January 12, 2020 10:30 am * STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Early in the Morning, Our Song Shall Rise to Thee” Dykes/Wagner
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHORAL INTROIT “Take My Life”
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Remember your baptism and rejoice!
All: The waters of God’s mercy have flowed and we have been named and claimed as God’s own.
Leader: Remember Jesus at the River Jordan. Once baptized his ministry began.
All: In our baptism Christ claims us and calls us to live his way.
Leader: Remember your baptism and rejoice!
All: We remember and commit our lives to God.
* HYMN #492 “Baptized in Water”
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we confess that we have fallen short of the calling you have given us as your beloved children. We have wandered from the way of Christ. In so doing, hatred, bigotry and injustice continues. Forgive us, O God, and empower us anew with your Holy Spirit to live lives faithful to your kingdom. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
MESSAGE FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Kay Norton
CHORAL ANTHEM “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” arr. G. Young
SCRIPTURE READING Mike McCann
Isaiah 42:1-9
Matthew 3:13-17
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Claimed and Sealed by God” Rev. Dr. Carolyn Visser, Guest speaker
*HYMN #70 ”Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized”
REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT (see back of insert)
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “Take My Life and Let It Be” Herold/Portman
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*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 “God of Grace and God of Glory”
POSTLUDE “Wie schön leuchtet” Nicolai/Wilson
(How Brightly Beams the Morning Star)
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 (January 12-18)
TUESDAY Jan. 14 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
TUESDAY Jan. 14 @ 1:00 PM Pieces & Prayers Sew Day
WEDNESDAY Jan. 15 @ 7:00 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY Jan. 16 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY Jan. 16 @ 5:30 PM Men’s Brotherhood
THURSDAY Jan. 16 @ 7:00 PM Scouts Meeting
SATURDAY Jan. 18 Rachel Borstad Schoepf’’s Memorial Service
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Rachel Borstad Schoepf who passed away December 11, 2019. All are invited to the Memorial Service being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1:45 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Brookings.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
CHURCH DIRECTORY: To assist our incoming Interim Pastor, Rozanne will be adding pictures to the current church directory. If you have already sent in a picture for the Christmas tree or if we have your picture on file elsewhere, we will use that. If you have a specific picture you would like included, we can include that instead. If you prefer not to have a picture attached to your entry in the directory, please let the church office know.
LENT BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Norlita Kaul will be leading a Bible Study during Lent on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, before choir practice. There is a sign-up sheet to pre-order a booklet on the volunteer bulletin board.
BIRTHDAYS in January: Marlys Moore, Lisa Bretsch, Matthew Schuurman, Susan Schuurman, Neal Foster, Joel Foster, Daniel Moerke, Vivian Langland, Katy Young, Julie Scubelek, Malia Glaus, Brock Peterson, Art VanderWaal
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, Dee & Lois Watson
REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT
Renewal of Baptismal Vows:
Do you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, trusting in his grace and love?
I do.
Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his Word and showing his love?
I will.
Will you seek to walk humbly with God and to work for peace and justice to the best of your ability?
I will.
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Baptism.
Renewal of Baptism
(You are invited to come forward to the baptismal font and take a droplet as a symbol of your renewal of baptism.)
All are invited to the coffee fellowship 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.
PRELUDE “Early in the Morning, Our Song Shall Rise to Thee” Dykes/Wagner
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHORAL INTROIT “Take My Life”
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Remember your baptism and rejoice!
All: The waters of God’s mercy have flowed and we have been named and claimed as God’s own.
Leader: Remember Jesus at the River Jordan. Once baptized his ministry began.
All: In our baptism Christ claims us and calls us to live his way.
Leader: Remember your baptism and rejoice!
All: We remember and commit our lives to God.
* HYMN #492 “Baptized in Water”
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we confess that we have fallen short of the calling you have given us as your beloved children. We have wandered from the way of Christ. In so doing, hatred, bigotry and injustice continues. Forgive us, O God, and empower us anew with your Holy Spirit to live lives faithful to your kingdom. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
MESSAGE FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Kay Norton
CHORAL ANTHEM “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” arr. G. Young
SCRIPTURE READING Mike McCann
Isaiah 42:1-9
Matthew 3:13-17
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Claimed and Sealed by God” Rev. Dr. Carolyn Visser, Guest speaker
*HYMN #70 ”Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized”
REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT (see back of insert)
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “Take My Life and Let It Be” Herold/Portman
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*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 “God of Grace and God of Glory”
POSTLUDE “Wie schön leuchtet” Nicolai/Wilson
(How Brightly Beams the Morning Star)
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 (January 12-18)
TUESDAY Jan. 14 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
TUESDAY Jan. 14 @ 1:00 PM Pieces & Prayers Sew Day
WEDNESDAY Jan. 15 @ 7:00 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY Jan. 16 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY Jan. 16 @ 5:30 PM Men’s Brotherhood
THURSDAY Jan. 16 @ 7:00 PM Scouts Meeting
SATURDAY Jan. 18 Rachel Borstad Schoepf’’s Memorial Service
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Rachel Borstad Schoepf who passed away December 11, 2019. All are invited to the Memorial Service being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1:45 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Brookings.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
- January 15 – Official first day for Rev. Norlita Kaul
- January 15 – Blade articles are due
- January 19 – 1st Worship Service of Rev. Norlita Kaul & installation of new officers during worship service
- January 26 – Annual Congregational Meeting
CHURCH DIRECTORY: To assist our incoming Interim Pastor, Rozanne will be adding pictures to the current church directory. If you have already sent in a picture for the Christmas tree or if we have your picture on file elsewhere, we will use that. If you have a specific picture you would like included, we can include that instead. If you prefer not to have a picture attached to your entry in the directory, please let the church office know.
LENT BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Norlita Kaul will be leading a Bible Study during Lent on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, before choir practice. There is a sign-up sheet to pre-order a booklet on the volunteer bulletin board.
BIRTHDAYS in January: Marlys Moore, Lisa Bretsch, Matthew Schuurman, Susan Schuurman, Neal Foster, Joel Foster, Daniel Moerke, Vivian Langland, Katy Young, Julie Scubelek, Malia Glaus, Brock Peterson, Art VanderWaal
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, Dee & Lois Watson
REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT
Renewal of Baptismal Vows:
Do you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, trusting in his grace and love?
I do.
Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his Word and showing his love?
I will.
Will you seek to walk humbly with God and to work for peace and justice to the best of your ability?
I will.
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Baptism.
Renewal of Baptism
(You are invited to come forward to the baptismal font and take a droplet as a symbol of your renewal of baptism.)
All are invited to the coffee fellowship 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.