THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH

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1 THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP 6 TH SUNDAY OF EASTER INSTALLATION OF DEACON 10:30 AM MAY 1, 2016 Those who are able are invited to stand. Latecomers may be seated. APPROACHING GOD PRELUDE Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense ROGER T. PETRICH WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP FROM PSALM 135 Leader: Praise the name of the Lord, you that stand in the house of the Lord! People: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good! Sing to God s name, for God is gracious! Leader: God s name endures forever, and God s renown throughout all the ages! People: We know that the Lord is great! Let us respond with thanksgiving and praise. HYMN #288 I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE PRAYER OF PRAISE AND ADORATION CALL TO CONFESSION AND SILENT CONFESSION AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FROM THE PCUSA FOUNDATIONS OF POLITY Leader: Friends, let us confess our faith! People: The good news of the Gospel is that the triune God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - creates, redeems, sustains, rules, and transforms all things and all people. The Church participates in God s mission for the transformation of creation and humanity by proclaiming to all people the good news of God s love, offering to all people the grace of God at font and table, and calling all people to discipleship in Christ. Leader: The news of God s love, forgiveness and help, which were revealed in Jesus, has been spreading for centuries. By God s grace and guidance, we are those who trust and proclaim this good news! People: Thanks be to God! HYMN OF ASSURANCE Do Not Be Afraid INSERT Refrain: All sing Text and Music 2009 Vv. 1 & 2: Choir only GIA Publications, Inc. V. 3: All sing OneLicense.net A PASSING OF THE PEACE MINUTE FOR MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS: Pentecost GATHERING JOYS AND CONCERNS FOR INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH SALLY HEIMBACH WORD WITH THE CHILDREN For children grade 1 and younger, care is provided in the nursery during the remainder of our worship time. We ask that children from grade 2 upward remain with their families so they can continue to learn the beauty and art of worship. FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON MATTHEW 9:18-26 NT Pg. 8 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 9 in the blue-edged Bible SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 NT Pg. 190 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 187 in the blue-edged Bible SERMON Growing Spirit: Nurturing Whatever REV. TIM DOONER is Commendable OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF DEACON OFFERTORY Christ Has Risen WORDS BY Sandy Gingrich, BERNARD KYAMANYAWA Deanna Robinson, TANZANIAN MELODY Jim Robinson DEDICATION HYMN #592 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him, above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION DOXOLOGY HYMN #514 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ LINSTEAD SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE FOR THE SACRAMENT WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND THE COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE (It is the custom of Faith Church to hold the Bread and Cup until everyone is served so that all might feast together. When all have received the Bread, the pastor will invite us to eat of the bread of life. When all have received the Cup, the pastor will invite us to drink of the cup of salvation.) THE LORD S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL PG. 16 HYMN #466 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing AZMON CHARGE AND BENEDICTION SENT OUT AS GOD S PEOPLE POSTLUDE Allegretto WILLIAM BOYCE

Please ask the adult nursery personnel if a youth is necessary. Military Service Please keep these people in your prayers. Hillary N. Bender, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender, Doland J.

