Confirmation Sunday / Mother’s Day – “Telling & Teaching Jesus’ Story“

Welcome, and Happy Mother’s Day! Today we remember that no matter the state of our human relations with parents, children and others, Jesus our Good Shepherd loves and cares for us without fail. We welcome all to 10 AM family worship. There will be no Sunday School this Sunday.

After intensive Christian education, we will welcome three confirmands having been received into membership by the Session of the First Presbyterian Church, Blairstown, NJ on Thursday, May 8, 2025 and being presented for Confirmation this Sunday, May 11, 2025 who now desire to profess their faith publicly and to accept greater responsibility in the life of the church and God’s mission in the world.

PSALTER READING:       Psalm 78: 1–7
The psalmist says tell and teach God’s story.

GOSPEL READING:        John 10: 1–18, 25–30
Jesus is our Good Shepherd.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “The Flowers of my World” by Loonis McGlohon

PASTOR DAVID’S MEDITATION WITH THE CONFIRMANDS:    Telling & Teaching Jesus’ Story

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Third Sunday of Easter – Experience, Experienced, Experiencing Jesus

Welcome to worship, friends! As Jesus met Saul (later called Paul) in a powerful light and voice on the road to Damascus, so he meets us here. It might be less dramatic, but it’s no less real. We welcome all to worship, communion, faith education, and Christian fellowship beginning at 10 AM each and every Sunday. Following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace, Sunday school students will meet downstairs. We thank Deacon Angelina Plut this Sunday for providing refreshments in Fellowship Hall following the service of worship and for preparing communion.

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON:  Acts 9: 1–20
Saul experiences and proclaims Jesus as the risen Lord.

GOSPEL LESSON: John 21: 1–19
Jesus cooks breakfast for the disciples.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM:  “A Jubilant Song” by Mary Lynn Lightfoot

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: “Experience, Experienced, Experiencing Jesus“

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Second Sunday in Easter

After Christ’s resurrection, the disciples demonstrate many responses: not only faith and joy but also doubt and confusion. Welcome to worship — no matter where you are on your faith journey. Following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace, Sunday school students will meet downstairs. We thank all of our worship and Sunday school volunteers.

NEW TESTAMENT READING: Acts 5: 27–32
God exalted Jesus and we are witnesses of God’s work in Jesus..

GOSPEL READING: John 20: 19–31
    Thomas’s doubt is transformed to living faith.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “We Will Give Thanks” by Mark Patterson

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: Good News for Doubters and Everyone Else

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Easter Sunday – Resurrection of the Lord – “Alive & Amazed”

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Welcome to 7 AM Easter worship at Blair Lake (on Blair Academy Campus) as we rejoice in our Lord’s resurrection, and ours. We thank all of our worship helpers today including Elder Bill Olivier.

GOSPEL READING:    Luke 24: 1–12
                     The women and eventually Peter discover the tomb empty.

GOSPEL READING:   John 21: 4–14 
Simon Peter goes fishing and finds Jesus.

PASTOR DAVID’S EASTER MESSAGE: “Alive & Amazed!“

Parking is available on Main Street and along Millbrook Gate Rd. (Campus property)

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Easter Sunday – Resurrection of the Lord – “Radical Words”

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Welcome to 10 AM Easter worship with communion in the Sanctuary as we rejoice in our Lord’s resurrection, and ours. We thank all of our worship volunteers including the Macchia family for setting up for coffee & refreshments for fellowship time following the service of worship and our worship leader, Deb Albrecht. We also thank Deacons Mandy Burke and Erika Wulster for preparing the communion elements.

EPISTLE READING:   1 Corinthians 15: 51–57
                     Christ’s resurrection is victory for the faithful.

GOSPEL READING:    Luke 24: 1–12
                     The women and eventually Peter discover the tomb empty.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Thine is the Glory” by G.F. Handel

OFFERTORY – Soloist: Don Nicholls: “Offertory” by John Ness Beck

CHILDREN’S CHOIR Directed by Doris Sless: “He is Alive!” 
“Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!” & “I’ve Got the Joy!”

PASTOR DAVID’S EASTER MESSAGE: “Radical Words“

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.