November 25, 2018 *CONGREGATION STANDS AS ABLE WELCOME and INVITATION Service for the Lord s Day The Season of Pentecost Twenty-seventh Sunday The People of God Gather 10:30 A.M. LITURGICAL COLOR: WHITE PRELUDE A Mighty Fortress - arr., Georg Telemann *CALL to WORSHIP (Joel 2:21-24) Leader: We shall not fear. We shall be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done great things. People: We shall be glad and rejoice in the LORD, for he has provided abundantly for us. Leader: Our tables are full of bread. Our cups overflow with drink. Our lives have been saved. People: We will eat in plenty and be satisfied. We will praise the name of the LORD who has dealt wondrously with us, for we know that the LORD is our God and we are his people. *HYMN We Gather Together No. 559 PRAYER of CONFESSION (and silent confession) Leader: God clothes the grass of the field and feeds the birds of the air. How much more does God clothe and feed us? God provides for our every need, but we often forget it. We worry too much, and it robs us of life. Holy Scripture teaches that we must trust and hope in God. So, with outstretched arms and contrition in our hearts, let us confess this terrible fault and turn back to God, so that we may be pardoned. (Unison) You created us, O God, and by your power alone are we sustained. You have given us everything we need, but we take your gifts for granted and we fail to praise you. You provide more than we can use for the purpose of sharing with our neighbors, but we worry that there will not be enough. Our anxiety gets in the way of our generosity. Forgive us, God of grace. Let us enjoy with gratitude what you have provided. Trusting in your abundant care for us, let us share with those who are in need, so that we may bring glory to your holy name and draw others into your blessed Kingdom. Amen. ASSURANCE of PARDON Leader: Whenever we fully and truthfully admit our faults to God, God s mercy is complete and eternal; therefore, I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, that we are forgiven! People: We are truly forgiven. Thanks be to God. *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. CHILDREN S MOMENT OLD TESTAMENT LESSON NEW TESTAMENT LESSON The Word of God Proclaimed (Parents/Guardians are invited to bring infants and children to the chancel steps) Psalm 126 (p. 445 or LP 704, OT) Matthew 6:25-33 (p. 5 or LP 7, NT) SERMON God Will Always Provide - Rev. James Goff The People of God Respond *HYMN Come, Ye Thankful People Come No. 551 Brass and Choir introduction. Please stand when Tyler indicates. *AFFIRMATION of FAITH The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth: and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell. The third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING of TITHES and GIFTS Offertory Doubly Good to You - comp., Rich Mullins Laura Hoyer, soloist *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. 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. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. We Go to Serve in God s Name *HYMN Now Thank We All Our God No. 555 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Now Thank We All Our God arr., Don Hustad Today s trouble is enough for today. ~ Matthew 6:34 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 / Rev. James Goff, 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
This Week s Servants 11/25/18 Sunday (11/25/18) Monday (11/26/18) 9:45 a 10:30 a 11:30 a 3:00 p Coffee Bar Worship & Praise Hanging of the Greens Girl Scouts Thursday (11/29/18) Friday (11/30/18) 6:00 p 7:30 p Den 9 Choir Rehearsal 4:30 p Wedding Rehearsal (Sanctuary) Pastor: Rev. James Goff Assistant Music Dir.: Tyler Smith Welcomer: Von Kampen Family Nursery: Rosanne Schaffer Acolytes: Tucker Motley Music Director & Accompanist: Michael Spresser Liturgist: Mike Hartle Fellowship: Coffee Bar Children s Church: Jan Pirtle Ushers: Jeff Jamison, Terry Price, Joe Frees Next Week s Servants 12/2/18 Pastor: Rev. James Goff Music Director & Accompanist: Michael Spresser Assistant Music Dir.: Tyler Smith Liturgist: Laura Hoyer Welcomer: Shirley Jones Fellowship: Staff Appreciation Nursery: Jennifer Motley Children s Church: Mary Frees Acolytes: Jean Gantt Advent Wreath Lighters: Goff Family Communion Servers: Preparer: Dot Jamison, Clean-up: Shirley Jones; Jeff Jamison, June Taylor Ushers: Terry Price, Norm von Kampen, Bill Miller, Joe Frees Birthdays November 27 th ~ Dot Jamison Tuesday (11/27/18) Wednesday (11/28/18) 9:30 a Council of Session (Parlor) Troop 888 Chair Yoga A.A. Meeting Saturday (12/1/18) Sunday (12/2/18) 8:00 a 9:30a 8:00p 10:00 a 9:45 a 10:30 a 11:30 a 12:30 p Men s Breakfast Private Wedding NO OUTSIDE ACTIVITY Girl Scouts Coffee Bar Worship & Praise: Holy Communion 1 st Sunday of Advent Staff Appreciation Coffee Fellowship Court of Honor (Sanctuary & Nisbet Hall) Anniversaries No Anniversaries Joys and Concerns Joy! and welcome to LPC Pastor Jim, Jennifer, Meredith & Sam. Joy! for the blessing of family and friends on this Thanksgiving weekend. Prayers for all those affected by the devastating wildfires in California. Prayers for Darlene Ervin s brother, Jack Thompson, who lives in Florida and recently suffered a stroke. Prayers for Roger Hoyer s nephew, Bill Galligan, after recent brain surgery, and support for his wife, Judy. Prayers for Roger Hoyer s nephew, Bud Taylor, recently undergoing extensive back surgery after a 26-foot fall, and support for his wife Nancy. Prayers for Laurie Gordon who is rehabilitating at the Florentine Gardens in Loveland. Prayers for Nancy Miller recuperating at home with the use of a walker for 8-weeks and beginning therapy. Prayers for Art Books, son of Don Books, and sister of Jan Pirtle, whose ocular melanoma has metastasized to his liver. Prayers for Jo Lydy, suffering from chronic interstitial pulmonary disease, to be evaluated the first week in December at the Cleveland Clinic for a lung transplant. Prayers for Carol Skinner s health and continued recovery. Prayers for our homebound - Dotty King, Norma Koerkel, Gene Strand, Doris Goddard, and Sunni & Karl Kadon. 4:00 p Den 1 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.
Staff Appreciation Sunday Please help us show our staff how much we appreciate them by joining us for a special Coffee Fellowship next Sunday. Sunday, November 25, 2018 TODAY! Following Worship In preparation for Advent it s time to deck the LPC halls! Please join us for our annual Hanging of the Greens after Worship this morning. Your family and Thanksgiving guests are invited to help! We ll be ordering pizza for lunch afterwards and we will have drinks available. New name tags with magnetic fasteners are available in the Coat Room this morning. We encourage you to wear your name tags in the coming weeks so we can help Pastor Jim and Jennifer learn our names more easily. If you do not see your tag, please contact the office. Many thanks to all for the prayers and phone calls wishing me a speedy recovery. I appreciate it very much. ~ Nancy Miller The Season of Advent Friday, December 14 Parents Night Out 5:00-8:00 pm LPC s Community Life Committee is once again offering free babysitting to the community! Crafts, games & food for FREE! Please pick up a flyer and share with your friends and neighbors. Sunday Servants Needed Holiday Giving Shoppe Each year LIFE Food Pantry provides a holiday shopping experience for local families in need. Families are able to choose Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you Christmas gifts for each family member. All gifts are brand new and provided at no cost has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one to the family. We serve approximately 200 speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so families and we cannot do it without you. Please consider taking 1 or 2 tags and that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the purchasing the power forever and ever. Amen. requested items. 1 Peter 4:10-11 Unwrapped gifts should You are invited to share your gifts of time and be returned here by talent in service to the Lord on Sunday mornings, Saturday, December 8th. by serving as a Liturgist, Welcomer, or Thank you for helping Communion Server in 2019. We are in need of your Loveland neighbor non-choir members in these important roles at LPC. If you are interested or have any questions, in need celebrate this holiday season! please see Laura Hoyer or Pastor Jim. Please see the Poinsettia Order Form in today s bulletin. Help us decorate the Sanctuary on Christmas Eve in dedication, honor or memory of your loved ones. All donations will be listed in a special Christmas insert. The deadline to order is December 9th. Thank you for helping us provide a Book & Bear for every Head Start child for Christmas this year. We are no longer in need of books or stuffed animals. Sunday, December 16 Mark your calendars for a LPC Christmas Celebration. We are planning an afternoon of music, merriment, food and fun! Details to follow! Snow Removal Needed We have been notified that our landscaping company will no longer service snow removal. We are looking for reliable references. If you know of a company that you can highly recommend, please see Tim Thornton or contact the church office. November 25 Hanging of the Greens November 27 Council of Session December 1 Men s Breakfast December 2 First Sunday of Advent December 2 Staff Appreciation Sunday December 14 Parents Night Out December 16 LPC Christmas Celebration