January 15, 2017 - traditional services SERVICE OF WORSHIP He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us. 2 Corinthians 1:10 GATHERING MUSIC You Are Holy.... Imboden and Rhoton ORGAN PRELUDE Introduction to the Hymn of Praise".... Canning Frank Shelton INTROIT I Was Glad"... DeJarnette Sanctuary Choir, Marj Killick CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 122 and Revelation 4) John Goodale Leader: People: Leader: People: I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord! Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty! He is worthy to receive glory, honor, and praise! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 136 Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Which wert and art, and evermore shalt be. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in Earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Words: Reginald Heber; Public Domain; Tune: Nicaea Mark Israel, Stephen Hock, Jim Crosbie, Trumpet * PRAYER OF PRAISE Pat Hartsock **WELCOME AND GREETINGS
* SONG OF PRAISE Grace Alone Ev ry promise we can make, Ev ry prayer and step of faith, Ev ry diff rence we will make Is only by His grace. Ev ry mountain we will climb, Ev ry ray of hope we shine, Ev ry blessing left behind Is only by His grace. Refrain: Grace alone which God supplies, Strength unknown He will provide. Christ in us, our cornerstone, We will go forth in grace alone. Ev ry soul we long to reach, Ev ry heart we hope to teach, Ev rywhere we share His peace Is only by His grace. Ev ry loving word we say, Ev ry tear we wipe away, Ev ry sorrow turned to praise Is only by His grace. Refrain Words: Scott Wesley Brown and Jeff Nelson; 1998 Maranatha! Music; CCLI #153004 Christine Sebby, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion CALL TO CONFESSION COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which You have made known to us in Your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS RESPONSE Grace Flows Down Amazing grace, how sweet the sound. Amazing love, now flowing down From hands and feet that were nailed to the tree; As grace flows down and covers me. It covers me, it covers me, It covers me, and covers me. And covers me, and covers me. Words: Louie Giglio, David Bell and Rod Padgett; 2000 worshiptogether.com Songs/Sixsteps Music; (adm. by EMI CMG Publishing); CCLI #153004
CHILDREN'S SERMON (8:20) Kathy Dobyns LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Please write your name and address in the friendship folder. OFFERING OUR GIFTS Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah...Hayes SCRIPTURE Isaiah 42:1-8, Page 1085 Chuck Fowler - 8:20 Maddie du Breuil - 9:45 MINISTRY OF MUSIC Here I Am, Lord... Courtney PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD'S PRAYER * HYMN OF PREPARATION, No. 501 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty Hold me with Thy powerful hand: Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more, Feed me till I want no more. Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through: Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my strength and shield, Be Thou still my strength and shield. When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Bear me through the swelling current, Land me safe on Canaan s side: Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to Thee, I will ever give to Thee. Words: William Williams, Translated by Peter Williams and others; Public Domain; Tune: Cwm Rhondda
SERMON MOVEMENT Deliverance to Captives 2 Corinthians 1:8-14 John Goodale * HYMN OF RESPONSE Amazing Grace Has Saved Us" * BENEDICTION Amazing grace has saved us, Salvation has been won. Our only hope is Jesus, The Lord s redeeming Son. Refrain: His grace is all sufficient, In ev ry time and place We live and have our being By God s amazing grace. God s grace has sanctified us, And shaped our ev ry way. Though Satan s pow r has tried us, Christ guides us, come what may. Refrain His healing grace sustains us; A song in darkest night. He calls us and ordains us, To spread His glorious Light! Refrain Words: James DeJarnette; Tune: Lancashire POSTLUDE Variations on the Hymn of Response... Childs * 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, Pat Hartsock, Chuck Fowler; John Goodale preaching 9:45 John Goodale, Pat Hartsock, Maddie du Breuil; John Goodale preaching 9:45 FH Jennifer Holz; Yemi Mobolade preaching 11:10 Jennifer Holz; Yemi Mobolade preaching Inn at Garden Plaza 10:15 Deacon-led; John Goodale preaching (video) Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary.
January 15, 2017 - contemporary services SERVICE OF WORSHIP He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us. 2 Corinthians 1:10 GATHERING SONG Hear the Sound WELCOME AND GREETINGS Matt Holtzman CALL TO WORSHIP / OPENING PRAYER Jennifer Holz Leader: People: Leader: People: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us worship God. Christ said, The Spirit of the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor and deliverance to the captives. Praise the Lord! The Lord s name be praised. SONGS OF WORSHIP How Great Thou Art This Is Amazing Grace CONFESSION AND PARDON PASTORAL PRAYER / THE LORD S PRAYER LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION CHILDREN S SERMON (11:10) Danny Shaw SERMON MOVEMENT Deliverance to Captives 2 Corinthians 1:8-14 Yemi Mobolade OFFERING OUR GIFTS O Church, Arise / Build Your Kingdom Here 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, Pat Hartsock, Chuck Fowler; John Goodale preaching 9:45 John Goodale, Pat Hartsock, Maddie du Breuil; John Goodale preaching 9:45 FH Jennifer Holz; Yemi Mobolade preaching 11:10 Jennifer Holz; Yemi Mobolade preaching Inn at Garden Plaza 10:15 Deacon-led; John Goodale 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 1/15/17 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 and children are welcome. The annual meeting and worship service will be followed by a reception in the Narthex. See you on January 29! First Pres Closed Monday In honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, First Pres will be closed on Monday, January 16. We will open at the normal time on Tuesday, January 17. Alpha Do you know someone with questions about life and faith or who is wondering what the Christian faith is all about? Consider inviting them to Alpha. This week we will explore the question: Is there more to life than this? Wednesday nights at 6:15 p.m., January 18 - March 15, at the Commons (332 N. Tejon St.). Want more info, or have questions? Email Sarah at sarah_ferris@ sbcglobal.net or visit http://www.alphadowntowncos.com/. Caring Ministries The ALS (Lou Gehrig s Disease) Support Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. in the Spruce Room. Any and all ALS patients and families are invited to come and join us. For more information, contact Julie at 481-1906. THE WEEK OF JANUARY 16-22 MONDAY First Pres closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 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. Session Meeting 6:45 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.
Faith Lesson - sponsored by Prime Time All are welcome! Thursday, January 19, 9:30-11 a.m., room 431, Humble Like God, Philippians 2:5-11, with Craig Bubeck. Refreshments provided. RSVP by Jan. 15 at 884-6142. 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. 18 provided by Arby s. Adults: $7; Children 12 & under: $4. For more info., visit www.first-pres.org/gtw. GTW Dinner Volunteers Needed Contact Caren Clarke at 884-6157. Launchpoint (College Age - Young Adults) Looking for space to connect with others at First Pres? Join us for our monthly worship gathering tonight at 6 p.m. at Café 225 (225 N. Weber St). Questions about Launchpoint or want info. on being part of a weekly community? 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. 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 pm. For more info., call Doug at 439-1201. Blood Drive First Pres, in cooperation with Penrose-St. Francis, is sponsoring a Blood Drive Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 4-7 p.m. The Blood Mobile will be parked in the Weber Street parking lot. Call Caring Ministries to schedule your time to donate, 884-6145. THURSDAY Agape Journeys Men s Group 6:30 a.m. MOPS - 9 a.m. Stay-at-Home Dads - 9 a.m. Faith Lesson - 9:30 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.
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. 2017 Giving Envelopes Pre-ordered Offering envelopes are available for pick up today at the Narthex Receptionist Desk. Construction Update Embracing Jesus Many of you have asked about the sculpture in the Plaza, Embracing Jesus, and whether it will remain in its current position following the construction process. We wanted to let you know that the sculpture will be removed the week of January 16 as part of the construction process. We are currently working on a number of exciting options for where it can be placed that will make it visible not only to our church family, but our city. WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Mission Emphasis: Pray for Christopher (The Navigators) and Tanya Morton as they face serious family issues. Specifically pray that they have God s wisdom in guiding their children through their strategic teen years and the many decisions they face. Local Church: Payne Chapel AME Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: Health Care Resort Mr. Larry McDermed Center at Centennial Ms. Judy Rose IN MEMORIAM Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at www.first-pres.org/memorials.