First Presbyterian Church 4511 Sixth Avenue, Kearney, NE (308)

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1 First Presbyterian Church 4511 Sixth Avenue, Kearney, NE (308) 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 needs. Nursery Staff will welcome your infants and toddlers. Wireless hearing aids, large-print bulletins, and large-print Bibles 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 Family 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 9:00 a.m. Sunday 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 Choir Director Kelsey Cobb, Nursery Coordinator Dennis Shultz, Custodian Madison Cobb, Nursery Attendant Connie Moon, Organist Susan Wallace, Organist Clayton Moyer, Chancel Choir Director Rona Newby, Website Coordinator 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 spricegibson@hotmail.com.

2 Preparation for Worship Almighty God, we pray for you blessing on the church in this place. Here may the faithful find salvation, and the careless be awakened. Here may the doubting find faith, and the anxious be encouraged. Here may the tempted find help, and the sorrowful comfort. Here may the weary find rest, and the strong be renewed. Here may the aged find consolation and the young be inspired; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. May 17, 2015 WORSHIP FOR THE LORD S DAY 10:30 A.M. 7 th Sunday of Easter *Please rise in body or spirit. PRELUDE Pastorale for Flutes d Aquin WELCOME Greeting and Announcements Welcoming One Another Stephen Price-Gibson CHORAL INTROIT Christ is Arisen George F. Handel Chancel Choir *CALL TO WORSHIP Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! Happy are those who trust in the Lord; they are like trees, planted by the water. Happy are those who believe in Christ; they will have the gift of everlasting life. Let us worship God. JoAnn Lilly, Liturgist *HYMN We Praise You, O God No. 612 *CONFESSION AND PARDON Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Let us pray: In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God. God of all hope and joy, we confess that we continue to live in fear. You invite us to share in Christ s ministry, but we ignore the calling of our baptism. You allow us to share in Christ s own life, but we fail to believe this good news. Forgive us, God of grace. Protect us, for we belong to you. Sanctify us in your truth that our hope and joy may be complete; through Jesus Christ our Lord. *Sung Response Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us No. 575 Declaration of Pardon Hear the good news! To all and to each, where regret is real, God pronounces pardon and grants us the right to begin again. Thanks be to God!

3 *Sung Response Alleluia No. 589 CHILDREN S TIME Christian Education Leaders Recognition ANTHEM All Things Bright and Beautiful Brad Printz Sandy McKirahan, flute All things bright and beautiful, all things great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. The purple headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset and the morning, that brightens up the sky. The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden, He made them everyone. He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell, how great is God Almighty, who has made all things well. All things bright and beautiful, all things great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. THE WORD Prayer for Illumination Let us pray: God of mercy, grant that the Word you speak this day may take root in our hearts, and bear fruit to your honor and glory, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. First Reading Acts 1:15-17; The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! Psalm (Psalm 1) How Happy Are the Saints of God No. 457 Gospel Reading John 17:6-19 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! Sermon "JESUS PRAYS FOR US" *HYMN Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet No. 458 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Study Catechism Q. 44 What do you affirm when you say that he descended into hell? A. That our Lord took upon himself the full consequences of our sinfulness, even the agony of abandonment by God, in order that we might be spared. Mark 15:34; Heb. 9:26; Heb. 9:26; Rom. 4:24-25 Q. 45 Why did Jesus have to suffer as he did? A. Because grace is more abundant and sin more serious than we suppose. However cruelly we may treat one another, all sin is primarily against God. God condemns sin, yet never judges apart from grace. In giving Jesus Christ to die for us, God took the burden of our sin into God s own self to remove it once and for all. The cross in all its severity reveals an abyss of sin swallowed up by the suffering of divine love. Rom. 8:1, 3-4; 1 Cor. 1:18; Rom. 5:8; Col. 1:20; James 2:13 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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. Choral Response Amen Greek Melody TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory Be Still, My Soul arr. Connie Moon

