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Matthew 16: 21-28

3/17/2024

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​Gathering Around the Word
 
Announcements:
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
The Lord calls His people to lay down their way of life for His.
    To take up our cross, and to devote our lives to following
    Jesus.
What can we expect in our service to the Lord?
Things will not always be smooth and easy, our old ways of life will fade away, we will be like sheep sent out among wolves.
What will we gain in our service to the Lord?
    Just as the Lord has joined the Father’s glory, so shall we.
To know God is our great reward both in life and death.  We pick up our cross and will be raised in His glory.  Come and worship our great Lord, King, and Savior!  
INVOCATION
*HYMN:   “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”                     # 12
 
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Father, You have created and blessed us with so many beautiful and wonderful things in this life.  Yet in our sin, we have made the focus of our life on these things that bring us pleasure.  We are drawn to the beauty of the world and forget how much more wonderful You, the maker of everything are.  We become so obsessed with our momentary happiness that we resist Your call to deny ourselves and follow You. Forgive us, God for putting what we want before what You command.  For ignoring the needs of our neighbors.  For withholding the forgiveness, You so freely extend to us.  As we confess these sins and the sinfulness that we don’t even see, we trust in Your loving kindness to justify and restore us.   Amen
*Time of Silent Prayer:
 
            *Assurance of Pardon
        *Response – Gloria Patri     # 581
             Passing of the peace
 
 Children’s Chat
                         Prayer of illumination
 
                        Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Lois Miller 
 
SERMON TEXT:  Matthew 16: 21-28
  
*HYMN       “Jesus Call Us”                        # 720 
*Apostles Creed  (next to Prayer List)
                       
                         Presentation of tithes and offering
                         Offertory
                        *Doxology
                         *Prayer of dedication
 
                         Concerns and Celebrations
                         Prayer of the people
                         The Lord’s Prayer
 
                        *HYMN:  “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”       # 804
 
                         Benediction
 Postlude

BIRTHDAYS:  Bob Fisher
 
ANNIVERSARIES:
          Butch & Cindy Ward
          Bryan & Cheryl Bell
          Doug & Marilyn Ward
 
 SYMPATHIES: none this time.
 
Remember our food collection.  And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.”   Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time.
 
Session will meet on Monday the 18th at 7 pm.
 
Men’s Bible Study starting March 21 at 6p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at Pastor Clayton’s home.  
 
Today’s Lenten Service is at W. Alexander Presbyterian church.  The service is at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Clayton LaPosta
 
This prayer listing is for those who have unspoken concerns and prayer on Sundays.  You will not be forgotten to be prayed for by our pastor.
Continuing Prayer List
 
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Ricci Amos, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Judy Donaldson, Donna West, Helen Provenzano, Doug Ward, Marlene McFeely, Marley Smith, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Johnny Yurko, Mike Durila, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabenshue, Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson, Ron Poznick, Jim King, Ron Westfall, Mary Stoey, Norma Jean Kelso
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What Kind of Offering Does God Want?

8/20/2023

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Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
                    Gathering Around the Word
Prelude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP                                                from Psalm 39
I said, “I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin,
I will put a muzzle on my mouth in the presence of the wicked.
     Now, O Lord, what do I look for?  My hope is in You,
     save me from all my transgressions and from fools.
You rebuke and discipline men and women for their sin.
Their wealth is consumed; each person is but a breath.
     Hear my prayer, O Lord!
     Listen to my cry for help; be not deaf to my weeping.
Look away from me, that I may pass the test.
May I rejoice again before I depart and am no more.
     The span of my years is as nothing before You.
     Now, O Lord, what do I look for?  All my hope is in You.”
 
INVOCATION
*HYMN   “Rock of Ages”                                                        # 438
 
 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
His Name is wonderful.  His Name is wonderful.  His Name is wonderful:  Jesus my Lord.  O Lord, we sing songs such as this one and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”----but we do not act like it.  We act like WE are the wonderful one.  WE are the friend all should have.  WE are selfish.
 
Help us to know we need forgiveness.  Help us to know that You must always come first in our lives.  Help us to learn to have a forgiving spirit toward others.  Thank You for being such a
wonderful model of how to live.  We are sorry we have sinned.
 
*Time of silent prayer:  
    
          *Assurance of Pardon
            *Response – Gloria Patri
                  *The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
                             And also with you.
           *Passing of the peace
 
            Children’s Chat
             Prayer of illumination
 
            Scripture reading
                        Hebrews 13: 1 – 8    Christine Welling
                      Hebrews 13: 9 – 21
 
            SERMON:    “What Kind of Offering Does God Want?”
 
          HYMN   There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in This Place #408
                                           (acapella)                     
          *Apostles Creed
 
            Presentation of tithes and offering
            Offertory
            *Doxology
            *Prayer of dedication
 
            Concerns and Celebrations
            Prayers of the people
            The Lord’s Prayer
 
            * HYMN    “His Name is Wonderful”         (insert) 
                                    (acapella)
 
            *Benediction
             Postlude

BIRTHDAYS  Marilyn Ward, Don Hanes
 
Remember our food collection.  And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time.
 
Women On Wednesday will meet August 30 at West Middletown Restaurant on Main at 11: 30.
 
The collection information for the fair last Sunday 8-13-23 is reported as $1,340.00, going to the Washington County Food Helpers. Also, there were 3 checks for total of $160.00 made out to Food Helpers directly.  Grand total of $1,500.00.   It was reported there were 195 in attendance.
Continuing Prayer List
 
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Donna West , Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton,Wiley Myers, Keith McGill, Ron and Jean Westfall, Billie Wilson, Ed Horne, Sue Gregg, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith, Kirkland Cipoletti, Ellen Morris
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Indiana Jones is Wrong!

7/30/2023

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Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:      from Psalm 36
There is no fear or respect of God before the eyes of the  wicked.
In his or her own eyes he flatters himself too much.
    The wicked person commits himself to a sinful course.
    He or she has ceased to be wise and to do good.
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens;
Your faithfulness is like the mighty mountains.
    O Lord, You preserve both humans and beasts.
    How priceless is Your unfailing love!
Continue Your love to those who know You,
Your righteousness to the upright in heart.
    For with You is the fountains of life;
    in Your light we see the light of life coming in You.
 
INVOCATION
 *HYMN   “Great is Thy Faithfulness”                    #39
                    (intro then 2 verses.  Bells between verses)
 
 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
O Lord, our Lord, You are amazing to love us.  We, your creations, think we are the center of life.  We do what is beneficial to us always, not considering what is best for our families, our neighbors, our church, our God.  We are selfish.  We sin.
  Forgive us, Father. May we see life and this world through Your Eyes. May we learn to love others as we love ourselves.  May we honor You by our words.  May we honor You by our actions.
May we live as sons and daughters of God. Thank You for always loving us.
 
*Time of silent prayer:  
       
          *Assurance of Pardon
            *Response – Gloria Patri
 
            *The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
                        And also, with you.
 
            *Passing of the peace
 
            Children’s Chat
            Prayer of illumination
           
            Scripture reading
                        I John 2: 20 – 25  Debbie Mary
                      Hebrews 10: 19 - 25
 
            SERMON:    “Indiana Jones Is Wrong!”
 
            *HYMN     “Standing on the Promises”              #838
                                      ( a capella)
            *Apostles Creed
 
            Presentation of tithes and offering
            Offertory
            *Doxology
            *Prayer of dedication
 
            Concerns and Celebrations
            Prayers of the people
            The Lord’s Prayer
 
            * HYMN    “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”    #465
                                 ( intro and 3 verses)
            *Benediction
             Postlude
​

​SYMPATHIES
            To the Family of Margaret Knabenshue
                    Aunt of Debbie Durila
 
Remember our food collection.  And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time.
 
VBS is coming up on July 31 to August 4,  6 to 8 pm.  There will be sign-up sheets and registration forms available. Help and refreshments appreciated.
 
There will be a service at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church at 9:30 am on Saturday, August 5. It will be at the same time as services at the South West Bethel Synod in Ethiopia.

Women On Wednesday will meet August 9 at the Church at 9:30. All are welcome to have fun and fellowship.
 
Remember Fair is next month on  August 13.  Church is at the fair that Sunday at 10 am.
 
Any news for the Bulletin, Please notify Diana at
Phone # is 724-255-6481 or email her at [email protected].
Continuing Prayer List
 
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Evelyn Wood, Fred Wilkinson, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton, Wiley Myers, Keith McGill, Ron and Jean Westfall, Billie Wilson, Ed Horne, Sue Gregg, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith
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The Hall of Fame of Faith

10/9/2022

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Our guest speaker today is Rev Renny Domske.
Gathering  Around  the  Word
 
Prelude                     Music Director               Robert Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
 CALL TO WORSHIP               from Psalm 14
The Lord looks down from heaven on the sons of men
to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.
     The fool says in his heart. “There is no God.”
     These foolish men are corrupt, their deeds are vile.
They have together become corrupt and turned God aside.
There is no one who does good, not even one.
     God is present in the company of the righteous.
     The Lord is the refuge of the poor and their plans.
Will evildoers never learn?
They devour my people as men eat bread.
     Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!
    The Lord restores the fortunes of His people

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Keeping Our Contract with God

7/26/2020

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All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service.
Hymn: Where He Leads Me
 
Call to Worship
​We hear a divine melody and feel an inner pull that draws us closer to you, Oh God. We come this morning looking for the companionship that comes with being a Christian. We ask for the guidance of your Holy Spirit to lead us each new day that we are given. We come this day sharing the love and joy of life and all that it gives us each amazing day.

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Growing in Our Faith

7/19/2020

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All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service.
Hymn: My Faith Looks Up to Thee
 
Call to Worship
Now is the moment of grace.
This is the hour of blessing
Today is the day of salvation.
Here is the path to a new life.
For this is the day that God is making.
​Let us rejoice and celebrate the love of our God. ​

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