January 13, 2019 Baptism of the Lord. We Enter into God s Presence

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1 The Church of the Open Hands First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Farmington Road Farmington Hills, MI (248) Prayer of Preparation January 13, 2019 Baptism of the Lord Dear God, this New Year may I be reborn, washed cleaned, made new, forgiven, spectacularly loved. Welcome & Congregational Life We Enter into God s Presence *Please stand in body or spirit Invitation to the Holy Spirit 744 Arise, Your Light is Come! (v. 1) Prelude Greensleeves James Biery Prophetic Reading Isaiah 43:1-7 O.T. p. 672 *Call to Worship God spoke through the prophet, Do not fear, for I have redeemed you. God calls us by name, we belong to God. When you pass through the waters, God will be with us. When you pass through the rivers, God will be with us. When you walk through the fire, God will be with us. God is our Savior, we are precious in God s sight. Come let us worship Emmanuel, God with us, who leads us into life. *Hymn 177 I Will Come to You 1

2 Confessing Our Separation from God (unison) We know what it is like to be scorched by the flames of our lives, Holy God. We look for ourselves in all the wrong places - success, power, adulation. We carve our names in the granite walls of work, hoping we will be remembered when we are gone. We have gone through the waters of baptism, but live as if they have not changed us. We need to hear your sure word, 'do not fear,' Shaper of our lives. Our failures do not cause you to quit loving us, for you continue to claim us, gathering us up in your compassionate arms. In our baptism, we discover not the end, but the first step of our journey with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. A Time of Silent, Personal Prayer for Peace *Song of Assurance More Than Before Kelly S. Moor When I need forgiveness Lord, when my heart is cold, when I am feeling overwhelmed, but no-one seems to know; You are my source of life, my shining light, my calm in every storm. You hold my shaking hand then I understand that in You I am more than I was before. Mindfulness Prayer We Hear God s Word Anthem Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light J.S. Bach Not for Children Only Prayer cards collected *Passing of the Peace of Christ Turn to your neighbor and pass the Peace of Christ Gospel Reading Luke 3:15-17, N.T. p As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16 John answered all of them by saying, I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. The Baptism of Jesus 21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. 2

3 Reflection Making Room for God Pastor Eddie We Respond To God s Word *Affirmation of Faith (Responsively) Study Catechism, Q 7, 31, 54, 87 What do you affirm when you speak of the life everlasting? That communion with Jesus Christ is eternal life itself. In him we were chosen before the foundation of the world. By him the eternal covenant with Israel was taken up, embodied, and fulfilled. To him we are joined by the Holy Spirit through faith, and adopted as children, the sons and daughters of God. Through him we are raised from death to new life. For him we shall live to all eternity. Song of Invitation 466 Come and Fill Our Hearts Come and fill our hearts with your peace. You alone, O Lord, are holy. Come and fill our hearts with your peace. Alleluia! Joys and Hopes of the People of God & The Lord s Prayer Offertory & Signing Old 120 th David Thorne of the Friendship Pad *Doxology All That We Have Jerry Custer *Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison) Luke 3:15-17, Sovereign God, we remember that becoming part of a Christian community was not a meaningless dedication but a call to be devoted openly to you. The sacrament of baptism is a reminder of all that we have received and all that we are asked to give. Like the heavenly voice you shared with your beloved son, we listen anew for your guidance and direction. Multiply these financial gifts so others may be baptized in your Precious Name. Amen. We Follow God s Word into the World *Hymn 547 Go, My Children, with My Blessing *Benediction Postlude Puer nobis nascitur Rebecca Groom Te Velde Today s Flowers are given by: Paul and MJ Floreno in memory of MJ s mother, Joan Lohr. Prayers for the grieving: For the Diehl family for Charlene s mother Mary E. Davis, who moved from life to More Life on January 2. 3

4 We hold in our prayers: Molly Avery Gray, Donn & Judy Denniston, Nan Flint, Barbara Howe, Shirley Kinsey, Deb Jackson Lum, Barbara Madany, Finn Roed, John Seilicki, Bob Tell, Gwen Tomkow, Mary Whittmore and Jean Winterbottom. We also hold in prayer those impacted by the government shutdown, recent storms, natural disasters, gun violence and terrorism, as well as those who put themselves in harm s way to assist them. Assisting in Worship January 13 January 20 Liturgist Joshua Archey Deb Lum Ushers Dale Countegan Ron Prieskorn Phil Cramer Jim Hubble Mimi Cramer Doug Creighton JT Gidley Kristin Creighton Greeters Dave & Emily Schwartz Manny Sharpe Welcome Center Carolee Caylor Sue Carlson Sunday Sextons Jeff Ely Dave Carlson Dale Countegan Ron Prieskorn Hospitality Time Hosts Last names E - K Last names L - R Our SOS Guests arrive today! It is hard to believe that this will be our 12 th year hosting guests from South Oakland Shelter. We have learned so many things over the years about our guests. We have shared tears and laughter as we heard stories about their lives. We have shared our time and our hearts as we made our church a home for a week. There are still some tasks and supplies that would benefit from your assistance. Please prayerfully consider how you can help make this ministry a success. Annual Meeting scheduled: The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, immediately following worship. The 2018 Annual Report will be ed to members who have signed up through the church website to receive the FYI newsletter, the annual report and other important church information (to sign up for the newsletter and electronic communications, please go to A few printed copies of the 2018 Annual Report will be available at the welcome center on Sunday, Jan Per Capita Apportionment: The Presbyterian Church is a connectional church where we interact through the Presbytery of Detroit, the Synod of the Covenant and the General Assembly. These councils are funded by the Per Capita on each of our active members. For 2019, the Per Capita amount is $ (Of that, $8.95 supports the General Assembly; $3.25 supports the Synod of the Covenant; and $16.35 is for the Presbytery of Detroit.) As a church, we will be paying a total of $9, We ask that you contribute $28.00 for each member of your household confirmation age and above to help offset this amount. Our Offering Counters really appreciate round numbers! Checks may be made payable to the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington with memo line Per Capita. We will dedicate this special offering on Sunday, Feb. 3, which is Per Capita Sunday and also the date of our Annual Meeting. 4

