March 1, 2015 Gathering to Worship * for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation.

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1 LED BY CHRIST, TOGETHER IN FAITH AND LOVE, WE JOYFULLY THINK, QUESTION, GROW AND SERVE! March 1, 2015 Gathering to Worship * for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation. PRELUDE GATHERING FOR WORSHIP *CALL TO WORSHIP One: Hear the promise of the Lord our God: All: I will bless you and make you a blessing. One: Hear the calling of the Lord Jesus Christ: All: Take up your cross and follow me. One: Let us worship God. *OPENING HYMN Lift High the Cross (vs. 1-4) #826 CALL TO CONFESSION SILENT PRAYER PRAYER OF CONFESSION God our Redeemer, we confess that we are people of ashes and dust. You call us to be a blessing in the world, but we only seek our own benefit. You call us to give our lives for others, but we only seek to save ourselves. Forgive us, God of grace. Set our minds on divine things the good news of the gospel and the promise of new life in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. ASSURANCE OF PARDON One: Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. All: Thanks be to God! RESPONSE TO PARDON Lift High the Cross (refrain only) #826 Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name.

2 WELCOME THE CHILDREN Melinda Jett This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong. CHILDREN S TIME (Children may now be seated with their parents or those five and younger may leave for the nursery.) ATTENDING TO SCRIPTURE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION 1ST SCRIPTURE READING One: This is the Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM 2ND SCRIPTURE READING One: This is the Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God. Mark 8:31-38 (pg 61, NT) Genesis 17:1-7, (pg 21, OT) SERMON Ad Astra REV. CHARLES SMITH *HYMN Earth and All Stars! #26 GIVING OF OUR GIFTS Opportunities to serve this week Invitation to Give Prayer of Dedication Offertory (Please sign the Act of Friendship pad and pass it down the pew) Invitation SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER Great Prayer of Thanksgiving/Words of Institution/The Lord s Prayer One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise. The prayer continues One: Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:

3 All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The prayer continues One: Great is the mystery of faith: All: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. The prayer continues One: Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. All: 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. Breaking the Bread & Pouring the Cup Distribution of the Elements Anthem Sharing at the Table Communion today is by intinction (dipping the bread into the cup). There will be four serving stations at the front of the sanctuary. After the choir is served, please come forward using the center aisle. The two outside cups, farthest from the center aisle, contain wine. The center two cups contain grape juice. Grape juice is gluten-free. All bread trays contain gluten-free bread. Go to the serving station of your choice, and return to your pew by the side aisles. Those in the balcony or side pews are asked to make their way to the center aisle as well. If you are unable to come forward, remain seated and you will be served in the pew. PRAYER OF THANKS AND SENDING (unison) God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. *HYMN We Are One in the Spirit (vs. 1-3) #300 *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

4 *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE We Are One in the Spirit (vs. 4) #300 All Praise to the Father, from whom all things come, and all praise to Christ Jesus, God s only Son, and all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one: And they ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love; yes, they ll know we are Christians by our love. *POSTLUDE The flowers in the chancel are given by Jeanne & Frank Norton, welcoming Charlie Smith. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: FPC s Nursery, located on the second floor, is available for infants and children ages 5 and younger. FPC encourages children ages 6 and older to attend worship. Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened by a wonderful volunteer! Extra hymnals, including large print, and Bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Please switch your hearing aid to t-coil to use. Headsets are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance. CONGREGATIONAL CARE: Tan Prayer Request Cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. As requests are received, the Board of Deacons will offer prayers. Blue We Care Cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation, these cards are mailed the next week. Cards are available in the pew racks. Please place the cards in the offering plate. Your Prayer Concerns can now be submitted online. Please visit and they will be forwarded to a pastor. Switch hearing aid to t-coil. Please see your audiologist to activate your t-coil if you haven t done so yet. For more information on t-coil & Hearing Loop, you can find information packets on the credenza in the narthex. First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8 th St, Salina, KS SUNDAY STAFF: Interim Lead Pastor: Rev. Sue Coller Director of Music: Richard Koshgarian Director of Youth Ministry: Tricia Cobb Relief Custodian: Tony Griggs Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Andersen Organist: Angie Koshgarian Head Custodian: Ed Zoch Visit: Like: Follow:

