First Presbyterian Church encourages people to live their lives faithfully, daily, where they are, and with what they have been entrusted, to the glory of God. Our mission is to let our light shine and be beacons of hope, equipping people for life in the world. PRELUDE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Prayer for the Day (* for those able to stand) * PROCESSIONAL HYMN All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name PH #142 PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Righteous God, you have crowned Jesus Christ as Lord of all. We confess that we have not bowed before him, and are slow to acknowledge his rule. We give allegiance to the powers of this world, and fail to be governed by justice and love. In your mercy, forgive us. Raise us to acclaim him as ruler of all, that we may be loyal ambassadors, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ. CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Come, Christians join to sing Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King: Alleluia! Amen! Let all with heart and voice, before his throne rejoice Praise is his gracious choice; Alleluia! Amen! PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Christ the King Sunday November 18, 2012
WELCOME THE CHILDREN This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God's Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong. CHILDREN S TIME Erika Ashenbrenner (Children may now be seated with their parents or those five and younger may leave for the nursery.) ANTHEM Chancel Choir GOSPEL READING John 18:33-37 The Word of the Lord. (pg 69, NT) Thanks be to God. SERMON "The Facts or the Truth?" Jim Hawley *HYMN Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! PH #144 Prayers of the people and the lord's prayer (debts/debtors) congregational response Come, lift your hearts on high; Alleluia! Amen! Let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen! He is our guide and friend; to us he'll condescend; His love shall never end; Alleluia! Amen! CALL TO OFFERING AND OFFERTORY (Please sign the Act of Friendship pad and pass it down the pew) * DOXOLOGY PH #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. The invitation to the table THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (responsive) Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
the breaking of the bread the communion of the people Communion today is by intinction (dipping the bread into the cup). There will be four serving stations at the front of the sanctuary. Please come forward using the center aisle. the two outside cups, farthest from the center aisle, contain wine. The center two cups contain grape juice. Go to the serving station of your choice, and return to your pew by the side aisles. Those in the balcony or side pews are asked to make their way to the center aisle as well. If you are unable to come forward, remain seated and you will be served in the pew. prayer after communion * HYMN Eternal Father, Strong to Save PH #562 A Special Prayer of Blessing for Melanie Pearson * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Congregational Response Praise yet our Christ again; Alleluia! Amen! Life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen! On heaven's blissful shore his goodness we'll adore Singing forevermore, Alleluia! Amen! * POSTLUDE Welcome! We are delighted for your presence in worship today. If you do not have a church home, we hope you will consider becoming a part of this church! If you would like to be contacted by a member of the church, or receive more information about First Presbyterian, please leave your contact information on the Act of Friendship pad located in the pews. We have coffee, juice, donuts (and fellowship!) following worship in the parlor (the room behind the sanctuary), we hope you'll join us! The flowers in the chancel are in honor of A. Jay Andersen, who is celebrating his birthday today!
CONGREGATIONAL CARE Tan Prayer Request Cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. As requests are received, the Board of Deacons will offer prayers. Blue We Care Cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation, these cards will be mailed the following week. Cards are available in the pew racks. Please place the cards in the offering plate. Hospitalized: Joy Mansfield Hospitalized and Dismissed: Jane Driver, Jimmie Lewis Your prayer concerns can now be submitted online. Please visit www.fpcsalina.org/ministries/prayer-concerns and they will be forwarded to a pastor. Birthdays this week... 25 A. Jay Andersen, Tom Gates, Duane Keast, Thatcher Keast 26 Jack Jarvis, Cyndy Knutson 27 Connie Neuburger 29 Ann Coddington, Molly Michaelis, Karol Mobley, Lauren Wood Dec 1 Jim Cram, Chuck Elsea, Mac Steele Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! Email sally@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it. For Your Information: FPC s Nursery, located on the second floor, is available for infants and children ages 5 and younger. Diane Arnder is the Nursery Supervisor. FPC encourages children ages 6 and older to attend worship. Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened by a wonderful volunteer! Extra hymnals, including large print, and Bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary. Amplified hearing aid devices are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance. PH=Presbyterian Hymnal, STF=Sing the Faith Hymnal First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8th St, Salina, KS 67401, 785-825-0226 Lead Pastor: Jim Hawley Discipleship & Congregational Care Pastor: Tom Reid Associate Pastor of Youth & Mission: Austin Ashenbrenner Music Director: Richard Koshgarian Organist: Angie Koshgarian Visit www.fpcsalina.org for recorded worship services, current events and more!
COMING UP THIS WEEK: Monday, Nov 26: Side by Side Vol: Shirley Howard Tom's Sub Cmte, Hope Rm, 10:45am Worship Band Practice, 7:30pm Tuesday, Nov 27: Side by Side Vol: Bev Zizumbo Men's Group B, Hope Rm, 12:00pm NO Faith Matters Cares & Concerns, Hope Rm, 1:30pm Cong Care & Nurture, Hope Rm, 4:00pm Men's Grp C, Hope Rm, 5:30pm Wednesday, Nov 28: Side by Side Volunteer - Jane Driver Living the Word, Hope Rm, 10:00am Men's Group D, Hope Rm, 12:00pm Children's Classes, 3:45pm Mid-High Yth Group, Yth Rm, 5:00pm Dinner, Blair Hall, 5:30pm Worship, Chapel, 6:15pm Living the Word, Hope Rm, 7:00pm Sr High Yth Grp, 7:00pm Choir Practice, Choir Rm, 7:00pm Thursday, Nov 29: Side by Side Volunteer - Ruth Cathcart Rake Sr High Bible Study, Moka's, 7:30am Newsletter mailed, Hope Rm, 10:30am Trustees Mtg, Conf Rm, 12:00pm Friday, Nov 30: Side by Side Volunteer - Connie Stevens Sunday, Dec 2: 1st Sunday in Advent Sunday School - 9:00am Advent Sunday School, Dwnstrs Parlor (all ages) Faith Matters, Conf Rm (adults) Living the Word, Hope Rm (adults) Real Faith, Youth Room (mid & sr high youth) Blood Pressure Chks, Chapel, 9:30am Worship, Sanctuary, 10:15am Blood Pressure Chks, Chapel, 9:30am Mission Trip FAQs, Conf Rm, 11:30am Salina Symphony Tour of Churches, 2:00pm Sunday Volunteers: Candlelighter: Cooper Cobb Coffee Hosts: Greeters: Jane & Charley Weathers Bette & Don Timmel Ushers: Jo & Shannon Buchanan Eva & Tom Winkler Flower Deliverer: Sarah Morris Manor Bus Driver: Paul Andersen Worship Service Recorder: J.R. Lidgett Do you want to volunteer? You now have the opportunity to sign up for Sunday volunteer spots for January. (The sign up sheet is located in the lobby) Those spots left blank will be randomly assigned the week prior to the start of the new month. Thanks for your patience as we work together to support this vital ministry to FPC! Volunteers for next Sunday, Dec 2: Candlelighter: Gage Pierce Coffee Hosts: Mitzie & Jimmie Lewis Greeters: Mary & Bob Exline Carrie & Jeremy Pierce Family Ushers: Pat Putzier, Martha Rhea, Seara Weir, Julie & Brian Wood Family Flower Deliverer: Manor Bus Driver: Sunrise Pres Church Stewardship Update: The 2013 Stewardship Campaign concluded last Sunday. If you have not returned your pledge card, it's not too late! You can mail it in, or even better, email Sally at sally@fpcsalina.org and let her know what your pledge for 2013 will be! Thank you to everyone who has made a pledge, your financial gifts will carry FPC into its 153rd year of ministry!
IT S TIME TO ORDER POINSETTIAS! The Board of Deacons invites you to share in providing poinsettia plants as Christmas gifts to nursing home and homebound members of the church. Plants will decorate the sanctuary. The cost is $13.00 per plant. You may pick up your plant for your own use following the 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service if you designate on the form below that you wish to do so. If you do not want to pick it up, the plant will be assigned before the service for delivery to a member or friend of the congregation. Please complete the form below and return it, with your payment, to the church office no later than Monday, Dec. 10. Please note on your payment that it is for a poinsettia plant. If you wish, you may order your poinsettia by emailing office@fpcsalina.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Poinsettia Order Form I would like to purchase poinsettia(s) at a cost of $13.00 per plant. I want to donate my plant for delivery to a member or friend of the congregation: YES NO I want to pick up my plant following the 11:00 p.m. worship service on Dec. 24 th : YES NO NAME of DONOR(S) GIVEN in MEMORY OF Or GIVEN in HONOR OF Return this form, with your payment of $13.00 per plant, to First Presbyterian Church, 308 South 8 th, Salina, KS 67401 no later than Monday, December 10.
Announcements: Guatemala Mission Trip FAQs next Sunday, Dec 2, Conference Rm Get Involved! Join us on a mission trip to Guatemala next summer from June 8-15, 2013. You will be involved in building water filters, working with community leaders, and most importantly fostering relationships with the people of Guatemala and sharing God's love. The trip is open to anyone, (students 5th grade and up need to be accompanied by an adult.) but is limited to the first 12 people to sign up. Fast Facts: Partnering with Mission Impact Date of Trip: June 8-15, 2013 Mission Trip FAQs Sunday, Dec 2 following worship. non refundable $200 deposit per person, due by Dec 23. Advent Sunday School: Sundays, 9am (Dec. 2, 9, 16) in the downstairs parlor. This Advent Season, your family is invited to experience the season together...looking deeper at the themes of giving, friendship, and miracles all aspects of the boundless love we experience in Jesus Christ! It's a Potluck! (What are you bringing?) Wednesday, December 5, 5:30pm
PRESENTS ITS 2012 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 ND, 2PM UNTIL 5PM Join The Guild for an afternoon full of beautiful music in beautiful places. Your $10 ticket will grant you entry to five historic sanctuaries in downtown Salina where you may sit and listen to music provided by both church musicians and choirs, and by musicians of The Salina Symphony. Join us at: First United Methodist Christ Cathedral First Presbyterian 122 S 8 th St 138 S 8 th St 308 S 8 th St Immanuel Lutheran St John s Lutheran 255 S 7 th St 302 S 7 th St Purchase your tickets from any Guild member or at The Salina Symphony Office today, or purchase your tickets at the door of any of the participating churches on December 2 nd for $10!