Service for the Lord s Day The Season of Pentecost ASSURANCE of PARDON Leader: Everyone in Christ is a new creation. The former life has gone, the reformed life has begun. Know that by Christ's call and claim, you are forgiven and be at peace. People: Amen. Twenty-fifth Sunday November 11, 2018 10:30 A.M. *CONGREGATION STANDS AS ABLE LITURGICAL COLOR: GREEN The People of God Gather *PASSING the PEACE *GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. Please use the time before worship for quiet reflection and meditation, giving thanks to God for all things. The Word of God Proclaimed COLLECT O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. CHILDREN S MOMENT (Parents/Guardians are invited to bring infants and children to the chancel steps) NEW TESTAMENT LESSON WELCOME and INVITATION PRELUDE America *CALL to WORSHIP ANTHEM GOSPEL LESSON - Psalm 146 (The Message) Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation PRAYER of CONFESSION The King of Love arr., Julie Knowles - arr., James Koerts Leader: Hallelujah! O my soul, praise God! People: All my life long I ll praise God, singing songs to my God as long as I live. Leader: Don t put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of life, of salvation life. People: Mere humans don t have what it takes; when they die, their projects die with them. Leader: Instead, get help from the God of Jacob, put your hope in God and know real blessing! All: God s in charge always. Zion s God is God for good! Hallelujah! *HYMN Hebrews 9:24-28 (p. 174 or LP 271, OT) MESSAGE Mark 12:38-44 (p. 38 or LP 60, NT) The Way Through - Rev. Jim Brazell The People of God Respond *HYMN No. 417 (and silent confession) Leader: Let us come before God, trusting in divine mercy, and not in human merit. (Unison) Holy One, the strife is not over, the battle is not done. We are still consumed and focused on what divides us rather than what brings us together. May the gift and guide of Jesus Christ, and all those who witnessed to his life, even unto death, surround us and remind us that you love without exception, and supply grace that we may be equal to the call of Christ, by whom we pray. Amen. God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending No. 422 *AFFIRMATION of FAITH - Philippians 2:5-11 Let the same mind be in us that was in Christ Jesus, who, though in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, Christ humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and named Jesus Christ above every name, so that at his name every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess to the glory of God that Jesus Christ is Lord.
OFFERING of TITHES and GIFTS Offertory America the Beautiful - arr., Robert Powell *Doxology, *Prayer of Dedication Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. VETERANS DAY November 11, 2018 JOYS AND CONCERNS Pastor s Prayer The Lord s Prayer ( forgive us our debts ) Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. We Go to Serve in God s Name *HYMN Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! No. 430 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE America arr., Gordon Young LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Darlene Ervin, Clerk of Session / Pete Bissman, Treasurer / Jenni Cox, Office Manager Michael Spresser, Music Director & Accompanist / Tyler Smith, Assistant Music Director Donna Conrad, Custodian / Vacant, Pastor Council of the Session Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Darlene Ervin Laura Hoyer Samantha Sears Tim Thornton Tim Thalheimer Hank Westcott Deacons Jan Pirtle, Moderator Laurie Gordon Nancy Gerke Kecia Sears June Taylor Joyce Thalheimer Rosanne Schaffer Dot Jamison Prayer Chain Coordinator, Nancy Von Kampen, Phone: 513-793-0246 360 Robin Ave. Loveland, OH 45140 (513) 683-2525 Lovelandpresbyterianchurch.org Office hours: Mon. Thurs., 9:00a 1:oop There is no greater love than this: to lay down one s life for one s friends. ~ John 15:13
This Week s Servants 11/11/18 Sunday (11/11/18) 9:00 a 9:45 a 9:45 a 10:30 a VETERANS DAY Deacons Meeting (Parlor) Coffee Bar Acolyte Training Worship & Praise Thursday (11/15/18) 6:00 p 7:30 p Pack 888 Choir Rehearsal Guest Minister: Rev. Jim Brazell Music Director & Accompanist: Michael Spresser Assistant Music Dir.: Tyler Smith Liturgist: Carla Thornton Welcomer: Frees Family Fellowship: Coffee Bar Nursery: Leslie Westcott Children s Church: Dot Jamison Ushers: Jeff Jamison, Terry Price, Joe Frees Next Week s Servants 11/18/18 Pastor: Rev. James Goff Music Director & Accompanist: Michael Spresser Assistant Music Dir.: Tyler Smith Liturgist: Hank Westcott Welcomer: Poe Family Fellowship: New Pastor Welcome Luncheon Nursery: Ashley Frees Children s Church: Mary Frees Ushers: Jeff Jamison, Terry Price, Joe Frees Monday (11/12/18) Tuesday (11/13/18) Wednesday (11/14/18) 2:15 p 4:00 p 7:00 p 7:00 p 7:30 p 9:30 a 7:00 p Memphis the Musical Carpool (LPC) Pack & Den Leaders (Parlor) Troop 888 Open House (Sanctuary) Troop 888 (Nisbet Hall/Pavilion) Tender Year s Board (Parlor) Chair Yoga A.A. Meeting (Nisbet Hall/Pavilion) Friday (11/16/18) Saturday (11/17/18) Sunday (11/18/18) 9:45 a 6:00 p Tender Years Family Fun Night 10:30 a 11:30 a 1:00 p Stewardship Sunday Coffee Bar Worship & Praise New Pastor Luncheon Girl Scouts Birthdays November 14 th ~ Joyce Thalheimer Anniversaries November 12 th ~ Nancy & Bill Miller November 13 th ~ Gladys & Charles Brosemer Joys and Concerns Joy! & appreciation for all of the men and women who have served, or are serving, in the US Armed Forces. Joy! & thanks for prayers and concern for Pete Bissman after his recent return to the hospital for an infection. Prayers for Laurie Gordon, released from the hospital Nov.7, and now rehabbing at the Florentine Gardens. Prayers for Nancy Miller who is recuperating at home after hip surgery complications. Prayers for the nephew of Rev. White, recently placed on a liver transplant list. Prayers for Jack Lohr, recently hospitalized at Bethesda North. Prayers for Head Start teacher Sara Branch, in need of surgery to remove a tumor close to her eye. Prayers for Art Books, son of Don Books, and sister of Jan Pirtle, undergoing surgery in Florida for ocular melanoma that has metastasized to his liver. Prayers for our designated pastor, Jim Goff & his family, during this time of transition. Prayers for strength for Jo Lydy who is in need of a lung transplant. Prayers for Carol Skinner s health and continued recovery. Prayers for Pastor Lonnie and Westview PC in Longmont, Colorado. Prayers for our homebound - Dotty King, Norma Koerkel, Gene Strand, Doris Goddard, and Sunni & Karl Kadon. Please keep in your hearts and prayers all the sick and shut-ins of LPC. Please notify the LPC office of the progress and recovery of the individuals and loved ones named above. Names will appear for 2 weeks unless the office is otherwise notified. Thank you.
Loveland Presbyterian Church would like to honor, salute and thank the past and present men and women who have served our country on this Veterans Day. U.S. Air Force and Reserves James Andrews, WWII Ed Beatty Don Books, Korea Ken Davis, WWII John Morgan Gerke Richard Hoyer, WWII Bob Hudson, Korea Karl Kadon, Korea Jack Krause, WWII Howard Miller Joe Mueller Meredith Poe, WWII Brady Poe, Bosnia, Iraqi Freedom David Poe, Desert Storm Terry Price Dana Ross William Shultz James D. Snyder Ken Uhl Harry F. Westcott Robert Woodson Dana Ross William Shultz James D. Snyder Ken Uhl Harry F. Westcott Robert Woodson U.S. Army and Reserves Joe Anderson, WWII John Anderson, Korea Carl Benhase, Korea Pete Bissman David Blinkhorn Dwight Boeres Dwayne Boeres Art Books, Korea Carlton Bowerman, WWII Mike Butler, Vietnam Ernie Cottle, WWII Earl Crumrine, WWII Homer Crumrine, WWI William Crumrine, WWII Lonnie Darnell, Korea; P.O.W., Vietnam Julius DeFossett, WWII Quentin DeFosset, WWII Fred Ervin, Sr. Dr. Charles Gay, Sr., WWII Barclay Gest, Korea Dr. John Gest, WWII Denver Goddard, Korean Jim Hassman, Korea Wilbur E. Hattan Clark Henderson, WWI Henry Holden Sr., WWII Dr. Ben Hoyer, WWI Ben Hoyer Jr., WWII Roger Hoyer William Hutchinson Brad Jones, Iraq Harvey Jones Johnny Ray Jones Dick King, WWII Larry King, Vietnam Harold Lemker, WWII Tom Leta William David Long Ritchie Melon, Vietnam Korey Nesbitt Brock Pennington, Iraq Brian Poe: Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom Edward Rhoades, Vietnam Lee Ann Richie Bob Shepherd, WWII James H. Snyder, WWII Gene Strand, Korea Jerry Thalheimer, Korea James Walden, WWII John W. Weesner, WWII U.S. Marines and Reserves Jack Davis, WWII Charles R. Gest, WWII Bruce Gordon Scott Gordon Bob Hightower, Korea Warren Johanning, WWII Bill King, WWII Ross Melon, Vietnam U.S. Navy Mark Anderson, Desert Storm George Crumrine Tad Dixon Lawrence Jamison, WWII George Kopittke, Sr. WWII Joe Leta William Miller, Korea Kim Miller Reed Taylor Mark von Kampen U.S. Coast Guard Tad Dixon U.S. National Guard Blake Poe, Iraqi Freedom Special Forces Doug Doyle, Iraq Army Cadet Nurse Gayle Huber Smith Merchant Marine Buddy Gaitley Christine Prebble Carrie Waage Sunday, November 11, 2018 Welcome New Pastor Luncheon Sunday, November 18 th Join the celebration! All are invited to welcome Pastor Jim and his family during a light luncheon after worship. We hope everyone will attend so that we may give Pastor Jim and his family a warm LPC welcome and let them know how excited we are to have them here. Please stop and introduce yourself (even if you can t stay for lunch). If you are available to help with set-up or clean-up, please see Mary Frees or Samantha Sears. November 18 th! Stewardship Time! Just a friendly reminder for you to return to the church the pledge card you received in the mail this week as soon as you can. It is important that we get all of the pledges so that we can determine LPCs budget for 2019. If you haven t received your pledge card yet, please see Pete Bissman. Sunday Servant Signup! Please see the signup in Nisbet Hall for 2019 Sunday Servants ~ Welcomers, Liturgists, and Communion Servers. We are seeking non-choir members so that our choir members may fully participate in every song. Handbell Solo Artist Michèle Sharik is appearing in concert at Epiphany United Methodist Church in Loveland at 6:30 pm on Sunday, November 11th. Internationally renowned for her graceful and flowing style, she will be accompanied by Michael Spresser. A freewill offering will be taken. FINANCIAL REPORT October 2018 Income: (offering & rental) $9,194 Expenses: (budgeted) $9,238 November 11 Women of Faith: Memphis the Musical November 16 Tender Years Family Fun Night November 18 Stewardship Sunday November 18 New Pastor Luncheon November 25 Hanging of the Greens November 27 Council of Session