First Presbyterian Church of York The Service of Installation for The Rev. Allison J. Beaulieu and The Rev. C. Kyle Gott April 29, A.M.

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1 First Presbyterian Church of York The Service of Installation for The Rev. Allison J. Beaulieu and The Rev. C. Kyle Gott April 29, A.M.

2 First Presbyterian Church of York The Service of Installation for The Rev. Christopher Kyle Gott and The Rev. Allison Jan Beaulieu April 29, A.M. PRELUDE How Lovely, Lord Hopson WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Elder Susan Dunham WE GATHER AS GOD S PEOPLE *CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Aaron Cope Leader: Praise the Lord, all you people. People: Sing to God, all you heavenly hosts. Leader: We are called to be God s people, People: A royal priesthood, and a holy nation, Leader: To proclaim aloud the Lord's name, People: To tell all the world the wonders of the Lord s works; Leader: For the Lord satisfies the thirsty People: And fills the hungry with good things. Leader: The Lord has pity on the lowly and the poor, People: And the Lord redeems the lives of those who call upon his name. Leader: Whom shall the Lord send to them, and who will go for us? People: Here am I, Lord! Send me. * Please stand if you are able.

3 *HYMN No. 35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty BAC DAEEAC UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION Elder Nan Best Almighty God, by water and the Spirit, you baptized us to be your own and called the church into being. We confess that we hold back the love of your Spirit among us. We do not listen for your word of grace, speak the good news of your love, or live as a people made one in Christ. Have mercy on us, O God. Transform our lives by the power of your Holy Spirit; and make strong our common witness to the one Lord, our Savior, Jesus Christ. SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF PARDON Elder Nan Best Leader: God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which God loved us, even when we were dead through our sin, made us alive together with Christ and raised us up with him. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. *THE PASSING OF THE PEACE Elder Nan Best Leader: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. To this peace we were called as members of a single body. The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. (The congregation is invited to greet one another with words and signs of peace.) *GLORIA PATRI (Hymn No. 579)

4 WE LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD CHILDREN S BLESSING CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE We love you with the love of the Lord; we love you with the love of the Lord, We see in you, the glory of our King, and we love you with the love of the Lord. Children (Kindergarten through 3 rd Grade) are invited to attend Sermon Time for Children in Room 210. UNISON PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Elder Emily Clark O God, whom we long to know, O Burning Fire within our souls, grant us the tongues of fire, the sound of rushing wind, Your descending Holy Spirit; that in knowing your Word, we might know your presence; that in following your ways, we might live in your light. Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 133 (from The Message ) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Elder Emily Clark NEW TESTAMENT READING: Galatians 3:23-29 Elder John Jack Hynd (Pew Bible Page No. 1130, Large Print Bible Page No. 1813) The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ. SERMON Separate but Equal Are You Kidding? The Rev. Guy Dunham *HYMN No. 450 Be Thou My Vision S>NCA

5 WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION Elder Susan Dunham A portion of the offering today will go toward the Presbytery of Donegal s Pastors Emergency Fund which provides assistance to pastors who are experiencing tough times personally and professionally. INSTALLATION ANTHEM God Gives Us Each Other Beaulieu/Spark/ Gott Verse 1 Stumbling in the dark, light ceases to be No reflection in the mirror, how tarnished a soul can be. We make mistakes; we let God down, But it's in God's embrace that we are found. We're forgiven, loved and free to be strong for each other, A brother, a sister in need. Chorus But mighty is our God, who sees past every stain And gives us each other, calls us by our name, Gives us each other, to bear each others' pain. Verse 2 Gifts are all around, but the cup is still half full Always coming up short, no one to help pull Then God sends a partner, to walk the path with you, Working together, to better, the way that equals do. Chorus Ending We're forgiven, loved and free to be strong for each other, A brother, a sister in need. *DOXOLOGY (Hymn No. 592)

6 SERVICE OF INSTALLATION Presbytery Moderator Doug Good AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Leader: As in one body we have many parts and each part has its own function, so all of us together with Christ are one body; and we all belong to each other. People: We have different gifts according to the grace God has given us. Leader: If your gift is to hear God s Word, People: Speak it out in faith. Leader: If your gift is service, People: Live to serve others. Leader: If your gift is the heart of a teacher, People: Teach what is true. Leader: Let preachers preach with conviction and givers give freely; People: Let officers work diligently for the people, and let those who serve the poor serve gladly. Leader: Let us not lack for enthusiasm, but be ardent in spirit, People: Serving the Lord, rejoicing in hope, patient in suffering, constant in prayer, supporting one another, and welcoming all. STATEMENT ON THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH We are called out by God to be the church of Jesus Christ, a sign in the world today of the new life that God intends for all. In our life together we are to display the new reality that sin is forgiven, reconciliation accomplished, and the dividing walls of hostility torn down. Today we reclaim our historic calling and remember the great ends of the church: The proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind; the shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God; the maintenance of divine worship;

7 the preservation of the truth; the promotion of social righteousness; and the exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world. The ministry of the church is shared by pastor and people, so that all together may fulfill the mission to which we are called in Jesus Christ. The particular responsibility of the ministry of the Word and Sacrament is to build up the church and serve the people of God, so that the Word may be rightly proclaimed and the sacraments rightly celebrated. The call to this ministry has been extended by the congregation, accepted by the candidates, and approved by the presbytery. Therefore the Presbytery of Donegal, by means of this commission, now installs Rev. Allison Beaulieu and Rev. C. Kyle Gott as co-pastors of First Presbyterian Church. In their baptism, Kyle and Allison were clothed with Christ. Each was ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament and is now called by God, through the voice of this church, to serve as co-pastors of this congregation. We remember with joy our common calling to serve Christ, and we celebrate God s call to our brother and sister in Christ to serve among us as co-pastors. CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO THE CONGREGATION Leader: Do we, the members of the church, accept the Rev. Allison J. Beaulieu and the Rev. C. Kyle Gott as our Co-Pastors, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation, to lead us in the way of Jesus Christ? Congregation: We do. Leader: Do we agree to encourage them, to respect their decisions, and to follow as they guide us, serving Jesus Christ, who alone is Head of the church? Congregation: We do. Leader: Do we promise to pay them fairly and provide for their welfare as they work among us; to stand by them in trouble and share their joys? Will we listen to the word they preach, welcome their pastoral care, and honor their authority as they seek to honor and obey Jesus Christ our Lord? Congregation: We do.

8 INSTALLATION PRAYER/LAYING ON OF HANDS DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION WELCOME CHARGE TO THE INSTALLED CHARGE TO THE CONGREGATION Rev. Dr. Erin Cox-Holmes Rev. Dr. Michael Wilson CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE THE GREAT THANKSGIVING THE BREAD AND THE CUP We will come forward to receive communion by intinction. Please exit the pew to your left and move to one of the serving stations where you will receive the bread, dip it into the juice, and return to your seat by the aisle to your right. Notify an usher if you prefer to remain seated, and you will be served in the pew. COMMUNION ANTHEM At The Table Of The Lord ACTAEUNC/MNEVWC CONCLUDING PRAYER *HYMN No. 39 Great Is Thy Faithfulness FNWVDXY>CAZZ BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION RESPONSE Three-Fold Amen POSTLUDE Sing Praise to God, Whose Mighty Acts Munson

9 Please join us for refreshments in the Gathering Place immediately following the service. Participating in Worship Today: Rev. C. Kyle Gott, Co-Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Rev. Allison J. Beaulieu, Co-Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Rev. Dr. Erin Cox-Holmes, Executive Presbyter of Donegal Presbytery Rev. Dr. Michael Wilson, Stated Clerk of Donegal Presbytery Elder Doug Good, Highland Presbyterian Church, Moderator of Donegal Presbytery Elder Nan Best, Commissioned Ruling Elder, Columbia Presbyterian Rev. Aaron Cope, Chaplain at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Shrewsbury Rev. Guy Dunham, Honorably Retired Elder Susan Dunham, First Presbyterian Church Elder Emily Clark, First Presbyterian Church Elder John Jack Hynd, Eastminster Presbyterian Church

10 WELCOME VISITORS! Thank you for worshipping with us today. We are delighted to have you here with us. We would like to greet you by name when we see you, so please use the name tags provided in the pew racks to enable us to get acquainted. We would also appreciate your filling out the visitor section of the red fellowship pad when it is passed. CHILDCARE Childcare on Sunday is available in our nursery for newborns to age 5 (not yet in Kindergarten) from 8:30-11:45 a.m. PRAYER REQUESTS You are invited to write your prayer requests on the prayer cards found in the pew racks and in the back of the Sanctuary, near the cross. These cards may be left at the cross or handed to an usher during the offering. An usher will bring the requests to the pastor with the offering, so they can be added to the prayers of the people during the worship service. LARGE PRINT & SOUND ENHANCEMENT Please speak with an usher if you would like a LARGE PRINT BULLETIN, BIBLE, HYMN sheet, or an individual receiver for our wireless sound enhancement system. LETTERS OF CONCERN Please check the table at the bottom of the steps to the west pulpit door to sign letters of concern for those in need of our care. LUNCH BUNCH The Lunch Bunch group will meet this week at Crimson Grill. FLOWERS The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God: In memory of James Kerr Bacon, Agnes Wilson Bacon, Dr. William F. Bacon and Mrs. Martha K. Bacon. Spring is just around the corner and it s Mulch Time Save May 5, 2018 to help spread mulch at the church. (Rain date is May 12, 2018.) This is a great way to spruce up the outside of the church, while spending a Saturday morning with other members of our church family. Come join us beginning at 8:00 am. We hope to see you there. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Just a reminder Thursday, May 3rd is the National Day of Prayer.

11 Sunday, April 29, 5th Sunday of Easter Thursday, May 3 9:00 a.m. Adult Education/Sunday School 12:00 p.m. HIMM in Parlor 10:00 a.m. *Worshipping As One in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. KICS in C. T. H. 11:45 a.m. Lunch Bunch 7:00 p.m. One Church, One Book in 12:00 p.m. Youth Group Room 209 1:00 p.m. Susquehanna Pipe & Drum 7:00 p.m. Kiltie Band in C. T. H. 3:00 p.m. Memorial Service & Reception for Laura Jean Turner Friday, May 4 Monday, April 30 Saturday, May 5 5:45 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal 8:00 a.m. Mulch Day (Rain date is 5/12/18) Tuesday, May 1 9:15 a.m. Mothers Bible Study in C. T. H. Sunday, May 6, 6th Sunday of Easter 2:00 p.m. Ellie Johns Kelley from the 8:30 a.m. *Service for the Lord s Day with Presbyterian Foundation Communion in Chapel 2:30 p.m. Tutoring in Room 209 9:30 a.m. Adult Education/Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Deacons Meeting in Christine Thomas Hall 10:20 a.m. *Fellowship Time 7:00 p.m. Big Band in Choir Room 10:45 a.m. *Service for the Lord s Day in Sanctuary Wednesday, May 2 11:45 a.m. Lunch Bunch 9:45 p.m. Staff Devotions 12:00 p.m. Youth Group 1:00 p.m. Pathfinders Bible Study in Parlor 1:00 p.m. Susquehanna Pipe & Drum STEPHEN MINISTRY / WHY, GOD?" Every Christian struggles at times with questions about faith. This can be very painful. If you are going through a rough time in your spiritual life right now, a Stephen Minister would like to care for you. Contact one of our Pastors or the Stephen Ministry referral coordinator to see whether Stephen Ministry can help you. Pastor Kyle Gott or Pastor Allison Beaulieu or Carol Nachtigall Church in the City: Challenges and Opportunities You are invited to attend the Stephen Ministry continuing education on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Our speaker, Kate Bortner, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience on the challenges and opportunities of being a church in the city.

12 The PC(USA) Seal The seal of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is a symbolic statement of the church's heritage, identity, and mission in contemporary form. Its power depends on both its simplicity and complexity, as well as its traditional and enduring qualities. The basic symbols in the seal are the cross, Scripture, the dove, and flames. Because of its association with Presbyterian history, the Celtic cross was chosen as a model for this contemporary rendering of the ancient symbol. The two center lines of the cross represent an open book, emphasizing the central role of Scripture in the Reformed tradition. The descending dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit. It also symbolizes Christ s baptism by John and the peace and wholeness which Christ s death and resurrection bring to a broken world. Beneath the image of the book is the suggestion of a lectern or pulpit, which captures the important role of preaching the history of Presbyterian worship. Integrated into the lower part of the design are flames which form an implied triangle, a traditional symbol of the Trinity. The flames themselves convey a double meaning. They may be interpreted as a symbol of revelation in the Old Testament when God spoke to Moses from the burning bush. The flames also suggest the beginning of the Christian church when Christ manifested himself to his apostles at Pentecost and charged them to be messengers of the good news of God's love. The triangle also suggests the nature of Presbyterian government, with its concern for balance and order, dividing authority between ministers of the Word and laypersons and between different governing bodies in the life of the church. The seal of the Presbyterian Church (USA) was designed by Malcolm Grear of Providence, Rhode Island. First Presbyterian Church of York 225 East Market Street York, Pa