ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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1 WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Warm greetings and love in Christ are extended to all gathered in this house of worship. A double asterisk (**) indicates you may rise in body or in spirit as you are able. Large print hymnals, bulletins and hearing assist units are available from an usher. Please respectfully allow all to worship by keeping all cell phones/pagers silent or off. Please record your name and address on the Ministry of Friendship (red folder at the end of the row). Pass it to the end of the row and back to see with whom you worship. Children are always welcome in worship services. If parents prefer, a nursery for infants and toddlers is available in the North Wing. A Children s Bible is located on the wooden tree at the rear of Sanctuary. Use it to engage your children in scripture. You will find this Sunday s reading on page 192 Proper 19. Please return the Bible to the tree after worship. Children's Worship bags are located on the wooden tree for children through 5th grade. Take the bulletin and activity sheets home, but please return the bag with all other materials to the tree after worship. Children 3 years through 3rd grade are invited to the Westminster Room (1st floor south area of main building) for Children and Worship following Time with Children in the 11:00 a.m. service. ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST September 13, :30 and 11:00 a.m. - Gathering Around the Word - PRELUDE... Aria with Variations - G. B. Martini GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Sharing Christ s Peace Greet one another: "The peace of Christ be with you. Response to one another: And also with you. Minute for Smart Money, Smart Kids... Lee Scoggins ORGAN MEDITATION on Holy Manna - R. te Velde **CALL TO WORSHIP Look at the heavens! They are shouting the glory of God. The days and the nights declare the work of God s hands. Their sound goes out into all the lands, and their words reach the ends of the earth. May our praise join in the great praise of God. All: Let us worship God! ** HYMN OF PRAISE God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens

2 **PRAYER OF ADORATION (11:00) followed by THE LORD S PRAYER PRAYER OF CONFESSION You have called us, O God, and we have refused to listen. You have stretched out your hand, and we have not taken it. We have taken what you give us, but then used those gifts to hurt others and separate ourselves from you. We have refused to be tamed by your wisdom. Forgive our inability to recognize you and live out your words of life. May our words and actions reflect your glory, O God. (Moments for personal confession.) KYRIE You are the Lord, giver of mercy! You are the Christ, giver of mercy! Your are the Lord, giver of mercy! ASSURANCE OF PARDON **GLORIA PATRI To God all glory, praise, and love be now and ever given by saints below and saints above, the church in earth and heaven. - Proclaiming and Sharing the Word - PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION GOSPEL LESSON... Mark 8:27-38 (NT, pg. 40) TIME WITH CHILDREN If parents desire, following this time, children of 3 years and younger may go to the Nursery located in the north wing. At the 11:00 a.m. service Children and Worship, for children 3-yrs. old-3rd grade, meets after Time with Children in the Westminster Room (south of Sanctuary). Today s story is Jesus and the Paralytic. (11:00) ANTHEM... Day By Day - M. How EPISTLE LESSON... James 3:1-12 (NT, pg. 214) SERMON... With a Word

3 - Responding to the Word - **AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Adapted from the Presbyterian Church (USA) Study Catechism, Question 4 How do you live in the communion of the Holy Spirit? By the Holy Spirit, I am made one with the Lord Jesus Christ. I am baptized into Christ s body, the church, along with all others who confess him by faith. As a member of this community, I trust in God s Word, share in the Lord s Supper, and turn to God constantly in prayer. As I grow in grace and knowledge, I am led to do the good works that God intends for my life. (11:00) **HYMN OF PRAYER Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (11:00) followed by CHORAL RESPONSE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP God of abundant grace, Hear our prayer. PRESENTATION OF OUR LIVES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY (8:30) HYMN OF PRAYER Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said (11:00) Psalm 145:3 His greatness is unsearchable - L. H. Groom **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 **PRAYER OF DEDICATION (8:30) - Sealing of the Word - + THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER + INVITATION EUCHARISTIC PRAYER AND THE LORD S PRAYER May the God of glory be with you. And also with you. Lift your hearts to the One who whispers hope and grace to you. Our hearts rejoice in the wonder of God.

