FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
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January 7, 2018

PRELUDE       Promenade on “We Three Kings”                       Goode

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS


*GREETING ONE ANOTHER


*CALL TO WORSHIP

Pastor: Ascribe to the Lord glory, strength and honor.
    All: Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
Pastor: The Lord gives strength to the people & blesses them with peace.
    All: All glory and praise to you, Lord God.

*HYMN #469
              “Morning Has Broken”

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Gracious God, you have called us to be a new community in Christ, and yet we remain divided. Forgive us our fear, anxiety, prejudice, and misunderstandings. Strengthen our common bonds and deepen our resolve to promote the unity of your church. Amen.        

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON


*RESPONSE #579     
“Gloria Patri”

CHILDREN’S TIME
                                                                                         Carrie Van Buren

CHOIR ANTHEM
              “Communion Prayer”                     (Pote)

SCRIPTURE READINGS
                                                                               Dolores Canaday
Psalm 29 (p. 444; LP, p. 864)
Galatians 4:4-7 (pp. 944-45; LP, p. 1810)

This is the word of the Lord.
    Thanks be to God! 

MESSAGE
                “New Beginnings”                                         Rev. Nina Westfall

WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS

Offertory        “What Child Is This”           Schramm
  *Please pass the Friendship Register*
        *Doxology #592       
               *Prayer of Dedication

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE


*HYMN #515
              “Now to Your Table Spread”

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S SUPPER

The Lord’s Table is set for us.  All who would trust in Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome.

The Lord be with you.
    And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
    We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
    It is right to give our thanks and praise.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION


SHARING THE BREAD & CUP

We will partake of the elements together once everyone has been served.

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 #339
              “Be Thou My Vision”

BENEDICTION


POSTLUDE
                  “Angels We Have Heard on High”                  Page
First Presbyterian Church 
405 7th Avenue
Brookings, SD 57006
605.692.2416
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Worship with us Sundays at 10:00 a.m.


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  • About
    • What We Believe
    • History
    • Staff
    • Job Openings
    • Resources
  • Worship
    • What to expect
    • Bulletins
    • Sermons
  • Connect
    • Newsletter
    • Adult Discipleship
    • Lay Leadership
  • Events
  • Calendar
  • Contact
  • SDSU Students
  • Pastor Reflections