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1 GEne FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 18, 2016 *for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation GATHERING AROUND GOD S WORD PRELUDE ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING WELCOME The White Family Frank Norton *CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 80 One: Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! All: Restore us, O God; let your face shine that we may be saved. One: Then we will never turn back from you; give us life, and we will call on your name. All: Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved. One: Let us worship God! *OPENING HYMN O Little Town of Bethlehem #121

2 CALL TO CONFESSION UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION One: Lord, you come to us, but we do not recognize you; you call, but we do not follow; you command, but we do not obey; you bless us, but we do not thank you. All: Please, forgive and help us. One: Lord, you accept us, but we do not accept others; you forgive us, but we do not forgive those who wrong us; you love us, but we do not love our neighbors. All: Please, forgive and help us. One: Lord, you showed us how to carry out your mission, but we still insist on our own; you identified yourself with outcasts, the needy, and the poor, but we do not bother to find out what is happening to them; you suffered and died for the sake of all, but we do not give up our comfortable lives. All: Please forgive and help us, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. ASSURANCE OF PARDON SUNG RESPONSE TO PARDON Gloria Patri #581 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. WELCOME THE CHILDREN 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 Shelby Dickson (Children may now be seated with their parents or those 5 and younger may leave for the nursery) PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD CHRISTMAS CANTATA The Word Became Flesh by Dan Goeller PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD 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.

3 GIVING OF OUR GIFTS Opportunities to serve this week Invitation to Give (Please sign the Act of Friendship sheet and pass it down the pew) OFFERTORY ANTHEM In the Bleak Midwinter Chancel Bell Choir *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #606 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 SENT OUT TO BEAR GOD S WORD IN THE WORLD *SENDING HYMN Hark! The Herald Angels Sing #119 CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The flowers in the chancel are given: - by the family of Becky & Tim Maguffee. - by Stan Amick - Merry Christmas to Emma, Maddy & Lauren Amick, from Grandpa Stan! TODAY S VOLUNTEERS: Worship Assistant: Frank Norton Coffee Host: Marilyn Holgerson Greeter: Seara Weir Manor Bus Driver: Sunrise Presbyterian Ushers: Portia & Terry Bakker, Jo & Shannon Buchanan Advent Candle Lighters: Monte, Penni, Chloe, Cindric and Cora White Deacons Flower Deliverer: Poinsettia Delivery Worship Recorder: J.R. Lidgett CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTINGLE SERVICE Many thanks to FPC's younger set for helping assemble Christingles that will be used during the 5 p.m. Christmas Eve worship service. Christingle means "Christ light." The tradition of Christingles comes from Moravia, where the first Christingle service was held on Christmas Eve in All of the elements used to make a Christingle are rich in symbolism. Come join us in worship at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve to learn more and to celebrate Jesus' birth!

4 MUSIC This Is My Father s World The Fall of Man Kyrie Eleison Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus The Savior Foretold Unto Us A Child Is Born The Angel Gabriel Gabriel s Message The Child Is Born Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Good News of Great Joy Gloria in Excelsis Deo The Word Became Flesh We Have Seen His Glory MUSICIANS Flute Paula Patterson Clarinets Jeff Pelischek, Kristin Unruh French Horns Rick Nichols, James Decker Trumpets Mike Dreier, Quentin Breese Trombones Dave Koetting, Ann George Percussion Miles Denning Violins Wendy Moshier, Brooke Browning, Clara Kachanes, Nick Salem Violas Manda Deegan, Danny Ibarra Cellos Amy Collins, Valerie Goertz Bass Jesse Smith Keyboard Angie Koshgarian And the Word became Flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father s only son, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

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, December 18 4 th Sunday of Advent Christmas Cantata Adult Ed Class Hope Room, 9 am Crafting with Charlie Blair Hall, 9 am Nursery Open 9:45 am Worship Sanctuary, 10 am Fellowship Parlor, 11 am Deacons deliver poinsettias Youth Christmas Party Cobb s House MONDAY, December 19 Staff Meeting Hope Room, 11 am January Newsletter Submission Deadline, 12 pm TUESDAY, December 20 Adult Education Meeting Hope Room, 5:30 pm THURSDAY, December 22 Coffee Group Parlor Conference Room, 10 am Trustees Meeting Conference Room, 12 pm SATURDAY, December 24 Christmas Eve Family Worship Sanctuary, 5 pm Candlelight Worship Sanctuary, 11 pm Deacons deliver poinsettias SUNDAY, December 25 Christmas Day Pajama Party Adult Ed Class Hope Room, 9 am Nursery CLOSED Worship Sanctuary, 10 am Fellowship Parlor, 11 am WEDNESDAY, December 21 Bell Choir Practice Choir Room, 5 pm Yoga Youth Annex, 5 pm Choir Practice Choir Room, 7 pm COMMITTTEE ANNUAL REPORT DEADLINE! It's that time of year again, to begin work on the Annual Report. FPC's Annual Congregational Meeting is set for January 29th. In order to have the Annual Report distributed to the congregation in a timely manner, we ask that all committees submit their reports to Beth no later than Friday, January 13th. Last year's Annual Report is on our website at: fpcsalina.org/#/resources/annual-report for reference. FPC OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS The FPC office will be closed Monday, December 26 th and Monday, January 2 nd. We hope you have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! NURSERY CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY The FPC nursery will be CLOSED for the 10 a.m. worship service on Christmas Day. It will be open for the 5 p.m. Christmas Eve service. CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING Keeping the promise of the Advent season, the Christmas Joy Offering assists church workers and their families during times of need. The Christmas Joy offering will be collected today through Christmas Day services.

6 SYMPATHY EXTENDED TO THE WYATT FAMILY Sympathy is extended to Margaret, Bruce, Alex & Jessica Wyatt. Margaret's mother, Evelyn V. Palm of Rockford, Illinois, died November 28 th. Her Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St, Rockford, IL In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Church or to the Natural Land Institute, 320 South Third St., Rockford, IL NEW ADULT ED CLASS BEGINS JANUARY 8 Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today by Barbara R. Rossing, is a wonderfully Christ centered book, full of worship and praise. The Adult Ed class will meet from Jan. 8 to Feb. 26 in this study full of mysterious symbolism and poetry. Each lesson includes art created specifically for this study, to enrich the experience of revealing God s word for us. Books are available in the office for $10. All are welcome. WALK 2 BETHLEHEM TICK TOCK TICK TOCK The time is ticking down to the end of our wonderful journey to Bethlehem. Our aim is to be there no later than December 23 rd. That gives us a day to relax as we anticipate our Savior s birth. NOW is the time to turn in those miles you ve accrued, particularly those of you who signed up and have been shy about reporting your weekly totals to Brigid (bdhall@swbell.net) or Diana ( ). We know you will come through. In less than two weeks, we will celebrate our arrival in Bethlehem and Jesus Christ s arrival in our world. Blessings to you all. Keep on keeping on! HEIFER INTERNATIONAL: PASS THE GIFT Heifer International is an assistance organization program helping to end hunger and poverty, and at the same time protect the environment and care for the earth. There will be tables in the parlor during Advent to sell books and gifts for Heifer. You may also make a monetary contribution to Heifer through the church. YOUTH MISSION TRIP SUMMER 2017 The Youth will travel to The Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas July 16-22, Don't miss this awesome opportunity to experience Heifer International in an exciting way! More information can be found on the Youth Calendar insert or ask Tricia Cobb. Registration forms available in the office, or online under "forms". Deadline approaching soon! STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN 2017 UPDATE As of December 14 th, we have received a total of $447, in pledges. If you have not yet had a chance to make a pledge for 2017, it's not too late!! You may call in your pledge to Melanie at the church , or at melanie@fpcsalina.org. If you need any information regarding your current pledge, don't hesitate to ask. You may pre-pay your 2017 pledge, and it must be received on or before Dec. 31, 2016 to receive tax credit for 2016.

7 Sign Up for Sunday Chancel Flowers! You are invited to sign up, using the form below, as a Sunday Chancel flower donor for any Sunday. Perhaps there is a particular date that is important to you to honor or memorialize someone. All donors (whether there is one or ten!) and those memorialized or honored will be listed in the bulletin on the date desired. The cost is $ Please contact the office with any questions at office@fpcsalina.org or Please list date desired: Please list EXACTLY the way you want your name(s) listed as donor: Given in Memory of OR Given in Honor of Return this form with your payment of $20.00 to: First Presbyterian Church 308 South 8 th Salina, KS

8 PRAISE IN YOUR PAJAMAS! Come to church in your pajamas on Christmas morning! Bring a favorite present from under the tree! Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. FPC YOUTH ART ON DISPLAY DOWNTOWN Annie and Kegan have art on display at the Window Gallery Art 25 and Under exhibit which features the work of regional artists years of age. The Window Gallery is an exhibition space, located in downtown Salina at 116 S Santa Fe. The street level gallery can be viewed at any time from the sidewalk. You can view their work through the end of January. JANUARY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The January newsletter submission deadline is Monday, December 19. Please have all items to Beth, in the office, by noon that day. The newsletter will mail on Thursday, December 29. 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 remain in 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. Pew Art cards are also available in the pew racks. FBI (Faithful Bible Investigators) is our Christian Education program for children in grades K-5. FBI-In-Training is our Christian Education program for children age 2 through Pre-K. HeBrews is our Senior-High Youth Bible Study that meets every Thursday during the school year at 6:45 am at Moka s on Crawford. The name is derived from Hebrews 10:25. CIA (Christians In Action) is our Mid-High (6 th -8 th grades) Youth Group that meets Sunday mornings after worship. They study the Bible in a way that allows them to use energy and creativity to learn God s word. SWAT (Senior-high Worshipping All the Time) is our Senior-High (9 th -12 th grades) Youth Group that meets Sunday mornings after worship. This group focuses on mission and fellowship during this time. 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. 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. Headsets are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance. CONGREGATIONAL CARE: Tan Prayer Request Cards are for prayer requests or concerns. These go to the Board of Deacons. 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 back of the room. 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. First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8 th St, Salina, KS SUNDAY STAFF Lead Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Charlie Smith Director of Music: Richard Koshgarian Organist: Angie Koshgarian Director of Youth Ministry: Tricia Cobb Director of Children s CE: Shelby Dickson Head Custodian: Ed Zoch Custodian: Tony Griggs Nursery Coordinator: Debb Homman Nursery Caregivers: Anita Thompson Visit: Like: Follow: