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 3, 2016

2 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. Families 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. All children are welcome to come forward for our Children s Message. As today is a Communion Sunday, following the message, children ages 3-5 are invited to follow our teachers out for Preschool Kids Church and can be picked up in the lower level following service. Children kindergarten and older will remain in service today to participate in Communion. REFLECTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS ON COMMUNION Communion is a time for quiet celebration. Please refrain from talking with neighbors as others are in thankful prayer. Holy communion is a gift from God to all of God s people. It does not belong to one particular church or denomination. At Christ Presbyterian Church everyone who confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is encouraged to come to the table. Appropriate responses to receiving both bread and cup include: Thanks be to God Amen Glory be to God You are encouraged to remember God s call to be part of the covenant people and a citizen in the Kingdom of Heaven (your baptism) by dipping your hand in the baptismal font as you come forward. You are welcome to receive Communion as a couple, family, and/or as friends gathered. If you have a family member who is in the choir, they can join you as you come forward. You are encouraged to sing during Communion. The choir will lead in singing meditative hymns. As you return to your seat you are encouraged to continue singing, devote yourself to prayer, or meditate on the cross.

3 The Order For Morning Worship 2 nd Sunday After Christmas January 3, 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 Preparation for Worship Organ Voluntary on Hymn No. 827 O Morning Star Paul Manz Choral Introit Raise a Song of Gladness (Hymn No. 155) J. Berthier Welcome and Worship Notes Call to Worship Leader: The Word became flesh and lived among us. John 1:9-14 People: And we have seen his glory. Leader: The true light that enlightens everyone has come into the world. People: Glory to God who has blessed us in Christ. Glory to God forever. *Hymn in Procession No. 673 Jesus, Light of Joy *Prayer of Adoration (unison) God of glory, your Word made a home with us so that we might be at home in you. Gather your children from the farthest places in the world and lead us to that home where the human race can become a human family; through Jesus Christ and in the Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.

4 Call to Confession Trusting in God s love made known in the gift of Jesus, let us confess our sins. Prayer of Confession (unison) Holy God, we confess that we are a distracted people and forgetful of your love. We make selfish choices, hurt each other, and perpetuate injustice in your world. We have sinned against you and are deeply sorry and repent of our disregard of you, each other, and your creation. By the power of your Spirit, forgive, restore, and strengthen us to live in your light and walk in your truth; through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Silence is observed for personal reflection.) Kyrie Hymn No. 579 (sung by all in English) Lord, Have Mercy (please stand) *Declaration of Forgiveness As children of the Holy One, God forgives you and loves you eternally. By the power of God s Spirit, forgive yourself and forgive others as God in Christ has forgiven you. *Response Hymn No. 134 (stanzas 3 & 4) No more let sins and sorrows grow Children are now invited to walk to the chancel steps for the Message. LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED Message for Children Following the message, children ages 3-5 are invited to follow our teachers out for Preschool Kids Church and can be picked up in the lower level following service. Children kindergarten and older will remain in service today to participate in Communion. Prayer for Illumination

5 Epistle Reading Ephesians 1:3-14 Marked by Christ s seal Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 949 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 234 *Hymn No. 459 O Word of God Incarnate Gospel Reading John 1:10-18 The Word Became Flesh Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. Pew Bible page 862 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible pages Sermon The Biggest Miracle? Rev. David L. de Vries And the word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father s only son, full of grace and truth. OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD *Affirmation of Faith The Nicene Creed: Page 34 Offertory Anthem Carol of the Star T. Tertius Noble; arr., June Nixon There came three kings who rode a pace to Bethl em town by God s good grace. Hail Earendel* God love be with us. In sooth it was a duteous thing, wise men to worship childe King: God love be with us, Hail Earendel. They gave him gifts of farbrought thing, of Recells,# Myrhh and Gold of Kings Hail Earendel, brightest of Angels, and setten there in strawy tent their mystic signs of Orient: God love be with us, Hail Earendel. The gold and Frankincense and Myrhh for King for Priest for digne martyr, Hail Earendel, brightest of Angels upon the great Good Friday morn is t crown of gold or crown of thorn? God love be with us, Hail Earendel. O hymn we then those Orient Kings. who brought for Him their offerings. Hail Earendel, brightest of Angels, and grant in Holy Mystery our selves His sacrifice may be, God love be with us, Hail Earendel. * Earendel: the mythical name of the Star of Bethlehem # St. Mark II: in the Anglo-Saxon MS of the Gospel, 995 A.D. Text ftom Cynewulf s Christ (ca. A.D. 750) *Doxology Hymn No. 606 OLD HUNDREDTH *Prayer of Dedication (unison) Lord Jesus Christ, your goodness to us is beyond imagination, a fullness of love that embraces all of life. From you we have received grace upon grace. Accept our offering for the sake of the world. All that we have is yours, and all we return to you is but a reflection of your love for us. John 1:16 In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

6 *Invitation to the Lord s Table *Hymn No. 511 (stanzas 1 2) Come, Behold! the Feast of Heaven *The Great Thanksgiving Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is good to give you thanks, O God, source of abundant life; through Jesus Christ your eternal Word who creates all things by the working of your Spirit. People: For he is the reflection of your glory, the very imprint of your being. Leader: In him you have become one with us that we might become one with you. And so we raise our voices with saints and angels and all creation in joyful praise to you singing: *Sanctus (sung by all) Thomas Pavlechko Permission granted: St. James Music Press 2008

7 Leader: People: Leader: People: Holy and wondrous God, long ago you spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways. And in these last days you have spoken to us in your Word made flesh, Jesus, who proclaimed your dream of peace. He gave himself for our weary world, accepting death so that we might live, and held our darkness deep within until through cross and grave and empty tomb he set us free for love. And so we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Recalling his death and resurrection, and longing for his coming in glory we offer you these gifts of bread and cup, and our lives in thanks and praise. Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be for us the body and blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. Pour out your Spirit upon us that we might be a people of grace and truth, bearing good news of joy in every season. And bring us at the last with Mary and Joseph, and all your saints to that vision of eternal splendor for which you have created us. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, by him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, we worship you, O God, in songs of everlasting praise. Amen. Breaking of The Bread and Pouring of The Cup Anthem During Communion (sung by the choir) Hymn No. 534 Now the Silence The Closing Prayer, Prayers of the People, and the Lord s Prayer REENTRY INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE THE LORD Being Christ s Church Living Our Faith Grace In Our Midst Scott McCahan (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. 159 O Sing a Song of Bethlehem *Benediction Choral Response Raise a Song of Gladness (Hymn No. 155) J. Berthier

8 Organ Voluntary Festival Toccata Percy E. Fletcher *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. The Cathedral Hour today is given in memory of Robert and Shirley Rechkemmer by the Clark Rechkemmer and Carol Rechkemmer Families. Liturgists: Tracy Jeffries & Elder Scott McCahan Acolytes: Emma George (Crucifer), Romy Anderson (Acolyte), Joey Anderson (Acolyte), Eva Burdeshaw (Bible Bearer) Acolyte Master: Scott McCahan Preparing for Next Week Scripture Readings for January 10, 2016 ~ Baptism of the Lord Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, Consider: How may I live in the power of the Holy Spirit this day? What in my life is like chaff that the Holy Spirit burns away in order for me to live as a free and faithful child of God? David J. Kienzle Departs for Germany & Netherlands Organ Concert Preview: Tuesday, 12 January, 7:00 pm Music of Bach, Reger, Schroeder, and Dubois The public is invited to hear our Christ Church organist preview a concert which he will play in Wiesbaden, Germany and Alkmaar, Netherlands in mid-january. This onehour informal event in our sanctuary is open to the public and will include a few comments and explanations about the music. Kienzle s invitation to play in Germany is for the annual Winter Games series which this year features the music of Max Reger; he is a beloved expressionist German composer, for whom we celebrate the centennial of his death.

9 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. 1/10 The Most Beautiful Bride, led by Dottie Rasnick 1/17 An Unfaithful Bride, led by Steve Schott 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: Dr. Keith Lloyd, Kent State Professor of Bible, English, and Rhetoric will return to our class and be with us for six weeks beginning on January 17 through February 21. 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. Daily Grace CPC Rhythms of Worship and Discipleship The Week of January 3, 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 10): Monday: Isaiah 43:1-7 Tuesday: Psalm 29 Wednesday: Acts 8:14-17 Thursday: Luke 3:15-17 Friday: Psalm 29 Saturday: Luke 3:21-22 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 Rejoice in the Lord Always (Philippians 4).

10 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 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 used by her if she needs 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: Cindy Morgan (Thinking of You), Joyce Effinger (Happy Birthday).

11 ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF January 3 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 Tuesday 9:30 am Bible Study Parlor 1:00 pm Staff Meeting Wednesday 5:30 pm Doors open for Madrigal Feast 6:00 pm Epiphany Madrigal Feast Westminster Hall Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West Canton, Ohio cantoncpc.org cpcoffice@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 Thursday 7:00 am Men s Bible Study Westminster Hall 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Saturday 8:30-10:00 am Food Ministry Breakfast Westminster Hall Sunday, January 10 8:00 am Worship Service Chapel 9:15 am Children/Youth/Adult Sunday School Classes 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary 6:00-8:00 pm Youth Group 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

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