November 27, 2016 - traditional services FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means, God with us. Matthew 1:23 P R E P A R A T I O N Gathering Music Beloved... DeJarnette Organ Prelude Introduction to the Hymn of Adoration.. Woodman Frank Shelton Choral Introit O Come, O Come, Emmanuel...DeJarnette Sanctuary Choir, Jim DeJarnette Call to Worship (based on Song of Songs 2 and Matthew 1) Eunice McGarrahan Leader: People: Leader: People: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel, which means, God with us. Come, O come, Emmanuel! The season of singing has come! Come, O Come, Emmanuel! A D O R A T I O N * Hymn of Adoration, No. 154 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death s dark shadows put to flight. Refrain O come, Desire of nations, Bind all peoples in one heart and mind; Bid envy, strife and quarrels cease; Fill the whole world with heaven s peace. Refrain Words: Latin, 9th c: tr. John M. Neale, Henry S. Coffin; Public Domain; Tune: Veni Emmanuel Chris Lawson, Stephen Hock, Jim Crosbie, Trumpet
* Prayer of Adoration * Lighting of the Advent Candle - Faith **Welcome and Greetings * Song of Expectation Beloved Burst into songs together, Sing with endless joy! For unto God, our Father, Is born a heavenly boy! Emmanuel, Jesus is born on earth. All is well, Because of our Savior s birth. Refrain: My beautiful one, come with me Arise, Beloved, and come! The season of singing now appears! Arise, my beautiful one. The Lord, your God is with you, And He is mighty to save: A child is born to rescue And He is calling our name! Be not afraid, He s coming, Making all things right! Prepare the way for Jesus, His Light shines bright in the night. Our Lord will reign, Nothing can stop His love! At His Name, The heavens rejoice above! Refrain Words and Music by James DeJarnette Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Aaron Turner, Percussion Call to Confession C O N F E S S I O N Community Prayer of Confession Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which Thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when He shall come again in His glorious majesty to judge both the guick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through Him who lives and reigns with Thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer of Personal Confession Assurance of God's Forgiveness Response O come, Thou Wisdom from on high, And order all things far and high; To us the path of knowledge show, And cause us in her ways to go. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! P R O C L A M A T I O N Children's Sermon (8:20) Danny Shaw Life of the Congregation Please write your name and address in the friendship folder. Offering Our Gifts "The Promise".... Nagy Scripture Song of Songs 2:8-13, Page 1003 Pat Hartsock Ministry of Music You Are Emmanuel.... Cymbala Prayers of the People/The Lord's Prayer * Hymn of Preparation, No. 153 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Come, Thou long expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every long heart. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a king, Born to reign in us forever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all sufficient merit raise us to Thy glorious throne. Words: Charles Wesley, Public Domain; Tune: Hyfrydol
Sermon BELOVED I'm Coming to You Matthew 1:18-25 Jennifer Holz D E D I C A T I O N * Hymn of Dedication Send Us Forth the Christ Event to Tell In joy and hope our days are spent The coming to proclaim; That all may share the glorious love And wonders of Christ s name. Arise, sing out! Our Lord has come; The hallelujah sounds, Emmanuel means God with us, And love that knows no bounds. God grant us grace to share Your light That shines for all to see; Salvation is Your wondrous gift Of love both pure and free. Now send us forth to do your work, The Christ event to tell; Our Lord has come, Messiah reigns! All praise Emmanuel! Words: Mary Jackson Cathey; Public Domain; Tune: Ellacombe * Benediction Postlude Toccata on the Hymn of Dedication...Hill * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have teaching responsibilities in our Adult Sunday School Communities. Participating Ministers Downtown Campus 8:20 Eunice McGarrahan, Pat Hartsock; Jennifer Holz preaching 9:45 Eunice McGarrahan, Pat Hartsock; Jennifer Holz preaching 9:45 FH Katie Fowler; John Goodale preaching 11:10 Katie Fowler; John Goodale preaching Inn at Garden Plaza 10:15 Deacon-led; Jennifer Holz preaching (video) Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary.
November 27, 2016 - contemporary services FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means, God with us. Matthew 1:23 GATHERING SONG Noel WELCOME AND GREETINGS Yemi Mobolade CALL TO WORSHIP / LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE Katie Fowler Leader: People: Leader: People: The Lord be with you. And also with you. We light the first candle of Advent, the candle of Faith, as a sign of the coming light of Christ. Salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us worship our coming King. Come, Lord Jesus, come. SONGS OF WORSHIP O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Waiting Here for You God, I Look to You CONFESSION AND PARDON SCRIPTURE, Song of Songs 2:8-13 PASTORAL PRAYER / THE LORD S PRAYER LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION CHILDREN S SERMON (11:10) Danny Shaw SERMON BELOVED I m Coming to You Matthew 1:18-25 John Goodale OFFERING OUR GIFTS Sinking Deep BENEDICTION *Children are always welcome in worship. For those parents who prefer having a special program for their children, we have snack & praise time for young children (ages 3-2nd grade) during the 11:10 service. (Room S206). Watch for your child to return after the sermon. Questions? Call Children s Min. at 884-6126. Participating Ministers Downtown Campus 8:20 Eunice McGarrahan, Pat Hartsock; Jennifer Holz preaching 9:45 Eunice McGarrahan, Pat Hartsock; Jennifer Holz preaching 9:45 FH Katie Fowler; John Goodale preaching 11:10 Katie Fowler; John Goodale preaching Inn at Garden Plaza 10:15 Deacon-led; Jennifer Holz preaching (video)
Today we begin our Advent series, Beloved. This series is about focusing on the greatest love story ever told, the love of God for us, His creation. God loved us so much that He sent His Son to suffer and die on our behalf. Christmas is a celebration of the beginning of that story. The Book Song of Songs captures the deep passion of those yoked in marriage, but it s also a metaphor for Jesus Christ and His bride, the church. Song of Songs 2:16 says, My beloved is mine and I am His. That is how Jesus feels about us. God is coming over the hills to reach you, to save you, to bring you home and to call you His Beloved. NEW TO FIRST PRES? Welcome! We re glad you re here. Please join us after the morning worship services at Guest Central, just to the east of the Sanctuary. We d love to meet you, offer refreshments and a welcome gift. To get all the latest information, subscribe to the First Pres weekly e-blast at www.first-pres.org/enews and follow us on Facebook at First Pres Colorado Springs! Worship Times Traditional Services 8:20 and 9:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary Contemporary Services 9:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall; 11:10 a.m. in the Sanctuary 11/27/16 VISIT US ONLINE AT FIRST-PRES.ORG
WHAT S HAPPENING AT FIRST PRES Christmas Joy Concert Christmas Joy Concert, December 11, with performances at 2:30 and 6:00 p.m. at Pikes Peak Center. Guest Artist, Alvy Powell. All remaining tickets are now available at the Pikes Peak Center Box Office or online at pikespeakcenter.com. Caring Ministries - 884-6145 Everyone goes through a difficult time. Having someone to care, listen, and to share God s love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress or loneliness you may be experiencing. The Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus command to love one another. Through this one-to-one caring relationship, many who are hurting can receive the love, care and support that is needed. For information, contact the Caring Ministries Office at 884-6145. Pathway to Healing, Monday evenings at 6:30 at the office of Kim Jaquess. Weekly meeting for wives of men with sexual addictions. For more information, call at Kim 532-0151. Student Ministries - 884-6220 Winter Camp registration now open! Camp for Christmas is a great opportunity for parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts and uncles to help send your student to Winter Camp. Sign up before December 25 for a discounted rate. High School Winter Camp is January 13-15 and Middle School February 24-26. Visit website to sign up: www.first-pres. org/wintercamp2017. Reception for Advent Artists Today Experience the Advent art in a deeper way by stopping in the Narthex between services (9:20-11:30 a.m.) to meet and talk with the artists who created the work. Christmas Eve Volunteers Needed Give the gift of hospitality this Christmas by volunteering on Christmas Eve. You can sign up at the bulletin board located near Guest Central, or by contacting Mary Frieg at 884-6189 or mfrieg@first-pres.org. Prime Time Program Wednesday, December 7, Fellowship Hall, 11:30-1:00 p.m. Stories Behind our Christmas Songs, with Dale McClure. Lunch: $8. RSVP by December 5 at 884-6142. Family Ministries - 884-6117 Carols and Cocoa, Sunday, December 18, 5:45-8:30 p.m. Caroling to neighborhoods around First Pres followed by hot cocoa and skating in Acacia Park. Register on the calendar page at www.first-pres.org.
Offering Envelopes For those who have preordered 2017 Offering envelopes, they are available for pick up at the table outside the Library located in Hansen Hall, through the end of December. Haven t ordered yours yet, you can still order a box by filling out the order form at the envelope table. Missions - 884-6233 IHN/Family Promise: First Pres will be hosting four families beginning today through December 4. Call 884-6233 for info. ESM monthly collection will be December 4 in the Plaza. Items most needed: protein foods, hats, gloves, coats and blankets. Meet guests from our partner church in Cairo on December 7, at 6:30 p.m. in room 431. Their pastor and other leaders will share about the ministries and life of Heliopolis Evangelical Church. Please help us welcome these special guests. Hope for the Holidays Bring hope and joy by writing Christmas cards to mothers and children who have just arrived in the U.S. Meet in Weber Street Ctr. on December 4 from noon - 2 p.m. Bring cards, colored pens, stickers, Spanish Bible. Men s Life - 884-6119 Men s Annual Christmas Brunch, Saturday, December 17, 9:30-11 a.m. Speaker: Wess Stafford, former president and CEO of Compassion, Intl. Cost: $10. Tickets are available in the Plaza today and in Men s Ministries during the week or you can register online at www.first-pres.org. Men s monthly lunch at Jose Muldoon s, Tuesday, November 29, 11:45 a.m. 1p.m. Breakfast in Bethlehem Saturday, December 3, in Fellowship Hall. There is still space available for this kickoff to the Advent season for families with young children. To register your family, please go to: www.first-pres.org/breakfastinbethlehem. There are two seatings: 9 and 11 a.m. Cost: $4 for one, $8 for two, $12 for three, $15 for four or more. Job Openings - 884-6190 Caring Ministries Administrative Assistant, Full-Time. Contact jtandy@first-pres.org. or www.first-pres.org.
Launchpoint (College age to young adults) Looking for space to connect with others at First Pres? Join us for our next monthly worship gathering on December 18 at 6 p.m. at Café 225 (225 N. Weber St). Questions about Launchpoint or want info on being part of a weekly community? Email Katie at kfowler@first-pres.org. Are you passionate about helping the next generation connect with God? We are looking for older adults to bless, serve and pray with young people; help provide meals for our monthly worship night; and build intergenerational relationships. Contact Katie Fowler, kfowler@first-pres.org. Financial Summary for 2016 2016 Budgeted Contribution Income... $ 5,846,076 Actual Contribution Income through Nov. 20... $ 4,937,719 Remaining Balance to Reach 2016 Budget... $ 908,357 Thank you for your gifts and prayers. We are grateful to be partners in ministry with each of you. WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Mission Emphasis: Nabil and Adrienne Ajamian work with Voice of the Truth and are grateful for the 34% increase in circulation of the magazine that reaches Muslims in North America, especially Iraqi and Syrian refugees living in the U.S. and Canada. Pray for clear writing and editing and the ability to follow up on people seeking further information about Jesus. Local Church: Grace Community Church Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: Center at Centennial Mrs. Ilah Helmick Mr. Jack Timberlake Mr. Phil Foster Health South Mr. Erin Sillasen IN MEMORIAM Ms. India Lee Worley - 11/17/2016 Mr. Francis Frank Royal - 11/19/2016 Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at www.first-pres.org/memorials.