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Greeters Teddy Rossow Wayne Otto

Ushers Randy Bourgoin Dave amp MaryAnn Cheyne Becky Finkle

Acolyte Timmy Eiden

Lector James Eiden

Coffee Servers Pam amp Jim Vasseur

The flowers on the chancel this morning are provided by Karen Bergstrom

Cover art from the children at FPC-SSP artists names are listed on each cover

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

RRRRESPONSEESPONSEESPONSEESPONSE ldquoGod Is So Godrdquo Hymnal 658 (vs 3-4)

PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER OFOFOFOF DDDDEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATION (unison)

Thank you God for the wealth you have entrusted to us As we share a portion of our wealth we pray that it may never become the object of our affection Keep our focus on people on children on relationships and lasting values rather than on any possessions we can accumulate We dedicate our time our treasure and ourselves to the reign of God among us praying that our gifts may reach the lost the hurting and those who are in need We ask it in Jesusrsquo name Amen

HYMNHYMNHYMNHYMN ldquoWhen the Lord Redeems the Very Leastrdquo Hymnal 852 (vs 1-3)

CHARGE AND BENEDICTIONCHARGE AND BENEDICTIONCHARGE AND BENEDICTIONCHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSERESPONSERESPONSERESPONSE ldquoWhen the Lord Redeems the Very Leastrdquo Hymnal 852 (v 4)

POSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDE ldquoCornet Recessionalrdquo Dahl

ldquoJesus Loves the Little ChildrenrdquoldquoJesus Loves the Little ChildrenrdquoldquoJesus Loves the Little ChildrenrdquoldquoJesus Loves the Little ChildrenrdquoldquoJesus Loves the Little ChildrenrdquoldquoJesus Loves the Little ChildrenrdquoldquoJesus Loves the Little ChildrenrdquoldquoJesus Loves the Little Childrenrdquo

Christian BrosiChristian BrosiChristian BrosiChristian Brosi

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 CCCCCCCCCCCCHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENrsquorsquorsquorsquorsquorsquorsquorsquorsquorsquorsquorsquoSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSABBATHABBATHABBATHABBATHABBATHABBATHABBATHABBATHABBATHABBATHABBATHABBATHBBBBBBBBBBBBAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISM

October 11 2015 1000 amOctober 11 2015 1000 amOctober 11 2015 1000 amOctober 11 2015 1000 am

please stand in body or in spirit

GATHERING MUSICGATHERING MUSICGATHERING MUSICGATHERING MUSIC ldquoHe Leadeth Me and Jesus Loves Merdquo arr Line

WELCOME amp ANNOUNCEMENTSWELCOME amp ANNOUNCEMENTSWELCOME amp ANNOUNCEMENTSWELCOME amp ANNOUNCEMENTS Katie Estes

CENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCE

INTROITINTROITINTROITINTROIT ldquoDona Nobis Pacemrdquo Anonymous

Sunday School Children and Youth Grant Us Peace

CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)

Jesus said Let the little children come to me We come each of us a child of God Jesus said Do not stop them We come to remove obstacles before children Jesus said It is to such as these that the reign of God belongs We come to recognize that each child is already part of Godrsquos realm Jesus said Truly I tell you whoever does not receive the reign of God as a little child will never enter it We come to worship with the trust vulnerability and dependence of a child Come let us worship God together

HYMN HYMN HYMN HYMN ldquoI Was There To Hear Your Borning Cryrdquo Hymnal 488

PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Tom Watson

Creator God you have made each of us in your image and yet we fail to reflect your love and justice You have created every child in your image and yet we donrsquot treat every child as a precious reflection of you We see some children as valued treasures and others as lost causes We invest our time money and hopes in some children while we squander the great potential of others Open our eyes we pray to see that every child is made in your image and belongs to you Help us to love protect and nurture all children We pray these things in the name of the One who came to us as a child Amen

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS (responsive)

Beloved we are Godrsquos children now Hear and believe the good news In Jesus Christ we are forgiven Amen

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

SSSSACRAMENTACRAMENTACRAMENTACRAMENT OFOFOFOF BBBBAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISM

INTRODUCTION amp QUESTIONSINTRODUCTION amp QUESTIONSINTRODUCTION amp QUESTIONSINTRODUCTION amp QUESTIONS PRAYER OVER THE WATEPRAYER OVER THE WATEPRAYER OVER THE WATEPRAYER OVER THE WATERRRR

BAPTISMBAPTISMBAPTISMBAPTISM Brendan George Paape son of Madyson and Michael Paape

CONGREGATIONAL RESPOCONGREGATIONAL RESPOCONGREGATIONAL RESPOCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NSE NSE NSE (unison)

With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christrsquos church to share with us in his ministry for we are all one in Christ

RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE ldquoWash O God Your Sons and Daughtersrdquo Hymnal 490 (v 1)

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) As we hear your Word read O God by your Spirit tug on our hearts like a child tugging a parentrsquos sleeve whisper in our ear like a child sharing an important secret clamor for our attention like a young one who canrsquot wait any longer redirect our sights like a child pointing out a wonder we almost missed Donrsquot let us miss your Word to us this day we pray in Jesusrsquo name Amen

OLD TESTAMENTOLD TESTAMENTOLD TESTAMENTOLD TESTAMENT Jeremiah 1 4-10 James Eiden OT p 698

ANTHEM ANTHEM ANTHEM ANTHEM ldquoPeacerdquo arr Wilson

Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise Peace I leave with you my friend

peace the world cannot give Peace I leave with you my friend

so that your joy be ever full

GOSPEL GOSPEL GOSPEL GOSPEL Mark 10 13-16 NT p 46

SERMONSERMONSERMONSERMON Depending on a Blessing Katie Estes

HYMN HYMN HYMN HYMN ldquoThese Treasured Childrenrdquo Hymnal 487

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER YER YER YER RECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGS IIIINVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATION TOTOTOTO SSSSHAREHAREHAREHARE OOOOFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORY ldquoChildren of the Heavenly Fatherrdquo arr Behnke




































Acolyte Timmy Eiden

Lector James Eiden



















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 Sunday October 11 Childrenrsquos Sabbath 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

Monday October 12 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday October 14 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 630 pm Drumming Circle 700 pm Bible Study 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday October 15 800 am Menrsquos Study Group 630 pm Finance

Friday October 16 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday October 17 830 am Fall Clean-Up

Sunday October 18 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Congregational Meeting 1130 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar
















Third Quarter Giving Statements Please stop by the table in the commons to pick up your third quarter giving statement this morning You will receive your normal year-end statement in January 2016 but now is the time to catch any errors or corrections Please read your statement carefully and let Lois know if any changes need to be made

Next Sunday is Scrip Sunday Your purchase of these cards at face-value for your everyday shopping dining and gifts helps earn a percentage for the church

We need your FPC-SSP historical items October 25 is Reformation Sunday and we will celebrate the history of our church Do you have old photos bulletins or any memorabilia from the past 122 years of this church Bring them to the church office over the next two weeks and we will use them in a display All items will be returned

Fall clean-up is scheduled for this Saturday October 17 830 ammdash1230 pm Please help us prepare the church and church grounds for winter A continental breakfast will be served and then wersquoll get to work Many hands will make for light work If possible brings your own rakes and gloves if you plan to work outside Sign up on the Offering Ourselves insert

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday October 18Next Sunday October 18Next Sunday October 18Next Sunday October 18

Scripture Job 1-7 34-41

Theme 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Music ldquoBaruch Ata Adonairdquo Festival Choir

Adult Education Bruce Feiler video ldquoSacred Journeys Kumbh Melardquo

Our next packing date at Feed My Starving Children is Monday October 19 We will work from 600 pm to 730 pm Sign up on the Offering Ourselves insert or at the kiosk Caring About Alzheimerrsquos To help address the many questions and concerns caregivers of those with Alzheimerrsquos may have The Board of Deacons is sponsoring a two-part series on Alzheimerrsquos The first is on Thursday October 29 Marsha Berry from the MN Chapter of the Alzheimerrsquos Association will join us at 700 pm to present a program on Alzheimerrsquos particularly with respect to caregivers Mark the section on the Offering Ourselves insert if you can attend

Presbytery Mission Celebration 2015 Come and See What God Is Doing Come and see the creative ways that the churches in our Presbytery are using their resources to spread Godrsquos love Over 50 presenters including our church will come together to present facets of their ministries in the surrounding community and the world Saturday October 24 930 ammdash200 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis There is no charge for the Celebration but to enable planning for food and space organizers are seeking e-mails of intent to attend to missionptcaweborg If you do not have access to email let Eleta in the office know and she can register you

Kids Club Event Join us Sunday October 25 for a fun afternoon at McDougallrsquos Apple Junction in Hastings We will caravan to this small mom amp pop orchard after worship have lunch ride a hay wagon and pick our own pumpkins Sign up on the Offering Ourselves insert or on the kiosk in the Commons

A congregational meeting has been called for next Sunday October 18 immediately following worship for the purpose of increasing the loan amount for the new roof


















































































Acolyte Timmy Eiden

Lector James Eiden













































































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