol.com.

Adult Small Group

Eric Anderson Ed and Marlene Appollina Anne and Bud Aurnhammer Beloved member of the Blackstone Family Dr. Robert G. Bramel Priscilla Carswell Bruno Linda Buchfink Betty Buckley Arch and Priscilla Carswell Alice Corstorphine Douglas Crane Agnes and David Crowe Rocco and Natalie Dameo Rocque D. Dameo Don, brother of Jean Dorr Parents of Jean and Jerry Dorr: Meta, Jack, Clara and John Carol Fricke Joyce and Richard Fryling John Goberis Shelly Goberis Jennifer and Laura Grierson Janice L. Hagemann Mary Halliday Elizabeth and Edgar Hoag Parents of Paul and Marilou Howe Mr. Joseph B. Howell Mr. L. B. Howell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Howell Roger Johnson Charles Andrews Jones Elizabeth, Calvin and David Kandra

The Lilies gracing our sanctuary this morning have been given

to the glory of God by members and friends in loving memory of:

James Kelly Gladys and Charlton Lobb Maryse Loche Joan F. Marchesi Joe and Molly McKay John Merchak John Meyers Charles and Gertrude Miller Susan and Guy Mills Martha Nesbitt Moriarty Gwill and Jean Mundy Anne R. C. Neale Cheryl Neidlinger Nancy and John Nelson Jane Ott Arvid and Helen Pearson Ed and Edith Petill Gloria MacFayden Pilkington Patricia and Phil Repage Rosemary Schaub Cody Schuler Charles and Elsie Skidmore Allan Hamilton Smith, Jr. Allan Hamilton Smith, III Frances Smith Elaine Stine George and Anna Storm Ned and Virginia Sullivan Elly Todt Bob Waldner Bryan and Magdalena Ward Fred Winters Christopher Zweidinger

The Lilies will be distributed by our Deacons to those in need this season.

Stephen Ministry Program - Wednesday, April 29 7:30-8:30 pm—Parlor The Basics—Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Join us for this informative program designed to provide basic information that everyone needs to know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. Specifically, we will cover the different types of dementia, risk factors, research, diagnosis, future planning and more. Pre-registration is required. Please call 766-1616 to sign up.

Stephen Ministry

Annual Congregational Dinner and Meeting—Sunday, May 3 Save the date! A family potluck dinner followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday evening, May 3 at 5 p.m. in Westminster Hall. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the past year of our ministry together and a special chance to get to know our new music director Chris Fortin! Please bring a dish to share: A-G salad, H-P entree, Q-Z dessert. We need a few helpers for cleanup! Please call Claire Pratt at 908-531-6072 to volunteer.

Annual Meeting and Dinner

God’s Co-Op Pantry

Opportunities to Give and Serve

We have launched a new Reading Literacy Program at God's Co-Op Pantry. We need volunteers who will read to children ages 2-10 years during the Pantry open hours on Sunday evenings. No special training or background is necessary - just a love for children and a desire to introduce English through stories and games. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Krissie Williams at kristenmwilliams@me.com. The next meeting takes place from 6-8 p.m. on April 12 at Bernardsville Presbyterian Church.

Coffee and Fellowship Time

Volunteers are once again needed to sign up to host our coffee and fellowship time each week. Please help promote church fellowship and keep our family connected by participating in this small but meaningful way. Contact Evelyn Helland at jevelynhelland@gmail.com, or, call 908-221-1818 to reserve a date. There is also a folder on the coffee table each Sunday where you can sign up. Evelyn will get back to you!

Homeless Solutions During difficult times there is nothing better to keep our minds off of our own troubles then to reach out and help someone in need. Homeless Solutions provides shelter for 25 homeless men, 10 homeless women, 19 families and 20 Safe Haven guests. The mission council is seeking volunteers to prepare and serve dinner to these families at the shelter. Volunteers need to arrive at the shelter by 4pm and dinner is served at 6pm. Clean up is done by the shel-ter residents. All menus are pre-planned or you may prepare your favorite specialty. One vol-unteer is also needed to shop for the groceries and all receipts are submitted to the church for reimbursement. If you feel called to this very special ministry please contact Karen Cokewood at 908.221.9323. 2015 Dates: May 30, August 8 and October 10. “Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” –Luke 6:38

Oak Table Service—-Saturdays at 5 p.m. Our new alternative worship service has begun! The Oak Table Service is an informal and interactive worship experience for people of all ages–wherever you are on your spiritual journey. It takes place on Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. in Westminster Hall. Children are welcome to attend with parents and nursery care will be available for those under three years old. If you would like to partic-ipate in this service by reading scripture, sharing musically or vocally, or by helping with hospitality or ushering, please see the website to sign up.

