Overbrook Presbyterian

Church

Worship Service Second Sunday of Christmas

Epiphany Sunday January 5, 2020

10:30 a.m.

Welcome to Overbrook Presbyterian Church We are glad you are worshiping with us this morning!

Notes on Today’s Service

If you are a visitor, we invite you to fill out a card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate.

Leading Worship Today: The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor

Lay Leader: Deb Rottinger ; Acolyte: OPC Youth Dr. Christopher Gage, Director of Music

The Overbrook Choir Iris Fairfax, soprano

The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God by the Brigham Family in loving memory of Alma Brigham

Childcare is available during the worship service. Worship is for all ages, but should your infant or preschooler become restless during worship, excellent

childcare is provided in our nursery.

Worship Kits for Children are available at the front entrance to the Sanctuary.

Large Print Bulletins and Hymns are Available. Please speak to one of the ushers if you have special needs.

Ushers: Phil Sheau, Tyrone Frisby, Ron Homer, Jane Krumrine, Jim McDaniel,

Carol Tulba and Sean Whalen

Communion Servers: Peju Adebanjo, Artia Benjamin, Elizabeth Cosgriff, Becky Lazo, Nathalie May,

Michael Rottinger, Caroline Skinner and Carol Tulba

Opener/Closer: Herb Brabham

Deacons Delivering Flowers:

Nancy Gilhool and Suchita Fiorillo

Following worship today, please join us for Coffee Hour in the Wistar Morris Room. We would like to thank Laurie Gees for hosting today’s Fellowship

Hour. All are welcome!

Please enter the sanctuary in a spirit of reverence as we prepare for worship and remember to silence all cell phones before the service.

=Stand as you are able.

GATHERING IN

PRELUDE Pierre Dandrieu Puer nobis nascitur (1664-1733)

INTROIT Philipp Nicolai Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (1556-1608) CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Arise! Shine bright O beloved of God. People: God’s light has come to reveal the Way in this new year. Leader: Arise! Shine bright O beloved of God. People: The Glory of God is spread before us. Leader: Arise! Shine bright O beloved of God. People: God’s light scatters the shadows of the world. Leader: Arise! Shine bright O beloved of God. All: May our hearts be warmed by the glowing light of our God. HYMN No. 151 KINGS OF ORIENT We Three Kings of Orient Are WELCOME PRAYER OF CONFESSION Lord of the living light, may the courage of the Magi be our guide. Open our eyes to the signs of your love and grace that surround us. Inspire in us generosity that we might give extravagantly. Give us faith to say yes to your invitations. Forgive us God, for our shortsightedness, for being enticed by power, for being led by greed, by failing to see all the ways in which your love has changed this world. Have Mercy, O Lord so that we too might follow the star to Bethlehem and meet you again, as if for the first time. SILENT CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

GLORIA PATRI HYMN No. 581

HEARING THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 60:1-6 Page 649/pew Bible The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. TIME WITH CHILDREN Adam Hearlson (All children are welcome to remain in worship, should parents so wish; children in Pre-K through Grade 2 may gather in the nursery following the Time with Children.)

SOLO Robert MacGimsey Sweet Little Jesus Boy (1898-1979) Iris Fairfax, soprano

Sweet little Jesus boy, born in a manger, Sweet little Holy child, we didn't know who You were,

Long time ago it seems, You were born, Born in a manager Lord, sweet little Jesus boy.

Didn't know you'd come to save us all

To take our sins away, Our eyes were blind we did not see,

We didn't know who You were.

You have shown us how And we are trying,

Master, You have shown us how Even as You were dying,

This world treats You mean, Lord, Treats me mean too

But that's how things are done down here We didn't know it was You.

Didn't know You'd come to save us all, to take our sins away

Our eyes were blind, we did not see, We didn't know who You were.

GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 2:1-12 Page 1/pew Bible The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON “Yes!” Adam Hearlson

HYMN No. 152 PUER NOBIS NASCITUR What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS SHARING OF PEACE INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERING George J. Elvey Arise, Shine, for Thy Light Has Come (1816-1893) The Overbrook Choir

Arise, shine, for thy light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth,

and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee,

and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to Thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

Isaiah 60:1-6

DOXOLOGY HYMN No. 607 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.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

THE LORD’S SUPPER INVITATION TO THE TABLE THE GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise… SANCTUS (sung by all) HYMN No. 562 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE LORD’S PRAYER WORDS OF INSTITUTION FORETASTE OF THE HEAVENLY BANQUET Communion will be received in the pews today. There will be gluten-free bread in the center of the tray. The Deacons and Elders will bring the trays to your pew and pass it to you, first the bread and then the cup. Take the bread when it comes to you, pass the plate on, and partake of your bread when you are ready (this demonstrates how Christ comes to each of us individually). When the trays of glasses come to you, take a glass, pass on the tray, and hold the glass until all are served. Then all will drink together (this demonstrates the unity of the Church Universal).

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (Unison) Holy Triune God, we thank you for this meal that proclaims the peace and healing of the nations. We thank you for this meal where a little is enough to change our lives; where a little is more than enough to feed those whose hearts yearn for communion in community. May this bread and fruit of the vine nourish us so that we may grow in the faith and knowledge that in you, we are one. Amen.

SENDING FORTH

HYMN (on next page) WAS LEBET WAS SCHLEBET O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness

BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE G. T. Thalben-Ball God Is Light (1896-1987)

Please depart quietly for those who wish to listen to the postlude. POSTLUDE Franz Liszt “Scherzo” from Weihnachtsbaum (1811-1886) Johnny May and Christopher Gage, piano

The cover artwork is The Magi Journeying to Bethlehem, a mosaic that is part of the Palatine Chapel in Palermo, Sicily. In the 12th century, when this chapel was built, Sicily had three distinct cultures, Byzantine, Norman, and Fatimid (an Islamic caliphate), all of which are represented in the design of the chapel. The mosaics are attributed to Byzantine artists and are renowned for their subtle coloring and elongated proportions.

This Week at Overbrook Presbyterian Church

Sunday, January 5 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 1:30 p.m. Art of Advent @ Art Museum Tuesday, January 7 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, January 8 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study Thursday, January 9 6:15 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal-Bell Room 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal-Choir Room Sunday, January 12 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 12:00 p.m. Deacon Meeting 12:00 p.m. Christian Education Meeting

Sunday, January 5 “The Art of Advent: Seven Centuries of Great Sacred Art.” Guided tour by Peter Seidel at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Please gather on the second-floor balcony of the Great Hall in the museum at 1:30 p.m.. Admission is “pay what you wish.” Wednesday, January 8 Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, January 8. at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel with Pastor Adam. Adam will be discussing the Acts of the Apostles. Sunday, January 12 This Sunday will be the ordination and installation service of elders and deacons during worship. Thursday, January 16 Let’s break the winter doldrums together! The R.P.M. (retired person's ministry) Cafe will be open for business on Thursday, January 16, starting at 11:30 a.m. Please join us in the Chapel for a choice of homemade soups, desserts, and beverages. Feel free to bring a sandwich or salad to round out your meal. Fun and Fellowship will prevail as we engage in our first ever “Game Fest” following lunch. Bring your favorite game to share, or select from the games we’ll have on hand: Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, Mexican Train, Pictionary, Taboo, Cards, Puzzles, and more. If you’re not a game player, fear not—we’ll have a “Conversation Corner” for those who prefer to gather for a neighborly chat. Please RSVP to Nancy Elmore at nancylaingelmore@gmail.com or call/text her at (610) 639-2184. The RPM Cafe is a ministry of the Congregational Life committee; there is no cost to attend.

Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Day - Please join us at 9:00 AM on January 20, as we work together to serve our broader community. There will be service opportunities for all ages. We request that preschool and elementary students be accompanied by an adult. Sign-ups will be available, look for them in your weekly e-news. Friday, March 27 You are invited to join the conversation about the long-term vision of Overbrook Presbyterian Church as we plan to meet the needs and dreams of the future! Hold the date for the OPC Vision Summit: Friday, March 27, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. At this summit, we will be guided through an intentional process for discerning our mission statement, our core values, and our long-term goals as a church. With the help of our trained consultants, Ministry Architects, we will work together to shape the scope of OPC’s work in the community. There will be much more information shared as we get closer. The entire church is invited. Light refreshments will be served. Bring your best ideas!

