First Presbyterian Church Neenah, WI

First Presbyterian Church Neenah, WI

Welcome to Worship at First Presbyterian Church Neenah, Wisconsin We re delighted that you re here! With the open arms of Christ, we welcome persons of every age, ability, race, or ethnicity fully into the life of the church, recognizing and respecting all sexual orientations and gender identities. 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. Childcare (infants and toddlers through 2 years old) is available in the nursery located next to the Fellowship Hall. 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. The audio portion of the second service can be heard in the Chapel, where you and your child are also welcome. Worship Bags and Bibles for Children are available near the entrances of the Chapel and the Nave, as are booster seats to make your child more comfortable. Wee Worship: At the option of their parents, children ages three years through first grade are invited to gather in the Wee Worship room next to the library immediately following the Time for Children at the second service (a teacher will lead them there). 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 will 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: Please learn more about us at our website, www.firstpresneenah.org, and Like us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/firstpresneenah, for updates on church activities. Today s Ministers of Welcome: Greeters: Deacon Jason Sieck and Elder Dan Began. Ushers: at 8:00 a.m. Faye and Dan Wells. Coffee Hostess: Debbie Griffith. The flowers today are given by Jill Drake and Julie Owens in memory of Naomi and Jerry Owens. 1

September 25, 2016 Service for the Lord s Day Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost As the prelude begins, please prepare quietly for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off. 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Prelude God of Grace arr. Paul Manz Aria Paul Manz Call to Worship and Prayer of the Day Terry Hamilton-Poore (From Call to Worship 2015 Office of Theology and Worship, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Do not put your trust in earthly riches. Our hope is in the Lord our God. Take hold of the gift of eternal life. To this we are called in Christ Jesus. Living God, through Christ Jesus you crossed the great chasm between the lands of the living and the dead all for us and for our salvation. Give us the grace to reach out across the divisions of human society to those who are in trouble or need, so that all may know your saving love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. * Hymn 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above MIT FREUDEN ZART * Prayer of Confession (From Call to Worship 2015 Office of Theology and Worship, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Sovereign God, we confess that we have not turned away from sin. We dress ourselves in fine clothing while others sit in tattered rags. We fill ourselves with rich food while others beg for scraps of bread. Forgive us, God of grace. Make us rich in good works, generous, and eager to share all the blessings of abundant life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Moment for silent prayers of confession) * Congregational Response Hymn 579 Lord, Have Mercy KYRIE ELEISON * Assurance of Pardon 2

* Congregational Response Hymn 628 Praise, I Will Praise You, Lord JE LOUERAI L'ÉTERNEL * 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: The peace of Christ be with you, and the neighbor responding, And also with you. ) Welcome and Invitation to Our Church Life A Time for Children (10:15) Tanya Schroeder (Following A Time for Children those who are 3 yrs 1 st grade are welcome to follow a teacher to the Wee Worship room.) Prayer for Illumination Danny Westphal Scripture Readings Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Pew Bible (OT) p. 736 Psalm 91 (8:00) read in unison Pew Bible (OT) p. 548 Hymn 43 (10:15) You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord ON EAGLE S WINGS 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pew Bible (NT) p. 210 Luke 16:19-31 Pew Bible (NT) p. 79 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 The Next Time Paul Huxtable 3

* Hymn 697 Take My Life HENDON Prayers of Intercession and Petition and the Lord s Prayer (Following the words, Lord, in your mercy, the response is Hear our prayers. ) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 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 Nocturne No. 4 (8:00) Robert Schumann Scott Dickson, guest pianist Give Me a Faith (10:15) Chancel Choir Roberta Bitgood * Offertory Response Hymn 607 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDREDTH 4

* Prayer of Thanksgiving (from Gathered by Love 2001 Pilgrim Press 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. What a joy to have something to give! Thank you, God, for granting us choices in the use of all you have placed on earth for our use. We have chosen this portion for the ministry of the church in our community and outreach throughout the world. Make us aware of the needy at our doors as well as lost ones everywhere who long for the bread of life. * Hymn 320 The Church of Christ in Every Age WAREHAM * Charge and Benediction * Congregational Response Hymn 568 Amen AMEN (Haugen) Postlude Trumpet Tune in F Major Anna Laura Page * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Those who are able are invited to stand. We invite you to join us for coffee and conversation in the Church Parlor after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services. If you or a loved one wishes to see one of our pastors, please contact the church office (725-4391) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If it is after normal business hours and you are experiencing a personal or family crisis that needs immediate pastoral care, please contact Interim Pastor Terry Hamilton-Poore on her cell phone (415-686-4799) or Associate Pastor Paul Huxtable on his cell phone (850-7947). 5

Adult Education takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room #109 (the Meeting Room): Today Oct. 2 Handbells 101 [SERVE] Presented by: Paul McKlveen, Handbell Program Coordinator We invite you to come learn a little bit about handbells. Our two handbell choirs adult and middle/high school are in need of more members. We would love for this program to continue, so please join us as we cover a brief history of English Handbells and the very basics of handbell ringing. Participants will learn how to hold and ring a handbell and learn about several basic techniques. Come and learn about what handbell music looks like, how handbells are assigned to a choir, and why handbell ringers wear gloves. World Communion Sunday FaithTime for Everyone! [SERVE] On this day we celebrate unity with all across the world regardless of denomination, tradition, or country. Children and youth will learn about hunger around the world and what we can do to help, and then, during worship we will celebrate with a flag procession and dedication of the Peace and Global Witness Offering. Wars rage. Women and children are victims of atrocities. Anger bubbles over into violence. Differences between people grow, and understanding is in short supply. Your support of the Peace & Global Witness Offering acknowledges that a wilderness of conflict may surround us, but we are not abandoned there. If we open our eyes to the possibilities of peace, we see God has set a table for anyone willing to take a seat. The Peace & Global Witness Offering will be received on World Communion Sunday, October 2 nd. Offering envelopes can be found in each pew in the Chapel and the Nave or use the Online Giving QR code on the back of this bulletin. During this Season of Peace, consider the difference your gift can make. The next exciting adventure of the Women s Outdoor Adventure Group is planned for Sunday, October 2 nd. Let s meet in the church parking lot at 1:45 p.m., head to Meuer Farms (meuerfarm.com) near Fond du Lac, and try our luck with the corn maze! Then we ll head to LaClare Farms (laclarefarm.com), located a bit south of Chilton, to visit a 500 head goat farm at milking time. We ll end with a casual dinner at a location to be determined. Plan on approximately $25 for the day s activities. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 27 th to Amy Cebulski (acebulski22@gmail.com or 757-0694) and bring a friend! Once again, the SPY and JOY groups will be walking to raise funds for world hunger. The CROP Walk for Hunger takes place Sunday October 9 th, 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Appleton. Walking routes are available in one, three, or six miles. Please mark this date to participate with us and/or consider a donation to this worthy cause. For more information, please contact Paul Huxtable (phuxtable@firstpresneenah.org or 725-4391) or Anne Jones (anne65jones@gmail.com or 422-0695). 6

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. The Parish Nurse Office hours are Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please contact Susan directly to set office, home, hospital or care facility visits (church office 725-4391 or sjares@firstpresneenah.org). There is no charge for the Parish Nurse Health Ministry services. SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 8:30 a.m. Joyful Noise Handbells The Choir room (6 th Grade & up) 9:00 a.m. 6 th to 8 th Grade Room #B1 (the JOY room under the Fellowship Hall stage) 9:00 a.m. Faith Time The Fellowship Hall PreK to 5 th Grade 9:20 a.m. Pre-K Room #106 (next to the Nursery) K to 2 nd Grade Room #108 (just off the Fellowship Hall behind the Kitchen) 3 rd to 5 th Grade Room #205 (second floor Art room) 6 th to 8 th Grade Room #B1 (the JOY room under the Fellowship Hall stage) Grades 9 th to 12 th are invited to share their gifts in any of the following ways: singing in the choir, baking for and hosting coffee hour, ushering, serving communion, teaching in Faith Time classes, or attending Adult Christian Education held most Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the Meeting room. See Gina Struensee for ways to become involved. Please stop by the information desk in the lobby if you have any questions about educational opportunities or room locations. 7

