A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Organized in Heritage

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1 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Organized in 1855 Heritage The only true joy on earth is to escape from the prison of our own false self, and enter by love into union with the Life who dwells and sings within the essence of every creature and in the core of our own souls. Thomas Merton SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JUNE 29, :00 AM 302 N. Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL mail@fpcah.org

2 The prelude is your invitation to quiet preparation for the worship of Almighty God. GATHERING AS GOD OD S PEOPLE PRELUDE Eternal Father, Strong to Save Carolyn Hamlin America the Beautiful arr. Buryl Red Text from Hymn 338 The Chancel Choir; Carol Stolley, violin WELCOME Alex Lang CALL TO WORSHIP One: Our hearts are ready, O Lord, our hearts are ready! All: We will sing and make melody! We will awaken the dawn! One: We will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples. All: We will sing praise to you among the nations. One: Let us worship God! HYMN 331 God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand National Hymn CALL TO CONFESSION Jan Niemeyer PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty and merciful God, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. We have sought revenge on those who have harmed us and retaliated without heed for your loving grace. O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare those who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to the world in Christ Jesus, our Lord. And grant, O merciful God, for his sake, that we may live a holy, just, and humble life to the glory of your holy name. SILENT CONFESSION in Jesus name we pray. Amen. WORDS OF FORGIVENESS One: The Lord is merciful and gracious, All: slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. One: As a father has compassion for his children, All: so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him. One: Friends, believe in the good news of the Gospel! All: Praise God! In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 581) 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.

3 PASSING THE PEACE One: The Peace of Jesus Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Let us share the peace of Christ with one another. COMMUNITY LIFE Barbara Gorsky HEARING GOD OD S WORD HYMN 486 (v. 1) Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Kingdom SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Beth Freese Dammers Marion MacLeod Shripka, born January 28, 2014 daughter of Andrew and Melissa Shripka One: Marion has been received into the one holy catholic and apostolic church through baptism. God has made her a member of the household of God, to share in the priesthood of Christ. Let us welcome the newly baptized. All: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ s Church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ Jesus. HYMN 486 (v. 4) Child of Blessing, Child of Promise PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Kingdom Jan Niemeyer FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Genesis 34:1-19 (Pew Bible, p. 27) Jan Niemeyer The Word of the Lord/Thanks be to God! SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Genesis 34:25-31 (Pew Bible, p. 28) The Word of the Lord/Thanks be to God! SERMON There Will Be Blood Alex Lang TIME OF SILENT REFLECTION AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (The Apostles Creed) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. HYMN 795 Healer of Our Every Ill Healer of Our Every Ill

4 GIVING THANKS TO GOD PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Beth Freese Dammers 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. OFFERING OFFERTORY Go Forth Into the World in Peace John Rutter Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honor all people; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, be upon you, and remain with you for ever. Amen. The Chancel Choir DOXOLOGY (Hymn 606) 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 THANKSGIVING Barbara Gorsky GOING FORTH IN GOD OD S NAME HYMN 332 The Right Hand of God La Mano De Dios BENEDICTION Alex Lang POSTLUDE God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand Mark Thewes Please stand as you are able. Preaching: Alex Lang Liturgist: Jan Niemeyer Greeters: Carrie and Olivia Mikulsky; Jody and Tom Stautzenbach Ushers: Tom Carroll (head usher), Jim Kaufman, Ingrid Kaufman, Gale Myers, Don Niemeyer, Bonnie Schaap, Dave Schaap Flowers: Kurt and Mary Ahlers Celebrating 28 years of marriage Keith and Carolyn Schmidt With thanksgiving for grandchildren Pastors: Alex Lang, Beth Freese Dammers, Barbara Gorsky Director of Music Programs: Adam Hendrickson Associate Director of Music Adult Choirs: Alan Wellman Associate Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Urban

5 WELCOME ELCOME,, GUESTSG UESTS!, G Thank you for worshiping with us this morning. Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it along the pew, and introduce yourself to those around you after the service. Then stop by the Welcome Center in the Narthex to pick up information that will acquaint you with our church services and programs. If you have questions, members of the Welcomers Corps will be there to answer them. You are also invited to join the conversation on Facebook, at facebook.com/fpcah, and Twitter, We look forward to connecting with you again. CHILD CARE Children of all ages are warmly welcomed and encouraged to participate in worship. Child care is available (infants through age four) in the Christian Education Wing (8:15 am 12:15 pm). CLASSES FOR ALL AGES From September through May, Sunday morning Christian education classes are held for all ages. These include classes for preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school students, as well as education and discussion groups for adults. To learn more, visit fpcah.org or call the church office at SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Large print bulletins, large print hymnals, and hearing amplifiers are available from the ushers. WORSHIP BAGS Worship bags for young worshipers (ages 3-12 years) are available outside the Sanctuary and in the Chapel. The bags contain items designed to guide active participation in the service and learning about worship. Please return the bags to the basket as you leave. IMPORTANT WORSHIP REMINDERS Please silence cell phones and refrain from taking photos or recording worship services. A weekly webcast of the 11:00 am service is available at fpcah.org/ webcast. Audio CD recordings of 11:00 am worship are available in the church office. To download a podcast of today s sermon, visit the Worship page at fpcah.org.

6 Middle School Mission Trip Participants Youth: Jeremy Adrowski Jenna Allen Grace Carroll Allie Cerniglia Bailey Dean Chris Gasche Belle Gerber Jack Hempleman Susannah Holifield Matt Hurley Sarah Ingemunson Katie Larson Natalie Marr Olivia Mikulsky Tyler Moskal Thomas Parrish Adam Ryerson Danny Ryerson Alex Schuffler Ben Sell Brian Sonderegger Lauren Stanley Andrew Tavares Matthew Washco Abby Weiss Adults: TC Anderson Jessie Bingaman Cindy Koerner Alex Noble Darl Pochert Matt Rosenbaum