January 6, AM Worship

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1 Sewickley Presbyterian Church Welcomes You! January 6, AM Worship We aspire to be a church where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is faithfully proclaimed and faithfully lived in grateful response to God s love; LIVING as a church family, GROWING as disciples of Jesus, & SERVING together in God s mission in this world.

2 Sunday Worship Times 8 AM, 9 AM & 11 AM AM, AM 11 AM 10 AM Sunday School 10 AM Sunday School Rev. Kevin J. Long, Pastor klong@sewickleypresby.org Rev. Sarah R. Bird Associate Pastor sbird@sewickleypresby.org Rev. Derek Davenport Parish Associate Pastor for Discipleship ddavenport@sewickleypresby.org Rev. Dr. Stewart Lawrence Parish Associate jeanstewl@gmail.com Dave Breit Media Engineer dbreit@sewickleypresby.org Mike Creamer Director of Youth Ministries mcreamer@sewickleypresby.org R. Craig Dobbins Director of Music Ministries cdobbins@sewickleypresby.org Jeremy Fisher Associate Director of Music Ministries jfi sher@sewickleypresby.org Brian Mack Director of Children s Ministries bmack@sewickleypresby.org Elizabeth Szuba Youth Program Coordinator eszuba@sewickleypresby.org Church Office M-F 9 AM - 5 PM Visit our website for a complete list of SPC staff members. LIVING GROWING SERVING Together Welcome Join us for coffee in the Robinson Room, before and after worship. Childcare Children are always welcome to attend worship with their families. However, if you would like to take advantage of our nursery you are invited to do so. Our nursery is located on the 2 nd fl oor. Parents are also welcome to care for infant children in the Robing Room, which is located down the stairs near the sound booth at the back of the sanctuary. Large Print Bibles & Hearing Devices If you would like a large print Bible and/or a hearing device, please contact an Usher. Prayer Requests Please write any prayer requests on the pew prayer cards and place them in the offering plates. The pastors read and pray for these requests. Any requests marked public will be shared with weekly prayer groups. Handicap Accessibility A wheelchair lift is available for your convenience. Follow the sidewalk that curves around to the back of the building from Grant St. for easiest access. A ramp is accessible from the Grant Street driveway near the Sanctuary. An elevator is available on the Main level. Please access it by using the wheelchair lift or the ramp. A secondary lift is available to reach the Mezzanine level. Take the elevator to the basement. The lift is to the left of the elevator. Photography We request that photography not be taken during worship. Worship Service Streaming at 9 & 11 AM If you are unable to attend worship, visit our website on Sunday morning to listen to the service via your computer, tablet or smartphone. Sermon on CD The 11 AM sermon is available on CD by request from the church office. You may also fi nd a recording online at Service Recording, Print & Social Media Our Sunday morning services are live-streamed to the internet and recorded for future playback. Also, we regularly use print and social media to communicate. By entering our building and participating in our services or events, you are consenting to your voice, image, and likeness being used by SPC at our discretion. Please visit our website to view our Print & Social Media Policy.

3 Order of Worship The beginning of the prelude is a call to silent preparation for the worship of God. 3 Prelude Greensleeves setting by Richard Purvis (The tune may be found at Hymn 145 in Glory to God.) Introit O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright Wie Schőn Leuchtet (The text and tune may be found at Hymn 827, stanza 1 in Glory to God.) * Call to Worship Isaiah 60 One: Arise, shine; for your light has come; and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Many: The glory of the Lord will appear over you; nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. One: Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together and come to you. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice. Many: They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord. One: Let us worship God! * Hymn 145 What Child Is This Greensleeves * Corporate Prayer of Confession O God, you do not change with the changing years, but we are creatures of time. As we look back at the road we have traveled, we give thanks for your faithful mercies along the way. Where the road has been dark, you have not failed us though we have often failed you. Forgive us we pray. You are our guide and our goal, our strength and our stay. In this new year, we would walk with you, for you alone can bring us to our journey s end in peace. In Jesus name we pray. Leslie Weatherhead * Silent Prayer of Confession * Assurance of Pardon One: Many: Friends, this is the Good News of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. * Gloria Patri (Hymn 581) Welcome and Announcements At the end of each pew is a Friendship Pad. Please indicate your presence by signing it and passing it along the row. Members, make a point to greet visitors sitting near you. Children from age 3 to grade 3 are invited to take part in our Young Children and Worship program in Studio B on the mezzanine level. Prayer for Illumination Beth Johnson

