Third Sunday in Lent March 8, 2015

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S DAY In consideration of other worshipers, please turn cell phones and mobile devices off or to silent mode. Thank you.

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE

MUSIC FOR THE GATHERING OF THE WORSHIPERSSoliloquy Gordon Young

(lighting of the candles, Max Hagel, acolyte)As the pastor and acolyte enter the sanctuary, let us pause in thoughtful silence and begin our worship.

OUR LIFE TOGETHER…(During the announcements, please fill out the fellowship pad and pass it back and forth through your pew in order that we may greet one another by name after worship.)

GATHERING SONG (sung twice by all)

Gather us, O God, body, spirit, soul and mind.Gather us, O God, one in union now with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 19 Janita Byars, Liturgist

One: Come, let us worship the Lord - our Maker and Sustainer, who created and blesses us, and teaches us about Life.

All: The world with all its beauty and diversity teaches us about the wonder and beauty of our Great God.

One: Come, let us worship the Lord – the Law-Giving God, who teaches us how to respond to God and to each other.

All: Revealing God, you share yourself with us teach us how to learn from you.

One: Come, let us worship the Lord – the God of all knowledge, who sees, knows, forgives and loves us – just as we are.

All: May our words and our thoughts be pleasing to you, O LORD, our Rock, our Redeemer, and our Eternal God.

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*HYMN No. 473 For the Beauty of the Earth Dix

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION Liturgist

One: The law is easy, Jesus, lists to be made, items ticked as each is fulfilled;Love is messy, people to be heard and seen,consequences and compassion to be considered;

All: But we've lived too long by law – the law of the sword taking lives to achieve our goals; the law of the market seeking gain without thought of the impact the law of religion handing out judgement in your name; But, the poor and the weak, the diseased and the lonely, the rejected and the sinful find no healing in our laws;

One: So teach us to love, Jesus, as you do, enough to defend the helplessand overturn the tables of the powerful; enough to sacrifice ourselvesso others may live

All: Teach us to love, Jesus, as you do. Amen.by, John van de Laar

*ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

*RESPONSE: Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil (see back page)

*PASSING THE PEACE

WE GROW AS WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

MESSAGE FOR OUR CHILDRENFollowing the message, children 4 and older may go with their teachers to their Sunday School classes on the second floor of the education building where they may be picked up after worship. Nursery care is available for our youngest children.

ANTHEM – The Heavens Declare (Psalm 19) Richard ShephardThe heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth His handiwork.The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth His handiwork.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be always acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

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SERMON The Reverend Robert J. Hagel

*HYMN OF THE DAY No. 417 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Regent Square

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: A New Creed (United Church of Canada)One: Let us confess our faith All: We are not alone, we live in God's world.

We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus,

crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God.

WE GIVE IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S LOVE

PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGSOffertory Anthem - Don’t Listen to the Hammer Ring David N. Davenport/Douglas E. Wagner

Mother Mary, weepin’ and awailin’, don’t listen to the hammer ring.Mother Mary, weepin’ and awailin’, your son is a mighty king, your son is a mighty king.

He will rise again. He will rise. He will rise again, your son is a mighty king.

Mother Mary, weepin’ and awailin’, He was born to die.Mother Mary, weepin’ and awailin’, don’t listen as they crucify.

And when that stone is rolled away. Mary, don’t you see?Mary, what a glorious day, He died for you and me.

Mother Mary, weepin’ and awailin’, don’t listen to the hammer ring.Mother Mary, weepin’ and awailin’, your son is a mighty king, your son is a mighty king!

-3-*DOXOLOGY (No. 592 in the hymnal)

*PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Liturgist

*OUR LORD’S PRAYER

WE GO TO SERVE GOD’S WORLD

*CLOSING HYMN No. 420 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM Rhondda

*BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE - Danish Amen

*POSTLUDE - Passacaglia Gordon Young

*Those who are able, please stand

This morning:Ushers: Rosie Hagel, Mark Naeser,

Joanne Nelson, Barb PotterGreeters: Cornelia Hennon, Ed SandersonChurch School Teacher: Liz Lingenfelter

-4-Next Sunday, March 15, 2015Adult, Youth & Children’s Education 9:30 a.m.Chancel Choir 9:45 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m. Bob Hagel, preachingChildren’s Church 10:45 a.m.

Website: www.firstpresjamestown.com For sermon archives

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE WELCOME everyone, especially our visitors, to our service today. Please sign the pew pads. If you are new to First Presbyterian Church, introduce yourself to the pastor. Prayer request cards are available in the literature racks in the Narthex. If you desire your prayer concern to be shared during worship today with the congregation, please give your completed card to an usher prior to worship.

THERE IS CHILDCARE available for infants through 2-year-old children in the nursery. The nursery attendants are well-qualified and a vibrating monitor will be given to you in case the nursery attendants need to be in touch with you about your child.

THE FLOWERS ON THE CHANCEL RAIL this morning are given to the Glory of God.

OUR HEARTFELT thanks to Merrillie Schmidt for leading our music ministry this morning. Cindy Lind Hanson is visiting her parents for Skip’s 85 th birthday.

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICE, March 11 in Bellinger Chapel. Wendy M. Heinz will be the speaker and special music will be provided by Cindy Lind Hanson. This year’s theme is “Into the Wilderness.” Lunch will follow each service in the Sandra J. Merwin Fellowship Hall. Bring a friend and join us!

WOMEN’S LENTEN STUDY - Join us on any or all the Tuesday evenings in Lent, when we gather at one another’s living rooms and share spiritual wisdom. We will be using the study book, A Clearing Season: Reflection on Lent, by Sarah Parsons. Our meeting this week is at Barbara Scott’s. Email Kate Hagel at kmh6599@gmail.com if you want a copy of the book.

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7:00 p.m. Lenten Book Study 7:15 p.m. Barbershoppers

WEDNESDAY 10:15 a.m. Staff Meeting 12:00 noon Lenten Worship Service 12:30 p.m. Lunch

THURSDAY 12:00 noon Aging & Saging 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:00 p.m. Society for Creative Anachronism

THE MARCH ISSUE of the Epistle was sent via email on February 28 th. It was mailed to those requesting it that way this past Monday. There are also paper copies available in the literature racks in the Narthex and at the Sixth Street door. The deadline for any articles and information for the April issue is Friday, March 20.

Thank you to Drew Kellogg for the wonderful artwork that is our bulletin cover this week.

Sunday, March 15Liturgist: Gwen TignerAcolyte: Lydia KushmaulGreeters: Deborah Moore Kushmaul, Brian KushmaulUshers: Anne and Paul Hedin, Judy and Paul BentleyChurch School Teacher: Liz Lingenfelter

Next Sunday, March 22Liturgist: Karen GouldAcolyte: Hope MarshallGreeters: Philip Ruslink, Janis RuslinkUshers: Jim and Sherra Babcock, Jetta and Mark WilsonChurch School Teacher: Liz Lingenfelter

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