God s People Worship Communion, January 6, 2019, 9:30 a.m.

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1 God s People Worship Communion, January 6, 2019, 9:30 a.m. [* THOSE WHO ARE ABLE, PLEASE STAND] For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16 Pray and watch eagerly in the quietness of your heart during the prelude this morning as you prepare to worship God Almighty. Prelude Star of the East arr. Roger Wilson Welcome Announcements * Greet One Another Call to Worship * Prayer of Invocation and 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. * Praise Songs His Name Is Wonderful Majesty Offering and Offertory The Three Kings Gordon Young * Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! * Prayer of Dedication Choral Anthem The Three Kings arr. Patrick Forbes [CHILDREN ARE DISMISSED TO DISCOVERY TIME] Scripture Readings Exodus 17:1-7 NIV Page 76 Matthew 16:13-20 NIV Page 1026 Sermon Get a Piece of the Rock Dr. Don Hoagland Pastoral Prayer * Affirmation of Faith - Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made; who, for us, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried, and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory, to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. * Hymn of Preparation "Away in a Manger 24 Celebration of the Lord s Supper Communion of the People

2 [PLEASE RETAIN THE COMMUNION ELEMENTS UNTIL ALL ARE SERVED] Communion Prayer * Hymn of Rejoicing Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 31 * Benediction * Postlude Christians, Awake Charles Callahan While standing for songs, please note those around you who may need to remain seated and, if possible, move to allow those who are seated to have a clear view of the screen. Get a Piece of the Rock Exodus 17:1-7; Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction A reliable ladder I. Like the rock of Gibraltar A. We are solid like a rock B. Built on faith II. People experience tough times A. Does God really know how lonely or unhappy I am? B. Will I be an effective mother or father? C. Will I ever achieve spiritual discipline and discernment in my life? D. Why do I have such a hard time with the success of others? E. Why is it that others seem to possess more faith than me? How did they get it? Why do I feel so empty? F. What can the church mean for me in this decade that seems laden with doubts and uncertainty? III. Both of our texts refer to rocks A. God gives Moses the directions for using the rod 1. There was a great miracle B. The need for the miracle in the first place C. The specific events that preceded the miracle 1. Moses was frustrated D. God lead them by the hand E. The Israelites were lacking in faith and direction IV. Seek Jesus A. The church of Jesus Christ is at its best not when it looks for new miracles, but ministers effectively in the light of what God has already done V. Peter as the foundation A. The church exists on the foundation of faith B. Keep our eyes on Jesus

3 Welcome to Supplee! Our Greeters this morning are Betty Bethard and Jane Strock. Our Worship Assistant is Janice Brunner. Parents: If you have younger children who become restless during worship, the service can be heard in the infant nursery and the narthex where children's bulletin packets are available on the ushers' table. Childcare for infants and toddlers is provided in Room 6. What's Happening this Week at Supplee... Today 1/6 9:15 am - 12:00 pm Childcare for infants through four years of age, Room 6 9:30 am Worship Service 10:45 am Education Hour for all Ages 12:00 pm Confirmation Class, Parlor 12:00 pm Seoul Church 2:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop 542, CC 5:30 pm Youth Group Fellowship Meal, FH, CC Mon. 1/7 7:30 pm Boy Scouts 7:30 pm Praise Team, Sanctuary Tues. 1/8 10:00 am Women s Bible Study, Parlor 11:30 am Men s Lunch Group, Roadtrip 7:15 pm Ambler Choral Society, CC 7:15 pm Committee Meeting Night: Children s Ministry, Library Evangelism Pastor s Office Fellowship - FH Missions Parlor Worship Room 2 Thurs.1/10 10:00 am Men s Bible Study, Choir Room 10:00 am Elizabeth Circle, Parlor 6:30 pm Handbell Choir, Sanctuary 7:30 pm Sanctuary Choir, FH Fri. 1/11 7:30 pm The Choristers Rehearsal, FH, S 8:00 pm Seoul Church, CC, L Please sign the red friendship folder, found at the end of your pew, and pass it to your neighbor. Note the names of those who are sitting around you so you can greet them by name. If you are a first-time visitor please add your address and phone number and stop by the welcome center in the Narthex after the service so that we can give you a small gift. Children ages four through fifth grade may leave when noted for Discovery Time, a worship education program which will be held in Crossroads Center. Please see an usher for directions to the room. Children should be picked up there following this service. Older children are encouraged to stay with their parents during worship. If you have a little one that needs Nursery care during this service, please see one of our ushers. You are encouraged to write your prayer and praise requests on the yellow sheets found in the pew slots. Please give them to an usher or place them in the offering plate. Annual Congregational Meeting - The Annual Congregational Meeting of Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. The purpose of the meeting is to review the reports of all church committees and organizations, approve the Pastor's Terms of Call, and to transact all such business as may properly come before the meeting. In addition, there will be a meeting of Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church as a corporate body. The purpose of that meeting is to review the budget for 2019, receive the Treasurer's Report and to transact all such business that may properly come before the meeting. A Message from the Deacons - We will continue to collect plastic shopping bags for the Whosoever Gospel Mission in Germantown. The box has been moved to the area of the Community Cupboard by the water fountain across from the parlor. See the upcoming February Supplement for the Deacons report on the blankets that were made for Whosoever Gospel Mission. Soup Dinner and Bingo Night - Join us on Saturday, January 26 th at 6:00 p.m. for a hearty soup dinner followed by a fun night of Bingo. All ages are welcome. Sign-up on the bulletin board in the hallway outside the narthex. Plan to prepare your favorite soup, salad or dessert. Sign Up Today! Supplee Women's Association's Annual Valentine Brunch Saturday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Hosted by the Women s Association Come out, bring your daughters, granddaughters and friends and enjoy great food, a wonderful program, and fellowship. Bringing a dish to share is optional, but greatly appreciated. Sign-Up in the hallway outside the narthex or call the church office. Please plan to join us!

4 Prayers for Our Church Family Please put this list in a prominent place at home or work to remind you to pray for these individuals. Please pray for: Health Concerns: Suzanne Black health issues Natoya Brown (daughter of business associate of Al Crawford) hospitalized Stan Christiansen health issues Sylvia Eagono recovering following surgery Art Freeston health issues Bob Hagendorf recovering following surgery Men s Bible Study - Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. All men are invited! Come and explore God's Word. Contact Bert Freeston for information at This week we are meeting in the Choir Room. Woman s Bible Study - Join us for prayer, study and discussion, Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the parlor. Come each week, or just whenever you can. Call Sylvia Eagono at with any questions. Men s Lunch Group This Tuesday, January 8th we will have a road trip for a private viewing at the Abington Lines Model Railroaders, HO gage Railroaders Club, nd Street Pike (north of Almshouse Road), Richboro, PA We will leave church at 11:30 a.m. and have lunch before at Giuseppe's Pizza in Richboro. We plan to arrive at the Railroaders Club at 2:00 p.m. and return to the church by 4:00 p.m. Please let Ron Pfeiffer ( ) know if you have any questions. Women s Retreat Sign up now! In two weeks, we will return to Ocean City, New Jersey for our annual Women s Retreat (January 18-20). Sign up on the bulletin board outside of the Narthex and mark the date on your calendar now so you won t miss a great time of spiritual refreshment, fun and good food. All women of Supplee and their friends are invited! The cost will be $60 per person. The house is on the first floor only so no steps. Contact the church office for more information. Prayer Shawls Available - If anyone would like a prayer shawl to give to someone in need, please contact Toni Hagendorf at Volunteers Needed for Family Craft Time March 2 The Fellowship Committee is working on a plan for a morning of family crafting and we are looking for 8-10 people to share their talents. You might teach us how to make jewelry, greeting cards, art, slime, or hair braids. Or you might sponsor a service project like making prayer blankets or neck pillows. If you have a talent you are willing to share at this event, sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex or contact Faye Kolos or Jenn McKnight Offering Envelopes Are Available - Please pick up your 2019 offering envelope boxes from the table in the hallway outside of the Parlor. This saves us from having to mail them. If you do not have envelopes there but would like to receive some, just let the office know at Supplee Youth Group - SYG is offered for all students in 6-12 grade. It provides students with unique experiences, biblical teaching, challenges, fellowship, fun and games. We invite you to join our Sunday night meetings and other activities. Check the calendar for details. Registration is Now Open for the 2019 Youth Winter Retreat - Payments are due by January 13 th. This year we are headed to Tell Hai Retreat Center with First Presbyterian Church of Ambler on January 18 th 20 th. The retreat is open to all youth 6 th to 12 th grade. For questions and to RSVP contact Evan Lehman. Sanctuary Flowers - The flower chart for 2019 is on the bulletin board in the hallway leading out of the narthex. When you would like to donate flowers, please sign next to the date, choosing chancel (listed first) or communion table. There will be only chancel flowers on communion Sundays (the first Sunday of the month). At the same time, please pick up a flower envelope (at the bottom of the chart) and fill it out. When doing so, be sure to check whether or not you will take the flowers and also include your dedication information. The cost of chancel flowers is $40; a communion table arrangement is $20. Please make your check payable to "Supplee Church."