5 New Tunes in our Music Room: In an effort to expand our creative work within the broader community, we initiated a three-month trial performance partnership in our Music Room with Thistle Rose Academy of Arts (TRAA). TRAA is a non-profit, inclusive theater and creative academy with the motto: We are Dreamers. We are Visionaries. We are Believers. We are Artists. Mark your calendars for their Much Ado about Nothing performances in our Music Room on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m., or Saturday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m Offering Envelopes: Those who have used numbered envelopes in 2018 will automatically receive envelopes for If you did NOT use envelopes in 2018, but DO wish to have them for 2019, please contact the church office. Numbered envelopes facilitate the speed and accuracy of the data entry process, so we encourage you to use envelopes if you contribute manually on a regular basis. We also encourage the use of monthly electronic debit. If you wish to submit your pledge electronically from your account starting in February, please call Financial Secretary Jerry Scheel to have the form mailed to you. Questions? Contact Jerry Scheel or call the church office at (248) Worship Flower sign-up available: Please consider giving flowers in memory of a loved one or to recognize a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary or to the glory of God. An arrangement is $24 and enhances our worship services. More than one arrangement may be ordered for any Sunday. You may take the flowers with you after the worship service or leave them so that they can be delivered to one of our homebound members or friends. The sign-up sheet is available on the kiosk in the area outside Knox Fellowship Hall. For more information, call the church office at (248) Check out the church s Facebook Page! For those of you who use Facebook, if you have not liked our church page, please start by looking up First Presbyterian Church of Farmington and clicking the like" icon. Once you have "liked" the page you will receive interesting church news including notice of upcoming events. We need as many people as possible to like our page AND for those who are on Facebook to like and share events and happenings at the church on our timeline. Sharing is a great way to spread the good news about First Pres! 5

6 Hospitality Time schedule: You are invited to bring ONE food item on ONE Sunday each month. Your Sunday depends on the first letter of your last name. It would be greatly appreciated if you are also able to help with set-up or clean-up. Here s the upcoming schedule: Jan. 20: Last names beginning L - R Jan. 27: Last names beginning S - Z Feb. 3: Last names beginning A - D Feb. 10: Last names beginning E - K Feb. 17: Last names beginning L - R Feb. 24: Last names beginning S - Z This Week at First Presbyterian Sunday, Jan. 13 Baptism of the Lord & SOS Arrival 9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Hospitality Time 2:30 p.m. Thistle Rose Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Little Flock Bible Study Monday, Jan. 14 SOS Hosting through Jan. 20 No events scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 15 SOS Hosting through Jan. 20 8:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast at Leo s Coney Island 7:00 p.m. Thistle Rose Rehearsal Wednesday, Jan. 16 SOS Hosting through Jan. 20 No events scheduled Thursday, Jan. 17 SOS Hosting through Jan. 20 9:30 a.m. 3s Coffee Hour 10:00 a.m. ESL Class 4:30 p.m. Worship Arts Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thistle Rose Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday, Jan. 18 SOS Hosting through Jan. 20 9:30 a.m. 4s Coffee Hour 6:00 p.m. Little Flock Bible Study Saturday, Jan. 19 SOS Hosting through Jan. 20 No events scheduled 6

7 Sunday, Jan. 20 Holy Communion & SOS Departure 9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship with Communion 11:15 a.m. Hospitality Time 2:30 p.m. Thistle Rose Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Little Flock Bible Study First Presbyterian Staff Senior Pastor Ministers Pastoral Care Parish Associate Pastoral Care Intern Minister of Music Organist Office Manager Sexton Sunday Nursery Attendants The Rev. Eddie Jusino Members of the Congregation The Rev. Craig Aue Joshua Archey Dr. Gerald Custer Shari Fiore Karen Spica Vanya Georgieva Dawn Johnson & Sandra Lieberman 7