First Presbyterian Church

July 9, 2017 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 a.m.

“But to what shall I compare this generation?” Matthew 11:16a

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Prelude

Welcome and Church Life Notes

A Word on The Word

Introit

*Call to Worship (responsively)

Leader: My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king.

People: My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer, my heart the melody of my

song.

Leader: My praise will be for the Lord, whose mercy endures forever.

People: Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised!

*Hymn “How Our Hearts with Joy Abound” #333

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession (in unison)

Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too

deep to undo. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open to us

a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more

and more into your likeness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(A moment for silent personal prayer of confession)

*Assurance of Pardon (responsively)

Almighty God has promised forgiveness of sins to all who turn to him in faith, and

God will pardon us and set us free from all our sins.

May God strengthen us to do his will, and keep us in eternal life; through

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Choral Response “The Gloria”

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! Amen!

*Passing of the Peace

Leader: The Peace of the Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

Time for Small Disciples Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays

(Children may leave for the Child Care Room following the children's message.)

Special Music "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" Martin/Gabriel

Bea Mooney, soloist

Prayer for Illumination (in unison)

Prepare our hearts, O God, to accept your Word. Silence in us any voice

but your own, that, hearing, we may also obey your will; through Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen.

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 (page 20 OT in the pew Bible)

Psalm 45:1-17 (page 516 OT in the pew Bible)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Romans 7:15-25a (page 157 NT in the pew Bible)

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 (page 11 NT in the pew Bible)

Leader: The Gospel of Christ.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Playing Games” Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

*Hymn “Fill My Cup” #699

*Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed – (Traditional version) (read in unison)

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; on 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 our Tithes, Gifts & Offerings

Call to the Offering

Offertory

*Choral Response “The Doxology” #606

*Prayer of Dedication (in unison)

Generous God, abounding in grace, we offer our gifts to you with thanks

and praise. May our sacrifice reflect our commitment to the ministry of

Jesus Christ. May our gratitude overflow into the lives of others, in Jesus’

name. Amen.

Sharing Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer

… “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”

*Parting Hymn “Go With Us, Lord” #748

*Benediction

*Choral Benediction “Praise to God the Father” #605

*Postlude

*You may stand.

Thought for today: “Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” —Etty Hillesum Interim Pastor: Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays Music Director/ Organist: Billy Meredith 4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753 e-mail: office@fpcdelhi.org

Liturgist: Elder Nancy Althaus Phone: (607) 746-2155

Fax # (607) 746-2156 Web Site: www.fpcdelhi.org

The First Presbyterian Church Delhi, New York

First Presbyterian Church actively exists as the living body of Christ, committed to growing in faithfulness to God, serving the whole human family

and welcoming all people into God’s love. (Our Mission Statement)

SUNDAY July 9

9:30 am Worship (Sanctuary)

MONDAY July 10

10:30 am Advanced Tai Chi Class ( Chapel) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR)

TUESDAY July 11

11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR) 5:30 pm Weight Watchers (Chapel)

WEDNESDAY July 12

7:30 am SPARKS at Crossroads Café 10:30 am Advanced Tai Chi (Chapel) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR) 5:30 pm Community Orchestra Rehearsal (Chapel) 6:30 pm Session Meeting (Library)

THURSDAY July 13

9:00 am Kirk Work Day (Kirk, Social Room) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR) 6:30 pm Yoga for All (Chapel) Raleigh Ringers Workshop and Concert at Greene

FRIDAY July 14

9:00 am – 2:00 pm The Kirk Thrift Shoppe is open! 10:00 am Gentle Yoga (Chapel) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR)

SATURDAY July 15

9:00 am – 2:00 pm The Kirk Thrift Shoppe is open!

SUNDAY July 16

9:30 am Worship (Sanctuary)

RR – Red Room; CR – Conference Room; FH – Fellowship Hall; BR – Blue Room

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4 CLINTON STREET DELHI IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017 “HERO CENTRAL”

COME JOIN THE SONGS AND FUN WHILE LEARNING HOW TO BE A HERO

SAVE THE DATES FOR JULY 23 THROUGH JULY 27 - 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm BRING YOUR FRIENDS FOR ADDED FUN FOR REGISTRATION OR

QUESTIONS: JUST CALL 607.746.2155

First Presbyterian Church

of Delhi, New York Church Life: July 9, 2017

“All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you!” (Psalm 145:10, ESV). Indeed, we gather to praise and bless the Lord. Welcome!

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, NRSV). Thank you, Jesus, for this loving promise.

We invite everyone to take a moment during the offertory to sign the Church Attendance Register. A special welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us this morning. We hope that your worship experience will be meaningful and enjoyable. If you are interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church or becoming a member of this congregation, please speak with Pastor Lisa Ruth, the Church Office or any Elder.

The FLOWERS this morning are given in loving memory of our grandparents by David and Nancy Althaus.

The TRUSTEES responsible for counting today are Steve McKeegan and Ed Goff. The Trustees responsible for counting on July 16 are Bruce Burr and Tom Leo.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BAGS are available in the hospitality room on the shelves. Children are welcome to select a bag with items of their choosing to use during worship. CHILDREN’S BULLETINS are also available. The CHILD CARE ROOM will be available to parents today during the worship service. Child care is usually provided from after the children's sermon until the end of worship most Sundays.

The SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES will resume September 10.

Want to help make this year’s VBS an amazing success? Check the table in the new narthex and select an item or two from those remaining needed for our upcoming “HERO CENTRAL VBS” (July 23-27). Sign your name next to the item/s selected on the sheet on the table. Please drop off non-food items by July 16th and food items by July 23th, 4:30 pm. Place food items in downstairs kitchen. Place non-food items in the office or in the Red Room. There are some positions available for story teller as well. Simply sign up on the sheet in the new narthex. Thank you for helping!

The Daily Bread and Upper Room Devotionals are available on the information racks in the narthex and outside the church office. If you wish to make a contribution to defray the cost, there is a wooden box in the Narthex or you may drop off contributions in the church office.

The Kirk Thrift Shoppe is getting ready for a Huge Clothing Sale for the next two weekends (July 14-15 and July 21-22). All clothing, shoes and accessories will be 50% off! So please stop in and check out the bargains. Thank you all for your donations-- we can always use clear plastic zipper bags, medium size, large paper shopping bags with handles and large plastic bins for storage.

The Holiday Bazaar is Saturday November 4th and we hope everyone is cleaning out those closets and garages. The Kirk has put aside a lot of White Elephant, Christmas and Silent Auction Items. Keep starting plants and making Crafts. Come to Betty Bell's house on Tuesday for the Crafters Club from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Betty has a ton of crafting supplies and project ideas.

REMEMBER YOUR

DONATION FOR THE FOOD BANK!

SPECIAL NEEDS – Bread, Summer Breakfast and

Lunch foods

Alzheimer’s care team – If you are interested in supporting others by serving on an Alzheimer’s care team, please contact the office. The team would provide respite for people who are struggling to care for someone in their home with Alzheimer’s or other memory loss diseases. Training is provided (3 hours). A four person team would then have a 2 hour time commitment each month. Brochures with additional information are available in the church office and on the bulletin board in the office hallway.

The Annual Bake Sale at the Fair on the Square will be held Friday, July 21, 2017. Plan on bringing your baked goods to the church by 4 pm that Friday (leave in the Red Room) or drop them off directly at the Square by 5 pm. If you are interested in working the bake sale, give Karen LaFever a call. Thanks in advance!

Come Join the Fun! What says summer better than a campfire? A campfire with friends! Campfire Thursdays will continue July 20th at a home to be determined. We would like to open the location up to anyone else willing to host on July 20, August 10 and August 24. Come enjoy one another's company and a S'More! If you play guitar, feel free to bring it!! The fun starts at 7:30!

Let's get together on Tuesday, August 22 and go out for dinner and a show! The Forestburgh Playhouse puts on a dinner and Cabaret before the real show for $28.50 and then we will watch Crazy for You for $44. There are brochures in the office for more details about the show. We will meet at the church at 3:30 to arrange carpooling and head out from there. Dinner starts at 6:00. Call the church office or Carolyn Massey or Susie Little for details. Thoughts on Giving: “For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” - MATTHEW 11:30 When we think of being good stewards, we may think that God is asking too much of us when He calls us to generously share our time, talent and treasure. However, we must remember that we are not “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. All He is asking is that we give back a small portion of what He has already given to us. Stewardship Prayer: That, in gratitude for all that God has given us, we joyfully return a portion of His gifts to help build His kingdom of earth.

The Per Capita amount for 2017 has been set at $36.60 per member.

Attendance week of 7-2-17 40 The amount needed each week The amount given week of 7-2-17

$1,972.00 $1,274.00

The amount needed year-to-date The amount given YTD as of 7-2-17 Fuel Fund given YTD as of 7-2-17

Mission giving week of 7-2-17 Mission giving YTD as of 7-2-17

$53,244.00 $56,029.74

$2,727.20

$130.00 $2,804.98

Apportionment Needed 2017 Apportionment received YTD as of 7-2-17

$6,734.40 $2,148.06

We welcome everyone each Sunday for worship. Our summer worship (9:30 am) schedule will run June 4 – September 3 this year. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. those Sundays.