THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION January 9, 2011 DEEPLY ROOTED IN FAITH (* for those able to stand)

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1 First Presbyterian Church encourages people to live their lives faithfully, daily, where they are, and with what they have been entrusted, to the glory of God. Our mission is to let our light shine and be beacons of hope, equipping people for life in the world. PRELUDE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROIT THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION January 9, 2011 DEEPLY ROOTED IN FAITH (* for those able to stand) CALL TO WORSHIP AND PRAYER FOR THE DAY Leader: Deeply rooted in faith... People: We choose to live in hope. Leader: As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. People: There is one body and one Spirit, just as we are called to the one hope of our calling. Let us pray: Holy God, you sent your Son to be baptized among sinners, to seek and save the lost. May we, who have been baptized in his name, never turn away from the world, but reach out in love, by the mercy of Christ our Lord. Amen. * PROCESSIONAL HYMN 525 Here I Am, Lord

2 PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Merciful God, in baptism you promise forgiveness and new life, making us part of the body of Christ. We confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves, separated from sisters and brothers in Christ. We cling to destructive habits, hold grudges, and show reluctance to welcome one another; we allow the past to hold us hostage. In your loving kindness, have mercy on us, and free us from sin. Remind us of the promises you make in baptism so that we may rise to new life, and live together in grace. (Silent confession) ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel: People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. RESPONSE TO PARDON Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace) (see insert) PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION (Children in the balcony may now come down to be ready for Children s Time.) FIRST READING Isaiah 42:1-9 The Word of the Lord. (pg , OT) Thanks be to God. CHILDREN S TIME Deb Shetlar (Children may now be seated with their parents or leave for the nursery. Children K-3rd grade may join their leaders at the back of the sanctuary to go to the third floor for Sunday Enrichment class.) ANTHEM Chancel Choir GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 3:13-17 The Word of the Lord. (pg. 8, NT) Thanks be to God SERMON "Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, and the Baptized" Jim Hawley *HYMN 492 Baptized in Water Bunessan

3 ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Reaffirmation of the Baptismal Covenant There are a variety of gifts, but it is the same Spirit who gives them. There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord who is served. God works through each person in a unique way, but it is God's purpose that is accomplished. To each is given a gift of the Spirit to be used for the common good. Together we are the body of Christ, and individually members of it. STATEMENT OF ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT PROCESSION The Apostle's Creed (The Presbyterian Hymnal pg. 14) THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM The Lord be with you And also with you Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS ORDINATION PRAYER To Be Ordained: Elders: Heather Denning, Libby Shoup; Deacons: Terry Jones, Sarah Morris, Barb Neustrom, Sarah Payne, Linda Rohrer To Be Installed: Elders: Robert Justus, Cheri Parr, Toni Renfro, Martha Rhea; Trustees: David Payne, Kathleen Putzier, DeDe Ryan WELCOME AND CHARGE *HYMN 524 Holy Spirit, Lord of Love Salzburg CHOOSING TO LIVE IN HOPE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts/debtors) Congregational Response (sung) In the Lord I'll be forever thankful, in the Lord I will rejoice! Look to God, do not be afraid; lift up your voices, the Lord is near. Lift up your voices, the Lord is near.

4 CALL TO OFFERING AND OFFERTORY (Please sign the Act of Friendship pad and pass it down the pew) * DOXOLOGY (No. 592) PRAYER OF DEDICATION * HYMN In The Midst of New Dimensions (insert) * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Congregational Response (sung) God of rainbow, fiery pillar, leading where the eagles soar, we your people, ours the journey, now and ever, now and ever, now and evermore. * POSTLUDE Welcome! We are delighted for your presence in worship today. If you do not have a church home, we hope you will consider becoming a part of this church. Please come to the parlor for refreshments and fellowship following worship. The rosebud in the chancel is in celebration of the birth of a son, Maddox John Keyser, born December 30 at St. Luke's Northland in Kansas City, MO to Jayme & Justin Keyser. Maddox's big brother is Wiley, his grandparents are John & Deb Shetlar and his aunt & uncles are Logan, Madison & Jackson Shetlar. The flowers in the chancel are given by Bill Siebert in memory of Lucille Pratt Yoder Siebert. Members of the Session are reminded to pick up their packets in the narthex for their meeting tomorrow at 5:30 pm. As we welcome our new officers, we say goodbye to those who have served faithfully for three years. Elders: Mollie Carter, Ruth Cathcart-Rake, Carol Exline, Randy Hardy, Pat Putzier, Monte White; Deacons: Aimee Holgerson, Denice Justus, Betty Schmidt, Janet Vanderbilt, Eva Winkler; Trustees: Shannon Buchanan, Ron Green, Scot Shoup. Thank you for your sense of call and ministry to Christ's church here in Salina. Tom Reid is away from the church during the months of January and February and will return to the church March 1st. First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8th St Salina, KS Sunday Staff: Lead Pastor: Jim Hawley Discipleship & Congregational Care Pastor: Tom Reid Associate Pastor of Youth & Mission: Austin Ashenbrenner Choir Director: Richard Koshgarian Organist: Angie Koshgarian Director of Children's Education: Deb Shetlar Nursery Coordinator: Patty Mansfield Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Andersen Custodian: Ed Zoch Visit for recorded sermons, current events and more!

