GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD From the Mission Yearbook: PRELUDE Medley on Lovely and Leaning R.V. Williams Health Awareness and Prayer for Healing MUSICAL OFFERING Be Thou My Vision Back in 2001, people from National Capital Presbytery, WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS had a dream—to build an affordable assisted-living facility in CHILDREN’S TIME Nicole McKnight northern Virginia. This group overcame many roadblocks, *CALL TO WORSHIP WITH SONG county requirements, complaints and more. God faithfully an- Famous OLD TESTAMENT LESSON p. 519 Psalm 50:1-6 swered prayers, and in fall 2007 the doors of Chesterbrook Residences, the area’s only multi-income assisted-living facili- *PRAYER FOR THE DAY NEW TESTAMENT LESSON p. 44 Mark 9:2-9 ty, were opened. What a joy for so many who had worked so Almighty God, whose Son was revealed in majesty before hard. They are addressing the body, mind, and spirit of the res- he suffered death upon the cross: Give us faith to per- SERMON Rev. Sue Watkins idents. Families can rest assured that their loved ones are being ceive his glory, that being strengthened by his grace we cared for with the utmost respect. God has assembled these may be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; *PRAISE SONG Shine Jesus Shine “angels of mercy,” who give lovingly and compassionately to through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. all in their care. Members of Lewinsville and Immanuel Pres- PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE The Lord’s Prayer byterian also enjoy giving their time to play games with the *HYMN We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding No. 245 residents, help with crafts, and staff the store. What a joy to OFFERING OUR LIVES TO GOD watch and be a part of such a loving community! On Health PRAYER OF CONFESSION Awareness and Prayer for Healing , we are reminded Let us confess our sins together. OFFERING that ensuring community health requires everyone. We work God of compassion, in Jesus Christ you reveal the light of together to secure a place where the gifts of all God’s people your glory, but we turn away, distracted by our own *PRAYER OF DEDICATION are valued, supported, and affirmed. plans. We confess that we speak when we should listen, and act when we should wait. Forgive our aimless enthu- GOING OUT IN GOD’S SERVICE siasms. Grant us wisdom to live in your light and to fol- Prayer requests may be passed to the aisle, low in the way of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our *HYMN His Name is Wonderful No. 102 where an usher will pick them Lord and Savior. Amen. up for use in our prayer time. *CHARGE AND BLESSING Please join me in a time of silent confession. We would love to get to know you Let us know you were here! Amen. POSTLUDE All Creatures over a cup of coffee & Whether you are a first time

refreshments in the guest, regular attender, or mem- ASSURANCE AND PEACE When the worship is over, the service begins. Fellowship Hall. ber, please let us know you The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. were here this morning by sign- Go and serve in Christ’s name. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Assistive Hearing Devices ing the Friendship Pad. Please

May the God of mercy, who forgives us all our sins, strength- & Large Print Bulletins place the sheet in the offering plate. Be sure to include children en us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, Serving You Today are available, please keep us in eternal life. see an usher for one. who are worshiping with us. Lay Leader: ...... Nancy Davison Amen. Ushers ...... Christine Howard, Jill Foster, Nursery Care is available for children 3 years old and younger. If you have a child in ...... Eunice Baker, Anita Dawkins the nursery, and your number flashes in red on the post at the left front of the church, You are invited to share Christ’s peace with your neighbor. Candlelighters: ...... Wilson & Sarah McKnight please go to the nursery IMMEDIATELY. Children 4 years old through Video System Team: ...... Gert Williams, Alice Dowie, & Galen Stark 2nd grade are excused to attend Children’s Activity Time following Children’s Time. *GLORIA PATRI Sound System Team: ...... Paul Arbuckle & John Dowie Children in 3rd grade and older remain in worship. Announcements www.fpcpuyallup.org Prayer & Praise During the coming week, please keep the following in your prayers: Welcome to Worship

You are invited to a special  Continued prayers for Garry Anderson, John Carden, Anne Coleman, this Lord’s Day! Ash Wednesday worship service Mortimer Cranson George Duncan, Ann Fisher & Cora Molnar.  The men & women of our Armed Forces and their families serving at Transfiguration of the Lord at 7:00 on February 18 home and abroad. February 15, 2015 in the Sanctuary.  John Asher & Nicole McKnight in their preparation for ordained min- 10:30 am Worship Service istry.  LENTEN DEVOTION BOOKLETS more books have been or-  For Christ’s Church around the world, our community, our nation & dered and will be available soon. peace in our world.

 HEY KIDS! PARENTS NIGHT OUT IS TONIGHT Sunday, February 15th from 4 - 7pm. Come watch a movie without This Week at First Presbyterian Church of Puyallup your parents! Please contact Morgen Asher if you are a par- ent to RSVP for this event at 253-592-9099 or mor- Sunday, February 15 [email protected]. 9:00 am Sunday School & Adult Education Classes Various Rooms 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary  THE LIGHTHOUSE GOSPEL QUARTET: Potluck dinner at 6:30 pm Youth Group Youth Room 6:00 pm Living Free Fellowship Hall, Library, Parlor & Upper Room 6:00 pm; Concert begins at 7:00 pm. Please invite your fami- lies, friends, and neighbors to enjoy this evening of uplifting Monday, February 16~ President’s Day Office Closed 6:30 pm Overeaters Anonymous Parlor music. Come to dinner and the concert or just the concert. Tuesday, February 17  HE TATE OF THE RESBYTERY T S P : Saturday, February 21 6:00 pm Self Advocates Fellowship Hall 10:00-11:30 am at Westminster Olympia (1925 Boulevard 6:30 pm Deacons Meeting Parlor Road Southeast Olympia, WA, 98501) All are invited to at- 7:00 pm Freezing Nights (through 7am Wednesday)

tend. Wednesday, February 18 8:00 am Men’s Bible Study Good Samaritan Hospital Cafeteria  NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: The next Chimes deadline is 9:30 am Pastor’s Bible Study Parlor Tuesday, Feb 17. This will be for the March 2015 issue. 12:00 pm Hoff-Nicholson Circle Parlor 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service Sanctuary  OFFICE NOTES: The church office will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of President’s Day. Thursday, February 19 11:00 am Staff Meeting Office Workroom 12:00 pm Chase-MacInnes Circle Parlor  TODAY’S FLOWERS are provided by Pat Hodgson to the Glo- 6:00 pm T.O.P.S. Fellowship Hall ry of God in loving memory of her mother and mother-in- 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary law. Friday, February 20 First Presbyterian Church of Puyallup  NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURES: February 22, 2015: 1st Sunday 4:00 pm PELP Parent Night Fellowship Hall

in Lent: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Saturday, February 21 412 West Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98371 Mark 1:9-15 10:00 am Piano Recital Sanctuary www.fpcpuyallup.org  PRAYER FAMILIES: Please lift the following in prayer: Next Sunday, February 22 Violet Carroll 1812 21st Ave SE Puyallup 98372 9:00 am Sunday School & Adult Education Classes Various Rooms As faithful disciples of Jesus Christ 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary Phyllis Smith 13811 Military RD E Puyallup 98374 12:00 noon New Officer Training Library we reach up to God, reach into His Word, 2:00 pm Piano Recital Sanctuary and reach out to love and serve. 6:30 pm Youth Group Youth Room FPC Mission Statement, adopted by Session, May 20, 2014 6:00 pm Living Free Fellowship Hall, Library, Parlor & Upper Room