PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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1 PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Morning Worship, p.2 11 a.m. LUKE 5:27-32 A Physician for the Sick Rev. Ben Falconer preaching Rev. Ken Wendland assisting Evening Worship, p.6 6 p.m. TITUS 1:1-4 Manifested in the preached Word Rev. Ben Falconer preaching Mr. Blake Denlinger assisting Church News, p. 9 May 21, 2017 To Glorify God & EnJoy Him Forever.

2 MORNING WORSHIP Prelude This Little Light of Mine Soli Deo Gloria/IGNITE Handbell Team Members Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace Proclamation Instrumental Ensemble and Soli Deo Gloria Welcome and Announcements Missions Moment Silent Meditation arr. Valerie Stephenson Kevin McChesney Melissa Marte/CCO Campus Ministry CHORAL INTROIT Chancel Choir Light Everlasting Olaf Christiansen Light Everlasting, O Love never failing: illumine our darkness, and draw us to thee. CALL TO WORSHIP* Matthew 11:28-29 PRAYER OF INVOCATION* HYMN* God, All Nature Sings Thy Glory Hymn Congregation stands.*

3 DECLARATION OF FAITH* The Apostles Creed Congregation reads in unison. I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, he suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. HYMN* I Lay My Sins on Jesus Hymn 512 CONFESSION OF SIN 1 Corinthians 1:10 ASSURANCE OF PARDON 2 Chronicles 30:9b WORSHIP IN GIVING Record of your Presence Please sign the blue attendance pad found in the pew back in front of you, pass it down the pew for everyone to sign and then return it to the end of the pew from which it was passed. Chancel Choir Jesus Loves Me arr. Michael Hassell Sam Stewart, soprano saxophone Jesus loves me; this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me the Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me he who died Heaven s gates to open wide. He will wash away my sin. Let his little child come in. Yes, Jesus loves me the Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me. He will stay close beside me all the way. If I love him when I die, he will take me home on high. Yes, Jesus loves me the Bible tells me so. 3

4 HYMN* Gloria Patri Hymn 735 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE OFFERING READING THROUGH THE BIBLE Psalm 113, p.510 in the pew Bible; Elder Mike Harnish Congregation will read the odd numbered verses. Children, ages seven (7) years and younger, may go to Rooms 147 & 149 for Children s Church. HYMN* How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place Hymn 469 PASTORAL PRAYER OF INTERCESSION SERMON SCRIPTURE Luke 5:27-32 p. 861 in the pew Bible A Physician for the Sick Notes SERMON Rev. Ben Falconer 4

5 HYMN* Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Wretched Hymn 472 Postlude BENEDICTION* Sam Stewart, soprano saxophone Songs used with permission. CCLI All Scripture references, unless otherwise noted, taken from ESV F o l l o w i n g t h e s e r v i c e, M i k e H a r n i s h w i l l b e a v a i l a b l e t o p r a y w i t h y o u a t t h e f r o n t o f t h e s a n c t u a r y. I f y o u h a v e a p a s t o r a l n e e d d u r i n g t h e w e e k, p l e a s e c o n t a c t t h e c h u r c h o f f i c e,

6 EVENING WORSHIP Prelude Ryan Kelly, organ Welcome and Announcements Record of your Presence If you have not done so TODAY, please sign the blue attendance pad found in the pew back in front of you, pass it down the pew for everyone to sign and then return it to the end of the pew from which it was passed. CALL TO WORSHIP* Psalm 30:1 PRAYER OF INVOCATION* HYMN* All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above, vv. 1-4 Hymn 4 DECLARATION OF FAITH* Westminster Larger Catechism, qq.143, 144 Leader: What is the ninth commandment? All: The ninth commandment is: You shall not give false testimony about your neighbor. Leader: What does the ninth commandment require? All: The ninth commandment requires that we maintain and promote truthfulness in our dealings with each other and the good reputation of others as well as ourselves. We must come forward and stand up for the truth, speaking the truth and nothing but the truth from our hearts, sincerely, freely, clearly, and without equivocation, not only in all matters relating to the law and justice but in any and every circumstance whatsoever. We must have a charitable regard for others, loving, desiring, and rejoicing in their good reputation as well as regretting and putting the best light on their failings. We must freely acknowledge their talents and gifts, defending their innocence, readily receiving a good report about them and reluctantly admitting a bad one. We should discourage gossips, flatterers, and slanderers; we should love and protect our own good reputation and defend it when necessary; we should keep every lawful promise we make no matter what; and finally we should do the best we can to focus our lives and thoughts on things that are true, noble, lovely, and admirable. 6

