First Presbyterian Church

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1 First Presbyterian Church Welcomes you for Worship January 21, 2018 Rev. David Smith Minister Our Vision By the grace of Jesus Christ, We will strive to share the Good News with the world, To nurture our faith, and to Go into the world sharing Christ s love and mercy. 501 Fourth Street Marietta, OH Phone (740) fpcmarietta@sbcglobal.net

2 SERVICE FOR THE LORD'S DAY Third Sunday after Epiphany January 21, :15 am Assemble in God's Name BIBLICAL AND INFORMAL GREETING Following brief announcements, the congregation is invited to prepare in silence for worship. Please use this time to pray, to meditate, or to read the Scriptures for today. PRELUDE Prelude on Dundee G. Young *CALL TO WORSHIP From God comes my salvation. For God alone my soul waits in silence. God alone is my rock and my salvation. God is my fortress; I shall never be shaken. Betsy Akeman *PRAYER OF THE DAY The present form of this world is passing away. Therefore, help us to keep our focus on you, Lord, for true power and steadfast love belong to you. Amen. *HYMN NO. 479 (Blue Hymnal) Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven LAUDA ANIMA PRAYER OF CONFESSION Forgiving God, we repent of all the ways we turn from you. You call, but we do not listen; you show us your path, but we prefer our own way. Forgive us, heal us, and lead us back to you, that we might show mercy to others. PERIOD OF SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF PARDON This is the word of the Lord: in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven by God and given new life. Praise be to God! *PASSING OF THE PEACE May the Peace of Christ be with you! And also with you! *RESPONSE Gloria Patri No. 579 (Blue Hymnal) Proclaim God s Word PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION THE CHILDREN S SERMON Brad Thomas FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Jonah 3:1-5, 10 OT Pg. 860 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

3 ANTHEM A Jubilant Song M. Lightfoot Chancel Choir Cantate Domino canticum novum. Sing to the Lord a new jubilant song! Cantate Domino canticum novum omnis terra, Sing to the Lord all the earth! Let the sea roar and the floods clap their hands! Let the hills sing together for joy! Let the heavens and the earth all rejoice, for the Lord is greatly to be praised! Proclaim God's salvation! Declare God's great glory! Lift up a jubilant song and make joyful noise! SECOND SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 NT Pg. 170 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ! THE WORD PROCLAIMED It s All Changing Rev. David Smith The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH *HYMN NO. 347 (Blue Hymnal) Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive DETROIT The choir will sing the first verse and then the congregation will be invited to join in Give Thanks To God PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. The congregation will be led in prayer, concluding with our Lord's Prayer (traditional, page 16 of the hymnal). THE LORD S PRAYER (We use debts and debtors. ) OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS Please sign the Fellowship Register and pass it on. OFFERTORY Fantasy 3 (Jesus Bids Us Shine) K. Leighton *DOXOLOGY No. 592 (Blue Hymnal) *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to God. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give you thanks and praise. Merciful God, you have saved us for a purpose. We dedicate these gifts as we dedicate our lives to you, that you will make us fishers of people.

4 Go In God's Name *HYMN NO. 280 (Blue Hymnal) Amazing Grace AMAZING GRACE *DISMISSAL AND BLESSING POSTLUDE Amazing Grace (Recessional) A. Hailstork * * * * * * * * *Indicates those who are able, please stand. WE EXTEND A WARM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WELCOME to all visitors who are worshiping with us this morning. If you are visiting, we would welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our church family. Please sign the Fellowship Register in your pew and include information that will enable us to be in touch. THE SANCTUARY FLOWERS TODAY are given to the glory of God by the O Briens to celebrate the anniversary of Linda s 29 th birthday. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL AFTER WORSHIP FOR SIP N CHAT. We also invite you to take part in the life of this congregation by participating in any activity that can help you on your spiritual journey. Regular Sunday activities are: 9:00 Sunday School 10:15 Worship Service 11:30 Sip N Chat in Fellowship Hall THE SIP N CHAT CALENDAR FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2018 HAS BEEN POSTED. PLEASE SIGN UP! We have plenty of open dates. Simple snacks are fine. THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS: WORSHIP LEADER: Betsy Akeman CHILDREN S SERMON: Brad Thomas JUNIOR CHURCH: Maria Berner SIP N CHAT: Charlotte Furbee SOUND SYSTEM: John Lee FLOWER DELIVERY: The Congregation ACOLYTE: Elliott Akeman USHERS: Bill Cusack, Roger and Betsy Akeman, Virginia Graves SPECIAL THANKS TO CHANCEL CHOIR FOR SHARING THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS THIS MORNING! WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP AT FIRST PRES? Join David at a designated table at Sip N Chat today. If this time and date doesn t work for you, but you want to know more, please speak to David or call the church office ( ). THE NEXT COMMUNITY MEAL IS THIS TUESDAY, JANUARY 23RD. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board if you would like to help us out. The menu is pulled pork sandwich, chicken or taco soup, Waldorf salad and dessert. THE YOUTH WILL BE HOSTING THE ANNUAL SOUPER BOWL ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 TH AFTER WORSHIP. Please consider donating a pot of your favorite soup, stew or chili. A sign-up form can be found on the bulletin board at the bottom of the steps. Souper Bowl of Caring is a national effort that started in 1990 with a group of churches in South Carolina. Last year this effort raised over $10 million dollars for local charities. Our donations support the Marietta Food Pantry. THE 2018 FLOWER CALENDAR HAS BEEN POSTED. You can sign up to purchase flowers for a Sunday. The cost is $15. Please or call the office with the message you would like to appear in the bulletin for that Sunday. There are plenty of open dates include several in January.

5 ALL MUSIC ENSEMBLES ARE BACK TO REGULAR REHEARSAL SCHEDULES! THEY ARE: PresbyPraise: Sundays 9-9:15 Westminster Bells: Wednesdays 5-6 Joyful Hearts: Wednesdays 6:30-7:15 Chancel Choir: Wednesdays 7:15-8:15 Glorify! (Vocal) Sundays after Church Glorify! (Combo) practices on Tuesdays from 5-6 We d love to have you be a part of these wonderful ensembles! Any questions, please see Peter at Sip N Chat. THE LIST OF BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES ON THE PRAYER LIST are drawn from the church database. If you want yours listed, please provide that information to Karen. For privacy reasons the church will not accept birthdays and anniversaries from third parties. GIVING ENVELOPES FOR 2018 ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX. SESSION HAS CALLED FOR THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TO BE HELD AS THE FINAL PORTION OF WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 28. The congregational will hear a report on the budget from Stewardship and Finance, vote on the slate of officers presented by the Nominating Committee, and vote on the pastor s call recommended by Session. THE 2018 PER CAPITA APPORTIONMENT is $29.34 per communicant member. This covers our share of administrative costs and mission for Muskingum Valley Presbytery, Synod of the Covenant and the General Assembly. Members are invited to make a contribution for this to help insure the success of the budget. The church s assessment is more than $7000 annually. An envelope for the Per Capita is available in your offering envelope box, or simply make a check payable to the church with "Per Capita" on the memo line. LIVE GENEROUSLY TREAT YOURSELF WITH GENEROSITY! Just as we are commanded to love others, scripture reminds us we need to love and care for ourselves. The New Year often brings plans to improve. As you make resolutions, be generous with yourself by: - Setting attainable and realistic goals. For example, start with 10 minutes a day of time in devotions or 20 minutes of exercise. Achieve those attainable goals first before moving to the large changes. - Include fun, joy, and laughter in your life. The cold and the dark can leave many of us struggling with depression. Seek out others for fellowship. You will help them and yourself. - Start the year by listing your gifts and strengths. Thank God for them and work on improving a skill where you have excellence or bless someone else with a gift you have. Doing things we are good at can be exhilarating. - Spend time with those folks who love you the way God made you. They help inoculate us against the negative messages that fill our world. Prayer List Updates Please (circle one) Add/Remove (name) to/from Monthly list. Please (circle one) Add/Remove (name) to/from Continuing list. Your Name: Date:

6 Sunday 9:00 Adult SunSch 9:00 PresbyPraise 9:15 Youth/Child. SS 10:15 Worship 11:30 Sip N Chat Membership Interest 5:00 Youth Group Monday Tuesday 11:30 Community Meal 5:00 Glorify! Combo 6:00 Worship 7:00 AA District 15 ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF January 21 January 28 Wednesday 3:20 Scholars 5:00 Westminster Bells 6:30 Joyful Hearts 7:15 Chancel Choir Thursday 5:30 - Girl Scouts 7:00 - AA Friday Saturday 8:00 Men s Fellowship 9:00 AA 10:00 SDA Church School & Worship 12:00 SDA Fellowship Next Sunday Scripture Psalm 111 Mark 1:21-28 Sermon Jesus Came to Heal