Christ Presbyterian ChurchChrist Presbyterian ChurchChrist Presbyterian ChurchChrist Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, Ohio 44702

January 10, 2016

Welcome to Christ Presbyterian ChurchWelcome to Christ Presbyterian ChurchWelcome to Christ Presbyterian ChurchWelcome to Christ Presbyterian Church

Thank you for worshiping at Christ Presbyterian Church. It is our hope that you will be inspired and blessed by the music and sermon. We look forward to seeing you again.

For those of you with very small children (up to age 3) our Nursery is open and available to you in our lower level.

Our caring volunteers are ready and willing to watch over your child while you are in service this morning. You can worship with peace of mind as all parents are given a pager so you can be contacted at a moment’s notice should your child need you.

An usher is able to help direct you if you need assistance.

Family Worship Supplements are available at the front of the sanctuary.

Families

The Order For Morning Worship Baptism of the Lord

* Those who are able please stand; if getting up Please silence all electronic devices and down is difficult for you, please remain seated. prior to the worship service.

Large print copies of the hymns are available in the Narthex or from an usher.

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

Organ Voluntary “Prelude in A Minor” J. S. Bach

Welcome and Worship Notes Call to Worship Leader: The voice of God resounds upon the water. Psalm 29; Luke 3:21-22 People: The Spirit of the Lord hovers over the stream. Leader: The Son of God is named, “Beloved.” People: And all who worship shout out, “Glory!” Leader: Ascribe to the Lord majesty and strength. People: Let us worship God in holy splendor. *Hymn in Procession No. 484 “Out of Deep, Unordered Water” *Prayer of Adoration (unison) Holy God, when Jesus was baptized in the Jordan Luke 3:21-22 the heavens opened, the Spirit descended, and your voice affirmed your love in Jesus for the healing of the human race and all creation. By water and word you lovingly invite us into this same life-giving mission. May your Spirit, moving like a stream of water flowing from its source, work in us this day to realize your vision of a world made new in Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

January 10, 2016 Ten-Thirty O’Clock

Call to Confession God loves us and calls us each by name. Isaiah 43:1

Knowing we are eternally forgiven and infinitely loved,

Let us boldly confess our sins before God.

Prayer of Confession (unison)

We are precious in your sight, Isaiah 43:4; Luke 3:22

yet we often forget that we are your beloved.

We confess that our love is fickle and inconstant.

We follow selfish goals

and deny that our way of life harms others

and hurts your world.

We are sorry and we want to change.

Create in us a clean heart, strengthen our resolve,

reconcile us one to another,

and bless us with your peace. Amen.

(Silence is observed for personal reflection.)

Kyrie Alfred V. Fedak

(please stand)

*Declaration of Forgiveness

Beloved, God forgives your sins;

know that you are pardoned

and be at peace to love the Lord and serve the world.

*Response Alfred V. Fedak

Children are now invited to walk to the chancel steps for the Message.

LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED

Message for Children Children come forward for the Children’s Message. After the prayer, children in

Kindergarten—7th grade may go to the Chapel for Kids’ Church and children ages 3—5

may go downstairs for Kids’ Church. All children are to be picked up in the lower level.

Prayer for Illumination

Epistle Reading Acts 8:14-17 Believers Receive the Holy Spirit

Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 892 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible pages 153-154

*Hymn No. 163 “Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice” Gospel Reading Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

The Baptism of Jesus Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. Pew Bible page 834 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 73

Sermon “Three Points and A Story” Rev. David L. de Vries

Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit

descended upon him in bodily form like a dove.

OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD

Invitation to Remember Your Baptism

Thanksgiving for Baptism

Leader: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Leader: We give you thanks, Eternal God,

for you nourish and sustain all living things

by the gift of water.

In the beginning of time,

your Spirit moved over the watery chaos,

calling forth order and life.

People: In the time of Noah,

you destroyed evil by the waters of the flood,

giving righteousness a new beginning.

Leader: You led Israel out of slavery, through the waters of the sea, into the freedom of the promised land. People: In the waters of Jordan Jesus was baptized by John and anointed with your Spirit. By the baptism of his own death and resurrection, Christ set us free from sin and death, and opened the way to eternal life. Leader: We thank you, O God, for the water of baptism. In it we were buried with Christ in his death. From it we were raised to share in his resurrection, Through it we were reborn by the power of the Holy Spirit. People: Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we celebrate our fellowship in him in faith. Leader: We pray that all who have passed through the water of baptism may continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. People: To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

Invitation to the Font Hymns During Procession to the Font: (sung by all) Hymn No. 482 “Baptized in Water, Sealed by the Spirit”

Hymn No. 492 You belong to Christ, in whom you have been baptized. Alleluia.

Hymn No. 491 You have put on Christ; in Christ you have been baptized. Alleluia. We have put on Christ; in Christ we have been baptized. Alleluia.

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

Grace In Our Midst—Christy Paumier

Offertory Anthem J. Michael Thompson

Come, you lovers of the feasts, celebrate the wondrous day

Christ to Jordan’s waters came, there to drown and wash away

power of death; in humble love Bowing ‘neath the heavenly Dove.

There the Father’s voice was heard, “You are my beloved son,

On whom all my favor rests In whom all my will is done!”

There beneath the heaven rent sight Christ stood, The Father’s great delight.

Joined with Christ in watery grave By the power of God’s grace,

called to be all nations’ light, Made the Spirit’s dwelling place;

Let us all this Good News sing to the world: Jesus, our King!

*Doxology—Hymn No. 606 OLD HUNDREDTH

*Prayer of Dedication (unison)

O God,

at his baptism, you acknowledged Jesus as your beloved Son,

and through him you opened to us a way

to become your children by grace.

May these gifts we return to you

be a sign of our dedication to live

as your faithful daughters and sons,

born in the waters of baptism by the power of the Holy Spirit;

through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

REENTRY INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE THE LORD

Being Christ’s Church – Living Our Faith

(Please sign the Friendship Pad found in your pew and return it

toward the center aisle, noting names of those with whom you are worshiping.)

*Hymn in Procession No. 543 “God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me”

*Benediction Choral Response “Day by Day” Harold Friedell

Organ Voluntary “Toccata” (Op. 59, No. 5) Max Reger

*Greeting One Another

For anyone wishing confidential individual prayer, immediately following the service a member of the Stephen Ministry will be available in the Chapel.

The flowers in the Chancel vases are given in loving memory of my father, Dr. John W. Ray by Christy Paumier. The flowers in the Pedestal vases are given in loving memory of Jerry Norton, Sr. by Jerry, Linda, & Katie Norton.

The Cathedral Hour today is given in memory of Elizabeth and Vera Yoder by Mary Ann Beck. Liturgists: Dottie McGrew & Elder Christy Paumier Acolytes: Dina Ward (Crucifer), Susanna Snavely (Acolyte), Hannah Kemper (Acolyte), Taylor McCarty (Bible Bearer) Acolyte Master: Scott McCahan

Preparing for Next Week

Scripture Readings for January 17, 2016 Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11

Consider: The Holy Spirit enlivens each of us with unique gifts that nurture faith and serve the common good. To identify those gifts we can ask ourselves such questions as, "When do I feel most alive? What do I love to do?" "What things, tasks, or actions fill me with a sense of purpose?" "What am I doing when time seems to stand still?" These questions help us discern the Spirit’s movement in our lives. Created in the image of God, each of us is uniquely gifted to reveal divine likeness. When our deep joy is united with meaning and purpose, vocation is birthed. How or where is God calling you?

CONSIDERATIONS AS YOU REMEMBER YOUR BAPTISM As you are invited forward to remember your baptism, the font stands central. As you move to the font, place your hands together as if to receive a gift. The pastor will sprinkle a few drops of water into your hands. You may than make the sign of the cross bodily, touch your cheek, place your hand over your heart, or clasp your hands together signifying prayer. After your hands are dry, you may notice the slight smell of chlorine on your hands. Chlorine has been added to the water to keep it as germ-free as possible. If you prefer, you are welcome to come forward to simply acknowledge the font, and move further to receive a seashell.

WHY IS THE SEASHELL A SYMBOL OF BAPTISM? The symbol of the seashell has been associated with baptism since the first centuries of the Christian church. We know this from paintings on the walls of the catacombs where early Christians worshiped which depict people being baptized with water poured from a seashell. That artistic theme has been carried down through the centuries, so that we now find seashells on church banners related to baptism, in stained glass windows, incorporated into the design of baptismal fonts and printed on baptism announcements. Sometimes the shell is pictured with three drops of water, an allusion to the Triune God in whose name we are baptized.

Like many ancient tools and symbols, the origin is likely a practical matter: in environments where rivers and lakes were absent, or where water was a scarce resource, pouring water from a seashell seemed prudent. Perhaps the use of the shell was preferred to other vessels because it is an item found in nature, from a creature that lives its life submerged in water — as those who are baptized live a new life, immersed in the Christian faith. Furthermore, the seashell reminds us that, in baptism, Christ calls us to discipleship, even as he called the first disciples by the seashore.

David J. Kienzle Departs for Germany & Netherlands Organ Concert Preview:

Tuesday, 12 January, 2016 @ 7:00 pm Music of Bach, Reger, Schroeder, and Dubois

The public is invited to hear our Christ Church organist preview a concert which he will play in Wiesbaden, Germany and Alkmaar, Netherlands in mid-January. This one-hour informal event in our sanctuary is open to the public and will include a few comments and explana-tions about the music. Kienzle’s invitation to play in Germany is for the annual “Winter Games” series which this year features the music of Max Reger; he is a beloved expressionist German composer, for whom we celebrate the centennial of his death.

Sunday Morning Adult Classes ~ 9:15-10:15 a.m.

The Library Class is studying the Letters of John: The New Daily Bible by William Barclay; Let’s Study the Letters of John by Ian Hamilton.

Contemporary Issues and Biblical Thought Adult Class meets in the Quilting Room Sunday mornings 9:15-10:15 a.m. and is studying a book by Dee Brestin entitled, “Proverbs and Parables, God’s Wisdom for Living.”

The Parlor Class is studying from the Present Word.

1/17—An Unfaithful Bride, led by Steve Schott 1/24—A Wedding in Cana, led by Don Bowers

1/31—The Death of a Friend, led by Paul & Barb Batchelder

The Upper Room Class, led by Mike Ophardt, meets on the second floor above the Parlor.

Westminster Class: Dr. Keith Lloyd, Kent State Professor of Bible, English, and Rhetoric will return to our class and be with us for six weeks beginning on January 17 through February 21. He will teach around the theme of Rhetoric in both the Old and New Testaments. When we think of the word rhetoric in a modern sense, we sometimes imagine politicians and the mindless drivel to which they sometimes attach themselves. But Rhetoric, in the best classical sense, is the logical and disciplined method by which arguments are made and advanced. Dr. Lloyd will take this classical definition of Rhetoric into the Bible and illustrate how some exemplary Scriptural arguments were made. To do so, he will take into account objectives of poets, prophets, priests, historians, and apostles who made them, as well as cultural contexts and influences that helped shape them.

Daily Grace CPC Rhythms of Worship and Discipleship

The Week of January 10, 2016 Using Sunday’s Order of Worship, we enter into

worship and prayer every day of the week. We worship together . . . separately. The Call to Worship The Prayer of Adoration (Followed by silence) The Prayer of Confession (Followed by silence) The Assurance of Pardon Scripture Readings (Worship texts for Sunday, January 17):

Monday: Isaiah 62:1-5 Tuesday: Psalm 36:5-10 Wednesday: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Thursday: John 2:1-11 Friday: Isaiah 62:1-5 Saturday: Psalm 36:5-10

Silent Meditation and Prayer (Listening for God’s voice in Scripture and silence) Prayers of the People (Lifting others before God) Prayer of Dedication Becoming Familiar With Holy Scripture If you wish to become more familiar with the Bible and the best known stories of scripture, read The Hall of Fame of Faith (Hebrews 11).

Box Tops, Box Tops, Box Tops! Please

check the Box Tops for Education website

for special deals. Everyone is worth a

dime and that doesn't seem like much until you have a hundred and then you

have ten dollars. We will be collecting all of 2016 so be sure to check all of the labels on any

purchases. Please put them in a pew envelope and mark it box tops.

Thank you for your participation in the Mission Ministry’s activities.

C o n g r e g a t i o n a l

Greeting Cards: As an

o u t r e a c h t o o u r

congregational family, we

will have 2 cards each

week in Cloister Hall on a

podium for the “family” to

sign. Please stop in

Cloister Hall and sign the

cards this week for:

Doug Patton (Thinking of

You), Barbara Koenig

(Thinking of You).

2016 Offering Envelopes

If you requested envelopes, you

will find them in alphabe�cal order

on the table in Cloister Hall. If you

do not find envelopes with your

name, and would like to receive

them, please call the church office

or print your name on the pad

found on the table. If you are not

able to pick up your envelopes,

please call the church office, and

we will gladly mail them out to you.

Bring your old cell phones to our Church

office to give to the Battered Women’s

Shelter. Phones will be reconditioned

and given to each woman as she

leaves the Shelter and used by her if she

needs to call for help. Leave the phones

in the Church office. This is a wonderful

way to recycle your phones. Thank you!

2016 Per Capita Communicant Apportionment

$28.73 per member 7.12—General Assembly 3.25—Synod 18.36—Presbytery

Your assistance in donating to help defray the cost to the church will be greatly appreciated. Please indicate on your check for the 2016 apportionment.

November 2006, Session had voted to withhold the G/A and Synod portions. These portions have been divided with an equal portion going to the Mission Ministry and an equal portion going to the Session to disburse as they recommend. The Presbytery portion will continue to be paid monthly to the Presbytery.

ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF January 10 Today 8:00 am Worship Service – Westminster Hall

9:00 am Fellowship – Westminster Hall

9:15 am Sunday School

9:15 am-11:30 am Infant Nursery (ages 0-2) – Room L4

10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary

10:45 am Kids’ Church

6:00-8:00 pm Youth Group Monday

3:00 pm Property Ministry Meeting—Parlor

7:00 pm Discipleship Ministry Meeting—Edith Ophardt’s Tuesday

9:30 am Bible Study—Parlor

1:00 pm Staff Meeting

7:00 pm David Kienzle Organ Concert—Sanctuary Wednesday

8:00-10:45 am Food Ministry

5:30 pm Boychoir & Girls’ Choir Reh. Thursday

7:00 am Men’s Bible Study—Westminster Hall

7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday

6:45 pm Jr. Highs leave for Winter Jam through Jan. 17th

Sunday, January 17 8:00 am Worship Service – Chapel

9:15 am Children/Youth/Adult Sunday School Classes

10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary

6:00-8:00 pm Youth Group (High school 9-12th)

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A reminder . . .

Either at home or on the road,

you can listen to the 10:30

service on WHLO 640 AM, or

log on your computer to

www.640whlo.com

Christ Presbyterian Church Staff Ministers: The People of Christ Church

Senior Pastor: Rev. David de Vries

Parish Associate: Rev. Eldon Trubee

Director of Music & Organist: David Kienzle

Director of Youth Ministry: Jon Mathewson

Director of Children’s and Family Ministries: Jennifer George

Director of Outdoor Ministries: Chris Harmsen

Business Administrator/Assistant Treasurer: Donald Weltlich

Financial Assistant/Secretary: Diane Nave

Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor/Secretary: Caryn Smith

Custodians: Kurt A. Gottschick & Ron Pelger

Mission Co-Worker in Thailand: Esther Wakeman

Elders of

Christ Presbyterian Church

Kevin Anderson

Alice Bailey

Chris Burt

Nancy Irving

Scott McCahan

Pam Moretta

Edith Ophardt

Christy Paumier

James Smith

Choral Evensong for the Beginning of Lent Sunday, February 21, 2016 @ 4:00 pm

(CPC Chancel Choir) Music of the 16th Century Tudors:

Tallis, Byrd, Morley, and Gibbons

Anthems, canticles, hymns, prayers, chants, and psalms:

transporting us from the mundane to the spiritual.

Tudor Church Music is sacred choral music “on a diet”; it sounds like we are trimming down for

spring!

The simplicity, the trim choral lines, the lack of flamboyant expression, the austere beauty of textures,

unadorned intelligibility: these are the delectable qualities of the accessible efficient nourishment the

worshiper draws from the music of Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Orlando Gibbons and Thomas

Morley.

William Byrd was organist of the Chapel Royal; Orlando Gibbons was the leading English composer

of his generation, as he held positions as Organist of the Royal Chapel and finally organist at

Westminster Abbey. Thomas Morley wrote music for the liturgy of the Church of England, as he was

employed at St. Paul's in London, becoming a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal in 1592.

Jammin’ Jammies Sunday

at Christ Church!

Hey kids!

Put on your comfiest jammies for church Sunday, January 24. We’ll have extra special fun

in Kids’ Church that morning! It might be winter outside, but we’ll be comfy and cozy

inside with cocoa, treats, games, and stories. Be sure to invite a friend and don’t forget

your slippers!