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THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
10:30 AM APRIL 17, 2016
THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and help. As worship is not an obligatory offering unto God, but a
natural response to God’s goodness, take time to consider all the reasons, big and small, for which you are thankful unto God.
Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship is
essential to our life as a congregation, so please continue to do
so following our time of worship. Those who are able are invited to stand. Latecomers may be seated.
APPROACHING GOD
PRELUDE “Tune for the Oboe” GILBERT MARTIN
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP FROM ZEPHANIAH 3
Leader: Sing aloud, O Zion! Shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all
your heart, O Jerusalem! People: The Lord has taken away the judgments against us! The
Lord is in our midst, and we shall fear disaster no more!
Leader: The Lord rejoices over us with gladness, renews us in God’s love, and delights over us with loud singing.
People: Let us sing, shout and exult, for God is pleased to be our God!
HYMN #115 “Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain” ST. KEVIN PRAYER OF PRAISE AND ADORATION CALL TO CONFESSION SILENT CONFESSION
THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH WORD WITH THE CHILDREN
For children grade 1 and younger, care is provided in the nursery during the
remainder of our worship time. We ask that children from grade 2 upward remain
with their families so they can continue to learn the beauty and art of worship. A
single youth volunteer may be needed.
FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON JOHN 11:1-6, 32-36 NT – Pg. 99 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 98 in the blue-edged Bible
SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9
NT – Pg. 190 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 187 in the blue-edged Bible
SERMON “Growing Spirit: Nurturing REV. TIM DOONER Whatever is Pleasing”
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD
OFFERTORY “Sing a New Song Unto the Lord” DANIEL L. SHUTTE
Nora Harford, Dianne Macdonald, Ann Greenwood, Deanna Robinson
DEDICATION HYMN #414 v. 3 AS THOSE OF OLD THEIR
FIRSTFRUITS BROUGHT With gratitude and humble trust we bring our best to You, Not just to serve Your cause, but share Your love with neighbors too.
O God who gave Yourself to us in Jesus Christ Your Son, Help us to give ourselves each day until life’s work is done.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION CLOSING HYMN #438 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” DENNIS
SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “A Festive Trumpet Tune” GILBERT MARTIN
CONFESSION OF FAITH FROM THE BELHAR CONFESSION
Leader: Friends, let us confess our faith!
People: We believe that Christ's work of reconciliation is made
manifest in the church as the community of believers who
have been reconciled with God and with one another. This
unity of the people of God must be manifested and be active
in a variety of ways: in that we love one another; that we
experience, practice and pursue community with one
another; that we are obligated to give ourselves willingly
and joyfully to be of benefit and blessing to one another;
that we come to know together the height and the breadth
and the depth of the love of Christ; and that we together
serve God in this world.
Leader: In Christ, we know that we are not slaves or enemies of God,
but friends. With a hope and confidence in this forgiveness,
identity and calling, we serve God in this world with the same
love and friendship first extended to us so that all the world
may be reconciled to a place of peace.
People: Thanks be to God!
HYMN OF ASSURANCE #414 v. 2 AS THOSE OF OLD THEIR
FIRSTFRUITS BROUGHT A world in need now summons us to labor love and give, To make our life an offering to God that all may live.
The church of Christ is calling us to make the dream come true;
A world redeemed by Christ-like love, all life in Christ made new.
PASSING OF THE PEACE
GATHERING JOYS AND CONCERNS FOR INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS LAYING ON OF HANDS, HYMN #403 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (Individuals, couples and/or families so compelled are invited to come forward to share their prayer requests, to stand hand in hand or to kneel with a hand on the shoulder, and to be surrounded by God’s presence in prayer. The congregation is invited to be in the attitude of prayer for each other and for the world while singing the hymn.)
THE LORD’S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16 (Please use “debts & debtors”.)
Order of Worship
April 24, 2016
N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049
610.967.5600 [email protected] www.faithchurchemmaus.org
PASTOR: Rev. Timothy Dooner
PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson
ORGANIST/DIRECTOR, SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder
DIRECTOR, CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer
CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie
DEACON GREETER: Jana Masenheimer
FLOWER DEACON: Matt Somishka
WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Terry Eck
USHER CAPTAIN: Doug Boyd
USHERS: Harry Dennis, Jenny Kemps, Jim & Ellie DePhillips
SOUND: Tracey Gill
FELLOWSHIP: JoAnne & Bill Herring
FLOWERS: Jim & Penny Pantano, in honor of Meghann’s 12th birthday. Robert Brownbridge, in memory of Claire.
ELDERS:
Class of 2016 2017 2018 Rob Clark Jack Decker Jim DePhillips III John Gill Diane Millick Bill Gosner Jack Hillman Michelle Somishka Lisa Heineman Tim Melnick Erik Walker Richard Smith
DEACONS:
Class of 2016 2017 2018 Christy Smits Terry Eck Luana Graber Matt Somishka Toni Fernandez Anne Greenwood Jessica Spak Krista Gosner Donna Hill Amy Waters Joanne Herring Jana Masenheimer
Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the ushers.
Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.
Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an usher for assistance.
Hymns in the 700’s are from Sing! People of Faith, purple booklet in pews.
The large candle on the communion table is a symbol for us that, as Christians, we believe Christ is still the light of the world.
May it also remind us that PEACE is what we hope for.
SO THAT THOSE PRESENT MAY EXPERIENCE GOD WITHOUT DISTRACTION, WE ASK THAT CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE TURNED
OFF PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP. THANK YOU.
Military Service Please keep these people in your prayers.
Hillary N. Bender, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,
Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits.
Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy.
Contact Information Pastoral Care Needs To contact our Pastor, please use Tim Dooner’s email address:
For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays
through Thursdays, contact the church office—610-967-5600.
After hours, please contact either Terry Eck, Moderator of Deacons—610-351-9440; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session—610-966-0897, who
will make the appropriate connections.
For medical emergencies or deaths, contact Tim at 610-316-8256.
Faith Church Prayer Chain Anyone with prayer concerns that they would like our membership to
pray for should contact Ginny Robertson, our prayer chain coordinator. Her
email address is [email protected] and her telephone number is 610-965-5706. Please feel free to contact her so that our Faith Family may
talk to our Heavenly Father about your concerns. He hears and listens to all prayers, no matter how large or small.
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Sunday, April 17, 2016
Brothers and sisters in the risen Christ, grace and peace to you! Please greet one another as we prepare to worship God.
We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.
Spring Clean-Up April 30 9:00 AM to Noon (rain date May 14)
Now that the fickle winter is over, bring your talents and your energy to help spring clean and beautify our building and grounds.
What to Bring? Outdoor tools to make our grounds look awesome Indoor tools to work handyman projects Hauling trailers for outdoor debris Work gloves and clothes
Talent, energy and muscle
What Do You Receive? A good feeling that you helped your congregation, our church,
and the grounds on which it stands! Our Church is prepared for the summer!
A quality physical and mental work-out!
Worship
New to Faith Church? If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith
Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you.
Congregational Meeting AND Town Hall! The Session has called for a Congregational Meeting after
worship on April 24th to act on a report from the Nominating Committee. After the official Congregational Meeting is adjourned,
all are invited to stay for a Town Hall Meeting, during which several Elders and Pastor Tim will be facilitating a conversation about our
life together on Sunday mornings (our fellowship, discipleship, hospitality and worship). This is a conversation about possibilities,
and not about decisions that have already been made. All will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. This meeting is in response to the feedback offered by you all in the
Congregational Reflections Survey, so thank you again to all who responded to the survey!
TODAY! TODAY!
Women of Faith Bake Sale
Youth Group
Watch for NEW, IMPORTANT and UPDATED announcements each week.
Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street, PO Box 507
Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-5600
[email protected] Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org
Mission
Daybreak – April 18 1-2 persons to bake 2 doz. cookies each
Faith Church cooks and serves a meal at Daybreak one Monday each
month, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.
Daybreak is a drop-in center for people suffering from mental illness, who may or may not also be homeless.
Helpers are also needed, especially cooks, from approx. 2:30 to 4:30 pm.
Because of possible nut allergies, please mark cookies that have nuts in them. Sugar-free cookies are also appreciated. Drop them off in the kitchen by noon of that Monday.
For more information, Bob Durn (610-928-0020). Don’t pass
up this very easy opportunity to “do unto others.”
Good News!
On Saturday, June 4, 2016, Faith Presbyterian Church will hold its Spring YARD SALE. All proceeds will
be divided equally between Westminster Village (elder care) and our partners in Riamukurwe Parish of Nyeri,
Kenya (in support of the orphanage and school).
Our goal is to involve the entire church and open our doors to
the community. The Yard Sale is more than a fundraiser, it encourages the community to see the physical church and feel the
community of love of our members.