7 CONFESSION OF SIN ASSURANCE OF PARDON 1 Peter 2:24-25 WORSHIP IN GIVING Musical Selection Ryan Kelly, organ SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 119:89-97, p. 514 in the pew Bible HYMN* I Know Whom I Have Believed Hymn 705 SERMON SCRIPTURE Titus 1:1-4, p. 998 in the pew Bible Manifested in the preached Word Notes SERMON Rev. Ben Falconer 7

8 HYMN* God, in the Gospel of His Son Hymn 141 COMMUNION Invitation to the Lord s Supper As the bread and cup are passed, please hold the elements so that we may commune together. Words of Institution & Distribution of Bread and Wine Beneath the Cross of Jesus My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Ryan Kelly, organ Wilbur Held Wilbur Held HYMN* Lead Me, Lord Hymn 727 BENEDICTION* Postlude Ryan Kelly Gluten-free communion wafers are available for congregants who desire to take them during the Communion Service. You can find them in a box on the windowsills in the back of the sanctuary. 8

9 News Moms Uplifting Moms (MUMs) Join us on Tuesday May 23 rd from 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship and discussion with other moms. This will be the first of four summer meetups hosted by Julianna Bowman, at her home in Broomall. Childcare will be provided, and moms will enjoy a time of fellowship followed by conversations and prayers on parenting. Please contact Julianna with any questions, and RSVP to julianna.r.bowman@gmail.com Invite your friends and neighbors! Missions Faith Promise The Missions Committee relies on the pledges made this month to determine the support we can provide our missionaries in the coming year. You ll see one of these cards in the pew back. Please take one and prayerfully consider making a Faith Promise. There s a tear-off portion which you fill in and put in the offering plate. As you keep the committee in prayer, please also keep in mind that the Missions budget is completely separate from our church s operational budget. Mark Johnston to preach on Sunday evening June 4 Proclamation s former Senior Pastor, Mark Johnston, will preach during the evening worship service on Sunday, June 4 at 6pm. Our monthly prayer service will take place the following Sunday, June 11. Special gift for women in honor of Mothers Day We are delighted to express our love and appreciation for the women in our church - mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces, friends, mentors, high school and college students, all ages and stages of life. We are deeply thankful the blessings you are. Our gift to you is the book Speaking of Jesus by J. Mack Stiles. If you didn t receive a copy last week, please pick one up at the narthex table today. Missions House Work Day Part 2 This past Saturday a dozen or so of our members worked together to spruce-up the PPC Missions House. It was a fulfilling and fun time; but if you missed out, you will have another chance. Look for the next opportunity to complete the job before the next missionary comes in August to enjoy your contribution. Contact Bill Rumberger or Mike Frey to find out what needs to be done and to volunteer your time. Congratulations to our graduates Sending warm best wishes and prayers for your future endeavors. High School: Dawson Garner, Molly Harnish, Kai McGinn College: Greg Feldmann, Ada Huang, Samuel Walter, Rui Zhang Westminster Seminary: Rob Haviland Univ. of Pa: Sam Jones Doctorate in Education 9

10 Name badges We want to do everything we can to foster community in the life of Proclamation. That starts by learning people s names. So, we want to encourage all members to wear their name badge on Sundays. This will help us to get to know each other and greet each other by name. CityTeam Food items needed this month Would you add one or more of the following items to your grocery list this week for CityTeam? There is a need this month for: baby food (Stages 1 & 2), mac & cheese, canned tuna, peanut butter & jelly, soups, canned beans (kidney, black & lima), pasta & pasta sauce, ground coffee and laundry detergent. Bring the item(s) to our Donations Room. Thank you! Note: There s a handy grocery list on the narthex table to keep on hand.. Prayer Needs Our Church Family Joyce Welsh, Ken & Lisa Wendland, Whitehead Family, Paul & Joyce Wik, Doug & Fran Wilkens, Roger Wilkins, George & Sue Williames Those Serving in the Military Andrew Fijan Fort Bragg, NC, Elizabeth Josephson Fort Bragg, NC, Rob Martin VA, Peter Mitchell Oklahoma, Mark Daniel Mitchell Tennessee, Tim Wik Pittsburgh Pamela D Andre, Logos International, Ukraine On May 16th we completed our second in the cycle of 3 seminars for nurses and volunteers. This was one of the best seminars yet; warm atmosphere, lots of good discussions about practice and ministry; a deeper understanding of what a Faith Community Nurse is and one more group was added to the numbers registered in the organization. We had a wonderful time ending the seminar with a kids program for the families in the neighborhood. The day after we put up flyer's to announce our event, the local corrupt government decided to host its own picnic for kids and their parents at the same time as our event. WELCOME TO UKRAINE AND satan's battle ground. We were not deterred and enjoyed fun, refreshment, music, and Jesus in the mix. PRAISE HIM FOR health and safety for our team which is not something we take for granted. PRAISE HIM FOR direction He will give regarding the new block up for sale. Also for creative partners to come alongside and work with us. PRAISE HIM THAT He is bigger than the corruption around us and He will win. Pray for rest even amidst a busy summer schedule, also good connection with family and supporters. Pray for the needs, which are many here in Ukraine and praise that we are seeing His quiet growth in many we are reaching out to. 10

