First · 4 * WE GATHER TO WORSHIP WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeff Leavell PRELUDE “Andante sostenuto” by K. H. Zollner Alejandro Alumbreros One: The Lord be with you.

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Please pray for Roberta Moulds & family,

Marilyn MacCaughey, Marlene Wilson,

Heidi Lawrence, Shelley Lawrence, Jerry

Grenier, Shawna Lehmann, Louise Shapley,

Annette Anderson, Mary Jane Johnston,

Darrell Sutton, Ed Hunt, Nancy Tobias,

Larry & Ellen Cardwell, David & Cathy

Perkins, Bill & Lissy Blandford.

Prayers for Betty—grandmother of Jenny

Humphreys & Jessica Smith, Anita—mother

of Georgia Herrera, Michelle—friend of

Sheila Lawrence, Christi—friend of Music &

More, Sandy—friend of Kathi Wilson,

Shawn—friend of Denise Park, Gillian and

Ben —friends & former pastors of First

Presbyterian, Lucille—mother of Diane

Lehmann, Mary—sister of Carrie Massey. We ask for continued prayers for all who

have lost loved ones, as they go through this

difficult time.

Keep Sheila Lawrence in your prayers, as

she deals with the health issues of her

daughters.

Special prayers for our military—Jared

Smith, Jordan Smith, Lt. Col. Jay Brooke,

Mary Workman, Kyle Sondergaard, Chad

Lawrence.

And healing prayers for all those individuals

going through rough times—emotionally,

physically or spiritually.

WED., MAY 15TH

Third Wednesday Team

THURS., MAY 16TH

Third Thursday Team

Laundry Soap * Dish Soap * Cereal

As always—Thank You!

STAFF Pastor

Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough

[email protected]

Organist and Choir Director

Alejandro Alumbreros

[email protected]

Handbell Choir Director

Nancy Buck

[email protected]

Sexton

Dodie Kerkman

[email protected]

Church Secretary

Shelley Maurer

[email protected]

Music Leader

Mark Paffrath

[email protected]

Financial Secretary

Theresa Revis

[email protected]

Parish Nurse

Peggy Taylor

[email protected]

Killing the Plants

That year I discovered the virtues

of plants as companions: they don’t

argue, they don’t ask for much,

they don’t stay out until 3:00 A.M., then

lie to you about where they’ve been . . . .

I can’t summon the ambition

to repot this grape ivy, or this sad

old cactus, or even to move them out

onto the porch for the summer,

where their lives would certainly improve. I give them

a grudging dash of water -- that’s all

they get. I wonder if they suspect

that like Hamlet I rehearse murder

all hours of the day and night,

considering the town dump

and compost pile as possible graves . . . .

The truth is that if I permit them

to live, they will go on giving

alms to the poor: sweet air, miraculous

flowers, the example of persistence.

--Jane Kenyon

First Presbyterian

Church May 12, 2019 ~ 9:30AM

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Sun., May 12 9:00AM

9:30AM

10:35AM

Blood Pressure Screening (Ihrman Hall)

Worship—Celebrating Mother’s

Deacons Huddle (Stanton Room)

Mon., May 13 10:30AM

5:30PM to 8:30PM

Staff Meeting

Racine Kiwanis Youth Symphony (Chapel, Parlor,

Ihrman Hall)

Tues., May 14 6:30PM

7:00PM

CAS Rehearsal (Sanctuary / Ihrman Hall)

Deacons Meeting

Wed., May 15 12:00PM

5:00PM to 7:00PM

5:30PM to 6:30PM

7:00PM

Brown Bag Bible Study (Ihrman Hall)

Food Pantry

P.L.A.Y. (Parlor)

Handbell Choir Rehearsal

Thurs., May 16 2:00PM to 4:00PM

5:30PM to 7:00PM

Food Pantry

Adult Class—“The Parables of Jesus” (Ihrman Hall)

Fri., May 17 Newsletter Deadline

Sunday, May 12th

PASTOR: Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough LITURGIST: Jeff Leavell

GREETERS: Vivian Clark, Jim Muir USHERS: Denise Park, Bill & Lissy Blandford, Ken Schacht PERK-N-POUR: Peggy Wagner, Dennis & Nancy Reeser

Calendar of Events for May 12th thru May 17th

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Next Sunday the 19th, we will be celebrating

our graduates—whether from high school,

college, trade school, military, etc.—we will

celebrate them all! If you have someone

in your family who should be recognized,

please send a photo and a 2-3 sentence

blurb - including their name and what we

are acknowledging. The deadline for sub-

mission is Wednesday, May 15th at 7:00PM.

DAYTIME CIRCLE will meet on Tues, May

21st at ll:00AM for our monthly get-together

to help with newsletters being mailed out and the card ministry that was recently

started. Following that, you are invited to

a Video Party provided by Pam Simpson.

Join us for a fun and relaxing time of

conversation while doing some of God’s

work and enjoying a fun show or movie

together. A light lunch and treats will be

served! And all are welcome!

On Tues., May 21st we will once again be

hosting the COMMUNITY MEAL. The sign-

up poster for volunteer servers and food

donations is located in Ihrman Hall. Prep

starts at 2:00PM in church kitchen. At 4:30PM,

we haul everything to the site (1032 Grand

Avenue). Serving begins at 5:30PM.

We will need casseroles, milk, fruit, bread

and lettuce and dressing. We do have fun!

I hope you can help!

Questions? Call Debbie Yale—639.5004

(home) or 498.8753 (cell).

