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This Week at FPC

* Childcare Provided Sunday, January 12

8:45 a.m. Worship* 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship*

Monday, January 13

8:30 a.m. Day School Elementary 9:00 a.m. Day School 12:30 p.m. Evaluation and Planning Ministry 7:30 p.m. Adult Handbells

Tuesday, January 14

8:30 a.m. Day School Elementary 9:00 a.m. Day School 10:15 a.m. Circle #5 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 6:30 p.m. Women in the Word 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 24

Wednesday, January 15

8:30 a.m. Day School Elementary 9:00 a.m. Day School 12:00 p.m. Lunch Bunch Luncheon

7:35 p.m. Adult Choir

Thursday, January 16

7:15 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Day School Elementary

9:00 a.m. Day School

10:00 a.m. Java Journey

12:00 p.m. Bible Study

Friday, January 17

8:30 a.m. Day School Elementary 9:00 a.m. Day School

Pastor

Rev. Danny Dieth

Parish Associate

Rev. Connie Happell

Church Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Share God’s Love

First Presbyterian, a historic church located in uptown Columbus, Georgia, seeks to

minister to all people in Christ’s name through an inclusive, caring, and faithful

community that joyfully shares the gift of salvation from a loving and forgiving God.

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

Baptism of the Lord Liturgical Color: White

January 12, 2020 † 11 a.m.

Worship Leaders: Rev. Connie Happell and Rev. Danny Dieth

† GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME †

SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION

Eternal God, I thank You that I have been, or can be baptized, into the body of Jesus Christ.

Today I seek to be renewed through experiencing the joy of baptism. Let me rise to new life with

Christ and claim the mission You have set before me. Amen.

PRELUDE Fairest Lord Jesus Burkhardt

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

One: This is the day that the Lord has made! Psalm 118:24

All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

CHORAL INTROIT O Come, Ye Servants of the Lord Tye

RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP

One: The voice of the Lord is over the waters,

All: and in the temple God’s people say: Glory!

One: The heavens opened, the Spirit descended,

All: and a voice sounded: This is my beloved Son.

One: Do not fear, for the Lord has spoken:

All: I have called you by name; you are mine. Let us worship God!

*HYMN 239 Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove ST. AGNES

CALL TO CONFESSION

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Merciful God, in baptism You promise forgiveness and new life, making us part

of the body of Christ. We confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves,

separated from one another. We cling to destructive habits, hold grudges, and

show reluctance to welcome one another. We allow the past to hold us captive.

In the name of Jesus Christ, forgive and free us from sin. Fulfill the promises of

our baptism that we may rise to new life and live together in grace…(continue in

silent personal confession)

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

One: In the name of the risen Christ, I declare that our sins are forgiven.

All: Alleluia! Amen!

*GLORIA PATRI (see insert) (Parents please send children Pre-K-3rd grade forward during the Gloria Patri for the Children’s sermon.)

CHILDREN’S SERMON Vickie Dieth

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

BAPTISM OF Xavier Thomas Hendley

† PROCLAIMING GOD'S WORD †

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 43:1-4a p. 672, OT

One: This is the word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM My Son, the Beloved Blackwell

SECOND LESSON Matthew 3:13-17 p. 3, NT

SERMON Dove Season Rev. Danny Dieth

† RESPONDING TO THE WORD †

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (see insert)

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Be Not Afraid Courtney

Be not afraid: for I have redeemed you; Be not afraid: I have called you by name. When you pass

through the waters, I will be with you; when you pass through the floods, they will not sweep

o’er you; when you walk through the fire, you will not be consumed; you are mine, you are

precious in my sight. My love for you is everlasting, my love for you shall have no end. When

you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when you pass through the floods, they will not

sweep o’er you; when you walk through the fire, you will not be consumed. You are mine, you

are precious in my sight.

*DOXOLOGY (see insert)

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

† SENDING †

*HYMN (see insert) How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION

(K-3rd grade will return from Children’s Church. Pre-K should be picked up in the preschool wing.)

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

CHORAL RESPONSE We Laud and Magnify Thy Glorious Name Darnton

POSTLUDE Caprice sur les Grands Jeux Clerambault

*Worshipers are invited to stand.

†††

The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in memory of

Bob and Sally Carmichael by their children and grandchildren.

**Please join us immediately after worship for refreshments and fellowship outside in front of the

sanctuary.

Hearing devices and large print bulletins are available by request in the Sanctuary

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Youth & Children’s Ministries

Under Construction: Children’s Ministry 2020

EVERY Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday School What are you missing each week if you’re not here? Sunday, January 12 - After Services until 2 p.m. “Lunch & Learn in the Lodge” This is your chance to be heard on a number of topics that affect our group. From activities to trips to tricking out our space, we need YOUR voice! Sunday, January 19 - 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. “Soup-and Bowl” Meet at the Waffle House on Bradley Park for dinner and we will walk to Bowlero to bowl. Bring four cans of soup for the Uptown Food Pantry and $10 for dinner and bowling. Sunday, January 26 - 5:30 p.m. “Global Mission Dinner” Come to dinner and meet our Guatemalan Missionaries. Even if you’re not going on the trip you’ll hear some good news about God’s work! Ask your parents to include you in their reservation.

