FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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1 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LED BY CHRIST, TOGETHER IN FAITH AND LOVE, WE JOYFULLY THINK, QUESTION, GROW AND SERVE! SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER GUATEMALA MISSION SUNDAY May 1, 2016 *for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation GATHERING AROUND GOD S WORD PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 67, Common English Bible Molly Michaelis One: Let God grant us grace and bless us; let God make his face shine on us, All: so that your way becomes known on earth, so that your salvation becomes known among all the nations. One: Let the people thank you, God! Let all the people thank you! All: Let the people celebrate and shout with joy because you judge the nations fairly and guide all nations on the earth. One: Let the people thank you, God! Let all the people thank you! All: The earth has yielded its harvest. God blesses us our God blesses us! One: Let God continue to bless us; let the far ends of the earth honor him. All: Let us worship God with our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls! *OPENING HYMN Here I Am, Lord #69

2 CALL TO CONFESSION Martha Rhea PRAYER OF CONFESSION One: Jesus called his followers to go into all the world and preach his gospel of love and justice to everyone. Yet instead, we often turn away, fearful and judgmental of what is new and different. All: God of compassion, hear us in our need. One: We are self-righteous, believing we know the best way, the right way. All: God of humility, hear us in our need. One: We ignore our likeness with our sisters and brothers, and instead built walls of separation with our minds and our hands, hemming in our hearts. All: God of justice, hear us in our need. One: We are consumed by our own wants and desires, instead of looking outward to teach, encourage, and share with others. All: God of community, hear us in our need. One: We shy away from bringing good news to others; we forget the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, is with us, equipping and empowering us. All: God of action, hear us in our need. One: Deliver us, O God, and hear us as we pray: All: God of mercy, forgive us. Live in us anew so that we might reorient our hearts and hear your call to us to seek a new earth where your children and all your creation live together in peace and anticipation. ASSURANCE OF PARDON SUNG RESPONSE TO PARDON Gloria Patri #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. WELCOME THE CHILDREN 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. CHILDREN S TIME Amanda Michaelis (Children may now be seated with their parents or those 5 and younger may leave for the nursery) PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Jon Richards

3 1ST SCRIPTURE READING One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. John 14:23-29 (pg 147, NT) ANTHEM 2ND SCRIPTURE READING Acts 16:9-15 (pg 182, NT) Teressa Cooper One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON Come Over Guatemala Mission Team 2016 RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD *HYMN OF AFFIRMATION Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love #203 VISUAL PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Brigid Hall GIVING OF OUR GIFTS Rev. Charlie Smith Opportunities to serve this week Invitation to Give (Please sign the Act of Friendship sheet and pass it down the pew) OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #606 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. SEALING GOD S WORD: THE EUCHARIST INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE Rev. Rebecca Chancellor THE PRAYER OF GREAT THANKSGIVING The Holy One is here. God s Spirit is with us. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to God. It is right to offer thanks and praise.

4 It is indeed good and right we praise you, singing: Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love; show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you. On the last night he spent with his friends our common heritage and pray: Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love; show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you. We proclaim the mystery of faith everywhere, now and forever. Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love; show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you. THE LORD S PRAYER Avery Cooper Padre Nuestro, que estás en los cielos, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga a nosotros tu reino, hágase tu voluntad así en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día y perdónanos nuestras deudas, así como nosotros perdonamos a nuestros deudores. No nos dejes caer en tentación, mas líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, el poder y la gloria, por los siglos de los siglos. Amen. COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE Communion today is by intinction (dipping the bread into the cup). There will be four serving stations at the front of the sanctuary. After the choir is served, please come forward using the center aisle. The two outside cups, farthest from the center aisle, contain wine. The center two cups contain grape juice. Gluten-free bread is available in the center on the right side, from Pastor Charlie. Go to the serving station of your choice, and return to your pew by the side aisles. Those in the balcony or side pews are asked to make their way to the center aisle as well. If you are unable to come forward, remain seated and you may be served in the pew. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Morrie Soderberg Eternal God, we thank you that you have called your people from east and west, and north and south, to feast at the table of Jesus Christ. Keep us faithful to your will. Go with us to the streets, to our homes, and to our places of labor and leisure that whether we are gathered or scattered, we may be the servant church of the servant Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. SENT OUT TO BEAR GOD S WORD IN THE WORLD *SENDING HYMN Guide My Feet #741, v.1-4 *CHARGE *BENEDICTION Chandra Cooper Rev. Rebecca Chancellor

5 *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Guide My Feet #741, v.5-6 Search my heart while I run this race; search my heart while I run this race; search my heart while I run this race, for I don t want to run this race in vain! Guide my feet while I run this race; guide my feet while I run this race; guide my feet while I run this race, for I don t want to run this race in vain! *POSTLUDE TODAY S VOLUNTEERS: Greeters: Todd, Mindi, Zach, Alex, & Zoe Davidson Candle Lighter: Danielle Peckham Coffee Hosts: Charlie & Bev Zizumbo Worship Recorder: JR Lidgett Ushers: Randy & Lisa Graham, Bruce & Margaret Wyatt Communion Preparers: Liz Carroll, Betty Norman Communion Servers: Kendi Carlgren, Liz Carroll, Chandra Cooper, Amanda Michaelis, Sarah Morris, Martha Rhea, Morrie Soderberg Deacons Flower Deliverer: Diana Smith Manor Bus Driver: Pat Putzier HYMN MADNESS CHAMPION! NEW MEMBER MEETING EVERY SECOND SUNDAY On the 2 nd Sunday of each month, there is a New Members Inquiry Meeting in the Hope Room following worship. Come join us if you would like more information about First Presbyterian Church and our ministries, or if you are ready to join our congregation as a member. You may also talk to Charlie or Rebecca any time. PROJECT SALINA: CANS OF TUNA NEEDED As part of the Project Salina annual food drive, Sunrise Presbyterian Church has challenged FPC to match its collection of 626 cans of tuna during the month of May. How many cans of tuna can we collect? How about competition for a good cause? Can we surpass Sunrise? Let s start stocking up! Bring your cans to the church and place them on the table in the north lobby.

6 COMING UP THIS WEEK AT FPC: Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! office@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it. SUNDAY, May 1 Communion Guatemala Mission Sunday Adult Education Class Hope Room, 9 am Nursery Open 9:45 am Worship Sanctuary, 10 am Mid-High Youth Youth Room, 11 am Sr-High Youth Youth Room, 11 am Blood Pressure Checks Chapel, 11:30 am Manor Service, Presbyterian Manor, 3 pm Youth Mission Team Mtg Cobb s House, 7 pm MONDAY, May 2 Staff Meeting Hope Room, 11 am Women s Bible Study Hope Rm, 5:30 pm THURSDAY, May 5 Sr. High Bible Study Mokas, 7 am SATURDAY, May 7 Youth End of Year Celebration Elite Sports, 5:30-9:00 pm SUNDAY, May 8 Graduate Recognition Mother s Day Adult Education Class Hope Room, 9 am HS Grads & Family Breakfast Blair Hall, 9 am Nursery Open 9:45 am Worship Sanctuary, 10 am New Member Meeting Hope Room, 11:15 am TUESDAY, May 3 Wired Word Class Hope Room, 12 pm Social Justice & Mission Committee Hope Rm, 5:30 pm WEDNESDAY, May 4 Children & Family Committee Hope Rm, 12 pm FBI Children s CE Programs Downstairs Classroom, 3:45 pm Choir Practice Choir Room, 7 pm SUMMER VBS DAY CAMP: REGISTRATION AND VOLUNTEERS FPC and Sunrise Presbyterian will co-host Heartland Traveling Day Camp for all children currently in Kindergarten through 6 th grades, to be held at Sunrise Pres (825 E Beloit Ave, Salina) June 13 th - 17 th. FPC will provide a number of volunteers to help the staff lead a week of day camp for our children! We need volunteers to provide snacks, help lead arts & crafts, provide a meal to 5 staff, and take photographs of the various activities. Volunteer forms are available on the table outside the Chapel, or you may contact Penni White directly to sign-up. Thanks for sharing God s love! To register children online, go to: heartland.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/app CHANCEL FLOWER SIGN-UP You may sign-up for Sunday Chancel Flowers, in honor or in memory of a loved one, on the bulletin board in the 1 st floor hallway. Cost is $20. Questions? Contact the church office. MONTHLY WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY: COME TO THE WATERS Our Women s Bible Study meets on Monday, May 2 nd at 5:30 p.m. in the Hope Room. All women are welcome! Our Lesson will be on The Hospitality of Living Water: Compassion.

