The Service of Worship Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost / Reformation Sunday October 28, :00 a.m.

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1 Chiming of the Hour The Service of Worship Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost / Reformation Sunday October 28, :00 a.m. Greetings and Welcome The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Opening Voluntary Prelude on Holy Manna arr. Cathy Marker Concerns and Celebrations of the Church Fellowship Registration Please pass the fellowship pad found at the end of the row, record information, and return the pad to its starting point. Then please remove sheet and place in the offering plate when it is passed. Introit Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven *Call to Worship We celebrate the example of those who have come before us. We give our hearts, our minds, and our service to God. We celebrate the legacy of faith we share with future generations. Let us worship God. *Hymn #275 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN FESTE BURG *Prayer of Confession (unison) O Lord, remind us that when we follow in the footsteps of Christ, we find life to be so very good! Remind us that when we bring the compassion of Jesus to life, we heal. Remind us that when we give as Jesus gave, we bless. Remind us that when we are graceful as was Christ, we do Your very will. Yea, remind us that when we are on our own and try to live without faith, our lives are so very small, so very limited. Forgive us, Lord, when we so fail to live as You would have us. Accept our repentance and renew us with Your grace. Set us, again, upon the path of our Lord! Hear now our silent prayers of confession... *Period of Silent Prayer In our Savior s name we pray. Amen.

2 *Assurance of Pardon Hear the good news: In Christ you are forgiven, your sins have been redeemed. We can declare with confidence: we are forgiven. *Congregational Response #443 There Is a Redeemer (v. 1) GREEN There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God s own Son; precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One. Thank you, O my Father, for giving us your Son, and leaving your Spirit till the work on earth is done. Scripture Lesson 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 pew Bible, NT page 173 The Word of the Lord. large print NT page 183 Karrie & Matt Rushing A Time For Young Disciples Dave McNeilly All children are invited to the front. Parents are welcome to come with younger children. Ages four through six are invited to participate in Godly Play in Room 113 following A Time for Young Disciples. Scripture Lesson Mark 12:41-44 pew Bible, NT page 47 The Word of the Lord. large print NT page 50 Anthem Locus Iste Locus iste a Deo factus est, inaestimabile sacramentum, irreprehensibilis est. Emily & Bill Coffman This place was made by God, a priceless sacrament; it is without reproach. Anton Bruckner Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer (unison) 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Scripture Lesson Malachi 3 (portions) pew Bible, OT page 838 The Word of the Lord. large print OT page 889 Derek Perry The Offering Offertory This Little Light of Mine arr. Valerie Stephenson

3 *Doxology with Alleluias LASST UNS ERFREUEN *Prayer of Dedication 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! Recognition of Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Member *Hymn #712 As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought FOREST GREEN *Benediction *Benediction Response #698 Take, O Take Me as I Am TAKE ME AS I AM Take, O take me as I am; summon out what I shall be; set your seal upon my heart and live in me. *Postlude Ein feste Burg * Please rise either in body or spirit. Bold print indicates congregational participation. setting, David Cherwien Worship Leaders Dave McNeilly, Interim Pastor Amanda Hines, Associate Pastor Dale Kitchin, Liturgist Karrie Rushing, Director of Music Brad Collier, Organist Westminster Chimes Bell Choir Our Congregation in Ministry Fall Festival: The annual Fall Festival sponsored by the Youth will be today, 4-7pm, rain or shine. Cost is $5 per person ($20 family max). We will have a hot dog supper, games, costume contest, and Trunk or Treat. All money raised helps underprivileged families at Christmas. Saints Alive! Living Generously Giving Tree: Who taught you about living generously? What does it mean to you to give to FPC today? What do you want future generations to learn about living generously? Stop by the bulletin board near the elevator to complete a past, present, or future leaf for the tree. If you d like to share a story about giving, please indicate that on one of the leaves. Wild Game Feast: The Wild Game Feast will be Wednesday, November 7, 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring your best game or fish dishes, or a side dish or dessert to share. Sign up in the

