Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper November 20, 2016

Christ the King Sunday

Church School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m.

WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME (Take time to prepare your heart to worship God.)

PRELUDE “At the Lamb’s High Feast” arr. Ore “I Love Thy Kingdom/King of Love” arr. J. Wilson, E. Broughton “O Worship the King” Paxtones Dobrinski OUR LIFE TOGETHER MUSIC INTERLUDE TO GIVE PRAISE TO GOD CALL TO WORSHIP

The Lord is a great God, who says: I am the Alpha and the Omega, The first and the last, the beginning and the end.

* HYMN 267 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” * PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Righteous God, you have crowned Jesus Christ as Lord of all. We con-fess that we have not bowed before him, and are slow to acknowledge his rule. We give allegiance to the powers of this world, and fail to be gov-erned by justice and love. In your mercy, forgive us. Raise us to acclaim him as ruler of all, that we may be loyal followers, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. (Please pause for a moment of silent confession.)

* ASSURANCE OF PARDON Hear the Good News. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Praise God! Amen!

* GLORIA PATRI (Hymnal Page 581)

Choctaw and Friends

Cultural Singers at Paxton Presbyterian

Sunday, October 9 ~ 9:00 a.m. In the Great Room, Main Level

Come, welcome our visitors, share and

chat at Coffee Fellowship after worship.

POINSETTIA FLOWERS ORDER DEADLINE ~ December 4th

Poinsettias will again be used for the poinsettia tree to decorate the sanctuary this December. Anyone wishing to purchase a plant may do so by completing the form below and returning it to the church office or place it in the offering plate.

Poinsettia Plants ~ $11.00 each

Checks may be made payable to Paxton Presbyterian Church and must accompany this slip.

Please use the exact wording you would like in the bulletin: In Memory of: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ In Honor of: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Placed by: ________________________________________________

We appreciate your order. This year the poinsettia tree will remain up for the Christmas Day worship ser-vice. Often times we have many poinsettias left after Christmas. If we receive enough plants to decorate the tree and church and you are not planning to take your poinsettia, may we give your flower payment to the Christmas Joy Offering? Your dedication will still be placed in the bulletin.

I will not be taking my poinsettia, please give my payment to the JOY Offering. Thank You!

Number of Plants _____ Amount Enclosed_______

TO CELEBRATE THE FAMILY OF FAITH

CHILDREN’S MOMENT

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you.

TO HEAR GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 1:15-23 ( NT Page 200) Luke 23:33-43 (NT Page 89) ANTHEM “With A Thousand Alleluias” Adult Choir Harlan

SERMON “My All In All” Pastor Green

TO OFFER OUR GIFTS AND OUR LIVES

PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS OFFERTORY “Living Bread” arr. R. Williamson

* DOXOLOGY (Hymnal Page 606)

TO SHARE THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER HYMN 501 “Feed Us, Lord”

THE INVITATION TO THE LORD’S SUPPER THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: Holy God, we praise You. Let the heavens be joyful, and the earth be

glad. We bless You for creating the whole world, for Your promises to Your people Israel, and for Jesus Christ in whom Your fullness dwells. Born of Mary, He shares our life.

People: Eating with sinners, He welcomes us. Leader: Guiding His children, He leads us.

Jerry Davies Nino Giambrone

Jan Gough Louis Robertson Pam Robertson

Bert Wood

PAXTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3500 Sharon St., Harrisburg PA 17111

(717) 561-0510—Fax: 561-4052

Website: www.paxtonchurch.org Email: office@paxtonchurch.org

Ministers ~ All Members

Happy Barber Norm Daniels Dave Elder

Erin Giambrone Bill Gough

Rebecca Haner Doug Hitz

SESSION MEMBERS

Bryrony Baer Laurie Bassler Nan Bonnet Jim Bruce

Linette Burd Gail Burfeind

Niki Corl

BOARD OF DEACONS Richard Peiffer (Moderator)

We are a Stephen Ministry Church For confidential referral, or if you are inter-ested in becoming a Stephen Minister please contact a leader.

STEPHEN LEADERS

Helen Heidelbaugh Jane Rising

Jane Sanford

STEPHEN MINISTERS

Carol Anderson LaVerne Collins Susan DeRemer

Karen Herrold Cheryl Holtzman Janice Hutchison Annette Kilpatrick

Bill LaDieu Donna Leaver Nancy Lengler

David McPherson Steve Miller Jack Moore Gary Myers

Kathy Woodbridge

Dave Holt Jay Kealey

Don Laughery John Moyer Lisa Pletz

Jason Skrinak Merideth Staudenmaier

Paxton Church Staff

Pastor, The Reverend John W. Green Treasurer, Laurence Kilpatrick, CPA

Director of Music, Richard Fowler Organist, Jeanne Bruce

Alleluia Choir Director, Kathie Zimmerman Chimers Director, Cindy Green

Christian Education Administrator, Jo Jacoby Office Staff, JoAnn Snyder, Judy Frankford

Wedding Coordinator, Peg Elder Custodian, Mary Bowers

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sun 20 9:00 Church School 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:00 Worship 11:00 Sunday Snacks Tues 22 9:30 Staff Meeting 6:00 Lions Wed 23 6:45 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 9:30 Sewing 7:30 Thanksgiving Eve Worship Thur 24 HAPPY THANKSGIVING Fri 25 Church Office Closed Sun 27 9:00 Church School 10:00 Worship 11:00 ADVENT WORKSHOP 6:30 Youth Fellowship

The Deacons will be collecting Peanut Butter, Crackers,

Ramen Noodles during the month of November for the

Ecumenical Food Pantry.

Paxton Presbyterian Church Established 1732

3500 Sharon Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111 717~561~0510, www.paxtonchurch.org

PRAYER SQUARE As Christians we are called to pray for everyone in a difficult time of life. To protect the privacy of those for whom we are praying we ask that permission be received before a name is placed for prayer request. We will keep the names in the Prayer Square for two weeks. If you would like them to be included longer, please call the church office or submit another prayer request.

Please keep the following members of Paxton in your prayers: Dale Williams, Jean Herrold, Jack Moore, Elwood Wertz, Jo Cain, DeDe Moore, Cathy Roland, Keith Birth Continued Prayers: Krista Baer, Luke Szekeres, Ken Schappell, Jim Gischel, Jane Rickert, LCDR Sarah Granger, Carmen DeLuccia, Erin Francis-Friel, Lori Giroux, November 20- Rob Bozart, Brent Barclay, Bradley Kutz, Shawn Lasko, Pearl Weaver, Gloria Tarby, Joey Burrnett, the Strous family Each week we will be praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ within our Presbytery. This week we are praying for the Millerstown Presbyterian Church.

December's Souper Sunday will be on 18th! During this Christmas Season, take a few minutes to enjoy hot, homemade soup courtesy of Bill and Marilyn LaDieu. This will give you a chance to socialize with your Paxton friends. You know you will need a break by then!

It's Time to Sing Carols Around the Campfire! On Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30, come to Paxton's annual Campfire Carol Sing! We offer a crackling fire, hot chocolate, hot-dogs, fine voices and great camaraderie. If you have some Christmas cookies you are will-ing to share, they are always welcome!!! Richard Peiffer will also be presenting his train lay-outs in the cabin. There is something very special about Christmas Carols outside in the dark night around a fire; the smell of burning wood, hot chocolate, and hotdogs surrounding us; and the warm glow of the season and sharing it with friends. If you have not come in the past, make this the year you do.

During This Christmas Season, Give the Gift of Church! During this Holy time, family and friends draw closer. Our Church has so many wonderful programs this season, why not invite a friend, coworker, or family member to come to Church to enjoy one of them with you? It is a very simple and friendly way to share Paxton in this joyous season.

Thank you! Thanks to Patty Bowers for organizing last week's Veterans' Day program. Her hard work was much appreciated by all. Our continual thanks go to all veterans and those currently serving. We can never repay the debt we owe to you.

People: Visiting the sick, He heals us. Leader: Dying on the cross, He saves us. People: Risen from the dead, He gives new life. Leader: Therefore we praise You, joining our voices with choirs of angels and with

all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of Your name.

SANCTUS (Sung by Choir) Gounod Unison: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. 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 king-dom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

AGNUS DEI (Sung by Choir) Willan THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE COMMUNION As we celebrate communion, we have the opportunity to serve one another. This reflects our belief in the priesthood of all believers. When you pass the tray to the person next to you, quietly say, “The body of Christ broken for you,” or, “The blood of Christ shed for you.” An appropriate response is simply, “Amen.” There should be no rush; take time to serve one another.

Bread: In silence, wait and receive together Cup: You may receive as you are served.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

TO GO REJOICING IN GOD’S NAME

* RECESSIONAL HYMN 263 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!” * BENEDICTION

C HORAL RESPONSE “To the Glory of the King” Adult Choir Harlan POSTLUDE “O Jesus, King Most Wonderful” arr. Wood

* Those who are able may stand.

THE LECTOR TODAY is Elder Dave Elder. Dave is the chair of the Property Manage-ment Ministry.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING WITH US TODAY! We are happy to share this Sun-day with you and hope you come back soon! Please fill out the yellow card and be sure to include your name, address, and phone number for our records. If you are interested in membership at Paxton Church, please indicate this when the friendship folder is passed or speak to the Pastor or Lector following worship. THE USHERS joyfully serving the month of November: Steven Barnes, Captain; Janice Barnes,, Ron Brinkley, Charles Cain, Michael DeRemer, James Knight, Penny Knight, Hung Nguyen, Robert Martin and Brenda Martin, Kevin and Stephanie Roland. TODAY Pastor Green will greet at the porch door. The lector will greet at the parlor door and an usher will greet at the south door. THERE ARE TWO FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS in the chancel this morning. One is placed in honor of Jean Miller and in Memory of Thomas, Thomas B. and William Miller by Patricia Bowers and daughters. The other arrangement is placed to the Glory of God who holds in heaven our beloved son, Jonathan Alexander Baer Scott, by David and Kristin Scott.

HEARING DEVICES are available on the table as you enter the sanctuary through the parlor door. Please see an usher if you need assistance.

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Sunday Worship recordings are currently available through the church office upon request. If you would like an audio compact disc please let us know.

FALL MEMORY WORK #2 November 20 - 27

Psalm 100

Make a joyful noise to the Lord,

all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness;

come into his presence with singing.

Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his;

we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with

thanksgiving, and his courts with praise.

Give thanks to him, bless his name.

For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures

forever, and his faithfulness to all

generations.

ALLISON HILL MEALS ON WHEELS NEEDS OUR HELP!

Allison Hill Meals on Wheels, which operates out of 15th Street United Methodist Church, is in desperate need of volunteers. The commitment is for 1.5 hours once a week , or less frequently if you'd like. The program is now delivering a hot meal three days a week and two frozen meals on one of those days due to a lack of volunteers. It appears that they may soon only deliver frozen meals if more volunteers aren't found.If you would like to talk about the possibility of volunteering please contact Linette Burd at 558-8991

BAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT

Calling all bakers. This year's Cookie Sale will take place on

Saturday, December 10th.

We know some of you have favorites that you bake each year. If you would like to bake those cookies this year, please let the cookie committee know. Perhaps some of you have a specialty that you would like to share with us or have been unable to bake in the past but would like to do so this year. There will be sign-up sheets today in the Great Room. We will have traditional recipes and some new recipes. Once again, we will include cookie recipes that require “no baking” or are for those bakers who might be "short on time”. A total of 12-15 dozen of each cookie is needed. We hope you will consider helping out this year. Thank you. If you have any questions, please contact any of the Cookie Committee members.

PW Thank Offering

How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7

During the month of November, PW will be collecting our annual Thank Offering. There are envelopes in the pew racks. Information about the past year's recipients can be found on the PW bulletin board or by going to www.presbyterianwomen.org/thank. Please give generously.

WON’T YOU PLEASE HELP FILL OUR COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES?

We do need the support of the entire congregation for our November service project – College Care Packages. We will be collecting goodies to send to our college students again this year. The surprise packages were much appreciated last year. We need things like cracker, cookies, candy, gum, gift cards, post-it notes, hot chocolate pack-ages, inspirational notes, coloring books, etc. Collection ends Sunday Nov. 27th so that we can box them that evening and get them sent out.

For those parents of college students – please get us their addresses as soon as you can so we do not miss anyone. Send to the_palmers@verizon.net or the church office.

From the Safety and Security Committee... The Safety and Security Committee will be conducting an ARC challenge course for members whose CPR training expired and needs re-certified. A class will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 6:30PM. There will also be a two day training class for those interested in learning how to do CPR on February 21, 2017 and February 28, 2017. This course will be limited to 10 individuals. Please contact the church office to sign up.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Mark your calendar……Sunday November 27 is Advent Workshop, please join us for “A Night in Bethlehem”

A light lunch will be served at 11:00 followed by fellowship and crafts.

Please visit the table in the Great Room during Sunday Snacks today to sign-up to help.

GIANT GIFT CARDS—Please order today for December 4th gift cards. There will be no sales the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, but we appreciate your help in planning for the next week. I know...How can it be the last month of 2016 already?!!! Carol McCall—566-2786

Solomon Screech Owl's Kangaroo Caper

The next edition of our late member, Beth Lancione's, series on Solomon Screech Owl is now available. In the fourth story, Sollie travels to the land down under, exploring Austra-lia where he meets many of the strange and wonderful creatures that dwell there.

Place your pre–order by Sunday, November 27 and your book(s) will be delivered to Church on Sunday, December 18 Please return order form below with payment to the Church Office by Sunday, No-vember 27. Make checks payable to Jana Murray.

Name: _________________________________Phone: __________________

_____ Solomon Screech Owl's First Flight (Book 1) @ $20.00 _____ Solomon Screech Owl Goes to the Galapagos (Book 2) @ $20.00 _____ Solomon Screech Owl's Antarctic Adventure (Book 3) @ $20.00 _____ Solomon Screech Owl's Kangaroo Caper (NEW Book 4) @ $20.00 TOTAL # of books ________ x $20.00 per book equals total amount enclosed $ ———

Please make checks payable to Jana Murray.

THANKSGIVING LOVE LETTERS are due today. Return them to the GIANT table to-day or to the PW mailbox in the office hallway. Thanks to all of you for sharing your time and compassion. SANTA SHOPS are filling up fast! Praise God! Sign up today on the poster in the Great Room. Thanks to everyone who came to our Tuesday workshop and labored like Elves!