PROCLAMATION
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Morning Worship,
pg. 3
— 11 a.m.
A Fatherly Example
Rev. Allen D. Curry —preaching
Rev. Stuart D. Sacks—assisting
Evening Worship,
pg .6
— 6 p.m.
What Does This Mean?
Rev. Allen D. Curry—preaching
Church News,
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“To Glorify God
& EnJoy Him Forever.”
June 15, 2014
Welcome
The Lord’s Day
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Welcome to Proclamation Presbyterian Church!
I offer a warm welcome to all of you, visitors and members alike, as we worship God together. I
invite you to embrace the words of the Psalmist: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us
rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) As you worship, use all the elements of worship to express your joy and gladness.
Today in the USA we celebrate Father’s Day. This is a holiday that had difficulty gaining wide
acceptance in our country. In fact, I was a father before Congress officially made it a permanent
holiday in 1972. The reticence of our society to accept the holiday reflects some of the ambiguity
we face in understanding the role of the father. If you are a father, you no doubt have experienced
first hand the difficulty in knowing what to do as a father. You may struggle with how to be sensitive and not view yourself as a wimp.
Even though our culture does not portray an unambiguous view of fatherhood, the Christian
faith does. The Bible shows us the perfect father–our Father in heaven. He requires perfection of
us–“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48) Yet at the
same time he provides forgiveness when we fail to be perfect and gives us his righteousness. He
accomplishes this by sending his only son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to redeem his people by taking
our sins upon himself on the cross and giving us his perfect righteousness.
Many of us fathers struggle with reading the confusing signals that come from our world telling
us what it means to be a father. But today we need not struggle. We have a perfect model who
will enable us to adopt it, if we ask.
Perhaps the ideal Father’s Day celebration would be a prayer meeting where all the fathers asked
God to form his pattern of fathering in them. We won’t do that. But I hope all fathers will take
comfort in the knowledge that we have a perfect heavenly Father and he will help us as we seek
to be godly fathers.
Elder Fran McGowen will be available following the morning service to answer any questions
you may have and to pray with you.
***Please take a moment to silence all electronic devices. Also, there are large print Bibles and hearing
assist devices available in the narthex. We ask visitors and members alike to sign the ‘Friendship Pad’
as it is passed down the row. As the pad is passed back along the row, I encourage you look at the
names. Then you can greet one another by name.
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G O D ’ S U NIT Y
As we worship today we focus on God’s unity or oneness. God is one and he alone is God. He is one being and
because of his unity cannot be made into more than one being. God’s unity belongs to him absolutely and exclusively. This is why as Christians we confess we believe in the one true God. Other religions, such as Islam, may
claim to hold to the unity of God, such, but oneness belongs only to Yahweh. The gods of other religions, including
Islam, are false gods. As you sing our first hymn, rejoice that you can praise “the High Eternal One.”
M ORNING W ORSHIP
Preparation for Worship: Meditation and Prayer
Ryan Kelly
Musical Selection
Welcome and Announcements
Missions Moment
Mike Sulc/Life to Life Africa
Record of your Presence
Please sign the blue attendance pad found in the pew back in front of you, pass it down the pew for everyone to
sign and then return it to the end of the pew from which it was passed.
P R AYE R
O F I N VOC A TIO N *
CALL
TO W O RS H IP *
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
4“Hear,
O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5You shall love the Lord your
God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
H Y MN O F I N VO C ATIO N
76 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven*
AN D
P R AIS E
LAUDA ANIMA
D E C L A RAT I O N
O F F AI TH *
The Apostles’ Creed—p.845 in the Trinity Hymnal
C O NFE S S I O N
OF
SIN
1 John 1:5
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light,
and in him is no darkness at all.
* Those who are able please stand.
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A S S U RA NC E
OF
1 John 1:9
P AR D O N
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us
from all unrighteousness.
H Y MN O F A S S U RAN C E
495 No, Not Despairingly Come I to Thee*
R E AD I NG
TH RO UG H TH E
KEDRON
B IB LE
Psalm 136, p.520 in the pew Bible; Elder Fran McGowen
Congregation will read the even numbered verses.
WORSHIP
Ryan Kelly
I N GI VI NG
Musical Selection
O FFE R TO RY H Y M N
733 Doxology*
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
P R AYE R
OF
T H A NK S GI VI NG
FO R TH E
O FFE RI N G *
C H I LD RE N ’ S M E S S A GE
Rev. Stuart Sacks
131 Children of the Heavenly Father (v. 1. only)
TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA
Children of the Heavenly Father, safely in His bosom gather;
nestling bird nor star in heaven such a refuge e’er was given.
Children, ages seven (7) years and younger, may be dismissed to Rooms 147 & 149 for Children’s Church.
P AS TO RA L P RAYE R
O F I NTE RC E S S IO N
S E R MO N S C R IP T U RE
Proverbs 3:11-12, p.528 in the pew Bible
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S E R MO N
Rev. Allen D. Curry
A Fatherly Example
Introduction
1. Background
2. Meaning
3. New Testament Perspective
Conclusion
H Y MN O F R E S P O NS E
6 O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord*
MUNICH
B E NE D I C TIO N *
Postlude
Songs used with permission. CCLI 660322
All Scripture references, unless otherwise noted, taken from ESV©
Following the service, Elder Fran McGowen will be available
to pray with you at the front of the sanctuary.
If you have a pastoral need during the week,
please contact the church office, 610 -520-9500.
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GOD
IS
U NI TY
We know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.” For although there may be socalled gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”—yet for us there is one
God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are
all things and through whom we exist.
1 Corinthians 8:4-6
E VENING W ORSHIP
Preparation for Worship: Meditation and Prayer
Ryan Kelly
Musical Selection
Welcome and Announcements
Record of your Presence
If you have not done so TODAY, please sign the blue attendance pad found in the pew back in front of you, pass it
down the pew for everyone to sign and then return it to the end of the pew from which it was passed.
P R AYE R
CALL
O F I N VOC A TIO N *
TO W O RS H IP *
Isaiah 45:5-7
5I
am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though
you do not know me, 6that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the
west, that there is none besides me; I am the Lord, and there is no other. 7I form light
and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the Lord, who does
all these things.
H Y MN O F I N VO C ATIO N
101 Come, Thou Almighty King*
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AN D
P R AIS E
TRINITY
C O NFE S S I O N
OF
Romans 8:5-8
SIN
5For
those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh,
but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and
peace. 7For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to
God's law; indeed, it cannot. 8Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
A S S U RA NC E
OF
P AR D O N
Romans 8:22-24
22For
we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of
childbirth until now. 23And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the
firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the
redemption of our bodies. 24For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is
not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?
H Y MN
333 Gracious Spirit, Dove Divine*
OF
A S S U RAN C E
MERCY
WORSHIP
I N G I VI NG
Offertory
Ryan Kelly
Musical Selection
P AS TO RA L P RAYE R
O F I NTE RC E S S IO N
S E R MO N S C R IP T U RE
Acts 2: 1-13, p. 909 in the pew Bible
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S E R MO N
Rev. Allen D. Curry
What Does this Mean?
Introduction
1. The setting
2. The evidence
3. The response
4. The meaning
Conclusion
H Y MN O F R E S P O NS E
331 Come, O Come, Thou Quickening Spirit*
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Lux Prima
C O M M UNI ON
T H E L O RD ’ S P RA YE R *
All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will
be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us
our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the
glory forever. Amen.
I NV I TA TI O N
TO TH E L O RD ’ S S UP P E R
We welcome you to our Communion service this morning and invite to the table all those who believe
in Jesus Christ and are members in good standing in a Bible-believing church.
It is our custom to hold the elements and commune together.
*If you have not yet embraced Jesus Christ by faith, we invite you to reflect on one of the following prayers.
Prayer for those searching for Truth:
Lord Jesus, you claim you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Please guide me by your Holy Spirit and open my
heart and mind to receive the life you promise. Give me grace to repent of my sin and trust in your perfect sacrifice on my behalf. Teach me what it means to faithfully follow you as Lord. Amen.
Prayer of Faith:
Lord Jesus Christ, I confess that I am sinful. I have sinned by thought, word, and deed. But through your sacrifice
I am loved and accepted by my heavenly Father. Thank you for paying my debt on the cross and for taking the
punishment I deserve. I turn from my sins and trust in you as my living Savior and Lord. Amen.
B E NE D I C TIO N *
C O N GRE GA TI O NA L R E S P ON S E *
Gloria Patri, #735
Postlude
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News
Father’s Day Gift
In honor of Father’s Day, all men are welcome to pick up a special gift as they leave the worship
service today. This year’s gift to you from Proclamation is a book entitled “The Masculine Mandate” by Richard Phillips.
Lost and Found Clean-up
It’s time for our annual Lost & Found clean-up! Please check the table in the slate hallway in the
Education Building for items left at church over the last year. After today, all unclaimed items
will be donated to charity. Thanks for helping the church staff “clean up”!
Thank you!
Dear Proclamation Friends,
Thanks to all who donated knitting supplies for Music Mission Kiev. This knitting and prayer
ministry is now entering its seventh year and, with your continued support, hopefully will continue for many years. Again, my sincere thanks,
B. J. Dunn
“Write His Answer” - Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference
July 30-August 2, 2014
Location: Cairn University, Langhorne, PA
For more information, call 484-991-8581 or go to www.philadelphia.writehisanswer.com
Opportunities for Service
VBS Volunteers Needed
We still need one Bible lesson presenter, a 2nd grade teacher and several craft assistants.
