Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, October 18, 2015

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1 Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (NRSV-Joshua 1:9) October 18, 2015 Rev. Anne Stewart Miller, Interim Pastor Mrs. Kathleen Andresen, Youth Director Mr. Kenneth Friese, Director of Music Mrs. Diane Starost, Director of Youth Choir

2 ENTER SILENTLY. WAIT PRAYERFULLY. WORSHIP REVERENTLY AND EXPECTANTLY. Let all the earth keep silent before him. O R D E R O F W O R S H I P October 18, th Sunday of Ordinary Time GATHERING Prelude Improvisation Ken Friese Welcome and Announcements Introit Celebrate! J. Le Doux Kids Choir Call to Worship Leader: People: Leader: People: All: My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make melody. Awake, my soul! For God's steadfast love is higher than the heavens, And God's faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Let us worship God.. Prayer of the Day *Hymn I Sing a Song of the Saints of God No. 364 Invitation to Confession Prayer of Confession Merciful God: we confess with regret how far short we come in fulfilling your will and purpose for us. We know the right way to live, but do not choose it. We know the right path to travel, but we do not take it. We know of your love for us, but do not trust it or claim it. Lord, have mercy upon us; and give us this day forgiveness for the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future. Amen. Assurance of Pardon Minister: People: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. May the God of mercy, who forgives us all our sins, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, keep us in eternal life. Amen.

3 *Gloria Patri No. 579 *The Peace Minister: People: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we also ought to forgive one another. The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Anthem I Will Praise You, O Lord M. Patterson Youth Choir Children s Moments James Thatcher WORD Prayer of Illumination First Lesson Joshua 1: 1-9 O.T.p.194-P.240 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Second Lesson 2 Timothy 1: 1-7 N.T.p.211-P.258 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon Being Bold Elder Ken Lewis *Hymn Once to Every Man and Nation (SEE INSERT) *Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed (Traditional) 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. Pastoral Prayer & 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.

4 OFFERING Offertory Prayer Receiving of our Tithes and Offerings Offertory I Want Jesus To Walk With Me L. Shackley Lynda Fallica/Sanctuary Choir *Doxology No. 592 *Prayer of Thanksgiving & Choral Response SENDING *Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory No. 420 *Benediction *Choral Response No. 586 Please join our Sanctuary Choir in singing our way out into the world Organ Postlude Praise Him! Praise Him! E.L. Diemer *Please stand, as you are able. Anne Gunthner is the worship assistant today. The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by The Corwin family in honor Bob and Ruth s birthdays.

5 In Our Prayers Pray at every opportunity in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18) This list is prepared each Wednesday. Please notify the office of names to be included. NEW ADDITIONS: Patricia and Ed Gunthner (Marks parents) Continue to pray for those who remain on our prayer list: Kevin Behrens (Brian s son), Charla Bolton (former member and friend of OFC), Paige Burkeholder and family (Melissa Terc s sister and family), Ellen Correll and Family (OFC Financial Secretary), Kerry Degnan (member), Joy Eipel (Mark Mandrakos mom), Lee and Gail Forker (Melissa Terc s parents), William Gray (Dorothy Mandrakos father), Dave and Else Haddock (members), Betty Hasteadt (member), Janet and Bill Higby (former OFC members), Pat Horner (member), Clarissa Jost (member), Wendy Kennedy (Peter Storey s sister), Mike Macchiaroli (Barbara Macchiaroli s son), Kay McCann (Ellen Correll s mom), Priscilla McGuire (member), Jason Montransky (6-year old friend of Katie Andresen), Kim Myers (member), Robert and Cindy Raynor (Brett s parents), Rebecca Raynor (Brett s sister), Dan Rooker (Laure McKenna s brother), Carol Saenger (member), Bradley Samuel (Mary s son), Winifred Slater (member), Daphne Storey (member), Ruth Terc (John Terc s mother), Brad Thayer (former member), Elizabeth Wilson (Anne Gunthner s mom), Grace Youngquist (member). Removed from our prayer list this week: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please call the church office to remove names from the prayer list. Thank you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer (Romans 12:12 - New International Version NIV)

6 For God has not given us a Spirit of fear but of Power, Love, & Self Discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7)

7 Old First Presbyterian Church 125 Main St., Huntington, NY Phone Fax I/We would like further information about: Prayer Requests Membership Christian Education and Youth Programs Music Programs Community Outreach and Support Please have the Pastor contact me Name: Address: Phone: Please submit all information and announcements for the Sunday Bulletin by Wednesday of each week at the latest. Either - (MS Word preferred ) at cheriecornell@oldfirstchurchhuntington.org or drop off at church office. Thank you. Please fill out, tear off, and leave in offering plate.

8 Old First Presbyterian Church 125 Main Street, Huntington, NY Phone: Fax: