January 22, 2017 - traditional services SERVICE OF WORSHIP For no matter how many promises God has made, they are Yes in Christ. And so through him the Amen is spoken by us to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 1:20 GATHERING MUSIC Never Once...Getty/Townend ORGAN PRELUDE Introduction to the Hymn of Praise....Bédard Frank Shelton INTROIT Hallelujah, He Shall Reign Forever"... DeJarnette Sanctuary Choir, Jim DeJarnette CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Revelation 11 and 19) John Goodale - 8:20 Pat Hartsock - 9:45 Alleluia, our Lord will reign forever! Alleluia! Amen! He is King of kings and Lord of lords! We sing praise to Christ our King; Alleluia! Amen! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 87 Come, Christians, Join to Sing Come, Christians, join to sing Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King; Alleluia! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice, before His throne rejoice; Praise is His gracious choice: Alleluia! Amen! Come, lift your hearts on high, Alleluia! Amen! Let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen! Christ is our Guide and Friend; to us He ll condescend; His love shall never end: Alleluia! Amen! Praise yet our Christ again, Alleluia! Amen! Life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen! On heaven s blissful shore His goodness we ll adore, Singing forevermore, Alleluia! Amen! Words: Christian Henry Bateman; Public Domain; Tune: Madrid Mark Israel, Stephen Hock, Doug Moden, Trumpet * PRAYER OF PRAISE **WELCOME AND GREETINGS
* SONG OF PRAISE Shout to the Lord My Jesus, my Savior, Lord there is none like You; All of my days I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength, Let every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship You. Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the King! Mountains bow down and the seas will roar At the sound of Your name. I sing for joy at the work of Your hands, Forever I ll love You, forever I ll stand; Nothing compares to the promise I have in You! Words: Darlene Zschech, 1993 Darlene Zschech/Hillsong Australia; CCLI #153004 Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion CALL TO CONFESSION Jennifer Holz COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against Thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved Thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of Thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in Thy will, and walk in Thy ways, to the glory of Thy Name. Amen. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS RESPONSE Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven, To His feet your tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore His praises sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King! Words: Henry Francis Lyte; Public Domain; Tune: Lauda Anima CHILDREN'S SERMON (8:20) Danny Shaw
LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Please write your name and address in the friendship folder. OFFERING OUR GIFTS Standing on the Promises...Hayes SCRIPTURE Isaiah 49:5-7, Page 1101 Allen Hunter - 8:20 Maddie du Breuil - 9:45 MINISTRY OF MUSIC Jesus, the One and Only... Mason Vonda Barnhart, Soloist PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD'S PRAYER * HYMN OF PREPARATION, No. 405 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus name. Refrain: On Christ the solid Rock I stand; All other ground is sinking sand; All other ground is sinking sand. His oath, His covenant, His blood, Support me in the whelming flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. Refrain When He shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in Him be found: Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne. Refrain Words: Edward Mote; Public Domain; Tune: Solid Rock SERMON MOVEMENT Promise to the Hopeless 2 Corinthians 1:15-24 Tim McConnell
* HYMN OF RESPONSE Trust in the Promise of the Lord * BENEDICTION Trust in the promise of the Lord, Lean on the everlasting arms. God is our Rock; believe His word Walking by faith through calm and storm. Refrain: God Will Provide He s promised us! In Him abide: Our Lord s with us. Moments of testing spark our fears. Loss overwhelms and darkness comes. Yet, shines His Light amidst our tears Be not afraid, He overcomes. Refrain Nothing can part us from His love; No evil pow r, or earthly cross. Faithful and True, He reigns above King of our lives, through gain and loss. Refrain Words: James DeJarnette; Tune: St. Catherine POSTLUDE Paraphrase of the Hymn of Response... Mansfield * Congregation standing. ** Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have teaching responsibilities in our Adult Sunday School Communities. Participating Ministers Downtown Campus 8:20 John Goodale, Jennifer Holz, Allen Hunter; Tim McConnell preaching 9:45 Pat Hartsock, Jennifer Holz, Maddie du Breuil; Tim McConnell preaching 9:45, Aspen Room, WSC Matt Holtzman; Tim McConnell preaching (video) 11:10 Matt Holtzman; Tim McConnell preaching Inn at Garden Plaza 10:15 Deacon-led; Tim McConnell preaching (video) Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary.
January 22, 2017 - contemporary services SERVICE OF WORSHIP For no matter how many promises God has made, they are Yes in Christ. And so through him the Amen is spoken by us to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 1:20 GATHERING SONG Song of Hope (Heaven Come Down) WELCOME AND GREETINGS Yemi Mobolade CALL TO WORSHIP / OPENING PRAYER Matt Holtzman The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us worship God. Our help is in the name of the Lord, The Maker of heaven and earth. Praise the Lord! The Lord s name be praised! SONGS OF WORSHIP Ever Be No Longer Slaves CONFESSION AND PARDON PASTORAL PRAYER / THE LORD S PRAYER LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION CHILDREN S SERMON (11:10) Kathy Dobyns SERMON MOVEMENT Promise to the Hopeless 2 Corinthians 1:15-24 Tim McConnell OFFERING OUR GIFTS Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) / O Church, Arise BENEDICTION *Children are always welcome in worship. For those parents who prefer having a special program for their children, we have snack & praise time for young children (ages 3-2nd grade) during the 11:10 service. (Room S206). Watch for your child to return after the sermon. Questions? Call Children s Min. at 884-6126. Participating Ministers Downtown Campus 8:20 John Goodale, Jennifer Holz, Allen Hunter; Tim McConnell preaching 9:45 Pat Hartsock, Jennifer Holz, Maddie du Breuil; Tim McConnell preaching 9:45, Aspen Room, WSC Matt Holtzman; Tim McConnell preaching (video) 11:10 Matt Holtzman; Tim McConnell preaching Inn at Garden Plaza 10:15 Deacon-led; Tim McConnell preaching (video)
Our current sermon series, MOVEMENT, is an exploration of 2 Corinthians. The focus of the series is on the church. The church is not a building. The church is not even a conglomeration of people. The church is a movement, a group of people called out (ekklesia) to meet and glorify God, and to represent His Kingdom to a broken world. The church doesn t sit still; it moves and grows. To be a Christian is to be on the move! Throughout this series we will explore what it means to be a part of this Movement of God. NEW TO FIRST PRES? Welcome! We re glad you re here. Please join us after the morning worship services at Guest Central, just to the east of the Sanctuary. We d love to meet you, offer refreshments and a welcome gift. To get all the latest information, subscribe to the First Pres weekly e-blast at www.first-pres.org/enews and follow us on Facebook at First Pres Colorado Springs! Worship Times Traditional Services 8:20 and 9:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary Contemporary Services 9:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall; 11:10 a.m. in the Sanctuary 1/22/17 VISIT US ONLINE AT FIRST-PRES.ORG
WHAT S HAPPENING AT FIRST PRES Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday Evening, January 29 Sanctuary The Annual Meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is called for Sunday, January 29, 2017, at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary. By Order of the Session Kim Lee, Clerk Join us for our annual celebration of the life and ministry of First Pres. We will celebrate with a worship service in the Sanctuary as we look ahead to what God is calling First Pres to in our next chapter. Nursery is provided with registration (birth - kindergarten) and children are welcome. A reception will follow the meeting and service in the Narthex. See you on January 29! Winter Growing Together Wednesdays Early session classes: 3:45-5:15 p.m.; evening session classes: 6:15-7:45 p.m. Dinner in the third floor gym: 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Dinner for Jan. 25 provided by Borriello Brothers Pizza. Adults: $7; Children: $4. For more info., visit www.first-pres.org/gtw. Caring Ministries - 884-6145 FaithNet meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., in the Spruce Room of WSC. The group supports family members, caregivers and friends of individuals living with mental illness. For info., call 884-6145. Sunday Doorways New Member Class February 12 - March 5, 9:30-11 a.m. Learn what it means to be a Covenant Partner. Call Mary at 884-6189 or register online. Volunteers Needed We are in need of individuals with audio/visual/lighting experience to help with the new Worship Center services. Contact Yemi for more info: ymobolade@first-pres.org. Library volunteers needed. Call Kim at 884-6144. THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23-29 MONDAY Strong Women, Strong Bones - 8 a.m. Library Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday Morning Prayer - 11 a.m. NAMI FaithNet - 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY Men s Life - 6:15 a.m. Day Break - 6:30 a.m. Daughters of the King - 9 a.m. Precepts - 9 a.m. WOW - 9:30 a.m. Library Open - 10 a.m. Rise and Shine Tutoring - 6 p.m. Cuba Team Meeting 6 p.m. Vivace Ringers 7:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY Strong Women, Strong Bones - 8 a.m. Library Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. GTW Session 1-3:45 p.m. GTW Dinner - 4:45 p.m. in the Gym GTW Session 2-6:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir 6:15 p.m. GTW Youth 6:15 p.m.
Men s Ministries - 884-6119 Men s monthly lunch at Jose Muldoon s Tuesday, January 31, 11:45 a.m. 1 p.m. Stay-At-Home Dad s Group - Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., through February 8. Are you a dad and the primary caregiver of your children? Join our Stay-at-Home Dad s Group at First Pres. Childcare provided. Register on the calendar link: www.first-pres.org. Missions/City Engagement - 884-6233 Baatarra from Mongolia Campus Crusade will share the state of the church in Mongolia and a new movement to resource Mongolian churches for outreach, discipleship, worship leadership, and church planting. Join the Friends of Mongolia meeting, Sat., January 28, 7:00 p.m. For more info., call Doug at 439-1201. Women s Ministries Women s Weekend Away You Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. Friday, February 24 (5 p.m.) through Sunday, February 26 (2 p.m.) at The Hideaway in Black Forest. Cost: $175. Call 884-6145 or register at www.first-pres.org/wwa. Alpha Do you know someone with questions about life and faith or who is wondering what the Christian faith is all about? Invite them to Alpha. This week s question: Who is Jesus? Wednesday nights at 6:15 p.m. through March 15, at the Commons (332 N. Tejon St.). Want more info.? Email Sarah at sarah_ferris@ sbcglobal.net or visit http://www.alphadowntowncos.com/. The Perspectives course will be offered in Colorado Springs beginning January 23. Learn and experience God s heart for all peoples from the biblical, historical, cultural and strategic perspectives. Register online at www.persepctives.org or call the Missions Office at 884-6233. Student Ministries - 884-6220 Middle School Winter Camp for 5th-8th graders is February 24-26 at Horn Creek Camp in Westcliffe. Cost: $185. Sign up at www.first-pres.org/wintercamp2017. Any questions? Call Elizabeth Roth at 884-6220. Scholarships are available. THURSDAY MOPS - 9 a.m. Stay-at-Home Dads - 9 a.m. Library Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Knit and Chat - 1 p.m. Sisters in Study 1 p.m. FRIDAY Strong Women, Strong Bones - 8 a.m. Library Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SATURDAY/SUNDAY Sunday Worship 8:20, 9:45, 11:10 a.m. Annual Meeting 4 p.m.
Launchpoint (College Age - Young Adults) Looking for space to connect with others at First Pres? Join us for our next monthly worship gathering February 19 at 6 p.m. at Café 225 (225 N. Weber St). Questions? Email Chuck Fowler at youngadults@first-pres.org. Are you passionate about helping the next generation connect with God? We are looking for older adults to bless, serve and pray with young people; help provide meals for our monthly worship night; and build intergenerational relationships. For more info., contact Chuck Fowler at youngadults@first-pres.org. Job Opening - 884-6190 Night Shift Custodian - Full-time. Contact James at jtandy@first-pres.org or www.first-pres.org. Mission Emphasis: Gary/Meri Lee Hipp with Discipling for Development, a ministry of The Navigators - Praise God for the solid work of training Roma (formerly known as Gypsy) pastors in Bulgaria in whole life discipleship. Pray that funding resources will be raised to carry such training to other places in the world where The Navigators minister. Local Church: Pulpit Rock Church Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: Memorial North Mrs. Lorine Conrad St. Francis Medical Ms. Judie Bittner Center at Cordera Mrs. Virginia Harris WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Center at Centennial Ms. Judy Rose Health Care Resort Mr. Larry McDermed Mrs. Lee Connelly GIFTS TO SANCTUARY FLOWER FUND In loving memory of: My Mom by Caren Clarke Richard Champlin by Linda Champlin-Frank Larry Perkins on his birthday by Joan Perkins & Family Peter Terbush by Jim & Leigh Terbush Norman D. Korbitz by Mabel Korbitz MEMORIAM Mrs. Joanne Moon - 1/18/17 Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at www.first-pres.org/memorials.