God s People Worship Sunday, January 13, 2019, 9:30 a.m. [* THOSE WHO ARE ABLE, PLEASE STAND] But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, God said, and afterward they will come out of that country and worship me in this place. - Acts 7:7 Pray and watch eagerly in the quietness of your heart during the prelude this morning as you prepare to worship God Almighty. Prelude O Jesu, So Sweet Franklin Ritter Welcome Announcements * Greet One Another Call to Worship * Praise Songs Step by Step You Are the Vine Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon * Hymn of Declaration Jesus Shall Reign Where er the Sun 423 Scripture Readings Matthew 4:18-22 NIV Page 1010 Matthew 9:35-37 NIV Page 1017 Sermon The Harvest is Plenteous Dr. Don Hoagland Pastoral Prayer and 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. * Hymn of Joy To God Be the Glory 485 * Benediction * Postlude How Brightly Beams the Morning Star Bach/Schreiner While standing for songs, please note those around you who may need to remain seated and, if possible, move to allow those who are seated to have a clear view of the screen. Offering and Offertory O Father Who Art in Heaven Above Bach/Schreiner * Doxology 592 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. * Prayer of Dedication Choral Anthem The Kingdom of the Lord Natalie Sleeth Lessons for Young Christians [CHILDREN ARE DISMISSED TO DISCOVERY TIME]
The Harvest is Plenteous Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 9:35-37 Introduction The Amish farmer I. The power is in you A. He is calling his disciples 1. Jesus is walking alone along the sea and observes Peter and Andrew fishing along the shore 2. Peter and Andrew recognize the uniqueness of this man who is talking to them 3. Jesus calls them for a purpose, this is a call to discipleship B. Why did Jesus call men like fishermen and tax collectors to be his disciples? 1. Jesus was not interested in the fame of the person used in spreading his message of reconciliation II. He commissions his disciples to help him A. People are coming our way 1. We can complain about it 2. We can ignore it 3. We can minister to it 4. The pyramid effect B. Pray to the Lord of the Harvest 1. God is the Lord of the harvest, it is His not ours 2. Prayer is no substitute for labor. It is the glue between the Lord and the laborer Conclusion Don t sell yourself short
Welcome to Supplee! Our Greeters this morning are Bob and Toni Hagendorf. The Chancel Flowers are given by Marilyn Hagist in loving memory of her mother, Ellen Hagist. Parents: If you have younger children who become restless during worship, the service can be heard in the infant nursery and the narthex where children's bulletin packets are available on the ushers' table. Childcare for infants and toddlers is provided in Room 6. What's Happening this Week at Supplee... Today 1/13 9:15 am - 12:00 pm Childcare for infants through four years of age, Room 6 9:30 am Worship Service 10:45 am Education Hour for all Ages 12:00 pm Confirmation Class, Parlor 12:00 pm Seoul Church 6:00 pm Supplee Youth Group, FH, Cc 6:00 pm Girl Scouts, Parlor Mon. 1/14 7:00 pm Sarah Circle, Jen Frangipane s 7:30 pm Boy Scouts 7:30 pm Praise Team, Sanctuary Tues. 1/15 10:00 am Women s Bible Study, Parlor 7:15 pm Ambler Choral Society, CC Wed. 1/16 7:30 pm Stewardship&Finance Comm., Room 12 Thurs.1/17 10:00 am Men s Bible Study, Parlor Fri. 1/18 Women s Retreat, Ocean City, NJ 6:00 pm SYG Winter Retreat departure from church 7:30 pm The Choristers Rehearsal, FH, S 8:00 pm Seoul Church, CC, L Please sign the red friendship folder, found at the end of your pew, and pass it to your neighbor. Note the names of those who are sitting around you so you can greet them by name. If you are a first-time visitor please add your address and phone number and stop by the welcome center in the Narthex after the service so that we can give you a small gift. Children ages four through fifth grade may leave when noted for Discovery Time, a worship education program which will be held in Crossroads Center. Please see an usher for directions to the room. Children should be picked up there following this service. Older children are encouraged to stay with their parents during worship. If you have a little one that needs Nursery care during this service, please see one of our ushers. You are encouraged to write your prayer and praise requests on the yellow sheets found in the pew slots. Please give them to an usher or place them in the offering plate. Annual Congregational Meeting - The Annual Congregational Meeting of Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. The purpose of the meeting is to review the reports of all church committees and organizations, approve the Pastor's Terms of Call, and to transact all such business as may properly come before the meeting. In addition, there will be a meeting of Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church as a corporate body. The purpose of that meeting is to review the budget for 2019, receive the Treasurer's Report and to transact all such business that may properly come before the meeting. Soup Dinner and Bingo Night - Join us on Saturday, January 26 th at 6:00 p.m. for a hearty soup dinner followed by a fun night of Bingo. All ages are welcome. Sign-up on the bulletin board in the hallway outside the narthex. Plan to prepare your favorite soup, salad or dessert. Women s Retreat Last Chance! Next weekend, we will return to Ocean City, New Jersey for our annual Women s Retreat (January 18-20). Our theme this year is Taste and See and will include some delicious bible studies! Sign up on the bulletin board outside of the Narthex and mark the date on your calendar now so you won t miss a great time of spiritual refreshment, fun and good food. All women of Supplee and their friends are invited! The cost will be $60 per person. The house is on the first floor only so no steps. Contact the church office for more information. Sign Up Today! Supplee Women's Association's Annual Valentine Brunch Saturday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Hosted by the Women s Association Come out, bring your daughters, granddaughters and friends and enjoy great food, a wonderful program, and fellowship. Bringing a dish to share is optional, but greatly appreciated. Sign-Up in the hallway outside the narthex or call the church office. Please plan to join us!
Prayers for Our Church Family Please put this list in a prominent place at home or work to remind you to pray for these individuals. Please pray for: Health Concerns: Suzanne Black health issues hospitalized Natoya Brown (daughter of business associate of Al Crawford) hospitalized Stan Christiansen health issues Sylvia Eagono recovering following surgery Art Freeston health issues Bob Hagendorf recovering following surgery Supplee Youth Group - SYG is offered for all students in 6-12 grade. It provides students with unique experiences, biblical teaching, challenges, fellowship, fun and games. We invite you to join our Sunday night meetings and other activities. Check the calendar for details. Men s Bible Study - Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. All men are invited! Come and explore God's Word. Contact Bert Freeston for information at 215-646-8349. This week we are meeting in the parlor. Woman s Bible Study - Join us for prayer, study and discussion, Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the parlor. Come each week, or just whenever you can. Call Sylvia Eagono at 215-355- 4385 with any questions. A Message from the Deacons - We will continue to collect plastic shopping bags for the Whosoever Gospel Mission in Germantown. The box has been moved to the area of the Community Cupboard by the water fountain across from the parlor. See the upcoming February Supplement for the Deacons report on the blankets that were made for Whosoever Gospel Mission. Prayer Shawls Available - If anyone would like a prayer shawl to give to someone in need, please contact Toni Hagendorf at 215-421-8068. New Scouts BSA Troop for Girls On Monday nights for the past 60 years, an important part of Supplee s program for youth has been Boy Scout Troop 542. With membership of almost 100 young men, our troop is the largest and most active in the area. The BSA has recently made this flagship program, now rebranded as Scouts BSA, available to girls, and Supplee is forming a troop for girls to meet on Wednesdays starting next month. Scouting is great fun, but more importantly it s educational, builds character and trains leaders. Over 150 young men have become Eagle Scouts through our program, and we re looking forward to presenting our first Eagle to a young woman. Girls between the ages of 11 and 17 can join, and we need women 21 or older to help. Come to our open house this Wednesday, January 16, at 7:30 PM in the Crossroads Center to learn more, and share this invitation with friends and neighbors. Younger girls can join Cub Pack 410, also sponsored by Supplee. Contact Jay Eibner 215-990-6651 if you have questions. Volunteers Needed for Family Craft Time March 2 The Fellowship Committee is working on a plan for a morning of family crafting and we are looking for 8-10 people to share their talents. You might teach us how to make jewelry, greeting cards, art, slime, or hair braids. Or you might sponsor a service project like making prayer blankets or neck pillows. If you have a talent you are willing to share at this event, sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex or contact Faye Kolos or Jenn McKnight. Sanctuary Flowers - The flower chart for 2019 is on the bulletin board in the hallway leading out of the narthex. When you would like to donate flowers, please sign next to the date, choosing chancel (listed first) or communion table. There will be only chancel flowers on communion Sundays (the first Sunday of the month). At the same time, please pick up a flower envelope (at the bottom of the chart) and fill it out. When doing so, be sure to check whether or not you will take the flowers and also include your dedication information. The cost of chancel flowers is $40; a communion table arrangement is $20. Please make your check payable to "Supplee Church."