7 JOIN US FOR COFFEE GROUP! If you are in your Golden years and like to discuss things with your peers, this is the place. We are the Coffee Group and we meet every 2 nd and 4 th Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room off the parlor. We sometimes have a subject, but we often get way off that subject, so we sometimes just wing it; it is more about the sharing ideas and thoughts with fellow nicely-aged friends than sticking to a plan. We have a good time, and we are very informal. No one has to talk unless he/she wants to. And we really do have coffee available. For more information, call Joyce Pearson, Come join us! YOUTH GROUP FINALE PARTY: MAY 7 All 6 th -12 th graders are invited to our end-of-year party on Saturday, May 7, 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the Elite Sports Complex (7928 S Old Highway 81). We'll have a hot dog and hamburger cookout, play paintball, and roast s'mores! Youth are asked to bring $15 to cover entry, rental paintball equipment, and 100 paintballs. Extra paintballs available for purchase. If you need assistance with cost, please contact Tricia or Rebecca. If you need a ride, contact Tricia by Friday May 6 th. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY: MAY 8 In worship next Sunday, May 8 th, we will recognize and honor our high school seniors who will soon graduate. Join us to hear what their plans are for the future and surround them with our love and prayers. This is an exciting time and we are joyful to celebrate this milestone! DO YOU HAVE A COLLEGE GRADUATE IN YOUR FAMILY? It s Time to BRAG! This year we want to honor all college/university, graduate school and professional school graduates in our congregation! If you, your child, your grandchild, or another family member graduates this spring, please let Tricia know the name, degree, and school. You may leave information in Tricia s box in the church office or her at tricia@fpcsalina.org! MISSION: ENVELOPE Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to grab an envelope on the very large bulletin board by the first floor elevator to support Youth Mission and Triennium! Each envelope has a number you choose the envelope(s) that correspond with the amount you would like to give. Keep the contents of your envelope, and return the envelope (with your donation enclosed) to the offering plate or the church office. Thank you for supporting our youth, and specifically our summer youth mission trip to Denver and Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2016!! AN ALTAR IN THE WORLD SUNDAY MORNING ADULT ED CLASS Our Sunday morning Adult Education Class is currently reading and discussing An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith by Barbara Brown Taylor through the end of May. Books are available in the Main Office for $10 each. Adults of all ages are welcome any Sunday. Join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Hope Room for meaningful conversation (even if you haven t read)! FPC NURSERY REQUESTS FOR CHILDCARE Debb Homman is our Nursery Coordinator and is able to arrange childcare for church meetings and events. Debb at nursery@fpcsalina.org to request childcare for any FPC event!

8 PENTECOST OFFERING: MAY 15 The Pentecost Offering is one of the four Special Offerings collected by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This offering is used to support young people during the first third of life from childhood to young adulthood. The offering is split four ways: 25% supports Young Adult Volunteers, 25% goes to Ministries with Youth, 10 % advocates for at-risk children, and 40% stays here in Salina/Saline County to help develop and support programs for children, youth and young adults who are at-risk. More information to follow! FPC SOCIAL MEDIA SITES Look for more news soon about FPC Salina on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter! If you haven t visited our website recently, it will have a new fresher look soon, too. And, if you are an subscriber to the FPC Friday , it, too, will be undergoing a facelift. We re grateful to Beth Cormack for her expertise in guiding these renewed efforts. (By the way, if you would like to sign up for any social-media sites, stop by the office. We ll be glad to help!) #fpcsalina FOR YOUR INFORMATION: FPC s Nursery, located on the second floor, is available for infants and children ages 5 and younger. FPC encourages children ages 6 and older to remain in worship. Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened. Pew Art cards are also available in the pew racks. Extra hymnals, including large print, and Bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Please switch your hearing aid to t-coil to use. Headsets are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance. CONGREGATIONAL CARE: Tan Prayer Request Cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. As requests are received, the Board of Deacons will offer prayers. Blue We Care Cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation, these cards are mailed the next week. Cards are available in the back of the room. Please place the cards in the offering plate. Your Prayer Concerns can now be submitted online. Please visit and they will be forwarded to a pastor. Switch hearing aid to t-coil. Please see your audiologist to activate your t-coil if you haven t done so yet. For more information on t-coil & Hearing Loop, you can find information packets on the credenza in the narthex. First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8 th St, Salina, KS SUNDAY STAFF Lead Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Charlie Smith Director of Music: Richard Koshgarian Director of Youth Ministry: Tricia Cobb Head Custodian: Ed Zoch Nursery Coordinator: Debb Homman Designated Associate Pastor: Rev. Rebecca Chancellor Organist: Angie Koshgarian Director of Children s CE: Shelby Dickson Custodian: Tony Griggs Nursery Caregivers: Emily Montgomery, Trista Shuler Visit: Like: Follow: