November 11, 2018 10:30 am
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Elevation No. 31” Benoit
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High.
All: We proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night.
Leader: We sing for joy at what your hands have done.
All: How great are your works, O LORD; you are forever exalted!
*HYMN #464 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Lord Jesus Christ, as you came to a blind man and gave him sight, come to us in our darkness and show us the things we cannot see. We confess that our blindness to your glory has resulted in shallow confession, half-hearted conviction, and only mild repentance. Have mercy upon us, O Lord. By the transforming power of your amazing grace, help us to see you clearly and to follow in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Gary Larson
CHOIR ANTHEM “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation” Dale Wood
SCRIPTURE READINGS Linda Barnett
Psalm 127 (pp. 501-502)
Mark 12:38-44 (pg. 825)
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Eyes Open!” Rev. Nina L. Westfall
*HYMN #324 “Open My Eyes That I May See”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
Offertory “Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness” Brahms
*Doxology #592
*Prayer of Dedication
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our 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 #555 “Now Thank We All Our God”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Allegro” Händel/Bish
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? If you need a ride please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (November 11-17)
SUNDAY November 11 @ 11:30 AM Worship Committee Meeting
SUNDAY November 11 Cancelled -- Bell Choir practice
TUESDAY November 13 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
WEDNESDAY November 14 @ 7:00 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY November 15 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY November 15 @ 5:30 PM Men’s Brotherhood
FEEDING BROOKINGS will once again be hosting a meal for Thanksgiving.
First Presbyterian Church has been asked to donate 140 pkg. of Instant Mashed Potatoes. We will be accepting donations through Sunday, November 11th. Thank you for your generosity!
SCHUURMAN FAMILY BENEFIT is being held today, November 11 at the Elkton Community Center, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a pancake breakfast, silent auction, kids crafts, and pie baking contest. All proceeds will go to the Schuurman family to help cover expenses.
MEN’S BROTHERHOOD will meet on November 15 at 5:30 p.m. The program will be Julie Steen talking about the Dakota Nature Park.
ADAM YOUNG’S EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY The congregation is invited to attend Adam Young’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony at the church on Sunday November 18th at 2:00 p.m. Thank you for your continuing support of Troop 14. Also, take a look at the updated youth room in the church basement if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet.
THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE needs help! Thanksgiving is right around the corner! What a wonderful excuse to share our time with family and friends. By the time the weekend ends, you may be ready for another fellowship activity with your church family and friends. If you’re available, the Worship Committee would welcome your help in decorating the sanctuary for Christmas. In case you missed it, we’ll be doing so on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, following the service. We’re looking for some help and you may fit the bill!
BIRTHDAYS in November: Donna Flint, Janet TeBeest, Rosa Glaus, Martin Maca, Doha Rottluff, Diane Broksieck, Judy Sebring, Robby Flint, Don Norton
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Beth Rindels, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Michele Kemp, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Elevation No. 31” Benoit
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High.
All: We proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night.
Leader: We sing for joy at what your hands have done.
All: How great are your works, O LORD; you are forever exalted!
*HYMN #464 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Lord Jesus Christ, as you came to a blind man and gave him sight, come to us in our darkness and show us the things we cannot see. We confess that our blindness to your glory has resulted in shallow confession, half-hearted conviction, and only mild repentance. Have mercy upon us, O Lord. By the transforming power of your amazing grace, help us to see you clearly and to follow in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Gary Larson
CHOIR ANTHEM “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation” Dale Wood
SCRIPTURE READINGS Linda Barnett
Psalm 127 (pp. 501-502)
Mark 12:38-44 (pg. 825)
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Eyes Open!” Rev. Nina L. Westfall
*HYMN #324 “Open My Eyes That I May See”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
Offertory “Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness” Brahms
*Doxology #592
*Prayer of Dedication
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our 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 #555 “Now Thank We All Our God”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Allegro” Händel/Bish
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? If you need a ride please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (November 11-17)
SUNDAY November 11 @ 11:30 AM Worship Committee Meeting
SUNDAY November 11 Cancelled -- Bell Choir practice
TUESDAY November 13 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
WEDNESDAY November 14 @ 7:00 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY November 15 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY November 15 @ 5:30 PM Men’s Brotherhood
FEEDING BROOKINGS will once again be hosting a meal for Thanksgiving.
First Presbyterian Church has been asked to donate 140 pkg. of Instant Mashed Potatoes. We will be accepting donations through Sunday, November 11th. Thank you for your generosity!
SCHUURMAN FAMILY BENEFIT is being held today, November 11 at the Elkton Community Center, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a pancake breakfast, silent auction, kids crafts, and pie baking contest. All proceeds will go to the Schuurman family to help cover expenses.
MEN’S BROTHERHOOD will meet on November 15 at 5:30 p.m. The program will be Julie Steen talking about the Dakota Nature Park.
ADAM YOUNG’S EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY The congregation is invited to attend Adam Young’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony at the church on Sunday November 18th at 2:00 p.m. Thank you for your continuing support of Troop 14. Also, take a look at the updated youth room in the church basement if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet.
THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE needs help! Thanksgiving is right around the corner! What a wonderful excuse to share our time with family and friends. By the time the weekend ends, you may be ready for another fellowship activity with your church family and friends. If you’re available, the Worship Committee would welcome your help in decorating the sanctuary for Christmas. In case you missed it, we’ll be doing so on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, following the service. We’re looking for some help and you may fit the bill!
BIRTHDAYS in November: Donna Flint, Janet TeBeest, Rosa Glaus, Martin Maca, Doha Rottluff, Diane Broksieck, Judy Sebring, Robby Flint, Don Norton
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Beth Rindels, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Michele Kemp, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow