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First United Presbyterian Church

4th Sunday in Lent

A p r i l 3 , 2 0 1 1

O p e n H e a r t s , O p e n M i n d s , O p e n D o o r s

(*Please stand in body or in spirit)

Thought for Meditation: The man blind from his birth receives sight as a gift. Arguments occur concerning the cause of his healing. Did Jesus profane the Sabbath? Was the man’s blindness due tohis birth in utter sin? In the midst of the turmoil the man believes and worships the Christ. Truly, thereare those who see but behold not the truth. Christ comes that all may discern God’s mercy and grace.

We Gather In God’s Name

PRELUDE Andante Religioso Francis Thome

Words of Welcome and Signing of Friendship Pads

Please add your name to the pad you will find at the end of each pew and pass it along your row so that we

can know each other by name.

*Call to Worship From Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. And I shall dwell in the

house of the Lord my whole life long.Let us worship God!

*Hymn Now Quit Your Care QUITTEZ Verse 1: Choir SEE NEXT PAGEVerse 2, 3, & 5: All



Words:copyright©Oxford University Press / Music: harmony, copyright©Oxford University Press, 1928

Call to Confession

The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were sinners Christ died for us. Because we have

faith in him, we dare to approach God with confidence. In faith and penitence, let us confess our sinbefore God and one another.

A Litany of Confession For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.May Christ give us the light, that we may awaken to his truth.Walk as children of light as you pursue what is good, right, and true.May Christ give us the light, that we may awaken to his truth.Take no part in works of darkness but try to learn what is pleasing to God.May Christ give us the light, that we may awaken to his truth.

~ Silent prayers ~

The Gift of Forgiveness

Jesus has said, “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world…I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind. As weconfess our sins to God in Christ’s name, Christ intercedes on our behalf as we are awakened fromdeath to the hope of new life.

Thanks be to God! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!



*Peace

Since God has forgiven us in Jesus Christ, let us forgive one another.

The peace of Christ be with you all.And also with you.

Worshippers are invited to greet one another with the words,“The peace of Christ be with you.”

We Proclaim God’s Word

Time for Children

Children may now leave for church school.

Anthem My Song in the Night Arlen Clarke

Florence Parmelee, Flute

O Jesus, my Savior, my song in the nightCome to us with Thy tender love, my souls’ delight,Unto Thee O Lord in affliction I call,My comfort by day and my song In the night.O why should I wander a stranger from Thee,Or cry in the desert Thy face to see.O Jesus, my Savior, my song in the nightCome to us with Thy tender love, my souls’ delight.

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament Lesson 1 Samuel 16:1-13 O.T. page 259Epistle Lesson Ephesians 5:8-14 N.T. page 194Gospel Lesson John 9:1-41 N.T. page 102

Sermon “Seeing New Light”

*Hymn A Man Who Could Not See LEONI



Tune: Hebrew Melody, Adapt.Thomas Olivers and Meyer Lyon, 1770

Text: Copyright © 2011 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All Rights Reserved. Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed – Ecumenical Version

Let us confess the faith of our baptism, as we say:

I believe in God, the Father almighty. Creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, bornof the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; hedescended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seatedat the right hand of the Father, and he will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believein the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.



We Respond to God’s Word

Offering Our Gifts and Ourselves

Offertory

*Response – Sing the Faith #2195 In the Lord, I’ll Be Ever Thankful

*Prayer of Dedication

As you pray for us in spite of our wayward behavior, O Christ, so also we intercede for otherswith the assurance of new life for them. Translate now our prayers into acts of charity andpeace as we offer these gifts. Let us not be content with our giving while others live a life lessthan fulfilled. Amen.

The Eucharist

The Invitation

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving & The Lord’s Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.It is truly right…

Our Father…

Distribution of the Elements

Communion Hymn: O Lamb of God



Copyright © 1985 Straightway Music; adm. EMI Chirstian Music Publishing Text & Tune: Twila Paris

Prayer after CommunionAlmighty God, You provide the true bread from heaven, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant

that we who have received the Sacrament of his body and blood may abide in him and he in us,that we may be filled with the power of his endless life, now and forever. Amen.

*Hymn - #535 Go With Us, Lord TALLIS’ CANON Sung all together once; then sung as a round beginning with “sanctuary side” of congregation, followed

by “piano” side



We Go in God’s Name

*Charge and Blessing

All are invited to the Fellowship Hall for a time of fellowship and refreshment.

The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God and in celebration of Aline Wilson’s Birthday.

Today’s reader: Aline Wilson

Upcoming Readers:April 10 – Sue Steele April 17 – Debbie Brown

April 24 – Dana Parker Next Week’s Sermon Topic:April 10th – “New Life” Scriptures: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45

Music Notes: My Song in the Night. Music: Arlen Clarke, © 2007 St. James Music Press. All rights reserved. Reprintedunder OneLicense.net # A-715745.

The Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Song has requested that First United be a periodic “testing site” for hymnsand songs that are being considered for inclusion in the new Presbyterian Hymnal that is being developed. “O Lamb of God” was sent to us by the Committee.

Do you see someone that you don’t know at service or is a visitor?

Please introduce yourself and invite them to coffee with you. Introduce them toothers and make certain that they have completely filled in the friendship pads.

Ask them to sit with you next Sunday. Thank them for choosing FUPC!



Prayers of the People – March 27th, 2011

• A prayer of thanksgiving for Harry Heinzt, pastor of Brunswick Church called to offer anyassistance that they can.

• Please pray for Anthony, friend of Corinne’s and his extended family, on the death of their mother, Ann.

• Please pray for a student in the psychiatric ward.• Please pray for Brad that he succeeds in taking his Bar exam. from Mark.• Prayer of Thanksgiving and celebration – It is the birthday of Dan Rogers and John Savaria, -

from Laura Rogers• Pray for Betsy Belle Eadie in that she recovers from her Kidney Disease – and pray a prayer of

thankfulness for her for showing up when she doesn’t feel a 100%• Please pray for the people of the Ivory Coast – from Jen• Please pray for Miriam’s father-in-law in that the infection heals in his face.• Please pray that Jack’s work truck is able to work again or that he will be able to find a

replacement – from Marlene• Please keep Rose Alexander in your prayers as she may have knee replacement surgery on

April 7th • Please keep Caitlin in your prayers as she goes through a personal crisis – From Sue• Please pray for the NY state funding for education• Prayers of thanksgiving for the springtime arrival of the birds and animals.• Please pray for Frank from K&L as he has had surgery and is having several physical problems

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome To First United! It is a joy that you have chosen to enrich this worshipping community withyour presence this morning. We hope you find a spiritual home here, a place of love, support andservice. Following worship, you are cordially invited to gather with the community for a time of refreshment and conversation in Fellowship Hall.

Special Thanks to our Coffee Hour Hosts for March!April 3 – Joan Rogers April 10 – Don Lutz

Please sign up and share in creating our fellowship time. Questions? Call or write Betsy Belle Eadie –283-1624 / [email protected]

AROUND TOWN AND AT FUPC!"The Way of the Cross": An Exhibit by Patricia TrudeauWhen: Monday, March 7, 2011 – Sat., April 30, 2011 (all day) Where: Chapel + Cultural Center 2125 Burdett Avenue, Troy, NY

Cost: FreeSee: www.chapelandculturalcenter.orgDescription: The Chapel + Cultural Center at RPI is proud to announce that artist Patricia Trudeau willbe exhibiting her series of 15 oil paintings, “The Way of the Cross,” that dramatically depict theconviction and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, culminating in His Resurrection. Come view these works andbe moved and inspired as you experience this journey of all journeys, step by arduous step as you walkthe steepest path of all. An artist's opening reception will be held on Thurs., March 31, 6-8PM.

Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30: Bible Study conducted by Interim Pastor JacquelynPinkowski in the Rose Room. The focus will be on the scriptures for the following Sunday’s scripturelessons.



CAPITAL REGION THEOLOGICAL CENTER NEWS“A Walk in the Woods: Backpacking Through Creation”, w/

Rev. Kent Busman, Thurs.-Sun., April 28-May 1, Join other pilgrims on this challenging journey throughthe Western Adirondack Wilderness. $250. Reg. deadline: April 13, 2011“Adding Strength, Speed & Balance to Your Congregation”, w/ C. Jeff Woods, Clifton Park Center Baptist Church , Thurs. & Fri., May 12 & 13, 9am-4pm, Explorecomponents of healthy congregational identity and visioning with this national consultant from AlbanInstitute. $85 each day by April 26; $95 thereafter. Cost for both days together: $165. Reg. deadline:

April 14, 2011 Register online at www.capitalrtc.org or by phone at 518-462-2470. Watch our website for informationon these and many other courses available in 2011. Scholarships and group discounts available for most classes; please contact us for an application.

Maundy Thursday – April 21stPrior to Maundy Thursday’s Cantata, at 6:30, Cheese and Crackers will be served – Please RSVP tothe church office if you plan to attend the Fellowship time before the service.

MUSIC NEWS!

Maundy Thursday Choral Cantata – The Chancel Choir of First United will present a choral cantataservice on Maundy Thursday, April 21, at 7 pm. Entitled Colors of Grace, this meditative work byJoseph Martin is based on familiar hymns such as “What Wondrous Love is This” and “Go to DarkGethsemane.” The cantata will be sung in the fellowship hall, accompanied by piano, violin, andpercussion, augmented by a variety of visual elements. Communion will be served.

FAITH EDUCATION NEWS!

CHILDREN’S FAITH EDApril Faith Ed classes will be held on April 3rd and 10th. Children will remain in worship on April 17th and

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.April 17 – Food Fair! The theme is “Family Favorites”. Sign-up sheets are available in the FellowshipRoom today. All money collected will go to the “Raise Our Roof” fund for the church’s roof repairs.

ADULT EDUCATION

April 3 – “Bullied” movie and discussion – CLASS BEGINS AT 11:20This video, subtitled “A School, a Student and a Case that Made History,” chronicles the story of aWisconsin student who stood up to his tormentors and won a landmark federal court decision holding that school officials could be held accountable for not stopping the harassment and abuse of gay students. It is produced by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s renowned Teaching Toleranceprogram.

Though the specific content of this video is an instance of a gay student being bullied the roles of bully,victim, and by standers are the same no matter what the details. For this purpose MLMT is workingwith the Faith Ed Committee and Leslie Kelly to present this discussion, to which high school studentsand their families are invited.

BULLYING BY THE NUMBERS 160,000 – The estimated number of U.S. students who skip school daily to avoid being bullied.32% -- The percentage of students who report being bullied at school during the school year.86% -- The percentage of gay or lesbian students who report being bullied.



70% -- The percentage of teachers surveyed who sat that educators “almost always” intervene whenbullying occurs.35% -- The percentage of 9th graders who believe their teachers are interested in trying to stop bullying.66% -- The percentage of bullying victims who believe school professionals responded poorly to thebullying they observed.10 – 20% -- The percentage of bystanders who provide any real help.

(Resource for these statistics: The study guide for video “Bullied”)

April 10 Adult Ed - “What is Spirituality?” presented by Rev. Jackie Pinkowski

FUPC Friday Night at the Movies“The Truth about Jane” is being shown on April 8th with light refreshments at 6:30 PM and movie at7:15 PM. A time for discussion will follow the movie.Fifteen year old Jane is experiencing her first love, with the new girl in school. Her family and friendsmay lose Jane if she cannot find a way to accept her as she is. Her mom eventually attends PFLAG(Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). Is this enough to change her mother’s relationship withJane? This movie was inspired by actual events. Stars Stockard Channing and Ellen Muth.Sponsored by the More Light Ministry Team.

FUPC Remains a NUT FREE FACILITY: First United has been a Nut Free Building for quite sometime. It is especially important as a new child will be joining Unity Sunshine Pre-School that has anAIRBORNE NUT ALLERGY TO ALL TYPES OF NUTS. Please continue to be mindful that the pre-school uses our kitchen. Thank you for your support in keeping the building a safe environment for thechildren who use our facility.Prayers of the People There is a prayer journal at the back of the sanctuary where you may recordprayer requests to be included during the prayers of the people.

Wear A Name Tag as a sign of warm welcome for newcomers. If you do not have one, or need areplacement, please make a note on one of the bright orange flyers at the rear of the sanctuary.

The Deacons thank those who are contributing $1 each week to the work of the Deacons. It is greatlyappreciated as we work to help others. You can either use the gold & white envelope in the pew rackor make a special designation in your pledge envelope for this important Deacons fund.

Deacons remind you of the Care Notes in the rack at the back of the Sanctuary. Care Notes arepamphlets dealing with topics including grief, illness, anger management and concerns with teens andchildren. We encourage you to use them for yourself, your family, friends, or other individuals whomight derive some benefit from them.

Parking for Worship is available in the large lot behind the Gurley Building at the corner of SixthAvenue and Fulton Street or in the small lot on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Fulton Street and alsoalong Fifth Avenue. Please note: The parking spaces in the alley on the Grand Street side of the

sanctuary are private parking spaces that belong to Franklin Plaza. Please do not park there.FUPC’s parking lot (Monday – Friday) – if you visit the church during business hours, please do NOTpark in the parking lot! Our parking spaces are reserved for the staff of FUPC and its tenants from 8:30am until 5 pm Mon. through Thurs.

For families with children: Childcare during worship for children through age 4 is available in thenursery located between the sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall. Please pick your child up as you leavethe sanctuary for fellowship and refreshments. The Respite Room, at the rear of the sanctuary on thesouth side, is available for parents or caregivers of infants who may need a brief time away of worship.



Food Donations for the Troy Larger Parish: There is always a basket for food donations for the TroyLarger Parish Food Pantry on your way into church. And if you would rather, cash buys more food fromthe Regional Food bank. Empty your change into the jars at either sanctuary door.

Bulletin Announcements: Reminder - All announcements for the bulletin should be submitted to thechurch office by 9 AM Wednesday each week. Announcements will be highlighted by the reader inworship, but there will not be time for individuals to make announcements during worship. If anannouncement does not make it into the bulletin, please speak to the reader before worship so that he

or she may include it in the oral announcements for that day.

Newsletter Announcements: The deadline for submission to the Vision Newsletter is the 17th of every month.

Updating of information from Congregation: Due to information being returned to our offices or information not received because email addresses have changed, we need to update our records.Please submit your updated email address and physical address to [email protected] or bycalling (518) 272-2771.

APOSTLES' CREED

Although not written by apostles, the Apostles' Creed reflects the theological formulations of the firstcentury church. The creed's structure may be based on Jesus' command to make disciples of allnations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In a time when mostChristians were illiterate, oral repetition of the Apostles' Creed, along with the Lord's Prayer and theTen Commandments, helped preserve and transmit the faith of the western churches. The Apostles'Creed played no role in Eastern Orthodoxy.

In the early church, Christians confessed that "Jesus is Lord" but did not always understand the biblicalcontext of lordship. The views of Marcion, a Christian living in Rome in the second century, further threatened the church's understanding of Jesus as Lord. Marcion read the Old Testament as referring

to a tyrannical God who had created a flawed world. Marcion believed that Jesus revealed, in contrast,a good God of love and mercy. For Marcion, then, Jesus was not the Messiah proclaimed by theprophets, and the Old Testament was not Scripture. Marcion proposed limiting Christian "Scripture" toLuke's gospel (less the birth narrative and other parts that he felt expressed Jewish thinking) and tothose letters of Paul that Marcion regarded as anti-Jewish. Marcion's views developed into a movementthat lasted several centuries.

Around A.D.180, Roman Christians developed an early form of the Apostles' Creed to refute Marcion.They affirmed that the God of creation is the Father of Jesus Christ, who was born of the Virgin Mary,was crucified under Pontius Pilate, was buried and raised from the dead, and ascended into heaven,where he rules with the Father. They also affirmed belief in the Holy Spirit, the church, and the

resurrection of the body.

Candidates for membership in the church, having undergone a lengthy period of moral and doctrinalinstruction, were asked at baptism to state what they believed. They responded in the words of thiscreed.

The Apostles' Creed underwent further development. In response to the question of readmitting thosewho had denied the faith during the persecutions of the second and third centuries, the church added,"I believe in the forgiveness of sins." In the fourth and fifth centuries, North African Christians debatedthe question of whether the church was an exclusive sect composed of the heroic few or an inclusivechurch of all who confessed Jesus Christ, leadin to the addition of "hol " belon in to God and



"catholic" (universal). In Gaul, in the fifth century, the phrase "he descended into hell" came into thecreed. By the eighth century, the creed had attained its present form.

From The Book of Order

W-2.4000 4. The Lord’s Supper W-2.4001 Jesus and the Supper

a. The Lord’s Supper is the sign and seal of eating and drinking in communion with the crucified

and risen Lord. During his earthly ministry Jesus shared meals with his followers as a sign of community and acceptance and as an occasion for his own ministry.He celebrated Israel’s feasts of covenant commemoration.

Last Supper b. In his last meal before his death, Jesus took and shared with his disciples the bread and wine,

speaking of them as his body and blood, signs of the new covenant. He commended breaking breadand sharing a cup to remember and proclaim his death.

Resurrectionc. On the day of his resurrection, the risen Jesus made himself known to his followers in the

breaking of bread. He continued to show himself to believers, by blessing and breaking bread, bypreparing, serving, and sharing common meals. (W-1.3033)



WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, April 3

9:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

10:00 AM Worship Fellowship Hall

11:00 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall

11:20 PM Adult Education Rose Room

7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Fellowship Hall

Monday April 6

6:30 PM Special Session Meeting Rose Room

Tuesday, April 5

3:45 PM Troy Children’s Chorus Rose Room

6:30 PM Human Resources Meeting Copy Room

Wednesday, April 6

6:30 PM Bible Study Rose Room

Thursday, April 7

4:30 PM Worship Committee Meeting Pastor’s Office

7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Rose Room

Friday, April 8

6:30 PM Movie Night Fellowship Hall

Saturday, April 9

10:00 AM AA Meeting 2 nd Floor

Sunday, April 10

9:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

10:00 AM Worship Fellowship Hall

11:00 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall

11:30 AM Adult Education Rose Room

7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Fellowship Hall



The First United Presbyterian Church of Troy

1915 Fifth Avenue, Troy, New York 12180

Phone: (518) 272-2771 / Fax: (518) 266-9483

E-mail: [email protected] / www.unitedprestroy.org

Office hours Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 2 PM

Where People with Differences Unite in Christ

Our Mission Statement

Together, we worship God through Christ and explore all dimensions of life in the Spirit;To demonstrate God’s inclusive love, we seek to heal wounds and care for God’s creation;

To serve God in the world, we work for peace and justice.

Our Statement of Inclusive Ministry

We invite all people of every background, condition, and orientationinto the full fellowship, ministry and mission of God’s Good News in Jesus Christ.

All who join the church are extended the full privileges of membership,are challenged to lead lives of Christian discipleship,

and are eligible to be considered for church office.First United Presbyterian Church Officers for 2011, 2012 & 2013

The SessionModerator - The Reverend Jacquelyn Pinkowski

Class of 2011: Debbie Brown, Sue Steele, Courtney Savaria, Karen HarpeClass of 2012: John Buckley, Pat Carlson, Peg Drew, Chandlee Gill

Class of 2013: David Lanoue, Bonnie McCaig, Dan Rogers, Trudi Wybourn

The Board of DeaconsClass of 2011: Martha Juenger, Don Lutz,

Marsha Mintz-Botsford, Pat RudebushClass of 2012: Bob Harrington, Bonnie Kerr, Carol Harrington, Claudia Schwendeman

Class of 2013: Shirley Bowes, Steven Paul Bowes II, Dana Parker, Shirley StreetPastor: Jacquelyn Pinkowski

Minister of Music: Maury A. Castro

Coordinator of Educational Ministries: Leslie M. Kelly

Financial Analyst: Carlie D’Annunzio

Administrative Assistant: Carla Fisk

Troy Children’s Chorus Accompanist Intern: Maria Elmer

For pastoral emergencies call (518) 279-7401 or (406)794-9360

or email [email protected]

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