Welcome to Worship We Are Glad You Are Here! HPC is a Caring Christ-Centered Community that is excited to Know Jesus; Grow Spiritually; & Show God s love. Rev. Dr. Bob Stebe Pastor Thomas Pansino Youth Leader (JH & SH) Jill Appel Director of Children s Ministries Nona Scott Choir Director NJ Smith Parish Nurse Session: Steve Dever Property Matt McLin Worship Mike Appel Stewardship Gary Gale Service/Operations Nancy Johnson Missions Becky Smith Education Deacons: NE (A-L): Chris Kennedy NE (M-Z): Joanie Loepp SE (A-L): Sue Dever SE (M-Z): Jill Cessna Other: Bert Schroder The Members Are The Ministers! God is able.. Ephesians 3:20-21 The Members Are The Ministers! God is able.. Ephesians 3:20-21 WELCOME TO THIS DAY OF WORSHIP. We are glad you are here. Today we are encouraged to be prepared and ready for the Lord to appear in our hearts and lives. May our worship recognize the God who is always present and welcoming us to take our place at the Lord s table. Hillsboro Presbyterian Church 172 N.E. 32nd Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-648-5660 FAX 503-648-7623 E-mail: info@hillsboropres.org; family@hillsboropres.org Website: www.hillsboropres.org Prayer Chain Requests: prayerchain@hillsboropres.org Family Requests: family@hillsboropres.org
Welcome to HPC! We are glad you are here. The Worship of God November 5, 2017 10am During Worship, *means for those who are able to please stand. Nursery Childcare for children 2 & under is available in the Nursery (Rm.2) with Joanna Swanson. Hearing Devices Hearing devices are available at the Sound Room. Prepare for Worship We do not segment our lives, giving some time to God, some to our business or schooling, while keeping parts to ourselves. The idea is to live all of our lives in the presence of God, under the authority of God, and for the honor and glory of God. That is what the Christian life is all about. R. C. Sproul Gathering *Opening Praise 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord (chorus) Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul, I ll worship Your holy name. The sun comes up, it s a new day dawning; It s time to sing Your song again. Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me, Let me be singing when the evening comes. (chorus) You re rich in love, and You re slow to anger. Your name is great, and Your heart is kind. For all Your goodness, I ll keep on singing; Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find. Ephesians 3:20-21 God is able to do far more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (chorus) And on that day when my strength is failing, The end draws near, and my time has come; Still my soul will sing Your praise unending; Ten thousand years and then forevermore! (chorus plus) I ll worship Your holy name. Yes, I ll worship Your holy name.
*Call to Worship Psalm 78:1-4 Roane Lion *Prayer for the Day *Hymn of Adoration #385 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Prayer of Confession Assurance of Forgiveness *Song of Response The First Place Verse 1 Jesus, the perfect picture of the unseen God. Maker of things we cannot comprehend. Wisdom, the earth displays your strength and beauty. Sovereign, yes, every throne knows you are God. Chorus Every inch of this universe Belongs to you, O Christ. For through you and for you it was made. Your creation endures by the order of your hand. So you must have in all things the first place. Verse 2 Victor, over sin and death you triumphed. Firstborn, you've shown us life beyond the grave. Bridegroom, we long for you in expectation. Jesus, your church rejoices to proclaim. Chorus *Greeting One Another Passing the Peace of Christ Proclaiming Children s Message Children s Min. Dir. Jill Appel (please pass the Friendship Pads) Prayer of Illumination Worship Elder Matt McLin Prayer of Confession If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Assurance of Forgiveness It is through God s grace and Christ s dying on the cross that we are pardoned and forgiven. Children s Sunday school Sunday School (ages 3-5 th grade) follows the Children s Message and meets with Jill Appel in the Yellow Room. Prayer of Illumination May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
Scripture Reading Matthew 25:1-13 (page 1540 in pew Bible) Scripture Reading New Testament Reading Matthew 25:1-13 Message Rev. Dr. Bob Stebe Living as the Spirit Leads: Perseverance Responding *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed 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. Minute for Mission Missions Elder Nancy Johnson Offering the Lord our Gifts 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. *Prayer of Dedication
Sacrament of Holy Communion Invitation to the Lord s Table Communion Song I Come With Joy Great Prayer of Thanksgiving (closing with The Lord s Prayer) The Lord be with you And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Prayer continues Sharing the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation Prayer After Communion Sending Parish Announcements *Hymn of Dedication #546 We Are God s People (vs 1,2,4,6) *Benediction Postlude End of Worship...Beginning of Service The Lord s Prayer 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. Please Note: All who put their trust and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are invited to share in Communion. It is not necessary to be a member of this church to partake. Parents should lead their children to know Jesus; to instruct them in the meaning of His Sacraments; and to determine their readiness to partake. We must all examine ourselves confess our sin and forgive others before sharing in this Sacrament.
Church Calendar This Week * November 5-12, 2017 Church Office Open: Tues-Friday, 9:30am-1pm Today: 10:00am Worship w/communion (children s SS) 11:15am Fellowship (FSH) 11:30am Deacons (Library) 11:30am Worship Co-Mission (Quiet Room) Monday: 7:00pm Reformation Study The Group (Library) 8:00pm AA (Green Room) Tuesday: 12:30pm Quiet Waters Outreach B-Ball (FSH) Wednesday: 10:00am Women s Bible Study (Youth Room) 6:30pm JH/SH Youth Group (Youth Room) 6:45pm Choir (Sanctuary) Thursday: 6:30pm Praise Team/Band (Sanctuary) 8:00pm AA (FSH) Friday 7:00pm Pinochle Next Sunday: 9:00am Adult Sunday School (Library) 10:00am Worship /Zoolkoski Missions Sunday (child SS) 11:00am Alternative Gift Market (FSH) 11:15am Fellowship 11:15am Blood Pressure Screening 11:30am Co-Mission Meetings Mondays, 7pm Ongoing HPC Care Groups All groups are open. The Group HPC Group (Leader Pastor Bob) (1st & 3rd) at HPC (Library), (contact Jeanie Morgan, 503-648-6425) Meets @ 7pm on 1 st & 3 rd Mondays This year marks the 500 th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the castle church in Wittenburg, Germany where he was a theology professor. This study will explore the backgrounds of the Reformations in four different traditions while considering some of the divisive theological issues. Finally, we will look at Reformations in the church today and their effect. Student participation guides are $5. Everyone is welcome to attend this timely study. Wednesdays, 10am Women s Bible Study (Leader Betty Grissett) (weekly) at HPC (Youth Room) (contact Betty Grissett 503-680-7192)
ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET Sunday, Nov. 12 11am in the FSH Give someone a special gift this season that supports God s work here and around the world. With each donation you receive a card to share your gift in a loved one s name. These gifts with purpose are a meaningful alternative to the traditional holiday gifts. Lunch is provided
Prayer Suggestions for This Week: ~for hurts healed, sins forgiven, hope restored, love rekindled & faith renewed ~for all of our troops and their families overseas and at home ~for all in need of strength & healing including: Gerry Farris, Keith Bledsoe, Ron Wastier, Barb Rauscher, Marilyn Jones, Martha Williams, Charles Grissett, Craig Kellogg, Andrea Wastier, Virginia Pearson, Daral Pearson, Susie Mellema, Gary Gale, Phil Kidby, Phil Grawburg ~Prayer Request Cards available (pews) & can be deposited in Prayer Request box (Narthex) ~for baby Caroline Cynthia Marie Wisdom born October 26. Parents Ryan & Amber, Grandparents Dave & Lori ~Birthdays: 11/6-Shelton Jones & Linsey Schmidt; 11/7-Donna Bowen & John Wallace; 11/8-Irene Johansen & Teresa Watters ~Anniversaries: 11/11-Dennis & Elaine Baker Prayer Chain Requests Call the Church Office (503-648-5660) or e-mail at: prayerchain@hillsboropres.org Announcements Announcements should be in to the Church Office by Thursday of each week. Pastor Bob will be on Study Leave November 8-11. For pastoral concerns contact an Elder or your area deacon. Blood Pressure Screening next Sunday, November 12, 11:15am in the office. Pinochle Friday, November 10, 7pm. Questions, contact Sonya Baker. Groups Brunch Sunday, November 26 11:30am at Sunset Grill. Please sign up in the FSH. ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AFTER WORSHIP Give alternative gifts to loved ones by supporting missions connected with HPC. Zoolkoski s will be here to share about their missionary work in Niger. And a lunch is provided to help boost mission donations. With each donation you receive a card to share your gift in a loved one s name. These gifts with purpose are a meaningful alternative to the traditional holiday gifts. Youth Announcements Combined JH/SH Youth Group Wednesday, November 8, 6:30pm at HPC. Youth Fall Retreat November 17-19. A time to get together with your peers to hang out, play games, eat food, and talk about GJB (God, Jesus, Bible). Mark your calendars! Children s Memory Verse 1 Kings 4:29 Greeters: Molly Westmoreland Daily Family Devotions & info about HPC are in the Narthex/Fellowship Hall. Please take this bulletin with you...and join in the life of HPC