St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Gathering around God s Word

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1 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Fifth Sunday after Epiphany February 9, 2014, 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Hearing devices and large print Bibles and hymnals are available. Ask an usher. Gathering around God s Word Prelude Voluntary in D Minor John Stanley Welcome and Call to Worship Leader: O come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the rock of our salvation! People: Let us come into God s presence with thanksgiving, singing joyful songs of praise. *Hymn 288 I Sing the Mighty Power of God ellacombe x *Opening Prayer Lisa Patterson Confession of Sin (unison) Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from your presence, or take your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit. Amen. (Silent Confession) Kyrie (Hymnal No. 565) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Declaration of Pardon Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! The Ten Commandments *Gloria Patri 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. Prayer for Illumination Proclaiming God s Word Taylor Howell (8:30 a.m.) Brookelyn Lewis (10:50 a.m.)

2 First Scripture Reading Matthew 5:13-20 New Testament, page 4 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Commissioniing of Children s Chapel Leaders (10:50 a.m.) After the commissioning, children ages three years through kindergarten are invited to go to the Children s Chapel. Older children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents. Anthem Make Our Church One Joyful Choir Jonathan Crutchfield Make our church one joyful choir on this glad and festive day and by song invoke the fire that invites our hearts to pray. Shape us, Christ, to live and claim all it means to bear your name. Bend us low by song and prayer, low enough to lift the cross and to take the weight and bear love s uncounted final cost. Shape us, Christ, to live and claim all it means to bear your name. Lift us up by song and prayer till the way we deal with loss and our acts and words of care trace the pattern of your cross. Shape us, Christ, to bear your name. Bend us, lift us, make us strong, send us out with wind and fire, so the world may hear the song that we offer as your choir: shape us, Christ, to live and claim all it means to bear your name. Amen! Copyright 2000, Oxford Music/U.S.A. Second Scripture Reading Matthew 14:13-21 New Testament, page 15 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon God s Abundance in an Age of Scarcity Steve Plunkett Responding to God s Word *Affirmation of Faith (unison) Philippians 2:5-11 Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess to the glory of God: Jesus Christ is Lord! *Hymn 244 Let Us with a Gladsome Mind monkland Installation of Deacon Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Offertory Anthem Draw Us in the Spirit s Tether Harold W. Friedell *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 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. *Hymn 272 God of the Sparrow roeder

3 *Benediction *Postlude Hallelujah, has been restored Dan Locklair (from Rubrics) *Those who are able are asked to stand. x Latecomers may be seated. The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God by Jackson Cook in honor of his mother, Traci Cook. Music for the Anthem is given to the glory of God by Rebecca Stanley and Becky King. The rosebud in the chancel announces the birth of Olivia Rose Jacobsson, born February 3 to proud parents Elizabeth and Michael Jacobsson. Proud grandparents are Jan and Weaver McClure. Congratulations! Tristan Ball is serving in worship today as the acolyte. Being commissioned today are Gina Anderson, Tara Brindle, Katie Brindle, Laurel Fritz, Chris Gacria, Natalie Garcia, Marissa Glasschroeder, Mark Glasschroeder, Lisa Haddad, Stacy Hays, Robin Hines, Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner, Shannon Konkle, Caroline Booth, Hillary Lewis, Jan Lewis, Melanie Lewis, Vera Odei, Lisa Patterson, Michael Ball, Amy Ball, Donna Raney,Meredith Cole, Karen Raabe, Carol Raabe, Katie Raabe, Eric Bright, Rhonda Bright, Joe Belanger, Jonna Belanger, Kirsten Brown, Donnie Phillips, Lucy Phillips, and Jay Konkle. This morning we install Jonny Ramsey, previously ordained, to the Diaconate s Class of This morning is Scout Sunday. We recognize the scouts from Boy Scout Troop 366 and Cub Scout Pack 69: Troop 366 Ken Reedy Scout Master John Butts Anthony Caranna Jackson Cook Ethan Coppedge John Daniel Benjamin Dankesreiter Christopher Green Cody Hemming Ben Leonard William Leonard Keith Marshall Blasé Martin Maxwell Pacheco Jack Rayson Cody Roche Conner Roche Max Safranek Austin Siegfried Cody Siegfried Tyler Simone Dylan Towne Jacob Wyman Parker Parris Larry Palmer Brenden Smith Cole Greene Elijah Padia Triston Minick Jonathan Clanton Pack 69 Matt Krause - Cubmaster Finn Collins Killian Delaney Jackson Robinson Jonas Sample Sebastian Hewitt Tristen Palmer Cameron Slusarski Matthew Sullivan Caiden Clarke Caden Curington Samuel Huffines Gabriel Williams Montana McCormick Austin Adair Matthew Norton DeyQuan Sims Evan Cochran John Crawford Jacob Douglas Jacob Felix Mason Krause Soren Sharp Jonathan Strange Aiden Taylor Ruben Baquera

