Order of Worship January 29, 2017

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1 *Word with the Children (For children grade 1 and younger, care is provided in the nursery during the remainder of our worship time. We ask that children from grade 2 upward remain with their families so they can continue to learn the beauty and art of worship. A single youth volunteer may be needed. Please ask the adult nursery personnel if a youth is necessary.) Military Service Please keep these people in your prayers. Hillary N. Bender, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender, Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits. Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy. Faith Church Prayer Chain Anyone with prayer concerns that they would like our membership to pray for should contact Ginny Robertson, our prayer chain coordinator. Her address is VSRobertson7@gmail.com and her telephone number is Please feel free to contact her so that our Faith Family may talk to our Heavenly Father about your concerns. He hears and listens to all prayers, no matter how large or small. Contact Information Pastoral Care Needs For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays through Thursdays, contact the church office After hours, please contact either of the Co-Moderators of Deacons...Jana Masenheimer or Melanie Shimer ; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session , who will make the appropriate connections. We are sent out from worship to be grown as disciples of Jesus Christ and to serve throughout the week as we live out His ministry. There are Sunday School classes for all ages following worship this morning at 11:20 so that we might grow and be equipped as disciples, so instead of heading out, please prayerfully consider grabbing a quick snack in Fellowship Hall and then joining a class or conversation! PULPIT SUPPLY: Rev. Alex Hendrickson PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson ORGANIST/DIRECTOR, SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder DIRECTOR, CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth ADMIN. ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie DEACON GREETER: Donna Hill FLOWER DEACON: JoAnne Herring WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Mark Ingram AUDIO: Chas Shimer USHER CAPTAIN: John Baittinger VIDEO: Evan Gill USHERS: Julie DePhillips, Ellie DePhillips, Jack & Bonnie Hillman FELLOWSHIP: Rice, Leister, Cachiguango FLOWERS: Mark & Sally Heimbach, to the glory of God. ELDERS: Class of Jack Decker Jim DePhillips III Rob Clark Diane Millick Lisa Heineman Tim Melnick Michelle Somishka Lynn Ingram Chuck Waters Erik Walker Richard Smith DEACONS: Class of Eleanor DePhillips Luana Graber Deb Ferguson Terry Eck Anne Greenwood Mark Ingram Toni Fernandez Donna Hill Melanie Shimer Joanne Herring Jana Masenheimer Elaine Smits Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the ushers. Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties. Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an usher for assistance. SO THAT THOSE PRESENT MAY EXPERIENCE GOD WITHOUT DISTRACTION, WE ASK THAT CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE TURNED OFF PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP. THANK YOU. Order of Worship N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania office@faithchurchemmaus.org

2 THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP 4 TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 10:00 AM JANUARY 29, 2017 THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use the prelude time to turn your attention to God s presence and help. As worship is not an obligatory offering unto God, but a natural response to God s goodness, take time to consider all the reasons, big and small, for which you are thankful unto God. Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship is essential to our life as a congregation, so please continue to do so following our time of worship. Those who are able are invited to stand. Latecomers may be seated. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS APPROACHING GOD PRELUDE Adagio FELIX MENDELSSOHN CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People of God, who do you come to worship? People: We come to worship the one true God. Leader: How will you worship? People: Not with words alone, but by living lives of justice and love. Leader: Come, you who belong to God. People: Come, you who are foolish in the eyes of the world. Leader: Come and abide in God s tent and in God s heart, now and forever. People: Let us worship God. HYMN #391 Take My Life HENDON CALL TO CONFESSION & SILENT CONFESSION AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Leader: Friends, let us confess our faith together: People: Far too often, O God, we desire to look wise in the eyes of the world. We have not spoken truth with our hearts. We have said and done hurtful things to our friends. We have forgotten our true identity, wandering into ways that are not yours. We have lost the path of true worship, focusing on form and words rather than deeds. We have forgotten what true discipleship is. And because of this, you have a quarrel with us. Forgive us and help us live into becoming the people you have created and called us to be: people of justice and love and truth and humility, and yes, even foolishness. May we be fools for Christ, embracing our true identity, even in the face of the world s scorn and derision. Leader: God has called us and blesses us when we live God s ways and not the world s. God s love embraces us even when we fall short of what God desires for our lives and actions. Know that the God of blessing loves and forgives us with a fierce tenderness. And in so knowing, may our lives and souls be transformed. People: Thanks be to God! HYMN OF ASSURANCE #579 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, Amen. PASSING OF THE PEACE GLORIA PATRI GATHERING JOYS AND CONCERNS FOR INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS THE LORD S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL PG. 16 (Please use debts & debtors.) THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH ANTHEM Praise the Lord, His Glories Show HAL HOPSON Senior Choir WORD WITH THE CHILDREN* Loving Jesus is Easy MARK INGRAM FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON MICAH 6:1-8 OT Pg. 891 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 816 in the blue-edged Bible HYMN #434 Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples KINGSFOLD SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON MATTHEW 5:1-12 NT Pg. 4 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 4 in the blue-edged Bible SERMON How to Live in God s Reign REV. ALEX HENDRICKSON OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD OFFERTORY Andante con moto FELIX MENDELSSOHN DEDICATION HYMN #592 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 DOXOLOGY HYMN #360 Hope of the World DONNE SECOURS CHARGE AND BENEDICTION SENT OUT AS GOD S PEOPLE POSTLUDE Fugue in C Major D. BUXTEHUDE

3 F AITH LIFE S UNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017 Here we learn what is good and what the Lord requires of us: justice, mercy and walking humbly with God (Micah 6:8). May you find blessing and inspiration as you hear God s Word today. We hope you ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship. TODAY! TODAY! Workcamp meeting Youth Group bowling Watch for flagged announcements each week. F ROM THE CHURCH O FFICE W ORSHIP IN THE PULPIT THIS MORNING This morning, we welcome The Rev. Alex Hendrickson to the pulpit. Rev. Hendrickson is the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life and College Chaplain at Lafayette College. She was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in She lives in Easton with her husband and their three children. PHONE DIRECTORY The 2017 Phone Directory has been printed. As is our tradition, we ask each family to take only one copy. You can get your family s copy from the table in the narthex. Church officers will find an additional copy in their office mailbox. If anyone is interested in a PDF file or a Word document, please the church office at office@faithchurchemmaus.org. Thank you. ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING The Annual Congregational Meeting is scheduled for next Sunday, following worship. Copies of the report have been placed on the table in the narthex. Pick yours up today to allow plenty of time for perusal of the material before next Sunday.. SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE CHANGE The Sunday morning schedule has changed for ages 3 through grade 5. Please see below: 11:20 AM: Genesis & Children s Vocal Choirs 11:40 AM: Genesis & Grades 1-5 Sunday School Noon: Children s Bell Choir SENIOR CHOIR LENTEN CANTATA On Palm Sunday, April 9 the Senior Choir will present the Cantata "Canticle of the Cross" by Joseph Martin. Additional singers are welcome to join. Rehearsals will be held Wednesday evenings from 8 to 8:30 PM and on most Sundays after worship from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM. Please see Brian Snyder if you are interested in singing or with any questions. SOMETHING NEW! Do you Have something that you are trying to get rid of, or that you can offer? Are you in Need of something? If so, please use the new I have:/i need: bulletin board by the parlor to communicate your desires. Let s help each other out! Items posted do NOT have to be free. We just ask that you remove your ad if your need has been met. Need help creating an ad? Please contact Lynda in the church office for assistance. ATTENTION WORKCAMPERS!! If you are interested in attending this summer s trip, there will be a brief meeting today at 4:15 PM in the Senior High Room. If you are unable to attend the meeting but are considering attending, please contact Dan Hemberger or Joanne Marchetto. Immediately following the meeting will be the youth group bowling night! NEW TO FAITH CHURCH? If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you. Page 1 Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box Emmaus, PA office@faithchurchemmaus.org Visit us on the web!

