First Congregational Church January 13, 2019

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1 First Congregational Church January 13, East Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska (907)

2 January 13, :30 am Enter with a spirit of preparation as we gather ourselves for worship Prelude: Musical Clocks Haydn Welcome and Announcements Choral Introit *Call to Worship *Processional Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy No. 4 Ritual of Friendship ONE: On our journeys of life we meet here in this sacred space. ALL: We affirm that we are people of the Way, we give thanks that today our paths cross. ONE: Let us greet each other as we journey together towards fullness of life. Let us greet the one on our left and the one on our right with peace and love. *Greeting of One Another The Gathering Bell Please return and remain standing for the Responsive Reading. *Responsive Reading: (Psalm29:1-3, 11) ONE: Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ALL: Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. ONE: Ascribe to the LORD the glory of God's name; ALL: Worship the LORD in holy splendor. ONE: The voice of the LORD is over the waters; ALL: The God of glory thunders, the LORD, over mighty waters. *Those who are comfortably able may stand. 2

3 ONE: May the LORD give strength to his people! ALL: May the LORD bless his people with peace! First Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7 1 But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. 3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. 4 Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. 5 Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; 6 I will say to the north, Give them up, and to the south, Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth 7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. Anthem: Carolan s Concerto McChesney Children s Moment Prayers of the People Silent Prayer 3

4 Pastoral Prayer 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. Choral Prayer Response Invitation to Giving Offertory: Winter from Four Seasons Vivaldi *Doxology: (tune) No. 47 Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below, Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen *Dedication of Gifts *Hymn: Womb of Life, and Source of Being No. 14 Second Reading: Luke 1:39-42; Luke 3:21-22; Acts 8:14-17 Luke 1 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Luke 3 21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. 4

5 Acts 8 14 Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15 The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit 16 (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). 17 Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Sermon: Spirit in Rich Variety Rev. Jacob Poindexter *Hymn: Loving Spirit No. 244 *Benediction *Choral Benediction Postlude: Voluntary Johnson. -News for the Pews- Speaker's Bureau: First Congregational Church is partnering with the Food Bank of Alaska and the Poor People's Campaign to host The Speaker's Bureau, an outreach program of the Food Bank of Alaska. The Speaker's Bureau is a voluntary training program to help empower Alaskans who are affected by hunger and food insecurity to share their stories and experiences. The training is designed to build leadership and public speaking skills so that graduates are better equipped to participate in public discussions around issues of poverty and hunger and to develop a peer mentoring network. The trainings will be in the evenings on January 19th, 26th, and February 2nd. Our Outreach Ministry is organizing dinners for participants and their children (around 20 total). If you would like to help organize one of the meals, please contact the church office or Rev. Jacob for more information. Fellowship Ministry will meet on January 16 at 3:30 pm. Game Night! Game night is happening Friday, Jan. 18 at 6:00 pm. Dig out your favorite games, invite a friend or two, and feel free to bring a snack to share. 5

6 -Prayer List- January 13, Anne McCoy -Miguel De Marzo -Sisters Leigha and Latisha and parents Van and Laverne Pettigen -Barbara Bowerman -Vivian Pike -Trevor Pike-Harmon, Vivian Pike s grandson -Dorothy Arnold -Anne Hutchings -Alan LaPage, Scott McClure s cousin -Tante Galeai -Bill Worth and his sister Donna Worth -Victims of the California fires -Family of Richard Dworsky -Daniel, friend of Caroline Valentine -Sunnie Bird -Family of Marjorie Mardie Prentke -Steve McKean -George White -Sally Dworsky -Jacob, Killian McClure s friend -Lillian Soth, granddaughter of Jeanette & Fermen Dillon -For the family of Margaret Louise Burton, Donna Meyer s Mom -Darleen Lime -Jeannie Rosebrock -Fred Young -Gordon Shortman -All teachers, aides, staff, & volunteers who educate our children -First responders, who risk their lives to save ours -Our military serving at home and abroad -All the peacekeepers, all those who serve our community, and all those in need within our community. -Public servants, lawmakers, and politicians, that they will make thoughtful decisions in care of the common good. -Our community members who struggle with addiction -People who we are in conflict with. 6

7 People of First Congregational Church Senior Minister Rev. Jacob L. Poindexter (907) Music Ministry Organist & Director, Northern Lights Ringers: Caroline Valentine Chancel Choir Director: Lori Parker Wasko Acolyte Attendant: Laney Hanas Sunday Volunteers Deacon Serving: Tina Lynch Greeting: Sue Hanas Liturgist: Verona Gentry Fellowship Hour: Jim Walker Usher Team: Claudia Kniefel & Deb Stauffer Nursery Attendant: Julie McClure Contacts Admin. Assistant & Editor: Marcy File , Church Sexton: Scott McClure Wedding Coordinator: Sandra Skaggs The Communion Table Flowers- Are donated by Kathy Means in honor of Sarah Means birthday Flowers provided by Evalyn s Floral Connect - Get Involved - Share a Prayer Request. Fill out one of the connect cards located in the back of the pew in front of you and drop it in the offering. Hearing-Assist System Connect directly to a smart device with Bluetooth hearing aids or traditional headphones. 1. Download the AudioFetch app: 2. Connect to Wi-Fi signal: FCCAK HEARING ASSIST 3. Make sure hearing aid is Bluetooth connected 4. Open AudioFetch app and enjoy the sound! Member: National Association of Congregational Christian Churches. Online Giving In addition to cash or checks, First Congregational Church accepts donations and pledge payments securly online with a credit card. -Scan the QR code or go to Thank you for your financial participation in the work of First Congregational Church of Anchorage! Cover & Attribution: Rev. Poindexter 7

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