ANNOUNCEMENTS UPCOMING EVENTS There will be a meeting of the Funeral Committee members today July 18 An Evening with Rev. Mike Goodwin in the library following worship. July 22 Ordination and Installation of Elders & Deacons August 1-14 Pastor on Vacation August 7-9 Vacation Bible School Known hospitalized this past week was Thongdy Sisavath. August 12 Brat Fry at Festival Foods in Bellevue Christian sympathy is extended to Johnny Davis upon the death of August 21 Bob Nickel Organ Recital his sister in Chicago. Know someone going through a tough time? Stephen Ministry is NEW CONCERNS available. It is Christ centered, confidential and free. Contact Nancy Blashka or Pastor Randy for more information. Theda Nero, Bob Nickel Pantry Prayer Concerns: Jamie Duda and Son Casey; Bro Tidwell; Centhia; Genevieve; Carl K; Chris; Ellie; Maria Ramirez; Glady’s cancer, On July 18 at 6:30 p.m., you are invited to an evening with Rev. Dr. Mike Goodwin, pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Appleton. not doing well; Genia; Paula. Pastor Mike is coming to share the story of his church’s efforts in the area of “Children, Youth, and Family Ministry.” We hope to generate ONGOING CONCERNS some ideas that will benefit our ministry. Session members, Christian Education Committee members, and interested parents are welcome to Henry Akerboom, Autumns Promise; Ginney Amen, Woodside Oaks; join us for a lively discussion. Kim Bouchard, friend of Donna Jansen; Allen Collins, Manor One; Marje Crowl, home; Johnny Davis; Gladys Dehne, friend of Leah Mott; Loren The Ordination and Installation of the new class of Elders and Deacons Dunn, home; Marjorie Holmes; Meredith Ingram; Lauren, Connie’s will be held on July 22. friend; Irma Lyon, home; Ben and Rita Mach; Rosemary Minehart; Derek Morrissey, great grandson of a friend of Donna Jansen; Ginny Nixon, home; Ron Korver’s memorial service will be here at the church on Saturday, Bob Olsen, former member; Iner Osgood, home; Kathryn P., friend of July 28, at 1:30 p.m. Donna Jansen; Richard Parkinson, home; Pat Piaskowski, home; Cathy Rennells, home; Gene and Joan Reynolds, home; Rosa, Connie Vacation Bible School is scheduled for August 7-9 from 5:30-8:00 Greenawald’s cousin; Tom, friend of Connie Greenawald; Marian Turk, p.m. with the theme “The Armor of God”. We will be focusing on Verona; John and Marilyn Van Langendon, Grancare Nursing Center; Karen local heroes with games, crafts, music and fun. Kids will learn about Walker, home; Keith Wallace; Vivian Wallace, home; Peggy Wolfe, how God's armor protects them, makes them strong, and helps them Renaissance; Uraba Presbytery and churches in Colombia, South America; spread the good news. If you are interested in helping out, please let the churches in Gnozdovo and Yartsevo, Russia. the church office know or there is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway. Registration is available on our website. On August 12, the Deacons are sponsoring a brat, hot dog and CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK hamburger fry at Festival Foods on the east side next to Menards from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The proceeds will benefit Feed My Starving Children and First Presbyterian Pantry. If you are able to Today help serve, there is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway. Mission Group from Montana Departs Funeral Committee in the Library 11:15 a.m. Once again this summer, area churches are hosting a summer organ Hispanic Pentecostal Church 1:00 p.m. concert. The concerts start at 6:30 p.m. The schedule is: Monday, July 16 July 31 Grace Lutheran Finance and Administration Committee 6:00 p.m. August 7 Faith Lutheran August 14 First United Methodist Tuesday, July 17 August 21 First Presbyterian Church Staff Meeting 9:45 a.m. August 28 St. Paul’s Methodist Early Headstart/Afternoon 3:00-7:00 p.m. Christian Education Committee 6:30 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken at each recital to benefit food pantries associated with each of the churches. Wednesday, July 18 Rev. Dr. Michael Goodwin’s Visit 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19 Ft. Howard Apartments 11:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 22 Worship 10:00 a.m. Installation and Ordination of Elders and Deacons Hispanic Pentecostal Church 1:00 p.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP NOURISHING INVITATION TO THE OFFERING…………………………………Jill Stenson July 15, 2018 10:00 A.M. SPECIAL MUSIC “Thy Word” OFFERTORY MUSIC “Adagio in A minor” Jill Stenson and Amy Wittman - Violin Solo and Piano Johann S. Bach (1685-1750) Bold indicates congregational participation *Indicates congregation standing, as you are able. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION………………………………………...Jill Stenson *RESPONSE #717 For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known, WELCOMING PSALM 24: A RESPONSORIAL SETTING, HYMN #364 (refrain only) with these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own: here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring; GATHERING MUSIC “Variations on Amazing Grace” Refrain give us grace to love and serve you, living what we pray and sing. E. Excell, J. Clemens, K. Keene, C. Callahan and J. Goode Verses 1-6 Refrain *PRAYER OF DEDICATION………………………………………..Jill Stenson WELCOME Verses 7-10 Refrain SENDING MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OLD TESTAMENT………………………………...2 Samuel 6:1-5,12b-19 (pg. 280) *HYMN #307….……….………………….."God of Grace and God of Glory" PRELUDE “Prelude on Jordan” *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION The Sacred Harp/David N. Johnson EPISTLE…………………………...Ephesians 1:3-14 The New King James Version Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, *POSTLUDE “Rigaudon” LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Jill Stenson who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, Andre Campra *CALL TO WORSHIP……………………………………………….Jill Stenson that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, Come, let us worship God with the passion and joy of King David having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, and all the people who sang and danced before the ark of the covenant. according to the good pleasures of His will, WORSHIP LEADERS Let us worship our Savior with the songs of praise and thanksgiving of the to the praise of the glory of His grace, apostle Paul and all who are blessed with every spiritual blessing. by which He has made us accepted in the Beloved. Reader: Jill Stenson God has blessed us in our Lord Jesus Christ, destined us to be children of God, In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, Audio: Brandt Schoffelman and sealed us in the Holy Spirit. according to the riches of His grace Lock Up: Deacons #1 Let us worship God. Ushers: Bill Klass and Harland Merrell which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence, Nursery: Patty Kabacinski *PRAYER OF THE DAY…………………………………………….Jill Stenson having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good Organist: Ruth E. Baker Holy God, yours is the justice that calls power to account. Yours is the love pleasure which He purposed in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness Greeter: Jo Leicht that calls sinners to repent. Yours is the mercy that forgives us and grants us of times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, eternal life. Lead us in the truth about the Beloved, and set us free to rejoice both which are in heaven and which are on earth – in Him. WELCOME with all our might over the great mystery you have revealed: that you are In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to bringing all things into harmony through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, We welcome families with children and infants to worship. Worship bags that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. with activities are available for children in the narthex. If your child becomes *HYMN #35……..………………………..."Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty" In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, uncomfortable during worship, please feel free to leave the sanctuary and return at an appropriate time. Our nursery is room 207. CALL TO CONFESSION……………………………………………...Jill Stenson the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, Assistive Listening Devices are available for the hearing impaired. We have PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) ………….…………………..Jill Stenson who is the guarantee of our inheritance two kinds: ear speakers and neck loops (for T-coil compatible hearing aids). Holy, holy, holy Lord, you are the God of glory. We confess that we often until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. Speak to the audio person for help. forget that your holiness is dangerous. We take our impurities for granted, make excuses for the sins we commit, and expect you to overlook the harm This is the Word of the Lord. Pastor Randy can be reached after hours either by phone at 309-2761 or by we cause while still demanding justice from others. We do not deserve your Thanks be to God. email at [email protected]. You can also leave a confidential mercy. Forgive us, and return us to a right relationship with you for the sake voicemail at the church’s number, 437-8121, ext.