First Presbyterian Church of Ionia September 4, a. d. 2011 Order of Worship Prelude Organ and Chiming of the hour Thine Is the Glory - Handel What Offering Shall I Bring To Thee - Robert Elmore Prayer for Preparation God of abundance and mercy, we give joyful thanks for your eternal love and healing presence in our celebration of bread and wine. We look forward to the promised presence of our Lord Jesus and all those who feast in glory with Him in paradise. Bless these gifts that they may be for us the body and blood of Christ. Amen and Amen Welcome and Announcements *Hymn 467 verses 1, 2, 3 How Great Thou Art Call to Worship Liturgist: Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; Response: And he who has no money, come, buy, and eat! Liturgist: Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, Response: And your labor for that which does not satisfy? Liturgist: Hearken diligently to me, and eat what is good. Unison: Let us worship God.
Prayer of Confession (In Unison) Lord, we are not worthy of your invitation to sup with you, so it is with grateful hearts that we come. We need your forgiveness that is all one with the sweetness of wine. Your correction of our course is all one with the solidness of bread. Hear now our individual petitions for your mercy. Assurance of Pardon Liturgist: The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Response: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Liturgist: Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him Response: We accept the words of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. silent prayer Passing of the Peace Pastor: Since Christ has opened his heart to us, let us open our hearts to one another that God may be glorified. The peace of Christ be with you! People: The peace of Christ be with you also! Pastor: Let us turn to one another and share the peace of Christ. Sharing our joys and concerns Our Prayers Children s Message Prayer for Illumination Liturgist Scripture Reading Luke 24:13-16, 28-31a
meditation *Hymn 527 Near To The Heart of God Offering Offertory Music Mary Esther Daddazio Take the Name of Jesus with You *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow *Prayer of Dedication sacrament of the lord s supper Prayer of thanksgiving *Hymn 467 verses 1, 3, 4 How Great Thou Art *Benediction *Carrying Christ s Light Out Into the world *Congregational Response Acolyte Amen Postlude He Lives - arr. Landon
Please sign the pad you will find in your pew, sharing your name with those near you and making formal your gift to God of this hour. If you give your complete address and phone number, we can let you know about upcoming events. Serving in the Service Today: Liturgist: Dr. Keith Sterner Greeters/Ushers: Ron & Margaret Story (head), Cheryl & Elroy Kidle; Acolyte: Communion Servers: Jen Furman, Dick Hadder, David Hanson, Norma Kilpatrick, David Ransom Preparing Communion: Elder, Judi Emlinger Serving in the Service next Sunday: Liturgist: Marilyn McKay Greeters/Ushers: Perry and Margaret Gregory (head), Pat Gustafson, Oscar Johnson; Acolyte: Shelly Reglin; Fellowship: Church Picnic Elders serving on Session: Ami Cox, Mary Esther Daddazio, Judi Emlinger, Bill Fuhrman, Linda Hood, Norma Kilpatrick, Ashlynne Lobdell, Marilyn McKay, Keith Patterson, Joy Prelesnik, Bill Robinson, and Larry Tiejema Margaret Gregory, Clerk Rev. Jeffrey Carlson, Moderator Nadine Tiejema, Treasurer
come enjoy! Retirees Fellowship: Norma Kilpatrick, President 527-4144 good friendship, good activities, mostly 3rd Thursday Quilters Fellowship: Carol Shier, Chairperson 527-0075 fun, fellowship, and helping hearts 9:30 a.m. Wednesday All Faith Needlers Fellowship: Cheryl Kidle, Chairperson 642-9645 Making lap robes and shawls for those who need them Yoga and Zumba Groups: Sue Thompson, Convener 527-4657 the gift of good health and good company at 7:00 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 11th church calendar 9/4 Holy Communion during worship; Missions offering 9/5 Labor Day - Office closed 9/6 12:30-6:15 p.m. Red Cross Blood drive at Lyons Muir Church, 1074 Olmstead Road, Muir 9/7 Quilters meet at 9:30 a.m. All Faith Needlers at 7:00 p.m. 9/8 6:30 p.m. Session Meeting 9/11 8:30-9:30 a.m. First Harkness Handbell Choir practice 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Begins Picnic after Worship - dress casually 7:00 p.m. Yoga 9/13 9:30 a.m. Presbytery meeting Eastminster, East Lansing 7:00 p.m. Zumba 9/14 9:30 a.m. Quilters 5:00 p.m. Worship Committee meeting 7:00 p.m. All Faith Needlers 9/15 12:00-5:45 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive at Ionia Moose Lodge, 869 E. Lincoln, Ionia Soup Kitchen, Team #1, Captain Norma Kilpatrick 9/17 10:00 a.m. Woman s Literary Club, Sue Thompson 9/18 8:30-9:30 a.m. Harkness Handbell practice 11:00 a.m. Mission Committee meeting 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Yoga 9/20 7:00 p.m. Zumba
9/21 9:30 a.m. Quilters 7:00 p.m. All Faith Needlers 9/22 10:00-3:45 p.m. Red Cross Blood drive, Richard Handloon MTU Correctional Facility, 1728 W. Bluewater, Ionia announcements Late in September Professor George Buck will turn 93. His daughter Janet says he d really enjoy birthday cards, c/o Laurels of Carson City, 620 N. Second Street, Carson City, MI 48811 Second Sunday in September......Sunday School Begins at 10:00 a.m....wear picnic clothes to worship...prepare a dish to share...bring your table service Picnic after worship at Linda Hood s campground M21 East, turn left on Westbrook Road, (go past Nickleplate Rd. and over Prairie Creek Bridge) turn right at narrow break in brush - watch for sign If you get to Schafer Road, you just passed it. The Retirees Fellowship will be meeting again on September 29th at 10:00 a.m. at the church where they will depart for their trip to the Michigan Princess for a lunch cruise. Crop Walk will begin at the Commission on Aging October 2, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. The walk begins at 2:00 p.m. We shall serve a lunch here that day, cooked with the food from our gardens. Proceeds from that lunch, will go to Crop Walk. The Rummage Sale is Coming! The Rummage Sale is Coming! Can The Bazaar be far behind?
First Sunday in October - Worldwide Communion Commissioning of Rev. Jon Clifton Lunch after worship to support Crop Walk First Presbyterian Church of Ionia Jesus calls each of us to walk in God s way. Come join us in our grace-filled work and worship, gathering together, seeking God s will for our lives in His world. All are welcome here. There is a place for you and your loved ones at our Table! Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. (September thru May) (Nursery care lovingly provided September thru May) Sunday Fellowship Time 11:00 a.m. The Giving Garden of the Community Food Network vegetables we grow in our church yard for the food pantry Christian Service Center clothing and household goods we donate for neighbors Walk for Warmth of Eight Cap, Inc. money we raise for help with utility bills Crop Walk walking or rocking we help to feed the world Souper Bowl of Caring homemade soup prepared and served to collect funds for local soup kitchen Neighborhood Bike Day safety and repairs we sponsor for young riders March Into Reading books we give to Head Start youngsters Ionia County Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen groceries we collect and food we serve for a neighborhood center International Disaster Relief mostly special offerings Bear Buddies near Christmas, we collect small stuffed animals for use in hospital emergency room, patrol cars of police officers, and spouse abuse center