CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP World Communion Sunday October 4, 2015

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1 CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP World Communion Sunday October 4, 2015 The Prelude WE GATHER The Welcome and Announcements The Friendship Register please sign and pass along The Choral Introit and Lighting of the Christ Candles The Greeting The Lord be with you. And also with you. *Responsive Call to Worship We are here to worship a remarkable God. The love of God welcomes us, the grace of Christ will be revealed to us, and the joy of the Spirit will enfold us. *The Hymn 4 Holy God, We Praise Your Name *The Unison Prayer of Confession God, who freely pardon all who repent and turn to You, fulfill in every contrite heart the promise of redeeming grace; forgiving all our sins, and cleansing us from an evil conscience; through the perfect sacrifice of Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen *The Silent Confessional Prayer *The Choral Response *The Assurance Of Pardon LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. You, LORD, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit. Sing the praises of the LORD, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. 1

2 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever. *The Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you. *The Hymn 581 Glory be to the Father WE HEAR AND RESPOND TO GOD S WORD The Time with Children The Hymn Tune Old Testament Reading: Joel 2:12-14 New Testament Reading: Matthew 24: The Anthem Break Thou Bread of Life Stan Pethel The Sanctuary Choir D. Ann Wood, Director *The Message Return to Me with all your Heart Joel 2: Hymn 697 Take My Life The Offerings, and the Offertory WE GIVE THANKS *The Hymn 606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow *The Unison Offering Prayer Matthew 5:48, 45 Almighty God, you call people to serve you, and count desire more than deeds. Keep us from measuring ourselves against neighbors who are slow to serve you; and make us glad whenever people turn to you in faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 2

3 THE LORD S SUPPER Invitation to the Table Invitation to Pray The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Prayer Choral Sanctus Prayer Congregational Memorial Acclamation (insert) Prayer and the Lord s Prayer (saying, debts and debtors ) Words of Institution Holy Communion hold the element until all are served Prayer WE ARE SENT *The Hymn 838 Standing on the Promises *The Benediction and Charge *The Choral Response The Postlude Acolytes Volunteers Liturgist Reid Rahoi Next Week: Rod Rahoi 3

4 Greeters John Erickson Ushers John Klim Deacon of the Month: Vacant A DEACON REMINDER: Please sign up to sponsor fellowship hour. Prayer List Prayer Family of the Week The Margaret & Robert McGinty Family MEMBERS AND FRIENDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Jo Shreve (Brooke Magnuson s Aunt), health reasons; Maddie Bailey, shoulder surgery; Bernie Wade, prostate cancer and other ailments, friend of Joe & Rita Badham; Samantha Searles, 7 year old with Leukemia, grandniece of Joe & Rita Badham; Paul Rinne, recovery from surgery, father of Bill Rinne; Dave Mason, complications from surgery; Gloria Hansley-Cook, recovering from a fall; Harold Olson, health reasons; Mikayla Zinke, head injury; David Fredrickson, serious illness, friend of Marc Tall; Jeri Juhl, cancer, Janet & Kathy s sister-in-law; Sheila Macfarlane, cancer, Joan Murray s daughter s sister-in-law; Dr. Kim Recla, cancer, Joan Murray s niece s husband; Lisa Giller, recovering from stroke, Jackie Giller s sister-in-law. Doug Latsch, suffered serious injuries from an accident, Denise DeHaan s brother. THE CONGREGATION AT HOME Joan Sogard, Cedar Hill Assisted Living; Beverley Bender, Pinecrest; Mary Lou Baker, North Woods Place; Phyllis Tolman; Lenore Hall, Christian Park Center; Elveda Hansen, Christian Park Village; Alicemae Laakso, Lakeview; Elvera Segorski, West Highland; Betty Schlosser at Cedar Cove. 4

