of Night the Father's Love First Presbyterian Church December 16, 2012

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1 Night of the Father's Love First Presbyterian Church December 16, 2012

2 PRELUDE A Christmas musical celebration 3Rd Sunday in advent December 16, 2012 (* for those able to stand) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROIT lighting of the advent candle Chris, Abbey, Katelyn & Colin Rupe * PROCESSIONAL HYMN Hark! The Herald Angels Sing PH #31 PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) We have been blessed, O God, by the stories passed on to us of those days when the world was holding its breath in anticipation of the coming of Christ, then of that day when, in a burst of marvel, its greatest hopes and dreams were fulfilled. Thrill us again with the stories of the babe of Bethlehem, and show us how to tell our own stories of what his coming has meant to us, so that others through our witness will know the power of redeeming love. Amen Night of the Father's Love A Christmas Cantata by Pepper Choplin The Coming of the Lord Waiting Angels are Making Their Rounds Night of the Father's Love The Shepherd's Song Seeking the King Fall on Your Knees We Have Seen His Glory

3 Prayers of the people and the lord's prayer (debts/debtors) congregational response In the Lord I'll be forever thankful, in the Lord I will rejoice! Look to God, do not be afraid; lift up your voices, the Lord is near. Lift up your voices, the Lord is near. CALL TO OFFERING OFFERTORY (Please sign the Act of Friendship pad and pass it down the pew) * DOXOLOGY PH #592 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. * THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (responsive) 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. * HYMN The First Nowell PH #56 * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Congregational Response Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell! Born is the King of Israel! * POSTLUDE

4 Welcome! We are delighted for your presence in worship today. If you do not have a church home, we hope you will consider becoming a part of this church! If you would like to be contacted by a member of the church, or receive more information about First Presbyterian, please leave your contact information on the Act of Friendship pad located in the pews. We have coffee, juice, donuts (and fellowship!) following worship in the parlor (the room behind the sanctuary), we hope you'll join us! Thank you to the following Cantata readers, musicians and choir members for their participation in worship today! Narrator: Jim Hawley Musicians: Flute - Paula Patterson; Clarinet - Judy Weber; French Horn - Samantha Anderson; Trumpet - Dan Diederich, Drew Diederich, Aaron Diederich; Trombone - Ann George, Jacob Johansen; Timpani - Rex Ritter; Violins - Doug Beyer, Nathaniel Hoefer, Manda Deegan, Olivia Marozas; Viola - Sarah Schaeffer, Elsie Mealiff; Cello - Hannah Koshgarian, Erica Pinkston; Bass - Andrew Book Chancel Choir - Stan Amick, A. Jay Andersen, John Barber, John Boyd, Bill & Ruth Cathcart- Rake, James Hall, Kris Hanzlicek, Connie Johnson, Denice & Robert Justus, Ann Knowles, Cyndy Knutson, Garry Montre, Richard Morrison, Marj Morrow, Kim Mowery, Dick Renfro, Jon Richards, Deb Shetlar, Heather Stanek, Bob Stinson, Glen Stovall, Mary Anne Weiner, Carolyn Wedel, Maralyn Williams; Organist, Angie Koshgarian; Directed by Richard Koshgarian. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING There will be a congregational meeting following worship today, December 16, to act on the resignations of Pastors Jim Hawley and Tom Reid. First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8th St, Salina, KS 67401, Lead Pastor: Jim Hawley Discipleship & Congregational Care Pastor: Tom Reid Associate Pastor of Youth & Mission: Austin Ashenbrenner Music Director: Richard Koshgarian Organist: Angie Koshgarian Visit for recorded worship services, current events and more!