Stewardship & Finance Year-End Update for 2018 2018 2018 2017 Year End Annual Year End Actual Budget Actual Contributions 462,898 487,112 474,377 Expenses 478,050 487,112 473,153 Net Surplus/(Deficit) (15,152) 0 1,224 We thank you for listening and responding to our messages calling for your financial support. The fellowship and unity that our members and friends displayed in November and December were incredible. We look to carry over this experience to achieve more than ever for our members, friends, missions and community in 2019. We will provide additional details and discussion at the Annual Meeting on January 27th. 2019 Offering Envelopes Are Available - Please pick up your 2019 offering envelope boxes from the table in the hallway outside of the Parlor. This saves us from having to mail them. If you do not have envelopes there but would like to receive some, just let the office know at 215-646-4123. Adult Education Join us today at 10:45 a.m. for one of our three Adult Education classes, described below: Keep Calm and Be Encouraged (A Study of Second Corinthians) Led by Russ Hensel and Jay Eibner, Fellowship Hall Paul had a tumultuous relationship with the church at Corinth. After founding the church on his second journey, problems in the church caused him to write to them four times, visit at least once, and send at least one emissary there on another occasion. Two of the four letters have been lost, and the one we call Second Corinthians is actually the fourth and final one. By the time Paul wrote this letter, the problems had been resolved, and the letter reflects that reconciliation and the encouragement it brought to the apostle. It s a deeply personal letter and gives us insight into Paul as a person and pastor. In Second Corinthians, Paul summarized the efforts he had made in the cause of Christ and provides practical advice to the Corinthians on how to keep their faith strong. His message is as applicable to us today as it was to them 2000 years ago. He talks about how God's faithfulness and love give us hope and enable us to persevere in the face of adversity. He teaches that, for churches to be effective, they must confront and solve problems, not ignore them. The letter also addresses stewardship, and the need for sound doctrine. Join us as we delve into this letter each week this winter. The Life You ve Always Wanted Led by Chuck and Jan Wormington, Sue Dunswell, and Bob Flanagan, Parlor What does true spiritual life really look like? What keeps you from living such a life? How can you pursue it? John Ortberg invites you on a road to transformation and spiritual vigor that anyone can take. Cultivate new intimacy and confidence in prayer. Taste the benefits of slowing life s frenetic pace. Learn how to be guided by the Holy Spirit. As in a marathon, the secret lies not in trying harder, but in training consistently. Proven by followers of Jesus over the centuries, the spiritual disciplines are exercises that strengthen your endurance race on the road of growth. As you continue down that road, you ll see the signposts joy, peace, kindness, and all the hallmarks of a faith that s vital, real, and growing. Adult Confirmation Class Led by Pastor Don Hoagland, Crossroad Center In this class we will use scripture to examine aspects of faith such as the sacraments, the trinity and the church. You will be able to write your own Statement of Faith. If you have any questions about this class, speak with Dr. Hoagland.