Greeters today are: Paula Long-Marcantonio, Rick Bruce. The flowers in the sanctuary today are given by Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Castor in loving memory of Mrs. Castor’s mother and father, Elizabeth and Clyde H. Shaffer, Sr., and her brother, Cmdr. Clyde H. Shaffer, Jr., and her uncle, Harvey B. Smith, and Mr. Castor’s parents, L. Northrop and Miriam R. Castor. We thank Joyce McCormick for delivering the flowers. 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). We offer prayers of comfort for Jim Holt and family, upon the death of his father. 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 33:12-23; Psalm 99; I Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 Lectionary Lessons for October 26 Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 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, Minister of Visitation 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 ORDER OF WORSHIP October 19, 2014 th 29 Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am * 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. BELL VOLUNTARY 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 Almighty God, we sing praises to you. You are the One we worship, the One to whom our allegiance is due. We are your people. We belong to you, and you are our God. Help us feel the power of your presence in our worship today, emboldening us to follow you. Amen. PRELUDE 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 Children are dismissed to their Sunday School classes with shepherds following the Children’s Message. Second and third graders remain in worship. WORD God’s Word is read and its message is proclaimed in scripture, music and interpretation. OFFERTORY When the Morning Stars Together John Ferguson The congregation is invited to follow the text of the anthem at Hymn 689 and to stand and sing the final stanza as a doxology at the presentation of gifts. * DOXOLOGY LIFE AND WORK OF THE CHURCH PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION CALL TO WORSHIP FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 34:1-12 All Creatures of Our God and King Nelhybel/McChesney The congregation is invited to stand at the conclusion of the hymn introduction and sing. All Creatures of Our God and King Michael Joy CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Partita on LASST UNS ERFREUEN (All Creatures of Our God and King) * HYMN 15 Clarion Call * SHARING OF THE PEACE Greet one another with the sign of peace. The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you. Charles Callahan HYMN INTROIT After the proclamation of God’s Word, we respond by offering prayer and returning our tithes and offerings. PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER GATHERING PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP EUCHARIST Bible OT Pg. 191 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. When the Morning Stars Together Hymnal 689 v. 4 Lord, we bring our gift of music; touch our lips and fire our hearts. Teach our minds and train our senses; fit us for these sacred arts. Then with skill and consecration we would serve you, Lord, and give all our powers to glorify you, and in serving fully live. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION PSALTER Sing to the Lord Ken Medema The Chapel Choir sings an adaptation of Psalms 47 and 34. SENDING 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. LASST UNS ERFRUEN PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Gracious God, source of wisdom and insight, we know you see us as we are, and we know how often we try to pretend we are something we are not. We put other people down so we can look better. We stretch the truth of our accomplishments and push off to others our failures. We pretend to listen, but constantly seek our own advantage. Loving and forgiving God, help us not to shrink from your gaze. Give us the courage to put our trust in you. Raise us out of the paralysis of guilt into the freedom and energy of loved and forgiven people. Set us free from pride and arrogance and bring us home. Amen. SILENT CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF PARDON (responsive) Jesus gave the most extravagant gift of all— the offering of himself for us. Through this selfless gift we are set free, and our sins are forgiven. Thanks be to God! SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 11:13-16 Bible NT Pg. 225 * HYMN 1 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE SERMON NICAEA * CHARGE AND BLESSING “A Pastor’s Dilemma” The Rev. Dr. Brent J. Eelman * POSTLUDE * HYMN 177 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty I Will Come to You SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Cooper Sterling Linton, son of Darcey Callantine and Jeffrey Kyle Linton Brooke Louise Durkin, daughter of Lindsay Jane and Joseph Martin Durkin * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “Little” Prelude and Fugue in A Minor J.S. Bach YOU ARE MINE 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. Worship Leaders Preacher: The Reverend Dr. Brent J. Eelman Children’s Message: Ruth Sall Liturgist: The Reverend Diane Jamison Fitch Choir Director: John Sall Organist: Ethel Geist Bell Choir Director: Janet Tebbel Choirs: Chapel Choir, Chancel Choir, Celebration Ringers, Festive Ringers 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: Jack Loew, Bill Barwis, Ian Beck, Joyce McCormick, Bill Miller, Rudy Stroh.