order of Worship 8-14-22
Posted on Aug 11, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost/ Confirmation Sunday
Aug 14th, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgists: Christian Hebert, Deborah Nolan, David Russo
Please silence all cell phones.
Face masks are encouraged for all participants unless leading worship.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
PRELUDE Josh Sierra Delgado
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN [Blue Hymnal 478]
- Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; To his feet thy tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore his praises sing,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King.
- Praise him for his grace and favor to his people in distress;
Praise him still the same as ever, slow to chide and quick to bless.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness.
WORDS OF WELCOME
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP
ONE: Our God is a God of creation and life.
MANY: Let us praise the Lord.
ONE: Our God is a God of love, compassion, forgiveness and grace.
MANY: Let us praise the Lord.
ONE: Our God is a God of friendship, new beginnings, peacefulness and sharing of gifts.
MANY: Let us praise and worship the Lord.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, you built your church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the cornerstone. Join us together by their teaching, so that we may be a holy temple in whom your Spirit dwells; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN “Thy Word”
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path,
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
- When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way,
still you’re there right beside me.
Jesus be my guide, hold me to your side,
please be near me ‘till the end. (chorus)
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ONE: Creator God, by your design we are whole people, yet we deny this gift of wholeness when
MANY: we have been willing to be entertained but not changed;
ONE: We have allowed our insights to harden into clichés;
MANY: We have seen our youth as “the future of the church,” but not as valuable members of the church today;
ONE: We have called on you only to hear the sound of our own voices;
MANY: Forgiving God, who makes community from the raw materials
of our lives, teach us the humility to learn from those who know
a true rejoicing.
Restore to us wholeness through the Oneness we have in your Son,
our risen Savior, Christ Jesus. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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.
PROCLAMATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 5
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON “Genealogies and Generations” The Rev. Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” David Russo
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
PROFESSION of FAITH
ELDER: Christian Hebert, Deborah Nolan, and David Russo are presented by the session for the reaffirmation of the baptismal covenant. They now desire to profess their faith publicly and accept greater responsibility in the life of the church and God’s mission in the world.
PRESIDER: We rejoice that you now desire to declare your faith and to share with us our common ministry. In baptism, you were joined to Christ and made members of his body. In the community of the people of God you have learned of God’s purpose for you and for all creation. You have been nurtured at the table of our Lord and called to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
CONGREGATION: You are citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.
FAITH QUESTIONS
Trusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil in the world?
I do.
Who is your Lord and Savior?
Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.
Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his word and showing his love?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you devote yourself to the church’s teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayers?
I will, with God’s help.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER
Gracious God, by water and the Spirit you claimed us as your own, cleansing us from sin, and giving us new life. You made us members of your body, the church, calling us to be your servants in the world. Renew in David, Deborah, and Christian the covenant you made at their baptism. Continue the good work you have begun in them. Send them forth by the power of your Spirit to love and serve you with joy, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
*HYMN [Blue Hymnal #526] “For All the Saints”
- For all the saints, who from their labor rest,
who thee by faith before the word confessed,
thy name, O Jesus be forever blessed, Aleluia! Aleluia!
- Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might;
thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;
thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light, Aleluia! Aleluia!
- O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle;
they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all art thine. Aleluia! Aleluia!
- From earth’s wide bounds, from oceans farthest coast,
gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Aleluia! Aleluia!
*PARTING PRAYER
Almighty God, by the love of Jesus Christ you draw people to faith, and welcome them into the church family. May we show your joy by embracing new siblings, who with us believe and with us will work to serve you. Keep us close together in your Spirit, breaking bread in faith and love, one with Jesus Christ our Lord and Master. Amen
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director; and Josh Sierra Delgado, guest musician. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
STAFF |
Church Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.888.1375
Playschool Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.888.1378
The Reverend Aaron Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head of Staff
Louise Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian Education Leader
Sam Garnett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Music Director
Kelly Cuppett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Music Director
Lauren Oufnac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Playschool Director
Stephanie Galliano. . . . . Playschool Administrative Assistant
For more information, visit our website at www.JohnCalvinChurch.org
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Announcements
Water park: Don’t forget next Saturday Aug. 20th is our final Summer event with a Trip to Gulf Island Water park. If you haven’t signed up yet or if you want to invite some more friends there is still time. Just let me know ASAP.
Choir Kickoff and Ice Cream Social Rescheduled: We have rescheduled this fun event due to covid. If you are not sure about choir and want to know more, if you are a die-hard chorister chomping at the bit to sing again, or you just like cold desserts, please join us for a Choir Kickoff and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 24th at 7:00 PM. This is a fellowship opportunity with a little singing- not a rehearsal, but a preview and stumble-through of the anthems we have planned this fall.
Lost and Found: We have several pairs of glasses and sunglasses on the table in the Narthex. If you are missing a pair please come take a look we will be donating unclaimed pairs at the end of August.
All church and Community Picnic: Everyone mark your calendars for an all church picnic on Sept. 11th following the service. Invite your friends and neighbors too. More information to come in the next few weeks, but we will be looking for volunteers to help put this together. We hope to see everyone there!
Events and Meetings this Week:
8/15 – 6:30 PM – Session Meeting
8/17 – 11:00 AM – Staff Meeting
8/18 – Office closed for carpet cleaning
8/20 – Family and Youth Water Park Trip
8/21 – 9:30 AM – Deacon Training, no kids activity
Birthdays: Donna Dupree 7/14, Britson Janis 8/16, Matthew Freudenthal 8/16
order of Worship 8-07-22
Posted on Aug 6, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
Aug 7th, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: Linda Lowry
Please silence all cell phones.
Face masks are encouraged for all participants unless leading worship.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
PRELUDE
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN [Blue Hymnal 343]
“Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
Called as partners in Christ’s service Called to ministries of grace
We respond with deep commitment Fresh new lines of faith to trace
May we learn the art of sharing Side by side and friend with friend
Equal partners in our caring To fulfill God’s chosen end
So God grant us for tomorrow Ways to order human life
That surround each person’s sorrow With a calm that conquers strife
Make us partners in our living Our compassion to increase
Messengers of faith thus giving Hope and confidence and peace
WORDS OF WELCOME
MINUTE for MISSION: Clothing Drive
GATHERING
CALL TO WORSHIP Micah 6:8
ONE: God has told you, O mortal, what is good,
and what does the Lord require of you
MANY: but to do justice and to love kindness
and to walk humbly with your God?
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Loving God, you have created us to be in a right relationship with you, and with others, and with creation around us. You have provided a way for us to restore our relationships. Help us when we see only our own wants and needs, and help us to care for our family, friends, neighbors, and enemies. Amen.
HYMN Come! Live in the Light! WE ARE CALLED
- Come, live in the light
Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord
We are called to be light for the kingdom
To live in the freedom of the city of God
Chorus: We are called to act with justice
We are called to love tenderly
We are called to serve one another
2.Come, open your heart
Show your mercy to all those in fear
We are called to be hope for the hopeless
So all hatred and violence will be no more (chorus)
- Sing, sing a new song
Sing of that great day when all will be one
God will reign and we’ll walk with each other
As sisters and brothers united in love (chorus)
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed.
In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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,
PROCLAMATION
‘Adah and Zillah, hear my voice;
you wives of Lamech, listen to what I say:
I have killed a man for wounding me,
a young man for striking me.
If Cain is avenged sevenfold,
truly Lamech seventy-sevenfold.’
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON “My Sibling’s Keeper” The Rev. Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Confession of 1967
God’s redeeming work in Jesus Christ embraces the whole of [hu]man’s life: social and cultural, economic and political, scientific and technological, individual and corporate. It includes [hu]man’s natural environment as exploited and despoiled by sin. It is the will of God that [God’s] purpose for human life shall be fulfilled under the rule of Christ and all evil be banished from [God’s] creation… With an urgency born of this hope, the church applies itself to present tasks and strives for a better world. It does not identify limited progress with the kingdom of God on earth, nor does it despair in the face of disappointment and defeat. In steadfast hope, the church looks beyond all partial achievement to the final triumph of God. “Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY COMMUNION
THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
ONE: The Lord be with you.
MANY: And also with you.
ONE: Lift up your hearts.
MANY: We lift them to the Lord.
ONE: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
MANY: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
ONE: …Therefore with all creation we sing your praise:
MANY: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
ONE: … Great is the mystery of faith:
MANY: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again…
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
ONE: … The gifts of God for the people of God.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
*HYMN [Blue Hymnal #419] “How Clear is Our Vocation Lord”
How clear is our vocation, Lord, When once we heed your call:
To live according to your word, And daily learn, refreshed, restored,
That you are Lord of all, and will not let us fall.
But if, forgetful, we should find Your yoke is hard to bear;
If worldly pressures fray the mind, and love itself cannot unwind
Its tangled skein of care: Our inward life repair.
We mark Your saints, how they became In hindrances more sure;
Whose joyful virtues put to shame The casual way we wear your name,
And by our faults obscure Your power to cleanse and cure.
