First Presbyterian Church 147 N Main Street ▪ Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-6499 ▪ www.fpccleveland.org Pastor, Rev. Andy S. Chambers January 4, 2015 “We View Life Through the Cross” MISSION STATEMENT Growing together by sharing Christ’s love. THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD'S DAY 2nd Sunday after Christmas Day January 4, 2015 11:00 AM THE GATHERING PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP Almighty God, you raised Christ from the dead and established him as Lord over every rebellious power. Give us grace to serve him wisely and faithfully that the world may see his glorious inheritance among the saints and recognize the freedom of joyful obedience in Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. CHIMING OF THE HOUR—CALL TO SILENCE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) Sing praise to God, who gathers us here; from the ends of the earth we come. With a word of promise, a spring of water, a loaf of bread, and a cup of wine, God turns our mourning into dancing, our sorrow into joy. *HYMN OF PRAISE “Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above” 483 *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Holy God, you have given us everything; we have failed to respond with gratitude. In Jesus Christ, you have given us your Word; we answer with empty promises and lies. In Jesus Christ, you have given us your light; we try to hide ourselves from your glory. In Jesus Christ, you have given us your life; even this precious 2 gift we have not received. Have mercy on us, O God; forgive us. In Jesus Christ, give us the faith and power to become what you created us to be: beloved children, full of grace and truth. Amen. (our prayers continue in silence) *ASSURANCE OF PARDON (responsive) This is God’s promise, the sign and seal of your redemption: We have been called by God, claimed in Christ, set free through the Spirit. Believe this good news: In Jesus Christ you are forgiven. Thanks be to God! *RESPONSE OF PRAISE Gloria Patri 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 THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION CHILDREN’S SERMON SPECIAL MUSIC SCRIPTURE LESSON Jeremiah 31:7-14, John 1:1-9 Rev. Andy S. Chambers The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON Rev. Andy S. Chambers “Life!” THE RESPONSE *HYMN OF RESPONSE “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” 3 457 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison) Ephesians 1:3-14 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. 7In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace8that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight 9he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, 10as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13In him ……….[we] were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; 14this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s own people, to the praise of his glory. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 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. CHORAL RESPONSE INVITATION TO THE OFFERING OFFERTORY *THE DOXOLOGY 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 THANKSGIVING 4 THE SENDING *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP “Abide with Me” 543 *THE BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Please rise in body or in spirit. Our worship continues through the act of hospitality in the Fellowship Hall. Use this time to share the Love and Peace of Christ with each other. Household Prayers for the Week: Morning: At the beginning of this day, O God, you are with me, like light scattering darkness. Be with me to the end—and to the beginning of the life that even death cannot destroy; through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Evening: God of all glory, I give you thanks for the fullness of this day and the grace upon grace you have given me. Now hold me close to your heart and let me rest in the grace of Christ, the light of the world. Amen. WELCOME VISITORS Thank you for visiting with us today. We ask that you please fill in your information on the Ministry of Friendship Booklet on each pew in order for us to have a record of your visit, and that we may get to know you better. We hope you come back soon and often! Please join us for Hospitality in Hutcheson Hall after worship. We are glad you are here! 5 WEDNESDAYS DINNER AT 5:30 PM BIBLE STUDY AT 6:20PM Join us this Wednesday for dinner at 5:30 PM when Chef Vic will be serving Baked Tilapia or Bake Chicken, Yellow Saffron Rice, Peas, and Hush Puppies. Our Bible study will follow at 6:20 PM. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Thursday, January 8—10:00 AM The Morning Women’s Bible Study will meet on Thursday, January 8th at 10:00 AM. We will gather at the church for our study, which will be chapter 12, “Turning Yourself In.” All women are welcome. PRESBYTERIAN MEN Tuesday, January 13—6:00 PM The Presbyterian Men next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13th at 6:00 PM; all men are invited to share in our fellowship. PRESBYTERIAN MEN PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday, January 24—8:30 AM The Presbyterian Men is planning a breakfast with speaker that will be open to the entire community. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. John Ereble, General Manager of Smithgall Woods, will be the speaker. CHILI COOK-OFF After Worship Sunday, January 25 A chili cook-off luncheon is being planned in conjunction with our Annual Congregational meeting. On Sunday, January 25th we need all our great cooks to bring a pot of their favorite chili. We will all enjoy the chili and a prize will be given for the best. Soles4Souls During the month of January we will be collecting gently used shoes. Clean out your closets and put those shoes you no longer wear in the collection box in the Narthex. FLOWERS NEEDED FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES All 2015 dates are available. Please enter the information on the flower sign-up sheet on the sign-up table in the Narthex or call the church office at 706-8656499. 6 BUDGET & FINANCE Attendance Last Sunday: 86 Total offering last week . . . . . . . . $3,506.00 General Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,281.00 Building Fund Budget . . . . . . . . . $ 105.00 Backpack Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 295.00 Matching CD Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 200.00 Christmas Eve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 625.00 Total received—Matching CD Fund: $9,860.00 CHURCH CALENDAR FOR COMING WEEK Sunday, January 4 Hospitality in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship Monday, January 5 Office Closed Tuesday, January 6 12:00 PM Rotary 7:00 PM Nar-Anon & Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday, January 7 3:30 PM Knit & Stitch 5:30 PM Dinner 6:20 PM Bible Study 7:30 PM Choir Practice Thursday, January 8 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study 5:15 PM Free Clinic Board Meeting 8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous Friday, January 9 7:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous Saturday, January 10 5:30 PM Saturday Evening Worship Service Sunday, January 11 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service Elder/Deacon of the Month—Bruce Morgan/Rita Morgan GREETERS & USHERS January 11 Greeters: DeWayne Nix & Darlene Cooper Ushers: Becky Clark & Bill Woods Head Usher: Becky Clark January 4 Greeters: Ben & Beth Everling Ushers: Carolyn Brooks & Jannie deWaart Head Usher: Jannie deWaart 7 THE SESSION JIM HIERS, CLERK OF SESSION CLASS OF 2015 TONY CLARK EVENTS/FELLOWSHIP TOM HARBST ADMINISTRATION BRUCE MORGAN COMMUNICATIONS GYPSY SMITH BUDGET & FINANCE CLASS OF 2016 JIM HIERS BUILDING & GROUNDS CLASS OF 2017 CATHERINE GIBBS EDUCATION JAN HOPKINS MEMBERSHIP JUDY M ASSINGALE CONGREGATIONAL CARE MELODY THOMASON MISSIONS JOYCE NAIVAR WORSHIP TH E D I AC O N AT E M O D E R AT O R , D O N M AT H I S CLASS OF 2015 BECKY CLARK JANNIE DEWAART DON M ATHIS CLASS OF 2016 MIL CLYBURN SALLY KALTENBACH RITA MORGAN CLASS OF 2017 DEWAYE NIX LINDALEE WALTERS BILL WOODS THE CHURCH STAFF Rev. Andy S. Chambers, Pastor Linda Watkins, Office Manager David Arvold, Director of Music James Geiger, Pianist/Organist Eric Wall, Treasurer Frank Vetrano, Custodian Millie Estrella, Nursery Worker 706 706--865 865--6499 706 706--865 865--6499 706 706--219 219--7664 706 706--865 865--6499 706 706--865 865--3755 706 706--865 865--6499 706 706--865 865--6499 Pastor’s email: [email protected] Office Manager’s email: [email protected] Main Office: 706 706--865 865--6499 Fax: 706 706--865 865--5362 www.fpccleveland.org
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