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THE APOSTLES CREED

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth:

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;

Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,born of the virgin Mary,

Suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, dead, and buried;

He descended into hell;

The third day he rose again from the dead;He ascended into heaven,

and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost;the holy catholic church;

the communion of saints;

the forgiveness of sins;the resurrection of the body;

and the life everlasting. Amen.

GLORIA PATRI

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen. Amen.

DOXOLOGY

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures herebelow; Praise him above, ye heavenly host:

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

271 Years of Service

In the Name of ChristSowing, GROWing, and Serving

1741 - 2012

Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church

Daretown, New Jersey358-1104

Dominic Mercado, Director of Music

Margaret A. Powers, Organist

Jill Stout, Secretary

website: www.daretownpres.org

Marion Williams 1966


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SERVICE FOR THE LORDS DAY

Compassion Sunday

March 18, 2012

ORGAN PRELUDE Lord Jesus, Think on Me Southwell

WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MINUTE FOR MISSION

CHORAL INTROIT

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, who is good.People: Gods steadfast love endures forever.

Leader: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.

People: Let those God redeemed from trouble say so.Leader: Let those God gathered in from every direction say so.People: God saved, God healed, God delivered.

Leader: Give thanks for Gods steadfast love and wonderful works

to humanity.All: Come to offer thanksgiving and sing songs of joy.

*HYMN #117G There Is a Redeemer

*PRAYER OF CONFESSIONEver-loving God, we are quick to rail against you. We ask Why?

and Why us? We complain that you are not paying attention.Loving God, save us from our distress. Steadfast God, save us from

our selves. Healing God, deliver us, and make us whole.

*MOMENTS FOR SILENT, PERSONAL CONFESSION

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed

(back cover of bulletin)

*GLORIA PATRI (back cover of bulletin)

CHILDRENS MESSAGE Tom Neill

CHORAL ANTHEM For Love Of You

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST LESSON Numbers 21:4-9 (p. 139)

SECOND LESSON John 3:14-21 (p. 94)

SERMON Indiana Jones and the Temple of Beth Shalom

*HYMN #261G When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDS PRAYER

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY The Way of Peace Birchwood

*DOXOLOGY

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN #255G Beneath the Cross of Jesus

*BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE

MOMENT FOR SILENT MEDITATION

ORGAN POSTLUDE Unity and Brotherhood Chesterton

SERVICE NOTES:

(*) indicates when to stand

(G) refers to our green hymnal Worship & Rejoice


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As we gather today, Let [us] thank the Lord for his

steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind. And

let [us] tell of his deeds with songs of joy (Psalm 107:21-

22 NRSV). Greetings to all!

The elder for the month isLisa Headley.The deacon for the month is Faye Crispin.

The trustee for the month is John Richman.

The greeters are Tricia Barrett & Colleen Moore.

The lay leader is Lisa Headley.

Mission Statement:In the Name of Christ: Sowing, GROWing, and Serving.

Vision Statement: We are GROWing,Growing in Faith,Reaching others for Christ,Offering opportunities for mission,Worshipping the Lord with our whole hearts.

If you are visiting with us today we warmly welcome you!If you have a pastoral emergency please contact one ofthe elders. Dana Barrett and Lisa Headley can put you

in touch with the ministers who are handling pastoralcare. Dana can be reached at 609-364-7480 and Lisa at856-466-2275.You can contact Jill Stout, oursecretary/treasurer at 358-1104 [email protected].

CHOIR PRACTICE Wednesday @ 7:30 pmPRAISE BAND PRACTICE Tuesday @ 7:30 pm

There will be a Mission Team Meeting this Tuesday, March20th at 7:30 pm.

Please welcome Kurt Pleim to the pulpit this morning. KurtPleim graduated last May from Palmer Seminary with his

Master of Divinity degree. He is certified ready to receive a

call from the Philadelphia Presbytery, and is currently

waiting for a church to call him as their pastor. Kurt and his

wife and children are members of Lenape Valley

Presbyterian Church in New Britain PA. Kurt is currently

working as a semiconductor design engineer at IBM in

Fishkill, New York. He and his wife Linda will celebrate their

26th wedding anniversary this Thursday. They have two

children, Alex, age nineteen, and Nicholas, age fifteen.

Today is Compassion Sunday. There is a table that you canvisit in the narthex with child packets. If you feel that God

is leading you to make a difference you can sponsor a child.Also, there is information regarding the project of clean

water for the poor. If you would like to make a donation

there is information available. Any questions please see

Donna or Ken Stroud.

Sr. and Jr. high youth groups will meet tonight from6-7 pm.

A Congregational Meeting has been called by Session forSunday March 25, 2012 following worship. The purpose ofthis meeting is to elect a Deacon to fill one year of an

unexpired term. -Ruth Williams, Clerk of Session

It is time to order Easter Lilies (cost $8.00). Pleasecontact Judy Gardner (358-7431) to order by April 1.

All Christmas decorations will be removed from the

cemetery next Sunday, March 25th. Thank you.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Prayer Requests: Mary Radcliffe, Debbie Covey (OakGandys daughter), Judi Walker, Jack and Pat Barrett, Billy

Cundey Jr. (friend of Chris Baum), Paul Headley, Ron

Rudenolff and Joanne Riddell (friends of Dee & George

Leptien), Sharon & Michael Hughes (friends of Kitty Lamb),

Bruce and Teresa Monell, Brian Denny (friend of Jeanine

Tindall), Peggy Kroeplin (Donna Strouds mother), Eric

Robertson (friend of Andrea Wood), Carol Barnhart (Cora

Laytons daughter), John Baitinger (Marion Dwyers brother),

Brenda (Hackett) Halls daughter, Jill (friend of Jane

String), Dot Floyd, Bill Stratton (friend of Rick & Kitty

Lamb),Lestor Sutton (friend of Jennifer Johnson) ), Robert

Brown (Eric Williams father-in-law), Jason Bennett Jr.

(friend of Jennifer Johnson), Marion Dwyer, Jeff Simpkins

and Erma Jarman.

Local food banks such as Disciple's Pantry inWoodstown and Peters Pantry in Elmer continue to be inneed of items. We are now collecting donations such aspeanut butter, jelly, tuna, cereals, pasta, sauce, soups, mac-

n-cheese, rice and any canned good. Please leave your

contribution in the box marked in the narthex and we will

make sure it gets there. Thank you in advance for yourgenerosity!

Save the Date: The CROP Walk is Sunday, April 29thfrom 2 to 4pm. We would like the congregation to be as

involved as possible whether it is as a walker or a sponsor!

This is an opportunity for our Church to work together for a

great cause and help hungry people locally and around the

world. The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 18th

at 7:30 pm.

Lenten OpportunitiesInvite a Friend Sunday runs every Sunday through Easter

and of course onward! During this Lenten Season instead of

giving something up why not try doing something different

like praying faithfully for a friend who does not know Christ

or who has a great need. Plan on inviting them to worship

some time during the Lenten season. We would love to host

your neighbors, relatives and friends in worship. Please

make sure you introduce them to others in the church.

April 1st is Palm Sunday. There will be an Easter Egg huntfor the children following a shortened Sunday school lesson.

It will be held in the ballfield depending upon the weather.

Please start bringing in your plastic filled eggs nowthere is

a basket in the narthex to collect them. There are alsoempty eggs that you can take and fill. Small candies,

pennies, stickers or the like would be great fillers. Everyone

is welcome to attend.

April 5th, Maundy Thursday, we will gather for a covereddish meal at 6:30 pm followed by worship and communion at

7:30 pm. If you can bring something for the meal please use

the sign up sheet in the narthex.

April 8, Easter Sunrise Service with Aldine UnitedMethodist Church will be held at the Old Church at 6 am.

Pastor Mike Chapman will be preaching. We will be hosting

the breakfast following worship service in the social hall.

Easter Morning Worship Service, 10 am. There will not

be Sunday School classes this day.


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Next Sunday, March 25th, Rev. Paul Tuttle will bepreaching. Rev. Tuttle is a north New Jersey native whohas recently retired from our PCUSA, having served almost

40 years in 14 local churches, including as an intentional

Interim Pastor at Pitman, Salem, Carneys Point, and Janvier

churches of our Presbytery, as well as churches in Ohio and

the Philadelphia area. Rev. Tuttle attended Roanoke College,

Va. and Princeton Theological Seminary. He and his family

have lived in Glen Mills, Pa. for over 20 years, and currently

is active at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Wilmington,

Delaware. He is a history buff, a genealogist, and has played

the acoustic guitar all his life!

Easter Breakfast: It is our year to host the breakfast

following the Easter Sunrise Service with Aldine UnitedMethodist Church. Therefore, volunteers are needed to

help prepare the breakfast by making or donating a

breakfast item as designated on the sign-up sheet located in

the narthex. Volunteers to help serve and clean up are also

appreciated. The Deacons really want to encourage ourmembers to join us in this time of fellowship. If you would

like, this is a great opportunity to invite a family member or

a friend to share our faith and love in Christ. If you areplanning to attend or have any questions please let Donna

Neill (609-233-7722) or any member of the Deacons know.

Thank you so much for your generosity and help.

At times we need people to fill in as lay leader. If you areinterested, please let Dana Barrett know.

The next Session Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March27th at 7:30 pm.

Spring Clean Up Day is set for Saturday, March 24beginning at 9 am. Raindate will be Saturday, March 31.

Tasks to be completed: Pick up sticks at the church, manse & Old Church

Rake leaves

Rake pine needles on the tennis court Trim bushes

Rake & level dirt at the manse where bushes were

removed

Plant grass seed

Power wash manse siding

Paint ballfield bleachers & benches

Level the dirt on the ballfield

Paint manse porch Wash social hall windows

*If anyone is available to power wash the manse porch and

the ballfield benches and bleachers prior to Saturday please

let Margery Eachus know (769-2398, cell 609-420-8140).

Those items need to be washed and dry before painting.

Needed Supplies:

Work gloves Rakes for leaves and dirt

Leaf blowers

Gas power washer & hose

Ladders

Paint brushes

Windex

If anyone is willing and able to help it would be greatlyappreciated. Many hands make light work!


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The Missions of the Month for March are Sharon & GlenGeraghty and Compassion International.

Sharon & Glenn Geraghty are striving to bring Gods work to

the inner city. They work with young people and families who

are their neighbors by meeting peoples physical, emotional

and spiritual needs. They have recently moved to Chester,PA to continue their work with World Impact. Please keep

them and their children, Morgan and Micah, in your prayers

as they continue their ministry.

Compassion International is the other ministry of themonth. Compassion Sunday is March 18th. When you sponsor

a child you plant a seed of hope in the heart of an

impoverished boy or girl in a developing country.

Sponsorship provides educational, social and health benefitsthrough a local church in the community where the child

lives. The child will be involved in Christian teaching and

learn that Jesus deeply loves him or her. Please keep these

ministries in your prayers.

There are 12 assisted listening devices available for peopleto better hear the worship service. They are located in a

basket in the narthex. CD copies of our worship service are

also available every Sunday in the narthex.

Join us for a prayer time every Sunday morning in theyouth lounge before church at 9:20am.

Check out our website for the weekly Bulletin and Insert.

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