June 9, 2019 10:00 am
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire”
“Now Pray We to the Holy Ghost” Buxtehude
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Leader: Let us worship God.
All: He is our refuge and fortress, our God in whom we trust.
Leader: Let us confess with our mouths,
All: Jesus is Lord.
Leader: And believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead,
All: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Leader: Let us call upon our one true God, believing him in our hearts, confessing him with our mouths, worshiping him in spirit and in truth.
*HYMN # 138 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you especially in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord. Forgive our sins and help us to live in your light for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
SENIOR PRESBYTERIAN AWARD PRESENTATION
CHILDREN’S TIME Bonnie Foster
SPECIAL MUSIC Elizabeth Fox
SCRIPTURE READINGS Nancy Thompson
Genesis 1:1-2
Luke 1:26-35; 3:21-22, 4:1-2
John 14:15-18; 16:7-14
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Invitation to Investigation” Lee Peterson, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #333 “Seek Ye First”
MINUTE FOR MISSIONS Rick Salonen
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
Offertory “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove” arr. Young
*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 #316 “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Toccata for Pentecost” Young
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 (June 9-15)
SUNDAY June 9 @ 1:45 PM Choir sing at Neighborhoods
SUNDAY June 9 @ 2:30 PM Choir sing at ULC
TUESDAY June 11 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
TUESDAY June 11 @ 6:30 PM Mission & Finance Meeting
THURSDAY June 13 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY June 13 @ 7:00 PM Session Meeting
We extend our sympathy to Dennis & Vivian Langland on the loss of their grandson, Jacob and to Diane & Chad Broksieck on the loss of her father, Jerome "Jerry" Lotzer. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
THE SENIOR PRESBYTERIAN AWARD will be presented during worship service today. Please join us as we celebrate and thank two members for their devotion to our church and its mission for a combined 122 years.
THE CHOIR IS SINGING on Sunday, June 9 at the Neighborhoods at 1:45 p.m. and at the United Living Community at 2:30 p.m. All are welcomed to come sing with the choir—we’ll be meeting at the facilities.
BIRTHDAYS in June: Nicole Barkus, Alan Young, Michele Kemp, Dolores Canaday, Rebecca Maca, Tate Broksieck, Bonnie Salonen, Lynn Foster, Nelda Holden, Dave Barkus, Lucy Barkus, Dylan Scubelek, Judy McCann
ANNIVERSARIES in June: Dan & Michele Kemp, Harold & Marjorie Poppen, Richard & Dolores Canaday
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
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow, Dee & Lois Watson
SENIOR PRESBYTERIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS
Nelda Holden has been a dedicated member of our church since June 1957. She has served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, member of the PW, and even today she continues to help count the weekly offering. She has been an active community member and volunteer in Brookings. Thank you for your service to others Nelda. Delores Koepsell has been a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1957. She served as a deacon, elder, prepared food for funerals for many years, participated in Circle and Bible Study and helped with youth programming like Vacation Bible School. She served the community at large as a nurse for many years. Delores has three children, two grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Thank you, Delores for your faithful membership and contributions to First Presbyterian Church!
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 inquiries. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us. During this time when we do not have a pastor, we should each do our part as Jesus designed to “carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire”
“Now Pray We to the Holy Ghost” Buxtehude
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Leader: Let us worship God.
All: He is our refuge and fortress, our God in whom we trust.
Leader: Let us confess with our mouths,
All: Jesus is Lord.
Leader: And believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead,
All: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Leader: Let us call upon our one true God, believing him in our hearts, confessing him with our mouths, worshiping him in spirit and in truth.
*HYMN # 138 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you especially in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord. Forgive our sins and help us to live in your light for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
SENIOR PRESBYTERIAN AWARD PRESENTATION
CHILDREN’S TIME Bonnie Foster
SPECIAL MUSIC Elizabeth Fox
SCRIPTURE READINGS Nancy Thompson
Genesis 1:1-2
Luke 1:26-35; 3:21-22, 4:1-2
John 14:15-18; 16:7-14
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Invitation to Investigation” Lee Peterson, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #333 “Seek Ye First”
MINUTE FOR MISSIONS Rick Salonen
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
Offertory “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove” arr. Young
*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 #316 “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Toccata for Pentecost” Young
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 (June 9-15)
SUNDAY June 9 @ 1:45 PM Choir sing at Neighborhoods
SUNDAY June 9 @ 2:30 PM Choir sing at ULC
TUESDAY June 11 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
TUESDAY June 11 @ 6:30 PM Mission & Finance Meeting
THURSDAY June 13 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY June 13 @ 7:00 PM Session Meeting
We extend our sympathy to Dennis & Vivian Langland on the loss of their grandson, Jacob and to Diane & Chad Broksieck on the loss of her father, Jerome "Jerry" Lotzer. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
THE SENIOR PRESBYTERIAN AWARD will be presented during worship service today. Please join us as we celebrate and thank two members for their devotion to our church and its mission for a combined 122 years.
THE CHOIR IS SINGING on Sunday, June 9 at the Neighborhoods at 1:45 p.m. and at the United Living Community at 2:30 p.m. All are welcomed to come sing with the choir—we’ll be meeting at the facilities.
BIRTHDAYS in June: Nicole Barkus, Alan Young, Michele Kemp, Dolores Canaday, Rebecca Maca, Tate Broksieck, Bonnie Salonen, Lynn Foster, Nelda Holden, Dave Barkus, Lucy Barkus, Dylan Scubelek, Judy McCann
ANNIVERSARIES in June: Dan & Michele Kemp, Harold & Marjorie Poppen, Richard & Dolores Canaday
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
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow, Dee & Lois Watson
SENIOR PRESBYTERIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS
Nelda Holden has been a dedicated member of our church since June 1957. She has served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, member of the PW, and even today she continues to help count the weekly offering. She has been an active community member and volunteer in Brookings. Thank you for your service to others Nelda. Delores Koepsell has been a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1957. She served as a deacon, elder, prepared food for funerals for many years, participated in Circle and Bible Study and helped with youth programming like Vacation Bible School. She served the community at large as a nurse for many years. Delores has three children, two grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Thank you, Delores for your faithful membership and contributions to First Presbyterian Church!
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 inquiries. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us. During this time when we do not have a pastor, we should each do our part as Jesus designed to “carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)