Our Community Gathers…

June 4, 2017

PRELUDE Now Praise the Holy Spirit D. Buxtehude

INTROIT Jesus Said: Come Unto Me G. Thalben-Ball

CALL TO WORSHIP

*HYMN 343 Called as Partners in Christ’s Service BEECHER

OPENING LITANY (responsively)

For places to ask our questions and to push towards new insights and deeper understandings:

We give you thanks, O God.

For those people and communities which have shaped us and supported us and have challenged us to be and to do our best;

We give you thanks, O God.

For opportunities to serve and to make a difference, and for challenges which match our gifts and abilities;

We give you thanks, O God.

For those reminders that we are called to seek justice and to build bridges and to love God and to treat others as we would like to be treated;

We give you thanks, O God.

For all this and so much more;

We give you thanks, O God.

And, as we do our best to follow in the way of Jesus, we pray together;

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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

* or "Our Creator"

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CHURCH LIFE

RECEIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory He Watching Over Israel F. Mendelssohn

*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication Hymn 592

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God all creatures here below.

Praise God above ye heavenly host. Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

TIME FOR GREETING ONE ANOTHER

Children 5th grade and younger will be dismissed to their Sunday Spirit class.

Please see announcements for full details.

TIME FOR GREETING ONE ANOTHER

SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS AND PASTORAL PRAYER

ANTHEM If Ye Love Me T. Tallis

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATING SENIORS

SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 58: 6-12

SERMON Let Your Heart Be Broken… Paul Alcorn

*HYMN 540 God Be With You Till We Meet Again RANDOLPH

*BENEDICTION

*BENEDICTION RESPONSE Twofold Amen R. Warner

POSTLUDE Preludium in C J. S. Bach

*please stand

The flowers in our sanctuary this morning are given by Marcia & Larry Thomas in memory of Marcia’s sister, Elizabeth and Larry’s brother, David.

This morning we recognize the following high school Seniors who are graduating this month: Judy Abzun, Caitlyn Conetta, Asha Grossberndt, Matthew Leader, Will Palmieri, Caroline Touzeau, Emma Vallon.

Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hall for Coffee Hour following worship. Many thanks to Bruce & Jan Thompson and RJ & Angela Sour for hosting.

Children’s bulletins are available at both entrances to the Sanctuary.

Comments? Suggestions? Feedback? Email us at .

For inspiration and information find Bedford Presbyterian Church on

Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Pinterest. You can also follow Paul Alcorn on his blog at www.paulalcorn.com. Parents check out our weekly parenting blog BPC Parents – www.bpcparents.tumblr.com Or, you can follow us on Facebook or speak with Kathy DiBiasi about being added to our email distribution list.

WELCOME VISITORS!

We’re glad that you’ve joined us for worship today and hope that you’ll come to Coffee Hour, immediately following the service (through the door at the front of the sanctuary to Fellowship Hall). There you’ll find coffee, a Welcome Table with information about the church, and people who would be delighted to talk to you.

Parents – Childcare is provided for infants and toddlers in the education wing of our building. Just ask one of the ushers for directions.

A parent paging system is available for your convenience.

The Rev. Dr. Paul D. Alcorn, Pastor

The Rev. Heather Brown-Huston, Minister for Congregational Life

John Lettieri, Director of Music

Kathy DiBiasi, Director of Educational Ministries
The Rev. Leslie Mott, Coordinator for Spirituality and Practice

The Rev. Kym McNair, Minister of Community Education and Engagement

Parish Associates:

The Rev. Dorothy Muller, The Rev. Peter Surgenor and The Rev. Dr. James Fenimore

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 AM

Church School & Childcare 10:00 AM

Village Green email: Bedford, NY

914-234-3672 www.bedfordpreschurch.org fax: 914-234-6151

BEDFORD PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH