First Presbyterian Church

November 24, 2019A SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

“I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world!” John 16:33

WE ASSEMBLE TO WORSHIP GOD*All who are able are invited to stand.

ORGAN VOLUNTARIESNow Thank We All Our God W. Held

Now Thank We All Our God Karg-Elert/Wells

CHIMING OF THE HOUR The Chimes

One: This is the day the Lord has made.Psalm 118:24All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHORAL INTROIT (Hymnal 804, v.1)Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! MARION

CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 100) One: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. All: Worship the Lord with gladness; come

before him with joyful songs. One: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. All: For the Lord is good and his love endures

forever. One: Let us pray…

OPENING PRAYER WITH THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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.

*OPENING HYMN 643Now Thank We All Our God NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT

WE CONFESS OUR SIN*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Creator God, forgive our moments of ingratitude, the spiritual blindness that prevents us from appreciating the wonder that is our world: the endless cycle of nature, of life and death and rebirth. Forgive us for taking without giving, for reaping without sowing, for storing without a thought for sharing. Open our eyes to see, our lips to praise, and our hands to share, that we may live this day, and every day, in gratitude and thanksgiving for how you have given everything to us. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen.

- A Moment for Silent Confession -

*KYRIE ELEISON Merbecke

Lord, have mercy upon us; Christ, have mercy upon us; Lord, have mercy upon us.

*DECLARATION OF PARDON

*RESPONSE (Hymnal 581)Glory Be to the Father

GLORIA PATRIGlory 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.

NEW MEMBERS BY REAFFIRMATION OF FAITHCarrie and James Roberts and their sons, Hudson, Bentley, and Landon Roberts.

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Hudson Roberts

Son of Carrie and James Roberts

BAPTISMAL HYMN: “Jesus Loves Me!” JESUS LOVES ME

Jesus loves Me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so.Little ones to him belong. They are weak, but he is strong.Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. For the Bible tells me so.

(All children through 3rd grade are welcome in Children’s Church in Hopkins Hall following the baptism.)

THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMEDSCRIPTURE READING

First Thessalonians 5: 12-22 (Pew Bible, p. 193)

PSALM 111 (Hymnal 652)A Grateful Heart ROCKINGHAM

THE SERMON “The First Thanksgiving” Rev.

Richard W. Carr, III

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD*AFFIRMATION OF 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.

*HYMN OF RESPONSE 655What Shall I Render to the Lord MARTYRDOM

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEMSing to the Lord of Harvest WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN/arr. Willan

*RESPONSE: The Doxology 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

WE ARE SENT TO SERVE GOD AND NEIGHBOR*CLOSING HYMN 367

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymnal 716, v.1)God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending BEACH SPRINGGod, whose giving knows no ending, from your rich and endless store, nature’s wonder, Jesus’ wisdom, costly cross, grave’s shattered door: gifted by you, we turn to you, offering up ourselves in praise; thankful song shall rise forever, gracious donor of our days.

ORGAN VOLUNTARYOde To Thanksgiving L.

Van BeethovenVisitors…WELCOME to First Presbyterian Church! We are pleased that you have chosen to worship with us and pray that you will discover anew God’s love for you today. Please sign the Friendship Register that is passed along the pew at the beginning of the service. We hope you come again.

Childcare Today: Cathy Abernathy, Janelle ChubbChildren’s Church Today: Rebecca Bridges, Joanne LehmanChildren’s Sermon: Baptism Dec. 1: Richard Carr Counters for Dec 1: Bob Barrett, Michelle ElstonAcolyte Today: Lee Goodner Dec 1: Evan Hicklin

Please remember the following in prayer: Health Concerns (Members): Beth Easley, Worth Kendall, Mary Tice, Audrey Moore, Debbie Norwood, Amelia Spradley

and Wayne Terry.

