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...but we will call upon the name of the Lord our God.
(Psalm 20:7)
June 14, 2015
Rev. Anne Stewart Miller, Interim Pastor
Mrs. Kathleen Andresen, Youth Director
Mr. Kenneth Friese, Director of Music
Mrs. Diane Starost, Director of Youth Choir
ENTER SILENTLY. WAIT PRAYERFULLY
WORSHIP REVERENTLY AND EXPECTANTLY
“Let all the earth keep silent before him”
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O R D E R O F W O R S H I P
June 14, 2015
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Prelude
Gathering
Improvisation Ken Friese Welcome and Announcements
Introit
“Be Filled With The Spirit” L. Lenel
Call to Worship —Based on 1 John 4-10
Minister: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Minister: In this is love, not that we loved God,
People: but that God loved us and sent God’s Son into the world
so that we might live through him.
Prayer of the Day
*Hymn (Insert)
“These Treasured Children” PUER NOBIS NASCITUR Invitation to Confession
Prayer of Confession
God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess that
we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We are misled by pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained, and great when we are small. We have failed in love, neglected justice, and ignored your truth. Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to paths of righteousness through Jesus Christ, our risen Savior. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Assurance of Pardon
Minister: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. May the God of mercy, who forgives us all our sins, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, keep us in eternal life.
People:
Amen.
*Gloria Patri, No. 579
*The Peace
Minister:
People:
Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we also ought to forgive one another. The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
Recognition of Faithful Service by Our Sunday School Teachers Bob & Pat Miller
Jared Ponzetti, Kerry Degnan, Dana Richter, Gretchen Hargis, Katie Dopico,
Tom Glascock, Susan Amend, Melissa & Doug Terc, Amy & Matt Girimonti,
Charles Beers, Katie Andresen, Maggie, Molly & Kelly Warren, Grace McKenna and
Erik Heidenfelder
Word
Prayer of Illumination
First Lesson Leader:
People:
1 Samuel 15: 34—16: 13 O.T.p.259/P.322
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Anthem
“All things New” C. Courtney
Sanctuary Choir
Second Lesson
Leader:
Psalm 20 (Responsively)
May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble, the name of the God
of Jacob defend you.
From God’s holy place may you receive help;; may God strengthen
you out of Zion.
May God remember all your offerings and accept your burnt sacrifices,
and grant you your heart’s desire and prosper all your plans.
We will shout for joy at your victory,
and triumph in the name of our God;; may the LORD grant all your requests.
Now I know that the LORD gives victory to the anointed one;; out of God’s holy heaven will come an answer;; the right hand of the LORD works victorious strength.
Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will
call upon the name of the LORD our God.
They collapse and fall down, but we will arise and stand upright.
O LORD give victory to the king and answer us when we call.
People:
Leader:
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Third Lesson Mark 4: 26-34 N.T.p.38/P.47 Leader:
The Word of the Lord.
People:
Thanks be to God.
Sermon
“The Eighth Son” Rev. Anne Stewart Miller
*Hymn No. 181
“Come Sing to God” ELLACOMBE
*Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed (Traditional)
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.
Recognition of Faithful Service by the Sanctuary Choir 1st Sopranos: Joanna Stolzenburg, Lynda Fallica, and Julie Salzano;; 2nd Sopranos: Heather Adams, Kristen Finello, Kathy Grzymala, Priscilla Jahier, Joan Lobasso, Mary Porter, and Mary Samuel;; Altos: Carol Breckner, Margaret Callahan, Gail Esser, Lucy Fetterolf, Carolyn Savage, Diane Starost, Martha Tibbets, Heather Tucker, and Roberta Williams;; Tenors: Sue Degnan, Ken Duncan, Gail Glister;; Basses: Tom Bosch, Sam Boyer, Todd Field, Paul Fosella, Gary Lorentzson. Pastoral Prayer & 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.
Offering
Offertory Prayer
Receiving of our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “O Christ The Same” C. Courtney
Sanctuary Choir/Pegeen Friese, French Horn
*Doxology *Prayer of Thanksgiving & Choral Response
No. 592
Sending
*Hymn No. 438
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” DENNIS
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Organ Postlude
“Fughetta” T. Dubois
*Please stand, as you are able
Jim Colbert is the worship assistant today
The flowers this morning are given to The Glory of God
By Glenn and Priscilla Jahier
in Loving Memory of Edith Jahier
The Semi-Annual Meeting of the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Huntington, New York, will be held in the Sanctuary immediately following the 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 21, 2015, for the following purposes:
(1) to elect 6 members to serve as ruling Elders on Session, Class of 2018: (2) to elect 7 members to serve on the Board of Deacons, Class of 2018:
(3) to elect 1 member to serve on the Board of Deacons, Class of 2016:
(4 ) to elect 3 members to serve on the Board of Trustees, Class 2018:
(5) to elect three members at large from the congregation to serve on The
Church Officer Nominating Committee:
(6) to transact any other business which rightly may be raised By Order of the Session
Thomas Bosch, Clerk
In Our Prayers
“Pray at every opportunity in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:18)
This list is prepared each Thursday at Noon. Please notify the office of names to be included.
Kevin Behrens (Brian’s son), Charla Bolton (former member and friend of OFC), Ruth Bromwich (relative-in-law of Vera Murphy), Paige Burkeholder & Family (Melissa Terc’s sister & family), Kerry Degnan (member), Joy Eipel (Mark Mandrakos’ mom), Lee & Gail Forker (Melissa Terc’s parents), William Gray (Dorothy Mandrakos’ father),
Dave and Else Haddock (members), Janet and Bill Higby (former OFC members), Pat Horner (member), Clarissa Jost (member), Wendy Kennedy (Peter Storey’s sister), George Korinek (friend of Judy Kahrs), Priscilla McGuire (member), Kim Myers (member), Frances Templin Olson (sister of Winifred Templin Slater), Jim Perry (member), Joe Pfeifer (friend of Ginny & Jim Perry), Robert and Cindy Raynor (Brett’s parents), Rebecca Raynor (Brett’s sister), Norma Richards (former OFC member), Dan Rooker (Laure McKenna’s brother), Carol Saenger (member), Johnny Salgado (friend of the Gunthner family), Bradley Samuel (Mary’s son), Leslie Schult (member), Winifred Slater (member), Peter and Daphne Storey (members), Ruth Terc (John Terc’s mother), Brad Thayer (former member), Diane Walker (member), Peg Weigers (member), Grace Youngquist (member).
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Please call the church office to remove names from the prayer list. Thank you
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Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer
(Romans 12:12 - New International Version NIV)
Old First Presbyterian Church
125 Main St., Huntington, NY. 11743
Phone 631-427-2101 Fax 631-427-2116
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...the kingdom of God, ... is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth;;
yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs
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Worship Notes for June 14, 2015
Generally, our hymns on Sunday morning are selected with the view that they will build on the meaning of the scripture lessons and sermon. Today, however, they were chosen to honor two groups and an individual. Our first hymn, “These Treasured Children,” was chosen to honor the children and youth of our Sunday School program—as well as all the adults and young people who nurture and teach them so faithfully each week. Our second hymn, “Come Sing to God,” recognizes our Sanctuary Choir and Director (as well as our Kids and Youth Choirs and their Director) who sing to God’s glory so devotedly in worship most Sundays of the year. Finally, our last hymn memorializes a saint of our congregation whose resurrection we witnessed to yesterday, Edith Evelyn Jahier. “Blest be the tie that binds, Our hearts in Christian love, [For] perfect love and friendship reign, Through all eternity.”
