illsboro resbyterian hurch Welcome to Worship We Are Glad You Are Here! HPC is a Caring Christ-Centered Community that is excited to Know Jesus; Grow Spiritually; & Show God s love. Rev. Dr. Bob Stebe Pastor Debbi Like Office Manager Jill Appel Director of Children s Ministries Tom Pansino Youth Leader (JH & SH) Nona Scott Choir Director Ron Rittenhouse Organist Session: Mike Appel Stewardship Elder Nancy Johnson Missions Elder Matt McLin Worship Elder Tom Pansino Education Elder Becky Smith Operations Elder John Stroeve Property Elder Elders Elect: Steve Dever Joanie Loepp Elaine Baker Deacons: A-Deh Joanna Swanson Dev-G Molly McCall H-L Chris Kennedy M-R Jill Cessna S-T Lori Wisdom U-Z Joanie Loepp Deacons Elect: Keith Upton The Members Are The Ministers! WELCOME TO THIS DAY OF WORSHIP Welcome to this second Sunday of Advent, in the season of preparation for the gift of God s love in Jesus the Christ. Let us come to the joy of God with us.
Welcome to HPC! We are glad you are here. During Worship, * means for those who are able to please stand. Nursery Childcare for children 2 & under is available in the Nursery (Rm.2) with Joanna Swanson. Hearing Devices Hearing devices are available at the Sound Room. Copyright Protection All songs protected by CCLI Lic. #268463. Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018 PREPARE FOR WORSHIP We have received a personal invitation to eternity. In Jesus we catch a glimpse of God s plan for a future. Each Advent is a reminder that we have a standing offer to come and join in a wonderful celebration of life Dottie Lovelady Rogers GATHERING GATHERING SONG Emmanuel/O Come, Let Us Adore Him medley Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel; God with us, revealed in us; His name is called Emmanuel. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him, - Christ the Lord! For He alone is worthy... 10am HPC PRAISE TEAM WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (please pass the friendship pads) PRAYER FOR THE DAY *CALL TO WORSHIP WORSHIP ELDER MATT MCLIN (based on Isaiah 25:1.9 LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation. O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
*HYMN FOR ADVENT #106 (purple) Prepare the Way, O Zion ORGANIST RON RITTENHOUSE CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO SIT IN THE FRONT ROW FOR THE SKETCH AND ARE EXCUSED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL FOLLOWING. LIGHTING THE SECOND ADVENT CANDLE OF LOVE Advent for All Ages sketches by Robert A. Allen Week 2: A Christmas Diary Actor: Roane Lion CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS *SONG OF RESPONSE What Can I Do From the high and holy to a manger lowly The greatest mystery the world has ever known How You left Your majesty to embrace humanity It awes and humbles me to be loved by a God so high (chorus) What can I do but thank You What can I do but give my life to You Hallelujah hallelujah What can I do but praise You Every day make ev'rything I do a hallelujah A hallelujah (hallelujah) Children s Sunday School Sunday School (ages 3-5 th grade) follows the Advent Skit and meets with Jill Appel in the Yellow Room. Prayer of Confession If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. John 1:9 Assurance of Forgiveness It is through God s grace and Christ s dying on the cross that we are pardoned and forgiven To the least and lowest You became as one of us In our grief and brokenness You suffered by our side From a cradle to the cross rising up victorious The Messiah Jesus born to us on that holy night (chorus)
Prayer of Illumination May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 Scripture Jeremiah 33:14-22 (pg 1232 in pew Bible) Hebrews 1:1-9 (pg 1862 in pew Bible) PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION PROCLAIMING SCRIPTURE READINGS SUSIE CARLSTRAND Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 33:14-22 New Testament Reading Hebrews 1:1-9 CHORAL ANTHEM GUEST DIRECTOR BECKY SMITH O Come, All Ye Faithful ACC NONA SCOTT MESSAGE COME AND SEE RESPONDING REV. DR. BOB STEBE The Lord s Prayer 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. OFFERING THE LORD OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY He Shall Reign Forevermore by Chris Tomlin/Matt Maher *SONG OF RESPONSE His Name is Wonderful His name is Wonderful, His name is Wonderful, His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord; He is the mighty King, Master of everything, His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord. He's the great Shepherd, the Rock of all ages, Almighty God is He; Bow down before Him, Love and adore Him, His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION AND THE LORD S PRAYER HPC PRAISE TEAM
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #104 (purple) O Lord, How Shall I Meet You *BENEDICTION *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST POSTLUDE End of Worship...Beginning of Service Please join us for refreshments and conversations after worship in the Fellowship Hall. Ephesians 3:20-21 God is able to do far more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. FLOWERS Poinsettias donated by HPC families. GREETERS Chris Wesley Daily Family Devotions & info about HPC are in the Narthex/Fellowship Hall. Please take this bulletin with you...and join in the life of HPC. PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS Call the Church Office (503-648-5660) or email at: prayerchain@hillsboropres.org Monday December 24 7pm Candlelight service of lessons and carols. Special music performed by HPC Octet and HPC Praise Team..
1. We are asking you to bring sacks of FOOD, various food items,- Fresh and/or canned for the food bank; 2. TOYS for Toy & Joy, to go to the fire department or SCHOOL SUPPLIES for immigrant & refugee children and / or 3. MONEY, for the food bank to meet their needs
Today: WEEKLY CALENDAR Church Office Open: Tues-Friday, 9:30am-1pm Second Sunday of Advent 9:00am Adult Sunday School 10:00am Worship (Child s SS) 11:15am Fellowship 11:30am Worship Co-Mission (Llbrary) 1:00pm Iglesia de Jesucristo Worship (Sanctuary, Blue, Nursery, Yellow rooms) Monday: 6-8pm Iglesia de Jesucristo Bible Study (Yellow Room); Youth Group (Youth Room); Band Practice Sanc.) 7:00pm Crossways Bible Study (Green Room) 8:00pm AA (FSH) Tuesday: 7:00pm Tuesday s Treasures (FSH, Sanctuary) Wednesday: 6:30pm JH/SH Youth Group (Youth Room) 6:45pm Choir (Sanctuary) Thursday: 6:45pm Praise Team/Band (Sanctuary) 8:00pm AA (Green Room) Friday: 5:30pm Ladies Night Out (Vintage Restaurant) 6-8pm Iglesia de Jesucristo Worship (Sanctuary, Blue, Nursery, Yellow rooms) Saturday: 12pm-2pm IRCO Class (Green Room) Prayers of the People ~for hurts healed, sins forgiven, hope restored, love rekindled & faith renewed ~for all of our troops and their families overseas and at home ~for all in need of strength & healing including: Gerry Farris, Keith Bledsoe, Susie Mellema, Virginia Cordrey, Phil Grawburg, Sonya Baker, Daral Pearson, Margaret Flaherty, Jeanie Morgan, Peggy Grawburg, Donald Scott, Carolea Pofahl, Cindy Thomas, Jill Appel, Bert Schroder ~Prayer Request Cards available (pews) & can be deposited in Prayer Request box Narthex) Next Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent 9:00am Adult Sunday School 10:00am Worship (Children s SS) 11:15am Fellowship 11:30am Mission Co-Mission 11:30am Book Club 1:00pm Iglesia de Jesucristo Worship ~Birthdays: 12/11-Mike Appel; 12/13-Max Geppert; 12/15-Steven Gonnason
ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements should be in to the Church Office by Thursday of each week. Christmas Joy Offering will be collected starting now through December 24 and dedicated December 24. This offering provides financial assistance to current and former church workers and their families and enables deserving students to attend Presbyterian-related racial ethnic colleges and schools. 3 Tables of Christmas Joy Sundays, December 9 & 16. Please bring new toys (Fire Dept), food or money to donate (Oregon Food Bank), and school supplies for IRCO (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization). Ladies Night Out Friday, December 14, 5:30pm at Vintage Restaurant. Bring a pair of wrapped socks for the Christmas Sock Exchange. RSVP by today, 503-372-8990 or chambersmc@yahoo.com. All ladies are welcome. Staff Stockings for Pastor Bob, Jill Appel, Youth Leaders Tom Pansino, David Gonnason, Max Geppert; & Staff-Ron Rittenhouse, Debbi Like, Nona Scott, Becky Smith, Donald Scott, Joanna Swanson, Mario Perez-Tellez; will be hung in the FSH Sundays: December 9, 16 & 23. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols Monday, December 24, 7pm. Bring all your friends and family. Groups Brunch Sunday, December 30, 11:30am at Sunset Grill. Please sign up in the FSH. Fellowship Hour Help Needed! Can you help set up and/or clean up for the Fellowship Hour on Sunday mornings? Questions? Sign up calendar and duties for any and all new to the kitchen are posted in the FSH on the bulletin board near the kitchen. You can also contact Donna Bowen, 503-313-4687 or djb1147@gmail.com. Thank you to all who have been stepping up for kitchen duty. You are greatly appreciated!! YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Combined SH/JH Youth Group Wednesday, December 12, 6:30pm at HPC. 503-648-5660 E-mail: info@hillsboropres.org; family@hillsboropres.org Website: www.hillsboropres.org Prayer Chain Requests: prayerchain@hillsboropres.org Family Requests: family@hillsboropres.org