First Presbyterian Church of Ionia June 17, 2018 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Order Of Worship

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1 First Presbyterian Church of Ionia June 17, 2018 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Order Of Worship Prelude Chimes of the hour Introit Hymn (Insert) Day By Day Welcome and Announcements *Call To Worship Pastor: It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; Congregation: to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night. Pastor: For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy. Congregation: The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. *those who are able, please stand

2 Pastor: They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. Congregation: In old age thy still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap, Pastor: showing that the Lord is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him. *Hymn 551 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come Prayer of Confession (in Unison) Lord Jesus Christ, we confess the times when we have failed to invest ourselves in the lives of others; the times when we have denied to them the opportunity to grow in their faith through our lack of interest or involvement; the times when our lives have become so entangled with the cares of the world that we forget what you have said and done and promised. We ac knowledge that when we become disconnected from

3 you, our lives become parched and unfruitful and our faith becomes stunted and dry. Forgive us, O Lord. In your mercy, grant us repentance, so that, renewed in our faith, we may produce the fruit of your mercy, your joy, and your undying live Amen. Kyrie Hymn 572 Lord, have mercy upon us, Christ have mercy upon us, Lord have mercy upon us. Assurance of Pardon The mystery is revealed! We are a new creation in Jesus Christ. Everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! For Christ has died and he is risen, our sins are forgiven. For the love of Christ we are urged on: we now no longer live for ourselves but for him who died and was raised for us. Believe this good news and live.

4 Passing of the Peace Pastor: Christ has given us peace that surpasses all understanding. The peace of Christ be with you! Congregation: The peace of Christ be with you also! CHILDREN S MESSAGE Kathy VanSyckle Prayer for Illumination Scripture Readings Liturgist: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Page 726 Pew Bible Liturgist: The word of the Lord! Congregation: Thanks be to God! Pastor: Mark 4:26-34 Page Pew Bible Pastor: The gospel of the Lord! Congregation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Sermon *Affirmation of Faith A Study in Contrast - Dr. Chris Dorn Page 14 - Hymnal The Apostles Creed

5 *Hymn 441 I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord SHARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ending with The Lord s Prayer Page 16 in Hymnal Offering Offertory Music *Doxology Hymn 592 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn (Insert) We Are Called *Benediction *Postlude Please sign the red attendance folder in your pew, sharing your name with those near you and making formal your gift to God of this hour. If you give your complete address and phone number, we will keep you informed about upcoming events.

6 Serving in Worship Today: Guest Speaker: Dr. Chris Dorn; Liturgist: Jim VanSyckle Greeters and Ushers: Marcia and Ernie Ross, Megan Ransom Children s Message: Kathy VanSyckle Fellowship: Arnold s and Rebecca Speer Serving in Worship next Sunday: Guest Speaker: Dr. Chris Dorn; Liturgist: Perry Gregory Greeters and Ushers: Pat Gustafson, Barb Klenk, Linda Steele Children s Message: Judi Emlinger; Flowers: Bonnie Hadder in memory of Dick Hadder; Fellowship: Marilyn McKay and Sue Thompson Elders serving on Session: Dr. Jan Arnold, Judi Emlinger, Lavonna Hoover, Lee Hunsberger, Evelyn Ransom, Sue Reglin, Dr. Keith Sterner, Kathy VanSyckle, Mary Williams

7 Music Fund: Elder Bill Robinson Shaver Children s Fund: Elder Judi Emlinger Head Start Initiative: Elder Sue Thompson Clerk, Margaret Gregory Treasurers, Barb Klenk and Norma Kilpatrick Music Leader Harkness Handbell Choir Director Administrative Assistant Custodian Mike Kaufman Cindy Rozich Deb Montgomery Steve Slaughter come enjoy! Retirees Fellowship: Norma Kilpatrick, President ( ) good friendship, good activities, 3rd Thursday Quilters Fellowship: Barb Klenk, Chairperson ( ) fun, fellowship, and helping hearts 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Shawl Group: Evelyn Ransom and Mary Williams, Co- Chairs Making lap robes and shawls for those who need them

8 For your Prayers Bless, O Lord, the one you are sending to be our next pastor. When that person is joyful, guide that person to be prayerful. When that person is tempted, stay by that person. In all seasons send that person the companions you intend and the good judgment and good heart to embrace them. ANNOUNCEMENTS Our Christian Education Committee hopes to receive your cans and bottles to redeem for their deposits, as well as your exhausted ink cartridges. Your help is needed for Sunday Fellowship hour and altar flowers. Please remember to sign up. Please save the date of August 19th for the annual church picnic at Linda Hood s campground.

9 Please be advised the Building and Grounds Committee has scheduled the floors in the fellowship hall, main kitchen, kitchenette, bell choir practice room, tables and chairs storage room and the upstairs bathrooms to be stripped and waxed. This will be done on June 19 and 20. Also the high traffic carpet areas in the Memorial Room will be cleaned. Calendar 6/17 8:30 A.M. Harkness Handbells practice 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest speaker, Dr. Chris Dorn 11:00 A.M. Fellowship and Refreshments 6/20 9:30 A.M. Quilters 6/ P.M. Prayer Shawl Group 6/24 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest speaker, Dr. Chris Dorn 11:00 A.M. Fellowship and Refreshments 6/27 9:30 A.M. Quilters 6/ P.M. Prayer Shawl Group

10 7/1 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest speaker, Rev. Joanna Bailey 11:00 A.M. Fellowship and Refreshments 7/4 Independence Day 9:30 A.M. Quilters 7/5 2-4 P.M. Prayer Shawl Group 7/8 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest speaker, Dr. Chris Dorn 11:00 A.M. Fellowship and Refreshments 7/10-7/25 Deb on vacation to New Orleans 7/11 9:30 A.M. Quilters 7/ P.M. Prayer Shawl Group

11 See Who We Are Christian Service Center clothing and household goods we donate for neighbors Crop Walk walking or rocking we help to feed the world Souper Bowl of Caring homemade soup prepared and served to collect funds for local soup kitchen March Into Reading books we give to Head Start youngsters Faithful Friends Head Start classroom volunteers & family support Ionia County Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen groceries we collect and food we serve for a neighborhood center Bear Buddies near Christmas, we collect small stuffed animals for use in hospital emergency room, patrol cars of police officers, and spouse abuse center