In what you give us, Lord, to do, Together or alone,
In old routines or ventures new, May we not cease to look to you,
*PARTING PRAYER
Almighty God, bless your people. Give us your peace, your help, and your love, for we are the sheep of your pasture. Let us be united in your peace— one in the Body, one in the Spirit, and one in the hope of our calling, all through the gift of your endless grace. Amen.
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
STAFF |
Church Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.888.1375
Playschool Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.888.1378
The Reverend Aaron Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head of Staff
Louise Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian Education Leader
Sam Garnett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Music Director
Kelly Cuppett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Music Director
Lauren Oufnac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Playschool Director
Stephanie Galliano. . . . . Playschool Administrative Assistant
For more information, visit our website at www.JohnCalvinChurch.org
or find us @JohnCalvinMetairie on
JCPC Prayer Team You may write your prayer request on one of the forms, located in the pew rack in front of you, and place it in the offering plate. You may also enter prayer requests on-line at www.johncalvinchurch.org, just click “Prayer Request.” |
The Flowers in the Sanctuary were donated by Dennis and Ernestine Price in celebration of their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Clothing Donations: The outreach committee will be collecting clean gently used clothing to take to our neighbors in Lake Charles. This area was particularly hard hit in the last several hurricane seasons and people are still in need of many things. We are partnering with another local church to send these donations of clothing. We will have boxes in the narthex or you can drop items off in the office.
Choir Kickoff and Ice Cream Social: If you are not sure about choir and want to know more, if you are a die-hard chorister chomping at the bit to sing again, or you just like cold desserts, please join us for a Choir Kickoff and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 10th. This is a fellowship opportunity with a little singing- not a rehearsal, but a preview and stumble-through of the anthems we have planned this fall. We hope to see you there!
Flowers: Would you like to supply flowers for the sanctuary one Sunday? You can sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex. This is a wonderful way to mark a special occasion or give in remembrance of someone special.
Lost and Found: We have several pairs of glasses and sunglasses on the table in the Narthex. If you are missing a pair please come take a look we will be donating unclaimed pairs at the end of August.
Events and Meetings this Week:
8/7 – 9:30 AM – Deacon Training
5:30 PM – Youth Group
8/8 – 12:00 PM – Playschool Committee Meeting
6:30 PM – Christian Education Meeting
8/10 – 11:00 AM – Staff Meeting
6:00 PM – Worship Committee Meeting
7:00 PM – Ice Cream Social and Choir Kick-Off
8/12 – 10:00 AM – Clothes Sorting
The Flowers in the Sanctuary were donated by Dennis and Ernestine Price in celebration of their 62nd wedding anniversary.
John Calvin Presbyterian Church
-Prayer List-
August 7th
- Tom G., Sharon’s brother, in hospital for double pneumonia.
- Nick J., moving to an Assisted Living facility.
- Amy C. recovering from back surgery.
- Don M. is home from the hospital.
July 31st
- Aquileo, Olga’s husband, finished radiation treatments.
- Family and Friends of George McLean, a long-time member who passed away this week. His service will be on September 9th at 11am at John Calvin Presbyterian Church.
- Peter H. back home after 2 months in medical rehab after recovering from abdominal surgeries.
- Maurice, Denis M’s neighbor, whose wife passed away suddenly last week.
July 24th
- Family and friends of Debbie O’Regan, John O’Regan’s wife, who passed away.
- Faye R,, friend of Cynthia F., needs heart surgery.
- Tony H. will be undergoing radiation treatment for cancer in his Tonsils. The cancer has been contained.
- Jack, online request, for friends and family.
- Friends of Beverly K.
- Friends and Family of Joe T., Lynn S. uncle.
- Joy de B. (former Playschool teacher and friend of Debbie R.’s) underwent her second and third cancer surgeries. She is home but will need more chemotherapy.
Order of Worship 7-31-22
Posted on Jul 28, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
July 31st, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: Jananne Lankard
Please silence all cell phones.
Face masks are encouraged for all participants unless leading worship.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
WORDS OF WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
“Come, Now is the Time to Worship”
Come, now is the time to worship Come, now is the time to give your heart
Come, just as you are to worship
Come, just as you are before your God, come.
One day every tongue will confess you are God, one day every knee will bow
still the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose you now.
Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing
Come Thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace
streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, Mount of God’s unchanging love.
Here I raise my Ebeneezer, hither by thy help I’m come;
and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood.
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed.
In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
O to grace how great a debtor Daily I’m constrained to be!
Let that grace now, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee:
Prone to wander, Lord I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON Romans 8:1-11
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins. He did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.
Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will. That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.
But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.) And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life. because you have been made right with God. The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.
*GLORY to GOD “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone”
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found, was blind but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear and Grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
and like a flood his mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures (chorus)
When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise, Than when we’d first begun (chorus)
CHILDREN’S SERMON
SCRIPTURE LESSON Romans 8:12-25
Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are. Against its will, all creation was subjected to God’s curse. But with eager hope, the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us. We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope. But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.)
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY “Revelation Song”
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
PRAYERS Romans 8:26-27
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.
PRAYERS of the PEOPLE and LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
Romans 8:28-30: And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many siblings. And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.
SONG “How Great is Our God”
The wonder of our King, clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice.
He wraps himself in light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at his voice, and trembles at his voice.
Chorus: How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great, is our God.
Age to age he stands and time is in his hands
Beginning and the end, beginning and the end.
The Godhead three in one, Father, Spirit, Son
The Lion and the Lamb, Lion and the Lamb (chorus)
Bridge: The name above all names, worthy of all praise,
My heart will say, ‘how great is our God!’ (chorus)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Romans 8:31-37
What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else? Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? No one—for God himself has given us right standing with himself. Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.
Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? (As the Scriptures say, “For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.”) No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
SONG “Come! Live in the Light”
- Come, live in the light Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord
We are called to be light for the kingdom
To live in the freedom of the city of God
Chorus: We are called to act with justice We are called to love tenderly
We are called to serve one another To walk humbly with God
2.Come, open your heart Show your mercy to all those in fear
We are called to be hope for the hopeless
So 4hatred and violence will be no more (chorus)
- Sing, sing a new song Sing of that great day when all will be one
God will reign and we’ll walk with each other
As sisters and brothers united in love (chorus)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Romans 8:38-39
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor nor rulers. neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
POSTLUDE We Are Singing In the Light of God
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
STAFF |
Church Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.888.1375
Playschool Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.888.1378
The Reverend Aaron Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head of Staff
Louise Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian Education Leader
Sam Garnett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Music Director
Kelly Cuppett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Music Director
Lauren Oufnac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Playschool Director
Stephanie Galliano. . . . . Playschool Administrative Assistant
For more information, visit our website at www.JohnCalvinChurch.org
or find us @JohnCalvinMetairie on
JCPC Prayer Team
You may write your prayer request on one of the forms, located in the pew rack in front of you, and place it in the offering plate. You may also enter prayer requests on-line at www.johncalvinchurch.org, just click “Prayer Request.” |
Order of Worship 7-3-22
Posted on Jun 29, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
July 3rd, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: Emily Garland
Please silence all cell phones.
Face masks are encouraged for all participants unless leading worship.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
PRELUDE
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN [Blue #469] Morning Has Broken
1 Morning has broken like the first morning,
blackbird has spoken like the first bird.
Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning!
Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word!
3 Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning
born of the one light Eden saw play!
Praise with elation, praise every morning,
God’s recreation of the new day!
WORDS OF WELCOME
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP Rom. 7:24–25
ONE: Who will save us from the ways of death?
MANY: Jesus Christ our Lord; thanks be to God!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of the covenant,
in our baptism you called us
to proclaim the coming of your kingdom.
Give us courage like you gave the apostles,
that we may faithfully witness to your love and peace
in every circumstance of life,
in the name of Jesus Christ our redeemer,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen
HYMN Come! Live in the Light! WE ARE CALLED
- Come, live in the light
Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord
We are called to be light for the kingdom
To live in the freedom of the city of God
Chorus: We are called to act with justice
We are called to love tenderly
We are called to serve one another
To walk humbly with God
2.Come, open your heart
Show your mercy to all those in fear
We are called to be hope for the hopeless
So all hatred and violence will be no more (chorus)
- Sing, sing a new song
Sing of that great day when all will be one
God will reign and we’ll walk with each other
As sisters and brothers united in love (chorus)
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed.
In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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.
PROCLAMATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 2:4b-25
In the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens, when no plant of the field was yet in the earth and no herb of the field had yet sprung up—for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was no one to till the ground; but a stream would rise from the earth, and water the whole face of the ground— then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being. And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east; and there he put the man whom he had formed. Out of the ground the LORD God made to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food, the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
A river flows out of Eden to water the garden, and from there it divides and becomes four branches. The name of the first is Pishon; it is the one that flows around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; and the gold of that land is good; bdellium and onyx stone are there. The name of the second river is Gihon; it is the one that flows around the whole land of Cush. The name of the third river is Tigris, which flows east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.
The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man, ‘You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die.’
Then the LORD God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.’ So out of the ground the LORD God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper as his partner. So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said,
‘This at last is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
this one shall be called Woman,
for out of Man this one was taken.’
Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked, and were not ashamed.
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON “To Till and To Keep” The Rev. Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Scots Confession
We confess and acknowledge one God alone, to whom alone we must cleave, whom alone we must serve, whom only we must worship, and in whom alone we put our trust. Who is eternal, infinite, immeasurable, incomprehensible, omnipotent, invisible; one in substance and yet distinct in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. By whom we confess and believe all things in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, to have been created, to be retained in their being, and to be ruled and guided by [God’s] inscrutable providence for such end as [God’s] eternal wisdom, goodness, and justice have appointed, and to the manifestation of [God’s] own glory.
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Excerpts from L’Union Gottschalk
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY COMMUNION
THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
ONE: The Lord be with you.
MANY: And also with you.
ONE: Lift up your hearts.
MANY: We lift them to the Lord.
ONE: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
MANY: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
ONE: …Therefore with all creation we sing your praise:
MANY: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
ONE: … Great is the mystery of faith:
MANY: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again…
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
ONE: … The gifts of God for the people of God.
MANY: Thanks be to God.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
*HYMN [Blue #563] Lift Every Voice and Sing
Lift every voice and sing
Till earth and heaven ring
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the listening skies
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun
Let us march on till victory is won
Stony the road we trod
Bitter the chastening rod
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died
Yet with a steady beat
Have not our weary feet
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears has been watered
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered
Out from the gloomy past
Till now we stand at last
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast
God of our weary years
God of our silent tears
Thou who has brought us thus far on the way
Thou who has by Thy might Led us into the light
Keep us forever in the path, we pray
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee
Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee
Shadowed beneath Thy hand
May we forever stand
True to our God
True to our native land
*PARTING PRAYER
Holy Spirit, you have filled us with your life.
Christ our Savior, you have embraced us in your love.
God our Mother, you have fed us with your grace.
Now send us out into your beloved world
to share your life, your love, your grace with all.
Blessing and honor and glory to you,
holy, holy, holy Lord. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Overture from The Music For the Royal Fireworks – Handel
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
STAFF |
Church Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.888.1375
Playschool Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.888.1378
The Reverend Aaron Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head of Staff
Louise Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian Education Leader
Sam Garnett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Music Director
Kelly Cuppett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Music Director
Lauren Oufnac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Playschool Director
Stephanie Galliano. . . . . Playschool Administrative Assistant
For more information, visit our website at www.JohnCalvinChurch.org
or find us @JohnCalvinMetairie on
JCPC Prayer Team You may write your prayer request on one of the forms, located in the pew rack in front of you, and place it in the offering plate. You may also enter prayer requests on-line at www.johncalvinchurch.org, just click “Prayer Request.” |
Announcements.
Treasurer: The John Calvin Session is looking for someone to help oversee the finances of the church. If you or someone you know might be interested, please let us know.
VBS VOLUNTEERS: It’s that time of year again time to volunteer for VBS! We will be doing Spark Studios VBS July 18th – 22nd and we can’t do it without you. Our biggest volunteer needs are those willing to be group leaders. Ideally we would like to have two adults per group. So grab a friend and come have some fun with us teaching the kids about creativity and God’s plan for their lives.
Conducting Clinic: Join us In a 3-week masterclass, setting intended for those with some music literacy, to learn the basic gestures of conducting and choose a piece from the choral or handbell library to prepare. The dates are July 6th, 13th and 20th from 6-7pm. Those who enjoy it may find themselves on the podium this fall! Please let Kelly know of your interest by July 1.
Handbell Choir: If you are interested in participating in a summer handbell choir, please let Sam know by July 1st. Rehearsals will take place July 13th, 20th, 27th and Aug. 7th at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for participation in August 7th service.
Bible Builds: Join us for bible builds, July 10th, 24th and Aug 7th at 9:30 AM. We will read a story from the bible and then the kids log on to Minecraft and build something from the story. We will talk about their builds and explore the story further using their ideas and builds.
Wedding Bands: We give thanks to God that David Bottomley and Angel Jacobs were married on Friday, and we ask God to bless their marriage.
Events and Meetings this Week:
7/3 – 6:00 PM – Sundays At 6 Concert
6:30 PM – Youth Party at the Ocharts
7/4 – Office is Closed
7/5 – 7/9 – Generally Assembly Plenary Meetings
7/6 – 11:00 AM – Staff Meeting
6:00 PM – Conducting Clinic
7/10 – 9:30 AM – Deacon Training / Bible Builds
10:30 AM – Worship Service
3:30 PM – Fourth Wave Practice
6:00 PM – Sundays At 6 Concert
Order of Worship 6-26-22
Posted on Jun 22, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship, Uncategorized |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Third Sunday After Pentecost
June 26th, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Pulpit Supply: Patricia Ellzey
Liturgist: Laurie Robinson Hill
Please silence all cell phones.
Face masks are encouraged for all participants unless leading worship.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN [Blue #464] Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
1 Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,
Opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the gloom of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
2 All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
3 Mortals, join the happy chorus
Which the morning stars began;
Love divine is reigning o’er us,
Joining all in heaven’s plan.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life.
WORDS OF WELCOME
PRELUDE Be Thou My Vision by Edward Broughton
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP Gal. 5:1, 25
ONE: For freedom Christ has set us free.
MANY: Now we live by the Spirit of God.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
O God,
light of the minds that know you,
life of the souls that love you,
strength of the thoughts that seek you:
Help us so to know you
that we may truly love you,
so to love you
that we may fully serve you,
whose service is perfect freedom;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
HYMN “Will You Come and Follow Me?” KELVINGROVE
- “Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be known,
will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?
- Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?
- Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean and do such as this unseen,
and admit to what I mean in you and you in me?
- Will you love the “you” you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you’ve found to reshape the world around,
through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?
- Lord your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In Your company I’ll go where Your love and footsteps show.
Thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me.
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed.
In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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.
PROCLAMATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON Ephesians 6:1-18
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—this is the first commandment with a promise: ‘so that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.’
And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as you obey Christ; not only while being watched, and in order to please them, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Render service with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to men and women, knowing that whatever good we do, we will receive the same again from the Lord, whether we are slaves or free.
And, masters, do the same to them. Stop threatening them, for you know that both of you have the same Master in heaven, and with him there is no partiality.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet, put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON SEEKING THE TRUTH Patricia Ellzey
RESPONSE
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN [Blue #383] My Faith Looks Up to Thee
1 My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine: Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day
Be wholly Thine!
2 May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire; As Thou hast died for me,
O may my love to Thee Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire!
3 While life’s dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away, Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.
4 When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold sullen stream Shall o’er me roll.
Blest Savior, then, in love, Fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above, A ransomed soul!
*PARTING PRAYER
Holy Spirit, you have filled us with your life.
Christ our Savior, you have embraced us in your love.
God our Mother, you have fed us with your grace.
Now send us out into your beloved world
to share your life, your love, your grace with all.
Blessing and honor and glory to you,
holy, holy, holy Lord. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Dialogue Sur Les Grands Jeux Couperin
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Julie Hebert, CE Leader; and Sam Garnett, Organist. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland. Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
STAFF |
Church Office 504.888.1375
Playschool Office 504.888.1378
The Reverend Aaron Ochart – Head of Staff
Louise Ochart – Christian Education Leader
Sam Garnett – Organist
Lauren Oufnac – Playschool Director
Stephanie Galliano – Playschool Admin. Asst.
For more information, visit our website at www.JohnCalvinChurch.org
or find us @JohnCalvinMetairie on
Announcements.
Patricia Ellzey: Pat is a native born New Orleanian and 4th generation Chinese American. Mother of 3 children and a lifelong Presbyterian. She joined Metairie Ridge Presbyterian Church in 1951. Pat attended Tulane University in 1961. She received BS Biology and in 1975 an MS of Education in Administration, Supervision, Guidance & Counseling. In 2005 she received her Master Degree in Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She has worked as a Biology teacher; academic and career counselor, Guidance Dept Chair; Pulpit Supply Preacher, Hospital Chaplain at East Jefferson Hospital & Oschner Hospital and Bereavement Hospice Chaplain- St Catherine Hospice. As a PCUSA Leader she is an ordained Deacon & Elder at Chinese Presbyterian Church. She was on the Board of Trustees- Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary 1991-2000 as well as being Vice Moderator & Moderator of the Synod of the Sun- 2002-2005. Pat has also been a member of the General Assembly Council Executive Committee and served as Moderator on many committees. Pat is also a leader in the local Community; she was the chair of the Jefferson Parish Vocational & Technical School and New Orleans Asian Pacific American Society. As well as being President of the Organization of Chinese American Women, New Orleans Chapter.
VBS VOLUNTEERS: It’s that time of year again time to volunteer for VBS! We will be doing Spark Studios VBS July 18th – 22nd and we can’t do it without you. Our biggest volunteer needs are those willing to be group leaders. Ideally we would like to have two adults per group. So grab a friend and come have some fun with us teaching the kids about creativity and God’s plan for their lives.
Treasurer: The John Calvin Session is looking for someone to help oversee the finances of the church. If you or someone you know might be interested, please let us know.
SUMMER MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES!
An Evening of Sight-Reading
June 28th and July 26th from 5:30-7pm
Intended for choral singers with some music fluency, the last Tuesday of June and July will be a time for people to get together and read through some of our choral
library. This is not a rehearsal- just music from start to finish!
Conducting Clinic
July 6, 13, and 20 from 6-7pm
In a 3-week masterclass setting intended for those with some music literacy, learn the basic gestures of conducting and choose a piece from the choral or handbell library to prepare. Those who enjoy it may find themselves on the podium this fall! Please let Kelly know of your interest
by July 1.
Handbell Choir
July 13th, 20th, 27th and Aug 7th
If you are interested in participating in a summer handbell choir, please let Sam know by July 1st. Rehearsals will take place in July at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for participation in August 7th service.
Small Group or Solo Involvement
Sunday
Sundays at Six
Summer Concert Series
@ John Calvin Prebyterian Church
4201 Transcontinental Drive
Metairie, LA 70006
Every Sunday evening in July, join us for a concert at 6pm at John Calvin Presbyterian Church highlighting local musicians. There are no cover charges or tickets, but your welcome donations help to fund future concerts.
See you on Sundays at Six!
July 3
All-American Piano Music
Kelly Cuppett, piano
July 10
Fourth Wave Women’s Choir
July 17
Josh Sierra, cello
July 24
JCPC Music Team: An Evening of Duets
July 31
Summer Youth Activities:
Youth Group: The next Youth Group will be held June 26th, July 3rd (party at the ocharts see below), July 17th and Aug 7th. 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Dinner will be included, but a small donation to help cover the cost would be appreciated. We will have music, games and a video bible study. We will pick our next Study at the June 26th meeting.
BIBLE BUILDS: Join us for bible builds, July 10th, 24th and Aug 7th at 9:30 AM. We will read a story from the bible and then the kids log on to Minecraft and build something from the story. We will talk about their builds and explore the story further using their ideas and builds.
Youth and Music: The first Sunday of every month the Youth (all ages) are invited to learn the new hymn of the month at 9:45 am and then help teach the congregation in service that day. Our next practices will be Sunday July 3rd and Aug 7th.
Independence day Celebration: Youth and families come Join us July 3rd at 6:30 PM for a party at the Ocharts. We will have Music, food, fun and fireworks. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to take a dip in the pool or run in the sprinklers. We will also have some video games like Just Dance and Wii sports.
White Sands Beach Day: TBD. Join us at White sands beach for a day of fun in the Sun. Cost will be $10 per person. The church will cover the cost of cabana rental and adults coming as chaperons. Please bring money for Food.
Vacation Bible School July 18th – 22nd, 2022
Spark imagination and kick creativity into high gear at Spark Studios. In summer 2022, kids will learn that God’s creativity didn’t stop in Genesis. The Master Artist is working to redeem, reclaim, and transform us–God’s creation–to the design God planned for us. Kids will see the beautiful truth that they are God’s workmanship as they learn to use their talents to bring glory to God.
WHEN: July 18th – 22nd TIME: 9:00 AM – Noon
WHO CAN ATTEND: Ages 3 (by 1/1/22 and must be fully potty-trained) – exiting 4th grade
COST: $40 for First Child, $20 for Second Child in the family with a Maximum of $60 Per Family
Scholarships are Available
If you volunteer to work VBS your child can attend for Free.
HOW DO I VOLUNTEER: Please Email Louise Ochart at Louise.Ochart@Johncalvinchurch.org
HOW DO I REGISTER: Fill out the form below and email a copy to Louise.Ochart@Johncalvinchurch.org
OR register online at https://forms.gle/PvoV4kxgorXvi8Px5
Order of Worship 6-19-2022
Posted on Jun 15, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
2nd Sunday After Pentecost
June 19th, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: The Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: Evelyn Tobey
Please silence all cell phones.
Face masks are encouraged for all participants unless leading worship.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
*HYMN (#455 v. 1, 2, &6) All Creatures of Our God and King
1 All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
Thou silver moon with softer gleam,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along,
O sing ye! Alleluia!
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
- All creatures, your Creator bless,
and worship God in humbleness,
O sing Ye! Alleluia!
Praise, Praise the Father, Praise the Son,
And Praise the Spirit, Three in One!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
WORDS OF WELCOME
PRELUDE 2nd Movement from Sonata in C Minor, Op. 13 Beethoven
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP Ps. 42:1–2
ONE: As a deer longs for flowing streams
MANY: so my soul thirsts for the living God.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Teach us, good Lord,
to serve you as you deserve;
to give and not to count the cost;
to fight and not to heed the wounds;
to toil and not to seek for rest;
to labor and not to ask for any reward,
save that of knowing that we do your will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
HYMN “Will You Come and Follow Me?” KELVINGROVE
- “Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be known,
will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?
- Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?
- Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean and do such as this unseen,
and admit to what I mean in you and you in me?
- Will you love the “you” you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you’ve found to reshape the world around,
through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?
- Lord your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In Your company I’ll go where Your love and footsteps show.
Thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me. MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed.
In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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.
PROCLAMATION
LESSON Genesis 1:26-2:4a
Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.’
So God created humankind in his image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.’ God said, ‘See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.’ And it was so. God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all their multitude. And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation.
These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created.
ONE: The Word of the Lord
SERMON “The Image of God” The Rev. Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed
I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ [God’s] 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.
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Performed by Symonne Sparks and Preston Wilson
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
REMEMBRANCE OF BAPTISM
ONE: The Lord be with you.
MANY: And also with you.
ONE: Lift up your hearts.
MANY: We lift them to the Lord.
ONE: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
MANY: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
*HYMN [Blue #434] Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples
Today we are all called to be
Disciples of the Lord,
To help to set the captive free,
Make plow-share out of sword,
To feed the hungry, quench their thirst,
Make love and peace our fast,
To serve the poor and homeless first,
Our ease and comfort last.
God made the world and at its birth
Ordained our human race
To live as stewards of the earth,
Responding to God’s grace.
But we are vain and sadly proud,
We sow not peace but strife,
Our discord spreads a deadly cloud
That threatens all of life.
Pray justice may come rolling down
As in a mighty stream,
With righteousness in field and town
To cleanse us and redeem.
For God is longing to restore
An earth where conflicts cease,
A world that was created for
A harmony of peace.
May we in service to our God
Act out the living word,
And walk the road the saints have trod
Till all have seen and heard.
As stewards of the earth may we
Give thanks in one accord
To God who calls us all to be
Disciples of the Lord.
*PARTING PRAYER
Holy Spirit, you have filled us with your life.
Christ our Savior, you have embraced us in your love.
God our Mother, you have fed us with your grace.
Now send us out into your beloved world
to share your life, your love, your grace with all.
Blessing and honor and glory to you,
holy, holy, holy Lord. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE “An Irish Blessing” Blackmon
May the road rise to meet you, may the wind blow at your back,
may the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rain fall softly on your fields,
and until we meet again, until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Amen.
POSTLUDE Diademata
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Julie Hebert, CE Leader; and Sam Garnett, Organist. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland. Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
STAFF |
Church Office 504.888.1375
Playschool Office 504.888.1378
The Reverend Aaron Ochart – Head of Staff
Julie R. Hebert – Christian Education Leader
Sam Garnett – Organist
Lauren Oufnac – Playschool Director
Stephanie Galliano – Playschool Admin. Asst.
For more information, visit our website at www.JohnCalvinChurch.org
or find us @JohnCalvinMetairie on
JCPC Prayer Team You may write your prayer request on one of the forms, located in the pew rack in front of you, and place it in the offering plate. You may also enter prayer requests on-line at www.johncalvinchurch.org, just click “Prayer Request.” |
order of worship 6-12-2022
Posted on Jun 11, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Trinity Sunday
June 12th, Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: The Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: Mary Antil
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN [#272] “God of the Sparrow” ROEDER
- God of the sparrow
God of the whale
God of the swirling stars
How does the creature say Awe
How does the creature say Praise
- God of the earthquake
God of the storm
God of the trumpet blast
How does the creature cry Woe
How does the creature cry Save
- God of the rainbow
God of the cross
God of the empty grave
How does the creature say Grace
How does the creature say Thanks
- God of the hungry
God of the sick
God of the prodigal
How does the creature say Care
How does the creature say Life
- God of the neighbor
God of the foe
God of the pruning hook
How does the creature say Love
How does the creature say Peace
- God of the ages
God near at hand
God of the loving heart
How do your children say Joy
How do your children say Home
WORDS OF WELCOME
PRELUDE “The Mystery of the Trinity” Peter Burkhardt
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP Isa. 6:3
ONE: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
MANY: the earth is full of the glory of God.
LITANY for TRINITY SUNDAY
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
Glory to you forever!
Speaker, Word, and Breath of Life:
Glory to you forever!
Font of Blessing, Living Water, Flowing River:
Glory to you forever!
Compassionate Mother, Beloved Child, Life-Giving Womb:
Glory to you forever!
Sun, Light, and Burning Ray:
Glory to you forever!
Giver, Gift, and Giving:
Glory to you forever!
Lover, Beloved, and Love itself:
Glory to you forever!
Rock, Cornerstone, and Temple:
Glory to you forever!
Consuming Fire, Dividing Sword, Overpowering Storm:
Glory to you forever!
