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The Promise of Christmas
“New Beginnings”
Newtown Square
Presbyterian Church
www.newtownsquarepres.org
January 2, 2022THE LORD’S DAY
Second Sunday of Christmas
January 2, 2022 10:00 AM
Please enter the sanctuary in a spirit of reverence and prayer. Take
these moments before worship to reflect and to listen to the prelude.
Ask God to be present to you as you draw near to God. Please silence
your cell phone.
For Reflection and Prayer
“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words
on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter
is New Year’s Day.” ~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce
PRELUDE: .......................Bring a Torch.................Jeanette Isabella-trad/Raney
Piano 4-Hand Duet
Dr. Joanne Yang & Ting Ting Wong
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
Worship begins with God. God takes the initiative and calls us into
being. In the name of Christ, we heed God’s call and assemble as the
community of faith.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
May the peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
INTROIT: .................Raise a Song of Gladness .............JUBILATE DEO
NSPC Quartet
1CALL TO WORSHIP:
God, who is rich in mercy, out of great love gives us life through
Christ.
For to us a child is born; to us a son is given
By grace we have been saved through faith. It is not our doing; it is the
gift of God.
In thanksgiving, we lift our hearts in worship!
*HYMN OF PRAISE: 132..........................................IN DULCE JUBILO
“Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
*PRAYER OF ADORATION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Silent and in unison):
God of love, all year long we pursue strength and power, yet you come
to us in weakness. All season long we covet material things, yet you
demand we focus on something greater. As we listen to your Word
made flesh, who has come among us full of grace and truth, may you
forgive us, heal us, and correct us. Then open our lips that we may sing
your praise with the angels, and witness to your transforming love.
Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Responsive):
The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI: 581
PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Gathered in God’s name, we open ourselves to God’s life-giving
Word, which comes to us through Scripture.
A READING FROM THE PROPHETS: Isaiah 40:28-31
2Spirit of the Living God (sung by soloist)............................ LIVING GOD
Spirit of the Living God, fall a-fresh on me.
Spirit of the Living God, fall a-fresh on me.
Melt me; mold me; fill me; use me.
Spirit of the Living God, fall a-fresh on me.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE.................................................Sara Boninu
(Children are dismissed for Sunday school following the Children’s Message.)
A READING FROM THE EPISTLES: Ephesians 4:1-6; 17-24
Minister: This is the Word of our Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON: ..................................................... Sara Boninu, preaching
The Promise of Christmas
“New Beginnings”
ANTHEM: . .......................Gesu Bambino...................Yon, Martens/arr. Hayes
Brynn Terry, Solo
Ting Ting Wong, Piano
RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Having heard the Word read and proclaimed, we respond by
affirming our faith, celebrating the Sacraments, and presenting to
God our prayer and offerings.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: (Romans 8:1, 28, 38, 39)
We believe there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus;
for we know that all things work together for good for those who love
God, who are called according to God’s purpose. We are convinced
that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present,
nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else
in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ
Jesus our Lord. Amen.
3PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – (Including the Lord’s Prayer (‘debts’))
PRAYER OF GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise...
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY: ................Lord of the Dance.....................Carter/Raney
Shaker Tune
Piano & Organ Duet
Dr. Joanne Yang & Ting Ting Wong
*DOXOLOGY:....................................................................PRAISE GOD
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
GO IN GOD’S NAME
The God who calls us together in worship
now sends us forth in service.
*CLOSING HYMN: 143..................................................REGENT SQUARE
“Angels from the Realms of Glory”
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE:.................Hallelujah Chorus..................Handel/arr Czerny
Piano 4-Hand Duet
Dr. Joanne Yang & Ting Ting Wong
*Congregation standing in body or spirit, as able.
4NSPC Weekly
January 2, 2022
The NSPC congregation extends a warm welcome to those who are
visiting with us today. If you are in search of a new church home, we
invite you to make that home with us.
Worship Leader: Rich Digby
Ushers: Allen Corle, Capt; Lynne Corle,
Ed Robinson, Declan Robinson
Sunday School
Superintendent for the day: Nancy Gingras
The chancel flowers this morning are given by Pat
Staffelbach in honor of the members of NSPC and to
wish you all the best in 2022!
Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00-3:30
Friday 9:00-1:00
5Church Officers:
SESSION/BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Moderator: The Rev. Dr. Jeanne Thomas
Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024
Buff Biddle Chris Barmes Sue Bechtold
Rich Digby Ginny Berman Lynne Corle
Rebecca DiPersia Joe Marchesani Siobhian Robinson
Jane Fioravanti Jerry Schauer Debbie Weiss
BOARD OF DEACONS
Moderator: Marg MacDonald
Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024
Marg MacDonald Ed Arraya Nicolle Arraya
Robbyn Marchesani Nancy Gingras Sara DiGirolamo
Barbara Nicolardi Stacey Kucera Jennifer Gries
Jim Thomas Karen Shea Debbie Villano
6Announcements
SAVE THE DATE: January 30, 2022
Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Following worship on January 30, 2022, there will be an
annual meeting of the congregation in the Gathering
Room. More details to follow in a bulletin insert in mid-
January. Come and hear the highlights of 2021 and the
goals and objectives of each committee and commission
for 2022. We are all a part of what makes this congregation such a
wonderful community of faith!
