First Presbyterian Church November 18, 2018 10:30 a.m.

Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

“Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will

be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Prelude

Welcome and Church Life Notes

Introit “Father I Adore You”

Chancel Choir

*Call to Worship

One: In the beginning God created all things declaring them to be good.

All: When God created women and men, they were given the charge of all creation.

One: As God's days of creation ceased ours began.

All: The God-given gifts are to be used to continue God's creative work. In worship we come to give thanks and to share in this task.

*Hymn “God Is Here!” #409

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession: A Prayer of Humility

My God, keep my tongue from evil and my lips from speaking guile. To those who curse me, let my soul be silent, my soul shall be to all as dust.

(silent reflection)

Open my heart to they law, let my soul hasten to do thy commandments.

(silent reflection)

May the words of my mouth and my heart’s meditation be acceptable in thy presence, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Amen.

(silent reflection)

*Assurance of Pardon

One: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love. The Lord will not always accuse us nor be angry forever. God does

not treat us according to our sins, for as high as the heavens are above the earth, so far has God removed our sins from us.

All: The Lord provides forgiveness, mercy and grace through Christ. Let us rejoice in the love and forgiveness of God.

*Choral Response “The Gloria”

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!

*Passing of the Peace

One: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this peace we are called in Christ Jesus our Lord. The peace of Christ be with you.

All: And also with you.

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

Time for Small Disciples Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays

Anthem “Celtic Thanksgiving” by Martin

Chancel Choir

Prayer for Illumination

Lord God, you speak the words of life; give us ears to hear. You put a song in our hearts; give us sweet melodies to sing. Let the rhythm of life in Christ lead us in the dance of living and serving you as we listen to your Word today. Amen.

Haggai 1:1-15 (page 878 OT in the pew Bible)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Matthew 6:19-34 (page 6 NT in the pew Bible)

Leader: The Gospel of Christ. People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Your Treasure” Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

*Hymn “Lord, When I Came into This Life” #691

*Affirmation of Faith (Confession of 1967 & Brief Statement of Faith) (Ushers gather in the narthex at this time.)

The church confesses its faith when it bears a present witness to God’s grace in Jesus Christ. The life, death, resurrection, and promised coming of Jesus Christ has set the pattern for the church’s mission.

The church follows this pattern in the form of its life and in the method of its action. So to live and serve is to confess Christ as the Lord. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Presentation of Gifts and Offerings

Call to the Offering

Offertory

*Choral Response “The Doxology” (new tune) #608

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below;

Praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore.

*Prayer of Dedication

Lord God, we respond to your sovereignty with the gifts of our hands. We pray that through our giving others will know the love and abundant life, which is your gift to us in Christ . Amen.

Prayer Hymn “O Lord, Hear My Prayer” (first verse only) #471

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer

… “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”

*Hymn “Great God of Every Blessing” #694

*Benediction

*Song on the Way “Live in Charity” #205

*Postlude

*You may stand.

Congregational Meeting All members and friends are invited to remain for the brief meeting.

First Presbyterian Church

of Delhi, New York Church Life: November 18, 2018

The psalmist urges us: “Make a joyful noise to the LORD! ... Come into his presence with singing!” (Psalm 100:1-2, ESV). Let us do so! Welcome.

Days grow shorter, but God’s love never decreases. Nights lengthen, but God’s light outshines all the world’s darkness.

We invite everyone to take a moment before or after worship to sign the Church Attendance Register located at the end of each pew. A special welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us this morning. We hope that your worship experience will be meaningful and enjoyable. If you are interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church or becoming a member of this congregation, please speak with Pastor Lisa Ruth, the Church Office or any Elder.

The FLOWERS this morning are given in loving memory of Kathryn (Kitty) Thomson from the Sullivan and Thomson families.

COFFEE HOUR will be held today in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the Worship Service. EVERYONE is invited to this time of fellowship. Please join us this morning!

The TRUSTEES responsible for counting today are Jackie Clark and Sarah Philion. The Trustees responsible for counting on November 25 are Tom Leo and Bruce Burr.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BAGS are available in the hospitality room on the shelves. Children are welcome to select a bag & items of their choosing to use during worship. CHILDREN’S BULLETINS are also available. The CHILD CARE ROOM is available to parents during worship.

Our prayer focus for November: the hungry and malnourished

A CALL has been issued by the Session for a Meeting of the Congregation to be held immediately after 10:30 a.m. worship on Sunday, November 18, 2018. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect Elders to fill the class of 2020 and Deacons and Trustees to fill the class of 2021. No other business may come before the Congregation at this time. The Nominating Committee is seeking one volunteer to serve a two-year term on the Session. The term will start in January of 2019 and end in December of 2020. Session meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. If you feel God’s call to serve His church, or if you have any questions about the position, please contact Tom Philion at (518)929-3273.

Mission Emphasis for November – Thank Offering

Ladies Lunch at Crossroads is a time to relax and have a meal and enjoy conversation. There are no "lessons" involved; sharing around the table is just a pleasing thing to do. Buy Your Own lunch is the plan for 1:00 at Crossroads on the third Wednesday of each month. The next Ladies Lunch will be held on December 16. Please come enjoy Ladies Lunch whenever you can. Your friend in Christ, Pastor Lisa.

News from the Kirk- Getting ready for the holidays? The Kirk has started putting out Christmas and holiday items. Come and see their large variety of decorating and baking supplies and clothing for sale! Stay tuned for details of their Black Friday weekend November 23rd and 24th. Check our Facebook page “The Kirk Thrift Shoppe” for details. The Kirk needs large bags with handles for holiday shopping.

Taizé Prayer – A service of song, silence and contemplation will be held Thursday, December 13, 7:00 pm at Saint John’s Episcopal Church. These services are sponsored by the Delhi Clergy Association.

The group "Our Gang" will meet again on November 28 from 12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the Conference Room. All are welcome. Contact Ellie Ciferri for more information.

A BIG thank you to all the volunteers who taught Children's Sunday School this Fall. We are now seeking people to sign up for next year's classes which begin February 3, 2019! Let's show our kids how special they are to us!

Thoughts on Giving: “And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.” MARK 13:26 We will all have that day when we are standing before God and our life is played out like a movie. When this happens and God asks each of us, “What have you done with the gifts that I have given you?” How will you respond? Stewardship Prayer: That we continue to develop and nurture our gifts and give back with increase. Bountiful Giving Sundays – the last Sunday of each month! Next Sunday is a Bountiful Giving Sunday! Offerings of sustaining food will be placed in the front of the sanctuary.

Interim Pastor: Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays Music Director/ Organist: Billy Meredith e-mail: office@fpcdelhi.org Web Site: www.fpcdelhi.org

Liturgist: Elder Tom Philion Phone: (607) 746-2155

Fax # (607) 746-2156 4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753

HOLIDAY COOKIE WALK & BOOK SALE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST 9 - 2

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEW NARTHEX AND HALLWAY

What is a “Cookie Walk”? It is a bakery in the church! Plates of homemade cookies - donated by First Pres bakers - are displayed on tables. Shoppers are given a container which is filled

with their choices. Payment is by the pound - just like a “real” bakery! There will also be plates already filled for those who can’t choose.

SO…… when you are called and asked to bake some cookies…...please say YES. We would like at least 6 dozen from each baker. All cookies need to be at the church on Friday or by 8AM

on Saturday. Books may be dropped off starting Nov. 1.

Thank you for your support of this fundraiser.

The Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, will take place on November 22nd, 2018 from Noon until 3:00 pm at the Delhi Fire Hall. This event is sponsored by the Congregations of the Delhi Clergy Association and is hosted this year by The United Ministry.

All are welcome. Reservations are appreciated but not required. The public is invited free of charge (free will offerings will be accepted). Delivery is available to shut-ins only with advance notice to Deb Kearney, (746-2191). Food donations as well as volunteers are needed. All food items should be brought to the Delhi Fire Hall from 3pm-7pm on Wednesday, November 21st. Sign-up sheets are found throughout the church or you may contact the church office.

Please help our Care package for college student collection by donating snacks to be sent off to students during finals week at college. We are collecting granola bars, cup of soup, gum, candy, fruit, popcorn and homemade cookies and cash donations to offset the cost of postage. We will gather to assemble the boxes on November 27, 2018 at 6:30 PM. Please let the office know the names and addresses of college students that you would like to receive a care package. Your generosity is appreciated.

The Annual Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Delhi Area Clergy Association will be held this afternoon, Sunday, November 18th at 4:00 pm at the Delhi Alliance Fellowship. A Soup and Bread Supper will follow with all churches invited to bring a pot of soup. Please bring canned goods or other food staple items to benefit the Delaware County Food Bank.

Poinsettia orders are due in the office no later than December 9th. Wreath orders are due in the office by December 14th.

Thought for today: “Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie.” —Jim Davis

TIME AND TALENT STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT FOR 2019

NAME: ______________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: ________________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ In appreciation to God for gifts and talents received, and in keeping with my commitment to Christ’s Church, I would like to give time, energy and talents to the following areas of the congregation’s life and ministry: (Please check all that apply)

Mission

Christian Education

Music Ministry

Fellowship Events

Kirk Thrift (Thursday sort)

Kirk Thrift (Friday and Saturday sales)

Home Visits

Bible Study/Small Groups

Liturgist (Worship Assistant)

Provide Flowers for Worship

Coffee Hour

Help with Maintenance Jobs

Other:

Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches, those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit because apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

SUNDAY November 18

10:00 am Choir Gathers (Chapel) 10:30 am Worship (Sanctuary) 11:30 am Congregational Meeting for Election of Officers (Sanctuary) 11:40 am Coffee Hour (FH) 4:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service at Delhi Alliance Fellowship

Monday November 19

9:00 am Little Inspirations Preschool (RR, BR & Nursery) &CR 9:00 am Kirk Work Day 10:00 am Monday Bridge 4:30 pm A Pealing Sound Bell Rehearsal (Sanctuary and Chapel)

TUESDAY November 20

Office Working Remotely 9:00 am Little Inspirations Preschool (RR, BR & Nursery) &CR 5:30 pm Weight Watchers (Chapel)

WEDNESDAY November 21

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Deliver food donations for community dinner to fire hall

THURSDAY November 22

Thanksgiving Day 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Fire Hall

FRIDAY November 23

Black Friday Specials at the Kirk Thrift Shoppe 9:00 am – 2:00 pm The Kirk Thrift Shoppe open! 10:30 am Gentle Yoga (Chapel)

SATURDAY November 24

9:00 am – 2:00 pm The Kirk Thrift Shoppe open!

SUNDAY November 25

Bountiful Giving Sunday 9:45 am Sunday School (CR) 10:00 am Choir Gathers (Chapel) 10:30 am Worship with Communion (Sanctuary) 11:30 am Coffee Hour (FH) 3:00 pm Girl Scouts (CR)

RR – Red Room; CR – Conference Room; FH – Fellowship Hall; BR – Blue Room; NN-New Narthex

The Per Capita amount for 2018 has been set at $37.83 per member.

Attendance week of 11-11-18 49 The amount needed each week The amount given week of 11-11-18

$2,774.27 $1,830.0

The amount needed year-to-date The amount given YTD as of 11-11-18 Fuel Fund given YTD as of 11-11-18

Mission giving week of 11-11-18 Mission giving YTD as of 11-11-18

$123,842.15 $77,501.85

$3,841.00

$26.00 $5,671.00

Apportionment Needed 2018 Apportionment received YTD as of 11-11-18

$6,960.72 $2,213.65