Rainbow of Promise, Ark of Salvation, Dove of Peace:
Glory to you forever!
God who was, God who is, God who is to come:
Glory to you forever!
Almighty and ever-living God, you have given us grace, by our confession of faith, to acknowledge and worship your triune name in the majesty of your unity. Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your eternal glory, one God, now and forever. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
O blessed Trinity, in whom we know the maker of all things seen and unseen, the Savior of all both near and far: By your Spirit enable us to worship your divine majesty, so that with all the company of heaven we may magnify your glorious name, saying: Holy, holy, holy. Glory to you, O Lord most high. Amen.
HYMN “Will You Come and Follow Me?” KELVINGROVE
- “Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be known,
will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?
- Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?
- Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean and do such as this unseen,
and admit to what I mean in you and you in me?
- Will you love the “you” you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you’ve found to reshape the world around,
through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?
- Lord your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In Your company I’ll go where Your love and footsteps show.
Thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE “Evidence of God’s Love” Louise Ochart
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed.
In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
DECLARATION of FORGIVENESS
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Thanks be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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.
PROCLAMATION
LESSON Genesis 1:1-25
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
ANTHEM “A Blessing” Martin Shaw
SERMON “Order out of Chaos” Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Brief Statement of Faith:
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in Jesus Christ, Fully human, fully God.
Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.
We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God’s image …, of every race and people, to live as one community. But we rebel against God; we hide from our Creator. Ignoring God’s commandments, we violate the image of God in others and ourselves, accept lies as truth, exploit neighbor and nature, and threaten death to the planet entrusted to our care. We deserve God’s condemnation. Yet God acts with justice and mercy to redeem creation.
We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church.
With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Gracious Father, giver of all good things: For our home on earth and for your unfailing mercy,
We give you thanks.
Christ, our redeemer: For your sacrifice on the cross and rising from death that we might live,
We give you thanks and praise.
Holy Spirit, giver of life: For your abiding presence in our lives and for comforting and guiding us,
We give you thanks, praise, and glory.
O triune God: To you be glory and praise now and forever. Amen
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN [#138] “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” NICAEA
1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
2 Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
who wert and art, and evermore shalt be.
3 Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
though the eye of sinfulness thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in pow’r, in love and purity.
4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
*PARTING PRAYER
Holy Spirit, you have filled us with your life.
Christ our Savior, you have embraced us in your love.
God our Mother, you have fed us with your grace.
Now send us out into your beloved world
to share your life, your love, your grace with all.
Blessing and honor and glory to you,
holy, holy, holy Lord. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE “An Irish Blessing” Blackmon
May the road rise to meet you, may the wind blow at your back,
may the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rain fall softly on your fields,
and until we meet again, until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Amen.
POSTLUDE “Toccata in C” Pachebel
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
STAFF |
Church Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.888.1375
Playschool Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.888.1378
The Reverend Aaron Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head of Staff
Louise Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian Education Leader
Sam Garnett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Music Director
Kelly Cuppett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Music Director
Lauren Oufnac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Playschool Director
Stephanie Galliano. . . . . Playschool Administrative Assistant
For more information, visit our website at www.JohnCalvinChurch.org
or find us @JohnCalvinMetairie on
JCPC Prayer Team You may write your prayer request on one of the forms, located in the pew rack in front of you, and place it in the offering plate. You may also enter prayer requests on-line at www.johncalvinchurch.org, just click “Prayer Request.” |
Order of Worship 6-5-2022
Posted on Jun 2, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Pentecost Sunday
June 5, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: The Reverend Aaron Ochart
Liturgists: Layne Corcoran (French), Ardis Moore (Spanish), Lynn Sens (Italian), and Dr. Raju Thomas (Hindi)
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN (From the Blue Hymnal #434)
To serve the poor and homeless first, our ease and comfort last.
Our discord spreads a deadly cloud That threatens all of life.
With righteousness in field and town to cleanse us and redeem.
A world that was created for a harmony of peace.
And walk the road the saints have trod till all have seen and heard.
To God who calls us all to be Disciples of the Lord.
WORDS OF WELCOME
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NATIVE LANDS
PRELUDE
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive) Acts 2:17
One (English): Remember the promise of the Lord:
Many: God will pour out the Spirit on all flesh.
One (Spanish): Recuerda la promesa del Señor:
Many: God will pour out the Spirit on all flesh.
One (Hindi): प्रभु के वचन को याद रखें (prabhu ke vachan ko yaad rakhen)
Many: God will pour out the Spirit on all flesh.
One (Italian): Ricorda la promessa del Signore:
Many: God will pour out the Spirit on all flesh.
One (French): Souviens-toi de la promesse du Seigneur
Many: God will pour out the Spirit on all flesh!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God our creator, earth has many languages, but your gospel proclaims your love to all nations in one heavenly tongue. Make us messengers of the good news that, through the power of your Spirit, all the world may unite in one song of praise; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
HYMN “Will You Come and Follow Me?” KELVINGROVE
- “Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be known,
will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?
- Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?
- Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean and do such as this unseen,
and admit to what I mean in you and you in me?
- Will you love the “you” you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you’ve found to reshape the world around,
through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?
5.Lord your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In Your company I’ll go where Your love and footsteps show.
Thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me.
CONFESSION
LITANY for PENTECOST
One (French): Saint-Esprit, Créateur, au commencement tu t’es déplacé sur les eaux. De votre souffle, toute la création a tiré la vie. Sans vous, la vie se transforme en poussière.
Holy Spirit, Creator, in the beginning you moved over the waters. From your breath all creation drew life. Without you, life turns to dust.
Many: Come, Holy Spirit /Viens, Saint-Esprit/Ven, espíritu santo
आओ, पवित्र आत्मा (aao, pavitr aatma) / Vieni, Spirito Santo
One (Italian): Spirito Santo, Consigliere, per tua ispirazione i profeti hanno parlato e agito con fede. Li hai rivestiti del potere di essere ascoltatori della tua Parola.
Holy Spirit, Counselor, by your inspiration, the prophets spoke and acted in faith. You clothed them in power to be hearers of your Word.
Many: Come, Holy Spirit/Viens, Saint-Esprit/Ven, espíritu santo
आओ, पवित्र आत्मा (aao, pavitr aatma) / Vieni, Spirito Santo
One (Spanish): Espíritu Santo, Poder, viniste como fuego a los discípulos de Jesús; les diste voz ante los gobernantes de este mundo.
Holy Spirit, Power, you came as fire to Jesus’ disciples; you gave them voice before before the rulers of this world.
Many: Come, Holy Spirit/Viens, Saint-Esprit/Ven, espíritu santo
आओ, पवित्र आत्मा (aao, pavitr aatma) / Vieni, Spirito Santo
One (Hindi): पवित्र आत्मा, पवित्रता, आपने हमें परमेश्वर की संतान बनाया; आप हमें अपनी उपस्थिति का जीवित मंदिर बनाते हैं; आप शब्दों के लिए बहुत गहरी आहों के साथ हमारे भीतर हस्तक्षेप करते हैं। (pavitr aatma, pavitrata, aapane hamen parameshvar kee santaan banaaya; aap hamen apanee upasthiti ka jeevit mandir banaate hain; aap shabdon ke lie bahut gaharee aahon ke saath hamaare bheetar hastakshep karate hain.)
Holy Spirit, Sanctifier, you created us children of God; you make us the living temple of your presence; you intercede within us with sighs too deep for words.
Many: Come, Holy Spirit/Viens, Saint-Esprit/Ven, espíritu santo
आओ, पवित्र आत्मा (aao, pavitr aatma) / Vieni, Spirito Santo
(Brief silence)
One (English): Holy Spirit, Giver of life, you guide and make holy the church you create; you give gifts- the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of council and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety, the spirit of the fear of the Lord, that the whole creation may be transformed.
Many: Come, Holy Spirit/Viens, Saint-Esprit/Ven, espíritu santo
आओ, पवित्र आत्मा (aao, pavitr aatma) / Vieni, Spirito Santo
GLORIA PATRI 579
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.
PROCLAMATION
FIRST LESSON Philippians 4:4-7
Estén siempre llenos de alegría en el Señor. Lo repito, ¡alégrense! Que todo el mundo vea que son considerados en todo lo que hacen. Recuerden que el Señor vuelve pronto. En griego el Señor está cerca.No se preocupen por nada; en cambio, oren por todo. Díganle a Dios lo que necesitan y denle gracias por todo lo que él ha hecho. Así experimentarán la paz de Dios, que supera todo lo que podemos entender. La paz de Dios cuidará su corazón y su mente mientras vivan en Cristo Jesús.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON Acts 2:1-13
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
(Italian) Quando il giorno della *Pentecoste giunse, tutti erano insieme nello stesso luogo. Improvvisamente si fece dal cielo un suono come di vento impetuoso che soffia, e riempí tutta la casa dov’essi erano seduti. Apparvero loro delle lingue come di fuoco che si dividevano e se ne posò una su ciascuno di loro. Tutti furono riempiti di Spirito Santo e cominciarono a parlare in altre lingue, come lo Spirito dava loro di esprimersi.
