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Welcome to Worship at First Presbyterian Church

Neenah, Wisconsin

We’re delighted that you’re here! With the open arms of Christ, we welcome those of every age,

ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity fully into the life of the church.

Large print bulletins (with hymns included) are available. Please ask an usher.

Hearing Assistance: First Presbyterian has a hearing loop for hearing aid users equipped with

T-coils. Brochures explaining this feature are available in the pews. There are also head phones

available in the Narthex, (aka the entryway) if you don’t have hearing aids.

Childcare (infants and toddlers through 2 years old) is available in the nursery located across from

the Library. We welcome infants and small children in worship, but if your child needs care or

becomes uncomfortable during the service, feel free to leave and return as you wish.

Worship bags with activities and Bibles for children are available near the entrances of the

Sanctuary.

Wee Worship: At the option of their parents, children ages three years through first grade are invited

to gather in the Wee Worship room next to the library immediately following the Time for Children

at the second service (a teacher will lead them there). Wee Worship provides an environment for

young children to learn, experience, and participate in worship in a developmentally appropriate

way. When we celebrate a Baptism or Communion, children will rejoin their families in worship

right after the sermon so that they can participate. If their parents prefer, children may be taken to the

nursery instead of returning to worship.

Online Connections: You can learn more about us at www.firstpresneenah.org, and Like us on

Facebook, www.facebook.com/FirstPresNeenah, for updates on church activities.

The flowers today are in celebration of the seven-year wedding anniversary of Jeff Beiriger and

Gina Glover. Honoring one another and God’s love in all our lives.

Today’s Ministers of Welcome:

Greeters: Deacon Doug Freiermuth and Elder Carol Houston.

Ushers: Alice and Larry Lewis at the 8:00 a.m. service and Gary Cebulski and Lorenzo Pisan at the

10:15 a.m. service.

Coffee hostess: Mya Volkman.

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Service for the Lord’s Day Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

October 20, 2019 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Please prepare quietly for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.

*Those who are able are invited to stand.

Prelude Thanks Be to Thee G. F. Handel

Be Thou My Vision arr. Hal Hopson

* Introit, Hymn 626 As the Deer AS THE DEER

* Call to Worship (Psalm 121:1-2)

We lift our eyes to the hills;

From where will our help come?

Our help comes from the Lord,

Who made heaven and earth.

Sisters and brothers,

Let us worship God.

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* Hymn 395 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word LEIBSTER JESU

* Prayer of Confession (From Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion, ©2013 Westminster John Knox Press) No words can express the depth of our need or reveal the extent of our sin. But you know

us completely, O God. When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our

transgressions. You rescue us from evil and clothe us with love. Humbly, we thank you;

for no words can express our gratitude for the gift of your redemption.

(Silent prayers of Confession)

* Response – Hymn 430 (v 1) Remember Not, O God SOUTHWELL

* Assurance of Pardon

* Response – Hymn 628 (v 1 & 2) Praise, I Will Praise You, Lord JE LOUERAI L’ÉTERNEL

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* The Peace

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

Welcome and Invitation to Our Church Life (Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pads.)

Minute for Mission Lois Loth (8:00) Amy Cebulski (10:15)

A Time for Children

(Afterwards, 3 year olds thru 1st graders may follow a teacher to the Wee Worship room.)

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture Readings

Psalm 119:97-104 Pew Bible (OT) p. 568

Luke 18:1-8 Pew Bible (NT) p. 81

Response: You are the fount of life, O God:

You give us light, and we see.

Sermon Kim Johnson

* Hymn 700 I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me I’M GONNA LIVE

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

(Following the words, “God, in your mercy,” the response is “Hear our prayers.”)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be

done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our

debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from

evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Sharing of Our Gifts and Offerings

Offertory (8:00) Blessed Jesus, We Are Here J. S. Bach

Blake Doss, organ

Offertory (10:15) Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us arr. Hal Hopson

Chancel Choir

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* Offertory Response – Hymn 439 (v 4) O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer STUTTGART

* Prayer of Thanksgiving

God of creation, you water the earth and send forth food; you shower us with grace and

feed us with your love. Accept these gifts, humble though they may be, and use them to

spread your goodness throughout the earth; Amen.

* Hymn 298 (vs 1, 2, 4, & 5) Lord, You Give the Great Commission ABBOT’S LEIGH

* Charge and Benediction

* Response – Hymn 547 (v 3) Go, My Children, with My Blessing AR HYD Y NOS

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Postlude What a Friend We Have in Jesus arr. John Behnke

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Please join us after worship services for coffee and conversation in the Parlor.

A Congregational Meeting to elect new elders will be held

Sunday, October 27th after the 10:15 a.m. service.

Thanksgiving Food Collection

Our Deacons are collecting non-perishable food items for distribution to struggling local families.

Please drop off your donations to the RED BASKETS in the Cloister or the back of the Sanctuary by

Friday, November 22nd. Please be sure to check expiration dates!

Shopping List for Donations

Baking ingredients & mixes Canned fruits

Peanut butter and jelly Cereal

Boxed dinners/sides Beverages

Canned vegetables Condiments or seasonings

Canned soups/entrees Desserts, cookies

Rice or pasta Crackers or snacks

Non-food items such as paper towels, toilet paper, soap,

cleaning products, health and beauty products

JOY/SPY Cooks Needed

Each time our JOY and SPY groups meet at the church, a meal is provided for the group’s members

and advisors by their parents (you will be reimbursed). If your kids will be attending either group this

year and you were unable to attend the kick-off meeting, please send your contact information to

Jennifer Hillend (buryat1@new.rr.com). Jennifer is taking care of meal sign up. Looking forward to

seeing you in the kitchen!

Sign-up for CPR Training

FPCN is offering a CPR Training course Saturday, November 16th 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the SPY

Room. Cost is $40 per person – financial assistance is available. If you are interested, please

register ASAP as space is limited! Contact the church office (725-4391) for more information or to

register. Please let us know if you need childcare when registering.

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Winnebago Presbytery Fall Camp 2019~An Intergenerational Gathering~A theology of play

Experiencing God through the joy of play. Camp begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 25th and ends

Sunday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m. Register by visiting the events page of the United Church Camps

Pilgrim Center website (https://ucci.org/pilgrim-center/). Questions? Contact the Presbytery office

(info@winnebagopresbytrey.org or 886-3598).

Blessed Be Art/Craft Sale to Benefit SPY Youth Trip

On Sunday, November 17th between services and following the 10:15 a.m. service the Blessed Be

Knitting Circle will be holding an Art/Craft Fair. As knitters we tend to accumulate extra scarves,

shawls, socks, and other items that we have created. This is an opportunity for you to pick a hand-

made Christmas gift and to support the SPY program at the same time. 100% of the proceeds will go

to support the SPY program. If you would like to donate something you created contact JoEllen

Wollangk (725-7155 and leave a message if not answered) to arrange to have a table. Anything not

sold will go back to the creator, small c! Lets’ support SPY and empty the stashes of those crafts

people who need more room so we can keep making things

Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s Holiday Chorus

Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s is inviting girls and women to learn three songs and perform

with them in their Holiday Show on Tuesday, December 3rd, the Christmas in the Air at the EAA on

Saturday, December 7th, and the Fox Valleyaires Show on Tuesday, December 10th. Rehearsals are

Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. beginning October 22nd in Fellowship Hall. Contact Terrie (920-740-6551

or foxvalleychorus@gmail.com) or visit www.foxvalleychorus.org for more information.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, October 20

E2F Pan Drop Off ▪ Blessing of the Quilts

8:00 a.m. Worship (Chapel)

9:00 a.m. FaithTime!

PreK - 5th Grd – Jacob Wrestles

Middle/High School – The call to pray

and be hopeful in the face of

injustice

Adults - Mental Health with Mike

Altekruse

9:20 a.m. Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)

10:15 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)

11:30 a.m. Deacons’ Meeting (Meeting Room)

1:00 p.m. George (Doc) Roberts Memorial Service

at Westgor Funeral Home

4:45 p.m. JOY Adopt a Highway

5:15 p.m. SPY Fellowship (SPY Room)

Sunday, October 27

Congregational Meeting

8:00 a.m. Worship (Chapel)

9:00 a.m. FaithTime!

PreK - 5th Grd – The Pharisee & the

Tax Collector

Middle/High School – Expressing

Acceptance without Judgment

Adults – Coffee & Fellowship

9:20 a.m. Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)

10:15 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)

“Y” Worship

11:00 a.m. Congregational Meeting (Sanctuary)

Monday, October 21 3:00 p.m. Just for You Group (Parent Connection

Room and Kitchen)

Tuesday, October 29 9:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous (Parlor)

6:30 p.m. Sweet Adeline’s Chorus Practice

(Fellowship Hall)

Tuesday, October 22 9:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous (Parlor)

Tuesday Club (Meeting Room)

5:00 p.m. PEO Table Set-up (Meeting Room &

Fellowship Hall)

6:30 p.m. Sweet Adeline’s Chorus Practice

(Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, October 30 9:30 a.m. Knitting Circle (Heritage Room)

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room)

Wednesday, October 23 9:30 a.m. Book Study (Parlor)

10:00 a.m. PEO Fall Market (Meeting Room &

Fellowship Hall)

6:00 p.m. Confirmation Informational Mtg

(Fellowship Hall)

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room)

Friday, November 1

7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Parlor)

3:30 p.m. Chelsea Schoenick/Seth Stuebs Wedding

Friday, October 25

7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Parlor)

Saturday, November 2

10:00 a.m. Rev. Kimbrel Johnson Installation

Service (Sanctuary)

Saturday, October 26

10:00 a.m. Betty Mueller Memorial Service (Chapel)

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Remember Your Calling as a Member of Christ’s Church

Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ is a joy and a privilege. It is also a commitment to

participate in Christ’s mission. A faithful member bears witness to God’s love and grace and

promises to be involved responsibly in the ministry of Christ’s Church.

Such involvement includes:

• proclaiming the good news in word and deed,

• taking part in the common life and worship of a congregation,

• lifting one another up in prayer, mutual concern, and active support,

• studying Scripture and the issues of Christian faith and life,

• supporting the ministry of the church through the giving of money, time, and talents,

• demonstrating a new quality of life within and through the church,

• responding to God’s activity in the world through service to others,

• living responsibly in the personal, family, vocational, political, cultural, and social

relationships of life,

• working in the world for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment,

• caring for God’s creation,

• participating in the governing responsibilities of the church, and

• reviewing and evaluating regularly the integrity of one’s membership, and considering ways in

which one’s participation in the worship and service of the church may be increased and made

more meaningful. (From the Book of Order G-1.0304 The Ministry of Members)

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