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1 Dedication of Pew Bibles Endowment Sunday Sunday, November 8, 2009 DEEPLY ROOTED IN FAITH (* for those able to stand) PRELUDE Prelude in G Major bach OPENING RESPONSE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Leader: Deeply rooted in faith, People: We choose to live in hope! CHORAL INTROIT The B I B L E Cherub Choir CALL TO WORSHIP * PROCESSIONAL HYMN 255 Now Praise the Lord St Anne * PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) You speak to us in many ways, O God, especially through the Holy Spirit, awakening in us, the words of the Bible.

2 But we confess we do not do what you command. We have not loved you with a pure heart; we have not been patient with each other; we have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you. O Lord, have mercy on us, and forgive us. (silent prayers of confession) * ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel: People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. * RESPONSE TO PARDON Amazing Grace When we ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we ve no less days to sing God s praise than when we d first begun.

3 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN church ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR LIVES FAITHFULLY, DAILY, WHERE THEY ARE, AND WITH WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED, TO THE GLORY OF GOD. OUR MISSION IS TO LET OUR LIGHT SHINE AND BE BEACONS OF HOPE, EQUIPPING PEOPLE FOR LIFE IN THE WORLD. PRAYER FOR THE DAY (unison) O God, you have given us minds to know you, hearts to love you, and we thank you today for the Bible: for heartening words that teach us to trust you; for demanding words which call us to follow you; for clear words that give hope to our lives. Open your word to us O God; may the Bible s words become living words, the center of our lives, the focus of our worship.

4 Amen. (Children in the balcony may now come down to be ready for Children's Time.) DEDICATION OF PEW BIBLES (see insert) CHILDREN S TIME Deb Shetlar (Children may now be seated with their parents or leave for the nursery. Children K 3rd grade may join their leaders at the back of the sanctuary to go to the 3rd floor for Sunday Enrichment class) ANTHEM OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Psalm 119:129 136 The Word of the Lord. (pg.)

5 759, OT) Thanks be to God. SERMON God s Word For Our Time Tom Reid CHOOSING TO LIVE IN HOPE * HYMN 304 Jesus Loves Me Jesus Loves Me * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison) Psalm 23 (pg. 676, OT) TIME FOR MISSION Pete Peterson PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts/debtors) Congregational Response (sung) In the Lord I ll be ever thankful, in the Lord I will rejoice!

6 Look to God, do not be afraid; lift up your voices, the Lord is near. CALL TO OFFERING AND OFFERTORY Song of Glory Langlais (Please sign the Act of Friendship pad and pass it down the pew.) * DOXOLOGY (No. 592) * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (responsive) Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. * HYMN 411 Arise, Your Light Is Come!

7 Festal Song * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * Congregational Response Thompson Scruggs Lord prepare me, to be a sanctuary pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I ll be a living sanctuary, for you. * POSTLUDE Fantasia in F Buxtehude Welcome! We are delighted for your presence in worship today. If you do not have a church home, we hope you will consider becoming a part of this church .

8 Please come to the parlor for refreshments and fellowship following worship. The flowers in the chancel are given by Paul F. & Marcia A. Anderson in memory of the men and women who made the Supreme Sacrifice and in honor of those who served our country and continue to serve. The red roses throughout the sanctuary are given by the Knox Family in memory of Pat Knox. The Pew Bibles we dedicate today are given to the glory of God and in memory of Pat Knox by her family and memorial gifts. Pat was a member of First Presbyterian church for thirty four years. She served graciously and thoughtfully as an Elder, a Deacon and as one of three original directors of the Stephen Ministry program.

9 These are just a few of the many ways she contributed to the life and ministry of this congregation. Thanks be to God for Pat Knox! Presby Follies Needs You! Our all church variety show is January 31, 2010. We are cur rently working on the line up of acts and performers. Do you have a talent to share or an idea for a skit? Would you like to help organize the event? Would you like to do what ever and just join in on the fun? Call Mary Anne Weiner at 825 8396 or email: SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS: Worship Assistant: Andy England Coffee Hosts: Bob & Mary Exline Greeters: Dustin, Heather, Miles, Ava & Elle Denning Jane Driver Ushers: Marilyn Holgerson Nancy Linville Ann & Harry Jett Betsy & Jim Scholten Deacon Flower Deliverer: Heidi Hendrick Candlelighter: Olivia Johnson Manor Bus Driver: Tom Jett Organist: Angie Koshgarian Custodian: Ed Zoch CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, NOV 9 Staff Mtg, Hope Ctr 1:15 pm Parish Life, Hope Ctr 4:30 pm Joint Session & Deacon Meeting, Dinner & Exam, Blair Hall 5.

10 30 pm CAPS Parenting Class, Conf Rm 6:00 pm Boy Scouts, Blair Hall 6:30 pm Divorce Support Grp, Hope Ctr 7:00 pm TUESDAY, NOV 10 Cares & Concerns, Hope Center 10:00 am VAP, Conf Rm 5:00 pm Cub Scouts, Blair Hall 6:30 pm WEDNESDAY, NOV 11 Wednesday Programs 3:30 pm Social Justice & Mission, Hope Ctr 4:00 pm Youth Grp Meets 5:30 pm WOW, Chapel 5:30 pm Choir Practice 7:00 pm THURSDAY, NOV 12 FHC Board Mtg, Country Club 12:00 pm SUNDAY, NOV 15 KWU Choir sings in worship! Multi Age church School, 3rd Flr 9:00 am Reel Faith , D. Parlor 9:00 am Faith Matters, Conf Rm 9:00 am Worship, Sanctuary 10:15 am Sunday Enrichment 10:30 am Romans Bible Study, Conf Rm 11:15 am Senior High Dinner & Devotions, 270 S Morris 6:00 to 7:30 pm FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Large print hymnals are available in the back of the sanctuary.