First Presbyterian Church Welcomes you for Worship January 29, 2017 Rev. David Smith Minister Our Vision By the grace of Jesus Christ, We will strive to share the Good News with the world, To nurture our faith, and to Go into the world sharing Christ s love and mercy. 501 Fourth Street Marietta, OH 45750 Phone (740) 373-1800 fpcmarietta@sbcglobal.net www.fpcmariettaoh.org
SERVICE FOR THE LORD'S DAY Fourth Sunday after Epiphany January 29, 2017 10:15 am Assemble in God's Name BIBLICAL AND INFORMAL GREETING Following brief announcements, the congregation is invited to prepare in silence for worship. Please use this time to pray, to meditate, or to read the Scriptures for today. PRELUDE Simple Gifts Traditional Glorify! Combo *CALL TO WORSHIP What does the Lord require of you? To do justice. What does the Lord require of you? To love kindness. What does the Lord require of you? To walk humbly with God. Hank Goehring *PRAYER OF THE DAY Redeeming God, you come to us in Christ to rescue us from slavery and lead us out of captivity. Guide us by the wisdom of the cross, and show us how to live a life of justice, love, and blessedness. Amen *HYMN NO. 145 (Blue Hymnal) Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! MARION PRAYER OF CONFESSION God, we have not done what is blameless and right, nor spoken truth from the heart with love. We do not keep your word, and when we participate in gossip, our words and deeds cause pain. Forgive us by the power of your mercy, that we might stand in the goodness of Christ and walk in the light of his love. Amen. PERIOD OF SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF PARDON Sisters and brothers, your sins are forgiven by the faith of Christ, who chose love over hatred and forgiveness over blame. Let us rejoice and be glad, for God s mercy is great; Jesus brings healing, justice, and peace. *PASSING OF THE PEACE May the Peace of Christ be with you! And also with you! *RESPONSE What Does the Lord Require? No. 97 (White Hymnal) What does the Lord require of you? What does the Lord require of you? To seek justice and love kindness and walk humbly with your God. Proclaim God s Word
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION THE CHILDREN S SERMON The Youth PRAISE SONG Down in My Heart Cooke PresbyPraise FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Micah 6:1-8 OT Pg. 866 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! ANTHEM As the Deer Nystrom/arr. Christopher Chancel Choir As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after Thee. You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship Thee. You alone are my strength and shield, to You, alone, may my spirit yield; You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship You. You're my friend and You are my brother, even tho' You are a King. I love You more than any other, so much more than anything. I want You more than gold or silver, only You can satisfy. You alone are the real joy giver, and the apple of my eye. SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:1-12 NT Pg. 4 The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ! THE WORD PROCLAIMED Following in Righteousness Rev. David Smith The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come again 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. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH *HYMN NO. 369 (Blue Hymnal) I m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me African-American Spiritual Give Thanks To God PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. The congregation will be led in prayer, concluding with our Lord's Prayer (traditional, page 16 of the hymnal).
THE LORD S PRAYER (We use debts and debtors. ) OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS Please sign the Fellowship Register and pass it on. OFFERTORY Offertoire T. Dubois *DOXOLOGY No. 592 (Blue Hymnal) *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to God. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give you thanks and praise. We thank you, God, that you have blessed us with an abundance of gifts for the flourishing of your world. May this offering of our life and labor reveal your love as we seek to share your promised reign with all creation. Amen. Go In God's Name *HYMN (Black Binder) I Am Thine, O Lord *DISMISSAL AND BLESSING *RESPONSE Song of Hope No. 432 (Blue Hymnal) May the God of hope go with us every day, Filling all our lives with love and joy and peace. May the God of justice speed us on our way, Bringing light and hope to every land and race. Praying, let us work for peace, Singing, share our joy with all, Working for a world that s new, Faithful when we hear God s call. POSTLUDE Choral Song in C S.S. Wesley * * * * * * * * *Indicates those who are able, please stand. WE EXTEND A WARM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WELCOME to all visitors who are worshiping with us this morning. If you are visiting, we would welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our church family. Please sign the Fellowship Register in your pew and include information that will enable us to be in touch. THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS: WORSHIP LEADER: Hank Goehring FLOWER DELIVERY: Deacons JUNIOR CHURCH: SOUND SYSTEM: SIP N CHAT: Karen Snow CHILDREN S SERMON: The Youth ACOLYTE: Elliott Akeman USHERS: Nancy & Mike McCartney, Betsy & Roger Akeman, Virginia Graves THE SANCTUARY FLOWERS TODAY are given to the glory of God by Dick and Nancy Murdock in memory of loved ones. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL AFTER WORSHIP FOR SIP N CHAT. We also invite you to take part in the life of this congregation by participating in any activity that can help you on your spiritual journey. Regular Sunday activities are: 9:00 Sunday School 10:15 Worship Service 11:30 Sip N Chat in Fellowship Hall SPECIAL THANKS TO PRESBYPRAISE, GLORIFY!, AND CHANCEL CHOIR FOR SHARING THEIR MUSICAL GIFTS!
GIVING ENVELOPES FOR 2017 ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING IS NEXT SUNDAY! The youth will be serving bowls of soup immediately after church with any donations going directly to the Marietta Food Pantry. If you would like to help by making a pot of soup, contact Susie Evans (740-376-2627) or sign up on the sign-up sheet at the bottom of the stairway. SMITTY S PIZZA FOR VALENTINE S DAY! PIONEER PRESCHOOL will get a portion of the sale of every Smitty s pizza and sub sold on the following dates: Feb. 14, Feb, 21 and Feb. 28 (Marietta and Reno locations). THE 2017 SIP N CHAT CALENDAR HAS BEEN POSTED. PLEASE SIGN UP! We have plenty of open dates including the rest of January. Simple snacks are fine. CHRISTIAN GROWTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS will be reading and discussing A Letter to My Anxious Christian Friends From Fear to Faith In Unsettled Times by David P. Gushee. Books are available. THE 2017 FLOWER CALENDAR HAS BEEN POSTED. You can sign up to purchase flowers for a Sunday. The cost is $15. Please email or call the office with the message you would like to appear in the bulletin for that Sunday. There are plenty of open dates include several in January. THE LIST OF BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES ON THE PRAYER LIST are drawn from the church database. If you want yours listed, please provide that information to Karen. For privacy reasons the church will not accept birthdays and anniversaries from third parties. THANKS TO ALL WHO TURNED IN PLEDGE CARDS! Pledges can still be placed in the offering plate or returned by mail. THE 2017 PER CAPITA APPORTIONMENT is $29.11 per communicant member. This covers our share of administrative costs and mission for Muskingum Valley Presbytery, Synod of the Covenant and the General Assembly. Members are invited to make a contribution for this to help insure the success of the budget. The church s assessment is more than $7000 annually. An envelope for the Per Capita is available in your offering envelope box, or simply make a check payable to the church with "Per Capita" on the memo line. THE MARIETTA FOOD PANTRY IS ACCEPTING EGG CARTONS AGAIN. Cartons may be left at the Donation Station by fellowship hall. Today 9:00 Children s SS 10:15 Worship 11:30 Sip N Chat Monday 5:00 Marietta Madhatters 5:00 - Praise Band Practice Tuesday 6:30 SDA Worship ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF January 29 February 5 Wednesday 10:00 Evangelism & Discipleship 3:20 Scholars 5:00 Glorify! (Combo) 5:00 Westminster Bells 6:30 Joyful Hearts 7:15 Chancel Choir Thursday 7:00 - AA Friday Saturday 8:00 Men s Fellowship @ Harmar 9:00 AA 10:00 SDA Church School 11:00 SDA Worship Next Sunday Scriptures: Isaiah 58:1-12 Matthew 5:13-20 Sermon: Following the Bringer of Justice