People: Bathed in your tears, Christ died for us; washed in the

resurrection waters, Christ rose for us; bringing the

waters of life to us, Christ will come again.

Leader: As your Spirit changed chaos into creation . . .God in

Community, Holy in One. Amen.

INSTITUTION AND DISTRIBUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16 (Please use “debts & debtors”.)

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

God of grace, thank you for welcoming us to this table and

feeding us with Christ’s presence. Now send us with the power of your Spirit into all the places of our world that need the good

news of your redeeming love. Amen. HYMN #306 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” DENNIS

SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE

CHARGE & BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “In Babilone” ARR. T. TERIUS NOBLE

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: Luana Graber

FLOWER DEACON: Deb Ferguson AUDIO: Sally Heimbach

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: JoAnne Herring VIDEO: Andy Ingram

USHER CAPTAIN: John Baittinger

USHERS: Jim DePhillips, Matt Somishka, Carolyn Baittinger,

Courtney Kennedy

COMMUNION: Donna Hill, Melanie Shimer, Tim Melnick, Beth Kunkle, Luana Graber

FELLOWSHIP: Pot Luck Luncheon

FLOWERS: Jim & Ellie DePhillips, in memory of Jim’s dad.

Linda & Bill Kennington in gratitude for the surgery that saved Ryan’s leg.

ELDERS: Class of 2018 2019 2020

Jim DePhillips III Rob Clark Jack Decker Lisa Heineman Linda Kennington Bruce Luff

Lynn Ingram Tim Melnick Erik Walker Chuck Waters Cathy Wiese DEACONS:

Class of 2019 2020 Luana Graber Deb Ferguson Eleanor DePhillips

Anne Greenwood Mark Ingram Toni Fernandez Donna Hill Melanie Shimer Liz Kenny

Jana Masenheimer Elaine Smits Beth Kunkle

Hymns in the 700’s that are indicated with a are from Sing! People of Faith, the 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.

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.

Military Service

Please keep these people in your prayers.

Hillary N. Waterman, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,

Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits.

Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy.

Order of Worship

January 7. 2018

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

610.967.5600 office@faithchurchemmaus.org

www.faithchurchemmaus.org

THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP BAPTISM OF THE LORD

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER 10:30 AM JANUARY 7, 2018

THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use

the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and help. 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.

FOCUSING UPON GOD’S PRESENCE AND VOICE

PRELUDE “Welwyn” ALFRED SCOTT GATTY

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER Leader: Today is the day the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

People: Let us be glad this day, for life, for breath,

and for freedom of worship.

Leader: Blessed are you, who come in the name of the Lord.

People: We come to offer our gifts or praise and gratitude

to the King of Creation.

Leader: Let us pray. Gracious God, we worship you today and give

you thanks for the peace that you bring into our hearts.

Remind us why we are here. Remind us of the presence of

your Spirit and be with us in the breaking of bread and the

sharing of the cup. In your name we pray. Amen.

HYMN #482 “Baptized in Water” BUNESSAN

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) God of glory, you look from heaven and see us as we are—not worthy

to kneel at your feet, not ready to welcome your way. Forgive us,

gracious God. In Christ, stoop down to save us; loosen the ties that

bind us to sin and set us free to love and serve you; in Jesus’ name.

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD

OFFERTORY “Follow that Star” DOUGLAS WAGNER

Senior Choir

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. PRAYER OF DEDICATION

THE LORD’S SUPPER

INVITATION TO THE TABLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Leader: May the Creator of heaven and earth be with you!

People: And also with you!

Leader: People of God, lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them to the One who gave his Heart to heal us.

Leader: Let us give thanks to the One who made everything

and called it 'good'.

People: How right it is to give our thanks and praise to the One

who calls us 'Beloved.'

Leader: Into the shadows of silence, you hummed the first

chords of creation . . . with our beloved sisters and

brothers in every time and place, we sing of your love:

People: Holy, holy, holy! Creator of Light and life.

Heaven and earth sing forever of your love and joy.

Hosanna in the highest!

Blessed is the One who comes to be baptized by water

and the Holy Spirit. Hosanna in the highest!

Leader: Blessedness is your nature, Holy Imagination . . . and

your Bright Morning Star is our Savior, Jesus Christ. we

would proclaim the life which was his, and the hope

which is ours in that mystery we call faith:

Leader: Lord, in your mercy,

ALL: Hear our prayers.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

Leader: Touched by the waters of life, fed at the feast of grace and

hope, embraced in the warmth of God’s love and hopes—

this is good news!

People: Blessed by baptism’s tears, called to servanthood by the

Beloved, filled with the peace of the Spirit, we are indeed

God’s people—redeemed, restored, refreshed to serve.

Thanks be to God! Amen.

HYMN OF ASSURANCE 579 GLORIA PATRI

Glory 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.

SHARING THE PEACE Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.

People: And also with you.

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH

WORD WITH THE CHILDREN*

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) Let us pray. Gracious and loving God, give us eyes to see and hearts

and mind to listen. Guide us in the reading of your Word that we might

see your light in the midst of the darkness. Amen.

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON GENESIS 1:1-5 OT – Pg. 1 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 1 in the blue-edged Bible

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON MARK 1:4-11 NT – Pg. 32 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 32 in the blue-edged Bible

SERMON “When Jesus Calls Fivesies” REV. REBECCA MALLOZZI

HYMN #291 “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” SPIRIT

SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS

Cont. on next page.

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FAITH L IFE SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

Happy New Year! As we worship God together, let us pray for a fruitful year of ministry to the glory of his name. We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for our Pot Luck Luncheon, which takes place instead of Sunday School on the first Sunday of each month.

No Sunday School

Congregational Meeting

Pot Luck Luncheon

Christians & Racism Discussion Group

Sign up for Worship Assistant, Fellowship, etc.

Take note of flagged announcements.

TODAY OR TONIGHT

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

!! REALLY BIG THANK YOU TO MISSION SUPPORTERS!! Faith Church has collected

$3,103.00 for the CHRISTMAS JOY offering with 47 participants! This exceeds last year in both monetary and participatory ways.

!!WAY to GO FAITH!!

DAYBREAK – JANUARY 8 1-2 persons to bake 2 doz. cookies each

Faith Church cooks and serves a meal at Daybreak on the second Monday of each month, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

Daybreak is a drop-in center for people suffering from mental

illness, who may or may not also be homeless.

Helpers are also needed, especially cooks, from approximately

1:30 to 4:30 pm.

Because of possible nut allergies, please mark cookies that have

nuts in them. Sugar-free cookies are also appreciated. Drop them off in the kitchen by noon of that Monday.

For more information, speak with Carolyn Baittinger or Zona

Farmer. Don’t pass up this very easy opportunity to “do unto

others.”

WESTMINSTER V ILLAGE Lemon Tree Bazaar Results – “Many thanks to church members

who made or purchased crafts, donated items, or volunteered for the 44th Lemon Tree Bazaar at Westminster Village. The Auxiliary raised $14,812 (and $2,900 from sponsorships). Thank you for blessing the residents and staff of Westminster Village in Allentown. Thanks to your help, this past year the Auxiliary provided funds for activities, an adjustable exam table for the Wellness Center, and $5,000 for the campaign for new dining room chairs.”

Blessings for 2018!

With much gratitude and prayers,

Mindy Fetherman Presbyterian Senior Living

WORSHIP

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi speaks to the children this morning, and then

preaches the sermon. Becki is the Pastor Nominating Committee’s proposed candidate for the pastor’s position here at Faith Church. Immediately following worship, the congregation will meet to vote on their recommendation.

After the formalities have been dealt with, a Pot Luck Luncheon will follow, providing an opportunity for you to welcome and greet Becki, and introduce yourself to her. For those who may not have read her letter of introduction in the Faith Flyer, it has been included in this morning’s insert on page 3.

COMMUNION INCLUSION The small boxes on the serving plates with the communion bread

contain brown rice crackers, which are wheat free, gluten free, soy and nut free, and are for those needing allergen free foods.

FROM WELCOMING TO INVITING Keep our initiative going. This week, think about something our

congregation does very well. Perhaps it’s children’s ministry, education, music, community mission, caring for one another. Then use that to finish the phrase, “My church is really good at _____.” Again, one time per week to one person in a conversation.

MISSION

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.

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Sunday Morning Discipleship Opportunities

The Discipleship Committee will keep the recent Sunday morning schedule as we continue to explore other options. NO CLASSES ON THE

1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.

9:30 am: Middle School and High School

Following Children’s Time in worship: K-Grade 5 Sunday School.

Children younger than Kindergarten may go to the nursery.

11:20 am: Adults – meeting in room 7

Youth Group

Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) 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 (HSYG) from 6:30-8:30 PM on scheduled nights, 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

Adult Sunday School

Jan. 14 – “UK's Prince Harry and American Meghan Markle Announce Their Engagement” The engagement of UK’s Prince Harry and American actor Meghan Markle was announced in November. The fact that Markle is American, divorced and biracial and that the royal family has nonetheless welcomed the engagement is a change from past traditions that have marked the British monarchy. We will examine the value we place on tradition, and think about what God's role is in a world of change.

Jan. 21 – “More Women Are Choosing to 'Marry' Themselves” We will use a report about sologamy, the practice of women who marry themselves, to consider the meaning and purpose of marriage, wedding ceremonies, self-love and singleness.

Jan. 28 – “Rerouted Train in India Causes Passengers Alarm” Incidents have been reported of trains going the wrong way on the track, taking passengers to a different destination from the one they originally expected to reach at the end of their journey. We explore how unexpected events challenge our faith and change the direction of our lives.

Additional Discipleship Opportunities

There are small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome.

Women’s Devotional Fellowship meets on Thursdays at participants’

homes from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Next Meeting: January 11

Disciples of Christ (DOC), a men’s study & discussion group, meets every

other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The subject: Staying Positive in

a Negative World. Next meeting: January 1

Noon Bible Study meets on Wednesdays in the Parlor. Come share the

Bible with this lively group! All are welcome! Next Meeting: January 10

Faith Watercolor Painters Group will meet on Thursdays in the Fellowship

Hall from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This new group will be led by Dick Farmer

and assisted by Ed Klova. Please contact Dick Farmer (610-967-4401) for additional information, or the date of the next gathering.

“Christians & Racism” This Discussion Group meets at 6:00 PM here at

the church, on the first and third Sundays of the month. Next Meeting: Today

T he Discipleship Committee, through the dedication and passion of its many volunteers, is able to offer the following programs to the church. However, we are never finished, in our effort to better serve the needs of our members. We are always open to new ideas and ways to further the Discipleship of

Faith Presbyterian Church. The Discipleship Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parlor. All are welcome to join us.

DISCIPLESHIP

STEWARDSHIP

GIVING TO OUR CHURCH IS EASY! You can 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/

SCRIP Orders are due next week!

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Dear Faith Church,

Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! As I’m writing this letter, we are headed straight into the season of Advent: a

season of waiting and expectation. It’s an exciting time, inviting us to remember our past while thinking about the future. It’s the perfect

season for us to look forward to the journey ahead of us. I’m so thankful that God brought our walks together and I’m looking forward

to the ministry God has in store for us.

While I hope to spend a good amount of time getting to know

each of you better (and inviting you to get to know me better, too!) in the seasons to come, let me share a bit about myself by way of

introduction now.

I’m what you call a “cradle Presbyterian.” I was baptized and raised in the First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Square, NJ – the

same church where my parents grew up, met, married, and still attend. I always felt at home in the church (in fact, my parents will tell you

stories about how I escaped the nursery to explore the building!). Church was always a second home to me. I was involved in Sunday

school, as a student and later as a teacher. I was a youth deacon and active with the Christian Education committee as well as youth group.

