The Service of Worship Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 1, :30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

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1 Congregational Meeting (10:45) A Call to Quiet Meditation The Service of Worship Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 1, :30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The congregation is asked to observe a time of silence during the prelude in preparing our hearts and minds for worship. Prelude My Faith Has Found a Resting Place arr. Jay Rouse Chiming of the Hour Opening Song (8:30) #36 For the Fruit of All Creation AR HYD Y NOS Greetings and Welcome The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Concerns and Celebrations of the Church Fellowship Registration Please pass the fellowship pad found at the end of the row, record information, and return the pad to its starting point. Then please remove sheet and place in the offering plate when it is passed. Moment for Ministry Introit Your Faithfulness, O Lord, Is Sure *Call to Worship As the prophets promised long ago, Jesus came to speak God s word. As even the demons seem to know, Jesus is the Holy one of God. *Hymn #15 All Creatures of Our God and King (verses 1,2,3,6) Presbyterian Women WINCHESTER NEW Dorothy Muller LASST UNS ERFREUEN *Prayer of Confession Dorothy Muller God our Creator, we confess that we are broken, sinful creatures. You spoke to us through the prophets, yet we have not kept your commands. You give a new teaching through Jesus, yet we fail to obey your living Word. Forgive us, God of grace. Set us free from the grip of sin, cast out all that is evil within us, and bring us ever closer to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. *Period of Silent Prayer In our Savior s name we pray. Amen.

2 *Assurance of Pardon Dorothy Muller Hear the good news: In Christ you are forgiven, your sins have been redeemed. We can declare with confidence: we are forgiven. *Congregational Response #441 Hear the Good News of Salvation (v.1) NETTLETON Hear the good news of salvation: Jesus died to show God s love. Such great kindness! Such great mercy! Come to us from heaven above. Jesus Christ, how much I love you! Jesus Christ, you save from sin! How I love you! Look upon me. Love me still and cleanse within. Scripture Lesson Psalm 111 pew Bible, OT, page 531 The Word of the Lord. large print, page 562 Thanks be to God. A Time for Young Disciples (11:00) Bucket Brigade All children are invited to the front. Parents are welcome to come with younger children. For age-related opportunities after this time, see the announcement following the order of worship. Anthem (8:30) I Sing the Mighty Power of God Anthem (11:00) Hallelujah, Amen from Judas Maccabeus ELLACOMBE G.F. Handel Scripture Lesson 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 pew Bible, NT, page 160 The Word of the Lord. large print, page 171 Thanks be to God. Annual Report William K. Neely Invitation to Discipleship To speak with someone about becoming a Christian, church membership or a special prayer need, please go to Room 133 following this service. The room is to your left when exiting the sanctuary. *Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed (ecumenical) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Hymn #450 Be Thou My Vision Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer SLANE 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. The Offering

3 Offertory If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee arr. Mark Kellner *Doxology with Alleluias *The Prayer of Dedication LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ all people here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Holy Spirit evermore, Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Hymn (8:30) #519 You Are My Strength When I Am Weak JERNIGAN The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Invitation and Words of Institution Communion of the People (You may take the elements as they are served.) Communion Music Prayer After Communion As you pass the bread, please share the words: The body of Christ broken for you. As you receive the bread, you may respond: Thanks be to God. As you pass the cup, please share the words: The blood of Christ shed for you. As you receive the cup, you may respond: Thanks be to God. *Hymn #65 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah CWM RHONDDA *Benediction *Benediction Response #748 Go with Us, Lord TALLIS CANON Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day, that in your Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you. *Postlude Toccata on AUSTRIA * All who are able, please stand. Bold print indicates congregational participation. Benjamin M. Culli Worship Leaders William K. Neely, Pastor

