First Presbyterian Church of Ionia July 8, 2018 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Order Of Worship

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1 First Presbyterian Church of Ionia July 8, 2018 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Order Of Worship Prelude Chimes of the hour Introit Hymn (Insert) Jesus, Remember Me Welcome and Announcements *Call To Worship Pastor: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Congregation: Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Pastor: Know that the Lord is God. It ishe who made us and we are his; Congregation: we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. *those who are able, please stand

2 Pastor: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Congregation: For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. *Hymn Insert The Summons Prayer of Confession (in Unison) God, just as you called the disciples so long ago, so you call each one of us to speak and act on your behalf in our world today. Forgive us when we are hesitant to follow; when we question your call or make excuses for our inabilities; when we complain about our lack of time or hoard our resources. In your mercy grant us repentance, so that we may have courage to step out in faith, to go where you send us without hesitation or fear, trusting that your presence goes with us, and that you will provide all that we need. Amen

3 Kyrie Hymn 572 Lord, have mercy upon us, Christ have mercy upon us, Lord have mercy upon us. Assurance of Pardon Hear again the good news: Jesus grace is sufficient for us all, even in our weakest moments. Jesus grace is sufficient for us to be forgiven in his name. Receive that grace and rejoice in the power to live in his strength. Amen. Passing of the Peace Pastor: Christ has given us peace that surpasses all understanding. The peace of Christ be with you! Congregation: The peace of Christ be with you also! Prayer for Illumination

4 Scripture Readings Liturgist: Ezekiel 2:1-5 Page 714 Pew Bible Liturgist: The word of the Lord! Congregation: Thanks be to God! Pastor: Mark 6:1-13 Page 872 Pew Bible Pastor: The gospel of the Lord! Congregation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Sermon Sent Out - Dr. Chris Dorn *Affirmation of Faith Page 14 - Hymnal The Apostles Creed *Hymn 339 Be Thou My Vision SHARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ending with The Lord s Prayer Page 16 in Hymnal Offering Offertory Music *Doxology Hymn 592

5 *Prayer of Dedication Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow *Hymn 343 Called As Partners In Christ s Service *Benediction *Postlude Please sign the red attendance folder in your pew, sharing your name with those near you and making formal your gift to God of this hour. If you give your complete address and phone number, we will keep you informed about upcoming events. Serving in Worship Today: Guest Minister: Dr. Chris Dorn; Liturgist: Megan Ransom Greeters and Ushers: Duane and Judi Emlinger, Linda Hood; Children s Message: Lee Hunsberger; Fellowship: Ernie and Marcia Ross

6 Serving in Worship next Sunday: Guest Minister: Dr. Chris Dorn ; Liturgist: Robert Sykes; Greeters and Ushers: Lee Hunsberger, Barb Klenk and Bill Robinson; Children s Message: Marilyn McKay; Fellowship: Linda Heinicke and Margaret Gregory Elders serving on Session: Dr. Jan Arnold, Judi Emlinger, Lavonna Hoover, Lee Hunsberger, Evelyn Ransom, Sue Reglin, Dr. Keith Sterner, Kathy VanSyckle, Mary Williams Music Fund: Elder Bill Robinson Shaver Children s Fund: Elder Judi Emlinger Head Start Initiative: Elder Sue Thompson Clerk, Margaret Gregory Treasurers, Barb Klenk and Norma Kilpatrick

7 Music Leader Harkness Handbell Choir Director Administrative Assistant Custodian Mike Kaufman Cindy Rozich Deb Montgomery Steve Slaughter come enjoy! Retirees Fellowship: Norma Kilpatrick, President ( ) good friendship, good activities, 3rd Thursday Quilters Fellowship: Barb Klenk, Chairperson ( ) fun, fellowship, and helping hearts 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Shawl Group: Evelyn Ransom and Mary Williams, Co- Chairs Making lap robes and shawls for those who need them For your Prayers Bless, O Lord, the one you are sending to be our next pastor. When that person is joyful, guide that person to be prayerful. When that person is tempted, stay by that person. In all seasons send that person the companions you intend and the good judgment and good heart to embrace them.

8 ANNOUNCEMENTS Our Christian Education Committee hopes to receive your cans and bottles to redeem for their deposits, as well as your exhausted ink cartridges. Your help is needed for Sunday Fellowship hour and altar flowers. Please remember to sign up. Please save the date of August 19th for the annual church picnic at Linda Hood s campground. Happy Birthday to Jack Buck July 8,; Leone Johnson, July 12; Kristin Thompson, July 15; Lavonna Hoover, July 16; Larry Tiejema, July 19.

9 Calendar 7/8 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest speaker, Dr. Chris Dorn 11:00 A.M. Fellowship and Refreshments 7/9-7/21 Deb on vacation to New Orleans 7/11 9:30 A.M. Quilters 7/ P.M. Prayer Shawl Group 7/15 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest speaker, Dr. Chris Dorn 11:00 A.M. Fellowship and Refreshments 7/16 7:00 P.M. Session meets 7/18 9:30 A.M. Quilters meet 7/ P.M. Prayer shawl group 5:00 P.M. Soup Kitchen, Team #4, Sue Thompson, Captain 7/20 Deadline for August Newsletter items 7/22 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest speaker, Dr. Chris Dorn 11:00 A.M. Fellowship and Refreshments 7/25 9:30 A.M. Quilters

10 7/ P.M. Prayer Shawl Group 7/29 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest speaker, Dr. Chris Dorn 11:00 A.M. Fellowship and Refreshments See Who We Are Christian Service Center clothing and household goods we donate for neighbors Crop Walk walking or rocking we help to feed the world Souper Bowl of Caring homemade soup prepared and served to collect funds for local soup kitchen March Into Reading books we give to Head Start youngsters Faithful Friends Head Start classroom volunteers & family support Ionia County Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen groceries we collect and food we serve for a neighborhood center Bear Buddies near Christmas, we collect small stuffed animals for use in hospital emergency room, patrol cars of police officers, and spouse abuse center