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First Presbyterian Church Founded June 15, 1818
OUR VISION STATEMENT:
We seek to be a Church United in Christ, Scripturally Based, and
a Compassionate Community of Faith.
SUNDAY - November 19 Oakwood Academy Choir 10:30 Service 8:30 AM - Worship Service/JAH 9:30 AM - Sunday School 10:30 AM - Worship Service/SAN 11:30 AM - Officer Training/FH 11:30 AM - Handbell Rehearsal/BR 5:00 PM - PYC/FH MONDAY - November 20 NO FF Preschool TUESDAY - November 21 NO FF Preschool 9:30 AM - Transformation Yoga/CH 12:00 PM - Study Group Committee/LIB 6:30 PM - HMC Rehearsal/CR 6:30 PM - Boy Scouts 633/GBH WEDNESDAY - November 22 OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT NOON NO FF Preschool NO WNL NO Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY - November 23 THANKSGIVING/OFFICE CLOSED NO FF Preschool FRIDAY - November 24 HOLIDAY/OFFICE CLOSED NO FF Preschool SATURDAY - November 25 SUNDAY - November 26 8:30 AM - Worship Service/JAH 9:15 AM - Advent Workshop/FH 9:30 AM - Sunday School 10:30 AM - Worship Service/SAN 5:00 PM - PYC/FH
November:
A Special “Thank You” to Oakwood Academy for worshipping with us this morning under the direction of Justin Jordan. We are blessed to have this group of young students among us.
Many thanks to Kira Plumly for sharing her music with us this morning.
If your children would like to participate in the Christmas Pageant this year, please contact Dr. Hacker email at [email protected].
If you would like to join the Chancel Choir, please join us on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. and on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. We would love to have you. Handbell rehearsals are Sunday at 11:30 a.m. after the 10:30 service.
Calendar Legend: BR - Bell Room CH - Carriage House (GBH) CER - Christian Ed Resource upstairs CR - Choir Room FH - Fellowship Hall GBH - Gideon Blackburn House HR - Historical Room JAH - John Allan Hall (GBH) LIB - Library SAN - Sanctuary SMR - Stephen Ministry Room (GBH)
Lectionary Readings November 26, 2017
Ezek. 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100 Eph. 1:15-23; Matt. 25:31-46
WELCOME VISITORS!
First Presbyterian is a Congregation of the Presby-terian Church (USA) and a Stephen Ministry
Congregation
We welcome you as a participant in wor-ship 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 all cell phones and pagers. Also, please DO NOT take flash photographs during the services.
Please sign in: The red Friendship Folders will be passed during the offering.
Looking for a Church home? Please speak with an usher after the 8:30 service or the “Ask Me” person standing at the rear of the church after the 10:30 service, who this week is May Myer. Ms. Myer is available to answer questions about First Presbyterian Church, our programs, or finding locations within our building.
Ushers serving this morning: 8:30 a.m.: Amy Stucky; 10:30 a.m.: Susan Brooks and June Guynes.
The flowers this morning are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Leslie Ecklund, on her birthday, by Alice Tanner.
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
November 19, 2017
8:30 a.m./10:30 a.m. Worship Service
This church welcomes you no matter who you are, where you come from, or why you are here. We are Christ’s people, and this is Christ’s place with its doors open wide. If you are passing through, Godspeed; if you are looking for a home, stay here; if you
need instruction, learn from us as we learn from you. We invite visitors to join us, but most of all, to return often.
First Presbyterian is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a Stephen Ministry congregation.
FPC MINISTRY TEAM Dr. Carol Tate, Interim Pastor [email protected] Ext. 122
Dr. James W. Roberts, Int. Associate Pastor [email protected] Ext. 127
Dr. Patricia Hacker, Director of Music [email protected] Ext. 126
Dr. Frank Contreras, Organist
Louise McCallion, Youth Director [email protected] Ext. 131
Lacey Guthrie, First Friends Preschool Director [email protected] Ext. 128
Cynde Tannehill, Office Administrator/Notary [email protected] Ext. 132
Amber Stewart, Receptionist Ext. 130 [email protected]
Finance Department Ext. 136 [email protected]
Quentin Fitzpatrick, Sexton
In case of emergency please contact the church office at 256-536-3354, ext.132.
(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: [email protected] Home page: www.fpchsv.org
CCLI # 1345744
“Flower Dedication” enve-lopes are available at the bulletin board or in the pew racks with a small card in-
side the envelope that you will fill out and place back in the envelope with your $50.
Upcoming available dates: Dec. 10, 17
Sympathy of the Congregation is expressed to Rick Smith on the death of his father,
Billie Roy Smith
Rick’s mailing address is: 1697 East Stonehurst Dr. SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
Sympathy of the Congregation is expressed to Willie Anderson
on the death of his aunt,
Hilda Robinson
Willie’s mailing address is: 1202 Garth Circle
Huntsville, AL 35801
Wednesday, Nov. 22 Office Hours are 8 - Noon
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 23-24 Office is Closed
Happy Thanksgiving!
All ladies are invited to join a
Christmas Gathering
Monday, December 4th 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
We will enjoy Christmas Caroling, Cookie Swap, and Thank Offering.
December 3 - 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary
One Service Sunday
Assemble in God’s Name With the chiming of the bell, we quietly and prayerfully prepare our hearts and minds
to worship God.
Chiming of the Bell
Prelude Andante, G minor Johann Krieger
Dr. Frank Contreras, piano/organ
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit (10:30) God Be in My Head Richard Waters
Oakwood Academy
*Call to Worship
Leader: I love the Lord, because God has heard my voice and my supplication. People: Because God heard me, therefore I will call on God as long as I live. Leader: Gracious is the Lord and righteous; our God is merciful. People: What shall I render to the Lord for all God’s bounty to me? Leader: I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. People: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all the peoples. Praise the Lord!