4 Sing glad songs of praise to God. We join all creation in proclaiming God's giftedness. The heavens tell the story....we lift our voices to you: Holy, holy, holy are you, God our Rock and Redeemer. All creation proclaims your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the One who cries aloud in the streets of your redeeming love. Hosanna in the highest! Holy are you,....we speak of that mystery we call faith: Christ died, losing his life for our sake; Christ arose, taming death's grip; Christ will come, that we may proclaim his name. Here, in these moments....hear us now as pray together: (The Lord s Prayer) Our Father...Amen. (using debts and debtors ) WORDS OF INSTITUTION PARTAKING OF THE ELEMENTS Communion is served by intinction. Those who are able, come forward down the center aisle, forming two lines, and return using the side aisle. Those seated in the balcony, please come downstairs and join a line. If you are unable to come easily to the front of the Sanctuary, remain seated and the Elements will be brought to you. (Gluten-free wafers are available.) Music during distribution: Psalm 145:3 His greatness is unsearchable - L. H. Groom PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING - Bearing and Following the Word into the World - **HYMN OF SENDING Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! **COMMISSION **BENEDICTION (11:00) followed by CHORAL RESPONSE ORGAN POSTLUDE... Psalm 19: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God - B. Marcello - ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY - Leading Worship: Leah Hrachovec, Pastor Liturgist: (8:30) Everett Miller, Associate Pastor (11:00) Carolyn Caldwell Music Dir/Organist: Rebecca te Velde Ushers: (8:30) Steve Stone, Cathy Fairbanks (11:00) Elizabeth Bruce, Rick & Sue Dearinger, Rusty Rex Greeters: (8:30) Cathy Grove Counters: Tim Krehbiel, Helen Brake Children & Worship: Katie Burgoon, leader; Brenda Johnson, greeter Communion Bread: Sue Dearinger

5 - ANNOUNCEMENTS - OUR WORSHIP IS BROADCAST ON KSPI AM (780) AT 11:00 A.M. EACH SUNDAY. DON T FORGET TO SHOP AT THE FAIR TRADE STORE in the Hospitality Area on Sunday mornings. Purchase items from around the world. SCHOOL KIT MISSION OPPORTUNITY: The Family Ministry Council invites you to select a card from the ladder in the Narthex to help purchase school supplies for Church World Service kits. Please return items by October 29. LAST CALL FOR 125TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS: to place an order see K. Cohlmia in the Narthex between services or call Shirts are $15. Today: TWO WORSHIP SERVICES at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES 9:45 a.m. for all ages. See information about classes in the Ambassador newsletter and the display near the Information Center. PYG I KNOW MY BIBLE STUDY 12:00 p.m in the Youth Suite. ANNIVERSARY ORGAN RECITAL at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Rebecca te Velde and Brett Carver will play the pipe organ for the grand piano. A free will offering will be received for Grand Piano Fund. A reception follows. PYG IS ATTENDING THE ORGAN RECITAL TODAY. They will not meet at 5:00 p.m. UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP Desserts & Discussion 7:00 p.m. in Hospitality Area. This Week: STEPHEN MINISTRY SUPERVISION Monday 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Tuesday 5:30 p.m. in the Library. FINANCE COMMITTEE Tuesday 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Suite. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Tuesday 7:00 p.m. in the Blue Room.. STAFF MEETING Wednesday 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Suite. SR HIGH RAMEN LUNCH Wednesday 12:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Area. Bring a friend for a free lunch. CHILDREN S MINISTRY meets Wednesday 5:30 p.m. in the Library 125TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE meets Wednesday 4:00 p.m. in the Library. PYG WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Youth Suite. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Westminster Room. New singers are always welcome. THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY 10:00 a.m. in the Hospitality Area. DWIGHT PROGRAM AGENCY meets Thursday 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Suite. ASSESSMENT TASK FORCE meets Thursday 7:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Area. SEASONED ADULTS Monday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. Come for dinner and music with Lucy Newlin and Bobby Simma. Cost is $10/person. Reservations due by 4:00 p.m. Friday to Margy Knox (margy.knox@stillwaterfpc.org) or Church Office ( ). DINE WITH 9 CHILDCARE Friday 6:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. SATURDAY BRUNCH MINISTRY: from 11:00 a.m. to noon each Saturday a free meal is served to the community in Fellowship Hall. If you can help Saturday, contact this Saturday s team leader Shannan Frohock ( ). Next Sunday, September 20 SCRIPTURE READINGS: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37

6 - ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED- WORSHIP SERVICES at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. CHURCH SCHOOL CLASES for all ages at 9:45 a.m. PYG I KNOW MY BIBLE STUDY 12:00 p.m in the Youth Suite. OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH and fellowship. Join fellow members at noon at Da Vinci s for food PYG (PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH GROUP) 5-7:00 p.m. in the Youth Suite. Looking ahead MARRIAGE MATTERS ADULT CLASS begins Wednesday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (see more information on insert). SMART MONEY SMART KIDS begins Thursday, September 24, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Youth Suite (see more information on insert). - THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - TODAY 8:30 a.m. Worship & Communion... SAN 9:45 a.m. Church School Classes 11:00 a.m. Worship... SAN 12:00 p.m. PYG Bible Study... YS 4:00 p.m. Organ Recital... SAN PYG is attending the Organ Recital. MONDAY 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayers... WC 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision... FH TUESDAY 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayers... WC 5:30 p.m. Stewardship Ministry... LIB 5:30 p.m. Finance... YS 7:00 p.m. Nominating Committee... BR WEDNESDAY 8:30 a.m. Midweek Communion... WC 9:15 a.m. Second Mile Sewing... FH 12:00 p.m. Sr Hi Ramen Lunch... HA 4:00 p.m. 125th Committee... LIB 5:30 p.m. Children s Ministry... HA 6:30 p.m. PYG Wednesday Night Live... YS 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal... WR Location Key: Main Building: BR = Blue Room (Youth Suite) LIB = Library HA = Hospitality Area HAK = Hospitality Area Kitchen MPR = Multi Purpose Room NA = Narthex OR = Orange Room (Youth Suite) THURSDAY 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayers... WC 10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study... HA 1:00 p.m. Brown Foundation... HA 6:00 p.m. Dwight Program Agency... YS 7:00 p.m. Assessment Task Force... HA FRIDAY 6:00 p.m. Dine with 9 Childcare... MPR SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. 7th Day Adventist... WC 11:00 a.m. Saturday Brunch Ministry... FH SUNDAY (SEPTEMBER 20) 8:30 a.m. Worship & Communion... SAN 9:45 a.m. Church School Classes 11:00 a.m. Worship... SAN 12:00 p.m. PYG Bible Study... YS 12:00 p.m. Out to Lunch Bunch... Da Vinci s 5:00 p.m. PYG... YS PL = Parking Lot PRE = Preschool SAN = Sanctuary VES = Vestibule WC = Worship Center WR = Westminster Room YS = Youth Suite **Calendar reflects only church events and does not include all non-church related events and meetings. Please schedule ALL events through the Church Office. Fellowship Hall: FH = Fellowship Hall NFH = NORTH Fellowship Hall SFH = SOUTH Fellowship Hall KIT = Kitchen SDR = Small Dining Room FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 524 S. DUNCAN STREET STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

7 Elaine Healey Jan Henderson Dick Hershberger Nelda Hershberger Jerry Hill Gene Holbrook Joyce Hufford Cathy Hunter Patty Jacobs Marjorie James NATALIA JARQUIN Carla Johnson Cindy Johnston Carl Jones Choi Jung-yu Nelma Karnes Vickie Karns Evelyn Koehn Tom Koehn Dottie Kraemer Tom Kunz Jay Lawson Phyllis Leaghty Pam Leslie Kathy Lisi Wendy Long Donna Lowry Barbara Lundstrom Tom Lutjens John Martin A.J. Mason Lynn Maxwell Chris Mc Gillen Lydia McNeal Bernie & Joyce McNickle P C Philip Meadows Tresa Miller Mary Mittelstet Barbara Morgan Peggy Murphy Joe Myers Jeff Naple Noel Nichols Robin Osborn Christine Parson Jean Potts Sterling Powell Wayne Prater Charlotte Razook Gary Reavis Margaret Redburn Walker Reese Leslie Roark Dennis Rohlfing Sophie Rowe Theda Schutt Addi Shamburg Regina Sharp Brylee Shullanberg Jeffery Silver Carrie & Robert Smith Family David Smith Dennis Smith Grace Smith Linda Stangl Mattie Stanley Rebekah Steadman Jamie Stephens Ophellia Steptoe Sarah Sturzenbecker Carl Swanson DON TAPP Roy Taylor Amber Teeman Bryan Tiffany Nettie Vick Liam Vollrath Barbara Ware Arvilla West Bob West Lorraine Wilborn Nona Wilhm Doyle Williams Jim Williams Johnny Wilson Emmett Wolftongue Jo Ahrberg Kaden Anderson Sherry Aresco Emily Bandurski Betty Bays Glen Bays Becerra Family Lily Beckstrom Carol Bischoff Jeff Black Dawn Blair LeNell Bowen Laura Bradley Wanda Bradley Ted Burgoon Vivian Burgoon MELISSA BURSON Lois Caldwell Tracy Carter Wayne Cartwright Mary Ann Chambers Bob Chapman Craig Chappell Marilyn Choike Wally & Betty Christian Allison Christy Abby Clapp Darlene Collyar Andee and Kannon Cooper Don Cooper Dona Cooper Sharon Cramer Marsha Daves Heather Davidson Anita Davis Beth Delametter Trey Eller Carol Fairbanks Ed Gallegos Gary Gilliland Al Goodbary Myrtle Groom Jayden Gray Sam Hamilton Adelia Hanson Douglas Harrel Kendall Harvey Bold means added recently. Larger Church: Synod of Mid-Atlantic (DE, MD, VA, NC) Sorrow: the family of Patrick Murphy, son of Terry; grandson of Peggy Kent Olson and family in the death of his sister, Judy Cobb