11 Christian Education Children s Classroom Assignments Nursery rd & 4th Grades Toddlers (2 & 3 y/o) th & 6 th Grades Pre-K & Kindergarten th to 12th Grades st & 2nd Grades Note: Scripture and catechism memory recitations take place in Room 148 (9:20 am). Should you have any questions about the Christian Education ministries, please feel free to stop by Rm. 150 of the Christian Education Building during the Sunday School hour and speak to the Asst. Sunday School Superintendent. Adult Sunday School Electives Fishers of Men... Room 243 What is Christianity?!... Room 240 Proclamation Room 241 Financial Report Year to Date as of April 30, 2017 Consolidated Budget Actual Budget Variance Offerings $1,729,281 $1,742,580 ($ 13,299) Miscellaneous Income $ 27,737 $ 15,000 $ 12,737 Total Income $1,757,018 $1,757,580 ($ 562) Expenses $1,651,442 $1,757,580 ($106,138) Net Income $ 105,576 $ 0 $ 105,576 Missions Fund Goal: $260,000 Year to Date Offerings: $268, Goal: $260,000 Year to Date Pledges: $23,670 11

12 Visiting with Us Today? We are always happy to have you with us and to enjoy your fellowship. If you have questions, please feel free to speak with one of our pastors or one of our elders. To help us learn how we might serve you, please fill out the Visitor Card in the pew back and drop it in the offering basket or leave it at the Welcome Desk. Families with Young Children Children are a gift to the Church and are warmly welcome at Proclamation. Before worship on Sundays, children of all ages are invited to attend graded Sunday School classes from 9:30-10:30 a.m. They may also recite their suggested memory verses, catechism questions, and hymns at 9:20 before classes begin. Classroom assignments are posted in the Education Wing. Nursery is available during the Sunday School hour for infants and toddlers. We welcome even the littlest ones in our worship services. We know children s needs vary by family and age, so we offer nursery during morning worship for children up to 2 years old. We have a nursing/cry room at the rear of the sanctuary for parents who need to attend to active infants, and we have screens showing the service in the slate hallway. While we encourage children to attend all of worship, we also offer the opportunity for children ages 4-7 years old to be dismissed mid-service for a children s worship time led by our Christian Education Director, Dave Moneymaker. Recordings Audio CD or DVD recordings of today s sermon and adult Sunday School classes are available for a small donation ($3/$5). You may order at the media table located in the Resource Room (across from the Parlor) immediately following the 11 am service, and pick up two weeks later (usually). Today s sermon message will be available for playback online starting tomorrow at the church website You can find the sermon under Sermons on the homepage. For more recordings, click on Sermons & Talks under the Media heading in the main menu. Staff on Call: Today Chris Keidel ( ) This Week at Proclamation Today 9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 10:55am 11:00am 12:30pm 6:00pm Monday 9:45am 2:30pm Tuesday 7:00am 10:00am Prayer for the Church Sunday School for all ages Korean Worship Service Fellowship Time Announcements/Sanctuary Morning Worship Japanese Congregation Lunch Evening Worship ESL Class Kid s ESL Class All Church Prayer Conference Call Staff Prayer & Meeting Wednesday 7:00pm 6:30pm 8:00pm Saturday 9:00am Next Sunday May 28 Women s Bible Study End of year choir party (off-site) Japanese Praise Team Rehearsal Men s Bible Study Morning Worship: Ben Falconer s message will be Joy in the Bridegroom (Luke 5:33-38). Evening Worship: Ken Wendland s message will be taken from Titus 1: