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1 The flowers in the chancel are given by Kay Bloom & Cheri Parr, in memory of Barbara Bloom. Led by Christ, Together in Faith and Love, We Joyfully Think, Question, Grow and Serve! February 15, 2015 Gathering to Worship * for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation. PRELUDE GATHERING FOR WORSHIP 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. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened by a wonderful volunteer! Extra hymnals, including large print, and Bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Please switch your hearing aid to t-coil to use. Headsets are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance. CONGREGATIONAL CARE Tan Prayer Request Cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. 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, these cards are mailed the next week. Cards are available in the pew racks. Please place the cards in the offering plate. Your Prayer Concerns can now be submitted online. Please visit and they will be forwarded to a pastor. Switch hearing aid to t-coil, please see your audiologist to activate your t-coil if you haven't done so yet. For more information on t-coil & Hearing Loop, you can find information packets on the cradenza in the narthex. First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8th St Salina, KS Interim Senior Pastor: Rev. Sue Coller Music Director: Richard Koshgarian Director of Youth Ministry: Tricia Cobb Relief Custodian: Tony Griggs Visit: www. fpcsalina. org SUNDAY STAFF: Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Andersen Organist: Angie Koshgarian Head Custodian: Ed Zoch Like: Follow: *CALL TO WORSHIP One: The one who calls you together this day yearns for each of you and for all people to hear and be blessed. One: Blessed is the One who comes bringing trustworthy words for the healing of the world. *OPENING HYMN God Is Here (vs. 1-3) #409 CALL TO CONFESSION SILENT PRAYER PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, you have called us to be your holy people. We confess that we may not want to hear your voice, because we consider the cost too great, because it upsets our plans, and disturbs our comfort. We permit the voices of the world to plug our ears. We too easily neglect the spiritual disciplines of solitude, silence, prayer, meditation, and worship that put us in the way of hearing your voice and discerning your call. Forgive us, clear our sight, and open our ears. ASSURANCE OF PARDON One: Jesus Christ came to serve, but he also came with grace and mercy. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven but we are also equipped to minister to each other and to the world. Let us praise God for God's work in Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!

2 RESPONSE TO PARDON God Is Here (vs. 4) #409 Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt, keep us faithful to the gospel; help us work your purpose out. Here, in this day's dedication, all we have to give, receive: we, who cannot live without you, we adore you! We believe! WELCOME THE CHILDREN Peter Johnston This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong. CHILDREN S TIME (Children may now be seated with their parents or those five and younger may leave for the nursery.) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION 1ST SCRIPTURE READING One: This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. ANTHEM 2ND SCRIPTURE READING One: This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. ATTENDING TO SCRIPTURE Matthew 25:31-46 (pg 42, NT) I Samuel 3:1-18 (pg 339, OT) SERMON "Learning to Listen" Rev. Sue Coller HYMN Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak #722 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / 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. GIVING OF OUR GIFTS Opportunities to serve this week MINUTE FOR MISSION: Mission Impact Invitation to Give Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication David Ashenbrenner

3 (Please sign the Act of Friendship pad and pass it down the pew) *HYMN Called as Partners in Christ's Service (vs. 1-3) #761 *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Called as Partners in Christ's Service (vs. 4) #761 So God grant us for tomorrow ways to order human life that surround each person's sorrow with a calm that conquers strife. Make us partners in our living, our compassion to increase, messengers of faith, thus giving hope and confidence and peace. *POSTLUDE TODAYS VOLUNTEERS: Coffee Hosts: Morrie & Sydney Soderberg Candlelighter: Cindric White Ushers: Portia & Terry Bakker, Phil Krug, Karol Mobley Worship Assistant: Pat Putzier Deacon Flower Deliverer: Peggy Bihlmaier Manor Bus Driver: Sunrise Church Nursery: Avery & Teressa Cooper Worship Recorder: J.R. Lidgett Youth Group Scoop! - Sr & Mid High Update - This Sunday, Sr High Youth will meet following worship for lunch & exciting news! The Mid-High Youth will meet at 5:30 pm to update the bulletin board & learn about an exciting event coming up! - Next Sunday, Feb 22nd, both youth groups will meet at the bowling alley at noon for some fun! Social Justice & Mission Luncheon - TODAY, following worship Please join Social Justice and Mission and the 2015 Guatemala Mission Team as we welcome David and Wendy Ashenbrenner from Mission Impact in Antigua, Guatemala back to First Presbyterian. Join us for a Guatemala Mission Update Luncheon TODAY, following Worship in Blair Hall!

