February 24, 2013 10:00am

Second Sunday in LENT

Jesus went down to Capernaum, His home !

devotion to Him. We pray this through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, in whose name we now confess silently... *HYMN #261 (choir only, vs. 2 only) *AFFIRMATION of FAITH- Apostles Creed (back)

Preparing for Gods Word

ORGAN PRELUDE: Lenten Prayer
Broughton

CHORAL INTROIT *CALL to WORSHIP To worship God is to respond obediently when God speaks! We are Gods children, eager to hear Gods will for us. We can know Gods will through the teaching of Jesus, for He spoke with the authority of God. We yield to our Lords authority, assured that He can cleanse us with His Word Come on this Second Sunday in Lent, and let us remember the sacrifices our Lord Jesus made for us! *HYMN #621G For the Healing of the Nations *CALL TO and PRAYER of CONFESSION We love the stories of Jesus, O Father God, which tell us of love, healing, and forgiveness. But the stories of obedience, discipline, and commitment are not as familiar to us. Forgive us when our freedom to live as we choose convinces us that Jesus has no real authority over us. Cause us to hear Jesus speaking to us with the same authority which casts out demons, that we may be cleansed of all that hinders our

Hearing Gods Word

A WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

Childrens Time:
ANTHEM:

Jesus is a bandage?

In Pilates Hall

PRAYER for ILLUMINATION OUR SCRIPTURES THIS WEEK: Psalm 107: 1-3, 17-22(pg. 559-560) Luke 4: 31-32, 38-44 (pg.62) SERMON:
Paul Tuttle They brought their sick to Jesus!

Home-sick !

--Rev.

Responding to Gods Word

*HYMN #638G O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come SHARING of Our Joys & Concerns PRAYERS of the PEOPLE- Our Lords Prayer (debts) PRESENTATION of TITHES and OFFERINGS OFFERTORY: Sarabande
Handel

*DOXOLOGY (#34) *PRAYER of DEDICATION (2013 Mission Yearbook) *HYMN #447G Because He Lives *BENEDICTION and *CHORAL RESPONSE

SEATED for SILENT REFLECTION ORGAN POSTLUDE: Immortal, Invisible

Melody

Jill Stout, Secretary Randy Beebe, Sexton Welsh website: www.daretownpres.org

* indicates when to stand G- refers to our Green hymnal Worship & Rejoice
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

(856) 358-1104
Rev. Paul Tuttle, Interim Pastor Dominic Mercado, Director of Music Margaret A. Powers, Organist

nd

Sunday in LENT

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The Mission of the Month for February is Family Promise (Salem County). The mission of Family Promise is to help homeless families achieve and sustain their independence. Family Promise is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing temporary overnight accommodations, meals, and assistance to homeless families. With the help of trained volunteers and support from religious congregations, civic organizations and local schools, FPSC reaches out to displaced families with compassion and acceptance. The network provides a safe haven to stay while they try to find affordable housing, social service, and/or permanent employment. This organization is also comitted to helping low-income families achieve lasting independence. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. There are 12 assisted listening devices available for people to 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. Check out our website for the weekly Bulletin and Insert. Our Facebook page can be found at: Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church Pastors Bible Study - Thursday mornings 9-10am in the manse. We got a coffee cup just for you!

Thank you to everyone for their generous donations of gently used clothing. We collected over 200 pounds of clothing! This went to a variety of agencies in Camden, Gloucester, and Atlantic County where there were specific needs. We will hold another clothing drive in July. In the midst of the congregation I will praise you (Psalm 22:22, NRSV). We invite everyone to unite in praising God. May the spirit of Christs love be stirred within us, prompting us to reach out warmly to one another. Welcome to all! This months Officer Leaders: elder, Kurt Reichert; deacon, Joyce Guiliano; trustee, John Richman; The greeters are Margie Hetzer & Evie Williams. Our liturgist is Kurt Reichert. 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.

Cell 856-207-7159 The next Ladies Luncheon will be held on Monday, March 11th, 12 noon at the Kountry Kitchen in Elmer. For more information or to RSVP please contact Jean Williams at 856-358-8563. If one member rejoices or suffers, all members rejoice or suffer together! --1 Corinthians 12:26

MISSION MEETING Tuesday @ 7:30 pm manse PRAISE BAND Wednesday @ 7:00 pm CHOIR PRACTICE Wednesday @ 7:30 pm CONFIRMATION CLASS Wednesday from 5-7 pm manse PASTORs BIBLE STUDY Thursday @ 9am in the manse Junior and Senior High Youth Groups will meet tonight from 5-6 pm in the social hall. If you have any questions please contact Tom Neill (609-457-5954). Good news! The Trustee's have been able to purchase a large 60" riding mower for use at the recreation field. This will eliminate us having to pay to have the area mowed or depending on others to provide upkeep on the property. Since this is an unbudgeted opportunity we are seeking donations towards the $2600.00 purchase price. Please use the white envelopes located in the pews and mark them "Mower Donation" or see any Trustee to make a contribution. Thank you in advance!! As of March 7th, 2013, Jack and Pat Barrett will be moving. Their new contact information will be: Jack and Pat Barrett 218 Evans Lane Bayberry Branch Vineland, NJ 08361

Prayer Requests: Debbie Covey (Oak Gandys daughter), Jack Barrett, Billy Cundey (friend of Chris Baum), Brenda (Hackett) Halls daughter, Jill (friend of Jane String), Robert Brown (Eric Williams father-in-law),

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), and Doris Miller. The Worship/Music Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 5th, at 7 pm in the manse. 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. There are copies of the Mission Focus Through the Year 2013 located in the narthex. Please feel free to take one. Pray for our missions throughout the year! If you did not already receive a copy of the 2012 Annual Report there are extra copies in the narthex. Please feel free to take one.

Flowers this morning are presented in honor of Evie Williams and Dave Ewarts birthdays given by the Ewart family. Happy Birthday!! Flowers this morning are also presented in honor of Jen Gardners birthday. Happy Birthday Jen!! Have you thought about Sunday School lately? Are your children or grandchildren coming? Are you?? Sunday School is for all ages from 2 years old to ?? This spring the adults and teens will be studying The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus by Adam Hamilton who wrote The Journey, that the adults studied in December. The middle grade students will be doing a study of the Gospels called Show Me Jesus. Our younger students will be continuing to learn more about the life of Moses from a series called Growing with God. We would like to restart our youngest class, the Doves. Age-appropriate lessons and activities will be prepared for our 2-4 year olds. Please let Pastor Paul or Anita Elwell know if you have children for this class. We also need help in teaching the prepared lessons. This can be on a rotating basis; you would not be committed to teaching every Sunday. The Doves class will start as soon as enough teachers and helpers have been lined up. Come to Sunday School and study the word of God! The deadline for submission of payment and forms for the Youth Mission Trip is fast approaching. If you are planning on attending this mission trip please have your completed forms to Tom or the church office by March 10th. As many of you already know, youth in grades seven and up are invited to attend a Reach Work Camp Mission Trip to

Putnam County, WV, June 30 July 6th 2013. We are also still in need of a female chaperone to accompany us! Please see Tom Neill if you are interested in attending. For more information you can visit reachwc.org. The board of Trustees are currently looking to obtain bids to repair the sanctuary windows. Some of the repairs will include removing storm windows, repairing glazing, replacing cracked panes, painting and also repairing the exterior soffit, crown and fascia. If anyone in the congregation can recommend a company or someone that does this type of work please give the information to Margie Eachus (856-769-2398). Also, if anyone has great ideas for fundraisers to help with the costs of these repairs please let Margie know. Jennett Stanley is looking for used or unwanted Christmas cards for the Elmer Baptist Church. If you have any please give them to Jennett. Thank you! Help Wanted! Help is needed to take care of the flowers and Easter lilies in the month of March. Duties will include picking up the Sunday arrangements on Saturdays at Taylors in Woodstown and also taking lily orders for Easter and arranging them in the sanctuary. If you are able to help out please see Judy Gardner. The Congregational Life Committee is looking for volunteers who would be interested in helping victims of Hurricane Sandy. They are planning a day trip this spring to the shore area and would like to get an idea of how many people are interested in lending a helping hand. Please use

the sign up sheet that is located in the narthex. There will be more details to follow in the near future. If you have any questions please see a member of the Congregational Life Committee.