CHILDREN S MESSAGE. *HYMN OF RESPONSE In Christ There Is No East or West NO. 285 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER OFFERING *PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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1 *Indicates congregation may stand. PRELUDE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE WORSHIP OF GOD THE GATHERING Please sign & pass the fellowship pad. INTROIT & THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES Symbolizing Christ s presence as the Light of the World. Please use this contemplative time to prepare yourself to encounter God in this time and place. CALL TO WORSHIP Around the world people gather to break bread and pour wine. We gather with them in heart and mind. Around the world the broken body is made whole. As part of that body we join in its unity. Around the world the Banquet of God is prepared for the table. We, who share in the banquet, come eagerly to be fed. Let us worship together, let us share God s bounty. *HYMN OF PRAISE Come, Christians, Join to Sing NO. 108 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of every people and nation, we confess that we have not lived as global citizens in your new realm of justice and peace. We build up dividing walls in the world. We contribute to division in the church. We ignore the suffering in distant nations and live in fear of our closest neighbors. Forgive us, God of grace. Pour out your Spirit of peace upon us, break down the dividing walls among us, and raise us up to be a holy temple- your temple of peace in the world- built on the cornerstone of Jesus Christ, in whose holy name we pray. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS *GLORIA PATRI NO. 623 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. *THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you. Greet one another with Christ s peace! CHILDREN S MESSAGE THE WORD GOSPEL READING Luke 24:13-32 The Word of the Lord; Thanks be to God. MESSAGE THE RESPONSE *HYMN OF RESPONSE In Christ There Is No East or West NO. 285 CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER OFFERING Please See Insert *DOXOLOGY NO. 625 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. (*or Him ) *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *CLOSING HYMN Our God Has Made Us One NO. 287 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

2 ilove iserve iworship a family Estherville, IA PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE TODAY Ministers All Members of First Presbyterian Church Preaching Rev. Kennen Barber-Ensz Assisting Rev. Chad Ensz Organist Andrew Thelen Worship Coordinator Beth Carrico Liturgist Katie Hanson Sound Operator Kevin Strenge Camera Operator Eli Hanson Candlelighters Paul & Chelsey Moffit Ushers George & Barb Johnson, Ralph Evans, Walt & Lois Jensen Chairlift Operator Larry Harsin Radio Support Given by Ralph & Mavis Evans in memory of loved ones F IRST P RESBYTERIAN C HURCH 723 First Avenue South Estherville, IA Phone: church@mchsi.com esthervillepresbyterian.com ORDAINED LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICERS S ESSION Brian Bixby, Beth Carrico, Lori Donovan, Julia Graves (Clerk of Session), Katie Hanson, Lisa Hermanson, John Klingbeil, Emily Origer, Bobbi Jo Ruschy, Kevin Sander, Lowell Swalve D EACONS Janet Anderson, Mavis Evans, Jan Greig, Pat Johnson (Moderator), Elaine Kaltved, Cheryl Klingbeil, Paul Moffitt, Heidi Origer, Lavonne Ruschy, Evy Strenge, Diane Swalve, Georgia Whitehouse PASTORS AND PROGRAM STAFF Rev. Chad Ensz, Pastor Rev. Kennen Barber-Ensz, Pastor Katie Hanson, Administrative Assistant Andrew Thelen, Organist & Choir Director Craig Kesler, Custodian First Presbyterian Church of faith FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY 04 OCTOBER :30A.M.

3 *CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER WE LIFT OUR HEARTS TO GOD The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Who made Heaven and Earth? God is the creator of all that is. God commanded light to shine out of darkness, divided the sea and dry land, and created the vast universe. And God called it good. Why did God create humanity? God made us in God s image to live with one another in love. God gave us the breath of life and freedom to choose God s way. How is God active in the world? God promised God s self in covenant with Abraham and Sarah, told us God s purpose in commandments through Moses, and called for justice in the cry of prophets. Through long generations God has been faithful and kind to all God s children. Who is God-With-Us? God s Son, Jesus the Christ, is Emmanuel, which means, God with us. God sent God s only Son to live among us, sharing our joy and sorrow. Jesus told God s story, healed the sick, and was a friend of sinners. Obeying God, Jesus took up his cross and died that we might live. And now we praise you that he overcame death and is risen to rule the world. Who is the Holy Spirit? When Jesus ascended to heaven he sent his Spirit to comfort and guide all people closer to God s Will. Through prayer and discernment the Holy Spirit reveals God to us and makes God s will known to us. RESPONDING IN PRAISE Let us lift our hearts in joyful praise and let us join our voices with the choirs of angels as we say, 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! RECEIVING THE ELEMENTS THE BREAD Jesus is the Bread of Life; all who come to him will never be hungry. THE WINE 1 The Cup of Salvation offers us new life in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior. Please hold each element until all have been served, so that we may partake of the elements together, as one body unified under Christ. RESPONDING WITH PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Jesus and his disciples drank wine at the Last Supper. We use grape juice rather than wine out of our love for our brothers and sisters who cannot and should not drink wine.!

