Preaching: Rev. Cindy Carlisle Sermon: God s Abundance Scripture: John 2:1-11

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1 January 20, 2019 Preaching: Rev. Cindy Carlisle Sermon: God s Abundance Scripture: John 2: EAST THIRD STREET LEWISTOWN, PA Telephone: (717) lewistownpresbyterian.org Pastors: Cindy Carlisle and Robert Zorn

2 LEWISTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Shining the light of the gospel into the heart of Lewistown since 1785 January 20, :30 AM Prelude Suite for Carillon Barber Amazing Grace Smith Welcome and Announcements Introit The Lord is in His Holy Temple Anonymous Call to Worship Leader: Lord, your loyal love extends to the skies; People: Your faithfulness reaches the clouds. Leader: Your righteousness is like the strongest mountains; People: And your justice is like the deepest sea. Leader: The Lord sits enthroned over the flood waters; the Lord sits enthroned king forever! People: We come to feast on the bounty of your house and drink from your river of pure joy. * Hymn #554 (blue) Let All Things Now Living Prayer of Confession Almighty God, we confess that we have failed to believe you provide enough. We have tried to trust in our possessions and abilities apart from you. We have lived in anxiety and with an attitude of scarcity. Forgive us, we pray. Lead us to believe in your generosity. Teach us to rejoice in your love, strength and abundance. Silent Prayers of Confession Assurance of God s Forgiveness Anthem Rock of Ages M.Cox Children s Sermon

3 Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Brother James Air Wood * Doxology #592 (blue) * Prayer of Dedication Scripture Reading John 2:1-11 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus mother was there, and 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 When the wine ran out, Jesus mother said to him, They don t have any wine. 4 Jesus replied, Woman, what does that have to do with me? My time hasn t come yet. 5 His mother told the servants, Do whatever he tells you. 6 Nearby were six stone water jars used for the Jewish cleansing ritual, each able to hold about twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, Fill the jars with water, and they filled them to the brim. 8 Then he told them, Now draw some from them and take it to the headwaiter, and they did. 9 The headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine. He didn t know where it came from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. The headwaiter called the groom 10 and said, Everyone serves the good wine first. They bring out the second-rate wine only when the guests are drinking freely. You kept the good wine until now. 11 This was the first miraculous sign that Jesus did in Cana of Galilee. He revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him. Copyright 2011 by Common English Bible Sermon God s Abundance * Song Bless the Lord (10,000 Reasons) Chorus: Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul; Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul; I ll worship Your holy name. 1. The sun comes up, it s a new day dawning, It s time to sing Your song again. Whatever may pass, And whatever lies before me, Let me be singing when the evening comes.

4 2. You re rich in love and You re slow to anger. Your name is great and Your heart is kind. For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing; Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find. Chorus: Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul; Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul; I ll worship Your holy name. 3. And on that day, when my strength is failing, The end draws near, and my time has come; Still, my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years, and then forevermore! Myrin & Redman, 2011 Thankyou ~ CCLI# * Song As the Deer 1. As the deer panteth for the water, So my soul longeth after You. You alone are my heart's desire, And I long to worship You. Chorus: You alone are my strength, my shield; To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart's desire, And I long to worship You. 4. You're my friend and You are my brother, Even though You are a king. And I love You more than any other, So much more than anything. 5. I want You more than gold or silver, Only You can satisfy. You alone are the real joy giver, And the apple of my eye. Martin Nystrom, 1981 ~ CCLI# Ordination and Installation of Deacon Kris Hill

5 Affirmation of Faith (A Brief Statement of Faith, 11.4 PC(USA)) We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God s new heaven and new earth, praying, Come, Lord Jesus! Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer * Hymn #555 (blue) Now Thank We All Our God * Benediction * Closing Chorus Arise, your light is come! The Spirit s call obey; Show forth the glory of your God, which shines on you today. Postlude Rondino on G Cooman *If comfortably able please stand

6 SERVING IN WORSHIP Accompanist: Joan Loewen Introit & Anthem: Chancel Choir; Doug Garner, Director Liturgist: Danny Garner Next Week: Bill Sisson Acolyte: Lucas Garner Children s Sermon: Sue Garner Next Week: Leah Riden Ushers: Larry & Janie Welshans, Nancy Machmer, Jean Burlew, Violet Miller Children s Church: Diane Griffith, Rachel Cunningham, Hannah Griffith Preaching: Rev. Cindy Carlisle Infants/Preschool: Brett Buchanan Next week: Linda O Dell Deacon for the Month: Larry Welshans Counters: Pauli Belfiore and Bill Sisson Next Week: Lisa Snyder and Dave Noss ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME! If you are visiting with us, please sign the Visitors Register and pick up a Welcome Bag in the narthex. Children s activity bags, Bibles, large print hymnals and hearing devices are available from the ushers. Childcare through age four is available throughout the service. DEACONS OFFERING: The loose offering in the collection plate TODAY is designated to the Deacons Fund. LUMINA IS IN NEED OF JUICE BOXES Lumina is requesting donations of juice boxes for their children s program. If you are able to contribute, please bring them to the narthex and the Deacons will see that they are delivered. Thank you for your support. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the congregation and corporation of the Lewistown Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2019.