5 Continue to pray for the church and the Pastor Nominating Committee as the six members meet to discern over the task of finding our next pastor. Also, pray for the Session as they search for an Interim Pastor and continue to handle the administrative tasks of the church. News GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us today. TODAY WE WELCOME PASTOR BO LANGE to the pulpit. After graduating from college in Sweden, Bo Lange attended Bible College in Florida and has since graduated from the Evangelical Covenant Church Seminary in Stockholm, Sweden and the Garrett Theological Seminary of Illinois. After marriage he and his wife Diana lived in Sweden for 13 years. Bo has been ordained by several Christian denominations and has served churches in his native Sweden and in the Upper Peninsula for almost 40 years. Today they live in Escanaba and have three grownup children spread out in different parts of the USA. Bo has made several music recordings in the Swedish language and has written several books. Welcome again to the pulpit, Pastor Bo Lange, and thank you for your ministry among us this morning. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is Wednesday, October 7 th at 9am for all committees and groups to submit their reports to the office. FUNDING MINISTRY LUNCHEON is planned for October 25 th. IN MEMORY OF ELAINE ANDERSON the Hannah Circle purchased 10 back pillows for use on the sanctuary pews. Elaine was a faithful contributing member for many years and leading bible studies. She crocheted the chrismons used for our Christmas tree when they were lost during the addition building. She is missed. WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR GUEST SPEAKERS: Oct. 11 th - Hal Martin Oct. 18 th - Miles Anderson Oct. 25 th - Rev. Dean Peterson Nov. 1 st - Rev. Bob Brown 5

6 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WRITE TO PRIVATE LEWIS OSTRANDER his address is: Private Ostrander, Lewis 3 rd Platoon Echo Battery 1-79FA 6007 Rothwell Street Fort Sill, OK WANTED: anyone interested in coordinating a Christmas float please contact the church office. WELCOME! Hearing assistance devices are located on the ushers table at the entranceway. Please contact an usher if you have any questions about the church, its missions and ministries. Events COME SEE WHAT HATI HAS PLANNED FOR THIS YEAR! HATI Volunteer Appreciation/Kick-off Event is scheduled for Monday, October 5 th 5-7 p.m. Bay College s Heirman Center, Rm 952. Call for more information. Reminders SCHEDULING EVENTS Please remember to call Michelle at ( ) to have your activity placed on the church calendar. Michelle will place the activity on the church calendar and on the Google calendar. She can also tell you if there will be a conflict of scheduling whether it be for time or day. Office hours 9 to noon, Monday thru Friday. PRESBYTERIAN WOMENS BOARD meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 5 th at 10:00am in the library. HANNAH CIRCLE MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 th at 1pm in the library. Jean Nicholson will be hosting. FALL GATHERING LUNCHEON will be held on October 20 th in Westminster Hall at 12 noon. Judy Vader is the speaker. DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN information is Wednesday morning 11 a.m. Please call or Michelle with your announcements. 6

7 KIDS check out the Kidz Klipboards on the ushers table. This week the materials are They Are Precious in His Sight Mark 10: LARGE PRINT HYMNS FOR THIS SUNDAY are located on the table at the entranceway. BIRTHDAYS Today-Bill Pickle ~ Oct. 5 th Jack Cook & Sue Robitaille Oct. 9 th Private Lewis Ostrander CALENDAR MONDAY, October 5 th 10:00 am PWO Meeting, Library 5:15 pm YMCA Dance/Cheer TUESDAY, October 6 th 4:30 pm Tri-County Youth Group WEDNESDAY, October 7 th 9:00 am Deadline for Newsletter Information 12 noon Toast Masters Meeting ~ Room 23 5:15 pm YMCA Dance/Cheer 6:30 pm Pre Confirmation Gathering 7:30 pm First Bells THURSDAY, October 8 th 2:30 pm Bob Williams, Sanctuary 4:30 pm Tri Co Youth Teen Group Room 23 4:45 pm YMCA Yoga class, FPC church school Room 24 7