4 THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TODAY ~ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Worship... 10:30AM Choir Practice... 11:30AM Home Communion... 1:00PM WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2015 Edu-Worship... 5:45-6:45PM Youth Group... 7:00-8:30PM SUNDAY OCTOBER 11, 2015 Second Sunday Snacks... 9:45AM Worship... 10:30AM Choir Practice... 11:30AM Building & Ground Meeting... 11:30AM Please be in prayer for Doc Archer Sharon Archer Fauntelle Blagg The Family of Darrel Brawner Don Clabaugh Tim Egeland Alice Jensen The Family of Wylma Romine (Jim Hill s sister) Dee Zinnel How can we pray for you? Whether you have a heart filled with worry or joy, we want to pray for you! To submit a prayer request, please fill out a blue prayer card (found in the pew racks) and place it in the offering plate during worship. If you prefer, you may also submit prayer requests via the church office info@esthervillepresbyterian.com PO Box 476, Estherville, IA October 11 th - Sunday Sunday Snacks 9:45am -October 25 th - Congregational Meeting 11:30am -October 25 th - Last Sunday Lunch 12:00pm 2015 General Budget: $169, Actual Giving YTD: $90, Budgeted YTD: $126, Weekly giving needed to make budget: $3, CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Roof Fund Update Monday-Thursday... 8:00AM-1:00PM We will be utilizing these office hours for a trial period. Please let us know if these hours suit your needs. Thank you! - Be in the Know! Visit our website to view upcoming events, news, dates, times, online giving, bulletins, newsletters, photos, and much, much more! Together we can reach our 2015 goal! 2015 Goal: $25, Total Received YTD: $12, Goal YTD: $18, Weekly giving needed to make goal: $481

5 There are a few events coming up at Lakeshore Center that will require extra hands. If you are available please call to let them know you can help! October 24-11:00AM Cleaning of rooms. October 27-10:00AM help with kitchen duties. November 10-10:00AM to help with kitchen duties. Respite Angels will be having a lunch on Sunday, October 4th from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the Masonic Lodge in Estherville. They will be serving scalloped potatoes and ham or chicken noodle casserole, salads, dessert, and a drink for $8.00. Fall Decorating It s time to decorate the church for fall. If you have any pumpkins all sizes and shapes, please have them to the church by Thursday, October 15th. The 2016 Mission Trip Registration Deadline is set for Thursday, October 15th at 1:00pm. Paperwork and deposit $100/person or $150/family are due to Katie in the office by 1:00pm on the 15th. If you are in need of paperwork please contact Katie in the office at or katie@esthervillepresbyterian.com. There will be a Mission Trip Fundraising meeting on October 6:45pm for all mission trip participants. As a group we will be coming up with fundraising options & ideas to help cover the cost of the mission trip for participants. WE ARE BUILDING Join us this fall as we explore the theme We Are Building. We will be building a little more each week in worship! We are building who we are, on where we ve been, with what we have. People willing to paint are needed each Sunday; please talk to a worship committee member for more details. Join the Fun Join us on Wednesdays at 5:45pm in the Chapel for Edu-worship. This worship event is for everyone. Want to do a little good each and every month? Join us as we Meet the Need in one specific way each month! You choose to give or not give- it s up to you! If you want to Meet the Need in October, donate items for the Emmet County Animal Shelter by leaving them on the table in the back of the sanctuary. Confirmation begins Wednesday, October 21st from 2:00-3:00pm.