General Announcements Coffee Hour No More! - Fear not! Our time with snacks after worship is not going away. It is being renamed to better reflect the meaning of the gathering. The Congregational Life Committee invites you to FELLOWSHIP HOUR, formerly known as Coffee Hour. For many at Overbrook, this time with food and friends and welcoming of newcomers feels like an extension of worship. It's more than coffee! It's fellowship! So, we'll celebrate it that way going forward with a new name. With that being said, we are still in need of Fellowship Hour Hosts for the following Sundays: January 12, and 19. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Peggy Kaercher at kaerchm@gmail.com or via text at 484-429-4719 or Pat Ogundele at 610-668-1309.

Prayer List

Margaret Cosgriff is recovering from leg surgery. Olivia Ann Corrar, first granddaughter of Michael and Deborah Rottinger, has

been discharged from the NICU on 12/30 and is home with mom and dad. Ellen Barnhart, friend of Mary Lou Ryce, is leaving rehab after breaking her

shoulder in 4 places. We offer unspoken prayers for Peggy Garrett and Eric Kelner. Katie Kupstas' dad responded well to treatment for stage 4 lung cancer. The

tumor has shrunk. Wendy Fraser, sister of Jeremy Blatchley, will continue chemotherapy until

mid-February. She is diagnosed with a rare form of sarcoma that has spread to her liver.

John Nathaniel is back in PT/OT. Margaret Young’s son Keith chemotherapy is finished and he awaits surgery

on January 13. Diane, Laurie Geer’s sister, has responded very well to her chemotherapy for

pancreatic cancer. The tumors have shrunk. Julie Hearlson, Adam’s stepmother, has completed her chemotherapy and her

tests have come back clear of cancer. Praise God. Ed Harvey is still facing some multiple health challenges. He is grateful for all

the prayers. Erin Harris, 39-year-old friend of the Taussig-Lux family, has started hospice

care. Pat, friend of Ginny Leagans, is undergoing treatment for cancer. Ellen Burr is experiencing ongoing medical concerns.

Please contact Mike Rottinger (mike.rottinger@comcast.net) or the Church Office to add names to the prayer list

OPC COMMITTEES AND CONTACTS

Christian Education Becky Lazo: rebeccalazo@hotmail.com Clerk of Session Sara Davis: skdavis@verizon.net Communications Karen Wong: testawong@gmail.com Congregational Life Raelyn Harman: raelynkay@aol.com

Artia Benjamin: NewLife5125@aol.com Deacons Mike Rottinger: mike.rottinger@comcast.net Finance Lainie Blodgett: elblodgett@yahoo.com Mission and Outreach Aimerie Scherluebbe: aimerie.scherluebbe@gmail.com New Members Elizabeth Mendoza: egmendoza@comcast.net Personnel Eileen Wiggins, Interim: eewiggins3@gmail.com Property Jeff Bowker: bowkerjeffrey@gmail.com

Larry McGhee: ljmcghee@gmail.com Ted Dillon: esdillon@earthlink.net

Stewardship Will Schick: willsch84@yahoo.com Treasurer Stephanie Morris: stephaniekale@hotmail.com Worship and Music Rachel Carnahan: carnahanrachel@gmail.com

OVERBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6376 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151 Phone: 215-877-2744 | Email: office@overbrookpresb.org

www.overbrookpresb.org

The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson - Designated Pastor The Rev. David McMillan - Pastor Emeritus

Dr. Christopher Gage - Director of Music Anthony Carrella - Director of Christian Education

Lisa Faso - Office Manager Carol Rozmiarek - Financial Secretary Leonard Robbins - Church Custodian

The Overbrook Quartet:

Iris Fairfax, soprano; Anthony Carrella, alto; Toffer Mihalka, tenor; Matthew Lulofs, bass

Overbrook Presbyterian Church is a welcoming and diverse Christian community that actively seeks to

love and serve God, each other, and the world.