A Call to Quiet Meditation The Service of Worship Christ the King Sunday November 23, 2014-8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. The congregation is asked to observe a time of silence during the prelude to prepare our hearts and minds for worship. Prelude O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus arr. Gail Smith Chiming of the Hour *Opening Song (8:30) #264 At the Name of Jesus KING S WESTON Greetings and Welcome The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Concerns and Celebrations of the Church Fellowship Registration Please pass the fellowship pad found at the end of the row, record the information, and return the pad to its starting point. Then please remove the sheet and place in the offering plate when it is passed. Moment for Mission Introit (11:00) In the Lord I ll Be Ever Thankful Congregational Survey IN THE LORD I LL BE EVER THANKFUL *Call to Worship Bill Glidewell The Lord God is our shepherd. We are the people of God s pasture, the sheep of God s hand. God will seek the lost, feed the hungry, and strengthen the weak. But the proud and power-hungry will be fed with justice. *Hymn #336 We Gather Together KREMSER *Prayer of Confession Bill Glidewell Sovereign God, we confess that we are not ready for your holy realm. You guide us toward right paths, but we refuse to follow where you lead. You love and feed and care for us, but we fail to love and serve others. Forgive us, merciful God, so that we may return to your fold and rejoice in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the Lamb upon the throne. *Period of Silent Prayer In our Savior s name we pray. Amen. *Assurance of Pardon Bill Glidewell Hear the good news: In Christ you are forgiven, your sins have been redeemed.
We can declare with confidence: we are forgiven. *Congregational Response #363 Rejoice, the Lord is King! DARWALL S 148TH Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, and triumph evermore. Lift up your heart; lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! First Lesson Psalm 95:1-7a pew Bible, OT, page 520 The Word of the Lord. large print Bible, page 550 Thanks be to God. A Time for Young Disciples (11:00) Anne Mauldin All children are invited to the front. Parents are welcome to come with younger children. For age-related opportunities after this time, see the announcement following the order of worship. Anthem (8:30) What Gift Can We Bring? Jane Marshall Anthem (11:00) The King of Love My Shepherd Is arr. John Ness Beck Second Lesson Ephesians 1:15-23 pew Bible, NT, page 181 The Word of the Lord. large print Bible, page 192 Thanks be to God. Sermon Nobody Puts Baby Jesus in the Corner Steve Prevatte Invitation to Discipleship To speak with someone about becoming a Christian, church membership or a special prayer need, please go to Room 133 following this service. The room is to your left when exiting the sanctuary. Installation and Ordination of Elders Kelly Barnhill, Class of 2017 Dave Kemble, Class of 2017 Griff Burgwyn, Class of 2017 Gibson McCall, Class of 2017 Morgan Farrior, Class of 2016 Debra Mizelle, Class of 2017 Daniel Griffis, Class of 2017 Julia Nelson, Class of 2017 Deborah Hahn, Class of 2017 Holli Williams, Class of 2017 Karen Kay, Class of 2017 Affirmation Christ s Ministry from Book of Order G-2.0101 The Church s ministry is a gift from Jesus Christ to the whole Church. Christ alone rules, calls, teaches, and uses the Church as he wills, exercising his authority by the ministry of women and men for the establishment and extension of God s new creation. Christ s ministry is the foundation and standard for all ministry, the pattern of the one who came not to be served but to serve (Matt. 20:28). Constitutional Questions to the Officers Book of Order W-4.4003 A. Do you trust in Jesus Christ your Savior, acknowledge him Lord of all and Head of the Church, and through him believe in one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? I DO. B. Do you accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be, by the Holy Spirit, the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church universal, and God s Word to you? I DO.
C. Do you sincerely receive and adopt the essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of what Scripture leads us to believe and do, and will you be instructed and led by those confessions as you lead the people of God? I DO AND I WILL. D. Will you fulfill your ministry in obedience to Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture, and be continually guided by our confessions? I WILL. E. Will you be governed by our church s polity, and will you abide by its discipline? Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, subject to the ordering of God s Word and Spirit? I WILL. F. Will you in your own life seek to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, love your neighbors, and work for the reconciliation of the world? I WILL. G. Do you promise to further the peace, unity, and purity of the church? I DO. H. Will you pray for and seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love? I WILL. I. Will you be a faithful ruling elder, watching over the people, providing for their worship, nurture, and service? Will you share in government and discipline, serving in councils of the church, and in your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ? I WILL. Questions to the Congregation Book of Order W-4.4004 (1) Do we, the members of the church, accept these individuals as ruling elders, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation to lead us in the way of Jesus Christ? If so, please say WE DO. (2) Do we agree to pray for them, to encourage them, to respect their decisions, and to follow as they guide us, serving Jesus Christ, who alone is Head of the Church? If so, please say WE DO. *Hymn #32 I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE Prayers of the People and 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. The Offering Offertory FOREST GREEN *Doxology with Alleluias *The Prayer of Dedication Timothy Albrecht LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ all people here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Holy Spirit evermore, Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Hymn (8:30) #260 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus HYFRYDOL The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper (8:30) Invitation and Words of Institution Communion of the People
(You may take the elements as they are served.) Communion Music Prayer After Communion As you pass the bread, please share the words: The body of Christ broken for you. As you receive the bread, you may respond: Thanks be to God. As you pass the cup, please share the words: The blood of Christ shed for you. As you receive the cup, you may respond: Thanks be to God. *Hymn #263 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name! CORONATION *Benediction *Benediction Response #748 Go with Us, Lord TALLIS CANON Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day, that in your Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you. *Postlude Now Thank We All Our God * All who are able, please stand. Bold print indicates congregational participation. Worship Leaders arr. Mark Kellner Steve Prevatte, Campus Minister Austin Phillips, Elder Assisting in Worship Bill Glidewell, Liturgist Karrie Rushing, Music Director Brad Collier, Organist Early Band: Gerald McGowan, mandolin, Paul Shackelford, bass, Wilma Shackelford, flute, John Morrow, guitar, Jacob Montgomery, songleader About Today s Service Flowers: The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Sarah Whitehurst in memory of Jim and Ed Whitehurst. Fellowship: Coffee, coffee-cake, cookies, and other goodies are available in the fellowship hall each Sunday after the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Visitors: We welcome those visiting with us today. If you are a first-time visitor, stop by the visitors table in the Welcome Center to receive a gift. Children s Worship Bags: Worship Bags for children are available to your right before entering the sanctuary. Prayer Shawls: The Prayer Shawl Ministry has placed prayer shawls in the narthex to the right of the
center sanctuary doors. If you are chilly during the service, wrap up in a shawl and return it after worship. Portable hearing aids and large print Bibles, bulletins and hymns are available on the table by the entrance, or ask an usher for assistance. Broadcast: The 11:00 service is broadcast live on WNCT-1070 AM and 105.9 FM radio (New Bern - 95.7; Jacksonville - 101.1) and streamed live at www.1070wnct.com and www.fpcgreenville.org. First Presbyterian Church welcomes children of all ages in worship. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers for all services. Following A Time for Young Disciples in the 11:00 a.m. service, ages four through six are invited to participate in Godly Play in Room 113. The Toddler s Church is available for two and three year olds in Room 116. Older children are encouraged to participate in worship. In Respect of All Worshippers, please turn off or mute cell phones, and disconnect your wifi because it interferes with our radio broadcast. Do not use flash photography during the worship service and please refrain from eating and drinking in the sanctuary during worship. Our Congregation in Ministry Cake Auction: Silent Cake Auction bidding will end at 12:15 p.m. MOC: The Men of the Church breakfast will be Tuesday, December 2, 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Ladies Night Christmas Dinner will be Tuesday, December 2, 6:30 p.m., at University Chophouse. Please sign up in the Welcome Center to reserve your spot. Cost is $25 per person. Contact Brian Dilday if you are interested in having the youth babysit that night. Presbyterian Women: CT will meet Mon., Nov. 24, 7:00 p.m. at the church. All PW are invited to lunch at McAlisters on Tues., Nov. 25, 12:30 p.m. Angel Tree: Choose an angel from the Angel Tree to purchase a gift for a resident of Winterville Manor and make their Christmas a special one. Advent Calendars will be available Nov. 30 - one per family with children. Our Congregation in Ministry Commitment Card: If you have not returned your 2015 commitment card and Worship Plus Two brochure, please mail or bring it to the office. Youth Helpers: If you need help raking leaves this fall or decorating for Christmas, please contact Brian Dilday at 367-1914 to have members of our Youth Group help out. Donations will go to our Christmas Mission Project. Congregational Survey: The Mission Study Team invites all members, age 15 and up, to participate in a Congregational Survey. The survey may be completed online or you may pick up a paper copy in the Welcome Center. Please return completed surveys to the office. Thanksgiving Day Lunch: For those of you who have no special plans for Thanksgiving Day, join us at noon in the Fellowship Hall for a wonderful church family meal. Turkey, ham, and beverages will be provided. Please bring a dish of your favorite Thanksgiving food to share. Advent Festival: Mark your calendar for our annual Family Advent Festival on December 3 beginning with dinner for the whole family at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will include lasagna, salad, bread, and dessert. We will also have a cookie exchange. If you wish to make a live wreath, bring your form and live greenery. There will be activities for children. Interfaith Service: The annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at St. Paul s Episcopal Church today at 3:00 p.m. This service is sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition of Eastern Carolina.
First Friday Club: At the December 5th First Friday Club, we will get into the Christmas spirit by visiting local Christmas light displays. Meet at the church at 6:00 p.m., and pick up at 10:15 p.m. First Friday Club is for 4th and 5th graders. Please lift in prayer: Our Congregation Cares Church Family Roz Ahrens, Betty Ayers, Sarah Allen, Clara Carr, Frank Chipman, Beth Clark, Martha & George Coffman, Jessica Davenport, Mickie Ezelle, Ralph Flanary, Thelma Flye, Ben Lattin, Joyce Lewis, Elizabeth Lyle, Ron Sessoms, Jr., Jean & Rocky Soranno, Barbara Tyson, Nell Webb Family and Friends: Susan Fitzgerald Godard (friend of Kim Bell) Ally Hart (friend of Emily Harvey) John Horne (friend of Kim Bell) Brooke McCray (friend of Karen Mossman) Kathy Meacham (sister of Gail Joyner) Beatrice Phillips (mother of Mark Phillips) Joan Sayer (friend of Mary Helen Stasavich) Barbara Stephenson (friend of Joe Sullivan) CeCe Thornton (friend of Gail Joyner) Military personnel and families; mission teams; our national, state and local leaders and people called our enemies. Condolences: FPC extends Christian sympathy to Mark and LuAnne Phillips and family in the death of Mark s mother, Beatrice Phillips, who died November 16, 2014, in Roanoke Rapids, NC; and to Beth Beasley and family in the death of her uncle, Gerald Harrigan, who died November 8, 2014.