My time growing up in the church, the encouragement I received from my church family and the love my home family gave me led me to seek

a call in ministry.

God’s call carried me from New Jersey to Illinois in 2010 where I served as the solo pastor of Washington Presbyterian Church for seven

years. God truly blessed my time there.

My church background and my experiences in Illinois taught me

the importance of the village. It taught me the importance of the baptismal vows the whole congregation takes: to raise and nurture

children in the church. But the “raising and nurturing” part doesn’t stop when the child becomes an adult. As children of God, we continue

to fulfill these vows in the ways we support and encourage one another, building one another up in faith. I believe in the village and the village’s

role in the community. God has called the church to exist in this time and place and we respond to that call faithfully when the village steps

up to reflect God’s love in our world. We do this inside of our church walls and out.

There are exciting times ahead of us. I fully anticipate that there will be some challenges as we learn each other’s ways, and I’m looking

forward to navigating those challenges with you! As the season of Advent reminds us, our story does not end in the past.

We remember the way our stories shape us, just as we remember

how the story of Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection shapes us. We remember these stories to give us courage to move forward into

the future together. I am so excited to learn your story and with you, trusting in God’s faithfulness, shape it into our story!

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Rebecca S. Mallozzi December 13, 2017

Reprinted from the Jan. 2018 Faith Flyer

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP CONVERSATION

A New Member Conversation will be held in 2018. If you are interested in joining our Faith Family, please indicate your wish on the

Friendship Pad as it is passed during worship this morning.

1/7 Christina Conrad 1/8 Laurie Payea 1/10 Jack Decker 1/12 Marissa Decker, Ella Wiese 1/13 Lynn Ingram

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THIS WEEK

Sunday, January 7 Communion 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell/Voice Choirs No Sunday School 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir 10:00 AM— Worship Service: Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi 11:00 AM— Congregational Meeting 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir 112:15 AM— Pot Luck Luncheon 5:00 PM— Youth Group 6:00 PM— Christians & Racism Discussion Group 6:45 PM— Brownie Troop Monday, January 8 2:00 PM— Daybreak 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir Tuesday, January 9 7:00 PM— Session Meeting Wednesday, January 10 Noon— Bible Study 7:00 PM— EPNHN (BR) 7:00 PM— Communications Committee (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 11 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, January 12 Church Office Closed Saturday, January 13 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH)

AROUND THE CORNER...

Jan. 21 ............. February Flyer Deadline Feb. 4 .............. Annual Congregational Meeting

Feb. 14 ............ Ash Wednesday Feb. 18 ............ Lent begins

Feb. 18 ............ March Flyer Deadline Feb. 19 ............ Presidents’ Day/Church Office Closed

Mar. 18 ............ April Flyer Deadline Mar. 25 ............ Palm Sunday

Mar. 29 ............ Maundy Thursday Mar. 30 ............ Good Friday

Apr. 1 ............... Easter Apr. 15 ............ May Flyer Deadline

May 4-6 ........... Youth Group Retreat May 13............. Mother’s Day

May 20............. Pentecost May 20............. June Flyer Deadline

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.

Key BR Brick Room FH Fellowship Hall

MR Music Room

O Office

P Parlor

S Sanctuary

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, January 14 Scrip Orders Due 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell/Voice Choirs 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir 9:30 AM— Middle School/High School Sunday School 10:00 AM— Worship Service Following Children’s Time—K thru Grade 5 Sunday School, 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir 11:20 AM— Adult Sunday School 5:00 PM— Youth Group 6:45 PM— Brownie Troop Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 15 Church Office Closed 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 7:00 pm— Mission Committee Tuesday, January 16 7:00 PM— Discipleship Committee 7:15 PM— Deacon Meeting Wednesday, January 17 Noon— Bible Study 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 18 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) 7:00 PM— Consign for Good Committee Friday, January 19 Church Office Closed Saturday, January 20 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH)