October 13, 2013 21st Sunday after Pentecost 10:00am Preparing for Gods Word ORGAN PRELUDE: The

Healing Hand of God

Ritter

CHORAL INTROIT *CALL to WORSHIP From every nation, from all tribes and people and languages, they cry out in a loud voice: Salvation belongs to our God, and to the Lamb! We truly understand that God shows no partiality, In every nation anyone who is in awe of God and does what is right is accepted by God. And whoever welcomes others, welcomes our Creator who sent us Jesus. Come, let us gather in worship, in prayer, meditation and song; Come, let us celebrate our God who created all things and welcomes all! *HYMN #463G Revive Us Again *CALL TO and PRAYER of CONFESSION Almighty God, we confess that we judge others and we play favorites. We forget that all of us are made in Your image, and that all of us have sinned and fall short. Forgive us for our pride and arrogance, our selfishness and self-centeredness, and when we judge and despise others, even when we claim that judging others is wrong. Turn us back to Your path, turn us back to Your love, and guide us

in ways to restore and heal relationships. In the name of Jesus, who emptied his pride to the point of dying on the cross, now hear us as we continue to confess in silence *ASSURANCE of PARDON and *GLORIA PATRI *AFFIRMATION of FAITH- Apostles Creed (back cover) Hearing Gods Word A WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Childrens Time ANTHEM:
Lead Me Back Soloist: Jennifer Gardner, Narrator: Rev. Tuttle

PRAYER for ILLUMINATION OUR SCRIPTURE THIS WEEK: Matthew 17: 1-8 (pg. 18-19) SERMON:
Paul Tuttle

The Ultimate Prodigal !

Listen to Jesus!

--Rev.

Responding to Gods Word *HYMN #176G Lift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates SHARING Our Joys & Concerns PRAYERS of the PEOPLE - Our Lords Prayer (debts) PRESENTATION of TITHES and OFFERINGS OFFERTORY: Arioso
Bach

*DOXOLOGY (#544) and *PRAYER of DEDICATION *HYMN #466G Take My Life and Let It Be *BENEDICTION and *CHORAL RESPONSE

SEATED for SILENT REFLECTION ORGAN POSTLUDE: Rigaudon

Purcell

(*) indicates when to stand (G) refers to our green hymnal Worship & Rejoice PresbyteriansToday Magazine Presbyterians Today is the general-interest magazine of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It explores practical issues of faith and life, tells stories of Presbyterians who are living their faith and covers a wide range of church news and activities. PresbyteriansToday features easy-to-understand articles about what Presbyterians believe, Bible study and devotional helps, and provocative commentary on the churchs role in society. Currently the Congregational Life Committee is receiving 6 copies and sharing them with other church members. The committee would like to offer any church family a subscription of their own by sharing the cost of $14.95 and asking $7.50 for a subscription of 1 year (11 issues). Please contact Faye Crispin for details and to place your order. The Mission of the Month for October is: Habitat for Humanity Please keep this ministry in your prayers. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry which seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world. To accomplish these goals, they invite people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller, along with his wife, Linda. Today, they have built over 400,000 houses around

the world, providing more than 2 million people with safe, decent, affordable shelter. For more information you can visit www.habitat.org. Our congregation has been involved in supporting Habitat since it began in Salem County.

It is with warmth and joy that we welcome all ho have come to worship. May this be a time of encouragement and inspiration to you all. Blessings!
This months Officer Leaders: elder, Ed Forsman; deacon, Kitty Lamb; trustee, Margie Eachus; Our liturgist is Ruth Williams. The greeters are Bill & Jennett Stanley. 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 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@gmail.com. You can contact Jill Stout, our secretary/treasurer at (856) 358-1104 or jstout312@comcast.net.

DEACONS MEETING Monday @ 7:30 pm in the manse TRUSTEE MEETING Monday @ 7:30 pm in the manse RAISE BAND Wednesday @ 7 pm CHOIR PRACTICE Wednesday @ 7:30 pm PASTORs BIBLE STUDY Thursday @ 9am in the manse

Thank you to all who have contributed to the net. All cash donations and actual prizes are greatly appreciated and can be donated at anytime. The first net is today after Sunday school. Bring your fish. Please note: Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be collected on November 17th. Please think about packing one for a child this year. Details to follow or you can call Samantha (856-769-4227) with any questions. Check out our website for the weekly Bulletin and Insert.
If one member rejoices or suffers, all members rejoice or suffer together! --1 Corinthians 12:26

Presbyterian ???? ... Presbyterian !!!

...a Pastor Bible Study on basic Christian Theologyespecially PresbyterianUSA style using Donald McKims book:

Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers.

Come join us Thursday mornings 9-10am in the manse, and for the Sunday Adult Class in the lounge following our 10am Worship Service. The next Ladies Luncheon will be held tomorrow, October 14th, 12 noon at the Green Olive. For more information or to RSVP please contact Jean Williams (856-358-8563). Next week is the hot dog roast/hayride at the Williams family farm. Everyone is welcome! There will be a shortened Sunday school so that everyone can be there by 12 noon. A sign up flyer is located in the narthex for those who want to help in bringing hot dogs, rolls, desserts, drinks, etc. If you have any questions call Samantha at 856-7694227. Bring or wear play clothes!

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, Margie Ware, Zoni Robinson (friend of Kitty Lamb), Diane Reichert, Jean & Frank Johnston (maternal grandparents of Patrick Sheehan) and Claude Jarman. 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. There are 12 assisted listening devices available for people to better hear the worship service. They are located in a

basket in the narthex. CD copies of our worship service are also available every Sunday in the narthex.

The rosebud at the front of the church this morning is in honor of the birth of Allison Elizabeth Ale, daughter of Oak & Stephanie Ale. Allison was born on October 7th weighing 9 lbs, 6.5 oz. The flowers this morning are presented in honor of Dick & Geneva Hacketts wedding anniversary & in honor of Eileen Hacketts birthday. Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!
Trunk or Treat Hallelujah Party! (rain or shine)

Bonfire You can also watch the Veggie Tale movie: Wheres God When Im S-scared? Thank you to all who have volunteered so far! We are still in need of some more volunteers and donated items so if you can take a moment today to look at the sign up sheet in the narthex it will be greatly appreciated!! Even if you cannot attend, there are many ways you can help! If you have any questions please see Ruth or Jill.
Why is per capita important? Per capita brings Presbyterians together literally! Presbyterians are connected in many ways, including our church government. We believe we discern best what God is calling us to do when we gather as governing bodies, seek[ing] together to find and represent the will of Christ (Book of Order G-4.0301). 1)Per capita dollars pay for the costs of holding a General Assembly including paying for the travel, room and board of commissioners and advisory delegates, several of whom would not be able to afford these expenses on their own. 2)Per capita makes it possible for Presbyterians to govern ourselves the way we do. Presbyterians have a form of government built upon shared power and mutual accountability as we seek together to find and represent the will of Christ. By providing the primary means through which commissioners and advisory delegates can gather to do their work, per capita dollars help to undergird our governance system.

Plans are being made for this event on Sunday, October 27th from 6-8 pm. Once again it will be held in our church parking lot. (If it rains it will be held in the church social hall.) Heres how it works: Everyone is invited to dress in costume, parents too! You will be able to walk around and get treats from the trunks/beds of decorated vehicles lined up around the parking lot. There will also be: Hot dogs Apple cider Chips, Cookies Crafts Smores

3) Our Constitution provides a moral and theological compass that builds community and calls us to Christian faithfulness in gratitude to God. Per capita makes possible our effort for visible unity of the church of Jesus Christ. The PC(USA), as with other faith traditions and denominations, is but a small part of the one church of Jesus Christ. We affirm that Gods call is for the church to be one. 4)And Per capita makes it possible for us to maintain our historical awareness. Our historical heritage helps us make informed decisions for the future. The Presbyterian Historical Society is our national archives and historical research center. It collects, preserves and shares the history of the American Presbyterian and Reformed tradition.

the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

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;

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: www.daretownpres.org