November 5, :30 a.m.

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1 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive 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. Sharing the Bread and the Cup As directed by the ushers, please come forward, take a piece of bread, dip it in the cup and partake. Servers are available to bring Communion to those who wish to remain in their seats. Gluten-free crackers are available in each basket. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION All: Generous and sustaining God, with Your church in heaven and on earth, we give thanks for this meal we share. May the bread of heaven sustain us, and give us courage to live as the saints, faithfully, lovingly and abundantly. Refreshed by the cup of salvation, send us into Your world to live to Your glory. ~ Amen GOING FORTH TO MINISTER *CLOSING HYMN For All the Saints [526] *BENEDICTION *SUNG BLESSING POSTLUDE Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me. Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free. Here my Spirit s power filled you; Here my tender comfort stilled you. Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free. I Got Rhythm Comp. by George Gershwin *Please stand as you are able. [Bold type] indicates text to be spoken or song to be sung by the congregation. November 5, :30 a.m. SPECIAL THANK YOU TO TODAY S JAZZ QUINTET Pat Badger, Trumpet Curt Hubmann, Horn John Sorenson, Trumpet Chuck Barnes, Trombone Shane Mooney, Drums 16

2 GATHERING WITH PRAISE PRELUDE Cool Saints Arr. By Paul Nagel FIRST THOUGHT I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying. Nelson Mandela One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. *CALL TO WORSHIP One: For the saints who have kept the faith in every age; All: We give our thanks today. One: For the saints, whose memory inspires us; All: We pray for their courage and their faith. One: For the saints, whose names are written on our hearts; All: We offer our gratitude and we remember. One: Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us worship God with joy! OPENING HYMN Rejoice in God s Saints [pp. 6, 11] *PRAYER OF THE DAY WELCOME Welcome! Whoever you are, wherever you come from and whatever you have done or failed to do, welcome to this place where we celebrate the love of God and are inspired by the hospitality of Jesus Christ. May you find God s love, peace and grace as we worship together. CALL TO CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF PARDON One: Friends, hear the good news of the Gospel. All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. *ACT OF PRAISE [364 V. 1] I sing a song of the saints of God, Patient and brave and true, Who toiled and fought and lived and died For the Lord they loved and knew. And one was a doctor and one was a queen, And one was a shepherdess on the green; They were all of them saints of God, and I mean, God helping, to be one too. PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION MINUTE FOR STEWARDSHIP CHANCEL CHOIR PROCLAIMING THE WORD Tony Aiello Let the People of God Go Singing by Ken Medema SCRIPTURE Matthew 22:34-40 [N.T. p. 25] HOMILY RESPONDING TO THE WORD Rev. Gillian Weighton LITANY OF SAINTS AND CANDLE LIGHTING [pp. 8-9] OFFERING/OFFERTORY Rev. Steven Fringer Beloved God, who was known to our mothers and fathers, and to all the saints who have gone before us, have mercy on us. We do not always love as you would have us love. We do not always do as you would have us do. In our stubbornness, we turn from you when we should turn toward you. Hold us, dear God, in the warmth of Your embrace. Comfort us when we mourn the passing of friends and family, and help us to know that they are rejoicing in your presence. We praise you for the grace you shower on us, constantly forgiving our errors, especially the ones that we don t share with any but you. Hear now the silent fears and worries of our hearts. ~ Amen PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Let us continue to pray in silence.) *DOXOLOGY 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 SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation to the Table The Table at First Presbyterian is open to all. Friends from other traditions are welcome to share in the Lord s Supper because Christ is our host. Children who are being nurtured in the faith are also welcome. We invite all to share in this meal in order to be renewed and assured of God s love and grace. 2 15

