Ascension Sunday | Seventh Sunday of Easter – Ascending, Descending, and Sending

June 1 is Ascension Sunday. We remember with gratitude that Christ is with us spiritually so that no matter where we are, our Lord is present. Joyfully we welcome all who come 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.

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON:  Acts 1: 1–14
The apostles witness Jesus’ ascension.

GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 24: 44–53  
After witnessing Jesus’ ascension into heaven, the apostles are sent into the world.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM:  “Come Sing unto the Lord” by Joseph Martin

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: “Ascending, Descending, and Sending“

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.

Sixth Sunday of Easter – From Pisgah to the Promised Land

Children of God, siblings of Christ: The Holy Spirit has called and gathered us here. Let us worship together at First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown this Sunday. Sunday school will resume June 1st. Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service. 

HEBREW SCRIPTURE:   Deuteronomy 34: 1–6
Moses views the Promised Land and dies.

NEW TESTAMENT READING:    Revelation 21: 1–3, 10, 22:1–6 
God creates the new heaven and new earth.

GOSPEL LESSON:    John 5: 1–9
Much to the chagrined of the Pharisees, Jesus heals on the sabbath.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Sing a Song of Thanks and Joy” by Hal Hopson

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON:    From Pisgah to the Promised Land

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.

Fifth Sunday of Easter – CMA: Would Jesus Ride a Harley?

Welcome to worship at First Presbyterian Church. May you experience the love of Jesus in the midst of this congregation. 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 11: 1–18
Peter testifies to God’s expanding inclusive love.

GOSPEL LESSON:   John 13: 31–35
Jesus commands us to love one another.

SERMON with Elder Bill Olivier & Pastor David Harvey:    CMA: Would Jesus Ride a Harley?

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.

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.