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. January 31, 2016 Welcome, one and all! Faith, hope and love are gifts of God. May you find them here. Large print bulletins are available and children s bulletins are available on the table in the Narthex. A nursery is available for infants up to 5 years of age.
Those who are able are invited to stand. PRELUDE More About Jesus Lani Smith LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Moment of silence to prepare your hearts for worship SONG OF DEVOTION (hymnal & screen) (please remain seated) #542 My Life Is In You, Lord LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 34:1-3, 9) Leader: I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. People: I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Leader: Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His Name together. People: Fear the Lord, you His holy people, for those who fear Him lack nothing. INVOCATION Leader: Almighty God, You have called us saints by Your grace. As Your holy people, we would honor and worship You with our lives. Sanctify us with Your Spirit and drive all that is evil from us. In Jesus name we pray. Amen SONGS OF PRAISE (hymnal & screen) How Deep the Father's Love for Us #9 Glorify Thy Name CALL TO CONFESSION (II Corinthians 5:16-20) Leader: So from now on, we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting people s sins against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore, Christ s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
Let us be reconciled to God through the confession of our sin and the placing of our faith in Christ. Please join me in silent prayer. SILENT PRAYER PRAYER OF CONFESSION Unison: Gracious God, remove from us the sin that separates us from You and make us holy. Enable our wills to choose what is good and right in Your site and empower us to do it. We would no longer live in bondage to our sinful nature but be free to glorify You with our lives, and live like Jesus. In Jesus name we pray. Amen ASSURANCE OF PARDON (I Peter 2:9-10) Leader: But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Sisters and brothers in Christ, believe the good news: you are forgiven through faith in Jesus Christ. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles 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
HYMN OF REFLECTION (hymnal & screen) #82 Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him Children may come down for children's sermon during the last verse of the hymn CHILDREN S SERMON OFFERING OUR GIFTS The Call Offertory Sweet Hour of Prayer Franklin Ritter 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: I Corinthians 1:1-9 NT pg. 1771 SPECIAL MUSIC Children may leave for Children's Church SCRIPTURE READING: I John3:1-10 NT pg. 1900 SERMON "Be a Saint" Rev. Dr. Richard A. King LET US LIVE IN THE POWER OF CHRIST HYMN OF DEDICATION (hymnal & screen) #408 How Firm a Foundation CHARGE & BENEDICTION ORGAN RESPONSE POSTLUDE
Joys and Concerns Jan Stubbs & Family, grieving Leonard's death 1-22-2016 Continuing Joys and Concerns Marilyn Hatcher, recuperating from respiratory problems Linda Allen, at home recuperating from having her right shoulder replaced Lola Rinnan, treatments for breast cancer Hudson Boyd, health issues Rev. David Githii, continued struggles with the PCEA The Missionaries, supported by First Presbyterian Church Carol Ploeger, at Hawkeye Care Center for rehabilitation Liz Smuck, in room 114 at Southridge Karen Weiny, mother of Jeff Drummer, in room 113 at Southridge dealing with MSA, a degenerative disease Jean Brennecke, at Glenwood Place Jean Evans, at Glenwood Place Bette Etter, at Glenwood Place Betty Emmons, in Room 203 at Grandview LaVone Lee, in Room 605 at Grandview Connie Montover, at Grandview 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 Please let us know if you d like the prayer chain activated. 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.
Announcements January 31, 2016 Service is the overflow which pours from a life filled with love and devotion. - Oswald Chambers ---Stewardship Committee Be sure to bring your money for the Missions Bucket today, January 31. The money will be put in the bucket during the Children's Sermon. The Presbyterian Women started a quilting session on Wednesday, January 27, and will continue each Wednesday through February 24. They will meet at 9:00 a.m. each Wednesday, and usually, will work until about 2:30 p.m. All women are invited, even if you don't sew, as there are other tasks to be done like cutting, pressing, tying. The ABC Quilters will primarily focus on making quilts for Jonathan's House for orphans but also will make a few baby quilts. If anyone has cotton fabric for us to use, it will be greatly appreciated. Please bring a can of soup each week to share for lunch. You do not have to be there for the full time--giving a couple of hours is helpful. This is a wonderful time of fellowship with a purpose! If you have any questions, please contact Barb Hawkins at 485-6709 or email her at mb.hawkins@mchsi.com.
Pray for Kesley Presbyterian Church, Kesley, Iowa -- Rev. Tamara En Tin. 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 sponsored by Mick DuBois in loving memory of Susan K. Thomas 10-17-1947 to 2-5-2015. Worship Leader today: 9:00 a.m.: Bob Boeyink Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Nancy Kremer Children's Church Helpers today: Barb McBride Next Sunday: No Children's Church Greeters today: 9:00 a.m.: Kurt Lynch Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Chuck & Karen Colwell Deacons today: Pat & Nancy Kremer Next Sunday: Becky Sharpshair Fellowship Hosts: Gerald & Kathryn Schaudt Next Sunday: Kurt Lynch Nursery today: Next Sunday: Rhonda Buzbee & Deb Williams Cup Washers today: Becky Sharpshair Next Sunday: Becky Sharpshair Donuts today: Terry & Rhonda Buzbee Next Sunday: Susan Hibbs Sound System: 9:00 a.m.: Steve Anderson Next Sunday: 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 Rev. Dr. Richard A. King Associate Pastor Rev. Dave Beckmann Pastoral Care Minister Rev. Ian McMullen Youth & Families Director Jon Rottink Office Manager Nancy Diggins CE Coordinator Michelle Wilkinson Choir Director Valerie King Organist Wynona Anderson Assistant Organist Marla Grossman Pianist Cindy Butler Custodian Debbie Armstrong Assistant Custodian Jan Faber Elders Roger Anders Matt Broshar Bob Boeyink Doug Boyd Doug Butler Rich Daniels Mike Gerbo Jim Grimmius Craig Henze Karin Podhajsky Larry Schrum Carter Strand Nancy VanWyk Kyle Young Deacons Irene Ballard Carolann Ballenger Greg & Suzanne Brown Bonnie Grimmius Mike & Kari Hancock Barb Hawkins (chairperson) Linda Kauffman Pat & Nancy Kremer Orlyn & Doris Langenbau Tracy Ostrem Becky Sharpshair Eileen Sudenga 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 & Families) michelle.firstpres@gmail.com (CE Coordinator)
Calendar for This Week Jan. 31 - Feb. 7 SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday school - all ages 10:15 a.m. Confirmation 9:00-11:15 a.m. Child care provided MONDAY Caucus Night TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Staffing 5:00 p.m. M & I Committee Meeting WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Quilters - Lower Lounge 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Club 5:30 p.m. Discipleship Class 6:30 p.m. Youth 101 6:30 p.m. Bells 7:30 p.m. Choir 8:30 p.m. Praise Team Practice THURSDAY 8:30 a.m. Flapjacks 12:00 p.m. Oasis FRIDAY SATURDAY 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Deacons & Elder Training NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship - Communion Souper Bowl Food Drive 10:05 a.m. Gathering/Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. Sunday school - all ages 10:15 a.m. Confirmation 9:00-11:15 a.m. Child care provided 2:00 p.m. Awesome Presbys