269 Years of Service

THE APOSTLES’ CREED

In the Name of Christ
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth:
Sowing, GROWing, and Serving
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;
1741 - 2010
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
born of the virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell;
The third day he rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost;
the holy catholic church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting. Amen.

GLORIA PATRI

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
Marion Williams 1966
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without
end. Amen. Amen.
Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church
DOXOLOGY Daretown, New Jersey
(856) 358-1104
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures
here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Rev. Dr. Julia Pizzuto-Pomaco, Pastor
Dominic Mercado, Director of Music
Margaret A. Powers, Organist
Jill Stout, Secretary

website: www.daretownpres.org
 SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
August 22, 2010
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

ORGAN PRELUDE SPECIAL MUSIC

WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

*CALL TO WORSHIP FIRST LESSON Judges 2:18-21 (p. 219)

Leader: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless
God’s holy name. SECOND LESSON John 14:5-6 (p. 108)
People: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all of God’s
benefits SERMON “My Jesus, My Way”
Leader: who forgives all our iniquity, who heals all our diseases,
People: who redeems our lives from the grave, and crowns us with *HYMN #461G “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”
steadfast love and mercy.
Leader: Bless the Lord, O my soul, PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
All: With all that is within me, bless God’s holy name.
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*HYMN #40G “For the Beauty of the Earth”
OFFERTORY
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
You call us, O Lord, but we seldom hear you. Or, if we do hear, we *DOXOLOGY
are reluctant to respond. Or, if we do respond, we are afraid to
follow your direction. Our sin pulls us away from you, yet you *PRAYER OF DEDICATION
won’t give up on us. Remove the obstacles that keep us from the
life you intend for us. Help us to receive your call and direction *HYMN #478G “Sweet Hour of Prayer”
with our whole hearts, so we may do your work and give you glory,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *BENEDICTION

*MOMENTS FOR SILENT, PERSONAL CONFESSION MOMENT FOR SILENT MEDITATION

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON ORGAN POSTLUDE

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed SERVICE NOTES:

(back cover of bulletin) (*) indicates when to stand
(G) refers to our green hymnal “Worship & Rejoice”
*GLORIA PATRI (back cover of bulletin)
The Mission of the Month for August is Ranch Hope.
Please keep this ministry in your prayers. Ranch Hope
provides a Christian-based learning environment for over 75
boys and girls each year. To help support this mission,
please donate school supplies for which there is an ongoing
need. Much needed items include composition notebooks,
one subject spiral notebooks, ink pens, pencils, washable
markers, and white construction paper. Please place these
items in the box located in the narthex. Thank you!
During the rest of August we will be suspending our
morning prayer meeting. We will begin again on September
12th at 9:20. Please don’t stop praying! Rather, pray on your
way in to church and while you get ready to come. Pray that
the Lord would send his Spirit to revive our hearts and fill
us with his love and mercy.
There are 8 assisted listening devices available for people to
better hear the worship service. They are located in a
basket in the narthex. Please return the devices to the
basket at the conclusion of worship. If you look for a device
and they are all taken please let the office know. We want to
have enough available for everyone who needs one. CD
copies of our worship service are available every Sunday in
the narthex.
The Bulletin and Insert are now available on our website!
We have a Facebook page at “Pittsgrove Presbyterian”.
Join our group page and keep updated on church news!
Check it out to see pictures from our recent mission trip.
Please welcome Jeff Simpkins to our pulpit once again this
summer. He is an elder at the Deerfield Presbyterian
Church, a retired state police officer, a committed family
man (son-in-law of Dan Hitchner and husband of Marsha
Simpkins) and servant of Jesus Christ. We appreciate his
willingness to share with us in worship and bring us the
message on a couple of occasions while Pastor Julia is away.
The elder for the month is Kurt Reichert.
The deacon for the month is Kitty Lamb.
The trustee for the month is Wesley Harbison.
The greeters are Dick & Geneva Hackett.
Lay leader is Linda Smith.
Mission Statement:
In the Name of Christ: Sowing, GROWing, and Serving.
Vision Statement: We are GROWing,
Growing in Faith,
Reaching others for Christ,
Offering opportunities for mission,
Worshipping the Lord with our whole hearts.
If you are visiting with us today we warmly welcome you
and hope you have received a welcome packet. Please
feel free to contact Pastor Julia with any questions or
pastoral needs. Pastor Julia can be reached at 358-1104
or revjuliap@juno.com. You can contact Jill Stout, our
secretary/treasurer, in the office or at jstout312@comcast.net.
There will not be Children’s Church today.
Pastor Julia will be away from August 16th through
September 5th. Pastor Bruce McClendon from the Elmer
Presbyterian Church (332-7009) will be covering pastoral
emergencies from Aug. 16th – Aug. 28th. Jonathan Hoeldtke
from Woodstown Presbyterian (769-2977) will cover from
Aug. 29th – Sept. 5th.
Please note: Jill will be on vacation beginning August 28th.
She will return to the office on Tuesday, September 7th.
Substitute teachers for Sunday School are needed for
the Fall. Please let the office know if you would be willing
to have your name placed on a substitute list.
Update for Children’s Church
We have not had many responses to our call for children
church’s helpers this summer, thus we have not been able to
offer it every week. Remember what it was like when your
child was young and full of energy? Sitting through the
worship service is difficult for little ones. Having a Christ-
centered activity can make a huge difference for both
parents and their children. Thank you in advance for making
this important ministry possible. Helpers will also be needed
for the Fall. Materials are provided. There is a sign up
sheet in the narthex.
It is probable that the Crop Walk will be sponsored by our
church this year and will be held in the Spring. If you can
help or are interested in learning more about it please plan
to attend the September Mission Team Meeting.
Prayer Requests: Mary Radcliffe, Debbie Covey (Oak
Gandy’s daughter), Judi Walker, Jack Barrett, Billy Cundey
Jr. (friend of Chris Baum), Stephanie String, Paul Headley,
Juele Pizzuto (Pastor Julia’s mom), Ron Rudenolff and
Joanne Riddell (friends of Dee & George Leptien), Sharon &
Michael Hughes (friend of Kitty Lamb), Jean Johnston
(Patrick Sheehan’s grandmother), Bruce and Teresa Monell,
Carl Whestel (friend of Andrea Wood), Sarah Transue
(student of Elaine Myers), Brian Denny (friend of Jeanine
Tindall), Peggy Kroeplin (Donna Stroud’s mother), Virginia
Rieck, Brad Davis, Martha McClendon (wife of Pastor Bruce
of Elmer Presbyterian), Jeff Simpkins and Bill Williams.
Annual Fall Retreat: Join us as we take some time away in
the midst of our busy schedules to renew our walk with the
Lord and our relationships with one another. Our Fall
Retreat this year is scheduled for October 22nd-24th at
the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn in Bird-in-Hand, PA. We
will be learning about the “plain” life and living with
straightforward faith in a complicated world. Please plan on
joining us for this exciting weekend. Children and teens are
also welcome. The final payment of $150 per adult (less
deposits paid) will be due by September 12th. See Bob
Moore to sign up and with questions.
Congratulations to Stephanie String & Oak Ale who were
married on August 21st.
The flowers this morning are presented in loving memory of
Pauline Carmody by her family.
 Preaching Schedule Schedule for TNT
August 29th Jeff Simpkins – Elder, Deerfield Presbyterian
Invite a Friend…Reach out to your neighbor…Encourage a
September 5th Ken Stroud –Elder, Pittsgrove Presbyterian friend from church to come out and fellowship with us on
Tuesday nights. You do not need to stay for the entire
September 12th Pastor Julia
“New Beginnings” Luke 5:1-11 evening. You can choose one part of the night to
participate or all.

