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Welcome
We warmly welcome you to worship at The Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge. We pray
that you will be encouraged in your journey of faith and drawn closer to God by your experience with us.
A special welcome to visitors – we're glad you're here!
When our welcome pads are passed down the pew, we invite all worshippers to take a moment and sign their name, and for visitors to also include their address and phone number.
Following both of our worship services, everyone is invited to gather for fellowship & coffee
in Westminster Hall.
Childcare and Sunday School
Childcare for infants and toddlers is available in the nursery downstairs. Pagers are used to
contact parents during the worship service when necessary.
9:00 am The Nur ser y is open for infants & toddler s thr ough age 3. Childr en over age 3
are invited to remain in Worship with their families. There is no Sunday School
today in celebration of Easter.
10:30 am The Nur ser y is open for infants & toddler s thr ough age 3. Childr en over age 3
are invited to remain in Worship with their families. There is no Children’s Church
today in celebration of Easter.
Calendar of Prayer
Sessions and Congregations are invited to pray for the congregations, pastors, members and
staff of the Presbytery of Elizabeth during 2014. This week, we pray for Fanwood Presbyterian Church.
Online Sermons
Recorded audio sermons from the most recent Sundays are available on the church
website at www.brpc.org. To access, click
on the sermons link on the main menu.
Amplification Headsets
So that all may enjoy the worship service,
sound amplification headsets are available
from the ushers for those who need assistance with hearing.
Statement of Purpose
God calls the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church to be a living community
and light to the world, guided by the Holy Spirit and transmitting God’s love
revealed through Christ Jesus. In response to God’s call, we seek to realize the
Kingdom of God as we
Welcome everyone into our community with open arms,
Care for each other both in times of joy and in times of sorrow,
Worship together creatively and enthusiastically in gratitude to God,
Prepare each other through Bible-based education and open discussion to
Serve Jesus Christ as disciples in local and global ministry and to
Share our wealth, time, talents and faith with the world.
Therefore
encourage one
another and build
each other up,
as indeed you
are doing. The
grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ
be with you.
I Thess. 5:11, 28
Order of Worship
9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. ~ Sanctuary
April 20, 2014
easter
(As the prelude begins, please prepare prayerfully for worship
and be sure all cell phones are turned off.)
Awake, Thou Wintry Earth
The Heaven’s Declare the Glory of God
PRELUDE
Brass and Organ
This Joyful Eastertide
INTROIT
Sanctuary Choir; Karen Johnson, conducting
Johann Sebastian Bach
Benedetto Marcello
Arr., Alice Parker
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:
People:
Leader:
This is the good news—the grave is empty; Christ is risen.
Alleluia!
This is the good news—the light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never put it out.
People:
Alleluia!
Leader:
This is the good news—once we were no people;
now we are God’s people.
People:
Alleluia!
Leader:
Christ is our peace, the indestructible peace we now share with each other.
People:
Alleluia!
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 232
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
easter hymn
LITANY FOR EASTER
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
O Christ, in your resurrection the heavens and the earth rejoice. Alleluia!
By your resurrection you broke open the gates of hell and destroyed sin
and death.
Keep us victorious over sin.
By your resurrection you raised the dead and brought us from death to
life.
Guide us in the way of eternal life.
By your resurrection you confounded your guards and executioners and
filled the disciples with joy.
Give us joy in your service.
By your resurrection you proclaimed good news to the women and
apostles and brought salvation to the whole world.
Direct our lives as your new creation.
*Those who are able are invited to stand.
.
Leader:
God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is
alive and has become the Lord of life. From the waters of death you
raise us with him and renew your gift of life within us. Increase in
our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, and help us
to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you,
through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever.
All:
Amen.
*HYMN 248
Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! (v. 1)
hymn to joy
Christ is risen! Shout Hosanna! Celebrate this day of days!
Christ is risen! Hush in wonder: All creation is amazed.
In the desert all-surrounding, See, a spreading tree has grown.
Healing leaves of grace abounding Bring a taste of love unknown.
WORDS OF WELCOME
PASSING OF THE WELCOME PADS
CHILDREN’S ANTHEM (10:30)
Jesus Lives
Margaret R. Tucker
Little Spirit Choir
MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN (10:30)
Jacqueline Obregon
(There is no Sunday School or Children’s Church today. Children ages 3 and up are invited
to remain in Worship with their families. Nursery care is available for infants and toddlers.)
