Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, Ohio 44702

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1 Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, Ohio January 17, 2016

2 Families Welcome to Christ Presbyterian Church Thank you for worshiping at Christ Presbyterian Church. It is our hope that you will be inspired and blessed by the music and sermon. We look forward to seeing you again. For those of you with very small children (up to age 3) our Nursery is open and available to you in our lower level. Our caring volunteers are ready and willing to watch over your child while you are in service this morning. You can worship with peace of mind as all parents are given a pager so you can be contacted at a moment s notice should your child need you. An usher is able to help direct you if you need assistance. Family Worship Supplements are available at the front of the sanctuary. The Order For Morning Worship 2 nd Sunday After Epiphany January 17, 2016 Ten-Thirty O Clock * Those who are able please stand; if getting up Please silence all electronic devices and down is difficult for you, please remain seated. prior to the worship service. Large print copies of the hymns are available in the Narthex or from an usher. ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME Organ Voluntary Kathy Schlabach, organist Welcome and Worship Notes Call to Worship Leader: How precious is the steadfast love of God. Psalm 36:7, 9 People: All people may take refuge in the shadow of God s embrace. Leader: Christ is the fountain of life. People: In Christ we behold the Light of God. *Hymn in Procession No. 39 Great Is Thy Faithfulness

3 *Prayer of Adoration (unison) Holy God, through signs of grace you reveal your glory to all the world. Open our eyes to the hidden and surprising wonders you perform, that we may believe with our minds and trust in our hearts that you alone are Lord of all creation. Through Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, we pray. Amen. Call to Confession In the light of Christ, we see the darkness of our world and of our hearts. Trusting in God s saving love, let us confess our sin. Prayer of Confession (unison) Almighty God, 1 Corinthians 12:2 we confess that we have been led astray by the idols of our world. We have depended on our possessions and have not placed our trust in your grace. We have carelessly consumed the gifts you offer and have failed to be faithful stewards of the earth s resources. We have sought security in the might of the sword rather than the strength of your Holy Spirit. Forgive us, we pray. Lead us to true repentence that we may serve you faithfully. Through Christ we pray. Amen. (Silence is observed for personal reflection.) Kyrie Alfred V. Fedak

4 (please stand) *Declaration of Forgiveness Leader: Hear the good news: Christ unmasks the idols of our world and frees us from slavery to all that would oppress us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. People: Thanks be to God. Amen. *Response Hymn No. 441 Hear the Good News of Salvation Children are now invited to walk to the chancel steps for the Message. LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED Message for Children Children come forward for the Children s Message. After the prayer, children in Kindergarten 7th grade may go to the Chapel for Kids Church and children ages 3 5 may go downstairs for Kids Church. All children are to be picked up in the lower level. Prayer for Illumination Hebrew Scripture Isaiah 62:1-5 The Vindication of Zion Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 604 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 847 Psalter Psalm 36:5-11 All join the choir in singing the refrain: Tone: Joseph Gelineau Pew Bible page 443 Epistle Reading 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Considering Spiritual Gifts Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 933 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible pages *Hymn No. 297 In Christ Called to Baptize Gospel Reading John 2:1-11 The Wedding Feast in Cana Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. Pew Bible page 863 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 113

5 Sermon Jesus is Throwing a Party Rev. David L. de Vries You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate... OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed: page 35 Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer Grace In Our Midst Pam Moretta Offertory Anthem Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death. Many waters cannot quench love; neither can the floods drown it. Song of Solomon 8:6-7 *Doxology Hymn No. 606 René Clausen OLD HUNDREDTH *Prayer of Dedication (unison) At the wedding feast at Cana John 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:7 you gladdened the guests with divine generosity, filled to the brim and flowing over. We offer our gifts with grateful hearts. Bless them and our lives to your service, that they may reveal your glory, nurture faith, and manifest the common good. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. REENTRY INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE THE LORD Being Christ s Church Living Our Faith (Please sign the Friendship Pad found in your pew and return it toward the center aisle, noting names of those with whom you are worshiping.) *Hymn in Procession No. 733 We All Are One in Mission *Benediction Choral Response The Peace of the Earth Guatamalan Trad., arr. John Bell Organ Voluntary *Greeting One Another For anyone wishing confidential individual prayer, immediately following the service a member of the Stephen Ministry will be available in the Chapel.

6 We are grateful for the musical leadership of organist, Kathy Schablach, and choir director, Dr. Jon Peterson, both serving in the absence of David J. Kienzle. The flowers in the Chancel vases are given in loving memory of Willliam Carl Holcomb, by his mother and brother, Marna and John. The Cathedral Hour today is made possible through the generous donations from members and friends of Christ Presbyterian Church. Liturgists: Joe Orin & Elder Pam Moretta Acolytes: Faith Milligan (Crucifer), Grace Snavely (Acolyte), Max Ward (Acolyte), Clara Snavely (Bible Bearer) Acolyte Master: Scott McCahan Preparing for Next Week Scripture Readings for January 24, 2016 Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 Consider: The Old Testament year of jubilee to which Jesus refers in his first sermon what some have called his mission statement was a time set aside every fifty years to forgive financial debt and redistribute the land among the people. Why do you think God envisioned a year of jubilee, and what might that look like in our world today? Daily Grace CPC Rhythms of Worship and Discipleship The Week of January 17, 2016 Using Sunday s Order of Worship, we enter into worship and prayer every day of the week. We worship together... separately. The Call to Worship The Prayer of Adoration (Followed by silence) The Prayer of Confession (Followed by silence) The Assurance of Pardon Scripture Readings (Worship texts for Sunday, January 24): Monday: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6 Tuesday: Psalm 19 Wednesday: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Thursday: Luke 4:14-21 Friday: Nehemiah 8:8-10 Saturday: Psalm 19 Silent Meditation and Prayer (Listening for God s voice in Scripture and silence) Prayers of the People (Lifting others before God) Prayer of Dedication Becoming Familiar With Holy Scripture If you wish to become more familiar with the Bible and the best known stories of scripture, read Because God is Love, We Should Love Each Other (1 John 3-4).

7 Sunday Morning Adult Classes ~ 9:15-10:15 a.m. The Library Class is studying the Letters of John: The New Daily Bible by William Barclay; Let s Study the Letters of John by Ian Hamilton. Contemporary Issues and Biblical Thought Adult Class meets in the Quilting Room Sunday mornings 9:15-10:15 a.m. and is studying a book by Dee Brestin entitled, Proverbs and Parables, God s Wisdom for Living. The Parlor Class is studying from the Present Word. 1/24 A Wedding in Cana, led by Don Bowers 1/31 The Death of a Friend, led by Paul & Barb Batchelder The Upper Room Class, led by Mike Ophardt, meets on the second floor above the Parlor. Westminster Class: Jan. 17 through Feb. 21: Dr. Keith Lloyd, Kent State Professor of Bible, English, and Rhetoric will return to our class and be with us for six weeks. He will teach around the theme of Rhetoric in both the Old and New Testaments. When we think of the word rhetoric in a modern sense, we sometimes imagine politicians and the mindless drivel to which they sometimes attach themselves. But Rhetoric, in the best classical sense, is the logical and disciplined method by which arguments are made and advanced. Dr. Lloyd will take this classical definition of Rhetoric into the Bible and illustrate how some exemplary Scriptural arguments were made. To do so, he will take into account objectives of poets, prophets, priests, historians, and apostles who made them, as well as cultural contexts and influences that helped shape them. Jammin Jammies Sunday at Christ Church! Hey kids! Put on your comfiest jammies for church Sunday, January 24. We ll have extra special fun in Kids Church that morning! It might be winter outside, but we ll be comfy and cozy inside with cocoa, treats, games, and stories. Be sure to invite a friend and don t forget your slippers!