7 SOUP AND SUGGESTIONS: Sunday, February 10, following the worship, the Pastor Nominating Committee will be hosting a luncheon and discussion about our church s future, to which God is calling us. Please save the date and plan to attend. More information will follow. NURSERY SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION: Children whose parents are members of the Lewistown Presbyterian Church and children now in Nursery School are offered an opportunity to register before the rest of the community. Registration forms can be picked up at the church office or call to request that a form be mailed to you. Preschool tuition for the year is $810 a year or $90 a month for nine months. Nursery School tuition is $603 a year or $67 a month for eight months. Registrations are accepted in the order in which the completed form and $30 registration fee (note the increase) is received at the church office. The deadline is Tuesday, February 5, After that date, any remaining openings will be available to others. ORDINATION SERVICES: Sunday, Jan. 3:00 West Kish Presbyterian, 3820 Main Street, Belleville. Huntingdon Presbytery PCUSA and Upper Susquehanna Synod ELCA invite you to share their joy as Ela J. Robertson is ordained to the Ministry of Word & Sacrament and installed to serve the congregations of West Kish and St. John s Lutheran Church. A reception will follow. Sunday, Jan. 3:00 1st Presbyterian Church, 203 North Spring St., Bellefonte. Huntingdon Presbytery invites you to join in celebrating the installation of Reverend Debbie Johnson to serve the congregations of 1 st Presbyterian Bellefonte and Milesburg Presbyterian Church. Light refreshments to follow. YOUTH GROUP Regular Meetings: Our youth group for youth in grades 6-12 meets from 6 7:30 PM Sunday evenings. YOUTH IMPACT: It's time to get ready for IMPACT! Runks Runkle will be the keynote speaker at the Radisson, Camp Hill, March 1-3. Pick up a brochure from the bulletin board. Cost is $50. Registration and deposits are due TODAY!

8 STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP: DC4Teens, a student support group for kids ages years whose families are experiencing separation/divorce, is set to kick off at the Lumina Center on January 24. DC4Teens helps teens to clear up mistaken beliefs about divorce and separation, engage in meaningful activities and discuss topics they may not have been allowed to explore. DC4Teens is a ten-week program that will run each Thursday from 5:30 7:00 PM at the Lumina Center. The program is led by Central Pennsylvania Youth Ministries and sponsored by the Lewistown Kiwanis Club and Locust Grove Mennonite Church. Groups are limited to 10, and there is no cost. For more information or to register, call or text Chris at or click on youthcybercenter.com OPPORTUNITIES TO SPONSOR FLOWERS: There are open dates to place flowers in the church sanctuary. January 27, February 3 and 17 are available. For more information, call the church office If you would like to the church to order the flowers for you the cost is $ GIVING REPORT AS OF 1/13/19 Weekly Need: $ 3, YTD Need: $6, Received: $ 1, YTD Received: $8, SMALL GROUP MINISTRY Adult Sunday Morning Study led by Pat Brown meets in the church parlor on Sundays at 9 AM. They are continuing the study, Ten Women of the Bible, by Max Lucado. All are welcome. Tuesday Evening Study meets in the youth room on the third floor at 6:30 PM. Their new study is Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado. It is a study in the book of Philippians. You are welcome to join them.

9 2019 SESSION COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The session, along with the pastor, provides primary leadership of church. Session responsibilities are coordinated by the following committees. Please feel free to committee members with any questions, commendations, or concerns: Christian Education: Facilitates spiritual growth through classes, small groups, and special events. Coordinates Nursery, Children s Chat and Children s Church volunteers; oversees Youth Group, Small Groups, Sunday School, VBS, Traveling Day Camp and other programs, working closely with the Christian Education Coordinator. Elders are Leah Riden and Susan Ferguson. Worship and Music: Works with the pastor to provide and facilitate meaningful worship services. Oversees choirs and choir directors, supervises ushers, coordinates acolytes and liturgists, arranges special music. Elders are Sue Garner, Doug Garner and Cole Cullen. Property: Maintains and improves church buildings and properties in order to facilitate effective ministry; supervises custodial and security staff and serves as official liaison with outside groups who use our building. Elders are Dave Noss and Carl Haldeman. Stewardship: Oversees and directs financial and personnel resources, supervises the church treasurer, provides stewardship education, recommends and oversees budget, oversees endowment funds and special offerings. Manages all paid personnel. Elders are Ruth Fisher, Lonnie Griffith and Ed Curry. Fellowship: Facilitates spiritually edifying relationships within the church body, provides funeral lunches, organizes receptions, and meals for other events, oversees the church kitchen, provides opportunities for church members to get to know each other and deepen relationships. Elders are Bill Sisson and Carole Auker. Preschool: Facilitates and directs the work of the Lewistown Presbyterian Preschool and Nursery School; establishes curriculum in conjunction with teachers; reviews teacher performance; oversees school finances, including scholarships; encourages congregational support and relationships with students and families. Elder is Leah Noerr. Mission and Evangelism: Inspires and facilitates the church s outreach to the community and to the world by determining mission budget, maintaining relationships with mission coworkers, representing the church in the community, and organizing member participation in hands-on mission. Elders are Karen McCurdy and Lisa Snyder.

10 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING ACTIVITIES January 20 January 27, 2019 SUNDAY, January 20 9:00 AM Adult Small Group parlor 9:15 AM Children s Choir rehearsal 10:30 AM Worship Service 6:00 PM Youth Group MONDAY, January 21 11:30 AM Prayer Ministry church parlor TUESDAY, January 22 6:30 PM Adult Small Group youth room SUNDAY, January 27 9:00 AM Adult Small Group parlor 10:30 AM Worship Service 6:00 PM Youth Group If you would like to schedule a meeting or event at the church, please call the church office so that we can avoid conflicts and properly publicize church related events. A number of 12 Step Groups meet in the church building throughout the week. If you or someone you know is interested, call the church office or check the listing at the Third Street church entrance for a list of meeting times. Monday nights, the Joy Seekers Women s Bible Study meet at 6:00 pm in the church parlor and the Boy Scouts meet at 7:00 pm on the third floor.