4 Scripture Reading Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel. Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage. When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. One: Many: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Gifts of the Magi Rev. Kevin J. Long * Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Offering (See announcement pages for ways to give.) Offertory Out of the Orient Crystal Skies Richard Zgodava Chancel Choir 1. Out of the Orient crystal skies A blazing star did shine, Showing the place where poorly lies A blessed babe divine. 3. He was born of a maid of royal blood Who Mary was called by name, A sacred rose which once did bud By grace of heavenly fl ame. 2. This shining star three kings did guided Even from the farthest east, To Bethlehem where it betide This blessed babe did rest. 4. And for the joy of his great birth A thousand angels sing, Glory and peace unto the earth Where born is this heavenly King. Alleluia. - anonymous English, c.1610 * Doxology (Hymn 606) Old Hundredth

5 Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Invitation Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord s Prayer ( And forgive us our debts... ) Choral Response Love Came Down at Christmas Garton (Irish tune) harm. Austin C. Lovelace Love came down at Christmas. Love all lovely, Love divine. Love was born at Christmas. Star and angels gave the sign - Christina G. Rossetti Words of Institution Sharing of the Bread All of the bread used in this service is gluten-free. Sharing of the Cup The outer ring of cups contain wine. The inner rings contain grape juice Music during Communion Adore Graham Kendrick & Martin Chalk arr. Jared Haschek & Dan Galbraith Julie Throckmorton, Jane Shadle, and Bill Shadle Prayer You stepped down from heaven. Humbly you came, God of all creation here with us in a starlit manger. Emmanuel, light of the world here to save. Refrain: Adore, come let us adore Him, the Lord. Worship Christ the Lord. Let all that is within us adore. Wise men bring their treasures. Shepherds bow low. Angel voices sing of peace on earth. What have I to offer to heaven s King? I will bring my life, my love, my all. Refrain Angels sing. Praises ring to the newborn King. Peace on earth, here with us, joy awakening. At your feet we fall. Refrain Dix setting by Wilbur C. Held (The tune may be found at Hymns 14, 54, and 150 in Glory to God.) * Hymn 150 As with Gladness Men of Old Dix * Benediction Postlude Dix setting by Raymond H. Haan (The tune may be found at Hymns 14, 54, and 150 in Glory to God.) * Those who are comfortably able may stand. The flowers today are given in loving memory of Dr. Jack and Stevie Moyer by John, Kathy, Hayden and Grady. Thank you: Communion Servers: Gary Becker, Art Bomberger, Ron Charles, Eric Fulmer, Ken House, Babe Kinney, Nancy Morrisey, Becky Senior, Deborah Tranter, and Susie Wardrop. Ushers: Bob Bagans and Ronald Lawrence. Sound Personnel: Dave Breit. Childcare Workers: Morna Murray, Jamie Petro, Chelsea Safran, and Colleen Sipes.

