Church Bulletin
GATHERING AROUND THE WORLD
PRELUDE
MEDITATION ~ "See what you lack and not what you have, for that is the quickest way to humility." ~ from the "Cloud of Unknowing" anon.. 14th Century
CALL TO WORSHIP
Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good.
God's steadfast love endures forever.
Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;
righteousness and peace will kiss.
Let us worship God.
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn #391 "Take My Life"
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy, triune God, we confess that we have not lived for your glory. You show us what is good, but we choose that ways of evil. You show us what is right, but we fail to do your will.
Time of Prayer and Silent Confession
Forgive us, God of grace. Redeem us from our sin and restore us to your image so that our lives may honor you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
...Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*GLORIA PATRI
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.
PASSING THE PEACE OF JESUS CHRIST
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON ~ Psalm 147, p. 582
RESPONSE ~ The word of the Lord. ~ Thanks be to God!
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON ~ Luke 15:11-31, p. 78
RESPONSE ~ The word of the Lord. ~ Thanks be to God!
ANTHEM ~ Special Music
SERMON ~ "The Prodigal God" ~ Pastor MacK
APOSTLE'S CREED ~ Traditional
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn #417 "Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation"
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING
ORGAN OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
SENDING OUT INTO THE WORLD
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn ~ #372 "Lord, I Want to Be A Christian"
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RECESSIONAL ~ Hymn "Go Now in Peace"
*PERSONAL PRAYER AND MEDIATION
*POSTLUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We give thanks to God for today's Liturgist, Ken Surgent
Our Prayer Circle ~ meets Wednesday morning at 7:30 am in the Sanctuary, please enter and exit through the Sanctuary doors.
Children of the King Academy ~ Summer Camp will start on Thursday, July 5 for ages 2 1/2 to 5 yrs. Please call the school at 732-571-2223, if you are interested in enrollment or have any questions about the school year.
Flea Market ~ First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy. Vendors Needed! $20 per space includes table. Indoor and Outdoor on Saturday, August 11 from 8 am to 2 pm, 150 N. Broadway, South Amboy next to City Hall. For more information, please call 732-721-4516 or Email firstsouthamboy@optimum.net / Website: fpcsachurch.org
Hope Haitian Choir ~ Thursday, August 2 at the Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury, 352 Sycamore Ave. from 7-8:30pm, there is no fee but an offering will be taken. Tickets are free, call 7320747-3557 Monday to Friday from 9-10am.
Fall Gathering for All Women ~ October 27 at Pt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, registration is at 9 am and the program starts at 9:30 am. The speaker is Lisa Gray, PW Synod of Northeast Moderator. The Theme is "knitting the Unity Together". Please bring a bag lunch and coffee, tea and other things will be provided.
Schedule for Sunday, July 22
Liturgist ~ Yvonne Nunn-Cohen
From last week:
Attendance ~ 24
Plate/Envelope ~ $537/$1075