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Our Worship
of God
Christmas
Eve
December 24, 2006
7:00 PM
The progressive
lighting of the candles in the Advent wreath is a cherished part of our
congregational heritage. In order to build on that tradition, we have created a
series of readings which illuminated the advent theme of journeying. After all,
the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle evokes Mary and Joseph’s trip to Bethlehem
and flight to Egypt, the travels of the wise men, and Christ’s journey in the
incarnation. The readings are designed to educate the congregation about the
geography and history of the ancient world. By focusing on a different locale
each week, we are able to review our own spiritual journey in the light of
biblical times and places. The way to Bethlehem is challenging and joyful. We
are pleased to be sharing the journey together.
Worship in Community
The Prelude
The
Welcome and Concerns of the Church
The Introit “Still, Still, Still” (vs 1) Chancel Choir
Worship in Adoration and Praise
The Call
to Christmas
Leader: A
child has been born for us.
People: A son has been
given to us.
Leader: Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is
named.
People: Wonderful
Counselor, Mighty God.
Leader:
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Forgive our doubt and renew our hope,
so
that we may receive the fullness of your grace, and live in the truth of
Christ the Lord.
The Lighting
The Advent
Scripture Micah 5:2-5a Pg. 820
*The Song of Eve
of Christmas “Silent Night,
Holy Night”
No. 60
The Advent Prayer
*The Choral Response “Still, Still, Still” (vs 2) Chancel Choir
*Worship in Confession (unison)
God
of grace and truth, in Jesus Christ you came among us as light shining in
darkness. We confess that we have not
welcomed the light, or trusted the good news
to be good. We have closed our eyes to glory
in our midst, expecting little, and
hoping for less. Forgive us, illumine us, restore our sight, that we might see
you, and
trust you, anew.
*Declaration
of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the Good News! The Lord has
come, and is coming again.
People:
Let the peace of God keep guard over our hearts and our thoughts, in Christ Jesus.
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader: The Lord is near. Have no anxiety, but in
everything make your requests known to God
in prayer and petition with thanksgiving.
*Song of
Christmas Joy
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
Sing,
choirs of angels, Sing in exultation!
Sing, all ye
citizens of heaven above!
Glory
to God, all Glory in the highest!
O
come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O
come let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord
Worship in Inspiration and Prayer
The Song for
Children “What Child
is This?” No. 53
The Time for Children
Worship in Instruction
The Ministry of Music “Little Drummer Boy” Chancel Choir
The Second Lesson Luke
2:1-14 Pg. 55
The
Ministry of the Word “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Dave Sweley
*Worship in
Sacrament
The Invitation
The Warrant
The Prayer of Consecration
The
Song of Gathering “Suo Gan” Solo - Janet Major
The Service of the Table (eat the bread
as passed; drink the cup together)
The Song
of Christmas Light
The Lighting
(Take the light from the person offering)
*Benediction
The
Song of Going Out “Go Tell It On
The Mountain”
Go tell it
on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
Go
tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!
1.) While
shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night,
Behold
throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.
2.) The shepherds
feared and trembled when lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angel chorus that
hailed our Savior’s birth.
3.) Down
in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born,
And God sent us salvation that
blessed Christmas morn.
*The Postlude
*All who are able
may stand
Hearing devices are available. If you need one, please ask an usher for
assistance.
Advent
Family: Chad, Nancy, Eli and Trace Woods.
Tonight is the official gathering of the Christmas Joy
Offering. This is one of the four official offerings of the Presbyterian
Church. The money from this offering is used to supplement the incomes of
missionaries and ministers who have spent their lives serving congregations of
less than 100 people. The recipients of this offering served churches who did
not have the funds to fully support the pension of those
individuals.
The other half of the offering is used to compensate the ethnic colleges that
our church supports. This truly is an offering of Good News!
From the Church Staff
Dave Sweley Bob Whippo
Connie Boese Audrey Law
Mary Buchele Suzan Tarwater Kevin Ochampaugh Linda Adams Pat Sanders Juana Perez
Alma Rojo Jason Rojo
Our Worship of God
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December
24, 2006_____ ___ _ __ 10:45 AM
The progressive lighting of the candles in the Advent
wreath is a cherished part of our congregational heritage. In order to build on
that tradition, we have created a series of readings which illuminated the
advent theme of journeying. After all, the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle
evokes Mary and Joseph’s trip to Bethlehem and flight to Egypt, the travels of
the wise men, and Christ’s journey in the incarnation. The readings are
designed to carry us through the spiritual and emotional experiences of hope,
peace, joy, and love. By focusing on a different spiritual value each
week, we are able to impact our own spiritual journey in the light of
the Holy family’s experience. The way to Bethlehem is challenging and joyful.
We are pleased to be sharing the journey together.
Worship in Community
The Prelude
The Welcome and
Concerns of the Church
The Introit “In Dulci Jubilo”
Chancel Choir
Worship in Advent and
Praise
The Call to Advent
Leader: The people who walked
in darkness have seen a great light.
People: Those
who lived in a land of deep darkness - on them light has shined.
Leader: For to us a child has been born, to us a son is given.
People: Authority rests upon this one, whose name will be called
Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
The
Advent Scripture
Isaiah 9:2-7 Pg. 606
The Lighting
*The Song of Fourth Sunday “Joy to the World!” No. 40
*The Advent Prayer
*The Choral
Response “Blessed Savior, Come to Me”
Chancel Choir
*Worship
in Confession (unison)
God of grace and truth, in Jesus
Christ you came among us as light shining in darkness. We confess that we have
not welcomed the light, or trusted the good news to be good. We have closed our
eyes to glory in our midst, expecting little, and hoping for less. Forgive us,
illumine us, restore our sight, that we might see you, and trust you, anew.
*Declaration
of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the Good News! God has not
resisted the prayers of the
people.
People: God’s face shines on us in Jesus Christ, that
we may be saved.
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader:
Recount what you have been told about this child Jesus, and share the real
meaning of what has happened in Bethlehem.
*The Song of Joy “O Come All Ye
Faithful”
Sing,
choirs of angels, Sing in exultation!
Sing,
all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory
to God, all Glory in the highest!
O
come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O
come, Let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!
Worship in Inspiration and Prayer
The Placing of The Advent Characters
The Hymn of Meditation “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
” No. 59
The Period of Silent Prayer
The Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
The Chorale Response “Come to the Manger” Chancel Choir
Worship In Instruction
The Ministry of Music “O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel" Chancel Choir
The Second Lesson Luke 2:1-20 Pg. 55
The Ministry of the Word “Shepherd’s Awake” Dave Sweley
Worship in Response and Dedication
The Invitation
The Offertory
*The Doxology No.
592
*The Prayer of Dedication
*The Passing of Christ’s Peace
*Benediction
The Congregational Response "Let There Be Peace On
Earth"
Let there be peace on earth and let
it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth,
the peace that was meant to be. With
God as our Father, children all are we.
Let us walk with each other in
perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me; let this be
the moment now. With every step I take,
let this be my solemn vow. To take
each moment, and live each moment in Peace
eternally! Let there be peace on
earth, and let it begin with me.
*The
Postlude Organ
*All those who wish may stand
The ushers will pass the friendship pads during the welcome. Hearing devices and Spanish/English Bibles
are available (Hay bíblias en español para los que los quieren, pida a los ayudantes
del oficio). If you need one, please ask an usher
for assistance. Worship bags and activity sheets are available in the atrium
for children of Kindergarten age and younger (1 per family). Page numbers for
the Bible passages used in worship are included in the bulletin.
GREETERS: The McVey Children
ADVENT FAMILY: The McVey family and Ashlee Lee
USHERS: The Deaver family
FELLOWSHIP: The Buchele family
SOUND TECHNICIANS: Mike Heatwole and Mitchell Watson
THIS
WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday,
December 24
Bell choir
@ 8:30 pm, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am
Shut-in
Communion @ 1:30 pm, Candlelight Worship w/Communion @ 7:00 pm
Monday,
December 25
Office
Closed
Sunday,
December 31
Sunday
school @ 9:30 am, Worship, Baptism @ 10:45 am
Dave Sweley - Pastor
Connie Boese-Administrative Assistant
Mary Buchele - Christian Education Director
Suzan Tarwater-Director of Music and Chancel
Choir Director
Kevin Ochampaugh-Associate Choir Director
Linda Adams-Organist and Bell Choir Director
Pat Sanders-Children’s Choir Director
Juana Alcantara-Building and Grounds maintenance
Marilyn Peterson and Brenda Watson - Parish
Nurses
Alma and Jason Rojo-Nursery Attendants
Birthdays
this week
Today -
Joe Burnside,
Tuesday
- Lily Sanchez,
Wednesday
- Steven Buchele.
