First Presbyterian Church
Mission Sunday
July
18, 2010
8:30 and 10 a.m.
The Prelude [A time to be silent in
preparation for worship. Please turn off your cell phone.]
“I Am
Thine, O Lord” by Doane
Welcome and
Announcements
Ringing Our Historic
Church Bells
Opening Hymn # 446 “We’ve A Story to Tell to the Nations”
The Call to Worship (responsive)
L: Come: sit at Jesus’ feet.
P: We come to learn of God’s ways.
L: Come: know that you are welcome.
P: We come to celebrate God’s presence.
L: Come: take a rest, and bask in the love of
God.
P: We come to experience renewal.
L: Come: let us worship God.
The Anthem: “Go Down,
Moses” by Jeff Cobb
Prayer
of Confession (unison) When we
judge the ministry and discipleship of others, forgive us. When we reject the choice of others to listen
when we think they should act, give us the grace to trust their own wisdom and
needs. When we ourselves need time to step away from the world and be present
for you — listening, learning, and being refreshed — grant us the grace to do
that. When we are on the verge of
burnout from doing, doing, doing — help us to stop and smell the roses. We pray
in Christ’s name. Amen.
Assurance of
Pardon
Gloria Patri #812
The Pastoral
Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Children’s
Sermon [No Children’s
Church today]
Offertory
As a tangible
expression of our gratitude to God, we joyfully offer our monetary gifts to
financially support God's work at First Presbyterian Church
Offertory Music “The Plans I Have For You”
by Jeff Cobb
*Doxology # 815
*Prayer
of Dedication
Prayer of Illumination
First
Readings of Scripture Is. 6: 2-8 (p. 635 OT)
*Hymn of Preparation # 589 “Here I Am, Lord”
Second Reading Acts 1: 2-10 (p. 118 NT)
Sermon “Be My Witness”. Mrs. Veeda Javaid
Affirmation of
Faith (unison) We believe that--“The
church disperses to serve God wherever its members are, at work or play, in private
or in the life of society. Their prayer
and Bible study are part of the church’s worship and theological
reflection. Their witness is the
church’s evangelism. Their daily action
in the world is the church in mission to the world. The quality of their relation with other
persons is the measure of the church’s fidelity.” (Confession
of 1967, 9.37)
*The
Closing Hymn # 448 “I’ll
Tell the World That I’m a Christian”
*Greeting Each Other In Christian Love
*The Pastoral
Benediction
The Postlude “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” arr. by Torrans
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This Week’s
Activities
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Next Week’s
Activities
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TODAY, July 18
8:00 a.m. Prayer
Time
8:30 a.m. Worship
Service
10:00 a.m. Worship Service
1:30 p.m. Disciples Bible Study
MONDAY, July 19
12:00 p.m. Newsletter Articles Due
2:00 p.m. Spiritual
Outreach
3:00 p.m. Personnel MT
5:00 p.m. Board
of Trustees
6:30 p.m. PNC
TUESDAY, July 20
WEDNESDAY, July 21
10:00 a.m. Bible
Study in MP
1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting
4:30 p.m. Choir
Rehearsal
THURSDAY, July 22
9:00
a.m. Bulletin Items Due
FRIDAY, July 23
9:00 a.m. Bulletin
Print
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SUN., July 25
8:00 a.m. Prayer
Time
8:30 a.m. Worship
Service
10:00 a.m. Worship Service
1:30 p.m. Disciples Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Youth
Group @ Dam Beach
MON., July 26
6:30 p.m. PNC
TUE., July 27
8:30 a.m. Building
Comm. in MP
10:00 a.m. Garden Club
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry
WED., July 28
10:00 a.m. Bible
Study in MP
1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting
4:30 p.m. Choir
Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Session
THU., July 29
9:00 a.m. Bulletin
Items Due
FRI., July 30
9:00 a.m. Bulletin
Print
9:00 a.m. Community Cupboard Del
SAT, July 31
6 p.m. Praise
& Worship @ LH
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The Mission Statement of First Presbyterian Church
Introduce Jesus Christ to those who do not know Him;
Deepen the faith and commitment of those who already know Him;
Demonstrate Christ’s way of love in service to the world
GREETERS 8:30 Paul & Vi Patchen
GREETERS 10:00 Henry
& Barb Schantz
USHERS 8:30 Ron
& Micky Kuite
Mel
& Judy Matchett
USHERS 10:00 Lloyd
Butler & Hilda Vasseliou
Marcia
Drake & Marge Weitschat
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We are still
experiencing some difficulty with our church’s email (info@erfpc.org) through our website. Please
continue using slake@fpc-elkrapids.org
for all church email. Thank you!
CHANCEL
FLOWERS: The yellow roses are placed
by Gary Fangboner to celebrate the life of Joyce Steiner Fangboner.
PRAYER
REQUESTS: Shirley Goddard
WE
EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY to Peggy
Bushnell and family on the death of her mother, Helen Panter,
on Sunday, July 11, 2010. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 21
at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Please keep Peggy and her family in
your prayers.
CHILD
CARE facilities are available
to keep our services in the spirit of worship.
Infants and children through three years of age are invited. Kaitlin Eberle, Amy Russell and Dave Bellingham are assisting our Childcare Coordinator, Melissa
West, today. Katie DeRosha is scheduled to assist next week.
PARISH
NURSES will be taking blood pressures
TODAY between the two services and after the 10:00 service in the library. Come
and get your blood pressure taken!
THANK YOU TO
OUR USHERS, GREETERS, COFFEE CENTRAL HOSTS, AND
TELLERS: We truly appreciate those
men and women who volunteer to faithfully serve as ushers and greeters for our
Sunday morning worship services. Thank you to those who come early for Coffee
Central. Also, to the tellers who come in every Monday morning to count. Your faithfulness to this ministry is greatly
appreciated. Please take time to thank these men and women for their important
service to our church family and please consider volunteering. We need you!
GIFT CARD PROGRAM: The Outreach Ministry Team has created a Gift Card
Program that allows you to send a greeting to a loved one and at the same time
send a gift to a local agency. A Gift
Card Board, located by the water fountain at the north end of the Narthex,
explains how to make a gift and how to use the card.
NURSERY
LOCATION
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Toddlers (18 – 36 months)
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Nursery Lower Level
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NO CHILDREN’S CHURCH TODAY
LOOSE CHANGE SUNDAY: During the month of July, all money placed in the Loose Change
container will benefit the Antrim County Commission on Aging. Thank you for
your support.
“VEGGIE
TALES” CHILDREN’S CHURCH HELP NEEDED: We
are still in need of volunteers to lead Children’s Church on the following
Sundays: July 25; August 1, 15, 22 or 29; September 5 or 12. A sign-up sheet is
posted in Fellowship Hall. Please sign
up for a Sunday or two. Any questions please call Pam at 264-8167.
IF YOU ARE
AN ELDER and would like to perform an
important service for our church, here is an opportunity for you to do so. Our
church is allowed to send two (2) Elder Commissioners to Presbytery. It is a
great experience to attend a Presbytery meeting and our votes are very
important. Two Elder Commissioners gives us two votes in important matters that
pertain to the Presbyterian Church. If you are interested and would like more
information, contact Sue Cook, Clerk of Session, at sukay@charter.net.
A NOTE OF THANKS AND A GENTLE REMINDER: Thank you for remembering that the expenses of our
church continue even when you cannot be present for worship on a particular
Sunday. Thank you for keeping this is mind before you leave or when you return.
Your faithfulness is important and very much appreciated.
THE SILENT
AUCTION WHICH IS HELD AT THE HARVEST DINNER IS COMING UP! If you have an item or service to donate please call
Connie Riddell at 264-5732 as soon as possible. All donations need to be
identified by August 30. The event will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010,
in our Narthex. Ideas: computer
skills, boat rides, maintenance help, dinner, brunch, or cooking class.
CONTINUOUS, ONGOING, YOUTH FUND RAISER: You can donate your returnable (only) bottles and
cans to help fund scholarships for mission trips and retreats for our Youth.
BUDGET REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2010
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INCOME THROUGH JUNE…………………………..$222,532
EXPENSES THROUGH JUNE……………..…………$220,311
BUDGET THROUGH JUNE……………..…...…….…$237,007
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REMINDER: August Newsletter articles are due, Monday, July 19
by noon.
ANNUAL ECUMENICAL PICNIC IN THE PARK –
AUGUST 2 AT 6 PM, MEMORIAL PARK: What
could be more delightful than a community-wide church service and potluck in
beautiful Memorial Park on a lovely summer evening? Join with neighbors and friends in this
meaningful annual event. This year’s
picnic will take place on Monday, August 2 (Harbor Days Week) at 6 p.m. Bring your spiritual and physical appetites,
and a favorite dish to pass…and leave fully satisfied with delectable “food for
thought,” friendly fellowship, and the wonderful home cooking of our
community. Fellowship
Ministry Team
DO YOU LIKE ICE CREAM? DO YOU LIKE FREE ICE CREAM?
WHAT FLAVOR DO YOU LIKE? Tonight at 7:30 p.m., in our
Fellowship Hall, Veeda Javaid
will present a program about life in Pakistan, followed by discussion. Join Mrs. Javaid
and the Outreach Ministry Team for an evening of learning and ice cream
sundaes.
WELCOMING VISITORS: One of the goals of the Worship Ministry Team is to
make guests at our worship services feel welcome. With that in mind, we have
placed name tags in the red attendance books for anyone without a name tag to
fill in and wear. You, too, can help by making a special effort to greet anyone
you do not know before, during or after our church service. Thanks, the Worship Ministry Team
PIANO AVAILABLE: Do
you know of a group or church who could use a piano? We have one downstairs, where the choir
practiced, that the church would like to donate. Whoever would like it must
pick it up. Any questions please contact Wayne Shuler or our church office.
Saturday Night Praise Service
WHEN: Saturday, July 31
TIME: 6 - 7 p.m.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church
at
the Lighthouse
508 Elm Street
Come
and join us for
*songs
of praise and worship,
led by our own band
*a
short inspirational message
*a
time of fellowship with one another
as we worship our
Lord!