4 Dave Kemble, Elder Assisting in Worship Dorothy Muller, Liturgist Karrie Rushing, Director of Music Brad Collier, Organist Early Band: Gerald McGowan, mandolin, Paul Shackelford, bass, John Morrow, guitar, Jacob Montgomery, songleader Wilma Shackelford, flute, About Today s Service Bucket Brigade for Hunger: Today s pocket change offering, collected by the children during A Time for Young Disciples, goes to hunger programs, including our regular church servings at the Greenville Shelter. Fellowship: Coffee, coffee-cake, cookies, and other goodies are available in the fellowship hall each Sunday after the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Visitors: We welcome those visiting with us today. If you are a first-time visitor, stop by the visitors table in the Welcome Center to receive a gift. Children s Worship Bags: Worship Bags for children are available to your right before entering the sanctuary. Prayer Shawls: The Prayer Shawl Ministry has placed prayer shawls in the narthex to the right of the center sanctuary doors. If you are chilly during the service, wrap up in a shawl and return it after worship. Broadcast: The 11:00 service is broadcast live on WNCT-1070 AM and FM radio (New Bern ; Jacksonville ) and streamed live at and First Presbyterian Church welcomes children of all ages in worship. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers for all services. Following A Time for Young Disciples in the 11:00 a.m. service, ages four through six are invited to participate in Godly Play in Room 113. The Toddler s Church is available for two and three year olds in Room 116. Older children are encouraged to participate in worship. Portable hearing aids and large print Bibles, bulletins and hymns are available on the table by the entrance, or ask an usher for assistance. In Respect of All Worshippers, please turn off or mute cell phones, and disconnect your wifi because it interferes with our radio broadcast. Do not use flash photography during the worship service and please refrain from eating and drinking in the sanctuary during worship. Our Congregation in Ministry Congregational Meeting: The annual meeting of the congregation and corporation of FPC will be held at 10:45 a.m. today in the sanctuary. MOC: The Men of the Church breakfast will be Tuesday, February 3, 7:00 a.m. at the Seahorse Restaurant. Cost is $8.50. The MOC Dinner will be Thursday, February 19, 6:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Campus Ministry will provide the program and Chris Riddle will be cooking. Presbyterian Women: The Tasting Luncheon will be held Saturday, February 7, 12:00 noon. Restaurant Round-up is the theme this year. Raffle Tickets: Raffle tickets are available to before and after worship services Frozen Foods: We need frozen foods to sell at the Tasting Luncheon, including casseroles, soups, sauces, and also chicken salad, pimento cheese, etc. Have all items to the church by February 6. Bake Sale: Please make, bake, and take any goodies, cakes, pies, cookies, bars, fudge, pickles, jellies, relish, tarts, or snack foods for our bake sale. Drop off your goodies Friday, February 6. Blood Drive: The FPC Fellowship Hall will be the site of an American Red Cross Blood Drive on

5 Sunday, February 8, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Souper Bowl of Caring: The Youth Group will collect canned food after each service today for the Souper Bowl of Caring. Presbytery Meeting: The next stated meeting of New Hope Presbytery will be held at FPC on February 28. Members of Falkland Presbyterian Church will be assisting us. Thanks to everyone who has already volunteered to be help us extend wonderful hospitality. A few needs remain such as four greeters to serve at our exterior entrances from 7:30 am 10:30 am and two afternoon ushers to serve from 12:30 pm until approximately 4:00 pm. A golf cart and a couple of golf cart driving chauffeurs would make a welcome addition to our parking lot hospitality team at the beginning and close of the day. For more information, please contact Carol Pierson at carol@fpcgreenville.org. First Friday Club: The next event will be on Friday, February 6th. We will meet at the church at 6:15 pm and then go to dinner at Pizza Inn and go ice skating. We will be back at the church by 9:45 pm. Shrove Tuesday: Worship Ministry encourages all to attend the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper Tuesday, February 17, 6:00 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall, in preparation for the beginning of the Lenten season. High School Seniors/College Students: The Presbyterian Women provide scholarships for high school seniors and college students. If you are interested in applying, stop by the church office to pick up an application form. The deadline for applying is March 1. The same form is used for all scholarships the PW Scholarship, the Hubert and Mary D. Bryant Scholarship, the Anna Belle Boyd Sugg and Fordyce Harding Sugg Scholarship, and the Pandora s Box Scholarship. There is also an application available for a Women of New Hope Presbytery Scholarship. That application must be mailed and received by the Presbytery by March 1. Contact Mary Beth Pugh /dcmbpugh@suddenlink.net. Presbyterian Women: Circle meetings for February: Circle 1 will meet Monday, February 9, 10:45 a.m. at the church; Circle 3 will meet Monday, February 9, 2:00 p.m. at the home of Vernette Dean; Cypress Glen Circle will meet Tuesday, February 10, 10:00 a.m. at Cypress Glen; Circle 6 will meet Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 p.m. at the church. Our Congregation in Ministry Congregational Gatherings: Mark your calendars for the first Congregational Gathering, which will be a Fish Fry sponsored by the Men of the Church on Wednesday, February 25, 6-8 p.m. Mission Trip: There will be a Dominican Republic mission trip meeting on Sunday, February 15, after the 11:00 service in the Basement Fellowship Hall. Please lift in prayer: Our Congregation Cares Church Family Roz Ahrens, Sarah Allen, Clara Carr, Frank Chipman, Beth Clark, Martha & George Coffman, Mickie Ezelle, Thelma Flye, Parmalee Hawk, Ben Lattin, Joyce Lewis, Elizabeth Lyle, Janice O Rear, Becky Stasavich Family and Friends: Scott Heritage (friend of Don & Mary Guy) Patsy McPherson (friend of Linda Parham) Jackie Pearson (cousin of Jeri Jackson) Jim Person (stepfather of David Webb) Erin Tessnear (friend of Cathy Campbell) Elizabeth Trevathan (cousin of Marcia Trevathan)

6 Cathy Williams & family (friends of Sandy Jackson) Military personnel and families; mission teams; our national, state and local leaders and people called our enemies. In Memoriam Joseph Flake Steelman December 22, January 21, 2015 Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. Those who live. John 11:25 believe in me, even though they die, will The church extends heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family. Memorial gifts may be given to a charity of one s choice.