First Presbyterian Church 512 Third Street SW Rochester, Minnesota 55902 Phone 282-1618 Service for the Lord s Day September 9, 2018 Sixteenth 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. Please use a blue mug so we can identify and greet you. Attention, guests: We want to let you know what s happening here at FPC. Text the word welcome to 507-200-3175 so we can invite you to regular or special events via text, email, or voicemail you decide which. Help us properly welcome you today! * As a courtesy to others, please silence cell phones. * Gathering Prelude O Christ, the Healer Johann Pachelbel 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 heart in prayer. Greeting and Welcome Please sign the Opportunity for Friendship Register and pass it to the person next to you. Opening Prayer Call to Worship Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion Which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem So the Lord surrounds us. Let us worship the Lord! (8:30) Jay Youmans (11:00) Phyllis Schmid Hymn 618 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High DEO GRACIAS Call to Reconciliation with God (please be seated) Let us confess our sins to the Lord who surrounds us with favor forevermore. Silent Confession Kyrie 604 Lamb of God AGNUS DEI (Farlee) Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace; grant us peace. Please stand if you are able.
Unison Prayer of Confession God of favor, we have not been true to you. You have chosen the poor in the world, but we have dishonored them. You plead the cause of the afflicted, but we crush them. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have favored the rich and despised the poor. We have dismissed the needy with empty words. Soften our hearts and make straight our ways. Heal our unbelief and turn us back to you. Amen. Words of Life The mercy of our God triumphs over judgment through our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, who has pleaded our case, forgiven our sin, healed our sickness, and delivered us from evil. Praise be to God. Amen. Gloria Patri hymn 1 (stanza 1) Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! NICAEA Passing of the Peace 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 Reading from the Epistles James 2:1-17 Anthem (8:30) If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee Jody Lindh Chancel Choir If thou but suffer God to guide thee, and hope in Him through all thy ways, He ll give thee strength, whate er betide thee, and bear thee through the evil days. Who trusts in God s unchanging love builds on the Rock that naught can move. Only be still and wait His leisure in cheerful hope, with heart content to take whate er thy Father s pleasure and all discerning love hath sent; nor doubt our inmost wants are known to Him who chose us for His own. Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving; in all thy labor faithful be, and trust His Word. Though undeserving, Thou yet shalt find it true for thee, God never yet forsook in need the soul that trusts in Him indeed. 1971 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Text printed under OneLicense.net A-718669. (11:00) Grace arr. Mark Hayes Jane Murl, soprano (Sung to the tune O WALY WALY. For text, see hymn 649.) 2
Time for All Our Young Worshippers Hymn 487 (stanza 2) These Treasured Children PUER NOBIS NASCITUR Our ancient story we shall tell, till these our children know it well within their souls and minds and hearts, for this is where their journey starts. Text 2010 GIA Publications. All rights reserved. Used by permission. OneLicense.net A-718669. Pass Prayer Cards to the aisle. An usher will collect them. Children through third grade may go to room E206 for Kids Zone or are welcome to stay with their parents in worship. Children above third grade should stay in worship. Reading from the Gospels Mark 7:31-37 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Alleluia Message Fulfilling Isaiah Rev. T. J. Parlette A moment for reflection may God continue to speak to us in the silence. Our Response Hymn 793 O Christ, the Healer ERHALT UNS, HERR Affirmation of Faith Bruce D. Prewer I believe in an innovative God, who does not wait for us to find ourselves but comes seeking the lost and calling us into a new way. I believe in Jesus of Nazareth as God s crucial initiative, that when he calls us to follow, Christ also gives us the power to become, both in creed and deed, the children of the living God. I believe in the Spirit by whom Jesus still comes to us, calling us to follow him into an obedience which is true liberty and to a humble service which is the fruit of holy friendship. I believe in the church as the fellowship of Christ s people, called to respect and support one another through joys and tribulations as we travel the road towards the promised land of God s future. Because Christ has called me, in this I truly believe. Amen. Prayers of the People and Lord s Prayer (use debts and debtors ) Offertory At the Offertory (8:30) Be Not Afraid (based on Isaiah 43:1-7) Taylor Davis Chancel Choir Be not afraid, for I have redeemed you. Be not afraid, I ve called you by name. My love for you is everlasting; my love for you shall have no end. When you pass through the waters, I will surround you. When you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o er. When you walk through the fire, you will not be consumed. You are my child, you are precious to me. You are my child, and I ll love you always. Just hold my hand, and I ll lead you home. When you feel lost, always remember: I am right here, just call out my name. 2003 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. CCLI #2720777. (11:00) Aria Charles Callahan Offertory Response 609 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! LASST UNS ERFREUEN 3
Unison Prayer of Dedication Generous God, thank you for these gifts we bring from your abundance. Bless these gifts and we, the givers, to show your love to all those in need through our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, healer of the sick, advocate of the afflicted, provider for the poor. In his name we pray. Amen. Sending Hymn 720 Jesus Calls Us GALILEE 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. 1990 Hope Publishing Company. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net A-718669. Postlude Fiat Lux Theodore Dubois 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 J Afdahl. About Our Church Rev. Thomas J. (T.J.) Parlette, Pastor Susan K. Kruger, Office Administrator Rev. Jay P. Rowland, Associate Pastor Kathleen M. Kuisle, Calvin and Cherub Choirs Lee J. Afdahl, Director of Music/Organist Janine Yanisch, First Players bands Susanna L. Stone, Coordinator of Youth and Christian Education Harry E. Coleman, Facility Manager Child Care staff: Esther Lebron, Margie Schaaf, Taylor Smith, Brenda Thorson Security and custodial personnel: Sally Evans, Jason Kluck, Tami Rinn, Bob Schalau, Tyler Sczurek 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 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 September 9 September 16 (and beyond) SUNDAY September 9 We thank all who are sharing their ministries in worship today. The chancel flowers are given for the Glory of God by Bruce and Lois Fye in celebration of life. A nursery for infants through 3-year-olds is staffed throughout the morning. We also offer a space for nursing mothers. An usher will be happy to direct you if you don t know where the nursery is located. Today is Jason Kluck's last day as our Sunday morning opener, coffee host, and building closer. Stop by and say 'thank you' and 'Godspeed' to Jason for his good work! Kickoff Sunday/Ministries Fair marks the start of FPC s Sunday school program year. Parents and children PreK through high school can meet their teachers, learn what s new, re-connect with classmates, and visit classrooms. Church committees and activities will have tables in the social hall to provide information about their ministries. Kickoff Sunday Education Hour Schedule: 9:45-10 a.m. Introduction/Presentation Ministries Fair (9:45-11:00 a.m.) 10:00-10:20 Calvin Choir (Grades 2-5) Open House/Meet the Teachers: PreK and K/1 10:20-10:40 Cherub Choir (Age 4-Grade 1) Open House/Meet the Teachers: 2/3 and 4/5 10:00-10:50 Middle/High School (Grades 6-12) Social time in youth room 9:45-10:50 All children younger than PreK will meet in the nursery on Kickoff Sunday Adult Education: 9:45 a.m. Kerygma and Current Issues will meet together in the lounge. Jennifer Pearson, a representative with Central Asia Institute (Pennies for Peace), will talk about its work promoting education for girls and building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Everyone is invited! Chancel Choir rehearses at 9:45 a.m. Pick up your all-church calendar for 2018-2019 so you can plan for the church s yearlong cycle of activities. TUESDAY September 11 Presbytery meets at 4 p.m. at Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, Minnesota. Festival of Music Committee meets at 7:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY September 12 Kitchen Guild at 1 p.m. Wednesday Activities 4:15 Alleluia Ringers (grades 2-5) 5:00 Youth Choir (grades 6-12) 5:30 Recorder Ensemble 5:45 Middle/High School youth (grades 6-12) 6:30 Bible Study: Bible Lessons from Fred Rogers (part 1) (Al Depman). 7:00 Joyous Praise handbells (intergenerational) 7:30 Madrigal Rehearsal in choir room THURSDAY September 13 Prayer Shawl Group meets at 1 p.m. in the lounge. Jubilate Deo Bells rehearses at 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. 5 FRIDAY September 14 Parents Night Out Sitter Service from 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Sign up in the atrium September 9 or in the church office or by calling Gayle Jones (993-2443) by Tuesday, September 11. SATURDAY September 15 Material for the October Good News are due, either to evans.carol@gmail.com or in the church office. Ruth Circle will meet at 10 a.m. in the lounge. SUNDAY September 16 Worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. September 16 is the first full-morning of Sunday school activities! Education hour: 9:40-10:45: Nursery - preschool (3-years-old) 9:40-10:45: Sunday school/education hour for grade 6 adult education 9:40-10:20: Calvin Choir for grades 2-5 9:40-10:20: Sunday school for age 3-grade 1 10:20-10:50: Cherub Choir for age 4-grade 1 10:20-11:00: Sunday school for grades 2-5 Adults: 9:40 a.m.: Current Events: Clipped from the papers. (lounge/e-207) 9:40 a.m.: Kerygma Study: The Jesus Movement and the World of the Early Church (south fireside room/a-104) Chancel Choir rehearses at 9:45 a.m. One of our parish nurses will be in the library between services September 16 to take your blood pressure and answer questions you may have about your health. MONDAY September 17 Esther Circle meets at 1 p.m. in the lounge. TUESDAY September 18 Session meets at 7 p.m. in the south fireside room. WEDNESDAY September 19 Priscilla Circle meets at 9:15 a.m. in the lounge. Crafters Group meets at 3 p.m. in the social hall. For regular Wednesday activities see schedule under September 12. For Your Information It's Rummage Sale time! The P.W. rummage sale is scheduled Saturday, September 29 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations can be brought to the church beginning Monday, September 10 through Wednesday, September 26. Please follow the signs for drop-off areas. We can always use your help. Watch for sign-up clipboards in the atrium, office, or at circle meetings. All proceeds go to mission projects both in Rochester and around the world. Join the fun and fellowship! Among the Church Family Congratulations to Kenneth and Laura Irvin who will celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary September 18.