The Birth of the King

Worship Service 10:15am February 21, 2016

The Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole is a church where every member is a minister, called to pass on the faith, as we… Gather to love God and others; Grow to know and follow Jesus; and Go to make a difference in the world.

Thoughts for the Day “We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts.” ~A.W. Tozer

“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” ~Augustine of Hippo

“One way to define spiritual life is getting so tired and fed up with yourself you go on to something better, which is following Jesus.” ~Eugene Peterson

“We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness.” ~Francis Chan

WE GATHER IN GRATEFUL WORSHIP

Welcome to worship at PCJH! Children are encouraged to worship with their family during the first part of the service. After “Time with Children” kids who are three-years-old through middle school are dismissed to Sunday School. The nursery is available for kids 0-2 years old during the entire service.

Prelude Ain’t Got No Home In This World Anymore Long Black Train

Welcome and Opening Prayer

Song of Praise Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Call to Worship* Leader: We gather here in your presence, God All: In our need, and bringing with us the needs of the world Leader: We come to you, for you come to us in Jesus All: And you know by experience what human life is like Leader: We come with our faith and with our doubts All: We come with our hopes and with our fears Leader: We come as we are, because you invite us to come All: And you have promised never to turn us away

Song of Confession Back to the Cross

Prayer of Confession (taken from Psalm 139:23-24) Ponteir Sackrey Leader: Search me, O God, and know my heart; All: Test me and know my anxious thoughts. Leader: See if there is any offensive way in me, All: And lead me in the way everlasting. Leader: Take a moment to silently confess your sin to the Lord.

Assurance of Pardon

Song of Response When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Passing the Peace of Christ

(Take a few moments to greet old and new friends)

A TIME FOR FAMILY CELEBRATION Time with Children News of the Family (Please sign and pass the welcome pads located at the end of your row)

Sharing our Joys and Concerns

Preparation for Prayer Albert E. Brumley I Steal Away and Pray

Pastoral Prayer 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 sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Giving Generously of our Tithes and Offerings

(Electronic giving instructions are on the back of this bulletin)

Song of Reflection John Yates & Ira Sankey Model Church

WE GROW BY LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD

The Message Philippians 2:1-11

Time for Reflection and Study Rev. Ben Pascal

Top 10 Reasons to Follow Jesus

WE GO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN GOD’S WORLD

Closing Song I’ll Fly Away

The Benediction* Leader: O Trinity of Love, you have been with us at the world’s beginning All: Be with us till the world’s end Leader: You have been with us at our life’s shaping All: Be with us at our life’s end Leader: You have been with us at the sun’s rising All: Be with us till the day’s end. Amen.

Postlude Cherokee Shuffle Fellowship in the Lobby

(Please enjoy the food, fellowship, and conversation with others in the lobby)

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The Musicians:

Jon Degroot – mandolin Brock Benjamin – banjo Patrick “Poot” McFarlin – bass Mimi Smith – fiddle Kenny Hadden – guitar Keith Phillips - piano

THIS WEEK AT PCJH February 21st – 27th

February 21st – Sunday Save the Date: •8:00am - Worship Service 3/4 - Women’s World Day of Prayer •9:00am – The Story •9:00am – The Letter to the Ephesians 3/6 – Worship at the Summit •9:00am – Confirmation Class of the Gondola at JHMR •10:15am – Worship Service Thanks to: •11:30am – Finger-food Potluck in the Lobby •11:45am – Children’s Choir Deacons of the Month:

nd Kenlyn Long & Kerry Murphy February 22 - Monday •8:45am - Women's Bible Study Greeters:

February 23rd – Tuesday 8:00am – Rick Walls •6:45am - Men's Bible Study at the Virginian 10:15am – Paula Jorgenson, Sandra Guido & Deb Keenan •12:00pm - Women’s Bible Study, Pastor Ben

February 24th – Wednesday Lay Readers: •After School Program–6:00pm 8:00am – Susan Ordway 10:15am – Ponteir Sackrey •5:00pm - Parenting Book Group •6:00pm - Fellowship Dinner – JOIN US ! Fellowship Snacks: •6:45-7:45pm Programs for all ages: 8:00am – Melissa Tuttle - Choir, new participants welcome 10:15am – Claudia & Michael Schrotz - Nursery - K-5 classes Wrangler: - M.S./ H.S. Youth Group Brian Bultema

- The Story Gift Counters: - The Meaning of Marriage Alicia Neathery & Pam Flores - Financial Peace University - Sacred Secrets Coffee Preparation:

th Brad Herman February 25 – Thursday •12 noon - Men's Bible Study, Pastor Ben Volunteer Recognition:

@ Jackson Whole Grocer Sunday School Teachers: •7:00pm – Ascent: 20’s & 30’s Fellowship Robyn & Randy Reedy, Tiffany Tate, Feburary 27th - Saturday Tena Webb, Cathy Blount, •8:00am - Men's Group and Diane McGee.

•9:00am-3:00pm – Piecemakers Quilt Making Gondola Service Helpers: Visit and like us on Peter Keenan, Scott Barrett, Adam Van Sickle, Tom Deltz, and Sheri Aiken

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF JACKSON HOLE Rev. Ben Pascal Rev. Steve Weber

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*Iona Abbey Worship Book