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First United Presbyterian Church2nd Sunday in Lent

M a r c h 2 0 , 2 0 1 1O p e n H e a r t s , O p e n M i n d s , O p e n D o o r s

(*Please stand in body or in spirit)

Thought for Meditation: Johns Gospel speaks of rebirth and new life. Both are required to enterGods kingdom. Rebirth occurs as one is baptized, receiving Gods spirit. New life is received throughthe gift of Gods Son. It is time to put the old order aside in order that Gods will may be known.Baptism and repentance remain points of departure for life lived in faith.

We Gather In Gods NamePRELUDE Arabeske G. Karganoff

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 wecan know each other by name.

*Call to Worship From John 3

No one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and spirit.Truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen.Everyone who believes in the Son of God may not perish but have eternal life.

God sent not the Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be savedthrough Him.Let us worship God!

*Hymn - #488 The God of Abraham Praise LEONIVerse 1: AllVerse 2: Treble Voices (generally women and children)Verse 3: All

Call to Confession

Remember that our Lord Jesus can sympathize with us in our weaknesses, since in every respect hewas tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with boldness approach the throne of grace thatwe may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Let us confess our sins against God andour neighbor.


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Prayer of ConfessionYou call us to become pilgrims, to follow you in a journey of faith. We would find it easier tofollow when not so much is at stake. But you promise that you will be with us and that ourneeds will be met. We cling to our possessions, trusting in them for security. You lead us intounfamiliar places, asking that we trust in your will. O God, your way is challenging when wechoose to be complacent. You make great demands; we are anxious and uncertain. Havemercy upon us and forgive our hesitant steps toward promise.

~ Silent prayers ~

The Gift of Forgiveness

For the sake of the joy that was set before him Jesus endured the cross, disregarding its shame, andhas taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Our faith depends on him from start to finishand he unceasingly intercedes on our behalf. Therein abides our hope and our assurance.

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

*PeaceSince 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 WordTime for Children

Children may now leave for church school.

Anthem God So Loved the World John Strainer

God so loved the world, that God gave the only begotten Son, that whoso believeth in Him should not

perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not the Son into the world to condemn the world; but that

the world through Him might be saved.

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament Lesson Genesis 12:1-4a O.T. page 10Epistle Lesson Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 N.T. page 154Gospel Lesson John 3:1-17 N.T. page 93

Sermon Flesh or Spirit


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*Hymn Nicodemus Sought Out Jesus NETTLETON

Tune: Wyeths Repository of Sacred Music, 1813Text: Copyright 2011 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved


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Affirmation of Faith From the Scots Confession CHAPTER VI The Incarnation of Christ Jesus

When the fullness of time came God sent his Son, His eternal wisdom, the substance of His ownglory, into this world, who took the nature of humanity from the substance of a woman, a virgin,by means of the Holy Ghost. And so was born the just seed of David, the Angel of the greatcounsel of God, the very Messiah promised, whom we confess and acknowledge to beEmmanuel, true God and true man, two perfect natures united and joined in one person.

We Respond to Gods WordSharing Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People and The Lords Prayer

Offering Our Gifts and Ourselves

Offertory

*Response Sing the Faith #2195 In the Lord, Ill Be Ever Thankful

*Prayer of Dedication

O God, you have sent your Son into the world, that we may have life. As we go forth from yoursanctuary, may we offer that life in Christs name to our neighbor. Use our talents to build upChrists body. Use the money that we give to bring healing for His sake. All that we give is inresponse to your benevolent care. Amen.

*Hymn Go With Us, Lord TALLIS CANONSung as a round beginning with piano side of congregation, followed by fellowship hall side

We Go in Gods Name*Charge and Blessing

All are invited to the Fellowship Hall for a time of fellowship and refreshment.

The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory and honor of Irene Lutz.

