August 25, 2019 10:00 am
* STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “The Gift of Love” arr. John Carter
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.
All: God’s mercies never come to an end.
Leader: The mercies of God are new every morning.
All: Great is your faithfulness, O Lord.
*HYMN #280 “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Joel Foster
SPECIAL MUSIC “Vivace” from the Flute Sonata in F Elizabeth Fox
by Telemann
SCRIPTURE READINGS Dolores Canaday
Deuteronomy 16:19-20
Isaiah 1:17
Amos 5:23-24
Proverbs 21:15
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE ”Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue” Jennifer Dreiske, Guest Speaker
*HYMN on insert “Rock of Ages”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “Prelude in G Minor” J.S. Bach
*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 #543 “Abide With Me”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “We Walk by Faith” Anthony Giamanco
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 25-31)
SUNDAY August 25 @ 11:00 AM Youth Group Pizza and cards
TUESDAY August 27 @ 9:00 AM Coffee Group
THURSDAY August 29 @ 9:00 AM Bible Study
FRIDAY August 30 @ 11:30 AM Lunch Bunch
SUNDAY September 1 @ 10:30 AM Worship Time Change
THE YELLOW BIRTHDAY ROSE is in honor of Bob Bartling’s 93rd birthday on Monday, August 26. Cards and good wishes can be mailed to him at 808 Christine Ave., Brookings, SD 57006.
YOUTH GROUP will be meeting after church today, August 25, for pizza and to mail cards to those who might like an encouraging word from the Youth group. If you know of someone who should receive a card, please let any youth member know. The new youth director, Susan Smith, will be with the youth for this meeting- come welcome her to the group and listen to the plans she has for the upcoming year of fun and fellowship!
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 a.m., and the service will remain at 10:30 throughout the year. Thank you to everyone for your input and prayers.
CHOIR PRACTICE will begin Wednesday, September 4th at 7:00 p.m. to prepare to sing for the first time this season on September 8th. If you’ve always enjoyed singing, but never joined a choir, this is a good time to start! If you’ve been taking a break from choir, come back! If you’ve heard someone behind you in the pew who should be in the choir, encourage them to give choir a try! Choir practice is not only about singing- it is a time of fellowship and worship which can inspire you throughout the rest of the week!
SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK-OFF will be at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 8th. Participants of all ages are invited to join in our kick-off event which will include planting flowers at a nearby habitat house, followed by breakfast served by the Men’s Brotherhood. The plants will be purchased with the local portion of our congregation’s Pentecost offering.
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!
THE SOUTH DAKOTA PRESBYTERY MEETING will be hosted by First Presbyterian Church on October 25th. Session is requesting an ad-hoc committee to plan and carry out our part of the meeting. Work will range from planning meals and refreshments and facilities to setting up on the meeting day. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Donna Flint.
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, Henrietta Gohring, 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. 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 “The Gift of Love” arr. John Carter
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.
All: God’s mercies never come to an end.
Leader: The mercies of God are new every morning.
All: Great is your faithfulness, O Lord.
*HYMN #280 “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Joel Foster
SPECIAL MUSIC “Vivace” from the Flute Sonata in F Elizabeth Fox
by Telemann
SCRIPTURE READINGS Dolores Canaday
Deuteronomy 16:19-20
Isaiah 1:17
Amos 5:23-24
Proverbs 21:15
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE ”Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue” Jennifer Dreiske, Guest Speaker
*HYMN on insert “Rock of Ages”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “Prelude in G Minor” J.S. Bach
*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 #543 “Abide With Me”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “We Walk by Faith” Anthony Giamanco
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 25-31)
SUNDAY August 25 @ 11:00 AM Youth Group Pizza and cards
TUESDAY August 27 @ 9:00 AM Coffee Group
THURSDAY August 29 @ 9:00 AM Bible Study
FRIDAY August 30 @ 11:30 AM Lunch Bunch
SUNDAY September 1 @ 10:30 AM Worship Time Change
THE YELLOW BIRTHDAY ROSE is in honor of Bob Bartling’s 93rd birthday on Monday, August 26. Cards and good wishes can be mailed to him at 808 Christine Ave., Brookings, SD 57006.
YOUTH GROUP will be meeting after church today, August 25, for pizza and to mail cards to those who might like an encouraging word from the Youth group. If you know of someone who should receive a card, please let any youth member know. The new youth director, Susan Smith, will be with the youth for this meeting- come welcome her to the group and listen to the plans she has for the upcoming year of fun and fellowship!
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 a.m., and the service will remain at 10:30 throughout the year. Thank you to everyone for your input and prayers.
CHOIR PRACTICE will begin Wednesday, September 4th at 7:00 p.m. to prepare to sing for the first time this season on September 8th. If you’ve always enjoyed singing, but never joined a choir, this is a good time to start! If you’ve been taking a break from choir, come back! If you’ve heard someone behind you in the pew who should be in the choir, encourage them to give choir a try! Choir practice is not only about singing- it is a time of fellowship and worship which can inspire you throughout the rest of the week!
SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK-OFF will be at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 8th. Participants of all ages are invited to join in our kick-off event which will include planting flowers at a nearby habitat house, followed by breakfast served by the Men’s Brotherhood. The plants will be purchased with the local portion of our congregation’s Pentecost offering.
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!
THE SOUTH DAKOTA PRESBYTERY MEETING will be hosted by First Presbyterian Church on October 25th. Session is requesting an ad-hoc committee to plan and carry out our part of the meeting. Work will range from planning meals and refreshments and facilities to setting up on the meeting day. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Donna Flint.
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, Henrietta Gohring, 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. 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.