FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Congregation of a Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians 323 Main Street, Greenville, PA

Jesus said, “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores. Lazarus longed to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.” Luke 16:19-21

FPC – Church & Worship Guidelines

GENERAL GUIDELINES

These guidelines will be in effect for all Church activities including Worship service.

• Please refrain from any physical contact including handshakes, fist

bumps, and hugs.

• Please maintain proper social distancing guidelines at all times.

• Masks are required per the new PA State guidelines issued 7/16/20

WORSHIP SERVICE

• There will be no Passing of the Peace.

• Every other pew will be roped off to promote social distancing.

• Offering plates will be placed at each exit for our offerings. Online giving

is encouraged as the safest alternative.

https://www.fpcgreenville.com/giving/

• Only large print bulletins will be provided. We ask that hymnals not be

used and to remain seated when singing.

• Children’s Messages will be presented with proper social distancing

• There will be no Choir until social distancing guidelines are no longer

required.

• If you are not taking your bulletins home, please dispose at exits.

• After worship service, west side doors of sanctuary and narthex will be

open to exit to parking lot along with all other normal exits.

COMMUNICATION

• Any productive comments or ideas for improving social distancing and

our worship experience may be sent to Randy Curtis @

rpc1220@me.com

THE LORD’S DAY

AUGUST 23, 2020 10:00 AM PRELUDE – Coronet Voluntary..……………………..Anonymous (18th century)

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

GOD DRAWS US TO HIMSELF

*RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 1 One Voice: Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his

law, he mediates day and night. All Voices: He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields

its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

One Voice: It is not so with the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore, the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

All Voices: For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

*CONVENING PRAYER

HYMN – “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

CALL TO CONFESSION UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION – Psalms 51:1-6, 10-12, 15-17 with ‘Trisagion’ (from the early church) – ‘three times holy’

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you and you alone have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are justified in your sentence and blameless when you pass judgment. You desire truth in the inward being, therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me. Holy God, holy and mighty, holy immortal One – have mercy on me!

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

OUR GRATEFUL RESPONSE – “Spirit of the Living God”

ANTHEM – “And When We Said Goodbye”……………………...by Jeff Hughes For the Glory of God and in loving memory of Margaret Hughes

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION……….…………………………..Elder Jim Miller HOLY SCRIPTURE Old Testament – Deuteronomy 15:1-11 1 "At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. 2 And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release what he has lent to his neighbor; he shall not exact it of his neighbor, his brother, because the LORD's release has been proclaimed. 3 Of a foreigner you may exact it; but whatever of yours is with your brother your hand shall release. 4 But there will be no poor among you (for the LORD will bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance to possess), 5 if only you will obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all this commandment which I command you this day. 6 For the LORD your God will bless you, as he promised you, and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow; and you shall rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over you. 7 "If there is among you a poor man, one of your brethren, in any of your towns within your land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother, 8 but you shall open your hand to him, and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be. 9 Take heed lest there be a base thought in your heart, and you say, `The seventh year, the year of release is near,' and your eye be hostile to your poor brother, and you give him nothing, and he cry to the LORD against you, and it be sin in you. 10 You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him; because for this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. 11 For the poor will never cease out of the land; therefore I command you, You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in the land.

*PREACHING TEXT

Luke 16:19-31

19 "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate lay a poor man named Laz'arus, full of sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Laz'arus in his bosom. 24 And he called out, `Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Laz'arus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' 25 But Abraham said, `Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Laz'arus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' 27 And he said, `Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, 28 for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' 29 But Abraham said, `They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.' 30 And he said, `No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' 31He said to him, `If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'" One Voice: The word of the Lord! All Voices: Thanks be to God! SERMON –‘An Awful Story’…..………………………………………David Dobi

GOD MOVES US TO RESPOND HYMN – “Will You Let Me Be Your Servant”

*WE AFFIRM OUR FAITH – The Westminster Standards

‘The Shorter Catechism’ (1647 – England) 7.029 – Q.29. – How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?

A.29. – We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.

7.030 - Q.30. – How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?

A.30. – The Spirit applies to us the redemption purchased by Christ by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.

OFFERTORY – “The Old Rugged Cross”………………………arr. Jeff Hughes

For the Glory of God and in memory of William Hurlbert 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 – “Here I Am Lord”

BENEDICTION Thanks for remembering: Following the “Amen” of the Benediction, please wait for an usher to come to your pew to indicate it is time for you to be dismissed.

POSTLUDE – Processional in C………………………………….Hall H. Hopson

*Congregation Standing

Kathryn Gray, Organist Michael Bray, Director of the Chancel Choir

DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD,

the flowers in the chancel this morning are given in loving memory of our nephew, Andy Eddy, by his Aunt Bev and Uncle Fred.

In Loving Memory Marcia A. Dambacher

June 2, 1935-August 16, 2020

‘Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints!

Psalm 116:15

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 August 20.

KIDS OF THE KINGDOM PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Kids of the Kingdom is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration forms are available in the church office and on-line at www.fpcgreenville.com

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are excited to be starting new small groups with those that already exist here at the church starting in September. If you are interested in joining a group please let Ben Claypool know or you can fill out this form and leave it in one of the baskets at one of the four exits. Life is a journey and it is good to have companions to travel with you. Name____________________________________________________ Contact Information_________________________________________ (Phone Number/Email) Would you prefer to meet in person or on zoom (circle one) Or email bclaypool@fpcgreenville.com to respond.

THIS WEEK

Sunday, August 23 8:30 a.m. Prayer in the Library

9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School/Calvin Hall

9:00 a.m. 9-12 grades Sunday School

10:00 a.m. Morning Worship

Monday, August 24 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

6:00 p.m. K.O.K. B.O.D. Meeting in

Calvin Hall

6:00 p.m. Christian Education Mtg. via Zoom

Tuesday, August 25 9:00 a.m. Virtual Prayer Room via Zoom

2:00 p.m. P.W. Coordinating Team

Meeting in Calvin Hall

Thursday, August 27 12:00 noon Lunchtime Study via Zoom

Sunday, August 30 8:30 a.m. Prayer in the Library

9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School/Calvin Hall

10:00 a.m. Morning Worship/Communion

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:

Friends and healthy relationships with others

THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER 10 N. Water St., Greenville – ‘The Thrift Store’ 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM – Monday thru Friday M/W/F……………Sales and Drop-Offs T/TH………………Drop-Offs only

35. S. Water St., Greenville – ‘The Food Pantry’ 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM – Monday thru Friday

Good Shepherd ‘Items of the Month’ (August) Personal Care Items/School Supplies – an additional request for hand sanitizers, masks and wet wipes has been received.

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-Thursday 9:00 a.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: office@fpcgreenville.com web address: www.fpcgreenville.com

David A. Dobi, Senior Pastor email: ddobi@fpcgreenville.com Ben Claypool, Associate Pastor

email: bclaypool@fpcgreenville.com Prayer Chain: for prayer support on any request,

e-mail office@fpcgreenville.com