Worship Notes: The offertory sung by the Chancel Choir at the 10:15 a.m. service: Give Me a Faith Roberta Bitgood Prayer by Rev. Charles Lee Reynolds Give me a faith, O Lord, I pray, a faith that makes me strong each day, that helps me face the storms of life, that takes away the sting of strife. Give me a joy that faith will bring, a joy that helps my heart to sing, whate er the tasks and perils be, and trials sore that trouble me. Give me the peace that faith will give, a peace that shows me how to live above the loud and mighty roar of winds and waves upon life s shore. Give me the hope that faith bestows, a hope that triumphs through all woes, to see the dawning of the hour when all shall recognize thy power. Give me a faith that ever grows in spite of clouds and cruel foes; a faith that holds me close to thee, and from all ills will set me free. 8

This Week Sunday, September 25 - Y Worship Wednesday, September 28 Thursday, September 29 8:00 a.m. Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. Adult Christian Education 9:00 a.m. Faith Time 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir 10:15 a.m. Worship in the Nave 5:15 p.m. JOY/SPY Kick-off with parents & youth 9:30 a.m. Book Study 6:00 p.m. Confirmation with parents and youth 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 5:00 p.m. Yoga 6:00 p.m. Jubiloso Quartet 7:00 p.m. Praise Ringers Friday, September 30 - Church Garden Build Sunday, October 2 - Communion - New Members Received - Noisy Offering - Peace & Global Witness Offering Dedicated - World Communion Sunday 8:00 a.m. Worship in the Chapel 8:30 a.m. Joyful Noise Handbells 9:00 a.m. Session 9:00 a.m. Faith Time for Everyone! 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir 10:15 a.m. Worship in the Nave 1:45 p.m. Women s Outdoor Adventure Group 5:00 p.m. JOY Fellowship 5:15 p.m. SPY Apple Picking at Star Orchard 9

Learn about Christian faith through worship and study. We praise and honor God through music, providing musical education for all age groups. We create an educational environment for all to learn and grow in faith. We welcome new viewpoints into our discussions of faith through challenging sermons and by being open and honest as a congregation. Love our neighbors as Jesus taught. We invite and welcome persons of any age, ability, race or ethnicity fully into the life of the church, recognizing and respecting all sexual orientations and gender identities. We nourish a sense of community and belonging through a range of weekly group activities for all ages. We organize support for church members in times of need and celebrate together in times of joy. Serve God by serving others. We strive to make a tangible, positive impact worldwide through regular service projects and yearly mission trips for youth and adults. We commit our time, talents, and financial resources to the life of the church and toward the wellbeing of the community. We cherish ongoing traditions in the church while exploring new ways to show gratitude and generosity. 10

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. 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 Interim Pastor: Terry Hamilton-Poore Associate Pastor: Paul Huxtable Director of Christian Education: Gina Struensee Director of Music: Stephen Sieck Organist: Blake Doss Office Administration Coordinator: Cindy Kreis Office Assistant: Michelle Weber Parish Nurse: Susan Jares 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 Finance and HR Coordinator: Laurie Stafford Facilities Maintenance Coordinator: Mick Horswill Housekeeper: Emily Buksyk Handbell Program Coordinator: Paul McKlveen Faith Time Music Director: David Pecsi Youth Handbell Choir: Tanya Schroeder Nursery Care Givers: Michelle Lewis and Nikki Van Herwynen 11