acrament ofooffof the llllord ’’’’sss … bulletin.pdf · granting us the presence of...

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Greeters Colette amp Calisi Kasper Sue Lerfald

Head Usher Randy Bourgoin

Ushers Dave Hanson Bill Hickok Mary Jo amp John Roberts

Lector Bethany Bourgoin

Communion Servers Gene Demko Laura Doty Kathy Doyle Phyllis Hahn August Lee Joe Rasmusson

Coffee Servers Gene Demko amp Joe Rasmusson

The flowers on the chancel this morning are provided the Hubbards ldquoHappy Birthday Charlotterdquo

Music Director Linda Kachelmeier

Organist Jen Bierlein

Pastors Katie Estes Tom Watson

Youth Coordinator Ruth Buller

Church Administrator Eleta Pierce

Prayer Chain Contact Church Office (651) 451-6223

All graphics copy 1983-2016 by Communication Resources Inc and used with permission

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INVITATIONINVITATIONINVITATIONINVITATION GREAT PRAYER OF THANGREAT PRAYER OF THANGREAT PRAYER OF THANGREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING amp THE LORDrsquoS PRAYERKSGIVING amp THE LORDrsquoS PRAYERKSGIVING amp THE LORDrsquoS PRAYERKSGIVING amp THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER COMMUNION COMMUNION COMMUNION COMMUNION HYMNHYMNHYMNHYMN ldquoLoaves Were Broken Words Were Spokenrdquo Hymnal 498

WORDS OF INSTITUTIONWORDS OF INSTITUTIONWORDS OF INSTITUTIONWORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING THE BREAD amp CUP SHARING THE BREAD amp CUP SHARING THE BREAD amp CUP SHARING THE BREAD amp CUP

(All are invited to move to one of the communion stations by way of the center aisle receive the bread dip it into the common cup and return to your seats by the side aisles

If you prefer signal an usher and the elements will be brought to you)

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNIPRAYER AFTER COMMUNIPRAYER AFTER COMMUNIPRAYER AFTER COMMUNION ON ON ON (unison) Bountiful God we give you thanks that you have refreshed us at your table by granting us the presence of Christ Strengthen our faith increase our love for one another and send us forth into the world in courage and peace rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit Amen

HYMNHYMNHYMNHYMN ldquoMy Hope Is Built on Nothing Lessrdquo Hymnal 353 (vs 1-3)

CHARGE AND BENEDICTIONCHARGE AND BENEDICTIONCHARGE AND BENEDICTIONCHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSERESPONSERESPONSERESPONSE ldquoMy Hope Is Built on Nothing Lessrdquo Hymnal 353 (v 4)

POSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDE ldquoPostlude in Crdquo Cappelen

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March 13 2016 1000 amMarch 13 2016 1000 amMarch 13 2016 1000 amMarch 13 2016 1000 am

please stand in body or in spirit

GATHERING MUSICGATHERING MUSICGATHERING MUSICGATHERING MUSIC ldquoThe Old Rugged Crossrdquo arr Hustad

WELCOME amp ANNOUNCEMENTSWELCOME amp ANNOUNCEMENTSWELCOME amp ANNOUNCEMENTSWELCOME amp ANNOUNCEMENTS Tom Watson

CENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCE

INTROITINTROITINTROITINTROIT ldquoOnly You O Godrdquo Spiritual

Festival Choir Only you O God and you alone the broken heart console

Only you O God and you alone the wounded world make whole O God our rock and haven our stronghold safe and sure though earth be torn and shaken in you we stand secure

CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) We come to this place of prayer for here we can bring our hopes and dreams our hidden fears and the doubts we wear on our sleeves We come to this place of grace for here we learn compassion and joy and discover how deeply we are loved We come with these people called the church to be blessed by the variety of gifts to live as one for our God

HYMN HYMN HYMN HYMN ldquoGod Is Hererdquo Hymnal 409

PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)

Searcher of hearts you have known us from the beginning and will guide us to the end You see in us more good and beauty and promise and future than we have dared to believe You beckon us to do more than we have dared to try You call us to be a light for others when we prefer to keep light to ourselves We have filled our ears with the sounds of the world we have timidly spoken of your great love we have doubted the gifts hidden within each of us Loving God fill us with new hope and confidence and give us the courage to go boldly into your world sharing our light and our lives in your name Amen

WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE (responsive)

God hears the longing of our souls for life and love and forgiveness Forgiveness is ours as we allow the Spirit to make a home in our hearts

and invite Christ to fill us with peace

RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE ldquoThere Is Now a New Creationrdquo Hymnal 774 (vs 4-5)

A TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDREN

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) Bethany Bourgoin Lord our souls wait for you in your words we find hope Open our hearts to embrace your love open our minds to receive your teaching open our hands to accept the task you set before us to live together as your children and love each other as Christ loves us Amen

HEBREW SCRIPTUREHEBREW SCRIPTUREHEBREW SCRIPTUREHEBREW SCRIPTURE Deuteronomy 30 15-20 OT p 186

ANTHEM ANTHEM ANTHEM ANTHEM ldquoThere Is a Redeemerrdquo arr Schrader

There is a Redeemer--Jesus Gods own Son precious Lamb of God Messiah Holy One

Thank you O my Father for giving us your Son and leaving your Spirit till the work on earth is done Jesus my Redeemer name above all names

precious Lamb of God Messiah Hope for sinners slain When I stand in glory I will see his face

there Ill serve my King forever in that holy place GOSPELGOSPELGOSPELGOSPEL I Peter 2 2-10 NT p 233

SERMONSERMONSERMONSERMON We The People Tom Watson

RECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGS IIIINVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATION TOTOTOTO SSSSHAREHAREHAREHARE OOOOFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORY SSSSOLOOLOOLOOLO ldquoLight Shines in the Darknessrdquo Olson Peterson

Christel Brosi Oh the light shines in the darkness and the light will not be overcome

In this world broken and scattered the light will not be overcome As our lives are turning and our hearts are yearning

through the days of hurting deep in the night still the flame burns bright

Tears throughout creation torn apart relations wounds across the nations

hope may seem gone still the flame burns on


























































Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 13 5th Sunday in Lent Communion 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 700 pm Via Dolorosa with Lumina

Monday March 14 1200 pm Elizabeth Fodor Memorial 230 pm Feed My Starving Children 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 15 700 pm Come As You Are

Wednesday March 16 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 600 pm Prayer amp Silent Reflection 615 pm Bells of Praise 700 pm Bible Study

715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 17 800 am Menrsquos Study

Friday March 18 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday March 19 830 am PEO Women

Sunday March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar


















Please join us this evening at 700 for our Via Dolorosa service Lumina will be performing an encore presentation of last years acclaimed Via Dolorosa or ldquoWay of Sorrowsrdquo Art readings and music full of beauty and mystery spanning centuries Featuring Kim Sueoka and Angela Grundstad sopranos Linda Kachelmeier alto and Ginna Watson harp and violin

Help us ldquoPack the Prdquo for Neighbors Inc A grassroots food and fund drive the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign is the only statewide effort where every dollar donated goes directly to food shelves to purchase food for the hungry For 34 years Minnesota FoodShare has partnered with faith communities schools businesses and community groups to restock food shelves each March In 2015 The March Campaign raised $8 million and 47 million pounds of food ensuring thousands of Minnesotans were fed With your food donations we can help to achieve more If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Can you help us pack meals tomorrow at Feed My Starving Children Wersquoll be there from 230 to 430 pm Sign up at the kiosk in the Commons or by calling the church office We would love to see you there so if this is your first time or you need a ride check the box on the sign up sheet on the kiosk

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 20Next Sunday March 20Next Sunday March 20Next Sunday March 20

Scripture Luke 19 29-40

Theme Palm Sunday

Music Selections from Vivaldirsquos Gloria w Clara Osowski alto and Manitou String Quartet

Adult Ed ldquoSearching for Mary Magdalene with Holly Hearon

Remember to check the Card Care station before you leave and send your well-wishes to members of our church family

On Wednesday evenings you are welcome to come to the Knox Room between 600 and 700 pm to take a break from your busy day reflect meditate and pray in your own way The sacred space includes candles and music different mediums for praying projected artwork and a Scripture passage to provide a focus for your reflection

Registration for Clearwater Forestrsquos 2016 Summer programs is open Go to wwwclearwaterforestorg today to check out the 2016 line up and register online FPC-SSP will pay $100 for each camper from our churchmdashcheck with the church office for the registration discount code The theme this summer is ldquoFearless Faith Courage in Communityrdquo where campers will experience firsthand the wonderful things God continues to create new every day Clearwater Forest offers programs for anyone grades 3rd through recent graduates and with all of the fantastic options available there is sure to be something for everyone Campfires high ropes srsquomores movie making worship hiking swimming boating and giant games on the playfield are only part of what Clearwater is all about Living breathing and thriving wrapped in a Christ-filled community is truly a life-changing experience With all of this it is easy to see why over six decades of campers have chosen to be part of Clearwater Forest







Theme Palm Sunday







































































































































Theme Palm Sunday












Theme Palm Sunday






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