A sermon, based on the scripture read in worship, proclaims the good news of the risen Lord and presents the gift and calling of the gospel. Through the sermon, we encounter Jesus Christ in God’s word, are equipped to follow him more faithfully, and are inspired to proclaim the gospel to others through our words and deeds.
– from the Book of Common Worship
Commissioning of Teachers and Confirmation Class of 2021 Presentation of the Third Grade Bibles Scripture Lesson: Psalm 19:7-14 and Mark 9:38-50 Sermon: “A Singular Purpose in a Bright Shiny World” by The Rev. Ellen C. Clémot Assisted by the Rev. Thomas A. Brown Liturgist: Roman Kostrowski Music by: Janice M. Williams, Associate Music Director September…
Welcome Sunday and Reception of New Members Scripture Lesson: Mark 9:30-37 Sermon: “Loving Most the Least” The Reverend Dr. Ellen C. Clémot Assisted by: The Reverend Thomas A. Brown Music by: Janice M. Williams, Associate Music Director Special Music by: Carol Wooldredge, cello September 19 Bulletin
9/11 Service of Hope and Remembrance Psalms 46:1-3, 9-11 Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:1, 5-10 Homily: “A Light Still Shines” by The Rev. Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Assisted by The Rev. Thomas A. Brown Music by Gordon King, Guest Organist, Matthew Zabiegala, Soloist, and Dough Haislip, Trumpet September 12 Bulletin
Scripture Lesson: James 2:1-10, 14-17 Sermon : “A Working Faith” by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown Assisted by: Music by: Janice M. Williams, Associate Director of Music Special Music from: Julian Cartwright, violin, and Kraig Williams, flute. September 5 Bulletin
Scripture Lessons: Psalm 15 & Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Sermon: “Love’s Joy” by The Rev. Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Assisted by The Rev. Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Guest Organist: Gordon King Soloist: Matthew Zabiegala, tenor Special Music by David Kaplan, Co-Artistic Director of Lyrica Chamber Music August 29 Bulletin
Psalter: Psalm 84:1-4 Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20 Sermon: “Standing Firm” by The Rev. Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Liturgist: Megan McCann Music by: Gordon King, Guest Organist Bulletin
Psalter: Psalm 111 Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 5:15 – 20 Sermon: “The Wisdom of Gratitude” by The Rev. Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Liturgist: Samantha Murphy Music by: Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music Trumpet: Doug Haislip Bulletin
Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Sermon: “The Antidote to Anger” by The Reverend Dr. Ellen C. Clémot Music by Dr. Deborah S. King Special Music by Carl and Justin Hovi Bulletin
Sacrament of Communion Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:1-16 Sermon: “Growing Up Into Christ” by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Assisted by: The Reverend Dr. Ellen Clark Clémot, Senior Pastor Music by Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music Bulletin
Scripture Lesson: 2 Kings 4:42–44; John 6:1–21 Sermon: “Spirit of Abundance” by Ruling Elder Joseph Martinoni, First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway Assisted by Evan Skinner, Elder Music by: Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music Bulletin