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1 Service of Divine Worship First Sunday of Lent March 10, 2019 Assemble in God s Name As you Focus For Worship Spirit above all spirits, revealed to us in the faithfulness of Jesus and in the testimony of our ancestors in the faith, keep us from temptations that block our worship and silence our witness. Inspire us to share both bread and meaning, to worship with pure motives, to serve without need for recognition or reward, that your name may be glorified and your will be done among us and through us. Amen. 1 Welcome and Proclamation of the Good News Prelude * Call To Worship Gather to remember and share stories of faith; rejoice in the goodness of the loving God. Before our stories began, there was God; through all our days, God walks with us. Worship the one who gives and sustains life; sing praises to the one who is our refuge. There is no place we can go where God is not; amid life s terrors, God s promises hold true. 1 Let us worship God. * Hymn No. 81 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days Prayer of Confession Sovereign God, we confess our desire to reshape your world to our own advantage. We are more concerned with what we eat than with who will get to eat today. Our own security is more important to us than the health and safety of all your children. The first fruits of our labor grace the altars of our own desires instead of honoring you. We like promises without commands, gifts without responsibilities. O God, we confess that our ways don t work. Turn us around for true worship, gratitude and service. 1 (Silent Personal Prayer) Assurance of Pardon All who call on God will know salvation. Those who cling to God will be delivered. How great is the joy of people who are loved, forgiven, and set free to become a new creation, through Christ Jesus. 1 Thanks be to God; in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen. * Song of Joy Hymn No. 82 v-1 O Lamb of God Most Holy! O Lamb of God most holy! Who on the cross did suffer, And patient still and lowly, Yourself to scorn did offer; Our sins by You were taken, Or hope had us forsaken: Have mercy on us, Jesus! * The Peace ( The Peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. As a sign of reconciliation please share the Peace of Christ with your brothers and sisters.) Proclaim God s Word Prayer For Illumination God our helper, by your Holy Spirit, open our minds, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may be led into your truth and taught your will, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 2 Gospel Lesson Luke 4:1-13 Children's Time Kelsey Hawisher-Faul Ministry of Music God Is Here with Me C. Hogan Kids of the Kingdom Choir & Joyful Noise Singers Old Testament Lesson Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Sermon Today I Declare Kevin Stainton Respond to God s Word * Hymn No. 555 Now Thank We All Our God (Joy and Concern Cards will be collected during this hymn.) Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer Life Together Presentation of Our Tithes and Gifts to God Testimony Offertory Guide My Feet, Lord arr. J. Carter Heritage Choir and Joyful Noise Singers * Doxology (Page 592) * Prayer of Dedication Recognition of New Members *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed (Traditional) p 14

Church Office: 398-7671 Fax: 573-9722 Preschool: 398-7981 Worship: 10:15 a.m.

2 * Hymn No. 414 As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought * Benediction * Postlude When I Can Read My Title Clear arr. Page * Those who are able may stand. Daylight Savings Time begins today, March 10, 2019 Forgot your checkbook? Scan this QR Code with your phone s camera to make a donation to HPC! Church Office: Fax: Preschool: Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday School (for all ages): 9:00 a.m. Associate Pastor Kelsey Hawisher-Faul Children s Ministry Director Susie Faas Office Administrator Karen Carter Youth Administrator Rhonda Peischl Director of Music Ministries Karen Mail Accompanist/Organist Sarah J. Baker Preschool Director Christal Banks Business Manager Susan Brose Custodian Tracey Rathweg Nursery Coordinator Samantha Schumacher office@hpcmason.org web site: 1 Reprinted by permission, Gathered by Love, by Lavon Bayler, 2001 by United Church Press 2 from Call to Worship, Year C, Volume 49.1, 2015 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 3 Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, 1993 Westminister John Knox Press 10:15 a.m. Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (for all ages) HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6546 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio Phone Fax hpcmason.org Kevin Stainton, Pastor Kelsey Hawisher-Faul, Associate Pastor

Sunday, March 10, 2019 SUN [daylight savings time begins] 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/ Confirmation Class 10:15 a.m. Worship/ Recognition of New Members/ First Sunday of Lent 11:30 p.m. Guiding Team 11:45 a.

