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Since every human being is made for communion with God and others, we must treat no one with contempt. We are to respect and love all other people and ourselves as well.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Petitions Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal p. 11 Response

WORSHIP THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory

*Doxology Hymn #606

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below;

Praise Holy Spirit Evermore; Praise triune God, whom we adore. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION One: Generous God, you have given us so much and we are grateful

for it all. Accept our offerings this day, take them and use them for the growth of your kingdom.

Many: Remind us that all our gifts are to be offered to you, not just our money, our bodies are your temple, our lives are yours, and we rededicate ourselves to you this day. Amen.

*HYMN OF TRUST

Hymn #611 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"

*CHARGE AND BLESSING

*BENEDICTION RESPONSE #155 “Raise a Song of Gladness”

Raise a song of gladness, peoples of the earth.

Christ has come, bringing peace, joy to every heart.

Alleluia, alleluia, joy to every heart.

Alleluia, alleluia, joy to every heart.

*POSTLUDE

*Please rise in body or in spirit

WORDS OF INSPIRATION

“We can't be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don't have something better.”

― C. JoyBell C.

PIANO PRELUDE

RINGING OF THE CHURCH BELL

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTROIT

CALL TO WORSHIP One: Dare we? Dare we worship? Dare we worship in this place, Many: Stripped of everything except that which makes its a place

to encounter the God of the poor, of the oppressed, of the stranger?

One: Dare we worship Many: Without the trappings of religion and meet the God of

justice in this place of peace?

*HYMN OF PRAISE

Hymn #263 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION O Lord, we do confess that we have failed you, in our words, our thoughts and our actions. Whenever we have chosen not to love, or be kind, or patient then we have failed you. Lord, we gather here a mixed bunch of believers, none of us perfect, all of us chosen by you. Lord, make us brave to face our own faults before trying to show others theirs. Lord, you are the sole judge of all people, help us not to try and understand why some people do what they do but to trust in you and show them love and forgiveness. O Lord, we ask you to look upon each one of us in grace and keep us humble in our faith. For all the glory is yours, O Lord. Amen.

*SILENT PRAYER

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON One: As a loving shepherd gathers his sheep, so our Lord protects

and cares for us. As patient as a parent for a wayward child, so is God’s mercy for us.

Many: Let us rejoice that we have received forgiveness, and that every day our Lord seeks to renew us in the image of our Creator, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen

*PRAYER RESPONSE Hymn #137 ”He Came Down”

Youth Drama

SONG OF PREPARATION “When I Behold the Son” (insert)

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Psalm 127: 1-2

CHOIR ANTHEM “I Choose You” by Deborah Govenor (Insert)

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON John 2:13-25

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God!

SERMON Rev. Greg Bolt

*HYMN OF HOPE

Hymn #402 “How Lovely, Lord”

ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

David Oakes Kai Rodgers Daisy Hofer Darlene Hudson JoAnne McNamara Karen Grewe

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (A Declaration of Faith) God created human beings with a need for community and with freedom to enter into it by responding to their Maker with grateful obedience and to one another with love and helpfulness. We believe that we have been created to relate to God and each other in freedom and responsibility. We may misuse our freedom and deny our responsibility by trying to live without God and other people or against God and other people. Yet we are still bound to them for our life and well-being, and intended for free and responsible fellowship with them.

FOOD SHELF - Our goal in January is to collect 75 boxes of Tuna/Hamburger Helper. Your generosity helps others have healthy meals. Thank you for your thoughtfulness of others!

OPERA STUDY GROUP: On Tuesday January 23, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church Red Wing 9:00 a.m. We will have Jonathan Brandani, Assistant Contuctor at Minnesota Opera as our our presenter. Come for coffee, refreshments & conversation at 8:45 a.m. Questions call JoAnne McNamara 388-7749

PARTICIPANTS In Ministry The Congregation Choir Director Peter Dulak Pianist Lynn Dulak Organist JoAnne McNamara Pastor The Rev. Heidi Bolt Pastor The Rev. Greg Bolt Youth Drama Director Julie Martin Liturgist John Plehal GREETER: Bit Skaar USHER: Don Olson FELLOWSHIP: Barbara Yara & Marilyn OlsonFLOWERS: Becky Norton – In Honor of Kingsley Alsop’s Birthday

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THIS WEEK’S FIRST PRESBYTERIAN HAPPENINGS: TODAY, 9:15 a.m. Christian Education 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship

11:50 a.m. Christian Education Meeting MON, 1/22, 10:00 a.m. Coffee at Mandy’s Café TUES, 1/23, 9:00 a.m. Opera Group 6:55 p.m. JuBELLation Ringers WED, 1/24, 6:30 a.m. Men’s Book Study THURS, 1/25, 7:30 a.m. Women’s Book Study SAT, 1/27, 9:00 a.m. Officer Training for Ruling Elders & Deacon

*Please rise in body or in spirit.