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December 22, 2010 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal
December 26, 2010
Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron
Introit: All Sing #31 “Hark the Herald
Angels Sing”
Prayer of Appr. Response: All Sing #41 “O Come, All
Ye Faithful”
Ministry of Music: “Noel, Noel”
Prayer Response: #
“The First Noel”
Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #
#
December 24, 2010 Christmas Eve Service 7:00pm
Choir: “Suo-Gan”
with Janet Major, Soprano
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).
Greeters – Darlene and
Madelyn Mathias
Ushers – Youth
Lay Reader – Advent Family – Brenda and Mitchell Watson
Sound Technicians – Steven, Trace, Aaron
Fellowship – Sandra Neff
Church Family in Need of Special
Prayers:
Yvonne Allman, Yvonne Battles, Gladys Cripe, Leona
Crotty, Kelli Ford, Leslie Ford, Linda Friesner, Debbie Harden, Blanche Larson,
Rolland Mathias, Leona Meadors, Emme Miller, Joan Parsons, Ruth Richards, Greg
Shaw, Dave Sweley, Anna Tyson, Jim Wharton, Katy White (Pastor Denise’s
daughter), Larry Zant
Church Friends in Need of Special
Prayers:
Jennifer Adkins-Swaim (friend of C. Cooper), Ralph
Cooper (L. Kern’s step-father), Belinda Fouse (J. Fouse’s daughter-in-law), Pat
Haga (L. Shrader’s mother), Grace Hamilton (J. Hamilton’s mother), Jim Hamlett
(D. Hamlett’s father), John Hoxie (friend of K. Ochampaugh), Faye Hunt, (friend
of the church), Ethel Kern (R. Kern’s mother), Jefferson Matthew (Cathaleen
Cooper’s cousin’s grandson), Eden Murphy (J. Hamilton’s granddaughter), Ruth
Oliver (friend of K. Golay), Charlie Robinson (friend of the church), Craig
Sundquist (E. William’s brother-in-law), Linda Tuttle (friend of the McVey’s),
Blanche Wolfe (R. Wolfe’s mother), Eli (Cayla Kalm’s uncle).
(Please call the church with your prayer
request).
This week’s prayer families: The Aaron Hamlett Family, Raymond Crist, Doug Crotty III
This week’s prayer churches: Rev. Steve Wing & First Presbyterian, Leoti, KS & First Presbyterian, Tribune, KS
The Presbyterian Church
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The Presbyterian
Church
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 19, 2010
10:45 a.m.
š WELCOME TO WORSHIP ›
GATHERING
Prelude Linda Adams
Welcome Rev. Denise Pass
Call to Worship Lay Leader
The
people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.
For a child has
been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he
is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be
endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice
and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore.
The zeal of the
Lord of hosts will do this. Jesus Christ is our life and light. In his name and in his power, let us worship
God!
Advent Candle Litany The
Ochampaugh Family
Prayer of Adoration Lay Leader
Let’s pray…God of glory, your splendor shines from a manger in Bethlehem into the darkness of human night. Open our eyes to Christ’s presence in the shadows of our world so that we, like him, may become beacons of your justice and defenders of all for whom there is no room. Amen.
Special Music “The Night Love Was Born” by Mark Schultz
Daryl Hamlett, Nancy & Trace Woods, trio
Confession of Sin: (unison) Denise
Holy God, you sent a star to guide the
Magi to the child Jesus. We confess
that we have not followed the light of your Word. We have not searched for signs of your love in the world or
trusted your good news to be good. We
have failed to praise your Son’s birth and refused his peace on earth. We have expected little and hoped for less.. Forgive
our doubt and renew in us all fine desires, that we may watch and wait and once
more hear the glad story of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the Lord. Through Christ, our Lord we bring our
personal confessions to you now in silence … (silent prayer). Amen.
Declaration of Pardon Denise
Pastor: The
Lord’s grace is sure. God has looked
with favor upon his people and has redeemed them. God has raised up a mighty savior from the house of David. God spoke through the prophets of old so
that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us. God has shown mercy and has remembered his
promises.
People: Hallelujah!
Amen!
*Gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” No. 579
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning,
is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
*Passing of Christ’s Peace Denise
Pastor: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you. (Please
greet those around you with a gesture of peace.)
THE WORD
Children’s Time Pat Sanders Mary Buchele
(Children up to 6th grade are invited forward
to share this special time.)
The First Lesson Isaiah 11:1-5, The Prophecy of Christ’s Peace
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a
branch shall grow out of his roots. The
spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the
Lord. His delight shall be in the fear
of the Lord. He shall not judge by what
his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall
judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall
strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he
shall kill the wicked. Righteousness
shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins.
The Carol Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming No. 48
Lo, how a
rose e'er blooming, from tender stem hath sprung,
Of Jesse's
lineage coming, by faithful prophets sung.
It came a
floweret bright, amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night.
Isaiah 'twas
foretold it, the rose I have in mind,
With Mary we
behold it, the virgin mother kind.
To show God's
love aright she bore for us a Savior, when half spent was the night.
Second Lesson: Luke 1:26-38, The Angel Gabriel Salutes Mary
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God
to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name
was Joseph, of the house of David. The
virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to
her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The
Lord is with you.” But she was much
perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid,
Mary, for you have found favor with God.
And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will
name him Jesus. He will be great, and
will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the
throne of his ancestor David. He will
reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Mary said to the angel, “How can this be,
since I am a virgin?” The angel said to
her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will
overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called
Son of God. And now, your relative
Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month
for her who was said to be barren. For
nothing will be impossible with God.” Then
Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to
your word.” Then the angel departed
from her.
The Carol Angels From the Realms of Glory No. 22
Angels, from
the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth;
Ye, who sang creation's
story Now proclaim Messiah's birth:
REFRAIN: Come and worship, come and worship, worship
Christ, the newborn King!
All creation,
join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son,
Evermore your
voices raising to the eternal Three in One:
Third Lesson: Matthew 1:18-23, The Story of Jesus’ Birth
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this
way. When his mother Mary had been
engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with
child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband
Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace,
planned to dismiss her quietly. But
just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a
dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your
wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him
Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord
through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they
shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.”
Special Music “Suo Gan” by ______
Janet Major, soloist
Fourth Lesson: Luke 2:8-16, The Shepherds Go to the Manger
In that region there were shepherds living in the
fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the
Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am
bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day
in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a
child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the
highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” When the angels had left them and gone into
heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see
this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and
Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.
The Carol Angels We Have Heard on High No. 23
Angels we
have heard on high, sweetly singing o'er the plains, and the mountains in reply
echoing their
joyous strains.