2 *Word with the Children For children grade 1 and younger, care is provided in the nursery during the remainder of our worship time. We ask that children from grade 2 upward remain with their families so they can continue to learn the beauty and art of worship. A single youth volunteer may be needed. Please ask the adult nursery personnel if a youth is necessary. Military Service Please keep these people in your prayers. Hillary N. Bender, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender, Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits. Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy. Contact Information Pastoral Care Needs To contact our Pastor, please use Tim Dooner s address: tim@faithchurchemmaus.org. For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays through Thursdays, contact the church office After hours, please contact either Terry Eck, Moderator of Deacons ; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session , who will make the appropriate connections. For medical emergencies or deaths, contact Tim at Faith Church Prayer Chain Anyone with prayer concerns that they would like our membership to pray for should contact Ginny Robertson, our prayer chain coordinator. Her address is VSRobertson7@gmail.com and her telephone number is Please feel free to contact her so that our Faith Family may talk to our Heavenly Father about your concerns. He hears and listens to all prayers, no matter how large or small. SO THAT THOSE PRESENT MAY EXPERIENCE GOD WITHOUT DISTRACTION, WE ASK THAT CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE TURNED OFF PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP. THANK YOU. PASTOR: Rev. Timothy Dooner PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson ORGANIST/DIRECTOR, SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder DIRECTOR, CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie DEACON GREETER: Krista Gosner FLOWER DEACON: Amy Waters WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Toni Fernandez USHER CAPTAIN: Dodi Perrin USHERS: Jack & Bonnie Hillman, Melanie & Chas Shimer COMMUNION: Jana Masenheimer, Ginny Robertson, Erik Walker, Jack Hillman, Lisa Heineman AUDIO: Sally Heimbach VIDEO: Andy Ingram FELLOWSHIP: Pam Martin, Cindy Stull FLOWERS: Mike & Jade Yen, in memory of Mike s father. Bob & Brynn Durn, for their parents. ELDERS: Class of Rob Clark Jack Decker Jim DePhillips III John Gill Diane Millick Bill Gosner Jack Hillman Michelle Somishka Lisa Heineman Tim Melnick Erik Walker Richard Smith DEACONS: Class of Melanie Shimer Terry Eck Luana Graber Christy Smits Toni Fernandez Anne Greenwood Matt Somishka Krista Gosner Donna Hill Amy Waters Joanne Herring Jana Masenheimer Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the ushers. Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties. Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an usher for assistance. Hymns in the 700 s are from Sing! People of Faith, purple booklet in pews. The large candle on the communion table is a symbol for us that, as Christians, we believe Christ is still the light of the world. May it also remind us that PEACE is what we hope for. Order of Worship May 1, 2016 N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania office@faithchurchemmaus.org

Sunday, May 1, 2016 Welcome to this sacred time of praising and praying together; of singing, speaking and listening together; of being strengthened together in faith, for service.

If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you.

free foods. Flowers for the Chancel Table Do you have someone you d like to honor or remember by dedicating a bouquet of flowers on the chancel table during worship?

We place two bouquets each Sunday, and the price is $17.25 each. Donors are billed directly by Flowers by Georges.

3 Sunday, May 1, 2016 Welcome to this sacred time of praising and praying together; of singing, speaking and listening together; of being strengthened together in faith, for service. We hope you ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship. Worship New to Faith Church? If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you. Communion Inclusion The small boxes on the serving plates with the communion bread contain brown rice crackers, which are wheat free, gluten free, soy and nut free, and are for those needing allergen free foods. Flowers for the Chancel Table Do you have someone you d like to honor or remember by dedicating a bouquet of flowers on the chancel table during worship? The 2016 flower chart can be found hanging on the bulletin board outside of Fellowship Hall. If you have a special date, now is your first crack at it! We place two bouquets each Sunday, and the price is $17.25 each. Donors are billed directly by Flowers by Georges. Please sign up and indicate if you d like to keep the flowers or have them delivered by a deacon to a homebound member. Flowers are needed for Sundays, May 29 and Sundays in July and throughout the rest of the year. Administration Called to Serve? During the March meeting of Session, the Administration and Finance Committee was split into two committees. The Finance Committee retained all of its members, and the Administration Committee at this time has only one member. Those who have an interest in the formation of, and service to the church administration are invited to contact Richard Smith by at richardrsmithjr@verizon.net or by telephone at Women of Faith Women s Social Gathering May 4, at 6:00 PM, at the Superior Restaurant in Emmaus, has been set for a social dinner gathering for ALL ladies of Faith Church. Dinner will be ordered directly from their menu, with separate checks for each person. Please join Women of Faith for a fun time of Fellowship. So sufficient seating can be arranged for in advance, please contact Sue Lawall ( slaw2@verizon.net) or Sandy Gingrich ( rcgingrich@verizon.net) to let them know you plan on attending. Thank you. MEMBERSHIP #Got Membership? The Membership Committee at FPC will be holding a New Member Gathering in the fall. If you are interested in joining, or learning more about what it means to be a member of our church, please speak with or contact one of our committee members. Jim DePhillips dephillipsjames@gmail.com Doug Boyd dcboyd@rcn.com Matt Somishka msomishka@yahoo.com Making crafts for the December sale! Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street, PO Box 507 Emmaus, PA office@faithchurchemmaus.org Visit us on the web! Page 1 TODAY! TODAY! Youth Group Watch for NEW, IMPORTANT and UPDATED announcements each week.

Discipleship Sunday Morning Education Opportunities The Discipleship Committee has something for every age on Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM. Nursery for children under age 3.

5) Adult Bible Study (Rm. 1) Adult Topical Study Group (Rm. 7) Mid-Week Education Opportunities Small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome.

Next Meeting: 5/5 - Fernandez Disciples of Christ (DOC), a men s study & discussion group, meets every other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The topic of discussion is living in a diverse society.

6-8) High School Youth Group (gr. 9-12) MSYG will meet from 5:00-7:00 PM. HSYG will meet from 6:30-8:30 PM. We will share some sort of shared meal together from 6:30-7:00 PM, i.e. a brown bag meal, pizza, or a meal cooked together.

4 Discipleship Sunday Morning Education Opportunities The Discipleship Committee has something for every age on Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM. Nursery for children under age 3. Genesis Class is for ages 3 through K. (Rm. 2) This class is currently using a VeggieTales series. Grades 1-5 (Rm. 4) Middle School (gr. 6-8) (Rm. 3) Sr. High + (gr. 9 thru college age) (Rm. 5) Adult Bible Study (Rm. 1) Adult Topical Study Group (Rm. 7) Mid-Week Education Opportunities Small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome. Women s Devotional Fellowship meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30 11:30 AM in participants homes. Next Meeting: 5/5 - Fernandez Disciples of Christ (DOC), a men s study & discussion group, meets every other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The topic of discussion is living in a diverse society. Next meeting: 5/5 Bible Study meets at noon on Wednesdays in the Parlor. Come share the Bible with this lively group! All are welcome! Next meeting: 5/4 Youth Groups Middle School Youth Group (gr. 6-8) High School Youth Group (gr. 9-12) MSYG will meet from 5:00-7:00 PM. HSYG will meet from 6:30-8:30 PM. We will share some sort of shared meal together from 6:30-7:00 PM, i.e. a brown bag meal, pizza, or a meal cooked together. We will have weekly meetings unless otherwise noted. Contact: jomarchetto@rcn.com Today: Regular Meeting May 8: No Youth Group (Mother s day) May 15: Regular Meeting May 21: We will be working in the Faith Feeds Community 9:00 AM. May 22: Regular Meeting May 29: No Youth Group (Memorial Day) June 19-23: Youth Group volunteers needed for Vacation Bible School June 26: Work with the Barn Community Garden (Meet at 1:30 PM) July 2-10: Workcamp July 18-24: Youth Triennium August: Work with the Barn Community Garden (Meet at 1:30 PM) Let s celebrate our Graduates! As each school year comes to a close, we proudly share the accomplishments of church members (and those of their family) that have graduated from high school or college, and are preparing to embark on the next step of their life s journey. With that thought in mind, if you are part of the Class of 2016, or are the proud family member of someone who is graduating, please send the news to office@faithchurchemmaus.org, or leave a note in the secretary s mailbox in the church office. We d like to know where are students are graduating from and their plans for the future! We will share these accomplishments in the June newsletter as well as the July/August issue. Look for the 2016 Vacation Bible School Registration Form in the May edition of The Faith Flyer. Page 2

Pentecost Offering Investing in our Greatest Resource A gift to the Pentecost Offering helps the church encourage, develop, and support its young people, and also address the needs of at-risk

The remaining 60% is used to support ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.

