TO ADD NAMES TO THE PRAYER AND CARE LIST FOR 6 WEEKS, please call or email Cynde Tannehill, Pastor Secretary, or use the Prayer and Care page by printing your prayer request and placing it in the offering plate. If you know of someone who is in the hospital or need to inform the church of a death in your family, please call Cynde Tannehill, Pastor Secretary, at the church office. Thank you!

Specialty Care

CCLI # 1345744

Others

PRAYER AND CARE CONCERNS (Names in bold type indicate new prayer concerns.)

Annabell Aust - Regency Village Mildred Branson - Brookdale Place Richard Brown - Magnolia Trace Corinne Fanning - Kindred Whitesburg Gardens Lorinne Lilly - Magnolia Cottage Mildred Lilienkamp - Huntsville Health and Rehab Darwin Perkins - Brookdale Place Malcolm Reeves - Regency Village Ernestine Roberson - Brookdale Place Ray Rose - Kindred/Big Spring Manor Phil Skidmore - Floyd E. “Tut” Fann State Veterans Home Jeanne Westrope - Kindred/Big Spring Manor

Members Pete Bradway Richard Brown Rickey Currie Corinne Fanning Marlyn Harris Will Halsey Irmie Hamner J R Howard Tom Hudson Cay Lambert Lorinne Lilly Sage Lyons, III Luke Meadows Doris Phillips Anne Speake Teensie Stroupe Beth Wright Walter Wright

George Barnes - friend of John and Judy Howard Tyler Bibb - grandson of Harriet Bibb Miller Calhoun - grandson of Ann Caraway Joylin Anderson-Calhoun - friend/coworker of Karen Ferguson Bud Connor - brother of Jack Connor Patrick Donley - brother of Chris Anne Causey Celia Duncan - friend of Sarah Watson Amanda East - friend of FPC Frank Goessling - friend of George and Eleanor Harsh Mary Jordan - mother of Sherry Smith Karen Knarr - sister of Bettie Jordan Diane Kondrutuk - sister of Vicky Goodwin Fred and Beverlee Leo - parents of Lori Smith Lucy Lilly - mother of Sandy McKenzie The McGrath Family - friends of Jerry and Darlene Cooper Leonard Monk - friend of Bob and Jan McKemie Lindsey Motley - family member of Melanie Fowler Christina Mouradian - sister of Bruce Peters Charles Mundie - grandfather of Ashley Connor Lisa Noojin - daughter-in-law of Caroline Noojin Mrs. Bill Penney, Sr. - mother of Jerre F. Penney Rudy Peters - father of Bruce Peters Mary Roberts - friend of Joyce Bond Harold Romer - uncle of Mary and Craig Romer Diana Rose - mother of Serena Neely Katie Sanders - First Friends teacher Amy Smith - friend of Jennifer Crozier Teresa Verble - daughter of Anita Verble Dr. Khosrow Zolfoghary / family - friends of Dr. and Mrs. Rhett Murray Bertie Weitzel - friend of Mickey and Sandra Childers Tom Wilson - father of Elaine Stowe

Assemble in God’s Name

Prelude Pastoral Symphony George F. Handel Dr. Frank Contreras, piano/organ

Welcome and Announcements Tolling of the Bell *Hymn 64 As with Gladness Men of Old DIX

*Opening Prayer

Prayer of Confession God our Savior, we confess that we fail to live in your light. You reveal your saving love, but we hide your love from others. You claim us as your children, but we do not claim you as our God. Forgive us, God of grace. Let your will be done in our lives so that we may live in peace according to your word; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Silent Meditation

A Time for Meditation Lord Have Mercy Upon Us Kyrie Eleison Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

Assurance of Pardon

*Hymn 423 Jesus will Shine Where’re the Sun DUKE STREET

Proclaim God’s Word

First Lesson Acts 5: 27-32 Reader, Fritz Gant (8:00) Reader, Mary Romer (10:30)

Anthem Thus Saith the Lord George Hundel James Williams, bass

Time for Young Disciples Karen Madison

At this time all children will be invited to come to the chancel steps. Children ages KINDERGARTEN AND YOUNGER are dismissed to the nursery.

FIRST GRADE AND UP should remain in the sanctuary with parents.

Second Lesson John 20:19-31

Sermon Faith and Doubt Dr. Joe Sparks

Respond To God’s Word

*Creed (8:00) The Nicene Creed (Traditional) Hymnal Page 15

We believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, begotten, not made, being of one

*Congregation Standing

substance with the Father by whom all things were made; who for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried, and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end. And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer (10:30) Hymnal Page 16

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Presentation of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings

Offertory We Three Kings of Orient Are Jervon Niska, piano

*Offertory Response Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

*Offertory Prayer *Hymn Loaves Were Broken, Words Were Spoken BEACH SPRINGS

Loaves were broken, words were spoken by the Galilean chore. Jesus, Bread of Life from heaven, was their food forever more. By your body broken for us, by your wine of life outpoured,

Jesus, feed again your people. Be our host, our Life, our Lord. By the loaves you break and give us, send us in your love and care.

Bread for which the millions hunger, words that tell your love and care. By your body broken for us, by your wine of life outpoured,

Jesus, fee again your people. Be our Host, our Life, our Lord. The Sacrament of Holy Communion (Congregation please partake of the bread when you receive it. Please hold cup until all have been served.)

Rev. Dr. Tammy Gregory Brown, Executive Presbyter and Stated Clerk, North Alabama Presbytery

Invitation to the Lord’s Table Prayer of Thanksgiving and The Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution The Communion of the People

*Hymn 66 We Three Kings of Orient Are THREE KINGS OF ORIENT

*Benediction

*Postlude In Dulci Jubilo Johann S. Bach Dr. Frank Contreras, piano/organ

AND NOW WE INVOKE OUR MISSION STATEMENT AS WE LEAVE: Having been drawn into Community and nurtured by God’s Word;

we are called into the world.

This week at FPC:

SUNDAY, January 4

8:00 AM - Worship Service GBH 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:30 AM - Worship Service SAN 3:00 PM - Reunion Group FH 4:30 PM - Disciple 1 ST 5:00 PM - Men's Bible Study CH 5:30 PM - PYC FH/GBH 6:00 PM - Bible Study LIB MONDAY, January 5 12:00 PM - Monday Matinee LIB 4:30 PM - Disciple 2 ST 5:00 PM - Disciple LIB TUESDAY, January 6 6:30 AM - Outback GBH 9:00 AM - First Friends Preschool 9:30 AM - Yoga/Centering Prayer CH 1:00 PM - Preschool Stay and Play 6:00 PM - HMC CR 6:30 PM - Boy Scouts 633 WEDNESDAY, January 7 7:00 AM - FPC Bible Study FH 9:00 AM - First Friends Preschool 11:30 AM - The Vine GBH 1:00 PM - Preschool Stay and Play 1:30 PM - Knit, Crochet, Pray LIB 5:00 PM - LOGOS 5:30 PM - Open Bible Study GBH 6:00 PM - Cursillo Small Group GHB 7:15 PM - Chancel Choir practice THURSDAY, January 8 9:00 AM - Disciple 3 LIB 9:00 AM - First Friends Preschool 9:30 AM - Yoga/Centering Prayer CH 11:15 AM - The Vine GBH 12:15 PM - Al-Anon Group CH 1:00 PM - Preschool Stay and Play 4:00 PM - Finance Committee Mtg ST 5:00 PM - RGBS LIB 7:00 PM - HMC Concert SAN FRIDAY, January 9 9:00 AM - First Friends Preschool 1:00 PM - Preschool Stay and Play 6:00 PM - Boy Scouts Lock-in SUNDAY, January 10 8:00 AM - Worship Service GBH 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:30 AM - Worship Service SAN 3:00 PM - Reunion Group FH 4:30 PM - Disciple 1 ST 5:00 PM - Men's Bible Study CH 5:30 PM - PYC 6:00 PM - Bible Study LIB

First Presbyterian Church Founded June 15, 1818

Second Sunday after Christmas Day

January 4th, 2015

8:00 A.M./10:30 A.M. Worship Service

WELCOME VISITORS!

We welcome you as a participant in worship today. We pray that you will find this service meaningful. Worship is but one of the many ministries of First Presbyterian Church.

PLEASE REMEMBER to turn off cell phones and pagers.

PLEASE SIGN IN: Both members and visitors are asked to “sign in” each Sunday on the friendship folders passed down the pews during the offering. This is our only record of your attendance.

LOOKING FOR A CHURCH HOME? Please speak with an elder standing in front of the sanctuary following the 10:30 a.m. worship. A Stephen Minister will be available for prayer or to answer any questions you might have.

The flowers for this morning’s worship services are given to the glory of God.

The Ladies Bible Study Group that meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:45 a.m. in the library will resume January 14th.

Presbyterian Youth Connection will resume this evening at 5:30 pm.

The Annual Meeting of First Presbyterian Church, Huntsville will be held in the sanctuary on Sunday, January 11, 2015 immediately following the 10:30 AM worship service. The 2015 budget will be presented and there will be a congregational vote to elect officers. The Nominating Committee presents the following slate: Marilyn Schild – Elder / Care – 1 year term David Galloway – Elder / Sustain – 2 year term Jan McKemie – Elder / Worship - 2 year term David Goodwin - Deacon/Care – 2 year term Amy Stucky - Deacon/Grow - 2 year term The floor shall be open for nominations with the prior consent of a nominee.

The 2015 Nominating Committee extends its appreciation to the congregation for the outpouring of recommendations and volunteers for leadership vacancies. All suggestions will be considered for nominations for officers to fulfill two year terms beginning in 2016. Eric Adams, Chair

OUR VISION STATEMENT:

We seek to be a Church United in Christ, Scripturally Based, and

a Compassionate Community of Faith.

(The worship service is broadcast over WLOR AM 1550 or FM 98.1)

307 Gates Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801 256-536-3354 ~Fax (256) 536-3038

E-Mail: fpc@fpchsv.org Home page: www.fpchsv.org

First Presbyterian is a Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a Stephen Ministry Congregation

FPC MINISTRY TEAM

Evelyn Carter, Sexton

Chris Anne Causey, Director of Preschool ccausey@fpchsv.org Ext. 128

Dr. Frank Contreras, Organist

Ruth Erwin, Business Administrator rerwin@fpchsv.org Ext. 121

Quentin Fitzpatrick, Sexton

Dr. Patricia Hacker, Director of Music phacker@fpchsv.org Ext. 126

Karen Madison, Director of Children’s Ministries kmadison@fpchsv.org Ext. 129

Taffy Matheny, Church Accountant tmatheny@fpchsv.org Ext. 136

Dr. Mark Mueller, Pastor On Sabbatical until April

Krystin Rowe, Secretary/Receptionist krowe@fpchsv.org Ext. 130

Cynde Tannehill, Pastor’s Secretary ctannehill@fpchsv.org Ext. 132

In case of emergency please contact the church office at 256-536-3354, ext.132.

Lectionary Readings January 4th, 2015

Jer. 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:(1-9) 10-18

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

Canned Tuna Peanut Butter & Jelly

Mac and Cheese Soup Canned Vegetables Canned Fruit Spaghetti Spaghetti Sauce

Just a reminder Small envelopes are available in the pew racks

for your flower dedica-tions. There will be a small card inside the envelope that you will fill out and place back in the envelope with your $45.

LOGOS will resume on January 7th with the

theme “Hat Night” so

wear your favorite hat!

A New Year's Plan I tried to think of a clever new phrase. A slogan to inspire the next 365 days, A motto to live by this coming New Year, But the catchy words fell flat to my ear. And then I heard His still small voice Saying, "Consider this simple, daily choice: With each new dawn and close of day Make new your resolve to trust and obey." "Don't look back caught in regret Or dwell on the sorrow of dreams unmet; Don't stare forward anchored by fear, No, live in this moment, for I am here." "I am all you need. Everything. I Am. You are held secure by my strong hand. Give me this one thing—your all in all; Into my grace, let yourself fall." So, at last I'm ready; I see the way. It's to daily follow, trust, and obey. I enter the New Year armed with a plan, To give him my everything. All that I am. ~Mary Fairchild