Order of Worship

May 14, 2017

N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049

610.967.5600 office@faithchurchemmaus.org www.faithchurchemmaus.org

SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “What God Ordains is Always Good” J. WALTHER

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD

SHARING OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY “I‘ve Always Loved You” THIRD DAY

The Band

DEDICATION HYMN #592 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.

HYMN “Faith of our Mothers” BRIAN AMES

Faith of our mothers, living still © 2000 In cradle song and bedtime prayer; CCLI 1695793

In nursery lore and fireside love, Thy presence still pervades the air:

Faith of our mothers, living faith! We will be true to thee to death.

Faith of our mothers, loving faith, Fount of our childhood's trust and grace,

Oh, may thy consecration prove Source of a finer, nobler race: Faith of our mothers, living faith,

We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, For youthful longing, youthful doubt, How blurred our vision, blind our way,

Thy providential care without:

Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,

We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our mothers, Christian faith, Is truth beyond our stumbling creeds, Still serve the home and save the Church, And breathe thy spirit through our deeds: Faith of our mothers, Christian faith! We will be true to thee till death.

SO THAT THOSE PRESENT MAY EXPERIENCE GOD WITHOUT DISTRACTION, WE ASK THAT CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE TURNED

OFF PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP. THANK YOU.

PASTOR: Rev. William Schram

PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson

ORGANIST/DIR. SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder

DIR. CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth

ADMIN. ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer

CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie

DEACON GREETER: Toni Fernandez

FLOWER DEACON: Ellie DePhillips AUDIO: Tracey Gill

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Mark Ingram VIDEO:

USHER CAPTAIN: Liz Kenny

USHERS: Wes & Pat Johnston, Andy & Lynn Ingram

FELLOWSHIP:

FLOWERS: Donna Hill, in honor of her mother’s birthday.

Jim & Ellie DePhillips, in memory of Ellie’s mom.

Hymns in the 700’s are from Sing! People of Faith, purple booklet in pews.

Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the ushers.

Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.

Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an usher for assistance.

THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

10:00 AM MAY 14, 2017

THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and help. As worship is not an obligatory offering unto God, but a natural response to God’s goodness, take time to consider all

the reasons, big and small, for which you are thankful unto God. Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship is

essential to our life as a congregation, so please continue to do so following our time of worship.

Those who are able are invited to stand. Latecomers may be seated.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

APPROACHING GOD PRELUDE “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” HYMN TO JOY

Children’s Handbell Choir

INTROIT “Processional” Youth Handbell Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Today is the first day of our week.

People: Lord, help us to find peace and joy in this week.

Leader: Open your hearts and receive God’s breath of new life.

People: Lord, help us to be ready to hear your words of life.

Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord with great joy!

People: Praise be to God. AMEN. HYMN #150 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” MADRID A LITANY OF AFFIRMATION FROM REVELATION 1:4-8

Leader: We must obey God rather than human authority.

People: To God be glory and dominion forever and ever.

WORD WITH THE CHILDREN

SERMON “WIJD? REV. WILLIAM SCHRAM Facing, Overcoming, Causing Doubt”

HYMN #429 “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” ABBOT’S LEIGH

SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS

INTERCESSIONS & PETITIONS MOTHER’S DAY LITANY

Leader: Mothers come in many different forms,

and today we celebrate them all!

People: Thank God for mothers!

Leader: Everyone here is either a son or a daughter.

People: Thank God for my mother!

Leader: For those women who have joined God in Heaven

and whom we miss dearly here on earth.

People: Thank God for the mothers of the past.

Leader: For every woman who is working day and night

to raise her children right now.

People: Thank God for the mothers of today.

Leader: For all the women who are expecting,

but aren't quite mothers yet!

People: Thank God for the soon-to-be-mothers.

Leader: For the women who took in others' children

through adoption and foster care.

People: Thank God for the mothers with hearts so big.

Leader: For those women who have lost a child to death

and must carry on.

People: Thank God for the mothers who are so strong.

Leader: For all the women who have desperately wanted

to have children of their own, but chose instead to

mother everyone else.

People: Thank God for the mothers in spirit. All: We thank you, Lord, for the women who have

influenced our lives in so many ways. We pray that we will honor them in everything we do. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16

(Please use “debts & debtors”.)

Leader: The God of our fathers and mothers raised Jesus,

who was killed by hanging on a tree.

People: To God be glory and dominion forever and ever.

Leader: God exalted him at God’s right hand as Leader and Savior.

People: To God be glory and dominion forever and ever.

Leader: Christ brings repentance and forgiveness of sins.

People: To God be glory and dominion forever and ever.

Leader: And we are witnesses to these things;

and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given

to those who obey.

People: To God be glory and dominion forever and ever.

HYMN OF ASSURANCE INSERT Halle, Halle, Hallelujah! Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!

Halle, Halle, Hallelujah. Hallelujah, Hallelujah! (Repeat)

SHARING THE PEACE Leader: We have seen the Lord! Christ is risen!

People: There is no fear, only his peace!

There is life in Jesus’ name!