4 W HAT S H APPE NING AT THE 412? D ISCIPLESHIP Chocolate Station at the The 412 is hosting the following weekly events: 2nd Sundays 1:00 pm: Bhajan Kutir Bhajan Meditation Club Open to everyone! Mondays 6:00 PM: Sahaja Yoga Open to everyone! The 412 is hosting these additional events: Feb. 3 5:30 PM-8:00 PM: Emmaus Snow Blast Feb. 4 10:00 AM: Art Workshop, Pysanky Workshop, led by Alicia Shussett (designed for people aged 12+) Ukrainian designed and dyed eggs (Pysanky) are made by drawing a design on a raw egg with melted wax and then using the ancient batik method of coloring the egg. There is limited capacity for this workshop. The workshop is filled, but if you are interested, please call Joanne Marchetto at She will add you to the waiting list. This is a free, intergenerational arts workshop connecting members of our community. Supported by Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus and The Barn, Lehigh Valley Feb. 11 9:00 AM: Sing N Move ($) Emmaus Snow Blast The 412 will be open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing chocolate in many forms! The committee is asking for donations of any form of chocolate finger foods. They can be marked Show Blast and put in the church kitchen through Thursday, February 2, by 2:00 PM. Anyone who would like to be a part of welcoming the community to our space should stop in during the day. Feb. 11 1:00 PM: Sugar So Sweet: Cupcake Decorating ($) Feb. 11 4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Conversational Threads Lecture: Knitting Your Way into Color Theory Feb. 14 9:00 AM: Emmaus Ecumenical Ministerium Feb :00 AM: Conquering Fibromyalgia Together Feb. 18 6:00 PM: Anusim of the L.V.: Havdalah Social Events at the 412 are included on the church s online calendar. If you have questions, please ask! There is still plenty of room for YOU to do something in this space and invite the friends and neighbors with whom God is calling you to connect. Contact Rob Clark, or visit M ID-WEEK EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome. NOON BIBLE STUDY Bible Study begins at noon on Wednesdays in the parlor. Come share the Bible with this lively group. All are welcome! Next meeting: February 1 WOMEN S DEVOTIONAL FELLOWSHIP This group meets on Thursdays in participant s homes. We start at 9:30 AM with a time of fellowship, followed by our study and discussion, and end with joys and concerns by 11:30 AM. This group is open to any woman who wishes to explore the Bible, expand their faith, and share in fellowship time. We are doing a study of Proverbs, using the Living Word Bible Series. If you are interested or desire more information, please contact Toni Fernandez at Next meeting: February 2 DISCIPLES OF CHRIST DOC is a men s study & discussion group, meeting every other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The topic of discussion is living in a diverse society. Next meeting: February 2 BOOK CLUB The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris. Read up to page 90 for discussion. If you ve been thinking of joining, now would be a great time! Contact Heather Nicholas by Heathera7271@yahoo.com so we have a book ready for you. Next meeting: February 12 YOUTH GROUP This year, our youth is exploring tough topics, they are learning and exploring their capacity for leadership, and they are exploring what it means to live in relationship to God, each other, and our world. Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group which meets at Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus (3002 N. 2 nd St.). We meet from 5:00-7:00 PM. Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in high school youth group from 6:30-8:30 PM at Faith. Each week, we have a meal together, which is sponsored by our awesome parents and mentors. Questions about Youth Groups and their events can be directed to Joanne Marchetto at jomarchetto@rcn.com. Next meeting: Tonight Bowling Next week, the group will begin conversations about Lent using Star Wars themes. S AVE THESE DATES! Vacation Bible School has been scheduled for June 25-29, from 6-8:00 PM. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Palm Sunday, April 9, the time is yet to be determined. The Discipleship Committee is always grateful for their volunteers! Leaders for both are needed! If you can help, please contact Sally Heimbach. How will YOU use the space?! Page 2