Todays reader: Shirley Hinkamp

Upcoming Readers:Mar. 27 Trudi WybournApril 3 Aline Wilson

April 10 Sue SteeleApril 17 Debbie Brown

Next Weeks Sermon Topic:March 20th Hope Scriptures: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42


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Prayers of the People March 13th, 2011

Prayers of support and strength to my brother Rich, who has had to deal with a difficult aftermathof my aunts death and now caring for my parents whose health is failing. Shirley Street

Prayers for the people of Japan and service men and women stationed there. Shirley Hinkamp Prayers of thanksgiving and in celebration of the birth of Logan, forst born of Phong and Trang

Thach, grandson of Bane, in Hawaii. Dad is in Iraq.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome To First United! It is a joy that you have chosen to enrich this worshipping community withyour presence this morning. We hope you find a spiritual home here, a place of love, support andservice. Following worship, you are cordially invited to gather with the community for a time ofrefreshment and conversation in Fellowship Hall.

Special Thanks to our Coffee Hour Hosts for March!

Mar. 20 MLMT

April 3 NEEDS A HOST!

Mar. 27 - Dana Parker

April 10 Don LutzPlease sign up and share in creating our fellowship time. Questions? Call or write Betsy Belle Eadie 283-1624 / [email protected]

BELATED CONGRATULATIONS!Judy Moyer was honored on February 19th with a STAR Award. This is to celebrate the work ofvolunteers in our region who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in the last year or so in theirenergy on behalf of Transgender Civil Rights and Marriage Equality.

THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!This past weekend, Bonnie Kerr and the Girl Scouts Troop # 1023 prepared and delivered all of the

meals for Josephs House! Thank you Bonnie and Troop # 1023!

AROUND TOWN AND AT FUPC!"The Way of the Cross": An Exhibit by Patricia TrudeauWhen: Monday, March 7, 2011 - Sat , April 30, 2011 (all day)Where: Chapel + Cultural Center 2125 Burdett Avenue, Troy, NYCost: FreeSee: www.chapelandculturalcenter.orgDescription: The Chapel + Cultural Center at RPI is proud to announce that artist Patricia Trudeau willbe exhibiting her series of 15 oil paintings, The Way of the Cross, that dramtically depict theconviction and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, culminating in His Resurrection.Come view these works and

be moved and inspired as you experience this journey of all journeys, step by arduous step,as you walkthe steepest path of all.An artist's opening reception will be held on Thurs,March 31,6-8PM.

Deacons Meeting Today! At 12:30, after Adult Education Class

Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30: Bible Study conducted by Interim Pastor JacquelynPinkowski in the Rose Room. The focus will be on the scriptures for the following Sundays scripturelessons.


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CAPITAL REGION THEOLOGICAL CENTER NEWS

Connecting with Calvin: Restoring Unity to the Church, w/ Dr. RandallZachman, Sat., Mar. 26, 9am-12m, at Siena College.Dr. Randall Zachman sheds light Calvins on desire for unity rather than the division with which he isoften associated. Course fee covered by sponsors; free will offering to be taken. Sponsored by SienaCollege, Franciscan Ctr for Catholic Studies, and Westminster Presbyterian Church, (Albany). Reg.deadline: Mar. 18, 2011.

Sunday is Fun Day! Church School Rotation Model Workshop w/ Rev. Dr. Miriam Lawrence Leupold,April 2, 2011,9am 3pm, at First Presbyterian in Albany, Come discover why Rotation Model works forall learning styles and various size churches. See it set up! $75; Reg. deadline: Mar. 17.

Faith, Power & Perspective: Women in the Old Testament, w/ Dr. Katharine Doob Sakenfeld, Fri., Fri.April 8, 9am-4pm, at Union Presbyterian Church,Schenectady. Stories of faith that changed history. Acourse formen and women together! $95.Reg. deadline: Mar. 23, 2011.

A Walk in the Woods: Backpacking Through Creation, w/

Rev. Kent Busman, Thurs.-Sun., April 28-May 1, Join other pilgrims on this challenging journey throughthe Western Adirondack Wilderness. $250. Reg. deadline: April 13, 2011

Adding Strength, Speed & Balance to Your Congregation, w/ C. Jeff Woods, Clifton Park CenterBaptist Church , Thurs. & Fri., May 12 & 13, 9am-4pm, Explore components of healthy congregationalidentity andvisioning with this national consultant from Alban. $85 each day by April 26; $95thereafter. Cost for both days together: $165. Reg. deadline: April 14, 2011Register online at www.capitalrtc.org or by phone at 518-462-2470. Watch our website for informationon these and many other courses available in 2011. Scholarships and group discounts available formost classes; please contact us for an application.