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On this 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time in Year B of the Lectionary Cycle, we read three les-­
sons on the issue of discernment. It is an issue that constantly confronts the people of God. How is one to understand what is really going on in the world? How is one to discriminate and make decisions that are faithful to God? What standards can realistically be applied to evaluate this or that option? The culture clearly has answers for questions like these. It is basically, a bottom-line mentality, which seeks quantifiable results. Every venture is scrutinized and evaluated, and the discerner looks for veri-­
fiable outcomes that give proof of the success, partial success, or failure of the effort.
All of our three readings this morning warn about judging on the basis of outward appearances and declare that the people of God are given eyes that enable them to discriminate in new and different ways. The ways are not spelled out in detail, but that is the way faith operates. It never functions with-­
out risk.
The experience of Samuel as he searches for a successor to Saul indicates how easily looks can be deceiving (1 Samuel, 15: 24—16: 13). Jesse’s eldest son, Eliab, seems the perfect prospect, until Samuel is advised that God does not judge according to outward appearances, but according to the hearts. Psalm 20 expresses the prayers of the people in behalf of the military ventures of the king, but remains quite clear that the obvious symbols of strength (chariots and horses) are not worthy of pride. Real hope lies only “in the name of the Lord our God” (Psalm 20: 7).
Our Gospel Lesson (Mark 4: 26-34) sounds the same note. We are enjoined to walk by faith, not by sight. The involvement of believers in the death of Christ includes a new standard of judgment. What better symbol for this than the mustard seed (Mark 4: 30-32). Though small and inconspicuous, it results in the greatest of all shrubs. Regarding God’s presence in human history, believers are not to be content with worldly symbols and outward appearances. The cross becomes the ultimate standard for discernment.
Texts for Preaching A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSV-Year B
Old First Presbyterian Church
125 Main Street, Huntington, NY
Phone: 631.427.2101 Fax: 631.427.2116
www.OldFirstChurchHuntington.org
Podcast: www.ofcchurch.podbean.com
June 14, 2015
Jim Colbert
First Lesson
1 Samuel 15: 34—16: 13
Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house in Gibeah of Saul.
Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death, but Samuel grieved over
Saul. And the Lord was sorry that he had made Saul king over Israel. The Lord
said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from
being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse
the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.”
Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will kill me.” And the Lord
said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’
Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you shall
anoint for me the one whom I name to you.” Samuel did what the Lord
commanded, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him
trembling, and said, “Do you come peaceably?” He said, “Peaceably; I have
come to sacrifice to the Lord; sanctify yourselves and come with me to the
sacrifice.” And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.
When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is
now before the Lord.” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his
appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the
Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the
Lord looks on the heart.” Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before
Samuel. He said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Then Jesse made
Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Jesse
made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord
has not chosen any of these.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?”
And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.” And
Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he
comes here.” He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful
eyes, and was handsome. The Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; for this is the
one.” Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the presence of his
brothers; and the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day
forward. Samuel then set out and went to Ramah.
Leader:
People:
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
June 14, 2015
Jim Colbert
Second Lesson
Psalm 20
Leader:
May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble, the name of the
God of Jacob defend you.
People:
From God’s holy place may you receive help; may God
strengthen you out of Zion.
Leader:
May God remember all your offerings and accept your burnt
sacrifices,
People:
and grant you your heart’s desire and prosper all your
plans.
We will shout for joy at your victory,
Leader:
People:
and triumph in the name of our God; may the LORD grant
all your requests.
Leader:
Now I know that the LORD gives victory to the anointed one;
out of God’s holy heaven will come an answer; the right hand of
the LORD works victorious strength.
People:
Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, but we
will call upon the name of the LORD our God.
Leader:
They collapse and fall down, but we will arise and stand
upright.
People:
O LORD give victory to the king and answer us when
call.
Leader:
People:
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
we
June 14, 2015
Jim Colbert
Third Lesson
Mark 4: 26-34
He also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the
ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and
grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the
head, then the full grain in the head. But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes
in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.”
He also said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable
will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground,
is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and
becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds
of the air can make nests in its shade.”
With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it;
he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in
private to his disciples.
Leader:
The Word of the Lord.