(French) Lorsque le jour de la Pentecôte arriva, ils étaient tous ensemble dans le même lieu. Tout à coup, il vint du ciel un bruit comme celui d’un souffle violent qui remplit toute la maison où ils étaient assis. Des langues qui semblaient de feu et qui se séparaient les unes des autres leur apparurent; elles se posèrent sur chacun d’eux. Ils furent tous remplis d’Esprit Saint et se mirent à parler en d’autres langues, selon que l’Esprit leur donnait de s’exprimer.
(Hindi) जब पिन्तेकुस्त का दिन आया, तो वे सब एक जगह इकट्ठे थे। 2एकाएक आकाश से बड़ी आँधी की सी सनसनाहट का शब्द हुआ, और उससे सारा घर जहाँ वे बैठे थे, गूँज गया। 3और उन्हें आग की सी जीभें फटती हुई दिखाई दीं और उनमें से हर एक पर आ ठहरीं। 4वे सब पवित्र आत्मा से भर गए, और जिस प्रकार आत्मा ने उन्हें बोलने की सामर्थ्य दी, वे अन्य अन्य भाषा बोलने लगे।
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, ‘Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.’ All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?’ But others sneered and said, ‘They are filled with new wine.’
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON “Representation” Rev. Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “Credo” by Jane Marshall
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
CELEBRATION of the LORD’S SUPPER
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
…who sing to the glory of your name:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
…According to Christ’s Commandment:
We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
HYMN 319 “Spirit”
Chorus: Spirit Spirit of gentleness Blow through the wilderness
Calling and free, Spirit Spirit of restlessness
Stir me from placidness Wind wind on the sea
- You moved on the waters You called to the deep
Then You coaxed up the mountains From the valleys of sleep
And over the eons You called to each thing
Awake from your slumbers And rise on your wings
- You swept through the desert You stung with the sand
And You goaded Your people With a law and a land
And when they were blinded With their idols and lies
Then You spoke through Your prophets To open their eyes
3.You sang in a stable You cried from a hill
Then You whispered in silence When the whole world was still
And down in the city You called once again
When You blew through Your people On the rush of the wind
4.You call from tomorrow You break ancient schemes
From the bondage of sorrow The captives dream dreams
Our women see visions Our men clear their eyes
With bold new decisions Your people arise
PARTING PRAYER Attributed to Nels Ferré (1908-1971)
Come, O Holy Spirit. Come as Holy Fire and burn in us, come as Holy Wind and cleanse us within, come as Holy Light and lead us in the darkness, come as Holy Truth and dispel our ignorance, come as Holy Power and enable our weakness, come as Holy Life, and dwell in us.
Convict us, convert us, consecrate us, until we are set free from the service of ourselves, to be your servants to the world. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
The Lord bless you and keep you; Il Signore ti benedica e ti custodisca;
The Lord be kind a gracious to you; Le Seigneur soit bon et gracieux envers vous;
The Lord look on you with favor; प्रभु आप पर कृपा दृष्टि रखते हैं (prabhu aap par krpa drshti rakhate hain)
and give you peace. y te dé paz.
*RESPONSE “Alleluia!” CELTIC ALLELUIA
Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!
POSTLUDE “Psalm 19” Benedetto Marcello
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
Order of Worship 5-29-22
Posted on May 27, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
7th Sunday of Easter
May 29th, Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: Mike Isham
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
Blue Hymnals can be found in the Pew Pocket
GATHERING
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN [Blue Hymn #482]
Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty
Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
join me in glad adoration.
Praise ye the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
Praise ye the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him.
Let the Amen sound from His people again,
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
WORDS OF WELCOME
PRELUDE Les Bergeries (The Sheepfolds) F. Couperin
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP ph. 1:20–21
ONE: The Lord Jesus Christ has risen to reign;
MANY: his is the name above all names.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of love, With praise we celebrate Jesus, who humbled himself so that every knee should bend and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Amen.
*HYMN “Sing a New Song unto the Lord” SING A NEW SONG
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
let your song be sung from mountains high.
Sing a new song unto the Lord, singing hallelujah!
- Shout with gladness! Dance for joy!
O come before the Lord.
And play for God on glad tambourines,
and let your trumpet sound.
- Rise, O children, from your sleep;
your Savior now has come.
He has turned your sorrow into joy,
and filled your soul with song.
- 3. Glad my soul for I have seen the glory of the Lord.
The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised.
I know my Savior lives.
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN The Interest of Others
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for peace; we despise the weak, and abuse the earth you made.
Forgive us, God of mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. Amen.
DECLARATION of FORGIVENESS
ONE: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
MANY: Thanks be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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.
PROCLAMATION
FIRST LESSON John 13:12-20
After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, ‘Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them. I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But it is to fulfill the scripture, “The one who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.” I tell you this now, before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe that I am he. Very truly, I tell you, whoever receives one whom I send receives me; and whoever receives me receives him who sent me.’
ANTHEM In Christ Alone
SECOND LESSON Philippians 2:1-13
If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,
who, though he was in the form of God,
did not regard equality with God
as something to be exploited,
but emptied himself,
taking the form of a slave,
being born in human likeness.
And being found in human form,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to the point of death—
even death on a cross.
Therefore God also highly exalted him
and gave him the name
that is above every name,
so that at the name of Jesus
every knee should bend,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON “The Mind of Christ” Rev. Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
RECEPTION of NEW MEMBERS
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Confession of 1967 9.53-9.56
God’s redeeming work in Jesus Christ embraces the whole of [hu]man’s life: social and cultural, economic and political, scientific and technological, individual and corporate. It includes [hu]man’s natural environment as exploited and despoiled by sin. It is the will of God that [God’s] purpose for human life shall be fulfilled under the rule of Christ and all evil be banished from [God’s] creation… With an urgency born of this hope, the church applies itself to present tasks and strives for a better world. It does not identify limited progress with the kingdom of God on earth, nor does it despair in the face of disappointment and defeat. In steadfast hope, the church looks beyond all partial achievement to the final triumph of God. “Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known:
Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN [Blue Hymnal #5] Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
And with fear and trembling stand;
Ponder nothing earthly-minded,
For with blessing in His hand,
Christ our God to earth descendeth,
Our full homage to demand.
King of kings, yet born of Mary,
As of old on earth He stood,
Lord of lords, in human vesture,
In the body and the blood;
He will give to all the faithful His own self for heav’nly food.
Rank on rank the host of heaven
Spreads its vanguard on the way,
As the Light of light descendeth
From the realms of endless day,
That the pow’rs of hell may vanish
As the darkness clears away.
At His feet the six-winged seraph,
Cherubim with sleepless eye,
Veil their faces to the presence,
As with ceaseless voice they cry:
“Alleluia, Alleluia Alleluia, Lord Most High!”
*PARTING PRAYER
Glory to you, O God: you have won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life. Glory to you, O Christ: for us and for our salvation you have overcome death and opened the gate to everlasting life. Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into the truth. Glory to you, O Blessed Trinity, now and forever. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE “Alleluia!” CELTIC ALLELUIA
Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!
POSTLUDE Sinfonia in F Major, BWV 794 J.S. Bach
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
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Order Of Worship 5-22-22
Posted on May 19, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
6th Sunday of Easter
May 22nd, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: Nancy Lauland
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
Hymnals can be found in the pew pocket
GATHERING
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN [Blue Hymnal #343]
Called as Partners in Christ’s Service
Called as partners in Christ’s service
Called to ministries of grace
We respond with deep commitment
Fresh new lines of faith to trace
May we learn the art of sharing
Side by side and friend with friend
Equal partners in our caring
To fulfill God’s chosen end
Christ’s example Christ’s inspiring
Christ’s clear call to work and worth
Let us follow never faltering
Reconciling folk on earth
Men and women richer poorer
All God’s people young and old
Blending human skills together
Gracious gifts from God unfold
Thus new patterns for Christ’s mission
In a small or global sense
Help us bear each other’s burdens
Breaking down each wall or fence
Words of comfort words of vision
Words of challenge said with care
Bring new power and strength for action
Make us colleagues free and fair
So God grant us for tomorrow
Ways to order human life
That surround each person’s sorrow
With a calm that conquers strife
Make us partners in our living
Our compassion to increase
Messengers of faith thus giving
Hope and confidence and peace
WORDS OF WELCOME
PRELUDE
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP Acts 16:10, 14
ONE: God calls us to proclaim the good news
MANY: Let us open our hearts to hear God’s word.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Holy Lord, May our love overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help us determine what is best, so that we may be pure and blameless in the sight of Jesus
Christ. Amen.
*HYMN “Sing a New Song unto the Lord” SING A NEW SONG
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
let your song be sung from mountains high.
Sing a new song unto the Lord, singing hallelujah!
- Shout with gladness! Dance for joy!
O come before the Lord.
And play for God on glad tambourines,
and let your trumpet sound.
- Rise, O children, from your sleep;
your Savior now has come.
He has turned your sorrow into joy,
and filled your soul with song.
- 3. Glad my soul for I have seen the glory of the Lord.
The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised.
I know my Savior lives.
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN More Than Enough
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for peace; we despise the weak, and abuse the earth you made.
Forgive us, God of mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. Amen.
DECLARATION of FORGIVENESS
ONE: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
MANY: Thanks be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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.