This
week’s prayer family is Frances Muck.
This week
we are praying for the Community Presbyterian Church in Chase, KS.
Pray
healing for:
Pat
LeClerc, Susan Brookover, Anne Brown, Helen DePew, Bob Whippo, Yvonne Allman,
Dale Meadors, Robert York, Debbie Harden, Laurie Bock, Linda Friesner, Freida
Greathouse, Marge Williams, Nancy Woods, Chase Sterling, John Lechliter, Eden
Raine, Sue Brownlee, Joe Delashmutt, Jane Smith, Belinda Fouse,
Nancy
Stegman, Ruth Oliver, Theresa Maddox, Chris Inderlied.
Prayers for the following families who have
recently lost loved ones:
Candy
Katz on the death of Wilma Goulding, Mary Guy on the death of Charlie,
the
family of Alice Rose Meredith, Jan Collins and family on the death of her
mother Alma Wagner, Greg Adams family on the death of his mother, and Donna
Jameson on the death of Mack.
Poinsettia Donations
The
following families have donated
poinsettias in honor and memory of their
loved ones:
Bill
Saunders and family
In
memory of Marilyn Saunders
Ruth
Richards and the Deaver family
In memory of Harvey Richards
Nancy
Gilmer and Mary Lasley
In
memory of Jim Gilmer
Blanche
Salyer and family
In
memory of Emil Salyer
Martha and
Ruth Lisk
In
memory of Burton Lisk
Rex and
Mary Burton
In
memory of their parents
Bob and
Audrey Law
In
memory of Veta Lansdon
Dave and
Cheryl Sweley
In
honor of their mothers Georgia Sampson and Lois Sweley
The Jameson
family
In
memory of ‘Mack’ Jameson
Anna Reid
In
memory of Garnet Reid
Candy Katz
and family
In
memory of Wilma Goulding
December 31st will be a combined
Youth and Adult Sunday School “A Snoodle’s Tale” a Veggie Tale for the new
year. We’ll meet in the fellowship hall. See you there!
Registration deadline for the Feb
22-25 Ski Trip is December 31st. Information and
registration forms are on the bulletin board adjacent to the office.
“The Jesus Film” January 3rd
and 4th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm Christian Ed will show “The Jesus Film”
in the fellowship hall and provide popcorn. All children and youth (parents
too) are invited to come and bring a friend for the afternoon.
January 7, 2007
The Ordination and Installation of
Officers and Deacons
for the Class of 2009
will take place on
Sunday, January 7, 2007.
Senior High Winter
Retreat 2007 January 19-21.2007
Registration forms for Westminster Woods
Senior High retreat are available on the notice board adjacent to the church
office. The cost for the retreat is $90. (early registration rate $75. if postmarked
by January 8).
Christmas
Joy Offering
Tonight will be the official gathering of
the Christmas Joy Offering. This is one of the four official offerings of the
Presbyterian Church. The money from this offering is used to supplement the incomes
of missionaries and ministers who have spent their lives serving congregations
of less than 100 people. The recipients of this offering served churches who
did not have the funds to fully support the pension of those individuals. The
other half of the offering is used to compensate the ethnic colleges that our
church supports. This truly is an offering of Good News!
Our Worship
of God
Third
Sunday of Advent
December 17, 2006_____ ___ _ __ 10:45 AM
The progressive lighting of the candles
in the Advent wreath is a cherished part of our congregational heritage. In
order to build on that tradition, we have created a series of readings which
illuminated the advent theme of journeying. After all, the
Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle evokes Mary and Joseph’s trip to Bethlehem and
flight to Egypt, the travels of the wise men, and Christ’s journey in the
incarnation. The readings are designed to carry us through the spiritual and
emotional experiences of hope, peace, joy, and love. By focusing on a different
spiritual value each week, we are able
to impact our own spiritual journey in
the light of the Holy family’s experience. The way to Bethlehem is challenging
and joyful. We are pleased to be sharing the journey together.
Worship in Community
The Welcome and Concerns of the Church
The Prelude
The Introit “In Dulci Jubilo” Chancel Choir
Worship in Advent and Praise
The
Call to Advent
Leader: Comfort, comfort my people, says
your God.
People: Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her;
Leader: That her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned.
People: That she has received from the
Lord’s hand double for all her sins.
Leader:
A voice cries, “in the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord…”
People: “...make straight in the desert a
highway for our God.”
Leader: Every valley shall be lifted up,
and every mountain and hill made low.
People: The uneven ground shall become
level, and the rough places a plain.
Leader: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh
shall see it together;
People: For the mouth of the Lord has
spoken.
All: Amen
The Advent Scripture
Isaiah 12:2-6 Pg. 609
The Lighting
*The Song of Third Sunday
“People, Look East” No.
12
*The Advent Prayer
*The Choral Response
“Blessed Savior, Come to Me” Chancel Choir
*Worship in Confession
Leader: Lord, You consoled Mary in her fear and in decision
by saying, “Do not be afraid, for you have
found favor with God.” Favor us with Your presence.
People: Hear
us Lord.
Leader: Lord,
You inspired Simeon through the Spirit to see salvation and be at peace.
Allow our church your peace.
People: Hear
us Lord.
Leader: You
raise the dead to life; give to us eternal life.
People: Hear
us Lord.
Leader: You
promised paradise to the repentant thief, bring all of us to the joys of heaven.
People: Hear
us Lord.
Leader: We
were nourished at Your table on earth; welcome us to Your table in the
heavenly kingdom.
People: Hear
us Lord.
*Declaration of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the good news! The Holy Spirit
is given to us as we put our trust in the name of Jesus Christ our
Savior.
People:
We have put our trust in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior and the Holy Spirit has been given to us.
Leader: Friends,
believe the good news!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader: Make your own preparations for the coming of
Christ and be ready to give a royal welcome at the return of
the scion of heaven
and earth.
*The
Song of Joy
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
Sing,
choirs of angels, Sing in exultation!
Sing,
all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory
to God, all Glory in the highest!
O
come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O
come, Let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!
Worship in
Inspiration and Prayer
The
Placing of The Advent Characters
The
Song of Meditation
“Noel” Good News! Kids
The
Period of Silent Prayer
The
Prayers of the People
The
Lord's Prayer
The
Chorale Response “Come to
the Manger”
Chancel Choir
Worship In Instruction
The
Ministry of Music “He
Will Come" Chancel Choir
The
Second Lesson Luke 3:7-18 Pg. 57
The
Ministry of the Word
"You Brood Vipers" Dave Sweley
Worship in Response and Dedication
The Invitation
The Offertory
*The
Doxology
No. 592
*The Prayer of Dedication
*The Passing of Christ’s Peace
*Benediction
The Congregational Response "Let There Be Peace On Earth"
Let
there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth,
the
peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father, children all are we.
Let
us walk with each other in perfect harmony.
Let
peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take,
let
this be my solemn vow. To take each moment, and live each moment in Peace
eternally!
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
*The Postlude Organ
*All
those who wish may stand
This week’s prayer family is Jeff, Mary
and Chase Sterling.
This week we are praying for First
Presbyterian Church in Wichita, KS.
Pray healing for:
Pat LeClerc, Adah Jenkins,
Paula Sloderbeck, Susan Brookover, Anne Brown, Helen DePew, Bob Whippo, Yvonne
Allman, Dale Meadors, Robert York, Debbie Harden, Laurie Bock, Linda Friesner,
Freida Greathouse, Marge Williams, Nancy Woods, Chase Sterling, John Lechliter,
Eden Raine, Sue Brownlee, Joe Delashmutt, Jane Smith, Belinda Fouse, Nancy
Stegman, Ruth Oliver, Theresa Maddox, Chris Inderlied.
Prayers for the following families who have
recently lost loved ones:
Candy Katz on the death of Wilma Goulding,
Mary Guy on the death of Charlie,
the family of Alice Rose Meredith, Jan
Collins and family on the death of her mother Alma Wagner,
Greg Adams family on the death of his
mother, and Donna Jameson on the death of Mack.
