THE FLOWERS are presented to the glory of God and in
loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Morrell; Mr. & Mrs.
William Davidson; and Mr. Kenneth Morrell by Mrs.
Kenneth Morrell.
TODAY’S ANTHEM is donated by Deb and Ron Richcreek
to honor the memory of Deb’s parents, Amy and Blaine
Brown.
AFTER WORSHIP, come to Fellowship Hall to enjoy
conversation and light refreshments.
SERVING TODAY:
Reader: Richard Sommers
Ushers: Bo Koishal; Elizabeth Martin; Peggy McKeehen
Nursery: Ann & Bill Gottlieb
Children’s Church: Jen Blyth & Michael Cameron
Fellowship Hosts: Faith Circle members
Flowers: Ellen Darr (chair) & Sandy Ilgenfritz
CD Recorder: Ray Thomas
Counters: Megan Crum & Deborah Sweaney
Sunday School Teachers: Barb Crum; Lynne Hofferica;
Bob Davis; Barb Allen; RuthAnn Shoenfelt; Debby Madden
(combined adults/youth)
THIS WEEK, IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH:
-- Monday, 2 PM: Faith Circle meeting
-- Tuesday, 7 PM: Cantate Carlisle rehearsal (Choir Room)
-- Wednesday, 7 PM: Community, ecumenical Thanksgiving
Eve Service; St. John’s Episcopal Church. A goodwill offering
goes to Project S.H.A.R.E. (Note: NO choir rehearsal.)
-- Thursday: Thanksgiving Day
-- Saturday, 1-7 PM: Fellowship Hall in use
THIS WEEK, IN OUR PRAYERS:
* the church at work in: Iraq; Iran; Synod of the Pacific
(OR, ID, NV, CA); Presbytery of Boise (ID, NV, OR)
* the Presbyterian Church: Port Royal; Rev. Crystal Lyde
* in our congregation: Bill, Ann, Julia & Kip Gottlieb;
Bruce & Anita Ashbaugh; Jean Thompson
NEXT SUNDAY…..….….1st Sunday of Advent…….…..Nov. 30th
~ 9:15 AM: Prayer, in the sanctuary
~ 9:30 AM: Education hour; classes for all
~ 10:45 AM: Worship. Sermon, “Already, Not Yet”
(Mark 13: 24-37)
~ After worship: Hanging of the Greens & Advent Luncheon
NEXT SUNDAY -- ADVENT LUNCHEON & “HANGING OF THE GREENS”.
Please remain after worship next Sunday to decorate the church for
the Advent season, and to enjoy a delicious lunch of ham & green
beans (beverages/rolls provided). You’re asked to bring a side dish or
dessert to share. Children’s activities are planned. To help in planning,
please sign up today!
IT’S CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA TIME! The deadline to order and pay for
poinsettias is only two Sundays away - Dec. 7. They will adorn the
sanctuary on Dec. 14; you can take them with you after that service.
Order forms are available at multiple locations throughout the church.
UPDATED DIRECTORY. Today is your last chance to contact the office
with updates/additions/corrections for the “Our Church Family”
booklet. New directories will be available next Sunday, in time for your
use during the holidays.
2015 COMMITMENT CARDS. It’s not too late to submit your pledge!
Those received in the coming weeks will be dedicated during a worship
service. Thank you to all who have made a 2015 pledge to date!
SPEAKING OF FLOWERS…..Are you searching for a way to serve one of
the missions of the church? If so, consider serving on the Flower
Committee, which is made up of a chairman plus one or two assistants
who serve for one month. Currently, we need assistants. Duties are:
1) assist the Chairman for one month; and 2) deliver flowers after
worship to brighten the day of a member/friend of the church. Please
speak with Nancy Augustine, 258-6424, if interested. Thanks!
First Presbyterian Church
On the Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Order for Worship
Christ the King Sunday
November 23, 2014
GATHERING
PRELUDES
We Gather Together
Thanks Be to Thee
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Now Thank We All Our God
LARGE PRINT & YOUTH BULLETINS AND
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP FOLDERS ARE AVAILABLE.
AN USHER CAN ASSISST YOU.
Page
Handel
Johnson
Bach
GREETING and ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
(Please sign and pass the pew registration pads.)
In the Lord
* CALL TO WORSHIP
Rev. Anne K. Myers, Temporary Minister
Debby Madden, Director of Educational Ministry
Arthur Thompson, Organist
Susan Shuey, Choir Director
Avis Allen, Administrative Secretary
Jack Sprecher, Sexton
Church Administrative Office Hours: M, W, F, 9-2
Phone: 243-4612; E-mail: fpcarl@pa.net
Rev. Myers’ email: akmyers115@msn.com
Rev. Myers’ phone numbers: (C) 350-4793; (H) 975-8992
Debby Madden: dmadden.fpcarl@pa.net
Website: www.firstprescarlisle.org
10:45 AM
Taize
(from Psalm 92: 1-4)
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to your name,
O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning
and your faithfulness by night,
to the music of the lute and the harp,
to the melody of the lyre.
For you, O Lord, have made us glad by your work;
at the work of your hands we sing for joy.
OLD TESTAMENT READING
Exodus 20: 18-21
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Come, let us worship God.
CHILDREN’S TIME
“Let’s Eat!”
CHOIR ANTHEM
Rock-A My Soul
* HYMN #262 “God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand”
* CONFESSION OF SIN
arr. Shaw
Ron Richcreek, Director
* ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
. . . in Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
Thanks be to God! Amen!
“Glory Be to the Father”
PROCLAIMING
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Holy One, give us ears to hear and hearts
to experience your challenges;
and mercy in the Scripture, music, prayers,
and words we are about to encounter. Amen.
NEW TESTAMENT READING
John 1: 1-18
(p. 91)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“At a Distance”
Rev. Myers
SILENT MEDITATION
* HYMN #224
“Bless the Lord, My Soul and Being”
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
(from “A Brief Statement of Faith”;
The Book of Confessions, 1999)
In a broken and fearful world
the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing,
to witness among all peoples to Christ
as Lord and Savior,
to unmask idolatries in Church and culture,
to hear the voices of peoples long silenced,
and to work with others for justice, freedom,
and peace.
In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit,
we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks
and to live holy and joyful lives,
even as we watch for God’s new heaven and
new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER
GIVING THANKS
OFFERING and PW THANK OFFERING
Offertory
All Good Gifts
Debby Madden
(After this, nursery-aged children may go to the nursery.)
(After this, children thru grade 4 may go to Children’s Church.)
Sovreign God, we confess
that we are not ready for your holy realm.
You guide us toward right paths,
but we refuse to follow where you lead.
You love, feed, and care for us,
but we fail to love and serve others.
Forgive us, merciful God,
so that we may return to your fold
and rejoice in your presence;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
the Lamb upon the throne.
(silent confession of sin . . . . )
Lord, hear our prayers. Amen.
* RESPONSE - #579
(p. 66)
(p. 16)
* RESPONSE - #592
Schwartz
“Praise God”
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION
With confident and true hearts, in full
assurance of faith, and holding fast,
without wavering, in the name of the
One who has promised and is faithful,
we dedicate our gifts and the 2014 Thank
Offering. Let us continue to provoke one
another to love and good deeds,
not neglecting to meet together,
but encouraging one another and
living lives of faith. Amen.
SENDING
* HYMN (see insert)
“Since Jesus Came Into my Heart”
* SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST
Greet one another, saying:
“Jesus Loves You!
And there is nothing you can do about it!”
* CHARGE AND BLESSING
* RESPONSE - #299
“Amen, Amen”
~ ~ CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ~ ~
* POSTLUDE
For the Beauty of the Earth
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BOLD indicates ALL read
* indicates please stand if able
Sobaje