MOMENT OF REFLECTION. Welcome To the First Presbyterian Church of Rogers, Arkansas

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1 Welcome To the First Presbyterian Church of Rogers, Arkansas January 6, 2019 Epiphany of the Lord PRE-SERVICE MUSIC Text in Bold is to be read in unison ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME Rev. Dr. Val Bell PSALM 72:1-7,10-14 and PRAYER OF THE DAY PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP Linda Yount Leader: We have seen a star in the East! People: God is with us. Light has come! Leader: We have heard the songs of the angels. People: God is with us. Love has come! Leader: Now we follow the light into the world. People: God is with us. Christ has come! *OPENING SONG OF PRAISE #147 The First Nowell *CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Dr. Val Bell Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. In faith, let us make our confession to God, first together then individually and silently. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of light, shine upon us. Move us to see the glow of your presence in the darkest places: The places where it seems impossible for a candle to hold its flame. Move us to know the light of your Spirit in the brightest places: The places where neon signs, LED headlights, and fluorescent bulbs are nearly blinding. Move us to notice the light of your love in the loudest places: The places where the chaos and cacophony demand all of our attention. Forgive us, Lord, of the ways we fail to notice and live in your good news. Move us to see you, to hear you, to feel your warmth. May we know the light, and may we never fear the darkness. For it was in the void of darkness that you formed the world, And it was in the dark of night that you came as a child. *ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: May the God of mercy, who forgives you all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. All: Thanks be to God! *GLORIA PATRI 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 THE PEACE Share the Peace of Christ with those around you. TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES Song #2233 (while children come forward) Where Children Belong 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. SONG OF MEDITATION #151 We Three Kings of Orient vs: (1 & 2) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 60:1-6 Pg.676 Red Bible; OT Pg. 844 Blue Large Print Bible SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 3:1-12 Pg Red Bible; NT Pg. 235 Blue Large Print Bible Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM The Gift Of Love Hal Hopson Jane Webb, soloist THIRD SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 2:1-12 Pg. 877 Red Bible; NT Pg. 2 Blue Large Print Bible SERMON Communion Meditation PRAYER Rev. Dr. Val Bell MOMENT OF REFLECTION OFFERING: Presentation of Gifts for Mission & Ministry Leader: There is only one Lord and God, from whom all things come and for whom we live. Let us offer our lives to the Lord. OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow! praise him all creatures here below! praise him above ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison) Loving God, into your faithful hands we commit these offerings and our lives. Use them for your work and for your glory. Amen. (Please be seated) ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION (See insert) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER (see insert) *CLOSING SONG OF DEDICATION #151 We Three Kings of Orient (vs: 3-5 ) *CHARGE & BENEDICTION SENDING On Eagle s Wings And He will raise you up on eagle s wings Bear you on the breath of God Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand. POSTLUDE *Please stand, as you are able. LARGE PRINT Bibles are available. Ask an usher.

2 Those We Are Praying For January 6, 2019 Health and Encouragement A.A. Rozell Tom Batie Jan Chalupnik (Alzheimer s) Claire Sode Jerry Rice Jay Martha Daniel Sally Galyon Sharon Washburn Naomi Pulliam Lyell Sandford Robbins (Gregg s father) Nancy Savage Men s lunch meets every Wednesday at 11:45am at various restaurants. For more information call John Yount: Intergenerational Sunday School For All Ages Utilizing Parables From the Backside Sundays beginning 1/6/19 9:00a.m. Remember Our Members in Nursing Homes or Retirement Centers Mary Kay Sparks Wayne Clark Jane Barger Nancy Savage Dorothy Quelle Marilyn Rust Jerry & Miriam Rice Charlotte Timmie Hilton A.A & Jackie Rozell Please remember in prayer those unable to be present today, And the following churches in our Presbytery: First, Clarksville Park Hill, North Little Rock *First time on the prayer list. Names will remain on the prayer list for one month and then be removed unless a request is received to continue on the prayer list. Please help us maintain an up to date prayer list. Notify the church of individuals in the hospital, those who need to be added and when a name can be removed from the list. Clerk of Session: Jane Webb Presbyterian Women: June Nesbitt Linda Yount Please sign the attendance book at the end of the pew Contributions rec d 12/30/18 $2, Total attend.-12/30/18 51 CHURCH STAFF MEMBERS Pastor: Rev. Dr. Valerie Bell Ministers: all members of Accompanist: Ryan Ransdell the congregation Office Administrator: Joan Broshuis Choir Director: Bill Hesse Financial Secretary: Wayne Williams Custodian: Liz Letsch Bldg. Superintendent: Johnny Dark Bright Horizons Director: Andrea Baird Calendar January 6 13, 2019 Sunday 6 th 9:00am Parables From the Backside Sunday School Library 10:30am Worship/Communion Sanctuary /Installation Service 11:45am Session meeting Library Monday 7 th 9:00am Monday School Library 12:30pm Pieces/Patches Washburn Hall 4:00pm Foundation Library 6:30pm Scout Troop 314 Washburn Hall Tuesday 8 th 10:00am Women s Study Library 1:00pm Membership Library Committee 5:45pm Yoga Narthex 6:30 pm Cub Pack 81 Washburn Hall 6:30 pm Cub Pack 12 Parents Meeting Library Wednesday 9 th 11:45am Men s Lunch 3:00pm Deacons Meeting Library 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Thursday 10 th 10:00am Morning Circle Parlor 1:00pm Afternoon Circle Library 5:45pm Yoga Narthex 6:30pm Cub Pack 12 Washburn Hall Friday 11 th 6:30pm Girl Scouts 5191 Washburn Hall Saturday 12 th 7:30am Property Comm. Restaurant 8:30am Property Comm. Library Sunday 13 th 9:00am Parables From the Library Backside Sunday School 9:00am Deacons/Elders Study Washburn Hall 10:30am Worship Service Sanctuary 11:45am Worship/Music Com Library Thank you to those who are aiding us in worship today: Sound: Scott Garrett Worship Leader: Linda Yount Welcome: Liz Letsch, Bev Garside Communion Servers: Joan Broshuis, Drew Miller, Ron Williams, Anne Leer, Pete Leer TO OUR GUEST: Welcome! We re glad you re here. Kid Paks for both older and younger children are available just outside the sanctuary for children who would like to have quiet activities like Biblically based coloring pages and word searches. Sunday January 6, 2019 The First Presbyterian Church of Rogers Sermon Title: Communion Meditation First Presbyterian Church 1901 South 26 th Street, Rogers, AR Pastor: Rev. Dr. Valerie Bell office phone: pastorvaleriebell@gmail.com secretary@fpcrogers.com web site: like us on facebook

3 NEWS FROM THE PEWS 6 January 2019 Welcome every one. Please take a moment to sign your name & address in the blue attendance register located at the end of each pew. Even if you have signed the Guest Book in the Narthex, please fill out the attendance sheet at the end of each pew. We like to know who is here and especially who is visiting. Men s lunch will meet Wednesday, 9 January, More information as it is available. NEWS FROM THE PEWS 6 January 2019 Welcome every one. Please take a moment to sign your name & address in the blue attendance register located at the end of each pew. Even if you have signed the Guest Book in the Narthex, please fill out the attendance sheet at the end of each pew. We like to know who is here and especially who is visiting. Men s lunch will meet Wednesday, 9 January, More information as it is available. NEWS FROM THE PEWS 6 January 2019 Welcome every one. Please take a moment to sign your name & address in the blue attendance register located at the end of each pew. Even if you have signed the Guest Book in the Narthex, please fill out the attendance sheet at the end of each pew. We like to know who is here and especially who is visiting. Men s lunch will meet Wednesday, 9 January, More information as it is available. Tuesdays, 10:00am, starting January 8, Library Discerning the Voice of God Do you feel like you can hear the voice of God? Or is that only for other people and not for you? Is it only for people in biblical times? The God who loves you enough to die for you, loves you enough to talk to you. And wherever you are on your walk with God, God will find a way to speak to you so you can understand. Join leader Linda Yount as we hear from God. $12 donation for study guide for 6-week study including DVD teachings. Wednesdays: Supper & Study, 5:00-7:00 pm starting January 16 Washburn Hall Come join us as we gather for a lite supper ($10 donation) and then finish our last Half-Truth Lesson on Hate the Sin, Not the Sinner and move on to Soul Keeping, a six-session small group Bible study by John Ortberg why and how to care for the deepest part of us -- our souls. Leader: Valerie Bell and DVD teachings from John Ortberg will guide the study and discussions. Current serving Elders and Deacons are invited to participate in the Vital Congregation Study. Sunday mornings, starting January 13, 9:00-10:00, Washburn Hall. This is an opportunity for the officers of the church to study the life cycle of a worshiping community, assess our church, learn of the 7 Marks of Vital Congregations and how to apply them to First Presbyterian Church, Rogers. For 9 Sundays, we will make a commitment to study, share and plan for the future of our church, together. Discovery Sunday School Class, 9:00-10:00 am, Library starting Sunday, January 6, Parables From the Backside offers a new understanding of twelve of Jesus parables by viewing them through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Chapter titles: When the Good Samaritan is Bad News, God Called a Party, but Nobody Came, The Timid Soul, The Season of the Soil, The Sad Story of the Embarrassed Farmers, Love Always Wins Sometimes, Why Doesn t God Like Religious People?, Pardon My Insistence, The Prodigal Who Stayed at Home, The Case of the Unhired Hand, Moses and the Fig Tree, I Could Sell You More. Come discover these parables from a fresh new perspective Tuesdays, 10:00am, starting January 8, Library Discerning the Voice of God Do you feel like you can hear the voice of God? Or is that only for other people and not for you? Is it only for people in biblical times? The God who loves you enough to die for you, loves you enough to talk to you. And wherever you are on your walk with God, God will find a way to speak to you so you can understand. Join leader Linda Yount as we hear from God. $12 donation for study guide for 6-week study including DVD teachings. Wednesdays: Supper & Study, 5:00-7:00 pm starting January 16 Washburn Hall Come join us as we gather for a lite supper ($10 donation) and then finish our last Half-Truth Lesson on Hate the Sin, Not the Sinner and move on to Soul Keeping, a six-session small group Bible study by John Ortberg why and how to care for the deepest part of us -- our souls. Leader: Valerie Bell and DVD teachings from John Ortberg will guide the study and discussions. Current serving Elders and Deacons are invited to participate in the Vital Congregation Study. Sunday mornings, starting January 13, 9:00-10:00, Washburn Hall. This is an opportunity for the officers of the church to study the life cycle of a worshiping community, assess our church, learn of the 7 Marks of Vital Congregations and how to apply them to First Presbyterian Church, Rogers. For 9 Sundays, we will make a commitment to study, share and plan for the future of our church, together. Discovery Sunday School Class, 9:00-10:00 am, Library starting Sunday, January 6, Parables From the Backside offers a new understanding of twelve of Jesus parables by viewing them through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Chapter titles: When the Good Samaritan is Bad News, God Called a Party, but Nobody Came, The Timid Soul, The Season of the Soil, The Sad Story of the Embarrassed Farmers, Love Always Wins Sometimes, Why Doesn t God Like Religious People?, Pardon My Insistence, The Prodigal Who Stayed at Home, The Case of the Unhired Hand, Moses and the Fig Tree, I Could Sell You More. Come discover these parables from a fresh new perspective Tuesdays, 10:00am, starting January 8, Library Discerning the Voice of God Do you feel like you can hear the voice of God? Or is that only for other people and not for you? Is it only for people in biblical times? The God who loves you enough to die for you, loves you enough to talk to you. And wherever you are on your walk with God, God will find a way to speak to you so you can understand. Join leader Linda Yount as we hear from God. $12 donation for study guide for 6-week study including DVD teachings. Wednesdays: Supper & Study, 5:00-7:00 pm starting January 16 Washburn Hall Come join us as we gather for a lite supper ($10 donation) and then finish our last Half-Truth Lesson on Hate the Sin, Not the Sinner and move on to Soul Keeping, a six-session small group Bible study by John Ortberg why and how to care for the deepest part of us -- our souls. Leader: Valerie Bell and DVD teachings from John Ortberg will guide the study and discussions. Current serving Elders and Deacons are invited to participate in the Vital Congregation Study. Sunday mornings, starting January 13, 9:00-10:00, Washburn Hall. This is an opportunity for the officers of the church to study the life cycle of a worshiping community, assess our church, learn of the 7 Marks of Vital Congregations and how to apply them to First Presbyterian Church, Rogers. For 9 Sundays, we will make a commitment to study, share and plan for the future of our church, together. Discovery Sunday School Class, 9:00-10:00 am, Library starting Sunday, January 6, Parables From the Backside offers a new understanding of twelve of Jesus parables by viewing them through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Chapter titles: When the Good Samaritan is Bad News, God Called a Party, but Nobody Came, The Timid Soul, The Season of the Soil, The Sad Story of the Embarrassed Farmers, Love Always Wins Sometimes, Why Doesn t God Like Religious People?, Pardon My Insistence, The Prodigal Who Stayed at Home, The Case of the Unhired Hand, Moses and the Fig Tree, I Could Sell You More. Come discover these parables from a fresh new perspective

