The Service of Worship 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time / Commitment Sunday October 18, :30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

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1 A Call to Quiet Meditation The Service of Worship 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time / Commitment Sunday October 18, :30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. The congregation is asked to observe a time of silence during the prelude to prepare our hearts and minds for worship. Prelude Seelenbrautigan Raymond H. Haan Chiming of the Hour *Opening Song (8:30) #32 I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE Greetings and Welcome The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Concerns and Celebrations of the Church Fellowship Registration Please pass the fellowship pad found at the end of the row, record the information, and return the pad to its starting point. Then please remove the sheet and place in the offering plate when it is passed. Introit (11:00) Come Sing, O Church, In Joy! *Call to Worship The Lord alone is our refuge; God is our dwelling place. Call on the name of the Lord; Our salvation from God. DARWALL Melissa Nasea *Hymn #625 How Great Thou Art HOW GREAT THOU ART *Prayer of Confession Melissa Nasea Eternal God, we confess that we have failed to seek your will. We try to master your creation but cannot grasp your great design. We want to share the throne of glory but cannot bear the cross of grief. Forgive us, God of grace. Save us from ourselves and give us the humility to trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord. *Period of Silent Prayer In our Savior s name we pray. Amen. *Assurance of Pardon Melissa Nasea Hear the good news: In Christ you are forgiven, your sins have been redeemed. We can declare with confidence: we are forgiven. *Congregational Response #427 Jesus Knows the Inmost Heart (v. 3) LOE DE ÍSÁ

2 Jesus knows the inmost heart: nothing can be hidden. Jesus knows the inmost heart: nothing can be hidden. When our lives are in his hand nothing can his work withstand; his forgiveness sets us free, saves us for eternity. First Lesson Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35 pew Bible, OT, page 524 The Word of the Lord. large print Bible, page 554 Thanks be to God. A Time for Young Disciples (11:00) Lisa Burgwyn All children are invited to the front. Parents are welcome to come with younger children. For age-related opportunities after this time, see the announcement following the order of worship. Anthem (8:30) Abide With Me Anthem (11:00) Laudate Dominum from Solemn Vespers Casey Daniel, soprano arr. Sally DeFord W.A. Mozart Laudate Dominum omnes gentes, laudate eum omnes populi. Quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia ejus, et veritas Domini manet in aeternum. Gloria patri et filio et spiritui sancto, sicut erat in principio et nunc et semper et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. Praise the Lord, all ye nations(peoples), praise him, all ye peoples. For his loving kindness (mercy) has been bestowed upon us, and the truth of the Lord endures for eternity. Glory to the Father, Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Second Lesson Mark 10:35-45 pew Bible, NT, page 44 The Word of the Lord. large print Bible, page 47 Thanks be to God. Sermon No Titles in the Kingdom William K. Neely Invitation to Discipleship To speak with someone about becoming a Christian, church membership or a special prayer need, please go to Room 133 following this service. The room is to your left when exiting the sanctuary. *Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed (ecumenical) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will 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.

3 *Hymn #274 You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd PICARDY Prayers of the People and the 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. The Offering Offertory Aria on I ll Praise My Maker Joyce Jones *Doxology with Alleluias LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ all people here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Holy Spirit evermore, Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *The Prayer of Dedication *Hymn (8:30) #227 Jesus, Remember Me (2x) REMEMBER ME The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper (8:30) Invitation and Words of Institution Communion of the People (You may take the elements as they are served.) Communion Music Prayer After Communion As you pass the bread, please share the words: The body of Christ broken for you. As you receive the bread, you may respond: Thanks be to God. As you pass the cup, please share the words: The blood of Christ shed for you. As you receive the cup, you may respond: Thanks be to God. *Hymn #320 The Church of Christ in Every Age WAREHAM *Benediction *Benediction Response #540 Farewell, Good Friends! SHALOM, CHAVERIM Farewell, good friends! Farewell, good friends! Shalom, shalom! Till we meet again, till we meet again, shalom, shalom. *Postlude God Is My Strong Salvation Gordon Young *Time of Commitment

