PRAYER AND CARE CONCERNS (Names in bold type indicate new prayer concerns.)

TO ADD NAMES TO THE PRAYER AND CARE LIST, please call the church office or use the Prayer and Care page by printing your prayer request and placing it in the offering plate. If you know of someone who is in the hospital or need to inform the church of a death in your family, please call the church office. Thank you.

Others

Specialty Care

Annabell Aust - Regency Village Richard Brown - Regency Village Joe Burson - Brookdale Place Independent Living Corinne Fanning - Kindred Whitesburg Gardens Jim Forbes - Regency Specialty Care Dieter Grau - Regency Village Mildred Lilienkamp - Harbor Chase Carol Newton - Magnolia Trace Malcom Reeves - Regency Village Ernestine Roberson - Brookdale Place Ray Rose - Kindred/Big Spring Manor Phil Skidmore - Willowbrook at Magnolia Jeanne Westrope - Kindred/Big Spring Manor

Members Richard Brown Ella Grace Bryan Rickey Currie Corinne Fanning Karen Ferguson Elyse Freeman Will Halsey John Randall Howard Linda Howard Pat Ivy Lorinne Lilly Laura Dale Priest Jean Stottle Virginia Wahlheim

Big Cove Presbyterian Church - Partnership St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Johannesburg, S. Africa - Partnership

CCLI # 1345744

Missions

The Mike Bonaker Family - friends of Patrick Green and others at FPC Dr. Beverly Booth - Presbyterian medical missionary friend of Pat Kyser Libby Carter - friend of Garrett & Marshall Schreeder Dr. Wayne H. Causey - Father of Heath Causey Bud Connor - Brother of Jack Connor Ann Crigler - wife of Shep Crigler, former pastor of FPC Gavin Franklin - friend of Ginna Siniard Robin Freisen - friend of Charlotte & John Wessel Aubrey and Thelma Gaskins - parents of Mack Gaskins Dylan Greiner - son of Cay Lambert Karl Gurney - nephew of Frank Contreras Kathy Hammonds - friend of Janet Bozeman Barbara Harrison - friend of Janet Bozeman Laura Harrison - sister of Ann Laue Elizabeth Haynes - mother of Sheila Fogle J. B. Holder - grandfather of Kyle and Aaron Haulenbeek Babsy Ingram - friend of Jean & Ed Walker Carla King - friend of Ed & Jean Walker Muriel Knowling - friend of the Vaughn’s and others at FPC Lucy Lilly - mother of Sandy McKenzie Jessica Martin - friend of Julie & Matt Fowler Deanna Matthews - friend of Joyce Bond Lori McAuliffe - friend of Matt & Julie Fowler Towanda McLelland - cousin of Otis & Betty Vaughn Cathy and Tom McLain - daughter and son- in-law of Bill & Sydna Johnson Laura Nell Morrow - sister of Amy Stucky Lindsey Motley - family friend of Melanie Fowler Selina Niska - mother of Jervon Niska Frank Nitriansky and family - friend of David & Victoria Goodwin Sara Noojin - granddaughter of Caroline Noojin, and friend of Schreeder’s Tom O’Connor - friend of Jim and Janis Simpson Joyce Orr - friend of Karen Lastovic Will and Natalie Plummer - friends of Jerry & Darlene Cooper The Pryor Family - friends of the Howard families Jerry and Ann Readus - friend of David Smith Skylar Reinhart - friend of Jade Baldwin Chris Roberts - grandson of Cay Lambert Tom Robinson - friend of Susie & Tommy Harper Diana Rose - mother of Serena Neely Jack Ross - friend of the Fann family Eileen Sessions - friend of FPC Nicholas Smith family - friends of Sean Neely Clayton Tshuhlares - nephew of Chris Anne & Heath Causey Leslie Vallely - friend of Ginna Siniard Samuel Watson - father of Michelle Dykes Cynthia Weeks - friend of Carol Cotney

Assemble in God’s Name

Prelude Dr. Frank Contreras, Organ Tolling of the Bell

Processional Hymn 63 As with Gladness Men of Old DIX

Prayer of Adoration

Prayer of Confession

God of glory, you sent Jesus among us as the light of the world to reveal your love for all people. We confess that our sin and pride hide the brightness of your light. Sometimes we turn away from the poor and ignore cries for justice.

In your mercy, cleanse us of our sin and baptize us once again with your Spirit that, forgiven and renewed, we may show forth your glory shining in the face of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Silent Prayer of Confession

Kyrie Eleison (Congregation and Choir together) KYRIE

Lord, have mercy upon us. (Repeat 3 times) Christ, have mercy upon us. (Repeat 3 times) Lord, have mercy upon us. (Repeat 3 times)

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn 144 (v. 1 and 4) Alleluia! Sing to Jesus HYFRYDOL

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! His the scepter His the Throne!

Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone!

Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood;

Jesus out of every nation Hath redeemed us by His blood.

Alleluia! King eternal, Thee the Lord of lords we own;

Alleluia! Born of Mary, earth Thy footstool, heaven Thy throne.

Thou within the veil hast entered, robed in flesh, our great High Priest;

Thou on earth both Priest and Victim in the Eucharistic feast.

Proclaim God’s Word

First Lesson Jeremiah 31: 7-14 Reader, Don Alan Hankins

Anthem What Star is This, With Beams so Bright PUER NOBIS NASCITUR

Chancel Choir

Time for Young Disciples Karen Madison

At this time all children will be invited to come to the chancel steps. Children ages KINDERGARTEN AND YOUNGER are dismissed to the nursery. FIRST GRADE AND UP should remain in the sanctuary with parents.

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Second Lesson 1 Samuel 17: 1-11; 38-49 Sermon Climbing the Mountain Dr. Mark Mueller

Respond To God’s Word

Creed The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional) Hymnal Page 14

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal Page 16

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. Presentation of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings

Offertory Dr. Frank Contreras, Organist

Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow OLD ONE HUNDREDTH

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.

Offertory Prayer

Benediction

Hymn 66 We Three Kings of Orient Are THREE KINGS OF ORIENT

Postlude Dr. Frank Contreras, Organ

AND NOW WE INVOKE OUR MISSION STATEMENT AS WE LEAVE:

Having been drawn into Community and nurtured by God’s Word;

We are called into the world.

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This week’s calendar:

SUNDAY, January 5 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 8:00 a.m. - Worship in GBH 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School 9:00 a.m. - Confirmation Class GBH 10:00 a.m. - Revive service 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 3:00 p.m. - Reunion Group FH 4:00 p.m. - Young Adults Social 4:30 p.m. - No Crusader Ringers rehearsal 5:30 p.m. - PYC 6:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. - Bible Study MONDAY, January 6 10:00 p.m. - Monday Bible Study LIB 5:30 p.m. - Chrismon Tree dismantling TUESDAY, January 7 6:30 a.m. - Outback Group 8:30 a.m. - Small Group Bible Study 9:00 a.m. - First Friends Preschool 9:30 a.m. - Yoga Centering Prayer 5:00 p.m. - Disciple 1 5:30 p.m. - Deacon’s Supper 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts 7:00 p.m. - Young Adults WEDNESDAY, January 8 7:00 a.m. - FPC Bible Study 9:00 a.m. - First Friends Preschool 9:45 a.m. - Ladies Study Group 11:30 a.m. - The Vine GBH 1:30 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:00 p.m. - LOGOS 5:00 p.m. - Open Bible Study 6:00 p.m. - Cursillo Open Small Group 7:15 p.m. - Chancel Choir THURSDAY, January 9 9:00 a.m. - Into the World-23 9:00 a.m. - First Friends Preschool 9:30 a.m. - Yoga Centering Prayer 11:15 a.m. - The Vine GBH 12:15 p.m. - Al-Anon Group 5:00 p.m. - RGBS 5:30 p.m. - Revive practice JAH FRIDAY, January 10 6:45 a.m.- Breakfast and Bible Study 9:00 a.m. - First Friends Preschool SATURDAY, January 11 9:00 a.m. - Second Saturday FH SUNDAY, January 12 BAPTISM OF THE LORD - EPIPHANY COMMUNION 8:00 a.m. - Worship in GBH 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School 9:00 a.m. - Confirmation Class GBH 10:00 a.m. - Revive service 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 3:00 p.m. - Reunion Group FH 4:30 p.m. - Crusader Ringers rehearsal 5:30 p.m. - PYC 6:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. - Bible Study

First Presbyterian Church Founded June 15, 1818

Second Sunday After Christmas Day

January 5, 2013

10:30 A.M. Worship

WELCOME VISITORS

We welcome you as a participant in worship today. We pray that you will find this service meaningful. Worship is but one of the many ministries of First Presbyterian Church.

PLEASE REMEMBER to turn off cell phones and pagers.

PLEASE SIGN IN: Both members and visitors are asked to “sign in” each Sunday on the friendship folders passed down the pews during the offering. This is our only record of your attendance.

LOOKING FOR A CHURCH HOME? Please speak with Dr. Mueller or an elder standing in front of the sanctuary following the 10:30 a.m. worship. A Stephen Minister, Jean Walker, will be available for prayer or to answer any questions you might have.

Ushers serving today: 8:00 a.m. - Kelli Jackson and Willie Anderson; 10:30 a.m. – Leigh Brown, Bill Fowler, Patrick Green and Danny Bryant.

The flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God in honor of William Marshall Roath’s third birthday by Willie and Marshall Corlew, Will’s grandparents.

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God in honor of the marriage of Michael B. Hooker and Mary Leah Caviness by Chuck and Jan Hooker.

There will be a Congregational meeting on Sunday, January 12th for the purpose of presenting the 2014 budget and to approve a change in Pastoral terms of call. R e m e m b e r i n g a n d C e l e b r a t i n g Baptism: On Sunday, Jan. 12th , families with children who were Baptized in 2013 will have a Milestone Ministry event in the Library at 9:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark, Pastor Margaret and members of the Children’s Ministry Team. It was with great joy that our congregation witnessed the baptism of 11 children this past year.

A member of the flower guild will be in the fellowship hall between worship services during January taking signups for flower dedications/memorials for 2014. Stop by and sign up.

The Genesis Epiphany Social for Young Adults and Young Families will be today from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the home of Danny and Ginger Bryant (2809 Hastings Rd, HSV). Nursery care will be provided at the church. Bring a potluck side or dessert to share.

Young Adults will resume our 7:00 p.m. gathering at Sam & Greg’s on Tuesday, January 7th.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed at both worship services next Sunday, January 12.

Disciple 1 will resume on January 7.

Presbyterian Youth Connection will be this evening from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. All youth are welcome and encouraged to come. Breakfast and Bible Study is a Youth Bible Study led by Andrew Bevel Friday mornings at 6:45 a.m. in the library. All youth middle and high school age are encouraged to come.

LOGOS theme for January 8 is “Best Foot Forward” so wear crazy socks!

Chancel Choir Rehearsal will resume on January 8, 2014. Crusaders Ringers will resume rehearsals on January 12, 2014.

OUR VISION STATEMENT:

We seek to be a Church United in Christ, Scripturally Based, and

a Compassionate Community of Faith.

(The worship service is broadcast over WLOR AM 1550 or FM 98.1)

256-536-3354 ~Fax (256) 536-3038 E-Mail: fpc@fpchsv.org

Home page: www.fpchsv.org

First Presbyterian is a Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a Stephen Ministry Congregation

FPC MINISTRY TEAM Andrew Bevel, Director of Youth Ministries abevel@hsv1pres.org Ext. 131

Evelyn Bridges, Sexton

Dr. Frank Contreras, Organist

Rev. Margaret Davis, Associate Pastor mdavis@hsv1pres.org Ext. 127

Ruth Erwin, Business Administrator rerwin@hsv1pres.org Ext. 121

Quentin Fitzpatrick, Sexton

Melanie Fowler, Director of Preschool mfowler@hsv1pres.org Ext. 128

Dr. Patricia Hacker, Director of Music phacker@hsv1pres.org Ext. 126

Karen Madison, Director of Children’s Min. kmadison@hsv1pres.org Ext. 129

Taffy Matheny, Church Accountant tmatheny@hsv1pres.org Ext. 136

Laviter Miller, Nursery Coordinator

Dr. Mark Mueller, Pastor mmueller@hsv1pres.org Ext. 122

Krystin Rowe, Secretary/Receptionist krowe@hsv1pres.org Ext. 130

Cynde Tannehill, Pastors’ Secretary ctannehill@hsv1pres.org Ext. 132

In case of emergency please contact Dr. Mueller at 256-4 25-3152 or the church office at 256-536-3354, ext.132.

Lectionary Reading January 12

Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17

F P C W o m e n ’ s Retreat - The women of FPC-HSV will focus on building

and deepening relationships with God and one another by intentionally with-drawing from the world into a peaceful and intimate surrounding. Save the date of Fri, Feb. 28th-Sat, Mar. 1st for 24 hrs. of overnight retreat with your FPC sisters at the Benedictine Sister’s Retreat Center in nearby Cullman, AL! The gifted Steering Committee has selected the theme, “Abiding: Walking with God in the garden of our Hearts” and is excitedly planning! Sign up on the board or con-tact Lori Smith for details!

revive Our contemporary service is every

Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the Gideon Blackburn House. Join us!

The Crismon tree will be taken down on Monday, January 6 at 5:30 p.m. We'll take down the tree and pack away the orna-ments. Please contact Don Alan Hankins if you would like to help or just show up.

New Member Social All 59+ new members who have joined the church in the last year are invited to a New Member Social on Sun, Feb. 23rd at 4 pm at the home of Doug and Leigh Brown (2428 Covemont Drive). Nurs-ery care during the social will be provided at the church by request; please call the church office to coordinate.

Sympathy of the Congregation is ex-pressed to Cammack Ricks on the death of his brother, Charles Ricks. The Ricks ad-dress is 4023 Heatherhill Drive, HSV (02).

Sympathy of the Congregation is ex-pressed to Mamie Jones on the death of her niece, Yvonne DuPriest. Mamie’s ad-dress is 707 Lily Flagg Rd., HSV (02).

How strong are your ankles? Gather’s Ice Skating is Sunday, January 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are excited that we have another opportunity to gather at the Iceplex. This is a totally FREE and fun time to join with your church family and skate, or enjoy watching the skaters as we enjoy warm cocoa and snacks together in our own party room on the main ice.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Dr. Joe Spa rks ,

Special Consultant to the Pastor at FPC, is resigning as of December 31, 2013. Joe and his wife, Gail, have decided that they would like to spend more time traveling, spending time with family, and just enjoy-ing retirement! We would like to thank Joe for his ministry to the staff and church members here at FPC, and he will be missed. We wish them both the very best!