August 4, 2013

11th Sunday after Pentecost

10:00am

Preparing for Gods Word

ORGAN PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP: based on Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever. May the Lord give strength to Gods people! May the Lord bless the people with peace! Come, let us sing and follow after our Lord, Jesus! *HYMN #81G We Gather Together *CALL TO and PRAYER of CONFESSION: Forever-loving and forgiving God, when we feel overwhelmed by what life does to us, we confess that we find it hard to see beyond our own difficulties to how you are sending us hope and help. Forgive us when we only complain about whats wrong, rather than thank you for what you have already made right. When we are guilty of failing to look beyond our own troubles to the needs of others, remind us that we are to bear one anothers burdens and so fulfill your will for us. Help us to do better. In His name, we continue to confess ... (silent, personal confession) *ASSURANCE of PARDON & GLORIA PATRI *AFFIRMATION of FAITH: Apostles Creed (back)

Hearing Gods Word

A WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL MUSIC PRAYER for ILLUMINATION OUR SCRIPTURE THIS WEEK: Luke 12:13-21 (p. 74) SERMON: Inheritance
-- Kundan Nasir, candidate

Responding to Gods Word

*HYMN #419G My Faith Looks Up to Thee SHARING Our Joys & Concerns PASTORAL PRAYER & Our Lords Prayer (debts) PRESENTATION of TITHES and OFFERINGS OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY (#544) *PRAYER of DEDICATION *HYMN #466G Take My Life *BENEDICTION SEATED for SILENT REFLECTION ORGAN POSTLUDE * indicates when to stand

G- refers to our Green hymnal Worship & Rejoice

The Mission of the Month for August is Ranch Hope. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. Ranch Hope provides a Christian-based learning environment for over 75 boys and girls each year. To help support this mission, please donate school supplies for which there is an ongoing need. Much needed items include composition notebooks, one subject spiral notebooks, ink pens, pencils, washable markers, and white construction paper. Please place these items in the box located in the narthex. For more information you can visit

We are very glad to welcome all who have come to praise our loving Creator. Let us each make an effort to reflect Gods love in our approach to one another.
This months Officer Leaders: elder, Lisa Headley; deacon, Mary Ellen Snyder; trustee, Dave Ewart; Our liturgist is Linda Smith. The greeters are Jon & Michele Hitchner. Nursery Coordinator, Victoria Neill 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, burning hearts. If you are visiting with us today we warmly welcome you! Please feel free to contact Rev. Paul Tuttle with any questions or pastoral needs. Rev. Tuttle can be reached at the Pastor cell (856) 305-4421, or revtutt@gmail.com. You can contact Jill Stout, our secretary/treasurer at (856) 358-1104 or jstout312@comcast.net. Please note: During the summer months, the churchs office hours will be only 3 days per week Tuesday thru Thursday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

www.ranchhope.org.
Thank you! The next Ladies Luncheon will be held Monday, August 12th, 12 noon at the Point 40 Diner. For more information or to RSVP please contact Judy Gardner (856-358-7431. "On Paul's Porch" -- a summer 2013 Bible Study on home-made video. To view weekly lessons, go to either: www.facebook.com and go to "Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church" page; or go to

www.vimeo.com and go to: "RevPaul Tuttle" page, to choose which video lesson you want to view. If trouble, let Pastor Paul know.
Communion via intinction will be celebrated next Sunday, August 11th. Rev. Tuttle will be on vacation through the month of August. If there is a pastoral emergency please contact Ruth Williams. Our guest preachers will be: August 11th - Rev. Dr. Debby Brincivalli August 18th & 25th Rev. Beverly Snedeker September 1st Pastor Diane Carbonetta

The flowers this morning are presented in honor of Bradley Richmans birthday. Happy Birthday Bradley!!

WE WELCOME to Our Pulpit this morning Kundan Nasir. Kundan Nasir is a graduate of Princeton Theological seminary and is on track for ordination in the P.C.U.S.A. He currently works as a Supervisor at a Law Firm Mt. Laurel, NJ and is also the assistant director of Asian Christian Ministries. Kundan was featured in the Philadelphia Inquire for his work as a Chaplain and serves as duty Chaplain for Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. Kundan and his wife, Kira, hail from Sicklerville, NJ. They are both proud parents of 16 month old Lana Olivia Nasir. Kundan spends his spare time with his wife and daughter, playing with their dog Layla, and working on his Ford Mustang. Our congregation has always been dedicated to a strong Christian education program for all ages. The program in the fall may be a little different than our traditional one, and for that we need some help! First we need "students". Are you bringing your children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors to Sunday School? Are YOU coming? Next we need helpers and teachers. Could you help once a month or once a quarter? Committment to teaching every Sunday for the entire year is NOT required! If you are reluctant to "teach", please consider helping with various activities that follow a lesson. Would you be willing to share a story from your faith journey or a mission trip experience with our classes? If you shared something a few years ago, new ears and hearts would like to learn about your experiences. Please pray about ways you can be involved in our Christian education program and contact Pastor Paul, Ruth Williams, or Anita Ellwell with ideas and offers of help.

If one member rejoices or suffers, all members rejoice or suffer together! --1 Corinthians 12:26 Prayer Requests: Debbie Covey (Oak Gandys daughter), Brenda (Hackett) Halls daughter, Jill (friend of Jane String), Tom Buckingham, David Sickler, Georgia Williams, Charlie Hitchner, Sara Williams (Lee Williams Jr.s wife), Thomas & Paula Hackett (Dick Hacketts brother and sister-in-law), Doris Miller, Stanley Prickitt, Margie Ware, Zoni Robinson (friend of Kitty Lamb), Diane Reichert, and Jean & Frank Johnston (maternal grandparents of Patrick Sheehan).
Please note: There is a notebook in the narthex to write down prayer requests. Rev. Tuttle will utilize this information during the time of our prayers. Please include the individuals name and address if possible. Salem County Fair: We are looking for volunteers to run the booth on Aug. 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th. Two hour time slots would be appreciated. To volunteer you can contact Ed Forsman (856-7694741, cell 609-202-4803), Stephanie Ale (609-217-4964), or you can use the sign up sheet in the narthex. Thank you in advance! Our church website needs help! By October 31st we need to redesign our website with a new company since Faith Highway is shutting down. If you can help or have ideas of what should be included in our new and improved website, please contact Pastor Paul or Ruth Williams.

We give thanks to Harold Ware for playing the organ the month of August! His time and talents are truly appreciated!

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.

Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church Daretown, New Jersey

Rev. Paul Tuttle, Interim Pastor Dominic Mercado, Director of Music Margaret A. Powers, Organist Jill Stout, Secretary Randy Beebe, Sexton website: www.daretownpres.org

(856) 358-1104

And Jesus was walking and teaching in the Porch of Solomon!

--John 10: 23