Morning Worship. Welcome! We re glad you re here! Please join us in praise and prayer.

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1 Morning Worship The Lord s Day 10:30 a.m. January 13, 2019 Welcome! We re glad you re here! Please join us in praise and prayer. Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship * Come, Now is the Time to Worship * Cornerstone * That s Why We Praise Him * Praise the Name of Jesus Invocation & The Lord s Prayer Ministry of Music - Kim Fricke Prayer of Oversight Tithes and Offerings * God is So Good God is so good; God is so good. God is so good; He s so good to me. * Hymn #347 - All Creatures of Our God and King (vs. 1-4) God s Word Today Scripture - Exodus 12:29-42 Message - At Last 42 (page 54) Series - The Great Escape * Hymn #260 - And Can It Be That I Should Gain? * Benediction * Response - He is Lord (Hymn #234) He is Lord, He is Lord. He is risen from the dead and He is Lord. Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord. * Indicates congregation will stand, for those who are able. All music used by permission CCLI # We thank Kim Fricke for her ministry of music this morning. White Gift offering total announced Welcome, visitors! We extend a sincere welcome to our visitors. It s a privilege to have you with us. We d like to get to know you; please fill out a visitor card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. As our guest, please do not feel obligated to participate in the morning offering. Forreston Grove s 2018 White Gift offering totaled $60, Thank you to the congregation for your generous contributions! Women s Fellowship board announced Women's Fellowship held its annual meeting last Sunday. The new board for 2019 consists of returning members Janel Jones and Misty Ratledge, and new members Renee Fink and Sarah Sundquist. We thank outgoing board members Linda DeVries and for their service! Communion next Sunday We will celebrate holy communion during the morning worship service next Sunday, January 20th. Please prepare your heart to partake in the Lord s Supper. Pioneer Club continues next Wednesday The winter session of Pioneer Club begins January 23rd and continues Wednesday nights through March 27th. If you are able to help in any way, contact Bob or Anita DeVries. Annual meeting set for January 27th Forreston Grove s annual meeting will take place immediately following the morning worship service on Sunday, January 27th. For more information, check the insert in today s bulletin! Inquirers class to begin February 3rd If you re interested in learning more about membership at Forreston Grove, an upcoming inquirers class is for you! We ll learn about Forreston Grove s beliefs and history, and what membership is all about. This 4-week class will be led by Pastor Drew and will meet during the Sunday School hour from February 3rd through the 24th. For more information, contact Pastor Drew at drew@forrestongrovechurch.com. (announcements continued on back )

2 Greeters sought for 2019 If you d like to be included in the Sunday morning greeter rotation for 2019 (or if you d like your name removed), contact Kelli Gunderson. The current rotation has greeters serving approximately twice per year. The Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Forreston Grove Church Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones January 13 January 20 January 27 February 3 Greeters Sandy Greenfield - volunteer sought - Todd & Emily Greenfield Nursery Rich & Misty Diane & Pam Flynn family Erika & Lynnetta Flowers Sandy Williams "To know Christ and to make Him known." Please contact Kelli Gunderson with announcements or other items to be included in next Sunday s bulletin. Kelli can be reached at kelli@forrestongrovechurch.com or at N. Freeport Road Forreston, IL 6l030 8l secretary@forrestongrovechurch.com

3 Sermon notes At Last Exodus 12: (page 54) So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 Sermon notes At Last Exodus 12: (page 54) So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36

4 Prayer Concerns Pray that Forreston Grove Church would overflow with love for God, one another, and our community. Pray that we would live beautiful, holy lives. Pray that we would strive to glorify the Lord in all we do, think, and say. Pray that the Session would faithfully lead, shepherd, and defend the flock. Pray that the deacons and trustees would diligently look after the physical needs of the church. Pray that we would be devoted to prayer and reading God s Word. Pray that we would both individually and as one body joyfully share the good news of Jesus Christ with all who will hear. Pray for safety, fun and spiritual growth for the 5 young ladies and 2 chaperones who will be traveling from Forreston Grove this weekend to Newark, Illinois for winter retreat! Remember our officer nominees as they prepare for service. Ongoing concerns: Becky Holaday (pray for healing and successful treatment) Jennifer Ruzicka (pray for healing and successful treatment) Thelma Meeks (pray for continued strength) Glenn & Gayle Beckwith (pray for health) Remember our shut-in in: Roger Artman (Stephenson Nursing Center) Remember our missionaries: Bob Allums (A Praying Life ministries); Cody & Allison Buriff (Cru-Indiana); Anna Gabriel (UIM-New Mexico); Rob & Jenny Ilderton (MTW-England); Charles & Mary Kay (Pioneers-France); Alvin Low (ACTS-Colorado/Asia); Jim & Shelley Savage (Wycliffe-Australia); Cathy Schmidt (CrossWorld-Germany); Chris & Heather (Turkey); Joel & Stephanie Swanson (MTW-France); Joel & Emily (Middle East); Uncle Tim (ICBM- Michigan); Tom & Karen Virtue (Cru-California); Bruce & Barbara Wannemacher (MTW- South Africa); Tom & Dana Yeakley (Navigators-Colorado) Remember our supported missions: Cal Farley s Boys Ranch, Freeport Pregnancy Center, Gideons International, Kids Around the World, Pioneer Club, Presbyterian Church in America, Presbytery of Northern Illinois, Radio Bible Class, Rockford Rescue Mission, Vacation Bible School Prayer Concerns Pray that Forreston Grove Church would overflow with love for God, one another, and our community. Pray that we would live beautiful, holy lives. Pray that we would strive to glorify the Lord in all we do, think, and say. Pray that the Session would faithfully lead, shepherd, and defend the flock. Pray that the deacons and trustees would diligently look after the physical needs of the church. Pray that we would be devoted to prayer and reading God s Word. Pray that we would both individually and as one body joyfully share the good news of Jesus Christ with all who will hear. Pray for safety, fun and spiritual growth for the 5 young ladies and 2 chaperones who will be traveling from Forreston Grove this weekend to Newark, Illinois for winter retreat! Remember our officer nominees as they prepare for service. Ongoing concerns: Becky Holaday (pray for healing and successful treatment) Jennifer Ruzicka (pray for healing and successful treatment) Thelma Meeks (pray for continued strength) Glenn & Gayle Beckwith (pray for health) Remember our shut-in in: Roger Artman (Stephenson Nursing Center) Remember our missionaries: Bob Allums (A Praying Life ministries); Cody & Allison Buriff (Cru-Indiana); Anna Gabriel (UIM-New Mexico); Rob & Jenny Ilderton (MTW-England); Charles & Mary Kay (Pioneers-France); Alvin Low (ACTS-Colorado/Asia); Jim & Shelley Savage (Wycliffe-Australia); Cathy Schmidt (CrossWorld-Germany); Chris & Heather (Turkey); Joel & Stephanie Swanson (MTW-France); Joel & Emily (Middle East); Uncle Tim (ICBM- Michigan); Tom & Karen Virtue (Cru-California); Bruce & Barbara Wannemacher (MTW- South Africa); Tom & Dana Yeakley (Navigators-Colorado) Remember our supported missions: Cal Farley s Boys Ranch, Freeport Pregnancy Center, Gideons International, Kids Around the World, Pioneer Club, Presbyterian Church in America, Presbytery of Northern Illinois, Radio Bible Class, Rockford Rescue Mission, Vacation Bible School

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