First Presbyterian Church Neenah, WI

First Presbyterian Church Neenah, WI

Welcome to Worship at First Presbyterian Church Neenah, Wisconsin We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in the life and ministry of our congregation. If you are new to First Presbyterian, please identify yourself by wearing one of the red roses found in the hymnal rack. We ask all present today to sign and read the friendship pads as they are passed down each pew and returned to the center aisle. This is an opportunity for us to know and greet one another by name at the end of the service. We invite you to join us for coffee and conversation in the hallway outside the Church Office after the 8:00 a.m. service, and in the Church Parlor after the 10:15 a.m. service. Childcare (infants and toddlers through 2 years old) is available throughout Sunday morning (7:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m.) in the nursery located next to Fellowship Hall. You are welcome to keep your infant or small child with you in church. If your infant or small child needs care or becomes uncomfortable during the service, you may leave and return as you wish. The audio portion of the 10:15 a.m. service can be heard in the chapel where you and your child are also welcome. Children are invited to pick up a worship bag and a Bible as they enter the Chapel for the 8:00 a.m. or the Nave for the 10:15 a.m. worship service. Please remember to return the worship bags to the stands and the Bibles to the shelves when worship concludes. Wee Worship: Following the Time for Children children ages 3 years old through the first grade may leave to attend Wee Worship, located in the preschool room next to the library. Wee Worship is a developmentally appropriate sequence for worship that involves gathering, listening, thanking, and wondering. It is designed to allow children to know and experience God in a setting that is similar to a regular service but geared toward the young child. The Greeters are Deacon Gary Webb, who will be at the Doty Avenue entrance, and Elder Howard Kidd, who will be in the Cloister. The Ushers at the 8:00 a.m. service are Liz and Steve Landig. First Presbyterian has a hearing loop for hearing aid users equipped with T-coils. Brochures explaining this new feature are available in the pews and on the information desk outside the Church Office. Large print hymnals and bulletins are available, please ask an usher. 1

Service for the Lord's Day Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2013 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. As the prelude begins, please prepare quietly for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off. Prelude Mass of a Medieval Saint Malcolm Williamson Introit (10:15) When Doubt Obscures Louis Bourgeois Call to Worship (From the Call to Worship 2012 Office of Theology and Worship, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) The One seated on the throne said, Look! I am making everything new! The Alpha and the Omega will give water to the thirsty from the spring of life. * Hymn 446 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken AUSTRIAN HYMN * Prayer of Confession (From Feasting on the Word Worship Companion, Westminster John Knox Press 2012) God of mercy, your command to love one another across all differences opens us to new horizons, yet we often respond with fear and judgment that hinders your goal for humanity. Forgive our sins, we pray, and give us a true repentance that leads to life for all creation. (Moment for silent prayers of confession) * Congregational Response Hymn 574 Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us David N. Johnson * Assurance of Pardon Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. * Congregational Response Hymn 576 Gloria, Gloria (sung twice) Jacques Berthier 2

* The Peace The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. (You are invited to share the Peace greeting with your neighbor saying: Peace be with you, and the neighbor responding, And also with you. ) Welcome and Invitation to Our Church Life Children s Anthem (10:15) He is Lord/There is New Life in Jesus Arr. Cayla Roschè Cherub/Youth Choirs A Time for Children (10:15) Prayer for Illumination Scripture Readings Acts 11:1-18 Pew Bible (NT) p. 130 Psalm 148 Hymn 256 Let the Whole Creation Cry SALZBURG Revelation 21:1-6 Pew Bible (NT) p. 259 John 13:31-35 Pew Bible (NT) p. 108 Response: For the word of God in Scripture, for the word of God among us, for the word of God within us, Thanks be to God! Sermon True Love Richard Moore * Hymn 425 (Stanzas 1 & 4) Lord of Light, Your Name Outshining ABBOT S LEIGH * Apostles Creed (Ecumenical) Hymnal Page 14 Sharing of Our Gifts and Offerings (Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pads, noting other names as they are returned, and greet one another after the service.) Offertory A Rose Touched Jean Berger 3

* Doxology Hymn 591 Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. * Prayer of Thanksgiving (From Touch Holiness 1990 The Pilgrim Press) Loving God, our hunger is never better satisfied than at your table. Our offerings can have no higher value than when they are offered to you. Because you fill our spirits, we hunger to serve. And we pray that these offerings may be as food to nourish the living body of Christ. The Sacrament Of The Lord s Supper The Invitation and the Great Thanksgiving Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise... * Hymn 581 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord SANCTUS 4