5 Pentecost Offering Investing in our Greatest Resource A gift to the Pentecost Offering helps the church encourage, develop, and support its young people, and also address the needs of at-risk children. 40% of the Pentecost offering can be retained by individual congregations wanting to make an impact in the lives of young people within their own community. The remaining 60% is used to support ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Check out page 13 in the May issue of The Faith Flyer for details on the Young Adult Volunteer program, the Ministries for Youth program, and the Children-at-Risk program. We will receive the PENTECOST Offering on May 15, Pentecost Sunday. This is also the day we celebrate our Confirmation class as we welcome them into the membership of our church. Faith Presbyterian Church will use the 40% that we receive to support East Penn School District ANGEL NETWORKS in Lincoln Elementary and Lower Macungie Middle School. Angel Networks help children at risk by providing basic assistance to students in need on an immediate, short term basis; supporting students' ability to focus on learning in school; and giving anonymously in the true spirit of community. They provide students with basic necessities such as EMERGENCY groceries, clothing on an individual basis, curriculum-based field trips, academic expenses, and personal need products. In 2015, we received $1, from 29 participants with $ going to both of the ANGEL NETWORKS. Do you think we can increase this amount?? Please prayerfully consider participating in this offering and INVEST IN OUR GREATEST RESOURCE!! Yard Sale On Saturday, June 4, 2016, Faith Presbyterian Church will hold its Spring YARD SALE. All proceeds will be divided equally between Westminster Village (elder care) and our partners in Riamukurwe Parish of Nyeri, Kenya (in support of the orphanage and school). Our goal is to involve the entire church and open our doors to the community. The Yard Sale is more than a fundraiser, it encourages the community to see the physical church and feel the community of love of our members. You can help by: Cleaning out your house and donating items. Encouraging friends and family to offer items for donation or setting up a space and selling their own items. Everyone can participate by donating items or Volunteering to Bake, be a Cashier, Setting Up, Kitchen Helper, or Cleaning UP. If you have questions, or would like to arrange an appointment to have items picked up, simply or call: Phone: faithchurchyardsale@gmail.com Joe Payea ( ) or Laurie Murray Payea ( ) Yellow registration forms can be found in the narthex! Mission Page 3 Daybreak May persons to bake 2 doz. cookies each Faith Church cooks and serves a meal at Daybreak on the second Monday of each month, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Daybreak is a drop-in center for people suffering from mental illness, who may or may not also be homeless. Helpers are also needed, especially cooks, from approx. 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Because of possible nut allergies, please mark cookies that have nuts in them. Sugar-free cookies are also appreciated. Drop them off in the kitchen by noon of that Monday. For more information, Bob Durn ( ). Don t pass up this very easy opportunity to do unto others. The 412 Look at us Grow! The 412 is thrilled to schedule more and more dates! Check the calendar for starting times. Details will be shared as they are made available! Community Office Mondays! ATTN: Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, Work-from-Homers, Students, Etc. Take a weekly break from solitude and the coffee shops by coming into the 412 on Community Office Mondays. Coffee, internet, community, and collaboration. Door will be open Mondays 9-5. May 7 A 412 Community FREE Arts Workshop Lego Story Builder 10:00 AM to Noon Come, design, and discover what it means to be curious and creative. We w45ill build hands on with Legos to experience firsthand our own creative potential. We will develop our own characters and scenes. We will discover that we all have creative imaginations! Space is limited, so please RSVP to joanne@thebarnlv.org, or give Joanne a call at May 20 Game Night 6:00 PM with Lisa Heineman Game lovers of all ages are invited for some friendship, food, and fun! Game nights will be held monthly on a Friday from 6:00-8:00 PM. There will be plenty of board and card games available to play, but if you have some favorites of your own feel free to bring them along. Pizza, popcorn, and drinks will be provided (donations are appreciated to cover the cost of food). Please R.S.V.P. to Lisa Heineman at or lekheineman@gmail.com to make sure enough food There is still plenty of room for YOU to do something in this space and invite the friends and neighbors with whom God is calling you to connect. Contact Rob Clark. How will YOU use the space?!