4 Welcome Center. Church Photo Directory: Directory Photos will be taken on November The schedule is on the table by the elevator. If you don t already have an appointment, please write down your name in the slot that works for you or contact Janice at Men of the Church: The MOC will meet for breakfast and devotion on Tuesday, November 6, 7am, at the Seahorse. Cost is $9. Presbyterian Women: Circle 007 will meet November 4, 5pm in the parlor. Circle 1 will meet Nov. 12, 10:30am, room 205; Circle 3 will meet Nov. 12, 2pm at the home of Vernette Dean, 3362 Honeysuckle Dr.; Cypress Glen Circle will meet Nov. 13, 10am at Cypress Glen; Circle 6 will meet Nov. 13, 7pm in the parlor. Helping Hands: The Men of the Church Helping Hands program is available to help members with chores and minor projects around your house. Call the office to have someone contact you, Radio: FPC has been successful in reliably live streaming our Sunday worship services as well as special events and services through the free use of Facebook. Viewers have the option of watching in live time or replaying the video at their leisure. The Worship Committee has developed a 1- minute survey to assess how many in the congregation listen to Sunday worship via the radio broadcast and how often. The survey is available through this link Paper copies are available in the church office and with the ushers. Members of the Worship Committee thank you in advance for your participation. Age Venturers: Join the Age Venturers on Wednesday, December 5, for a trip to Mike s Farm including dinner and a hayride through the woods. We will be leaving the church at 4pm. Cost is $35 per person. November 11 is the deadline to sign up and pay in the church office. Limited spots available! Campus Ministry: UKIRK Presbyterian Campus Ministry holds a weekly gathering for college students in Eastern North Carolina meeting here at FPC. We are in need of individuals or groups to provide our meals on Thursday nights. We would love for you to help feed our group of around students, and welcome you to stay and eat with us if you like. If you would be available to help, please contact Michael Scull at or scullm16@students.ecu.edu. Thank you! Garden Keepers: FPC is in need of folks to help with our flowerbeds. For more information, call Alison Lehman ( ) or Bill Lehman ( ). Garden Keepers would like to thank Bill Farrior, Brian Dilday and FPC youth for their hard work mulching al the flower beds around the church. They did a fantastic job and we are most grateful! Liturgists Needed: Liturgists are needed for the 8:30 and 11:00 am worship services. If you are willing to help, please contact Pete West at pew@cbcnc.com or Annelle West at awest43@suddenlink.net. Please lift in prayer: Our Congregation Cares Church Family John Brookbank, Martha Coffman, Vickie Coleman, Billie Fansler, Thelma Flye, Ben Lattin, Joyce Lewis, Gerald McGowan, Barbara Miller, Linda Parham, Joe Sullivan, Sarah Whitehurst, Fred Wood Family and Friends: Christina Basnight (daughter-in-law of Shelley Basnight) Todd Cahoon (friend of Earlene Hite) Maura Cale (friend of Mary Beth Pugh) Emma Daves (ECU music student recovering from pedestrian accident) Scott Groot (father-in-law of Matt Steele)

5 Angie Harrell (friend of Ed & Carol Scull) Molly Ingram (niece of Katy & Dave Kemble) Anne Lanier (friend of Jeri Jackson) Katherine Lasecki (friend of Debbie Hahn) Frances Maness (sister of Betty Bailey) Pat McArthur (mother of Michelle Money) Leslie McLean (friend of Doris & Mercer Robinson) Jeff Mitchell (friend of Barbara Thomson) Sheila Nasea North (sister of Melissa Nasea) Judi Pechtel (sister of David Webb) Cleveland Smith (friend of our Meals on Wheels program) Ray Stallings (cousin of Betty Tart) Rudy Warren (brother-in-law of Dawn Flye) Nikki Wilson (friend of Dawn Flye) Military personnel and families; our national, state and local leaders and people called our enemies. We are a Stephen Ministry congregation. For information, contact Sandra Ward, Bill Lehman, or Jim Young.