HAND OF HOPE AND

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING—

We are raising funds for HOPES Center of

Racine, Julian Thomas School and the Racine

Arts Council. Scott Metzel, E.D. of HOPES

Center, will be joining us for Minute for

Mission on Sunday, May 19th. Scott will be

available to answer questions during our

time of fellowship.

This fundraising campaign will run through

Sunday, May 26th.

FIRSTPRES BOOK CLUB will be meeting on

Fri., June 7th. We will enjoy a light lunch

snack and beverages while we discuss the

June book Educated by Tara Westover. It's

been on the bestseller list for months; it's in

the library and is also available in Nook and

Kindle versions. Please bring a little some-

thing to eat or drink. An assortment of

sandwiches and iced tea will be provided.

"Educated" is a highly regarded book about a

girl whose education in Idaho was deficient

but who had the grit and determination to

learn about the Holocaust and many other

things eventually getting advanced degrees.

As we get closer to June 7th, a reminder

with specific information will be available.

The RACINE ARTS COUNCIL is offering a

yoga class called P.L.A.Y. (PEACE, LOVE, ART,

YOGA) from 5:30 - 6:30PM on Wednesdays ,

beginning this week in the Parlor. This is

free to all members of the community. It

will be led by Michael Isaacson, President

of the RAC.

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The new face in the financial secretary’s office is Theresa Revis. She will be taking over

Doris Deschler’s responsibilities. Starting this Tuesday, Doris will finally be able to enjoy

her retirement!

Theresa has an associate degree in Accounting from GTC-Kenosha. Her most recent work

experience was co-owner and VP of tg’s Restaurant & Pub, in Kenosha. Theresa and her

husband, Tim, have been married for 23 years. She will be in the office on Mondays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays—typically from 9:00AM-2:00PM.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER

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 temp-

tation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and

the glory forever. ~ Amen.

GOING FORTH TO MINISTER

*CLOSING HYMN “Though I May Speak“ [335]

*BENEDICTION

*SUNG BLESSING “I Danced in the Morning“ [Chorus]

Dance, then, wherever you may be,

I am the Lord of the dance, said He,

And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be,

And I'll lead you all in the dance, said He.

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*POSTLUDE “Postlude” by Ch. H. Rinck

DURING TODAY’S SERVICE:

*Please stand as you are able.

Bold type indicates text to be spoken by the congregation.

Bold italic type indicates songs to be sung by the congregation.

THE SESSION HAS CALLED FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION FOR

SUNDAY, MAY 19TH, IN THE SANCTUARY, DIRECTLY FOLLOWING WORSHIP.

THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS TO ELECT ELDERS AND DEACONS.

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Welcome to this sanctuary.

Welcome to this time of worship and wonder.

Welcome to this family of faith.

We’re glad you’re here today and pray that your experience

with us in worship is both challenging and uplifting!

9:30AM—Worship

Fellowship to follow in Ihrman Hall

First Presbyterian Church of Racine PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough [email protected]

Our ushers are located at each door and would be happy to assist

you in any of your needs today—including directing you to Ihrman

Hall after today’s worship or helping you find the washroom.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE BECOMING A MEMBER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN,

OR HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE MANY MINISTRIES HERE,

PLEASE SPEAK WITH THE PASTOR AFTER WORSHIP.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, we invite you to

visit our website. There you will find out the ways to keep in touch,

how we live our faith, our different partnerships and so much more.

Our website address is: www.firstpresracine.org

If you are interested in receiving our weekly Evotional, along with

news about what’s going on in the church, call 262.632.1686

or email the office at: [email protected]

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WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeff Leavell

PRELUDE “Andante sostenuto” by K. H. Zollner

Alejandro Alumbreros

One: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you.

*CALL TO WORSHIP

One: God calls us by name and gathers us from east and west, and north and south

to be, together, a holy people, God’s own beloved.

All: Praise to God our creator who has brought us here

to worship, to feast, to serve, and to be renewed.

*OPENING HYMN “Live Into Hope” [332]

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

One: In you, gracious God, the widowed find a carer, the orphaned find a parent,

the fearful find a friend.

All: In you, the wounded find a healer, the penitent find a pardoner,

the burdened find a counselor.

One: In you, the miserly find a beggar, the despondent find a laughter-maker,

the legalists find a rule-breaker.

All: In you, Jesus Christ, we meet our Maker, and our match.

One: If some now need to say, “Help me,” if some need to say, “Save me,”

if some need to say, “Hold me,” if some need to say, “Forgive me,”

then let these be said now in confidence by us.

(Let us continue to pray in silence.)

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One: Hear the good news!

Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation.

The old life has gone; a new life has begun.

Know that you are forgiven and be at peace.

Know that the Spirit of the risen Christ inspirits you and rejoice.

All: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Amen!

*PASSING THE PEACE

One: Since God has made us the blessed community, the Church,

let us greet one another with the peace and joy of Christ.

Peace and joy be with you.

All: And also with you.

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*SONG OF PRAISE “Sing Out, My Soul”

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

HANDBELL CHOIR “Song of Gladness” arr/Cynthia Dobrinski

SCRIPTURE Acts 16:16-34, John 17:20-26 [N.T. pp. 136, 111]

SERMON “Bound to Love”

Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

MUSIC FOR REFLECTION

*SONG OF RESPONSE “I Danced in the Morning” [302]

OFFERING/OFFERTORY “Children Will Listen” (from Into the Woods)

by Stephen Sondheim

Megan Griffith—vocals, Alejandro Alumbreros—piano

*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

*OFFERING PRAYER

All: Blessed are you, God of all creation;

through your goodness we have these gifts to share.

Accept and use our offerings for the service of your blessed kingdom. Amen.