3 Sunday, March 10, 2019 SUN [daylight savings time begins] 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/ Confirmation Class 10:15 a.m. Worship/ Recognition of New Members/ First Sunday of Lent 11:30 p.m. Guiding Team 11:45 a.m. Lenten Small Group [rm. 25] 4:00 p.m. Mason Chorale 4:30 p.m. Tweens & Youth 6:00 p.m.] MON 11:00 a.m. Lenten Small Group [offsite] 2:30 p.m. Mason Health Care Center 6:30 p.m. Pack 750/Webelos 7:00 p.m. Deacons Mason S.A.Y. Soccer TUE 6:30 p.m. Endowment Committee WED 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study/ Lent [Fireside Rm.] 9:00 a.m. Hope Circle 5:00 p.m. Kids of the Kingdom 6:15 p.m. Sing & Ring 7:00 p.m. Lenten Sm. Gr. [offsite] 7:30 p.m. Heritage Choir THU 11:00 a.m. Lenten Small Group [Fireside Rm.] 5:00 p.m. Lenten Small Group [rm. 24] 6:30 p.m. Evangelism Committee 6:45 p.m. Troop 750 &1750 7:30 p.m. Hand Bells 8:15 p.m. Men s Fellowship FRI 1:00 p.m. Cokesbury/ Set Up 6:30 p.m. Lenten Small Group 8:00 p.m. Youth Service Weekend Begins SAT 9:00 a.m. Cokesbury Workshop 8:00 p.m. A.A. SUN 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/ Confirmation Class 10:15 a.m. Worship/ Second Sunday of Lent 11:30 a.m. Mission Trip Meeting [rm ] 11:45 a.m. Lenten Small Group 4:00 p.m. Mason Chorale 4:30 p.m. Tweens & Youth 6:00 p.m.] Greeter Marilyn & Noble Johnston Worship Leader Diane Sherrard Wee Worship Sara & Sabrina Schnetzer Birthdays This Week Emily Okamoto, Judith Olsen, Craig Hoon, Jacob Lessek, Jim Whitaker, Suzanne Kennedy, Ray Farris, Allan Reeves and Sarah Baker Welcome to new members, Drew and Megan Fisher and T.C. Tinker, who were recognized before the congregation today. Sanctuary Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given by Joy Hampton in memory of her husband, Robert Hampton. Prayer List Roger Rude Stacey Shafor Anastasia Tinker Continued Prayers for Dave Anson, Don Betz, Kyle Carter, Micah Ewing, baby Marshall Hayslip, June Hill (Hospice Otterbein), Gert Ramp, Paul Schmidt (Chesterwood Village), Beth Schumacher, Max Stainton, Teresa Stanford, Roni Swihart, Betty Weaver, Jim Whitaker, Evelyn Hacher (sister of JoAnne McCaulou), Camille Mercer, (mother of Susan Brose) and Michele Wagoner (sister of Karen Moye). Call the church office, , to request the prayer chain be started. In Memoriam Prayers and sympathy are extended to the family of Ron Stubbs who passed away recently. Coffee Mug Ministry John & Judy Woodyard (month of March) Intercessory Prayer Cleves Presbyterian Church Attendance 175 Kevin Stainton will be out of the office from March 11th thru 17th.

Prayer Partners Prayer Partner listings and informational packets are available in the Atrium. Contact susie.faas@hpcmason.org if you are interested in being a prayer partner during Lent.

Guests and Newcomers We extend to you a warm welcome. Please help us become acquainted by using the visitor tag and introducing yourself to the pastor.

Wee Worship is available in room 9, for children ages 3-kindergarten following the Children s Time. Worship Activity Bags are available in the atrium for children ages 3-6 and 7-12.

4 Prayer Partners Prayer Partner listings and informational packets are available in the Atrium. Contact if you are interested in being a prayer partner during Lent. One Great Hour of Sharing ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING fish banks and Sharing Calendars are available in the Atrium. We will return the banks as offering on Palm Sunday, April 14. Guests and Newcomers We extend to you a warm welcome. Please help us become acquainted by using the visitor tag and introducing yourself to the pastor. If you are looking for a church home, or have a special or spiritual need, please speak with one of the pastors. Parents With Young Children Nursery is available for infants through age two. Wee Worship is available in room 9, for children ages 3-kindergarten following the Children s Time. Worship Activity Bags are available in the atrium for children ages 3-6 and Ask an usher for one and return the bag in the box provided when worship is over. Large Print Bulletins, Hymnals, Bibles and Hearing Receivers are available. Please ask an usher to assist you. A Time to Pray Spirituality Centers During Lent, take time to be enriched in your faith by taking time to pray, meditate and reflect in beautifully prepared Spirituality Centers here at Heritage. The centers are located in the Fireside Room, Adult and Children s Library. They provide wonderful space to pray individually, with a family member, or a prayer partner. Plan a time to be renewed and refreshed through the power of prayer. Lent in a Bag Enhance your home devotion time during Lent, with a resource that has been prepared for individuals and families. The small bag includes symbols for the season, scripture verses, and reflection questions for the 6 weeks of Lent. Bags are available in the Atrium. Sign Up HERE: bit.ly/hpctransportation Either type the link into your internet browser, OR use your phone s camera to scan the QR code. WE NEED DRIVERS! Our congregation has a few members who love to come to church on Sunday, but need a ride. Are you willing to help? If you have questions, contact Sandy White (Deacon) at fouriron7@gmail.com

Sanctuary Flowers The Deacons' Sanctuary Flower Calendar has openings.

5 Tween Pie Sale Beginning March 10 th, our Tweens will be selling Easter pies from the Pie Peddler to raise money for their summer mission trip! New, this year, they will also be selling cake rolls, in a variety of flavors. Pies are $12 each and cake rolls are $14 each. All will be available for pick-up on Maundy Thursday, April 18 th. Sanctuary Flowers The Deacons' Sanctuary Flower Calendar has openings. If you would like to sponsor an arrangement, please see the Deacons' Sanctuary Flowers Calendar and order form envelopes (in the atrium) or contact: Whitney Huang huangk1179@yahoo.com or Todd Probel toddprobel@gmail.com Peanut Butter and Jam is coming to Heritage! PB & J is an interactive concert series for children age 2 6 and their families. This award- winning series will be presenting The Story of the Ugly Duckling with the MadCap puppets at Heritage Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 6 th at 10 &11:30 am. Sign up in the Atrium for group rate tickets. Further information about Peanut Butter & Jam can be found at Easter Flower Sale 2019 Lily $7 Mum (yellow) $8 Azalea (pink) $13 * Complete the envelope information found in the Atrium. * Place the check inside the envelope and drop it in the collection plate. * Orders are due by Sunday, March 31st * Please collect your plant(s) following the 10:15 am Easter service.