The Remembrance and Words of Institution Great is the mystery of faith. Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Prayers of Intercession and Petition and the Lord s Prayer (debts & debtors) Sharing the Bread and Cup At the indication of the usher, please come forward to the front to receive the bread and cup. Take a piece of bread from the plate, dip it in the cup and eat. Hymn 510 Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts QUEBEC The Response The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you all. Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless God s holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul; and forget not all God s benefits. * Hymn 440 In Christ There Is No East or West MCKEE * Charge and Benediction * Congregational Response Hymn 588 Amen Joseph Roff Amen. Amen. Amen. Postlude Miroir Ad Wammes ***************************** *Those who are able are invited to stand. About Communion: All Christians are welcomed at the Lord s Table at First Presbyterian Church. Children are also welcomed to participate at the discretion of their parents. The ceramic plate and cup are gluten free. 5

Adult Education takes place from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. every Sunday in the Meeting Room: Today More Than Bones and Biscuits: Therapy Dogs at Work Led by Molly Johnson, Owner, Consultant and Trainer Canine Comfort, LLC Therapy dogs are calm, gentle, four-legged friends that provide comfort, support, and animal companionship to people of all ages in a variety of settings. We ll discuss what a therapy dog is, the training and testing required, the important role they play in our community, and the many benefits they provide in multiple environments. Come, Sit! and Stay! for this informative, fun, and interactive session with Molly Johnson, president and founder of Compassionate Canines, Inc., and her black Labrador, Madigan, a registered therapy dog. May 5 Step Back in Time First Church 1848-2012 Led by Jack Speech and Josh Ranger Did you know that the members of our church once split over the question of predestination? How many buildings has this church had over its 164 years of history? Where did that beautiful organ come from? Join us and learn some fascinating facts about the history of your church. Hear how it was in the old days from those who lived it. You will also learn how the fortunes of First Presbyterian and this community have been intertwined over all these years to the benefit of both, and find out what standing on the shoulders of those who came before really means. Join us as we relive the past of this special church. Today the MissionMarket Team will be set up in the hallway near the Church Library from 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Please come and take a look at the items and either take your items home or leave them and they will be donated to Goodwill or another organization. If you see something you would like, just make a free-will donation and it will be added to the 2012 MissionMarket fund. Youth Alive, Wednesday, May 1, is talent show night. Come show your Youth Alive friends what talent God has given YOU! Our schedule is: 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. (optional) homework time, 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. dinner, 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. talent show. Hope to see you there! The Lion King Pick Up Schedule: For people going to the matinee performance of The Lion King on Thursday, May 2, the bus pick up schedule is: 12:30 p.m. at the VNA; 12:40 p.m. at the Highlands at Mahler Park; 1:00 p.m. at the Shopko parking lot on Green Bay Road in Neenah. For more information, contact Debbie Griffith (836-0283). Memorial Presbyterian Church, Appleton, is hosting the Welsh Week End for Everyone on May 4-5, 2013. Saturday events begin at 12:30 p.m. and include workshops on genealogy, food, harp playing, and Welsh hymn singing. The day will end with a Noson Lawen or talent night. Sunday afternoon is a Gymanfa Ganu (hymn sing) at 2:30 p.m. followed by a te bach (little tea!). For more information, go to the Wisconsin Gymanfa Ganu Association s website at www.wggaw.org for detailed information and registration, or call Mary Lou Opgenorth at 920-739-3005. 6

Volunteers are needed to help with cleaning up the church grounds Saturday, May 18, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Please wear your work attire and bring rakes, gloves and anything you feel would assist in the yard clean-up activities. The church has some tools also. Parish Nurse Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 29 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 Please feel free to call Susan directly (851-3351) on her cell phone during these hours and to set up a time to meet with her. Thank you! Check out the "Volunteer from the Heart" table. The table is located near the Church Office Sunday mornings, 8:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Stop by and sign up to participate in the mission and ministry of our church. SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH SCHOOL AND MUSIC SCHEDULE 8:40 a.m. 9:10 a.m. 8:40 a.m. 9:10 a.m. CHOIR PRACTICE Youth Choir (2 nd 5 th Grades) Cherub Choir (Age 3 1 st Grade) Room #105 (Wee Worship Room) Room #105 (Wee Worship Room) CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSES 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pre-Kindergarten... Room #106 (In the pre-school room next to the Nursery.) Kindergarten through 2 nd Grade.. Room #108 (Just off Fellowship Hall behind the Kitchen.) 3 rd through 5 th Grade... Room #205 (Second Floor in the Art Room.) 6 th through 8 th Grades... Room #B1 (JOY Room-Underneath Fellowship Hall Stage.) 9 th through 12 th Grades... We believe youth in grades 9 th 12 th have many gifts of time and talent to offer the church. Please see Gina Struensee for more ways to get involved. Please stop by the information desk in the lobby if you have any questions about Church School classes or room locations. 7

