August 18, 2019 10:00 am
* STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE Special Music by Nancy Onstad (viola)
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: God of Life,
All: you are as near to us as our breath.
Leader: Touch our eyes,
All: that we may see you in one another.
Leader: Open our ears,
All: that we may hear your voice in the cries of the oppressed.
Leader: Enter our hearts,
All: that we may be filled with your love toward all people.
Leader: Come, O God of life and breath and wholeness,
All: be with us now. Show us the way to new life and grant us the courage to be people of your Way.
*HYMN #302 “I Danced in the Morning”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Awesome and compassionate God, You have loved us with unfailing, self-giving mercy, but we have not loved you. You constantly call us, but we do not listen. You ask us to love, but we walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. God of grace, as you come to us in mercy, we repent in spirit and in truth, admit our sin, and gratefully receive your forgiveness through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Donna Flint
SPECIAL MUSIC “How Real” by Paul Wells Richard & Judy Smith
SCRIPTURE David Peterson
Genesis 6:13-22
Matthew 25: 1-12
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Disaster Preparedness” Linda Barnett, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #272 “God of the Sparrow”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory
*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.
*HYMN on the insert “Will You Let Me Be Your Servant”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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 (August 18-24)
TUESDAY August 20 @ 9:00 AM Coffee Group
THURSDAY August 22 @ 9:00 AM Bible Study
WORSHIP TIME: After reviewing feedback from the congregation and discussing the pros and cons of each option, Session has decided that beginning September 1, the worship service will begin at 10:30 AM, and the service will remain at 10:30 throughout the year. Thank you to everyone for your input and prayers.
HARVEST TABLE: First Presbyterian Church will be serving the Harvest Table on Monday, September 16, with the Men’s Brotherhood cooking. Volunteers will be needed to complete the project. We anticipate the cost will be approximately $500 and would request your support of this project. Thank you!
BIRTHDAYS in August: Dorothy Williamson, Dennis Hopfinger, Scott Hinricher, Bob Bartling, Gary Larson, Paige Foster, Dennis Langland
ANNIVERSARIES in August: Chad & Diane Broksieck, David & Louise Crain, Dan & Carolyn Moerke, Robby & Donna Flint, Joel & Bonnie Foster, Bob & Jan Jones, Stanley & Julie Scubelek, Martin & Sally Maca, Andrew & Beth L’Amour
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, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, 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. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us.
* STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE Special Music by Nancy Onstad (viola)
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: God of Life,
All: you are as near to us as our breath.
Leader: Touch our eyes,
All: that we may see you in one another.
Leader: Open our ears,
All: that we may hear your voice in the cries of the oppressed.
Leader: Enter our hearts,
All: that we may be filled with your love toward all people.
Leader: Come, O God of life and breath and wholeness,
All: be with us now. Show us the way to new life and grant us the courage to be people of your Way.
*HYMN #302 “I Danced in the Morning”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Awesome and compassionate God, You have loved us with unfailing, self-giving mercy, but we have not loved you. You constantly call us, but we do not listen. You ask us to love, but we walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. God of grace, as you come to us in mercy, we repent in spirit and in truth, admit our sin, and gratefully receive your forgiveness through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Donna Flint
SPECIAL MUSIC “How Real” by Paul Wells Richard & Judy Smith
SCRIPTURE David Peterson
Genesis 6:13-22
Matthew 25: 1-12
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Disaster Preparedness” Linda Barnett, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #272 “God of the Sparrow”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory
*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.
*HYMN on the insert “Will You Let Me Be Your Servant”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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 (August 18-24)
TUESDAY August 20 @ 9:00 AM Coffee Group
THURSDAY August 22 @ 9:00 AM Bible Study
WORSHIP TIME: After reviewing feedback from the congregation and discussing the pros and cons of each option, Session has decided that beginning September 1, the worship service will begin at 10:30 AM, and the service will remain at 10:30 throughout the year. Thank you to everyone for your input and prayers.
HARVEST TABLE: First Presbyterian Church will be serving the Harvest Table on Monday, September 16, with the Men’s Brotherhood cooking. Volunteers will be needed to complete the project. We anticipate the cost will be approximately $500 and would request your support of this project. Thank you!
BIRTHDAYS in August: Dorothy Williamson, Dennis Hopfinger, Scott Hinricher, Bob Bartling, Gary Larson, Paige Foster, Dennis Langland
ANNIVERSARIES in August: Chad & Diane Broksieck, David & Louise Crain, Dan & Carolyn Moerke, Robby & Donna Flint, Joel & Bonnie Foster, Bob & Jan Jones, Stanley & Julie Scubelek, Martin & Sally Maca, Andrew & Beth L’Amour
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, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, 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. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us.