THE APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God the Father Almighty,

Maker of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
born of the virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell;
The third day he rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost;
the holy catholic church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting. Amen.
GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without
end. Amen. Amen.
DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures
here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church

Daretown, New Jersey
(856) 358-1104
Rev. Dr. Julia Pizzuto-Pomaco, Pastor
Dominic Mercado, Director of Music
Margaret A. Powers, Organist
Jill Stout, Secretary
website: www.daretownpres.org
 SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY CHORAL ANTHEM “Here I Am, Lord”
January 9, 2011
Epiphany Sunday PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
ORGAN PRELUDE “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” Converse FIRST LESSON I Corinthians 12:5-20 (p. 174)
WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
SECOND LESSON Acts 2:41-47 (p. 120)
CHORAL INTROIT
SERMON “We are Family”
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of *HYMN #236G “As with Gladness”
God has risen upon you.
People: We hear the news of the boundless riches of Christ and PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
our hearts sing for joy.
Leader: God reveals the mysteries of the ages for those who wait. PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
All: The light of Christ illumines our way. Come, let us walk
in the light of God! OFFERTORY “Contemplation” Nordman
*HYMN #233G “We Three Kings of Orient Are” (vs. 1-4) *DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of majesty and power, even as your voice shakes the *PRAYER OF DEDICATION
wilderness and strips the forest bare, so it shakes us, and strips us of
pretensions and illusion. In your presence we know without doubt *HYMN #229G “The First Noel” (vs. 4-6)
how we have wandered from your way, dishonored your name, and
failed to fulfill our calling. Have mercy on us, Lord. Your word *BENEDICTION
brings order to chaos, life to death. Speak to us again your promise
of newness. Call to us again in righteousness. Take us by the hand *CHORAL RESPONSE
and keep us, so we may live to please and praise you. Amen.
MOMENT FOR SILENT MEDITATION
*MOMENTS FOR SILENT, PERSONAL CONFESSION
ORGAN POSTLUDE “Chorale Postlude” German Melody
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SERVICE NOTES:
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed (*) indicates when to stand
(back cover of bulletin) (G) refers to our green hymnal “Worship & Rejoice”
*GLORIA PATRI (back cover of bulletin)

