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1 INFORMATION FOR VISITORS Welcome to First Presbyterian Church! We want you to feel comfortable and at ease in your surroundings. The following services are available to aid your comfort in worship. Please inform the ushers of your particular need(s). Nursery Staff will welcome your infants and toddlers. Wireless hearing aids and large-print bulletins are available from the ushers. Children s bulletins, activity backpacks, and Bibles are available from the ushers. Please turn all cell phones and pagers to vibrate during the worship service! Visitors -- Please take a sticker from the inside cover of the pew pad so that we may properly greet you after worship. Visitors and members are urged to record your presence at worship on the friendship pads which are in the pews. Please include your address, phone number and any other information you wish to share with us and acquaint yourself with those sharing the pew. We cordially invite you to join us for refreshments and fellowship every Sunday morning following the Worship Service in the Fami.ly Life Center. Anyone wishing to unite with the church, please let the Rev. Price-Gibson know. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! WORSHIP SCHEDULE OFFICE HOURS :00 a.m. Church School Monday through Thursday: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee Fellowship following Worship Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Minister: Every Member of This Church Rev. Dr. Stephen Price-Gibson, Pastor Sandy McKirahan, Music Director Rose Miller, Office Administrator Sharon Rees, Accompanist Angela Wright, Bell Director Tyler Newby, Nursery Coordinator Dennis Shultz, Custodian Kelsey Cobb, Nursery Attendant Web-site: Presbyterian Church USA Presbytery of Central Nebraska Should you have a need for pastoral care, please contact Rev. Stephen Price-Gibson at or at revstephen@frontier.com. ANNOUNCEMENTS In case of inclement weather, please listen to KGFW-AM Radio Station 1340 or watch NTV Channel 13 for church cancellation. Notice will be posted by 8:30 a.m. We welcome all visitors to worship this morning. We would like you to learn more about our church and give us a chance to make you feel at home. If anyone needs a ride to church on Sundays, please call the church office at so that we may arrange transportation for you. If you would like a tape recorded copy of the Sunday Worship Service, please call the church office at Persons of the Month selected by the Worship and Music Committee for March are the Finance Committee members (Moderator Steve Case, Jon Abegglen, Doug Giles, Peggi Jenkins, Charlie Pickens, Earl Rademacher, and staff resource members Rev. Stephen Price-Gibson and Rose Miller) for their hard work in running a successful stewardship campaign and producing the budget. Dimes for Mission. The Session has voted to allocate all dimes collected in January through June will be designated to the Heifer International Project. Heifer International's mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth. Recipients who receive a gift animal agree to share the offspring of the gift animal with other in need, making them equal partners with Heifer in the fight to end world hunger. Today, millions of people who were once hungry will be nourished by milk, eggs, and fresh vegetables. Visit their website at Equal Exchange Products. Check out the Equal Exchange Products available in the church office Coffee (Regular, Decaf, and Flavored), Tea (Breakfast, Green, Chai, Decaf Vanilla Rooibos), and Hot Cocoa. Why not consider giving a gift of Fair Trade coffee, tea or hot cocoa? These products make great additions to a gift basket. Just add some mugs to the basket and you re set for an easy gift! Save Best Choice Barcode UPC Labels For Cash. Please save your Best Choice barcodes (UPC symbol) and bring them to the church where a shoebox is located in the church office. Best Choice products are available at Grand Central Apple Market. Some Best Choice products excluded are aluminum soda cans, aerosol cans, and cigarettes. Wanted: Coffee Hosts for The Congregational Life Committee Needs YOUR Help! If you are one of the many who enjoy the coffee fellowship time after church, then WE WANT YOU! Please sign up on the chart in the narthex Flower Chart. Sign up for 2013 flowers on the current chart posted on the bulletin board by the church office. Please take a few moments to sign up to contribute flowers to glorify God s house on Sunday and to honor or celebrate your loved ones!

2 THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, March 24 Palm Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday Church School All Church 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary Following Worship Service Coffee Fellowship Family Life Center 6:00 p.m. Prime of Life Family Life Center Monday, March 25 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study Family Life Center Tuesday, March 26 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Pastor s Office 4:00 p.m. Arc Cooking Class Kitchen 6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop #614 Classroom 7:00 p.m. BOARD OF DEACONS MEETING Library Wednesday, March 27 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice Sanctuary 8:00 p.m. Gloria Dei Bell Choir Practice Sanctuary Thursday, March 28 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship Service Sanctuary Saturday, March 30 1:00 p.m. Easter Egg Extravaganza Family Life Center Sunday, March 31 Easter Sunday 7:00 a.m. Early Easter Worship Service Sanctuary Following Early Worship Breakfast Family Life Center 9:00 a.m. Sunday Church School All Church 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary Following Worship Service Coffee Fellowship Family Life Center March 17, 2013 Church Attendance: 130 Dimes for Mission: 230

3 Our Members: The Family of John Bjorklun Danelle Collins and children John and Mary Daake Lorraine Feind Dewaine Fisher Don and Allene Gimeson Elmer & Margaret Holzrichter Matthew Lindsay For Our Prayers Tommy & Relena Myers and Family Audrey and Bill Nelson Vern Plambeck Angela Regenos and Family Kathy and Phil Shade Ann and Marv Walker Ken and Marilyn Whittaker Our Friends of the Church: Charles Dunlap (husband of Thelma Dunlap) Merlene Paul (sister of Bev Gustafson) Susie and Abraham Hernandez David Suing (brother of Angela Wright) Jake Hild (brother of Jack Hild) Rich Vohland (son of Bob & Evelyn Vohland) Susan Martin (niece of Bev & John Gustafson) Mike Zapp (friend of Ken & Lyn Shaffer) Gary Mueller (friend of Ken & Ruth Slominski) Dennis Blankenbeckler (brother-in-law of Bev Gustafson) Margery Brom & Family (sister of Shirley McCammond) Terry & Jeannette Hillman (friends of Gary & Donna Murphy) The Family of Meighan Johansen (sister-in-law of Jill Hurt) Dosia & Jimmy O Quinn (sister-in-law & brother of Ann Young) Beth Wells (daughter-in-law of Eldin & Annabelle Wells) Our Loved Ones In Service To Our Country: Brian Adams-Army Crystal Jacobson-USAF Brian Betthauser-Army Jason Keen-USAF Thomas Gibson-USAF Kristin Lindenstein-USAF Gary Haines-USAF Michael Miller-USAFR David Hild-Guard Ryan Rowher-Army Amy Jacobson-Guard Greg Stevens-USMC Ben Jacobson-Coast Guard Linda Youberg-Navy Our Presbytery and the Wider Church: Lexington First Presbyterian Church Brad Jepsen, serving Wood River Dominican Republic Mission Trip Volunteers Please help our Church office keep our prayer list current. Unless otherwise requested we will keep names on the prayer list for four weeks. March 24, 2013 WORSHIP FOR THE LORD S DAY 10:30 A.M. Palm Sunday All hymns numbered 2000 or higher may be found in the Sing the Faith hymnal. *Those who are able please stand Words of Preparation So let us spread before his feet, not garments or soulless olive branches, which delight the eye for a few hours and then wither, but ourselves, clothed in his grace, or rather, clothed completely in him. We who have been baptized into Christ must ourselves be the garments that we spread before him. Let our souls take the place of the welcoming branches as we join today in the children s holy song: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is the king of Israel. --Andrew of Crete, 8 th Century preacher and hymn writer PRELUDE Wondrous Love David N. Johnson ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GREETING Stephen Price-Gibson CHORAL INTROIT Hosanna in Excelsis Deo! Ronald Kaufman Chancel Choir *CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 118:19, 21, 26 Richard Elliott, Liturgist O Lord, open to us the gates of righteousness so that we may enter them, and give you praise. We will give thanks to you, for you hear our prayer, and you have become our salvation. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We bless your name from the sanctuary! Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! *HYMN All Glory, Laud, and Honor No. 88 *CONFESSION AND PARDON Loving God, you rode a donkey and came in peace, humbled yourself and gave yourself for us. We confess our lack of humility. As you entered Jerusalem, the crowds shouted Hosanna: Save us now! On Good Friday they shouted Crucify! We confess we sing Hosanna, but cry Crucify.

