Sunday, August 20, 2017 9:15 a.m.

Welcome and Announcements(We ask you to please sign the “Welcome to Worship” pad, located at the end of the pew, next to the center aisle, and pass it along to your neighbor; then pass it back so that after the service you may take the opportunity to greet those sitting near you.)

Gathering Music.....Clap Your Hands Together...........David Rasbach

Call to Worship (responsive; from Psalm 8)O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!You have set your glory above the heavens.When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established;What are human beings that you are mindful of them – mortals that you care for them?Yet you have made us a little lower than God, and crowned us with glory and honor.O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

*Hymn 51..........God, You Spin the Whirling Planets..............Hyfrydol

Prayer of Confession (unison)We say we follow Christ, but do I speak when I should remain quiet? Do I remain quiet when I should speak? Lord, life is hard, confusing and challenging. Help us to boldly proclaim your Good News, rejecting hate and renouncing evil. Forgive us when we fail and help us as we move from where we are to where we can be by your Spirit’s power... (personal prayers of confession continue in silence)

Assurance of Forgiveness and How We are Called To Live

Gospel for Children (The children, ages pre-K through 3rd grade, are dismissed to Room 24/25 of the Ministry Center for a church activity. All parents are certainly permitted to escort their children, but those children 5 and younger must be escorted by a parent.)

Moment for Mission – the Reformed Church in America

Offering our Tithes and GiftsOffertory........................Here I Am, Lord.................Daniel L. Schutte

arr. Howard Helvey*Presentation of the Offering – Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

___________________________*Please stand if you are able

Bold Italic print indicates congregational response

*Affirmation of Faith (unison; from the Belhar Confession)We believe in the triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who gathers, protects and cares for his Church by his Word and his Spirit, as He has done since the beginning of the world and will do to the end. We believe in one holy, universal Christian Church, the communion of saints called from the entire human family. We believe that Christ's work of reconciliation is made manifest in the Church as the community of believers who have been reconciled with God and with one another. That unity is, therefore, both a gift and an obligation for the Church of Jesus Christ. This unity of the people of God must be manifested and be active in a variety of ways: in that we love one another; that we experience, practice and pursue community with one another; that we are obligated to give ourselves willingly and joyfully to be of benefit and blessing to one another; that we share one faith, have one calling, are of one soul and one mind; have one God and Father, are filled with one Spirit, are baptized with one baptism, eat of one bread and drink of one cup, confess one Name; are obedient to one Lord, work for one cause, and share one hope. To the one and only God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be the honor and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Scripture Reading and Sermon....................................................RuthRev. Scott D. Brown

Hymn 470.............Jesus Loves Me, This I Know........Jesus Loves Me(stanza one)

Prayers of Thanksgiving and on Behalf of Others

The Lord’s Prayer (unison)Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen.

*Hymn 530.......................Be Still, My Soul............................Finlandia

*Commissioning and Blessing

*Sending Music...............Allegro in C Major.....................Thomas Arne

Time of Greeting and Fellowship

Go Forth to Serve in the Name of Christ!

Colts Neck Reformed Church

P.O. Box 57, 139 Route 537, Colts Neck, NJ 07722Office Phone: 732-462-4555 • 732-462-4765 • Fax: 732-866-9545

e-mail: coltsneckreformedchurch@verizon.netwebsite: http://www.coltsneckreformed.org

Nursery School Phone: 732-462-4662

Minister: The Reverend Scott D. Brown(home phone: 732-683-0530) [revscottbrown@verizon.net]

Pastor: Debi L. Jensen(home phone: 732-747-3963) [cnrc.associate@gmail.com]

The Colts Neck Reformed Church is committed to welcoming all people into the life of our church community. We commit to affirm the beauty, value, and gifts of all people. These commitments are not subject to a person’s color, race, ethnicity, place of origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship status (single, married, separated, divorced), socioeconomic situation, or a person’s mental, physical, or emotional health or ability. All people are welcome to participate fully in the life of our faith community. Membership is conditioned only upon a person’s faith in Jesus Christ.Vice President................................................................................................Reed FeusterClerk of Consistory..............................................................................................Chris WehChurch Treasurer.........................................................................................Alicia DimtsiosAssistant Treasurer.........................................................................................Laurie HarrisFinancial Secretary..........................................................................................Tom Russell

Elders DeaconsReed Feuster Sean Horan Paul Anderson Doug FreemanClaire Morris Connie Paul Bob Gassaway Clark PetrieJane Rappleyea Kathy Rodman Andrea Van Note Chris Weh

Church Staff

Director of Music & Worship Arts (mtripold@verizon.net)................................Maggie TripoldOrganist/Senior Choir Director..................................................................Dr. David TripoldDirector of Early Childhood Ministries (cnrcns@verizon.net)..........................Stacey SavageCongregational Care Coordinator (cnrc.care@gmail.com)..............................Dianne O’HaraYouth Ministry Coordinator (coltsneckyouth@gmail.com)...............................Michelle SpearsChurch Administrator/Secretary (coltsneckreformedchurch@verizon.net)...............Pam LicataAdministrative Assistant/Secretary to the Nursery School.....................................Joy LenzNewsletter Editor (Reformed.Informer@gmail.com)................................................Betsy Aras

Summer Sunday Worship Schedule(June 18 – September 10, 2017)

Worship Service.................................................................................................... 9:15 a.m.Children’s Summer Sunday Church Activity.........................................................9:35 a.m.Patio Refreshments under the portico (weather permitting)...................................10:15 a.m.

Childcare (from infant through age 3) is provided during the worship service.A family room is available for parents of infants–the service is video-streamed live to this room.

The Reformed Church

Colts Neck, New JerseyA WELCOMING AND AFFIRMING CONGREGATION OF

THE REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA

Confess our Faith: Jesus Christ is SaviorNurture our Faith: Life-long LearningReflect our Faith: Worship and WitnessCarry out our Faith: Everyone in Ministry