Leader: Grace and peace to you

from the One who gives us forgiveness.

People: We have seen the Lord! Christ is risen!

There is no fear, only his peace!

Leader: The peace of the risen Lord be with you.

People: And also with you. MINUTE FOR MINISTRY: Yard Sale LAURIE MURRAY-PAYEA

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON JOHN 20:19-29

NT – Pg. 109 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 108 in the blue-edged Bible SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON MATTHEW 28:11-20

NT – Pg. 32 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 32 in the blue-edged Bible ANTHEM “A Mother’s Day Song” TRILBY CARTER JORDAN

Genesis Choir & Children’s Choir

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God has “called [us] out of darkness into his marvelous light”! As God’s “royal priesthood … God’s own people,” we joyfully claim the identity God has bestowed on us. Welcome! (See 1 Peter 2:9). We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.

Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box 507 - Emmaus, PA 18049

610-967-5600—office@faithchurchemmaus.org Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org

ARE YOU NEW TO FAITH CHURCH?

If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you.

SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS MORNING FOLLOWING WORSHIP We are sent out from worship to be grown as disciples of Jesus

Christ and to serve throughout the week as we live out His ministry. There are Sunday School classes for all ages following worship this morning at 11:20 AM, so that we might grow and be equipped as disciples, so instead of heading out, please prayerfully consider grabbing a quick snack in Fellowship Hall and then joining a class or conversation!

SCRIP Orders Due

Youth Groups

Watch for flagged announcements.

TODAY OR TONIGHT MISSION

Clean Out & Clean Up Cleaning with a purpose! It feels good when our house is more

organized and clean. Now is the time to clean with a purpose! Clean out the cabinets, closets and basement and know that items you no longer need are valuable to others. From your trash comes cash to support our mission projects.

Last year we donated over $4,200 to our Partnership in Nyeri, Kenya and Westminster Village. The left over goods were donated to Purple Heart and the local mission support refugees.

If you have large items are need help lifting boxes, just call Laurie Payea for pick up (610) 393-0000.

If you are a tidy person with nothing to donate, we would love your organizational skills to sort and display goods for the sale. Help is needed:

Sunday, May 28—Noon to 5:00 PM Monday, May 29—9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday, May 30—9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and 5:00 to 9:00 PM

Wednesday, May 31—9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:30 to 9:00 PM Thursday, June 1—9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Pre-Sale Thursday, June 1—5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, June 2—8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Saturday, June 3—7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Clean up help needed Saturday, June 3—3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

This is one church activity for members of all ages! Be a greeter at

the door welcoming the community into our church. This may be the first time for many to see our church. Let us welcome all!

You can sit and collect money, help in the kitchen or help by spreading the word. Laurie Murray-Payea and Beth Kunkle will be seeking members to support the yard sale.

Consign for Good News Thank you to everyone who came out, shopped, consigned,

volunteered or shared information about the sale with others. We are pleased to say it was another successful sale. Soon we will announce the amount donated to East Penn’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

BUILDING USE

Emmaus High School Chorale Join us on Wednesday, May 31 @ 7:30 PM as the Emmaus High

School Chorale presents a concert in our sanctuary. Emma Walker and Joel Shimer are members of this chorale.

3 x 5 cards in the pews During the time of announcements, Pastor Bill will ask if you have

any family members or friends who served in the military, and have since passed away. If you wish to share a name to include in a list on Sunday, May 28, please write it on a card and drop it in the offering plate.

MEMORIAL DAY

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DISCIPLESHIP

D ISC IPLESHIP EDUCATION OPPORTUNIT IES Small groups, where new participants are always welcome.

NOON BIBLE STUDY — begins at noon on Wednesdays in the parlor. Come share the Bible with this lively group. All are welcome! Meetings will be held through June 7. Next meeting: May 17

WOMEN’S DEVOTIONAL FELLOWSHIP —meets on Thursdays in participant’s homes at 9:30 AM with a time of fellowship, followed by our study & discussion, and end with joys & concerns by 11:30 AM. Open to any woman who wishes to explore the Bible, expand their faith, and share in fellowship time. New study called "Becoming a Woman Whose God is Enough" by Cynthia Heald. Contact information: Toni Fernandez at 610-217-7091. Last pre-summer meeting: May 18—Heimbach We will gather one final time for a 9:30 AM brunch on May 25. Location TBA.

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST DOC is a men’s study & discussion group, meeting every other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The topic of discussion is “living in a diverse society.” Last pre-summer meeting: May 18

BOOK CLUB meets scheduled Sunday evenings @ 6:00 PM. For our next meeting, please read up to page 91 in Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Taylor, and pages 91-96 in This I Believe Next meeting: June 4

YOUTH GROUP Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group which meets in Fellowship Hall from 5:00-7:00 PM. Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in high school youth group from 6:30-8:30 PM at Faith. Each week, we have a meal together, which is sponsored by our awesome parents and mentors.

Questions about Youth Groups and their events can be directed to Joanne Marchetto at jomarchetto@rcn.com.

