First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St., Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 Phone 641-753-5929 E-mail presmtwn@mchsi.com www.nivlac.org 9:00 a.m. August 4, 2013 O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever (Psalm 107:1, NRSV). We gather to worship in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Large print bulletins are available and children s bulletins are available on the table in the Narthex.
Those who are able are invited to stand. PRELUDE LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER Moment of silence to prepare your hearts for worship SONG OF DEVOTION (hymnal & screen) (remain seated) #384 Spirit Song (vs. 1) CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 11:4-7) Leader: The LORD is in His Holy temple; People: the Lord is on His heavenly throne. Leader: He observes everyone on earth; His eyes examine them. People: The Lord examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, He hates with a passion. Leader: On the wicked He will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. People: For the Lord is righteous, He loves justice; the upright will see His face. INVOCATION Leader: Gracious Lord, let us see Your face and be strengthened to do Your justice on earth. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit and guard us from the evil one. Enable our lips to praise You and our lives to give You glory. In Jesus name we pray. Amen SONGS OF PRAISE (hymnal, insert & screen) #431 Shine, Jesus, Shine As the Deer CALL TO CONFESSION (Psalm 140:6-8) Leader: I say to the Lord, You are my God. Hear, Lord, my cry for mercy. Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer, You shield my head in the day of battle. Do not grant the wicked their desires, Lord; do not let their plans succeed. I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy. Surely the righteous will praise Your Name, and the upright will live in Your presence Let us seek the mercy and deliverance of God by confessing our sins in silent prayer.
SILENT PRAYER PRAYER OF CONFESSION Unison: Merciful God, forgive our indifference to justice. We are often confused as to what is right in Your sight and fail to act. Help us to understand Your justice and live in Your righteousness. In Jesus name we pray. Amen ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Psalm 112:1-10) Leader: Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in His commands. Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever. Even in darkness, light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor. The wicked will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing Sisters and Brothers in Christ, believe the good news: you 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 S SERMON OFFERING OUR GIFTS The Call Offertory Doxology: 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 Isaiah 22:1-9 OT pg. 1090 SPECIAL MUSIC SCRIPTURE READING Amos 5:18-27 OT pg. 1426 SERMON Let Justice Roll Rev. Dr. Richard A. King COMMUNION HYMN (hymnal & screen) #684 Precious Lord, Take My Hand 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 GOD S SPIRIT HYMN OF DEDICATION (hymnal & screen) #415 We Are Called to Be God s People CHARGE AND BENEDICTION ORGAN RESPONSE POSTLUDE
Announcements August 4, 2013 If the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have (2 Corinthians 8:12). ---Stewardship Committee Calling all willing and able candle lighters! The church is looking for new and used candle lighters. We will meet Sunday, August 17 th & 24 th after church service, to finalize the details. We will go over proper procedures. If you cannot attend either of these dates, please contact Craig Henze @ 641-488-2773. Please consider sharing your talents with our congregation this summer! We need special music for each Sunday through Labor Day. This can be instrumental or vocal, solo or ensemble. If you would be interested in selecting a date, contact Valerie King at vking@adiis.net or at 641-753-4723. Most weeks in August are available to sign up to share your talents. Ruth Brown, food security and development specialist working with the Presbyterian Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will be in Ames from August 22-26. She is being supported by North Central Iowa Presbytery so she is "our missionary to the Congo." All are invited to a lunch at Northcrest Retirement Community, 1801 20th St., Ames, on August 23, at 12 noon. The meal must be reserved by August 16, at a cost of $9.00. This will be a great opportunity to hear about her work and life in the Congo. Please make reservations with Mary Frahm, mary.frahm@mchsi.com or 515-233-0368. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3001, S. 6 th St., Marshalltown, Iowa will host an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 4 7 p.m. The menu will include BBQ beef and pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, homemade pies and cakes, homemade ice cream, lemonade, iced tea and coffee. Everyone is invited to attend. There are no steps at the church and wheelchairs will be available. Carry-out orders are welcome!
New Joys and Concerns Caroline Kauffman, in room 350 at Blank Hospital recuperating from surgery to repair a Pectus Excavation June Balch, Lee Wilkinson s mother, dealing with a very painful broken tailbone Continuing Joys and Concerns Sgt. Ross DuBois, stationed in Afghanistan will be back in the U.S. in August Barry Bryant, health issues Lee Wilkinson, recuperating from double hernia and hammer toe surgeries Mike Miller, awaiting surgery Annie Husak coworker/friend at IVH to many of the congregation, has cancer Steve Moore, treatments for lung cancer Brinda Evans, at home awaiting a liver transplant Paul & Doris Flanagan, at Villa Del Sol Heidy Boucher, at Grandview under Hospice care LaVone Lee, at Grandview Betty Emmons, in Room 203 at Grandview LaVine Meyer, in Room 115 at Villa Del Sol Ada Spencer, in Room 417 at Villa Del Sol 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 presmtwn@mchsi.com 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.
Pray for Lone Rock Presbyterian Church Lone Rock, Iowa - Rev. Doug House. 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 Harlan & Marcia Quick in celebration of Dorothy Dunham s 99 th birthday August 3. Worship Leader today: 9:00 a.m.: Mike Hancock Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Dee Daniels Greeters today: 9:00 a.m.: Leonard & Jan Stubbs Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Rose Muschick & Liz Smuck Deacons today: Harlan & Marcia Quick Next Sunday: Fran Smith & Bert Tice Fellowship Hosts: Dick & Barb McBride Next Sunday: Orlyn & Doris Langenbau Nursery today: Jan Faber Next Sunday: Cup Washers today: Dick & Barb McBride Next Sunday: Becky Sharpshair Donuts today: Harlan & Marcia Quick Next Sunday: Ron & Dorothy Wilson Sound System: 9:00 a.m.: Steve Anderson If you need a ride to worship or church activities, contact any Deacon. The list is on the back of the bulletin.
`xåuxüá Ç Å áá ÉÇ?? Åt~ Çz t w yyxüxçvx Pastor Associate Pastor Youth Director Choir Director Organist Assistant Organist Pianist Office Manager Custodian Assistant Custodian Nursery Director Roger Bristley Judy Erion Pat Hala Tedra Henze Mike Miller Jon Rottink Lee Wilkinson John Wise Sue Bryant Joe & Shala Ludley Brenda Miller Keith & Diane Oleson Richie & Michelle Ritter Fran Smith Bert Tice Rev. Dr. Richard A. King Rev. Dave Beckmann Jon Rottink Valerie King Wynona Anderson Marla Grossman Cindy Butler Nancy Diggins Yawo Sassouvi Jan Faber (in need of a Director) Elders Diane Broshar Dave Freel Pat Hemming Kurt Lynch Karin Podhajsky Brenda Severson Bruce Wirin Deacons Clyde Evers Barb McBride Connie Montover Harlan & Marcia Quick Barb Schrum Leonard Stubbs Barb Wollam First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St. Marshalltown, Iowa 50158-2821 Church: 641-753-5929 FAX: 641-753-6301 www.nivlac.org E-mail: presmtwn@mchsi.com rich.king@mchsi.com dave.beckmann@mchsi.com jon.rottink@mchsi.com (youth)
Calendar for This Week Aug. 4 Aug. 11 TODAY 9:00 a.m. Worship - Communion 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday school all ages 9:00-10:30 a.m. Child care provided MONDAY 5:30 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. W & M Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. CE Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. A & P Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. Property Committee Meeting TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Staffing 12:15 p.m. Prayer Group WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 8:30 a.m. Flapjacks 12:00 p.m. Oasis Prayer Group FRIDAY SATURDAY NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday school all ages 9:00-10:30 a.m. Child care provided