Stephen Ministry Sunday

Service for the Lord’s Day 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

A.D. June 10, 2018 – 8:30 a.m. We’re here today because God has searched for and found us, as he did Adam and Eve, hiding in the Garden of Eden. Our Maker loves us and offers us lavish forgiveness. Welcome, friends.

GATHERING TO WORSHIP GOD

PRELUDE “God Is Calling Through the Whisper” Lee WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pad.)

MINUTE FOR MISSION Stephen Ministry Sue Sedam *CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT (Hymn No. 1 vs. 1) “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!” Rev. 4:8-11

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Care Receiver: I feel so overwhelmed that I don’t even know what to say or how to pray.

Stephen Minister: God knows your needs, even when you don’t know how to express them.

Congregation: The Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to

pray as we ought. (Romans 8:26)

Care Receiver: I don’t want to bother you with my problems.

Stephen Minister: You have a very heavy burden and I’m here to help you.

Congregation: Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the

law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)

All: O God, you lift heavy burdens from us. As your community of

faith, we come before you in the hope of the Resurrection of

Jesus Christ. We worship and praise your name, knowing that

your yoke is easy and your burden is light.

*HYMN No. 720 “Jesus Calls Us” Galilee

REMEMBERING OUR BAPTISM

CALL TO CONFESSION

God calls the church to follow him, and be a caring presence; standing by those who suffer and whose burdens are heavy, so that they may find healing in their brokenness. Let us confess the ways in which we do not follow God’s call.

CONGREGATIONAL CONFESSION

One: O God, you bring healing to the hurting.

All: Forgive us when we turn a blind eye to those in need.

One: You walk alongside us, regardless of our sin.

All: Forgive us when we stand in judgment of others.

One: You support the downtrodden and protect the stranger.

All: Forgive us when we shut out those who are not like us.

One: You listen to our prayers and attend to our deepest needs.

All: Forgive us for speaking, when we need to listen.

One: You call us to be in community with one another.

All: Forgive us when we do only that which satisfies our selfish desires.

One: You show us your love through Christ, your son.

All: Forgive us when we fail to love others as you love us. God, forgive us when

we do not follow the example that you gave us in Christ. . Grant us your

grace, and transform us, so that we may be one in Christ and in communion

with each other.

SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF PARDON Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

*THE PASSING OF PEACE

Leader: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. To this peace we are called as members of a single body. The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

(The congregation is invited to greet one another with words and signs of peace.)

*GLORIA PATRI (Hymn No. 581)

LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD

NEW TESTAMENT READING: Acts 6:1-5a (Pew Bible page no. 1061, large print Bible page no. 1701)

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

OLD TESTAMENT READING: Isaiah 6:1-8 (Pew Bible page no. 668, large print Bible page no. 1068) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

STEPHEN MINISTRY VIDEO TESTIMONIES

HOMILY “The Wounded Healer” Rev. C. Kyle Gott

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION

Stewardship is a part of what we do about what we believe.

OFFERTORY

* DOXOLOGY (Hymn No. 37) Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving

To God our Creator triumphantly raise;

Who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us,

By guiding us on to the end of our days.

We, too, should be voicing our love and rejoicing

With glad adoration, a song let us raise;

Till all things now living unite in thanksgiving,

To God in the highest, hosanna and praise.

CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION

This is an opportunity for all of us to seek the Lord. Communion is an occasion for all baptized Christians to meet with their Savior by faith, to be strengthened and renewed by him, and to celebrate him. All who trust alone in Christ as Savior and Lord, are at peace with their neighbor, and seek strength to live more faithfully, are welcome to come forward. If you are not a Christian, or if you choose not to share in this meal, we invite you to spend this time in prayer.

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

THE BREAD AND THE CUP

(We will come forward to receive the bread and the cup by Intinction. Please exit the pew to your left and return by the aisle to your right.)

CONCLUDING PRAYER

*HYMN (see next page ) “Standing in the Need of Prayer”

*SENDING

DISMISSAL MUSIC “O Day of Peace” Parry

SCATTERING TO SERVE GOD

Peace Pearl: He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peo-ple. Isaiah 2:4

Next Sunday, June 17, 2018, 4th Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 a.m. …..Service for the Lord’s Day with Communion in Chapel 9:30 a.m. ...………………………….Sunday School/Adult Education 10:20 a.m. ……………………………………………Fellowship Time 10:45 a.m. ………………….Service for the Lord’s Day in Sanctuary

CHURCH STAFF

All members of the Congregation…….Ministers of the Church The Rev. Allison J. Beaulieu………………………….Co- Pastor The Rev. C. Kyle Gott…………………………………Co- Pastor Mr. James R. Spark………………….Director of Music Ministry

OUR VISION STATEMENT

Focusing on the Lord above,

Growing side by side,

Reaching out to share Christ’s love

With the Spirit as our guide.

First Presbyterian Church of York 225 East Market Street, York, PA 17403-2014 717-843-8041 www.fpcyork.org

WELCOME VISITORS!

Thank you for worshipping with us today. We are delighted to have you here with us. We would like to greet you by name, so please use the name tags in the red fellowship pad to enable us to get acquainted. We would also appreciate your filling out the visitor section of the red fellowship pad when it is passed. CHILDCARE on Sunday is available in our nursery for newborns to age 5 (not yet in Kindergarten) from 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. PRAYER REQUESTS can be put on the prayer cards found in the pew racks and in the back of the Sanctuary, near the cross. You may leave them at the cross or hand it to an usher. An usher give the cards to the pastor, so they can be added to the prayers of the people. PASTORAL GREETING Pastor Allison will be at the west Market Street door. Pastor Kyle will be at the east pulpit door. LARGE PRINT BULLETIN, BIBLE, HYMN SHEET OR SOUND ENHANCEMENT please see an usher. LETTERS OF CONCERN are placed on the table by the Gathering Place for those in need of our care. LUNCH BUNCH will be at Applebee’s.

ANNOUNCEMENTS / June 10, 2018

GREETERS NEEDED

Would you be interested in being a Greeter on any given Sunday? We are looking for Greeters for the 10:45 service. If you are available, please contact Susan Weikert or Sandy Sykes and let them know of your interest and availability. It's easy - you wear a smile and greet our members and visitors as they come into the sanctuary on Sunday - no training needed. You can reach Susan at 717-755-1286 or Sandy at 717-805-6508.

FLOWERS

The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God: In loving memory of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Sinclair Dickson by their children.

Dr. Dickson was Pastor of this Church from 1937 until his death in 1953.

STATEMENT ON GIVING

Life itself is Stewardship. To have is to owe, not own. Robert Wood Lynn

ADULT EDUCATION SERIES Classes meet at 9:30 a.m. For more information on the classes, refer to your latest newsletter.

HOMEBUILDER’S CLASS will meet in room 306 .

PERSPECTIVE’S CLASS will meet in room 209.

WOMEN’S CLASS will meet in the Parlor.

PATHFINDERS BIBLE STUDY / 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

in the Parlor.

THE ALL CHURCH CHOIR

You are invited to join the “All Church Choir.” Rehearsal for the service music each Sunday will be held in the choir room beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please consider adding your talent to the service of worship through music. All are welcome who love to

WHEN WERE YOU BORN?

Members of the Membership Committee will be contacting some of you during the next few weeks in order to update birth dates in our membership database. Please be assured when you hear from one of the committee members, that we are gathering this information for our church records only and that your DOB will not be shared with anyone else.

PHONE / VOICEMAIL SYSTEM

FPC has currently transitioned to a new phone system. Please bear with us as we are still in the process of working out the kinks. If you have an urgent need, please email the office at office@fpcyork.org, if you can’t get through by phone.

CHURCH SECURITY

The Building and Grounds Committee asks that you please make sure your car is locked and your valuables are out of sight when you park in the church lot or on the street.

Sunday Morning Volunteers

This week Next week

Letters of Concern and flower delivery Sue Puglese Stephanie Auker/Adam Marcini

Flower delivery Jairia Kennedy Char Shank

Nursery 8:30 a.m. Jairia Kennedy

Chloe Berkebile

Mackenzie Licari

Mrs. Betsy Miller

Nursery 10:45 a.m.

Chloe Berkebile

Veronica Smith

Jairia Kennedy

Jairia Kennedy

Lille Shank

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Intergenerational Summer Sunday School begins today at 9:30 a.m. in room 208. The series is based on David Fitch’s book Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines That Shape the Church for Mis-sion. Everyone will meet together at the beginning of the hour for a Godly play story and then the children and the adults will split into separate groups to explore the week’s theme. Join us! Here are the themes for June:

June 10: An introduction to the book June 17: The discipline of the Lord’s Table

June 24: the discipline of reconciliation

STEPHEN MINISTRY / WHEN MY MOM DIED . . .

“I needed someone to listen to me as I told her history and nurtured my memory of her. I needed someone to listen to all that we were to each other. I needed someone to let me be angry, to let me be sad, to let me cry. Now I know where I could have found someone who would have been there just for me. Stephen Ministry.”

Contact one of our Pastors or Stephen Ministry referral coordinator to see whether Stephen Ministry can help you.

Pastor Kyle Gott or Pastor Allison Beaulieu 717-843-8041 or Carol Nachtigall 717-968-6004

THE LIFE AND GROWTH IN OUR CHURCH

If you need additional information for any announcement, please check the monthly Hallelujah, our website at www.fpcyork.org, or ask an usher or someone at the Hospitality

Desk in the Gathering Place.

Sunday, June 10 3rd Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 a.m. *Service for the Lord’s Day with Communion in Chapel 9:30 a.m. Intergenerational Sunday School in Room 208 10:20 a.m. *Fellowship Time 10:45 a.m. *Service for the Lord’s Day in Sanctuary 11:45 a.m. Lunch Bunch 1:00 p.m. Susquehanna Pipe & Drum

Monday, June 11 1:00 p.m. Library Committee 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Stewardship Committee in Room 209 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee in Conference Room Tuesday, June 12 6:30 p.m. Buildings and Grounds 7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings 7:00 p.m. Big Band in Choir Room Wednesday, June 13 9:45 p.m. Staff Devotions Thursday, June 14 5:00 p.m. KICS in Christine Thomas Hall 7:00 p.m. Kiltie Band in Christine Thomas Hall Friday, June 15 Saturday, June 16

Sunday, June 17 4th Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 a.m. *Service for the Lord’s Day with Communion in Chapel 9:30 a.m. Intergenerational Sunday School in Room 208 10:20 a.m. *Fellowship Time 10:45 a.m. *Service for the Lord’s Day in Sanctuary 11:45 a.m. Lunch Bunch 1:00 p.m. Susquehanna Pipe & Drum

Updated Directory is now available in the Gathering Place.

Stephen Ministry Sunday June 10, 2018

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the appropriate box. One of the Pastors

or Stephen Minister Coordinator will

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Stephen Minister.

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