January 20, AM Worship

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1 Sewickley Presbyterian Church Welcomes You! January 20, 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 Voluntary in D Major, Op. 7, No. 5 John Stanley I. Adagio II. Vivace Introit Peoples, Clap Your Hands! Geneva 47 Chancel Choir (The text and tune may be found at Hymn 261, stanza 1 in Glory to God.) * Call to Worship One: In your wisdom, O God, you call us here to worship you. Many: We gather, open to the Word of God. One: You call us to be ready to listen and respond with heart, soul, strength, and mind. Many: We listen, open to the Word of God. One: You call us to be always watchful for your Word of wisdom, sometimes startling and unexpected, sometimes still and quiet, but always dwelling among us. Many: We watch and wait for the Word of God. * Hymn 10 Sing Glory to the Name of God Lasst Uns Erfreuen * Corporate Prayer of Confession God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and to save the lost, but we confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We have been misled by our pride, seeing ourselves as blameless, when we are to blame, and seeing ourselves as great, when we are small. We have failed to love more widely, neglected justice for those who are oppressed, and ignored your truth. Have mercy on us, O Lord, and forgive our sin. Return us to your paths, through Jesus Christ our Lord. * 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. Minute for Mission The Ladle Aida Dugan Sixty Seconds for Stewardship Mark Grubb

4 Children s Conversation 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. Anthem Let Thy Merciful Ears, O Lord? Mudd Chancel Choir Let thy merciful ear, O Lord, be open unto the prayers of thy humble servants and that they may obtain their petitions. Make them to ask such things as shall please thee, thorough Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. - Anonymous Prayer for Illumination Laura MacDougall Scripture Reading John 2:1-12 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. And Jesus said to her, Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purifi cation, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, Fill the jars with water. And they fi lled them up to the brim. He said to them, Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward. So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, Everyone serves the good wine fi rst, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now. Jesus did this, the fi rst of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples; and they remained there a few days. One: Many: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Timing Is Everything Rev. Brian Wallace * 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. * Hymn 830 Jesus, Priceless Treasure Jesu, Meine Freude Offering (See announcement pages for ways to give.)

5 Offertory Acquaint Now Thyself with Him Michael Head Anna Singer, soprano Acquaint now thyself with Him and be at peace. Thereby good shall come unto thee. Exalt the Lord our God and worship at His holy hill, for the Lord our God is holy. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Fear before Him all the earth. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name. Bring an offering and come unto His courts. Wherewith shall I come before the Lord and bow myself before the most high God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings? He hath showed thee, O man, what is good and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God. - Job 22:21; Psalm 99:9; Psalm 96:9, 8; Micah 6:6, 8 * Doxology (Hymn 606) Old Hundredth Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer ( And forgive us our debts... ) Choral Response Sing of God Made Manifest Salzburg (The text and tune may be found at Hymn 156, stanza 3 in Glory to God.) * Hymn 662 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies Ratisbon * Benediction Postlude Suite Modale, Op. 43 Flor Peeters I. Allegro maestoso * Those who are comfortably able may stand. The flowers today are given in loving memory of Bill Riley by Mary Anne Riley, Jane Riley Jacobsen, Rev. Emily Riley Campbell, Annie Riley Crafton. Thank you: Ushers: Jim MacDougall, Becky Senior, Bill Wardrop, and Susie Wardrop. 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 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 Faith House High School Lounge Women's Book Study 7 PM Faith House Dates: January 27, February 10 and 24 The lesson for the next study will be Chapters 7-8 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 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 **NO BIBLE BASICS ON JANUARY 23** 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 WELCOME REV. BRIAN WALLACE Today, we welcome Rev. Brian Wallace, Associate Minister at the Pittsburgh Presbytery, as our guest preacher for all three services. "THE EVENT" January 27 5:15-8:30 PM The Pittsburgh Project Cost: $5 This year we will be celebrating another presbytery-wide youth event, but this time we will be hanging out with our friends at the Pittsburgh Project! Come on out and join us for a great evening of worship, games, and hearing from Wayne Younger! Sign-up on our website. 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. Any youth interested in helping, please contact Brian Mack at bmack@sewickleypresby.org. ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY 27 After the 11 AM service. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP Please keep the members of the DR mission trip in prayer as they are away. 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 Weber FEBRUARY 3: ONE SERVICE ONLY & NO SUNDAY SCHOOL We will have just one service at 10 AM so that we can all wish Rev. Sarah Bird a fond farewell as she heads to the Music City and her new job! Sarah will be preaching and afterwards there will be a reception in the Robinson Room. If you would like to help provide food for the reception, you may sign-up on our website. All food items can be dropped off in the Robinson Room by 9:45 AM on Sunday, February 3. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Diane Glas (dbglas5@verizon.net) or Nancy Morrisey (nancy.morrisey@yahoo.com). 3 Ways to Give ONLINE sewickleypresby.org/give CHECK / CASH Make checks payable to SPC TEXT Text: / Message: giveatspc

8 SPC THIS WEEK Sunday, 20 January :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 Monday, 21 January 2019 Church office closed. 7:00 PM Overeaters Anonymous, CA 7:15 PM AA Beginners Meeting, AH 8:30 PM AA Meeting, DR Tuesday, 22 January :15 AM Koinonia Bible Study, WI 6:00 PM Bethlehem Haven Dinner 7:00 PM Cub Scouts, DR 7:00 PM Worship & Music Committee Meeting, FH-2A Friday, 25 January :00 PM Brownie Troop Meeting, DR 6:00 PM Parents' Night Out, DR Saturday, 26 January :00 AM Chancel Choir Winter Retreat, CR 10:00 AM AA Meeting, AH 10:00 AM Al-Anon, LIB Sunday, 27 January 2019 Rev. Sarah Bird 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 Pavlinich Baptism, SANC 12:00 PM Congregational Meeting, SANC 12:15 PM Calvin Handbell Rehearsal, HR 5:15 PM Youth Group to "The Event" at Pgh Project 7:00 PM Women's Book Study, FH-HL Wednesday, 23 January :15 AM Staff Meeting, WI 10:30 AM FriendShip Sub Committee Meeting, LIB 3:45 PM Club 345, FH-HL 7:00 PM Boy Scouts, DR 7:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal, SANC 7:30 PM AA Meeting, LIB Thursday, 24 January :00 PM Knitting for Mission, FH-2C 4:00 PM Center for Hope Dinner 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 PRAYER CORNER ROOM CODES Main Church Building Please be be praying for for the the following individuals & their their families: Prayers Prayers for for Comfort For To the Ted family Merklin of Rev. and Al his Schartner, family on the who death died recently. of his father, Eldon Merklin; for the family of Sally Roberts, who died recently; for Maggie Roberts and her family on the death of her father, W. Drake Roberts; Alison Holsinger and Prayers her family for Healing on the death Mathilda of her sister, Benson Jean (mother Hayes. of Lew Benson), Hal Bonnett, Susan Dobbins, Betty Gilliland (mother of Suzie Gilliland), Suzie Gilliland, Chris Hayward, David Henderson, Anne Kelley, Virginia Monaghan (mother of Carol Weir), Prayers for Healing Hal Bonnett, Jim Darby, Dorothy Dean, June and Barry Dietrich (parents of Dwight Dietrich), Betty Mary Murphy, Camdyn Russell (cousin of Rev. Kevin Long), Karen Safran, Joanna Sarsfi eld, Renee Shutak (sister of Debbie Gilliland (mother of Suzie Gilliland), Suzie Gilliland, Ginny Gladstone, Eddie Groll (grandson of Eva Grollová, Czech mission Cain), Nancy Lewis Siler (aunt of Beth Whiteman), Betsy Stein, Mary Swan (mother of David Swan), Pat Szuba (mother of partner), Atleah Grubb (mother of Mark Grubb), Winni Hayward, David Henderson, Anne Kelley, Gaylord Larsen, Mary Mike and Tom Szuba), Sally Thompson, Skooter Van Kirk (son of Jane Van Kirk), Amanda Walters (mother of Aileen Happe), Murphy, Karen Safran, Joanna Sarsfi eld, Nancy Lewis Siler (aunt of Beth Whiteman), Mary Swan (mother of David Swan), Claire Wear (daughter-in-law of Jim Wear) and Kay Wiegand. Pat Szuba (mother of Mike and Tom Szuba), Sally Thompson, Skooter Van Kirk (son of Jane Van Kirk), Kay Wiegand, and Roger Prayers Wiegand. for Protection Torrence Taylor (son of Morna Murray), who is serving in the Army overseas. Prayers 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