A big Thank You to Harold Ware for playing the organ the
TNT-Tuesday Nights Together beginning September 21st
month of August! His time and talents are greatly
6:00 light meal
appreciated! We also thank Harold for his willingness to play
6:30-7:30 Programs-Adults, Youth & Children (see below)
the organ on September 5th. Margaret will be returning on
7:30-8:00 Contemporary Worship-
September 12th after hand surgery. We are grateful for
Praise, Prayer, Scripture and Testimonies
Harold’s willingness to step in and help. We are also
prayerful that Margaret will have a successful surgery and
Adults-Alpha Program…come ask questions about your faith
be bringing us her beautiful music once again.
and grow deeper in your walk with the Lord…this is a great
program for everyone whether you have been a Christian for
Don’t forget…It is never too early to start writing for the
20 years, just a month or you are still seeking. It is also a
next newsletter –any articles can be submitted to Jill at any
great event to invite a friend to attend.
time (e-mail or put it in her basket). We are hoping to
produce a September issue.
Youth Group and Kids’ Klub also meets during this time!
Our Youth will be using some of the Youth Alpha program
Time of Prayer: On Communion Sundays, the Elders and
and our Kids’ Klub will be based on a Christian scouting
Pastor Julia will be available at the front of the church, to
program called Pioneers Club where they earn badges for
pray for anyone in need. Feel free after the benediction to
service. More information to follow.
come forward and seek prayers and healing for yourself or
come as an intercession for someone else. You may share
Please let Pastor Julia know if you can help with TNT.
any prayer concerns with us…prayers including physical
healing, spiritual struggles, tangible needs, etc. You might
There is now a sign up sheet located in the narthex for
also want to share a testimony of thanksgiving for something
anyone who is willing and able to prepare a light meal for one
God is doing in your life. You may also request to be
Tuesday Night Together.
anointed with oil.
 99 Days of Fitness Challenge:
There is only 16 days left of the 99 Days of Fitness
Challenge! I appreciate everyone’s efforts to become
involved with this program to reach a destination somewhere
over 800 miles from Daretown. The benefits reach much
further than that however because you made a commitment
to take care of yourself. Stay active beyond Labor day. The
Fall weather will be delightful after this hot and humid
summer! -Anita
It is still not too late to start logging your miles. Use the forms
in the narthex to do so or submit miles to
www.daretownpres.org . Be sure to check the Narthex for
updates on places we travel to.
Don’t forget, Anita Murphy will be available the last Sunday of
August to check Blood pressures for anyone wishing to have it
done. Contact Anita Murphy, with questions at 358-6272 or
momofsix144@yahoo.com.
If you have not seen a friend or “pew neighbor” over the
summer and are missing their presence in church why not
give them a call or send them a note and let them know you
are thinking of them. Invite a Friend to worship for
NATIONAL RETURN TO CHURCH SUNDAY on September
12th.
Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember
Rally Day –Ice Cream Social- September 12th
Sunday School for all ages begins September 19th after
worship at 11:30-12:15pm
Ladies’ Bible Study will be studying the Book of Philippians.
Join us on September 13th at 10am for the Introduction.
Bring a friend and all your questions! Let’s learn and
fellowship together. We meet in the upstairs lounge and
everyone is welcome.
Ladies’ Luncheon - Monday, September 13th, 12 noon, at
Mama Mia’s in Salem. For more information or to RSVP
please contact Judy Gardner (358-7431).
Why not make a day of it and join us for both the Bible
study and the lunch?
Join us for a prayer meeting on Friday, September 17th at
7:30 pm to pray for Tuesday Nights Together and the rest
of our Fall Ministry opportunities. We will meet at Pastor
Julia’s home. Please make it a point to continue to pray for
refreshment and revival within our congregation and
community. We have set aside the week of September 17-
24th to specifically pray for our new ministry opportunities.
All Boards Meetings –Monday, September 13th
Trustees, Deacons and Elders will meet at 7:30 pm.
Mission Team and Congregational Life will both meet on
September 20th at 7:30pm. If you would like to join either
of these committees please come out and bring your ideas!