PROCLAMATION
FIRST LESSON Luke 9:43b-50
And all were astounded at the greatness of God.
While everyone was amazed at all that he was doing, he said to his disciples, ‘Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.’ But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was concealed from them, so that they could not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
An argument arose among them as to which one of them was the greatest. But Jesus, aware of their inner thoughts, took a little child and put it by his side, and said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me; for the least among all of you is the greatest.’
John answered, ‘Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us.’ But Jesus said to him, ‘Do not stop him; for whoever is not against you is for you.’
ANTHEM Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel arr. Lloyd Larson
SECOND LESSON Philippians 1:1-18a
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus,
To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God’s grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that on the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.
I want you to know, beloved, that what has happened to me has actually helped to spread the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to everyone else that my imprisonment is for Christ; and most of the brothers and sisters, having been made confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, dare to speak the word with greater boldness and without fear.
Some proclaim Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from goodwill. These proclaim Christ out of love, knowing that I have been put here for the defense of the gospel; the others proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but intending to increase my suffering in my imprisonment. What does it matter? Just this, that Christ is proclaimed in every way, whether out of false motives or true; and in that I rejoice.
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON “Love Letter” Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
RECOGNTION of GRADUATES
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Theological Declaration of Barmen:
Jesus Christ, as he is attested for us in Holy Scripture, is the one Word of God which we have to hear and which we have to trust and obey in life and in death.
As Jesus Christ is God’s assurance of the forgiveness of all our sins, so in the same way and with the same seriousness is he also God’s mighty claim upon our whole life. Through him befalls us a joyful deliverance from the godless fetters of this world for a free, grateful service to his Creatures.
The Christian Church is the congregation of the brethren in which Jesus Christ acts presently as the Lord in Word and Sacrament through the Holy Spirit. As the church of pardoned sinners, it has to testify in the midst of a sinful world, with its faith as with its obedience, with its message as with its order, that it is solely his property, and that it lives and wants to live solely from his comfort and from his direction in the expectation of his appearance.
The various offices in the church do not establish a dominion of some over the others; on the contrary, they are for the exercise of the ministry entrusted to and enjoined upon the whole congregation.
The church’s commission, upon which its freedom is founded, consists in delivering the message of the free grace of God to all people in Christ’s stead, and therefore in the ministry of his own Word and work through sermon and Sacrament.
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY He Is Exalted arr. Fred Bock
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known:
Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN [Blue Hymnal #419] How Clear is Our Vocation Lord
How clear is our vocation, Lord,
When once we heed your call:
To live according to your word,
And daily learn, refreshed, restored,
That you are Lord of all,
and will not let us fall.
But if, forgetful, we should find
Your yoke is hard to bear;
If worldly pressures fray the mind,
and love itself cannot unwind
Its tangled skein of care:
Our inward life repair.
We mark Your saints, how they became
In hindrances more sure;
Whose joyful virtues put to shame
The casual way we wear your name,
And by our faults obscure
Your power to cleanse and cure.
In what you give us, Lord, to do,
Together or alone,
In old routines or ventures new,
May we not cease to look to you,
The cross you hung upon –
All you endeavored done.
*PARTING PRAYER
Glory to you, O God: you have won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life. Glory to you, O Christ: for us and for our salvation you have overcome death and opened the gate to everlasting life. Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into the truth. Glory to you, O Blessed Trinity, now and forever. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE “Alleluia!” CELTIC ALLELUIA
Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!
POSTLUDE Lord of All Life Edward Broughton
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
STAFF |
Church Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.888.1375
Playschool Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.888.1378
The Reverend Aaron Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head of Staff
Louise Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian Education Leader
Sam Garnett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Music Director
Kelly Cuppett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Music Director
Lauren Oufnac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Playschool Director
Stephanie Galliano. . . . . Playschool Administrative Assistant
For more information, visit our website at www.JohnCalvinChurch.org
or find us @JohnCalvinMetairie on
JCPC Prayer Team You may write your prayer request on one of the forms, located in the pew rack in front of you, and place it in the offering plate. You may also enter prayer requests on-line at www.johncalvinchurch.org, just click “Prayer Request.” |
Order of Worship 5-15-22
Posted on May 12, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
5th Sunday of Easter
May 15, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: The Rev Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: Jeremy Moore
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #476
“O Worship the King, All Glorious Above”
WORDS OF WELCOME
PRELUDE Rejoice, the Lord is King
John Darwall arr. Gina Sprunger
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP
ONE: How can we know the way of God?
MANY: Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of the unknown, Your mysteries are astounding. Give us knowledge where you see fit, and let us sit comfortably with that which we can never understand. Amen.
*HYMN “Sing a New Song unto the Lord” SING A NEW SONG
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
let your song be sung from mountains high.
Sing a new song unto the Lord, singing hallelujah!
- Shout with gladness! Dance for joy!
O come before the Lord.
And play for God on glad tambourines,
and let your trumpet sound.
- Rise, O children, from your sleep;
your Savior now has come.
He has turned your sorrow into joy,
and filled your soul with song.
- 3. Glad my soul for I have seen the glory of the Lord.
The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised.
I know my Savior lives.
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
Right Where It’s Supposed to be
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for peace; we despise the weak, and abuse the earth you made.
Forgive us, God of mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. Amen.
DECLARATION of FORGIVENESS
ONE: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
MANY: Thanks be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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.
PROCLAMATION
FIRST LESSON John 1:1-18
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.
And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, ‘This was he of whom I said, “He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.” ’) From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known.
ANTHEM “Cantate Domino” by Hassler, arr. Schroth
SECOND LESSON Acts 17:16-34
“For we too are his offspring.”
Since we are God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the deity is like gold, or silver, or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of mortals. While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will have the world judged in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed, and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.’
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON “Interfaith Dialogue” Aaron Ochart
RESPONSE
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q1. What is the main purpose for humanity?
- The main purpose for humanity is to glorify and enjoy God forever.
Q2. What rule has God given to tell us how we may glorify and enjoy God?
- The Word of God which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments is the only rule to tell us how we may glorify and enjoy God.
Q3. What do the Scriptures mainly teach?
- The Scriptures mainly teach what we are to believe about God, and what duty God requires of us.
Q6. How many Persons are there in the Trinity?
- There are three Persons in the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
Q14. What is Sin?
- Sin is any lack of obedience to, or violation of, the law of God.
Q21. Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect?
- The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continues to be, God and human, in two distinct natures, and one Person forever.
Q30. How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
- The Spirit applies to us the redemption purchased by Christ by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling. Amen.
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Oliver Holden arr. Gina Sprunger
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known:
Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
RECEPTION of NEW MEMBERS
REMEMBRANCE OF BAPTISM
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN [Blue #263] Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 To all life thou givest, to both great and small;
in all life thou livest, the true life of all;
we blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree,
Then wither and perish but naught changeth thee.
4 Thou reignest in glory, Thou rulest in light,
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all praise we would render, O help us to see
’tis only the splendor of light hideth thee.
*PARTING PRAYER
Glory to you, O God: you have won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life. Glory to you, O Christ: for us and for our salvation you have overcome death and opened the gate to everlasting life. Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into the truth. Glory to you, O Blessed Trinity, now and forever. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE “Alleluia!” CELTIC ALLELUIA
Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ie!
POSTLUDE Promenade Gordon Young
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
STAFF |
Church Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.888.1375
Playschool Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.888.1378
The Reverend Aaron Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head of Staff
Louise Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian Education Leader
Sam Garnett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Music Director
Kelly Cuppett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Music Director
Lauren Oufnac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Playschool Director
Stephanie Galliano. . . . . Playschool Administrative Assistant
For more information, visit our website at www.JohnCalvinChurch.org
or find us @JohnCalvinMetairie on
The Flowers in the Sanctuary were donated by Sharon and Mike Fortin In Honor of Cindy Reed and in memory of John and Edith Gregersen.
JCPC Prayer Team You may write your prayer request on one of the forms, located in the pew rack in front of you, and place it in the offering plate. You may also enter prayer requests on-line at www.johncalvinchurch.org, just click “Prayer Request.” |
Announcements
Presbyterain Women: Presbyterian Women Annual end of year celebration for all ladies of John Calvin Church will be on May 17th at 11:30am at Zea restaurant in Kenner LA. Please Call or text your RSVP to Evelyn T. or Linda L. We will be leaving the church after the circle at 11:00 if you would like a ride please meet at the church.
Youth: We will have confirmation class tonight at 6:00 PM. We will not have Youth Group or dinner. The next Youth Group will be on May 29th at 5:00 PM. The next bible Build is May 29th after Service.
Marriage Announcement: John and Linda Laporte would like to announce the marriage of their grandson Mason Drouant to Kaitlyn Hughes on Saturday May 7th. The Couple will honeymoon in Italy and France.
PlaySchool Fun Fair: It’s almost here but don’t worry there’s still time to sign up and still many ways you can help. You can bring individually bagged sweets for the sweet booth. You can Volunteer to help on Saturday. Please see Linda Lowry or Jeremy Moore after the service. There is still time to become a sponsor, $25 gets you a game booth sponsorship or $150 lets you sponsor the petting zoo, slide, or obstacle course. Contact Stephanie in the Playschool office (504) 888-1378 for a form. And don’t forget to buy your tickets ahead of time. See Jermery after the service.
Events and Meetings this Week:
5/15 – 6:00 PM – Confirmation Class only no youth group or dinner
5/16 – 6:30 PM – Session Meeting
5/17 – 10:00 AM – PW Circle meeting
11:30 AM – Presbyterian Women Lunch at Zea in Kenner
5/18 – 12:00 PM – Staff Meeting
2:30 PM – EJIC Meeting
7:00 PM – Choir Practice
5/20 – Playschool Fun Fair Set-up
5/21 – 10:00 AM Playschool Fun Fair
5/22 – 9:30 AM – Adult Bible Study, Discussion Group, Elementary
10:15 AM – Choir Practice
10:30 AM – Worship Service
John Calvin Presbyterian Church
-Prayer List-
May 15
- Barbara, Ashley’s next-door neighbor, is having surgery on Monday.
- Rick B. and family. Rick’s wife, Trish, died unexpectedly.
- Ann F., Jane M.’s twin, in Raleigh NC serious health concerns.
- Linda F., Jane M.’s youngest sister, in Middletown OH, serious health concerns.
May 8th
- Cathy B., friend of Ashley M., medical issues.
- Mike M., friend of Aaron O., in hospital with multiple health concerns.
- Unspoken request for healing from depression and sadness.
order of worship 5-8-22
Posted on May 5, 2022 in Bulletin, Orders of Worship |
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
4thSunday of Easter
May 8th, 2022 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgists: Matthew Freudenthal, Caleb Hebert, Christian Hebert, Joseph Hebert, Brock Moore, Deborah Nolan, Ian Nolan, Asher Ochart, David Russo, Kate Russo, Michael Sens, Sean Sens, Jonathan Zea, Sabastian Zea
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
* Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN Here in This Place
WORDS OF WELCOME
PRELUDE “You Raise Me Up”
Brendan Graham and Rolf Lovland
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. 7:17
ONE: The Lamb of God will be our shepherd;
MANY: He will guide us to the water of life.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, you sent Jesus, our good shepherd, to gather us together. May we not wander from his flock, but follow wherever he leads us, listening for his voice and staying near him, until we are safely in your fold, to live with you forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
*HYMN “Sing a New Song unto the Lord” SING A NEW SONG
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
let your song be sung from mountains high.
Sing a new song unto the Lord, singing hallelujah!
- Shout with gladness! Dance for joy!
O come before the Lord.
And play for God on glad tambourines,
and let your trumpet sound.
- Rise, O children, from your sleep;
your Savior now has come.
He has turned your sorrow into joy,
and filled your soul with song.
- 3. Glad my soul for I have seen the glory of the Lord.
The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised.
I know my Savior lives.
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
Remember that our Lord Jesus can sympathize with us in our weaknesses, since in every respect he was tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with boldness approach the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and grace to help in time of need. Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor first in a moment of silence, then together.
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for peace; we despise the weak, and abuse the earth you made.
Forgive us, God of mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. Amen
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. Amen.
DECLARATION of FORGIVENESS
ONE: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
MANY: Thanks be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI #579
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.
PROCLAMATION
FIRST LESSON 1 Cor. 13: 4-7
Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
ANTHEM We Are All God’s Children Brahms, arr. Ziegenhals
SECOND LESSON Proverbs 31 : 10, 15 – 31
A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family
and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
and is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She’s quick to assist anyone in need,
and reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
“Many women have done wonderful things,
but you’ve outclassed them all!”
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON Woman of Valor Rev. Ochart
RESPONSE
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Heidelberg Catechism 4.001
ONE: What is your only comfort, in life and in death?
MANY: That I belong—body and soul, in life and in death—not to myself but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, who at the cost of his own blood has fully paid for all my sins and has completely freed me from the dominion of the devil; that he protects me so well that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that everything must fit his purpose for my salvation. Therefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him.
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY “Clouds”
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known:
Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN [Blue # 376] Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heav’n, to earth come down,
fix in us thy humble dwelling,
all thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou art all compassion,
pure, unbounded love thou art.
Visit us with thy salvation;
enter ev’ry trembling heart.
Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit
into ev’ry troubled breast.
Let us all in thee inherit,
let us find the promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be.
End of faith, as its beginning,
set our hearts at liberty.
Come, Almighty, to deliver,
let us all thy life receive.
Suddenly return, and never,
nevermore they temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serve thee as thy hosts above,
pray, and praise thee without ceasing,
glory in thy perfect love.
Finish, then, thy new creation;
Pure and spotless let us be.
Let us see thy great salvation
perfectly restored in thee.
Changed from glory into glory,
till in heav’n we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before thee,
lost in wonder, love and praise.
*PARTING PRAYER
Glory to you, O God: you have won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life. Glory to you, O Christ: for us and for our salvation you have overcome death and opened the gate to everlasting life. Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into the truth. Glory to you, O Blessed Trinity, now and forever. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE: “Alleluia!” CELTIC ALLELUIA
Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ie!
POSTLUDE A Festal Tune Weber JCPC Youth Kazoo Choir
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
STAFF |
Church Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.888.1375
Playschool Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.888.1378
The Reverend Aaron Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head of Staff
Louise Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian Education Leader
Sam Garnett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Music Director
Kelly Cuppett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Music Director
Lauren Oufnac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Playschool Director
Stephanie Galliano. . . . . Playschool Administrative Assistant
For more information, visit our website at www.JohnCalvinChurch.org
or find us @JohnCalvinMetairie on
JCPC Prayer Team You may write your prayer request on one of the forms, located in the pew rack in front of you, and place it in the offering plate. You may also enter prayer requests on-line at www.johncalvinchurch.org, just click “Prayer Request.” |
Announcements
NEWSLETTER: The May newsletter went out via email this week. If you would prefer a printed copy there are some at the table in the narthex. Would you or someone you know prefer a copy mailed to them? Let us know by signing up on the sheet in the Narthex.
PW: Presbyterian Women Annual end of year celebration for all ladies of JC will be meeting on May 17th at 11:30am at Zea restaurant in Kenner LA. Please Call or text your RSVP to Evelyn Tobey at 504-577-2250 or Linda Lowry at 504-874-3266. We will be leaving the church after the circle at 11:00 if you would like a ride please meet at the church.
GAME DAY: Join us on Thursday May 12th at 10:00 am in the Library for game day.
Confirmation Class: We will have confirmation class on the 15th at 6:00 PM. We will not have Youth Group or dinner that evening. The next Youth Group will be on May 29th at 5:00 PM
Events and Meetings this Week:
5/9 – 12:15 PM – Playschool Committee Meeting
5/9 – 6:30 PM – Christian Education Committee Meeting
5/10 – 11:30 AM – Outreach Committee Meeting
5/11 – 11:00 AM – Staff Meeting
5/11 – 6:00 PM – Worship Committee Meeting
5/11 – 7:00 PM – Choir Practice
5/12 – 10:00 AM – Game Day
5/12 – 4:00 PM – Youth Laser Tag Fundraiser – Adventure Quest
5/15 – 9:30 AM – Adult Bible Study, Discussion Group, Elementary age Sunday School
10:15 AM – Choir Practice
10:30 AM – Worship Service
5/15 – 6:00 PM – Confirmation Class only no youth group or dinner
Birthdays: David Russo 5/12, George Coward 5/14
Finances as of March 15 Revenues: $57,416.33 Expenses: $85,870.62 |
PLAYSCHOOL FUN FAIR – SATURDAY, MAY 21ST.
BRING SWEETS FOR THE SWEET BOOTH
Preferably homemade sweets but bought is ok too (no nuts, please)
Each sweet sells for $1 each, so wrap up a $1’s worth individually and
bring sweet donations to the Fellowship Hall on Friday, May 20th (after 12:00 noon) or leave in the church office Thursday or Friday morning
VOLUNTEER ON SATURDAY
If you can work just one or two hours, that helps! Contact Jeremy Moore or Linda Lowry. Youth Don’t forget you can get service hours so contact Louise to let her know when you can help.
BRING ITEMS FOR THE SILENT AUCTION
Anything you would like to bid on, someone else will bid on. Gift cards for restaurants are especially popular. You can bring any donations for the silent auction to Stephanie in the Playschool office or Louise in the church office between now and Friday, May 13th.
BE A SPONSOR
For a donation of $25 you can sponsor a game booth. For $150 you or your business can sponsor the petting zoo, slide, & obstacle courses Contact Stephanie in the Playschool office (504) 888-1378 for a form.
BUY TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME
Everything at the Fun Fair is paid for using tickets. Tickets are $1.00 each. If you buy tickets in advance, you get $6 worth of tickets for $5. If you have a young child, you can buy an Activity Band for $21 ($25 on the day of the fair.) The Activity Band gives the child unlimited visits to the petting zoo, slide, and inflatable obstacle course. See Jeremy Moore after church. You can order pre-sale tickets and pay Jeremy now or pay when you pick them up. You can pick them up the day of the Fair at the indoor ticket booth run by Jananne Lankard.
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy.
504-207-4444
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