CHIMING OF THE HOUR

PRELUDE FOR ORGAN Mr. Dominic Frigo, substitute organist

Allemande from French Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

WELCOME Pastor: May the peace of the Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

PEALING OF THE BELL AND SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION

It’s not the barley or the wheat; it’s not the oven or the heat

that makes this bread so good to eat.

It’s the needing and the sharing that makes the meal complete.

Breaking bread, breaking bread,

we are gathered here together to break bread.

-Johnny Cash, “Breaking Bread”

* CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 111)

Pastor: Hallelujah! Let us give thanks to the Lord with all our hearts in the company of those who do right.

People: Great are your works, O God, pondered by all who delight in them.

Pastor: Your deeds are amazing and to be remembered;

People: You are full of mercy and compassion.

You give food to those who honor you, remembering forever your covenant.

Pastor: May God be praised forever! Let us worship God.

* HYMN 667 (online: see page 5) When Morning Gilds the Skies Laudes Domini The fully-vaccinated are invited to sing!

* PRAYER OF THE DAY

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

EPISTLE LESSON Ephesians 5:15-20 Kate Stevens, layreader Pew Bible: New Testament, p. 194

after each reading: Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

MUSIC FOR SOLO VOICE AND PIANO Jacob Rivera, tenor

Lord of All Hopefulness Irish melody; arr. Alan Bullard (b. 1947)

Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, whose trust, ever child-like, no cares could destroy,

be there at our waking, and give us, we pray your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.

Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe,

be there at our labors, and give us, we pray, your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.

Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace, your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace,

be there at our homing, and give us, we pray, your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.

Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm, whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm,

be there at our sleeping, and give us, we pray, your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day. -Jan Struther (1901-1953)

AUGUST 15, 2021

THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST WORSHIP at 10:00 a.m.

GOSPEL LESSON John 6:51-58 Pew Bible: New Testament, p. 98

SERMON “Bread Crumbs and Paint-Stained Shirts” Rev. Marshall

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (from A Brief Statement of Faith)

We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God.

Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching

by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with

outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel.

Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain

and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless

life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND 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, 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.

CALL FOR THE OFFERING (Go to website https://ryepc.com/give/ or see below to give online.)

* DOXOLOGY Old Hundredth

This setting is printed in the hymnal at no. 606.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heav’nly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. –Thomas Ken, 1674; alt.

* PRAYER OF DEDICATION

* HYMN 821 (online: see page 6) My Life Flows On How Can I Keep from Singing

* CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE FOR ORGAN

Fugue in A Major Jean-François Dandrieu (1682-1738)

*indicates standing for those who are able.

Welcome to Rye Presbyterian Church If you are new to Rye Presbyterian Church, we welcome you and hope you are enriched and inspired

by this time of worship. So that we may get to know you better, please fill out an information card found in the pew racks and put it in the offering plate. You may also go to:

https://ryepc.com/im-new/ and fill out the Welcome Form online.

The chancel flowers are given to the glory of God.

Rev. Love will be on vacation from August 16 through September 5.

Mr. Charneski is on vacation through September 5.

Dr. Miller is out of town this weekend and will return to the office on Tuesday.

We welcome Mr. Dominic Frigo as the substitute organist for worship today. A native of Chicago,

Mr. Frigo now serves as the choirmaster and organist of First Presbyterian Church of Englewood, N.J.

To families with young children:

Welcome! We are glad you’re here! Jesus not only welcomed children, he also blessed them. Know that your

children’s presence in worship is both welcomed and a blessing to us all!

Here are some ideas to help make the most out of worship as a family:

Explain what is happening during worship and what is coming next. Let children cross things off in the bulletin

as they happen. Whispering is okay!

When it’s time to stand, allow children to kneel on the pews if they would like.

Allow children to participate in the offering by putting in your envelope or putting in their own gift in the

offering plates near the doors as you leave. A picture drawn for God is appropriate!

Most importantly, relax and be at peace. We know that God made children to be full of energy and excitement!

TODAY

SUNDAY SCHOOL It is our hope to kick off in-person Sunday School once again this fall! Registration

for infants to 8th grade attending our 2021-2022 Sunday School program is now up on our website (https://ryepc.com/ministries/children/)!

At the same time, as with most things in our lives right now, it may not look exactly the same as it did before, at

least not at first. If you are a parent or someone interested in teaching who wishes to learn more about what Sunday School

will look like in the fall, you’re encouraged to contact Rev. JP (jmarshall@ryepc.com). Those interested in teaching are invited

to attend the Zoom session on Saturday, August 21, at 10:00am. You can find the Zoom link on our website here –

(https://ryepc.com/article/sunday-school-fall-2021//).

THIS WEEK

Thursday, August 19 6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry – Prime Ministers, via Zoom

Helping Hands 2021 - Mission Backpack Event We need your help to fill 2,000 new Back to School backpacks with new school supplies for Westchester children living in homeless shelters and transitional living, as we partner with social agencies and churches to distribute these backpacks to children in need. This event will be held at the Rye High School Aux Gym, Tuesday, August 17, 10am to 12 noon to set up, and Wednesday, August 18th, 10am to 12 noon to fill the backpacks. Please consider a $26 suggested donation for all volunteers to "purchase" a new backpack filled with supplies. Note: community service hours will be given to students. Masks are required! We welcome all volunteers and could not do Mission Backpack without you. Thank you in advance for your generous support. To volunteer or make a donation go to http://www.helpinghandsrye.org/ or email HelpingHandsRye@gmail.com.

GENERAL NOTICES

E-MAIL PRAYER GROUP Our e-mail prayer group is going strong. Please join us in our ministry of prayer for others. Or if you have a prayer request,

please do not hesitate to contact rpcprayers@gmail.com.

WEEKDAY HOURS Summer Hours:

Through end of August, the church will be open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Access via the door facing Parsons Street.

ONLINE GIVING Online donation options are available on the RPC Website Giving page (ryepc.com/give/), or you may

Scan the QR Code to the right with your cell phone We can also accept your donations with Zelle from your mobile banking app. Please contact the church office to register with us first. Contact Maida Robinson at 914-967-0842 or email mrobinson@ryepc.com, if you have any questions.

Many thanks for your continued generosity and support of the church!

CONNECTION & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP While the school year has come to an end, we will be keeping the connections going all through the summer! Please visit the “Youth Ministry” page of the website – https://ryepc.com/ministries/youth/ - to get a glimpse of what our youth are up to this summer.

Please note – Due to the increasing incidence of Covid infections in Westchester County, beginning next

Sunday, masks will be highly recommended for the vaccinated, and will continue to be required for all

unvaccinated people. We will continue to evaluate and adjust our policies as circumstances and guidelines

change. Thank you for your understanding and your concern for the safety of all.

The Rev. Daniel Love, Co-Pastor

The Rev. Dr. John Miller, Co-Pastor

The Rev. Jean-Paul Marshall, Associate Pastor for Christian Education

Jason Charneski, Director of Music and Organist

Lisa Rawson, Director of Choirs for Children and Youth Maida Robinson, Chief Administrative Officer

Peggy Berretta, Administrative Assistant

Denise LeVan, Pastoral Assistant

Juan Velasquez, Head Sexton/Building Manager

Alonso Osorio, Sunday Sexton

We are a Stephen Ministry church.

Permission to reprint music in this Order of Worship and to livestream it obtained

from ONE LICENSE License #A-725535.

Lord of All Hopefulness Text: Jan Struther Music: arr. Alan Bullard

Published in Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred.

© 2010 Oxford University Press, Inc.

All rights reserved.

When Morning Gilds the Skies Laudes Domini

Text: German hymn; transl. Edward Caswall, 1853, 1858; alt.

Music: Joseph Barnby, 1868

My Life Flows On How Can I Keep from Singing

Text and Music: Robert Lowry, 1869