The Strife is O’er
*HYMN 236 (10:30)
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
Colossians 3: 1-4
John 20: 1-18
victory
(9:00) Josh Felter
(10:30) Justin Meyers
p. 201
p. 114
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON
Easter Faith
Rev. Dennis W. Jones
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING
Dr. Maureen Paterson
ANTHEM
Crown Him with Many Crowns
*DOXOLOGY
Sanctuary Choir; brass; organ
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Craig Courtney
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
THE 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.
*HYMN 238
Thine is the Glory
judas maccabeus
*BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Hallelujah Chorus
G. F. Handel
The Congregation is invited to remain standing and sing the Hallelujah Chorus with the Choir
POSTLUDE
Toccata from Symphony V
Charles Marie Widor
Special Thanks to our Cross-Bearer: Allen Melick at the 10:30 a.m. service, and to our
Brass Quartet: Jonathan Challoner and David Larson, trumpet; Alfred Patterson and Jim
Felter, trombone.
Children and Family Ministry
Easter Sunday Schedule
Please note that there will be no Sunday School classes or Children’s Church today for
Easter Sunday. Children are encouraged to attend worship. There is nursery care during
both worship services for children ages 3 and younger.
Blessed Are the Dead Who Die in the Lord
Elinore (Elly) Todt
United with this Congregation
November 9, 1967
Entered the Church Triumphant
April 11, 2014
A Memorial Service will be held here in our Sanctuary on June 28, 2014 at 11 a.m.
Entered the Church Triumphant
Rocque Dameo
April 11, 2014
A Funeral Service was held here in our Sanctuary on Thursday, April 17.
Church Family
The Flowers on the Piers this morning are given to the glory of God:
~ By Dick and Nancy Bedner, in celebration their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 18.
~ By Lynne and Dave Perry, in loving memory of daughters Laura and Jennifer Grierson.
The flowers that grace our sanctuary each week are gifts from members
of the congregation. Flowers may be given in memory or in honor of
someone or to celebrate an occasion. There is one pier opening on May 4
and two pier openings on May 18 and 25. If you would like to donate an
arrangement, please contact Debbie Schaub at 908-507-3844;
e-mail address, [email protected].
flowers
The Rosebud on the Communion Table celebrates the birth of Benjamin Kyle Bentley
on April 12, son of Chris and Sarah Bentley and grandson of Mark and Janet Bentley.
Our Greeters this morning are Martha Hull and Dick and Nancy Bedner at the 9:00 a.m.
service and Rol and Sandy Smith and Jerry and Jean Dorr at the 10:30 a.m. service. Join us
for Coffee and Fellowship in Westminster Hall after the 9 a.m. service hosted by Dick
and Nancy Bedner and after the 10:30 a.m. service hosted by Hal and Jann Slapin.
Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Senior High Fellowship (Grades 9-12)
There is NO Senior High Fellowship tonight due to the Easter holiday. Enjoy the
time with your family! Please note there is a *Senior High Youth Council meeting on
Wednesday, April 23rd from 7:45-8:45 p.m. in the Church House Library. ALL high
school students are welcome to join the advisors in planning May’s Senior High Fellowship events. We hope to see you then!
Middle School Fellowship (Gr. 6-8) - Wed., April 23, 6-7:30 p.m. – Youth Center
Come join this fun and vibrant group for a night of games, fellowship and a Bible story. We
start the night with a sit-down pizza dinner, and proceed with a program geared to please
our Middle School youth’s thirst for fun as well as enrich their understanding of God and
the Bible. We welcome new faces!
Seniors ’14 Youth Sunday Meeting—Saturday, April 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Senior Sermonettes are due! Come for your scheduled 15 minute meeting with Rev. Dennis and Jenna. Please have your entire sermonette done by this meeting so we can discuss
any final edits. Please e-mail Jenna at [email protected] with any questions or concerns!
Special Offering
Special Offering—Interfaith Hospitality Network
A special offering will be collected and dedicated today to help our IHN partners
pilot a preschool program with the Somerset YMCA in Somerville. This is a licensed program that helps to prepare children for school as opposed to just providing minimal daycare. A successful pilot program will provide this opportunity for
children who are currently unable to attend an educational preschool. Please mark
your checks “Easter Offering” and thank you for your generosity.
The Lilies gracing our sanctuary this morning have been given
to the glory of God by members and friends
in loving memory of:
Genevieve C. Ames
John W. Ames, Jr.
