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Welcome to Worship at First Presbyterian Church
Neenah, Wisconsin
We’re delighted that you’re here! With the open arms of Christ, we welcome those of every age,
ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity fully into the life of the church.
Large print bulletins (with hymns included) are available. Please ask an usher.
Hearing Assistance: First Presbyterian has a hearing loop for hearing aid users equipped with
T-coils. Brochures explaining this feature are available in the pews. There are also head phones
available in the Narthex, (aka the entryway) if you don’t have hearing aids.
Childcare (infants and toddlers through 2 years old) is available in the nursery located across from
the Library. We welcome infants and small children in worship, but if your child needs care or
becomes uncomfortable during the service, feel free to leave and return as you wish.
Worship bags with activities and Bibles for children are available near the entrances of the
Sanctuary.
Wee Worship: At the option of their parents, children ages three years through first grade are invited
to gather in the Wee Worship room next to the library immediately following the Time for Children
at the second service (a teacher will lead them there). Wee Worship provides an environment for
young children to learn, experience, and participate in worship in a developmentally appropriate
way. When we celebrate a Baptism or Communion, children will rejoin their families in worship
right after the sermon so that they can participate. If their parents prefer, children may be taken to the
nursery instead of returning to worship.
Online Connections: You can learn more about us at www.firstpresneenah.org, and Like us on
Facebook, www.facebook.com/FirstPresNeenah, for updates on church activities.
The flowers today are in celebration of the seven-year wedding anniversary of Jeff Beiriger and
Gina Glover. Honoring one another and God’s love in all our lives.
Today’s Ministers of Welcome:
Greeters: Deacon Doug Freiermuth and Elder Carol Houston.
Ushers: Alice and Larry Lewis at the 8:00 a.m. service and Gary Cebulski and Lorenzo Pisan at the
10:15 a.m. service.
Coffee hostess: Mya Volkman.
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Service for the Lord’s Day Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 20, 2019 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
Please prepare quietly for worship and be sure all cell phones are turned off.
*Those who are able are invited to stand.
Prelude Thanks Be to Thee G. F. Handel
Be Thou My Vision arr. Hal Hopson
* Introit, Hymn 626 As the Deer AS THE DEER
* Call to Worship (Psalm 121:1-2)
We lift our eyes to the hills;
From where will our help come?
Our help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
Sisters and brothers,
Let us worship God.
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* Hymn 395 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word LEIBSTER JESU
* Prayer of Confession (From Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion, ©2013 Westminster John Knox Press) No words can express the depth of our need or reveal the extent of our sin. But you know
us completely, O God. When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our
transgressions. You rescue us from evil and clothe us with love. Humbly, we thank you;
for no words can express our gratitude for the gift of your redemption.
(Silent prayers of Confession)
* Response – Hymn 430 (v 1) Remember Not, O God SOUTHWELL
* Assurance of Pardon
* Response – Hymn 628 (v 1 & 2) Praise, I Will Praise You, Lord JE LOUERAI L’ÉTERNEL
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* The Peace
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Welcome and Invitation to Our Church Life (Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pads.)
Minute for Mission Lois Loth (8:00) Amy Cebulski (10:15)
A Time for Children
(Afterwards, 3 year olds thru 1st graders may follow a teacher to the Wee Worship room.)
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Readings
Psalm 119:97-104 Pew Bible (OT) p. 568
Luke 18:1-8 Pew Bible (NT) p. 81
Response: You are the fount of life, O God:
You give us light, and we see.
Sermon Kim Johnson
* Hymn 700 I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me I’M GONNA LIVE
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
(Following the words, “God, in your mercy,” the response is “Hear our prayers.”)
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.
Sharing of Our Gifts and Offerings
Offertory (8:00) Blessed Jesus, We Are Here J. S. Bach
Blake Doss, organ
Offertory (10:15) Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us arr. Hal Hopson
Chancel Choir
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* Offertory Response – Hymn 439 (v 4) O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer STUTTGART
* Prayer of Thanksgiving
God of creation, you water the earth and send forth food; you shower us with grace and
feed us with your love. Accept these gifts, humble though they may be, and use them to
spread your goodness throughout the earth; Amen.
* Hymn 298 (vs 1, 2, 4, & 5) Lord, You Give the Great Commission ABBOT’S LEIGH
* Charge and Benediction
* Response – Hymn 547 (v 3) Go, My Children, with My Blessing AR HYD Y NOS
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Postlude What a Friend We Have in Jesus arr. John Behnke
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Please join us after worship services for coffee and conversation in the Parlor.
A Congregational Meeting to elect new elders will be held
Sunday, October 27th after the 10:15 a.m. service.
Thanksgiving Food Collection
Our Deacons are collecting non-perishable food items for distribution to struggling local families.
Please drop off your donations to the RED BASKETS in the Cloister or the back of the Sanctuary by
Friday, November 22nd. Please be sure to check expiration dates!
Shopping List for Donations
Baking ingredients & mixes Canned fruits
Peanut butter and jelly Cereal
Boxed dinners/sides Beverages
Canned vegetables Condiments or seasonings
Canned soups/entrees Desserts, cookies
Rice or pasta Crackers or snacks
Non-food items such as paper towels, toilet paper, soap,
cleaning products, health and beauty products
JOY/SPY Cooks Needed
Each time our JOY and SPY groups meet at the church, a meal is provided for the group’s members
and advisors by their parents (you will be reimbursed). If your kids will be attending either group this
year and you were unable to attend the kick-off meeting, please send your contact information to
Jennifer Hillend (buryat1@new.rr.com). Jennifer is taking care of meal sign up. Looking forward to
seeing you in the kitchen!
Sign-up for CPR Training
FPCN is offering a CPR Training course Saturday, November 16th 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the SPY
Room. Cost is $40 per person – financial assistance is available. If you are interested, please
register ASAP as space is limited! Contact the church office (725-4391) for more information or to
register. Please let us know if you need childcare when registering.
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Winnebago Presbytery Fall Camp 2019~An Intergenerational Gathering~A theology of play
Experiencing God through the joy of play. Camp begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 25th and ends
Sunday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m. Register by visiting the events page of the United Church Camps
Pilgrim Center website (https://ucci.org/pilgrim-center/). Questions? Contact the Presbytery office
(info@winnebagopresbytrey.org or 886-3598).
Blessed Be Art/Craft Sale to Benefit SPY Youth Trip
On Sunday, November 17th between services and following the 10:15 a.m. service the Blessed Be
Knitting Circle will be holding an Art/Craft Fair. As knitters we tend to accumulate extra scarves,
shawls, socks, and other items that we have created. This is an opportunity for you to pick a hand-
made Christmas gift and to support the SPY program at the same time. 100% of the proceeds will go
to support the SPY program. If you would like to donate something you created contact JoEllen
Wollangk (725-7155 and leave a message if not answered) to arrange to have a table. Anything not
sold will go back to the creator, small c! Lets’ support SPY and empty the stashes of those crafts
people who need more room so we can keep making things
Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s Holiday Chorus
Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s is inviting girls and women to learn three songs and perform
with them in their Holiday Show on Tuesday, December 3rd, the Christmas in the Air at the EAA on
Saturday, December 7th, and the Fox Valleyaires Show on Tuesday, December 10th. Rehearsals are
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. beginning October 22nd in Fellowship Hall. Contact Terrie (920-740-6551
or foxvalleychorus@gmail.com) or visit www.foxvalleychorus.org for more information.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, October 20
E2F Pan Drop Off ▪ Blessing of the Quilts
8:00 a.m. Worship (Chapel)
9:00 a.m. FaithTime!
PreK - 5th Grd – Jacob Wrestles
Middle/High School – The call to pray
and be hopeful in the face of
injustice
Adults - Mental Health with Mike
Altekruse
9:20 a.m. Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)
10:15 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)
11:30 a.m. Deacons’ Meeting (Meeting Room)
1:00 p.m. George (Doc) Roberts Memorial Service
at Westgor Funeral Home
4:45 p.m. JOY Adopt a Highway
5:15 p.m. SPY Fellowship (SPY Room)
Sunday, October 27
Congregational Meeting
8:00 a.m. Worship (Chapel)
9:00 a.m. FaithTime!
PreK - 5th Grd – The Pharisee & the
Tax Collector
Middle/High School – Expressing
Acceptance without Judgment
Adults – Coffee & Fellowship
9:20 a.m. Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)
10:15 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary)
“Y” Worship
11:00 a.m. Congregational Meeting (Sanctuary)
Monday, October 21 3:00 p.m. Just for You Group (Parent Connection
Room and Kitchen)
Tuesday, October 29 9:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous (Parlor)
6:30 p.m. Sweet Adeline’s Chorus Practice
(Fellowship Hall)
Tuesday, October 22 9:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous (Parlor)
Tuesday Club (Meeting Room)
5:00 p.m. PEO Table Set-up (Meeting Room &
Fellowship Hall)
6:30 p.m. Sweet Adeline’s Chorus Practice
(Fellowship Hall)
Wednesday, October 30 9:30 a.m. Knitting Circle (Heritage Room)
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room)
Wednesday, October 23 9:30 a.m. Book Study (Parlor)
10:00 a.m. PEO Fall Market (Meeting Room &
Fellowship Hall)
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Informational Mtg
(Fellowship Hall)
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room)
Friday, November 1
7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Parlor)
3:30 p.m. Chelsea Schoenick/Seth Stuebs Wedding
Friday, October 25
7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Parlor)
Saturday, November 2
10:00 a.m. Rev. Kimbrel Johnson Installation
Service (Sanctuary)
Saturday, October 26
10:00 a.m. Betty Mueller Memorial Service (Chapel)
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Remember Your Calling as a Member of Christ’s Church
Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ is a joy and a privilege. It is also a commitment to
participate in Christ’s mission. A faithful member bears witness to God’s love and grace and
promises to be involved responsibly in the ministry of Christ’s Church.
Such involvement includes:
• proclaiming the good news in word and deed,
• taking part in the common life and worship of a congregation,
• lifting one another up in prayer, mutual concern, and active support,
• studying Scripture and the issues of Christian faith and life,
• supporting the ministry of the church through the giving of money, time, and talents,
• demonstrating a new quality of life within and through the church,
• responding to God’s activity in the world through service to others,
• living responsibly in the personal, family, vocational, political, cultural, and social
relationships of life,
• working in the world for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment,
• caring for God’s creation,
• participating in the governing responsibilities of the church, and
• reviewing and evaluating regularly the integrity of one’s membership, and considering ways in
which one’s participation in the worship and service of the church may be increased and made
more meaningful. (From the Book of Order G-1.0304 The Ministry of Members)
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