Greeters today are: Libby Boggs, Lisa Spitko. The Spire is Lit on October 18th by Barbara and Barry Rowland, in honor of their 56th Wedding Anniversary. The flowers in front of the lectern are given in loving memory of S. James and Eleanor McClelland by their daughter Amy Gould, and family. The flowers in front of the pulpit are given in loving memory of their parents, Richard and Clara Marsh, by their children, Karen, Joan, Rick and Chuck. In need of special prayers this week: Robert Bromley, Miriam Whitten, Clem Brown, Julia Stewart (Sally and Lee Bowie’s grand-niece), Al Foster, Lauren Pastore (granddaughter of Winifred and Joe Braim), Jeanne Norrie, Gloria and Ray Gotwals, Stewart Boerner, Christine Gotwals, Walter Luce, Sharon Herbst, Shirley Palmer, Selene Bell (great-grand-daughter of Doris Miller), Gina Miller (daughter-in-law of Ruth and Bill Miller), Nan Harbison Connor, Jack Waite, George Meinel, Walter Boutcher, Linda Doyle, Emma Shaubel, Laura Lafferty, Rebekah (friend of Cindi Willis). This Sunday, we welcome to our pulpit the Reverend Dr. Jack Haberer, former editor of The Presbyterian Outlook. The Outlook has been known as a “thought leader” of the Presbyterian Church and has been published for 65 years in Richmond, VA. It is an outgrowth of other publications that date back to 1818. A native of New Jersey, Jack has served congregations in Florida and Texas. He was the pastor at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX, for 12 years. During that time he served as chair of the board of two national organizations, The Presbyterian Coalition, and later, Presbyterians for Renewal. He authored two books, Godviews: The Convictions that Drive Us and Divide Us, and Living the Presence of the Spirit. Jack is widely known for his skills in bridge-building and bringing reconciliation. He has served on three denominational task forces: The Unity and Diversity Conference Planning Committee, The Task Force on the Peace, Unity and Purity of the Church, and the Washington Office Study Task Force. We offer special prayers for all the young men and women who continue to bravely serve our country in the U.S. Forces here and abroad. During Today’s Worship: If you need assistance, please ask an usher to assist you. Child care for infants and toddlers is provided in the nursery (Rooms 110, 112). Travel through the door to the left of the chancel and down the steps. Children’s bulletins are available at each door. Large-print bulletins and individual hearing devices are available in the back of the sanctuary. For Pastoral Care: To notify the church of an illness, hospitalization, death, or to request prayer, contact a minister or call your Deacon or the Church Office at (215) 887-4530. Presbyterian Women’s Prayer Chain The names of those in need of prayer who have asked for our prayers. If you have a request to be added or removed from the Prayer Chain, please call Rev. Brent Eelman (215) 887-4530. You may also write your prayer request on prayer request card and place it in the offering plate on Sunday morning. We request that cell phones and watch alarms be set in silent mode while in the sanctuary. For information regarding baptisms, weddings and funerals, please call the Church Office at (215) 887-4530). Lectionary Lessons for today: Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14 Lectionary Lessons for October 19 Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; I Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 ABINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Founded 1714 1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: (215) 887-4530 Fax: (215) 887-5988 E-mail: beelman@apcusa.org Web Site: www.apcusa.org The Reverend Dr. Brent James Eelman, Head of Staff The Reverend Jack Norrie, Parish Associate for Older Adults The Reverend Diane J. Fitch, Associate Pastor The Reverend Christine Bruce, Parish Associate Ruth Ideen-Sall, B.M. Director of Children’s Choirs and Ministries John Sall, M.M. Director of Music Ministries G. Stanley Powell, Minister of Music, Emeritus Ethel Geist, M.A. Organist Janet Tebbel, Director of Handbells Gary Koch, Business Manager SILENT CONFESSION ORDER OF WORSHIP October 12, 2014 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am We gather to praise God, in God’s sanctuary, to rededicate our lives to the service of God through music, spoken word and discipleship. A time for quiet preparation before worship Good and faithful God, meet us in this place, in this hour, we pray. Comfort and confront us, delight and disturb us, exhort and expose us. Inspire us to generosity, fidelity and courage. Leave us not unchanged by having been in your company and in the company of your saints. Guard us from any wishful thinking that worship is just another hour in just another day. Amen. From Homiletics Online, used by permission PRELUDE Partita on DARWALL’S 148TH (Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!) Charles Callahan I. Procession After the proclamation of God’s Word, we respond by offering prayer and returning our tithes and offerings. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (responsive) GATHERING PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP EUCHARIST II. Chorale IV. Duo III. Ornamented Chorale In the name of Jesus, I say to you: Our sins are forgiven. All things are made new. Doubt no more; Christ is with us always, in life, in death and in life beyond death. Thanks be to God! Amen. * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Glory Be to the Father Hymnal 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. GREETING FROM THE PRESBYTERY OF PHILADELPHIA PRAYER AND 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. OFFERTORY SENTENCE * SHARING OF THE PEACE Greet one another with the sign of peace. The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you. CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Children are dismissed to their Sunday School classes with shepherds following the Children’s Message. Fourth graders remain in worship. WORD LIFE AND WORK OF THE CHURCH God’s Word is read and its message is proclaimed in scripture, music and interpretation. OFFERTORY How Can I Keep from Singing * DOXOLOGY Hymnal 607 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION * CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) SENDING The Lord is God! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! The heavens proclaim God's righteousness, and all the peoples behold God's glory. Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O God. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to God's holy name! * HYMN 463 How Firm a Foundation LITANY OF CONFESSION (responsive) J. Honore FOUNDATION - From Psalm 51 Have mercy on me according to your steadfast love, O God; According to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight; You are justified in your sentence and blameless when you pass judgment. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST SCRIPTURE READING After hearing and responding to God’s Word, we are prepared to go into the world where we are called to live according to God’s will. Joshua 1:1-9 Bible OT Pg. 194 * HYMN 305 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM How Excellent is Thy Name Come Sing, O Church, In Joy! DARWALL’S 148TH * CHARGE AND BLESSING E. Butler * POSTLUDE Partita on DARWALL’S 148TH (Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Philippians 3:10-14 Bible NT Pg. 198 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE SERMON * HYMN 432 “The Second Three Hundred” How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Dr. Jack Haberer REPTON 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. VII. Postlude Charles Callahan Worship Leaders Preacher: The Reverend Dr. Jack Haberer Participants: The Reverend Dr. Ruth Santana-Grace, Executive Presbyter, The Presbytery of Philadelphia, The Reverend Diane Jamison Fitch, The Reverend Dr. Brent J. Eelman Children’s Message: Ruth Sall Choirs: Chapel and Chancel Choirs, John Sall, director Organist: Ethel Geist We are glad you are worshiping with us and invite you to participate in the ministry and service of Abington Presbyterian Church. Ushers today are: Dave Wynn, Les and Deborah Bergen, Brian Fey, Jim Graf, Gary Hoffman, Bill Thygeson.