5 Stewardship & Finance Year-End Update for Year End Annual Year End Actual Budget Actual Contributions 462, , ,377 Expenses 478, , ,153 Net Surplus/(Deficit) (15,152) 0 1,224 We thank you for listening and responding to our messages calling for your financial support. The fellowship and unity that our members and friends displayed in November and December were incredible. We look to carry over this experience to achieve more than ever for our members, friends, missions and community in We will provide additional details and discussion at the Annual Meeting on January 27th. Adult Education Join us today at 10:45 a.m. for one of our three new Adult Education classes, described below: Keep Calm and Be Encouraged (A Study of Second Corinthians) Led by Russ Hensel and Jay Eibner, Fellowship Hall Paul had a tumultuous relationship with the church at Corinth. After founding the church on his second journey, problems in the church caused him to write to them four times, visit at least once, and send at least one emissary there on another occasion. Two of the four letters have been lost, and the one we call Second Corinthians is actually the fourth and final one. By the time Paul wrote this letter, the problems had been resolved, and the letter reflects that reconciliation and the encouragement it brought to the apostle. It s a deeply personal letter and gives us insight into Paul as a person and pastor. In Second Corinthians, Paul summarized the efforts he had made in the cause of Christ and provides practical advice to the Corinthians on how to keep their faith strong. His message is as applicable to us today as it was to them 2000 years ago. He talks about how God's faithfulness and love give us hope and enable us to persevere in the face of adversity. He teaches that, for churches to be effective, they must confront and solve problems, not ignore them. The letter also addresses stewardship, and the need for sound doctrine. Join us as we delve into this letter each week this winter. The Life You ve Always Wanted Led by Chuck and Jan Wormington, Sue Dunswell, and Bob Flanagan, Parlor What does true spiritual life really look like? What keeps you from living such a life? How can you pursue it? John Ortberg invites you on a road to transformation and spiritual vigor that anyone can take. Cultivate new intimacy and confidence in prayer. Taste the benefits of slowing life s frenetic pace. Learn how to be guided by the Holy Spirit. As in a marathon, the secret lies not in trying harder, but in training consistently. Proven by followers of Jesus over the centuries, the spiritual disciplines are exercises that strengthen your endurance race on the road of growth. As you continue down that road, you ll see the signposts joy, peace, kindness, and all the hallmarks of a faith that s vital, real, and growing. Adult Confirmation Class Led by Pastor Don Hoagland, Crossroad Center In this class we will use scripture to examine aspects of faith such as the sacraments, the trinity and the church. You will be able to write your own Statement of Faith. If you have any questions about this class, speak with Dr. Hoagland.