Welcome to Worship We Are Glad You Are Here!

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1 illsboro resbyterian hurch Welcome to Worship We Are Glad You Are Here! HPC is a Caring Christ-Centered Community that is excited to Know Jesus; Grow Spiritually; & Show God s love. Rev. Dr. Bob Stebe Pastor Debbi Like Office Manager Jill Appel Director of Children s Ministries Tom Pansino Youth Leader (JH & SH) Nona Scott Choir Director Ron Rittenhouse Organist Session: Mike Appel Stewardship Elder Nancy Johnson Missions Elder Matt McLin Worship Elder Tom Pansino Education Elder Becky Smith Operations Elder John Stroeve Property Elder Deacons: A-Deh Joanna Swanson Dev-G Molly Westmoreland H-L Chris Kennedy M-R Jill Cessna S-T Lori Wisdom U-Z Joanie Loepp WELCOME TO THIS DAY OF WORSHIP A warm welcome is extended to all. May you experience the hospitality of this community as we strive to worship God and seek the mercy and love of the Lord. Let us joyfully give thanks to the Lord as we gather around our Lord s Table. The Members Are The Ministers! God is able.. Ephesians 3:20-21

2 Welcome to HPC! We are glad you are here. During Worship, * means for those who are able to please stand. Nursery Childcare for children 2 & under is available in the Nursery (Rm.2) with Joanna Swanson. Hearing Devices Hearing devices are available at the Sound Room. Copyright Protection All songs protected by our CCLI Lic. # th Sunday after Pentecost November 4, 2018 PREPARE FOR WORSHIP Praise the Lord! Blessed is the maker of heaven and earth (Ps. 146). Give us the faithfulness of Ruth (Ruth 1:1-18) and the strength to love you with all our hearts (Mark 12:28-34) so we may serve you, the living God (Heb. 9:11-14). Thomas Oden, Ancient Christian Devotional GATHERING *SONG OF PRAISE Rise Up and Praise Him Let the heavens rejoice Let the earth be glad Let the people of God sing His praise All over the land Everyone in the valley Come and lift your voice All those on the mountaintop be glad and shout for joy Rise up and praise Him He deserves our love Rise up and praise Him Worship the Holy One With all your heart, with all your soul With all your might Rise up and praise Him 10am *CALL TO WORSHIP WORSHIP ELDER MATT MCLIN (based on Psalm 119; Mark 12:30-31) One: Those whose way is blameless who walk in the Lord s Instruction are truly happy! All: Those who guard God s laws are truly happy! They seek God with all their hearts. One: You shall love the Lord your God, All: and your neighbor as yourself. *PRAYER FOR THE DAY (based on Psalm 146: 3, 7-9)

3 *HYMN OF ADORATION #458 (green) Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS *SONG OF RESPONSE Take My Life Holiness, holiness is what I long for Holiness is what I need Holiness holiness is what You want from me Faithfulness... (chorus) Take my heart and form it Take my mind and transform it Take my will and conform it To yours, to yours, oh Lord Righteousness... *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST CHILDREN S MESSAGE SPECIAL MUSIC PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION PROCLAIMING CHILDREN S MIN. DIR. JILL APPEL MATT MCLIN & JEANIE MORGAN Pie Jesu SCRIPTURE READING Gospel Reading Mark 12:28-34 Old Testament Reading Ruth 1:1-18 MESSAGE Give Up Resistance REV. DR. BOB STEBE Prayer of Confession If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. John 1:9 Assurance of Forgiveness It is through God s grace and Christ s dying on the cross that we are pardoned and forgiven Children s Sunday School Sunday School (ages 3-5 th grade) follows the Children s Message and meets with Jill Appel in the Yellow Room. Prayer of Illumination May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 Scripture Mark 12:28-34 (pg 1576 in pew Bible) Ruth 1:1-18 (pg 1411 in pew Bible)

4 RESPONDING OFFERING THE LORD OUR GIFTS Please Note: All who put their trust and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are invited to share in Communion. It is not necessary to be a member of this church to partake. Parents should lead their children to know Jesus; to instruct them in the meaning of His Sacraments; and to determine their readiness to partake. We must all examine ourselves confess our sin and forgive others before sharing in this Sacrament. Ephesians 3:20-21 God is able to do far more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE REV. DR. BOB STEBE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: THE APOSTLE S CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

5 GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING 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 continues... THE LORD S PRAYER SHARING THE BREAD OF LIFE AND THE CUP OF SALVATION COMMUNION SONG These Are the Gifts of God These are the gifts of God. For the people of God For the new creation, These are the gifts of God. Every time we eat this bread, Every time we drink this cup, We proclaim the risen Christ These are the gifts of God. The Lord s Prayer 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. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION SENDING PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS *HYMN OF DEDICATION #326 (purple) For All the Saints *BENEDICTION (please pass the friendship pads) PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS Call the Church Office ( ) or at: prayerchain@hillsboropres.org POSTLUDE End of Worship...Beginning of Service Please join us for refreshments and conversations after worship in the Fellowship Hall.

6 Prayers of the People ~for hurts healed, sins forgiven, hope restored, love rekindled & faith renewed ~for all of our troops and their families overseas and at home ~for all in need of strength & healing including: Gerry Farris, Keith Bledsoe, Ron Wastier, Susie Mellema, Virginia Cordrey, Phil Grawburg, Chuck Spear, Sonya Baker, Daral Pearson, Margaret Flaherty, Jeanie Morgan, Peggy Grawburg ~Prayer Request Cards available (pews) & can be deposited in Prayer Request box Narthex) ~Birthdays: 11/6-Shelton Jones, & Linsey Sdmidt; 11/7-Donna Bowen & John Wallace; 11/8-Irene Johansen & Teresa Watters FLOWERS The flower arrangements in the sanctuary this morning are given by Elroy & Greta Schindler.. GREETERS Chris Kennedy Daily Family Devotions & info about HPC are in the Narthex/Fellowship Hall. Please take this bulletin with you...and join in the life of HPC. Today: 9:00am Adult Sunday School 10:00am Worship w/communion (Children s SS) 11:00am Congregational Meeting (Sanctuary) 11:15am Fellowship 11:30am Deacons (Library) 1:00pm Iglesia de Jesucristo Worship w/potluck (Sanctuary, Blue, Nursery, Yellow rooms) Monday: 6-8pm Iglesia de Jesucristo Bible Study (Yellow Room); Youth Group (Youth Room); Band Practice Sanc.) 7:00pm Crossways Bible Study (Green Room) 8:00pm AA (FSH) Tuesday: 12:30pm QWO B-Ball (FSH) Wednesday: 6:30pm JH/SH Youth Group (Youth Room) 6:45pm Choir (Sanctuary) Thursday: 6:30pm Praise Team/Band (Sanctuary) 8:00pm AA (Green Room) Friday: 6-8pm Iglesia de Jesucristo Worship (Sanctuary, Blue, Nursery, Yellow rooms) 7:00pm Pinochle (Jack & Sonya Baker s) Saturday: 12pm-2pm IRCO Class (Green Room) Next Sunday: WEEKLY CALENDAR Church Office Open: Tues-Friday, 9:30am-1pm Veteran s Day 9:00am Adult Sunday School 10:00am Worship/Blessing Pansino Marriage(Child s SS) 11:15am Fellowship/Tom & Beth Pansino Reception 11:30am Co-Mission Meetings 1:00pm Iglesia de Jesucristo Worship

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements should be in to the Church Office by Thursday of each week. Congregational Meeting today, 11am (after worship) in the Sanctuary. Purpose: Election of Officers and Discussion of Current Financial Status. Deacons class of 2020: Chris Kennedy, Jill Cessna, Keith Upton; Elders class of 2021: Elaine Baker, Joanie Loepp, Steve Dever. All are welcome to attend. Poinsettias If you would like to help decorate our chancel with poinsettias, sign up in the FSH. Deadline November 18. Cost is $7.50. Make your checks out to HPC & give to Debbi in the office. Pinochle Friday, Nov. 9, 7pm at Jack & Sonya Baker s. Blessing Tom & Beth Pansino Marriage during Worship next Sunday, November 11. Reception to follow in the FSH. Ladies Night Out Friday, Nov. 16, 5:30pm at Bert Schroder s. Entrée provided: baked salmon. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP or mandm38@frontier.com. Alternate Gift Market Sunday, November 18 after worship in the FSH. Representatives from many missions we support will be here for early Christmas giving. Give someone a special gift that supports God s work here and around the world. December Koinonia Newsletter Articles are due Sunday, November 18. Groups Brunch Sunday, November 25, 11:30am at Sunset Grill. Sign up in the FSH. Home Plate of Washington County is in need of volunteers to cook and serve Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday evening. If you are interested in helping cook, serve, making dessert or contributing financially, please see Lita and Nancy today in the Fellowship Hall after worship for a planning meeting. YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Combined SH/JH Youth Group Wednesday, November 7, 6:30pm at HPC info@hillsboropres.org; family@hillsboropres.org Website: Prayer Chain Requests: prayerchain@hillsboropres.org Family Requests: family@hillsboropres.org

8 Children s Worship Bulletin Mark 12:28-34