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May 1, 2022
Seeing the Word Anew
A nurturing community in Jesus Christ reflecting God’s love for the world
as we Worship, Grow and Serve.Prelude …lovest thou me more than these? Locklair
(based on John 21:15 and Hymn 720)
Welcome
Thank you for joining us today. Please take a moment and sign the red friendship pad and let us know
you joined us in worship today!
* Preparing Our Hearts for Worship
(this is a prayer we will sing to prepare our hearts for worship)
Give Thanks Smith
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One;
Give thanks because He's given
Jesus Christ, His Son. (repeat)
And now let the weak say, “ I am strong,”
Let the poor say, “I am rich”
Because of what the Lord has done for us; (repeat)
Give thanks. Give thanks. Give thanks.
* Call To Worship (responsive) Psalm 30
One: Sing praises to the LORD, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. For
his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime.
All: Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
One: As for me, I said in my prosperity, "I shall never be moved."
All: You have turned our mourning into dancing; you have taken off our sackcloth and
clothed us with joy, so that we may praise you and not be silent.
One: O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever.
* Hymn 826 Lift High The Cross crucifer
(refrain): Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod,
the Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God. (refrain)
All newborn servants of the Crucified
bear on their brow the seal of Christ who died. (refrain)
O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
your death has brought us life eternally. (refrain)
So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory. (refrain)Prayer of the Day (unison)
God of the Ages whose almighty hand has created all that is. The God who loves the creation that
encircles us. The God of beauty beyond our wildest imagination. Who has made us stewards of all
that is around us. Help us to take care of all that you have entrusted to us. Your creation is strug-
gling around us and we are worried as we watch what is happening. Temperatures are ris-
ing, mighty storms are destroying, drought and fires are ravaging our land. Help us to work to-
gether to love and respect the gift of your beautiful creation. Amen
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession (unison)
Almighty God, you have raised Jesus from death to life, and crowned him Lord of all. We confess
that we have not bowed before him, or acknowledged his rule in our lives. We have gone along
with the ways of the world, and failed to give him glory. Forgive us, and raise us from sin, that
we may be your faithful people, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ, who rules the
world and is head of the church, his body. Amen
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Anthem Chancel Choir
Prayer for Illumination (unison)
Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find
freedom, and in your will discover your peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Scripture Readings Revelation 5:11-14 ; John 21:1-19
Revelation 5:11-14
Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures
and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with full voice,
"Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and
honor and glory and blessing!" Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth
and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing, "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be
blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" And the four living creatures said, "Amen!"
And the elders fell down and worshiped.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
John 21:1-19
After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed
himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of
Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, "I am
going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that
night they caught nothing. Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know
that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, you have no fish, have you?" They answered him,
"No." He said to them, "Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they castit, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom Jesus
loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some
clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging
the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off. When they had
gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some
of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of
large fish, a hundred fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus
said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, "Who are you?"
because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the
same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised
from the dead. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do
you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to
him, "Feed my lambs." A second time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" He said to
him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the
third time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time,
"Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus
said to him, "Feed my sheep. Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your
own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and
someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go." (He said this to
indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, "Follow me."
This is the word of our Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Feed My Sheep Rev. Eric Markman
Hymn 720 Jesus Calls Us galilee
Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult
of our life's wild, restless sea;
day by day his sweet voice soundeth
saying, "Christian, follow me.”
Jesus calls us from the worship
of the vain world's golden store,
from each idol that would keep us,
saying, "Christian, love me more."
In our joys and in our sorrows,
days of toil and hours of ease,
still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
"Christian, love me more than these."
Jesus calls us: by thy mercies,
Savior, may we hear thy call,
give our hearts to thy obedience,
serve and love thee best of all.Affirmation of Faith (unison) The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only
Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose
again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father
Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.
Call for the offering
Anthem I Will Follow Tomlin
Prayer of Dedication “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” old hundredth
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures here below.
Praise God above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Announcements and Prayer Concerns
As each person is prayed for the minister will say: Lord in Your Mercy, and the people will respond:
Hear our prayer.
The Sacrament Of The Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Table
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right for us to give thanks and praise.
One: It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks, for you alone are God, living
and true, ….
Joining with them and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we glorify your name
and lift our voices in joyful praise :
All Sing: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power, God of might,
Hymn 565 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: You are holy, O God of Majesty…that our lives may proclaim the One crucified and risen...
Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
All : Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.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.
Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Words of Institution
Sacrament of God’s Grace
The table of the LORD is open to all believers who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and all
children who have been instructed in the meaning of the Sacrament.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
* Hymn 369 Blessing and Honor o quanta qualia
Blessing and honor and glory and power,
wisdom and riches and strength evermore,
be to the Lamb who our battle has won,
whose are the kingdom, the crown, and the throne.
Let all the heavens sound forth Jesus’ name;
let all the earth sing his glory and fame.
Ocean and mountain, stream, forest, and flower
echo these praises and tell of God's power.
Ever ascending the song and the joy,
ever descending the love from on high;
blessing and honor and glory and praise:
this is the theme of the hymns that we raise.
Give we the glory and praise to the Lamb;
take we the robe and the harp and the palm;
sing we the song of the Lamb that was slain,
dying in weakness but rising to reign.
* Charge And Benediction
PostludeIMPORTANT WORSHIP UPDATE Sanctuary Renovation and Church
Visioning Update!
