church staff *CHORAL BENEDICTION Centuries of skill and science John L. Bell *POSTLUDE Cold December Flies Away Anthony Giamanco

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1 church staff OFFERTORY Oh Sun Behind All Suns Lucy Underwood *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION Glorious God, you led three men of wisdom to seek Jesus, your Holy Child, born of Mary. Overjoyed in the presence of his radiant light, the men knelt down at the infant s crib and offered him precious gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We, too, offer our gifts in gratitude, reverence, and thanksgiving for the birth of your child, whom you called to lead the world into fullness of life. Receive and bless this offering as a joyful sign of the boundless love and abundant life we are called to share in Christ. Amen. BEARING GOD S WORD INTO THE WORLD *HYMN 151 *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION We Three Kings of Orient Are Go in peace. AMEN! *CHORAL BENEDICTION Centuries of skill and science John L. Bell *POSTLUDE Cold December Flies Away Anthony Giamanco 210 S. Wayne Street Milledgeville, GA fpchurch@windstream.net ~ Saturday, January 12, remove greens from the church. ~ Sunday, January 13, Congregational meeting following worship to elect our sixth Elder for the class of ~ Sunday, January 20, Installation of Officers ~ Saturday, January 26, Session retreat at FPC Pastor, Rev. Susan Balfour, revsebalfour@gmail.com Children & Youth, Gloria Burns, gloryb.ce@gmail.com Admin. Asst., Amy Snowden, fpchurch@windstream.net Music Director, Dr. Jennifer Flory, jennifer.flory@gcsu.edu Organists, Kate Phillips and Jenny Moore Child Care Providers, Morgan Martin, Raeven Rodney and Andaysha Taylor Co-Treasurer s, David Baarda and Joel Burns OFFICE HOURS Monday- Friday 9am - 5pm PASTOR OFFICE HOURS Out of office Mondays; In office hours Tuesday ~ Friday If you would like to set up an appointment with Rev. Susan, please call the office Like us on FACEBOOK First.Presbyterian.Church.Milledgeville. GA We seek to glorify God through: Inspiring worship in Word and music, Inquiring study for adults and youth, Inclusive hospitality locally and globally, Industrious outreach for social justice and environmental stewardship. radio ministry WKZR (102.3FM)