“Genesis One: Space Probe” VBS will take place July 21st to 25th (9am to 12pm) and Commander
Dave Moneymaker invites you to join the Flight Crew. Please contact Dave
(dave@proclamation.org / 610-520-9500 x226) if you can help. Thank you!
CityTeam—Food items needed
Would you add one or more of the following items to your grocery list this week for CityTeam?
There is a need this month for: peanut butter and jelly, pasta and pasta sauce, canned tuna, fruits
& vegetables, cereal (hot and cold), mac & cheese, baby food & formula (Stages 1 & 2), juice
(powder or liquid), coffee & tea.Bring the item(s) to our Donations Room and place them on the
shelf marked CityTeam. Thank you!
Summer Substitute Sunday School Teachers Needed!
See note under Christian Education.
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Christian Education
Celebration Sunday Breakfast—June 22, 9:00—10:30 am
Today is the last chance to sign-up.
Please join us Sunday, June 22nd at 9:00 am to celebrate what God has done in our midst! The
breakfast will be in the Music Suite followed by a brief child-friendly program. Please sign up in
the narthex. Note: All Sunday School classes will meet in the Music Suite next Sunday.
Summer Substitute Sunday School Teachers Needed!
It is the desire of the CE Committee to offer our dedicated Sunday School teachers some time off
for refreshment and relaxation during the summer. Teachers are needed for June 29 and the four
Sundays in July. Sunday School will not be held in August. Won’t you please consider signing
up to fill these very important roles? There is a sign-up sheet posted on the C.E. bulletin board
near the coffee service in the Main Lobby. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
Dave Moneymaker in the church office, extension 226.
Prayer Needs
The Pulpit Search Committee would greatly appreciate your ongoing prayer support as
they continue to meet on the first and third Thursdays to discuss and compare notes on the many
prospective candidates who have been brought to their attention. Pray that the Holy Spirit would
provide the guidance needed to identify the candidate of God’s choosing to serve as Proclamation’s next Senior Pastor. In addition, the congregation is encouraged to continue to bring the
names of prospective candidates to the Committee’s attention. As a reminder, the Committee
members are Brenda Sbraccia, George MacKenzie, Mike Cuzzolina, Jennifer Superdock, Joe
Kempf, John Gates, Dan Correnti, Christa Harnish (alt.) and Jerry Kunze (alt.).
Our Church Family
Marilyn & Allen Curry, Brenda & Mike Cuzzolina, Lois Darby, Day Family, Natalie DeMarco,
Janet DeBerry Steinberg, DeHart Family
Those Serving in the Military:
Elizabeth Josephson—Germany, Rob Martin—VA, Tim Wik—Norfolk, Peter Mitchell—Texas
Andrea and Emanuela Artioli, Coram Deo Ministry, Italy
Porto United English Camp ended it’s first year of ministry with a sports camp from June 16. Alan Johnston will be joining the church ministry staff. He has a deep passion for sports ministry and reaching kids. The Lord is putting together many dots and they are really excited about
the future. Their focus is that the heart of the people will be transformed by the power of the gospel of Christ. Please pray as they desperately need funds for this new ministry in a difficult country. Pray that God would provide Christian coaches. Pray for the Porto United English Camp
which will begin the new ministry year in September.
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Financial Report
Year to Date as of 5/31/2014
Consolidated Budget
Offerings
Actual
Budget
Variance
$ 1,990,810
$ 2,053,484
$ (62,674)
$
$ 27,907
Miscellaneous Income
$ 35,240
7,333
Total Income
$ 2,026,050
$ 2,060,817
$ (34,767)
Expenses
$ 2,079,460
$2,060,817
$ 18,643
Net Income
$ (53,410)
0
$ (53,410)
Missions Fund
2013-2014 Goal: $ 260,000
Year to Date Offerings: $ 206,265
This Week at Proclamation
Sunday
9:00am
9:30am
9:30am
10:30am
11:00am
12:30pm
6:00pm
Friday
Prayer for the Church
Sunday School for all ages
VBS Training Class
Fellowship Time
Morning Worship
Japanese Congregation Lunch
Evening Worship
Tuesday
7:00pm
Missions Committee Meeting
Wednesday
1:30pm
Pastoral Staff Meeting
Thursday
2:00pm
6:00pm
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Japanese Kid’s ESL classes
Pulpit Search Committee
7:00pm
Japanese Worship Team Practice
Saturday
9:00am
Men’s Bible Study
Next Sunday, June 22
Morning Worship
Stu Sacks’ message will be “An Anchor for the
Soul” (Hebrews 6:13-20 )
Evening Worship
Allen Curry’s will preach from Acts 2:14-36