Church History Book: The new History of Our Church books are available for order. The book was written by Margaret Ann Tice, Sarah Curry and Susan Roberson. You may place your order by calling the church office, the cost is $15.00. 150th Memorabilia: Christmas ornaments are available as well as a few of the woodcuts of our sanctuary. All are in commemoration of our 150th year and will be on sale before and after the worship service.

Help for HOPE:  Our congregation kindly and generously donated 143 boxes of macaroni and cheese during the month of November for the clients of Project HOPE. Thank you on behalf of them and the Mission Outreach Committee.Poinsettia Orders: If you would like to order a poinsettia in honor or memory of someone, fill out the green order form and place it in the offering plate or turn it in to the church office by December 8. Cost is $9.50 and must be included with your order.Cookie Walk: The Taste of Christmas Cookie Walk is Saturday, December 6 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Church members are asked to bake 10 dozen cookies and drop them off Thursday night (Dec 5th) or Friday morning (Dec 6th) in Hopkins Hall. Go to the link below to sign up and help with setup, serve and clean up, as the success of this event depends on the support of our church members. Invite your friends and neighbors to come by and purchase a box of delicious goodies for $6.00. All proceeds this year will go towards missions.(https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CACAC22A64-taste1 ) . Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, December 7 at 8:00 am to 10:30 am. Adult tickets can be purchased in advance in the church office or at the door the day of the breakfast for $6.00. Children’s tickets will be sold at the door only. Age 4 – 12 is $4.00, under age 3 is FREE.Pancake Breakfast Signup: All men of the church are invited to support our youth and help with the Pancake Breakfast on December 7. We need early birds to set up and cook or come a little later to serve and clean up. Use Sign-Up Genius to volunteer. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA5A92CAA8-christmasville1

Christmas Post Office: Bring your Christmas cards for church members on December 1 through December

22 and the youth will organize and distribute them for you. Cost is 25 cents per card and funds will go towards the Youth summer conferences in 2020.Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian on Sunday, November 24 at 6:00 pm. Prayer and Visitation Ministry will not meet in November or December.

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR Sunday, November 24 10:00 am Sunday School

10:15 am Chancel Choir 11:00 am Worship

12:15 pm Ladies Out to Lunch – Charanda’s 3:00 pm Biddy Coed 9 & Under BB Practice

4:00 pm Biddy Coed 7 & Under BB Practice 5:15 pm Senior Boys #2-BB Practice

6:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service (Oakland Avenue Presbyterian)

Monday, November 25 6:00 pm Church Growth 6:30 pm Cub Scouts

Tuesday, November 26 10:00 am HOP 5:15 pm Ladies Exercise 5:30 pm Boys 12 & Under BB Practice

Wednesday, November 27 No Choir or Handbell Rehearsals

Thursday, November 28 Church Office Closed

Happy Thanksgiving

Friday, November 29 Church Office Closed Happy Thanksgiving

Sunday, December 1 10:00 am Sunday School

10:15 am Chancel Choir 11:00 am Worship

12:15 pm Ladies Out to Lunch – Chili’s 3:00 pm Biddy Coed 9 & Under BB Practice

4:00 pm Biddy Coed 7 & Under BB Practice 5:15 pm Senior Boys #2-BB Practice

DECEMBER NEWSLETTERAnnouncements/information for the

newsletter are due on Monday, November 25th. You may email them

to the church office at firstpresrh@gmail.com.

First Presbyterian Church234 East Main Street

Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730Organized 1869

We are a diverse family of believers in Jesus Christ, who seek to glorify God by celebrating and sharing God’s renewing and

transforming love as we: Worship the living God with joy and thanksgiving

Teach the Word of God to deepen our faith and grow in our love of Christ

Serve others through sharing our unique gifts of the Holy SpiritFellowship with one another to energize our life together as a

congregationNurture and Embrace all of God’s children.

Rev. Richard W. Carr, III – MinisterRev. Dr. Craig Butler – Marriage and Family Minister

Dr. Donald M. Rogers – Director of MusicJanet Miller – Organist

Will Read – Cherub ChoirMickey Johnson - Handbell Director