Welcome to Worship at First Presbyterian Church Neenah, Wisconsin

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2 Welcome to Worship at First Presbyterian Church Neenah, Wisconsin We re delighted that you re here! With the open arms of Christ, we welcome those of every age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity fully into the life of the church. Large print bulletins (with hymns included) are available. Please ask an usher. Hearing Assistance: First Presbyterian has a hearing loop for hearing aid users equipped with T-coils. Brochures explaining this feature are available in the pews. There are also head phones available in the Narthex, (aka the entryway) if you don t have hearing aids. Childcare (infants and toddlers through 2 years old) is available in the nursery located across from the Library. We welcome infants and small children in worship, but if your child needs care or becomes uncomfortable during the service, feel free to leave and return as you wish. Worship bags with activities and Bibles for children are available near the entrances of the Sanctuary. Wee Worship: At the option of their parents, children ages three years through first grade are invited to follow a teacher to the Wee Worship room next to the library right after the Time for Children. Wee Worship provides an environment for young children to learn, experience, and participate in worship in a developmentally appropriate way. When we celebrate a Baptism or Communion, children rejoin their families in worship right after the sermon so that they can participate. If their parents prefer, children may be taken to the nursery instead of returning to worship. Online Connections: You can learn more about us at and Like us on Facebook, for updates on church activities. The white rose on the Chancel is in memory of Dave Grinsel, who entered the Church Triumphant on October 23, A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Visitation will be in the Parlor from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will be in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. Today s Ministers of Welcome: Greeters: Deacon Doug Freiermuth and Elder Steve Bork. Ushers: Jo and Monny Hjerstedt, Mitch Hjerstedt, Margaret Lorenz, Art McFarland, and Julie Owens at the 10:15 a.m. service. Coffee hostess: Mya Volkman. Reader: Harvey Lorenz 2

3 Service for the Lord s Day October 28, 2018 Reformation Sunday 10:15 a.m. Please prepare quietly for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off. Prelude Prelude on A Mighty Fortress John Behnke Salvation Unto Us Has Come Kevin Hildebrand * Introit, Hymn 388 Come All You People UYAI MOSE (1x choir, 2x choir & congregation) * Call to Worship Give thanks to God, for God is good. God s steadfast love endures forever. O magnify our God with me; Let us exalt God s name forever! Let us worship God. * Hymn 275 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN FESTE BURG * Prayer of Confession (Adapted from Call to Worship 2018 Office of Theology and Worship, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Almighty God, you love us, but we have not loved you. You call, but we have not listened. We walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped up in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. Forgiving God, help us to admit our sin and open our hearts to your mercy. As we are filled with your loving kindness, may that love overflow to others, so that, through us, this world may be flooded with your healing grace. 3

4 Silent Confession * Response 425, (v.1) Son of God, Whose Heart Is Peace TAMA NGAKAU MARIE *The Assurance of Pardon * Response 582, (v. 1) Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me GLORY TO GOD (Vasile) * The Peace The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Welcome and Invitation to Our Church Life (Please sign and pass Fellowship Pads.) A Time for Children Our ancient story we shall tell, till these our children know it well within their souls and minds and hearts, for this is where their journey starts. (Afterwards, 3-year-olds thru 1 st graders may follow a teacher to Wee Worship.) 4

5 Prayer for Illumination 450, (v. 1) Be Thou My Vision SLANE Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art; thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Scripture Readings Hebrews 9:11-14 Pew Bible (NT) p. 223 Psalm 34, Hymn 520 Taste and See TASTE AND SEE (Refrain: all; verses: choir) Mark 12:35-44 Pew Bible (NT) p. 49 Response 450, (v. 2) Be Thou My Vision SLANE Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true Word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; thou my soul s shelter, and thou my high tower; raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power. Sermon Love in, Love out Terry Hamilton-Poore * Hymn 711 Lord of All Good TOULON Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer 5

6 Minute for Stewardship Love In, Love Out Sara Stertz Sharing Our Gifts and Offerings Offertory God, You Made All Things for Singing John Ferguson Chancel Choir and Congregation 6

7 * Sung Response Hymn 608 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow PRAISE GOD (Hopson) * Dedication Generous God, your love has been poured into our hearts through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Bless our gifts and our lives that they may be conduits of that love. * Hymn 699 Fill My Cup FILL MY CUP * Blessing Giving God, we leave with full hearts to have our bellies filled, as well. Thank you for all that feeds us. May your Spirit send us forth that the love we experience here may fill the world; through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. * Sung Response Hymn 600 Amen AMEN Postlude Allegro Maestoso (from Organ Sonata No. 2) Felix Mendelssohn ***************************** *Those who are able are invited to stand. 7

8 Thanksgiving Food Collection The next time you go grocery shopping, take along this simple list and pick up as many of the items as you can. Drop your items in one of the marked baskets placed around the church by Noon on Friday, November 16 th. (Please be sure to check expiration dates.) Baking Ingredients & Mixes Cereal Canned Fruits Cookies/Crackers & Snacks Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice/Pasta Boxed Dinners/Sides Canned Vegetables Condiments/Seasonings Non-Food Items Beverages Canned Soups/Entrees Traditional Thanksgiving Fare Retired Men s Group now meeting at the Weather Vane! The Retired Men s Group meets the first Thursday of every month at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast. They will now be meeting at the Weather Vane (186 Main St., Menasha). Arts and Crafts Around the Community The Neenah High School (1275 Tullar Rd., Neenah) invites you to join them for their annual Helping Hands Art & Craft Fair on Saturday, November 3 rd, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00. Proceeds are used to help NHS students in need. 8

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11 THIS WEEK Sunday, October 28 Reformation Sunday/Commitment Sunday Adult Mission Trip Returns Scripture Readings: Hebrews 9:11-14; Psalm 34; Mark 12: :00 a.m. FaithTime! PreK-5 th Grd Bartimaeus Sees Mark 10:46-52 Middle & High School Returning from Fall Presbytery Youth Camp Adults No Class, please enjoy coffee & fellowship in the Parlor 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir 10:15 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 11:30 a.m. Potluck (Fellowship Hall) Monday, October 29 1:30 p.m. Textbook Bible Study (Meeting Rm) 5:30 p.m. SPRC (Meeting Rm) Tuesday, October 30 9:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous (Parlor) 6:30 p.m. Sweet Adeline Chorus Practice (FH) Wednesday, October 31 9:00 a.m. Knitting Circle (Heritage Rm) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, November 1 8:30 a.m. Retired Men s Breakfast (Weather Vane, Menasha) 5:00 p.m. Yoga (SPY Rm) 6:30 p.m. Christian Education (Meeting Rm) 7:00 p.m. Caregivers Support Group (Parlor) Friday, November 2 6:30 a.m. Men s Fellowship Group (Parlor) 9:00 a.m. David Grinsel Visitation (Parlor) 11:00 a.m. David Grinsel Memorial Service (Sanctuary) Sunday, November 4 All Saints Day/Communion Noisy Offering/E2F Pan Pick up Daylight Savings Time Ends Scripture Readings: Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146; Mark 13:1-7 8:00 a.m. Worship (Chapel) 9:00 a.m. FaithTime! PreK-5 th Grd All Saints Day Activities Middle School Who is Your Lord? High School Faith Conversations Adults (Mtg room) LIFE in the Fox Cities with Nancy Micke 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir 10:15 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 11:30 a.m. Sermon Talk (Library) 3:00 p.m. SPY Shed Build 5:00 p.m. JOY Adopt a Highway 11

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