6 Sunday School 10 AM Pre-K - Kindergarten...Studio A Grades Studio B Grade Studio C Nursery Ages Birth nd Floor Middle School...Grades 6-8 Meet in the Faith House Lounge High School...Grades Meet in the Faith House Lounge Confirmation...Grade 9 Meet in the Faith House Lounge Connections Class Dining Room In the video series Forgiveness: Finding Peace Though Letting Go, bestselling author Adam Hamilton argues that revelation comes when we realize that forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves rather than to someone else. He also contends that only when we learn to forgive others and ourselves can we truly receive forgiveness from God. Join us for the 4 part series. Ansby Hall Who Is This Man? Adults are invited to attend this Sunday morning class as we fi nd out Who is this man? He is history s most familiar fi gure. His impact on the world is immense and non-accidental. From the Dark Ages to post-modernity he is the man who won t go away. In this video-based study, John Ortberg shows how Jesus infl uence has swept over history and how his vision for us to lead lives of compassion and hope inspire and challenge humanity today. January 6 The Man Who Won't Go Away January 13 A Revolution of Humanity January 20 The Power of Forgiveness In the Word: John with Joan Library Bible study on the book of John. Joan Murdoch will lead this informal Bible study with the aid of John for Everyone by N.T. Wright. Weekly Groups Visit our website for complete details: SUNDAY Youth Group 4-5:15 PM Faith House HS Lounge Women's Book Study 7 PM Faith House Sunday, January 13 The lesson for the evening will be Chapter 6 of Craig Barnes' book When God Interrupts: Finding New Life Through Unwanted Change. All women are welcome to attend this bi-monthly group and join in the discussion of this book and other possible selections for study in TUESDAY Koinonia 9:15-11 AM Chapel & Willets Room This women s group meets weekly for communion & study. Study: Acts for Everyone part 2 by NT Wright Men s Huddle 6:30 PM Faith House Each week we enjoy a simple meal together and then break into study groups. Study: Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller WEDNESDAY Bible Basics 11 AM Willets Room Adults are invited to join other SPC members as they are currently working their way through the book of Matthew. Rev. Kevin Long leads this discussion and study group each week. CLUB 345 3:45-5 PM **RETURNS JANUARY 15** Faith House Kids in grades 3, 4 & 5 are invited to join in this afterschool program which focuses on discipleship, ministry, and fellowship led by Brian Mack. THURSDAY Knitting for Mission 1 PM Faith House Room 2C Do you like to knit or would you like to learn how? This group meets weekly to work on projects that support local and international missions. New and experienced knitters are welcome! FRIDAY Journeymen 8:15 AM Faith House Room 2A This men s group meets on the 1 st and 3 rd Fridays of each month for communion and study. Study: Acts, the Holy Spirit Transforms Lives by Q Place

7 Coming Up SPC WELCOMES REV. DEREK DAVENPORT Today we welcome Rev. Derek Davenport as our new Parish Associate Pastor for Discipleship in Rev. Davenport will join the SPC staff on a part-time basis, beginning January 6, He will oversee our church s discipleship ministry, working closely with the Discipleship & Spiritual Formation Committee and Adult Education subcommittee. Please plan on welcoming (and meeting if you haven t already) Derek after the 11 AM worship service today. We will have a reception for him in the Robinson Room. ALL YOUTH LASER TAG January 13 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM $20 per person Xtreme Laserstorm 456 Home Drive, Robinson Twp. We start the new year with our normal weekly programming today, but are excited to kick the year off with an all youth laser tag battle. The cost will include the games and dinner. If you would like to play arcade games bring a few extra bucks! We have 20 spots, so it will be fi rst come fi rst serve! Register on our website. HUNGER OFFERING The Mission Committee thanks everyone who made donations to the Hunger Offering on Sunday, December 23. The offering totaled $2,119.00, and the money will be sent to Sewickley Community Center. OFFERING ENVELOPES If you ordered 2019 offering envelopes, they are available in the Robinson Room for you to pick up. PRODUCE 2 PEOPLE January 19 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School On three Saturday morning s a year, we volunteer at Produce to People. We help to pack fresh fruit and veggies, and other food, into individual and family sized portions. We then distribute it to those in need who come to the school to pick up the food. This is a great way to spend a few hours a year helping those in need. UPCOMING EVENTS January 13 Officer Ordination and Istallation January 13 Commissioning of MGM Trip January 25 Parents Night Out January 27 Congregational Meeting January 27 Youth Group to "The Event" at Pittsburgh Project 3 Ways to Give ONLINE sewickleypresby.org/give CHECK / CASH Make checks payable to SPC TEXT Text: / Message: giveatspc

