SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
4th Sunday in Lent – March 15th, 2015
8:30, 10:00. WORSHIP SERVICE
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI
*GREETING EACH OTHER AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Proclaim God’s Word
Preparing for Worship
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
PRELUDE
INTROIT:
CHIMES
1ST READING:
Gathering
*HYMN OF PRAISE – “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”
#80
Numbers 21:4-9
ANTHEM: “Now Sing Praise to the Lord”
The Chancel Choir
Kent Newbury
*CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 107)
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Leader: O give thanks to Christ the Lord, for he is good.
*HYMN –“O Savior, in This Quiet Place”(verses 1,2,4 and 6) #390
People: His steadfast love is without end.
2nd READING:
Leader: The Lord gathers us in from the east and from the
west, from the north and from the south.
SERMON: "me, me, me"
People: Let us give thanks to God together, proclaiming
the Good News with songs of joy!
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison)
(inspired by Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-16)
God, we confess that we are an impatient and selfish
people. When you offer us the promise of a new future, we
complain that you don’t get there fast enough. When you
provide for our needs, we complain that it isn’t enough.
And when our bad attitudes and negative outlooks cause us
to stumble, we blame you. Holy God, forgive our sinful
ways. Teach us to be patient. Instruct us to be grateful.
Guide us to be responsible and humble. As we turn
ourselves around and look to the cross, let us experience
your grace and your gift of new life. In the name of Christ
our Savior, we pray.
John 3:14-21
Respond With Thanksgiving
OFFERTORY INVITATION
OFFERTORY:
*DOXOLOGY
*DEDICATION OF OFFERINGS
JOYS & CONCERNS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
CHORAL RESPONSE
#592
Go In God’s Name
*HYMN – “What Wondrous Love Is This”
Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE:
* A TIME TO STAND IF ABLE
#85
Please remember in your thoughts and prayers:
Sara Dodd
Sally Stanton
Alan Wilkins
Lloyd Johnson
Jean Eppinger
Edith Titsink
Walter Leika
Marty Mucher
Paula Eppinger
Michele S.
Michelle Herman
Scott Rice
Evelyn Faber
Hank Faber
John Wason
Shankar Bhagwandeen
Denzel Garbutt
John Hannagan
Whitney Garbutt
Marilyn Cramsie
Julia Gutierrez
Jamie Tracy
John Meyer
Fred Cocks
This Week at FPC
Laura Smith
Beverly Doty
Susie Westby
Diana Gutz
Desiree
Nancy Brennan
Robert Penrose
Marilyn Brunelle
Barbara Weeks
Dawn Mcmanus
Stephanie Logan
D. Vogelsberg
Those serving in the Armed Forces & Reserves:
And others whose needs are only known to God
Sun:
Mon.
Tues:
Wed:
Thrs:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Today
Called Meeting – 9:30am
3/18
Logos – “Amazing Race”
3/21
Supper Club – The Dautaj
8:30am - Chapel Service
9:15am – Adult Bible Study
10:00am - Worship Service
12:00pm – Lunch Bunch
1:00pm – Life After Loss Group (3/17/15)
6:00pm – 8:00pm “The Cottage”
7:00pm – Bells
4:15pm – Logos
7:30pm – Choir
10:00am – 12:00pm “The Cottage”
Fri:
Sat.
10:00am – 12:00pm “The Cottage”
9:00am – 11:30am Food Pantry
4/10, 4/11 Murder Mystery
3/15
3/22
BIRTHDAYS
3/16
3/20
Nursery
L. Costa
Greeters
J. Amante
M. Weis
Coffee Set-up
Coffee Clean-up
Newman
Logos
Kristiansen
Logos
ANNIVERSARIES
Janice O’Keeffe
Sam Lever
3/15
3/22
Hey FPC you are famous!! - check out the website
mylastchristmasthemovie.com and see some photos of the
church from the movie filmed here this past week!!
A big Thank You to everyone for being so flexible and
understanding this week!!
WE WELCOME EACH ONE OF YOU TO THIS SERVICE. WE ESPECIALLY
WELCOME OUR VISITORS AND HOPE YOU WILL COME BACK OFTEN. IF YOU
DON'T HAVE A CHURCH HOME, WE INVITE YOU TO CONSIDER MAKING THIS
YOURS.
Welcome to The First Presbyterian Church of Monroe
We’re glad you joined us for worship this morning
Come Worship with us for Holy Week
Palm Sunday - 8:30am & 10:00am
Maundy Thursday - 7:30 pm (Passover Seder)
Good Friday - Service of the Shadows 7:30pm
Easter Sunday - 8:30am & 10:00am
Celebrate the Risen Christ With Us
_____I am a first-time visitor this morning
_____I am a return visitor
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_____I want to know more about becoming a member
_____I want to know more about what it means to be a Presbyterian
_____I wish to mention a prayer request (use the space below)
_____I am new to the community
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_____I made a decision about my relationship to God and wish
to discuss it with the pastor
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_____Songs I’d like to sing (Please write below)
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What is Per Capita
Per Capita is the administrative cost of our higher
governing bodies. It is based on the number of active members in
each congregation. Every congregation is expected to pay the Per
Capita for the entire year. Our church will pay:
$31.00 per Member for 2015
$6,789 for the whole congregation for 2015
Many of you use the Per Capita envelope in your boxes. If
you do not have the Per Capita envelope but would like to
contribute your portion, you can send a check to the church office
with Per Capita written in the memo line. The amount is figured as
follows:
1. 2 adult members
2 x $31 = $62.00
2. 2 adult members + one confirmed youth member
3 x $31.00 = $93
3. 1 adult member + 1 confirmed youth
member
2 x $31.00 = $62.00
Thank you everyone!