Birthdays this week
Today - Mike Deaver,
Tuesday - Bob Hitz, Leah Williams,
Wednesday - Justin Erwin, Janet Major,
Friday - Alyssa Brookover.
We
are now taking orders for Poinsettias to be placed in the
Sanctuary during the Advent season in memory or
honor
of your loved ones.
The price of the poinsettias will be $20.00
each.
If you'd like to order a poinsettia, please call
the office with your request.
Poinsettia
Donations
The following families have donated poinsettias in honor
and memory of their loved ones:
Bill Saunders and family
In memory of
Marilyn Saunders
Ruth Richards and the Deaver
family
In
memory of Harvey Richards
Nancy Gilmer and Mary Lasley
In memory of
Jim Gilmer
Blanche Salyer and family
In memory of
Emil Salyer
Martha and Ruth Lisk
In memory of
Burton Lisk
Rex and Mary Burton
In memory of
their parents
Bob and Audrey Law
In memory of
Veta Lansdon
Dave and Cheryl Sweley
In honor of
their mothers Georgia Sampson and Lois Sweley
The Jameson family
In memory of
‘Mack’
What Is the Christmas Joy Offering?
A
Presbyterian tradition for almost seventy years, the Christmas Joy Offering is
one of the four special offerings designated by the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to provide congregations direct ways of supporting
specific causes that help those in need.
The
receipts from the Offering are distributed equally to the Board of Pensions for
assistance programs in housing for missionaries and pastors of smaller churches
and to National Ministries of the General Assembly Council to support
Presbyterian racial ethnic education through the scholarship programs.
History of the Christmas Joy Offering
Presbyterians have long celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ by giving
generously to an Advent offering. The Christmas Joy Offering dates back to the
1930s when the former Presbyterian Church in the United States (PCUS) began an
offering to supplement inadequate
retirement income and provide supplement medical insurance for former
ministers, missionaries, church workers, and their families. It was first
officially called the Joy Gift in 1949.
In
the former United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (UPCUSA),
a Christmas offering was first taken in 1960. Called the White Gift, its funds
were used for general mission and world relief. In 1964 the name was changed to
the Christmas Offering, and receipts provided support for health and welfare
concerns related to children. The emphasis on global work with children
continued until 1973, when the offering was used to assist former servants of
the church who were living on inadequate pensions. In 1974 racial ethnic
education was added, and in 1979 nursing home care assistance was also
included. Funds were distributed evenly between the Board of Pensions and
racial ethnic education.
In 1988 the PCUS and the UPCUSA
offerings were joined into one offering, the Christmas Offering Joy Gift. It
was agreed that neither the Board of Pensions nor the racial ethnic schools
would suffer in the merger of the Joy Gift and the Christmas Offering. In 1989
the offering was renamed the Christmas Joy Offering, and in 1991 the 203rd
General Assembly changed the distribution of funds to 50 percent to the Board
of Pensions and 50 percent to the Presbyterian racial ethnic schools and
colleges.
Christmas Baskets
The
Emmaus House is still in need of cake mixes and instant
potatoes for filling their Christmas
Baskets. Or if you would like to make a
cash
donation, Christmas boxes will be handed
out on
December 21, 2006, starting at 9:30 ‘til 11:00 am and again
from 1:00 ’til 6:00 pm.
Children’s Christmas Program
What a great performance our children
presented Wednesday! “The First Leon” was about a boy who improvises in a
Christmas play, and gives up his room for Baby Jesus. Great story and costumes,
great music and lines - if you missed
it, or just want to see it again, we’ll be showing it in the fellowship hall
after worship. Thanks to everyone involved.
Daryl, Ann and Brynn Hamlett
wish to invite you to a come and go open house Sunday, December
17
from 4-6 pm at
1823 Koster
The ushers will pass
the friendship pads during the welcome. Hearing devices and
Spanish/English Bibles are available (Hay bíblias en
español para los que los quieren, pida a los ayudantes del oficio). If you need one, please ask an usher
for assistance. Worship bags and activity sheets are available in the atrium
for children of Kindergarten age and younger (1 per family). Page numbers for
the Bible passages used in worship are included in the bulletin.
GREETERS: Shelby
Heatwole and Amy McVey
ADVENT FAMILY:
Brenda and Mitchell Watson
USHERS: Shelby
Heatwole, Erik York, Wayne York and Amy McVey
FELLOWSHIP: Mary Guy
and Joy Anstaett
SOUND TECHNICIANS:
Mike Heatwole and Mitchell Watson
THIS WEEK’S
ACTIVITIES
Sunday, December
17
Bell choir @ 8:30 pm, Sunday
school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am
Monday, December
18
Session @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, December
19
Celebration Team @ 7:00
pm
Wednesday,
December 20
BBBS @ noon, All Church Caroling party @ 6:00 pm
Sunday, December
24
Bell Choir @ 8:30 am,
Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am,
Candle Light Service @
7:00 pm
Dave Sweley - Pastor
Connie
Boese-Administrative Assistant
Mary Buchele -
Christian Education Director
Suzan
Tarwater-Director of Music and Chancel Choir Director
Kevin Ochampaugh-Associate
Choir Director
Linda Adams-Organist
and Bell Choir Director
Pat
Sanders-Children’s Choir Director
Juana
Alcantara-Building and Grounds maintenance
Marilyn Peterson and
Brenda Watson - Parish Nurses
Alma and Jason
Rojo-Nursery Attendants
Our Worship
of God
Second
Sunday of Advent
December 10, 2006_____ ___ _ __ 10:45 AM
The progressive
lighting of the candles in the Advent wreath is a cherished part of our congregational
heritage.
In order to build on
that tradition, we have created a series of readings which illuminated the
advent theme of journeying.
After all, the
Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle evokes Mary and Joseph’s trip to Bethlehem and
flight to Egypt, the travels
of the wise men, and
Christ’s journey in the incarnation. The readings are designed to carry us
through the spiritual and emotional experiences of hope, peace, joy, and love.
By focusing on a different spiritual value each week, we are able to impact our
own spiritual journey in the light of the Holy family’s experience. The way to
Bethlehem is challenging and joyful. We are pleased to be sharing the journey
together.
Worship in Community
The Welcome and Concerns of the Church
The Prelude
The Introit “In Dulci Jubilo”
Chancel Choir
Worship in Advent and Praise
The
Call to Advent
Leader:
Blessed be the Sovereign One of Israel.
People: Who comes to us and sets us free.
Leader: God has raised up for us a mighty Savior.
People: Born of the house of God’s servant David.
Leader:
Bless the Lord!
People:
The Lord’s name be praised!
The Advent Scripture
Luke 3:1-6 Pg. 56
The Lighting
*The Song of Second Sunday “Comfort, Comfort You My People” No. 3
The Advent Prayer
*The Choral Response “Blessed Savior, Come to Me” Chancel Choir
*Worship in Confession (unison)
Cleansing
God. We hear the call to repentance, but we struggle to respond. A voice tells
us to turn around, but we prefer our own ways. You seek to purify us in the
furnace of your love, but we constantly elude your searching hand. Our sin
leads us in other directions, away from you, away from life. Look with mercy on
us. Clear a place within us so that something new might be born, something that
will return us to the way you have shown us in Jesus Christ. Amen
*Declaration of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the Good News! The One who
started the good work in you
People: Will bring it to completion by the Day of Christ Jesus.
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader: Grow rich in love, in knowledge and insight of every kind, then
on the Day of Christ, you will be flawless and
without blame, reaping the full harvest of
goodness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory of God.
*The
Song of Joy
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
Sing,
choirs of angels, Sing in exultation!
Sing,
all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory
to God, all Glory in the highest!
The Placing of The Advent Characters
The Ministry of Music “Sing We Now of
Christmas" see insert
St. James Lutheran
Church Choir and The Presbyterian Church Choir
Worship in Response and Dedication
The Invitation
The Offertory
*The
Doxology
No. 592
*The Prayer of Dedication
*The Passing of Christ’s Peace
*Benediction
The Congregational Response "Let There Be Peace On Earth"
Let
there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth,
the
peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father, children all are we.
Let
us walk with each other in perfect harmony.
Let
peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take,
let
this be my solemn vow. To take each moment, and live each moment in Peace
eternally!
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
*The Postlude Organ
*All those who wish may stand
The ushers will pass
the friendship pads during the welcome. Hearing devices and
Spanish/English Bibles are available (Hay bíblias en
español para los que los quieren, pida a los ayudantes del oficio). If you need one, please ask an usher
for assistance. Worship bags and activity sheets are available in the atrium
for children of Kindergarten age and younger (1 per family). Page numbers for
the Bible passages used in worship are included in the bulletin.
GREETERS: The Heatwole
Family
ADVENT FAMILY: Tom
and Carty York Family
USHERS: Sandra,
Kirstin and Jayson Neff
FELLOWSHIP: Joan
Parsons
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, December 10 - Cantata
Bell choir @ 8:30 pm, Sunday school @ 9:30 am,
Worship @ 10:45 am,
Bell Choir in Leoti @ 6:30 pm
Monday, December 11
Deacons @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, December 12
Celebration Team @ 7:00 pm, CE @ 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 13
Celebrate Kids! @
5:00 pm, Pot Luck and Children’s Christmas Program @ 6:00 pm,
Choir @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 14
Stewardship @ 6:30 pm, Ladies Bible Study @ 6:30 pm
Sunday, December 17
Bell Choir @ 8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am,
Worship @ 10:45 am
Dave Sweley - Pastor
Connie
Boese-Administrative Assistant
Mary Buchele -
Christian Education Director
Suzan
Tarwater-Director of Music and Chancel Choir Director
Kevin
Ochampaugh-Associate Choir Director
Linda Adams-Organist
and Bell Choir Director
Pat
Sanders-Children’s Choir Director
Juana
Alcantara-Building and Grounds maintenance
Marilyn Peterson and
Brenda Watson - Parish Nurses
Alma and Jason
Rojo-Nursery Attendants
ANNOUNCEMENTS
December
10, 2006
Birthdays this week
Tuesday - Jacob Major,
Thursday - Kelli Ford, Robert York,
Friday - Ryan Ochampaugh,
Saturday - Jon Ansley, Carol Deaver, Kelley
Jenkins.
This week’s prayer family is Jon and Patti Ansley.
This week we are praying for Stafford Presbyterian Church in Zenith, KS.
Pray healing for:
Wilma Goulding, Pat
LeClerc, Adah Jenkins, Paula Sloderbeck, Susan Brookover, Anne Brown, Helen
DePew, Bob Whippo, Yvonne Allman, Dale Meadors, Robert York, Debbie Harden,
Laurie Bock, Linda Friesner, Freida Greathouse, Marge Williams, Nancy Woods,
Chase Sterling.
John Lechliter, Eden
Raine (Jeanne Hamilton’s granddaughter), Sue Brownlee (friend and co-worker of
Janet Major), Joe Delashmutt (Wally Hamann’s nephew), June Whippo (Bob’s
mother), Jane Smith, Belinda Fouse, Nancy Stegman (KenGolay’s sister), Ruth
Oliver (co-worker of Ken Golay), Theresa Maddox (friend of Ken Golay).
Chris Inderlied
(Debbie Harden’s son deployed to Iraq)
The following families
have recently lost loved ones:
Mary Guy on the death of Charlie, Ron
Mastes on the death of his father, Kleysteuber family,
the family of Alice Rose Meredith, Jan Collins and family on the death of her
mother Alma Wagner, Kathryn Ochampaugh family on the death of her grandfather
Dick Gebhart, Greg Adams family on the death of his brother, Donna Jameson on
the death of Mack Jameson.
“The First Leon”
Wednesday, December 13th,
the Children’s Choir will be performing
“The First Leon”.
The evening will begin with a Pot Luck dinner at 6:00 pm,
followed by the Children’s Christmas Program at 6:30 pm.
Please bring an entrée and salad or dessert and join us for an evening
of joyous celebration.
Bell Choir to perform in Leoti
The Bell Choir under the direction
of Linda Adams, has been invited to participate in the evening service at
theFirst Presbyterian Church in Leoti at 6:30 pm.
If you would like to join our Bell Choir the address is: 508 W
Broadway - Leoti, KS
Advent Devotions
Have you picked up your booklet yet? Booklets are available in the
atrium, please remember to pick up your copy.
Committee Meeting Minutes
Session meeting will be held
on December 18th at 7:00 pm,
please turn in meeting minutes to the office no later than Thursday,
December 14th. Thank you.
A ‘BIG’ Thank You
Thank you to everyone that
participated in the Hanging of the Greens, our sanctuary looks fantastic and
the children did an exceptional job placing the ornaments on the atrium tree.
We are now taking orders for Poinsettias to
be placed in the Sanctuary during the Advent
season in memory of your loved ones. The price of the poinsettias will be
$20.00 each.
If you'd like to order a poinsettia, please call
the office with your request.
Welcome to the
members of St. James Lutheran Church who are joining us today in Worship. Thank you to these members of St. James who
are participating in
“Sing We Now of Christmas”:
Reverend Anthony Striffler, Tenor Carolyn Klassen, Pianist
Barbara Boddiger, Soprano Teri Sutherlin, Soprano
Cori Riches, Alto Norman Staats, Tenor
We enjoyed sharing the Ministry of Music
with you.
BRASS CHOIR
TRUMPET TROMBONE
Bob
Whippo Lawrence
Hoerman
Kevin Thompson Daniel
Baldwin
Lyle
Graverson Jeremy
Thomas
With heartfelt thanks the
following people are recognized for their joyful participation in the
Presbyterian Chancel Choir during the year.
Thank you for making the Ministry of Music such a wonderful part of our
Worship.
SOPRANO ALTO
Joan Parsons Nancy
Sowers
Anne Brown Cheryl
Sweley
Paula Sloderbeck Pat Sanders
Rosemary York KayeLani
Irvin
Judy Ackley Amy
McVey
Janet Major Ann
Hamlett
Carole Naylor Jan
Collins
Nancy Woods Amanda
York
Kathryn Ochampaugh Becky
McVey
Joy Anstaett Jo
Fouse
Marilyn Rundell Mandy McVey
TENOR BARITONE
Randy McVey Dave
Sweley
Daryl Hamlett Kevin
Ochampaugh
Logan Dinkel Kurt
Peterson
Brian Tarwater Mike
Collins
Eli Woods Wally
Hamann
Rodney York Rolland
Mathias
Steve
Irvin
PIANO
Linda Adams
Ann Hamlett
SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS
BY
HARRY SIMEONE
PRESENTED BY THE COMBINED CHOIRS OF
ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Narrator, Randy McVey
Piano: Linda Adams, Carolyn Klassen
PROGRAM
SING WE NOW OF
CHRISTMAS
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON
HIGH
Recitative, Daryl Hamlett
AWAY IN A MANGER
WHAT CHILD IS THIS?
, Kathryn Ochampaugh, Soloist
Recitative, Daryl Hamlett
JOY TO THE WORLD
GO TELL IT ON THE
MOUNTAIN, Kevin Ochampaugh, Soloist
IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT
CLEAR
GOOD KING WENCESLAS
WE THREE KINGS
VILLANCICO
HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS
SING
BRING A TORCH,
JEANETTE, ISABELLA
LO! HOW A ROSE E’ER
BLOOMING
GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN,
REJOICE
MASTERS IN THIS HALL
THEME AND RECITATIVE,
Daryl Hamlett
O HOLY NIGHT, Janet
Major, Soloist
COVENTRY CAROL
RISE UP, SHEPHERDS, AND
FOLLOW, Mike Collins, Soloist
GOD REST YE MERRY,
GENTLEMEN
O LITTLE TOWN OF
BETHLEHEM
O COME, LITTLE CHILDREN
DING DONG MERRILY ON
HIGH
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED
THEIR FLOCKS
THE FIRST NOEL, Daryl
Hamlett, Soloist
THE FRIENDLY BEASTS,
SILENT NIGHT, Joan
Parsons and Amanda York, Soloists
ADESTE FIDELES
Our Worship
of God
First
Sunday ofAdvent
December 3, 2006_______ ___ _ __ 10:45 AM
Theprogressive
lighting of the candles in the Advent wreath is a cherished part ofour
congregational heritage. In order to build on that tradition, we havecreated a
series of readings which illuminated the advent theme of journeying.After all,
the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle evokes Mary and Joseph’s trip
toBethlehemand flight toEgypt,the travels of the wise men, and Christ’s journey
in the incarnation. Thereadings are designed to educate the congregation about
the geography andhistory of the ancient world. By focusing on a different
locale each week, weare able to review our own spiritual journey in the light
of biblical times andplaces. The way toBethlehemis challenging and joyful. We
arepleased to be sharing the journey together.
Worship in Community
The Welcome and Concerns of the Church
The Prelude
The Introit “In Dulci Jubilo”
ChancelChoir
Worship in Advent andPraise
The
Call toAdvent
Leader:
Behold, I am sending mypromise upon you; believe, and be clothed
with power from onhigh.
People: Your spirit is rushing upon us with power;
yourbreath is filling this house with heaven.
Leader: My promise is sent to you and your children
-to all who stand far away from me!
People: Your tongues of fire rest upon all flesh!
Makeus see visions, and let us dream dreams; help us
takeheart, and prophesy!
The Advent Scripture
Jeremiah33:14-16 Pg. 699
The Lighting
Jeremiah brings us the word for the first
Sunday of Advent, our seasonof preparing for Christmas. What was
the
word
Jeremiah brought? (Wait to see if anyone remembers, “Hope.”) Yes,
“Hope.”Jeremiah was a prophet some called
the ‘weeping’ prophet because of hissadness at people’s sin. Yet Jeremiah
never lost hope because he knew God could
be trusted to keep the promise made
toIsrael,the promise of a Messiah. Even though he lived long before Jesus
was born and he
never saw God’s promise fulfilled, Jeremiah held on to hope.
As Christians we have hope, too. We look
forward to Christmas knowingthat hope
was born inBethlehem. Jesus is Emmanuel –
that means God-With-Us. No matter what life brings to us, we haveChrist’s
loving presence with us
always. We also have hopebecause we
believe Jesus when he promised to return one day. One day there willbe a
new heaven and a new earth and all of God’s
people will livein peace. That is a wonderful hope to hold on to, isn’tit?
How long can we hold on to hope? Would a
hundred years seem like a longtime? How about a 1,000 years?
The
song we aregoing to sing today has been around for nearly 1,000 years!
Christians have beensinging “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” during Advent
all this time. We’ve beensinging it for so long that no one even knows who
made up the first Latin words,or who wrote the beautiful music. However,
everyone recognizes the song as aprayer of hope – hope that, as we preparefor Christmas, our hearts will again
receive the promised Messiah, Jesus our Savior.
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” isalso a prayer of hope that one day Jesus will
return and fulfill God’s plan forpeople on earth. Our job is to live in hope,
like Jeremiah, and to sing withChristians throughout the ages, “O Come, O
Come, Emmanuel” – Come into ourhearts at Christmas. As we light the first
candle, we celebrate the flame ofhope! God is with us, now and forever.
*The
Song of First Sunday “O Come, O
ComeEmmanuel" No.
9
The Advent Prayer
God
without beginning and withoutend, your promise comes to us, bringing hope.
May we in turn come toyour
mountain,
bending our swords and spears, seeking instruction, and walking inyour
light; in the name of Jesus the Christ,
the light of the world. Amen.
*The Choral Response
“Blessed Savior, Come to Me”
ChancelChoir
*Worship inConfession (unison)
Loving and merciful God, you create
each of us in yourimage. You grace us generously with the gifts of the Spirit.
You equip us all,women and men, youth and children, for a life of ministry. Yet
we tarnish yourimage, waste our gifts, refuse to accept your call to service,
and fail to livein peace with our neighbors. Have mercy on us and forgive us.
Fill us with yourSpirit and strengthen us to continue the journey. We trust
that through you allthings are possible. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Risen
Lord, we pray.Amen
*Declaration ofPardon
Leader: Friends, hear the good news! God will
forgiveour iniquity and remember our sin no more
People: God’s law will dwell within us; God will
writeit upon our hearts.
Leader: Friends, believe the goodnews.
People: In Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven.
*The Song ofJoy “O Come All
YeFaithful”
Sing,
choirs of angels, Sing in exultation!
Sing, all ye
citizens of heavenabove!
Glory
toGod, all Glory in the highest!
Worship in
Inspiration and Prayer
The Placing of The Advent Characters
The Hymn of Meditation “O Little Town ofBethlehem” No. 43
The Period of SilentPrayer
The Prayers of the People
The Lord'sPrayer
The Chorale Response “Come to the Manger”
Chancel Choir
Worship InInstruction
The Ministry of Music “Dancing Into
thePromise"
Chancel Choir
The Second Lesson Luke 21:25-36
Pg. 81
The Ministry of the Word "Advent Shock"
Dave Sweley
Worship in Response andDedication
The
Invitation
The Offertory
*The Doxology
No. 592
*The Prayer ofDedication
*The Passing of Christ’sPeace
*Benediction
The
Congregational Response
"Let There Be Peace On Earth"
Letthere be peace on earth and let it
begin with me. Let there be peace on earth,the peace that was meant to be.
With God as ourFather, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in
perfectharmony.
Let peace begin with me; let this be
themoment now. With every step I take, let this be mysolemn vow.
To take eachmoment, and live each moment in Peace eternally!
Let there bepeaceon earth, and let it begin with me.
*The Postlude Organ
*All those who
wish maystand
The ushers will pass
thefriendship pads during the welcome.Hearing devices
andSpanish/English Bibles are available (Hay bíblias en español paralos que los quieren, pida a los ayudantes del
oficio). If you need one, please ask an usher for
assistance.Worship bags andactivity sheets are available in the atrium for
childrenof Kindergarten age and younger (1 perfamily). Page numbers for the
Bible passages used in worship are included in thebulletin.
GREETERS: N/A at
time ofprinting
ADVENT FAMILY: The
Buchelefamily
USHERS: Jeanne
Hamilton,Kathy Friesen, Rod and Mary Lynn Buchele
FELLOWSHIP:
CarolHodgkinson and Donna Jameson
THIS WEEK’SACTIVITIES
Sunday, December 3
Bellchoir @ 8:30 pm, Sunday school @ 9:30 am,
Worship @10:45am.
LadiesTea @ 2:00 pm, Habitat for Humanity dinner
@ 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 5
Celebration Team @ 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December6
Celebrate Kids! @
5:00 pm, Youth Groups @ 6:00 pm, Choir@ 7:30 pm, Worship @ 8:30 pm
Thursday, December 7
Personnel @ 5:30 pm, O&E @ 6:30 pm, LadiesBible Study @ 6:30
pm
Saturday, December 9
Children’s Music Practice 10:00am
Sunday, December 10 -Cantata
BellChoir @ 8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am,
Worship@ 10:45 am, Bell Choir going to Leoti
Birthdays this week
Today - Jerica Wikoff, Monday -Michael Heatwole, Justin Reeve, Mildred
Rumpf, Tuesday - Cole Brown, Joan Davis,Thursday - Tamara Halloran,
Friday - Jim Wharton, Saturday - Rolland
Mathias.
This week’s
prayerfamily isBlanche,Gary&Carolyn, andVan&Anita Salyer.
This week we
arepraying forFirst PresbyterianChurch inEl Dorado,KS.
Stewardship
Pleasebe reminded that our Stewardship experience
is not complete until everyone has
respondedas to their Stewardship intentions for the
2007 fiscal year. If you havemisplaced your pledge card just call the church
office and Connie will send youanother pledge card.
AutomaticWithdrawals
Somepeople find it more convenient to have their
monthlygiving
withdrawn
directly from their bank account. Ifyou would like to set up an automatic
withdrawal,please contact Audrey Law or the
church office and the form will be sent to you.
Our Worship of God
Christ the King Sunday
November 26, 2006 10:45
AM
Worship in
Community
The
Welcome and Concerns of the Church
The
Prelude
The Introit “Carry
the Light” Chancel Choir
Worship
in Adoration and Praise
The Call to Worship
Leader: “I
am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who
is to come the Almighty.
People: Praise
to the One who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood; who made
us to be a
kingdom, priests serving God the Father.
Leader:
Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, the ruler of all
rulers of the earth.
People: To Christ be glory and dominion
forever and ever!
*The
Hymn of Praise “Crown
Him with Many Crowns” No.
151
The Invocation
*The Choral Response “Hope of the World”
(360) Chancel
Choir
*Worship in Confession (unison)
Almighty God, in power and in love you have exalted
the Son, Jesus Christ, to reign with you in eternal glory. We confess our
resistance to Christ’s rule: our slowness to respond in faith, our disobedience
to your will, our reluctance to proclaim your truth, our complicity with the
powers of this world.
By the power of your sovereign love vanquish our sin
and claim us anew. Rule in us, that our lives would conform with your gracious
will and our service further Christ’s reign on earth as it is in heaven.
*Declaration of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the good news! The Christ loves
us and freed us from our sins with his life’s blood.
People: The Christ makes us a royal house to serve as
priests of his God and Father.
Leader: Friends, believe the good news!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader: Look for the one who is coming with the
clouds! Call to repentance all who have
offended him.
*The Song of Joy “Gloria Patri” spiral songbook No.3
Worship in Inspiration and Prayer
The First Lesson Psalm 93 Pg. 527
The Time for God’s Children
Pat Sanders
*Hymn of Meditation “To
God Be the Glory”
No. 485
Worship In Instruction
The Ministry of Music “Come, Share the Lord”
Chancel Choir
The Second Lesson
John 18:33-37 Pg. 107
The Ministry of the Word “Check
Mate”
Dave Sweley
Worship in Sacrament
The
Invitation
The Warrant
The
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Song of Gathering “Blessing and Honor”
No. 147
The Service of the Table (eat the bread as passed; drink the cup together)
Worship in Response and Dedication
The
Invitation
The Offertory
*The Doxology
No. 592
*The Prayer of Dedication
*The Passing of Christ’s Peace
*Benediction
*The
Congregational Response
*The
Postlude
*All
who are able may stand
Dave Sweley - Pastor
Connie Boese-Administrative Assistant
Mary Buchele - Christian Education Director
Suzan Tarwater-Director of Music and Chancel Choir
Director
Kevin Ochampaugh-Associate Choir Director
Linda Adams-Organist and Bell Choir Director
Pat Sanders-Children’s Choir Director
Juana Alcantara-Building and Grounds maintenance
Marilyn Peterson and Brenda Watson - Parish Nurses
Alma and Jason Rojo-Nursery Attendants
The ushers will pass the friendship pads during
the welcome. Hearing devices and Spanish/English Bibles are available (Hay bíblias en español para los que los quieren, pida a los ayudantes
del oficio).
If you need one, please ask an usher for assistance. Worship bags and
activity sheets are available in the atrium for children of Kindergarten age
and younger (1 per family). Page
numbers for the Bible passages used in worship are included in the bulletin.
GREETERS: Kelley
and Larry Jenkins
LAY LEADER:
Cheryl Sweley
USHERS:
Mary Guy, Adah, Kelley and Larry Jenkins
FELLOWSHIP: Sandra and Kirstin Neff
Sound Technicians - Mike Heatwole and Mitchell
Watson
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Christ The King Sunday, November 26
Bell
Choir @ 8:45 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship w/Communion @ 10:45 am
Monday, November 27
Session
@ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 28
Celebration
Team @ 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 29 - Hanging of the Greens (part
II)
BBBS
@ noon, Celebrate Kids! @ 5:00 pm, Youth Groups @ 6:00 pm, Choir @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, November 30
Ladies
Bible Study @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 2
Children’s
Choir Practice @10:00 am
Sunday, December 3 - 1st Sunday of Advent
Bell
Choir @ 8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am,
Presbyterian
Women’s Tea @ 2:00 pm, Habitat fro Humanity dinner @ 6:00 pm.
Birthdays
Today
- Gary Shrader, Tuesday - John Frazier, Wednesday - Kathy Irvin,
Anniversaries
Bob & Melinda
Hitz
11/26/1982
This week’s prayer family is Ron and Janet Major
and Mildred Rumpf.
This week we are praying for the First Presbyterian Church
of Harper, KS.
Our Worship of God
Stewardship Sunday
November 19, 2006
____ __ _
__
10:45 AM
Worship in Community
The Welcome and Concerns
of the Church
The Prelude
The Introit “Carry the Light” Chancel Choir
Worship in Adoration and Praise
The Call to Worship
Leader: My heart exults in the Lord;
People: My strength is exalted in my
God.
Leader:
There is no Holy One like the Lord;
People: There is no Rock like our
God!
*The Hymn of
Praise “Called as
Partners in Christ’s Service” No. 343
*The Invocation
*The Response “Hope of the World” (360)
Chancel Choir
*Worship in Confession
Have mercy on us, O God, for the sin
in our dealings with others - people whom we overlook or ignore, all whom we
treat as enemies, those with whom need reconciliation. Have mercy on us, O God,
for treating your Creation casually - wasting our resources, squandering our
talents, seeking after the frivolous, failing in our stewardship. Have mercy on
us, 0 God, for our shallow faith - for seeing your way as a burden and not a
gift.
In your mercy, forgive us, O God.
Purify our hearts, and rule in our lives, that the world would see in us a
witness to your sovereign love and glory.
*Declaration
of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the good news! Christ offered
for all time one sacrifice for sins, and took his seat at the right hand
of God.
People: Christ offered for all time
one sacrifice for our sins and took his seat at the right hand of God
to
intercede for us.
Leader: Friends, believe the good news!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are
forgiven.
Leader:
Be alert and wakeful, for you do not know when the head of the
human household will return to take account of
our stewardship
of the earth.
*Song of Joy “Gloria Patri”
Spiral Songbook No. 3
Worship in
Inspiration and Prayer
The
Lesson from the Hebrew Scriptures
Isaiah 52:7-10 Pg. 648
The
Time for God's Children
*The Hymn of
Meditation “Today We All Are
Called to Be Disciples” No.434
The Period
of Silent Prayer
The Prayers
of the People
The Lord's
Prayer
The
Response “Jesus,
Remember Me” (599) Chancel
Choir
Worship In
Instruction
The Ministry
of Music “The Earth Is
the Lord”
Chancel Choir
The Lessons II
Timothy 4:1-5 Pg. 199
The Ministry
of the Word “Pretty Feet,
Itchy Ears”
Dick Craft
Worship in
Response and Dedication
The Offertory
*The
Doxology Spiral
Songbook No. 2
*The
Prayer of Dedication
*The
Passing of Christ’s Peace
*Benediction
The
Congregational Response “Spirit”
Spirit, spirit of
gentleness, Blow through the wilderness, calling and free.
Spirit, spirit of restlessness, Stir
me from placidness, Wind, wind on the sea.
You
call from tomorrow, You break ancient schemes, From the bondage of sorrow
The captives dream
dreams; Our women see visions, Our men clear their eyes.
With
bold new decisions Your people arise.
Spirit,
spirit of gentleness, Blow through the wilderness, calling and free.
Spirit,
spirit of restlessness, Stir me from placidness, Wind, wind on the sea.
*The
Postlude
*All who wish to stand may stand
The ushers will pass the friendship pads during
the welcome. Hearing devices and Spanish/English Bibles are available (Hay bíblias en español para los que los quieren, pida a los ayudantes
del oficio).
If you need one, please ask an usher for assistance. Worship bags and
activity sheets are available in the atrium for children of Kindergarten age
and younger (1 per family). Page
numbers for the Bible passages used in worship are included in the bulletin.
Greeters - Mitchell Watson and Amanda McVey
Lay Reader - Mike Heatwole
Ushers - Amy and Amanda McVey, Mitchell
Watson
Fellowship - Stewardship dinner
Sound Technicians - Mike Heatwole and Mitchell
Watson
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, November 19
Bell Choir @ 8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @
10:45 am, Stewardship dinner
Monday, November 20
Deacons @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 21
Celebration Team @ 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 22
BBBS @ noon, Choir @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, November 23 - Thanksgiving - Friday, November
24
Office closed
Saturday, November 25
Stewardship Workshop @ 9:30 am
Sunday, November 26
Bell Choir @ 8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship
w/Communion @ 10:45 am,
Hanging of the Greens (part 1)
This week’s prayer family is John, Sharon, JJ,
Katie, Kelli and Leslie Ford.
This week we are praying for the Forest Park
Presbyterian Church in Hutchinson, KS. Birthdays
Monday - Nancy Sowers, Wednesday - Abbie Wharton.
Anniversaries
John & Julie Ford 11/24/1976
Hanging of the Greens
Sunday, November 26 is part one of Hanging of the Greens, we will be
decorating the sanctuary, placing the tree in the atrium.
Part two will be on Wednesday, November 29 with
our youth groups decorating the atrium tree.
They will be
making the decorations for the tree and invite all to join.
