First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St., Marshalltown, Iowa Phone

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1 First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St., Marshalltown, Iowa Phone :00 a.m. December 28, 2014 Merry Christmas! Yes--the Christmas season continues, and we welcome you to worship at this festive time of year. God bless us as we join in praise and contemplation. Large print bulletins are available and children s bulletins are available on the table in the Narthex. A nursery is available for infants up to 5 years of age.

2 PRELUDE Those who are able are invited to stand. LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Moment of silence to prepare your hearts for worship SONG OF DEVOTION (hymnal & screen) (please remain seated) #243 Emmanuel LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 96:1-4) Leader: Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. People: Sing to the Lord, praise His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. Leader: Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples. People: For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise. INVOCATION Leader: Almighty God, bless us with Your Spirit and encourage our hearts to praise You. Bind the evil one from our lives and protect us from all his schemes. Let our faith grow every day. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. SONG OF PRAISE (hymnal & screen) #271 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You CALL TO CONFESSION (Nehemiah 9:1-3) Leader: On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth and putting dust on their heads. Those of Israelite descent had separated themselves from all foreigners. They stood in their places and confessed their sins and the sins of their ancestors. They stood where they were and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for a quarter of the day, and spent another quarter in confession and in worshiping the Lord their God. Let us, like the Israelites, confess our sins to God so that we might worship God in the beauty of His holiness. Please join me in silent prayer. SILENT PRAYER

3 PRAYER OF CONFESSION Unison: Almighty God, we confess we have failed to be Your witnesses in our communities. We hide our faith in fear of being rejected or ridiculed by those around us. Forgive us for keeping Your good news to ourselves. Help us to be like Your angels who carried Your message of salvation to the shepherds. In Jesus name we pray. Amen SONG OF ASSURANCE OF PARDON (insert & Screen) #166 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (maroon hymnal) AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Unison: 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. GLORIA PATRI MORNING PRAYERS Pastoral Prayer Prayers for the People The Lord's Prayer HYMN STORY HYMN OF REFLECTION (hymnal & screen) #262 Away in the Manger Children are invited to come down during the final verses CHILDREN S SERMON OFFERING OUR GIFTS The Call 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

4 And Blessing (remain standing and join hands) Blest Be the Tie That Binds (vs. 1) Blest be the tie that binds, Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds, Is like to that above. SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:8-14 NT pg There is NO Children s Church today HYMN STORY HYMN (hymnal & screen) #267 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day SCRIPTURE READING Genesis 3:17-18 OT pg. 6 SPECIAL MUSIC Mike Gerbo SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 98 OT pg. 935 LET US LIVE IN THE POWER OF GOD S SPIRIT HYMN STORY HYMN OF DEDICATION (hymnal & screen) #270 Joy to the World CHARGE & BENEDICTION ORGAN RESPONSE POSTLUDE

5 New Joys and Concerns Roger Schoell & family, grieving the death of his brother-inlaw Continuing Joys and Concerns Darrell McGrew, uncle of Linda Kauffman, treatments for stage four lung cancer Rich King, recuperating knee injury Jean McGowen, Meg Sponseller's mother, taking estrogen therapy for cancer Hudson Boyd, at home recuperating from surgery to correct a blocked bowel Rev. David Githii, continued struggles with the PCEA The Missionaries, supported by First Presbyterian Church Betty Emmons, in Room 320 at Grandview Doris Flanagan, at IVH LaVone Lee, in Room 203 at Grandview LaVine Meyer, in Room 105 at Villa Del Sol Connie Montover, at Grandview Please pray for everyone on our list! Thank you for keeping us informed about joys and concerns. Remember, hospitalized members and friends don t always get on the list at the hospital. We d rather get several calls than none! Phone the church at or presmtwn@mchsi.com Please let us know if you d like the prayer chain activated. G R A C E The Purpose Statement for First Presbyterian Church of Marshalltown Growing in Christ through worship. Reaching out in fellowship Affirming faith through discipleship Caring for the lost through evangelism. Embracing others in mission and ministry.

6 Announcements Dec. 28, 2014 As you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith... overflowing with thanksgiving (Colossians 2:6-7). ---Stewardship Committee The kids should bring their mission bank money to church today, December 28, to raise money for the mission trip.

7 Pray for the Presbytery staff as they start a new year in service to the church: Rev. David A. Feltman, Pastor to the Presbytery/Stated Clerk; Rev. R. S. Glenn Wilson, Assistant Stated Clerk; Kaylene Hoskins, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper, & Disaster Assistance Coordinator; Vicki Thordsen, Secretary; & Lee Nicholas, Treasurer. The whole world lives in Your love, holy God, and we are Your people. Send us out in faith to tell Your story and to demonstrate Your truth to every race and nation, so that, won by Your powerful Word, the world may join together giving You praise, and living to serve You in Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Altar Flowers: Poinsettias Worship Leader today: 9:00 a.m.: Kurt Lynch Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Children's Church Helpers today: No Children's Church Next Sunday: Greeters today: 9:00 a.m.: Orlyn & Doris Langenbau Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Pat & Mary Hemming Deacons today: Clyde Evers & Leonard Stubbs Next Sunday: Richie & Michelle Ritter Fellowship Hosts: Roger & Karen Schoell Next Sunday: Nursery today: Deb Williams Next Sunday: Cup Washers today: Ron & Linda Kauffman Next Sunday: Steve & Doris Strand Donuts today: Jack Stickfort Next Sunday: Dean & Mary Baker Sound System: 9:00 a.m.: Doug Boyd If you need a ride to worship or church activities, contact any Deacon. The list is on the back of the bulletin.

8 `xåuxüá Ç Å áá ÉÇ?? Åt~ Çz t w yyxüxçvx Pastor Associate Pastor Pastoral Care Minister Youth & Families Director Office Manager CE Coordinator Choir Director Organist Assistant Organist Pianist Custodian Assistant Custodian Nursery Director Bob Boeyink Roger Bristley Dave Freel (clerk) Pat Hala Kurt Lynch Karin Podhajsky Chris Tullis John Wise Sue Bryant Mike & Kari Hancock Barb Hawkins Brenda Miller Tracy Ostrem Fran Smith (chairperson) Bert Tice Elders Deacons Rev. Dr. Richard A. King Rev. Dave Beckmann Rev. Ian McMullen Jon Rottink Nancy Diggins Michelle Wilkinson Valerie King Wynona Anderson Marla Grossman Cindy Butler Yawo Sassouvi Jan Faber (in need of a Director) Doug Boyd Rich Daniels Jim Grimmius Tedra Henze Mike Miller Brenda Severson Bruce Wirin Clyde Evers Joe & Shala Ludley Pat & Nancy Kremer Keith & Diane Oleson Richie & Michelle Ritter Leonard Stubbs First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St. Marshalltown, Iowa Church: FAX: presmtwn@mchsi.com rich.king@mchsi.com dave.beckmann@mchsi.com jon.rottink@mchsi.com (Youth & Families) michelle.firstpres@gmail.com (CE Coordinator)

9 Calendar for This Week Dec. 28- Jan. 4 SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship - Hymn Sing Service 10:05 a.m. Fellowship Time NO Sunday school NO Confirmation 9:00-10:30 a.m. Child care provided MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Office closed at noon New Year's Day - Office Closed New Year's Holiday - Office Closed SATURDAY NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship - Communion 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday School - all ages 10:15 a.m. Confirmation 9:00-11:15 a.m. Child care provided