4 Remember to pick up your newsletter if you haven t already done so. On the 1st Sunday of the month, the extra un-designated loose coins and paper money in the offering plate is applied to the Pastor's Discretionary Fund. These resources are used to help many people with a portion of their utility bill, rent or an unforeseen expense. Remember to pick up your newsletter if you haven t already done so. On the 1st Sunday of the month, the extra un-designated loose coins and paper money in the offering plate is applied to the Pastor's Discretionary Fund. These resources are used to help many people with a portion of their utility bill, rent or an unforeseen expense. Remember to pick up your newsletter if you haven t already done so. On the 1st Sunday of the month, the extra un-designated loose coins and paper money in the offering plate is applied to the Pastor's Discretionary Fund. These resources are used to help many people with a portion of their utility bill, rent or an unforeseen expense. January Birthdays Jan 2 Sarah Shepard Jan 4 Linden Coons Jan 4 Thomas Miller Jan 7 Joan Broshuis Jan 10 Pat Sandford Jan 12 Jean Melrose Jan 14 Jim Youngblood Jan 17 Betty Hilton Jan 17 Linda Yount January Birthdays Jan 2 Sarah Shepard Jan 4 Linden Coons Jan 4 Thomas Miller Jan 7 Joan Broshuis Jan 10 Pat Sandford Jan 12 Jean Melrose Jan 14 Jim Youngblood Jan 17 Betty Hilton Jan 17 Linda Yount January Birthdays Jan 2 Sarah Shepard Jan 4 Linden Coons Jan 4 Thomas Miller Jan 7 Joan Broshuis Jan 10 Pat Sandford Jan 12 Jean Melrose Jan 14 Jim Youngblood Jan 17 Betty Hilton Jan 17 Linda Yount Miguel Baltazar Austin Lay Our Men and Women in Service Matthew Singleton Christopher Nagy Miguel Baltazar Austin Lay Our Men and Women in Service Matthew Singleton Christopher Nagy Miguel Baltazar Austin Lay Our Men and Women in Service Matthew Singleton Christopher Nagy Anthem Note Bill Hesse, Choir Director Anthem Note Bill Hesse, Choir Director Anthem Note Bill Hesse, Choir Director The Gift of Love The Gift of Love The Gift of Love Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people and your God my God. Ruth 1: 16 O Waly Waly is a traditional English melody dating back to the early 18 th century. It was also a popular folk song in the southern Appalachian Mountains. In 1971, Hal Hopson used this melody as a hymn setting of the text from I Corinthians, 13, The Gift of Love. It is currently published in 61 hymnals. Although the text is from I Corinthians, it applies perfectly to Ruth s declaration to Naomi and reminds us that our best gifts are the ones motivated by love. Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people and your God my God. Ruth 1: 16 O Waly Waly is a traditional English melody dating back to the early 18 th century. It was also a popular folk song in the southern Appalachian Mountains. In 1971, Hal Hopson used this melody as a hymn setting of the text from I Corinthians, 13, The Gift of Love. It is currently published in 61 hymnals. Although the text is from I Corinthians, it applies perfectly to Ruth s declaration to Naomi and reminds us that our best gifts are the ones motivated by love. Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people and your God my God. Ruth 1: 16 O Waly Waly is a traditional English melody dating back to the early 18 th century. It was also a popular folk song in the southern Appalachian Mountains. In 1971, Hal Hopson used this melody as a hymn setting of the text from I Corinthians, 13, The Gift of Love. It is currently published in 61 hymnals. Although the text is from I Corinthians, it applies perfectly to Ruth s declaration to Naomi and reminds us that our best gifts are the ones motivated by love.

5 SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Create in us a spirit of generosity and gratitude. Send us out to share our lives with those in need, that all may be filled with an abundance of love and grace. In Jesus holy name. Amen. SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Create in us a spirit of generosity and gratitude. Send us out to share our lives with those in need, that all may be filled with an abundance of love and grace. In Jesus holy name. Amen. SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Create in us a spirit of generosity and gratitude. Send us out to share our lives with those in need, that all may be filled with an abundance of love and grace. In Jesus holy name. Amen.

6 On Eagle s Wings And He will raise you up on eagle s wings Bear you on the breath of God Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand. AND THE LORD S PRAYER

7 Heaven and earth are full of your glory. You are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. In Jesus, born of Mary your Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. He lived as one of us, knowing joy and sorrow. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, opened blind eyes, broke bread with outcasts and sinners, and proclaimed the good news of your kingdom to the poor and needy. Dying on the cross, he gave himself for the life of the world. Rising from the grave, he won for us victory over death. Seated at your right hand, he leads us to eternal live. We prai SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, O Lord our God, creator and ruler of the universe. In your wisdom, you made all things and sustain them by your power. You formed us in your image, setting us in this world to love and to serve you, and to live in peace with your whole creation. When we rebelled against you refusing to trust and obey you, you did not reject us, but still claimed us as your own. You sent prophets to call us back to your way. Then in the fullness of time, out of your great love for the world, you sent your only Son to be one of us, to redeem us and heal our brokenness. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, God our hope, we give you thanks that you have given us this foretaste of the justice, righteousness, and peace of your promised new creation. Strengthen us with this heavenly food as we seek to serve your holy realm. Lead us to live in joyful expectation of the coming again in glory of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.