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September 29, 2019 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
* please stand if able
Prelude On Eagle’s Wings arr. Mark Hayes Allen Popjoy, piano
Announcements & Greeting
(10:45) Introit Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart Arthur Messiter Chancel Choir- Brian Norcross, Director
*Call to Worship
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise. For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. O Lord of Hosts, happy is everyone who trusts in you.
*Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty No. 64
Common Prayer Liturgist
O God, whose majesty rules the heavens above and whose glory fills the earth below, whose goodness no saint can approach and whose grace no sinner can defeat, we come together to acknowledge your majesty and rejoice in your glory, to affirm your goodness and claim your grace. Deliver us, dear Lord, as we bow before you in prayer, from pride in our achievements and from guilt over our transgressions, so that, in humble faith and with pure hearts, we might worship you in truth and serve you in love. In Christ’s holy name we pray. Amen.
Scripture Reading Luke 4:14-20 Pew Bibles, NT, p. 57
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
(10:45) Anthem First Song of Isaiah Jack Noble White Chancel Choir- Brian Norcross, Director
Joys & Concerns of the People
Choral Call to Prayer Alleluia No. 186
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pastoral Prayer
(10:45) The Lord's Prayer No. 895
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Stewardship Celebration “Let’s Dream Bigger & Brighter!”
First United Methodist Church
Lead Pastor: Rev. Joseph DiPaolo
Pastor: Rev. Janet Saddel
29 E. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
717-394-7231 [email protected]
www.EngageGodFirst.org
HELP IS NEEDED to pick up a truck load of children’s clothing and toys in East Petersburg on Monday, October 7 at 10:00 AM. The items will be transported to First Church to be stored for the Anchorage yard sale. If you are available to assist, please contact Anchorage Executive Director, Patty (717-394-7231 ext 3375 or [email protected]). Thanks for your support! SHALOM PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER celebrates 19 years of serving elementary students in Lancaster, and now in the greater county, on Thursday, October 24th from 6:30-8:30 PM, in our Celebration Center! Come join us in a dessert meeting (desserts prepared by a professional caterer), and be our guests. We thank First Church for your support through the years! Contact Bob Hannum by October 15th ([email protected] or 717-984-2736). LECTURE SERIES AT WILLOW VALLEY— Pastor Joe has begun a series of lectures entitled: “Church and State in America: A History of Christianity in American Society.” The lectures will cover the influences and struggles of the church in its various forms, starting with the early colonial landings of Spanish Catholics and English Puritans, moving through the First and Second Great Awakenings and the impact of revivals on the early republic, down through the modern era. The lectures will be held in Manor North’s Activities room (third floor) from 9:45 to 10:45 AM, each Thursday through Oct 31st. All are welcome! “LGBTQ, THE BIBLE AND THE CHURCH THROUGH THE AGES” Saturday, October 26th at FUMC. Led by Dr. Mark Draper: Nearly 20 years into the 21st century there is nothing dividing Protestantism more than views concerning sexuality and gender. Almost every mainline denomination has experienced some form of schism that in some way has been influenced by conflicting beliefs over LGBTQ issues. In addition, many evangelical and non-denominational churches are being forced to wrestle with these issues. To provide some perspective about the current climate, this talk will discuss the ways in which Christians throughout their 2000-year history have read their sacred texts and interpreted them concerning homosexual practice and gender. This session will evaluate the history of biblical scholarship, hermeneutics, and exegesis, as well as the ways in which culture and traditions have influenced the church as it pertains to these issues. Our presenter is Dr. Mark Draper, who recently began as Electronic Resources Librarian and professor at Lancaster Bible College. He has served as Assistant Director of the Niebuhr Center for Faith and Action at Elmhurst College; and as Librarian, Professor of Church History, and Director of Online Learning at Evangelical Seminary. Look for more details in upcoming bulletins.
Our Mission Connect people to Jesus Christ & the church, grow Christian disciples, & relieve suffering
Our Vision To be a central hub
of Christian ministry in Lancaster County & beyond
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Contemporary Worship at 9:30
David Saul - Worship Leader
Brian Close, Samuel Longmire, Amanda Newell, Renee Pedersen,
Hollis Thorbahn, Jonathan Thorbahn - Praise Band
“This is Amazing Grace”
“God is Able”
“Let’s Dream Bigger & Brighter!”
Stewardship Celebration
Welcome
Scripture: Luke 4: 14-20
“Our God”
“Forever”
Prayer
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8
“Here Am I”
Pastor Janet Saddel
Offering
“We Fall Down”
Blessing
We welcome all to worship today! To help us stay connected with you, please fill out the “Connect Card”
that is found in your bulletin. This card helps the church track changes in email, phone, address, and more. On the card you can tell us your areas of interest
by checking all that apply. Be sure to share your prayer requests with the staff by writing them on the card and placing it in the offering plate. Staff members
pray for each request on Wednesday afternoon. Thank you for helping us get to know and stay connected with you!
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ACTIVITY BAGS FOR CHILDREN - Activity bags for children are available in the front pews for use during the 8:15 & 10:45 services. Blue bags are for non-readers and green bags are for readers. Return the bag to the Welcome Center after the service and pick from the prize box! FALL SERMON SERIES– We continue our fall sermon series based on Bible characters depicted in our stained-glass windows. The side walls of our sanctuary are lined with images portraying important figures from Scripture, one side from the Old Testament and the other from the New. Today Pastor Janet will focus on Isaiah, depicted in the third window on the pulpit side by the chancel. Thank you to Jim Goudie who took all the pictures of our windows that we will use throughout the series! FALL MEANS … APPLE PIE! Our Apple Pie Bake Sale is set for October 12th! There is a display poster in the Gathering Place for you place your order! All profits of the sale will support the UM Women and Anchorage Breakfast program. We’re getting excited to start peeling, chopping, rolling & baking, and are seeking volunteers for Friday afternoon, October 11th for set up and prep work; and Saturday October 12th for prep work, making the pies, waiting on buyers, and cleaning up. Please contact Randy Karshin (717-471-9252 or [email protected]) with questions or to sign up to help! Thank you!
Prayer of Thanksgiving Acolyte
*Hymn Here I Am, Lord No. 593
*Blessing
Dismissal Here I Am, Lord (refrain) No. 593
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.
Postlude Here I Am, Lord arr. Mark Hayes Allen Popjoy, piano
*Hymn For Space to Grow (inside back cover of hymnal)
The words to this hymn were written by First Church member Charles Sanders, in conjunction with an expansion of our facilities in 1991. His son, Chip Sanders, is among
our supported missionaries, and serves with Wycliffe Bible Translators
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading Isaiah 6:1-8 Pew Bibles, OT, p.597
Sermon Here Am I Pastor Janet Saddel “Images of Faith” Sermon Series
*Affirmation of Faith A Modern Affirmation No. 885
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.
*Gloria Patri Majesty, Worship His Majesty No. 176
Majesty, worship his majesty; unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise. Majesty, kingdom authority, flow from his throne unto his own; his anthem raise. So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus. Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King. Majesty, worship his majesty, Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings.
Invitation to the Offering Liturgist
Offertory Brethren, We Have Met To Worship W. Moore Diane Styer, piano arr. Jan Sanborn
Procession of Offerings
*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow No. 95
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.
8:15 ONLY Invitation to The Lord’s Supper Acolyte
* Confession and Pardon
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(All pray in silence.)
Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen.
* Passing the Peace
8:15 ONLY The Great Thanksgiving
The 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Communion Anthem Confidence, Op 19, No. 4 Felix Mendelssohn Diane Styer, piano
Prayer after Communion
Gracious God, we rejoice in these gifts of bread and wine. As you have cleansed us by your blood, purify our hearts with your refining fire and fill us anew with your Holy Spirit, that we might grow ever deeper in our love of you. Thank you for assuring us of your goodness and love. May we know this day the joy of being one with you and one with each other as members of Christ’s body. This we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
8:15 9:30 10:45
Greeters N: Art & Louise Williams W: Konrad Maerz
Mary Ann Herr, Jim Thorbahn, Tish Thorbahn
N: Jean Kahler W: Steve & Susan Franz
Ushers
Don Banzhof, Ben & Thomas
Banzhof, Don Palmer, Sophia Steed, Ryan Trees, Mark Yingling
Mary Ann Herr, Jim Thorbahn, Tish Thorbahn
Tim & Beth O’Brien, Dave & Lois Greene; Ken Kmieczak; Myron, Pam,
Austin & Mark Reth; Nick & Judy Siviglia
Tech Crew Terry Kile Jeff Butts
Lincoln Newell Chris Reindollar
Brian Dombach
Liturgist Jeff Steed - - - - - Deb Richer
Communion Assistant
Pastor Joe - - - - - - - - - -
Acolyte Preston Schonour - - - - - Giselle Bartlett
Welcome Center
Jeanne Paules Jeanne Paules Betty Schimmel
Fellowship Time
Stewardship Team Stewardship Team Stewardship Team
Security Al Pedersen
Today we celebrate a milestone on efforts to pay down our church’s debt! Last month we were able to retire our bank loan, eliminating more than $13,000 per month in principal and interest
payments. We still retain about $1.1 million in the form of notes held by church members, which do not require monthly payments, only periodic interest payments. After our successful capital
campaign last year, we are on track to retire these notes in two years. This image of First Church is believed to be an architect’s rendering dating to the late 1940s, in conjunction with
previous rebuilding efforts, after the catastrophic fire of 1946 which gutted the sanctuary; First Church has a history of overcoming great financial challenges!