2 January 6, 2019 Epiphany of the Lord PRELUDE O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright Johann Pachelbel CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS We are delighted that you have joined us this Lord s Day. If you are interested in membership, we invite you to speak to Rev. Susan. Thank you for being with us! GATHERING AROUND GOD S WORD CHORAL INTROIT Who would think that what was needed John L. Bell CHILDREN S TIME HYMNAL DEDICATION (see insert) *HYMN 646 Sing Out, My Soul CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Arise, shine; for your light has come. Congregation: The glory of the Lord has risen upon us. Leader: Come, worship the Lord of glory. Congregation: Proclaim God s praise among the nations. *HYMN 744 Arise, Your Light Is Come! CALL TO CONFESSION In the light of Christ, we see the shadows of our world and of our hearts. Trusting in God s grace, let us confess our sins before God and one another. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, you have given light to the world in Jesus Christ, but we have preferred to live in darkness; your justice protects the weak and the distressed, yet we seek the shelter of privilege and power; your righteousness redeems the poor and the needy, yet we seek the status of wealth and possession; your peace upholds the oppressed and the defenseless, yet we seek the security of weapons and retribution. Forgive us our sins, and lead us to true repentance, that we may trust you in all things; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. CHORAL RESPONSE Shepherds watch and wise men wonder John L. Bell DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS This is the good news: Christ is the light of the world, who grants forgiveness and healing of our sins. Let us give glory to God. *GLORIA PATRI HYMN NO. 581 Glory be to the Creator, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and always shall be, world without end! Amen, amen. Join us after worship in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship The Fellowship Hall is to the right of the front of the Sanctuary. Restrooms are to the left of the front of the Sanctuary. *Please stand as you are able. THE PEACE Leader: Let us now share the peace which Jesus made possible... Peace be with you. Congregation: And also with you. Leader: Please greet those near to you with the peace of Christ. ANTHEM Three Kings From Persian Lands Gustav Holst In Bethlehem, that noble place, of Virgin Mary, full of grace, within a stable all forlorn, the Saviour of the World is born. Refrain: Be we merry in this feast, In quo Salvator natus est [in which the Savior Christ is born]. Three Kings from Persian lands afar following the distant star: And this the quest of travelers three, where the new-born king may be. The star shines out with steadfast ray, the kings to Bethlehem make their way; And there in worship they bend the knee, unto the child they'd come to see. The star of mercy, the star of grace, shall lead thy heart to its resting-place: Gold, incense, myrrh thou cannot bring so give thy heart unto the King. PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Spirit of God, in the proclamation of your Word, reveal to us the hidden mystery of your love in Christ, and strengthen our faith that we may approach you with boldness. Amen SCRIPTURE READING Pew Bible Page # OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 60:1-6 OT P. 690 PSALM Psalm 72:1-7, OT P. 533 NEW TESTAMENT Ephesians 3:1-12 NT P. 193 GOSPEL Matthew 2:1-18 NT P. 2 SERMON *HYMN 508 Come to the Table Rev. Susan E. Balfour THE LORD S SUPPER INVITATION GREAT THANKSGIVING (see insert) WORDS OF INSTITUTION RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT Please approach the Lord s Table down the center aisle; take a piece of bread and a little cup; you may return to your pew via the side aisles. THE LORD S PRAYER RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD INVITATION TO THE OFFERING God intends to unite all creation, so that all may share in the promises of God s new reign. Therefore with gratitude and joy, let us render tributes and bring gifts, for we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in Christ.

3 CHURCH FAMILY: LIMITED MOBILITY Harry Beck, chemotherapy Mary Carlton Martha Chappell EXTENDED FAMILY: Helen Danuser Charley, Marion Robinson s friend, throat cancer Polly Morrison Murphy Davis, Open Door Community, cancer, multiple health concerns Charlotte Owens Judy degrandcourt, Sandra Balfour s sister, advanced MS Gloria Smith Kyle Dennis, Anne s husband, Multiple Myeloma, kidney issues Russell & Kathleen Edwards, Marianne s parents, numerous health problems Joellen Gonsauley, Nancy Miller s sister, health concerns Charley Harper, Cissy Lane s friend, undergoing treatment for cancer Dee Hartmann, Sandra Balfour s sister-in-law, health issues Leigh Humphrey, Will & Becky Humphrey s son, recovering, kidney transplant Molly Manley, Jo Ann Manley s daughter, cervical cancer, needs assistance Arthur & Julie Montemayor, Becky Henderson s parents, ongoing health concerns Charles Morgan, Jennifer Flory s father, recovering at home Polly Morrison, stroke, recovering in rehabilitation Jack Murphy, Kathy Carroll s father, stroke Tom Murphy, Kathy Carroll s brother, colon cancer Chris Pearson, Sunda Coleman s son, under care of kidney specialist Spencer Scott, Laura Burns Scott s husband, health concerns Suzy Smith, Lois Callender s mother, prayers for improved physical/mental health Tom Waller & Linda Worsham Waller, Sandra Worsham s brother-in-law, bladder cancer Frances Williams, Johnny Williams wife, pancreatic cancer diagnosis Sue York, cancer treatment IN ASSISTED LIVING Jane Carroll, Fellowship Home at Meriwether, 10 Meriwether Place Bryan Dempster, Green Acres, 313 Allen Memorial Drive SW Bob & Eloise Lamb, Fellowship Home at Meriwether, 10 Meriwether Place Questions for Reflection In Epiphany when the magi make their great journey to see the Christ Child, we see Jesus drawing all creation to the divine life revealed in him, and we see the realization of God s dream of reconciled creation. In our own way, we are each endowed by the Spirit with unique and precious gifts for sharing God s healing love in a good but often divided world. What spiritual practices do you engage in that allow you to stay peaceful, courteous, and develop a respectful regard for difference? How do you stay present and create openness for finding, revealing, and activating God s reconciling love in the world? THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH: JAN. 6 ~ JAN.13 Today: 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service ~ Epiphany of the Lord Hymnal Dedication 3:00 Students That Always Rejoice & Serve Tuesday: 9:30~10:30 Food Pantry 11:00 Presbyterian Women Study 12:00 Kiwanis Club Luncheon Wednesday: 6:30 Potluck Gathering 7:15 Bible/Book Study & Discussion Thursday: 1:00 Afternoon Bridge Club 2:00 FPC Book Club 5:30 Finance Committee 6:30 In Our Best Interest 7:00 Choir Practice Saturday: Sunday: 10:00 Remove greens from the Church 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service 12:00 Congregational Meeting 3:00 Students That Always Rejoice & Serve 5:00 Presbyterian Women Study Come get your FREE Bridge Lessons!! Sandra Balfour is offering her card savvy knowledge to ANY and ALL who may be interested in learning the basic skills and then some to play a great game of BRIDGE! Lessons will be held every Thursday at 1:00pm in FPC s Fellowship hall beginning on January 3rd!! If you missed this passed Thursday, no worries, see you on the 10th!! ONLINE GIVING fpchurch.org