Mother s Day Blanket Program... For more than 50 years, the Church World Service Blanket Program has helped in making life more bearable for those who have been affected by disasters, as well as those who just need a warm place to lay their head. Your Blanket Program Gifts Make a World of Difference by.. purchasing and shipping blankets worldwide and within the U.S. providing shelter materials. supporting a variety of self-help weaving and sewing projects through our partner agencies. Because they buy in large quantities, Church World Service can provide a good wool or cotton blend blanket for every $5.00 you give. When possible, blankets are purchased close to the scene of a disaster, to speed delivery and to spur local economies. HONOR YOUR MOTHER Sunday, May 12, is Mother s Day. Our Presbyterian Women s Organization suggests a special way to recognize your mother by purchasing a blanket for Church World Service in her honor or in her memory. Blankets are $5.00 each. To order, fill in the form below and place it in the offering plate or return it to the Church Office by Wednesday, May 8. Envelopes are available in the pew racks for the order form and your payment. Please make checks out to First Presbyterian Church and mark them Blanket Program. Your name and your mother s name will appear in the church bulletin on Sunday, May 12. Your Name: Your Mother s Name: In honor of In memory of (Check one) Your Name: Your Mother s Name: In honor of In memory of (Check one) 8

This Week Sunday, April 28 - Communion - Y Worship 8:00 a.m. Worship/Chapel 8:40 a.m. Cherub/Youth Choirs 9:00 a.m. Christian Education 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir 10:15 a.m. Worship/Nave 5:15 p.m. SPY Fellowship (High School) Monday, April 29 1:30 p.m. Textbook Bible Study 4:45 p.m. Yoga Tuesday, April 30 8:30 a.m. Yoga 12:30 p.m. Open Assisted Computer Lab 5:00 p.m. Pilates 6:30 p.m. Child Protection Task Force Meeting Wednesday, May 1 9:00 a.m. Knitting Circle 5:00 p.m. Youth Alive 6:00 p.m. Confirmation 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, May 2 8:30 a.m. Retired Men s Breakfast 5:00 p.m. Yoga 6:00 p.m. Pilates 6:00 p.m. Jubiloso Quartet 6:30 p.m. Christian Education Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Praise Ringers Friday, May 3 6:30 p.m. Men s Fellowship 1:00 p.m. Chair Yoga 2:00 p.m. Textbook Bible Study #1 9

Saturday, May 4 9:00 a.m. PIE Social Media Sunday, May 5 - New Member Reception 8:00 a.m. Worship/Chapel 8:40 a.m. Cherub/Youth Choirs 9:00 a.m. Booking Thru the Bible 9:00 a.m. Christian Education 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir 10:15 a.m. Worship/Nave 3:00 p.m. SPY Shed Build 4:30 p.m. JOY Adopt a Highway Pastoral Care: Because of HIPAA laws and privacy regulations, the church does not always hear about hospitalizations of our members. If you or family members experience a hospitalization, illness, or other need for pastoral care, please call the church office so that the pastors and parish nurse may be alerted. 10

Stay in touch with the Church on Facebook! All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net, License A-716949 First Presbyterian Church 200 Church Street Neenah, WI 54956 (920) 725-4391 E-mail: firstpresneenah@firstpresneenah.org Pastor: Richard J. Moore Associate Pastor: Paul Huxtable Director of Christian Education: Gina Struensee Director of Music: Steven Paul Spears Organist: Daniel O Connor Handbell Program Coordinator: Paul McKlveen Children s Choir Director: Cayla Rosché Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel 10:15 a.m. in the Nave Nursery care available during both services Visit our website: www.firstpresneenah.org Parish Nurse: Susan Jares Finance Manager: Laurie Stafford Office Manager: Tammy Sprague Office Assistant: Michelle Weber Custodian: Mick Horswill Janitor: Jeremy Pemberton 11