Time of Preparation “Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.” - Dr. Billy Graham (b. 1918) The Presbyterian Church Coshocton, Ohio February 1, 2015 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Assemble in God’s Name RINGING OF THE CHIMES - our call to prayer as the Body of Christ. Be thoughtful, be reverent for this is the house of God. Before the service, speak to the Lord. During the service, let the Lord speak to you. After the service, speak to one another. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. (Visitors, please sign the fellowship pads in your pews and include your email. Thank you!) PRELUDE Seek Ye the Lord setting, Douglas Wagner (with Pachelbel’s Canon in D) Alice M. Hoover, organ CALL TO WORSHIP Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. God is awesome. Sing praises to God. For God is the ruler of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm. Clap your hands, all you peoples; worship God with songs of joy! Let us worship God! *HYMN 151 Crown Him With Many Crowns Diademata *All who are able please stand. CALL TO CONFESSION Remember that our Lord Jesus can sympathize with us in our weaknesses, since in every respect he was tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with boldness approach the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. PRAYER OF CONFESSION The real “Last Words” - Preach - Make disciples - Baptize - Teach Instructions - Commands, really for the Disciples and for me. But how seriously do I take them? Preaching I leave to the professionals Baptism (except, maybe, in a real emergency) the same Making disciples convincing converting - I don’t do that either. And even teaching (except maybe in Sunday School - if I can’t get out of it - ) More of the same. So far I’m batting zero! Jesus left me - and you, for that matter in charge (Maybe that was a bad choice!) Lord, forgive me for ignoring your instructions your commands, for my excuses for not doing your work, And help me to hear and obey for the sake of the Gospel and the Kingdom left in my hands. Amen. KYRIE ELEISON (Lord, have mercy) Gloria Anderson ASSURANCE OF PARDON Hear the Good News! Christ died for our sins once and for all. He, the just, suffered for the unjust, to bring us to God. Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! 2 *RESPONSE TO PARDON #478 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Lauda Anima *THE PEACE Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. (Let the people turn to one another, saying: “The peace of our Lord be with you,” and the other responding: “And also with you.”) ANTHEM (Celebration Singers) Shall We Gather at the River Caroline S. Heading, piano Robert Lowry arranged, John Coates, Jr. Proclaim God’s Word TIME WITH OUR YOUNG DISCIPLES & LIGHTING OF THE PEACE CANDLE RESPONSE (small blue hymnal) to be sung before and after Children’s Moment Where Children Belong SING THE FAITH #2233 Ritchie The peace candle reminds us to pray for peace in our families and in God’s world. Following the Children’s Moment, kids in grades Pre-K - 6 are dismissed to Sunday School. Childcare is provided for infants & toddlers with Judy Mizer in Rm. 205. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION God of mercy, you promised never to break your covenant with us. Amid all the changing words of our generation, speak your eternal Word that does not change. Then may we respond to your gracious promises with faithful and obedient lives; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. PSALM FOR THE DAY Psalm 47 (pew Bibles, page 518, OT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM (Chancel Choir) If You Search With All Your Heart Craig Courtney (Based on Jeremiah 29:11-14) EPISTLE READING Acts 1:1-11 (pew Bibles, page 118, NT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3 GOSPEL READING Luke 24:44-53 (pew Bibles, page 91, NT) Ready, Set, Wait! The Reverend Ben George The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON *HYMN 319 Spirit Spirit (sing refrain at beginning and following stanzas 2 & 4) Give Thanks to God PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING CALL TO STEWARDSHIP Freely you have received, now, freely give. Let us return to God the offerings of our time, talents and treasure. OFFERTORY ANTHEM (Westminster Ringers) Celtic Grace *HYMN OF RESPONSE #592 Susan E. Geschke Old Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Ruler of nations and peoples, Head of the Church, Spirit of the Church, we have vowed to give ourselves in every way as members of the body of Christ. We are here to fulfill our vows and to give substance to our promises. Receive us and our offerings for the strengthening of your Church. We pray in Christ’s name. Amen. Go in God’s Name *HYMN 371 Lift High the Cross Crucifer 4 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Fantasia on “Duke Street” David Paxton ANNOUNCEMENTS WITH PLEASURE WE GREET AND WELCOME ALL who have gathered for this time of worship. May God's presence be real, meeting us at our point of need. Please make yourself known to worshipers around you and to the leaders of worship. If you are a visitor, please write your e-mail address on the attendance pad and/or on a visitor card and place it in the offering plate. If you have a prayer concern, fill out a prayer card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. A Prayer Box for prayer requests is also available in the Assembly Room. Nursery Care for infants and toddlers is available with Judy Mizer & Linda Hostetler in Room 205 on the main floor of the educational building. Worship packets with quiet activities for children are on the back pew. We welcome back The Reverend Ben George as our guest preacher today. Flowers are given in loving memory of Hazel and Bob Cochran from John and Judy Addy and family. Greeters: Pat Miller, opposite elevator; Matt and Sarah Swigert, Fourth Street Liturgist today is Andrea Bairas. Andrea rings with Westminster Ringers has recently finished her term with the Board of Deacons. Geneva Handbell Choir will rehearse at 11:30 a.m. in the handbell room. Small Group Bible Study will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the parlor with Jeff Sycks. MONDAY: Session will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room. WEDNESDAY: Carol Choir will rehearse with Miss April & Mrs. Snyder from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Crusaders Choir will rehearse with Mr. Putka & Mrs. Leppla from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Chancel Choir will rehearse at 7 p.m. Moving Spirit will rehearse at 8 p.m. THURSDAY: Prayer Fellowship will begin at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to be part of this time of prayer and fellowship! Westminster Ringers will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. 5 FRIDAY: Friday Night - Fun Night will be held from 6 p.m.-12 midnight in the parlor. Please see Kirsten McPeck if you have any questions or for more information. NEXT SUNDAY: Church School will be held from 9:15 - 10:10 a.m. Worship will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Reverend Carlisle will return to the pulpit. Musical leadership will be provided by organist Alice Hoover and the Chancel and Crusaders Choirs. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING: Youth will be at the various entrances to collect offerings today for the Souper Bowl of Caring. Immediately following worship on Sunday, February 8, a lunch will be provided by our Fellowship Committee in the Fellowship Hall. An offering will be received to cover meal expenses. Twocents-a-meal banks will be available to receive our offerings for hunger. The Annual Meeting of The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton is hereby called and will begin at approximately 1 p.m. for the purpose of receiving reports and voting on the terms of call for Rev. Jonathan T. Carlisle. A power point of 2014 activities will be shown. Copies of the 2014 Annual Report are available today in the Assembly room and at the Fourth Street entrance. Small Group Bible Study will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the parlor with Jeff Sycks. DEVOTIONAL MATERIALS are available on the table in the hallway near the Fireside Room. COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY & FIRST STEP items can be placed in the box in the chapel lobby. Thank you for your contributions! LAST SUNDAY’S ATTENDANCE: Church School - 11 children & youth; 16 adults; Worship - 101 Rev. Carlisle and our congregation are on a Sabbatical/Spiritual Journey from October 6, 2014 through February 5, 2015 as an extended and deepened Sabbath time to listen to God. “Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches.” (Revelation 2:17) Guide Jon and Sue on their homeward journey. Keep them safe from the let-down from their blessed journey together. Keep our hearts and minds open to new learnings from your Scriptures and from each other. Sharing our God-moments, may our spirits find joy and peace. Thank you for this time together. Thank you for this time apart. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Jesus. Amen. Please include in your prayers: Tom Miller - OSU Medical Center Charles Bechtol - Signature HealthCARE Mary Ellen Landschulz - Lafayette Pointe, Rm. #317 Isabel Cattell - Lafayette Pointe, Rm. #217, 520 E. Main St., West Lafayette, OH 43845 Charles Helt - Sterling Transitional Suites, 1126 Adair Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701 Pauline Helt - Helen Purcell, 1854 Norwood Blvd., Zanesville, OH 43701 Marilyn Litton - Echoing Hills, Rm. #102, 36272 CR 79, Warsaw, OH 43844 Cloyd Campbell - Echoing Hills, Rm. #205 Lois Lee - 6620 Worthington-Galena Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085-2640 Janet & Jack Ashman, Joyce Brenly, Dan Cochran, Lawanda Getz, Paul Hunt, Paul Landschulz, Barbara Moore, Chuck Snyder, Joann Starcher, John Unger, Tim & Shelly Wilkin - home (If you wish for your name to be removed from our prayer list, please call Tina in the church office and let us know. Thank you!) Pastor Jonathan T. Carlisle Ministry of Christian Education Erin R. Jobes, Director of Christian Education Nancy Cox, Sunday School Superintendent Sunday School Teachers The Ministry of Support Staff Christine E. Johnson, Church Office Administrator BJ Taylor, Church Office Assistant Jennifer Farrar, Custodian Judy Mizer, Child Care Steve Leavengood, Sound System Barbara Wheeler, Head Usher Office Hours Monday - Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Phone: 740-622-0486 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.presbyteriancoshocton.org Pastor Emeritus Robert W. Millspaugh Ministry of Music Charles R. Snyder, Director of Music Alice M. Hoover, Organist Mark D. Wagner, Associate Organist April L. King, Carol Choir Director Sharon V. Sutton, Cherub Choir Director The Church Choirs Chad J. Putka, Music Ministry Intern Helen L. Wright, Organist Laureate Ministers All Members and Friends of The Presbyterian Church in Coshocton Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Worship - Sanctuary 10:30 a.m.
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