SERVICE OF WORSHIP (8:30 JUNE 3)

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1 SERVICE OF WORSHIP (8:30 JUNE 3) In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will Ephesians 1:11 GATHERING MUSIC Revelation Song... Riddle ORGAN PRAISE Introduction to the Hymn of Praise Farrow Frank Shelton INTROIT Christ Is the Bread of Life....DeJarnette The Sanctuary Choir; Jim DeJarnette * CALL TO WORSHIP (based on John 6) John Goodale Leader: Christ is our Bread of Life! People: Whoever comes to Jesus will never go hungry. Leader: And whoever believes Him will never be thirsty. People: O, for a thousand tongues to sing our great Redeemer s praise! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 96, vs. 1, 3, 5 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Mark Israel, Stephen Hock, Janae Israel, Trumpets * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION ** WELCOME AND GREETING * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.

2 * SONG OF PRAISE Together in Faith / You Are My All in All.... DeJarnette/Jernigan Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion; Sandy Tiemens, Flute LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION OFFERING OUR GIFTS My Life Is in Your Hands.... Franklin SERMON ME TO WE: A Study in Ephesians God s Plan (Not Mine) Ephesians 1:1-14 Tim McConnell * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Jennifer Holz I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. INVITATION TO THE TABLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

3 WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP (Communion elements are gluten-free and may be taken as received or when indicated by the minister.) PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING / PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE * HYMN OF RESPONSE, No. 740 The Lord s Prayer....Malotte * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Lord s Prayer... Bédard Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today s service at the front of the Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at for on-call pastoral assistance. PREPARE all GENERATIONS to IMPACT LIVES for CHRIST

4 SERVICE OF WORSHIP (10:00) In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will Ephesians 1:11 GATHERING MUSIC Revelation Song... Riddle ORGAN PRAISE Introduction to the Hymn of Praise Farrow Frank Shelton INTROIT Christ Is the Bread of Life....DeJarnette The Sanctuary Choir; Jim DeJarnette * CALL TO WORSHIP (based on John 6) John Goodale Leader: Christ is our Bread of Life! People: Whoever comes to Jesus will never go hungry. Leader: And whoever believes in Him will never be thirsty. People: O, for a thousand tongues to sing our great Redeemer s praise! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 96, vs. 1, 3, 5 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Mark Israel, Stephen Hock, Janae Israel, Trumpets * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION ** WELCOME AND GREETING * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.

5 * SONG OF PRAISE Together in Faith / You Are My All in All... DeJarnette/Jernigan Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion; Sandy Tiemens, Flute LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION OFFERING OUR GIFTS My Life Is in Your Hands.... Franklin PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pat Hartsock * HYMN OF PREPARATION, No. 425, vs. 1, 2, 4 Christ Beside Me SERMON ME TO WE: A Study in Ephesians God s Plan (Not Mine) Ephesians 1:1-14 Tim McConnell * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. INVITATION TO THE TABLE

6 GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP (Communion elements are gluten-free and may be taken as received or when indicated by the minister.) PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING * HYMN OF RESPONSE, No. 740 The Lord s Prayer....Malotte * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Lord s Prayer.... Bédard Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today s service at the front of the Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at for on-call pastoral assistance. PREPARE all GENERATIONS to IMPACT LIVES for CHRIST

7 GATHERING MUSIC SERVICE OF WORSHIP (9:00 and 11:00) In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will Ephesians 1:11 CALL TO WORSHIP Greg Hartnett SONGS OF WORSHIP Chris Cullins WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Katie Fowler OFFERING OUR GIFTS SERMON ME TO WE: A Study in Ephesians God s Plan (Not Mine) Ephesians 1:1-14 Tim McConnell INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP BENEDICTION Our Prayer Team is available to pray for you in the front of the Worship Center following the service. Children 3 through Kindergarten are invited to Bible Break after the Children s Sermon during the 11 a.m. service. Check your potty-trained children in at a check-in station if you d like them to attend. Pick up children in room 236 promptly after the service concludes. Children are always welcome in worship.

8 HAPPENINGS Curious About Jesus? He s the reason we re here! Ministers are available after each service and would love to listen and answer your questions. New to First Pres? We re so glad you re with us. Greeters have a welcome gift for you and can help you find your way into the life of the church. Meet them at Guest Central, just east of the Sanctuary, and near the Weber Street doors in the Plaza. Doorways New Members Class Sundays, June 3 to June 24, 9:45 to 11 a.m. Ready to put down roots at First Pres? Doorways is led by our pastors in an environment of community and connection. Register at For the Whole Church Family College Students If you are here for the summer and want to connect with a dynamic group of your peers, contact Andy Morrison at college@first-pres.org. Summer Fun VBS, Music and Arts camps, day camps and trips are available for ages 2 through high school. Register at first-pres.org/summer. Women first-pres.org/women Women of the Bible Performance June 7 at 6 p.m. in the Aspen Room. Women s Life/MOPS combined summer Bible Study, Mondays, June 4 through July 9, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in room 209. Cost is $30. Register at MOPS Summer Bible Study Thursdays, May 31 through Aug. 2, 9 to 11:15 a.m. in room 209. Cost is $55. Register at Men first-pres.org/men Men s Quarterly Breakfast Saturday, June 16, 8:30 to 10am, in the Aspen Room. Jim Singleton will be speaking through video. Cost is $10. Students first-pres.org/students Middle School and High School meet Sundays at 10 a.m. Join us in the Weber Street Center! Children first-pres.org/children On Sundays, preschool meets on the 2nd floor at 10 a.m.; K-4th grades meet on the 3rd floor at 10 a.m. Be a part of our fun, intergenerational VBS Ministry Team this summer, July 9-13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day! View VBS volunteer opportunities at Register your child for VBS at Nursery first-pres.org/nursery Nursery is available during all worship services and many midweek events. Mission Engagement first-pres.org/ missions Want to get the Mission Engagement e-blast? Send an to lmueller@first-pres.org with the subject Mission E-Blast. Ecumenical Social Ministries has received support from First Pres for over 36 years. ESM provides 800 hot showers, 300 loads of laundry and 3,200 food

9 items to those who request assistance. First Pres helps stock the ESM pantry monthly. This Sunday, June 3, is ESM Sunday. To find additional ways to support this ministry, visit www. ecusocmin.org. Caring Ministries first-pres.org/care Diabetes Support Group, 2nd Saturday every month, a.m., Spruce Room, Weber Street Center. Meetings offer education, information, and prayer in support of people with diabetes, their families and friends. Interested adults are welcome. Are you feeling overwhelmed or discouraged? Are you in need of hope and encouragement? This service is for you! Join us for our Service of Hope & Restoration on Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center, John Goodale preaching. For more information, call Caring Ministries at WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Mission Emphasis: Three leaders and nine high school students are going to the Dominican Republic to partner with Young Life. They will be helping to expand camp capacity as they continue to strengthen relationships with the Young Life staff and kids. Pray for safe travels, health and for God to use them in their time there. Local Church: Village Seven Presbyterian Church Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: Penrose Main Advanced Health Mr. John Marshall Mr. Clyde Keith Health Care Resort Ms. Ann Thomas Center at Cordera Mrs. Pat Robertson Sunny Vista Mr. John Gentle Mrs. Mary Eisele Our next Prime Time (ages 60 and better) lunch program will be Wednesday, June 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Spruce Room at Weber St. Center. Tom Pipkin, our new Pastor of Family Ministries, will be speaking. Lunch $8. RSVP by June 11 at Ministry to Colorado Springs Military We are gathering information from current and former military families in our congregation as we launch a new military ministry. Fill out an info card at the reception desk today. Work at First Pres first-pres.org/jobs Assistant Pastor of Mission Engagement, full-time; Nursery Caregiver, part-time; Preschool Teacher and Teacher Assistant (and Substitutes), part-time; Receptionist, part-time; Manager of Environment and First Impressions, full-time. Also needed: Volunteer Receptionists. Contact Nancy Bass at nbass@first-pres.org. Gifts to Sanctuary Flower Fund In Memory of: My mother, Elsie C. Kennedy by Elsie M. Wood & Family George & Opal Hawley, and Bill & Edith DuVall, and Cindy Hawley by Bryan & Marlene Hawley Bruce Reeder by Hazel Reeder & Family Our Parents by Deborah & Frank Dowis Hazel Belt & Edna Silbaugh by Cindy, Jason, Casey & Danny Silbaugh and Carey & Andy Pi IN MEMORIAM Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at