First Presbyterian Church

June 4, 2017 9:30 a.m.

Pentecost Sunday

“As the Father has sent me, so I send you. “ John 20:21b

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Prelude

Welcome and Church Life Notes

Introit "Step by Step" by Strasser

Chancel Choir

*Call to Worship (responsively)

Leader: To a world dry and thirsty

People: God has poured out Living Water;

Leader: To a world fainting and breathless

People: God has stirred a mighty wind;

Leader: To a world cold and dark

People: God has ignited the flame of the Spirit;

Leader: Let us worship for the Spirit has come

People: The Spirit has come.

*Hymn “Spirit of the Living God” #288

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession (in unison)

Lord God, your Spirit fills us with life, but you know our attitudes often

stifle the goodness of our life in you. We recognize the ways we have

brought pain to you, to others and to ourselves. For Jesus' sake, we ask

you to breathe new life into us, wash us clean, and ignite the fire of love

in our hearts again. Amen.

(A moment for silent personal prayer of confession)

*Assurance of Pardon (in unison)

Even in the darkness of our sinful selves, your Word reminds us that your

steadfast love never ceases, that your mercies never come to an end.

Your mercy is new every morning, new every moment, and in Jesus’

sacrifice your mercies are for us. We are forgiven in Jesus Christ. Amen.

*Choral Response “The Gloria”

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 the Peace

Leader: The Peace of the Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

Time for Small Disciples Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays

(Children may leave for the Child Care Room following the children's message.)

Anthem "Sing with the Spirit" arr. Schafferman

Chancel Choir

Prayer for Illumination (in unison)

O God, by your Spirit tell us what we need to hear, and show us what we

ought to do, to obey Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Numbers 11:16-17, 24-30 (page 129 OT in the pew Bible)

Acts 2:1-21 (page 119 NT in the pew Bible)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

John 20:19-32 (page 115 NT in the pew Bible)

Leader: The Gospel of Christ.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “The Really Great Commission” Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

*Hymn “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” #286

* Prayer for Pentecost (St. Augustine of Hippo AD 354-430) (in unison) (Ushers gather in the narthex at this time.)

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me,

O Holy Spirit, that my works, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy

Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend

what is holy. Guard me then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.

Amen.

Presentation of our Tithes, Gifts & Offerings

Call to the Offering

Offertory

*Choral Response “The Doxology” #606

*Prayer of Dedication (in unison)

In our giving, Lord, may your fire burn within us, the fire that ignited

faith in many so long ago. With our gifts, Holy God, bring life and

light in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Sharing Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer

… “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”

*Parting Hymn “Go to the World!” #295

*Benediction

*Choral Benediction “Praise to God the Father” #605

*Postlude

*You are invited to stand.

Thought for today: “God cannot be grasped by the mind. If God could be grasped, God would not be God.” —Evagrius of Pontus

The First Presbyterian Church Delhi, New York

First Presbyterian Church actively exists as the living body of Christ, committed to growing in faithfulness to God, serving the whole human family

and welcoming all people into God’s love. (Our Mission Statement)

SUNDAY June 4

9:00 am Choir gathers (Sanctuary and Chapel) 9:30 am Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 am Coffee Hour (FH) 10:45 am Deacons Meeting (Library)

MONDAY June 5

9:00 am Fitness Class ( FH) 10:00 am Monday Morning Bridge (BR) 10:30 am Advanced Tai Chi (Chapel) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR)

TUESDAY June 6

10:30 am Tai Chi (Chapel) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR) 5:00 pm Weight Watchers (Chapel) 6:00 pm Crafters Club for Bazaar at the home of Betty Bell

WEDNESDAY June 7

7:30 am SPARKS at Crossroads Café 9:00 am Fitness Class (FH) 10:30 am Advanced Tai Chi (Chapel) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR) 12:00 pm Delhi Clergy Association (Library) 5:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

THURSDAY June 8

10:30 am Tai Chi (Chapel) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR) 6:30 pm Yoga for All (Chapel)

FRIDAY June 9

9:00 am – 2:00 pm The Kirk Thrift Shoppe is open! 10:00 am Gentle Yoga (Chapel) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR)

SATURDAY June 10

9:00 am – 2:00 pm The Kirk Thrift Shoppe is open!

SUNDAY June 11

9:00 am Choir gathers (Sanctuary and Chapel) 9:30 am Worship (Sanctuary) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Girl Scout Fly Up Ceremony (Sanctuary & FH)

RR – Red Room; CR – Conference Room; FH – Fellowship Hall; BR – Blue Room

Interim Pastor: Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays Music Director/ Organist: Billy Meredith 4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753 e-mail: office@fpcdelhi.org

Liturgist: Linda Burr Phone: (607) 746-2155

Fax # (607) 746-2156 Web Site: www.fpcdelhi.org

First Presbyterian Church

of Delhi, New York Church Life: June 4, 2017

Welcome to worship on this Day of Pentecost! We celebrate the birth of the church and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit as we worship today!

Holy Spirit, blow through our hearts and set us on fire for you! Amen.

