First Presbyterian Church Growing in Faith and Love 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17, 2016 WE GATHER TO WORSHIP The music of the Opening Voluntary draws us from the outside world into the presence of God. In preparation for worship, you are invited to use this time for prayerful reflection. OPENING VOLUNTARY John Tabler "Toccata Giocosa" Ian Hunt "Sonata I" William Boyce Nicki Richmond, flute WELCOME Kathy Beach [Please pass the friendship register down the row for each person to sign.] CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 89 I will sing of your steadfast love forever, O Lord. I will tell of your faithfulness to all generations. I will proclaim that your love stands firm forever. Blessed are those who have learned to praise you and blessed are all who walk in the light of your presence. +HYMN 394 “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” WESTMINSTER ABBEY PRAYER OF CONFESSION God, whose love that knows no boundaries, we come before you now with our confessions. We confess that we often crowd our lives with so much activity, that it is hard to find time for you. We can become so focused on ourselves, that we overlook those around us who are searching for hope. We fill our spiritual emptiness with junk, rather than feasting on your Word. In your abundant mercy, forgive us, we pray. Open our eyes, that we may see your new covenant written in plain sight on our hearts. Open our hearts, that we may join you in serving the broken of the world. Open our love, so we may pour it out as abundantly and graciously as your love is given to us in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. SILENT PRAYER KYRIE HYMN 551 LAND OF REST Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us. ASSURANCE OF PARDON [+You are invited to stand. For each hymn, please stand as the last line of the introduction is played.] Officer Assignments 2016 Clerk of Session: William F. King Treasurer: Bam Alling President of Corporation: Dennis Decker Moderator of Deacons: Margaret Hamilton; Betsy von Biberstein, Vice Moderator Robin Robinson, Secretary Children’s Ministry: Allison McWhorter, Chair; Cara Ward, Vice Chair Lisa Murray, Elder; Caroline Hope; Kathy Beach, Staff Liaison Youth Ministry: Ann Bumgardner, Chair; Sissy Schoettelkotte, Vice Chair; Elaine Hogan, Elder; Meade Van Pelt; Elizabeth Hipp, Staff Liaison Adult Christian Ed.: Jennifer Coleman, Chair; Ben Chatham, Vice Chair; Jack Carnegie, Elder; Kitty Smith; Kathy Beach, Staff Liaison Fellowship: Margaret Robison, Chair; Janet Conser, Vice Chair; Brian West, Elder; Adam Weinberg; Kathy Beach, Staff Liaison Congregational Care: Nicki Kurosu, Chair; Salena Warlick, Vice Chair; Seldie Hutchins, Elder; Joan Ruden; Jay Atkinson, Staff Liaison Growth & Involvement: Beth Woodruff, Chair; Ted Shipley, Vice Chair; Holly Bullard, Elder; Anne Parker, Elder; Sabrina Davis; Charlie Lee, Staff Liaison Community Service: Ben Rigby, Chair; Vance Meanor, Vice Chair; Ben David, Elder; Lisa Sherrill; Charlie Lee, Staff Liaison Domestic & Global Mission: Chris Hayden, Chair; Marvin Hage, Vice Chair; Lindsey Luther, Elder; Freddie Butler, Charlie Lee, Staff Liaison Worship: Becky Jones, Chair; Justine Lerch, Vice Chair; Christian Miller; Bonnie Eksten, Elder; John Tabler, Staff Liaison Stewardship: Jay Baker, Chair; Suzanne Coleman, Vice Chair; Bert Williams, Elder; Bill Lee; Charlie Lee, Staff Liaison Personnel: David Martin, Chair; Linda Grice, Vice Chair; Brad Southerland; Murphy Averitt, Elder; Staff Liaisons: Charlie Lee, Jay Atkinson Administration & Finance: Charles Mintz, Chair; Bam Alling, Vice Chair; Dick Verrone, Elder; Dennis Decker, Elder; Staff Liaisons: Jay Atkinson, Veronica Carter-Edwards, Lorene Walsh Building & Grounds: Jay Talbert, Chair; Richard Waldkirch, Vice Chair; Charles Boney, Elder; Ryan Benton; Gary Southerland, Staff Liaison Session Committees: Planning & Discernment: Holly Bullard; Charles Boney; Elaine Hogan; Ben David; Lindsey Luther; Charlie Lee, Staff Liaison Prayer & Partnership: Anne Parker; Dennis Decker; Bonnie Eksten; Bert Williams; Brian West; Kathy Beach, Staff Liaison Church Life: Dick Verrone; Lisa Murray; Seldie Hutchins; Jack Carnegie; Murphy Averitt; Jay Atkinson, Staff Liaison *Please leave your bulletin at the end of the pew to be collected-thank you! Pastor on Call - 762-9622 REMINDER: Please be sure to