Ed and Marlene Appollina
Doris and Russ Ballantyne
Helen Bauer
Loved one of Marion Bonnell
Russell and Mildred Boquist
Dr. Robert G. Bramel
Mr. Herbert Brown
Priscilla Carswell Bruno
Agnes and David Crowe
Rocco and Natalie Dameo
Rocque Dameo
Cleo and Betty Dumaree
William and Gertrude Emmitt
Martha Feyler
Carol Fricke
Don Hagemann
Elizabeth Hagemann
Janice Hagemann
Florence Hahn
Mary Halliday
Kimberly Boquist Hoare
Bette R. Hood
John P. Horton
Parents of Paul and Marilou Howe
Joseph B. Howell
Lawrence P. Howell II
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Howell
Robert Hurford
Charles Jones
James Kelly
Mary K. Kuser
R. George Kuser
Emmie Weigell Lamp
Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Lawshe
Ruth Roy Mansfield
John Meyers
Charles and Gertrude Miller
Gwill and Jean Mundy
Cheryl Neidlinger
Nancy and John Nelson
Mary Norrod
Ethel O’Neill
Arvid and Helen Pearson
Ed and Edith Petill
Gloria MacFayden Pilkington
Carole Taylor Ready
Patricia and Phil Repage
Hilda Rodweller
Gertrude Schmitt
Allan Hamilton Smith, Jr.
Allan Hamilton Smith, III
Frances Smith
Jane Sperber
George and Anna Storm
Ned and Virginia Sullivan
Elly Todt
Fred Winters
Patrick Zaccheo
Nelson Zeh
The Lilies will be distributed by our Deacons to those in need this season.
Opportunities to Give and Serve
Thank you!
Many thanks to all those listed below who volunteered for our recent hosting
week for IHN. We had a smaller group than usual, but as usual they were well
cared for and certainly well fed! For those who didn't have a chance to volunteer
this week, we will again be hosting IHN guests the week of June 15th and would
welcome your support. Special gratitude to:
Jean Smith, Kris & Bill Emmitt, Courtney & Michael Battista, Katja Gruening, Lane/Nelson
family, Rob Brown & Ellen Greenhorn, Estrid Jones, Sally Warman, Linda Lutes, Maureen
Paterson & family, Dennis Jones, Herb Ryder, Jo Rosenthal, Joan & Scott Eichorn, Gary
Ingram, Betsy & Chuck Miller, Helen Koenig, Ronna & George Storm, Cindy
VanderVoort, Karen Cokewood, Marilyn King, Sue Pape, Margaret Klippel, Joanne Howell, George Fricke, Ruth Bashe, Ann Gaus, the Boy Scouts with Rudy Hyzer, Carol Skidmore & Richard Schmidt, Jeanette Fairbrother, Alex Ryder, and Tina Bramel.
Coffee and Fellowship Time
Please consider volunteering to host a Fellowship time by taking a few moments from your
busy week to give of yourself in service to your church family. While fellowship is vital to
the life of the church, for some individuals Sunday is the only opportunity they have to connect. To volunteer, please contact Nancy Sinni at 908-696-0317 or email at
[email protected].
God’s Co-op Pantry
The food donation item for the month of April is canned green beans. Please
bring your donation to the church house. Thank you for your support!
Church Staff
Church House Office News
Michelle Berger, our new church receptionist, began work April 2nd. The staff already feels
blessed to have her on the team! Michelle's schedule had been designed to insure that the
church office phones are answered during all office hours, including lunchtime. Please stop
in to meet Michelle and offer her a warm BRPC welcome.
The church office hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
Office hours for support team are as follows:
Cara Burchett, Pastors’ Secretary, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Pam Smith, Church Secretary, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday–Wednesday
Michelle Berger, Receptionist, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Friday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Friends of the Shelter
Friends of the Shelter
Friends of the Shelter, a support group for the Resource Center of Somerset, which ministers to victims of domestic violence, began as a mission of our church twenty-seven years
ago. In that time, with fundraisers like author luncheons and festive Derby Day events, it
has raised over $1,500,000. It is also a shining example of what Rev. Jones recently mentioned as a “local hands-on mission” as we furnish, paint, plant and tend to the physical
needs of the shelter itself. To learn more about this vital group, join us at our next meeting
at 12:15 p.m., April 28 in the Church Parlor. For further information, or to attend this year’s
Derby Day celebration at Baltusrol Golf Club, call Joan Baer at 953-0739 or president,
Mary Ellen Cahill, 672-3309.
Artistic Opportunity
The Artist of the Month Program—featuring The Oak Tree Quilters
This month, stop by the church house to see the beautiful display of the work of the Oak
Tree Quilters. The Oak Tree Quilters meet weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon in
Westminster Hall. They make quilts for the VA Hospital to be used in Hospice on the patients’ beds. The quilts are later given to the families of the patients as a remembrance.