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7 Look! FPC's Christian Education Opportunities for all ages Kindergarten - 5th grade Sunday School: downstairs parlor, Sundays at 9:00 am This is a music and game oriented church school class where learning the Bible and Bible trivia are the highlights. 6th - 12th grades Reel Faith: 3rd Floor Youth Room, Sundays at 9:00 am Youth grades 6-12 are invited to join Reel Faith, a class where popular movie clips are shown to encourage conversation about faith and theology. Volunteers facilitate the class, if you are interested, contact Youth and Mission Pastor Austin Ashenbrenner! Adults Faith Matters: 1st Floor Conference Room, Sundays at 9:00 am This class helps to remind us that faith does matter! It meets in the Conference Room Sunday mornings at 9:00 am and explores a variety of subjects. The nursery is available. Keep up to date by visiting the web site ( for information on Faith Matters classes and much more! Coming up... Jan 16: "What Can We Learn From Belhar" led by Ed Thompson Jan 23, Jan 30 & Feb 6: The Book of Matthew, led by Jim Hawley "A Long Way Gone" Book Study, Sundays after worship, or Tuesdays at noon Sundays 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 (repeats on the following Tuesday at noon) in the Conference Room. We ll look at the war in the African nation of Sierra Leone through the eyes of a 13-year-old child. It won t be an easy journey, but if you re willing to look at the world as it is rather than how we want it to be, then please join in reading and talking about a book whose message will stay with you for a very long time.

8 Calendar For The Week Sunday, Jan 9 Ordination & Installation Sunday Sunday School, D Parlor - 9:00 am (K-5th grades) Reel Faith, 3rd Flr Youth Rm - 9:00 am (6-12th) Faith Matters, Conf Rm - 9:00 am (adults) New Officers Mtg, Dwnstrs Plr - 9:30 am Blood Pressure Checks, Hope Ctr - 9:30 am Worship, Sanctuary - 10:15 am Enrichment "A Long Way Gone" Book Study led by Sydney Soderberg, Conf Rm - 11:15 am Blood Pressure Checks, Hope Ctr - 11:30 am Monday, Jan 10 Staff Mtg, Hope Ctr - 2:00 pm Evangelism Mtg, Hope Ctr - 4:30 pm Session Mtg, Dwnstrs Plr - 5:30 pm Boy Scouts, Blair Hall - 6:30 pm Tuesday, Jan 11 Cares & Concerns, Hope Ctr - 10:30 am "A Long Way Gone" Book Study led by Sydney Soderberg, Conf Rm - 12:00 pm Cub Scouts, Blair Hall - 6:30 pm Wednesday, Jan 12 Wednesday Programs: 3:35-5:30 pm Cherubs - 2nd Flr Nursery Midweek Messengers (1st-3rd) - Blair Hall 4th/5th Grade Fellowship - Blair Hall Social Justice & Mission Mtg, Hope Ctr - 4:00 pm Mid-High Youth Grp, 3rd Flr Youth Rm - 5:00 pm Worship, Sanctuary - 6:30 pm Sr High Youth Grp, 3rd Flr Youth Rm - 7:00 pm Choir Practice, Choir Rm - 7:00 pm Thursday, Jan 13 Stewardship Mtg, Conf Rm - 4:00 pm Sunday, Jan 16 Sunday School, D Parlor - 9:00 am (K-5th grades) Reel Faith, 3rd Flr Youth Rm - 9:00 am (6-12th) Faith Matters, Conf Rm - 9:00 am (adults) Confirmation Class, Blair Hall - 9:00 am Worship, Sanctuary - 10:15 am Enrichment "A Long Way Gone" Book Study led by Sydney Soderberg, Conf Rm - 11:15 am S u n d a y V o l u n t e e r s: Coffee Hosts: Morrie & Sydney Soderberg Greeters: Karol Mobley Ginger & William Reid Candlelighter: Karley Benson Ushers: Margy Hall, Sallie Morrison, Betty & John Schmidt, Susie Stinson Manor Bus Driver: Andy England Flower Deliverer: Barb Neustrom Worship Service Recorder: JR Lidgett 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 attend worship. Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. Bibles and large print hymnals are available in the back of the sanctuary Amplified hearing aid devices are available from an usher Deacon Care Ministry Tan Prayer Request Cards are used for prayer requests. As requests are received, the Board of Deacons will offer prayers. Blue We Care Cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation. Cards are available in the pew racks. Please place the cards in the offering plate. The 150th Commemorative booklet is available! Please help yourself, they are in the Parlor on Sundays, and in the Church Office! Thank you to all involved, it is a great piece of history! (Pictorial Directories are expected in March. Sorry for the delay! )