Prelude

Welcome

GatherinG for worship

cAll To WorSHIP one: let all the saints of God sing to the lord a new song!all: our inheritance is in Christ Jesus, to the praise of Christ’s glory!one: let all the saints of God praise God’s name with dancing!all: our hope is in the Messiah, to the praise of Christ’s glory!one: let all the saints of God celebrate in victory!all: our lives are sealed with the promised holy spirit, to the praise of Christ’s glory!one: let us hold fast to the hope of our calling.all: we give thanks for the glorious riches of Christ’s inheritance among the saints.

*oPeNING HYmN Love, Divine, All Loves Excelling (vs. 1-3) PH #376

cAll To coNfeSSIoN

SIleNT PrAYer

PrAYer of coNfeSSIoN: (unison) eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. we confess that as your saints in this place today, we are not always attentive to your wishes. You call us to proclaim your name, but we are silent.

November 3, 2013Gathering to Worship

* for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation.

First Presbyterian Church encourages people to live their lives faithfully, daily, where they are, and with what they have been entrusted, to the glory of God. Our mission is

to let our light shine and be beacons of hope, equipping people for life in the world.

First Presbyterian ChurCh Salina, KanSaS

You call us to do what is just, but we remain idle. You call us to live faithfully, but we are afraid. forgive us. Give us courage to follow in your way, that joined with those from ages past, who have served you with faith, hope and love, we may inherit the kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ.

ASSurANce of PArdoNone: We are the precious people of God. We carry with us the special promise of God that we are loved, that each day is new, and that the future is open. friends, hear the good news: In Jesus christ we are forgiven.all: thanks be to God!

reSPoNSe To PArdoN Love, Divine, All Loves Excelling (vs. 4) PH #376Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be;

Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee; Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven take our place,

Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

Welcome THe cHIldreN Erika AshenbrennerThis, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong.

cHIldreN’S TIme(children may now be seated with their parents or those five and younger may leave for the nursery.)

attendinG to sCripture

PrAYer for IllumINATIoN

ePISTle reAdING 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 (pg 278, NT)one: This is the Word of the lord all: thanks be to God.

ANTHem How Firm A Foundation LarsonChoir & Wheatland Brass

old TeSTAmeNT reAdING Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 (pg 1152, OT) one: This is the Word of the lord all: thanks be to God.

SermoN “faith for difficult Times” Rev. Sue Coller

commISSIoNING SeArA WeIr

GIvING of our GIfTS

opportunities to serve this week

Invitation to Give

offertory How Great Is Our God Arr. Hayes Choir & Wheatland Brass

Presentation of offerings(Please sign the Act of friendship pad and pass it down the pew)

Please pass the “remembering the Saints” cards to the center aisles for the ushers to collect.

*doxology

Prayer of dedication

saCraMent of the Lord’s supper:

commuNIoN lITurGY

Invitation

Words of Institution

Great Prayer of Thanksgivingone: The lord be with you!all: and also with you!one: lift up your hearts!all: we lift them up to the Lord!one: let us give thanks to the lord our God!all: it is right to give our thanks and praise.

The Prayer Continues...

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, butdeliver us from evil. for thine is the kingdom and the powerand the glory forever. amen.

communion Anthem Everlasting to Everlasting HayesChoir & Wheatland Brass

Sharing at the TableFollowing the choir’s coming to the Table, the congregation, including the balcony and sides, is invited to come to the serving stations using the center aisle. The bread and grape juice are gluten free. Grape juice is in the chalices nearest the Table. Wine is in the chalices farthest from the Table. After receiving at the Station of your choice, please return to your seat via the side aisles. A roving server will bring grape juice

and bread to those who desire to remain in their seat.

sundaY staff: Interim Senior Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Sue Coller

Associate Pastor of Youth & mission: Austin Ashenbrenner volunteer coordinator: Mary Andersenmusic director: Richard Koshgarian organist: Angie Koshgarianchildren's christian education: Erika Ashenbrenner Nursery Supervisor: Diane ArnderHead custodian: Ed Zoch relief custodian: Tony Griggs

First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8th St Salina, KS 67401 785-825-0226

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Prayer of Thanks and Sending

response of the ConGreGation to the word

*HYmN Our God, Our Help In Ages Past (vs. 1-4) PH #210

LeaVinG to serVe

*cHArGe ANd BeNedIcTIoN

coNGreGATIoNAl reSPoNSe Our God, Our Help In Ages Past (vs. 5) PH #210Our God, our help in ages past,

Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guard while life shall last,

And our eternal home.

*PoSTlude

Quentin Breese - trumpet Mike dreier - trumpet

Braden Bruntzel - french horndave Koetting - trombone

ron Mcwilliams - tuba

WheatlandBrass

IN WorSHIP TodAY...

the rosebud in the chancel is • in celebration of the birth of a baby girl, Lauren louise Amick, born 10/29/13 to Winston & Abbey Amick of Alma, KS, and grandfather Stan Amick.

the flowers in the chancel are given • by Amanda, Abby & MacKenzie Morris, in honor of their grandmother, donna oliver's birthday.

• by Don & Bette Timmel & Family, in honor of Wilbert freeman.

THANK YOU!!A HuGe thank you to all who responded

to our invitation to help support the ministry of the nursery by way of snacks! We received a generous amount of Goldfish crackers, Teddy Grahams, animal crackers, and other deliciousness! THANK You for helping to take care of our youngest fPc kiddos!

Pick up a bag after worship!

Canned Food DriveOct. 20th - Nov. 13th

new Member exploration Class Sunday November 10th,

at 11:15 a.m. in the conference room.

parade of Lights - Be a part of the

presByterian float!The Parade of lights is Saturday, November 23. We have teamed up with Sunrise Presbyterian church to design a float. We meet to continue work on our float Sunday, November 10, at 2:30 in Blair Hall. All ages welcome. We need volunteers to help with planning, sign-making, and decorating!

Today we remember our members who have died during the past year. If you have other family and friends who have died in this past year who you would like remembered in prayer today, please fill out a "remembering the Saints" card and hand it to the ushers when the offering is collected."

rememBering the saints

3 Wilbert freeman

4 Jim Berglund Kevrick cox Sarah morris Will Putzier

6 Jordan murphy Alexander Wyatt

7 Adele Britegam Addison Justus

COMING UP THIS WEEK AT FPC:

BIrTHdAyS THIS WEEK...

TOdAyS VOlUNTEErS:Candle lighter: mason GaryCoffee host: Susie StinsonGreeters: Brandon & Trish Gary, mason & Kendyl; Jerry Hillyard & Scot van esushers: chandra & Jeff cooper, Teressa & Averyworship service assistant: Pat Putzierdeacon flower deliverer: Karol mobleyManor Bus: Pat Taylorworship service recorder: J.r. lidgettCommunion preparers: Rosalie Short & Liz CarrollCommunion servers: rosemary & richard Gibson, Karol mobley, Sarah morris, Frank Norton, Pat Putzier, Maxine Strawn

Following Worship...30 min. Sunday Sermon conversations - Hope rm, 11:30 amBlood Pressure checks - chapel, 11:30 am

Monday, nov. 4:Stewardship mtg - Hope rm, 8:30 amSide-By-Side: Shirley Howardchildren & family ministry cmte - Hope rm, 5:00 pm

Tuesday, nov. 5:Side-By-Side: Bev Zizumbomemorial cmte mtg - Hope rm, 12:45 pm cares & concerns cmt - Hope rm, 1:30 pmWorship cmte mtg - Hope rm, 5:15 pm

Wednesday, nov. 6:children's Programs - 3:45 pm mid-High Yth Grp - Yth rm, 5:00 pmWednesday dinner (Potluck)- Blair Hall, 5:30 pmWorship Service - chapel, 6:15 pmchoir Practice - choir rm, 7:00 pmAnimate: faith! - Hope rm, 7:00 pm

Thursday, nov. 7:Sr. High Breakfast Bible Study - mokas on crawford, 7:00 am

sunday, nov. 10:Sunday School - 9:00 amliving the Word, Hope rm (adults)rage, revenge & religion (adults)

randy Hardy. Topic- extreme ends in the political arena

Sr. High Breakfast clubWorship - Sanctuary, 10:00 am30 min. Sunday Sermon conversations - Hope rm, 11:30 amNew members exploration class - Hope rm, 11:15 amParade of lights float mtg - Blair Hall, 2:30 pm

8 John Shetlar Katie Stephenson Stephanie Weckel

9 Tom Jett Kristen murphy Ginger reid

10 Nancy linville

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ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY November 3, 2013

We are thankful for, and commend to God’s eternal care, those from our family of faith who have, in the past year (November 4, 2012 to October 30, 2013) entered into The Church Triumphant.

To God’s Care We Entrust:

James PattersonNovember 7, 1933 - November 19, 2012

Ruby WoodhouseMarch 12, 1932 - November 28, 2012

Susie LongOctober 5, 1927 - December 12, 2012

Marjorie CurtisApril 18, 1918 - December 22, 2012

Alma GillispieApril 2, 1941 - January 5, 2013

Donald AllenDecember 29, 1927 - January 18, 2013

George ParksMay 31, 1923 - January 29, 2013

Lori AllenFebruary 6, 1925 - February 16, 2013

James AllenJuly 3, 1937 - February 21, 2013

George AdamsDecember 7, 1912 - March 12, 2013

Clara LeikerJuly 28, 1922 - June 26, 2013

Vernon StevensAugust 8, 1914 - August 26, 2013

June RamseyJune 21, 1917 - September 13, 2013

Shirley StewartOctober 30, 1936 - September 18, 2013

Betty Jo HubbardFebruary 14, 1923 - October 7, 2013

Margy HallOctober 31, 1936 - October 19, 2013

Thank you FPC!FPC members and friends contributed $352.00 in support of promoting the Peace of Christ. 25% of this offering will remain in our community.

ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY November 3, 2013

We are thankful for, and commend to God’s eternal care, those from our family of faith who have, in the past year (November 4, 2012 to October 30, 2013) entered into The Church Triumphant.

To God’s Care We Entrust:

James PattersonNovember 7, 1933 - November 19, 2012

Ruby WoodhouseMarch 12, 1932 - November 28, 2012

Susie LongOctober 5, 1927 - December 12, 2012

Marjorie CurtisApril 18, 1918 - December 22, 2012

Alma GillispieApril 2, 1941 - January 5, 2013

Donald AllenDecember 29, 1927 - January 18, 2013

George ParksMay 31, 1923 - January 29, 2013

Lori AllenFebruary 6, 1925 - February 16, 2013

James AllenJuly 3, 1937 - February 21, 2013

George AdamsDecember 7, 1912 - March 12, 2013

Clara LeikerJuly 28, 1922 - June 26, 2013

Vernon StevensAugust 8, 1914 - August 26, 2013

June RamseyJune 21, 1917 - September 13, 2013

Shirley StewartOctober 30, 1936 - September 18, 2013

Betty Jo HubbardFebruary 14, 1923 - October 7, 2013

Margy HallOctober 31, 1936 - October 19, 2013

Thank you FPC!FPC members and friends contributed $352.00 in support of promoting the Peace of Christ. 25% of this offering will remain in our community.

IT’S TIME TO ORDER POINSETTIAS!

The Board of Deacons invites you to share in providing poinsettia plants as Christmas gifts to nursing home and homebound members of the church. Plants will decorate the sanctuary during Advent and Christmas Eve. The cost is $13.00 per plant.

You may pick up your plant for your own use following the Christmas Eve services if you designate on the form below that you wish to do so. If you do not want to pick it up, the plant will be assigned for delivery to a member or friend of the congregation.

Please complete the form below and return it, with your payment, to the church office no later than Monday, Dec. 9. Please note on your payment that it is for a poinsettia plant.

If you wish, you may order your poinsettia by emailing melanie@fpcsalina.org.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Poinsettia Order Form

I would like to purchase ____ poinsettia(s) at a cost of $13.00 per plant.

I want to donate my plant for delivery to a member or friend of the congregation: YES____ NO ____

I want to pick up my plant on Dec. 24th:YES ____ NO ____

NAME of DONOR(S)________________________________________________

GIVEN in MEMORY OF _____________________________________________ OrGIVEN in HONOR OF _______________________________________________

Return this form, with your payment of $13.00 per plant, to First Presbyterian Church, 308 South 8th, Salina, KS 67401 no later than Monday, December 9.

IT’S TIME TO ORDER POINSETTIAS!

The Board of Deacons invites you to share in providing poinsettia plants as Christmas gifts to nursing home and homebound members of the church. Plants will decorate the sanctuary during Advent and Christmas Eve. The cost is $13.00 per plant.

You may pick up your plant for your own use following the Christmas Eve services if you designate on the form below that you wish to do so. If you do not want to pick it up, the plant will be assigned for delivery to a member or friend of the congregation.

Please complete the form below and return it, with your payment, to the church office no later than Monday, Dec. 9. Please note on your payment that it is for a poinsettia plant.

If you wish, you may order your poinsettia by emailing melanie@fpcsalina.org.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Poinsettia Order Form

I would like to purchase ____ poinsettia(s) at a cost of $13.00 per plant.

I want to donate my plant for delivery to a member or friend of the congregation: YES____ NO ____

I want to pick up my plant on Dec. 24th:YES ____ NO ____

NAME of DONOR(S)________________________________________________

GIVEN in MEMORY OF _____________________________________________ OrGIVEN in HONOR OF _______________________________________________

Return this form, with your payment of $13.00 per plant, to First Presbyterian Church, 308 South 8th, Salina, KS 67401 no later than Monday, December 9.