People:
Thanks be to God.
weekly events calendar
Sunday, June 14- 2015
9:30a Prayers (Fiske Room)
10a Worship –CE Teacher * Choir-­
Recognition
10a Church School (102)
6:15p AA Thursday, June 18 - 2015
7a-6p The Learning Center
9:30-11:30a PW C-4 Quilting (101)
11a-4p Thrift Store
5-9:30p Giant Steps (102)
Friday, June 19 - 2015
7-9p Ken Friese vocal recital (PH)
7p Cuba Trip Meeting (Fiske Room)
Monday, June 15- 2015
7a-6p The Learning Center
9:15a WC-Gentle Bends (102)
5:30pm PW/Circle-1 E.O.Y. Dinner At Nancy Weinlandt's 7:30p NA
Tuesday, June 16- 2015
7a-6p The Learning Center
11a-4p Thrift Store 7a-6p The Learning Center
9:30a Al Anon (101)
9:45-12p PW Crafts (Craft Room-212)
11a-4p Thrift Store
Saturday, June 20 - 2015
Sunday, June 21 - 2015
Father’s Day & First Day of Summer
9:30a Prayers (Fiske Room)
10a Worship 11a Congregational Meeting
1-2p AA
6:15p AA
Wednesday, June 17 - 2015
We warmly welcome and greet all who have joined us for worship this morning. There is nursery
care provided during our worship services each week.
Please join us for Hospitality Hour, sponsored by our Board of Deacons, in the Parish Hall after
worship. To get to the Parish Hall, please leave the sanctuary by the door in the front of the church,
turn right and go down the hall.
If you are currently seeking a church home and would like more information about Old First, please
fill out the tear off form in the announcement section of the bulletin and place in offering plate or
see the pastor.
If you have any special needs, please alert an usher. Our sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Large
print hymnals are available as well as personal PA receivers for those with hearing disabilities.
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7a-6p The Learning Center
9:15a WC-Gentle Bends (102)
7p AA
7:30p Movie Night (Fiske Room)
7:30p BS Troop 32 (Gym)
Sanctuary Flowers
May the Peace of God be with you and Have a Blessed Week.
The flowers that grace our Sanctuary during Sunday worship are donated by church members or friends of Old First. Often these flowers are delivered to our homebound members to brighten their day. If you would like to give flowers in honor or memory of someone special, or to celebrate a special occasion, please sign up on the sheet in the front hallway, or contact the church office. ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, June 14, 2015
IN RECOGNITION:  Sanctuary Choir: In recognition and appreciation for faithfully sharing and offering your musically vocal talent throughout the year — 1st Sopranos: Joanna Stolzenburg, Lynda Fallica, and Julie Salzano;; 2nd Sopranos: Heather Adams, Kristen Finello, Kathy Grzymala, Priscilla Jahier, Joan Lobasso, Mary Porter, and Mary Samuel;; Altos: Carol Breckner, Margaret Callahan, Gail Esser, Lucy Fetterolf, Carolyn Savage,
Diane Starost, Martha Tibbets, Heather Tucker, and Roberta Williams;; Tenors: Sue Degnan, Ken Duncan, Gail Glister;;
Basses: Tom Bosch, Sam Boyer, Todd Field, Paul Fosella, Gary Lorentzson. Thank you for another wonderful year of glorious music.
 Sunday School Teachers: In recognition and appreciation for faithfully sharing and offering your time to help with Sunday School —
Jared Ponzetti, Kerry Degnan, Dana Richter, Gretchen Hargis, Katie Dopico,
Tom Glascock, Susan Amend, Melissa & Doug Terc, Amy & Matt Girimonti,
Charles Beers, Katie Andresen, Maggie, Molly & Kelly Warren, Grace McKenna and
Erik Heidenfelder
CHURCH SCHOOL: TODAY is the last day of Church School. The children will have a special class to celebrate the end of the year.
CUBA TRIP: There will be a Cuba Trip meeting today at 7:00pm in the Fiske Room.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN:
 Circle 3 — Bible Study: There will not be a meeting in June or for the rest of the summer. Cir-­
cle 3 will meet again on Tuesday, September 8th at 12:30pm in the Fiske Room.
 Circle 1 end of year dinner will be at Nancy Weinlandt's home at 5:30pm on Monday, June 15th. Please call Nancy or Priscilla Jahier for details on what to bring.
 All women who would like to receive PW Google e-mails for PW updates and other infor-­
mation - please submit your e-mail address to the church office to be put on the list.
OFC MOVIE NIGHT: Movie night will be Wednesday, June 17th at 7:30pm in the Fiske Room. The movie will be “The Spit Fire Grill”. This is the first in a series of inspirational and uplifting movies OFC will be providing throughout the coming year. For more information, see the June issue of the Weathervane and/or contact Anne Gunthner.
OFC BOOK CLUB: There will be a book discussion on the book “Miracles” by Eric Mataxas on Sunday, June 28th at 11:15am in the Fiske Room. If interested, please contact Anne Gunthner.
VBS: Mark your calendars! It’s time to sign up for Vacation Bible School! It will be held August 24th to the 28th from 9:30 till noon for age 4 through 6th grade. The theme is “Living Water” and there will be lots of stories, crafts, games and snacks! The cost will be $10 per child (max of $25 for 3 or more children in a family). Check for registration forms in the bulletin or in the church office.
The Clothes Line Mission Thrift Store: 3rd Year Anniversary Celebration and Sale at The Clothes Line. Tuesday, June 23rd;; Thursday, June 25th;; and Friday June 26th - 11:00am to 4:00pm with Re-­
freshments & Sales...Spread the good news. Profits go to local charities.
The Thrift Store is always looking for members from our congregation to volunteer. Please see Cyn-­
thia Stewart if interested. We are open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11:00am to 4:00pm and accept all clothing donations when open.
Layette: The Layette is in need of infant boys clothing, (sizes newborn -12 mos.) Fundraiser: Have a special child or grandchild in your life? Love to help OFC? Then we've got a deal for you! Session has approved a wonderful fundraiser! Local toy shop Little Switzerland Dolls and Toys on Main Street has offered to donate to the church 10% of sales from customers who say "I'm from Old First Church." This is both a wonderful fundraiser and a fine way to find a lovely gift for your special child. Check them out at littleswitzerlanddolls.com. From The Worship Committee:  Please feel free to join us any Sunday morning at 9:30am in the Fiske Room for open prayer for our church, community, and personal concerns.
 Worship Assistants Needed: Volunteers are needed for assisting Worship. See Anne Gunthner.  Volunteers are also needed for the Children's Moments in Worship. If you are inspired and would be available to talk with our children for a few moments during the worship service on Sundays, please contact Carole Witkowski: Email: [email protected].
 Any questions or helpful suggestions regarding worship services and weekly worship bulletins, please contact Anne Gunthner (Worship & Music Chairperson) either by phone or e-mail. Do you have our addresses?
WEBSITE: www.oldfirstchurchhuntington.org (or connect to Facebook from our home page) FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/oldfirstchurchhuntington
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Presbyterian Women Giving: If you would like to contribute to the missions that Presbyterian Women support, you may use the envelopes in the pews. Please mark “PW”
on the envelope and on your check—make check payable to the “Presbyterian Women”.
With our blessings and thanks, PW of Old First Church.
Lending Library Book Club: Books are available during coffee hour on Sunday mornings.
During the week, this cart can be found in Room101. Take a book, return it or replace it
with another. Happy Reading! Community Food Council: Items in particular need this month are paper towels and toothpaste. Thank you for your generous donations.
TO POST YOUR NOTICE ON THE WEEKLY E-MAIL UPDATES, please get them to Rev. Anne Stewart Miller or the church office by Wednesday at noon. Rev. Anne may be reached at church or by email, [email protected]. For pastoral emergencies, please call her on her cell phone, 503-504 8337.