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
The Missions of the Month for January are Disciples
Pantry (Woodstown)/Peter’s Pantry (Elmer). Disciples
Pantry is located at Asbury United Methodist Church in
Woodstown and exists in our community to help feed the
hungry. People are able to come and pick up food for
themselves and their families. It is given freely and with
Christ’s love. We support them through canned good drives,
Crop Walk and Garden for God.
Peter’s Pantry is located at Elmer United Methodist Church
and also exists in our community to help feed the hungry.
“The Pantry is a food bank serving emergency needs, serving
as a stopgap measure for someone awaiting public assistance
and serving families that can not make it to the end of the
month. Every client receives a standard order of food and a
voucher for specific food items at the local grocery store.”
Please keep these ministries in your prayers.
Disciple's Pantry in Woodstown continues to be in need of
items such as cereals, pasta, mac-n-cheese, rice and any
canned good. Please leave your contribution in the box
marked in the narthex and we will make sure it gets there.
There are assisted listening devices for people to better
hear the worship service. Feel free to use one.
Join us for a prayer time every Sunday morning in the
youth lounge before church at 9:20am.
Check out our website for the weekly Bulletin and Insert.
Our Facebook page can be found at:
“Pittsgrove Presbyterian”. Join our group page today!
Welcome! Your presence increases our joy as we praise our
loving Savior together. May every blessing be yours.
The elder for the month is Al Floyd.
The deacon for the month is Colleen Moore.
The trustee for the month is Jane String.
The greeters are Amanda & Patrick Sheehan.
The lay leader is Dave Ewart.
Mission Statement:
In the Name of Christ: Sowing, GROWing, and Serving.
Vision Statement: We are GROWing,
Growing in Faith,
Reaching others for Christ,
Offering opportunities for mission,
Worshipping the Lord with our whole hearts.
If you are visiting with us today we warmly welcome you
and hope you have received a welcome packet. Please
feel free to contact Pastor Julia with any questions or
pastoral needs. Pastor Julia can be reached at 358-1104
or revjuliap@gmail.com. You can contact Jill Stout, our
secretary/treasurer, in the office or at jstout312@comcast.net.
PRAISE BAND PRACTICE – Tuesday @ 7:30 pm
CHOIR PRACTICE – Wednesday @ 7:30 pm
DEACON, TRUSTEE & SESSION MEETINGS –
Trustees meet Monday at 7 pm, all others @ 7:30 pm
Deacons will meet in the upstairs lounge
Session will meet in the youth lounge
Trustees will meet in the social hall
 Pastor Julia’s Sunday School class that meets in the
youth lounge will resume today.
We will be “undecorating” the church today following Sunday
School. If you are willing and able to stay and help it would
be much appreciated! Many hands make light work!
The 2011 Flower Calendar Chart is now available. Please sign
up! It is located on the wall outside of the upstairs lounge.
The Ladies’ Bible Study on the Book of Philippians is
cancelled for the month of January.
The next Ladies Luncheon will be tomorrow, January 10th
12 noon at Point 40 Diner. For more information or to RSVP
please contact Helen Sickler (769-2066).
Stewardship News: Stewardship and Mission Committees
want all congregants to be aware that, starting in 2011, only
funds actually designated for mission and benevolence will be
used to support our church’s missions. Any non-designated
funds will be applied to the general operating budget only.
Please be sure to clearly designate any offerings as mission
or benevolence, and please adjust your pledges to reflect
your wishes in light of this change. We hope this leap of
faith by our church will be answered with continuing (and
growing) support from our members over the coming years.
Please plan on attending the Congregational Meeting to learn
more. If you have any questions please see a member of the
mission team.
The 2011 offering envelopes are available in the narthex.
Please pick yours up today. Thank you in advance.
Prayer Requests: Mary Radcliffe, Debbie Covey (Oak
Gandy’s daughter), Judi Walker, Jack Barrett, Billy Cundey
Jr. (friend of Chris Baum), Paul Headley, Juele Pizzuto
(Pastor Julia’s mom), Ron Rudenolff and Joanne Riddell
(friends of Dee & George Leptien), Sharon & Michael Hughes
(friend of Kitty Lamb), Jean Johnston (Patrick Sheehan’s
grandmother), Bruce and Teresa Monell, Carl Whestel
(friend of Andrea Wood), Sarah Transue (student of Elaine
Myers), Brian Denny (friend of Jeanine Tindall), Peggy
Kroeplin (Donna Stroud’s mother), Brad Davis, Bill Williams,
Loula Dolbow (Dottie Robbins’ mother), Eric Robertson
(friend of Andrea Wood), Clarence Robinson, Leroy Williams,
and Ron Munyan (Jennett Stanley’s brother-in-law).
The Youth Group is still selling beautiful 2011 calendars.
Only $6 will get you a very nice gift for someone and also
support our youth.
The church directory has been updated and copies are
now available in the narthex.
Members are reminded when turning on the heat, in various
parts of the building, to return the setting to 55 degrees
before departing. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Thank you for your willingness to pay this year’s per
capita. The cost is $38 per member and is paid by the
church during January.
The rosebud at the front of the church today is in honor of
the birth of Evelyn Rebecca. She was born on Friday,
December 31 and is the daughter of Erin Hitchner and Jon
Walker, granddaughter of Kim Hitchner.
2011 TNT Schedule
Dinner 6:00 pm (please sign up in the narthex to make one!)
Alpha (adults)/Discovery Club (primary age kids) 6:30-7:30
Concluding Worship 7:30 – 8:00 pm
TNT is currently on break. We will begin again in the new
year. We will resume the last Tuesday of this month and
carry on through the end of February. The Alpha topics for
January through February are listed below.
January 25 How can I resist evil?
February 1 Why and How should I tell others?
February 8 Does God heal today?
February 15 What about the church?
February 22 How can I make the most of the rest
of my life?
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for January 30th.
Please turn in your annual meeting reports to the office
today. You can leave them in the basket upstairs outside of
the nursery or in the holder on the office door. You can also
e-mail them to Jill at jstout312@comcast.net.
As in the past we will have a covered dish luncheon prior to
our meeting. If you can bring a side/main dish and dessert
it would be greatly appreciated. There is a sign-up sheet
located in the narthex. Thank you in advance and we hope
you can join us! Let us come together to plan for 2011 and
celebrate what the Lord has done in 2010.
The flowers this morning are presented in loving memory of
Betty Gardner by Ralph Gardner and family.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS…
What do you want to change in the coming year? What
would you like to do more often? As we consider changes in
our lives to help us become more healthy, well rounded and
loving people why not consider making a change in your
spiritual health? Here are some thoughts-
Keep reading your Bible! We were challenged to read our
Bible more regularly in 2010 keep that challenge going or
begin it again if you have slacked off. Why not move your
Bible right next to your bed table so you see it when you go
to sleep and wake up. Use the quarterly devotionals found in
the narthex to help guide your study, and refresh your walk
with the Lord. Read through the gospels or why not look at
the sermon text after we hear it on Sunday?
Pray through our new directory. We now have our updated
2011 directory ready for everyone. Take a copy home with
you and move through the alphabet praying for people in our
congregation and lifting them up before the Lord! We can
all use prayer and while you pray you will be making a huge
difference in individual lives and in our congregation. You
don’t need to know what to pray, just ask the Lord to be at
work in each person’s life and allow the Spirit to guide your
prayers.
Take some time to read A God Centered Church:
Experiencing God Together, by Henry and Melvin Blackaby.
Sermons in January will be using some of these important
principles. Let’s be more God-centered in 2011! Books are in
the narthex and are priced at $12 each.