Thank you to everyone who contributed a card or
gloves to the Christmas Tree. Your card and
generous postage donation will help to support
our Youth Retreat in February by lowering the
per person cost for our youth. The gloves &
mittens will benefit Chester Eastside. Christmas
Greetings and wishes for a prosperous New Year
were sent to the NSPC family and friends from:
Marg MacDonald, Bob & Sue Bechtold,
Bernice Eder, Ginni Condo, Rich Digby, Peter &
Mary Burgess, Ginny Berman, Nancy Gingras, Mary Jean Clark &
Family, Rick & Debbie Weiss, The Imprianos, & Lindy Rustam.
Interested in Sponsoring our Chancel Flowers?
The signup genius has been updated with flower dates
for 2022 through the month of August. You can
include your dedication on the signup and Heather
will contact you the week prior to your dedication to
confirm it. Please signup sponsor our chancel flowers
here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0949afa629a5fe3-flowers
7The St. Mark's Food Bank is in need of non-
perishable foods. We have donation baskets
under the Mission Table in the Gathering
Room. Please feel free to contribute any non-
perishable items or items for a Christmas dinner. If you would be
willing to be a driver to St. Marks in Broomall, please contact Laurie
Lynch. dlynch3@gmail.com
The Ronald McDonald House collects flip tops as
one of their fund raisers. NSPC has been
contributing them for many years. Look in the
Gathering Space by the Mission Table for the big
jug. The flip tops can be placed in the jug and then
when we accumulate several they will be delivered to
the RMH in Philadelphia. Flip Tops from cans of soda, soups,
veggies, etc. Questions to Sue Bechtold suebechtold1@gmail.com
Did you know you can support NSPC while you
shop? Go to smile.amazon.com and choose
Newtown Square Presbyterian Church as your
charity. The AmazonSmile Foundation will
donate 0.5% of the purchase price from all AmazonSmile purchases to
NSPC.
8Youth & Family Ministry Announcements
MLK Service Day is Monday, January 17th,
from 11 AM-1 PM for all children and youth.
Parents, please check your e-mail this week to
RSVP via Signup Genius.
We are hosting a bingo night on Sunday,
January 23rd from 5-6 PM to fundraise for
the youth winter retreat. Please contact Sara at
sara.nspc16@gmail.com to purchase your $15
ticket, which includes 6 bingo cards. All are
welcome to attend.
9Reflections
10In Ministry Together at Newtown Square Presbyterian Church:
Pastor ............................................................... The Rev. Dr. Jeanne Thomas
Director of Youth and Family Ministry ...................................... Sara Boninu
Director of Music ................................................................. Ting Ting Wong
Church Office Manager .................................... ..................Heather Impriano
PreK-2nd Sunday School Teacher ............................................Barbara Corsi
3rd-8th grade Sunday School Teacher ......................................Brad Kohlhepp
Nursery Attendant ................................................................. Camryn Villano
Sunday School Superintendent ............................................... Nancy Gingras
Co-Director, NSPC Preschool................................................ Jane Fioravanti
Co-Director, NSPC Preschool...........................................Meghan Kazanjian
Clerk of Session ........................................................................... Buff Biddle
President, Board of Trustees ............................................................ Jim Shea
Moderator of Deacons........................................................ Marg MacDonald
Co-Treasurer ........................................................................... Dave Sampson
Co-Treasurer .......................................................................Heather Impriano
Head Usher................................................................................ Grant Snyder
The Sacristy Guild of St. Martha .........................Carol Guest & Buff Biddle
Presbyterian Women ............................................................... Ginny Berman
Plus...all the members of NSPC
Church Contact Information:
Church Phone:.......................................................................... 610-356-8063
Rev. Thomas (cell): ................................................................ 610-368-1637
Sara Boninu (cell): ................................................................... 757-814-5097
Ting Ting Wong (cell): ............................................................ 412-608-5588
Rev. Thomas e-mail: .......................................... jeannethomas@comcast.net
Sara Boninu e-mail: ................................................ sara.nspc16@gmail.com
Ting Ting Wong e-mail: ........................................... ttwong827@gmail.com
Newtown Square Presbyterian Church
3600 Goshen Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
610.356.8063 ~ nspc3600@gmail.com
www.newtownsquarepres.org
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