PHOTO OF THE WEEK Wednesday mornings are lively at PCJH, as

Women’s Bible study has kicked off for the Fall!

Sermon Notes:

• Review last week • Worship & Program Attendance Sheet • Fine Furniture Sale on Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm • Wedding in Chapel on Saturday at 4:00pm • Church Information Class on Sunday, Oct 16th, 11:

2:00pm (childcare?) • Staff Lunch on Wednesday, Oct 19th at 12pm • Budget Season (start planning) • Staff/Session Christmas Party • Staff Retreat Follow-Up (rule of life, goals, covenant, • Quarterly Mini-Retreats

Worship Service 10:15am September 24, 2017

Thoughts for the Day

“The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son. Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” - Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase of John 1:14 “The Self-revealing of the Word is in every dimension – above, in creation; below, in the Incarnation; in the depth, in Hades; in the breadth, throughout the world. All things have been filled with the knowledge of God.” - Athanasius of Alexandria “Man’s maker was made man, that He, Ruler of the stars, might nurse at His mother’s breast; that the Bread might hunger, the Fountain thirst, the Light sleep, the Way be tired on its journey; that the Truth might be accused of false witness, the Teacher be beaten with whips, the Foundation be suspend on wood; that Strength might grow weak; that the Healer might be wounded; that Life might die.” - Augustine of Hippo “The central miracle asserted by Christians is the incarnation. They say that God became man.” - C.S. Lewis

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Jackson, WY 83002 307.734.0388 www.pcjh.org

Thank You Volunteers!

Readers: Hospitality Team: 8:00: Michael Adams Louisa & Chris Sandvig

10:15: Caryn Hyman Nancy & Alan Brumsted, Yvonne Henze, Liz Collins

Gift Counters: Welcome Table: Julie Birrer and Ingrid Watsabaugh Kraig Kobert

Pinnacle Newsletter Fellowship Snacks: Volunteer: Cindy Dahlin and Nancy Barb Huhn Brumsted

Accounts Payable Volunteer: Louisa Sandvig

HOSPITALITY Sunday Fellowship Snacks for the Lobby are welcome

and appreciated. Please contact Pam at pflores@pcjh.org.

WORSHIP

Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am – Traditional Worship in the Chapel 10:15am – Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary

MISSION & OUTREACH

Good Samaritan Mission – PCJH prepares a meal at the local mission monthly, the second Thursday of every month, contact Katie-Chloe, katiechloe1@gmail.com.

Stephen Ministry – PCJH provides trained Stephen Ministers who are available to meet with you one-on-one to provide regular support and care for you during a difficult time or season in life. Please contact Pastor Ben if you would like to meet with a Stephen Minister.

ADULT CLASSES

GIVING

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion,

for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7

There are many ways to give in addition to the baskets passed in worship…

Mail - a check to the Church office (Please don’t send cash)

Online - by clicking on the yellow Donate button on the bottom right of the screen, pcjh.org

Text - by texting a dollar amount to 307-200- 2175. (You will need to provide billing information the first time).

Credit or debit card payments, please contact Kim Bogen at kbogen@pcjh.org.

Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays at 12:00pm with Pastor Ben in the Matthew Room

Men’s Bible Study Thursdays at 12:00pm with Pastor Ben at Jackson Whole Grocer, upstairs in the Community Room

Ascent (20’s & 30’s) Weds at 7pm with Pastor Ben in the Matthew Room, now studying: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus

Fall Women’s Bible Study Weds 9:30-11:30am, led by Deborah Buckingham in the PCJH Sanctuary

Body & Soul: Heidelberg Catechism Sundays at 9am with Rev. Tammy in the Genesis Room