4 The flowers in the chancel are given by Kay Bloom & Cheri Parr, in memory of Barbara Bloom. Led by Christ, Together in Faith and Love, We Joyfully Think, Question, Grow and Serve! February 15, 2015 Gathering to Worship * for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation. PRELUDE GATHERING FOR WORSHIP 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. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened by a wonderful volunteer! Extra hymnals, including large print, and Bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Please switch your hearing aid to t-coil to use. Headsets are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance. CONGREGATIONAL CARE Tan Prayer Request Cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. 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, these cards are mailed the next week. Cards are available in the pew racks. Please place the cards in the offering plate. Your Prayer Concerns can now be submitted online. Please visit and they will be forwarded to a pastor. Switch hearing aid to t-coil, please see your audiologist to activate your t-coil if you haven't done so yet. For more information on t-coil & Hearing Loop, you can find information packets on the cradenza in the narthex. First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8th St Salina, KS Interim Senior Pastor: Rev. Sue Coller Music Director: Richard Koshgarian Director of Youth Ministry: Tricia Cobb Relief Custodian: Tony Griggs Visit: www. fpcsalina. org SUNDAY STAFF: Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Andersen Organist: Angie Koshgarian Head Custodian: Ed Zoch Like: Follow: *CALL TO WORSHIP One: The one who calls you together this day yearns for each of you and for all people to hear and be blessed. One: Blessed is the One who comes bringing trustworthy words for the healing of the world. *OPENING HYMN God Is Here (vs. 1-3) #409 CALL TO CONFESSION SILENT PRAYER PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, you have called us to be your holy people. We confess that we may not want to hear your voice, because we consider the cost too great, because it upsets our plans, and disturbs our comfort. We permit the voices of the world to plug our ears. We too easily neglect the spiritual disciplines of solitude, silence, prayer, meditation, and worship that put us in the way of hearing your voice and discerning your call. Forgive us, clear our sight, and open our ears. ASSURANCE OF PARDON One: Jesus Christ came to serve, but he also came with grace and mercy. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven but we are also equipped to minister to each other and to the world. Let us praise God for God's work in Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!

5 COMING UP THIS WEEK AT FPC: Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! office@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it. SUNDAY, FEB. 15: Adult Discover Class, "Our Iceberg is Melting" - Conf Rm, 9:00 am Youth & Young Adult Cmt Mtg - Hope Rm, 9:00 am Nursery Open - 9:45 am Worship - Sanctuary, 10:00 am Guatemala Mission Luncheon - Blair Hall, following worship Sr High Youth - Yth Rm, 11:30 am Mid-High Youth - Yth Rm, 5:30 pm MONDAY, FEB 16: Side-by-Side: Shirley Howard Worship Mtg - Hope Rm, 5:00 pm TUESDAY, FEB 17: Side-by-Side: Bev Zizumbo Cares & Concerns - Hope Rm, 1:30 pm Adult Ed Mtg - Hope Rm, 5:30 pm Deacons Mtg - Conf Rm, 5:30 pm WEDNESDAY, FEB 18: Side-by-Side: Bette Timmel Wednesday CE - Blair Hall, 3:45-5:15 pm Ash Wednesday Service - Chapel, 5:30 pm Choir Practice - Choir Rm, 7:00 pm FRIDAY, FEB 20: Side-by-Side: Roger Morrison SUNDAY, FEB 22: Guest Preacher: Amy Kay Pavlovich Adult Discover Class, Amy Kay Pavlovich of Connected - Conf. Rm, 9:00 am Nursery Open - 9:45 am Worship - Sanctuary, 10:00 am Mid & Sr High Youth - All Star Lanes (Bowling Alley), 12:00 pm THURSDAY, FEB 19: Side-by-Side: Betty Norman Sr High Bible Study - Moka's on Crawford, 7:00 am Drinks & Apps. Happy Hour! - March 1st 4-6 pm Mark your calendars for the next Happy Hour on Sunday, March 1st. Be sure to sign up to be a part of one of these small group gatherings of approximately 8 people. It's casual, and there will be drinks, appetizers, and fellowship. Sign up sheet is posted outside the main office. Sign up today!

6 FPC Prayer Partner Event: Mark Your Calendars!! Sunday, Mar 1st, 9 am in the Youth Rm - Youth will gather with their Prayer Partner in the youth room to enjoy donuts, juice & fellowship. A Fair Trade Discussion Amy Kay of Connected - Adult Discover Class Sun. Feb. 22nd 9:00 a.m. Come enjoy fellowship and discussion over a warm cup of Fairly Traded coffee and fresh baked, Fairly Trade scones on Sunday, February 22nd, at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room. Join Amy Kay Pavlovich from Lindsborg, and now Salina, Connected stores, and a special Adult Discover Class discussion on Fair Trade. What is Fair Trade? What is it not? Come find out! Worship In Radioland! We are delighted to broadcast our service on Sunday Mornings. Just tune in to KINA 910 on the AM dial or 94.5 on the FM dial by 10:05 a.m. to hear our service. Services can also be streamed live at If you would like to learn how to help offset the cost of this service please contact Melanie in the office at melanie@fpcsalina.org or Sign Up for Sunday Chancel Flowers! You are invited to sign up, as a Sunday Chancel flower donor for any 2015 Sunday. Perhaps there is a particular date that is important to you to honor or memorialize someone. All donors (whether there is one or ten!) and those memorialized or honored will be listed in the bulletin on the date desired. Signup on the chancel flower calendar on the bulletin board in the foyer (across from the water fountain), or contact Melanie in the office at The cost is $20.00 per Sunday.

March 1, 2015 Gathering to Worship * for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation.

LED BY CHRIST, TOGETHER IN FAITH AND LOVE, WE JOYFULLY THINK, QUESTION, GROW AND SERVE! March 1, 2015 Gathering to Worship * for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation.