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This Week at First Presbyterian

Music in This Morning’s Worship Service I will sing with the spirit and I will sing with the understanding also. (I Corinthians 14:15)

This Morning’s Hymns: All Beautiful the March of Days was written in 1911 by Frances W. Wile for the First Unitarian Church of Rochester, New York. The church’s pastor, Dr. William Channing Gannett, asked for a good hymn about winter and Wile chose a scripture reference of Job 38:22 –

Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? The hymn likens the snowy landscapes with the hearth of home and the handiwork of the Creator. Ironically, this “snowbound hymn” is sung to the tune Forest Green!

Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart was written by George Croly. The text is based on Galatians 5:25.

If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. The text emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in teaching the believer the discipline of the Christian life. Stanza one suggests that the first effect of the Spirit’s indwelling is a change of focus in life from earthly things to spiritual matters. The second and third stanzas pray for more fervent love of Christ and greater holiness in our walk with him. The final stanza is a petition for an absolute and unqualified possession by love – the result of a baptism by the Spirit of which the dove is a symbol.

Today 8:00 a.m. Neighborhood Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Childcare 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Children and Youth Education 10:45 a.m. Kitchen Ministry Team Meeting

11:00 a.m. Adult Education 12:15 p.m. Concert Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Sunday Night Pipe 6:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Team Meeting

Monday, January 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Church office is closed Tuesday, January 18 7:00 a.m. Renovaré 8:30 a.m. Staff Devotional Meeting 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 5:00 p.m. Trustee Board Meeting Wednesday, January 19 8:30 a.m. Renovaré 10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 11:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi 4:00 p.m. Grief Support 4:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Snack Gathering 5:00 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsals 5:30 p.m. Gerholz Team Meeting

5:30 5:30 6:30 6:30

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Trustee Finance Team Meeting Trustee B&G Team Meeting Mawby Chorale Rehearsal Women’s Ministry Team Meeting

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Mustard Seed Café Wednesday Evenings at First Childcare Contemplative Singers Rehearsal Praise Band Practice Young Ladies Small Group Bee Helpful (K-6) Contemplative Service

Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples of the Lord was written in 1985 by Rev. H. Kenn Carmichael for The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Stewardship campaign which was entitled Called to be Disciples. Before entering the ministry, Carmichael was head of the theater department at Purdue University (1931-43). Following ordination he served as associate pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Lafayette (1972-79). His later pastorates were in California.

This Morning’s Anthem Agnus Dei Text: John 1: 29 Music: John Rutter William Blake Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, Miserere nobis. Have mercy upon us. Little lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Gave thee life and bid thee feed, By the stream and o’er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing, woolly bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice: Little lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee?

Little lamb, I’ll tell thee. Little lamb, I’ll tell thee. He is called by thy name, For he calls himself a Lamb: He is meek and he is mild, He became a little child: I a child and thou a lamb, We are called by his name. Little lamb, God bless thee. Little lamb, God bless thee.

Wednesday Evening Worship and Fellowship The Children’s Choir School, 5:00-6:00pm (snacks at 4:45pm); The Family Dinner (Mustard Seed Café) 5:30-6:30pm. For menu and prices, please see the Welcome Desk. Young Ladies Small Group, 6:15-7:30pm. Bee Helpful (K-6), 6:30-7:30pm. Worship service is at 6:30pm.

Because God has made us for himself, our hearts are restless until they rest in him." ~ Saint Augustine of Hippo

Thursday, January 20 9:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Book Discussion Group

11:30 a.m. Downtown Kiwanis Club 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

What does it profit, if one gains the whole world and loses one’s own soul?

Friday, January 21 11:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous

~ Jesus

Saturday, January 22 8:30 a.m. Men’s Ministry Bible Study

Ministers, Members of First Presbyterian Church

Director of Women’s Ministry,

Senior Pastor,

Kim Skaff

John L. Musgrave

Director of Youth Ministry,

Associate Pastor,

Jim Pope

Paul Ytterock

Community Ministry,

Commissioned Lay Pastor,

Lisa Horne

Steve Baillie

Congregational Care Specialist,

Director of Business Administration,

Lee Doll

James B. Hugan

Gerholz Staff Counselor,

Director of Children’s Ministry,

Jerry Walden

Jaime Powell

Parish Nurse,

Director of Gerholz Counseling Center,

Frankie Bonner

Andy Armstrong

Organist,

Director of Music and Fine Arts,

Carl Angelo

Mark Riddles

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, January 16, 2011 9:30 a.m. 746 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502 810-234-8673 www.fpcf.org

The Worship of Our Lord Jesus Christ

†Late arrivals may be seated

The Gathering of the People of God We gather, knowing God is with us. We bring the Bible, Chalice, and Water as visible evidence of God’s self-giving. Call to Meditation and Preparation Prelude

Andante from Sonata In F Major Carl Angelo, organist

*Offertory Prayer

The Service of the Word

John L. Musgrave

Prayer for Illumination Old Testament Reading

Jack McCarthy Isaiah 49:1-7 (Pew Bibles pg. 638 O.T.)

Lord, you are great and do mar - vel– ous

deeds;

Silently prepare your hearts for worship at the first note of the prelude. Announcements

Epistle Reading

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God,

*Closing Hymn 434

1Corinthians 1:1-9 (Pew Bibles pg. 155 N.T.)

*Call to Worship In the beginning the Spirit hovered over the face of the waters. Escaping Egypt, God led the Hebrew people through the sea. Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River. The voice of God is over the waters; the God of glory thunders over mighty waters.

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KINGSFOLD

Allegro from Sonata in D Minor

Mendelssohn

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Personal prayer is available in the Prayer Room on the first floor after the service of worship. Elder Joann Gach will assist after the service.

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(The children may come forward) Children’s Message

Paul Ytterock

FOREST GREEN

*Hymn 326 Call to Confession and Corporate Prayer of Confession “What are you looking for?” Jesus asked his new disciples. “What are you looking for?” he asks us still today. Gracious God, we confess that we are uncertain. So many things that seemed sure and good have led us astray and exhausted us. So much of what we have tried to do has disappointed those we love, failed to help our neighbors in need, and emptied us of conviction and hope. We do not know what we are looking for. Deliver us, O God, from all that is desolate and vain. Set our feet upon solid rock. Open our ears to hear you. Fill our hearts with trust and our mouths with praise for the saving help and steadfast love you show to us. Amen. (Silent Confession)

Today We All Are Called To Be Disciples

*Benediction and Response

Congregational Response:

All Beautiful the March of Days

Held

The Sending

Acolyte: Daniel Burkhardt, 5th Grade

*Processional Hymn 292

Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove

Prayers of the People, Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Those hospitalized this past week: Marguerite Berry, George Skaff, Jennifer Trovillion and Martin Vallee Those in the military, world and national leaders, the church, and those distressed by natural and human disasters.

Psalm 40:1-11

Mendelssohn

Offertory

Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart

MORECAMBE

Steve Baillie

Kyrie (Congregation and Choir)

Lord, have mercy up-on us. Christ, have mercy up-on us. Lord have mer-cy upon us.

Assurance of God’s Grace: Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

*Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

(The children may return to their seats) Gospel Reading Anthem

Sermon

Agnus Dei The Chancel and Cantus Choirs

Rutter

John L. Musgrave

*Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Passing of the Peace of God (You may extend the hand of peace or cross your chest as a sign of blessing.) Offertory Sentence *Doxology

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below, Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen

Donations to the Flower Memorial Fund are used to maintain fresh arrangements for the urns in the Sanctuary and for the Fellowship Tables in the Narthex. They are delivered each week by the Deacons to shut-ins and those celebrating their birthday. In loving memory of their father, Clifford J. Millhouse, by his children: Marcia, Susan and David.

John 1:29-42 (Pew Bibles pgs. 86-87 N.T.)

What Are You Looking For?

The Flowers Are Given To The Glory Of God

We Welcome All Who Are Visiting First Presbyterian Today! We invite you to join us in the ministries of worship, nurture, and service. Please do not leave today without greeting the pastors and members of the congregation. Please sign a guest form located in each pew with your address, email and telephone number and stop by the Welcome Desk to receive a gift. New Members Class An Inquirers/New Members meeting will be held on Saturday, February 5 from 9:30am-12:00pm. This will be an opportunity for you to learn more about First Presbyterian, reformed faith and full membership into the church. Please call the church office to register at 810.234.8673.

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~ * Indicates where those who are able may stand. Child care for infants through preschool is available on the second floor. ~ Hearing aids are available, please see an usher.

You may place an order for a CD of the whole service at the Welcome Desk for $3.00 or visit our website to hear the radio sermon podcast.