First Presbyterian Church of Ionia February 1, 2015 Order of Worship Prelude Delight In The Lord - Southbridge Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know (with) Holy Ground Prayer for Preparation God of grace, you have given us a mind to know you, hearts (silently while you wait) to love you, and voices to sing your praise. Fill us with your Spirit that we may celebrate your glory and worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Chimes of the hour Call to Worship Lector: Help us, O Lord, for there is no godly one left; the faithful have vanished from among us. Congregation: All speak falsely with their neighbor; with a smooth tongue they speak from double heart. *those who are able, please stand
Lector: O that the Lord would cut off all smooth tongues, and close the lips that utter proud boasts! Congregation: Those who say, with our tongues will we prevail; our lips are our own. Who is Lord over us? Lector: Because the needy are oppressed and the poor cry out in misery, I will rise up, says the Lord, and give them the help they long for. Congregation: The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined from ore and purified seven times in fire. All: I will sing to you, O Lord, for you have dealt with me richly; I will praise the name of the Lord Most High. (Psalm 111) NRSV Welcome and Announcements *Hymn 474 O Splendor of God s Glory Bright
Prayer Of Confession (in Unison) ALMIGHTY God, who art rich in mercy to all those who call upon Thee; hear us as we come to Thee humbly confessing our sins and transgressions, and imploring Thy mercy and forgiveness. We have broken Thy holy laws by our deeds and by our words, and by the sinful affections of our hearts. We confess before Thee our disobedience and ingratitude, our pride and willfulness; and all our failures and shortcomings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; and of Thy great goodness grant that we may hereafter serve and please Thee in newness of life; through the merit and mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Silent Prayer Assurance of Pardon Minister ALMIGHTY God, who doth freely pardon all who repent and turn to Him, now fulfill in every contrite heart the promise of redeeming grace; remitting all our sins, and cleansing us
from an evil conscience; through the perfect sacrifice of Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen Passing of the Peace Pastor: Christ has given us peace that surpasses all understanding. The peace of Christ be with you! Congregation: Pastor: The peace of Christ be with you also! Let us turn to those near and share the peace of Christ. Children s Message Prayer for Illumination Liturgist Scripture Readings Liturgist Old Testament Deuteronomy 18:15-20 New Testament Mark 1:29-39 Sermon There Be Monsters - Rev. Dr. W. Fred Graham *Hymn 345 vs. 1, 2, 3 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind *Affirmation of Faith Page 14 - Hymnal The Apostles Creed
Sharing our Joys and Concerns Our Prayers, Ending with The Lord s Prayer Page 16 Hymnal Offering Offertory Music Mary Esther Daddazio I Will Sing The Wondrous Story *Doxology Hymn 592 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow *Prayer of Dedication SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER *Hymn 293 This Is My Father s World *Benediction *Carrying Christ s Light Out Into to The World Acolyte *Postlude All The Way My Savior Leads Me - Lowry Please sign the red attendance folder 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 will keep you informed about upcoming events.
Serving in Worship Today: Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Fred Graham Liturgist: Lee Hunsberger Lector: Megan Ransom Greeters and Ushers: Barb Klenk (lead), Don and Sally Wilcox; Communion Preparer: Lee Hunsberger; Communion Servers: Lee Hunsberger, Sondra Jeffrey, Margaret Gregory, Bill Robinson; Fellowship: Pam and Bill Robinson Serving in Worship Next Sunday: Guest Speaker: to be announced Liturgist: Marilyn McKay Lector: Shelly Reglin Greeters and Ushers: Lee Hunsberger (lead), Barb Klenk, David Taylor; Fellowship: Barb Klenk and Lee Hunsberger (for David s birthday on Feb. 12) There will be a congregational meeting on Feb. 15, 2015, immediately after worship, to approve the call of Rev. Bruce Mulder and the terms of call. Rev. Linda Male will moderate. Elders serving on Session: Dr. Jan Arnold, Mary Esther Daddazio, Judi Emlinger, David Hanson, Lavonna Hoover, Lee Hunsberger, Sue Reglin, Cindy Rozich, Dr. Keith Sterner, Dr. Warren Thompson Music Fund: Elder Bill Robinson Shaver Children s Fund: Elder Judi Emlinger Head Start Initiative: Elder Sue Thompson Margaret Gregory, Clerk Barb Klenk and Norma Kilpatrick, Treasurer Moderator, Rev. Bert Nelson
Organist Pianist Harkness Handbell Choir Director Administrative Assistant Custodian Carol Harder Mary Esther Daddazio Cindy Rozich Deb Montgomery Steve Slaughter come enjoy! Retirees Fellowship: Norma Kilpatrick, President (527-4144) good friendship, good activities, 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 Dance Groups: Sue Thompson, Convener (527-4657) the gift of good health and good company at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings Your help is needed for hosting fellowship on Sunday. Please remember to sign up. PLEASE NOTE: We have a new contract with AT & T; so we will no longer have a fax line. We will only have one phone line. Our Christian Education Committee hopes to receive your cans
and bottles to redeem for their deposits, as well as your exhausted ink cartridges. Attention Singers! The Lakewood Area Choral Society (LACS) invites those interested in becoming members to oin them on Monday, March 2, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room at Lakewood High School, just east of Lake Odessa on M50, for a Get-To-Know-Us rehearsal. Membership and audition information is available on our wesite: www.lacsmusic.org., or by phoning (269)967-7246, or emailing us at: lacsmusic@gmail.com.
Calendar 2/1 8:30 A.M. Harkness Handbells Practice 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest Speaker, Rev. Fred Graham Communion, Missions Offering 11:00 A.M. Fellowship, Refreshments, Sunday School 2/2 6:15 P.M. Tai Chi / Yoga 2/4 9:30 A.M. Quilters 2/5 9-11:30 A.M. Administrative Assistant Office Hours 2-4 P.M. All Faith Needlers 2/8 8:30 A.M. Harkness Hand Bell practice 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest speaker to be announced 11:00 A.M. Fellowship, Refreshments and Sunday School 2/9 6:15 P.M. Tai Chi / Yoga 2/11 9:30 A.M. Quilters 2/12 9:00 A.M. Session Packets are due in the office 2-4 P.M. All Faith Needlers 2/15 8:30 A.M. Harkness Hand Bell practice 10:00 A.M. Worship - Guest speaker, Rev. Bruce Mulder Congregational meeting moderated by Rev. Linda Male 11:00 A.M. Fellowship, Refreshments, and Sunday School
See Who We Are Christian Service Center clothing and household goods we donate for neighbors 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 Faithful Friends Head Start classroom volunteers & family support 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 Bear Buddies near Christmas, we collect small stuffed animals for use in hospital emergency room, patrol cars of police officers, and spouse abuse center