I m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me SENT OUT AS GOD S PEOPLE

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1 WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND THE COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE (It is the custom of Faith Church to hold the Bread and Cup until everyone is served so that all might feast together. When all have received the Bread, the pastor will invite us to eat of the bread of life. When all have received the Cup, the pastor will invite us to drink of the cup of salvation.) THE LORD S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL PG. 16 CLOSING HYMN #369 CHARGE & BENEDICTION I m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me SENT OUT AS GOD S PEOPLE POSTLUDE Praise to the Lord, The Almighty J. WALTHER *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. PULPIT SUPPLY: Rev. Grace Ji-Sun Kim 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: Terry Eck FLOWER DEACON: Donna Hill WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Toni Fernandez AUDIO: Sally Heimbach USHER CAPTAIN: Amy Waters VIDEO: Cawley Waters USHERS: Wes & Pat Johnston, Joe & Elaine Smits COMMUNION: Donna Hill, JoAnne Herring, John Gill, Erik Walker, Michele Somishka FELLOWSHIP: Pot Luck Luncheon FLOWERS: Kevin & Ann Greenwood, to all of our grandchildren. 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 January 29, 2017 N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania office@faithchurchemmaus.org

2 THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP 5 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER 10:00 AM FEBRUARY 5, 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. FOCUSING UPON GOD S PRESENCE AND VOICE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Deck Thyself, My Soul, With Gladness J. WALTHER CALL TO WORSHIP FROM PSALM 98[verses 4-9] Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; People: break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Leader: Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, People: with the lyre and the sound of melody. Leader: With trumpets and the sound of the horn People: make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord. Leader: Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. Let the floods clap their hands; People: let the hills sing together for joy Leader: at the presence of the Lord, for he is coming People: to judge the earth. Leader: He will judge the world with righteousness, People: and the peoples with equity. HYMN #487 When Morning Gilds the Skies LAUDES DOMINI PRAYER OF PRAISE AND ADORATION CALL TO CONFESSION AND SILENT CONFESSION AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Leader: Friends, let us confess our faith! ALL: We believe in the triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who gathers, protects and cares for the church through Word and Spirit. This God has done since the beginning of the world and will do to the end. We believe in one holy, universal Christian church, the communion of saints called from the entire human family. We believe that Christ s work of reconciliation is made manifest in the church as the community of believers who have been reconciled with God and with one another. We believe that unity is, therefore, both a gift and an obligation for the church of Jesus Christ. We believe that through the working of God s Spirit it is a binding force, yet simultaneously a reality which must be earnestly pursued and sought. HYMN #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 GATHERING JOYS AND CONCERNS INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH GLORIA PATRI ANTHEM Greater MERCY ME Youth Choir & The Band CCLI# WORD WITH THE CHILDREN* SCRIPTURE LESSON ISAIAH 58:3-9 OT Pg. 705 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 647 in the blue-edged Bible SCRIPTURE LESSON MATTHEW 5:13-20 NT Pg. 4 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 4. in the blue-edged Bible SERMON Salt and Light of the World REV. GRACE JI-SUN KIM OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD OFFERTORY Come Now, You Blessed, Eat at My Table RUTH DUCK & Senior Choir JEEVA SAM DEDICATION HYMN #333 Seek Ye First LAFFERTY Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, And all these things shall be given unto you, Allelu Alleluia. Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find. Knock and the door shall be opened unto you, Allelu Alleluia. PRAYER OF DEDICATION HYMN #454 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word LIEBSTER JESU SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE FOR THE SACRAMENT Leader: Friends, this is the joyful feast of all those (young and old; visitor, guest and member; Christians of any heritage) who trust in the love of God offered gracefully and freely in Jesus Christ. There is no prerequisite to join in the meal of this table other than to confess that we are all imperfect and stand in need of God s grace revealed in Christ. People: We come to the table so that we might be in communion with our God and Savior, knowing His gracious kindness, being set right and commissioned to our calling. We come to the table so that we might be in communion with each other setting down all that divides us, being graceful unto each other, helping to carry each other s burdens and bearing witness to the reality of God s goodness gracefully offered to all. Leader: This is the LORD s table. Christ sits at the head, and people of every nation, race and creed will be welcomed from east, west, north and south to be seated in His presence and receive the gift of his grace, his life and his illumination. People: Let us joyfully eat and drink together at the table of our Savior!

3 MORE THAN 25 YEARS AGO, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group: Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat. Since that day, more than $125 million has been raised for local charities across the country through Souper Bowl of Caring. It has become a powerful movement that is transforming the time around the Big Game into the nation s largest celebration of giving and serving. Through this mission, young people learn what it s like to make a positive difference in the world as they collect food, raise money and volunteer to work in charities that provide shelter to the homeless, food to the hungry and compassion to those in need. Be part of this movement that is sharing God s love with those in need. Please give generously on Super Bowl Sunday. Every dollar donated goes to Second Harvest Food Bank our 2017 Souper Bowl of Caring charity of choice.