5 COMING UP THIS WEEK AT FPC: Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! office@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it. SUNDAY, MAR 1 Lead Pastor Candidate Preaching Prayer Partner Event Yth Rm, 9 am Nursery Open 9:45 am Worship Sanctuary, 10 am Congregational Mtg, 11 am (immediately following worship) Sr High Youth Yth Rm, 11:15 am Blood Pressure Chks Chapel, 11:30 am Drinks & Apps members homes, 4 pm Mid-High Youth Yth Rm, 5:30 pm MONDAY, MAR 2 Side-by-Side: Shirley Howard Children & Family Mtg Hp Rm, 5:15 pm TUESDAY, MAR 3 Side-by-Side: Bev Zizumbo Cares & Concerns Hope Rm, 1:30 pm SJ&M Mtg Hope Rm, 5:15 pm WEDNESDAY, MAR 4 Side-by-Side: Bette Timmel Children s CE Blair Hall 3:45 pm 5:15 pm Choir Practice Choir Rm, 7 pm THURSDAY, MAR 5 Side-by-Side: Pat Gruver Sr High Bible Study Moka s on Crawford, 7 am FRIDAY, MAR 6 NO Side-by-Side SUNDAY, MAR 8 Desig Assoc Pastor Candidate Preaching Nursery Open 9:45 am Worship Sanctuary, 10 am Congregational Mtg, 11 am (immediately following worship) Sr High Youth Yth Rm, 11:15 am Mid-High Youth Yth Rm, 5:30 pm Daylight Savings Time Spring Forward!!! Sunday, March 8 th!! Don t forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday, March 7 th!

6 TODAYS VOLUNTEERS: Coffee Hosts: Lead Pastor Nominating Cmt Greeters: Mindi, Todd, Zach, Alex & Zoe Davidson Candlelighter: Alex Davidson Ushers: Randy Hardy, Phil Krug, Kendi & Brian Carlgren Nursery Helpers: Teressa Cooper & Harrison Jett Deacon Flower Deliverer: Betty Norman Manor Bus Driver: Jerry Exline Communion Preparers: Mitzie & Jimmie Lewis Communion Servers: Lisa Anderson, Kendi Carlgren, Karol Mobley, Sarah Morris, Betty Norman, Frank Norton, Maxine Strawn Drinks & Apps. Happy Hour! TODAY pm We sure hope you signed up to be a part of one of these small group gatherings of approximately 8 people. It's casual, and there are drinks, appetizers, and fellowship!! Contact the church office for details of future events!! DESIGNATED ASSOCIATE PASTOR CANDIDATING SUNDAY!- March 8 th!! (immediately followed by a congregational meeting after worship to vote on extending the call, followed by fellowship time and getting to know her.) Youth Group Scoop! Mid & Sr High Update - THIS Sunday and NEXT, Mid & Sr High Youth meet at their regular times. Sr High/11:15 am in the youth room, and Mid High/5:30 pm in the youth room. Both groups will continue on their Gospel Journey. Worship In Radioland! We are delighted to broadcast our service on Sunday Mornings. Just tune in to KINA 910 on the AM dial or 94.5 on the FM dial by 10:05 a.m. to hear our service. Services can also be streamed live at If you would like to learn how to help offset the cost of this service please contact Melanie in the office at melanie@fpcsalina.org or Easter Flower Orders (Stay Tuned)! It s that time again!!! You are invited to purchase Easter plants as gifts to nursing home and home-bound members of the church, or to take home. These plants will decorate the Chancel on Easter Sunday. More details to follow!!