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 16th 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 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFORMATION: Today is special! We are commemorating the 500th 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 peqtwspfoodpantry@yahoo.com. ITEMS NEEDED FOR FOOD PANTRY: Tissues, paper towels, dish detergent, laundry detergent, ketchup, mayo, pasta sauce in jar, juice boxes, conditioner,

N E W H E R E ? W E L C O M E ! No matter who you are, you can find a place here. We are a generationally and socioeconomically diverse community. Some of us grew up in church and some have never been to church before. Some of us have loved church from the day we were born and some of us turned away from organizational religion, but are giving it another try. It’s all here on one campus where we are learning to live and love like Jesus. And there’s always room for one more. Consider joining us for one of our Discover FRC sessions after worship on the 4

th Sunday

every other month, with the next one Sept. 24th

. There, you can learn more about our church, community and its mission. Glad you’re here today. Let us know how we can serve you.

A D U L T O P P O R T U N I T I E S We believe that discipleship is a lifelong journey. There is never a time in our lives when we can be satisfied with our growth or our certainty. Certainty is about being right. Faith is about being guided by what’s right and training yourself to do it. FRC’s worshiping community welcomes faith with all the doubts, the questions and the mystery. Our hope is to provide space and opportunities for exploration and inquiry, questioning and listening, dialogue and discernment. There is also nothing like participating in hands-on service to deepen your faith and put it in action. Throughout the year, we offer many opportunities for missional service.

M I D D L E & H I G H S C H O O L

M I N I S T R I E S Come and join the growing youth ministry at FRC! Middle school and high school youth have lots of fun activities and programs available throughout the school year and summer. We offer fun outings, overnight retreats, service projects, mission trips, Bible studies, small groups, Confirmation, and more! Sunday morning classes are offered at 10:15 am. FUEL youth group meets on Wednesdays at 7 pm. Contact Dave Sippel, our Director of Youth and Family Ministries, if you have any questions @ frcdave@optonline.net. Visit the website for more information.

B A B I E S & K I D Z M I N I S T R Y Our Spark Kidz program for children age 2 years to 5th grade begins at 10 AM each Sunday in the Sanctuary, where children attend the first 15 minutes of the service with their family and then are dismissed for their individual classes. There they will explore the Bible through exciting hands-on multi-sensory lessons. Cooking with Jesus (grades K-2) and Disciple Me (grades 3-5) are offered at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the month. Nursery care for infants and toddlers is available at both services in our newly renovated nursery.

529 Newark Pompton Tpke. Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 office@firstreformedchurch.com (973) 835-1144

For more information visit us at firstreformedchurch.com

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P R A Y E R S & C O N C E R N S JOYS: We have two new additions to these families.! Jordan Lee Vande Vrede to Steve & Jacque Cards to 69 Mountain Ave., PP Rayna J. Lento to Mike & Jessica Cards to 14 Struble Lane, West Milford 07480

CONCERNS: John Jennings, Sharon Little’s dad, recovering from hip replacement..

CHRONICALLY ILL: Tom Edgely, Joe Breznak, Barbara Englebart, Bette Valle, Carol Ratz, Kathy (Sue Leonard’s friend), Candace (Jane Young’s sister), Michael Dionne (Pat Lento’s daughter in law’s father), Sue Purdue (friend of Sue Hellyer & Pat Lento), Jennifer Becker, Michael Barch, Gavin Brady, Blair Ludemann, Cheryl, Theresa Trumpore, Agnes Overbaugh (Tom

Edgley’s sister), Jim (the Bundz’s neighbor.