FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Montrose, Pennsylvania
Rev. Chuck Link, Pastor
SERVICE OF WORSHIP
11:00 AM October 19, 2008
(Nursery Provided)
OUR PREPARATION “This is the day the Lord has made: let us rejoice and
be glad in it.” Psalm 118:2
PRELUDE “Sunset to Sunrise” Edward Broughton
“How Firm a Foundation” arr. Edward Broughton
WORDS OF WELCOME
JOYS, CONCERNS, AND PRAYERS
*PASSING THE PEACE
Liturgist: The peace of Christ be with you.
Congregation: And also with you.
(Please greet those sitting around you, especially taking the time to
welcome our visitors.)
*INTROIT “The Family of God”
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God…. I’ve
been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus
as we travel this sod, for I’m part of the family, the family of God.
* WE ARE CALLED TO WORSHIP
Liturgist: Grace to you and peace from God our Creator and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Let the people praise God’s great and awesome name.
All: Mighty God, lover of justice, we praise your holy name. Let us give thanks
to God.
Liturgist: Increase your love for one another and give thanks to God.
*HYMN ”Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” (Presbyterian Hymnal) 281
*WE SHARE IN OUR PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of many blessings, we forget all that we have. We are shattered when misfortune
strikes and fail to see anything good.
Forgive us our lack of perspective. Remind us of all that we do have and help
us to quit focusing on what we do not have. Forgive us those times when we
have been careless with your creation, careless with each other, and indifferent
to the problems surrounding us. Restore to us your grace and mercy and peace.
Amen.
*A TIME OF SILENT PRAYER AND PERSONAL CONFESSION
*WE ARE ASSURED OF GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
We can agree that God is our salvation because Jesus Christ came into the world
to all who would call upon His name. In Christ our sinful lives died with Him
on the cross. In Christ we are made into new creatures with the resurrection.
Christ is the Good News! Isn’t that reason enough to shout aloud and
sing with joy? Thanks be to God!
*WE SING “Glory Be to the Father” (Page 579 in the Presbyterian
Hymnal)
ANTHEM “A New Song” Nancy, Becky, and Cindy Cruse
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Rev. Chuck Link
SCRIPTURE New Testament: Matthew: 22:15-22 Page 1535, NIV Pew Bible
MESSAGE “Giving Unto God” Rev. Chuck Link
*HYMN “There’s a Spirit in the Air” (Presbyterian Hymnal)
433
*APOSTLES’ CREED (Found on page 14 in the front of the Presbyterian Hymnal).
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES, OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES
(Our October mission giving will be directed to Presbyterian Homes, Incorporated.)
OFFERTORY “All My Hope Is Firmly Grounded” H. Howells
*DOXOLOGY (Page 592 in the Presbyterian Hymnal)
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN “Near to the Heart of God” (Presbyterian Hymnal) 527
*BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE “Following Jesus” (Living Hymns) 771
Following Jesus, ever day by day, Nothing can harm me when He leads the way;
Sunshine or shadow, what-e’er befall, Jesus my Savior is my All in
All.
*POSTLUDE “Postlude in Classic Style” Gordon Young
*Please stand if able.
We welcome all who worship with us this Lord’s Day. Visitors are invited to sign our Guest Register located in the back of the sanctuary. If anyone has a prayer request, a concern, or any other comments, please share them during our Prayer and Concerns Moment prior to the Introit. Any notes placed in the offering plates will be shared the following Sunday.
The flowers have been given in loving memory of Ken Caterson by his family.
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TODAY’S SERVICE
Johanna Masters: Director of Music and Organist
Tim Masters: Choir Director
Liturgist: Rick Kamansky Head Usher: Bill Van Kuren
Greeters: Clifford and Jim Fish Nursery: Amy Lyden
Today’s Money Counters are Patti Jo Caterson and Richard Terpstra.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS: The Earley Family, Pattie Jenkins, Sarah Caterson, Bill Booth, Amos Hollister, Marie Lanza, Robert Stanton, Samantha Sorber, Emily Donovan, Paul Griffing, Roger Valentine, Mandy Gambal, Pam Smith, Jeanne Rosenberg, John Blachek, Lee Caterson, Gabrielle Hughes, Cora Groover, John Myers, Wayne Morgan, Mike Wannick, T. J. Coursen, Lorraine Vassallo, Travis & Maren Walter, those who are shut-in or in special care facilities, our Military
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK
(Visitors are cordially invited to participate in our activities.)
TODAY 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for all ages
Noon – Fellowship Time in the Missionary Room
12:15 PM – Joint Session and Trustees’ Meeting
7:30 PM – Broadcast of this morning’s service over WPEL.
MONDAY 7:00 PM – Boy Scouts
TUESDAY 11:00 AM – Bible Study for men and women in the Missionary Room
WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM – Choir practice
THURSDAY 7:00 AM – Prayer Group
8:00 AM – Men’s Prayer and Breakfast at the Stables Restaurant
NEXT SUNDAY 9:30 AM – Sunday School ……..A DVD presentation
on Operation
Christmas Child showing exactly how to prepare the shoe boxes
will be shown at 10:10 AM for everyone even if you don’t attend
Sunday School.
11:00 AM – Worship Service
3:00 PM – A Hymn Sing will be held at our church featuring local talents
and the singing of favorite hymns chosen by the
congregation. Refreshments will follow and a free will offering will
go to interfaith and our church’s fuel bills. Invite friends and family
to come with you!
NOVEMBER Articles for the November Newsletter are now being accepted NEWSLETTER through October 24. Thank you for being prompt.
LOOKING AHEAD November 1 – Church Work Day beginning at 8:30 AM
COOKBOOKS Have you got one of our new cookbooks yet? They are just $10 and would make any cook happy to have one.