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1 New LPC T-Shirts are on sale $10 Get yours after church Maroon: YS-3XL Grey S-3XL If we run out of your size we will get more! For Our Guests Encounter (9th-12th Grade) Sun., Oct. 8: Encounter 7-8:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 14: LPC Fall Rummage Sale Sun., Oct. 15: Encounter 7-8:30 p.m. Evolve (7th-8th Grade) Wed., Oct. 11: Evolve 6:30-8 p.m. Wed., Oct. 18: Evolve at LJHS Football Wed., Oct. 25: Evolve Movie Night Thank you for taking the time to complete the Guest Information on our attendance registration pad. We value your visit with us and this is a simple way of letting us know how we may better meet your needs. Thanks for visiting! We re glad you re here. Parking--We have three locations for parking: the side lot on Silver St., the alley lot on Warren St. and the county parking lot directly across East St. Rest Rooms are located in the hallway by the Welcome Center, on the lower level of the ARK and in the classroom offi ce/wing. Welcome Center--located in the Narthex area between the Sanctuary and the ARK. Please stop by and check out opportunities open to you here at Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Kids Corner by Ann van der Merwe The Living Word Have you ever heard the Bible called the Living Word? No, the Bible is not going to stand up and walk around. But the Bible is alive. When we read about people like David and Daniel, we aren t just reading Old Testament stories. We are learning about their experience of God and we can relate to it. When we read the words of Jesus, we aren t just reading what he wanted to share with people living centuries ago. We are hearing a message meant for us, too. In fact, the Bible is one of the best ways to hear God s voice. So, open your Bible and have a listen. God has something special to say to you every single time. Weekly Prayer List Marge Brinkman, Juanita Legge and Martha Martin Sunday School--Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Everyone Welcome Adult classes located in the Classroom/Offi ce Wing: Faith Weavers- Jim VanDeGrift in Room 102 Faith Explorers - Gary Ensing in Room 313 Bible in Life - Jim Garrett in Room 306 S.A.L.T. class - in Room 304 Raising Godly Kids - Rachael Earley in Room 311 Vintage - Teens and parents of youth grade 7-12 in LPC Youth Center Children s Sunday School Ages 2-4th grade on the lower level the ARK 5th and 6th graders in Room 305 Nursery and Family Room Ages 2 and under are welcome in our staffed nursery located between the Ark and the Welcome Center We also have a Family Room with worship audio located next to our Welcome Center Worship at LPC Flowers This Morning are Given by The Don Lycan family in loving memory of Veryl Wallace Lycan. Traditional Worship Sunday at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary Christian Education at 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in the Ark Prayer teams available following worship for those who desire prayer. Attendance - October 1, :45 a.m :15 a.m Total Sunday School Offering - $12, Operating Fund Income thru September $816, Operating Fund Expense thru September $798, The Facility schedule is available on our video displays and online at Lebanon Presbyterian Church 123 N. East St., Lebanon, Ohio Fax Offi ce Hours - Mon-Thurs 8 to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 to 3 p.m.

2 Soul Food: A Word from Randy Can You Hear Me Now? Father Harvey Schaller was an old priest who would make regular visits to the Catholic patients at Bethesda North Hospital. He was a devout gentlemen, who well into his nineties cherished the ministry of Word and Sacrament. As his health was failing, I used to visit him regularly and would purposely ask him the same question each time, Father Schaller, what is the most important lesson you ve learned in all of your years of ministry? Without hesitation, he would reply, Listening to God. When most people pray, he would say, they do all the talking! And when does God speak, then most people just do what they please anyway. I witnessed the truth of this in a recent conversation with a person who shared with me that he and God had an understanding. He told God what he would and wouldn t do and was sure God was okay with it. When I asked how he knew that God had spoken, he looked at me with noticeable confusion. How does God speak to us? For too many years, the established church s traditions were taken as gospel. That is, until Martin Luther, a German monk and devout student of the Bible had his eyes opened to the life of faith and holiness taught in the Scriptures. Feeling compelled to speak out on behalf of his parishioners, he penned the famous 95 Theses and nailed them to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. His intent was to invite debate on the essentials of the Christian faith and challenge the abusive practices of the church, hoping for reform. With each obstacle, God spoke into his life through his readings and he became more convinced that the Bible is indeed the ultimate authority for faith and life. Like many of you, I have heard the still small voice of God many times while reading the Bible or listening to a message or song based entirely on the Word of God. As Pastor Peter often says, it s life changing. Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it.... Revelation 1:3 Sermon Notes: The Bible Alone Coming Alongside Coming Alongside is inviting the ladies of the church to join us for lunch and fellowship on Tuesday, October 17, at noon for a luncheon at Cobblestone Café in Waynesville. If you are able to attend, please RSVP to Debbie Kouns at by Sunday, October 15. Food Pantry Volunteer Coordinator Needed A person or couple is needed to coordinate LPC volunteers who work in the Lebanon Food Pantry. This only requires three hours of time on the fourth Friday of each month. For more information on this rewarding opportunity to help those in need in our local school district, contact Inga Kimple at Family Movie Night is Back! Starting on Friday, October 20, our movie will be Sing. Summary: Rosita, an overworked and under appreciated mother of 25 piglets desperate to unleash her inner diva; Ash, a punk rock porcupine with a beautiful voice behind her prickly exterior; and Johnny, a young gangster gorilla looking to break free of his family s felonies. Sing is the musical comedy event of We ll have pizza and sodas at 6:30 p.m. and start the movie and popcorn around 7 p.m. The cost is still only $7 per family. So bring your friends, family and neighbors and join us! Family Fun at the Larson Farm Looking for something to do with the kids? Peter and Beth Larson would like to invite you and your kids to their farm on Sunday, October 29 from 2-4 p.m. Come join other church families for a hayride, apple bobbing, and other fall fun! LPC Church Directory Updates We are starting to review the information and addresses for the 2018 Church Directory. If you have any changes to your address or phone number, please contact Gabrielle at the church offi ce at or by at gabrielle@ lebanonpresbyterian.org. Prime Timers Age 50+ Road trip! Back by popular demand, on Tuesday, October 17 we will once again visit the Old Order Mennonite (think Amish) community in Bainbridge, Ohio. You will step back in time to a slower pace with horse and buggies, no electricity, and food cooked in a wood-stoked oven. We will visit a couple of general stores, a bakery, and have lunch at a local eatery. Remember, they don t take credit cards. We will leave from the church s back alley parking lot at 10 a.m. and return at about 4:30 p.m. There are still spots available on the church bus, or you can carpool with others. Call Ann Loreaux to sign-up at or see the sign-up sheet at the Information Center. Please join us! Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen? NOT Our Wednesday Nights Together Team is in need of the following helpers: Coordinator-in-Training Two (2) assistant cooks Two (2) servers To join our team or for more information contact Kate Murphy at or ktgm1954@gmail.com. LPC Golf Tournament October 15 at Shaker Run We invite you to join us Sunday, October 15 for an LPC Golf tournament at Shaker Run golf course. The cost is $50 and start time is 1 p.m. All of the money we raise will go toward construction of a school we are building in Kenya, East Africa. We need to know how many golfers are coming, so please fi ll out the sign-up sheet below and place it in the collection plate. You can pay at the golf course the day of the tournament or you can place a check in the collection plate marked Golf along with your sign up sheet. Names: Address: Phone Number: Discover LPC Interested in joining LPC? Our Discover LPC class is intended for you to help you know who we are and to answer your questions. The class will meet during the Sunday School hour (10 a.m.) each week in Room 305, beginning October 15 through November 12. On Sunday, November 19, we will gather following the second worship service to dine together in Fellowship Hall and meet the Session of the church. To register please, call the church offi ce at or fi ll out the information below and place in the offering plate or Gabrielle Pyles at gabrielle@lebanonpresbyterian.org. Name: Phone:

3 Thanksgiving Baskets For more than 30 years LPC has been making Thanksgiving Baskets for needy families in our community. We need your help! Starting October 1, nonperishable food items may be placed in the big box that is located in the Narthex on the weekends. If you would like to drop items off during the week, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., please bring them to the church offi ce. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please mark your check or envelope Thanksgiving Baskets and place in the offering plate. Other very needed ways to serve are to sign up for one of the following: I am willing to call on families to verify information Oct. 5 - Oct. 17. I would like to help pack the baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Ark. I would like to help with delivery of the baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 starting at 9:45 a.m. I would like to help with pick-up of baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. I would like to help at the front desk, verifying names and helping direct people to get their baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Name: Telephone: Address: Number of people in your group: Any questions or concerns about LPC s Thanksgiving Baskets, can be directed to: Scott and Geralyn Lucia at Thanksgiving Baskets For more than 30 years LPC has been making Thanksgiving Baskets for needy families in our community. We need your help! Starting October 1, nonperishable food items may be placed in the big box that is located in the Narthex on the weekends. If you would like to drop items off during the week, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., please bring them to the church offi ce. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please mark your check or envelope Thanksgiving Baskets and place in the offering plate. Other very needed ways to serve are to sign up for one of the following: I am willing to call on families to verify information Oct. 5 - Oct. 17. I would like to help pack the baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Ark. I would like to help with delivery of the baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 starting at 9:45 a.m. I would like to help with pick-up of baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. I would like to help at the front desk, verifying names and helping direct people to get their baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Name: Telephone: Address: Number of people in your group: Any questions or concerns about LPC s Thanksgiving Baskets, can be directed to: Scott and Geralyn Lucia at Thanksgiving Baskets For more than 30 years LPC has been making Thanksgiving Baskets for needy families in our community. We need your help! Starting October 1, nonperishable food items may be placed in the big box that is located in the Narthex on the weekends. If you would like to drop items off during the week, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., please bring them to the church offi ce. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please mark your check or envelope Thanksgiving Baskets and place in the offering plate. Other very needed ways to serve are to sign up for one of the following: I am willing to call on families to verify information Oct. 5 - Oct. 17. I would like to help pack the baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Ark. I would like to help with delivery of the baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 starting at 9:45 a.m. I would like to help with pick-up of baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. I would like to help at the front desk, verifying names and helping direct people to get their baskets on Saturday morning, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Name: Telephone: Address: Number of people in your group: Any questions or concerns about LPC s Thanksgiving Baskets, can be directed to: Scott and Geralyn Lucia at

4 RECOMMENDATIONS CHURCH OFFICERS FOR THE CLASS OF 2018 Each year we select new offi cers who will order the life and work of our congregation: Elders serve on Session to exercise leadership, government, and discipline of the church body; take leadership in the different ministry areas; be a shepherd to the members of the fl ock; and assist with Communion. Deacons have the gifts of helping and mercy; are devoted to service; build relationships with people who need support and encouragement; and serve as greeters before worship services. Please prayerfully consider church members you know. Then ask that person for their approval to be nominated and submit their name or names on the form below or fi ll out the form online at The deadline for nominations is November 5, Recommendation for Church Officer I suggest the name of for nomination to the offi ce of: Elder Deacon The committee needs further information to help decide, among the names suggested, who to nominate. If you would like to give additional information, please make comments on a separate sheet of paper. You may want to use the following characteristics: General Churchmanship Attendance at public worship Participation in church activities Offi ces held Services rendered Christian Living in Daily Life Within the family At work In the community Personal Characteristics and Skills Cooperativeness Willingness to learn Ability to follow through on assignments Openness to new ideas Maturity of judgment Particular Qualifications for this Office (Use another sheet of paper if necessary) Return this to the church offi ce by November 5, Thank you, Nominating Committee: Cheryl Bogen, Bernie Uchtman, Elders; Terri Cantanzaro, Deacon; Larry Bracey, Nina Dorsch, Myron McClure, Don Mowry, Jeff Ridgely, Gary Sheanshang and Harriet Smith, Alternate RECOMMENDATIONS CHURCH OFFICERS FOR THE CLASS OF 2018 Each year we select new offi cers who will order the life and work of our congregation: Elders serve on Session to exercise leadership, government, and discipline of the church body; take leadership in the different ministry areas; be a shepherd to the members of the fl ock; and assist with Communion. Deacons have the gifts of helping and mercy; are devoted to service; build relationships with people who need support and encouragement; and serve as greeters before worship services. Please prayerfully consider church members you know. Then ask that person for their approval to be nominated and submit their name or names on the form below or fi ll out the form online at The deadline for nominations is November 5, Recommendation for Church Officer I suggest the name of for nomination to the offi ce of: Elder Deacon The committee needs further information to help decide, among the names suggested, who to nominate. If you would like to give additional information, please make comments on a separate sheet of paper. You may want to use the following characteristics: General Churchmanship Attendance at public worship Participation in church activities Offi ces held Services rendered Christian Living in Daily Life Within the family At work In the community Personal Characteristics and Skills Cooperativeness Willingness to learn Ability to follow through on