November 17, 2019 10:30 am
* STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE Prelude on “Wondrous Love” Gordon Young
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER CHOIR INTROIT "The Day of Thy Power"
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Walk with us today, Lord.
All: Walk with us on the streets of this city and show us how to care.
Leader: Walk with us in our neighborhoods and show us how to help.
All: Walk with us through the rooms of our home and show us how to love. Open our eyes to each other, Lord.
*HYMN #356 “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
*CONFESSION OF SINS
Healing Lord, we confess the blindness of our lives that needs your healing touch. We confess our pride that blinds us to our desire to control all things. We confess that we are blinded to the ways of your Kingdom. Forgive us when we chose to remain blind so that we might be able to ignore your call to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with you. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
MESSAGE FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Joel Foster
CHOIR ANTHEM “Praise to the Lord” Alfred Whitehead
SCRIPTURE READINGS Nancy Thompson
Psalm 34:1-8
Mark 10:46-52
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Who’s Blind” Dr. Rev. Carolyn Visser, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #324 “Open My Eyes, That I May See”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “More Love to Thee, O Christ” arr. L. Smith
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
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.
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
*HYMN #332 “Live Into Hope”
*THE BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Go Out with Joy” Mary McDonald
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (November 17-23)
SUNDAY Nov. 17 Potluck and Presentation after worship
SUNDAY Nov. 17 @ 4:00 PM Youth Group--bowling
SUNDAY Nov. 17 Adult Bell Choir practice cancelled
TUESDAY Nov. 19 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
TUESDAY Nov. 19 @ 1:00 PM Prayer Quilt Group
WEDNESDAY Nov. 20 @ 7:00 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY Nov. 21 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY Nov. 21 @ 5:30 PM Men’s Brotherhood
THURSDAY Nov. 21 @ 7:00 PM Boy Scouts
POTLUCK AND PRESENTATION: Have you ever wondered about the process of translating the Word of God to other languages? Join us after worship today Sunday, November 17 for a presentation by Susan Hugghins and Inga McKendry from Wycliffe Bible Translators. And of course, we will enjoy a POTLUCK DINNER prior to the program! Plan now to attend.
FEEDING BROOKINGS will be hosting a meal for Thanksgiving again this year. First Presbyterian Church has been asked to donate 175 packages of instant mashed potatoes. We will be accepting donations through Monday, November 18th. Thank you for your generosity!
POINSETTIAS FOR ADVENT/CHRISTMAS - We would like to encourage you or your family to participate in the annual tradition of our members bringing a poinsettia for Christmas remembrances and celebration throughout Advent/Christmas. Please drop off your plant during office hours. Contact the church office if you need someone to pick up your purchased plant from a local florist or store. If you would prefer someone to purchase a plant for you, please have funds to the office before November 22nd.
ADVENT POTLUCK will be held after worship services on Sundays, December 1, 8, 15, and 22. Feel free to bring your own plates and silverware along with a dish to share!
SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING: We will be ringing the bells in the entryway of Lewis Drug this year on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.
PER CAPITA AMOUNT is $33.35. If you have not done so, we would appreciate your donation.
PROJECT JOY: A box is in the narthex next to the name tags to collect unwrapped clothing and toys for Project Joy. Money may be donated in the offering plates and the Youth from Sunday school will do the shopping for you. Please have your donations to the church by Monday, Dec. 11. Project Joy provides children and families living in Brookings County who are in need, an opportunity to receive holiday gifts. Let’s open our hearts this holiday season and bring Joy to area children and families in need by generously donating to Project Joy.
BIRTHDAYS in November: Donna Flint, Janet TeBeest, Rosa Glaus, Martin Maca, Doha Rottluff, Diane Broksieck, Judy Sebring, Robby Flint, Anna Pickford, Don Norton
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, Gary Larson
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Henrietta Gohring, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Cliff Rindels, Adele Sudlow, Dee & Lois Watson
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.
* STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE Prelude on “Wondrous Love” Gordon Young
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER CHOIR INTROIT "The Day of Thy Power"
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Walk with us today, Lord.
All: Walk with us on the streets of this city and show us how to care.
Leader: Walk with us in our neighborhoods and show us how to help.
All: Walk with us through the rooms of our home and show us how to love. Open our eyes to each other, Lord.
*HYMN #356 “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
*CONFESSION OF SINS
Healing Lord, we confess the blindness of our lives that needs your healing touch. We confess our pride that blinds us to our desire to control all things. We confess that we are blinded to the ways of your Kingdom. Forgive us when we chose to remain blind so that we might be able to ignore your call to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with you. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
MESSAGE FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Joel Foster
CHOIR ANTHEM “Praise to the Lord” Alfred Whitehead
SCRIPTURE READINGS Nancy Thompson
Psalm 34:1-8
Mark 10:46-52
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Who’s Blind” Dr. Rev. Carolyn Visser, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #324 “Open My Eyes, That I May See”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “More Love to Thee, O Christ” arr. L. Smith
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
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.
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
*HYMN #332 “Live Into Hope”
*THE BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Go Out with Joy” Mary McDonald
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (November 17-23)
SUNDAY Nov. 17 Potluck and Presentation after worship
SUNDAY Nov. 17 @ 4:00 PM Youth Group--bowling
SUNDAY Nov. 17 Adult Bell Choir practice cancelled
TUESDAY Nov. 19 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
TUESDAY Nov. 19 @ 1:00 PM Prayer Quilt Group
WEDNESDAY Nov. 20 @ 7:00 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY Nov. 21 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY Nov. 21 @ 5:30 PM Men’s Brotherhood
THURSDAY Nov. 21 @ 7:00 PM Boy Scouts
POTLUCK AND PRESENTATION: Have you ever wondered about the process of translating the Word of God to other languages? Join us after worship today Sunday, November 17 for a presentation by Susan Hugghins and Inga McKendry from Wycliffe Bible Translators. And of course, we will enjoy a POTLUCK DINNER prior to the program! Plan now to attend.
FEEDING BROOKINGS will be hosting a meal for Thanksgiving again this year. First Presbyterian Church has been asked to donate 175 packages of instant mashed potatoes. We will be accepting donations through Monday, November 18th. Thank you for your generosity!
POINSETTIAS FOR ADVENT/CHRISTMAS - We would like to encourage you or your family to participate in the annual tradition of our members bringing a poinsettia for Christmas remembrances and celebration throughout Advent/Christmas. Please drop off your plant during office hours. Contact the church office if you need someone to pick up your purchased plant from a local florist or store. If you would prefer someone to purchase a plant for you, please have funds to the office before November 22nd.
ADVENT POTLUCK will be held after worship services on Sundays, December 1, 8, 15, and 22. Feel free to bring your own plates and silverware along with a dish to share!
SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING: We will be ringing the bells in the entryway of Lewis Drug this year on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.
PER CAPITA AMOUNT is $33.35. If you have not done so, we would appreciate your donation.
PROJECT JOY: A box is in the narthex next to the name tags to collect unwrapped clothing and toys for Project Joy. Money may be donated in the offering plates and the Youth from Sunday school will do the shopping for you. Please have your donations to the church by Monday, Dec. 11. Project Joy provides children and families living in Brookings County who are in need, an opportunity to receive holiday gifts. Let’s open our hearts this holiday season and bring Joy to area children and families in need by generously donating to Project Joy.
BIRTHDAYS in November: Donna Flint, Janet TeBeest, Rosa Glaus, Martin Maca, Doha Rottluff, Diane Broksieck, Judy Sebring, Robby Flint, Anna Pickford, Don Norton
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, Gary Larson
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Henrietta Gohring, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Cliff Rindels, Adele Sudlow, Dee & Lois Watson
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.