6 Two Weeks of Faith This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information. Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing. Key FH Fellowship Hall MR Music Room P Parlor O Office S Sanctuary This Week Sunday, May 1 NO Children s or Youth Music rehearsals 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service 5:00 PM Middle School Youth Group 6:30 PM Senior High Youth Group 6:45 PM Junior GS (3) Monday, May 2 6:00 PM Adult Bell Choir 6:45 PM Brownie GS (4) 7:30 PM Emmaus Chorale (FH) Tuesday, May 3 9:00 AM Emmaus Garden Club (FH) 7:30 PM Administration Committee (4) Wednesday, May 4 9:00 AM Women of Faith craft making (FH) Noon Bible Study (P) 6:00 PM Women of Faith Social Gathering 7: Committee 7:00 PM Bridge to God (7) 7:30 PM Senior Choir (S) Thursday, May 5 7:30 AM Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM Women s Devotional Fellowship 6:00 PM Worship Committee (P) 7:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous Communion Next Week Mother s Day Sunday, May 8 SCRIP Orders Due NO Children s or Youth Music rehearsals 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service NO Youth Group 6:45 PM Junior GS (3) Monday, May 9 2:00 PM Daybreak 6:00 PM Adult Bell Choir 6:45 PM Daisy GS (4) 7:30 PM Emmaus Chorale (FH) Tuesday, May 10 7:00 PM Session (4) Wednesday, May 11 9:00 AM Women of Faith craft making (FH) Noon Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM Bridge to God (7) 7:30 PM Senior Choir (S) Thursday, May 12 9:30 AM Women s Devotional Fellowship 7:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous Friday, May 13 Saturday, May 14 9:00 AM Spring Clean-Up (rain date) Church Office Closed Friday, May 6 Church Office Closed Saturday, May 7 Around the Corner... Birthdays 5/2 Gabrielle Howorth, Justin Marquardt, Jim Robinson 5/3 Elizabeth Greb, Natalie Greb 5/5 Joshua Mauro 5/6 Kathryn Mitchell 5/7 Ginny Robertson, Savannah Zuzzolo May Pentecost/Confirmation May Flyer Deadline May Faith Feeds Garden Planting Day May Memorial Day Church office closed Jun Yard Sale Jun Flyer Deadline Jun Vacation Bible School Jul Youth Triennium Page 4 I GIVE Monthly, Quarterly, or Electronically. To learn more about giving electronically, click on the Stewardship link under the About Us section of our website. If you wish, you may tear this off and place in offering plate.

Bible Birds Puzzle Guess the bird, or look up the verse in the Bible. 1. Two powerful legs, fluffy feathers, large eggs. (Job 39:13) 2. Symbol of peace. (Matthew 10:16) 3.

7 Bible Birds Puzzle Guess the bird, or look up the verse in the Bible. 1. Two powerful legs, fluffy feathers, large eggs. (Job 39:13) 2. Symbol of peace. (Matthew 10:16) 3. Majestic, big bird, hooked beak. (Isaiah 40:31) 4. Black feathers, feeder on dead animals. (Genesis 8:7) 5. Flies at night, silent flyer. (Isaiah 34:11) 6. City bird, nests on buildings, walks a lot. (Luke 2:24) 7. Small, brown, shy, lives with others of its kind. (Exodus 16:13) 8. Swift flyer, makes a nest from mud, farmer s friend. (Psalm 84:3) 9. Hunter like a jet, hooked beak, sharp eyes. (Job 39:26) 10. Long legs, beach and pond wader, long beak. (Jeremiah 8:7) Answers: 1. Ostrich; 2. Dove; 3. Eagle; 4. Raven; 5. Owl; 6. Pigeons; 7. Quail; 8. Swallow; 9. Hawk; 10. Stork Page 5

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ENDS OF THE CHURCH THE SIX GREAT

ENDS OF THE CHURCH THE SIX GREAT Military Service Please keep these people in your prayers. Hillary N. Bender, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender, Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits. Christopher