8 Choral Evensong for the Beginning of Lent Sunday, February 21, 4:00 pm (CPC Chancel Choir) Music of the 16th Century Tudors: Tallis, Byrd, Morley, and Gibbons Anthems, canticles, hymns, prayers, chants, and psalms: transporting us from the mundane to the spiritual. Tudor Church Music is sacred choral music on a diet ; it sounds like we are trimming down for spring! The simplicity, the trim choral lines, the lack of flamboyant expression, the austere beauty of textures, unadorned intelligibility: these are the delectable qualities of the accessible efficient nourishment the worshiper draws from the music of Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Orlando Gibbons and Thomas Morley. William Byrd was organist of the Chapel Royal; Orlando Gibbons was the leading English composer of his generation, as he held positions as Organist of the Royal Chapel and finally organist at Westminster Abbey. Thomas Morley wrote music for the liturgy of the Church of England, as he was employed at St. Paul's in London, becoming a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal in Organ Recital and Silent Film Tom Trenney, organist Friday, 11 March, 7:30pm Big Business starring Laurel and Hardy One Week starring Buster Keaton Freewill donation will be received; and of course, popcorn will be served! Known for his engaging improvisations on hymns, submitted themes, silent films, scripture, poetry, and artwork, Tom Trenney became the first organist to be awarded both First Prize and Audience Prize in the American Guild of Organists (AGO) National Competition in Organ Improvisation in Tom has performed at Royce Hall (UCLA), the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall (Nashville), Benaroya Hall (Seattle), Ocean Grove Auditorium (New Jersey), Portland Municipal Auditorium (Maine), Spreckels Organ Pavilion (San Diego), and Verizon Hall at Kimmel Center (Philadelphia); and has served as organist and clinician at regional and national conventions of the American Guild of Organists, the Organ Historical Society, the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, National Association of Pastoral Musicians, the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts, and the Calvin Institute of Worship. This is a return engagement at Christ Church since his youthful triumphant performance here fourteen years ago.

9 Box Tops, Box Tops, Box Tops! Please check the Box Tops for Education website for special deals. Everyone is worth a dime and that doesn't seem like much until you have a hundred and then you have ten dollars. We will be collecting all of 2016 so be sure to check all of the labels on any purchases. Please put them in a pew envelope and mark it box tops. Thank you for your participation in the Mission Ministry s activities. Thaw Out with your friends from CPC Youth Group 1/17 6:00-8:00 p.m. Youth Group (HS 9-12th grade only) 1/24 No Youth Group 1/31 Combined Worship Night at CPC HS Bible Study at Muggswiggz Starting Thursday, January 21 TAG Tuesday Afternoon Group TAG Tuesday Afternoon Group TAG takes a break in January, and starts up again in February. Here is the schedule for the rest of the TAG season. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 A History of Wedding Traditions presented by Kimberly Kenney Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Celebrating the Bösendorfer Piano presented by David Kienzle & friends Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Edith Roosevelt presented by Janey McClelland Davis Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Pluses and Minuses of Getting Older presented by Verna Barrett We will gather at 11:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship and greeting friends, followed by a meditation at 11:45 a.m., and lunch at noon. The program begins at approximately 12:45 p.m. and concludes by about 1:30 p.m. The cost is only $7.00. You may register at the kiosk, by calling the church office, or online.

10 2016 Per Capita Communicant Apportionment $28.73 per member 7.12 General Assembly 3.25 Synod Presbytery Your assistance in donating to help defray the cost to the church will be greatly appreciated. Please indicate on your check for the 2016 apportionment. November 2006, Session had voted to withhold the G/A and Synod portions. These portions have been divided with an equal portion going to the Mission Ministry and an equal portion going to the Session to disburse as they recommend. The Presbytery portion will continue to be paid monthly to the Presbytery. Bring your old cell phones to our Church office to give to the Battered Women s Shelter. Phones will be reconditioned and given to each woman as she leaves the Shelter and u s e d b y h e r i f s h e n e e d s to call for help. Leave the phones in the Church office. This is a wonderful way to recycle your phones. Thank you! 2016 Offering Envelopes If you requested envelopes, you will find them in alphabe cal order on the table in Cloister Hall. If you do not find envelopes with your name, and would like to receive them, please call the church office or print your name on the pad found on the table. If you are not able to pick up your envelopes, please call the church office, and we will gladly mail them out to you. C o n g r e g a t i o n a l Greeting Cards: As an o u t r e a c h t o o u r congregational family, we will have 2 cards each week in Cloister Hall on a podium for the family to sign. Please stop in Cloister Hall and sign the cards this week for: Virginia Clark (Happy Birthday), Suzie Burnett (Thinking of You).

