First United Presbyterian Church 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 26, 2011 Open Hearts, Open Minds,

Open Doors
Thought for Meditation A cross is heavy and burdensome to carry. It takes most of the energy that one can muster. It limits peripheral vision, keeping ones eyes fixed straight on the road. To lay it down in order to rest creates problems; it will need to be lifted again. To set it aside and ignore it would be easiest. But then Christ wasnt given that option. To follow means bearing a cross.
(*Please stand in body or in spirit)

We Gather In Gods Name

PRELUDE Prelude in D-flat Frederic Chopin 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 13

I trust in your steadfast love, O God; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing praises unto you, O Lord, because you have dealt bountifully with me. Let us worship God! *Hymn - #2126 (Sing the Faith) All Who Hunger

Call to Confession Remember that our Lord Jesus can sympathize with us in our weaknesses, since in every respect he was tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with boldness approach the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Prayer of Confession Righteous Judge and Benevolent Ruler, hear us as we confess our sin. We are prone to punish those who offend us. We hasten to harm the image of those with whom we disagree. In the midst of diversity we are quick to determine who shall be saved or condemned while claiming that you alone discern all goodness and truth. Help us to hear again how Christ died to save all of humanity, and hinder our efforts to decide who will enter your kingdom.
Silent Prayer

The Gift of Forgiveness

Paul writes, But now that you have been freed from sin and enslaved to God, the advantage you get is sanctification. The end is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life
in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therein lies our assurance that in Jesus Christ we are forgiven!

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 Gods Word

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

Musical Meditation Quartet

Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho

Arr. Howard Helvey First United Mens

Joshua fit de battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho. Joshua fit de battle of Jericho And the walls come tumblin down. You may talk about de man of Gideon. You may talk about de man of Saul, But theres none like good old Joshua an de battle of Jericho. Up to the walls of Jericho He marched with spear in hand. Go blow dem rams horns loud and clear For the battle am in my hand.
Joshua. Music: Howard Helvey, 2009 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-715745

Prayer of Illumination Scripture Lessons Lesson from the Epistles Lesson from the Gospels Lesson from the Old Testament Sermon *Hymn #372 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42 Genesis 22:1-14 N.T. page 156 N.T. page 10 O.T. page 17

Sacrifice & Trust Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN

* Affirmation of Faith -

From The Theological Declaration of Barmen

"Christ Jesus, whom God made our wisdom, our righteousness and sanctification and redemption." (I Cor. 1:30.) As Jesus Christ is God's assurance of the forgiveness of all our sins, so in the same way and with the same seriousness is he also God's mighty claim upon our whole life. Through him befalls us a joyful deliverance from the godless fetters of this world for a free, grateful service to his creatures. We reject the false doctrine, as though there were areas of our life in which we would not belong to Jesus Christ, but to other lords--areas in which we would not need justification and sanctification through him.

We Respond to Gods Word

Sharing Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People and the Lords Prayer Offering Our Gifts and Ourselves Offertory Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior First United Mens Quartet Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry, While on others Thou are calling, Do not pass me by. Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, Whom have I on earth beside Thee, Whom in Heavn but Thee. *Response All Creatures Your Creator Bless
LASST UNS ERFREUEN

William H. Doane

All Creatures Your Creator Bless, And worship God in humbleness. O sing ye! Alleluia! Praise, praise Creator, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Prayer of Dedication In the cross of Christ I glory, towering oer the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime. As we glory in the cross of Christ, O God, so we also seek to serve the cause for which he died. Accept the gifts placed before you as symbols of our commitment. May the light of your sacred story shine forth for all to see. Amen.

We Go in Gods Name
*Hymn - #2050 (Sing the Faith) *Charge and Blessing Postlude Polonaise in A Major Frederic Chopin Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth sT. DENIS

All are invited to remain for a time of fellowship and refreshment. The flowers today are provided by Joyce M. Colwill and are dedicated in memory of Charles W. Colwill, Martin T. Burdick, Harriett Siek, Alice Bashford, and Edith & Mary Colwill. Todays reader: Peggy Drew Scripture Reading for July 3rd Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 ABOUT THE THEOLOGICAL DECLARATION OF BARMEN The Theological Declaration of Barmen was written by a group of church leaders in Germany to help Christians withstand the challenges of the Nazi party and of the so-called "German Christians," a popular movement that saw no conflict between Christianity and the ideals of Hitler's National Socialism. In January 1933, after frustrating years in which no government in Germany was able to solve problems of economic depression and mass unemployment, Adolph Hitler was named chancellor. By playing on people's fear of communism and Bolshevism, he was able to persuade the Parliament to allow him to rule by edict. As he consolidated his power, Hitler abolished all political rights and democratic processes: police could detain persons in prison without a trial, search private dwellings without a warrant, seize property, censor publications, tap telephones, and forbid meetings. He soon outlawed all political parties except his own, smashed labor unions, purged universities, replaced the judicial system with his own "People's Courts," initiated a systematic terrorizing of Jews, and obtained the support of church leaders allied with or sympathetic to the German Christians. Most Germans took the union of Christianity, nationalism, and militarism for granted, and patriotic sentiments were equated with Christian truth. The German Christians exalted the racially pure nation and the rule of Hitler as God's will for the German people. Nonetheless, some in the churches resisted. Among those few determined church leaders who did oppose the church's captivity to National Socialism were pastors Hans Asmussen, Karl Koch, Karl

Iraruer, and Martin Niemoller, and theologian Karl Barth. Following a number of regional meetings, these men assembled representatives of Lutheran, Reformed, and United churches in Gemarke Church, Barmen, in the city of Wupperthal, May 29-31, 1934. Among the one hundred thirty-nine delegates were ordained ministers, fifty-three church members, and six university professors. The chief item of business was discussion of a declaration to appeal to the Evangelical churches of Germany to stand firm against the German Christian accommodation to National Socialism. The Theological Declaration of Barmen contains six propositions, each quoting from Scripture, stating its implications for the present day, and rejecting the false doctrine of the German Christians. The declaration proclaims the church's freedom in Jesus Christ who is Lord of every area of life. The church obeys him as God's one and only Word who determines its order, ministry, and relation to the state. The declaration was debated and adopted without amendment, and the Confessing Church, that part of the church that opposed the German Christians, rallied around it.

Prayers of the People June 19, 2011

Please pray for Landon LaCance he is a 5 or 6 year old boy that has a fast growing tumor that is very serious Please pray for a family who are friends of the Parmelees who are having some serious issues. Prayers for them and all of the details connected to the issues. Prayer of thanksgiving Rachel Kerr graduated from Tech Valley High School. Her grandparents from NJ were able to attend and celebrate with her. Prayers for Christopher Prayers for Visitors from Ghana Prayers for Aline Prayers of thanksgiving for session opening our doors

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome To First United! It is a joy that you have chosen to enrich this worshipping community with your presence this morning. We hope you find a spiritual home here, a place of love, support and service. 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 today!!! June 26 Noel Hains and Sue Connelly A Friendly Reminder Unity Sunshine Pre-School is one of our tenants. They have been with us for a long time, but recently they have been experiencing problems with people coming into their space, using their equipment, and leaving food crumbs and juice marks on the tables. Since there are no doors to lock off their area from the rest of the church it is important that we not go into their area. If you see children or adults going through the curtains that are hanging at the entrance to their space, please tell them that area is off limits and we are not to use it. Thanks to everyone for their help. AROUND TOWN AND AT FUPC! Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30: Bible Study conducted by Interim Pastor Jacquelyn Pinkowski in the Rose Room. The focus will be on the scriptures for the following Sundays scripture lessons.

MUSIC NEWS! Troy Music Day Camp could use your time! The camp is looking for volunteers to assist in beforecare and after-care during camp. Volunteers would simply be present as second adults in accordance with First Uniteds safechurch policies, and would provide assistance to the primary care provider as needed for the handful of children present. Ideally, volunteers would commit for one week of beforecare or after-care: 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 or maury@unitedprestroy.org FAITH EDUCATION NEWS! 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 youth entering 7th grade and up, please contact Leslie Kelly if interested in helping.

Reminder: Services next week will occur at 9:30 AM at Cornerstone Community Church located at 570 3rd Avenue, Lansingburgh.

WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, June 26 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 7:30 PM Monday, June 27 7:45 AM 9:00 AM 4:15-5:30 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 28 7:45 AM 9:00 AM 4:15-5:30 3:30 PM 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 29 7:45 AM 9:00 AM 4:15-5:30 6:30 PM Thursday, June 30 7:45 AM 9:00 AM 4:15-5:30 7:00 PM Friday, July 1 7:45 AM 9:00 AM 4:15-5:30 Saturday, July 2 10:00 AM Sunday, July 3 9:30 AM 7:30 PM

Worship Refreshments NA Group Meeting

Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall

Before Care TMDC Troy Music Day Camp After Care TMDC Session

Fellowship Hall Entire Church Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall

Before Care TMDC Troy Music Day Camp After Care TMDC Roxbury Farms Distribution Sustainable Living

Fellowship Hall Entire Church Fellowship Hall Kitchen Rose Room

Before Care TMDC Troy Music Day Camp After Care TMDC Bible Study

Fellowship Hall Entire Church Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall

Before Care TMDC Fellowship Hall Troy Music Day Camp Entire Church After Care TMDC Fellowship Hall Membercare& Outreach Meeting Dan Rogers Office

Before Care TMDC Troy Music Day Camp After Care TMDC

Fellowship Hall Entire Church Fellowship Hall

AA Meeting

2nd Floor

Worship NA Group Meeting

Cornerstone Community Church 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: info@unitedprestroy.org / www.unitedprestroy.org Office hours: Monday through 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 orientation into 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 Session Moderator - The Reverend Jacquelyn Pinkowski Class of 2011: Debbie Brown, Sue Steele, Courtney Savaria, Karen Harpe Class of 2012: John Buckley, Pat Carlson, Peg Drew, Chandlee Gill Class of 2013: David Lanoue, Bonnie McCaig, Dan Rogers, Trudi Wybourn The Board of Deacons Class of 2011: Martha Juenger, Don Lutz, Marsha Mintz-Botsford, Pat Rudebush Class of 2012: Bob Harrington, Bonnie Kerr, Carol Harrington, Claudia Schwendeman Class of 2013: Shirley Bowes, Steven Paul Bowes II, Dana Parker, Shirley Street Pastor: Jacquelyn Pinkowski Minister of Music: Maury A. Castro Coordinator of Educational Ministries: Leslie M. Kelly Financial Analyst: Carlie DAnnunzio Administrative Assistant: Carla Fisk For pastoral emergencies call (518) 279-7401 or (406)794-9360 or email Jackie@unitedprestroy.org