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1 Sewickley Presbyterian Church Welcomes You! January 13, 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 When Death Was Arrested A. Kersh, B. Coker, H. Balltziglier, and P.T. Smith * Call to Worship * Gathering Songs * Song 1 This Is Amazing Grace J. Riddle, J. Farro, P. Wickham Who breaks the power of sin and darkness; Whose love is mighty and so much stronger? The King of Glory, the King above all kings. Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder? The King of Glory, the King above all kings. REFRAIN: This is amazing grace. This is unfailing love: That You would take my place; that You would bear my cross. You lay down Your life that I would be set free, Oh, Jesus, I sing for all that You ve done for me. Who brings our chaos back into order; Who makes the orphan a son and daughter? The King of Glory, the King of Glory. Who rules the nations with truth and justice, Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance? The King of Glory, the King above all kings. (Repeat Refrain) Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy is the King who conquered the grave. (4x) (Repeat Refrain) * Song 2 Create in Me a Clean Heart Keith Green Psalm 51:10-12 Create in me a clean heart, oh God And renew a right spirit within me Create in me a clean heart, oh God And renew a right spirit within me Cast me not away from Thy presence, oh Lord Take not Thy Holy Spirit from me Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation And renew a right spirit within me

4 * Corporate Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy, forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. * 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. * Passing of the Peace One: May the Peace of Christ be with you. Many: And also with you 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. Prayer for Illumination James Long Scripture Reading John 3:22-30 After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he spent some time there with them and baptized. John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim because water was abundant there; and people kept coming and were being baptized John, of course, had not yet been thrown into prison. Now a discussion about purifi cation arose between John s disciples and a Jew. They came to John and said to him, Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testifi ed, here he is baptizing, and all are going to him. John answered, No one can receive anything except what has been given from heaven. You yourselves are my witnesses that I said, I am not the Messiah, but I have been sent ahead of him. He who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom s voice. For this reason my joy has been fulfi lled. He must increase, but I must decrease. One: Many: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Humility in Leadership Rev. Kevin J. Long

5 * Hymn Cornerstone E. Mote, E. Liljero, J. Myrin, R. Morgan, and W.B. Bradbury My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus name. Christ alone, Cornerstone, weak made strong in the Savior s love, Through the storm, He is Lord, Lord of all! When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. Christ alone, Cornerstone, weak made strong in the Savior s love, Through the storm, He is Lord, Lord of all! When He shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in Him be found, Dressed in His righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. Offering (See announcement pages for ways to give.) Offertory My Lighthouse Doxology Thomas Ken, Rend Collective * Doxology (See insert) My Lighthouse Doxology Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer ( and forgive us our debts... ) * Charge (responsive) The cross...we shall take it. The bread...we shall break it. The pain...we shall bear it. The joy...we shall share it. The gospel...we shall live it. The love...we shall give it. The light...we shall cherish it. The darkness...god shall perish it. Amen. * Closing Song I Love You, Lord I Love You, Lord (Hymn #627) I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship you; O my soul, rejoice. Take joy, my King, in what you hear; May it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear. * Benediction Postlude * Those who are comfortably able may stand. The flowers today are given in loving memory of Alice Rightor, Katherine Nimick and Robert Leighton by Libby Andrews and Rob Leighton. Thank you: Ushers: Matt, Libby, and Heidi Doebler. 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 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. SPC member Joan Murdoch leads 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 Laser Tag at Xtreme Laserstorm Women's Book Study 7 PM Faith House 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 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: Romans 1-7 For You by Timothy Keller

7 Coming Up DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP COMMISSIONING Members of the upcoming DR mission trip will be commissioned this morning. Please be praying for them as they leave on January 19 to share the love of Christ to those in the Dominican Republic. They will return on January 26. Tim Bingman Leslie and Matt Braksick Pam and Ron Charles Mike Creamer Courtney, Katie, and Jack Jones Kevin, Rebecca, James, Jessica and Katelyn Long Bryan Motzel Barb and Dave Swan Mary and Rich Weber OFFICER ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION Ruling Elders: First Term (ordained and installed): Elizabeth "Libby" Andrews Deborah Murdoch Daniel "Dane"Schlenke Jane Shadle Jenna Stevenson Deacons: First Term (ordained and installed): Gretchen McAdams Hudson Miller (youth) Jane Van Kirk First Term (installed): Dwight Howes Second Term (installed): Gary Becker Liza Thornton Yvonne Zier Will Stevenson (youth) INTERFAITH PROGRAM Today 3 PM Sewickley United Methodist Church Join community members as they meet to refl ect on the Tree of Life tragedy and build peace, unity and understanding. A light dinner will be served. Tanya Bielski-Braham of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh will be speaking on "How to be an Upstander". ALL YOUTH LASER TAG Today 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM Xtreme Laserstorm 456 Home Drive, Robinson Twp. Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to be a part of this wild event! The cost is $20 a person and includes both dinner and games. If you would like to play arcade games bring a few extra bucks! Visit our website for more details. VITAMINS & TYLENOL NEEDED THIS WEEK In preparation for the trip to the Dominican Republic, please consider helping by donating the following: Infant & Children s Tylenol/acetaminophen Infant & Children s vitamins -- please no gummies Adult vitamins Prenatal vitamins A box is located in the Robinson Room to place donations. Thank you! PRODUCE 2 PEOPLE January 19 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Join us this Saturday as we help to pack fresh fruit and veggies, and other food. 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. You may get location and time details on our website and also sign-up to help! All are welcome. PARENTS' NIGHT OUT January PM It's time for PNO again. Drop your kids off at 6 PM and they will have tons of fun while you go out and have some fun of your own! Your kids will have dinner, play games, activities, and will be able to see a movie. There is no set cost, but donations are accepted to help offset the cost of dinner. Please register online by January 22. ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY 27 After the 11 AM service. 3 Ways to Give ONLINE sewickleypresby.org/give CHECK / CASH Make checks payable to SPC TEXT Text: / Message: giveatspc

SPC THIS WEEK Sunday, 13 January 2019 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

8 SPC THIS WEEK Sunday, 13 January :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 3:30 PM All Youth Laser Tag 7:00 PM Women's Book Study, FH-HL Monday, 14 January :00 PM Children's Ed. Sub Committee Meeting, Studio C 7:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting, FH-2A 7:00 PM Overeaters Anonymous, CA 7:15 PM AA Beginners Meeting, AH 8:30 PM AA Meeting, DR Tuesday, 15 January :15 AM Koinonia Bible Study, WI 7:00 PM Cub Scouts, DR 7:00 PM Session Meeting, AH Wednesday, 16 January :15 AM Staff Meeting, WI 11:00 AM Bible Basics, WI 3:45 PM Club 345, FH-HL 7:00 PM Boy Scouts, DR 7:00 PM Discipleship Committee Meeting, FH-2A 7:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal, SANC 7:30 PM AA Meeting, LIB Thursday, 17 January :00 AM Stewardship Committee Meeting, CA 1:00 PM Knitting for Mission, FH-2C 6:45 PM Westminster Ringers, HR 7:00 PM Adult Education Committee Meeting, FH-2A 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 Friday, 18 January :15 AM Journeyman Bible Study, FH-2A 3:00 PM Memorial Service for Dorothy Nichols, CH 6:30 PM Amigos Happy UnBirthday Party, DR Saturday, 19 January 2019 MGM Trip to the Dominican Republic 8:45 AM Produce to People 10:00 AM AA Meeting, AH 10:00 AM Al-Anon, LIB 11:00 AM Sally Roberts Memorial Service, SANC Sunday, 20 January 2019 Rev. Brian Wallace will be preaching. MGM Trip to the Dominican Republic 8:00 AM Worship Communion Service, CH 9:00 AM Worship Service, SANC 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service, SANC 12:15 PM Calvin Handbell Rehearsal, HR 4:00 PM Youth Group, FH-HL ROOM CODES Main Church Building 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 PRAYER CORNER Please be be praying for for the the following individuals & their their families: Prayers Prayers for for Comfort Comfort For To Ted the Merklin family of and Rev. his Al family Schartner, on the who death died of his recently. father, Eldon Merklin; for Sandy Cooper and her family on the death of her mother, Dorothy Nichols; for the family of Sarah Stoner, who died recently; for the family of Sally Roberts, Prayers who for died Healing recently; Mathilda for Maggie Benson Roberts (mother and her of Lew family Benson), the death Hal Bonnett, of her father, Susan W. Dobbins, Drake Roberts; Betty Gilliland Alison Holsinger (mother of and Suzie her Gilliland), family on Suzie the death Gilliland, of her Chris sister, Hayward, Jean Hayes. David Henderson, Anne Kelley, Virginia Monaghan (mother of Carol Weir), Mary Murphy, Camdyn Russell (cousin of Rev. Kevin Long), Karen Safran, Joanna Sarsfi eld, Renee Shutak (sister of Debbie Prayers for Healing Hal Bonnett, Jim Darby, Dorothy Dean, June and Barry Dietrich (parents of Dwight Dietrich), Betty Cain), Nancy Lewis Siler (aunt of Beth Whiteman), Betsy Stein, Mary Swan (mother of David Swan), Pat Szuba (mother of Gilliland (mother of Suzie Gilliland), Suzie Gilliland, Ginny Gladstone, Eddie Groll (grandson of Eva Grollová, Czech mission Mike and Tom Szuba), Sally Thompson, Skooter Van Kirk (son of Jane Van Kirk), Amanda Walters (mother of Aileen Happe), partner), Atleah Grubb (mother of Mark Grubb), Winni Hayward, David Henderson, Anne Kelley, Gaylord Larsen, Mary Claire Wear (daughter-in-law of Jim Wear) and Kay Wiegand. Murphy, Karen Safran, Joanna Sarsfi eld, Nancy Lewis Siler (aunt of Beth Whiteman), Mary Swan (mother of David Swan), Pat Prayers Szuba for (mother Protection of Mike and Torrence Tom Szuba), Taylor Sally (son Thompson, of Morna Murray), Skooter who Van is Kirk serving (son in of the Jane Army Van overseas. Kirk), Kay Wiegand, and Roger Wiegand. Prayers for Mission Partners Center for Hope. Prayers for Mission Partners Community Youth Worker, Floyd Faulkner.

January 20, AM Worship

January 20, AM Worship Sewickley Presbyterian Church Welcomes You! January 20, 2019 9 AM Worship We aspire to be a church where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is faithfully proclaimed and faithfully lived in grateful response to