First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St., Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 Phone 641-753-5929 E-mail presmtwn@mchsi.com www.nivlac.org 9:00 a.m. Aug. 3, 2014 "One generation shall praise Your works to another" (Psalm 145:4, NKJV). We come together--young, old and in between--to praise the Lord and celebrate His works. Welcome! Large print bulletins are available and children s bulletins are available on the table in the Narthex. A nursery is available for infants up to 5 years of age.
Those who are able are invited to stand. PRELUDE Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah John Hughes LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Moment of silence to prepare your hearts for worship SONG OF DEVOTION (hymnal & screen, remain seated) #217 Holy Ground (vs. 1) LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 84:1-2, 4, 10-12) Leader: How lovely is Your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! People: My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Leader: Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; they are ever praising You. People: Better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. Leader: For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless. People: Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in You. INVOCATION Leader: Almighty God, bless us with Your presence and help us abide in You always. Bind the evil one from our lives and give us the discernment to reject his lies. Let Your truth rest in our hearts and let praise rise from our lips. In Jesus name we pray. Amen SONG OF PRAISE (hymnal & screen) #21 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing CALL TO CONFESSION (Isaiah 33:13-16) Leader: You who are far away, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge My power! The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting burning? Those who walk righteously and speak what is right, who reject gain from extortion and keep their hands from accepting bribes, who stop their ears against plots of murder and shut their eyes against contemplating evil they are the ones who will dwell on the heights, whose refuge will be the mountain fortress. Their bread will be supplied, and water will not fail them.
Let us turn from our sinful ways and seek the righteousness of God through the confession of our sins in silent prayer. Let us pray. SILENT PRAYER PRAYER OF CONFESSION Unison: Great and glorious God we confess that we have fallen short of Your righteousness and need the grace of Christ to overcome our sinfulness. We repent of our selfish and sinful ways and seek Your Spirit to guide us to do what is right. Bless us with Your mercy so that we might abide in You always. In Jesus name we pray. Amen ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Colossians 1:15-23) Leader: The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the cross. Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now He has reconciled you by Christ s physical body through death to present you holy in His sight, without blemish and free from accusation if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. Sisters and brothers in Christ, believe the good news: you are forgiven. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Unison: 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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again 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 Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
GLORIA PATRI MORNING PRAYERS Pastoral Prayer Prayers for the People The Lord's Prayer CHILDREN S SERMON OFFERING OUR GIFTS The Call Offertory I Know Whom I Have Believed J. McGranahan Doxology: 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 And Blessing (remain standing and join hands) Blest Be the Tie That Binds (vs. 1) Blest be the tie that binds, Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds, Is like to that above. SCRIPTURE READING John 15:1-17 NT pg. 1676 SPECIAL MUSIC There is no Children s Church until September Carissa King SCRIPTURE READING I John 2:18-27 NT pg. 1900 SERMON Remain In Christ COMMUNION HYMN (hymnal & screen) # 413 Break Thou the Bread of Life Rev. Dr. Richard A. King SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION Communion is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ. Partake of the bread as it is served; Hold the cup to drink together as one body. LET US LIVE IN THE POWER OF GOD S SPIRIT HYMN OF DEDICATION (hymnal & screen) #656 Take Time to Be Holy CHARGE AND BENEDICTION ORGAN RESPONSE POSTLUDE
New Joys and Concerns John Ziegenbusch & Family, grieving the death of his father, Jim who died July 31; Visitation for Jim will be at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake at 12:30 on Wednesday, August 6, with the funeral to follow at 1:00 at the same church. Burial will follow at 4:15 p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee. Deb Nuss, grieving the death of her father, Charlie Hahn; funeral services will be in Appleton, Wisconsin August 16 Jim Geiger, Michelle Wilkinson's uncle, healing following a fall Continuing Joys and Concerns Hudson Boyd, continued health issues Vera Peglow, dealing with cancer diagnosis Grant Grossman, in the hospital in California with Ulcerative Colitis Rev. David Githii, continued struggles with the PCEA The Missionaries, supported by First Presbyterian Church Heidy Boucher, at Grandview under Hospice care Betty Emmons, at Grandview Doris Flanagan, at IVH LaVone Lee, in room 203 at Grandview LaVine Meyer, in Room 105 at Villa Del Sol Connie Montover, at Grandview Ada Spencer, at the Villa with Shingles Please pray for everyone on our list! Thank you for keeping us informed about joys and concerns. Remember, hospitalized members and friends don t always get on the list at the hospital. We d rather get several calls than none! Phone the church at 753-5929 or e-mail presmtwn@mchsi.com Please let us know if you d like the prayer chain activated. G R A C E The Purpose Statement for First Presbyterian Church of Marshalltown Growing in Christ through worship. Reaching out in fellowship Affirming faith through discipleship Caring for the lost through evangelism. Embracing others in mission and ministry.
Announcements Aug. 3, 2014 "I have held many things in my hands and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that, I still possess." - Corrie ten Boom ---Stewardship Committee Come help Dorothy Dunham celebrate her 100 th birthday at an open house from 3-5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall today, August 3. No gifts, please. Your presence will be her present. All are welcome. The Awesome Presbys will go to Sky Zone in Grimes on Wednesday, August 6. We will leave the church at 12:30 and return around 4:00. The cost is $15, and you must have a completed release form in order to go. Sign up with Michelle by noon Monday. The Annual All Church Indoor Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 24, at 11:30 in Fellowship Hall. Grilled brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken will be served, along with beverages and the table service provided by the M&I Committee. We ask that those from the congregation who plan to attend sign up to bring either a side dish or a dessert. Please sign up on the sheets in the Narthex and provide the number of people planning to attend and what you plan to bring. Hope to see you all there! The Marshalltown Christian School is looking for an elementary teacher due to increasing enrollment. Contact Joan Gerbo at 753-8824. LeGrand Friends Church is sponsoring Aaron Thomas, Principal at Aplington-Parkersburg (A-P), and son of the late Ed Thomas, legendary A-P football coach speak today, August 3, at 2 p.m. in the East Marshall High School's new gymnasium on "Faith, Family, and Football." Everyone is invited to come and hear him speak. Please contact us at lfc@iowatelecom.net or 641-479-2025 if you have any questions or need further information.
Pray for First Presbyterian Church, Grand Junction; and First Presbyterian Church, Paton, Iowa--Rev. Dan Emmert. The whole world lives in Your love, holy God, and we are Your people. Send us out in faith to tell Your story and to demonstrate Your truth to every race and nation, so that, won by Your powerful Word, the world may join together giving You praise, and living to serve You in Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Altar Flowers: were given by Roger & Karen Schoell in celebration of their grandchildren. Worship Leader today: 9:00 a.m.: Carole Permar Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Bob Boeyink Greeters today: 9:00 a.m.: Leonard & Jan Stubbs Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Betty Jacobs & Loren Vogt Deacons today: Mike & Kari Hancock Next Sunday: Fran Smith & Bert Tice Fellowship Hosts: Next Sunday: Nursery today: Kari Hancock Next Sunday: Cup Washers today: Next Sunday: Roger & Karen Schoell Donuts today: Don & Yasuyo Smith Next Sunday: Ron & Dorothy Wilson Sound System: 9:00 a.m.: Steve Anderson If you need a ride to worship or church activities, contact any Deacon. The list is on the back of the bulletin.
`xåuxüá Ç Å áá ÉÇ?? Åt~ Çz t w yyxüxçvx Pastor Associate Pastor Youth & Families Director Office Manager CE Coordinator Choir Director Organist Assistant Organist Pianist Custodian Assistant Custodian Nursery Director Bob Boeyink Roger Bristley Dave Freel (clerk) Pat Hala Kurt Lynch Karin Podhajsky Chris Tullis John Wise Sue Bryant Mike & Kari Hancock Barb Hawkins Brenda Miller Tracy Ostrem Fran Smith (chairperson) Bert Tice Elders Deacons Rev. Dr. Richard A. King Rev. Dave Beckmann Jon Rottink Nancy Diggins Michelle Wilkinson Valerie King Wynona Anderson Marla Grossman Cindy Butler Yawo Sassouvi Jan Faber (in need of a Director) Doug Boyd Rich Daniels Jim Grimmius Tedra Henze Mike Miller Brenda Severson Bruce Wirin Clyde Evers Joe & Shala Ludley Pat & Nancy Kremer Keith & Diane Oleson Richie & Michelle Ritter Leonard Stubbs First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St. Marshalltown, Iowa 50158-2821 Church: 641-753-5929 FAX: 641-753-6301 www.nivlac.org E-mail: presmtwn@mchsi.com rich.king@mchsi.com dave.beckmann@mchsi.com jon.rottink@mchsi.com (Youth & Families) michelle.firstpres@gmail.com (CE Director)
Calendar for This Week Aug. 3 - Aug. 10 SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship - Communion 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday school - all ages 9:00-10:30 a.m. Child care provided 3:00-5:00 p.m. Dorothy Dunham's 100 th Birthday Celebration - Fellowship Hall Mission Trip Returns in p.m. MONDAY 5:30 p.m. Missions Meeting NO W & M Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. A & P Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. CE Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. Property Meeting 8:30 p.m. M & I Committee Meeting TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Staffing WEDNESDAY 12:30-4:00 p.m. Awesome Presbys to SkyZone THURSDAY 8:30 a.m. Flapjacks 12:00 p.m. Oasis FRIDAY SATURDAY NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday school - all ages 9:00-10:30 a.m. Child care provided