4 *Presentation Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow No. 609 Liturgist: JoAnn Lilly Acolytes: Brian Barua and Hewitt Moyer Greeters/Ushers: Dwayne and Vianne Anderson, Earl and JoAnn Rademacher, and Eldin and Annabelle Wells Coffee Hosts: Amanda Badgley Organist: Connie Moon Chancel Choir Director: Clayton Moyer Accompanist: Sharon Rees Sound System Technician: Joshua Hofer Nursery Attendants: Kelsey Cobb and Madison Cobb The flower bouquets this morning are given by Julia Tye in celebration of anniversary. May 10, 2015 Church Attendance: 95 Dimes for Mission: 245 *Dedication Prayer Let us pray: In the name and in the spirit of Jesus, we bring our gifts to you, O God. Help us to give with them a ready mind, a willing spirit, and a joyful heart. Amen. *HYMN Be Still, My Soul No. 819 *BLESSING Romans 15:13 *CHORAL BENEDICTION Hymn of Promise Natalie Sleeth *POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune Tomaso Albinoni We cordially invite you to join us for refreshments and fellowship every Sunday morning following the Worship Service in the Family Life Center. MARTHA CIRCLE BIBLE STUDY NEWS This month we are collecting food items and paper products for the East Lawn Food Pantry. This includes boxes of mac and cheese, tuna, cake mixes, and canned vegetables. May Dates at our Church 19 Martha Circle meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the church classroom. June Dates at our Church 3 End-of-Year Potluck at 5:30 p.m. in the church Family Life Center. Bring a covered dish to share. Tableware and drinks will be provided. Program by Sharon Rees Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Minneapolis, Minnesota. One Body, One Spirit. PENTECOST SUNDAY SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015 Remember to wear RED on Sunday, May 24th!

5 SISTERS IN SPIRIT BIBLE STUDY Sisters in Spirit (SIS) Bible Study which meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm will celebrate the end of one study by watching The Princess Bride on Monday, May 18th. Join us for popcorn and fun! On Monday, June 1st we will begin studying the book If Grace Is True by Philip Gulley and James Mulholland. Please join us for this short, but thought provoking study. PENTECOST OFFERING The Pentecost Offering is received on the day of Pentecost (Sunday, May 24, 2015). It provides a direct way to meet the needs of children, youth, and young adults at risk. Congregations keep 40 percent of the Pentecost Offering to support ministries benefiting these age groups in their communities. The General Assembly s portion (60 percent) provides leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports children-at-risk programs at the national level. Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised more than $8 million for these ministries that benefit younger members of God s family. NEPAL EARTHQUAKES RESPONSE Presbyterian Disaster Assistance's (PDA) local partners through ACT Alliance have been working in Nepal for several years and are on the ground assisting many who have survived the earthquakes by distributing immediate life-saving supplies such as water, food, shelter and medication. PDA is committed to the long-term response. As longterm recovery plans are developed, PDA will accompany and further financially support our partners in the area to ensure a comprehensive recovery is sustained. Financial assistance will be needed to help with the response. Financial gifts can be written to First Presbyterian Church with a reference to Nepal in the memo line Our Members: Marlene and Lloyd Andrews Darrell Barnes Jo Beam Ruth Davis Don and Allene Gimeson Elmer and Margaret Holzrichter Susan Ingram For Our Prayers Donna Larson Marcia and Andrew Lowe Helen Marshall Gordon Morrow Tommy & Relena Myers and Family Ken and Marilyn Whittaker Our Friends of the Church: Reagon Albers (friend of Orlena Moyer) Ron Larson (son of Donna Larson) Norman & Dorrie Alff (parents of Kit Alff) Cindy Malone (daughter of Vi Pimper) Andy Alff (brother of Kit Alff) Pastor Lee Martin (friend of Gary Smith) Dan Aschwege (friend of Mary Kulhanek) Tammy May (friend of Pat Hild) Chris Brancroft (friend of McCammonds) Rob Messbarger (friend of McCammonds) Jim Burford (friend of Mary Kulhanek) Grace Nutter (mother of Barb Andersen) Shelley Boyce (niece of Sharon Swett) Barbara Ollenburg (sister of John Gustafson) Evie Gulachi-Johnson Pastor Mike Sorsen (friend of Gary Smith) Karen Kotrc (friend of Morrows) Dale Springer (uncle of Rose Miller) Darci Kuhnel (niece of Suzie Hankins) Ellen Sunnes (sister of Scott Matteson) Dana Lang (daughter of Irene Meredith) Rich Vohland (son of Bob & Evelyn Vohland) Cycelie Gustafson and children (granddaughter of Suzzi Hankins) Jimmy and Lorraine O Quinn (brother & sister-in-law of Ann Young) Mary Phelps and Family (sister of Suzzi Hankins) Our Loved Ones In Service To Our Country: Brian Adams Army Jason Keen USAF Danelle Nelson ANG Kristin Lindenstein-Shnell USAF Thomas Gibson USAF Ryan Rowher Army Gary Haines USAF Greg Stevens USMC David Hild Guard Linda Youberg Navy Amy Jacobson Guard Our Presbytery and the Wider Church: Aurora Presbyterian/UCC Church Dawn Black, serving Broken Bow Please help our Church office keep our prayer list current. Unless otherwise requested we will keep names on the prayer list for four weeks.

6 SYNOD SCHOOL 2015 A Future with Hope July 26-31, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa WHAT IS SYNOD SCHOOL? Synod School is a special learning and personal enrichment experience for all ages. We seek to create an environment of hospitality, healing and hope. The week is designed for individuals and families, laity and clergy. Classes and activities are available for adults, youth and children some separately, some intergenerational. Come and grow in faith through action, relationships, and a centering of the spirit. Come for continuing education, for a special family experience, or for individual growth. Come to participate in a unique experience of Christian community, as we worship, study, play, and live together. Synod School course catalog and registration information is available now in the church office or online at Registration ends July 1st. Some Course Topics: Scottish Presbyterian History Basket Weaving Dyeing, Crocheting, Jewelry & other crafts Song Share, Singing & Handbells The Civil War, Slavery and the Bible Ballroom & Folk Dance Seven Principles for a Successful Marriage How the Bible Came to Be Humor: Tool or Weapon Unlocking the Secrets of Your Grill Financial Wisdom Sports, Recreation and Hobbies History of Failure Italian Cooking SUMMER CAMPS Synod School, July 26-31, 2015 A Future with Hope, at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa; website: and prairies.org Activities for the whole family. Calvin Crest Camp Conference and Retreat Center in Fremont, Nebraska; website: Various camps for all ages. Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center in Allenspark, Colorado; website Camps for youth and adults. Visit the websites of these camps for more information. Scholarships are available for all of the above camps and from the Presbytery of Central Nebraska. Also the church will pay up to 50% of the camp fees for youth wishing to attend a Christian summer camp. VACTION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015 July 12-16, :00-8:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church th Avenue, Kearney Please come join us on our Journey Off The Map where we will be learning from the book of Isaiah 30:21. We are looking for volunteers to help with snacks, crafts and classroom teachers. If interested contact Lynnette Cobb ( or lcobb.cns@citlink.net) or Jill Hurt ( or sixer99@hotmail.com). There will also be an adult VBS class taught by Steve Miller. Hope everyone can join us for our exciting journey!

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 CD recorded copy of the Sunday Worship Service, please call the church office at You may also listen to the sermon on the church s website, Person of the Spring selected by the Worship and Music Committee is Beverly Kimball. Bev dedicated herself to the books in the church library for over 10 years, helped as an office volunteer on weekly basis, organized the children s worship bags and name tag boxes besides being involved in many other behind-the-scenes projects. Dimes for Mission. Please keep donating your dimes. 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? 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. Save General Mills Box Tops For Education And Campbell s Labels For Education. The Mission Committee would like you to know that the Menaul School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is collecting General Mills Box Tops for Education and Campbell's Labels for Education (UPC product code and Labels for Education coupons). This program helps them "buy" classroom supplies. Please put your Box Tops and Campbell s labels in the Best Choice collection box in the church office Coffee Hosts Chart. The Congregational Life Committee Needs YOUR Help! Wanted: Coffee Hosts for 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. The 2015 Coffee Host chart is up by the Family Life Center entry Flower Chart. The 2015 Flower Chart is up 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! June 28 August 2 August 23 November 22 July 19 August 9 November 15 THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, May 17 Christian Education Leadership Recognition 9:00 a.m. Sunday School All Church 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary Following Service Coffee Fellowship Family Life Center Monday, May 18 7:00 p.m. Sisters in Spirit Study Group Classroom Tuesday, May 19 1:30 p.m. Martha Circle Bible Study Classroom 6:45 p.m. Girl Scout Troop #900 Classroom 7:00 p.m. SESSION MEETING Library Wednesday, May 20 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study Family Life Center Thursday, May 21 5:00 p.m. United Campus Ministry Board Meeting UCM House 7:00 p.m. Kearney Women of Today Library Sunday, May 24 Pentecost Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary Following Service Coffee Fellowship Family Life Center Monday, May 25 Office Closed Memorial Day