The Larchmont Avenue Church - January 30, 2022 Bulletin for Online and In-Person Worship
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The Larchmont Avenue Church
60 Forest Park Avenue
Larchmont, New York 10538
(914) 834-1800
Senior Pastor and Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Peter Bynum
Director of Music: Douglas Kostner
January 30, 2022
Bulletin for Online and In-Person WorshipThe Service for the Lord’s Day
January 30, 2022
Prelude Fantasy Pastorale: Molto andante Franz Doppler
Melanie Huang, flute
Introit I Am the Way Douglas Kostner
I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father except through me.
Welcome Rev. Dr. Peter Bynum
*Call to Worship
Out of the depths we cry to the Lord.
In the dry and desolate valleys of life, we wait for the blessing of
God’s Word.
Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life.”
In him, a new life begins.
He calls us to follow him, but his yoke is easy and his burden is light.
Let us turn to him in faith, and live!
*Hymn 69 I, the Lord of Sea and Sky
Prayer of Confession
God of great mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you.
We speak as though hope is lost. We act as though death is the end.
We do not see how you could possibly redeem the world, and this causes us to doubt
your promise and your presence.
Forgive us, Lord, in your steadfast love and mercy. Create clean hearts within us,
teach us your holy way, and restore the joy of salvation. Leave us with your peace, do
not let our hearts be troubled, and let us not be afraid...
Silence is kept for prayer and reflection.
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, it is now and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
Prayer for Illumination Alexandra LeClere
Gracious God, as your Word is read and proclaimed, we pray that you will speak to
the dry bones of our lives… speak to the breath that grows weak within us… and
speak of your Way, your Truth, and your Life, so that in hearing, we may
understand; that in understanding, we may believe; and in believing, we may follow
you with courage and joy, to the glory of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Gospel John 14:1-3, 12-17, 25-27
Children’s Message
The children of the church are invited to join the pastor on the chancel steps.
Congregation: May God be with you there!
Students: May God be with you here!
Children exit for Sunday School
Voluntary Fantasy Pastorale: Franz Doppler
Andantino moderato
Melanie Huang, flute
Old Testament Ezekiel 37:1-14
Sermon “Can These Bones Live?” Rev. Dr. Peter Bynum
Anthem Dry Bones Larry Nickel
I got a crown up in-a the Kingdom, ain’-a that good news!
Oh, the hand of the Lord was upon me,
And he brought me to the middle of a valley.
Well, I couldn’t believe what I saw there;
The total devastation of an army!
Then bones, them bones, them dry bones, now hear the Word of the Lord!
Then he told me to talk to the graveyard;
“If you prophesy, a miracle will happen.”
So, I spoke every word the Lord commanded,
And suddenly I heard the bones a-rattlin’!
Ezekiel connected them dry bones, now hear the Word of the Lord!
The foot bone connected to the ankle bone,
The ankle bone connected to the shin bone,
The shin bone connected to the knee bone,
The knee bone connected to the thigh bone,
The thigh bone connected to the hip bone,
The hip bone connected to the back bone,
The back bone connected to the shoulder bone,
The shoulder bone connected to the neck bone,
The neck bone connected to the head bone, now hear the Word of the Lord!
Them bones, them bones gonna walk around, now hear the Word of the Lord!
The head bone connected to the neck bone,
The neck bone connected to the shoulder bone,
The shoulder bone connected to the back bone,
The back bone connected to the hip bone,
The hip bone connected to the thigh bone,
The thigh bone connected to the knee bone,
The knee bone connected to the shin bone,
The shin bone connected to the ankle bone,
The ankle bone connected to the foot bone, now hear the Word of the Lord!
Them bones, them bones, them dry bones, now hear the Word of the Lord!
Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew!Ordination and Installation of New Officers
Constitutional Questions
Prayer of Ordination and Installation & 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.
The Great Amen (congregation singing)
Amen. Amen. Amen.
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest!
Welcome & Charge
*The Peace
The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!
And also with you!
Moment for Mission Meg Käufer, The STEM Alliance
Invitation to Offering
Gifts may be shared online at lacny.org/giving or via the Realm Connect app. Additional
pledge cards are available at the Usher Station in the narthex.
*Hymn 697 Take My Life
*Benediction
Postlude Fantasy Pastorale: Allegro Franz Doppler
Melanie Huang, flute
Mentions and Announcements
Upcoming Events
There will be a Meeting of the Congregation of the Larchmont Avenue Church, as well as
the Larchmont Avenue Church Corporation, TODAY for the purpose of receiving the 2021
Annual Report and 2022 budget, and reviewing the pastoral terms of call. As hybrid meetings
of non-profit organizations are now prohibited by New York State law, this meeting will be
entirely online via Zoom, beginning today at 12:00 p.m. Hard copies of the annual report are
available at the Usher station.
Next week, on February 6, our Adult Education “First Words” series will continue
immediately after worship in Russell Hall with an exploration of Matthew’s genealogy of
Christ.Welcome to Worship
Today’s bulletin cover was quilted by Rabbi Joanne Yocheved Heiligman, and is titled,
“Valley of the Dry Bones.”
Christian Education
Sunday School News: Following the Children’s Message, preschool-5th grade students are
invited to Russell Hall for a time of fun, fellowship, and learning together!
Nursery Care for our smallest congregants—infants and toddlers ages 2 and below—is
available on the ground floor of the education wing in Room 114.
Youth Groups: TGIF and SHIFT will meet this Wednesday, February 2!
The Men’s Bible Study will next meet on Thursday, February 10 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Lindsley Room. Any questions, please email Arthur Washington at ajwash3@outlook.com.
LAC’s chapter of Bible Study Fellowship (Westchester Woman’s Day Group) will meet in-
person in Russell Hall this Thursday at 9:30 a.m. If you interested in participating, please
reach out to LAC liaison Stacy Brandom. To find a session that suits your schedule, check out
https://www.bsfinternational.org/.
This Week at LAC:
SUNDAY January 30
10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary / Online)
10:20 a.m. Sunday School (Russell Hall)
12:00 p.m. Congregational Meeting (Zoom)
MONDAY January 31
3:30 p.m. CCC (Library)
TUESDAY February 1
6:45 p.m. Al Anon (Conference Call)
7:00 p.m. Deacons (Zoom)
7:15 p.m. AA (Chapel / Zoom)
7:45 p.m. Westchester Chorale (Russell)
WEDNESDAY February 2
11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting (Lindsley)
5:00 p.m. TGIF (Youth Center)
6:30 p.m. SHIFT (Youth Center)
7:00 p.m. Symphonia (Chapel)
Thursday February 3
9:30 a.m. Bible Study Fellowship (Russell Hall)
4:00 p.m. Westchester Children’s Chorus (Chapel/Russell)
7:00 p.m. AA (Chapel)
Friday February 4
5:00 p.m. Jr. Symphonia (Russell)The Larchmont Avenue Church
The Larchmont Avenue Church is a member church of
the Presbyterian Church USA (pcusa.org) and
the Hudson River Presbytery (hudrivpres.org).
You may reach staff members via (914) 834-1800 at the following extensions:
Senior Pastor and Head of Staff Rev. Dr. Peter Bynum 308
Email: pbynum@lacny.org
Director of Music Ministry Douglas Kostner 307
Email: dkostner@lacny.org
Church Secretary & Communications Marranda Major 302
Director Email: mmajor@lacny.org
Bookkeeper Gloria Haq 310
Email: ghaq@lacny.org
LAC Preschool Director Kristin DeFelice
Email: preschooldirector@lacny.org
834-3984, www.lacpreschool.com
LAC Preschool Admin. Assistant Tammy Consentino
Email: adminassistant@lacny.org
Sextons Gerry Gaitan 304
Cesar Manrique
Church Officers
Co-clerks of Session Clark Morehouse and Leah Griggs Pauly
Board of Trustees
President Arthur Washington
Vice-President Stacy Brandom
Secretary and Treasurer Jeff Smith
Board of Deacons
Moderator Katherine Sinsabaugh
LAC Website: www.lacny.org Fax: (914) 834-1832
Place prayer requests at: The LAC Prayer Connection (ext. 342)
You may reach Rev. Bynum via his mobile phone at (843)302-2511.
Our COVID Safety procedures may not allow us to pass the offering plate, however, LAC
always welcomes your gifts of time, talent, and treasure! Financial gifts may be shared via
this QR code, or you can email the Office about finding other ways to share your time!You can also read