You can help by:
Cleaning out your house and donating items. Encouraging friends and family to offer items for donation or
setting up a space and selling their own items. Everyone can participate by donating items or Volunteering to
Bake, be a Cashier, Setting Up, Kitchen Helper, or Cleaning UP.
If you have questions, or would like to arrange an appointment to have items picked up, simply email or call:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Joe Payea (484-223-9381) or
Laurie Murray Payea (610-393-0000)
Buildings & Grounds
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Sunday Morning Education Opportunities The Discipleship Committee has something for every age
on Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM.
Nursery for children under age 3.
Genesis Class is for ages 3 through K. (Rm. 2) This class is currently using a VeggieTales series.
Grades 1-5 (Rm. 4)
Middle School (gr. 6-8) (Rm. 3)
Sr. High + (gr. 9 thru college age) (Rm. 5)
Adult Bible Study (Rm. 1)
Adult Topical Study Group (Rm. 7)
Discipleship
Mid-Week Education Opportunities Small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome.
Women’s Devotional Fellowship meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30—11:30 AM in participants’ homes. Next Meeting: 4/21 - Ingram
Disciples of Christ (DOC), a men’s study & discussion group, meets every other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The topic of discussion is “living in a diverse society.” Next meeting: 4/21
Bible Study meets at noon on Wednesdays in the Parlor. Come share the Bible with this lively group! All are welcome! Next meeting: 4/20
Youth Groups Middle School Youth Group (gr. 6-8) High School Youth Group (gr. 9-12)
MSYG will meet from 5:00-7:00 PM. HSYG will meet from 6:30-8:30 PM. We will share some sort of shared meal together from 6:30-7:00 PM, i.e. a brown bag meal, pizza, or a meal cooked together. We will have weekly meetings unless otherwise noted.
Today: Regular Meeting
Apr. 24: Sky Zone trampoline park On 4/24, we will take a field trip to Sky Zone trampoline park (Westgate Mall, 2285 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017). We will meet at Faith at 4:00 pm to carpool to Sky Zone. Check-in at Sky Zone at 4:30pm. We will jump from 5:00-6:00. Then, we will go to Westgate Pizza for dinner (bring your own pizza money). The cost for Sky Zone is $18. You must wear special socks to jump which cost $2. These are reusable socks, and I know many of the youth already own socks. For this field trip, we must purchase tickets in advance. You must reserve your space and have your $18 in today. We also need adult drivers and chaperones. Adult mentors, please RSVP today. Thank you!
June 19-23: Youth Group volunteers needed for Vacation Bible School
July 2-10: Workcamp
July 18-24: Youth Triennium
Contact: [email protected]
We are always open to new ideas and ways to further the discipleship of Faith Presbyterian Church. The Discipleship Committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Parlor. All are welcome to join us.
The Sunday School
children will be helping plant
potatoes on April 24,
weather permitting.
Please dress appropriately!
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Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of the Tri-Creek Service Unit will be holding a Bridging
to Daisy Girl Scouts program for girls entering Kindergarten or First Grade (who are new to Girl Scouts) in the coming Fall. This four-session sampler of fun-filled educational activities will introduce your daughter to the world of Girl Scouting!
Sessions will be held from 6:30-8:00PM on the following Tuesdays: May 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2016. We will meet at Lehigh Commons Assisted Living Facility, 1680 Spring Creek Road, Macungie, PA. The cost is $28.00 for 4 sessions and girls must be pre-registered.
To register contact Deb Terfinko at [email protected] or 610-
966-2329.”
Fresh Air Fund—Hosts Needed The Fresh Air Fund, a non-profit organization started in 1877, is
seeking hosts to provide children ages 7 to 12 the chance to escape NYC for one-week trips this summer. Hosts can be singles and couples with or without children. FAF covers all costs and you can select the gender and age of the child. We offer local support and fun group activities!
Visit freshair.org or contact Jenae Holtzhafer at [email protected] or 484-350-9300. Like our page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/freshairfundlehighvalley or tweet us @LVFreshAir
Look at us Grow! The 412 is thrilled to schedule more and more dates!
Check the calendar for starting times. www.412emmaus.com. Details will be shared as they are made available!
Apr. 22— Game Night—6:00 PM with Lisa Heineman
Game lovers of all ages are invited for some friendship, food, and fun! Game nights will be held monthly on a Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. There will be plenty of board and card games available to play, but if you have some favorites of your own feel free to bring them along. Pizza, popcorn, and drinks will be provided (donations are appreciated to cover the cost of food). Please R.S.V.P. to Lisa Heineman at 484-547-7441 or [email protected] to make sure enough food is available.
