October 6, 2019 10:30 am
* STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Morning Has Broken” arr. Frackenpohl
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP on the insert
*HYMN #563 “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Leader: Lord, on this World Communion Sunday, help us examine our hearts so we may pay proper respect to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Thank you for offering reconciliation to all of humankind, the forgiveness of sins through Christ our high priest.
All: Empower us to serve you fully, to share our resources with others who have less, weep with those who weep and laugh with those who laugh. Help us to be good stewards over the earth you have placed in our care, help us to unite in love and concern for one another, in our local community and for brothers and sisters in the world at large. Amen
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Joel Foster
CHOIR ANTHEM “At the Table of the Lord” by Angerman/Martin
WORSHIPPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” Bradbury/Martin
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
SCRIPTURE READING Nancy Thompson
Psalm 78:1-4
Matthew 21:23-32
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “The Power of Holy Communion” Pastor Bob Jones, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #442 “The Church’s One Foundation”
UNISON COMMUNION PRAYER
All: Dear Savior, we come to your table to nourish ourselves, not with bread but with Yourself, true bread of eternal life. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Lord’s Table is set for us. All who would trust in Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING THE BREAD & CUP
We will partake of the elements together once everyone has been served.
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN #151 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten” J.S.Bach
(What God Ordains is Good)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? Starting May until maybe October, BATA will not be providing rides on weekends. If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (October 6 - 12)
SUNDAY Oct. 6 @ 1:00 PM Youth Group Activity Oct. 6 @ 7:00 PM Adult Bell Choir practice
MONDAY Oct. 7 @ 7:00 PM Building & Grounds Meeting
TUESDAY Oct. 8 @ 9:00 AM Coffee Group
Oct. 8 @ 1:00 PM Prayer Quilt Group
Oct. 8 @ 6:30 PM Mission & Finance Meeting
WEDNESDAY Oct. 9 @ 7:00 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY Oct. 10 @ 9:00 AM Bible Study Oct. 10 @ 5:15 PM Deacon Meeting
Oct. 10 @ 7:00 PM Session Meeting
SATURDAY Oct. 12 @ 9:30 AM Prayer Quilt Sew Day
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE: The Session has requested and Presbytery has authorized the formation of a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) to begin the work of searching for our next pastor. Through prayer and thoughtful consideration, please decide whether you are willing and able to serve the church in this important role. If you do not feel called to serve on the PNC, God may be calling you as a Deacon or Elder. Please contact nominating committee chair Rick Salonen to express your interest in any of these service opportunities.
THE SOUTH DAKOTA PRESBYTERY MEETING will be hosted by First Presbyterian Church on October 25th. Work will range from planning meals and refreshments and facilities to setting up on the meeting day. There are sign-up sheets on the volunteer bulletin board. Please contact Donna Flint if there are any questions.
BIRTHDAYS in October: Chad Broksieck, Jan Jones, Aaron Miller, Rozella Potthast, Donna Wilson, Michele Kemp, Maria Mason, Mike McCann, Tami Watson, Maxine Dornbush, Rick Salonen
ANNIVERSARIES in October: David & Lee Peterson, Roger & Marvis Jenner, Kelly & Tami Watson
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen & Carrie Van Buren, Lois Watson, Barb Borstad, Michele Kemp
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Henrietta Gohring, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow, Dee & Lois Watson
All are invited to the fellowship coffee in the narthex following worship service.
IF DESIRING A VISIT: If you or a family member are in the hospital and you wish a visit, please contact the church office or any Deacon or Elder. Due to privacy laws, the hospitals are not permitted to contact churches or reply to church’s inquires. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Today we gather around God’s table from near and far
All: We are the people of God!
Leader: Though we differ in language, custom and tradition
All: We are brothers and sisters in Christ!
Leader: For there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism
All: For we are one in God’s Spirit!
Leader: We are one people as we remember our Lord Jesus
All: For we are the people of Redemption!
Leader: He gave himself up for us, so we could be reconciled to God.
All: Let us worship the God of our salvation!
* STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Morning Has Broken” arr. Frackenpohl
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP on the insert
*HYMN #563 “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Leader: Lord, on this World Communion Sunday, help us examine our hearts so we may pay proper respect to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Thank you for offering reconciliation to all of humankind, the forgiveness of sins through Christ our high priest.
All: Empower us to serve you fully, to share our resources with others who have less, weep with those who weep and laugh with those who laugh. Help us to be good stewards over the earth you have placed in our care, help us to unite in love and concern for one another, in our local community and for brothers and sisters in the world at large. Amen
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Joel Foster
CHOIR ANTHEM “At the Table of the Lord” by Angerman/Martin
WORSHIPPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” Bradbury/Martin
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
SCRIPTURE READING Nancy Thompson
Psalm 78:1-4
Matthew 21:23-32
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “The Power of Holy Communion” Pastor Bob Jones, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #442 “The Church’s One Foundation”
UNISON COMMUNION PRAYER
All: Dear Savior, we come to your table to nourish ourselves, not with bread but with Yourself, true bread of eternal life. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Lord’s Table is set for us. All who would trust in Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING THE BREAD & CUP
We will partake of the elements together once everyone has been served.
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN #151 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten” J.S.Bach
(What God Ordains is Good)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? Starting May until maybe October, BATA will not be providing rides on weekends. If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (October 6 - 12)
SUNDAY Oct. 6 @ 1:00 PM Youth Group Activity Oct. 6 @ 7:00 PM Adult Bell Choir practice
MONDAY Oct. 7 @ 7:00 PM Building & Grounds Meeting
TUESDAY Oct. 8 @ 9:00 AM Coffee Group
Oct. 8 @ 1:00 PM Prayer Quilt Group
Oct. 8 @ 6:30 PM Mission & Finance Meeting
WEDNESDAY Oct. 9 @ 7:00 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY Oct. 10 @ 9:00 AM Bible Study Oct. 10 @ 5:15 PM Deacon Meeting
Oct. 10 @ 7:00 PM Session Meeting
SATURDAY Oct. 12 @ 9:30 AM Prayer Quilt Sew Day
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE: The Session has requested and Presbytery has authorized the formation of a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) to begin the work of searching for our next pastor. Through prayer and thoughtful consideration, please decide whether you are willing and able to serve the church in this important role. If you do not feel called to serve on the PNC, God may be calling you as a Deacon or Elder. Please contact nominating committee chair Rick Salonen to express your interest in any of these service opportunities.
THE SOUTH DAKOTA PRESBYTERY MEETING will be hosted by First Presbyterian Church on October 25th. Work will range from planning meals and refreshments and facilities to setting up on the meeting day. There are sign-up sheets on the volunteer bulletin board. Please contact Donna Flint if there are any questions.
BIRTHDAYS in October: Chad Broksieck, Jan Jones, Aaron Miller, Rozella Potthast, Donna Wilson, Michele Kemp, Maria Mason, Mike McCann, Tami Watson, Maxine Dornbush, Rick Salonen
ANNIVERSARIES in October: David & Lee Peterson, Roger & Marvis Jenner, Kelly & Tami Watson
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen & Carrie Van Buren, Lois Watson, Barb Borstad, Michele Kemp
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Henrietta Gohring, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow, Dee & Lois Watson
All are invited to the fellowship coffee in the narthex following worship service.
IF DESIRING A VISIT: If you or a family member are in the hospital and you wish a visit, please contact the church office or any Deacon or Elder. Due to privacy laws, the hospitals are not permitted to contact churches or reply to church’s inquires. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Today we gather around God’s table from near and far
All: We are the people of God!
Leader: Though we differ in language, custom and tradition
All: We are brothers and sisters in Christ!
Leader: For there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism
All: For we are one in God’s Spirit!
Leader: We are one people as we remember our Lord Jesus
All: For we are the people of Redemption!
Leader: He gave himself up for us, so we could be reconciled to God.
All: Let us worship the God of our salvation!