assignments Openness to new ideas Maturity of judgment Particular Qualifications for this Office (Use another sheet of paper if necessary) Return this to the church offi ce by November 5, Thank you, Nominating Committee: Cheryl Bogen, Bernie Uchtman, Elders; Terri Cantanzaro, Deacon; Larry Bracey, Nina Dorsch, Myron McClure, Don Mowry, Jeff Ridgely, Gary Sheanshang and Harriet Smith, Alternate RECOMMENDATIONS CHURCH OFFICERS FOR THE CLASS OF 2018 Each year we select new offi cers who will order the life and work of our congregation: Elders serve on Session to exercise leadership, government, and discipline of the church body; take leadership in the different ministry areas; be a shepherd to the members of the fl ock; and assist with Communion. Deacons have the gifts of helping and mercy; are devoted to service; build relationships with people who need support and encouragement; and serve as greeters before worship services. Please prayerfully consider church members you know. Then ask that person for their approval to be nominated and submit their name or names on the form below or fi ll out the form online at The deadline for nominations is November 5, Recommendation for Church Officer I suggest the name of for nomination to the offi ce of: Elder Deacon The committee needs further information to help decide, among the names suggested, who to nominate. If you would like to give additional information, please make comments on a separate sheet of paper. You may want to use the following characteristics: General Churchmanship Attendance at public worship Participation in church activities Offi ces held Services rendered Christian Living in Daily Life Within the family At work In the community Personal Characteristics and Skills Cooperativeness Willingness to learn Ability to follow through on assignments Openness to new ideas Maturity of judgment Particular Qualifications for this Office (Use another sheet of paper if necessary) Return this to the church offi ce by November 5, Thank you, Nominating Committee: Cheryl Bogen, Bernie Uchtman, Elders; Terri Cantanzaro, Deacon; Larry Bracey, Nina Dorsch, Myron McClure, Don Mowry, Jeff Ridgely, Gary Sheanshang and Harriet Smith, Alternate

5 Sunday, October 8, :45 a.m. Worship Service Sunday, October 8, :45 a.m. Worship Service Sunday, October 8, :45 a.m. Worship Service WE GATHER Welcome and Announcements Ann van der Merwe WE GATHER Welcome and Announcements Ann van der Merwe WE GATHER Welcome and Announcements Ann van der Merwe Ministry Minute Nominating Forms Terri Catanzaro Ministry Minute Nominating Forms Terri Catanzaro Ministry Minute Nominating Forms Terri Catanzaro Chiming of the Hour (Let us prepare our hearts to worship God) Prelude Kyle Mazur Will You Come and Follow Me Arr. John L. Bell *Call to Worship (Psalm 119) Ann van der Merwe Leader: Your Word, LORD, is eternal; it stands fi rm in the heavens. People: Your faithfulness continues through all generations; Leader: Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve You People: If Your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affl iction. Leader: I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have preserved my life. People: Oh, how I love Your law! I meditate on it all day long. Leader: Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. People: I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey Your word. Leader: I have not departed from Your laws, for You Yourself have taught me. All: How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! How Firm a Foundation Hymn 612 Chiming of the Hour (Let us prepare our hearts to worship God) Prelude Kyle Mazur Will You Come and Follow Me Arr. John L. Bell *Call to Worship (Psalm 119) Ann van der Merwe Leader: Your Word, LORD, is eternal; it stands fi rm in the heavens. People: Your faithfulness continues through all generations; Leader: Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve You People: If Your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affl iction. Leader: I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have preserved my life. People: Oh, how I love Your law! I meditate on it all day long. Leader: Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. People: I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey Your word. Leader: I have not departed from Your laws, for You Yourself have taught me. All: How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! How Firm a Foundation Hymn 612 Chiming of the Hour (Let us prepare our hearts to worship God) Prelude Kyle Mazur Will You Come and Follow Me Arr. John L. Bell *Call to Worship (Psalm 119) Ann van der Merwe Leader: Your Word, LORD, is eternal; it stands fi rm in the heavens. People: Your faithfulness continues through all generations; Leader: Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve You People: If Your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affl iction. Leader: I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have preserved my life. People: Oh, how I love Your law! I meditate on it all day long. Leader: Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. People: I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey Your word. Leader: I have not departed from Your laws, for You Yourself have taught me. All: How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! How Firm a Foundation Hymn 612 WE PRAY Prayer of Confession Andrew Johnson Loving God, You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. All we, like sheep, have gone astray. Each of us has turned to our own way. Yet, at the cross, the LORD Jesus took upon himself the iniquities of us all. We are grateful for the love of God that is greater far than tongue or pen could ever tell. Still, You did tell. You told by coming in the fl esh and dwelling among us. You penned the eternal Word in the Holy Scriptures. Your witness to one and all is sure and settled. All who trust Your promises are secure. Prone to wander, LORD often we feel it. Prone to leave the God we love. Take our hearts, LORD, take and seal them. Seal them for Your courts above. In the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit we pray. Amen Assurance of Pardon *Response The B-I-B-L-E The B-I-B-L-E, yes that s the book for me. I stand alone on the Word of God, the B-I-B-L-E. BIBLE! The B-I-B-L-E, I carry it along with me. I read and pray, and then obey, the B-I-B-L-E. BIBLE! WE PRAY Prayer of Confession Andrew Johnson Loving God, You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. All we, like sheep, have gone astray. Each of us has turned to our own way. Yet, at the cross, the LORD Jesus took upon himself the iniquities of us all. We are grateful for the love of God that is greater far than tongue or pen could ever tell. Still, You did tell. You told by coming in the fl esh and dwelling among us. You penned the eternal Word in the Holy Scriptures. Your witness to one and all is sure and settled. All who trust Your promises are secure. Prone to wander, LORD often we feel it. Prone to leave the God we love. Take our hearts, LORD, take and seal them. Seal them for Your courts above. In the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit we pray. Amen Assurance of Pardon *Response The B-I-B-L-E The B-I-B-L-E, yes that s the book for me. I stand alone on the Word of God, the B-I-B-L-E. BIBLE! The B-I-B-L-E, I carry it along with me. I read and pray, and then obey, the B-I-B-L-E. BIBLE! WE PRAY Prayer of Confession Andrew Johnson Loving God, You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. All we, like sheep, have gone astray. Each of us has turned to our own way. Yet, at the cross, the LORD Jesus took upon himself the iniquities of us all. We are grateful for the love of God that is greater far than tongue or pen could ever tell. Still, You did tell. You told by coming in the fl esh and dwelling among us. You penned the eternal Word in the Holy Scriptures. Your witness to one and all is sure and settled. All who trust Your promises are secure. Prone to wander, LORD often we feel it. Prone to leave the God we love. Take our hearts, LORD, take and seal them. Seal them for Your courts above. In the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit we pray. Amen Assurance of Pardon *Response The B-I-B-L-E The B-I-B-L-E, yes that s the book for me. I stand alone on the Word of God, the B-I-B-L-E. BIBLE! The B-I-B-L-E, I carry it along with me. I read and pray, and then obey, the B-I-B-L-E. BIBLE!

6 WE GIVE BACK TO GOD Prayer of Dedication Rick McNeely Offertory Rachel and Daniel Sachs The Lord is My Light and Salvation WE GIVE BACK TO GOD Prayer of Dedication Rick McNeely Offertory Rachel and Daniel Sachs The Lord is My Light and Salvation WE GIVE BACK TO GOD Prayer of Dedication Rick McNeely Offertory Rachel and Daniel Sachs The Lord is My Light and Salvation WE HEAR THE WORD First Scripture Reading Gretta Brown Psalm 119:105 Pew Bible, page 439 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Children s Sermon The Rev. Randy Fannin Children are Dismissed 3-5 year-olds and K-2nd grade are dismissed to Children s Church-Room 301 Break Thou the Bread of Life Hymn 315 Second Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Pew Bible, page 843 Sermon The Rev. Randy Fannin The Bible Alone WE HEAR THE WORD First Scripture Reading Gretta Brown Psalm 119:105 Pew Bible, page 439 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Children s Sermon The Rev. Randy Fannin Children are Dismissed 3-5 year-olds and K-2nd grade are dismissed to Children s Church-Room 301 Break Thou the Bread of Life Hymn 315 Second Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Pew Bible, page 843 Sermon The Rev. Randy Fannin The Bible Alone WE HEAR THE WORD First Scripture Reading Gretta Brown Psalm 119:105 Pew Bible, page 439 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Children s Sermon The Rev. Randy Fannin Children are Dismissed 3-5 year-olds and K-2nd grade are dismissed to Children s Church-Room 301 Break Thou the Bread of Life Hymn 315 Second Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Pew Bible, page 843 Sermon The Rev. Randy Fannin The Bible Alone WE GO OUT INTO THE WORLD *Closing Hymn How Sure the Scriptures Are! Hymn 312 Charge and Benediction The Rev. Randy Fannin WE GO OUT INTO THE WORLD *Closing Hymn How Sure the Scriptures Are! Hymn 312 Charge and Benediction The Rev. Randy Fannin WE GO OUT INTO THE WORLD *Closing Hymn How Sure the Scriptures Are! Hymn 312 Charge and Benediction The Rev. Randy Fannin * Please stand if you are able Please silence all cell phones prior to the beginning of worship. Assisted hearing devices are available--please see an usher. * Please stand if you are able Please silence all cell phones prior to the beginning of worship. Assisted hearing devices are available--please see an usher. * Please stand if you are able Please silence all cell phones prior to the beginning of worship. Assisted hearing devices are available--please see an usher.