The Jesus I Never Knew Wednesdays at 5:15pm with Rev. Tammy in the Genesis Room

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

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Meta Sternberg’s Memorial Service Tuesday, September 26th Our beloved member, Meta Sternberg, passed peacefully in her home last week. A Celebration of Life will take place in the PCJH Sanctuary on Tuesday at 11am, reception to follow in Hayden Hall. Time & Talent Fair After both services today, be sure to stop by the tables in the Lobby. Take a second to search through the various opportunities you can be involved in helping create successful Children & Youth Ministries Programs. There are various commitment levels, various ways to be involved, and we need your help to make it all happen! Forgiveness: The Secret of Peace Wednesday, Sept 27th at 6:30pm The Center for the Arts is showing a documentary film on the life and work of Father Ubald, Catholic priest of Rwanda. The film is a compilation of stories of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide and Father Ubald's efforts to bring healing and peace to his people. Global Leadership Summit Special Note: there are a limited number of tickets for GLS 2018 that are available for the $79 rate, that also INCLUDE the 2016 and 2017 speaker downloads. To grab one, contact Sue at sueunruh@gamil.com. Church Information Class Sunday, October 15th If you’re interested in becoming a member of PCJH, or learning more about the Church, join Pastor Ben for a class after the 10:15am service on the 15th. Lunch and childcare (if needed) are provided. Please RSVP to Cindy at cdahlin@pcjh.org.

CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY

Nursery 0-3 years old

Sundays, 8:00-11:30am

Sunday School We gather weekly during the 10:15 worship service and

have classes based on age groups: 4yrs-K, 1st-2nd grade, & 3rd-5th grade. We strive to develop a loving personal

relationship with each child and help them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. On First Sundays, we offer a

large group activity in the Chapel for all ages.

Little Lambs Preschool Little Lambs provides a loving environment that promotes the social, physical, intellectual and spiritual development for your child. September – June. Classes are available 9am – 3pm, M-F, plus before and after care. Sign up online, www.pcjh.org. Contact: Amanda Lack at alack@pcjh.org.

After-school Adventures Offered Wednesdays for any children in K-8th during the school year. The program includes pick-up at school and runs from school dismissal until 6pm. Registration is open at pcjh.org, or contact Dylan Wade at dwade@pcjh.org.

Middle School 6th – 8th grade students! Sunday School: every Sunday at 9am in the YARD Room. This week’s Youth Group: Monday at 6:45pm at PCJH. Contact: Liz, lcollins@pcjh.org

High School Meet in the Lobby at 11:45am to head out for a (free) lunch! Meet other High School students and the youth leaders here at PCJH.

Music Ministry Adult & Children’s choirs. And Music Academy, registration is now closed for the Fall 2017 semester. Contact Kenny Hadden, music@pcjh.org. Listen to our worship music on the ‘pcjhmusic’ playlist on Spotify.

GET TO KNOW US

Pastoral Staff Rev. Ben Pascal bpascal@pcjh.org Senior Pastor x 101

Rev. Tammy Mitchell tmitchell@pcjh.org Associate Pastor x 104

Office Staff Cindy Dahlin cdahlin@pcjh.org Church Administrator x109

Liz Collins lcollins@pcjh.org Interim Communications Coordinator

Pam Flores pflores@pcjh.org Office Assistant x107

Program Staff Kenny Hadden music@pcjh.org Worship Coordinator x123

Bob Snider music@pcjh.org Pianist

Amanda Lack alack@pcjh.org Little Lambs Director x111

Dylan Wade dwade@pcjh.org Children’s Ministry Coordinator x103

Liz Collins lcollins@pcjh.org Interim Youth Ministry Coordinator

Ruling Elders

Ruling Elders are the spiritual leaders of the church. Session meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm.

Class of 2017 2018 2019

Katie-Chloe Stock Barb Andrews Alan Lund* Missions Youth Ministry Finance

Patty McDonald* Pat Wright Barbara Carlsberg Personnel Stewardship Worship

Ken Blount Peter Keenan Aaron Nydam Clerk of Session Buildings & Children’s Grounds Ministry

Kerry Murphy Warren Meg Womack Nominating and VanGenderen Congregational Member Assimilation Adult Ministries Life

Deacons

Deacons provide the ministry of compassion and service for those in need.

Class of 2017 2018 2019

Nancy Brumsted Jen Baki Liz Jorgenson Jackie Montgomery Dylan Wade Annie Mueller Carol Poole Paula Jorgenson Marge McCallister Sandra Zender Erin Rosenberg Tom Deltz Karen Brennan* Deb Keenan Dorothy Neckels Joanie Shipman* Yvonne Henze* Alicia Neathery Julie Whitlock* Tena Webb* Susan Hawkins Randy & Robyn Barb Huhn* Kenlyn Long* Reedy*

*serving second term

News of the Church Family (Please sign and pass the welcome pads)

Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

Giving Generously of our Tithes and Offerings (Electronic giving instructions on inside of this bulletin)

WE GROW BY LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD

First Reading Isaiah 7:10-14 Page 488

Second Reading Colossians 1:15-20 Page 833

PCJH Choir R. V. Williams / J. Raney Come Down, O Love Divine

Third Reading John 1:1-18 Page 750

Time for Reflection and Study Rev. Ben Pascal

The Day God Moved into the Neighborhood

WE GO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN GOD’S WORLD

Closing Song In Christ Alone (v. 1)

The Benediction Sung Let There Be Love Shared Among Us

The Benediction Spoken

Fellowship in the Lobby (Please enjoy food and fellowship after the service,

and stop by the welcome table on your way out) 1 www.reformedworship.org 2 written by Beth Merrill Neel

WELCOME VISITORS!

If you are new to PCJH we want to welcome you – we are glad you are here! We hope you feel at home here and experience God’s presence and grace today. We would love to get to know you, so please leave

your information on a welcome pad, located in each row. Nametags are available at the welcome table to

help us all greet one another.

Childcare 8:00am - Children are welcome to worship with their family. The nursery is available during the service.

10:15am - Children are encouraged to worship with their family during the first part of the service.

After Time with Children, pre-k through 5th grade children are dismissed to Sunday School. The nursery

is available for children ages 0-3 during the entire service.

Want to know more about PCJH? Attend a Church Information Class with Pastor Ben on October 15th after the 10:15am Service. Lunch is provided, and childcare is available if needed. RSVP

is required; please RSVP to Cindy at office@pcjh.org.

WE GATHER IN GRATEFUL WORSHIP Song of Gathering

Shout to the North

Welcome and Opening Prayer1

One: O God of creation, who was before there was… All: We gather to praise your holy name and to celebrate the revelation of yourself to us. One: O God of light and life, who was before there was… All: It is through your true Light that we are able to see the truth of your saving love. One: O God of silence and sound, who was before there was… All: We thank you for your eternal Word, who speaks to us in our acts of worship. One: O God of time and eternity, who was before there was… All: Come afresh, come anew, come again, come now. O come, O come, Immanuel!

Songs of Praise Here I Am to Worship

In Christ Alone

Prayer of Confession2 One: As God’s beloved children, we are invited to come to our God with the fullness of our lives, to admit our love and our hate, to admit our faith and our fear. Trusting in God’s mercy, let us make our confession, first in silent prayer.

(silence is kept… please wait for the worship leader to lead you in the prayer of confession…)

All: Holy and gracious God, at times we feel so frail and fragile, getting blown about by the latest crisis, by bad news, by our own short tempers and failings. You call us to hold fast to what is good, but so often we flounder, unable to find that solid thing that will center us again. Help us, we pray. Help us to see you as our center, and to cling to the good that you create in the world. Help us to set aside all our jealousies and prejudices, all of our betrayals and lies, all that adds to the world’s hurt. Please forgive us of our sin. Help us to grow even more into Christ’s likeness, that we will bear his love and truth to the world. We pray this in Christ’s name. Amen.

Song of Response Shine on Us

Words of Assurance The Nicene Creed (Ecumenical)

Passing the Peace of Christ (Take a few moments to greet one another)

A TIME FOR FAMILY CELEBRATION

Time with Children (Children are now dismissed to Sunday School)