May 7— A 412 Community FREE Arts Workshop Lego Story Builder —10:00 AM to Noon
Come, design, and discover what it means to be curious and creative. We w45ill build hands on with Legos to experience firsthand our own creative potential. We will develop our own characters and scenes. We will discover that we all have creative imaginations! Space is limited, so please RSVP to [email protected] , or give Joanne a call at 484-221-8856.
May 20— Game Night—6:00 PM with Lisa Heineman
Jul. 18-22— Lets Play Books Day Camp (details TBA)
Aug. 8-12— Lets Play Books Day Camp (details TBA)
There is still plenty of room for YOU to do something in this space and invite the friends and neighbors with whom God is calling you to connect. Contact Rob Clark.
How will YOU use the space?!
The 412 COMMUNITY
Basket Bingo Saturday Westminster Village will be hosting its annual Basket Bingo on
April 23, 2016. In addition to the Bingo games, there will be a Chinese Auction, door prizes, and a light lunch will be served.
Doors open at 11:00 a.m., Bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. and admission is $25.00. There is a $5.00 discount for tickets purchased prior to April 23rd. All proceeds benefit the Westminster Village Auxiliary, the Activities Grant, and other Auxiliary projects, thereby enhancing the life of its residents.
Westminster Village 803 N. Wahneta St. Allentown
Register for Kirkwood Camp
6 nights, 7 days, one week that could have a huge effect on a young person's life. Campers can expect to have a ton of fun, and parents can expect a safe, empowering, technology-free, and faithful experience led by Christian role models from Pennsylvania and around the world. Kirkwood Camp is a joint ministry of Lehigh and Philadelphia Presbyteries.
Open to rising grades 1-12. For more information and to register, please visit www.kirkwoodcamp.org
Community Office Mondays! ATTN: Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, Work-from-Homers, Students, Etc. Take a weekly break from solitude and the coffee shops by coming into the 412 on Community Office Mondays. Coffee, internet, community, and collaboration. Door will be open Mondays 9-5.
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If you wish, you may tear this off and place in offering plate.
Two Weeks of Faith This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information.
Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing.
This Week Sunday, April 17 Newsletter Deadline NO Children’s or Youth Music rehearsals 9:00 AM— Women of Faith Bake Sale 9:15 AM— Sunday School 10:30 AM— Worship Service 5:00 PM— Middle School Youth Group 6:30 PM— High School Youth Group 6:45 PM— Junior GS (3) Monday, April 18 2:00 PM— Daybreak 6:00 PM— Adult Bell Choir 6:45 PM— Brownie GS (4) 7:00 PM— Mission Committee (P) 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (FH) Tuesday, April 19 11:00 AM— Emmaus Garden Club (FH) 12:30 PM— Communications Committee (P) 7:15 PM— Deacons 7:30 PM— Discipleship Committee Wednesday, April 20 Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— Bridge to God (7) 7:00 PM— Special Projects Committee 7:30 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, April 21 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM— Flyer Crew (3) 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous Friday, April 22 Church Office Closed 6:00 PM— @412: Game Night Saturday, April 23 9:00 AM— Zumba
Next Week Sunday, April 24 Anniversary Sunday NO Children’s or Youth Music rehearsals 9:15 AM— Sunday School 10:30 AM— Worship Service 5:00 PM— Youth Group Trip 6:45 PM— Junior GS (3) Monday, April 25 6:00 PM— Adult Bell Choir 6:45 PM— Brownie GS (4) 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (FH) Tuesday, April 26 Election Day Wednesday, April 27 Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— Bridge to God (7) 7:30 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, April 28 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous Friday, April 29 Church Office Closed Saturday, April 30 9:00 AM— Zumba 9:00 AM— Spring Clean-up
Around the Corner...
May 3 ............... Women’s Social May 14............. Spring Clean-up (rain date)
May 15............. Pentecost/Confirmation May 15............. Flyer Deadline
May 30............. Memorial Day—Church office closed Jun. 6 ............... Yard Sale
Jun. 19 ............. Flyer Deadline
Key FH Fellowship Hall
MR Music Room
P Parlor
O Office
S Sanctuary
I GIVE Monthly, Quarterly, or Electronically.
To learn more about giving electronically, click on the “Stewardship” link under the “About Us” section of our website.
4/17 George Smits
4/20 Pamela Martin
4/23 Toni Fernandez, Rebecca Cachiguango
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