ORDER OF SERVICE Trinity Sunday May 27, 2018 GATHERING IN GOD S NAME Announcements & Affirmation of Community Prelude No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus C.F. Weigle Choral Introit Come, Thou Almighty King Felice de Giardini Call to Worship Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us give thanks this day for God s wonderful goodness. People: God s steadfast love endures forever. Leader: Because God comforts us, People: let us be a comfort to others. Leader: Gathered in this community of faith, God invites us to grow in grace and knowledge; People: we would offer praise and thanksgiving and good works for the glory of God. All: Let us worship God! *Hymn Morning has Broken Red# 664 Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Merciful God we confess that through our hurtful actions we disobey what is commanded of us. You command us to be comforters and peacemakers but instead we turn away from your commands. We judge others who are different than us, we hurt those we love, we see injustice but do nothing about it. Lord, have mercy upon us; heal and forgive us and help us to extend that same forgiveness and healing to others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (silent prayer) Assurance of Pardon *Gloria Patri (#579) 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. *Sharing the peace of Christ One: The peace of Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. Children s Time Prayer of Illumination HEARING GOD S WORD Psalter Reading Psalm 121 pg. 571 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem America the Beautiful Katharine Lee Bates Scripture Reading Isaiah 40:1-11 pg. 667 Leader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon Comfort, O Comfort My People OUR RESPONSE TO GOD S WORD Catharine Weiss *Hymn Healer of Our Every Ill Red#795 Offertory Invitation Offertory In This Very Room Ron and Carol Harris
*Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication Prayers of the People The Lord s Prayer (sins) Prayer Response Almighty Father, Hear Our Prayer F. Mendelssohn *Hymn Lift Every Voice and Sing Red#339 *Benediction Benediction Response Part in Peace Edward Arthur Postlude Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory Julia Ward Howe All are asked to remain seated during the postlude. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF PASTOR: Rev. Dr. Timothy J. Luoma ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Janet Booth COORDINATOR OF YOUTH PROGRAMS AND CHURCH EVENTS: Cynthia Allen DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Vicki Washburn ORGANIST: David Carpenter CLERK OF SESSION: Judy Bunnell MODERATOR OF DEACONS: Anne Bailey SEXTON: Phil Wallace The First Presbyterian Church Founded 1797 34 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, New York (518) 561-3140 office@presbyplatt.org www.presbyplatt.org
What: Youth and Family event 3-5 pm Pickleball for All When: Sunday June 10, 2018 Where: Clinton County Senior Center gymnasium rear entrance at old MAI gym parking also in back of Cornelia St. between Brinkerhoff and Court Streets Introduction to Pickleball for families age 8 and up. Learn the basics of using a paddle and control of hits. Skills taught to family groups and adults. Paddles and balls provided. There will be very specific safety rules that must be followed! Including Everyone Must sign a liability waiver NO RUNNING! Wear gym shoes to participate (change to gym shoes upon arrival) Must not leave the gym Bring a water bottle or other beverage in a bottle NO FOOD! Friends invited too! See or call Nancy Olsen 518-561-0189 Worship Leaders for June June 3- Jim Snook June 10-Jan Stone June 17-Youth Sunday June 24-Jennie Booth Church Office Hours: Monday 1:00-4:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00-4:00 pm, Thursday 9:00-2:00 pm This week: Monday: Church Office closed due to Memorial Day Holiday Wednesday: 10:00 am Bible Study MISSION STATEMENT To Worship Christ Teach Faith And Practice Love. Child care is available during the service please talk with an usher if you need directions. If you are visiting, please feel welcome to come to Fellowship Hall, following the service. PRAYER FAMILIES FOR THE WEEK May 27, 2018 Wendy Gilchrist Annaliese Goldenbaum Kim Gonyo Linda Gonyo PRAYER CONCERNS The Petrie Family Kenneth and Barbara Burdo Debbie Beatty (Tracey Luoma s mother) Jim Ashe This Sunday we thank: GREETER: Terri Mahoney USHERS: Lyn Mulholland and Linda Gonyo WORSHIP LEADER: Karen Merrill HOSTESSES: Linda Voss and Donna Corodimas CHILDREN S TIME LEADER: Joanne Weiss Donna Hanrahan Leona Woodbridge Edna Webster
VISITING or NEWLY ATTENDING FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH? Please leave us some brief contact information on the clipboard in your pew, so we can include you in the activities and events of the church. We welcome you to visit with us at coffee hour in Fellowship Hall following the worship service. Please welcome back from Seminary Catharine Weiss. We thank her for her generosity for filling the pulpit while Pastor Tim is away today. Catharine feels honored and filled with joy to be filling the pulpit this morning! She has just completed her second year at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia and is looking forward to starting her third and final year this fall. When Catharine is not busy with her studies she enjoys spending time with friends enjoying all the delicious food Richmond has to offer, singing in the choir and teaching Sunday school at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church and spending time with her two precious cats, Miley and Izzy. The personnel committee is looking for a substitute Sexton to be a backup. If you are interested in working on a Sunday morning every once in a while please contact our Pastor or Terri Mahoney, Chair of Personnel. Wine, Water and the Word What: Devotion and Fellowship When: Tuesday, June 5 th from 6 to 8:00 pm Where: Home of Terri Mahoney, 20 Dennis Ave. Plattsburgh Who: All are welcome including friends and family. This is a community event. RSVP: Terri Mahoney at 593-1431 or rossmom211@aol.com Please bring an appetizer or bottle of wine/drink to share If you need a ride, or would like to provide one, let Terri know! A Coneflower and Phlox plants are potted and ready to plant. Make checks payable to First Presbyterian Church with youth activities in memo line. Nancy Olsen 518-561-0189 Calling all grads, and their families: Kindly inform the office, or Anne Bailey, Moderator of Deacons, if there is a high school or college grad in your immediate family, or in the extended church family. We like to acknowledge the achievements of our students in the June issue of Pulse, and during the Worship Service on Youth Sunday, June 17. The Pulse deadline is this coming Tuesday, May 29. We know of high school grads, Sally Blow, Caleb Moore, and Jonathan Slocum, and college grads, Kayse Brunell and Letitia Krieg. Thank you. On June 10, there will be my meeting with the Families in the Library during Fellowship Coffee hour. Rehearsal for Youth Sunday on June 17 th will begin on Sunday, June 3 rd, at 9:15 a.m. A bottle collection has been started to raise funds for future youth and church events. Blue bins are in the back storage/refuge room in Fellowship Hall, please have them rinsed out. They will be collected on Thursday. So far we have raised $20.00! Plans for an overnight camping/canoe trip to Heart Lake, North Elba for August 12-13. Two Lean-tos, one for boys, one for girls, have been reserved, available for ages 8 years and up. Accommodations are for up to 12 persons, including volunteers and youth. Families will be given the option to reserve individual camp sites. If you plan on joining us, contact Cindy for a membership discount. We need volunteers to help with transportation, water front activities including canoeing, etc. Then cost for each child is $8.00. Tentative plans for a family style dinner for the kids at the ADK Loj and a naturalist to provide for a guided tour of the property are some of the activities planned thus far. Please book early, If you have not been to ADK Loj, it provides beautiful vistas of the Adirondack Mountains and hiking for all abilities. More information to follow. You may contact Cindy at 518-561-3140 or at callen@presbyplatt.org.