4 THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER GREAT THANKSGIVING Leader: The Lord be with you Congregation: And also with you Leader: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name: You are holy, O God of majesty Great is the mystery of faith: According to Christ s commandment: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory......through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. 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. Leader: The gifts of God for the people of God. Congregation: Thanks be to God.

5 HYMNAL DEDICATION To you, O God, we lift our thanks and praise. We know that your creative power is the source of every good gift. Today, we take delight in the special gift of these hymnals. Thank you for members of this congregation whose vision, energy, and resources have helped to make this new hymnal available for our use. Thank you for all those who worked to create this song collection for your wider church: composers, poets, and artists; editors, publishers, and committee members. Thank you for the guidance of your Spirit in the composition of this hymnal and its contents. Thank you for the gift of music that stirs our hearts, instructs our minds, strengthens our spirits, and sets our bodies in motion. Thank you for old songs that keep us connected with saints and traditions from our past, and for new songs that create a legacy for future generations. Thank you for songs from our culture that express our heritage in familiar melodies and rhythms, and for songs from other cultures that open us to the variety of ways in which your people offer praise around the world. We thank you for the gifts of music and song through which creation has offered you praise and thanksgiving, confession and lament, prayers and petitions. May this new hymnal inspire our own songs in times of joy and sorrow. Enable us to sing in one voice as your gathered people, and to join in harmony with all who worship you. By your grace, may the words and melodies shape our faith for years to come, and in ways that forever give glory to you, the Triune God. Amen. IN HONOR OF David Baarda by Barbara Rowe & Bob Wilson Sandra Hartmann Balfour by Susan Balfour, John Sallstrom Rev. Susan Balfour by Sandra Hartmann Balfour, Rosemary Begemann, Frankie Holder, Gregory Thigpen Gloria Burns by Anne Smart Joel D. Burns by Gloria Burns Judith H. & Robert F. degrandcourt by Sandra Hartmann Balfour Col. Will Dairs by George & Nan Carpenter Dr. Jennifer Flory by David, Elizabeth, & Beth Baarda, Kate & Roy Phillips, Rosemary Begemann Jude Hirsch & Lee Gillis by Peggy Gillis Frankie Holder by Harry Beck, Mary A. Lucik, Jacqueline Northington William L. Humphrey, Leigh B. Humphrey II, Bill & Ruby Werts Will & Becky Humphrey by

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