First United Presbyterian Church

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 16, 2011
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

(*Please stand in body or in spirit)

We Gather In God’s Name

Prelude Andante Wilhelm Volckmar

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 Lector – Martha Jeunger

(from Psalm 40)
When I waited patiently for you, O God, you bent down to me and heard my cry.
You put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.
I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; I have not
restrained my lips, as you know, O Lord.
Do not, O Lord, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and
faithfulness keep me safe forever.
Let us worship God!

*Hymn # 411 Arise, Your Light Is Come! FESTAL SONG

Verse 1: All
Verse 2: All
Verse 3: Choir
Verse 4: All
Call to Confession
The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were sinners Christ died for us.
Because we have faith in him, we dare not approach God with Confidence. In faith
and penitence, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

Prayer of Confession

Our desire is to do your will, O God; your law is in our hearts. But when
misfortunes beyond counting press from all sides, and iniquities overtake us,
our sight fails. When we are tempted by the vain promises of a life full of ease,
our courage forsakes us and we submit to their charm. When enemies
overpower us and mock our faith, we shrink back in disgrace and abandon
what Christ taught. O God, we are poor and in need. You are our help and
salvation. Come to our aid, and make no delay. Amen.

~ Silent prayers ~

The Gift of Forgiveness

Thanks be to God! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

*Response - Sing the Faith # 2007

Holy, Holy, Holy SANTO

*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 God’s Word
Time with the Children
Anthem Agnus Dei Charles H. Giffen

Lamb of God, who takes away sins of world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away sins of world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away sins of world, grant us peace.

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 49:1-7 O.T. page 679
Epistle Lesson 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 N.T. page 165
Gospel Lesson John 1:29-42 N.T. page 92

Sermon “Coming and Going”

*Hymn Lamb of God IONA COMMUNITY

 We Respond to God’s Word
Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer

The Presbyterian Hymnal page 16

Offering Our Gifts and Ourselves

Offertory Lamb of God Twila Paris

Soloist – Karen Harpe

Your only Son, no sin to hide; Oh Lamb of God, Sweet lamb of God
But You have sent Him, from Your side I love the Holy Lamb of God
To walk upon this guilty sod Oh wash me in His precious Blood
And to become the Lamb of God My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God

Your gift of Love, they crucified;
They laughed and scorned him as he
died
The humble King they named a fraud
And sacrificed the Lamb of God
I was so lost I should have died
But You have brought me to Your side
To be led by Your staff and rod
And to be call a lamb of God

*Response Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Christ, all people here below;
O, praise God, Alleluia!
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God, whom we adore.
O, praise God, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
*Prayer of Dedication

As the Lamb of God takes away the sins of the world, we remember that we
are baptized as a sign of new life. Accept these gifts, O God, which we
offer as we recommit ourselves to ministry in Christ’s name. May your
Spirit empower us for the tasks that await, and the waters refresh us as we
go forth to serve. Amen.

*Hymn # 603 Song of Simeon LAND OF REST

We Go in God’s Name

*Charge and Blessing

*Postlude Maestoso B. Stein

You may quietly exit during the postlude or you may remain seated for the playing of the
postlude.
All are invited to the Social Hall for a time of fellowship and refreshment.

Today’s Flowers are provided as a reminder of Martin Luther King Jr and the work that
he contributed to making our world a more peaceful one.
Prayers of the People – January 9, 2011
Please pray for Eleanor McCauley who came down with bronchitis after Christmas and
has been recovering in Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa.
Please pray for the protection of the HHH Hostel.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 16, 2011
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.
Prayers of the People There is a prayer journal at the back of the sanctuary where
you may record prayer requests to be included during the prayers of the people.
Wear A Name Tag as a sign of warm welcome for newcomers. If you do not have one,
or need a replacement, please make a note on one of the bright orange flyers at the
rear of the sanctuary.
The Deacons thank those who are contributing $1 each week to the work of the
Deacons. It is greatly appreciated as we work to help others. You can either use the
gold & white envelope in the pew rack or make a special designation in your pledge
envelope for this important Deacons fund.
Deacons remind you of the Care Notes in the rack at the back of the Sanctuary.
Care Notes are pamphlets dealing with topics including grief, illness, anger
management and concerns with teens and children. We encourage you to use them for
yourself, your family, friends, or other individuals who might derive some benefit from
them.
Parking for Worship is available in the large lot behind the Gurley Building at the
corner of Sixth Avenue and Fulton Street or in the small lot on the corner of Fifth
Avenue and Fulton Street and also along Fifth Avenue. Please note: The parking
spaces in the alley on the Grand Street side of the sanctuary are private parking spaces
that belong to Franklin Plaza. Please do not park there.
For families with children: Childcare during worship for children through age 4 is
available in the nursery located between the sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall. The
Respite Room, at the rear of the sanctuary on the south side, is available for parents or
caregivers of infants and toddlers who may need a brief time away of worship.
A reminder that there is always a basket for food donations for the Troy Larger Parish
Food Pantry on your way into church. And if you would rather, cash buys more food
from the Regional Food bank. Empty your change into the jars at either sanctuary door.
Joseph’s House, a homeless shelter, has some guests stay overnight at local
churches, etc, in the colder months – called “Inn From the Cold”. There is a need for
volunteers to assist the staff for these overnights. If you want to hear more about
this program, let our church office know or call John Husson 233-0847. (FUPC will host
the IFC in February)
Coffee Hour Hosts for January are:
Jan. 16 Laura and Dan Rogers - Cake provided by Sue Steele
Jan. 23 Karen Harpe

Sunday, January 16th - There will be a special Session held after Faith Ed.
Sunday, January 16th - An Interfaith Worship Service will be held at 4 PM at Bethel
Baptist Church, 2165 Fifth Avenue, Troy.
Wednesday, January 19th - Bible Study conducted by Interim Pastor Jacquelyn
Pinkowski in the Rose Room
Friday, January 21st - DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR FEBRUARY
NEWSLETTER. Please send to: info@unitedprestroy.org
Sunday, January 23rd - Installation of Officers during the service and the Annual
Congregational Meeting directly after the service.
Monday, January 24th – Session Meeting at 6:30 PM
Broadway Musical Sing-Along - Friday, January 28th at 6:30 PM – Tell your friends
about this fun 2nd annual mid-winter escape to all of your favorite Broadway Musicals,
including: Oklahoma!, Annie, The Sound of Music, Grease, Lion King, Fiddler on the
Roof, and so many more! Also featuring two soloists from the studio of Lisa Franklin.
This is a Troy Night Out Event, and admission is free.
Noontime Organ Concert - Friday, January 21 at 12:30 PM. Featuring Maury Castro
at St. Peter’s Church, Albany, NY (107 State Street). Works of Sowerby, Stanford, and
others.
Music Together - Winter Classes will begin on January 10th at 4:30 and 6:00 PM and
will run for 10 consecutive weeks. However, should we cancel due to weather we will
add on the missed classes at the end of the semester.
January 10th - February 25th - The Blind Artists Society’s 3rd Annual Exhibition at The
Chapel and Cultural Center at RPI (2125 Burdett Avenue, Troy, NY)– Artists Opening
Reception February 3rd.
Reminder - All announcements for the bulletin should be submitted to the church office
by 9 AM Wednesday each week. Announcements will be highlighted by the lector in
worship, but there will not be time for individuals to make announcements during
worship. If an announcement does not make it into the bulletin, please speak to the
lector before worship so that he or she may include it in the oral announcements for that
day.
FAITH EDUCATION NOTES

The Session has approved trying out church school during worship for the month of
January, beginning January 9. Children will stay in worship until after the children’s
message and then will be dismissed to church school. The workshop rotation
curriculum –“Road to Emmaus” will be used for January 9, 16, and 23. The Drama,
Music and Audiovisual workshops will be covered during this time. The children will
remain in the worship service on Jan. 30.

The approximate times to begin and end will be 10:15 until 11:15, when the children
may join everyone during fellowship time for a snack. If parents will be staying for Adult
Ed, the children may bring a book to read, homework or play a game in a supervised
area.

Volunteers Needed - As you may know because of health reasons both Dotty and
Donna had to retire as our child care workers. We are currently looking for a new child
care worker. We currently are in need of volunteers to help assist the main volunteer in
the nursery each Sunday. If you would be willing to be that second person and work
with the children for one hour of a particular week, please contact Leslie Kelly or Bonnie
McCaig.

ADULT EDUCATION

January 16 - Jackie will lead us in a discussion about the developmental processes that
we will be working on while she is here. All of this to prepare the way for the next called
pastor. Come. We look forward to this important class and how each of us can
participate in this transitional time.
January 23 - No Adult Ed because of the Congregational Meeting
January 30 - Will Hannah, a Bereavement Counselor with Rensselaer County Hospice
will present a program on grieving. What is grief? How do we navigate it?

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES:

July 9-19, 2011 - educational and fun trip with a spiritual side to Taize, France( with 2
days in Paris). This trip is for youth and young adults who will be 17 or older in 2011.
Details on the Albany Presbytery website http://albanypresbytery.org Deposit of $250 is
due by December 27, 2010 to hold your spot.

Oakwood Church Closing - At the November 16 stated meeting of Albany Presbytery,

the closing of the church was delayed until June 30, 2011 to permit the congregation to
seek alternate uses of the building for the benefit of the neighborhood. The Food
Pantry will continue through this time, so please continue to bring in your food items or
cash to support the pantry.
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Rev.  Dr.  Martin  Luther  King,  Jr.  

Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 4:00pm
Interfaith Worship Service
At Bethel Baptist Church, 2165 Fifth Ave., Troy
Rev. Byron E. Williams, Jr.
of Baptist Temple Church, Newburgh NY, will be
preaching
Reception to follow
Offering to benefit Scholarship Fund will be received
Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8:00am
Community Breakfast
At the Franklin Terrace, 126 Campbell Ave., Troy
Mr. Nassiev Miller
2001 MLK Scholarship Recipient, will be speaking
Tickets are $20 (payable in advance)
Both of these events benefit MLK Scholarships
CALENDAR for January 16 – 23, 2011

Sunday, January 16
10:00 AM Worship Sanctuary
11:00 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall
11:30 AM Faith Education
12:30 PM Special Session Meeting Rose Room
7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Rose Room

Monday, January 17
OFFICES CLOSED

Tuesday, January 18
3:45 PM Troy Children’s Chorus Rose Room

Wednesday, January 19
6:30 PM Bible Study Rose Room

Thursday, January 20
7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rose Room

Saturday, January 22
10:00 AM AA Meeting 2nd Floor

Sunday, January 23
10:00 AM Worship / Installation of Officers Sanctuary
11:00 AM Annual Meeting
11:30 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall
12:00 PM Faith Education
7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Rose Room
 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

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 God’s inclusive love, we seek to heal wounds and care for God’s
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 God’s 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.

Pastor: Jacquelyn Pinkowski

Minister of Music: Maury A. Castro
Coordinator of Educational Ministries: Leslie M. Kelly
Financial Analyst: Carlie D’Annunzio
Administrative Assistant: Carla Fisk
(Office hours 9 AM to 1 PM)
Housekeeper: Lynne Stevens
Troy Children’s Chorus Accompanist Intern: Maria Elmer