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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Congregation of a Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians 323 Main Street, Greenville, PA After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” Revelation 7:9-10
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Congregation of a Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians 323 Main Street, Greenville, PA
After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.”
Revelation 7:9-10
THE LORD’S DAY
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 1, 2020 10:45 AM
PRELUDE – Ave Verum Corpus K618……………………………...W. A. Mozart Arr. Franz Listz
GREETING One Voice: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all! All Voices: And also with you! ANNOUNCEMENTS PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
GOD DRAWS US TO HIMSELF
RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP – Romans 12:1-2 One Voice: Therefore, sisters and brothers, I urge you, in view of God’s
mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. This is your spiritual act of worship.
All Voices: Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.
CONVENING PRAYER *HYMN – “Christ For the World We Sing”………………………………No. 686 *CALL TO CONFESSION
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Forgive us our sins, O Lord! Forgive us the sins of our youth and the sins of our age, the sins of our souls and the sins of our bodies, our secret and whispering sins, our loud and careless sins, the sins we have done to please ourselves, the sins we have done to please others. Forgive us the sins that we know and the sins we know not. Forgive them, O Lord; forgive them all because of your great goodness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS *OUR GRATEFUL RESPONSE – “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”
Repeat
ANTHEM - ………………………………………………………The Chancel Choir “How Great the Love”…………………………………………..Mary Kay Beall (1) How great the love that held Him there upon a cruel, lonely tree. How great the gift! How great the love that He would die for even me. (2) How great the pain He had to bear, the bitter cup, the agony. How great the pain, how great the love that He would die for even me. (3) How great the dept of love I owe for sins forgiven, soul set free. How great the debth of love I owe for now and all eternity. (4) How great the love that held Him there! How great the cost of victory! How great the gift! How great the love that he would die for even me.
©1990 Hope Publishing Company
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION……………………………….Elder Randy Curtis HOLY SCRIPTURE
Genesis 12:1-3 (Pew Bible page 9) Revelation 7:9-12 (Pew Bible 1076)
CONVERSATION WITH THE YOUNGER CHURCH……….Elder Diane Curtis GOSPEL
Mark 1:16-20 (Pew Bible page 867) One Voice: The word of the Lord! All Voices: Thanks be to God! SERMON – ”Mission: Living Between Promise and Fulfillment” Rob Weingartner
GOD MOVES US TO RESPOND *HYMN – “As a Fire Is Meant for Burning”
*WE AFFIRM OUR 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.
PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERING OFFERTORY ………………………………………………….The Chancel Choir “Creating God, Your Fingers Trace”…………………………….Ralph Johnson
Creating God, your fingers trace the bold designs of farthest space; let sun and moon and stars and light and what lies hidden praise your might. Sustaining God, your hands uphold earth's myst'ries known or yet untold; let water's fragile blend with air, enabling life, proclaim your care. Redeeming God, your arms embrace all now despised for creed or race; let peace, descending like a dove, make known on earth your healing love. Indwelling God, your gospel claims one family with a billion names; let every life be touched by grace until we praise you face to face.
©2012 Kjos Music Press
*DOXOLOGY – “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
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.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PASTORAL PRAYER with 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.
GOD SENDS US FORTH TO SERVE
*HYMN – “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”………………No. 677 *BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE – Toccata in E Minor……………………………..Johann Pachelbel
*Congregation Standing
Kathryn Gray, Organist Michael Bray, Director of the Chancel Choir
WITH GRATITUDE TO GOD, flowers in the chancel this morning celebrate God at work in the world and are placed in honor of faithful mission partners of this congregation.
HOSPITALIZED So that our members and friends may remember our ill and hospitalized, their names are listed below (unless requested otherwise). Please remember them and their families with your prayers, cards and notes of Christian love and encouragement. No members hospitalized as of February 27.
TODAY’S SERVICE
Greeter before the service – David & Anna May Frew Greeters after the service Rear Vestibule – Randy Curtis Center Aisle – Rob Weingartner & Ben Claypool Today’s Sound Technician – Alan Warren YOU RECEIVED A WORSHIP BULLETIN this morning as you entered the Sanctuary by the hand of a member of FirstPres Board of Deacons Jeff Wallace – East Aisle Sam Dailey – Rear Vestibule Michelle Harris – West Aisle Karen Patterson – Center Aisle Deacon of the Day – Drew Dershimer Deacon of the Month – Ben Miller SERVING TODAY in the church nursery (infant and toddler childcare) 10:45 AM – Brenda Wallace & Becky Bray NEXT SUNDAY 10:45 AM – Sue Wilson & Gail Fay
A CORDIAL WELCOME IN CHRIST is extended to Rev. Dr. Rob Weingartner, guest preacher for the morning. A friend to this congregation, Rev. Weingartner serves since 2002 as Executive Director of The Outreach Foundation, Franklin, TN.
THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE OF SESSION has provided for all of us the Lenten devotional booklet entitled “‘From Suffering to Salvation’ by Henri J. Nouwen. It is available on tables at both the front and back entrances to the sanctuary. Please help yourself.
DAYTIME CIRCLE plans to meet Tuesday, March 3 at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. EVENING CIRCLE plans to meet Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. Bible Study lesson, Leah, led by Denise Christman.
COOKIES, COOKIES, COOKIES Shenango Presbyterian Senior Care Bake Sale, Friday, March 27, 2020. If you are willing to provide cookies (or other goodies) please deliver your donations to the church by noon, Thursday March 26. Thank you for your help in the past; please consider helping again!
VBS DECORATING COMMITTEE If you would like to assist with VBS decorations, anyone is welcome to come and help. We will have supplies and instructions available. We will meet March 4, 11 and 18 10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon in the Men’s Den. If you have any questions please see Mary K. Miller or Bonnie Dobi. Thank you in advance for your support of Rocky Railway VBS.
VBS registration for Volunteers and Participants is now open!!
June 1-5, 2020 This year we are using a different software for registration. Volunteers and participants are both able to register online through the church's website, www.fpcgreenville.com. Click on the Ministries tab, click on Vacation Bible School, click on the button to register a child or as a volunteer. Volunteers should indicate whether they are an adult or youth. Adults do not need to list their date of birth. only youth volunteers. If you do not want to register online there are hard copies in the church office. You may also contact Karen Edwards (724-588-6003) or the church office (724-588-6520).
THANKS FOR REMEMBERING! Daylight Saving Time returns next Sunday, March 8. Spring ahead!
New Orford String Quartet to Perform at Thiel College
You are invited to attend the spring 2020 Con Spirito Concert Series program featuring the New Orford String Quartet on Monday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the David Johnson Memorial Chapel on the Thiel College campus. The Canadian quartet, formed in 2009, is one of Canada's premiere chamber ensembles. The name honors the Orford Arts Centre in the province of Quebec, where the ensemble gave its first public concert. The concert is free and additional information can be obtained by calling Monica Admetz, 724-589-2240.
GOOD SHEPHERD EASTER DONATION Planning has begun to supply local households with food for an Easter meal. Our church has been asked to donate 61 boxed desserts. The deadline is April 3rd. You may bring your donations to the church office or place them into the donation baskets. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Social Concerns Committee
MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA/GAME NIGHT If you would like to sign up please tear off and place in the
offering plate or on Sue’s desk. Who: All When: Saturday March 14 Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Where: Calvin Hall at First Presbyterian Church Provided: Pizza shells, sauce, tableware & drinks Bring: Your favorite pizza toppings and your favorite game. I will need______personal pizza shells. I will bring________________game.
This Week
Sunday, March 1 8:30 a.m. Deacons Meeting
9:00 a.m. Prayer in the Library
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship/Lent I
12:30 p.m. Youth 7-12 grade Retreat
2:00 p.m. Vesper Worship/The Grove
Monday, March 2 No Staff Meeting
9:00 a.m. Kids of the Kingdom
10:00 a.m. Tots of the Kingdom
6:00 p.m. Christian Education Meeting
Tuesday, March 3 1:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study
1:00 p.m. PW Daytime Circle
7:00 p.m. PW Evening Circle
Wednesday, March 4 9:00 a.m. Kids of the Kingdom
10:00 a.m. VBS Decorating gathering
11:00 a.m. Kerygma
6:00 p.m. Congregational Life Meeting
Thursday, March 5 10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Friday, March, 6 9:00 a.m. Kids of the Kingdom
Saturday, March 7 8:00 a.m. Men's Breakfast/Calvin Hall
Sunday, March 8 8:30 a.m. Mission Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m. Prayer in the Library
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship/Lent II
Deadline for announcements for Sunday’s bulletin-Wednesday by noon.
Deadline for articles in the Church Mouse is the 20th of each month.
939 PRAYER PARTNERS Suggested prayer focus:
Knowing God is always present, observing our actions and available for our needs.
STAFF OFFICE HOURS
David Dobi – Senior Pastor
Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday Off Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
Ben Claypool-Associate Pastor
Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Church Office 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday, Fresh Grounds 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Friday Off
Susan Blum-Office Manager
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 8:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jackie Grisetti-Head Custodian
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Directory First Presbyterian Church
323 Main Street, Greenville, PA 16125 phone: 724-588-6520
e-mail: [email protected] web address: www.fpcgreenville.com
David A. Dobi, Senior Pastor email: [email protected] Ben Claypool, Associate Pastor
email: [email protected] Prayer Chain: for prayer support on any request,
e-mail [email protected]
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