REFRAIN: Gloria in excelsis Deo; gloria in excelsis
Deo.
Shepherds,
why this jubilee? Why your joyous
strains prolong? What the gladsome
tidings be which inspire your heavenly song?
Come to
Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; vome, adore on bended knee Christ,
the Lord, the newborn King.
Fifth Lesson: Matthew 2:1-11, Wise Men Are Led by the Star to Jesus
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in
Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is
the child who has been born king of the Jews?
For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was
frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief
priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to
be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem
of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem, in
the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from
you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.’” Then Herod secretly called for the wise men
and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go
and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word
so that I may also go and pay him homage.”
When they had heard the king, they set out; and there,
ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped
over the place where the child was. When
they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child
with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they
offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
The Carol The First Nowell No. 56
The first
Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in
fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep, on a cold winter's night that was
so deep.
REFRAIN: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the
King of Israel.
They looked
up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far, and to the earth it gave
great light, and so it continued both day and night.
Then entered
in those wise men three, fell reverently upon their knee, and offered there in
His presence, their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
Sixth Lesson: John 1:1-14, The Mystery of the Incarnation
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with
God, and the Word was God. He was in
the beginning with God. All things came
into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life,
and the life was the light of all people.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Offering Denise
Offertory Linda
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 592
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.
Invitation to the Lord’s Supper Denise
Great Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
Breaking the Bread, Pouring the Cup, Sharing the Meal
(Please eat the bread as you are served,
please hold the cup until all are served and we drink together as a sign of our
unity.)
Song of Gathering “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent” No. 5
Let all
mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing
earthly minded, for with blessing in His hand, Christ our God to earth
descendeth, our full homage to demand.
King of
kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth He stood, Lord of lords, in human
vesture, in the body and the blood, He will give to all the faithful His own
self for heavenly food.
Rank on rank
the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way, as the Light of Light
descendeth from the realms of endless day, that the powers of hell may vanish as
the darkness clears away.
Prayer after Communion
SENDING
*Lighting of the Candles Silent Night No. 60
Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, round yon virgin mother and child! Holy Infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing: "Alleluia; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born."
Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
*Charge and Benediction Denise
*Hymn of Celebration “Joy to the World” No. 40
Joy to the
world! the Lord is come: let earth
receive her King; let every heart
prepare Him room,
And heaven
and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and heaven and nature
sing.
No more let
sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His
blessings flow, far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as,
far as the curse is found.
*Postlude
*please stand as you are able
Nursery care is available for children 3
years and under in Room 14 by the west doors.
Children aged 4 and over are invited to remain in worship with their
family.
December 15, 2010 6:30 Youth Christmas Program; Choir following Youth program
December 19, 2010
Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron
Introit: “Prophets Knew”
Prayer of Appr. Response: “Emmanuel” (CH243)
Ministry of Music: “Listen”
Prayer Response: #2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected
Jesus”
Come, Thou long-ex-pect-ed Je-sus, Born to set Thy peo-ple
free;
From our fears and sins re-lease us; Let us find our rest in
Thee.
Is-rael’s strength and con-so-la-tion, Hope of all the earth
Thou art;
Dear de-sire of ev-ery na-tion, Joy of ev-ery long-ing
heart.
If Song of Gathering needed use: #507 “I
Come with Joy”
Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #
#
December 8, 2010 Cantata
Dress Rehearsal; Start with Narration; then run Brass and Choir
December 12, 2010
Sound System: Steven
2010 Cantata Music Order
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
#251c Brass
O Come, All Ye Faithful #249c Brass
Fanfare for Christmas Sheet Brass & Organ
Listen Anthem Choir, Tpt 1, percussion
Prophets Knew Anthem Choir, Brass, Percussion
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel #245c Horn
solo, Brass, Congregation
Vs. 1, 2, 4 (insert in
bulletin)
Be Still Anthem Choir
O Little Town of Bethlehem #250c Intro.
Solo Flute
Vs.
1 Youth
Vs.
2 Congregation and Brass
Vs.
3 Congr./brass Or Youth and/or Choir
Vs.
4 Congregation and Brass
Noel, Noel Anthem Choir, flute, percussion
Suo-Gan Anthem Janet Major & Choir
Go Tell it on the Mountain Anthem Choir, Brass, and percussion
Amen Prayer Response #586
Hark the Herald Angels Sing Choir, Brass, Flute, Handbells,
Percussion, and
Congregation
Ode to Joy Post Presbyterian Strings
Linda Adams Post 2
CHRISTMAS CANTATA 2010 “Listen”
Gathering Music: Brass
Playing in the Sanctuary (Kevin T., Kyle O., Ellen., Lawrence start at 10:30am
Greeting &
Seating: (10:30am): 4 or more
Ushers in Atrium (clerks for Inn in Bethlehem with clip boards) showing congregation to their rooms with concern for
space. (Most of sanctuary
roped off as reserved to give impression of lack of room. Open up pews as needed).
Prelude: (10:45am) “Listen” Choir with Kevin
Thompson, Tpt; Trace Woods, perc.
A summary of the Ancient
story.
Welcomes and
Concerns at Inn: by Manager Rev. Denise Pass. Welcome to you all. . . “cue will
be inserted. Music to start during ending
words.
Introit: “Prophets
Knew” with Brass and percussion.
Call to Worship: Guests who
have traveled from far and near. Please
make room for others who are coming. . . .
(Lone horn begins to play “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel when
Denise cues for the call to Worship) Call to Worship = words of hope
incorporating the word “Listen” when
the call to worship is done the full
brass will play the chorus and then all
will sing the hymn #9.
Hymn:
Congregation: #9 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” with Horn then all brass
Narrator (Scripture 1):
Luke 2:1-5
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
Narration: So, here we have a woman pregnant with a
child. No Prenatal visits, no books or
birth classes. On top of it they have
to go to Bethlehem. How would you
feel? I felt. . . when I was
pregnant. And I even had books,
classes, and family support. Take all
this into account, then, step outside your door with all the conditions that
come with pregnancy and walk to the Colorado boarder. Or, walk to Jetmore. Men
how would you like to be responsible for making that trip? (Music Begins) What was in their hearts at
this time? What did they cling to for
hope?
Choir Ministry/Drama: “Be Still”
(It is Well with My Soul) while a
pregnant Mary with Joseph (Krista & Aaron) journey across and down isle
toward back of sanctuary. Other
travelers come forward to give directions (wearing period dress) and offer
words along the way. Mary showing
concern and strain, Joseph showing worry and love/support for Mary.
Prayer of
Adoration: Manager:
“I know you are all tired. I am
sure this will soon be over and we can all return to our homes. We are nearly full and have begun placing
cots in the kitchen. Still fine
accommodations to be sure! We are all
very lucky to be together here and I will make sure your money is well spent. Let us calm our nerves by meditating in
prayer for a moment. Please bow your
heads and pray with me to our loving father.
Prayer of Adoration. (Only an example of a narration)
Hymn Response: O Little
Town of Bethlehem: Youth; Mary Lynn, Flute (Mary Lynn Introduction; 1st
half vs. 1 youth, joined by choir; Vs. 2 & 3 Youth/Choir/Congregation. Mary and Joseph come up isle slowly during
last verse to meet with the manager of the Inn about a place to stay. )
Narration: Upon arrival
in Bethlehem they went to find shelter and a place for Mary.
Unfortunately, all was full
and nothing could be done. (Pause for acting out) But, in seeing the need a
warm dry place was made under the roof of the stable. (Denise, Mary, & Joseph act out narration. Then Mary is taken in front of the S. pews
to sit on the floor with Joseph caring for her out of sight of the
congregation. She then changes from
pregnant to already given birth.)
(Joseph position manger in front)
Narration
(Scripture 2):
Luke 2 says:
6While they were there, the time came for the
baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She
wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for
them in the inn.
Music Ministry/Drama: “Noel,
Noel” (Mary and Joseph appear with baby Jesus. Swaddle him, love him, and place him in the
manger and have a seat beside it comforting one another and admiring their
newborn son).
Confession of Sins:
Manager: Friends as we gather
this night. . .
Declaration of Pardon
Narrator (Scripture 3): The Shepherds and the Angels
(People dressed as shepherds act out this reading. Start by herding sheep from back to the middle of sanctuary with some narration)
Narration (from Lecturn)
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them,
Angel: (From Pulpit) "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Narrator: 13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
Choir:
14"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to
men on whom his favor rests."
Narrator/Drama: And the
shepherds were afraid, how would you feel.
Bright light, voice from above?
This is a message I would take seriously. So they spread the word and gathered to celebrate the newborn
king. (Shepherds come up the isle proclaiming the birth to those in the pews
and head to be at the manger. Younger
children dressed as animals also gather near the manger when the music begins)
Music Ministry/Drama: “Suo-Gan”
as animals gather near the manger. Soloist(s)
Offertory:
Manager: People, people,
attention please. We have a birth. Lying in the manager is a boy child. Let us rejoice and gather an offering.
Offertory Music: “Go Tell It
On the Mountain”
Prayer:
Manager: Our time hear has been
arduous. You have all held up admirably
under this strain. It has been a
miraculous time with the birth of a king right here. Let us give thanks for this gift with a prayer. .
Prayer Response: Choir
Charge &
Benediction: Denise Closes our Cantata
Finale: “Hark the
Herald Angels Sing”
Post: “Ode to Joy”
Presbyterian Strings
Post 2: Linda Adams
December 1, 2010 NO
CHOIR PRACTICE = 6:30pm Caroling Youth and Adults
December 5, 2010
Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron
Introit: “Prophets Knew”
Prayer of Appr. Response: “Emmanuel” (CH243)
Ministry of Music: “When Will He Come”
Prayer Response: #2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected
Jesus”
Come, Thou long-ex-pect-ed Je-sus, Born to set Thy peo-ple
free;
From our fears and sins re-lease us; Let us find our rest in
Thee.
Is-rael’s strength and con-so-la-tion, Hope of all the earth
Thou art;
Dear de-sire of ev-ery na-tion, Joy of ev-ery long-ing
heart.
Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #
#
Second Sunday of Advent
December 5, 2010
10:45 a.m.
š WELCOME TO WORSHIP ›
GATHERING
Prelude Bell
Choir
Welcome and Concerns of the Church Rev.
Denise Pass
Introit “Prophets
Knew” Chancel
Choir
Call to Worship Lay
Leader
Leader: Show us your unfailing love, O God, our
Savior,
People: and grant us your salvation.
Leader: Listen to what the Lord our God says:
People: He promises peace to his people, who are
beloved saints.
Leader: The Lord will indeed give what is good.
People: Righteousness goes before him and prepares
the way for his steps.
Leader: May the Lord make his holy face to shine upon
us in this time of Advent worship. May
we see God’s face and so know peace.
All: Amen.
Advent
Candle Litany Gary Harley and Kathy Friesen
Leader: The Advent wreath is a circle with no beginning
and no end. It is a symbol of God’s
unending love and faithfulness.
People: Its light reminds us of Jesus, the light
of the world. In him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The
light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
Leader: Once
you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of
light.
People: If we
walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one
another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
Leader: We are
all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of
darkness.
People: Jesus said, “Everyone who believes in me
should not remain in the darkness.”
*Hymn of Praise
“O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?” No.
11
*Prayer of Adoration Lay
Leader
Response “Emmanuel”
(#243) Chancel
Choir
Prayer of Confession (Responsive) Lay
Leader
Leader: O promised Christ: We are a world at war. Our peace depends on your coming.
People: We are a sinful people. Our pardon depends on your coming.
Leader: We are full of good
intentions but weak at keeping promises; our only hope of doing God’s will is
that you should come and help us do it.
People: Lord Christ, Word made flesh, our world
waits for your peace, for your pardon, and for your grace. Even so: come, Lord Jesus. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon Denise
Pastor: Comfort,
comfort my people, says your God. Your
sins are pardoned. The penalty is paid.
People: Thanks
be to God.
*Gloria Patri “Glory
Be to the Father” No.
579
*Passing of Christ’s Peace Denise
Pastor: Since
God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with
you all.
People: And
also with you. (Please greet
those around you with a sign of peace.)
THE WORD
Anthem “When
Will He Come” Chancel Choir
Children’s Time Pat
Sanders
(Children up to
6th grade are invited forward to share this special time.)
Prayer for Illumination Denise
Scripture
Matthew 3:1-12,
pg. 2
Message “Getting Around John”
Sermon Response “Come
Thou Long-Expected Jesus” No. 2
Come, Thou long-ex-pect-ed Je-sus, Born to set Thy
peo-ple free;
From our fears and sins re-lease us; Let us find our
rest in Thee.
Is-rael’s strength and con-so-la-tion, Hope of all the
earth Thou art;
Dear de-sire of ev-ery na-tion, Joy of ev-ery long-ing
heart.
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Offering Denise
Offertory Linda
*Doxology “Praise
God” No.
592
SENDING
*Charge and Benediction Denise
*Hymn of Dedication
“On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” No.
10
*Postlude
*please stand
as you are able
Nursery care
is available for children 3 years and under in Room 1 by the west doors. Children aged 4 and over are invited to
remain in worship with their family.
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).
Greeters & Ushers – Ruth Richards, Donna Jameson, Carol Hodgkinson
Ushers – Paula Sloderbeck, Bob Halloran, Ron & Pat Roth
Lay Reader – Advent Family – Gary Harley and Kathy Friesen
Acolyte – n/a at printing
Sound Technicians – Steven, Trace, Aaron
Fellowship – The Rod Buchele Family
Church Family in Need of Special Prayers:
Yvonne Allman, Yvonne Battles, Neely Burnside, Gladys Cripe, Leona Crotty, Kelli Ford, Leslie Ford, Linda Friesner, Debbie Harden, Blanche Larson, Rolland Mathias, Leona Meadors, Emme Miller, Joan Parsons, Ruth Richards, Greg Shaw, Dave Sweley, Anna Tyson, Jim Wharton, Larry Zant.
Church Friends in Need of Special Prayers:
Jennifer Adkins-Swaim (friend of C. Cooper), Ralph Cooper
(L. Kern’s step-father), Belinda Fouse (J. Fouse’s daughter-in-law), Pat Haga
(L. Shrader’s mother), Grace Hamilton (J. Hamilton’s mother), Jim Hamlett (D.
Hamlett’s father), John Hoxie (friend of K. Ochampaugh), Faye Hunt, (friend of
the church), Ethel Kern (R. Kern’s mother), Eden Murphy (J. Hamilton’s
granddaughter), Ruth Oliver (friend of K. Golay), Charlie Robinson (friend of
the church), Craig Sundquist (E. William’s brother-in-law), Linda Tuttle
(friend of the McVey’s), Blanche Wolfe (R. Wolfe’s mother), Eli (Cayla
Kalm’s0134ww55rr4dfcyy67yhhgbvcu7u8776uuyii980poio9okkkim[[--0900 uncle). (Please call the church with your prayer
request). \
Our condolences to:
Carolyn Salyer and family in the death of her mother, Nellie McDonald.
The Family of Shirley Tunis.
This week’s prayer family: Joy Anstaett, The Kirk Brown Family
This week’s prayer church: First Presbyterian Church, Syracuse, KS
The Presbyterian Church
1719 E. Texas St., Garden City, Kansas 67846
620.275.9141
pcgardencity.org
The Presbyterian
Church
NEWS on Youth Mission Trip
July 3-8, 2011 @
Louisville, KY for high school students (middle school students if space
available). We have slots for 5 youth and
2 adults. Depart Sat. 7/02, return Sun.
7/10. See Mary if you are interested.
Poinsettias
We are now taking orders for Poinsettias to be
placed in the Sanctuary during the Advent Season in celebration, memory or
honor of your loved ones. This year’s
poinsettias will be $25 for a 6 1/2” double plant. If you would like to order a poinsettia please call the church
with your request prior to December 13, 2010.
Christmas Joy Offering will be taken Sunday, December 19, 2010.
Adult Studies Sunday Mornings
@ 9:30am – December 19
What is the Purpose of Christmas
led by Denise Pass
If you shop at Dillon’s,
consider purchasing certificates through the Presbyterian Youth Mission
Fund. For every $1000 worth of
certificates we sell, we earn $30. And
it doesn’t cost you anything extra! To
all those who purchase certificates – Thank You!
Summer Camp Dates for
Westminster Woods are posted on the bulletin board. Make a note!
Notes from the November Meeting
of the Session
• John and Denise Blake were
received into membership at our church by letter of transfer. They will be introduced to the congregation
at a future worship service.
• Kelley Jenkins presented the proposed
budget for 2011. The total budget
was $1,294 less than the 2010 budget. The
budget will be presented at our Annual Congregation Meeting on January 30,
2011.
• Deacons are considering ways to expand the
prayer chains.
• Mission & Outreach reported that our
congregation is responsible for ringing bells for the Salvation Army all day on
December 20 at Sam’s Club.
• Kelley Jenkins presented the proposed Restated
Bylaws prepared by the Stewardship Committee. These revisions will again be considered at the December meeting
and, if approved, will be presented to the congregation at the January
Congregational Meeting for their vote of approval. Written copies will be available to the congregation two weeks in
advance.
• A written report was available from Linda
Adams who attended the Presbytery meeting on November 16 as our commissioner. Denise also attended and encouraged our
participation in Presbytery committee work.
The next meeting is on February 15, 2011 in Derby.
• The pastor gave an oral report on her recent
pastoral activities. She has completed
all requirements to be a chaplain at the hospital and will be on call for the
first time on December 3.
• The next meeting of the Session will be held on December 20 at 6:30 P.M.
This Week’s Birthday’s
Monday – Cole Brown, Joan Davis
Tuesday – John Lechliter, Thailan
Patton
Thursday – Tamara Halloran
Friday – James Wharton
Saturday – Michael Hill, Rolland
Mathias
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday,
December 5:
Sunday School @ 9:30am
Worship @ 10:45am
Pres. Women’s Tea @ 2:00pm
Monday,
December 6:
Memorial Committee @ 5:30pm
Praise Team Rehearsal @ 6:30pm
Tuesday,
December 7:
Staff Meeting @ 8:30am
Wednesday,
December 8:
Children’s Choir @ 5:00pm
Dinner @ 5:45pm
Worship Unplugged @ 6:15pm
Youth and Adult Groups @ 6:30pm
Cantata Dress Rehearsal @7:30pm
Thursday,
December 9:
Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm
Friday,
December 10:
Men’s Lunch – noon @ IHOP
Women’s Lunch – Jax
Saturday,
December 11:
New Deacon & Elders Training @ 8:30am
Children’s Choir @ 10:00am
Worship Attendants
for
Sunday, December 12:
Greeters
– Don & Mary Eves
Ushers
– Sandra Neff, Chip & Melanie Marcy, Ron Major, Steve Buchele
Lay
Leader – Denise Pass
Acolyte
– n/a at printing
Sound
Tech – Steven, Trace, Aaron
Invite your Friends & Family to Celebrate Advent @
Garden City Presbyterian Church
All
women are invited to the Presbyterian
Women’s Association Tea, today, 2:00pm. We
will enjoy fellowship, elect and install our 2011 officers and receive our
Thank Offering. Everyone is asked to
bring a batch of their favorite Christmas cookies to share as we prepare cookie
tins and poinsettias for delivery.
Please come!
Sunday, December 12 @
10:45am – celebrate the birth of Christ with choir and brass and the special cantata, “Listen,” directed by Kevin Ochampaugh.
Wednesday, December
15 @ 6:30pm – our children and youth will present a special musical story of “Shepherds, Sheep & A Savior.”
Monday, December 20
from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Our
congregation will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army at Sam’s Club.
Friday, December 24 @
7pm – Candlelight Communion Service celebrating the birth of Jesus
Christ with choir.
Looking Ahead
Monday, December 13:
Praise
Team Rehearsal @ 6:30pm
Tuesday, December 14:
SW
Clergy in Cimarron 11am to 3:00pm
Stewardship
Committee @ 6:30pm
Wednesday, December 15:
Information
for Session Packets is due in the Church Office today.
Children’s
Program @6:30pm
Thursday, December 9:
Deacon’s
Meeting @ 5:00pm
Sunday, December 19
Christmas
Joy Offering
Monday, December 20:
Bell
Ringing @ Sam’s 10:00am to 9:00pm
Session
@ 7:00pm
Wednesday, December 22 & 29
No
Wednesday activities other than Choir
Monday, December 27
Office Closed
Monday, January 3
Office Closed
Thursday, January 13
Annual
Reports are due
Fri. & Sat., January 14 & 15
Lay
Academy
Fri. & Sat., January 21 & 22
Leadership/Staff
Retreat
Fri. & Sat., January 28 & 29
Lay
Academy
Sunday, January 30
Annual
Meeting
November 24, 2010 NO CHOIR PRACTICE
November 28, 2010
Lauren Deaver, piano
Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron
Introit: “He is Exalted” (#2070)
Prayer of Appr. Response: “Emmanuel” (CH243)
Ministry of Music: “God with Us”
Prayer Response: #2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected
Jesus”
Come, Thou long-ex-pect-ed Je-sus, Born to set Thy peo-ple
free;
From our fears and sins re-lease us; Let us find our rest in
Thee.
Is-rael’s strength and con-so-la-tion, Hope of all the earth
Thou art;
Dear de-sire of ev-ery na-tion, Joy of ev-ery long-ing
heart.
Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #
#
First Sunday of Advent
November 28, 2010
10:45 a.m.
š WELCOME TO WORSHIP ›
GATHERING
Prelude Lauren
Deaver, Piano
Welcome and Concerns of the Church Rev.
Denise Pass
Introit “He
is Exalted” (#2070) Chancel
Choir
Call to Worship Chip
Marcy
Leader: Show us your unfailing love, Oh God, our
Savior,
People: and grant us your salvation.
Leader: Listen to what the Lord our God says:
People: He promises peace to his people, who are
beloved saints.
Leader: The Lord will indeed give what is good.
People: Righteousness goes before him and prepares
the way for his steps.
Leader: May the Lord make his holy face to shine upon
us in this time of Advent worship. May
we see God’s face and so know peace.
All: Amen.
Advent
Candle Litany Chip
Marcy Family
Leader: The Advent wreath is a circle with no
beginning and no end. It is a symbol of
God’s unending love and faithfulness.
People: The prophet Isaiah said,
“The Lord himself will give you a sign: the virgin will be with child and will
give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
Leader: The angel
Gabriel said to Mary, “Greetings you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
People: We rejoice that we too have found favor with God.
Leader: God’s
mercy extends to those who fear him from generation to generation.
—based on Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:28, NIV
*Hymn of Praise
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” No.
5
*Prayer of Adoration Chip
Response “Emmanuel”
(#243) Chancel
Choir
Prayer of Confession (Unison) Chip
Lord God, our lives are filled with
sin. We forget our neighbor’s needs and
do not love you above all else. We need
a Savior. Help us to be ready for Jesus
in our own hearts. O come, O come,
Savior of the world. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon Denise
Pastor: The good news of this Advent season is
forgiveness of sin and new life. Let us
commit our lives to Christ’s way of hope and peace.
People: Thanks be to the Advent God, who comes among
us, setting us free to love and
serve.
*Gloria Patri “Glory
Be to the Father” No.
579
*Passing of Christ’s Peace Denise
Pastor: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us
forgive one another. The peace of our
Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you. (Please greet those around you with a sign
of peace.)
THE WORD
Prayer for Illumination Chip
Creator God,
you remind us that the darkness of ignorance and doubt cannot overcome your
life-giving Word. May your Holy Spirit,
who first inspired these words of Scripture, shine your light and once again
awaken us to the hearing and living of this radiant truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
First Reading
Psalm 122
Anthem “God
with Us” Chancel Choir
Second Reading
Isaiah
2:1-5, pg. 600 Denise
Message “Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord”
Sermon Response “Come
Thou Long-Expected Jesus” No. 2
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Offering Denise
Offertory Lauren
*Doxology “Praise
God” No.
592
SENDING
*Charge and Benediction Denise
*Hymn of Dedication
“Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” No.
8
*Postlude
*please stand
as you are able
Nursery care
is available for children 3 years and under in Room 1 by the west doors. Children aged 4 and over are invited to
remain in worship with their family.
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).
Greeters & Ushers – The Rodney York Family
Ushers – Kelly & Larry Jenkins, Carol & Kyle Deaver
Lay Reader – Advent Family – The Chip Marcy Family
Acolyte – n/a at printing
Sound Technicians – Steven, Trace, Aaron
Fellowship – Cathaleen Cooper, Nancy and Virginia Sowers
Church Family in Need of Special Prayers:
Yvonne Allman, Yvonne Battles, Neely Burnside, Gladys Cripe, Leona Crotty, Kelli Ford, Leslie Ford, Linda Friesner, Debbie Harden, Blanche Larson, Rolland Mathias, Leona Meadors, Emme Miller, Joan Parsons, Ruth Richards, Greg Shaw, Dave Sweley, Anna Tyson, Jim Wharton, Larry Zant.
Church Friends in Need of Special Prayers:
Jennifer Adkins-Swaim (friend of C. Cooper), Ralph Cooper
(L. Kern’s step-father), Belinda Fouse (J. Fouse’s daughter-in-law), Pat Haga
(L. Shrader’s mother), Grace Hamilton (J. Hamilton’s mother), Jim Hamlett (D.
Hamlett’s father), John Hoxie (friend of K. Ochampaugh), Faye Hunt, (friend of
the church), Ethel Kern (R. Kern’s mother), Eden Murphy (J. Hamilton’s granddaughter),
Ruth Oliver (friend of K. Golay), Charlie Robinson (friend of the church),
Craig Sundquist (E. William’s brother-in-law), Linda Tuttle (friend of the
McVey’s), Blanche Wolfe (R. Wolfe’s mother), Eli (Cayla Kalm’s uncle). (Please call the church with your prayer
request).
Our condolences to:
Pat Haga (Lee Ann Shrader’s mother) and her family in the death of her sister, Bettye James.