4 As the crowd laid their palms in front of you, you took no glory for yourself, but for our sakes steadfastly moved towards the cross. We confess that we want the praise of others and take the easy way. Lord, have mercy upon us. Forgive us, and help us to follow in the way of obedience, and be transformed by your sacrifice, by loving others as you have loved us. Amen. Sung Response Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us No. 574 Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Hear the good news! In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Thanks be to God! Response of Praise Bless the Lord No Bless the Lord my soul and bless God s holy name. Bless the Lord my soul who leads me into life. CHILDREN S TIME Distribution of Palms ANTHEM Shouts of Hosanna! John Purifoy In the distance, the sound of singing, in the air, feel excitement and praise! Garments thrown in the road before Him, crowds of people with palms to raise. Blessed is He who comes today. Glory and honor now we bring, Waving our branches and raising our shouts of hosanna, shouts of hosanna to the King! Hear the voices of jubilation growing louder as He draws near. Even rocks cry out, all creation, raise the sound for the world to hear. Blessed is He Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty. Lift up your heads, O ye gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! See the look in His eyes of mercy, as he stares at the road ahead. Shout hosanna, the Son of David, on a colt to His kingdom led. Blessed is He Shouts of hosanna to Christ the King! Shouts of hosanna to Christ the King! Waving our branches and raising our shouts of hosanna, shouts of hosanna to the King! GO AND SERVE MISSION TRIP To: Joplin, MO On May 22, 2011, a devastating tornado ripped through Joplin that will take years to rebuild. We will be working through a local organization, Rebuild Joplin, and will stay at First Presbyterian Church in Joplin Dates: Tuesday, May 28 Sunday, June 2, 2013 Who: Adults and Youth, High school students welcome, those in grades 6-8 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian Cost: $25/person Estimated actual costs of $125 per person are defrayed by generous donors like you and through funds raised at last year s garage sale Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2013 Our Work: Perhaps painting, building, finishing sheetrock, yard work. Hopefully we ll know more specifically as the date approaches. How Do I Sign Up: Contact Kay Payne at , randkpayne@gmail.com or catch Kay after church SUMMER CAMPS Synod School, July 21-26, 2013 Belonging to God, at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa; website: and prairies.org Activities for the whole family. Registration deadline is July 1st. Calvin Crest Camp Conference and Retreat Center in Fremont, Nebraska; website: Various camps for all ages Traditional, Horse, Specialty, Explorers; Family, CSI. Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center in Allenspark, Colorado; website Camps for youth and adults. The mission of Highlands is to provide gracious hospitality and quality Christian programs in a majestic mountain setting and to nurture spiritual renewal and transformation in a safe and inclusive environment. The summer camps are held throughout the summer, for all ages. Please stop by the magazine rack by the church office and pick up a brochure that outlines the camps offered this Summer! Visit the websites of these camps for more information. Scholarships are available for all of the above camps and from the Presbytery. Also the church will pay up to 50% of the camp fees for youth wishing to attend a Christian summer camp.

5 ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING Many of our churches have been asking how can they help those affected by all of these natural disasters. One way your church can help is by supporting the OGHS offering, which provides core funding for the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) around the world. Offering Distribution for OGHS: 36%: Presbyterian Hunger Program 32%: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance 32%: Self-Development of People The theme this year for the One Great Hour of Sharing is Sharing Brings Joy to Others, to God, and to Us. (2 Corinthians 9:6-9). The OGHS offering is received during Lent, especially on Palm Sunday, March 24th and Easter Sunday, March 31st. For more information about the OGHS, please go to WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY LESSON PREVIEW Thursday, April 4-10:00 a.m. The Women s Bible Study Lesson Preview with Rev. Price-Gibson will be on Thursday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m. This preview is open to all women. Taize Worship Service Sunday, April 14, :00 p.m. The TAIZE Community was first developed in Taize, France by Brother Roger Shutz in the 1940 s with an ecumenical group of church people from all over the world. It is from this community that TAIZE worship has come. TAIZE worship includes candlelight, prayers, readings, soft music, and silence. The service is very meditative and offers a wonderful opportunity to be silent and center on the Lord. The service is open to the entire community. Come as you are and bring your friends. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Eternal God, whose Word silences the shouts of the mighty: Quiet within us every voice but your own. Speak to us through the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, that by the power of your Holy Spirit we may receive grace to show Christ s love in lives given to your service. Amen. SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 19:28-40 Red Pew Bible, N.T., pg. 83 Gold Pew Bible, N.T., pg. 111 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON "GLORY IN THE HIGHEST HEAVEN" *HYMN Hosanna, Loud Hosanna No. 89 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE In Christ we pray: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. 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.

6 TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory The Royal Banners Connie Moon *Doxology In the Lord I ll Be Ever Thankful No In the Lord I ll be ever thankful, in the Lord I will rejoice! Look to God, do not be afraid. Lift up your voices, the Lord is near, lift up your voices, the Lord is near. *Dedication Prayer In the name of the Son of David, in the spirit of He who comes in the Name of the Lord, we bring our gifts to you, O God. Help us to give with them a ready mind, a willing spirit, and a joyful heart. Hosanna in the highest! Amen. *HYMN Ride On! Ride On in Majesty! No. 91 *BLESSING *CHORAL BENEDICTION Hosanna, Loud Hosanna vs. 3 No. 89 Hosanna in the highest! That ancient song we sing, For Christ is our Redeemer, The Lord of heav n our King. O may we ever praise Him With heart and life and voice, And in His blissful presence Eternally rejoice. *POSTLUDE Basse et Dessus de Trompette Louis Nicolas Clerambault We cordially invite you to join us for refreshments and fellowship every Sunday morning following the Worship Service in the Family Life Center. Maundy Thursday Worship Service March :00 p.m. Service with Communion Liturgist: Richard Elliott Acolytes: Carol Wright and Natalie Kratzer Greeters: Mary Kulhanek Ushers: Suzzie Bresley, Dewaine and Betty Fisher, Vi Pimper, Judy Rothenberger, and Emily State Coffee Hosts: Suzzie Bresley and Sara Sup Organist: Connie Moon Chancel Choir Director: Ben Nonhof Piano Accompanist: Sharon Rees Sound System Operator: Joshua Hofer Nursery Attendants: Tyler Newby and Kelsey Cobb The flower bouquets this morning are given by Barbara Stevenson in memory of David Stevenson. Thank you to Ben Nonhof for directing the choir today. PRIME OF LIFE Today, Sunday, March 24, :00 p.m. Prime of Life meeting meets Today, Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 pm and the hosts are Bob and Paulette Wagner, Gary and Lorraine Feind, and Jack and Pat Hild. Rodger and Kay Payne will present their adventure going with Habitat for Humanity to Haiti. Prime of Life is a social group that meets at the church for a light meal, delightful program, and wonderful fellowship. We want to extend an open invitation to everyone of the mature age of 55 or older. Singles and couples are welcome. EASTER EGG EXTRAVAGANZA Saturday, March 30 1:00-2:30 pm First Presbyterian Church Easter Egg hunts for our Church School youth, their families and anyone who might like the joy of the hunt. Kids bring your friends, cousins, etc.!! Grandparents bring your grandchildren!!! A fellowship time with snacks and crafts will follow the hunts.

7 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Palm Sunday March 24 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Maundy Thursday March 28 7:00 p.m. Worship Service with Communion Easter Egg Extravaganza March 30 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Join us for an egg hunt and snacks! Easter Sunday March 31 7:00 a.m. Early Easter Worship Service Following Early Service Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Easter Triumphant Worship Service Coffee Fellowship EASTER LILIES 2013 We are taking orders for Easter Lilies to be placed in the Sanctuary on Easter morning and then be given to shut-ins or the designated person or family. If you would like to order one of these plants, please fill out the sheet below and place in the offering plate or turn in to the church office. The church will place the orders, so we ask that you enclose the cost of $13.95 with your order. Please designate if you would like your lily delivered to someone or would like to keep the lily for yourself. How many? (Cost is $13.95 each Payable to the church in advance) Name: Address: Phone: Given in Honor/Memory (circle one) of: I would like my lily delivered to a shut-in I will deliver my lily. If member of the church, please give name I would like to keep the lily for myself. If you plan to keep the lily for yourself, please take it from the sanctuary after the 10:30 am Service on Easter morning. The Deacons will deliver the other lilies. If you have any questions, please call the church office ( ) during office hours. DEADLINE for ordering Easter Lilies is March 24th. Sorry, orders received after March 24th cannot be guaranteed.