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Congregational Joys & Concerns

8:45 a.m. Usher Team

Bob David, Dean Haulton, Madden Hatcher

11 a.m. Usher Team

Scott Bryan - Captain, Alice Bryan, Bekah Bryan, Dan Gilbert, Jill Gilbert, Jimmy Jarrell, Jim Livingston, Katheryn Livingston, Cary McCoy, Stacy Welch, Sid Yarbrough IV, Alice Ehrhart

Vestibule Team

Scott Bryan - Captain, Ed Adams, Betty May Ballengee, Dick Olson, Billy Turner

Soundboard

Boon Bickerstaff

Greeter Team

Cecil Whitaker, Terry Whitaker, Georgene Voltz, Mimi Childs

Children’s Church Assistant

Carey Phifer

Shepherd Duty Collier Trotter

Spring Harbor Jimmy Moye

Sermons Online

Go to www.columbusfpc.org, click on worship then

videos.

Notes for Sunday, January 12, 2020

11th Street Parking Lot Code: 1892

† IN MEMORIAM †

Katharine Averett Kimbrough

December 27, 2019 – January 1, 2020

ANTHEM My Son, the Beloved Blackwell

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth

of Galilee and was baptized by John in

the Jordan. And as he came out of the

water, he saw the heavens torn apart and

the Spirit descending like a dove on him.

And a voice came from heaven, “You are

my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well

pleased.” “My Son, the Beloved.”

The “Thursday Think” Bible Study Class

will begin Thursday, January 16, at noon in the

Parlor. Please join us for this new weekly Bible

Study being led by Danny and help us decide on

the direction of the class.

Because you gave…

First Presbyterian Church has received a total of

$2,177 toward our Joy Gift Christmas Eve

offering. Thank you for your gifts!

Year-End financial position

Due to strong giving at the close of the year, the church was able to end 2019 in a positive financial

position. This is the result of exceptional faithfulness on the part of the members and guests of this church

and the careful planning and execution of the budget by the stewardship and finance ministry.

Stewardship - 2020

The pledges for 2020 are short of our expected goal by $32,000 so, if you have not yet made your pledge,

please do so as soon as possible.

Overall, the church is in a wonderful financial position to begin 2020.

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Looking for a phone number or

address? ACS Church Life

provides an electronic directory for

church contacts. Go to the App Store

for your device and download ACS

Church Life. Then contact Jennifer at the church

office 706.322.4523 for additional set up

instructions. The Men’s Prayer Breakfast will meet

Thursday, January 16.

Adult Sunday School Class

January 12 at 10 a.m.

Shadowing Jesus Class - led by Mark Jarrell

Join us for a thought-provoking, inspirational class.

Meets in the Parlor

Fellowship, Christian Education and Ministry Opportunities

Circle #3 will meet on Tuesday, January 14, at

the home of Margie Bickerstaff, 2722 Hilton

Avenue, at 10 a.m.

Theology and Literature will meet at 7:30 pm

on Tuesday, January 14, at the home of Tootie

Bickerstaff. Please join us for an evening of

fellowship. If you have questions, please contact

Mimi Childs at mchilds991@aol.com.

Celebration of Faith

February 21-23, 2020

The Lodge at Lake Blackshear

Cordele, Georgia

Celebration of Faith is a retreat weekend that

occurs every two years and provides occasions for

relaxation, study, worship and fellowship for

families and friends within and beyond the

borders of Flint River Presbytery. It is a time to

meet other Christians within the Presbytery. A

time to learn and be refreshed; just like Jesus did.

This is the 34th Celebration of Faith. All are wel-

come! Visit the Flint River Presbytery website at

www.flintriverpresbytery.org to register.

Circle #5 will meet on Tuesday, January 14, at

10:15 a.m. in the church parlor.

Forman Christian College, located in Lahore, Pakistan was founded in 1864 by Charles Forman, a

Presbyterian missionary from the US. After it’s denationalization in 2003, Forman came back as a strong

Christian institution. It is a Christian college where men and women, Muslims, Christians and others

learn in harmony and friendship. While it is attended primarily by Muslim students, it does have over

800 Christian students which is the highest number in higher education ever in Pakistan. The ministry at

Forman allows Christian students to be nurtured as they live in a country where their faith can bring them

under attack. Please pray for Forman as they transition to a new rector in January, 2020 who will contin-

ue the great path that has been set forth to help provide a more peaceful future in Pakistan.

FORMAN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

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Fellowship, Christian Education and Ministry Opportunities

THE MILDRED FRAZER KINNETT AWARD

The Mildred Frazer Kinnett Award is named after one of the saints of First Presbyterian’s global

mission history. The award is presented by the Mission and Evangelism Ministry and is given to the

individual or group who has, in the last year, best exemplified the Ministry’s Mission Statement, “To

bring service, sympathy, and witness to the world.” This award will be presented on Sunday, February

9 at the 11 a.m. service.

The Mission and Evangelism Ministry is now soliciting nominations from the congregation at large. If

you have someone in mind, please write or email nominee’s name and a brief description of

qualifications.

Please submit your nominations in a sealed envelope or email to Jennifer McKinstry at

jmckinstry@columbusfpc.org. Nominations will close on Sunday, February 2.

Thank you for your submission.