This week’s prayer family: Pat LeClerc, Jill Whippo
This week’s prayer church: First Presbyterian Church, Neodesha, KS
The Presbyterian Church
1719 E. Texas St., Garden City, Kansas 67846
620.275.9141
pcgardencity.org
The Presbyterian
Church
November 23, 2010 Community Thanksgiving
Service (Hosted by Presbyterian Church)
Sound System: Steven Buchele
No Choir.
Wynema Cessna Piano/Organ
Mary Lynn Buchele will be playing flute.
Randy McVey will be playing some guitar.
Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #
#
November 17, 2010 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal with Cantata portion beginning at 8:00pm
November 21, 2010 Communion; 12:00pm Hanging
of the Greens
Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron
Introit: “He is Exalted” (#2070)
Prayer of Appr. Response: “Jesus, Name Above All
Names” (#2071)
Ministry of Music: “You Are the Christ”
Song of Gathering: #505 “Be Know to Us in Breaking
Bread”
Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #
#
Christ The King Sunday
November 21, 2010
10:45 a.m.
š WELCOME TO WORSHIP ›
GATHERING
Prelude
Welcome and Concerns of the Church Rev.
Denise Pass
Introit “He
is Exalted” (#2070) Chancel
Choir
Call to Worship Chip
Marcy
Leader: Let us join our voices to praise the
spotless Lamb, Jesus Christ, who has redeemed us from sin and death.
People: We, whom he has redeemed, will sing praises
and shout for joy this hour;
Leader: because in Christ the Lamb we have
redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our sins in accordance with
the riches of his grace.
People: Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the
law by becoming a curse for us.
Leader: Let us praise him by saying:
People: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive
power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! To him who sits on the throne and to the
Lamb we give worship this hour and forever and ever. Amen.
Leader: Visit us through your Holy Spirit,
All: and help us to celebrate our
faith. Amen.
*Hymn of Praise
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” No.
151
*Prayer of Adoration Chip
Response “Jesus,
Name Above All Names” (#2071) Chancel
Choir
Prayer of Confession (Unison) Chip
Lord Jesus Christ, you came to
serve. As you came to a blind man and
gave him sight, come to us in our darkness and show us the things we cannot see. As you came to a man tormented in his mind
and gave him peace and healing, come to us in our tensions and make us
whole. As you came to Lazarus, who was
dead, and brought him from the grave, come to us in our deadness and bring us
to real life now with our living Lord. Lord Jesus Christ, you came not to be served but to serve. But we see life the other way round: to get where we do not give, to exploit whom we have not helped, to use what we
have not earned. As you came to a dying
thief and promised him paradise, come to us now in forgiveness and give us
hope. In your name, Lord, we pray. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon Denise
Pastor: In the life, death, and resurrection of
Jesus, we are assured that there is no sin so terrible that God cannot forgive,
no hurt so terrible that God cannot heal.
God accepts, God forgives, and God sets free. Receive the forgiving love of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
*Gloria Patri “Glory
Be to the Father” No.
579
*Passing of Christ’s Peace Denise
Pastor: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us
forgive one another. The peace of our
Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you. (Please greet those around you with a sign
of peace.)
THE WORD
Prayer for Illumination Chip
Prepare our hearts,
O God, to hear your Word and obey your will.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, we pray. Amen.
First Reading Col.
1:11-20, pg. 188
Anthem “You
Are The Christ” Chancel Choir
Second Reading
Luke
23:33-43, pg. 84 Denise
Message “Always
Room for More”
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Offering Denise
Offertory Linda
Adams
*Doxology “Praise
God” No.
592
Invitation to the Lord’s Table Denise Denise
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer
Breaking the Bread, Pouring the Cup, Sharing the Meal
Song of Gathering “Be Known to Us in
Breaking Bread”
No. 505
Communion of the People
Prayer after Communion
SENDING
*Charge and Benediction Denise
*Hymn of Dedication
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” No.
142
*Postlude
*please stand
as you are able
Nursery care
is available for children 3 years and under in Room 1 by the west doors. Children aged 4 and over are invited to
remain in worship with their family.
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).
Greeters & Ushers – The Brown Family
Ushers – Donna Jameson, Madelyn Mathias, Darlene Mathias, Adah Jenkins
Lay Reader – Chip Marcy
Acolyte – Jayson Neff
Sound Technicians – Steven, Trace, Aaron
Fellowship – Soup Lunch and Hanging of the Greens
Church Family in Need of Special Prayers:
Yvonne Allman, Yvonne Battles, Neely Burnside, Gladys Cripe, Leona Crotty, Kelli Ford, Leslie Ford, Linda Friesner, Debbie Harden, Blanche Larson, Rolland Mathias, Leona Meadors, Emme Miller, Joan Parsons, Ruth Richards, Greg Shaw, Dave Sweley, Anna Tyson, Jim Wharton, Larry Zant.
Church Friends in Need of Special Prayers:
Ralph Cooper (L. Kern’s step-father), Belinda Fouse (J.
Fouse’s daughter-in-law), Pat Haga (L. Shrader’s mother), Grace Hamilton (J.
Hamilton’s mother), Jim Hamlett (D. Hamlett’s father), John Hoxie (friend of K.
Ochampaugh), Faye Hunt, (friend of the church), Ethel Kern (R. Kern’s mother),
Eden Murphy (J. Hamilton’s granddaughter), Ruth Oliver (friend of K. Golay),
Charlie Robinson (friend of the church), Craig Sundquist (E. William’s
brother-in-law), Jennifer Adkins-Swaim (friend of C. Cooper), Linda Tuttle
(friend of the McVey’s), Blanche Wolfe (R. Wolfe’s mother), Eli (Cayla Kalm’s
uncle). (Please call the church with your
prayer request).
Our condolences to:
Pat Haga (Lee Ann Shrader’s mother) and her family in the death of her sister, Bettye James.
This week’s prayer family: The Randy McVey Family
This week’s prayer church: United Presbyterian, Jetmore, KS
The Presbyterian Church
1719 E. Texas St., Garden City, Kansas 67846
620.275.9141
pcgardencity.org
The Presbyterian Church
November 10, 2010 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal with Cantata portion beginning at 8:00pm;
Wynema Cessna Piano
November 14, 2010 Wynema Cessna, Piano/Organ
Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron
Introit: “He is Exalted” (#2070)
Prayer of Appr. Response: “Jesus, Name Above All
Names” (#2071)
Ministry of Music: “Down to the River”
Prayer Response: "Give Thanks"
Give thanks, with a grateful heart, give thanks, to the holy
one, give thanks, because he's given, Jesus Christ, his son. And now, let the weak say "I am
strong," let the poor say "I am rich," because of what the Lord
has done for us, give thanks!
Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #
#
November 3, 2010 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal with Cantata portion beginning at 8:00pm; 8:30pm Worship
Meeting
November 7, 2010 Stewardship Sunday
Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron
Introit: “He is Exalted” (#2070)
Prayer of Appr. Response: “Jesus, Name Above All
Names” (#2071)
Ministry of Music: “Legacy of Service”
Prayer Response: "Give Thanks"
Give thanks, with a grateful heart, give thanks, to the holy
one, give thanks, because he's given, Jesus Christ, his son. And now, let the weak say "I am
strong," let the poor say "I am rich," because of what the Lord
has done for us, give thanks!
Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #
#
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).
Greeters – Aaron & Krista Hamlett, Dillon Cunningham
Lay Reader – Kurt Peterson
Ushers – Yvonne Battles, Becky & Zack McVey
Acolyte – Kirstin Neff
Sound Technicians – n/a at time of printing
Fellowship – Stewardship Dinner
Church Family in Need of Special Prayers:
Yvonne Allman, Yvonne Battles, Neely Burnside, Gladys Cripe, Leona Crotty, Kelli Ford, Leslie Ford, Linda Friesner, Debbie Harden, Blanche Larson, Rolland Mathias, Leona Meadors, Emme Miller, Joan Parsons, Ruth Richards, Greg Shaw, Dave Sweley, Anna Tyson, Jim Wharton, Larry Zant.
Church Friends in Need of Special Prayers:
Ralph Cooper (L. Kern’s step-father), Belinda Fouse (J.
Fouse’s daughter-in-law), Pat Haga (L. Shrader’s mother), Grace Hamilton (J.
Hamilton’s mother), Jim Hamlett (D. Hamlett’s father), John Hoxie (friend of K.
Ochampaugh), Faye Hunt, (friend of the church), Bettye James (L. Shrader’s
aunt), Ethel Kern (R. Kern’s mother), Eden Murphy (J. Hamilton’s
granddaughter), Ruth Oliver (friend of K. Golay), Charlie Robinson (friend of
the church), Craig Sundquist (E. William’s brother-in-law), Jennifer
Adkins-Swaim (friend of C. Cooper), Linda Tuttle (friend of the McVey’s),
Blanche Wolfe (R. Wolfe’s mother). (Please
call the church with your prayer request).
Our condolences to:
Linda Kern and her family in the death of her mother, Eunice Cooper.
This week’s prayer family: Daryl & Ann Hamlett
This week’s prayer church: Park Presbyterian, Leoti, KS
The Presbyterian Church
1719 E. Texas St., Garden City, Kansas 67846
620.275.9141
pcgardencity.org
The Presbyterian
Church
Thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary
Time
November 7, 2010
10:45 a.m.
Stewardship Sunday
š WELCOME TO WORSHIP ›
GATHERING
Prelude
Welcome and Concerns of the Church Rev.
Denise Pass
Introit “He
is Exalted” (#2070) Chancel
Choir
Call to Worship Kurt
Peterson
Leader: Our
hearts are ready, O Lord, our hearts are ready!
People: We will sing and make melody! We will awaken the dawn!
Leader: We
will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples, we will sing praises to you
among the nations.
All: For your steadfast love is great
above the heavens, and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
*Hymn of Praise
“God Is Here!” No.
461
*Prayer of Adoration Kurt
In you,
eternal Father, and through your Son, Jesus Christ, we find the beginning and
end of all things. In him we find hope,
forgiveness, and courage for new beginnings.
Let then, O God, the fresh winds of your Spirit sweep into our lives
this day, so that this act of worship and the week to follow may become a time
of renewal and rededication to your service.
Amen.
Response “Jesus,
Name Above All Names” (#2071) Chancel
Choir
Confession of Sin (Unison) Kurt
Awesome and
compassionate God, you have loved us with unfailing, self-giving mercy, but we
have not loved you. You constantly call
us, but we do not listen. You ask us to
love, but we walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own
concerns. We condone evil, prejudice,
warfare, and greed. God of grace, as
you come to us in mercy, we repent in spirit and in truth, admit our sin, and gratefully
receive your forgiveness through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Hear us now as we continue our confession in
silence … (silent prayer.) Amen.
Declaration of Pardon Denise
Pastor: While
it is true that we have sinned, it is a greater truth that we are forgiven
through God’s love in Jesus Christ. To
all who humbly seek the mercy of God I say, in Jesus Christ your sin is
forgiven.
People: Thanks be to God.
*Gloria Patri “Glory
Be to the Father” No.
579
*Passing of Christ’s Peace Denise
Pastor: Since
God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with
you all.
People: And also with you. (Please greet those around you with a
gesture of peace.)
Children’s Time Pat
Sanders
(Children up to
6th grade are invited forward to share this special time.)
THE WORD
Prayer for Illumination Kurt
Prepare our
hearts, O God, to hear your Word and obey your will. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, we pray. Amen.
First Reading Psalm
98, pg. 545 Kurt
Anthem “Legacy
of Service” Chancel Choir
Second Reading
2 Thessalonians 2:16
– 3:5 pg. 180 Denise
Message “Confident
Love”
Message Response “Give
Thanks”
Give thanks, with a grateful heart, give thanks, to
the holy one,
give thanks, because he's given, Jesus Christ, his
Son.
And now, let the weak say "I am strong," let
the poor say "I am rich,"
because of what the Lord has done for us, give thanks!
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Offering and Dedication of Our Pledges Denise
This morning
we will come forward and place our offerings and pledge cards in the plates on
the communion table. This physical act
reminds us that we give ourselves joyfully and completely – body, mind and
spirit – to the Living God, the Creator of the Universe. If you are unable to come forward, please
let an usher know and they will receive your offering and pledge card.
Offertory Linda
Adams
*Doxology “Praise
God” No.
592
*Prayer of Thanksgiving Denise
SENDING
*Charge and Benediction Denise
*Hymn of Dedication
“Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love” No.
367
*Postlude
*please stand
as you are able
Nursery care
is available for children 3 years and under in Room 1 by the west doors. Children aged 4 and over are invited to
remain in worship with their family.
Presbyterian Women’s Fall Rummage
Sale was
a huge success! Thanks to all who set
up, sorted, priced, bought and sold! We
raised $1302 and leftovers were given to Sunflower Thrift Store, sweaters were
taken to a local nursing home, & some books were taken to the Family
Bookhouse!
Adult Studies Sunday Mornings
@ 9:30a
¨
Nov. 7 – Dec. 5 in the Parlor, led by Rod Buchele - In the Dust of the
Rabbi, filmed in the Middle East, Ray VanderLaan explains the historical,
geographical & cultural context.
Youth 7th – 12th grade and their parents and other
interested adults are invited to gather during the stewardship luncheon to find a time to
get the GCPC Youth Council up and RUNNING.
We’ll find a time where we can all meet to determine activities, meeting
times and the frequency of special events.
A Faith Study with Anime, 7:00p, Friday nights
resumed Nov. 5, @ 2410 Commanche Ct., led by Steven Buchele. Join us!
We are in need of any games, books or other quiet activities for
older elementary age children. If you have anything to donate, please deliver
to the nursery where they will be much appreciated! Thanks!
Personnel Committee is
diligently seeking to fill the Administrative Assistant position. Until that person is in place, your best
source of information and updates on church news will come through the bulletin
insert and our website pcgardencity@sbcglobal.org
Volunteers are needed to help cover
the office through November 22. If you would like to volunteer for a full or
even a half day, there is a sign up sheet located on the front counter in the
church office. Thank you!
Session has called the Annual Business
Meeting of the congregation for the
purpose of electing officers and establishing the pastor’s terms of call on
Sunday, November 14, immediately following worship.
Notes from the October Meeting of
the Session
·
The Review Committee met on October 8 and
determined that there were no errors, irregularities, or omissions in the 2009
financial records.
·
Our church will host the community-wide
Thanksgiving service on November 23 at 7:00.
It is sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance.
·
For the year, receipt of pledges is slightly
behind budgeted expectations. Expenses
continue to match the receipts available.
·
Brenda Watson is Deacon of the Month for
November. She should be contacted if
Denise is not available.
·
The next meeting of Presbytery is at Eastminster
Presbyterian in Wichita on November 16.
Linda Adams is our designated commissioner.
·
Seeds of Hope jail ministry collected $189 at our
church in July and this was 9% of the total they raised for their mission
program.
·
The stewardship committee will meet on November 6
to discuss revisions of the by-laws and the building use policy and on November
15 to discuss the 2011budget.
·
The playground will be removed on November 6 due
to maintenance and liability concerns.
Thank you to Matt Jones for use of the heavy equipment needed.
·
So far this year we have had an average of 80
people at worship.
·
The choir’s cantata is scheduled for December 12.
·
Church membership rolls have been reviewed. Most of those on the inactive list since
2008 (or longer) have been dismissed from the rolls. Others on the active list are being contacted and may be moved to
the inactive list depending on their response.
·
The next stated meetings of the Session will be
November 22 and December 20.
If you shop at Dillon’s,
consider purchasing certificates through the Presbyterian Youth Mission
Fund. For every $1000 worth of
certificates we sell, we earn $30. And
it doesn’t cost you anything extra! To
all those who purchase certificates – Thank You!
Summer Camp Dates for
Westminster Woods are posted on the bulletin board. Make a note!
This Week’s Birthday’s
Sunday – Pat Sanders
Monday – Bryce Roderick
Saturday – Jan Collins
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday,
November 7:
Bell Choir @ 8:30am
Sunday School @ 9:30am
Worship @ 10:45am
Stewardship Luncheon @ noon
Monday,
November 8:
Praise Team Rehearsal @ 6:30pm
Tuesday,
November 9:
Staff meeting @ 8:30am
Gateway Class (Membership inquiry) @ 7:00pm
Special Meeting of the Session @ 8:00pm
Wednesday,
November 10:
Y’All Come dinner @5:45pm
Worship Unplugged @6:15pm
Youth and Adult groups @ 6:30pm
Choir rehearsal @ 7:30 pm
Thursday,
November 11:
PW Association Circles @ 9:30am, 2:00pm, & 7:30pm
M&O Committee @ 6:00pm
Friday,
November 12:
Presbyterian Women’s Lunch - noon @ 8 Second BBQ
Men’s Lunch – noon @ Hannah’s Corner
Animé Bible study @ 7:00pm
Saturday,
November 13:
Children’s Choir @ 10:00am
Worship Attendants
for
Sunday, November 14:
Greeters
– The Jones Family
Lay
Leader – n/a at printing
Ushers
– n/a at printing
Acolyte
– Jacob Ochampaugh
Sound
Tech – n/a at printing
Fellowship
– Buchele Family
Invite your Friends & Family to Celebrate
Thanksgiving & Advent @ Garden City Presbyterian Church:
Sunday, November 21 @
noon –
soup luncheon and Hanging
of the Greens. We will be decorating the church
and making ornaments which will be hung on the Atrium tree while we tell the
Story of God’s Love.
Tuesday, November 23
@ 7pm –
Community Thanksgiving
Service
at The Presbyterian Church. Enjoy this
taizé-style blended worship with your family and friends from across the Garden
City community.
Sunday, December 5 @
9:30am –
Preschoolers & First Graders! We’re
having a Birthday Party
for Jesus! Bring an unwrapped gift for a
baby to put in the manger as we celebrate the birthday of Christ!
The
Presbyterian Women’s
Association Tea is December 5 too!
Details to follow.
Sunday, December 12 @
10:45am – celebrate the birth of Christ with choir and brass and the special cantata, “Listen,” directed by Kevin Ochampaugh.
Wednesday, December
15 @ 6:30pm – our children and youth will present a special musical story of “Shepherds, Sheep & A Savior.”
Friday, December 24 @
7pm – Candlelight Communion Service celebrating the birth of Jesus
Christ with choir.
Sermon Notes:
Prayer Requests:
October 27, 2010: 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal; Cantata portion starts at 8:00pm
October 31, 2010
Reformation/All Saints
Sound System:
Introit: “Lord I Believe in You”
Prayer of Appr. Response: “7 Fold Amen”
Ministry of Music: “Fly Away Medley”
Song of Gathering: #517
Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #
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October 20, 2010: 6:15pm Worship Service; 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal;
Worship Meeting 8:20pm
October 24, 2010
Sound System:
Introit: “Lord, I Believe in You”
Prayer of Appr. Response: “7 Fold Amen”
Ministry of Music: “Brother James Air”
Prayer Response: “Cares Chorus” #2215
I cast all my cares up-on you, I lay all of my bur-dens down
at your feet,
And an-y-time that I don’t know what to do, I will cast all
my cares up-on you.
Hymns of Praise, Meditation, and Dedication: #
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October 13, 2010: 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal
October 17, 2010
Sound System:
Introit: “Lord, I Believe in You”
Prayer of Appr. Response: “7 Fold Amen”
Ministry of Music: “I’m Goin Home to Glory”
Prayer Response: “Cares Chorus” #2215
I cast all my cares up-on you, I lay all of my bur-dens down
at your feet,
And an-y-time that I don’t know what to do, I will cast all
my cares up-on you.
Hymns of Praise, Meditation, and Dedication: #
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