A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Organized in 1855 OCTOBER 27, :00 AM

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1 A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Organized in 1855 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 27, :00 AM 302 N. Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL mail@fpcah.org

2 The prelude is your invitation to quiet preparation for the worship of Almighty God. GATHERING AS GOD S PEOPLE PRELUDE Jesus Loves Me arr. Carolyn Hamlin WELCOME Barbara Gorsky CALL TO WORSHIP One: We will give thanks to you, O Lord, with our whole heart; All: we will tell all of your wonderful deeds. One: We will be glad and exult in you; All: we will sing praise to your name, O Most High. One: Let us worship God! HYMN 275 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ein Feste Burg CALL TO CONFESSION Joy Fick PRAYER OF CONFESSION Have mercy on me, O God, in your faithful love; in your great tenderness wipe away my offenses; wash me thoroughly from my guilt, purify me from my sin. For I am well aware of my offenses; my sin is constantly in mind. But you delight in sincerity of heart, and those who listen to your wisdom. God, create in me a clean heart, renew within me a resolute spirit. Give me back the joy of your salvation, sustain in me a generous spirit. Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will speak out your praise. We pray this in the name of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. SILENT CONFESSION WORDS OF FORGIVENESS GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 581) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. PASSING THE PEACE One: The Peace of Jesus Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Let us share the peace of Christ with one another. COMMUNITY LIFE Deacons Assistance Fund Stewardship Barbara Gorsky Phyllis Orzechowski Miranda Fanella

3 HEARING GOD S WORD CHILDREN S TIME Beth Freese Dammers FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Genesis 6:9-17 (Pew Bible, Old Testament, p. 5) Joy Fick The Word of the Lord/Thanks be to God! ANTHEM Rise and Shine Rick Altizer Children s Choirs SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Genesis 6:18-22 (Pew Bible, Old Testament, p. 5) The Word of the Lord/Thanks be to God! SERMON The Art of Listening Alex Lang AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (excerpt from the Brief Statement of Faith) In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God s image male and female, of every race and people, to live as one community. Loving us still, God makes us heirs with Christ of the covenant. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. HYMN 816 If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott GIVING THANKS TO GOD PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Beth Freese Dammers 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. OFFERING OFFERTORY God Is My Rock Paul Leddington Wright God is my rock, God is my fortress, God is our rock and our fortress, our stronghold, a very present help in time of need. How precious are His thoughts to me, if I should count them, if I should count them, they are more than numbers in the sands. Search me, O God, and know my heart, try me, O God, and know my thoughts. Lead me, O God, in the way everlasting. God, my rock, God, my fortress, God, my stronghold. My God, my King, my Savior everlasting. The Chancel Choir and First Pres Brass

4 DOXOLOGY (Hymn 606) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Beth Freese Dammers GOING FORTH IN GOD S NAME HYMN 694 Great God of Every Blessing Aurelia BENEDICTION Alex Lang POSTLUDE Musique Heroique Georg Philipp Telemann First Pres Brass and Organ Please stand as you are able. Preaching: Liturgist: Greeters: Ushers: Flowers: Alex Lang Joy Fick Burt and Sally Jensen, David and Bonnie Schaap Peter Bukowski, Frank Morrone, Kaori Ozaki, Kazue Sono, Bill Thompson Alison Harrald In memory of Peggy Newell Priscilla Heerens In memory of Joseph Heerens; loving husband, father, and grandfather Debra Leonard Klein In memory of my parents, William and Mabel Leonard Pat Makeever In gratitude for our grandchildren; Alex, Jason, and Emily Donna Scott In loving memory of my husband, Jerry Scott Pastors: Alex Lang, Beth Freese Dammers, Barbara Gorsky Organist: Christopher Urban Choir Directors: Adam Hendrickson, Children s Choir; Jennifer Fick, The Chancel Choir First Pres Brass: Eric Allen and Mark Morris, trumpet; Gordon Palmer and Morgan Treppa, trombone

5 WELCOME, GUESTS! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning. Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it along the pew, and introduce yourself to those around you after the service. Then stop by the Welcome Center in the Narthex to pick up information that will acquaint you with our church services and programs. If you have questions, members of the Welcomers Corps will be there to answer them. You are also invited to join the conversation on Facebook, at and Twitter, We look forward to connecting with you again. CHILD CARE Children of all ages are warmly welcomed and encouraged to participate in worship. Child care is available (infants through age four) in the Christian Education Wing (8:15 am 12:15 pm). We encourage 3- and 4-year-olds to participate in Preschool Sunday School, offered from 9:45 to 10:45 am. CLASSES FOR ALL AGES From September through May, Sunday morning Christian education classes are held for all ages. These include classes for preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school students, as well as education and discussion groups for adults. Children s and youth education, as well as adult classes, take place from 9:45 to10:45 am. Check the adult education brochure for course titles, dates, and times. To learn more, visit or call the church office at SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Large print bulletins, large print hymnals, and hearing amplifiers are available from the ushers. WORSHIP BAGS Worship bags for young worshipers (ages 3-12 years) are available outside the Sanctuary and in the Chapel. The bags contain items designed to guide active participation in the service and learning about worship. Please return the bags to the basket as you leave. IMPORTANT WORSHIP REMINDERS Please silence cell phones and refrain from taking photos or recording worship services. A weekly webcast of the 11:00 am service is available at Audio CD recordings of 11:00 am worship are available in the church office.

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