First Presbyterian Church

Arcadia, Florida

February 9, 2020

Pastor Alan Adams

No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that

person up on the last day. It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be taught by

God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me.

(John 6:44-45)

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PRELUDE: When Morning Gilds the Skies Joseph Barnby

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

VERSE OF PREPARATION (from front of bulletin)

CHORAL INTROIT: The Lord is in His Holy Temple George Root

CALL TO WORSHIP: Elder Judy Kirkpatrick

Come, people of God, to know again who you are, return to the one who gives you life.

We come as children of God, longing for a closer walk with our Creator. Come all who are thirsty for living water. Open yourselves to the one who supplies it.

We have assembled to hear for ourselves the Good News Christ brings to all people. God meets and accepts us where we are, helping us to know ourselves as God knows us.

We come with the conviction that ‘God in Christ’ is our hope and salvation.

*SONG OF PRAISE: My Faith Looks Up to Thee No. 419

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)

Almighty God, you love us, but we do not love you fully.

You call, but we do not always listen.

We often walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns.

We often condone that which is evil and ignore that which is good.

God of Grace, help us to admit our sin, so that we may turn

to you and receive forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen. (a moment for silent confession)

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE

*RESPONDING WITH PRAISE: Change My Heart, O God No. 373

Change my heart, O God, -- make it ever true.

Change my heart, O God -- may I be like you.

You are the Potter, -- I am the clay.

Mold me and make me, -- this is what I pray.

Change my heart, O God, -- make it ever true.

Change my heart, O God -- may I be like you.

A MOMENT WITH OUR YOUNG DISCIPLES

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ANTHEM: The Little Light of Mine Neil Johnson

SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Hebrews 11:1-7 // 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 //

SERMON: Conviction Precedes Conversion Pastor Alan

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Shorter Catechism (7.031, 032)

Q. 31 - What is effectual calling?

A: Effectual calling is the work of God’s Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and

misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ , and renewing our wills, he

doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel. Q.32 - What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life?

A:They that are effectually called to in this life partake of justification, adoption,

sanctification, and the several benefits which, in this life, do either accompany or flow

from them.

*HYMN: Because He Lives No. 447

CALL TO OFFERING

OFFERTORY MUSIC: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee John Dykes

*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION No. 34

THE PEOPLE PRAY: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying No. 489

Lord, listen to your children praying, -- Lord, send your Spirit in this place;

Lord, listen to your children praying, -- send us love, send us power, send us grace.

*HYMN: God Be with You No. 716

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE: Threefold Amen Danish

POSTLUDE: On Our Way Rejoicing (arr.) Harold DeCou

PLEASE JOIN US AFTER THE POSTLUDE IN THE BREEZEWAY

FOR LEMONADE AND COOKIES

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Pastor Alan Adams

Clerk of Session Elder Dave Bremer

Music Director Genie Martin

Organist Charles Dirr

Treasurer Elder Edward Maassen

Sound Technicians Elders Tyler Maassen & Skip West

Office Manager Karen Cassels

Pastor Alan Cell is 724-601-7686

Church Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Office: 863-494-4434

E-Mail: office@firstpc.church

www.firstpc.church

Administrative Team:

Session Members: Dave Bremer, Jill Maassen

Members: Judy Kirkpatrick, Johnny Maassen, Mac Martin and Frank West

Congregational Care Team:

Session Members: Beth Liszak and Mac Martin

Members: Jean Borsmann, Susan Head, Sheila Knoche, Candy Reid, Marilyn Stander

and Edith Wildt

Mission Team:

Session Member: Mitzie McGavic

Members: MayBelle Lebbert, Debi Maassen, and Mary Pete Martin

Worship Team:

Session Members: Jill Maassen and Judie Neeley

Members: Carol Treadwell and MaryAnn Treadwell, (one Vacancy)

CHURCH PRAYER LIST

FPC MEMBERS

Arlene Anderman, Rev. Bige Combs, Rita Banks, Max Fitzpatrick, Bill Stander, and Lucille Whitlock

FPC—FAMILY/FRIENDS

George Adams (Pastor Alans’ father), Cheryl Baldwin (Calvin Martin, Jr mother in law), Colton Brantley (Edith’s friend), Linda Carpenter, Jackie Cassels, Christine (Gallant’s friend), Debi Collins (Jan LoPortos’ friend), Victoria Cross, Rick & Pam Dodd, Carrie Evans, Roger Evans, Lance Hanusch (Daves’ friend), Peggy Kua-trone (Millie Fosters’ daughter), Hanna Joy Lepianka (Rich & Jean Borsmanns’ granddaughter, Karen Mercer, Bobby O’Neal (Edith’s friend), Barb Paff (Carlas’ friend),Linda Summers, Robert Treadwell, Nancy Yama Turner, Connie Under-

wood, Margaret Varnadore and Madge Young.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST

Curtis Clark, Julian Davis, Sean Davis, Curtis Johnson, Ryan Maassen, Brent Mayo, Cole Overcash and Wilda Smith. If you have a military family member and

would like to add them to our list, please call the church office at 494-4434.

Session

2020 2021 2022

Dave Bremer Beth Liszak Judy Kirkpatrick

Johnny Maassen Mitzie McGavic Don Knoche

Mac Martin Judie Neeley Jill Maassen

Mary Ann Treadwell Skip West Bill Stander

ELDERS EMERITI

Margaret Way David Holloman

OUR CHURCH AT WORK Welcome to our worship service! We invite you to sign the friendship pads so we can stay connected with everyone. Visitors, please be sure to include your email address so that we can add you to our weekly newsletter. Sunday: Feb 9th 9:45 Sunday School for all ages 10:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 11:00 Morning Worship 12:05 Fellowship in the breezeway Monday: Feb 10th 9:00 Monday Morning Ladies (Duplex) 12:00 Men’s Luncheon at Country Café’ 2:30 Congregational Care Team Meeting 5:30 Session Meeting (Duplex) Wednesday Feb 11th 6:00 Family Supper 6:30 Pastor’s Class 6:30 Hand Bell Practice 7:15 Chancel Choir Practice Sunday: Feb 16th 9:45 Sunday School All Ages 10:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 11:00 Worship Special Coin Collection

12:05 Fellowship in the breezeway Attendance Last Sunday 59

Offering Last Sunday $ 3,910.25

Year to Date Offering $ 24,132.25

CHURCH PRAYER LIST

FPC MEMBERS

Arlene Anderman, Rev. Bige Combs, Rita Banks, Max Fitzpatrick, Bill Stander, and Lucille Whitlock

FPC—FAMILY/FRIENDS

George Adams (Pastor Alans’ father), Cheryl Baldwin (Calvin Martin, Jr mother in law), Colton Brantley (Edith’s friend), Linda Carpenter, Jackie Cassels, Christine (Gallant’s friend), Debi Collins (Jan LoPortos’ friend), Victoria Cross, Rick & Pam Dodd, Carrie Evans, Roger Evans, Lance Hanusch (Daves’ friend), Peggy Kua-trone (Millie Fosters’ daughter), Hanna Joy Lepianka (Rich & Jean Borsmanns’ granddaughter, Karen Mercer, Bobby O’Neal (Edith’s friend), Barb Paff (Carlas’ friend),Linda Summers, Robert Treadwell, Nancy Yama Turner, Connie Under-

wood, Margaret Varnadore and Madge Young.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST

Curtis Clark, Julian Davis, Sean Davis, Curtis Johnson, Ryan Maassen, Brent Mayo, Cole Overcash and Wilda Smith. If you have a military family member and

would like to add them to our list, please call the church office at 494-4434.

Session

2020 2021 2022

Dave Bremer Beth Liszak Judy Kirkpatrick

Johnny Maassen Mitzie McGavic Don Knoche

Mac Martin Judie Neeley Jill Maassen

Mary Ann Treadwell Skip West Bill Stander

ELDERS EMERITI

Margaret Way David Holloman

OUR CHURCH AT WORK Welcome to our worship service! We invite you to sign the friendship pads so we can stay connected with everyone. Visitors, please be sure to include your email address so that we can add you to our weekly newsletter. Sunday: Feb 9th 9:45 Sunday School for all ages 10:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 11:00 Morning Worship 12:05 Fellowship in the breezeway Monday: Feb 10th 9:00 Monday Morning Ladies (Duplex) 12:00 Men’s Luncheon at Country Café’ 2:30 Congregational Care Team Meeting 5:30 Session Meeting (Duplex) Wednesday Feb 11th 6:00 Family Supper 6:30 Pastor’s Class 6:30 Hand Bell Practice 7:15 Chancel Choir Practice Sunday: Feb 16th 9:45 Sunday School All Ages 10:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 11:00 Worship Special Coin Collection

12:05 Fellowship in the breezeway Attendance Last Sunday 59

Offering Last Sunday $ 3,910.25

Year to Date Offering $ 24,132.25