April 26, 2015

THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD'S DAY

4th Sunday of Easter

April 26, 2015 11:00 AM

PPPRAYERRAYERRAYER BBBEFOREEFOREEFORE WWWORSHIPORSHIPORSHIP

Praise and glory to you, creator Spirit of God; You come like the wind of heaven,

unseen and unbidden. Like the dawn you illuminate the world around us; you grant us

a new beginning every day. You warm and comfort us. You give us courage and fire

and strength beyond our everyday resources. Be with us, Holy Spirit, in all we say or

think, in all we do, this and every day. Amen.

CCCHIMINGHIMINGHIMING OFOFOF THETHETHE HHHOUROUROUR

WWWELCOMEELCOMEELCOME & A& A& ANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS Bernice Rogers

This is the day that the Lord has made.

We will rejoice and be glad in it.

PPPRELUDERELUDERELUDE “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” arr. Tornquist

*C*C*CALLALLALL TOTOTO WWWORSHIPORSHIPORSHIP (responsive) (based on Luke 1:46-49) Betty Royds

Our souls magnify God, and our spirits rejoice in our Savior,

for the mighty One has done great things for us. Holy is God’s name.

God has looked upon me with favor. From now on, all generations will call me

blessed,

for the mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is God’s name.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is she who believes,

for the mighty One has done great things for us. Holy is God’s name.

*H*H*HYMNYMNYMN “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me” 363

*C*C*CALLALLALL TOTOTO CCCONFESSIONONFESSIONONFESSION Judy Winski

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*P*P*PRAYERRAYERRAYER OFOFOF CCCONFESSIONONFESSIONONFESSION (unison) Judy Winski

Loving God, we confess that we criticize and pass judgment upon others. We seek

to control the way others live their lives of service to you. Forgive us for our

short-sightedness and sin. Help us to appreciate and love our sisters and brothers

in Christ, both younger and older, for we are all valued members in the household

of God.

(our prayer continues in silence)

*A*A*ASSURANCESSURANCESSURANCE OFOFOF PPPARDONARDONARDON (responsive) (based on Ruth 1:16) Judy Winski

“Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you!”

“Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be

my people, and your God my God.”

Likewise, God will not leave us. God, who forgives us, frees us and gives us peace.

Thanks be to God.

*R*R*RESPONSEESPONSEESPONSE OFOFOF PPPRAISERAISERAISE Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen

CCCHILDRENHILDRENHILDREN’’’SSS SSSERMONERMONERMON Rev. Joan Stevens

PPPRAYERRAYERRAYER FORFORFOR IIILLUMINATIONLLUMINATIONLLUMINATION Rev. Joan Stevens

CCCHORALHORALHORAL AAANTHEMNTHEMNTHEM “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place” arr. Todd Syswerda

PPPSALTERSALTERSALTER LLLESSONESSONESSON Psalm 139:1-14 Linda Leslie

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

GGGOSPELOSPELOSPEL LLLESSONESSONESSON Luke 1:39-56 Betty Smith

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

OOOLDLDLD TTTESTAMENTESTAMENTESTAMENT LLLESSONESSONESSON Rev. Joan Stevens

Ruth 1:15-22 and selected verses from Ruth

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

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SSSERMONERMONERMON Rev. Joan Stevens

“Journeying Together in Faithfulness”

PPPRAYERRAYERRAYER AFTERAFTERAFTER SSSERMONERMONERMON Rev. Joan Stevens

*H*H*HYMNYMNYMN “Be Thou My Vision” 339

A LA LA LITANYITANYITANY FORFORFOR ALLALLALL THETHETHE FFFAITHFULAITHFULAITHFUL WWWOMENOMENOMEN (responsive) Joyce Naivar

Creator God, we thank you for women who are filled with your life-giving Spirit,

for women with words from the divine;

for women who advocate for justice;

for women who speak truth;

for women called by God to serve in the Church of Jesus Christ.

We lift our voices in gratitude for women who give the gift of knowledge,

proclaiming your saving grace, in pulpits and women’s groups, session tables

and kitchen tables, boardrooms and family rooms, Sunday schools and

quilting circles.

We lift our voices in gratitude for named and unnamed women who lead us in God’s

way. For Ruth and Naomi, whose destinies were intertwined,

we thank you, God,

for Mary and Elizabeth, who blessed each other,

we thank you God,

We are grateful, Loving Creator, for these women and their witness and love.

We are grateful, Loving Creator, for all the faithful women, walking together,

serving Christ in the world.

PPPRAYERSRAYERSRAYERS OFOFOF THETHETHE PPPEOPLEEOPLEEOPLE ANDANDAND TTTHEHEHE LLLORDORDORD’’’SSS PPPRAYERRAYERRAYER Rev. Joan Stevens

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but

deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory,

forever. Amen.

CCCHORALHORALHORAL RRRESPONSEESPONSEESPONSE

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IIINVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATION TOTOTO THETHETHE OOOFFERINGFFERINGFFERING Judy Massingale

OOOFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORY “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” arr. Bober

*T*T*THEHEHE DDDOXOLOGYOXOLOGYOXOLOGY

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.

*P*P*PRAYERRAYERRAYER OFOFOF TTTHANKSGIVINGHANKSGIVINGHANKSGIVING Judy Massingale

*H*H*HYMNYMNYMN “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” 403

*C*C*CHARGEHARGEHARGE ANDANDAND BBBENEDICTIONENEDICTIONENEDICTION (responsive) (based on Luke 24) Rev. Joan Stevens

After Jesus rose from the tomb in which he was laid, he appeared first to Mary

Magdalene. She went out and told the disciples that she had seen the Christ, but when

they heard that he was alive, they would not believe it.

Then Jesus said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news

to the whole creation.”

And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere.

So, go out and spread the good news everywhere, just as the women and men

before you. And celebrate, young and old, the message of our God.

*C*C*CHORALHORALHORAL RRRESPONSEESPONSEESPONSE

*P*P*POSTLUDEOSTLUDEOSTLUDE “Germany” Beethoven

*Please stand as you are able.

Immediately after worship PW invites you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for a

brunch. A donation will be accepted at the brunch and will be divided in thirds; 1/3 to

the Community Helping Hands Clinic, 1/3 to Thornwell Children’s Home and 1/3 to the

Presbyterian Women Birthday Offering.

IN OUR PRAYERS New prayer concerns

Donna Barrett/shoulder surgery

Brad Fernald/Son-in-law of Sally Kaltenbach

Rachel Howard/Attendee

Lisa & Carman/Friends of Rachel Romfo’s family

Ella Bothwell/Granddaughter of Maureen Ahern

The flowers in the Sanctuary today are

presented by Carolyn Brooks to the Glory of God.

Household Prayers for the Week:

Morning:

Good shepherd, walk beside me through the joy and trouble of this day, and lead me in

right paths for your name’s sake. Amen.

Evening:

Good shepherd, remain with me in the dark and stillness of this night, and let me lie down

in safety to restore my soul. Amen.

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WWWELCOMEELCOMEELCOME VVVISITORSISITORSISITORS Thank you for visiting with us today. We ask that you please fill in your information on the

Ministry of Friendship Booklet on each pew in order for us to have a record of your visit,

and that we may get to know you better. We hope you come back soon and often!

Please join us for a brunch in Hutcheson Hall after worship. We are glad you are here!

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Please make plans to join us for our last two weeks of our study, “Five Things God Uses

to Grow Your Faith”. This Wednesday Chef Vic plans to cook chicken quarters on the

grill (weather permitting).

Welcome Rev. Joan Stevens

Rev. Stevens is a teaching elder who graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary

in 1999 with her husband, Rev. Alex Stevens, who is a full-time hospital chaplain.

Joan served for a number of years as a chaplain with hospice, hospitals, and

retirement communities. After leaving her position as pastor of Helen Presbyterian

Church in 2013, she began pursuing a Certificate in Spiritual Formation from

Columbia Seminary. Joan has a special interest in working with women’s ministries

and has served as a spiritual leader for several women’s retreats and conferences.

November 6-8th of this year, she will be serving as Spiritual Leader at N.E. Georgia’s

annual PW Women’s Retreat at Camp Pinnacle.

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Community Prayer Service will be held at Freedom Park on Thursday, May 7 at noon.

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Please contact the church office with information on graduates to be recognized.

Women’s Annual Retreat Saturday, May 16, 2015

8:30 am to 5:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland

Special Bible Study with Betty Sloop Delicious Brunch & Dinner Served Lots of Crafts, Laughs, and Fellowship

Sign Up Sheet in the Narthex Cost: $25 - Make Checks Payable to Presbyterian Women

WORSHIP SERVICE & PICNIC

ON STEWART CLARK FIELD OF DREAMS

SUNDAY, MAY 17TH

On Sunday, May 17th our morning worship service will be held on the Field of

Dreams followed by a potluck picnic.

Join us for a time of worship and fellowship. Invite someone to come with you!!!

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Our annual youth fundraiser yard sale will be held on May 1 & 2. The proceeds from

the sale will help with expenses for the youth mission trip this summer.

Your help is needed: Bring your “stuff” for the sale April 26-April 30

Volunteer to help set up on Thursday, April 30

Spread the word about our Yard Sale.

Thank you for your support.

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Join us for a cook-out lunch and take a celebratory “plunge” into Lake Laceola (plunge

is optional, but we sure will have fun.)

Our goal is for at least 300 community members, civic organizations, or groups to

pledge $260 for the next school year (2015-2016). Please consider donating for the

2015-2016 school year and challenging a friend to do the same. Invite a friend to join

us on May 2nd at Lake Laeola.

Vacation Bible School

June 15-19 - 9:00am—Noon

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GREETERS & USHERS

May 3

Greeters: Mil Clyburn & Bernice Rogers

Ushers: Gary & Jan Hopkins

Head Usher: Gary Hopkins

April 26

Greeters: Jan Christie Williams & Penny Murdoch

Ushers: Jannie deWaart & Carolyn Brooks

Head Usher: Jannie deWaart

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN MISSION PROJECT

First Presbyterian would like to lend support to our local crisis Pregnancy Center,

Cleveland Care Center through a baby bottle campaign. The Baby Bottle Campaign is

an easy way we can contribute to the needs of the Cleveland Care Center. The

Cleveland Care Center is funded by donations alone. The Center desires to help

young mothers throughout their pregnancy, with parenting and life skills while sharing

the love and compassion of Christ.

Pick up a baby bottle from the Mission table in Upper Narthex. Each family should fill

up a bottle with coins, dollar bills or a check (make checks payable to FPC and write

Cleveland Care in the “for line”) throughout the month and then return it back to the

church by Sunday, May 17, 2015. Each bottle will have a ticket in it for a drawing,

place your name on the ticket and put it in the big baby bottle on the Mission table.

After church on May 17, 2015, we will draw the winning ticket and someone will

receive a special gift. Help us with this painless way to make a difference in the life of

families in need in White County.

June 7th Scripture & Song Service

We Have a Story to Tell

What's your favorite Bible verse or story? What's your favorite hymn(s)? Who took

you to Sunday School as a child? What are the circumstances that brought you to

faith?

If you are willing to share these tid bits of faith during worship, please let Pastor Andy

know. We'll sing and celebrate our faith together!

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BUDGET & FINANCE Attendance Last Sunday: 70

Total offering last week . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,499.00

General Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,164.00

Building Fund Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30.00

Backpack Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 67.00

Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 238.00

CHURCH CALENDAR FOR COMING WEEK

Sunday, April 26

PW Brunch immediately after worship

2:00 PM Dulcimer Group

Monday, April 27

Office Closed

6:30 PM Lion’s Club Meeting

Tuesday, April 28

12:00 PM Rotary

7:00 PM Nar-Anon & Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday, April 29

3:30 PM Knit & Stitch

5:30 PM Dinner—Chicken Quarters

6:20 PM Bible Study

7:30 PM Choir Practice

Thursday, April 30

8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous

Friday, May 1

8:00 AM—1:00 PM Yard Sale—Youth Fundraiser

7:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous

Saturday, May 2

8:00 AM—12:00 PM Yard Sale—Youth Fundraiser

5:30 PM Saturday Evening Worship Service

7:30 PM Café 3:16

Sunday, May 3

10:00 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Worship Service

Elder/Deacon of the Month—Judy Massingale/Bill Woods

SHARE THE LORD’S CHURCH HERE ON PRESBYTERIAN HILL.

INVITE A FRIEND TO WORSHIP WITH YOU.

T H E S E S S I O N JIM HIERS, CLERK OF SESSION

CLASS OF 2015 TONY CLARK EVENTS/FELLOWSHIP

TOM HARBST ADMINISTRATION

BRUCE MORGAN COMMUNICATIONS

GYPSY SMITH BUDGET & FINANCE

CLASS OF 2016 JIM HIERS BUILDING & GROUNDS JAN HOPKINS MEMBERSHIP MELODY THOMASON MISSIONS

T H E D I AC O N A T E M O D E R AT O R , D O N M A T H I S

CLASS OF 2015 BECKY CLARK JANNIE DEWAART DON MATHIS

CLASS OF 2016 MIL CLYBURN SALLY KALTENBACH RITA MORGAN

CLASS OF 2017 DEWAYNE NIX LINDALEE WALTERS BILL WOODS

CLASS OF 2017 CATHERINE GIBBS EDUCATION JUDY MASSINGALE CONGREGATIONAL CARE JOYCE NAIVAR WORSHIP

T H E C H U R C H S T A F F

Rev. Andy S. Chambers, Pastor 706-865-6499 Linda Watkins, Office Manager 706-865-6499 David Arvold, Director of Music 706-219-7664 James Geiger, Pianist/Organist 706-865-6499 Eric Wall, Treasurer 706-865-3755 Millie Estrella, Nursery Worker 706-865-6499 Victor Holt, Food Coordinator 706-865-6499

Pastor’s email: pastor@fpccleveland.org Office Manager’s email: info@fpccleveland.org Main Office: 706-865-6499 Fax: 706-865-5362

www.fpccleveland.org