First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St., Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 Phone 641-753-5929 E-mail church@fpcmarshalltown.org www.fpcmarshalltown.org 9:00 a.m. September 3, 2017 Teachers, construction workers, parents, clerks, medical staff, community volunteers on this Labor Day weekend, welcome to worship, where God offers renewal for the work to which you each are called. 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 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Henry Purcell LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Moment of silence to prepare your hearts for worship SONG OF DEVOTION (screen) (please remain seated) #138 Holy Ground LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 28:6-9) Leader: Praise be to the Lord, for He has heard my cry for mercy. People: The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him. Leader: The Lord is the strength of His people, a fortress of salvation for His Anointed One. People: Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever. INVOCATION Leader: Gracious God, listen to our prayers and transform us into Your children. We offer You our worship and praise and seek to be made new in prayer. Drive the evil one from our lives and protect us from all temptation. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen. SONGS of PRAISE (hymnal and screen) #633 Open Our Eyes, Lord #634 More Love to Thee CALL TO CONFESSION (Psalm 86:4-7) Leader: You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to You. Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. When I am in distress, I call to You, because You answer me. Let us confess our sins to God so that the grace of Christ might cover our sins and draw us into God s gracious love. Please join me in silent prayer. SILENT PRAYER
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Unison: Almighty God, forgive us for not being in prayer more. We confess that we are timid and afraid to come to You on our own. We feel unworthy and unprepared to enter Your Holy presence. Help us to come to You through the grace of Jesus Christ and in the power of Your unconditional love. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Psalm 66:16-20) Leader: Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what He has done for me. I cried out to Him with my mouth; His praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me! Sisters and brothers in Christ, believe the good news: through faith in Christ we are forgiven. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostle s 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 may come down for the children's sermon following the Lord s prayer. CHILDREN S SERMON
PRAYER & SENDING Carter Strand & Richie Ritter OFFERING OUR GIFTS The Call Offertory The Lord s Prayer Albert Malotte 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: Philippians 4:4-7 NT pg. 1830 SPECIAL MUSIC SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 4:14-16 NT pg. 1866 SERMON Simple Prayer Rev. Dr. Richard A. King COMMUNION HYMN (hymnal & screen) #347 And Can It Be? 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 CHRIST HYMN OF DEDICATION (hymnal & screen) #640 Sweet Hour of Prayer CHARGE & BENEDICTION ORGAN RESPONSE POSTLUDE
Joys and Concerns Jon Rottink, recovering from hip surgery 8-28-2017 Jack Gaunt, in ICU at UPH-Marshalltown with internal bleeding Carter Strand and Richie Ritter, will be going to the orphanage in Central African Republic Sept. 7-16 Continuing Joys and Concerns People in the path of Hurricane Harvey Joe Meyer, under Hospice care in Cedar Rapids with a brain tumor The Mission Study Committee Deanna Adkins, Susan Lawyer s daughter, at home recuperating from complications from cancer surgery The Missionaries, supported by First Presbyterian Church Rev. David Githii, his ministry Clyde Evers, moved to Bickford Assisted Living DeLoris Holubar, at Southridge Bette Etter, at Hawkeye Care Center Jean Brennecke, at Glenwood Place LaVone Lee, in Room 201 at Grandview Connie Montover, at Grandview Nursing Home Karen Weiny, Jeff Drummer s mother, at Southridge with MSA, a degenerative disease 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 church@fpcmarshalltown.org 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 September 3, 2017 When we feel inadequate or think what we have to offer isn't sufficient, let's remember that God asks us to give what we have in faithful obedience. He is the one who makes it "enough." ---Stewardship Committee Do you enjoy meeting new people or make people smile? We have the place for you! The House of Compassion is seeking a few good people to help staff our Supply Closet. This is a room at HOC where families come monthly to pick out three non-food items and a bonus item to take home. The main requirements are to have a pleasant smile, know the alphabet and occasionally to be able to stock and organize the shelves of supplies. Our current openings are Tuesday mornings 10:00-12:00 and Thursday afternoons 1:00-4:15. There will always be someone else in the office with you. If you have questions or are interested in helping, contact Karen or Maryna at HOC 641-752-5999. Even if you can t commit to each week, we may be able to match you with someone else, so please call. ---Karen Frohwein 641-752-5999 www.houseofcompassion.net The House of Compassion "Stuff the Bus" school supply distribution was held August 5, and 7, was a huge success, thanks to the community. Backpacks filled with basic school supplies were given to 650 Marshall County students in Preschool and grades K- 12. Nearly an additional 160 was given out (without backpacks) at the House of Compassion in the following two weeks. Extra supplies were given to the schools. Thanks goes to all who helped and donated. Whether your church set out a collection box or whether individuals donated at work or on their own, we appreciate all the donations and financial help! We couldn t do this project without help. ---Karen Frohwein, Director
Pray for Collegiate Presbyterian Church, Ames, Iowa Rev. Craig Palmer, Interim Pastor/Head of Staff; Rev. Dr. Barbara Gaddis, Parrish Associate; Rev. Betsy Thompson; & Rev. Jennifer Suydam. 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 Robin, Greg, Tony & Jason Harrison in celebration of Fran Smith s 80 birthday. Worship Leader today: Bill Eilers Next Sunday: Lauren Mosher Greeters today: Ralph & Rhoda Bender Next Sunday: Orlyn & Doris Langenbau Deacons today: Bonnie Grimmius & Linda Kauffman Next Sunday: Barb Hawkins Fellowship Hosts: Next Sunday: Mike & Joan Gerbo Nursery today: Deb Williams & Next Sunday: & Cup Washers today: Abra Banissan Next Sunday: Darrell Meyer Donuts today: Michael & Brenda Miller Next Sunday: Ed & Natalia Peng AV Tech: 9:00 a.m.: Julie Lynch Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Diane Broshar If you need a ride to worship or church activities, contact any Deacon. The list is on the back of the bulletin.
Members in mission, making a difference Pastor Rev. Dr. Richard A. King Pastoral Care Minister Rev. Ian McMullen Youth & Families Director Jon Rottink Office Manager Nancy Diggins CE Coordinator Michelle Wilkinson Choir Director Valerie King Organist Wynona Anderson Assistant Organist Marla Grossman Pianist Cindy Butler Custodian Debbie Armstrong Assistant Custodian Jan Faber Elders Roger Anders Matt Broshar Doug Butler (Clerk) Mike Gerbo Craig Henze Lucas Johnson Pat Kremer Julie Lynch Kurt Lynch (1-yr.) Darrell Meyer Ed Peng Larry Schrum Carter Strand Kyle Young Nancy Van Wyk Joyce Anderegg Carolann Ballenger Larry & Judy Erion (1-yr.) Bonnie Grimmius Linda Kauffman Becky Sharpshair Deacons Irene Ballard Greg & Suzanne Brown Margaret Fehrle Barb Hawkins (1-yr.) Harlan & Marcia Quick Barb Vovos First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St. Marshalltown, Iowa 50158-2821 Church: 641-753-5929 FAX: 641-753-6301 www.fpcmarshalltown.org E-mail: church@fpcmarshalltown.org (Office) rich@fpcmarshalltown.org (Sr. Pastor) ian@fpcmarshalltown.org (Pastoral Care) jon@fpcmarshalltown.org (Youth & Families) michelle@fpcmarshalltown.org (CE Coordinator)
Calendar for This Week Sept. 3 Sept. 10 SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship - Communion 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday school All Ages 9:00-11:15 a.m. Child care provided MONDAY Labor Day - Office Closed TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Staffing 6:30 p.m. M & I Committee Meeting WEDNESDAY 6:30 p.m. Youth 101 6:30 p.m. Bells Practice 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice 8:30 p.m. Praise Team Practice THURSDAY 8:30 a.m. Flapjacks Lower Lounge 12:00 p.m. Oasis Lower Lounge 12:00 p.m. Pastor s Prayer Group FRIDAY SATURDAY NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship Chancel Choir - SS Teachers Commissioned 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday School All ages 9:00 11:15 a.m. Child care provided Sr. High Mystery Bus Trip