December 14, 2014

Led by Christ, Together in Faith and Love, We Joyfully Think, Question, Grow and Serve!

PRELUDE

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLES

Isaiah 35:1-10Prayer One: O Lord, our redeemer, you lead us from languishing in sorrow’s shadows into laughter’s joy over your abundant restoration. All: Thank you that you are coming for us to lead us home along your Way, Jesus Christ. Amen.

*ADVENT HYMN Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus #82Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free;

from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee.Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art;

dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a king,born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.

By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone;by thine all-sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

Cherub and Children’s Choir Sings

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Cherub Choir Sings

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HYMN O Come, O Come Emmanuel (vs. 1, 7) #88O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,

That mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear,Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind;Bid envy, strife, and discord cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

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HYMN O Little Town of Bethlehem (vs. 1, 4) #121O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.Yet in the dark streets shineth the everlasting light;

The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray;Cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angels the great tidings tell;O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel!

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SONG Do You Hear What I Hear? Cherub and Children’s Choir

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HYMN Silent Night (vs. 1, 3) #122Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon virgin mother and child!

Holy infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love’s pure lightRadiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.

SCRIPTNarrator 2: And all this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet:Congregation: ‘Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means God is with us.’

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OFFERTORYSpecial Offertory

The children of FPC have been working to collect money for Sandra. Sandra lives in El Salvador and is our Sponsor Child through World Vision. Each week, we bring our loose change to make change – turning our pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters into positive change for Sandra, her family and her community. All of the proceeds collected in the

special offering basket will go toward our yearly goal of collecting $240 for Sandra.

(Please sign the Act of Friendship pad and pass it down the pew)

ANTHEM Away in a Manger solo Kirsten Lamia

SCRIPTAngel: Do not be afraid; we are here to bring you good news of great joy for all the people! To you is born this day in the town of Bethlehem in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Go and find the child wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.Congregation: Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace and good will towards all!

HYMN Angels We Have Heard on High #113Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plains,

And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains.Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song?

Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing;Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn king.

Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo.

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HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful (vs. 1, 4) #133O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,

O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!Come and behold Him, born the King of angels!

O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning,Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing!O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,

O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

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HYMN The First Nowell (vs. 2, 3) #147They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far,

And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night.Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.

And by the light of that same star, Three wise men came from country far;To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went.

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.

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HYMN The First Nowell (vs. 4) #147This star drew nigh to the northwest; O’er Bethlehem it took its rest;

And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay.Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.

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HYMN REPRISE O Come All Ye Faithful (Refrain) #133O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,

O come let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!

SCRIPTNarrator 4: The most miraculous one ever told – the story of the birth of Jesus, Son of God, Lord and Savior. Let us proclaim it as our story now and forever.Congregation: For unto us a Son is born, Unto us a Son is given. Hallelujah! Amen.

*CLOSING HYMN Joy to the World #134Joy to the world! The Lord is come: Let earth receive her King;

Let every heart, prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing,And heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns: let all their songs employ;While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground;He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found,

Far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, and wonders of His love,

And wonders of His love, and wonders, and wonders of His love.

POSTLUDE

TODAYS VOLUNTEERS: Advent Candlelighters: Leslie & Jim Bishop and Evan Greeters: FPC Children Coffee Hosts: Anne & Lloyd Davidson Ushers: FPC Children, assisted by Margaret & Bruce Wyatt Manor Bus Driver: Sunrise Church Nursery Helpers: Teressa Cooper & Harrison Jett Worship Service Recorder: J.R. Lidgett

The carnation in the chancel is in memory of Jocelyn Palmer, who died Dec. 7th.

The flowers in the chancel are given by Bill Siebert, in memory of Lucille Yoder Siebert.

COMING UP THIS WEEK AT FPC: Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! Email chealsea@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it.

MONDAY, DEC. 15:Side-by-Side - Mary ExlineChoir Practice - Choir Rm, 7:00 pm

TUESDAY, DEC. 16:Side-by-Side - Bev ZizumboCares & Concerns - Hope Rm, 1:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17:Side-by-Side - Bette TimmelFamily Mission Night - Blair Hall, 5:30 pmChoir Practice - Choir Rm, 7:00 pm

THURSDAY, DEC. 18:Side-by-Side - Betty NormanSr. High Bible Study - Moka's (on Crawford), 7:00 am Newsletter Prep - Hope Rm, 10:30 amTrustees Mtg - Conf. Rm, 12:00 pmStewardship Mtg - Hope Rm, 3:45 pm

SUNDAY, DEC. 14:3rd Sunday in Advent

Children's Christmas ProgramNursery Open - 9:45 am

Worship - Sanctuary, 10:00 am Sr. High & Mid-High Youth -

Yth Rm, 11:15 am

Youth Group Scoop! - Sr. & Mid High Update This Sunday, the Mid. & Sr. High will meet at 11:15 am for a Christmas Party Brunch. Youth will bring their favorite breakfast brunch item, have a gift exchange, and decorate cookies and eat them.

Next Sunday, Sr. High & Mid. High Youth Group TBD

Christmas Eve Services - 5:00p Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

9:00p Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service

FRIDAY, DEC. 19:NO Side-by-Side - Christmas Break Starts

SATURDAY, DEC. 20:Choir Practice - Choir Rm, 7:00 pm

SUNDAY, DEC. 21:4th Sunday in Advent

Chancel Choir Christmas CantataNursery Open - 9:45 amWorship - Sanctuary, 10:00 am Youth Groups - TBD

Heifer International - Pass on the Gift - During AdventBe sure to stop by the tables in the parlor during Advent they will be selling books and gift cards for Heifer, or you may also make a monetary contribution to Heifer through the church. To learn more about Heifer International, visit www.heifer.org.

Congregational Meeting - Sunday, Dec. 28th - Following worshipThere will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, December 28th, following worship. This meeting is to elect Deacons.

Blood Drive - Donate Blood In Honor of Melissa LidgettThe Lidgett family is hosting a blood drive to honor the end of Melissa’s treatment. Melissa has had multiple blood transfusions the last two and a half years as she has fought acute lymphocytic leukemia. You can honor Melissa and others in need by giving blood at the Salina community blood drive.

Sunrise Presbyterian Church (corner of Roach & Beloit) on Monday, Dec. 29, and Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 12 - 7pm, and on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 8am - 2pm.

Visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) to schedule your appointment!

Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata - Dec. 21 at 10:00amThe Chancel Choir will perform "The Word Became Flesh" a musical exploration of the doctrine of the Incarnation. The musical score is epic in scope and contains a beautiful balance of familiar hymns and Christmas carols with new choral compositions.

The Chancel Choir will be accompanied by an orchestra of strings, winds, brass, drums, guitar and keyboard. The overall effect is quite breathtaking! Join us on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10am.

Holiday Family Mission Night - Wednesday, Dec. 17 - 5:30 - 7pmCome have some chili and cinnamon rolls. We will sing Christmas carols and do a few fun holiday crafts too!

Sign up sheet is in the south lobby! Sign up is recommended but not required for the evening festivities.

Please bring paper goods (plates, bowls, plastic utensils, paper napkins) to help re-stock the supply for the circles program.

2014 Poinsettia Donors

•Mary Andersen, in honor of the 2014 FPC Care Ministry Team: Patty Landes Joy Mansfield, Karol Mobley, Ann Nordboe, Heather Smith, Connie Stevens & Margie Wilson.

•Kay Bloom & Cheri Parr, in memory of Barbara Bloom.

• Jo Buchanan, in honor of Shirley Drawbaugh.

•Shannon & Jo Buchanan, in honor of our Presbyterian Family.

• Jane Driver, in honor of FPC Staff.

•Carol & Jerry Exline, in memory of Bill & Inez Exline & Margaret & Glenn Morford.

•Richard & Rosemary Gibson, in loving memory of our parents, Hallie & Jerry Plouffe and Genevieve & Robert Gibson.

•Pat Gruver, in memory of Wayne P. & Myrtle R. Pfalzgraf.

• Julie Halfmann, in honor of Janice McMillen, and in memory of Wes McMillen.

•Bill & Marilyn Holgerson, in honor of our faithful church staff.

• In memory of Jack Howard, by his family.

•Ann & Harry Jett, in honor of our sons, daughter-in-laws & “grands”.

• In loving memory of George F. Johnson, by Connie and his family.

•Peter, Sara, Harper & Hadley Johnston, in honor of our church family.

• Jack & Ann Ludwig, in memory of our parents, Hugh & Mabel Ludwig, and Alex & Geneva Coleman, and our son, Jeff Ludwig.

•Tim & Becky Maguffee, in memory of Bill & Betty Maguffee, and Bob & June Nunn.

•Mabelle Mase, in memory of Jean Ann Griffin.

•Todd, Amanda, Carson & Molly Michaelis, in honor of Moddie & Foddie and Nana & Papo, and Millie, Saii, Courtney and the His Little Feet Choir.

•Sarah Morris, in honor of Becky Morrison.

•Sarah Morris, in honor of Eleanor Smith’s 90th birthday.

•Trey, Kim & Hunter Mowery, in honor of Jim & Brenda Bourne.

•Trey Mowery, in honor of my Wonderful Family, Kim & Hunter Mowery.

•Trey, Kim & Hunter Mowery, in memory of Dr. W.E. Mowery, Lillian Mowery & Sandra Puliver Mowery.

• Jeanne & Frank Norton, in honor of all church volunteers.

•Simone Pendleton, in memory of Thomas & Shirley Stewart.

•Craig & Deanna Renfro, Clark & Amber Renfro & Cary Renfro, in honor of our mom & dad, Dick & Toni Renfro.

•Martha Rhea, in honor of the Jaych Rhea Family.

•Dr. David D. Robb, in memory of Mildred H. Robb.

•Bob & Linda Salem, in honor of the Fabulous FPC Choir.

•Bob & Linda Salem, in honor of Ivy Marsh.

•The Simpson Family, in honor of James Hall and Betsy & Jim Scholten.

•The Simpson Family, in memory of Margaret Hall.

•Morrie & Sydney Soderberg, in honor of Todd, Amanda, Carson & Molly Michaelis, and Tige, Jenifer, Lily & Ella Soderberg.

•Morrie & Sydney Soderberg, in memory of Burr & Jane Miller, and Vernal & Mary Lu Soderberg Blomberg.

•Mark & Carolyn Wedel, in honor of David, Jessica & Aaron Wedel.

•Seara Weir, in honor of Sue.

•Margaret & Bruce Wyatt, in honor of Jessica, Ben & Alex.

•Charlie & Bev Zizumbo, in honor of our parents - Carlos Zizumbo and Chela Juarez, and Cecil & Audrey Mabry.

Waiting for the Light PREPARING FOR THE COMING OF CHRIST � ADVENT 2014

DEVOTION FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart.

Jeremiah 29:11-13

DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR ADVENT:Advent is a great time to take a few moments out of each day,

and to reflect on faith. d365.org is an online daily devotional site supported by the PCUSA. We encourage you to check in with each day in Advent. You can also subscribe to their email list

and have the daily devotions delivered every day to your inbox.

Daily devotionals can also be found on the FPC facebook page (www.facebook.com/fpcsalinaks) or on our twitter

page (www.twitter.com/FPCsalina) during Advent.

DAILY READINGS FOR THE 3RD WEEK OF ADVENTJohn 1:6-8, 19-28

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11Psalm 126

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Luke 1:46b-55Isaiah 35:1-10James 5:7-10

Waiting for the Light PREPARING FOR THE COMING OF CHRIST � ADVENT 2014