The
Presbyterian Church
1719 Texas
Street
Garden City, Kansas 67846
(620)
275-9141
email:
pcgardencity@sbcglobal.net
www.pcgardencity.org
Our Worship
of God
Twenty-Third
Sunday of Pentecost
November
12, 2006 ____ __ _
_
10:45 AM
Worship in
Community
The Welcome and
Concerns of the Church
The Prelude
The Introit
“Carry the Light” Chancel Choir
Worship in
Adoration and Praise
The Call to Worship
Leader: Unless the Lord builds the house,
People:
those who build it labor in vain.
Leader: Unless the Lord guards the
city,
People:
the guard keeps watch in vain.
Leader: Do not toil anxiously, from
dawn through the night.
People: for the Lord gives sleep
to those God loves, providing for their needs, night and day.
*The Hymn of Praise “Let All Things
Now Living” No. 554
*The Invocation
*The Response “Hope of
the World” (360)
Chancel Choir
*Worship in Confession (unison)
Compassionate
God, we need the renewal of your forgiving grace. We fail to live simply in
dependence upon you. We try to provide for ourselves, as if there were
blessings apart from you. We clutch our possessions in anxiety, as if they, not
you, give us value. We seek human recognition and honor rather than humbling
ourselves to serve your glory. Though you give us all we need, we resist giving
to others.
Free
us, O God, from our sins and the selfishness which ensnares us. Touch our
hearts again with your gracious love in Jesus Christ, who though he was rich
became poor for our sakes, that through his poverty we might become rich.
*Declaration of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the good news! Christ has
entered into heaven.
People: Christ now
appears in the presence of God on our behalf.
Leader: Friends, believe the good news!
People: In Jesus
Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader: Just as it is appointed for us to die once and after that comes
the judgment, so Christ having been offered once
to bear the sins of many will
appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are
eagerly
waiting for him. Encourage one
another as you see the day dawning near.
*Song of Joy “Gloria Patri” Spiral
Songbook No. 3
Worship in Inspiration and Prayer
The Lesson From the Hebrew
Scriptures
Psalm 127 Pg. 548
The Time for God's Children
*The Hymn of Meditation “Lord of Light, Your Name
Outshining” No. 425
The Period of Silent Prayer
The Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
The Response “Jesus,
Remember Me” (599) Chancel Choir
Worship In Instruction
The Ministry of Music “O Sing a Song of Jesus” Chancel Choir
The Lessons Mark 12:38-44 Pg. 46
The Ministry of the Word “Virtual Virtuosity” Dave Sweley
Worship in Response and Dedication
The Offertory
*The Doxology
Spiral Songbook No. 2
*The Prayer of Dedication
*The Passing of Christ’s Peace
*Benediction
The Congregational Response
“Spirit”
Spirit,
spirit of gentleness, Blow through the wilderness, calling and free.
Spirit, spirit of restlessness, Stir me
from placidness, Wind, wind on the sea.
You call from tomorrow, You break ancient
schemes, From the bondage of sorrow
The captives dream dreams; Our women see visions, Our men clear their eyes.
With bold new decisions Your people arise.
Spirit, spirit of gentleness, Blow through the
wilderness, calling and free.
Spirit, spirit of restlessness, Stir me from placidness,
Wind, wind on the sea.
*The Postlude
*All who wish to stand may stand
The ushers will pass
the friendship pads during the welcome. Hearing devices and
Spanish/English Bibles are available (Hay bíblias en español
para los que los quieren, pida a los ayudantes del oficio). If you need one, please ask an usher
for assistance. Worship bags and activity sheets are available in the atrium
for children of Kindergarten age and younger
(1 per family). Page numbers for the Bible passages used in worship are
included in the bulletin.
Greeters - Anna Reid
and Leona Meadors
Lay Reader - Brevin
Irvin
Ushers - Bob &
Audrey Law, Carol Hodgkinson and Kathy Friesen
Fellowship - Craig
& Jessica Wikoff
Sound Technicians - Mike
Heatwole and Mitchell Watson
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday,
November 12
Bell Choir @
8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am,
Congregational Meeting
Tuesday,
November 14
Memorial @ noon,
Celebration Team @ 7:00 pm, CE @ 7:00 pm
Wednesday,
November 15
BBBS @ noon,
Celebrate Kids! @ 5:00 pm, Celebration Worship w/Pot Luck dinner @ 6:00 pm,
Choir @ 7:30
pm
Thursday,
November 16
Stewardship @
6:30 pm, Ladies Bible Study @ 7:00 pm
Saturday,
November 18
Stewardship
Workshop @ 9:30 am
Sunday,
November 19
Bell Choir @
8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am, Stewardship Dinner
This week’s prayer
family is Rodney and Lloydeen Wolfe.
This week we are
praying for the United Presbyterian Church in Sterling, KS.
Birthdays
Today - Jayson Neff,
Monday - Jan Collins, Tuesday - Ron Major,
Wednesday - Anne Jones,
Saturday - Eva Lewis.
Chancel Choir
Rehearsal
Sunday, November 12, 2006 the Chancel
Choir will rehearse the Christmas Cantata ‘Sing We Now of Christmas’ from 7:00
to 8:30 pm.
Anyone that would like to see our
wonderful gifted choir in rehearsal is welcome to attend.
Stewardship
Each one should give as you have decided in your heart to give. You
should not be sad when you give, and you should not give because you feel
forced to give. God loves the person who gives happily. II Corinthians 9:7
I remember as a child of my father
serving on the Stewardship Committee of our Methodist Church in Iowa. Each year
on ‘Stewardship Sunday’, several men would meet at the church to receive their
‘dreaded’ list of the members of the congregation who had neither pledged nor
given to the church. They were to call on these members and ask them to give to
the church. Needless to say, many were not giving “happily”.
I don’t foresee Doug Heatwole asking the
members of our committee to come ‘visiting’ your house anytime in our
lifetimes, but it does not diminish the fact that God does want us to give. At
this time of need in our, Presbyterian Church, we of the Stewardship Committee
ask that you give “happily” toward God’s work. We on the committee are doing
our best to hold down expenses with the help of all those who need funds to
continue God’s work. Please, help us to keep our finances on solid footing.
Wally Hamann
Stewardship Committee
Member
Stewardship
Workshop
Saturday, November 18th from
9:30 am to 3:30 pm, our Stewardship Committee will be
sponsoring a workshop led by Reverend Dick Craft. Reverend Craft is a Stewardship
Specialist for the Denomination and comes to us highly recommended. There will
be a light lunch provided at a recommended donation of $5.00. We are inviting
churches from all over western Kansas including both Northern and Southern
Presbyteries. Please plan to attend this informational workshop.
Special Dates in November
November is turning in to a very busy month in the life of our church,
please mark your calendars and join in the activities.
November 12 - Congregational Meeting,
Cantata rehearsal 7:00 pm
November 15 - Celebration Worship and
Pot Luck dinner
November 18 - Stewardship workshop
November 19 - Stewardship dinner
November 21 - Community Thanksgiving
Service 7:00 pm
Garden
Valley Church 1701 N 3rd
November 22 - No
Celebrate Kids! or Youth Groups
November 23 - Thanksgiving
November 26 - Hanging of the Greens -
part I
November 29 - Hanging of the Greens -
part II
Great
shirts -
The O & E committee is taking orders for shirts with Garden
City Presbyterian Church embroidered around the Presbyterian emblem. The long-sleeved shirts are 100% cotton
in a small blue check. Available in men’s or tailored women’s at a
cost of $26. This
is not a fund-raiser. Some of us
need a way to start a conversation about something besides the weather – this
could be an opening to talk about your church.
They would also be great to wear at events where we go as a group. Sample shirt, details and order form will
be in the church office. We hope to be able to place our order by
November 29th
allowing the delivery being before Christmas.
The Presbyterian Church
1719 Texas Street
Garden City, Kansas 67846
(620) 275-9141
Our Worship of God
Twenty-Second Sunday of Pentecost
November 5, 2006 _ 10:45 AM
Worship in Community
The Welcome and Concerns of the Church
The Prelude
The Introit “Carry the Light” Chancel
Choir
Worship in Adoration and Praise
The Call to Worship
Leader: Praise the Lord!
People: Praise the Lord, O my
soul!
Leader: I
will praise the Lord as long as I live.
People:
I will sing praises to my God all my life long.
Leader: The Lord will reign forever.
People:
Our God, for all generations. Praise the Lord!
*The Hymn of Praise “The God of Abraham Praise” No.
488
The Invocation
*The Choral Response “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” (561 v 4)
Chancel Choir
*Worship in Confession (unison)
God of love, forgive us,
for you call us to love you totally, but we serve you only partially. We
are
half-hearted in our devotion, unwilling to commit ourselves fully to
you, unable to keep our promises to you.
We fail to love others as ourselves; we do not love you as you deserve. We
stand apart from others and from
you.
Redeem us, God of grace. Renew
your Spirit’s power within us. Teach us to love as Jesus loved, humbling
ourselves before your majesty and opening ourselves to the needs of
others, to glorify your holy name.
*Worship
in Affirmation (Litany)
Leader: Friends,
hear the good news! God has chosen you to be saved through sanctification
by the Spirit.
People: We are saved by the Spirit through belief in
the truth in Christ.
Leader: Friends,
believe the good news!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader: To
this he called you through the gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of
our Lord Jesus Christ.
*Song
of Joy “Gloria Patri” Spiral Songbook No. 3
Worship in Inspiration and Prayer
The
Lesson from the Hebrew Scripture
Ruth 1:1-18 Pg. 235
The
Time for God’s Children Pat
Sanders
*Hymn
of Meditation “Alas! And
Did My Savior Bleed” No.
78
Worship In Instruction
The
Ministry of Music “Shine, Jesus
Shine”
Chancel & Youth Choir
The Gospel Lesson Mark
12:28-34 Pg. 46
The Ministry of the Word “The Simple Profundity” Dave
Sweley
Worship in Sacrament
The
Invitation
The Warrant
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
The
Song of Gathering “Circle
the Table”
Chancel & Youth Choir
The
Service of the Table (eat the bread as passed; drink the cup together)
Worship in Response and Dedication
The Invitation
The
Offertory
*The Doxology Spiral Songbook No. 2
*The Prayer of Dedication
*The Passing of Christ’s Peace
*Benediction
*The Congregational
Response “Spirit”
Spirit,
spirit of gentleness, Blow through the wilderness, calling and free.
Spirit,
spirit of restlessness, Stir me from placidness, Wind, wind on the sea.
You call from tomorrow, You break
ancient schemes, From the bondage of sorrow
The captives dream dreams; Our women see visions, Our men clear
their eyes.
With
bold new decisions Your people arise.
Spirit,
spirit of gentleness, Blow through the wilderness, calling and free.
Spirit,
spirit of restlessness, Stir me from placidness, Wind, wind on the sea.
*The Postlude
*All who are able may stand
GREETERS: Adah
Jenkins and Nancy Gilmer
LAY LEADER: Jeanne Hamilton
USHERS:
Rolland, Darlene and Madelyn Mathias, Donna Jameson
FELLOWSHIP: Rod, Mary, Steven and Mary
Lynn Buchele
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, November 5
Bell
Choir @ 8:45 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship w/ Communion @ 10:45 am
Monday, November 6
Personnel
@ 2:00 pm
Tuesday, November 7
Celebration
Team @ 7:00 pm, Inquirers’ @ 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 8
BBBS
@ noon, Celebrate Kids! @ 5:00 pm, Youth Groups @ 6:00 pm,
Choir
@ 7:30 pm, Worship @ 8:30 pm
Thursday, November 9
Circle
I @ 9:30 am, Circle II @ 2:00 pm (at A. Jenkins)
Ladies
Bible Study @ 7:00 pm, Circle III @ 7:30 pm
Friday, November 10
Jail
Ministry @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 11
Children’s
Choir practice @ 10:00 am
Sunday, October 12
Bell
Choir @ 8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am
Congregational
Meeting
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 12th
following
worship, we will be having a Congregational meeting for the purpose of electing
the Elders and Deacons of the Class of 2009, and Dave's Call.
Please plan to attend this
very important meeting.
Birthdays
Today - Chad Woods, Tuesday - Pat Sanders, Friday - Jim Cornett.
This week’s
prayer family is Michael and Jan Collins.
This week we
are praying for the First Presbyterian Church in Caldwell, KS.
Stewardship
As I reflect on my faith journey and think
back to some of my earliest memories of church, one memory that often comes to
mind is of the offering that my parents made sure I had in my pocket as we
headed off to church. I was very fortunate to be raised in a family that is
very involved in the church. One aspect of that involvement and commitment to
the church and its mission is their strong beliefs in stewardship. It’s the
type of stewardship that is more than what you put in the offering plate on
Sunday, the type of stewardship that involves a commitment of time, talent, and
money. An understanding of stewardship
that is always growing
and maturing as they go through life with all of its struggles.
They made sure that my brothers and I
started learning early in life some of the first important aspects of
stewardship. Our offering was not an extra coin or two from dad’s pocket but
10% of the allowance that we had earned that week. It may have been only a
nickel or a dime but it was our nickel or dime and it was important for us to
take that offering to church each Sunday.I am thankful for the parents that I
have been blessed with and those early lessons learned about stewardship. I
realize however that there are many things that I still don’t fully understand.
I will continue to struggle with my response to the many aspects
of stewardship. I do believe that an important part of the
growing in faith process is an increase commitment to stewardship.
Doug Heatwole
Special Dates in November
November is turning
in to a very busy month in the life of our church, please
mark your calendars and join in the activities.
November 10
- items for College Student care bags
November 12
- Congregational Meeting
November 15
- Celebration Worship and Pot Luck dinner
November 18
- Stewardship workshop
November 19
- Stewardship dinner
November 21
- Community Thanksgiving Service 7:00 pm Garden Valley Church 1701 N 3rd
November
23 - Thanksgiving
November 26
- Hanging of the Greens - part I
November 29
- Hanging of the Greens - part II
Inquirers’
The Outreach and Evangelism Committee
will be hosting an Inquirers meeting Tuesday, November 7. The meeting will
begin at 7:00 pm and will conclude at 9:30 pm. Day care will be provided by
contacting the church office at
275-9141 with your request.
If you are contemplating your membership, this is a wonderful place to
ask your questions.
Hope to see you there.
Butter Braids for the Bus
Our Youth
Group will be selling Butter Braids during the month of November, with delivery
December 19 or 20. There are six
flavors, plus caramel rolls to choose from, and all cost $9.00 each.
Butter Braid
is a frozen pastry dough. When baked,
it tastes just like a homemade breakfast entrée or dessert!
And it’s easy to do
– let it rise
overnight or 8-12 hours, and bake 20-25 minutes to make a delicious pastry.
The bus isn’t
in need of major repairs, but we do have expenses for general maintenance. See one of our youth to place an order.
The
Presbyterian Church
1719 Texas
Street
Garden City, Kansas 67846
(620)
275-9141
email:
pcgardencity@sbcglobal.net
www.pcgardencity.org
Our Worship
of God
Reformation
Sunday
October 29,
2006 ____ __ _ 10:45 AM
Worship in
Community
The Welcome and
Concerns of the Church
The Prelude
The Introit “Come, Now Is The Time
To Worship” see
insert
Worship in
Adoration and Praise
The Call to Worship
Leader: O God, our Father, we praise you for heroes of the past who
called for reformation:
People:
Amos and John the Baptist, Luther and Calvin, William Carey, Walter
Rauschenbusch, Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Leader: We thank you for each disciple today who challenges church
practices
People:
Which enrich institutions and impoverish persons, which merchandize your
grace, which mirror the
culture and forget the
Canon.
Leader: We praise you for the Holy Spirit
People: Forever reforming, continually enlightening, patiently gracing
the Church.
Leader: Mindful of our ceaseless need for personal
reformation.
People: In order to be more helpful in your Kingdom building, we pray to
you as disciples were taught.
*The Hymn of Praise “I Sing a Song of the Saints of
God” No.
364
*The Invocation
*The Response “You
Deserve The Glory” Celebration Team
*Worship in Litany of the Saints
Leader: We give thanks to God this day for all the
saints, lifting up the courage of Luther and Calvin, and of all the
Reformers who had the courage to say no to
the abuses of the church in their time.
People: For all the
saints, we give thanks.
Leader: We thank God for all the early founders of
the Reformed Churches in the United States who struggled with life
in a new land and still found courage to create
a church family grounded in scripture, conscience and the
sovereignty of God.
People: For all the
saints, we give thanks.
Leader: We thank God for the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church, USA, and for the Synods and all the
governing bodies of the church
who have spent many years in careful deliberation to understand ways the
church can be reformed
and reforming through its decision
People: For all the saints, we give
thanks.
