First Presbyterian Church 512 Third Street SW Rochester, Minnesota 55902 Phone 282-1618 Service for the Lord s Day October 28, 2012 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 and 11 a.m. Welcome to worship this morning First Presbyterian Church welcomes families with young children. Staffed nursery care is available during worship. Audio from the worship service can be heard in the library (adjacent to the sanctuary) and social hall. If you are visiting because of medical treatment at Mayo Clinic we offer our prayers for healing. Our activities and programs are open to all, member and friend alike. We invite you to join us for coffee and fellowship in the social hall following the 8:30 service and in the atrium following the 11:00 service. * As a courtesy to others, please silence cell phones. * Gathering Prelude Be Thou My Vision arr. Cynthia Dobrinski Jubilate Deo Handbell Choir Our worship begins with the prelude. Let the power of the music speak to you of God s glory; let its quietness tell you of God s peace; let its beauty lift your hearts in prayer. Greeting and Welcome Please sign the Opportunity for Friendship Register and pass it to the person next to you. Call to Worship (8:30) Cynthia Kunzman (11:00) James Sessler We will bless the Lord at all times. Praise will continually be in our mouths. O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt God s name together. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and rescues them from their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. We offer up our cries and praise together! Hymn 457 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art TOULON Call to Reconciliation with God (please be seated) Remember how Jesus said, I have come not to condemn the world, but to save it. In confidence and hope, let us pray to almighty God. Silent Confession Kyrie Please stand if you are able. Hymns/Liturgy with 3 digits or less (1-605) are found in the hardcover The Presbyterian Hymnal. Hymns/Liturgy with 4 digits (2001-2284) are found in the soft-cover Sing the Faith in the pew rack.
Responsive Prayer of Confession Holy Lord, our hearts cry out, Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me! But we are too often afraid to claim your mercy and healing with our voices. Help us Lord, to acknowledge before you and before each other that our healing comes from you and not our own efforts. Show us again the beauty of this world, the pain in our neighbor s heart, the silent cries for justice, and all the blessings you place on our path. Words of Life Hear the good news: The new creation is here. For the old has passed away and the new has come. In Christ, we are a new creation. Gloria Patri Reception of New Members (11:00) The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Let us share a sign of the peace of Christ with one another! Prayer for Illumination The Word Lee J. Afdahl Copyright United Methodist Publishing. Used by permission. 2
Reading from the New Testament Hebrews 7:23-28 Anthem (8:30) Taste and See (Psalm 34) Randolph Currie Youth Choir and congregation (please join in refrain) I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall be ever on my lips, I will glory in the Lord forever, the lowly will hear, and be glad! (Refrain) Glorify the Lord with me, forever let us praise His name! I called out to God and He heard my cry; from all my fears, He set me free. (Refrain) Look to God and be happy, and never let your faces by sad! For our Father hears and answers when we call His Name, and comforts His children when they are afraid. (Refrain) (11:00) Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word Johann Walter Chancel Choir Time for All Our Worshippers (All ages are welcome to come forward!) Hymn 2233 Where Children Belong RITCHIE Youngsters through third grade may go to room E206 for Children s Activities. Pass Prayer Cards to the aisle. An usher will collect them. Reading from the Gospels Mark 10:46-52 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Alleluia 111 (refrain) Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! GELOBT SEI GOTT Meditation A Declaration of Faith Rev. T. J. Parlette Our Response Dedication of Pledges Prayer of Consecration (in unison) O God, our gracious and generous creator, we gratefully acknowledge your ownership and recognize our stewardship. All we have is a trust from you. We thank you that through Christ s love, we have learned the relationship between giving and living. Teach us to give as loyal partners with him. We would pledge to you an honorable share of our income. May our pledges express our genuine, sincere faith and true loyalty. Use us and our offerings to extend the worldwide kingdom of him who loved us and gave himself for us. In his name we pray and pledge. Amen. Offering our Pledges to God Please come down the center aisle and place your pledges in the baskets on the communion table. The regular offering will be received later in the service. There are extra pledge cards in the pew racks if necessary. Prayer of Dedication (in unison) Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift, who has shown us that it is more blessed to give than to receive, we dedicate these pledges to the service of your church, humbly praying that all our gifts and energies may be used in the extension of your kingdom here on earth. Accept these pledges, we pray; multiply them in your service and then transform them into loving deeds of grace and mercy, given in Christ s name and to the everlasting glory of your name for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen. 3
Hymn of Dedication 428 We Give Thee but Thine Own SCHUMANN Prayers of the People and Lord s Prayer (using debts and debtors ) Offertory At the Offertory (8:30) Be Thou My Vision arr. Alice Parker Youth Choir See hymn 339 for text reference. (11:00) Come to Me (Matthew 11:28-29) Heidi and Dan Goeller Chancel Choir Offertory Response With Joy Daniel Kallman! 2003 Kallman Creates Publications. All rights reserved. Used by permission of the publisher. Unison Prayer of Dedication O Lord, so often do we ask for your blessings, and so seldom do we thank you for them. Receive our thanks as we express it both in word and in this act of sacrifice. Amen. Sending Hymn 435 We All Are One in Mission ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN Benediction Response 2241 (stanza 1) The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve The Spirit sends us forth to serve; we go in Jesus name to bring glad tidings to the poor, God s favor to proclaim. LAND OF REST Postlude Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott Johann Walther Zoe Abrahamson, guest organist Those who wish may be seated for the postlude. Our music is offered to the glory of God; if you want to express your appreciation, a spoken Amen or Praise God is appropriate. Some of the service music was written by Lee Afdahl and is published in Holy Is the Lord 2003. About Our Church Rev. Thomas J. (T.J.) Parlette, Pastor Derek E. Martin, Coordinator of Christian Education Rev. Jay P. Rowland, Associate Pastor and Youth Ministries Lee J. Afdahl, Director of Music/Organist Susan K. Kruger, Financial Secretary Jennifer L. Taylor, Music Associate Diane M. Johnston, Facility Manager Office hours: Monday-Thursday (7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.); Friday (7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.); Saturday (9:30 a.m.-noon) First Presbyterian Church; 512 SW Third Street / Rochester, MN 55902; 507/282-1618 rochesterfpc@msn.com; www.fpcrochester.org; also on Facebook The mission of First Presbyterian Church of Rochester is to reflect God s love for all people by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Member: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 4
Calendar for the week of October 28 November 4 TODAY October 28 (Stewardship Dedication) We thank all who are sharing their ministries in worship today, with special thanks to Zoe Abrahamson, guest organist. Mr. Afdahl is presiding at the national board meeting of Handbell Musicians of America and playing an organ concert at Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The chancel flowers are given for the Glory of God by Jay and Britta Youmans in memory of Addison and Lucile Youmans and Dr. Sulo and Doris Havumaki. A nursery for infants through 2-year-olds is staffed throughout the morning. We also offer a quiet space for nursing mothers. Education hour 9:40-10:40 a.m.: >Sunday school for all ages. Pre-K through grade 5 meet in the sanctuary for Gathering Time. Other classes go to their classrooms. >Adults: Kerygma Bible Study in the south fireside room (Romans: A letter for today) Current Issues in the Sheldon Jackson lounge (Military/Industrial Complexities) Book Discussion Group will *not* meet today. The next meeting is November 11 to discuss The Best Care Possible: A Physician s Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life by Ira Byock, M.D. Chancel Choir rehearses at 9:45 a.m. Cherub and Calvin Choirs rehearse at 10:40 a.m. The new member class will meet in the conference room at 9:45 a.m. If you decide to join, new members will meet with the Session during class and be recognized by the congregation at the 11 a.m. service today. MONDAY October 29 Endowment Committee will meet at 7 p.m. TUESDAY October 30 Chancel Guild will meet at 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY October 31 The Crafters group will *not* meet October 31. Halloween activity. The youth activity lounge stairwell will be decorated and open for Trick-or- Treating from 5:45 to 8:30! There will be treats and gifts for all! If you are unable to attend, see Derek for a special gift! Wednesday Activities 4:15 Alleluia Ringers (grades 2-5) 5:15 Youth Choir (grades 6-12) 5:45 Supper (suggested donation $4/person or $10 max/family) 6:00 Adult Bible study Jumpin Jehoshaphat 6:30 Joyous Praise handbells (grades 9-12) Middle School youth group (grades 6-8) 7:30 Senior High youth group (grades 9-12) THURSDAY November 1 Jubilate Deo handbells rehearses at 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY November 4 Worship and communion at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Memorial Sunday, a time when we remember our loved ones who passed away during the past year, will be observed at both hours. For Your Information The dedication of the FPC-sponsored Habitat for Humanity house has been set for Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. at 1929 Third Avenue SW. You are all invited to attend because you have supported this mission project by providing labor, special support skills, food, or funds for the mission component of the Capital Improvement Project which paid for this house. Thanks to all who responded to our special request for funds/gifts to help make our Habitat family more comfortable in their new home. Your generosity made it possible for us to purchase some of the appliances that they cannot afford. If you haven t yet dropped off your donation at the church, please do so soon or bring it to the dedication. Thank you for your patience and support. (Al Dollerschell) The Welcoming and Nurturing Committee is sponsoring A Dickens of Christmas party on December 2. We are looking for people to make Victorian-themed Christmas ornaments to use for decorations. Cindy Kunzman has patterns for crocheted, knitted, beaded, paper, and fabric ornaments that she will share. Cindy is also looking for lace and ribbon scraps and beads to decorate the ornaments. Leave a message in the church office if you can help. Channel One. The Sunday School program is collecting canned goods for Channel One through November 18 and are filling up the Channel One cart to assist local families with their needs. Feel free to participate with the youth! Attention 2nd-5th Graders! There will be a Checkers Tournament on November 16 in the social hall from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. complete with food and refreshments. Sign up with Derek. Pre-order your pecans. We are ordering 72 bags of Fancy Mammoth Halves, 48 bags of Roasted & Salted Halves, 144 bags of Honey Glazed Halves, and 24 bags of Cinnamon Sugar. Order yours today so you get the pecans you want. The pre-order sheet is in the office along with the prices. Thank you for supporting youth activities! (Derek Martin) October is First Presbyterian's month to provide paper products and other needed items for the Gift of Life Transplant House. A list of requested items and a box for your contributions are in the foyer. The Presbyterian Church of Oronoco is presenting songwriter, singer, and guitarist Ann Reed in a concert October 28 at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Oronoco. The concert is free. Donations to the Food Shelf of Oronoco will be gladly accepted. Among Our Church Family We extend our condolences to Becky and Jeff Britton on the death of Becky s mother, Lucy Brown, October 23. 5