New Worship Service

Senior High Fellowship There will be no Fellowship tonight due to the Easter Sunday Holiday.

Middle School Fellowship, Wednesday, April 8—6:00 p.m.—Youth Center Join us for Middle School Fellowship on Wednesday evening for a great time of food, fun friendship and a discussion led by our seminarian Kayla Kelly. Bring a friend!

Young Adult Gathering Attention Young Adults! On Saturday, April 11th, join us for a long awaited young adult gathering. We will meet in Westminster Hall at 5 p.m. to attend the new Oak Table Service. Dress casually! Then we will head to a location TBD to make dinner, led by Gary Ingram. We will be making a Vietnamese soup dish called Pho (pronounced Fuh). Don't miss it! Please RSVP to Donna Anderle via email (donnaanderle@brpc.org). Senior High Youth—Future Opportunities On Sunday, April 19th, the Sr. High youth are invited to a day of adventure at Johnsonburg Presbyterian Center! Let's go enjoy their high ropes course, dinner and a night of worship, all with other youth groups! Please indicate your interest by emailing your youth director, Donna Anderle (donnaanderle@brpc.org). Mark your calendars for Youth Sunday and Maine Workcamp! This year's Youth Sunday is fast approaching! Join us for worship on Sunday, May 10th. We need all youth hands on deck!

Senior High Maine Workcamp dates for this year are July 11-19. Letters will be arriving to youth soon!

Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Youth Scholarships Each year, the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Council offers scholarships for college jun-iors, seniors or graduate students. The scholarships are granted to aid education at an ac-credited college, university or seminary for individuals dedicated to working in “helping professions”, such as the pastorate, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, nursing, law and so-cial work. Church members and Somerset Hills residents are eligible and can obtain applica-tions in the Church House or from our website (www.brpc.org). Applications due: May 15.

Sermon Notes

Artwork of Little Presbyterians

Weekly Calendar

Next Sunday, April 12 Jazz Sunday

10:15 a.m. Worship Traditional Worship

9:00 a.m. in the Chapel

EASTER SUNDAY—APRIL 5

Early Bird Bible Study, 8:00 am ...... Library Small Group, 9:00 am ....................... Parlor Worship, 9:00 am ............................. Sanctuary Fellowship, 9:45 am ......................... Westminster Hall Worship,10:30 am ............................ Sanctuary Fellowship, 11:30 am ....................... Westminster Hall MONDAY—APRIL 6

Church Office Closed Leisure Learning, 9:00 am ................ Sanctuary Shelter Friends, 12:15 pm ................. Parlor TUESDAY—APRIL 7

Oak Tree Quilters, 9:00 a.m. ............ Westminster Hall Spirit Program, 3:45 pm ................... Westminster Hall Youth Bells, 4:00 pm ........................ Sanctuary Youth Choir, 4:45 pm ....................... Sanctuary Alpha Bell Choir, 6:15 pm ............... Knox Room Communications, 7:00 pm ................ Library Knox Bell Choir, 7:30 pm ................ Knox Room Session, 7:30 pm ............................... Parlor Small Group, 7:30 pm ...................... Off-Site WEDNESDAY—APRIL 8

Women’s Bible Study, 9:30 am ........ Parlor Middle School Fellowship, 6:00 pm Youth Center Cemetery Heritage Comm., 7:30 pm Geneva Room Youth & Young Adult Comm., 7:30 pm Youth Center

THURSDAY—APRIL 9

Mary Circle, 12:00 pm ...................... Parlor Scout Troop #351, 7:30 pm .............. Youth Center Sanctuary Choir, 7:30 pm ................. Knox Room

FRIDAY—APRIL 10

Book Group, 7:30 pm ...................... Library

SATURDAY—APRIL 11

Stine Memorial Service, 11:00 am ... Sanctuary Stine Reception, 12:00 pm ................ Westminster Hall Oak Table Service, 5:00 pm ............. Westminster Hall Young Adult Gathering, 5:00 pm ..... Westminster Hall

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 E. Schundler

Director of Ministries to Youth, Young Adults and their Families

Donna Anderle .....................................ext. 17

Director of Ministries to Children Jacqueline Obregon. ...........................ext. 14

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

Interim Director of Music Ministry Clifford Parrish ............................... 953-9809

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

Seminarian Kayla Kelly .............................. 816-401-3666

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 Communications Coordinator Gary Ingram ........................................ext. 13

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

Ministers

All the People

Clerk of Session Tina Bramel

President of Trustees Rudy Hyzer

Moderator of Deacons Pamela Meyers