6 2019 HPC Youth Group Mulch Sale Dark Supreme Hardwood: This mulch is twice shredded and made of 100% hard-wood bark. It has a dark-brown color, spreads easily, and gives your landscape a beautiful, finished look for the entire season. 2-cubic-foot bags Cypress Grade A: This mulch is made from cypress logs and is very decay-resistant. It holds up and looks great for a long time. Cypress has a medium texture and is a lighter color. Dark 10* to 24 bags $ 4.50 / bag Supreme 25 to 99 bags $ 4.00 / bag Hardwood 100 or more bags $ 3.75 / bag Cypress 10* to 24 bags $ 5.00 / bag Grade 25 to 99 bags $ 4.50 / bag A 100 bags or more $ 4.25 / bag *10 bags or 3 yds minimum order FREE DRIVEWAY DELIVERY OF BAGS April 26th or April 27th! BUY IN BULK! Dark Hardwood or Ravenwood (Dyed Black ) will be delivered to you directly by our supplier. You choose the deliver date, Mon.-Fri, between March 14 - April 26. Please allow 2 wks. from the order date. *See Youth Seller for pricing of larger orders up to 16 yds. Order Form Deadline to order Sunday, April 14th BAGS Dk Supreme Hardwood Cypress Grade A Bags Bulk Yards* Price Bad Equiv. Name: Phone #: Address: City/State/Zip: BULK Dk Supreme Hardwood Dyed Black Ravenwood Yards Hardwood Ravenwood 3 41 $165 $ $200 $ $235 $ $270 $ $305 $365 Delivery Date (BULK ONLY) Price MULCH SALE The Youth Group will be selling both bagged and bulk mulch this year! Order forms, in the bulletin and on the youth bulletin board, can be dropped off with payment to the youth in the Atrium before or after worship every Sunday until April 14th. Youth will deliver bagged mulch on Friday, April 26th. Bulk mulch will be delivered directly by Evans; you can choose the delivery date - March 14th to April 26th, Monday through Friday only. Thank you for supporting the youth! SAVE-THE-DATE YOUTH GROUP SERVICE WEEKEND (for Jr. and Sr. High Youth) FRIDAY, 3/15 (evening) - SATURDAY, 3/16 (afternoon) MORE DETAILS TO COME! Adult HPC Mission Trip to Puerto Rico or North Carolina! As you have no doubt seen on TV, in the last two years, Puerto Rico and North Carolina have endured some devastating destruction due to flood waters and winds brought on by hurricanes. Your Mission Committee, with support from PC(USA) is organizing an Adult HPC Mission Trip to go to either Puerto Rico, or North Carolina in September or October, 2019, to help repair and clean up some of this damage. Last fall, a solicitation on our Sign-up Insert in our Sunday bulletins revealed that at least 16 HPC members were interested in a Mission Trip such as this. The trip would most likely last one week, a Sunday thru a Saturday. We hope YOU are called to join us in this effort. We plan to have a preliminary information sharing meeting starting at about 11:30 a.m. in room following our March 17 th worship service. Please plan to attend! (You are encouraged to indicate your interest by filling out a Sign-up Insert found in the bulletin.)

7 Giving Thanks in the Style of Deuteronomy 26:1-11 What do you declare today about God s saving love? Today I declare to the Lord your God that I have come into the land that the Lord swore to our ancestors to give us. Today I declare to the Lord our God that I have come into the salvation that our Lord Jesus Christ gave freely to me. Giving Thanks in the Style of Deuteronomy 26:1-11 What do you declare today about God s saving love? Today I declare to the Lord your God that I have come into the land that the Lord swore to our ancestors to give us. Today I declare to the Lord our God that I have come into the salvation that our Lord Jesus Christ gave freely to me. Who was your ancestor? A wandering Aramean was my ancestor; A was my ancestor. Who was your ancestor? A wandering Aramean was my ancestor; A was my ancestor. What journey did your ancestor take? he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous. What happened to your ancestor s children? 6 When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labor on us, S/he went and there s/he became When afflicted us What journey did your ancestor take? he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous. What happened to your ancestor s children? 6 When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labor on us, S/he went and there s/he became When afflicted us When life became difficult, what did you do? we cried to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; we cried out to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; When life became difficult, what did you do? we cried to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; we cried out to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; How did the Lord respond to your cries? the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. 8 The Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; 9 and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. The Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction. The Lord walked with us through _. The Lord remained with us with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, and brought us into this place of, a land flowing with milk and honey. How did the Lord respond to your cries? the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. 8 The Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; 9 and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. The Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction. The Lord walked with us through _. The Lord remained with us with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, and brought us into this place of, a land flowing with milk and honey. How do you respond to the Lord s salvation? 10 So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me. So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me. How do you respond to the Lord s salvation? 10 So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me. So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me.

Service of Divine Worship

Service of Divine Worship Resurrection of the Lord Easter Sunday April 21, 2019 Assemble in God s Name As you Focus For Worship God of empty tombs; God of promises fulfilled; strong, impartial, accepting,