11 ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF January 17 Today 8:00 am Worship Service Westminster Hall 9:00 am Fellowship Westminster Hall 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am-11:30 am Infant Nursery (ages 0-2) Room L4 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary 10:45 am Kids Church 6:00-8:00 pm Youth Group (High school 9-12th) Tuesday 9:30 am Bible Study Parlor 1:00 pm Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Session Dinner 7:00 pm Session Meeting Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West Canton, Ohio cantoncpc.org A reminder... Either at home or on the road, you can listen to the 10:30 service on WHLO 640 AM, or log on your computer to Wednesday Tydings Deadline 7:00 pm Stephen Ministry Supervision Parlor Thursday 7:00 am Men s Bible Study Westminster Hall 7:00-8:30 pm High School Bible Study Muggswiggz 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sunday, January 24 8:00 am Worship Service Chapel 9:15 am Children/Youth/Adult Sunday School Classes 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary Christ Presbyterian Church Staff Ministers: The People of Christ Church Senior Pastor: Rev. David de Vries Parish Associate: Rev. Eldon Trubee Director of Music & Organist: David Kienzle Director of Youth Ministry: Jon Mathewson Director of Children s and Family Ministries: Jennifer George Director of Outdoor Ministries: Chris Harmsen Business Administrator/Assistant Treasurer: Donald Weltlich Financial Assistant/Secretary: Diane Nave Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor/Secretary: Caryn Smith Custodians: Kurt A. Gottschick & Ron Pelger Mission Co-Worker in Thailand: Esther Wakeman Elders of Christ Presbyterian Church Kevin Anderson Alice Bailey Chris Burt Nancy Irving Scott McCahan Pam Moretta Edith Ophardt Christy Paumier James Smith

12 JOIN THE JOURNEY INQUIRERS AND NEW MEMBERS CLASSES Are you committed to living into the joys and challenges Christ has in store for you? Do you desire a faith that moves and grows as the Spirit works wonders in and around you? Do you desire meaningful worship, deep spiritual growth, joyful communion with other committed Christians, and ministry that reaches out beyond the safe and secure places? If these questions stir you, then you are invited to explore the possibility of joining in the journey of faith as a member of this congregation. As you already know, this is a phenomenal faith community doing amazing ministry. You can choose to become an integral part of God s work in, around, and through Christ Presbyterian Church. This gathering, designed to explore church membership, begins on Sunday, January 31 following morning worship. Over a five-week period, you will experience what it is to be a disciple of Jesus Christ at Christ Church. Prepare to engage your mind, your heart, your body, and your spirit! Baby-sitting is arranged and lunch will be served to adults and children. If this journey grabs your attention, please call the church office to sign-up or note your interest on the sign-up sheet in the Cloister Hall. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rev. Dave de Vries. Food, Clothing, and Prayer Ministry: If you happened to be in our Church on the morning of December 23, you witnessed the Grace of God in a most special way. The FCP Ministry hosted families for our second annual Christmas Gathering. The music and laughter could be heard the moment you entered the door! Over 128 families joined us last month as we enjoyed coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts to start the fes vi es. The en re Westminster Hall was filled with tables of volunteers and families- caroling, mingling, laughing and ge ng to know one another be er. The cra table was busy from start to finish with adults and children excited to make ornaments for their holidays. A special thank you to everyone involved in kni ng hats and scarves. We set up a table overflowing with your beau ful crea ons. As people lined up to receive their groceries they were able to choose something hand made from that table. It was so rewarding to watch the excitement on their faces as each person chose their special gi. The most heartwarming part of our Christmas gathering, though, had nothing to do with presents or food. Knowing that the holidays can be a trying me, we set up Prayer Partner tables in Cloister Hall and announced that anyone who wished to talk or pray with one of our Prayer Partners during the morning could do so. We hoped that a couple of people might take advantage of this me. As it turned out over 20 people joined us in this special prayer me- a true tes mony to how important all aspects of our Ministry are to the people we serve. Thank you all for helping make this a most special day. By the end of the party, I m not sure who felt the most rewarded, the clients or volunteers! Blessings and many thanks for your help and dona ons- Lorraine Murphy and all of our FCP volunteers