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First United Presbyterian Church7th Sunday of Easter

J u n e 5 , 2 0 1 1O 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

Thought for MeditationJesus prays to God with an outpouring of love on behalf of his people; that they will know God as theonly true God; and that Christ may be glorified in Gods presence as his words are made manifestamong his disciples. May we strive to be one as Christ is at one with the only true Godthat Godstruth may be known.

(*Please stand in body or in spirit)

We Gather In Gods NamePRELUDE Air from Water Music G.F. Handel

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 wecan know each other by name.

*Call to Worship From Psalm 68

Let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God; let them be jubilant with joy.We ascribe you all power and majesty, O God, and sing you our praises.Awesome is God in the sanctuary, the same God of Israel who gives power and strength to the people.We ascribe you all power and majesty, O God, and sing you our praises.

Let us worship God!

*Hymn God Has Gone Up with Shouts of Joy!


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Text 1994, Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.; desc. 1980 Harold Flammer Music, a div. of Shawnee Press, Inc.

A Litany of Assurance

Rejoice in so far as you share Christs sufferings, that you may be glad when Christs glory is revealed.To God be the dominion forever and ever.Humble yourselves under Gods mighty hand, that in due time God may exalt you.To God be the dominion forever and ever.Cast all your anxieties on God, for God cares about you.To God be the dominion forever and ever.Be sober, be watchful. Your enemy the devil prowls around seeking some one to devour.To God be the dominion forever and ever.Thanks be to God; in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!


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*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 Gods WordTime for Children

Children may pick up clipboards at the front of the sanctuary after the prayer and announcements.Please returnthem to their boxes after worship.

Anthem For the Beauty of the Earth John RutterFor the beauty of the earth,

For the beauty of the skies,For the love which from our birthOver and around us lies,Lord of all, to thee we raiseThis our grateful hymn of praise.

For the beauty of each hourOf the day and of the night,Hill and vale, and tree and flower,Sun and moon and stars of light,Lord of all, to thee we raise

This our grateful hymn of praise.

For the joy of human love,Brother, sister, parent, child,Friends on earth, and friends above,Pleasures pure and undefiled,Lord of all, to thee we raiseThis our grateful hymn of praise.

For each perfect gift of thine,To our race so freely given,

Graces human and divine,Flowers of earth and buds of heaven,Lord of all, to thee we raiseThis our grateful hymn of praise.

Music: John Rutter, 1980 Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-715745.

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture Lessons


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Lesson from The Acts of the Apostles Acts 1:6-14 N.T. page 118Lesson from the Epistles 1 Peter 4:12-14 5:6-11 N.T. page 235Lesson from the Gospels John 17:1-11 N.T. page 111

Sermon Accounting for Hope

*Hymn Sing the Faith #2211 Faith is Patience in the Night FAITHSONG

* Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed (Ecumenical Version)

I BELIEVE in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, Gods only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, bornof the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and buried; he descendedto the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated on the righthand of God of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and thedead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgivenessof sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

We Respond to Gods WordRecognition of Teachers and Children

Offering Our Gifts and Ourselves

Offertory

*Response # 591 Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDRETH

*Prayer of Dedication

You pour out your love upon us, O God; you give us eternal life. As your mercy is mademanifest in Jesus, may thanksgiving be shown by our gifts. Accept what we offer as signs ofour humble gratitude for all that you do on our behalf. Make us useful servants of Christ inbringing your sons and daughters to a greater sense of your glory. Amen.

The EucharistThe Invitation

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving & The Lords PrayerThe 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.


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It is right to give our thanks and praise.It is truly right

Our Father

Distribution of the Elements

Communion Hymn Communion Hymn: Alleluia HONDURANTRADITIONAL

Verses 1 through 4

Verse 2: Alleluia. Alleluia. (3x)Christ, the first-fruits from the grave.

Verse 4: Alleluia. Alleluia. (3x)Glory, love, and praise to God.

Verse 3: Alleluia. Alleluia. (3x)Christ has given us new life.

Text & Music: Honduras; Arr. John L. Bell Arr. 1995, WGRG the Iona Community (Scotland) Admin. GIA Publications, Inc.

Prayer after Communion

Loving God, you have given us a share in the one bread and the one cup and made us one withChrist. Help us to bring your salvation and joy to all the world. We ask this through Christ ourLord. Amen. We Go in Gods Name*Hymn - # 423 Jesus Shall Reign Whereer the Sun DUKESTREETVerses 1,4,& 5

*Charge and Blessing

Postlude Bourree G.F. Handel

All are invited to remain for a time of fellowship and refreshment.


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The flowers this morning are provided by Don and Peggy Drew given to the glory of God and incelebration of their 45th wedding anniversary.

Todays reader: Chandlee Gill

Upcoming Readers:June 12 Dale Golden June 19 Rich Kelly

June 26 Peggy Drew

Next Weeks Sermon Topic:June 12The Promise. Scripture Readings: Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39

Prayers of the People May 29, 2011

Prayers for my friend Antonio Irizany as he tries to find his way through a tough time and ChrisEaton Sr. for good news regarding his employment and back injury from Dana Parker

Prayers for Marge OConnor and Colin Westbrook.

Praise Two (effectively speaking) nephews have graduated from H.S. and are going to collegein the fall. Max Hamberger and Spencer Steinberg Im cousins with their mothers.

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 ofrefreshment and conversation in Fellowship Hall.

Special Thanks to our Coffee Hour Hosts for today!!!June 5 Don Lutz June 12 Pentecost PotluckJune 19 Wohlfahrt & Marbot

Please sign up and share in creating our fellowship time. Questions? Call Don Lutz 283-6920

A Friendly ReminderUnity Sunshine Pre-School is one of our tenants. They have been with us for a long time, but recentlythey have been experiencing problems with people coming into their space, using their equipment, andleaving food crumbs and juice marks on the tables. Since there are no doors to lock off their area fromthe rest of the church it is important that we not go into their area. If you see children or adults goingthrough the curtains that are hanging at the entrance to their space, please tell them that area is offlimits and we are not to use it. Thanks to everyone for their help.

AROUND TOWN AND AT FUPC!

Capital Pride Parade- Sunday, June 12th Starting at noon in Washington Park, Albany. Festivitiescontinue in the park following the parade. Join us! A group will be leaving from FUPC. Forinformation, directions and carpooling call Laura Rogers at 783-7472


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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 Sundays scripturelessons.

Pentecost Service and Potluck on June 12 - The Worship Team invites everyone to make apinwheel on May 29 and June 5 in Fellowship Hall in preparation for our Pentecost service on June 12.On Pentecost Sunday, please wear something red, orange, or yellow. Plan to stay after worship for apotluck luncheon. Bring a salad, main dish or dessert that will serve 8-10, beverages will be provided.Sign up inFellowship Hall on May 29 or June 2 at the pinwheel table or call your reservation in to thechurch office at 272-2771.

MUSIC NEWS!

TODAY Festival Celebration Choir in Concert: The Magic of Mendelssohn, St. Pius X Church,Loudonville, (23 Crumitie Rd.), June 5, 3:00 pm. Mendelssohns String Quartet No. 2 in a minor, HearMy Prayer, and cantata portion ofSymphony No. 2 (Lobgesang), accompanied by AndrewKrystopolski, organ and the Hyperion String Quartet. Soloists: Seiji Akera, Michael Lister, PaulaMcNulty, Claire Louise Stadtmueller. Conducted by Maury A. Castro. Come hear several of your churchchoir members in this mass choir event! $15/$10. www.festivalcelebrationchoir.org

Troy Children's Chorus Spring Finale. Saturday, June 11, 6:30 pm. This concert will take place atBush Memorial Auditorium, Sage College (65 1st St.). The final concert of the year, this is sure to be amoving evening! Performing in the resonant and historic Bush Memorial Hall on the Campus of SageCollege, the chorus will present a variety of selections including classical, folk, and world music.Reception to follow. Concert is free with donations accepted. www.troychildrenschorus.org

3nd Annual Troy Music Day Camp - NEEDS YOUR HELP!The art director needs the following materials to fill out the program:

Newspaper (as much as you can bring!)Flour (Four 5 lb packages)Balloons (Standard size, any colors)Tissue paper (color, 30 sheets total)Adult Small Tube Socks (15 Pair total needed)Polyester Sewing Stuffing/Filing (3 bags needed)Pipe Cleaners (any colors, 2 packs needed)Lotion (one bottle)Hand Sanitizer (one large pump bottle)Corn Starch (one standard box)Food coloring (one standard little box)White sheets (2 king-sized)Chalk (3 boxes of thin multicolored)

If you are able to commit to provide these items by Sunday, June 19, please let Maury or Keren Castroknow! You may reach us at 272.2771 xt. 14 or 370.8079.

Troy Music Day Camp could use your time, too! The camp is looking for volunteers to assist in before-care and after-care during camp. Volunteers would simply be present as second adults in accordancewith First Uniteds safechurch policies, and would provide assistance to the primary care provider asneeded for the handful of children present. Ideally, volunteers would commit for one week of before-care orafter-care:


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Before-care, June 27-July 1, 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.Before-care, July 5-July 8, 7:45 to 8:45 a.m.After-care, June 27-July 1, 4:15 to 5:30 pm.After-care, July 5-July 8, 4:15 to 5:30 pm.

If you are interested, please contact Maury A. Castro, camp director, at 272.2771 xt. 14 [email protected]

FAITH EDUCATION NEWS!

TODAY Today is Faith Education Recognition Sunday. Thank you everyone who helped in any waywith Ed this school year.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: SAVE THE DATES August 1-4, 5:30-8:00pm here at First United.Children entering kindergarten through sixth grade this fall are eligible to attend. Adults and youthentering 7th grade and up, please contact Leslie Kelly if interested in helping.

ADULT EDUCATIONAdult Education Classes are out for the summer and will resume in September.

Mission Opportunity North Parish Housing Ministry (NPHM) is a ministry of mission at the EastwardPresbyterian Church in Farmington, ME. Volunteers provide labor for home repairs and renovations inthis beautiful but economically depressed area of western ME. Our mission today continues whatbeganover a half century ago, to reach the last house on the last road. Projects range from very basiccarpentry to major renovations. NPHM requests a fee of $195 per volunteer to help cover costs ofmaterials and staff. Rev. Donna Elia is trying t put together a group of young people for this mission. Ifinterested please contact Leslie Kelly.


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About the Apostles CreedAlthough 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 biblical

context of lordship. The views of Marcion, a Christian living in Rome in the second century, furtherthreatened the church's understanding of Jesus as Lord. Marcion read the Old Testament as referringto 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 theresurrection 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, leading to the addition of "holy" (belonging to God) and"catholic" (universal). In Gaul, in the fifth century, the phrase "he descended into hell" came into the

creed. By the eighth century, the creed had attained its present form.

From the Book ofOrderDirectory of Worship

One of the meanings of Communion

W-2.4006 Communion of the FaithfulAround the Table of the Lord, Gods people are in communion with Christ and with all who belong toChrist. Reconciliation with Christ compels reconciliation with one another. All the baptized faithful are tobe welcomed to the Table, and none shall be excluded because of race, sex, age, economic status,social class, handicapping condition, difference of culture or language, or any barrier created by human

injustice. Coming to the Lords Table the faithful are actively to seek reconciliation in every instance ofconflict or division between them and their neighbors. Each time they gather at the Table the believingcommunitya. are united with the Church in every place, and the whole Church is present;b. join with all the faithful in heaven and on earth in offering thanksgiving to the triune God;c. renew the vows taken at Baptism;and they commit themselves afresh to love and serve God, one another, and their neighbors in theworld.


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WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, June 5

9:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

10:00 AM Worship Fellowship Hall

11:00 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall

7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, June 7

3:30 PM Roxbury Farms Distribution Kitchen

3:45 PM Troy Childrens Chorus Rose Room

Wednesday, June 8

6:30 PM Bible Study Fellowship Hall

Thursday, June 9

7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Rose Room

Saturday, June 11

10:00 AM Labyrinth Rose Room

10:00 AM AA Meeting 2ndFloor

Sunday, June 12

9:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

10:00 AM Worship Fellowship Hall

11:00 AM Pentecost Potluck Fellowship Hall

12:00 PM Deacons Meeting Fellowship Hall

7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Fellowship Hall


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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 thru 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 Gods inclusive love, we seek to heal wounds and care for Gods 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 Gods 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 DAnnunzio

Administrative Assistant: Carla Fisk

Troy Childrens Chorus Accompanist Intern: Maria Elmer

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

or email [email protected]

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