8 The Communion table flowers are given to the glory of God by her loving family in celebration of Veta Jo Fenimore s 90 th birthday. The Narthex table flowers are given to the glory of God in celebration of the 60th birthday of Craig Ainsworth by his family. ~ Anniversary Organ Recital ~ Today - 4:00 p.m. in Sanctuary You are invited Rebecca te Velde and Brett Carver will play a pipe organ recital in honor of the 60th birthday of the pipe organ and to benefit the new grand piano. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., the hour long program will feature a wide variety of music that will include audience participation in the singing of hymns appropriate to our church s 125th anniversary! Music of Buxtehude, J.S. Bach and Walond will be mixed with recent music of Wilbur Held and Rebecca te Velde s Trumpet Tune on Lasst uns erfreuen composed in celebration of this 125th anniversary year. A free will offering will be received for the grand piano fund. Please join us for a musical treat. A reception will follow in the Hospitality Area. Mission Trip 2016 Planning Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room You are invited to begin the planning process for the next Mission Trip. You heard how lives are touched - both participants and those receiving assistance. Come help plan the next trip. Contact Everett Miller if you are interested.

9 Seasoned Adults meet on the third Monday of the month, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall (except June, August, and December). These events are an opportunity to share fellowship, food, varied and excellent programs, and to become better acquainted with church friends. Our fall season begins Monday, September 21. Please plan to join us for an evening of fabulous music with vocalist Lucy Newlin accompanied by Bobby Simma at the piano. We will be treated to a delicious dinner prepared by Hello Catering. Cost is $10. Please send your reservations to Margy Knox at margy.knox@stillwaterfpc.org by 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 18. All ages are welcome! Emergency Response School Kits The Family Ministry Council is sponsoring an opportunity for our congregation to make Emergency Response School Kits for Church World Service this fall. Our goal is to assemble 200 kits and we welcome your help! Select a card from the ladder in the Narthex and write your name on the list on the table. Only supplies listed on the cards should be purchased. They include: round tip scissors, 12 inch rulers, large erasers, box of 24 crayons, three 70 page spiral notebooks OR one 200 page spiral notebook, hand held pencil sharpeners, unsharpened pencils, and a 12 x 14 school bag (a pattern to sew a bag is available on the table). Thank You for your generous support of this project!

10 - MUSIC NOTES BY REBECCA TE VELDE - Prelude: Italian composer Giovanni Battista Martini ( ) was also a theorist, teacher, and Franciscan monk. This melodious set of instrumental pieces was transcribed for organ by American organist and composer Dale Wood. 11:00 Offertory (8:30 communion): In painting this text in music, Groom ( ) places the melodic ideas both high and low (God s greatness is revealed everywhere and cannot be confined) and ends with an inconclusive chord. Postlude: Benedetto Marcello ( ) led a multi-faceted life as a musician/ composer, lawyer, and public servant. He composed church music, oratorio and opera as well as instrumental pieces. This is a transcription for organ of his choral setting of Psalm 19. New Adult Weekday Classes begin in September Marriage Matters, a 5-week series, led by Pastor Leah Hrachovec will meet Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m., September 23 through October 21, in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare will be provided. Conversation topics will include the impact of recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding same-sex marriage, actions by the General Assembly and the presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), how great shifts in Presbyterian understanding and social witness have come about in the past, and how we may continue to discern (and even disagree) with one another in love. Discussions about marriage, a subject that matters deeply to each of us, should be Spirit-led and respectful. Please note the change in the class start and ending times. Smart Money Smart Kids led by Lee Scoggins. This class is part of Dave Ramsey s series on money management within a Christian perspective designed for parents with children in the home. It will meet on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. September 24 through October 29 in the Youth Suite (2 nd floor, north end, main building). The cost of the membership is $63.95 includes a book, workbook, online access to all videos and learning materials.