4 (Please place your commitment card in the box outside the sanctuary as you leave.) * Please rise either in body or spirit Bold print indicates congregational participation. Worship Leaders William K. Neely, Pastor Debra Mizelle, Elder Assisting in Worship Melissa Nasea, Liturgist Karrie Rushing, Director of Music Brad Collier, Organist Early Band: Gerald McGowan, mandolin, Paul Shackelford, bass, Wilma Shackelford, flute, John Morrow, guitar, Skylar McKee, songleader About Today s Service Flowers: The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Madge Smith Chamness in loving memory of Ralph Simon Chamness. Fellowship: Coffee, coffee-cake, cookies, and other goodies are available in the fellowship hall each Sunday after the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Visitors: We welcome those visiting with us today. If you are a first-time visitor, stop by the visitors table in the Welcome Center to receive a gift. Children s Worship Bags: Worship Bags for children are available to your right before entering the sanctuary. Prayer Shawls: The Prayer Shawl Ministry has placed prayer shawls in the narthex to the right of the center sanctuary doors. If you are chilly during the service, wrap up in a shawl and return it after worship. Broadcast: The 11:00 service is broadcast live on WNCT-1070 AM and FM radio (New Bern ; Jacksonville ) and streamed live at and First Presbyterian Church welcomes children of all ages in worship. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers for all services. Following A Time for Young Disciples in the 11:00 a.m. service, ages four through six are invited to participate in Godly Play in Room 113. The Toddler s Church is available for two and three year olds in Room 116. Older children are encouraged to participate in worship. Portable hearing aids and large print Bibles, bulletins and hymns are available on the table by the entrance, or ask an usher for assistance. Please lift in prayer: Our Congregation Cares Church Family Sarah Allen, Betty Bailey, Connie Bond, Connie Bridgewater, Clara Carr, Beth Clark, Martha Coffman, Mickie Ezelle, Thelma Flye, G.W. Lanford, Ben Lattin, Clint Leinwebber, Sr., Genet Lilley, Elizabeth Lyle, Ron Sessoms, Mary Smith, Rocky & Jean Soranno, Joe Sullivan, Deanna Sutton Family and Friends: Charlie Greene (brother-in-law of Gerald and Thelma McGowan)

5 Charlotte Harris (friend of Gerald & Thelma McGowan) Catherine Holt (friend of Cathy Moss) Samuel & Sarah Jones (friends of Judy Worley) Terri Reese (friend of Julia Nelson) Jamie Smith (friend of the Worleys) Estelle Spivey (sister of Betty Bailey) Ann Stanley (mother of Craig Stanley) Military personnel and families; mission teams; our national, state and local leaders and people called our enemies In Memoriam Lula Mae Patrick July 7, October 9, 2015 Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25-26a The church extends heartfelt sympathy and prayers to her family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1400 South Elm St., Greenville, NC or any charity of your choice. Our Congregation in Ministry Blood Drive: FPC's Membership Ministry, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will host a Blood Drive TODAY from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Consider making a significant difference in the community through a lifesaving contribution that benefits accident victims, cancer patients, surgical candidates, children with blood disorders, and many others. ECU Choirs Concert: The ECU Men s and Women s Choirs will hold their fall concert at FPC at 7:00 pm today in the sanctuary. All are invited to attend. Presbyterian Women: The Fall Gathering will be held Monday, October 26, 12:00 noon. Honorary Life Memberships and Memorials will be presented. All Presbyterian women are invited to lunch at McAlister s Deli on Tuesday, October 27, 12:30 p.m. Age Venturers: The Age Venturers trip for November is to Dan Finch Pottery in Bailey, NC, on Sunday, November 8th. Come to early worship that day and we will leave the church at 10:00 a.m. Bring a bag lunch to eat at the Pottery. Church will provide drinks. We will be back around 4:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to buy a special Christmas gift. Cost is $5. Sign up and pay in the church office. MOC: The MOC Dinner will be October 20, 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The speaker will be Captain John Sikes of the Salvation Army. Chris Riddle will be cooking. Cost is $9. Sign up in the Welcome Center. Craft Sale: Every two years Prayers and Squares and Prayer Shawl Ministry have a Craft Sale during the November Wild Game Feast. Neither group receives funding from FPC s budget; we generate the funds for supplies for our projects through the Craft Sale. If you are a craft-person and would like to donate an item to our fundraiser, please contact Madge Chamness or Karon O Sullivan. Thanks for your support; plan to shop for yourself and for holiday gifts on November 11. Raffle Tickets: The Youth Group is selling raffle tickets for a Gift Card basket to raise money for the Christmas Mission Project. The cost is $1.00 per ticket or 15 tickets for $10. They are selling tickets after the 8:30 service and before and after the 11:00 service. Fall Festival: Our Fall Festival will be Sunday, October 25, 4-7 pm at the church. Come out for games,

6 Trunk or Treat, Hot Dog supper, bounce house, and Costume Contest for all ages. It is open to the public so please invite your friends. All monies raised go toward the Youth Christmas Shopping Project for underprivileged families. Our goal is to shop for 18 kids at the total cost of $4,000. We need lots of cars for our Trunk or Treat, so please let Brian Dilday know if you can decorate your trunk and give out candy. Children s Worship Class: Our first worship class for 2nd-4th graders will be October 25th in Room B117 downstairs following A Time for Young Disciples in the 11:00 service. Community Event: On October 29, from 6-8:30 pm, Bill Neely s nephew, Scott Neely, along with Marlanda Dekine, will be leading a community discussion sponsored by the Human Rights Council of the City of Greenville and hosted by First Presbyterian Church. Scott and Marlanda direct an organization known as Speaking Down Barriers. The title of the workshop is Race: What Are We Afraid Of? It is hoped that there will be a good representation from FPC along with other faith communities here in Greenville. First Friday Club: The next meeting of the First Friday Club for 4th-5th graders will be November 6th at the church from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Weekly Giving Budget.. $ 12, Receipts week ending 10/17/15.$ 10, Congregational Giving