MUSIC NEWS!

Troy Childrens Chorus Concert The chorus will give a concert at the Troy Atrium (Fulton and 3rd)for Troy (Kids) Night Out on Friday, March 25, at 6:00 pm. This concert is free and open to the public.Come check out what the choristers have been learning! www.troychildrenschorus.org

Maundy Thursday Choral Cantata The Chancel Choir of First United will present a choral cantataservice on Maundy Thursday, April 21, at 7 pm. Entitled Colors of Grace, this meditative work byJoseph Martin is based on familiar hymns such as What Wondrous Love is This and Go to DarkGethsemane. The cantata will be sung in the fellowship hall, accompanied by piano, violin, and

percussion, augmented by a variety of visual elements. Communion will be served.

FAITH EDUCATION NEWS!

Childrens Sunday Schoolis scheduled for March 6, 20, and 27.

ADULT EDUCATIONAdult Education Classes for March 13-27 will be sponsored by More Light Ministries Team

March 20 Shower of Stoles Project CLASS BEGINS AT 11:30Stole display in sanctuary at 10 AM Service followed by group dialogue about those who are prohibitedfrom fully serving in their faith.


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March 27 Bullied movie and discussion CLASS BEGINS AT 11:20This video, subtitled A School, a Student and a Case that Made History, chronicles the story of aWisconsin student who stood up to his tormentors and won a landmark federal court decision holdingthat school officials could be held accountable for not stopping the harassment and abuse of gaystudents. It is produced by the Southern Poverty Law Centers renowned Teaching Toleranceprogram.

Though the specific content of this video is an instance of a gay student being bullied the roles of bully,victim, and by standers are the same no matter what the details. For this purpose MLMT is workingwith the Faith Ed Committee and Leslie Kelly to present this discussion, to which high school studentsand their families are invited. A follow upsession on April 3 is also planned, given the breadth anddepth of discussion possibilities.

FUPC Remains a NUT FREE FACILITY: First United has been a Nut Free Building for quite sometime. It is especially important as a new child will be joining Unity Sunshine Pre-School that has an

AIRBORNE NUT ALLERGY TO ALL TYPES OF NUTS. Please continue to be mindful that the pre-school uses our kitchen. Thank you for your support in keeping the building a safe environment for the

children who use our facility.

Prayers of the People There is a prayer journal at the back of the sanctuary where you may recordprayer 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 areplacement, 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 rackor 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 arepamphlets dealing with topics including grief, illness, anger management and concerns with teens andchildren. We encourage you to use them for yourself, your family, friends, or other individuals whomight 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 alsoalong Fifth Avenue. Please note: The parking spaces in the alley on the Grand Street side of thesanctuary are private parking spaces that belong to Franklin Plaza. Please do not park there.

FUPCs parking lot (Monday Friday) if you visit the church during business hours, please do NOTpark in the parking lot! Our parking spaces are reserved for the staff of FUPC and its tenants from 8:30am until 5 pm Mon. through Thurs.

For families with children: Childcare during worship for children through age 4 is available in thenursery located between the sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall. Please pick your child up as you leave


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the sanctuary for fellowship and refreshments. The Respite Room, at the rear of the sanctuary on thesouth side, is available for parents or caregivers of infants who may need a brief time away of worship.

Food Donations for the Troy Larger Parish: There is always a basket for food donations for the TroyLarger Parish Food Pantry on your way into church. And if you would rather, cash buys more food fromthe Regional Food bank. Empty your change into the jars at either sanctuary door.

Bulletin Announcements: Reminder- All announcements for the bulletin should be submitted to thechurch office by 9 AM Wednesday each week. Announcements will be highlighted by the reader inworship, but there will not be time for individuals to make announcements during worship. If anannouncement does not make it into the bulletin, please speak to the reader before worship so that heor she may include it in the oral announcements for that day.

Newsletter Announcements: The deadline for submission to the Vision Newsletter is the 17th ofevery month.