8 SPC THIS WEEK Sunday, 6 January :00 AM Worship Communion Service, CH 9:00 AM Worship Communion Service, SANC 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Communion Service, SANC 12:00 PM Reception for Derek Davenport, RR 12:15 PM Calvin Handbell Rehearsal, HR 2:30 PM High School Youth Group, FH-HL 4:00 PM Middle School Youth Group, FH-HL Monday, 7 January :00 PM Membership Committee Meeting, FH-i2A 7:00 PM Overeaters Anonymous, CA 7:15 PM AA Beginners Meeting, AH 8:30 PM AA Meeting, DR Tuesday, 8 January :30 AM Technology Committee Meeting, CA 9:15 AM Koinonia Bible Study, WI 6:30 PM Men's Huddle, FH-HL 7:00 PM Cub Scouts, DR 7:00 PM Mission Committee Meeting, FH-2A Friday, 11 January :00 AM Samaritan Center Case Conference, FH-HL 6:30 PM Amigos to SA Basketball Game Saturday, 12 January :00 AM AA Meeting, AH 10:00 AM Al-Anon, LIB 11:00 AM Flower Committee Meeting, CA Sunday, 13 January 2019 Rev. Kevin J. Long will be preaching. 8:00 AM Worship Communion Service, CH 9:00 AM Worship Service, SANC 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service, SANC 11:00 AM Ordination & Installation of Officers, SANC 11:00 AM Commissioning of MGM Trip, SANC 12:15 PM Calvin Handbell Rehearsal, HR 4:00 PM All Youth Laser Tag Wednesday, 9 January :15 AM Staff Meeting, WI 7:00 PM Boy Scout Parent Meeting, AH 7:00 PM Boy Scouts, DR 7:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal, SANC 7:30 PM AA Meeting, LIB Thursday, 10 January :00 PM Knitting for Mission, FH-2C 6:45 PM Westminster Ringers, HR 7:00 PM Deacon Meeting, FH-2C 7:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous, DR 7:15 PM AA Meeting, WI 7:30 PM Nar-Anon Meeting, AH 8:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, CR ROOM CODES Main Church Building Please be praying for the following individuals & their families: PRAYER CORNER Prayers for Comfort To Please the family be of praying Rev. Al Schartner, for the following who died individuals recently. & their families: Prayers for for Comfort Healing Mathilda For Wayne Benson Carson (mother and his of Lew family Benson), the death Hal Bonnett, of his father, Susan James Dobbins, Carson; Betty Gilliland for Sandy (mother Cooper of and Suzie her Gilliland), family on Suzie the death Gilliland, of her Chris mother, Hayward, Dorothy David Nichols; Henderson, for the family Anne Kelley, of Sarah Virginia Stoner, Monaghan who died (mother recently. of Carol Weir), Prayers Mary Murphy, for Healing Camdyn Russell Hal Bonnett, (cousin of Jim Rev. Darby, Kevin Long), Dorothy Karen Dean, Safran, June Joanna and Barry Sarsfi Dietrich eld, Renee (parents Shutak of Dwight (sister Dietrich), of Debbie Betty Cain), Gilliland Nancy Lewis (mother Siler of Suzie (aunt of Gilliland), Beth Whiteman), Suzie Gilliland, Betsy Ginny Stein, Gladstone, Mary Swan Eddie (mother Groll of David (grandson Swan), of Eva Pat Szuba Grollová, (mother Czech of mission Mike and partner), Tom Szuba), Winni Sally Hayward, Thompson, David Skooter Henderson, Van Kirk Anne (son Kelley, of Jane Gaylord Van Kirk), Larsen, Amanda Mary Walters Murphy, (mother Karen of Safran, Aileen Joanna Happe), Sarsfi Claire eld, Wear Nancy (daughter-in-law Lewis Siler (aunt of Jim of Beth Wear) Whiteman), and Kay Wiegand. Mary Swan (mother of David Swan), Pat Szuba (mother of Mike and Tom Prayers Szuba), for Sally Protection Thompson, Torrence Skooter Van Taylor Kirk (son (son of of Morna Jane Murray), Van Kirk), who Kay is Wiegand, serving in and the Roger Army overseas. Wiegand. Prayers for for Mission Partners Community Center for Hope. Youth Worker, Floyd Faulkner. AH CA CH CR DR HR Ansby Hall Campbell Room Chapel Choir Room Dining Room Handbell Room Faith House: FH HL TR MR KI SP High School Lounge Trevor s Room Middle School Room Kitchen Sun Porch LIB RR SANC SR WI 2A 2B 2C OF WR Library Robinson Room Sanctuary Session Room Willets Room 2 nd Floor Room A 2 nd Floor Room B 2 nd Floor Room C 2 nd Floor Office 2 nd Floor Workroom