FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 695 E. Calvin Street Fayetteville, AR * Please stand as you are able.

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1 PRELUDE FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 695 E. Calvin Street Fayetteville, AR * Please stand as you are able. GATHERING Ein feste Burg fupcfay.org January 21, 2018, 8:30 a.m. arr. Charles Callahan Jeannie Lee, Organist WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it to others.) Rev. Jan Butin *CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 5) Give ear to my words, O LORD; give heed to my sighing. Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you I pray. O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I plead my case to you, and watch. For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; you do not entertain evil. But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house, I will bow down toward your holy temple in awe of you. Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness make your way straight before me. *HYMN 275 A Mighty Fortress is our God Glory to God PRAYER OF CONFESSION (seated) Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgment. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open us to a future in which we can be changed; liberate us from habits and addictions that only you can overcome; and grant us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. (silent reflection) Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON Friends, believe the good news of the gospel: in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 71 Surely, It Is God Who Saves Me (refrain) Surely, it is God who saves me; I will trust and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, and God will be my Savior. (repeat) Glory to God *PASSING OF THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you! And also with you.

2 TIME WITH CHILDREN PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD CHILDREN S SONG 2233 Where Children Belong Sing the Faith 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. SCRIPTURE READING Kristi Button Luke 11: Now he was casting out a demon that was mute; when the demon had gone out, the one who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed. 15 But some of them said, He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons. 16 Others, to test him, kept demanding from him a sign from heaven. 17 But he knew what they were thinking and said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself becomes a desert, and house falls on house. 18 If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? for you say that I cast out the demons by Beelzebul. 19 Now if I cast out the demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your exorcists cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. 20 But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out the demons, then the kingdom of God has come to you. 21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his castle, his property is safe. 22 But when one stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his plunder. 23 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. 24 When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it wanders through waterless regions looking for a resting place, but not finding any, it says, I will return to my house from which I came. 25 When it comes, it finds it swept and put in order. 26 Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and live there; and the last state of that person is worse than the first. SERMON Bringing our Demons to Jesus Rev. Phil Butin RESPONSE TO THE WORD *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (from A Brief Statement of Faith) We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal. PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Adagio A. Corelli/arr. Wolff *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 606 Doxology Glory to God Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION

3 INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER God, in your grace You hear our prayers. 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. SENDING *HYMN 840 When Peace Like a River Glory to God *BENEDICTION THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is truly right and our greatest joy...singing: (Hymn 559) Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest! Great is the mystery of faith: (Hymn 560) Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us...now and forever. (Hymn 561) Amen, amen, amen. POSTLUDE Toccata on A Mighty Fortress Austin Lovelace

4 Called to be a light on the hill, we boldly proclaim and serve Christ, the Hope of our changing world. Reaching out as a visible expression of God s grace, we will meet people where they are, inviting all into Christ s family through engaging worship, fellowship, learning, and service.

5 4:00 p.m. Bells Rehearsal Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Together Lower Witherspoon Tues., Jan :30a.m. Presbyterian Women's Covenant Group Upper Witherspoon 11:30a.m. First Fellowship Butterfield Trail Village Lodge 12:00 p.m. Men's Lunch Western Sizzlin' 1:00 p.m. First School Commission Calvin 201 5:30 p.m. Stewardship Committee Library 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Fellowship Hall Wed., Jan. 24 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 5:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Coordinating Team Calvin 201 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Room 7:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Small Group Witherspoon Thurs., Jan. 25 3:45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 6:30 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 5 at the home of Christi Cox Fri., Jan :00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon Sat., Jan :00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Fellowship Hall TODAY S BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS are dedicated to the glory of God in memory of Sarah McKee Burnside by Wade Burnside. WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME! Ushers are happy to help with any questions. Copies of the latest newsletter are available in the Narthex and you are invited to attend any events of interest to you. PROFESSIONAL CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD is provided in Lower Calvin from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. We offer a TIME WITH CHILDREN each week in worship. Afterward, children may go to childcare or stay for the entire service. CHILD-FRIENDLY BULLETINS WITH ACTIVITIES are available in the Narthex, along with CHILDREN S WORSHIP PACKETS. COFFEE, TEA, HOT CHOCOLATE, OATMEAL, AND PASTRIES are available in the Calvin between services. Please feel welcome to pick up a bite to eat in the hallway and to visit in Fellowship Hall over coffee, too. OUR NEW WORSHIP SERIES IS Reaching Out with the Love of Jesus. January 28 Healing Broken Lives February 4 Healing Broken Lives CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES: Childcare Amy McCann Lower Calvin Preschoolers Ruth Rodgers and Lora Horne Upper Knox Kindergartners and First Graders Melissa and Randy Werner and Sara Eichmann Upper Knox Second-Fourth Graders Wendy Robbins and Christi Cox Lower Knox Fifth-Sixth Graders Hillary Fischer Lower Knox

6 any need or emergency. OUR ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will take place on Sunday, February 18, from 12:15-1:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a meal will be catered by Penguin Ed s. More information will come, but for now, please reserve this date on your calendars. THE BOARD OF DEACONS WILL HAVE AN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING TODAY from 12:15-2:00 p.m. in Upper Witherspoon. We will need full participation as we plan for a new year. Lunch will be served. THE FEBRUARY YOUNG ADULT S LUNCH will be the first Sunday on February 4, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. worship. We will gather in the Narthex and go out to eat together. This meal is on us; we want to bless you! PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN INVITE YOU TO A WINTER TEA on Sunday, February 25. Bring your family and friends and drop-in any time from 2:00-3:30 p.m. for a cup of hot tea and light refreshments. Please bring non-perishable food items to donate to the United Campus Ministries food pantry. Monetary donations or gift cards are also welcome. A list of food items needed for the pantry will be provided in the announcements prior to this event. TIME AND TALENT SHEETS are on the tall table in the Narthex for you to let us know how you would like to serve God through FUPC in Heidi Nash is completing the final compilation this week and we hope all members will take time today to fill one out. You may put it in the offering plate or give it to one of our ushers. Thank you! ARE YOU MISSING ANY CLOTHING ITEMS, KITCHEN ITEMS, UMBRELLAS, ETC? The Left and Found items are on tables in the Fellowship Hall. Please check to see if anything belongs to you. All items remaining after January 28 will be donated. IT S NOT TOO EARLY TO PUT THE NWA P.L.A.C.E. ON YOUR CALENDARS. The theme will be The Changing Face of the Church. This presbytery event will be hosted here at FUPC on Saturday, April 7, from 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. There is no cost. Nine workshops will be offered (you ll be able to choose three) and we re hoping many of you will want to participate. Besides coming to learn, we ll also need some members to volunteer to extend a warm welcome to our guests. Please watch for more information and tell others.