SERVICE OF WORSHIP (August 6 8:30) A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. Matthew 12:35 GATHERING MUSIC Revelation Song.... Riddle ORGAN PRAISE Introduction to the Hymn of Praise.... Blersch Frank Shelton INTROIT Christ Is the Bread of Life.... DeJarnette Sanctuary Choir, Steve Williams * CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on John 6) John Goodale Leader: People: Leader: People: Christ is the Bread of Life. The Living bread that came down from heaven. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song rises to You! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 136 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (vs. 1, 4) Greg Arnold, Stephen Hock, Jim Crosbie, Trumpet * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION **WELCOME AND GREETINGS * SONG OF PRAISE, No. 471 As the Deer.... Nystrom Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jared Andrews, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion; Karen Morsch, Flute * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.
CHILDREN S SERMON Danny Shaw LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Please write your name and address in the friendship folder. OFFERING OUR GIFTS Celtic Laud... Courtney SERMON WHAT A SOUL NEEDS Soul Food Matthew 12:31-37 Katie Fowler * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Maddie du Breuil 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 Spirit, 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 sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. INVITATION TO THE TABLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP (Communion elements are gluten-free and may be taken as received or when indicated by the minister.) PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING * hymn of response The Lord s Prayer... Malotte * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Lord s Prayer.... Bédard Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at 884-6145 with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at 884-6100 for on-call pastoral assistance. PREPARE all GENERATIONS to IMPACT LIVES for CHRIST
SERVICE OF WORSHIP (August 6 10:00) A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. Matthew 12:35 GATHERING MUSIC Revelation Song.... Riddle ORGAN PRAISE Introduction to the Hymn of Praise.... Blersch Frank Shelton INTROIT Christ Is the Bread of Life.... DeJarnette Sanctuary Choir, Steve Williams * CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on John 6) John Goodale Leader: People: Leader: People: Christ is the Bread of Life. The Living bread that came down from heaven. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song rises to You! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 136 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (vs. 1, 4) Greg Arnold, Stephen Hock, Jim Crosbie, Trumpet * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION **WELCOME AND GREETINGS * SONG OF PRAISE, No. 471 As the Deer.... Nystrom Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jared Andrews, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion; Karen Morsch, Flute * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.
CHILDREN S SERMON Danny Shaw LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Please write your name and address in the friendship folder. OFFERING OUR GIFTS Celtic Laud... Courtney PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Chuck Fowler * HYMN OF PREPARATION, 501 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (vs. 1, 2, 3) SERMON WHAT A SOUL NEEDS Soul Food Matthew 12:31-37 Katie Fowler * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Chuck Fowler 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 Spirit, 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 sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. INVITATION TO THE TABLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP (Communion elements are gluten-free and may be taken as received or when indicated by the minister.) PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING * hymn of response The Lord s Prayer... Malotte * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Lord s Prayer.... Bédard Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at 884-6145 with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at 884-6100 for on-call pastoral assistance. PREPARE all GENERATIONS to IMPACT LIVES for CHRIST
SERVICE OF WORSHIP (August 6 9:00 and 11:00) A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. Matthew 12:35 GATHERING MUSIC WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Matt Holtzman CALL TO WORSHIP AND PRAYER Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us worship God. Our help is in the name of the Lord, People: The Maker of heaven and earth. Minister: Praise the Lord. People: The Lord s Name be praised. SONGS OF WORSHIP CHILDREN S SERMON* Candice Barry SERMON WHAT A SOUL NEEDS Soul Food Matthew 12:31-37 Katie Fowler CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER PRAYER OFFERING OUR GIFTS benediction * Children 3l lkindergarten can join us for Bible Break during the 11:00 a.m. service. Check your potty-trained children in at a check-in station if you d like them to head upstairs during the second half of the service. Pick up children in Room 236 promptly after the service concludes. Children are always welcome in worship. Stephen Ministers are available to pray for you up front following the service.
Happenings New to First Pres? We re so glad you re here! Please join us after the morning worship services at Guest Central, just to the east of the Sanctuary. All Church Picnic: Wednesday, August 23, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the Weber Street Lawn. Live music, balloon animals, face painting and bounce houses. First Pres will provide a meal of hot dogs and hamburgers. Free tickets at the Plaza Reception Desk. Worship Center Dedication: Following the picnic, we ll dedicate the Worship Center to the Lord with a 30-minute time of prayer and singing. Artist Reception In response to the current sermon series, artists are offering an exhibit in the Narthex titled, ART: Food for the Soul. Please join us between services today for refreshments and a meet and greet with the artists. City Engagement - 884-6233 Hanover Community Church on the southeast side of town is doing construction on their building now through August, and they are in need of willing hearts and helping hands. Projects include constructing handicap bathrooms, their fellowship hall, concrete work, or simply just helping serve lunch to the volunteers. For more information on how to help, call Cora Simpich at 331-5991. Alpha begins Wednesday, August 30, at 6:30 p.m. at The Commons, 332 N. Tejon St. Invite a friend who has questions about faith! No need to register. Doorways New Member Class Class begins Wednesday, August 30. Ready to put down roots in this community of faith? Become a Covenant Partner. Doorways is taught by pastoral staff in the context of community. For more information contact Mary at mfrieg@first-pres.org or register online www.first-pres.org/membership. Caring Ministries 884-6145 Stephen Ministers Informational Meeting Sunday, August 13, at 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. in the Board Room, room S104. This is an opportunity to learn more about our church s one-on-one caring ministry. Call Gladeen at 884-6145 for more info. Men s Life 884-6119 Save the date! 17th Annual Golf Classic, Saturday, October 21, with 12 p.m. start at Kissing Camels Golf Course. Cost is $85, which includes dinner. Register at first-pres.org/golf. Men s Tuesday Morning Bible Study begins Tuesday, August 29, at 6:15 a.m. in the Aspen Room at Weber Street Center. Cost is $15 for the year. Register at www.first-pres.org/men. Willow Creek s Global Leadership Summit First Pres will be the downtown Colorado Springs host site for the Willow Creek Association Global Leadership Summit, August 10 to 11. Info. at first-pres.org/gls. Use the code PHS17TEAM to register at the host site price of $119. The Summit is next week, so register today!
Prime Time Lunch Wednesday, August 16, Aspen Room, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Tim McConnell will be speaking. Please RSVP by Monday, August 14, at 884-6142. Job Openings 884-6190 Barista for Café 225, part-time; Preschool Teacher, part-time; Preschool Teacher Aide, part-time; A/V Technician (weekends), part-time; Receptionist (weekends), part-time; Worship Leader, full-time. Contact jtandy@first-pres.org or www.first-pres.org/jobs. Worship Center Financial Update Budget for the Worship Center... $ 1,430,595 Total Funds Raised through July 30...$ 1,257,448 Remaining Balance for the Worship Center... $ 173,147 A generous donor has offered to match all gifts toward the Worship Center in honor of First Pres 145th birthday. Specify Worship Center when you give to have your gift matched! Get-Set Van Driver, split shift. For more information, contact Delma at 884-6130. WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Mission Emphasis: A team of four from First Pres leave this week for Mongolia where they will listen, encourage and pray with the Mongolian Campus Crusade for Christ staff at their annual conference. On August 18 another First Pres team will be in Mongolia to continue their work of discipleship with national teachers. Pray for spiritual wisdom and unity for all. Local Church: New Life Church Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: Brookdale Village Rehab Mrs. Carol Speirs Parkmoor Village Mr. John Hutte Health Care Resort Mr. Kenneth Moon Union Printer s Home Mr. Len Froisland Gifts to Sanctuary Flower Fund In loving memory of: Paul A. Nesselroad by his children, Edwin Nesselroad, Paula Butcher, Nancy Burroughs My husband, Hugh Eaton, by Dee Dee Eaton LuAnn Peterson by Wally Peterson & Family My son, John Edward Fergerson by Myrtle Fergerson Harold S. & Virginia J. Teats on their wedding anniversary by Gary & Vickie Sherwood, Merah & Erin and Famlies Ronald C. Bryant by Olive & Maxine Bryant IN MEMORIAM Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at www.first-pres.org/memorials.