silence all electronic devices upon entering the sanctuary. Please join us... CONNECT: New Member Class: Please join us for a time of exploration for potential new members of First Presbyterian Church! We will spend four Sundays connecting with each other and learning about the worship, fellowship, and volunteer opportunities at First Presbyterian. We would like to invite you to learn about all that our Church family has to offer! Today, as well as January 24, & 31 at 9:45-10:45 am in the Bride’s Room. Email Jennifer Levine at [email protected] if questions. Wednesdays@First - 4:45 children’s choirs, 5:30 dinner service begins, and 6:15 evening program. Reservations: may only be made online, or by calling the church office (762-6688) by noon on Monday. This week enjoy pork roast, rice and gravy, baked apples, corn, salad and rolls, chocolate chip cookies. Online payment is available at www.firstonthird.org. Program options are Engaging Islam and Conscious Discipline (see below for details). Women’s Retreat 2016: Signup deadline extended until 1/20/2016. Spaces still remain. Please sign up on the church website and call Pinehurst to make your room reservation. Contact Elaine Hogan ([email protected]) for general questions. For assistance with signing up online, call Amy Osborne in the church office (762-6688 x 136). Connecting Women’s studies: small group bible studies open to women of all ages and stages on the faith journey continue once a month on Tuesday night, Feb. 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bride’s Room, and every Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. Companions in Christ meet the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. in the Bride’s Room. Questions, contact Kathy. LEARN: January Jumpstart combined Adult Classes continue on January 24 & 31 at 10:00 in Boney Hall. On January 24th, Dr. Jennifer Coleman, child psychologist, and Evie Niklas, a social worker who heads our Grandparents Support Network, will share about the needs of youth and young adults in our community from their professional perspectives. And, they will help us explore ways that we as a church can respond. On January 31st, we will hear from our China Mission Team. Engaging Islam A faithful beginning with promising fruit: getting to know Islam through a brief introduction, by considering a report adopted by our General Assembly, and by reflecting on a Muslim call to “a common word between us and you.” On Wednesday evenings through February 3rd. 6:15-7:15 pm. Led by Bob Snell. Conscious Discipline: Gail Richardson, experienced parent, teacher and trained parent educator, will teach at both 5:00 and 6:15 on Wednesdays through February 3 in Room 203. Gail has taught parents at First Pres many times. Homework help and supervised game time will be offered for children from 6:15-7:15. A nursery for infants and toddlers will be offered from 4:30- 7:30 each night. Lorena Clark Piner Scholarship applications are now available. This scholarship is offered through Presbyterian Women and selected through the Coastal Carolina Presbytery. It is open to High School seniors and college students (male or female). Applications are due by February 13, 2016 and can be picked up in the church office. Youth Fundraiser - Super Bowl Snacks: Everyone needs delicious snacks to enjoy while watching the Super Bowl! The youth will be selling homemade appetizers after all church services on Sunday, February 7 th . Please contact [email protected] to preorder your tasty treats! Orders will be taken through Wednesday, February 3 rd . You don’t want to miss out! 2016 Pledge Update: Thank you to everyone who has pledged their support for 2016. We have received 273 pledges committing $987,874.24 to support our staff, programs and outreach in 2016. This is below the 2015 pledge total of $1,240,030.28. The Administration & Finance committee and Session are working to create a budget and will present the 2016 budget at a congregational meeting in February. If you intended to pledge for 2016 please do so immediately by contacting Veronica Edwards in the church office or at [email protected] so that your pledge will be considered as we finalize our budget for 2016. You may also make a secure pledge at www.firstonthird.org/2016-pledge. 2016 Offering Envelopes are available in the Coffee Kitchen (next to the Welcome Center), if you need them.