Welcome to Worship at First Presbyterian Church Neenah, Wisconsin We re delighted that you re here! With the open arms of Christ, we welcome those of every age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity fully into the life of the church. Large print bulletins (with hymns included) are available. Please ask an usher. Hearing Assistance: First Presbyterian has a hearing loop for hearing aid users equipped with T-coils. Brochures explaining this feature are available in the pews. There are also head phones available in the Narthex, (aka the entryway) if you don t have hearing aids. Childcare (infants and toddlers through 2 years old) is available in the nursery located across from the Library. We welcome infants and small children in worship, but if your child needs care or becomes uncomfortable during the service, feel free to leave and return as you wish. Worship bags with activities and Bibles for children are available near the entrances of the Sanctuary. Wee Worship: At the option of their parents, children ages three years through first grade are invited to gather in the Wee Worship room next to the library immediately following the Time for Children at the second service (a teacher will lead them there). Wee Worship provides an environment for young children to learn, experience, and participate in worship in a developmentally appropriate way. When we celebrate a Baptism or Communion, children will rejoin their families in worship right after the sermon so that they can participate. If their parents prefer, children may be taken to the nursery instead of returning to worship. Online Connections: You can learn more about us at www.firstpresneenah.org, and Like us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/firstpresneenah, for updates on church activities. The flowers today are given by Jill Drake and Julie Owens in memory of Naomi and Jerry Owens. Today s Ministers of Welcome: Greeters: Deacon Sara Eihusen and Elder Susan Morrissey. Ushers: Liz and Steve Landig at the 8:00 a.m. service. Coffee hostess: Cindy Buchta. 2
September 16, 2018 Service for the Lord s Day Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Please prepare quietly for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off. 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. Prelude Reflections for Organ Gilbert Martin I. Morning Song II. Berceuse * Introit, Hymn 388 Come All You People (1x choir, 2x congregation) UYAI MOSE * Call to Worship Give thanks to God, for God is good. God s steadfast love endures forever. Even the heavens declare God s glory, and we were created to reflect God s love. Let us worship God. 3
* Hymn 664 Morning Has Broken BUNESSAN * Prayer of Confession (Adapted from Book of Common Worship, 2018 Westminster John Knox Press) Merciful God, you created us for life together, but we do not keep faith with one another or with you. Our promises lie broken on the floors of our lives, making a shambles of our relationships. Turn us back to you, we pray, and redeem our intentions. Heal the hurts we have inflicted and endured, and return us to one another, forgiven and freed to live new lives of love. Silent Confession * Response 425, (v.1) Son of God, Whose Heart Is Peace TAMA NGAKAU MARIE * Assurance of Pardon * Response 582, (v. 1) Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me GLORY TO GOD (Vasile) 4
* The Peace The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Welcome and Invitation to Our Church Life (Please sign and pass Fellowship Pads, noting names to greet one another after the service.) A Time for Children (Congregation sings while the children come to the steps) Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world; Red and yellow, black and white, They are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. (Afterwards, 3-year-olds thru 1 st graders may follow a teacher to Wee Worship.) Prayer for Illumination 450, (v. 1) Be Thou My Vision SLANE Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art; thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Scripture Readings Proverbs 1:20-33 Pew Bible (OT) p. 584 James 3:1-12 Pew Bible (NT) p. 230 Psalm 19, Hymn 669 Let s Sing unto the Lord CANTEMOS AL SEÑOR Mark 10:1-31 Pew Bible (NT) p. 45 Response 450, (v. 2) Be Thou My Vision SLANE Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true Word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; thou my soul s shelter, and thou my high tower; raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power. Sermon All the Lonely People Terry Hamilton-Poore 5
* Hymn When Love Is Found O WALY WALY Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer (In preparation for the Oct. 6 retreat on the Lord s Prayer, we will use a different version of the Prayer each of the next four weeks. Please notice the different nuances.) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Sharing Our Gifts and Offerings Offertory We Come to You for Healing, Lord arr. Anne Krentz Organ Blake Doss, piano * Sung Response Hymn 608 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow PRAISE GOD (Hopson) 6
* Response For all good gifts, we give you thanks; for harvest, sun, and rain; for love received and love to share in Jesus holy name. * Hymn 726 Will You Come and Follow Me KELVINGROVE * Charge and Benediction * Sung Response Hymn 600 Amen (sing twice) AMEN Postlude Psalm 19: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God Benedetto Marcello ***************************** *Those who are able are invited to stand. Please join us after both services for coffee and conversation in the Church Parlor. Want to discuss the sermon? Come to Sermon Talk in the Meeting Room after the second service. Immigration: Why Don t They Just Come Legally? The next two Sundays, September 23 and 30, at 9:00 a.m. Why people don t cross the border the right way? What is the actual process? Bring your questions about immigration, and learn about the system and the people it affects. Friend s Class returns on Friday, September 28 th! Join us at noon for lunch followed by The History of Neenah (formerly Winnebago Rapids) with Jack Speech. Lunch is $7 and reservations are needed. RSVP to Sue Lenz (722-3503) or Sally Hjerstedt (722-0968). All are welcome, so bring a friend to Friend s Class! Rides can be arranged - please let us know when making your reservation. Shalom Circle will meet on September 18 th at 9:30 a.m. in the meeting room. Please join us as we begin our study of God s Promise I Am with You. Books are available in the office. All are invited to attend the Praying as Jesus Taught Us - The Lord's Prayer mini-retreat with Susan Stabile on Saturday, October 6 th, 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Gina Struensee (gstruensee@firstpresneenah.org or 725-4391). Free will offering. 7
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THIS WEEK Sunday, September 16 8:00 a.m. Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. FaithTime! Kids 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir 10:15 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary 11:30 a.m. Sermon Talk in the Meeting Room Deacons Mtg in the Rndtbl Conf. Room 7:00 p.m. Session Monday, September 17 3:00 p.m. Boy Scout Pack Mtg 5:30 p.m. SPRC Tuesday, September 18 9:30 a.m. Shalom Circle 1:00 p.m. Partner Breavement Support Grp 6:30p.m. Happy Friends Sweet Adelines Chorus Practice Wednesday, September 19 Rock the Block 9:00 a.m. Knitting Circle 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, September 20 Rock the Block 5:00 p.m. Yoga 7:00 p.m. Caregiver Support Group Friday, September 21 Rock the Block Saturday, September 22 10:30 a.m. Community Table at St. Paul Lutheran Church Sunday, September 23 Fox Cities Marathon 8:00 a.m. Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. FaithTime 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir 10:15 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary 11:30 a.m. Sermon Talk in the Meeting Room 11
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