4 F AITH LIFE S UNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Sisters and brothers in Christ, welcome to worship! May your time in the Lord be rich and blessed. We hope you ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for our Pot Luck Luncheon, will takes place instead of Sunday School on the first Sunday of each month. TODAY! TODAY! Souper Bowl Sunday Annual Congregational Meeting Pot Luck Luncheon Youth Group Watch for flagged announcements each week. F ROM THE CHURCH O FFICE A PRESBYTERY TRIBUTE Lehigh Presbytery holds their February meeting here at Faith Church on the 28th. During their service, there will be a special tribute to Jack Ferlino for all his years of work on behalf of Worldwide Mission. Those who would like to attend this celebration of Jack s service should speak with Lynn Ingram. PHONE DIRECTORY The 2017 Phone Directory is available, and 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. 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. W ORSHIP IN THE PULPIT THIS MORNING This morning, we welcome The Rev. Grace Ji-Sun Kim to the pulpit. Rev. Kim is an Associate Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion. She is the author or editor of 12 books, most recently, Intercultural Ministry; Planetary Solidarity; Embracing the Other: Here I Am; Contemplations from the Heart; and The Grace of Sophia. She is an ordained PC(USA) minister. We are very grateful for her sharing of the gift of her ministry to us this morning. C OMMUNION I NCLUSION The small boxes on the serving plates with the communion bread contain brown rice crackers, which are wheat free, gluten free, soy and nut free, and are for those needing allergen free foods. N EW H YMNALS You have an opportunity to donate funds toward the purchase of the new Presbyterian Hymnal, Glory to God for congregational use during worship. The cost of each hymnal is $20, plus $1 to cover the cost of shipping. Our goal is to purchase 120 hymnals in order to have enough to place in each pew. Envelopes will be available in the pews to collect your donations, with spaces for dedicating hymnals In Memory or In Honor of someone special. These dedications will be printed inside the front covers of the hymnals. You will also have opportunities to learn more about the new hymnals. Copies will be available in the Narthex to review, and Suzanne Seem will be offering workshops on the hymnals, including singing hymns. The 2nd workshops is scheduled for February 19 in the sanctuary during the discipleship time. 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 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!

5 D ISCIPLESHIP 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 8 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 finishing up a study of Proverbs, using the Living Word Bible Series. Please see the article on the right, to learn about where our next study will be focused. If you are interested or desire more information, please contact Toni Fernandez at Next meeting: February 9 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 16 BOOK CLUB will meet again on February 12, Sunday 6:00 PM. The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris. Read up toe Page 90 for discussion. 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 1/29 Joy LeFevre 2/1 Rachel Shussett 2/4 Beth Walker TO ALL WOMEN AT FAITH CHURCH Now is a great time to join us if you are considering entering into Devotional Fellowship, with the support of faithful women in your desire to be closer to God through His Word! Women's Devotional Fellowship is beginning a new study called "Becoming a Woman Whose God is Enough" by Cynthia Heald. We meet at each other's home's Thursday mornings at 9:30 for a time of fellowship, and study, finishing with prayer concerns at 11:30 AM. Our first meeting with the new study will be February 16th at JoAnne Herring's home. Books are available now, please let me know if you would like to look at one. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Toni Fernandez at , online on Facebook, or toni.jo.fernandez@gmail.com or of course at church. 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. W HAT S H APPE NING AT THE 412? 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. 9 Seven Generations Charter School (private event) Feb. 11 9:00 AM: Sing N Move ($) Feb. 11 1:00 PM: Sugar So Sweet: Cupcake Decorating ($) Feb. 11 4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Conversational Threads Lecture: Knitting Your Way into Color Theory Feb. 12 EPYA Travel Basketball (private event) 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 How will YOU use the space?! Page 2

6 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 ( PER CAPITA Have you noticed the little blue envelope in your pledge card box? If you are not sure what it is for, per capita is a set amount of money (apportionment) per member that congregations pay to the larger Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Every Presbyterian shares in the benefit of the PC (USA) s system of government, so every Presbyterian is asked to share the expenses associated with coordinating and performing the functions of that system. The 2017 individual rate is $28.76, to be paid to our church. Thank you! M ISSION DAYBREAK FEBRUARY persons to bake 2 doz. cookies each Faith Church cooks and serves a meal at Daybreak on the second Monday of each month, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Daybreak is a drop-in center for people suffering from mental illness, who may or may not also be homeless. Helpers are also needed, especially cooks, from approx. 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Because of possible nut allergies, please mark cookies that have nuts in them. Sugar-free cookies are also appreciated. Drop them off in the kitchen by noon of that Monday. For more information, speak to Richard Smith. Don t pass up this very easy opportunity to do unto others. 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. 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 CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER Faith Presbyterian Church communicates cancellations on 69 News! As we approach 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 ( www. wfmz.com/ Sign - Up- for- - Newsletters - 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! Page 3

7 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 BR Brick Room FH Fellowship Hall MR Music Room O Office P Parlor S Sanctuary T HIS W EEK 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 11:20 AM Genesis & Children s Choirs (MR) 11:30 AM Annual Congregational Meeting (S) 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 N E XT WEEK Sunday, February 12 SCRIP Orders Due 10:00 AM Worship Service Rev. Matilda Chase 11:20 AM Sunday School 11:40 AM Genesis/Children s Sunday School 1:00 Bhajan Kutir Bhajan Meditation Club 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 13 2:00 PM Daybreak 6:00 PM Adult Handbell Choir 6:30 Sahaja Yoga 7:00 PM Communications Committee (P) Tuesday, February 14 Valentine s Day 8:30 AM New Bethany Ministries Outreach Team Building 7:00 PM Session Wednesday, February 15 10:30 AM Kirkwood Facilities Committee (BR) Noon Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM Senior Choir (S) Thursday, February 16 7:30 AM Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM Women s Devotional Fellowship 7:00 PM Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, February 17 Church Office Closed 5:00 PM Youth Group: 30 Hour Famine Saturday, February 18 9:00 AM Zumba (FH) 10:00 AM Kirkwood Board Meeting (BR) A ROUND THE CORNER... 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 Apr Easter Apr Earth Day Jun Pentecost Jun Father s Day Jul Church Office Closed Sep Season of Peace begins Sep Church Office Closed Oct Church Office Closed Page 4