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STRC Staff

Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey Neevel

Minister of Music & Arts: Chanelle Schaffer

Church Administrator: Dawn Wheatley Comissiong

Operations Administrator: Vicky Gomez Christian

Maintenance Supervisor: Charles Edwards

STRC @ LPCC Directors: Noel Regalado and Lucy Sutton

Website Manager: Phyllis Carrozza

Contact Information Office Phone 340-776-8255

Street Address 2105 Crystal Gade # 5 St. Thomas, VI 00802-6661 Mailing Address PO Box 301769 St. Thomas, VI 00803

Website: www.stthomasreformedchurch.org Email: mail@stthomasreformedchurch.org STRC “APP” free from iTunes and Google Play

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stthomasreformedchurch/

PRAYER REQUESTS THIS WEEK*: For healing and hope: Dr. Mark Livingston, Linda Gidley, Donna, Ann

and Robin Marsella & family for the death of her mother Venus.

For June Maher and her daughter Kerry to receive strength, guidance and patience as she rejoins her family, starts her new treatment program and begins a new chapter in her life.

For Ginger Bord and her family for peace, rest and strength in the loss of her husband Harry

St. Thomas Reformed Church

June 16, 2019

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Founded in 1660

All are welcome

In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ

2

“ We Gather In God’s Presence...” Prelude Music (Please take time to prepare for worship and silence electronic devices)

Greeting and Ministry Updates Call to Worship Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth!

Amen!

We gather in the name of the living Christ to worship God.

Surely, God is in this place and calls us to worship in spirit and

in truth.

God’s love is for you and for all people everywhere.

May we be renewed in the refreshing Spirit of the living Christ,

that we may share God’s love and life.

The living Christ is with us.

Praise the Lord!

Prayer *Hymn # 4 ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ NICAEA

Trinity Sunday The liturgical color today is white representing the celebration of the resurrection!

Call to Confession Unison Prayer of Confession O Lord, you have given us dominion over the works of your hands,

and we have not been faithful caretakers. You have shown us love,

and we have turned it into hate and indifference. You have invited

us into relationship with you and each other, and we have turned

away. Help us turn around again. Help us rejoin the heavenly chorus

singing the majesty of your name. Forgive us, we pray, for not

being who you created us to be. O Lord, hear our prayer...

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Scripture Notes

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CALENDAR

TODAY 10:00 a.m. After Service 11:30 to noon

Sunday Worship Father’s Day Celebration (Pavilion) YouthSong Rehearsal

Tue. June 18 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Salvation Army Lunch

Thur. June 20 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal

Sat. June 22 10:00 a.m. 11:00 - 2:30 p.m.

MBW Graduation Exercises Bethlehem House Lunch

Sun. Jun 23 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship Time Sunday Worship

COMING IN JUNE: 22 - MBW Graduation exercises at 10 a.m. The St. Thomas Reformed

Church’s “Love Your Neighbor” Award for outstanding character

and exemplary community service will be presented. All are invited! There will be light refreshments to follow in the pavilion following the ceremony.

29 - All are invited to celebrate the marriage of summer camp counselors Rachel Himes & Tate DeWalt . Ceremony at 3 p.m. followed by a light reception in the pavilion.

COME CELEBRATE!

The Boschulte, Comissiong, Fuentes and Richards families invite you to celebrate

D’s 100th Birthday

On Sunday, July 7, 2019

Join us for a reception immediately after the Service

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Response ‘Holy Is the Lord’ Schubert

Words of Assurance and Hope

Children’s Choir Anthem “If I Were a Butterfly” Howard

4

Hymn ‘Sing Praise to the Father’ Clarkson/Doane

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Get to Know Your Elders! For the next 5 weeks, each of our elected elders of consistory

will be leading worship. TODAY’S ELDER: Chantal Figueroa

Chantal was born and raised in St. Thomas. Her elementary school days were spent at Joseph Sibilly School before heading to All Saints Cathedral

School, from which she graduated. From there she attended the University of Miami, Florida Southern College and New York University,

where she earned her Masters of Science in Tourism Administration.

Most of Chantal's professional career has been lived in one aspect of the hospitality industry or another. She has worked in hotels, restaurants and

for many years at the USVI Department of Tourism. She now owns her own travel agency and spends her time planning travel experiences for

others. She is a firm believer that everyone should travel! It broadens the mind, helps with one's personal growth and gives us each a different perspective on life. Her love of travel was definitely sparked by her

grandmother, Doris Comissiong, an avid traveler. Chantal, her sister Tess, and their many cousins, looked forward to receiving postcards from their grandparents while they were off on their many adventures. “D” and her

husband Albert would come home from their trips with awesome stories to share with their grandchildren!

The St Thomas Reformed Church has been a part of her life since her

baptism. It was here that she attended Sunday School, was confirmed, and married Ivan Figueroa. She has since seen

their three children, Nicholas, Nalani and Natalia baptized in the sanctuary, attend Sunday school and take part in the wonderful XYG program. For

many years she has been a Sunday School teacher, which she has found to be a very fulfilling experience. She has loved the time spent with

each of her 3rd and 4th graders!

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MUSIC & ARTS UPDATE

Thanks to the Children's Choir for this morning's special anthem,

and for all of their hard work and delightful contributions to worship

since last September! Please note that this will be the last time they

will rehearse/ sing in worship this church year. Children's Choir is on hiatus

during July & August. Regular rehearsals will resume in September.

A Note from Chanelle...

As most of you know, my father passed away suddenly a few weeks ago.

I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for your

concern, kindness, prayers and encouragement during this difficult time.

Special thanks to all who've sent flowers, donations and cards;

your outpouring of love and support means more than words can say.

I ask for - and need - your continued prayers for my family as we move

through this time of grief and loss.

May God bless you as richly as you've blessed us.

Lectionary Scripture Readings for this week: 1 Kings 19: 1 - 4, (5 - 7), 8 - 15a

Psalm 42 - 43 Isaiah 65: 1 - 9 Psalm 22: 19 - 28 Galatians 3: 23 - 29 Luke 8: 26 - 39

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“...And Respond with Gratitude!”

“ ...To Hear God’s Word…”

Scripture Romans 5: 1 - 11 Page 1027

Message: “Hopeful, Peaceful and Grateful”

Offering Offertory “You Say” Daigle

Grace King, soloist I keep fighting voices in my mind

That say I'm not enough Ev'ry single lie that tells me

I will never measure up Am I more than just the sum of

Ev'ry high and ev'ry low Remind me once again just who I am

Because I need to know You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing You say I am strong when I think I am weak

You say I am held when I am falling short And when I don't belong oh You say I am Yours

And I believe what You say of me The only thing that matters now

Is ev'rything You think of me In You I find my worth

In You I find my identity Taking all I have and now I'm laying it at Your feet

You'll have ev'ry failure God You'll have ev'ry victory

* Doxology

Celebration of the Rogati family & their ministry with STRC and Young Life

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer

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*Postlude

… Depart in peace

*Choral Benediction “Blessing” Glaser The congregation is invited to join in singing “Shalom”

May God watch over your soul, guiding every step along your way May you hold deep in your heart the love God is giving you every day

May the light of heaven above reflect in your eyes So you see all the wonder in the world

May you live all the days of your lives secure in the arms of the one above May God look upon you with favor, granting you whatever you're dreaming of

May the mountains offer a path when you stroll along Fill the valleys so you can cross with ease

Shalom

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GIVING THANKS: Leading Worship Today:

Ministers: All the people of the church Preaching: Rev. Jeff Neevel Liturgist: Elder Chantal Figueroa Music: Chanelle Schaffer, Grace King and STRC Children’s Choir Greeters: Vera Davis Head Ushers: Dr. Adam Flowers , Joel Comissiong Audio/Video: James Cobb

WELCOME and Happy Father’s Day to all! A warm welcome to our visitors… You are invited to complete the visitor registration forms at the end of the pew or on the back table.

TODAY we give thanks for the ministry of Seth and Melissa Rogati who are taking their talents to China. Seth & Melissa have worked as the area Young Life leaders on St. Thomas for the past 12 years. Melissa worked as our Christian Education Coordinator for ten of those years and Seth helped lead the last four XYG Mission trips. We celebrated the baptisms of their children Beatrix and Juliet. Today we celebrate their ministry and send them off with our blessing. All are invited to reception in the Pavilion immediately following today’s service.

Next Sunday in worship we will celebrate the baptism of Teshawn Mills to

the glory of God!

The nursery located in the Bakery Square annex is open to children 3 years and under. Volunteers take turns staying with the little ones.

Bathrooms are in the Undercroft and inside the gate going to Bakery

Square.

STRC 2019 Summer Camp begins July 8. If you would like to provide a camp

scholarship for a family in need of assistance, please contact Dawn. The cost for one 4-week camp scholarship is $400.

STRC ENDOWMENT: By making a Planned Gift to our St. Thomas Reformed Church Endowment, you'll be providing for our church’s perpetual financial support. It's a wonderful way to demonstrate your stewardship and pass on our commitment to Christian mission to future generations. Contact Pastor Neevel to learn more.

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*Postlude

… Depart in peace

*Choral Benediction “Blessing” Glaser The congregation is invited to join in singing “Shalom”

May God watch over your soul, guiding every step along your way May you hold deep in your heart the love God is giving you every day

May the light of heaven above reflect in your eyes So you see all the wonder in the world

May you live all the days of your lives secure in the arms of the one above May God look upon you with favor, granting you whatever you're dreaming of

May the mountains offer a path when you stroll along Fill the valleys so you can cross with ease

Shalom

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GIVING THANKS: Leading Worship Today:

Ministers: All the people of the church Preaching: Rev. Jeff Neevel Liturgist: Elder Chantal Figueroa Music: Chanelle Schaffer, Grace King and STRC Children’s Choir Greeters: Vera Davis Head Ushers: Dr. Adam Flowers , Joel Comissiong Audio/Video: James Cobb

WELCOME and Happy Father’s Day to all! A warm welcome to our visitors… You are invited to complete the visitor registration forms at the end of the pew or on the back table.

TODAY we give thanks for the ministry of Seth and Melissa Rogati who are taking their talents to China. Seth & Melissa have worked as the area Young Life leaders on St. Thomas for the past 12 years. Melissa worked as our Christian Education Coordinator for ten of those years and Seth helped lead the last four XYG Mission trips. We celebrated the baptisms of their children Beatrix and Juliet. Today we celebrate their ministry and send them off with our blessing. All are invited to reception in the Pavilion immediately following today’s service.

Next Sunday in worship we will celebrate the baptism of Teshawn Mills to

the glory of God!

The nursery located in the Bakery Square annex is open to children 3 years and under. Volunteers take turns staying with the little ones.

Bathrooms are in the Undercroft and inside the gate going to Bakery

Square.

STRC 2019 Summer Camp begins July 8. If you would like to provide a camp

scholarship for a family in need of assistance, please contact Dawn. The cost for one 4-week camp scholarship is $400.

STRC ENDOWMENT: By making a Planned Gift to our St. Thomas Reformed Church Endowment, you'll be providing for our church’s perpetual financial support. It's a wonderful way to demonstrate your stewardship and pass on our commitment to Christian mission to future generations. Contact Pastor Neevel to learn more.

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MUSIC & ARTS UPDATE

Thanks to the Children's Choir for this morning's special anthem,

and for all of their hard work and delightful contributions to worship

since last September! Please note that this will be the last time they

will rehearse/ sing in worship this church year. Children's Choir is on hiatus

during July & August. Regular rehearsals will resume in September.

A Note from Chanelle...

As most of you know, my father passed away suddenly a few weeks ago.

I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for your

concern, kindness, prayers and encouragement during this difficult time.

Special thanks to all who've sent flowers, donations and cards;

your outpouring of love and support means more than words can say.

I ask for - and need - your continued prayers for my family as we move

through this time of grief and loss.

May God bless you as richly as you've blessed us.

Lectionary Scripture Readings for this week: 1 Kings 19: 1 - 4, (5 - 7), 8 - 15a

Psalm 42 - 43 Isaiah 65: 1 - 9 Psalm 22: 19 - 28 Galatians 3: 23 - 29 Luke 8: 26 - 39

5

“...And Respond with Gratitude!”

“ ...To Hear God’s Word…”

Scripture Romans 5: 1 - 11 Page 1027

Message: “Hopeful, Peaceful and Grateful”

Offering Offertory “You Say” Daigle

Grace King, soloist I keep fighting voices in my mind

That say I'm not enough Ev'ry single lie that tells me

I will never measure up Am I more than just the sum of

Ev'ry high and ev'ry low Remind me once again just who I am

Because I need to know You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing You say I am strong when I think I am weak

You say I am held when I am falling short And when I don't belong oh You say I am Yours

And I believe what You say of me The only thing that matters now

Is ev'rything You think of me In You I find my worth

In You I find my identity Taking all I have and now I'm laying it at Your feet

You'll have ev'ry failure God You'll have ev'ry victory

* Doxology

Celebration of the Rogati family & their ministry with STRC and Young Life

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer

4

Hymn ‘Sing Praise to the Father’ Clarkson/Doane

9

Get to Know Your Elders! For the next 5 weeks, each of our elected elders of consistory

will be leading worship. TODAY’S ELDER: Chantal Figueroa

Chantal was born and raised in St. Thomas. Her elementary school days were spent at Joseph Sibilly School before heading to All Saints Cathedral

School, from which she graduated. From there she attended the University of Miami, Florida Southern College and New York University,

where she earned her Masters of Science in Tourism Administration.

Most of Chantal's professional career has been lived in one aspect of the hospitality industry or another. She has worked in hotels, restaurants and

for many years at the USVI Department of Tourism. She now owns her own travel agency and spends her time planning travel experiences for

others. She is a firm believer that everyone should travel! It broadens the mind, helps with one's personal growth and gives us each a different perspective on life. Her love of travel was definitely sparked by her

grandmother, Doris Comissiong, an avid traveler. Chantal, her sister Tess, and their many cousins, looked forward to receiving postcards from their grandparents while they were off on their many adventures. “D” and her

husband Albert would come home from their trips with awesome stories to share with their grandchildren!

The St Thomas Reformed Church has been a part of her life since her

baptism. It was here that she attended Sunday School, was confirmed, and married Ivan Figueroa. She has since seen

their three children, Nicholas, Nalani and Natalia baptized in the sanctuary, attend Sunday school and take part in the wonderful XYG program. For

many years she has been a Sunday School teacher, which she has found to be a very fulfilling experience. She has loved the time spent with

each of her 3rd and 4th graders!

10

CALENDAR

TODAY 10:00 a.m. After Service 11:30 to noon

Sunday Worship Father’s Day Celebration (Pavilion) YouthSong Rehearsal

Tue. June 18 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Salvation Army Lunch

Thur. June 20 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal

Sat. June 22 10:00 a.m. 11:00 - 2:30 p.m.

MBW Graduation Exercises Bethlehem House Lunch

Sun. Jun 23 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship Time Sunday Worship

COMING IN JUNE: 22 - MBW Graduation exercises at 10 a.m. The St. Thomas Reformed

Church’s “Love Your Neighbor” Award for outstanding character

and exemplary community service will be presented. All are invited! There will be light refreshments to follow in the pavilion following the ceremony.

29 - All are invited to celebrate the marriage of summer camp counselors Rachel Himes & Tate DeWalt . Ceremony at 3 p.m. followed by a light reception in the pavilion.

COME CELEBRATE!

The Boschulte, Comissiong, Fuentes and Richards families invite you to celebrate

D’s 100th Birthday

On Sunday, July 7, 2019

Join us for a reception immediately after the Service

3

Response ‘Holy Is the Lord’ Schubert

Words of Assurance and Hope

Children’s Choir Anthem “If I Were a Butterfly” Howard

2

“ We Gather In God’s Presence...” Prelude Music (Please take time to prepare for worship and silence electronic devices)

Greeting and Ministry Updates Call to Worship Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth!

Amen!

We gather in the name of the living Christ to worship God.

Surely, God is in this place and calls us to worship in spirit and

in truth.

God’s love is for you and for all people everywhere.

May we be renewed in the refreshing Spirit of the living Christ,

that we may share God’s love and life.

The living Christ is with us.

Praise the Lord!

Prayer *Hymn # 4 ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ NICAEA

Trinity Sunday The liturgical color today is white representing the celebration of the resurrection!

Call to Confession Unison Prayer of Confession O Lord, you have given us dominion over the works of your hands,

and we have not been faithful caretakers. You have shown us love,

and we have turned it into hate and indifference. You have invited

us into relationship with you and each other, and we have turned

away. Help us turn around again. Help us rejoin the heavenly chorus

singing the majesty of your name. Forgive us, we pray, for not

being who you created us to be. O Lord, hear our prayer...

11

Scripture Notes

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STRC Staff

Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey Neevel

Minister of Music & Arts: Chanelle Schaffer

Church Administrator: Dawn Wheatley Comissiong

Operations Administrator: Vicky Gomez Christian

Maintenance Supervisor: Charles Edwards

STRC @ LPCC Directors: Noel Regalado and Lucy Sutton

Website Manager: Phyllis Carrozza

Contact Information Office Phone 340-776-8255

Street Address 2105 Crystal Gade # 5 St. Thomas, VI 00802-6661 Mailing Address PO Box 301769 St. Thomas, VI 00803

Website: www.stthomasreformedchurch.org Email: mail@stthomasreformedchurch.org STRC “APP” free from iTunes and Google Play

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stthomasreformedchurch/

PRAYER REQUESTS THIS WEEK*: For healing and hope: Dr. Mark Livingston, Linda Gidley, Donna, Ann

and Robin Marsella & family for the death of her mother Venus.

For June Maher and her daughter Kerry to receive strength, guidance and patience as she rejoins her family, starts her new treatment program and begins a new chapter in her life.

For Ginger Bord and her family for peace, rest and strength in the loss of her husband Harry

St. Thomas Reformed Church

June 16, 2019

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Founded in 1660

All are welcome

In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