3 Wilson. Prayers for our church family including Darrell Sutton, Marlene Wilson, Don & Nancy Tobias, Ollie Hopkins, Larry & Ellen Cardwell, Beth Elzinga, Janet Hoffman, Maggie Seater, Annette Anderson, Ed Lehmann, and Kathi Additionally, please keep Adam Reiss son of Ellen Cardwell, Stephen Goodall grandson of Ollie & Sandy Hopkins, Hannah Yale & Kevin Liszewski daughter & son-in-law of Debbie Yale, Richard Seversen Todd s father, Mary Larscheidt sister of Carrie Massey, Mary Jensen sister of Elaine Jacobson, Lucille Von Rotz mother of Diane Lehmann, and the mother of Nicole Higgs in your prayers. Prayers for our military Captains Mary & Eddie Callahan, Scott Pence, Andy Loth, Lt. Col Jay Brooke, Nicholas Hansen, Christopher Hansen, Jordan Smith, Chad Lawrence, Kyle Sondergaard. Prayers for our friends Lt. Col. Matt Brooke Army, Retired, Karen friend of Bill & Lissy, and Cousin James in Michigan. And healing prayers for those who are going through rough times whether emotionally, physically or spiritually. And a special prayer for all those who lend a helping hand to make the world a brighter place for others. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN STAFF JOYFULLY SERVING ALL OF US - Ministers REV. GILLIAN WEIGHTON - Senior Pastor REV. STEVE FRINGER - Visitation Pastor ALEJANDRO ALUMBREROS - Organist & Choir Director NANCY BUCK - Handbell Choir Director DORIS DESCHLER - Financial Secretary DODIE KERKMAN - Sexton SHELLEY MAURER - Church Secretary MARK PAFFRATH - Music Leader PEGGY TAYLOR - Parish Nurse WELCOME, ALL! Welcome to this sanctuary. Welcome to this time of worship and wonder. Welcome to this family of faith. WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOR ALL SAINTS DAY We re glad you re here today and pray that your experience with us in worship is both challenging and uplifting! 9:30 a.m. Worship and Communion 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Fellowship to follow Nursery care is available during worship service in Room 205. Website: Pastors Office Office Hours: STAY CONNECTED firstpresracine.org pastorgillian@firstpresracine.org scfringer@hotmail.com office@firstpresracine.org Telephone: Address: Tue. THRU Fri., 8 a.m. TO 1 p.m. 716 College Avenue Racine, WI GET THE WEEKLY E-VOTIONAL To receive our mid-week E-votional, along with news about what s going on in the church, call/ the office and ask to be added to the list! 14 3

4 November 5, 2017 GREETERS: Karin Roach, Ken Nakayama USHERS: Dennis & Nancy Reeser, Julia Reeser, Ken Schacht, Pam Wortley PERK-N-POUR: Ken Schacht, Todd & Jen Seversen LITURGIST: Steven Fringer CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5, 2017 November s designated food item is Fruit Pie. We want to make sure every family has a fruit pie for Thanksgiving. Pick up a can of apple or cherry pie filling and a package of refrigerated pie crust (i.e., Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust). This is one of the easiest ways to make a fresh baked pie without needing a rolling pin! Sun., Nov. 5 Mon., Nov. 6 Tue., Nov. 7 Wed., Nov. 8 Thu., Nov. 9 Fri., Nov. 10 Sat., Nov. 11 9:30 a.m. 10:15 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Worship and Communion Sunday School Office Closed 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Food Pantry Bible Study Food Pantry Handbell Choir Rehearsal 6:00 8:00 p.m. First 12:00 p.m. Sack Lunch THIS WEEK S SCHEDULE FOR THE FOOD PANTRY: WED., NOV. 8 TH Maria Hansen, Nancy Reeser, John & Linnea Brooke THURS., NOV. 9 TH Mary Jane Johnston, Debbie Yale, Steve & Pam Simpson (If you cannot make your shift, please find a sub and let LuAnn or Karin know.) Next week Commitment Sunday, November 12 th 9:30 a.m. Worship with scripture Matthew 23:1-12. ADULT ED SO, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE AT AUSTIN SEMINARY? Come and hear Pastor Gillian talk about her first year as a student in the D. Min. Program at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. This will take place, in the sanctuary, next Sunday directly following fellowship! Please note that the deadline for December s newsletter is Monday, November 13 th! Sorry for the early deadline; but this will allow our volunteers time to enjoy their Thanksgiving. Thank you for the response for help in the sanctuary keeping the pews looking neat and orderly. Thank you to Kathi Wilson! We ll need volunteers to keep the sanctuary looking nice during our upcoming holiday season. A few important dates Reverse Offering is today and Sunday the 19th. Commitment Sunday is the 12th. Thank you for everyone who has paid their 2017 PER CAPITA! Please let me know if there s anything else I can do to help out. That s what I m here for to serve you! 4 13

5 Join us this coming Friday, Nov. 10 th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for movie night. We'll enjoy a light supper and watch a short film in the chapel, followed by a facilitated conversation. The film is called The Lunch Date. It's a timeless 18-minute parody on an earlier era. Think swing and train stations and shopping. And then add food and an unexpected relationship that demands negotiation. In addition to bringing yourself, please bring a potluck item (i.e., salad, soup or chili, sandwiches, chips, dessert) to share. We'll provide the plates, bowls, beverages, and utensils. RSVP to Shelley in the church office by calling Questions? Please Pat Badger at: pbadger@prairieschool.com First Presbyterian is putting on our last Community Meal of 2017 on Tues., Nov. 21 st. We will need donations of casseroles, milk, bread, fruit, and salad. If you can help with prep, I start at 2:00 p.m. in our church kitchen; at 4:30 p.m., we go to the meal site at 1032 Grand Ave (old St. Rose School cafeteria), eat at 5:00 and serve dinner at 5:30. Interested? The sign up poster is in Ihrman Hall. Questions? Call Debbie Yale at (home) or (cell). Thank you!! Do we have talented parishioners? Come into the Chapel during fellowship and take a look at our new Chapel Art Show. Photographs by Ken Nakayama, Larry Cardwell, Jen and Sarah Seversen, with paintings by Ellen Cardwell. Sizes to fit your walls and prices to fit your pocketbook. *Because God gave. We give. *Because you gave.. We are on target to balance the budget again this year. *Because you give. We can continue to honor our pledge to maintain a balanced budget and give back to God by serving others through our mission and ministries. SESSION MEMBERS: Lissy Blandford John Brooke Bud Eastman Georgia Hall Georgia Herrera Nicole Higgs Dave Holle Karin Roach Ken Schacht Linda Schubert Steve Simpson Ben Wahlen Pam Wortley CLERK OF SESSION: Kate Gleason 12 5

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7 REMINDER: Next Sunday, November 12 th is Commitment Sunday. Please remember to bring your pledge envelope. Thank you! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5,

8 LITURGY FOR ALL SAINTS DAY AFFIRMATION OF FAITH One: For all the saints, the prophets, pastors and teachers who have taught us the ways of God and deepened our faith. All: Teachers of faith, our guides and our inspiration, we remember and give thanks One: For all the saints, grandparents and parents, aunts and uncles, those who have gone before us in our lifetime and whose memory warms our heart and touches our souls All: Family of our faith, flesh of our own flesh, we remember and give thanks. One: For the saints, gone too soon, we lift up memories of children and grandchildren, sisters and brothers, partners and parents. All: Those close to our hearts and evermore in our memory, we remember and give thanks One: For the saints, those whom we have lost this last year, knowing they now live forever with You, we name them aloud and give thanks for their lives One: We give thanks, O God, for the great cloud of witnesses that surround us. Trusting in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we rejoice that they live for-ever with You and in our hearts. Comfort us in our sadness as we remember them and assure us that You are with them and us. ~ Amen (All are invited to share the names aloud. Many among us have lost parents, partners, siblings, children and other loved ones. Let us name them now.) LOVED ONES LOST Susanne Doe January 21, 2017 Elaine Eifler September 28, 2017 Evelyn Gayhart August 7, 2017 Adrianne Paffrath July 4, 2017 Margaret Rendall February 21, 2017 Barbara Rowe August 18, 2017 As the congregation sings Jesus, Remember Me, those who wish may come forward to light a candle in memory of someone who has died. In this act, we remember that in life and death, we belong to God. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING 8 9