Quilts are also made for IHN clients when they go into permanent housing, and for the babies of the mothers at Great Expectations. In addition to quilts, they make pressure pillows
for New Jersey Cares which go to wounded vets, and sundresses which go with mission
trips to Malawi, Ecuador Haiti, etc. New quilters of all levels are always welcome to join
the group. If you, or someone you know, has a special gift to share—be it painting, photography, needlework, sculpture, or any other artistic medium, please call the A rtist of the
Month coordinator, Janet Bentley in the church office.
Homeless Solutions
Homeless Solutions
During difficult times there is nothing better to keep our minds off of our own troubles then
to reach out and help someone in need. Homeless Solutions provides shelter for 25 homeless men, 10 homeless women, 19 families and 20 Safe Haven guests. The mission council
is seeking volunteers to prepare and serve dinner to these families at the shelter. Volunteers
need to arrive at the shelter by 4pm and dinner is served at 6pm. Clean up is done by the
shelter residents. All menus are pre-planned or you may prepare your favorite specialty.
One volunteer is also needed to shop for the groceries and all receipts are submitted to the
church for reimbursement. If you feel called to this very special ministry please contact Karen Cokewood for additional details at 908.221.9323. 2014 Dates: May 31, July 5, September 6 and November 1.
“Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will
be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” –Luke 6:38
Men’s Ministry
Next Men’s Luncheon—Thursday, April 24
We welcome the Ridge A Cappella Choir to our next monthly Men’s Luncheon on Thursday, April 24 in Westminster Hall. Chef Gary Ingram is working on yet another culinary
delight to make ours the best lunch in town! The lunch will take place from 12– 1 p.m. for
the men (and the students from the choir.) We then welcome anyone to come and hear the
concert from 1-1:30 p.m. Join us and bring a friend! Please sign up for lunch by calling the
Church Reception Desk at 908-766-1616. Our suggested donation is $8.
Membership
Interested in Becoming a Member? Next Class, April 27
We extend a warm invitation to our “Exploring Membership” class
and luncheon on Sunday, April 27 from 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
(immediately following the 10:15 a.m. worship service) in the Church
House Parlor, located across the street from the Sanctuary building.
This is an excellent opportunity to share your faith journey and learn
more about the beliefs and ministry of our church. Lunch will be served and childcare will be
provided, if requested in advance.
Jazz Sunday
Next Sunday April 27 at 10:15 a.m.
Join us for our 22nd annual Jazz Sunday Service, next Sunday April 27 at
the 10:15 a.m. worship service. The service will be co-led by Hal Slapin
and Nancy Nelson DiSisto. Don’t miss this inspiring worship service filled
with wonderful jazz music! (Our traditional worship service will be held at
9:00 a.m. in the Chapel.)
Adult Education
Compassionate Communication 4-Week Program Beginning April 29
Do you find yourself in situations of conflict, opposing viewpoints, and issues around respect and consideration? If so, join us for a 4–week program on Compassionate Communication. We will explore: How to Communicate with “Difficult” People, How to Handle
Conflict and Anger, How to Speak your Truth While Respecting Others, and other common
challenges. Linda Mills, a member of BRPC has had extensive training in Compassionate
Communication and will be facilitating the program.
Name Tag Signup
We're printing new name tags for everyone with our updated logo! You can sign up online
(brpc.org/name-tag-signup) or in Westminster Hall. Please wear your new name tags on
Sundays to show our welcoming spirit to visitors (and each other)!
Women’s Ministry
Women’s Retreat—Saturday, May 3, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
So Many Hats, So Little Time—Led by Dr. Maureen Paterson
How many hats do you wear? Ever feel like a “mad hatter”? How can we tame our hat collections? The annual Women’s Retreat will address these questions. The retreat will be
held at the Shrine of Saint Joseph in Stirling, NJ. To register, please contact Maureen Paterson at [email protected]. Cost is $35 for a day-long retreat and a delicious meal. Please
join us!
Annual Meeting and Dinner
Annual Congregational Dinner and Meeting—Sunday, May 4
Mark you calendars! A family potluck dinner followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday evening, May 4 at 5 p.m. in Westminster Hall. This will be an
opportunity to celebrate the past year of our ministry together and to hear the children's choir
sing. Please bring a dish to share: A-J entree, K-P dessert, Q-Z salad. We need a few helpers for cleanup! Please call Claire Pratt at 908-531-6072 or Chet Ehrman at 908-647-5022
to volunteer.
Call for the Annual Congregational Meeting—Part 2
The Annual Meeting Part 2 of the Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Basking
Ridge, New Jersey, will be in Westminster Hall on May 4, 2014 immediately following
the 5:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner, for the purpose of receiving reports of the Boards and Organizations; for the election of Elders, Deacons and Members-At-Large to the Church Officer Nominating Committee, and for such other business as may properly come before the
Congregation.
~April 6, 2014 - Dick Fryling
Clerk of Session
Call for the Annual Meeting of the Corporation
The Annual Business Meeting of the Corporation of the Presbyterian Church in Basking
Ridge, New Jersey, incorporated by Act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey in
the year 1785 as the Trustees of the Presbyterian Congregation at Baskenridge in the
counties of Somerset and Morris, will be held in Westminster Hall on May 4, 2014, immediately following the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. This meeting is called for the
purpose of hearing the Annual Report, for the election of new Trustees and members of
the Financial Review Committee, and for the transaction of such other business as may
properly come before the Congregation.
~April 7, 2014 - Jeff Schaub
President of Trustees
Weekly Calendar
The Presbyterian Church
EASTER SUNDAY—APRIL 20
Early Bird Bible Study, 7:45 am ......
Library
Worship, 9:00 am .............................
Sanctuary
Christian Education for All, 9:00 am
Fellowship, 9:45 am ......................... Westminster Hall
Worship,10:30 am ............................
Sanctuary
Fellowship, 11:30 am ....................... Westminster Hall
MONDAY—APRIL 21
Church Office Closed
SCEEP, 3:00 pm ...............................
TUESDAY—APRIL 22
Church House
Oak Tree Quilters, 9:00 a.m. ............ Westminster Hall
Spirit Program, 3:45 pm ................... Education Bldg.
Youth Bells, 4:00 pm ........................
Sanctuary
Youth Choir, 4:45 pm .......................
Sanctuary
Alpha Bell Choir, 6:00 pm ...............
Knox Room
Communications, 7:00 pm ................
Library
Knox Bell Choir, 7:15 pm ................
Knox Room
Youth and Young Adult Min., 7:30 pm Youth Center
Small Group, 7:30 pm ......................
Off-Site
WEDNESDAY—APRIL 23
Women’s Bible Study, 9:30 am ........
Middle School Fellowship, 6:00 pm
Senior High Youth Council, 7:45 pm
Parlor
Youth Center
Library
THURSDAY—APRIL 24
Men’s Luncheon, 12:00 pm .............. Westminster Hall
Vision Task Force, 7:00 pm .............
Library
Sanctuary Choir, 7:30 pm .................
Knox Room
FRIDAY—APRIL 25
Book Group, 7:30 pm ......................
SATURDAY—APRIL 26
Sandy Workday, 7:00 am .................
Men’s Coffee and Conversation, 7:30 am
Senior ‘14, 1:30 pm ..........................
Next Sunday, April 27
Jazz Sunday
10:15 a.m. Worship
Traditional Worship
9:00 a.m. in the Chapel
Library
Off-Site
Library
Library
One East Oak St., Basking Ridge NJ 07920
908.766.1616 FAX: 766.4450
e-mail: [email protected] - www.brpc.org
Pastor & Head of Staff
Rev. Dennis W. Jones .......................... ext. 15
Associate Pastor
Dr. Maureen Paterson .......................... ext. 11
Parish Associate
Rev. Bruce Schundler
Acting Dir. of Ministries to Youth, Young
Adults and their Families
Jenna Meyers ....................................... ext. 17
Director of Ministries to Children
Jacqueline Obregon. ........................... ext. 14
Tree House Director
Jennifer Nowack. ............................ 221-1619
Minister of Music
Mary Lou Stevens ........................... 953-9809
Director of Children’s Music Ministry
Beth Donley ................................... 953-9809
Handbell Director
Linda Langstaff .............................. 953-9809
Church Administrator & Treasurer
Janet Bentley ....................................... ext. 18
Assistant Treasurers
Liz Messineo ...................................... ext. 21
Nancy Kuhn ......................................... ext. 21
Pastoral Administrative Asst.
Cara Burchett ....................................... ext. 19
Church Administrative Asst.
Pam Smith ........................................... ext. 12
Receptionist
Michelle Berger ................................... ext. 10
Interim Website Coordinator
Gary Ingram ........................................ ext. 13
Sexton Staff
Peter O’Connor ................................... ext. 16
David Brownlee
Ministers
All the People
Clerk of Session
Dick Fryling
President of Trustees
Jeff Schaub
Moderator of Deacons
Jann Slapin