5 M ISSION FAITH IS SERVING LUNCHEON Monday, January 30 Faith is scheduled to serve luncheon at New Bethany Ministries on this date. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Richard Smith for more details. TEAM BUILDING Volunteer Opportunity for Community Outreach Every Tuesday, meals are prepared and served at New Bethany Ministries in Bethlehem. Other volunteer opportunities are available at the same time, in the food bank or in the distribution of clothing. Those interested should contact Richard Smith. Volunteers can meet at Faith Church at 8:30 AM to carpool and return to the church at around 1:30 PM. F ELLOWSHIP MONTHLY POT LUCK LUNCH Next Sunday The holidays are over and we have returned to our usually scheduled events. Next Sunday, is the first Sunday of the month, so instead of attending Sunday School, we will gather for a Pot Luck Lunch in Fellowship Hall. Here s how it works. The Fellowship Committee will supply the main dish and you bring either a side dish/ salad, or a dessert. Surprise us! Simply use the first letter of your last name and bring the appropriate item as listed. Main dish... Beef BBQ Side/Salads... Letters N-Z Desserts... Letters A-M S TEWARDSHIP G IVING TO OUR CHUR CH IS EASIER! You can now donate via credit card or a direct transfer from your bank. Just scan this QR code, or click the DONATE button on the church website and fill out the form. For more information about this option, please read the details about electronic giving on the Donate page of the church website ( CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER Faith Presbyterian Church communicates cancellations on 69 News! As we approach what could be another treacherous winter, please stay tuned to our event changes by: 1) Watching the scrolling cancellations on 69 News. 2) Going to the 69 News website ( weather/school-and-business-closings/149606) and searching for a post from our church. 3) Signing up for alerts by going to this website ( Alerts/ ) and setting up an account for auto alerts to your , etc. This is just another way we hope to keep information lines open at our church! 1/29 Joy LeFevre 2/1 Rachel Shussett 2/4 Beth Walker Faith Church Ministry & Mission Leadership CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Discipleship... Fellowship... Diane Millick Membership... Jim DePhillips Worship... Lisa Heineman EVANGELISM Mission... Jack Decker, Rob Clark STEWARDSHIP Administration... Richard Smith Building & Grounds... Erik Walker Finance... Chuck Waters Nominating... Tim Melnick, Chuck Waters Special Projects... Michele Somishka DEACONS Co-Moderators... Jana Masenheimer, Melanie Shimer Eleanor DePhillips, Terry Eck, Deb Ferguson, Toni Fernandez, Luana Graber, Ann Greenwood, Joanne Herring, Donna Hill, Mark Ingram, Elaine Smits Page 3

6 T WO WEEKS OF FAITH This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information. Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing. More information for activities taking place at The 412 can be found on the 412 Facebook page or by checking with the church secretary. Key FH Fellowship Hall MR Music Room P Parlor O Office S Sanctuary T HIS W EEK Sunday, January 29 8:30 AM Youth Handbells (MR) 9:05 AM Youth Music Fellowship (MR) 9:15 AM Youth Vocal Choir (MR) 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:20 AM Sunday School 11:20 AM Genesis & Children s Choirs (MR) 11:40 AM Genesis & Children s Sunday School Noon Children s Handbell Choir (MR) 4:00 PM Daisy Girl Scouts 4:15 PM Workcamp Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Group Bowling 6:45 PM Junior/Cadet Girl Scouts Monday, January 30 8:00 AM New Bethany Ministries Luncheon 6:00 PM Adult Handbell Choir 6:30 Sahaja Yoga Tuesday, January 31 8:30 AM New Bethany Ministries Outreach Team Building Wednesday, February 1 Noon Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM East Penn Neighbors Helping Neighbors (P) 7:00 PM Senior Choir (S) Thursday, February 2 7:30 AM Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM Women s Devotional Fellowship 6:00 PM Worship Committee 7:00 PM Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, February 3 5:30 Emmaus Snow Blast Church Office Closed Saturday, February 4 9:00 AM Zumba 10:00 Art Workshop 10:00 Emmaus Snow Blast...Chocolate Station! N E XT WEEK Sunday, February 5 8:30 AM Youth Handbells (MR) 9:05 AM Youth Music Fellowship (MR) 9:15 AM Youth Vocal Choir (MR) 10:00 AM Worship Service Rev. Grace Kim 11:20 AM Annual Congregational Meeting (S) 11:20 AM Genesis & Children s Choirs (MR) Noon Fellowship Luncheon 4:00 PM Daisy Girl Scouts 5:00 PM Middle School Youth Group 6:30 PM Senior High Youth Group 6:45 PM Junior/Cadet Girl Scouts Monday, February 6 6:00 PM Adult Handbell Choir 6:30 Sahaja Yoga Communion Tuesday, February 7 Church Office Closed 8:30 AM New Bethany Ministries Outreach Team Building 7:30 PM Finance Committee Wednesday, February 8 Noon Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM Senior Choir (S) Thursday, February 9 9:30 AM Women s Devotional Fellowship 7:00 PM Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, February 10 Church Office Closed Saturday, February 11 9:00 AM Zumba (FH) 9:00 Sing N Move 10:15 AM Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild (FH) 1:00 Cupcake Decorating with Sugar So Sweet 3:45 Conversational Threads...Lecture/Q&A A ROUND THE CORNER... Feb SCRIP Orders Due Feb Hour Famine Feb Newsletter Deadline Feb Church Office Closed Feb Flyer Crew Mar Ash Wednesday Mar. Art Workshop Mar Lent begins Apr Palm Sunday Apr Easter Egg Hunt Apr Maundy Thursday Apr Good Friday Page 4