Updating of information from Congregation: Due to information being returned to our offices orinformation not received because email addresses have changed, we need to update our records.Please submit your updated email address and physical address to [email protected] or bycalling (518) 272-2771.

ABOUT THE SCOTS CONFESSION

Three documents from the period of the Reformation are included in the Book of Confessions, eachoriginating in a different country: Scotland, Germany, and Switzerland. These three centers of theReformation remain significant in Reformed and Presbyterian thought to this day. The ScotsConfession was written at a turning point in the history of the Scottish nation. When the Queen RegentMary of Guise died in her sleep in 1560, the Protestant nobility of Scotland was able to secure Englishrecognition of Scottish sovereignty in the Treaty of Edinburgh. To the Scots, this favorable conclusionto the civil war with Mary's French-supported forces represented a providential deliverance.

The Scottish Parliament, having declared Scotland a Protestant nation, asked the clergy to frame aconfession of faith. Six ministers, including John Knox, completed their work in four days. In 1560, thedocument was ratified by Parliament as "doctrine grounded upon the infallible Word of God."Beginning with a pledge of unconditional commitment to the triune God who creates, sustains, rules,and guides all things, the first eleven chapters of the Scots Confession narrate God's providential actsin the events of biblical history. The kirk (church) of the present and future is continuous with the kirk ofGod's people going back to Adam. While affirming that the Bible is the norm by which the kirk judgesitself, the Scots Confession also sees the Scriptures as a sacred history in which the present daychurch, through the Holy Spirit, participates until the end of time. God's providential deliverance is acontinuing, not merely a past, reality.

The Scots Confession sets forth three marks of the true and faithful church: "the true preaching of theWord of God," "the right administration of the sacraments of Christ Jesus," and "ecclesiastical discipline. . . whereby vice is repressed and virtue nourished." "Cleave, serve, worship, trust" are key words inthis document. As a call to action in a turbulent time, the Scots Confession reflects a spirit of trust and acommitment to the God whose miraculous deliverance the Scots had experienced firsthand.


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WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, March 20

9:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary

10:00 AM Worship Sanctuary

11:00 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall

11:30 PM Adult Education Rose Room

12:30 PM Deacons Meeting Rose Room7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, March 22

3:45 PM Troy Childrens Chorus Rose Room

Wednesday, March 23

6:30 PM Bible Study Rose Room

Thursday, March 24

4:00 PM FaFinStew Committee Meeting Rose Room7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Rose Room

Saturday, March 26

10:00 AM Labyrinth Rose Room

10:00 AM AA Meeting 2ndFloor

Sunday, March 27

9:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary

10:00 AM Worship Sanctuary

11:00 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall11:20 AM Adult Education Rose Room

7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Fellowship Hall


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The First United Presbyterian Church of Troy

1915 Fifth Avenue, Troy, New York 12180

Phone: (518) 272-2771 / Fax: (518) 266-9483

E-mail: [email protected] / www.unitedprestroy.org

Office hours Monday-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 orientationinto 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 SessionModerator - The Reverend Jacquelyn Pinkowski

Class of 2011: Debbie Brown, Sue Steele, Courtney Savaria, Karen HarpeClass of 2012: John Buckley, Pat Carlson, Peg Drew, Chandlee Gill

Class of 2013: David Lanoue, Bonnie McCaig, Dan Rogers, Trudi Wybourn

The Board of DeaconsClass of 2011: Martha Juenger, Don Lutz,

Marsha Mintz-Botsford, Pat RudebushClass of 2012: Bob Harrington, Bonnie Kerr, Carol Harrington, Claudia Schwendeman

Class of 2013: Shirley Bowes, Steven Paul Bowes II, Dana Parker, Shirley StreetPastor: Jacquelyn Pinkowski

Minister of Music: Maury A. Castro

Coordinator of Educational Ministries: Leslie M. Kelly

Financial Analyst: Carlie DAnnunzio

Administrative Assistant: Carla Fisk

Troy Childrens Chorus Accompanist Intern: Maria Elmer

For pastoral emergencies call (518) 279-7401 or (406)794-9360

or email [email protected]

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