May 19, 2013
PENTECOST Sunday
10:00am
Day by day, the followers of Jesus were praising God and having the goodwill of all the people!
Preparing for Gods Word
Hearing Gods Word
A WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Childrens Time: Jesus Autograph ANTHEM: A Choral Prayer
ORGAN PRELUDE: Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart Atkinson CHORAL INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP: The day of Pentecost came. The early believers all gathered in one place. Suddenly a sound came from heaven. It was like a strong wind blowing. It filled the whole house where we were sitting together . They saw something that looked like tongues of fire. The flames then separated and settled on each of them. All of us were filled with the Holy Spirit, and we began to speak in languages we had not known before ! The Holy Spirit gave them the ability to do this. On this Pentecost Sunday, let us also worship together! *HYMN #334G On Pentecost They Gathered vss. 1-3 *PRAYER of PENTECOST FAITH ! Almighty God, at the feast of Pentecost- You sent Your Holy Spirit to the disciples, filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel; empower us with that same Spirit to witness to Your redeeming love and draw all people to You; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever more. Amen. *HYMN #334G On Pentecost They Gathered vs. 4 *AFFIRMATION of FAITH: Apostles Creed (back)
PRAYER for ILLUMINATION OUR SCRIPTURE THIS WEEK: Acts 6: 1-7 (pg. 123-124) SERMON: Whoosh ! -- Rev. Paul Tuttle And Day by day, the Lord God added to their number those who were being saved!
Responding to Gods Word
*HYMN #128G Spirit, Working in Creation SHARING of Our JOYS & CONCERNS PRAYERS of the PEOPLE- Our Lords Prayer (debts) PRESENTATION of TITHES and OFFERINGS OFFERTORY: Come, O Jesus, Saviour Mine *DOXOLOGY (#34) *PRAYER of DEDICATION
Cherubini
*HYMN #333G Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow *BENEDICTION and *CHORAL RESPONSE SEATED for SILENT REFLECTION ORGAN POSTLUDE: The Churchs One Foundation Wesley * indicates when to stand G- refers to our Green hymnal Worship & Rejoice
The Mission of the Month for May is Presbyterian Disaster Relief. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. The Presbyterian Disaster Relief Fund is set up not only to help in emergency situations but it also works to support recovery efforts, which includes rebuilding in areas such as the Gulf Coast and Haiti. With our support, whether it be through donations, volunteerism, prayer or partnership, it has energized the work of helping the most vulnerable areas around the world. This mission is supported through our Presbytery giving. Local food banks such as Disciples Pantry in Woodstown and Peters Pantry in Elmer continue to be in need of items. This need will greatly increase in the summer when children are out of school and no longer have access to school lunches. Items in need include canned potatoes, instant potatoes, rice, cereal, canned meats, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly (strawberry), spaghetti sauce, pasta, soup, tea, etc. Please leave your contribution in the box marked in the narthex and we will make sure it gets there. If you would like to make a monetary donation you can use the white envelopes in the pews. Thank you in advance! Volunteers Needed! Disciple's Food Pantry in Woodstown is in need of volunteers. They are open from 10-12PM and 46PM every Tuesday. If you are interested in helping once a month at either time, see Stephanie Ale for additional information. Please help our Church support this important local mission. West Jersey Presbytery Meeting, 7 pm on Tuesday, May 21st in Vineland.
Today as we celebrate Pentecost, we rejoice that the gospel is proclaimed throughout the world. Come Holy spirit, Come! Welcome!
This months Officer Leaders: elder, Bertie Simkins; deacon, Stephanie Ale; trustee, Geneva Hackett; The greeters are the Kurman family. Our liturgist is Tom Neill. Nursery Coordinator, Victoria Neill Mission Statement: In the Name of Christ: Sowing, GROWing, and Serving. Vision Statement: We are GROWing, Growing in Faith, Reaching others for Christ, Offering opportunities for mission, Worshipping the Lord with our whole, burning hearts. If you are visiting with us today we warmly welcome you! Please feel free to contact Rev. Paul Tuttle with any questions or pastoral needs. Rev. Tuttle can be reached at the Pastor cell:(856) 305-4421, or revtutt@[Link]. You can contact Jill Stout, our secretary/treasurer at (856) 358-1104 or jstout312@[Link]. MISSION STUDY MEETING Monday @ 7 pm manse MISSION MEETING Wednesday @ 7:30 pm manse PRAISE BAND Wednesday @ 7:00 pm CHOIR PRACTICE Wednesday @ 7:30 pm PASTORs BIBLE STUDY Thursday @ 9am in the manse There will be a CE meeting held today after Sunday school.
Pick and Plant a Posie Day: Today you will have the chance to plant a Red Geranium in the church yard. You can plant one or manythat is up to you. After church choose your geranium and then plant it in one of the pre-dug holes outside. When you are done stay and enjoy a cool drink out on the front lawn and admire the beauty. (A donation of $2
per plant will be accepted to offset the cost of the geraniums. Please see Geneva Hackett if you are interested in making a donation.)
Prayer Requests: Debbie Covey (Oak Gandys daughter), Brenda (Hackett) Halls daughter, Jill (friend of Jane String), Tom Buckingham, David Sickler, Georgia Williams, Charlie Hitchner, Sara Williams (Lee Williams Jr.s wife), Thomas & Paula Hackett (Dick Hacketts brother and sisterin-law), Doris Miller, Stanley Prickitt, and Jack Barrett.
Please note: There is a notebook in the narthex to write down prayer requests. Rev. Tuttle will utilize this information during the time of our prayers. Please include the individuals name and address if possible.
If one member rejoices or suffers, all members rejoice or suffer together! --1 Corinthians 12:26
Jr. and Sr. High Youth Groups will meet tonight from 5-6 pm in the social hall. If you have any questions please contact Tom Neill (609-457-5954). Next Sunday, May 26th, worship service will be held in the Old Church (The First Meeting House). Save the date for Childrens Day June 2nd. During worship, the younger Sunday School classes will have presentations based on their studies from this year. Our youth will lead the service. Graduates will also be recognized at this time. Everyone is invited to a church picnic across the street at the Manse following worship. Please sign up letting us know what side dish or dessert you can bring. A kickball game for all ages will follow the picnic. Contact one of the Sunday school teachers or Ruth Williams for more information. Communion in June will be celebrated on Sunday, June 9th. Please note: Jill will not be in the office on Monday, May 20th. She will return on Tuesday, May 21st.
Volunteers are still needed for Vacation Bible School!! If you are willing and able to volunteer your time this year for VBS please use the sign up sheets in the narthex. There are also child registration forms available in the narthex. This summer VBS will be held from June 24th June 28th from 6:30 8:50 pm. If you have any questions please see Melanie Richman. If you know of anyone who is graduating from 8th grade, high school, college or post college graduate, please give this information to Melanie Richman. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 2013 CROP Hunger Walk. From our church there were 32 walkers who raised $2,800. Overall, the CROP Walk had 78 walkers and raised $8,500!
The flowers this morning are presented in honor of Janie Strings birthday by her family. Happy Birthday Janie!!
THE 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.
Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church Daretown, New Jersey
(856) 358-1104
Rev. Paul Tuttle, Interim Pastor Dominic Mercado, Director of Music Margaret A. Powers, Organist Jill Stout, Secretary Randy Beebe, Sexton website: [Link]
PENTECOST Sunday 2013
