Georgetown Presbyterian Church

November 19, 2017 10:00 am Service

Welcome One Another, as Christ Welcomes You Romans 15:7

Welcome and Community Sharing

Primeros Pasos Casey Christophel, Executive Director

Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you! People: And also with you!

Let us greet each other in the name of Christ.

Prelude What a Friend We Have in Jesus setting by H. Gotsch

Morning Prayer Elder Carolyn Green

*Introit Ubi Caritas et Amor (Adapted) Hymnal #399

*Call to Worship The Bright Wind of Heaven Cecily Taylor (b. 1930)

Leader: The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and where it isgoing to, no one can say;

People: But where it is passing our hearts are awaking, to grope from thedarkness and reach for the day.

Leader: The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and many oldthoughts will be winnowed away;

People: The husk that is blown is the chaff of our hating, the seed that is left isthe hope for our day.

Leader: The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, the love that itkindles will never betray;

People: The fire that it fans is the warmth of our caring, so lean on the wind, it will show us the way.

*Hymn of Praise Gather Us In Hymnal #649

Faith Sharing with Children The Pastor Children are invited to remain in the sanctuary on Communion Sundays.

Classes will resume next week.

*Call to Confession Restoring God’s Image

*Prayer of Confession (Unison followed by Silent Prayer & Reflection)

Leader: God of Light

People: Why O God? Why is our world so full of darkness?

Leader: Why O God? Why has nothing changed since last Sunday?

People: We have called upon you. We have heard your great promise ofLight, but where is that Light O God? Where is the brightness?

Leader: And yet, even as we cry out, we know it is here among us O God.

People: Yes, here among us O God, and you have charged us with takingyour Light into the world.

(Continued next page)

Leader: Forgive us Lord.

People: Forgive us for carrying a weak, flickering flame.

Leader: Forgive us Lord.

People: Forgive us for giving into the darkness around us.

Leader: Forgive us Lord.

People: Forgive us for diluting your Light with our fear and anxiety.

Unison: Forgive us Lord, and fill our hearts with both love and courage, thatwe may boldly take your Light into the dark and challenging places, revealing your presence among us . . .

[Silent prayer / meditation / reflection]

Leader: We pray in Christ’s name, People: Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon

*Congregational Response Beyond the Word Words: M. Williams, Tune:”Dennis”

So We Proclaim; So We Believe 1 Corinthians 15:11

Narrative Lesson Isaiah 9:1-7 Pew Bible, O.T. pg# 600

Anthem This is the Day! Choir & Chimes

Sermon The Light of Tzedaqah Pastor Williams

Be Doers of the Word; Blessed in the DoingJames 1:22, 25

Reception of New Members Ruth Kraybill, Carmela Gathers, with daughter, Braelyn

Celebration of the Lord's Supper All those who seek to know Christ are welcome at this, Christ’s table.

Hymn of Preparation I Come with Joy (Verses 1-4) Hymnal #706

Invitation to the TablePrayer of Thanksgiving & Lord's Prayer (found on the inside back cover of hymnal)

Words of Institution 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

All who seek a relationship with Christ are invited to come forward to share this spiritual feast. In preparation, ask God to open your heart to those actions which, through the work of the HolySpirit, will deepen your intimacy with Christ. Please take a piece of bread from the plate and dip itinto the cup, partaking immediately. The cup contains unfermented grape juice.

Coming to the Table and Receiving God’s Grace

An appropriate response to the Elder’s words as you receive the elements is "Amen" whichmeans, "Let it be so." Using a common loaf and cup symbolizes our unity in Christ. If comingforward is difficult, you will have the opportunity to be served in the pew. All ages are invited tothe table, for none of us fully understand this gift of spiritual nourishment that we have beengiven. The Pastor will be available at the antique communion table near the door for those whowish a personal moment of prayer in addition to or in place of the elements.

Communion Prayer (sung) I Come with Joy (Verse 5) Hymnal #706

Together met, together bound by all that God has done;

We’ll go with joy, to give the world, the love that makes us one,

the love that makes us one.

Receiving God's Tithes & Our Gifts

As did the first century church, we receive an offering as a part of our communion

celebration. The offering is not returned to the front of the sanctuary, but is immediately

sent from our gathering, symbolizing its use beyond church walls.

Offertory Lift High the Cross setting by R. Powell

*Hymn of Dedication The People Who Walked in Darkness Insert

*Benediction*Congregational Response Go With Us, Lord Hymnal #747

Postlude Blest Be the Tie That Binds setting by J. Ferguson

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

PRAYER REQUEST FORMS are located in an acrylic holderoutside the sanctuary and on the table outside the office. Youmay place request forms in the offering plate, give them to thepastor or drop them by the office. You may also sendconfidential requests through our Web Page - PresChurch.com

Community News ~ November 19, 2017

WE ARE GLAD THAT YOU ARE WORSHIPING WITH US THIS MORNING! Our Worship

Leader is Carolyn Green and this mornings greeters are Richard & Sharon Hubbard.

Please register your attendance in the black community pads. Guests are invited to

include contact information if desired. For information about joining our fellowship,

speak with the pastor or call the church office at 856-6842. You may visit our WEB PAGE

- PresChurch.com - for continuing information about our congregation.

VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND WEB PAGE regularly for continuing information about

Georgetown Presbyterian Church. Every week our Bulletin is posted on the web page.

Our page is found at: PresChurch.com and includes a link to our FaceBook page.

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS:

2 Vicki Moore 2 Chris Hilliard 4 Jane Pusey 5 Lidle Stone 10 Cassie McCabe 11 Nancy Heck12 Audrey Gulab 15 Earnest Gulab 19 Evan Mall21 Loretta Rogers 21 Alexis Justice 22 Butch Booth26 Ethan Gulab 26 Diana Snyder 27 Joe Booth28 Carolyn Green 28 Alexander Proseus 29 Emil Schneider

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:IF YOU DON’T SEE YOURS LISTED, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 856-6842 OR

OFFICE@GEORGETOWNPRES.COM SO WE CAN INCLUDE YOU!

When you do your WEEKLY grocery shopping, consider buying a fewcans or staple items to place on our food table BEFORE doing yourregular shopping. Single serve soups and snacks are used in ourshelter ministry. We empty the cart each month following our 3rd

Sunday Communion Celebration and often share its contents withthose in need during the week. Let the sharing of food become aweekly spiritual discipline for your family.

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE - We

will be celebrating a THANKSGIVING

EVE SERVICE in our sanctuary from

7:00 to 7:30pm on WEDNESDAY,

NOVEMBER 22. Following the service,

the congregation is invited to a Pie

Social fellowship time in Tunnell Hall.

If you are able, please bring a pie to

share. Beverages will be provided by

the Worship Committee.

Georgetown Presbyterian ChurchChartered January 27, 1860

203 North Bedford Street; P.O. Box 46 Georgetown, DE 19947

Office: 856-6842 / Pastor’s Cell: 302-344-1912 or from a cell phone call **pastor (star,star, p-a-s-t-o-r)

Office E-mail: Office@georgetownpres.com

Website: PresChurch.comThe weekly Bulletin is posted on our website each Friday.

Facebook page: Facebook.com/GeorgetownPres ~ for Current happenings and photos~~You do not need to be a member of Facebook to read our Facebook page.~~

Copyright reprints authorized under OneLicense.net License #A-718752 and CCLI license #11225174

Worship Leaders and StaffThe Reverend Michael Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PastorMrs. Linda C. Wolfe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of MusicMrs. Sallie Horner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Director of MusicThe GPC Chancel Choir & Chime Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music LeadershipMr. William Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of SessionMr. Lee Turek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerDr. Bobby Gulab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant TreasurerMrs. Beth Garvilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church OfficeMr. Mark Amendt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building ServiceMrs. Jennine Money Groene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ministry Candidate New Castle Presbytery

Session Elders and Commissioned DeaconsElders serve on the Session for 3 year terms; Deacons are Commissioned for Specific Ministries yearly.

CLASS OF 2017: Lucy Buchanan, Carolyn Green, Reginald Johnson, Sharon Lawrence.CLASS OF 2018: Peggy Hallowell, Darrell Moore, Lidle Stone, Bill Taylor.CLASS OF 2019: Bob Chudakewich, Rukhsana Gulab, Richard Hubbard, Chris UmstedELDERS-ELECT (2020): Michele Fletcher, Earnest Gulab, Mari Ellyn Hellard, Amin Mall.

DEACONS: Joe Booth (Personnel), Dora George (Hospitality), Mari Ellyn Hellard (Mission), Sharon Hubbard (Prayer), Justin Illian (Mission),

Vicki Moore (Worship), Carol Ann Stone (Bereavement), Linda Williams (Mission)

THE MISSION OF GEORGETOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS TO LEAD PEOPLE TO

A DEEP AND CONTINUING RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST AS WE SEEK TO BECOME

MORE CHRIST-LIKE OURSELVES.