5 COMING UP THIS WEEK: following worship... Congregational Mtg, 11:30am Monday, Dec 17: Side by Side Vol: Shirley Howard Personnel Cmte, 3:30pm Session Mtg, Conf Rm, 5:30pm Worship Band Practice, 6:30pm Tuesday, Dec 18: Side by Side Vol: Bev Zizumbo NO Faith Matters Cares & Concerns, Hope Rm, 1:30pm Wednesday, Dec 19: Side by Side Volunteer: Ann Neumann Dinner, Blair Hall, 5:30pm Mission Night & Caroling 6:15pm Choir Practice, Choir Rm, 7:00pm Thursday, Dec 20: Sr High Bible Study, Moka's, 7:30am Trustees, Conf Rm, 12:00pm Friday, Dec 21: Sr High Youth Christmas Breakfast Sunday, Dec 23: 4th Sunday in Advent Sunday School - 9:00am Living the Word, Hope Rm (adults) Real Faith, Youth Room (mid & sr high youth) Worship, Sanctuary, 10:15am Birthdays this week Chloe White 17 Curt Carpenter 17 Katie Lidgett 17 Colin Rupe 17 Annie Shadwick 18 Carson Jett 18 Madeline Rohrer 19 Jocelyn Palmer 20 Nathan Farmer 20 Scott Ryan 21 Madisyn Ehrlich 21 Betty Garrison 21 Casey Leister 22 Harrison Jett Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! sally@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it. Sunday Volunteers: Candlelighter: Collister Ryan Coffee Hosts: Amanda & Todd Michaelis Family Greeters: Deb & John Shetlar Family Ushers: Members of Session Flower Deliverer: Sarah Morris Manor Bus Driver: Sunrise Pres Church Volunteers for next Sunday, Dec 23: Candlelighter: Melissa Lidgett Coffee Hosts: Lisa Anderson Family Greeters: Erika & Austin Ashenbrenner Family Betsy & Jim Scholten Ushers: Chandra & Jeff Cooper Family Katie & Ashley Jarvis Family and Phil Krug Flower Deliverer: Jimmie Lewis Manor Bus Driver: Sunrise Pres Church CONGREGATIONAL CARE Tan Prayer Request Cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. As requests are received, the Board of Deacons will offer prayers. Blue We Care Cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation, these cards will be mailed the following week. Cards are available in the pew racks. Please place the cards in the offering plate. Hospitalized: Jim Allen For Your Information: FPC s Nursery, located on the second floor, is available for infants and children ages 5 and younger. FPC encourages children ages 6 and older to attend worship. Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened by a wonderful volunteer! Extra hymnals, including large print, and Bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary. Amplified hearing aid devices are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance.

6 Intentional Christmas: Church Family Mission Night Wednesday, Dec. 19 th 5:30pm Join us at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and bring several items (from the wish lists below) to benefit the Ashby House or Oakdale Elementary School. After we eat, we ll box up our donations and deliver them, along with some wonderful Christmas Carols, to the Ashby House and our neighbors at The President's Place apartments. Whatever you do, don t miss this fun evening with your FPC Family! OAKDALE: -Children's sweatpants (sizes xs + s) -children's underwear (sizes 5 + 6) Ashby House: -Paper Towels -Toilet Paper -Trash Bags -Children s socks -Laundry Soap -Target gift cards for teachers Christmas Joy Offering Whether providing financial assistance to current and former church workers and their families or providing opportunities for deserving students to attend Presbyterian-related racial ethnic colleges and schools, your generous gifts to the Christmas Joy Offering will bring Good News of Great Joy to the poor in circumstance or spirit. Christmas Joy Offering envelopes can be found in the pews. You may also make your check payable to FPC, and list "CJO" in the memo field. Alternative Gift Giving Heifer International is a global nonprofit humanitarian assistance organization working to help end hunger and poverty and at the same time protect the environment and care for the Earth. Heifer provides living gifts of area appropriate livestock and training in environmentally sound agricultural practices to families in need to help lift themselves out of poverty to become self-reliant. There will be a table in the parlor during Advent that will sell books and gift cards for Heifer, or you may also make a monetary contribution to Heifer through the church. To learn more about Heifer International, visit

7 Poinsettias 2012 First Presbyterian Church

8 Our thanks to the persons listed below who have provided the poinsettia plants in the Sanctuary today! Mary & A. Jay Andersen, in honor of their children and grandchildren Terry & Portia Bakker, in memory of Martin Bakker, Claire Simpson, & Porter Roberts Kay Bloom & Cheri Parr, in memory of Barbara Bloom Jo Buchanan, in honor of Shirley Drawbaugh Jan & Gary Denning, in memory of Jack Howard & Alice Denning Cathy Denning, David & Sarah Denning, in honor of Shirley Howard George F. Dolezal, in memory of Ruth E. Dolezal Shirley M. Drawbaugh, in honor of sister: Eulora (Lori) Allen Mary & Bob Exline, in memory of Inez & Bill Exline Mary & Bob Exline, in honor of our grandchildren, Scott, Tom, Will, and Carolyn Carol & Jerry Exline, in honor of Brook, Kathi, Garrett, Ian, Kyle, Dan, Evan Ann, & Quentin Marjorie Fackler, in memory of Neal & Bob Fackler Marjorie Geisendorf, in memory of Jim Geisendorf and in honor of Jack Geisendorf Richard & Rosemary Gibson, in memory of our parents Hallie & Jim Plouffe and Genevieve & Robert Gibson Ron Green & Family, in loving memory of Sue Green and in honor of my children, grandchildren, & great- grandchildren Jerry Hillyard, in memory of Kenneth Hillyard & Sadie Hillyard Bill & Melinda Hoffman & Family, in memory of Nick Hoffman & J. Logan Shuss and in honor of Amy Hoffman & Marian Shuss, Parsons, Ks