Next meeting: Tonight

Upcoming Events: May 19-21: Youth Retreat at Spruce Lake May 21: Workcamp Meeting

STEWARDSHIP

G IV ING TO OUR CHURCH IS EASIER !

You can now donate via credit card or a direct transfer from your bank. Just scan this QR code, or click the DONATE button on the church website and fill out the form. For more information about this option, please read the details about electronic giving on the Donate page of the church website:

http://faithchurchemmaus.org/donate/

Faith Presbyterian Church June 25-29 6-8:00 PM

VBS Needs You!

Do you want to help with VBS? We have LEADERS for all the activities but are still seeking GROUP LEADERS. This involves

leading your group of children from activity to activity, helping them enjoy VBS to its’ fullest. We like to have three leaders per

group. If you can’t be there all five days, we can accommodate your schedule. Please contact Sally Heimbach or Chuck Waters for

additional information. There will be a VBS organizational meeting on Tuesday, May 16 at 7pm in the Parlor.

DEACONS

Photo Quilt, and more! The Deacons are updating the photo quilt. We want to see your

happy, smiling faces displayed with the rest of our church family! If you have a photo from home that you'd like to display, please give it to Ellie DePhillips, JoAnne Herring, or your own Deacon. If you would prefer to have your photo taken here at church, please see Ellie or JoAnne. If you are happy with your current photo, we will continue to display it.

We are in the process of gathering information about our 2017 graduates! If you, or someone in your family is graduating, please contact the church office. We want to include this information in the upcoming June 2017 Faith Flyer.

Please use the link from the Faith Church website ( www.faithchurchemmaus.org )to submit prayer requests.

Donors to place flowers on the chancel table are needed for many Sundays throughout the end of the year. Won’t you please consider sponsoring a bouquet?

OTHER CHURCH YARD SALES

First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua Saturday, May 20—8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (No early birds, please.)

3000 S. Front Street, Whitehall. Something for everyone! PLUS! Baked Goods, Cinnamon buns,

Haluskies & Sausage sandwiches.

Saint John’s UCC, Emmaus Saturday, June 3—8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

139 N. 4th Street, Emmaus Bake sale, other food and beverages also available.

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TWO WEEKS OF FAITH This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information.

Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing. More information for

activities taking place at The 412 can be found on the 412 Facebook page or by checking with the church secretary.

THIS WEEK Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 14 SCRIP Orders Due 8:30 AM— Youth Handbells (MR) 9:05 AM— Youth Music Fellowship (MR) 9:15 AM— Youth Vocal Choir (MR) 10:00 AM— Worship Service 11:20 AM— Sunday School 11:20 AM— Genesis/Children’s Vocal Choirs (MR) 11:40 AM— Genesis/Children’s Sunday School Noon— Children’s Handbell Choir 1:00 PM— @412: Bhajan Butir Meditation Group 4:00 PM— Daisy Girl Scouts 5:00 PM— Middle School Youth Group 6:30 PM— Senior High Youth Group 6:45 PM— Junior/Cadets Girl Scouts Monday, May 15 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 7:00 PM— Mission Committee 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (FH) Tuesday, May 16 6:00 AM— Election Voting 11:00 AM— CHES (P) 7:00 PM— Discipleship Committee 7:15 PM— Deacons Meeting Wednesday, May 17 Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, May 18 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, May 19 Church Office Closed 6:30 PM— Youth Group Retreat Saturday, May 20 Youth Group Retreat

NEXT WEEK Sunday, May 21 Flyer Deadline Youth Group Retreat 10:00 AM— Worship Service 11:20 AM— Sunday School 4:00 PM— Daisy Girl Scouts 6:45 PM— Junior/Cadets Girl Scouts Monday, May 22 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (FH) Tuesday, May 23 11:00 AM— Emmaus Garden Club (FH) Wednesday, May 24 Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, May 25 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 9:30 AM— Flyer Crew 10:00 AM— Mommy & Me Music (MR) 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, May 26 Church Office Closed Saturday, May 27 Yard Sale Set-up

AROUND THE CORNER... May 29 ............. Memorial Day/Closed Jun. 2 & 3 ......... Yard Sale

Jun. 4................ Pentecost Jun. 5................ Summer Office Hours begin

Jun. 15-20........ Work Camp

Jun. 18 ............. Father’s Day Jun. 25-29 ....... Vacation Bible School

Jun. 26 ............. Office Admin. Vacation Week Jul. 4 ................ Independence Day/Closed

Sep. 3 .............. Season of Peace begins

Sep. 4 .............. Church Office Closed Sep. 10 ............ Regular Office Hours resume

Oct. 9 ............... Church Office Closed Nov. 7 .............. Election Day

Nov. 23 ............ Thanksgiving

Key BR Brick Room FH Fellowship Hall

MR Music Room

O Office

P Parlor

S Sanctuary

Seasonal Change in Choir Rehearsals Today is the last day of rehearsals for the Children/Youth vocal and

handbell choirs, before taking off for the summer. Adult handbell choir’s last rehearsal before summer is tomorrow. The last rehearsal date for the Senior Choir is June 7th.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

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