4 Prayer Concerns This Week Gerry Price Chris Raabe Jim Darby Dorothy Brooks Larry Monroe Christine Beisel, daughter-in-law of John and Faye Mikow Madeline Armstrong, great-granddaughter of Willis and Catherine Mitchell Myrtle Gunter, grandmother of Todd Cook The family of Terry Schneider The family of Glen Hollingsworth, cousin of Lee Capps A complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex. Super Wednesday Wednesday, February 12 Menu: Sarasota Chicken Breast, Baked Potato Bar, Salad, Dessert element Rec Center, 6:00-7:30pm CREW CONNECT Rec Center, 6:00-7:30pm Belivin in God s Timeline Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm Kim Warner The Handy Human Room 206/208, 6:30pm Roger Lewis Parenting a Middle Schooler Room 207/209, 6:30pm Lisa Elliott The Vicar of Dibley Room 205, 6:30pm Judy & Chuck Stoughton Quilting Rec Center Mezzanine, 6:30pm Nancy Griffin and Elizabeth Hagen BL Jordan to Be Ordained and Installed We have received word that BL Jordan will be ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament on Sunday, February 9, 2014, at 3:00pm by Great Rivers Presbytery. At that time, she will also be installed as pastor of the Federated Church in Carlinville, IL. Fred Cassell will preach the sermon. We celebrate with joy this occasion in BL s and Ray s lives and we give thanks for God s call to which they have responded willingly and faithfully. As a congregation, let us pray for BL s pastorate which she is beginning, that it will bear the fruit of the gospel in the life of the Federated Church in Carlinville, and in the lives of all who are touched by that congregation s ministry. If you d like to send your personal well wishes to BL, she can be reached at eljordan@verizon.net. Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry announces they have begun the spring training program for new Stephen Ministers. Debby Ishee has begun her 50 hour training the 26th of January. Thank you, Debby, for your commitment to be a Stephen Minister! Recital by Hye-Jean Choi Everyone is cordially invited to an organ recital by Hye-Jean Choi, Sunday, February 16, 5pm, in Winspear Hall of the Murchison Performing Arts Center, UNT. Presbyterian Women Circle I will be meeting on Tuesday, February 11 at 9:30am at the home of Irma Waring. We will be studying Lesson 5 and collecting $1.00 for Denton Christian Pre-School paper towels. We welcome any women who want to join us. You can contact chairman Linda Heilig, cell. Circle II will meet on Tuesday, February 11 at 9:30am in the Church Parlor with Elizabeth Hagen as hostess. The 2014 study is An Abiding Hope: The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy. Please join us for Lesson 5 as we celebrate Jesus, who perfectly fulfilled Israel s mission. All women of the church are welcome. Please call Lib Berry at for further information. Circle III will begin meeting at its new time Sunday, February 9 at 6:00pm in the Parlor. Leigh Kitchens will lead the meeting this week. Circle II will continue to meet on the first Sunday of every month following the Sunday Evening Worship Service.

5 The Week at a Glance TODAY 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Chancel Choir Practice 10:50 a.m. Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Lisa Patterson, Meditation 6:00 p.m. Circle III, Parlor 6:15 p.m. CREW, The Den Monday, February 10 6:30 p.m. Theology on Tap, East Side Social Club Tuesday, February 11 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting, Room 205 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Afternoon Women s Bible Study, Room 206 5:00 p.m. Children s Ministry, Room 206 6:00 p.m. Stewardship, Room 207/209 6:30 p.m. Adult Faith Formation, Room 205 7:00 p.m. Personnel, Room :00 p.m. bulletin & Shield Deadline Wednesday, February 12 5:30 p.m. Super Wed. Meal, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. element, Rec Center CREW CONNECT, Rec Center 6:15 p.m. Covenant Choir, Children s Choir Rm. 6:15 p.m. Children s Recreation 6:20 p.m. Handbells, Adult Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Adult Tracks 7:00 p.m. Noel Choir, Children s Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir, Adult Choir Room Ruth Anderson Committee, Room 200 Thursday, February 13 8:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast and Bible Study, Cartwright s Ranch House 6:00 p.m. Guatemala Mission Trip Meeting, The Den Friday, February 14 11:30 a.m. Prime Time, Room 206/208 Saturday, February 15 9:00 a.m. Children s Ministry Workday Pastors Discretionary Fund So many of you have been faithful and generous in giving to the Pastors Discretionary Fund, and it has been used to minister to folks who are struggling to make ends meet. Once again, the Fund is in need of your generosity. This winter, human need abounds, and many of the agencies in town quickly run out of money. This brings more and more people to the church for help. If you can help, please know that we ll make every effort to be good stewards of these funds, and know also that your pastors are deeply grateful for your gifts of love to this Fund. February Give-A-Meal Spaghetti and Canned Sauce, Canned Green Beans, Canned Fruit Optional: Coffee, Cereal, Dry Milk

6 St. Andrew PresbyterianChurch 300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX Phone (940) Fax (940) Stephen W. Plunkett, Pastor Brandon D. Lewis, Assoc. Pastor Lisa Patterson, Assoc. Pastor Morris Martin, Minister of Music Hye-Jean Choi, Organist St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. Children s Chapel During the 10:50 worship service, children ages three years through kindergarten go to chapel immediately following the Children s Sermon. The Story of Daniel Mark and Marissa Glasschroeder Godly Play seeks to tell the stories of the faith so that children hear and remember these stories and become engaged in them. It also provides a place and opportunities for children to begin exploring the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come upstairs to the Children s Chapel to pick children up following the 10:50 service. Sunday School Classes Nursery Room 102 Preschool, 9:30am Room 100 Completed K-5 th, 9:30am Rooms Youth, 9:45-10:30am 6th/7th Grade Class High School Sunday School The Den The Den Adults, 9:30-10:30am Breakfast Club Lisa Patterson Room 206/208 Discussion of last week s Bible readings from Matthew. Pastor s Class Steve Plunkett Room 207/209 Discussion of last week s Bible readings from Matthew. Pathfinders Richard Sale Room 205 Nooma Videos Mighty Acts Class John Mikow Bride s Room The Present Word curriculum. Current year giving through December: Commitments year-to-date $962,268 Actual year-to date $913,369 Deficit on commitments $ 49,259 In addition, Undesignated Giving has not met expectations, leaving a total deficit year-to-date of $66,366. Please help! St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).