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Witherspoon Street Presbyterian ChurchWitherspoon Street Presbyterian ChurchWitherspoon Street Presbyterian ChurchWitherspoon Street Presbyterian Church124 Witherspoon Street

Princeton, NJ 08542-3224

Office (609) 924-1666 Fax (609) 924-0365 Church Building (609) 924-1332

E-mail: [email protected]: www.witherspoonchurch.org

Rev. David Prince, Pastor in Residence Beverly Owens, Music DirectorRev. M. Muriel Burrows, Pastor Eva Kastner-Puschl, OrganistRev. Charles Kalmbach, Parish Associate Phyllis Rich, SecretaryRev. Melissa Moore, Parish Associate Vandyke Grant, SextonDenyse Leslie, Lector Samina Masood, Nursery Worker

July 13, 2014 10:00 a.m.

Outdoor Worship Service and Church Picnic

Enter Reverently, Meditate Quietly, Worship Devoutly,

Leave Gratefully, Serve Christ Faithfully

CALL TO WORSHIP

Words of Scripture are spoken, proclaiming who God is and what God has

done. We are reminded that our worship centers in God and not in ourselves.

Leader: Let us call on Gods name and give thanks.Let the hearts of all who seek God rejoice.

People: We will sing of Gods wonderful works.

We will share with others Gods marvelous deeds.Leader: Over the wind and waves, Christ comes to us.

Do not fear to meet Christ here.People: We have heard the invitation.

Our hopes have brought us together.

All: Let us worship the living, loving God!

PRAYER OF APPROACH

All: We seek your presence, Holy God. Break through all our pre-

tenses that we might sense the vibrant energy embracing the whole

universe yet know ourselves to be personally loved within the vastexpanse of space and time. How amazing are all the miracles of

life that surround us! We praise you. We thank you. We bow in

awe before you. In this hour, we pray that our faith may be enliv-

ened, our trust deepened, our commitment expanded to meet the

challenges of our times. Amen.

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*HYMN OF PRAISE Kum ba Yah #338 PH

Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah!



O Lord, kum ba yah!

Someones crying, Lord, kum ba yah!



O Lord, kum ba yah!

Someones singing, Lord, kum ba yah!



O Lord, kum ba yah!

Someones praying, Lord, kum ba yah!



O Lord, kum ba yah!

CALL TO CONFESSION

We are invited to confess the reality of sin in our private as well as our common

life. Confession, or acknowledging that we fall short of Gods standards, is the

first step toward claiming the forgiveness that is ours in Christ.

Leader: We profess our faith in God, yet we rely more heavily on our owningenuity. We say we believe, but our lives seldom show confidenttrust. We want to care as Jesus did, but were often ready to writeoff those with whom we disagree. Who can save us from ourselves?Let us confess our sins in Gods presence.

All: Gracious God, we confess that we are dreamers more intent on our

own importance than on your vision for us. We like our favored

osition on this earth, and we are jealous of those who have even

more than we. We want to rise above others rather than reaching

out with helping hands, that all might be uplifted by you. We pray

or pardon, for greater insight, for opportunities to live and servewith faithfulness. Amen.

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MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR REFLECTION AND SILENT CONFESSION

Congregational Response (Sung): #322 PH

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me;

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Spirit of the Living God, words by Daniel Iverson. 1935, renewed 1963 Birdwing Music. CCLI License #11166956

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Having confessed our sin, we are assured of Gods forgiving grace declared in

the name of Jesus Christ. We accept Gods forgiveness, confident that Gods

power in Jesus Christ is stronger than the power of sin and evil.

Leader: Take heart. Do not be afraid. The treachery of some will not wipe

out the good God intends. Everyone who calls on Gods name willbe saved. Remember Gods wonderful works and share the goodnews. Let all humankind praise God. Praise God! Believe the goodnews of the Gospel;

All: n Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!

*GLORIA PATRI #579 PH**

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASSING OF THE PEACE

Having been reconciled to God in Jesus Christ, we are invited to share signs of

reconciliation and peace with one another in His name.

Leader: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you!People: And also with you!

Leader: Let us offer each other a sign of peace!

SCRIPTURE

Scripture is Gods self-revelation. We pray asking God to make us receptive to

the life-giving, life-changing Word, which comes to us through the Bible.

SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

REFLECTIONS ON THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Rev. David Prince

TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,and put your trust in the Lord.

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*DOXOLOGY #592 PH

OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

In response to Gods love in Jesus Christ we offer our lives, our gifts, our

abilities, and our material goods for Gods service.

*OFFERTORY PRAYER

All: God, we cannot deceive you with the appearance of generosity.

You know how we manage the wealth entrusted to our care. Help

us to know the joy of sharing from the abundance you provide.

Help us to trust when we feel we do not have enough. We give

thanks that you enable us to be givers, not just receivers. May

what we offer here provide a helpful ministry to many. May what

we offer to our families, friends, and co-laborers tomorrow also be

blessed as ministry. Amen.

PASTORAL PRAYER

*SENDING HYMN Amazing Grace #280 PH

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found,

Was blind, but now I see.

Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,

And grace my fears relieved;

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed!

Through many dangers, toils, and snares,

I have also come;

Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,

And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me,

His word my hope secures;

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures.

When weve been there ten thousand years,

Bright shining as the sun,

Weve no less days to sing Gods praise

Than when wed first begun.

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CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

* Congregation stands

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME The Pastor, Elders and Deacons of Witherspoonwelcome most warmly all worshipers. Our fellowship is enrichedby your presence. If you do not have a church home of your own,we do sincerely invite you to be a part of our fellowship. Pleasecontact the church office if you are interested in church member-

ship or if you want to be added to the church e-mail distribution list ([email protected] or 609-924-1666).

WE HAVE A

FACEBOOK PAGE

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(http://www.facebook.com/WitherspoonStreetChurch) to get thelatest updates on your wall. Share your WSPC comments,

photos and videos. If you want pictures added or notices posted please send anemail to facebook@ witherspoonchurch.org.

SUNDAY SCHOOL is on break for the summer. Sunday schoolwill resume on the second Sunday of September (September 7)with classes for all ages. Please plan to join us!

FLOWERS If you would like to provide flowers in honor or memory of a lovedone, or simply to beautify the church, please sign up on the chart located on theaudio room door (left-hand entrance from the sanctuary to the parish house). Afterworship service, the donor may take the flowers home. It is the responsibility ofthe person giving flowers to make his/her own arrangements for preparation anddelivery of the flowers for the Chancel. The next available date is July 20.

USHERS for this mornings service are Jordan Johnson, Myles Johnson andSpencer Johnson. Next weeks ushers are Theodora Codrington and Gerald Delk.

ATTENDANCEat the service of July 6 was 73.

LECTIONARY TEXTfor next Sunday, July 20, is Genesis 28:10-19; Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

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ID-YEAR CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGately follow the service on Sunday, July 2urged to attend. *Please note* that com

and group leaders should have their rchurch office todayto allow adequate

pare mid-year reports for distributassistance is appreciated.

LL SPOONER DEADLINE The deadlineion of The Spoonernewsletter isSunday,mittee chairs and leaders of various chur

l as other individuals with news of specialouraged to submit articles to share with our

COME ONE! COMPraise Break is the tyears Vacation Biblethis week, July 14-18 spoon from 6:00 toWhen Gods power is

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will begin our activities each evening. C nd. If you are interested in helping in any

the church office (609-924-1666) or speak!

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ROBESON HOUSE BENEFIT CONCERTThe Robeson House Board of Directors, Advisors andCoordinating Committee cordially invite your attendance ata concert featuring renowned bass soloist, Kevin Maynor,in a performance of the Paul Robeson Repertoire. The

benefit concert will be held on Sunday, September 21, atthe Performing Arts Center of Princeton High School at2:00 p.m. The Trenton Childrens Chorus and The Revela-tion Praise Dance Ministry of First Baptist Church ofPrinceton will also appear on the program. General Admis-sion tickets ($50) may be obtained from a member of thecommittee or by calling the church office. Proceeds fromthis special event will be used to support the purchase andrehabilitation of this key structure in the history of our

church and our community. All Witherspoon members and friends are urged to

attend.

FOOD DONATIONS FOR CRISIS MINISTRY The Deacons arecollecting nourishing food for the Crisis Ministry. ***NO GLASSJARS,PLEASE.*** Checks made payable to the Crisis Ministryare always welcome and may be placed in the offering plate or

given to a deacon. Please consider an extra purchase during your next groceryshopping trip and place items in the wooden box in the Narthex.

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