SERVICE OF WORSHIP (8:30, February 17)

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1 SERVICE OF WORSHIP (8:30, February 17) At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them. Luke 4:40 GATHERING MUSIC Hear Our Praises.... Morgan ORGAN PRAISE Nothing Can Separate Us.... Gorby/Maranatha Roderick Gorby INTROIT I Was Glad!.... DeJarnette The Sanctuary Choir; Jim DeJarnette * CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 5 and Lamentations 3) Tom Pipkin Leader: In the morning, Lord, You hear our voices! People: You are good to those whose hope is in You! Leader: Your compassions never fail. People: They are new every morning! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 35, vs. 1, 2, 3 Morning Has Broken Mark Israel, Stephen Hock, Doug Moden, Trumpets * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION ** WELCOME AND GREETING * SONG OF PRAISE 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord).... Myrin/Redman Matt Holtzman, Worship Leader; Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Aaron Turner, Percussion * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.

2 CALL TO CONFESSION COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, in Whom we live and move and have our being, Whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and Whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: Cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to You, confessing our faults, confiding in Your grace, and finding in You our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ Your Son. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS * SONG OF RESPONSE Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Jennifer Holz CHILDREN S SERMON LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION OFFERING OUR GIFTS He Is the Light... DeJarnette Phil Perry, Sax SERMON LIGHT AND LIFE: Last Light, First Light Luke 4:38 44 Tim McConnell MINISTRY OF MUSIC What Can Separate You?... Mason/Clydesdale

3 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD S PRAYER * HYMN OF RESPONSE The Heart That Yearns for Wholeness The heart that yearns for wholeness will never be denied. The love of God is endless; our Father will provide. In faith His will fulfilling invite Him in, to dwell. Our healing God is willing, and He can make us well. * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION The soul that seeks salvation will find amazing grace: The Lord of all creation came down to take our place. In faith our spirits turning give thanks for victory! Our saving God is working and He has set us free. The hands that reach for healing will know the Savior s touch; His gentle arms revealing a heart that loves so much. In faith, start celebrating in body, mind, and soul Our loving God is waiting, and He will make us whole. Words: James DeJarnette; tune: Aurelia POSTLUDE Aurelia Gorby/Wesley Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today s service at the front of the Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at for on-call pastoral assistance. 219 East Bijou Street Colorado Springs CO

4 SERVICE OF WORSHIP (10:00) At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them. Luke 4:40 GATHERING MUSIC Hear Our Praises.... Morgan ORGAN PRAISE Nothing Can Separate Us.... Gorby/Maranatha Roderick Gorby INTROIT I Was Glad!.... DeJarnette The Sanctuary Choir; Jim DeJarnette * CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 5 and Lamentations 3) Tom Pipkin Leader: In the morning, Lord, You hear our voices! People: You are good to those whose hope is in You! Leader: Your compassions never fail. People: They are new every morning! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 35, vs. 1, 2, 3 Morning Has Broken Mark Israel, Stephen Hock, Doug Moden, Trumpets * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION ** WELCOME AND GREETING * SONG OF PRAISE 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord).... Myrin/Redman Matt Holtzman, Worship Leader; Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Aaron Turner, Percussion * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.

5 CALL TO CONFESSION COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, in Whom we live and move and have our being, Whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and Whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: Cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to You, confessing our faults, confiding in Your grace, and finding in You our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ Your Son. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS * SONG OF RESPONSE Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven, to His feet your tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore His praises sing. _ Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the evelasting King! * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Pat Hartsock SACRAMENT OF INFANT BAPTISM Connor Wolf Gorby, son of Roderick and Mandy Gorby OFFERING OUR GIFTS He Is the Light... DeJarnette Phil Perry, Sax LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION MINISTRY OF MUSIC What Can Separate You?... Mason/Clydesdale PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD S PRAYER * HYMN OF PREPARATION, No. 638, vs. 1 4 O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come

6 SERMON LIGHT AND LIFE: Last Light, First Light Luke 4:38 44 Tim McConnell * HYMN OF RESPONSE The Heart That Yearns for Wholeness The heart that yearns for wholeness will never be denied. The love of God is endless; our Father will provide. In faith His will fulfilling invite Him in, to dwell. Our healing God is willing, and He can make us well. * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION The soul that seeks salvation will find amazing grace: The Lord of all creation came down to take our place. In faith our spirits turning give thanks for victory! Our saving God is working and He has set us free. The hands that reach for healing will know the Savior s touch; His gentle arms revealing a heart that loves so much. In faith, start celebrating in body, mind, and soul Our loving God is waiting, and He will make us whole. Words: James DeJarnette; tune: Aurelia POSTLUDE Aurelia Gorby/Wesley Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today s service at the front of the Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at for on-call pastoral assistance. 219 East Bijou Street Colorado Springs CO

7 SERVICE OF WORSHIP (9 and 11 a.m.) At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them. Luke 4:40 SONGS OF PRAISE AND PRAYER Chris Cullins CHILDREN S SERMON (11 a.m.) Greg Hartnett OFFERING COMMUNITY PRAYER SERMON LIGHT AND LIFE: Last Light, First Light Luke 4:38 44 Tim McConnell RESPONSE AND SENDING Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today s service at the front of the Worship Center.

8 HAPPENINGS Next Sunday, February 24 My Life in Your Hands Pastor Tim McConnell will preach from Luke 5:1 11. For the Whole Church Family Growing Together Wednesdays classes meet at 3:45 and 6:15 p.m.; dinner at 4:45 p.m. February 20 caterer: Bourbon Brothers. Class descriptions and registration at firstprescos.org/gtw. First Pres logo items are available for sale at the Plaza Reception Desk: T-shirts ($10), hot/cold tumblers ($10) and cell phone pop sockets ($5). Funds raised from these promo items help First Pres to be Light and Life for the City. The First Pres website has moved from first-pres. org to firstprescos.org. Staff addresses also moved We re glad to make these changes to make it easier for our community to find and connect with First Pres. Please update your bookmarks so you don t miss anything from your church. Discipleship Lenten Life Groups Are you ready to take a step from me to we? New Life Groups are starting this March and registrations are being taken at the Plaza Reception Desk. Be a part of a smaller community pursuing Jesus together by finding your circle here at First Pres. Have a question about Life Groups? Contact Ina at imeyer@ firstprescos.org. Doorways New Members Class meets Sundays, February 10 March 3. Ready to put down roots at First Pres? Learn what it means to be a Covenant Partner. Doorways is led by pastoral staff in an environment of community and connection. For information, contact Ina Meyer at imeyer@firstprescos.org or register at firstprescos.org/membership. Do you have a passion for creating space for honest, safe conversation about God and faith? We are building a team for Alpha, a course that explores the Christian faith, specifically designed for those outside of the church who have questions about God, life and faith. Training starts Wednesday, February 20, at 6:15 p.m. at First Pres. For more information about Alpha, visit alphausa.org. To learn more about serving with Alpha here at First Pres, contact Ina Meyer at imeyer@firstprescos.org. Nursery firstprescos.org/nursery Nursery is available during all worship services and many midweek events. Children firstprescos.org/children Preschool meets on the 2nd floor and K 5th grades meet on the 3rd floor at 10 a.m. Sundays and 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Students firstprescos.org/students Middle School (6 8) meets Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. High School (9 12) meets Sundays at 10 a.m. and Sunday evenings for Neighborhood Youth Groups. Middle School will not meet this morning due to Winter Camp. College firstprescos.org/college Young Life College Club meets each Tuesday night

9 at 7:47 p.m. at UCCS in Breck Community Group meets on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. at 428 Cragmor Rd. Please fill out our interest form at firstprescos.org/college if you would like more information about College Ministry. Men s Life firstprescos.org/men Jose Muldoon s Monthly Lunch Tuesday, February 26, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 222 N. Tejon Street. Matt Holtzman, speaker. Women s Life firstprescos.org/women Caring Ministries firstprescos.org/care The Grief Workshop runs February 25 April 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. If you have experienced the death of a loved one or close friend any time in the past, this workshop is for you. Visit firstprescos.org/grief. We Pray for You! Did you know that we have a WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Mission Emphasis: A team of 14 leaves on Tuesday to go be with our partners in Cuba. Pray for safety, health, deepened relationships and for God s grace to pour over them. To learn about our Global Partnership in Cuba, visit firstprescos.org/cuba. Local Church: First Lutheran Church Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: St. Francis Encompass Mr. Doug Hinchman Mrs. Kathleen Whitham Brookdale - Bear Creek Mrs. Barbara Blankinship Skyline Mr. Gib Hazard Centennial Mrs. Gerry Jones Health Care Resort Mrs. Elsie Wood Mr. John Colbrunn Ms. Nancy Calhoon Sunny Vista Mr. Don Pollitt group that meets each Monday morning to pray for your concerns of the congregation? If you would like them to pray for you or for any concern you have, please complete a prayer card, available in the pew racks. Then place it in the offering plate. Mission Engagement first-pres.org/missions Friday, February 22, is the deadline to sign up for the Living Water Trip to Guatemala taking place June To sign up or for more details, contact Laura at Work at First Pres firstprescos.org/jobs Program Coordinator for Communication, full-time; Graphic Designer, full-time; Director of Children s Ministry, full-time; Manager of Life Safety Ministry, part-time; Director of Early Childhood Programs and Preschools, full-time; Nursery Caregiver, part-time. Volunteer at First Pres firstprescos.org/serve Gifts to Sanctuary Flower Fund In Memory of: Norman and Eileen Entwistle by Larry Entwistle and family Our son, Aaron Rossin, on his birthday by Mom and Dad Tyler Morales by Grandma Evelyne Jean and brothers Robert amd Paul Jean IN MEMORIAM Dr. John Overturf 2/9/19 Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at

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