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
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
Scripture Lesson: Mark 6:30-44 Sermon: “Pandemic Enervation” by The Reverend Jeanne B. Radak, Presbytery Leader, The Presbytery of the Highlands of New Jersey Assisted by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Music by Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music Cantors: Gayle Hendrix and Rae Wade Bulletin
Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14 Sermon: “A Plan for the Fullness of Time” by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Assisted by Peter Meyers, Elder Music by Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music Cantors: Sandy Batten, Lissa MacCallum and Carl Woodward Bulletin
A Service of Music and Readings for Independence Day / The Sacrament of Communion Lesson from the Psalms: Psalm 145: 1-9 Scripture Lesson: Deuteronomy 10:17-21 Readings from : “The Declaration of Independence,” “The Gettysburg Address,” and “The American Dream” The Rev. Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Assisted by Lucy Deutsch, Elder Music by Dr. Deborah…
Lesson from the Hebrew Bible: 2 Sam. 1:1; 17-27 Sermon: “Love is Love” by The Reverend Rev. Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Assisted by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Music by Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music Bulletin
Gospel Lesson: Mark 4:35-41 Sermon: “Anxiety’s Antidote” by The Reverend Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Assisted by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Music by: Janice M. Williams, Associate Director of Music Cantors and bell ringers: Reese and Brynn Hageman June 20 Bulletin
Scripture Lesson: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Sermon: “Who the Lord Chooses” by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Assisted by: The Reverend Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Music by Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music Recognition of the Marla Drury Scholarship recipients June 13 Bulletin