We invite everyone to take a moment during the offertory to sign the Church Attendance Register. A special welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us this morning. We

hope that your worship experience will be meaningful and enjoyable. If you are interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church or becoming a member of this congregation, please speak with Pastor Lisa Ruth, the Church Office or any Elder.

COFFEE HOUR will be held today in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the Worship Service. EVERYONE is invited to this time of fellowship. Please join us this morning!

The FLOWERS at the pulpit are given by Kathy and Kevin Sullivan in memory of their nephew, Michael Clausi.

The FLOWERS this morning are given by members of our church family in celebration of Pentecost Sunday. If you’re interested in helping plant them, or taking a turn watering or “dead heading” them during the summer, please see Erica Cantwell, Bruce Burr or the Church Office.

The TRUSTEES responsible for counting today are Tom Leo and Bruce Burr. The Trustees responsible for counting on June 11 are Steve McKeegan and Art Maxwell.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BAGS are available in the hospitality room on the shelves. Children are welcome to select a bag with items of their choosing to use during worship. CHILDREN’S BULLETINS are also available. The CHILD CARE ROOM will be available to parents today during the worship service. Child care is usually provided from after the children's sermon until the end of worship most Sundays.

The SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES will resume September 10.

You Are Invited! Representatives from Smith Barney will be at the June 21st joint meeting of the Trustees and the Session at 6:30 p.m. All are invited and urged to attend.

The Kirk Thrift Shoppe now has lots of Summer Clothes for the whole family so please stop and shop! We also have some beautiful items suitable for Wedding Gifts and some lovely dresses for Weddings and an actual gorgeous Wedding Dress-size 10, only worn once, professionally cleaned and very reasonably priced. June 18th is Father's Day and we have some nice gifts for Dad! Also June is National Safety Month so we will be promoting that- a lot of summer activities can be potentially dangerous- boating, swimming, biking, etc- we want everyone to be safe!

The Holiday Bazaar is Saturday November 4th. Please come to Betty Bell's house on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for our Crafts Club. We have a lot of projects and supplies. Come with your ideas and any supplies you wish to donate. Join the fun!

REMEMBER YOUR DONATION FOR THE FOOD BANK! SPECIAL NEEDS – HEARTY CANNED SOUPS, CANNED MEATS, & PEANUT BUTTER

Thoughts on Giving: “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 CORINTHIANS 12:7 To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart and let Him in! Open your heart and be grateful for all the gifts God has given us. Regardless of your circumstance, God has given us all blessings. What we do with those gifts is our gift back to God. Generously sharing our gifts keeps us more “God-centered” and less “self-centered”. Stewardship Prayer: That through gratitude and generosity, we learn to open our hearts more and let the Holy Spirit give us guidance!

The Per Capita amount for 2017 has been set at $36.60 per member.

Attendance week of 5-28-17 41 The amount needed each week The amount given week of 5-28-17

$1,972.00 $1,001.00

The amount needed year-to-date The amount given YTD as of 5-28-17 Fuel Fund given YTD as of 5-28-17

Mission giving week of 5-28-17 Mission giving YTD as of 5-28-17

$43,384.00 $46,989.88

$2,272.00

$3.00 $2,095.98

Apportionment Needed 2017 Apportionment received YTD as of 5-28-17

$6,734.40 $1,976.26

The Trustees will host a work party on Saturday morning June 24 at 8:00 am. Everyone is invited to attend to help maintain our church home. Come enjoy some time in fellowship and service with our church family.

Information on summer church camps is available in the church office and online. Camperships are available through the Presbytery on a first come-first served basis.

Campership information and a list of camps may be found online at: http://susvalpresby.org/mission/christian-nurture/campership-rules/

Please stop by the church office if you are interested.

The Daily Bread and Upper Room Devotionals are available on the information racks in the narthex and outside the church office. If you wish to make a contribution to defray the cost, there is a wooden box in the Narthex or you may drop off contributions in the church office.

Join us in beautifying our church yard with Geraniums and Flowers! Sunday,

June 4 please consider bringing a red geranium (or other sturdy, sun-loving flower) to be planted around the church. Flowers may also be dropped off at the church office during regular office hours through June 6. If you’re interested in helping to provide plant care and maintenance this summer, please contact Nancy in the church office or Trustees Bruce Burr or Erica Cantwell.

Graduate information requested! We wish to congratulate all of our graduates this spring. If someone in your family is graduating (from college, graduate school or high school) this spring, please contact Gail Dibble, Joe Maxwell or the church office. All information will appear in the July/August newsletter.

We welcome everyone each Sunday for worship. Our summer worship (9:30 am) schedule will run June 4 – September 3 this year. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. those Sundays.

Barbecue Chicken Benefiting First Presbyterian Church of

Delhi, New York Presbyterian Women Mission Work

Friday, June 23, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (or until sold out)

At Wilson’s stand in the parking lot near Tractor Supply Company. Just watch for the signs & follow your nose!

Take a break from the cooking and support the mission work of PW.