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Welcome to Worship at First Presbyterian Church Neenah, Wisconsin We re delighted that you re here! With the open arms of Christ, we welcome those of every age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity fully into the life of the church. Large print bulletins (with hymns included) are available. Please ask an usher. Hearing Assistance: First Presbyterian has a hearing loop for hearing aid users equipped with T-coils. Brochures explaining this feature are available in the pews. There are also head phones available in the Narthex, (aka the entryway) if you don t have hearing aids. Childcare (infants and toddlers through 2 years old) is available in the nursery located across from the Library. We welcome infants and small children in worship, but if your child needs care or becomes uncomfortable during the service, feel free to leave and return as you wish. Worship bags with activities and Bibles for children are available near the entrances of the Sanctuary. Wee Worship: At the option of their parents, children ages three years through first grade are invited to follow a teacher to the Wee Worship room next to the library right after the Time for Children. Wee Worship provides an environment for young children to learn, experience, and participate in worship in a developmentally appropriate way. When we celebrate a Baptism or Communion, children rejoin their families in worship right after the sermon so that they can participate. If their parents prefer, children may be taken to the nursery instead of returning to worship. Online Connections: You can learn more about us at www.firstpresneenah.org, and Like us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/firstpresneenah, for updates on church activities. We welcome Dr. Sarah Mahler-Kraaz as our guest organist today. Sarah is a Professor of Music at Ripon College The flowers are given by The Repenn Family, in memory of Charles Repenn. Today s Ministers of Welcome: Greeters: Deacon Nancy Beyer and Elder Sara Stertz Ushers: Esther and Dave Zimmerman at the 8:00 a.m. service. Coffee hostess: Betty Yee. 2
January 20, 2019 Service for the Lord s Day Second Sunday after Epiphany Please prepare quietly for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off. 3 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. Prelude (8:00 & 10:15)) Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Johannes Brahms Prelude (10:15) O wie selig Johannes Brahms * Introit 482, v. 3 Baptized in Water BUNESSAN Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ our King; born of the Spirit, we are God s children; joyfully now God s praises we sing. * Call to Worship Psalm 36:5 God s steadfast love extends to the heavens, God s faithfulness to the clouds. Let us worship God. * Hymn 505 The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing * Prayer of Confession Merciful God, in baptism you promise forgiveness and new life, making us part of the body of Christ. We confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves, separated from one another. We cling to destructive habits, hold grudges, and show reluctance to welcome one another. We allow the past to hold us captive. In your loving kindness, have mercy on us and free us from sin. Fulfill the promises of our baptism so that we may rise to new life, and live together in joy. (silent prayers of confession) * Response 698 Take, O Take Me as I am TAKE ME AS I AM Take, O take me as I am; summon out what I shall be; set your seal upon my heart and live in me. * Assurance of Pardon * Response--623 I ve Got Peace like a River PEACE LIKE A RIVER I ve got peace like a river; I ve got peace like a river; I ve got peace like a river in my soul. * The Peace The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.
Welcome and Invitation to Our Church Life (Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pads.) Hymn 487, v. 1 (10:15) These Treasured Children PUER NOBIS NASCITUR These treasured children present now are bound to us by sacred vow: with love, we make a heartfelt claim to welcome them in Jesus name. A Time for Children (10:15) (Afterwards, 3-year-olds thru 1 st graders may follow a teacher to Wee Worship.) Sung Prayer for Illumination 489 Wonder of Wonders, Here Revealed PENTECOST (Boyd) Wonder of wonders, here revealed: God s covenant with us is sealed, and long before we know or pray, God s love enfolds us every day. Scripture Reading Isaiah 62:1-5 Pew Bible (OT) p. 692 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Pew Bible (NT) p. 174 Psalm 36, Hymn 477 (v. 1-3) Thy Mercy and Thy Truth, O Lord TALLIS ORDINAL John 2:1-11 Pew Bible (NT) p. 93 Response: The voice of God thunders over the waters. Thanks be to God. Sermon Bottomless Joy Terry Hamilton-Poore * Hymn 292 As the Wind Song WAIRUA TAPU Welcoming New Members (10:15) Deb and Robert Benada Introduction Welcoming Prayer Faithful God, in baptism you claimed us; and by your Spirit you are at work in our lives empowering us to live a life worthy of our calling. We thank you for leading Robert and Deb to join in the ministry of this congregation. Open our hearts to the gifts that they have to offer that, together, we may all grow in faith, hope, and love, and be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. 4
Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer David Haas Sharing of Our Gifts and Offerings Giving is an act of worship. If you give electronically, please take a laminated card from the pew back and place it in the offering plate to connect your giving to worship. If you would like to give but have no cash or check, please use the QR code on the back of the bulletin. Offertory (8:00) Jesus Calls Us Emma Lou Diemer Offertory (10:15) You are Mine David Haas Caitlyn Acy, flute arr. Mark Hayes Noah Vazquez, piano * Response, Hymn 608 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow PRAISE GOD (Hopson) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. 5
* Prayer of Dedication God of heaven and earth, you have poured out your blessings on us, and we offer to you our gifts of gratitude. Accept all that we have and are, O God, in the service of Jesus Christ, and strengthen us with your Spirit s power, now and forever. Amen. * Hymn 80 You Shall Go Out with Joy (sing three times) THE TREES OF THE FIELD * Charge and Benediction You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace; the mountains and the hills will break forth before you; there ll be shouts of joy, and all the trees of the field will clap, will clap their hands. And all the trees of the field will clap their hands [ x x]; the trees of the field will clap their hands [ x x]; the trees of the field will clap their hands [ x x] while you go out with joy. * Response 601 Amen DANISH AMEN Postlude (8:00) O wie selig Johannes Brahms Postlude (10:15) Voluntary No. 8, Vivace John Marsh ***************************** *Those who are able are invited to stand. Please join us after the 8:00 a.m. service for coffee and conversation in the Church Parlor. Farewell Celebration for Terry Please join us in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the 10:15 a.m. service for pie and ice cream. We are grateful for the gift of Terry serving with us. We invite everyone to attend as we convey our gratitude. 6
Mark your calendars for our next Community Table on Saturday, January 26 th. Baked Apricot Chicken, rice, salad, fruit and dessert are on the menu. Please consider volunteering to bake a batch of the Baked Apricot Chicken, picking up some store-bought fruit or salad, or volunteering your time in setting up, serving or cleaning up after the meal. Many hands are needed to serve the 50-75 regular clients who attend Community Table weekly. Please contact Anne Jones (422-0695 or anne65jones@gmail.com) with any questions. Save these Dates! January 27th Bible Bonanza Game Day February 3 rd SouperBowl of Caring February 10 th Annual Congregational Meeting & ChiliFest March 10 th PancakeFEST March 6 th Ash Wednesday 7
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THIS WEEK Sunday, January 20 Farewell Celebration for Terry New Members Received Scripture Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Psalm 36; John 2:1-11 8:00 a.m. Worship (Chapel) 9:00 a.m. FaithTime! PreK - 5 th Grd Wedding at Cana John 2:1-11 Middle School Faith Conversations Timshel High School Lifelong Faith Adults Purple Angel Dementia Awareness 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir (Sanctuary) 10:15 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 11:30 a.m. Deacons Mtg (Meeting Rm) 5:00 p.m. JOY Fellowship (OS) 5:15 p.m. SPY Fellowship (OS) Monday, January 21 1:30 p.m. Textbook Bible Study (Meeting Rm) 6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 3038 Mtg (FH)) Tuesday, January 22 9:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous (Parlor) 6:30 p.m. Sweet Adeline Chorus Practice (FH) Wednesday, January 23 9:30 a.m. Book Study (Meeting Rm) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Rm) Saturday, January 26 10:30 a.m. Community Table St. Paul Lutheran JOY Fellowship (OS) 9:30 p.m. SPY Fellowship (OS) Sunday, January 27 Scripture Readings: 8:00 a.m. Worship (Chapel) 9:00 a.m. FaithTime for Everyone! Bible Bananza 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir (Sanctuary) 10:15 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) Tuesday, January 29 9:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous (Parlor) 6:30 p.m. Sweet Adeline Chorus Practice (FH Wednesday, January 30 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Rm) Friday, February 1 6:30 a.m. Men s Fellowship (Parlor) 7:00 a.m. Men s Fellowship Breakfast (Parlor) 2:30 p.m. Sandra Hoppe Public Visitation (Parlor) 3:30 p.m. Sandra Hoppe Private Family Memorial Service (Chapel) Friday, January 25 6:30 a.m. Men s Fellowship (Parlor) 10
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