*Opening Prayer
Lord our God, in Jesus Christ you have taught us that love is the fulfilling of the law. Send your Holy Spirit upon us, and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, that we may love you with our whole being, and our neighbors as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. *Opening Hymn 643 Now Thank We All Our God NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, you have given us so much— all that we need, your hand has provided. You have blessed us with skills and talents, intending that we use them for the sake of others, to your glory. But we have failed to give as we ought, and have guarded for ourselves that which you have called us to share with others. Forgive our selfish ways, and by your good Spirit enable us gladly to serve you by serving others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. (silence for reflection)
Kyrie Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us KYRIE
(8:30) Lord, have mercy upon us, Christ, have mercy upon us, Lord, have mercy upon us.
(10:30) Lord, have mercy upon us, (3 times) Christ, have mercy upon us, (3 times) Lord, have mercy upon us. (3 times)
*Stand as you are able.
Assurance of Pardon Leader: In our baptism, we die with Christ to sin and are raised with him to a life of righteousness. Believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
*Hymn 694 Great God of Every Blessing AURELIA (Verse 1 only)
*The Passing of the Peace (8:30)
Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you.
Proclaim God’s Word
*Prayer for Illumination
First Reading - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 pew Bible, NT, pg. 205
pew Bible (large print), NT, pg. 250
Readers: (8:30) Fred Stucky; (10:30) David Jones
Anthem Thanks Be to God Stanley Dickson
(8:30) Kira Plumly, soprano
Majesty and Glory of Your Name Forest Green (10:30) Oakwood Academy
Time for Young Disciples 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 Reading - Matthew 25:14-30 pew Bible, NT, pg. 28
pew Bible (large print), NT, pg. 34
Sermon “Living Toward God ” Dr. Carol Tate
Respond To God’s Word
*Hymn 712 As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought FOREST GREEN
*Affirmation of Faith from A Brief Statement of Faith
In everlasting love, the God of Abraham and Sarah chose a covenant people to bless all families of the earth. Hearing their cry, God delivered the children of Israel from the house of bondage. Loving us still, God makes us heirs with Christ of the covenant. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still.
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal pg. 35
Presentation of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings
Offertory Be Thou My Vision arr. Melody Bober
(8:30) Dr. Frank Contreras, piano
Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel? arr. W. Henry Smith
(10:30) Oakwood Academy
TO ADD NAMES TO THE PRAYER REQUEST FOR SIX WEEKS, please call or
email Cynde Tannehill, Pastor’s Secretary, or use the Prayer and Care page by printing your prayer request and placing it in the offering plate. Prayer requests only remain on the list for SIX WEEKS unless you contact Cynde at the church office.
If you know of someone who is in the hospital or need to inform the church of a death in your family, you may also contact Cynde Tannehill. Thank you!
*Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD ONE 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 *Closing Hymn 647 Give Thanks GIVE THANKS
*Charge and Benediction *Choral Benediction We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace Moses Hogan
Oakwood Academy
*Postlude Sonata, G minor Sebastian de Albero
Dr. Frank Contreras, piano/organ
PRAYER REQUESTS
Members: Anne Boles, Charlie Bonner, Paula Brown, Emily Butler, Reese Butler, Frances Byrd, Marlyn Harris, David Hatch, J. R. Howard, Kara Howard, Billie Jones; Cay Lambert, Sage Lyons III, Sanders Pair, Amy Ricks, Dolly Shuey, and Bruce Williams.
Friends & Relatives: Alice Contreras Anaya - Sister of Frank Contreras; Kolebi Baxter - Friend of Roger and Irmie Hamner; Mary Nell Beam - Daughter of Gene and Alicia Beam; Kim & Jeanne Chamberlin - Friends of Frank Contreras; Stella Fair - Sister of David Galloway; Calhecia Francis - Sister of Eliza Francis; Robin Freisen - Friend of the Wessel
Family; Donna Hester - Sister-in-law of Anne Peters; James Hester - Father of Anne Peters;
Frances Kyser - Friend of Patricia Hacker; Beverlee Leo - Mother of Lori Smith; Markes Little - Brother of Peggy Galloway; Kevin McCarley - Brother of Roy McCorkle; Beth Lee McCormick - Friend of the Fowler Family; Diana Rose - Mother of Serena Neely; Scott Sedlitz - Stepson of Annewhite Fuller.
Members and Relatives in Specialty Care: Elissa Green (Brookdale Hampton Cove);
Jeanette Hollis (Harbor Chase); Lorinne Lilly (Magnolia Cottage); Darwin Perkins (Brookdale
Place); Ray Rose (Diversicare of Big Springs); Virginia Rowe (Whitesburg Gardens); Marge
Sharp (Birmingham).
The Church: The Pastor Nominating Committee; the Nominating Committee; First Presbyterian
Church, the Session, the North Alabama Presbytery, and for all the church staff.
Military & International: All those serving in the armed forces.
Our Nation: President Trump and our representatives.
First Presbyterian Missions & Ministries: Appalachia Service Project (ASP); Good
Samaritans; International Missionary Fellowship (HaitiHospital.org); The Vine Pastoral
Counseling Center; The Presbyterian Home for Children; Second Mile Preschool; Kids to Love;
and the CUP program.
Other Prayers: Let us remember all those who have suffered and continue to suffer from natural disasters: the victims of… Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, José, Maria, and Nate; the earthquake in Mexico; the fires in the West; to the victims, families & loved ones affected by the senseless violence in Las Vegas. Also, our Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program and other benevolent agencies.
