The First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains Sunday, October 29, 2017 @ 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today’s worship service closely resembles the words and order that were used in the 16 th century immediately following the Reformation. GATHERING MUSIC WELCOME & INTRODUCTION TO SERVICE Dave Sippel, Director of Youth & Family Ministry *CALL TO WORSHIP *PSALM 46:1-7 *CHORAL ANTHEM & OPENING HYMN "God Is Our Refuge and Strength" by Lloyd Larson with "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" #151 (blue hymnal) – (director will indicate when congregation is to join) Chancel Choir, John Hellyer Director Traci Bopp, Organist, Pianist *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (The Prayer of Confession and the Absolution are from 1539. They were used by both John Calvin at Geneva and John Knox in Scotland) Come now and let us make confession to God the Lord together, let everyone, with me, acknowledge our sin and shortcomings. Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgement. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open us to a future in which we can be changed, and grant us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Let each of us come before the face of the Lord, confessing our own faults. (Silent Prayer of Confession) KYRIE ELEISON #54 (green hymnal) “Kyrie” *PRONOUNCEMENT OF ABSOLUTION *GLORIA PATRI CHILDREN’S SERMON *PASSING PEACE The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. (All children & youth are invited to leave for their classes) LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION SONG #86 (green songbook) “Thy Word” PRAYER OF THE DAY (unison) Adapted from the Reformed liturgy of Strasbourg by Martin Buber, about 1540). Almighty and ever gracious God since all our salvation depends upon your holy Word: therefore grant that our hearts may be set free from worldly things, so that we may with all diligence and faith hear your Word, rightly understand your gracious will, and in all sincerity live according to the same, to your praise and glory; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen EPISTLE LESSON Romans 3:19-28 (NRSV) GOSPEL LESSON John 8:31-36 (NRSV) SERMON Rev. Kathleen Edwards Chase, Lead Pastor PRAYER OF INTERCESSION & THE LORD’S PRAYER AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed” (The Antiphonal form of the Apostles' Creed is from the liturgy of Ulrich Zwingli at Zurich, Easter Sunday, 1525) All: I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; Women: and in Jesus Christ his only begotten Son, our Lord, Men: who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Women: born of the virgin Mary, Men: suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. Women: He descended into hell. Men: The third day he rose again from the dead. Women: He ascended into heaven. Men: and sitteth on the right hand of God, the Father almighty. Women: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Men: I believe in the Holy Ghost, Women: the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, Men: the forgiveness of sins, Women: the resurrection of the body, Men: and the life everlasting. All: Amen CALL FOR THE OFFERING (Place donations along with completed Connection Cards in the offertory plate as it is passed or scan code to make a donation electronically) PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY (The familiar "Doxology" is a tune written by Louis Bourgeois for John Calvin's congregation in Geneva 1551) *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN #401 (blue hymnal) “The Church’s One Foundation” *BENEDICTION The altar flowers are in memory of Patricia Hellyer, given by Mike, Amy & Phoebe Patterson Today & Tomorrow TODAY IS THE 500 TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFORMATION: Today is special! We are commemorating the 500 th Anniversary of the Reformation. For more information on the meaning of the day, see the bulletin insert. REDEDICATION OF THE GILES MANDEVILLE HOUSE TODAY AT 11:15 A.M.: (RAIN DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED) Join us as we celebrate the completion of the construction on the Friendly Manse. The Manse exterior has been restored by funds from a grant from the Morris County Historic Preservation Board and The First Reformed Church. ALL SAINTS DAY CELEBRATION (DIA DE LOS MUERTOS) OCTOBER 29 (RAIN DATE NOV. 5) AT 1 P.M. Join us to celebrate the lives of those we have loved and lost. Bring a photo of your loved one to as we walk to the back of the cemetery where we will read names, write messages, which we will be offered up. Gather at 12:45 p.m. in the rear Friendship Hall parking lot. CONGREGATIONAL INPUT WANTED ON FRC’S VISION FOR OUR CHURCH – MONDAY, OCT. 30 AT 7:30 PM GRACE CHAPEL: The Consistory of FRC invites the congregation to help us consider the direction that we perceive God leading us as a congregation over the next 3, 5, & 7 years. We want your input! Join us on Monday, Oct. 30 @ 7:30 PM in Grace Chapel. Give/Support COMMUNION OFFERING NEXT WEEK IS FOR NEW CITY KIDS, PATERSON: NCKs mission is to walk with a child from age six to eighteen and to be an advocate, teacher, and mentor to that child. NCK serves 460 youth daily. New City Kids strives to set youth on a path of transformation that will carry them forward for the rest of their lives. WE WOULD LIKE TO DESIGN A FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE PEQUANNOCK FOOD PANTRY - CAN YOU HELP?: The food pantry coordinators are looking for someone to set up a Facebook page for the Pequannock Food Pantry where we can post announcements and photos of food drives, etc. If you have the skill to create a Facebook page and can help, please email [email protected]. ITEMS NEEDED FOR FOOD PANTRY: Tissues, paper towels, dish detergent, laundry detergent, ketchup, mayo, pasta sauce in jar, juice boxes, conditioner,