BEGINNING MAY 8TH, WORSHIP WILL BE HELD IN MEMO-
RIAL HALL—BEHIND THE CHURCH WHILE SANCTUARY Preparations are moving smoothly towards the
RENOVATIONS ARE BEING COMPLETED. start of our Sanctuary Renovation physical work
on Tuesday, May 3rd. Our final service in the
LOOK FOR THE WELCOME BANNERS OUTSIDE. Sanctuary will be today/
As renovations in the sanctuary start, we also will
start our visioning process—using the Vital
Anyone interested in Congregations approach that our Presbytery is
learning more about First following. This will be your opportunity to help
Presbyterian Church and identify what the First Presbyterian Church of the
membership are invited to future will be! Visioning and mission review are
join a conversation with Pastor Eric. A date is being denomination requirements for advertising for a
planned in May for the gathering. permanent pastor.
Please contact Cindy at the church office at The process will be based on a series of monthly
officemanager@firstpresnewark.org with your contact congregational meetings to be held in Memorial
information. Hall immediately after worship service.
Our first two meetings will be following worship
on Sunday, May 15th and May 22nd. Light
ADULT BIBLE STUDY refreshments will be served. Meeting will be
7:00 p.m. via Zoom held both in person and hybrid style . Meeting
New study began last Sunday at 7:00 will be held both in person and hybrid. Zoom link
p.m. Come explore the Lord’s below:
Prayer, it richness and mean-
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82452953357
ing, through a 6-week video series by
Adam Hamilton.
Study books are available for $13.00
each in the church office. Chancel Flowers can be
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82450506872 dedicated in honor or memory of family,
friends and loved ones. Cost is be
$31.00 for two. Please contact the church office at
to sign up.
We have several opening for the month of May,
June and July.Prayer Concerns/Praises…..
If you know of someone who is hospitalized, please
contact the church office and let us know. Prayer
email: prayers @firstpresnewark.org.
New names are listed in bold.
Praise: Wisdom:
Judy Baker-good results Pastor Eric
Judy Cox-no radiation required God’s guidance for our Church
Connie (Judy’s daughter) completed chemo For all church members to work together with Grace
and Respect
Healing: Leadership – Church, City, State Country and World
Patty Haid-hospitalized Church Nominating Committee
Heather-daughter of Janet Belles Wisdom & God’s guidance for World Leaders
Tom Shaw-fell-broken pelvic President Putin to listen
Linda Bankoski-broken shoulder For God to bind up evil
Garrett Norman-auto accident For God to nourish the faith of those baptized, raised
Anne Jennings-Doris Brewer’s sister and confirmed in faith but not actively worshiping
Glenn Brewer, Jr-Cataract Surgery Vital Congregations
Barbara Russell
Lisa Boyer (friend of Tancredi’s) cancer Long Term Prayer:
Jason-brain tumor Marian Bowen
Jim D’Amato-cancer Doris Brewer
Rachal Latawn Rhetta Brighton
Ryan Ennis-cancer spreading Lea McMurtry-home
Betty Dalton-home Esther Reutter
Gini Pellegrini-(friend of Nancy Stevens) cancer Carlton and Martha Tappan-moved to Foulk Manor
Rogel-heart surgery-mother of Zarlasht Stephen Thachik
Evelyn Hayes
Grief/Sympathy: Pat Steele
The Family of: Heather and Ellie Agnello
Victor Klemas who died 4/24 Tom Brockenbrough
Jim Aftosmis-service held 4/30 Sarah Trambanis
Sue Chantler-service 4/23 Laura Tuttle-praise for a normal MRI
Francis Schoch (Pat Steele’s neighbor) Betty Hoagey-stroke-at Cadia Rehab
Betty Thompson
Comfort and Protection: Margaret Catts-Paramount
Pastor Tshibuabua – our Dinanga Family
Afghan families resettling-ongoing support
All struggling with mental health issues
Overworked Health Care Professionals
People of the Ukraine
Protection from Covid
Protection from more ground erosion in Kananga
Stop Gun Violence
Those who have suffered miscarriagesUshers: Vickie Pierson-Perry, Tom Shaw Next Week’s Worship Line Up—May 8
Counters: Matt Reyne, Don Tancredi In Memorial Hall
Liturgist: Jim Pierson-Perry Liturgist: Jane Moore
Closer: Wade Catts Ushers: Ron and Carol Olson
Counters: Harvey Conner, Kevin Thomson
Closer: Paul Biddle
The chancel flowers are donated by:
Nancy Stevens in memory of her husband, Bob
List of Officers By Class
Session Clerk of Session—Nancy Lewis
Class of 2022: Nancy Lewis, Jim Newsom, Jim Pierson-Perry
Class of 2023: Dave Baker, Greg Hills, Don Tancredi
Class of 2024: Melody Bock, Pat Nelson, Bob Wunder
Deacons Moderator: Jane Moore Vice Moderator: Norma Salomon
Class of 2022: Jan Huckleberry, Lois Huggins, Bob Wenner
Class of 2023: Angela Abankwa-Opoku, Nancy Boulden, Anne Lewis, Norma Salomon
Class of 2024: Rosemarie Beron, Jane Moore, Pat Steele
Trustees President: Ron Olson Vice President: Ken Lewis
Class of 2022: Ann Ferreira, Bill Lewis, Ron Olson, Scott Sheldon
Class of 2023: John Bock, Francis Kwansa, Ken Lewis, Jynx Stevenson
Class of 2024: Jim Annett, Joe Challburg, Jerry Holt, Kern Piser
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Interim Pastor: Rev. Eric Markman— Email: pastor@firstpresnewark.org; Phone: 603-770-3239
Office Manager: Cindy Rogers—Email: officemanager@firstpresnewark.org
Organist, Choir/Handbell Director: Rodney Cleveland—Email: musicdirector@firstpresnewark.org
Praise Team Leader: Larry Benson—Email: praiseleader@firstpresnewark.org
Video/Media Team: Matthew Bowen, Dave Evers, Jim Pierson-Perry, Jeff Rogers
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Phone: 302-731-5644
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