9 John Hogarty, Kelly, Margy, & Tracy, in memory of Marlana & Steve John Hogarty, in honor of Margy, Kelly, & Tracy Bill & Marilyn Holgerson Shirley and Family, in memory of Jack Howard Harry & Ann Jett, in memory of David Jett, Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Straub, Mr. & Mrs. H.B.Jett Connie Johnson & Family, in memory of George F. Johnson Paul & Linda Johnson, in memory of Merl Sturd Denice & Robert Justus, in honor of Barkley, Addie, Lexie, and Sophie Vicki, Tai, & Todd Kerbs, in memory of Charlie & Brownie Hedges Gwen & Bud Larson, in memory of Helen & Warren Pickard and Elva & Spen Pickard Clara Leiker, in honor of my children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren Jimmie & Mitzie Lewis, in honor of James Lewis and Oscar Gardner - great grandsons Gary & Kathy Melander, in memory of Jim & Dolores McKim, Carol & Everett Abercrombie and Christopher Abercrombie Claire & Nate Miller, in memory of (their former babysitter) Lucille Melton Sarah, Dave, Amanda, Abby, & Mackenzie Morris in memory of Amos & Esther Morris Sallie & Richard Morrison, in memory of Milton Morrison, Gayle & Harold Brower, and in honor of Becky Morrison Sissy & Roger Morrison, in memory of Nathalie, Jack & Michael Maloney and Milton Morrison, and in honor of Becky Morrison The Ken Nordboe Family, in memory of Ken Nordboe Mr. & Mrs. Brian R. Palmer, in honor of Jocelyn B. Palmer Joyce & Bruce Pearson, in memory of our parents, Ray & Rita Green and Ralph & Helen Pearson

10 Pat Pfalzgraf-Gruver, in memory of Wayne P. and Myrtle R. Pfalzgraf Rob Pickrell & Family, in memory of Bob Pickrell & Jeremy Zimmer Rob & Barb Pickrell, Isaac & Ben, in memory of Ray & Jean Holzhuter Martha Rhea, in honor of The Jaych Rhea family David D. Robb, in memory of Mildred H. Robb Bill Siebert, in memory of Son Timothy Rosalie, David, Steve, Dan Short, and families, in memory of George W. Short Eleanor Smith, in memory of Max Smith Morrie & Sydney Soderberg, in honor of our grandchildren Carson & Molly, Lily & Ella Bob & Susie Stinson, in memory of our parents, Lois & J. Perry Stinson, Dr. Claude and Dr. Rochelle Flora also, in honor of our 3 sons; 3 daughters-in-law, and 10 grandchildren Bill Veitch, in memory of Bill & Frances Veitch Seara Weir, in Memory of, John, in honor of Alexis & Cayden Monte & Penni White family, in honor of our family & friends Bruce & Margaret Wyatt, in honor of Wayne Johnson

11 Waiting for the Light Preparing for the coming of christ Advent 2012 Daily Devotions for Advent: FPC will send out daily devotional s during Advent. Make sure the office has your ! Daily Readings for the 2nd week of ADVENT Luke 3:7-18 Isaiah 11:1-9 Acts 28:23-31 Luke 7:31-35 Hebrews 10:10-18 Psalm 80:1-7 Luke 13:31-35 Intentional Christmas Life-giving, simple, Christ-centered ideas on how to celebrate the season.look for these on FPC s Facebook page ( and web site ( While there may not be a Biblical basis for having a Christmas tree, bringing greens and signs of life into our homes has become a standard part of Christmas tradition. If you have an artificial tree, it is best to use it as long as you can. if you purchase a living tree, go local. Visit a tree farm for a memorable outing with family or friends. After the holidays, treecycle! -from Ideas for Reclaiming Advent and Christmas, PC(USA)

12 Waiting for the Light Preparing for the coming of christ Advent 2012 DEVOTION for the Third sunday in advent For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13