PRAYER AND CARE CONCERNS (Names in bold type indicate new prayer concerns.)

TO ADD NAMES TO THE PRAYER AND CARE LIST, please call the church office or use the Prayer and Care page by printing your prayer request and placing it in the offering plate. If you know of someone who is in the hospital or need to inform the church of a death in your family, please call the church office. Thank you.

Others

Specialty Care

Annabell Aust - Regency Village Richard Brown - Regency Village Joe Burson - Brookdale Place Independent Living Corinne Fanning - Kindred Whitesburg Gardens Jim Forbes - Regency Specialty Care Dieter Grau - Regency Village Mildred Lilienkamp - Harbor Chase Carol Newton - Magnolia Trace Malcom Reeves - Regency Village Ernestine Roberson - Brookdale Place Ray Rose - Kindred/Big Spring Manor Phil Skidmore - Willowbrook at Magnolia Jeanne Westrope - Kindred/Big Spring Manor

Members Richard Brown Ella Grace Bryan Rickey Currie Corinne Fanning Karen Ferguson Elyse Freeman Will Halsey John Randall Howard Linda Howard Pat Ivy Lorinne Lilly Laura Dale Priest Jean Stottle Virginia Wahlheim

Big Cove Presbyterian Church - Partnership St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Johannesburg, S. Africa - Partnership

CCLI # 1345744

Missions

The Mike Bonaker Family - friends of Patrick Green and others at FPC Dr. Beverly Booth - Presbyterian medical missionary friend of Pat Kyser Libby Carter - friend of Garrett & Marshall Schreeder Dr. Wayne H. Causey - Father of Heath Causey Bud Connor - Brother of Jack Connor Ann Crigler - wife of Shep Crigler, former pastor of FPC Trey Edwards - friend of Carol Cotney Gavin Franklin - friend of Ginna Siniard Robin Freisen - friend of Charlotte & John Wessel Aubrey and Thelma Gaskins - parents of Mack Gaskins Dylan Greiner - son of Cay Lambert Karl Gurney - nephew of Frank Contreras Kathy Hammonds - friend of Janet Bozeman Barbara Harrison - friend of Janet Bozeman Laura Harrison - sister of Ann Laue Elizabeth Haynes - mother of Sheila Fogle J. B. Holder - grandfather of Kyle and Aaron Haulenbeek Babsy Ingram - friend of Jean & Ed Walker Carla King - friend of Ed & Jean Walker Muriel Knowling - friend of the Vaughn’s and others at FPC Lucy Lilly - mother of Sandy McKenzie Jessica Martin - friend of Julie & Matt Fowler Deanna Matthews - friend of Joyce Bond Lori McAuliffe - friend of Matt & Julie Fowler Towanda McLelland - cousin of Otis & Betty Vaughn Cathy and Tom McLain - daughter and son- in-law of Bill & Sydna Johnson Laura Nell Morrow - sister of Amy Stucky Lindsey Motley - family friend of Melanie Fowler Selina Niska - mother of Jervon Niska Frank Nitriansky and family - friend of David & Victoria Goodwin Sara Noojin - granddaughter of Caroline Noojin, and friend of Schreeder’s Joyce Orr - friend of Karen Lastovic Will and Natalie Plummer - friends of Jerry & Darlene Cooper The Pryor Family - friends of the Howard families Jerry and Ann Readus - friend of David Smith Skylar Reinhart - friend of Jade Baldwin Chris Roberts - grandson of Cay Lambert Tom Robinson - friend of Susie & Tommy Harper Diana Rose - mother of Serena Neely Jack Ross - friend of the Fann family Nicholas Smith family - friends of Sean Neely Clayton Tshuhlares - nephew of Chris Anne & Heath Causey Leslie Vallely - friend of Ginna Siniard Samuel Watson - father of Michelle Dykes Cynthia Weeks - friend of Carol Cotney

Assemble in God’s Name

Prelude Dr. Frank Contreras, Organ

Tolling of the Bell

Processional Hymn 49 Once in Royal David’s City IRBY

Prayer of Adoration

Prayer of Confession

Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word

and deed. We have not always loved you with our whole heart, mind and

strength. We have not always loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your

mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct

what we shall be so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways

to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

Silent Prayer of Confession

Kyrie Eleison (Congregation and Choir together) KYRIE

Lord, have mercy upon us. (Repeat 3 times)

Christ, have mercy upon us. (Repeat 3 times)

Lord, have mercy upon us. (Repeat 3 times)

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn 48 On This Day Earth Shall Ring PERSONET HODI

Proclaim God’s Word

Minute for Mission Matt and Sarah Rideout, Haitian missionaries

Chadasha Foundation

First Lesson Psalm 148 Reader, Doug Madison

Anthem Gentle Mary Laid Her Child TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM

Chancel Choir

Time for Young Disciples Karen Madison

At this time all children will be invited to come to the chancel steps. Children ages KINDERGARTEN AND YOUNGER are dismissed to the nursery. FIRST GRADE AND UP should remain in the sanctuary with parents.

Second Lesson Matthew 2: 13-23

Sermon Dr. Mark Mueller

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Respond To God’s Word

Creed The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional) Hymnal Page 14

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus

Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of

the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried;

he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he

ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father

Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of

saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life

everlasting. Amen.

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal Page 16

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.

Presentation of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings

Offertory Dr. Frank Contreras, Organist

Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow OLD ONE HUNDREDTH

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Offertory Prayer

Hymn 53 What Child is This GREENSLEEVES

Benediction

Postlude Dr. Frank Contreras, Organ

AND NOW WE INVOKE OUR MISSION STATEMENT AS WE LEAVE:

Having been drawn into Community and nurtured by God’s Word;

We are called into the world.

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This week’s calendar:

SUNDAY, December 29 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 8:00 a.m. - No Worship in GBH 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - No Revive service 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. - No Crusader Ringers re-hearsal

5:30 p.m. - No PYC 6:00 p.m. - No Men’s Bible Study TUESDAY, December 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED WEDNESDAY, January 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!! CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED THURSDAY, January 2 9:00 a.m. - Into the World-23 9:30 a.m. - Yoga Centering Prayer 11:15 a.m. - The Vine 12:15 p.m. - Al-Anon Group 5:00 p.m. - RGBS FRIDAY, January 3 6:45 a.m.- No Breakfast and Bible Study

SUNDAY, January 5 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 8:00 a.m. - Worship in GBH 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School 9:00 a.m. - Confirmation Class 10:00 a.m. - Revive service 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 3:00 p.m. - Reunion Group 4:30 p.m. - No Crusader Ringers re-hearsal

5:30 p.m. - PYC 6:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study

First Presbyterian Church Founded June 15, 1818

First Sunday After Christmas Day

December 29, 2013

10:30 A.M. Worship

WELCOME VISITORS

We welcome you as a participant in worship today. We pray that you will find this service meaningful. Worship is but one of the many ministries of First Presbyterian Church.

PLEASE REMEMBER to turn off cell phones and pagers.

PLEASE SIGN IN: Both members and visitors are asked to “sign in” each Sunday on the friendship folders passed down the pews during the offering. This is our only record of your attendance.

LOOKING FOR A CHURCH HOME? Please speak with Dr. Mueller or an elder standing in front of the sanctuary following the 10:30 a.m. worship. A Stephen Minister, Deborah Smith, will be available for prayer or to answer any questions you might have.

Ushers serving today: 8:00 a.m. - Shannon Shaver, Jeff Hyatt and Peter Farrell; 10:30 a.m. – Marilyn Schild, Patrick Green and Deborah Smith.

The flowers in the sanctuary are given in memory of Henry Gay Rowe, Nancy Williams Holliman, and Matthew David McLain.

The flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God in honor of the marriage of Anna Rowe and Andrew Davenport here at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 28, 2014.

A member of the flower guild will be in the fellowship hall between worship services during the months of December and January taking signups for flower dedications/memorials for 2014. Stop by and sign up.

The church office will be closed December 31-January 1. The office will be opened with very limited staff on December 30.

There will be no Young Adults gathering on Tues., Dec. 31st (NYE). Please join us for the Genesis Epiphany Social on Sun., Jan 5th. We will resume our 7 pm gathering at Sam & Greg’s on Tues., Jan. 7th

The Genesis Epiphany Social for Young Adults and Young Families will be on Sun, Jan 5th from 4-6 at the home of Danny and Ginger Bryant (2809 Hastings Rd, HSV). Nursery care will be provided at the church. Bring a potluck side or dessert to share.

Disciple 1 will resume on January 7.

New Member Social All 59+ new members who have joined the church in the last year are invited to a New Member Social on Sun, Feb. 23rd at 4 pm at the home of Doug and Leigh Brown (2428 Covemont Drive). Nursery care during the social will be provided at the church by request; please call the church office to coordinate.

Presbyterian Youth Connection will not meet December 22 or 29. We will resume on January 5.

Breakfast and Bible Study is a Youth Bible Study led by Andrew Bevel Friday mornings at 6:45 a.m. in the library. We will not meet on December 27 or January 3. We will resume on January 10.

LOGOS will resume on January 8 with the theme “Best Foot Forward” so wear crazy socks!

Thanks to Linda McAllister for leading the worship music during the service this morning. Chancel Choir Rehearsal will resume on January 8, 2014. Crusaders Ringers will resume rehearsals on January 12, 2014.

OUR VISION STATEMENT:

We seek to be a Church United in Christ, Scripturally Based, and

a Compassionate Community of Faith.

(The worship service is broadcast over WLOR AM 1550 or FM 98.1)

256-536-3354 ~Fax (256) 536-3038 E-Mail: fpc@fpchsv.org

Home page: www.fpchsv.org

First Presbyterian is a Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a Stephen Ministry Congregation

There will be no Revive services until January 5.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS Peanut Butter Soup Oatmeal Crackers Jelly Cereal Juice Sugar Rice Canned Meats Mac and Cheese Hamburger Helper Canned Fruits and Vegetables

FPC MINISTRY TEAM Andrew Bevel, Director of Youth Ministries abevel@hsv1pres.org Ext. 131

Evelyn Bridges, Sexton

Dr. Frank Contreras, Organist

Rev. Margaret Davis, Associate Pastor mdavis@hsv1pres.org Ext. 127

Ruth Erwin, Business Administrator rerwin@hsv1pres.org Ext. 121

Quentin Fitzpatrick, Sexton

Melanie Fowler, Director of Preschool mfowler@hsv1pres.org Ext. 128

Dr. Patricia Hacker, Director of Music phacker@hsv1pres.org Ext. 126

Karen Madison, Director of Children’s Min. kmadison@hsv1pres.org Ext. 129

Taffy Matheny, Church Accountant tmatheny@hsv1pres.org Ext. 136

Laviter Miller, Nursery Coordinator

Dr. Mark Mueller, Pastor mmueller@hsv1pres.org Ext. 122

Krystin Rowe, Secretary/Receptionist krowe@hsv1pres.org Ext. 130

Cynde Tannehill, Pastors’ Secretary ctannehill@hsv1pres.org Ext. 132

In case of emergency please contact Dr. Mueller at 256-4 25-3152 or the church office at 256-536-3354, ext.132.

Sympathy of the congregation to the family of Rev. Jennie Thomas, on the death of her mother, Jane Mabry, December 19, 2013.

Lectionary Reading January 5

Jeremiah 31: 7-14; Psalm 147:12-20;

Ephesians 1: 3-14; John 1: (1-9) 10-18

If you plan to make an additional contribution before year end that you wish to be counted as a 2013 tax deduction, please remember that it

must be either postmarked or received at the church by December 31. Any contributions postmarked or received on or after January 1, 2014, regardless of the date written on the check, will be considered a 2014 tax deduction.

FPC Women’s Retreat - The women of FPC-HSV will focus on building and deepening rela-tionships with God

and one another by intentionally with-drawing from the world into a peaceful and intimate surrounding. Save the date of Fri, Feb. 28th-Sat, Mar. 1st for 24 hrs. of overnight retreat with your FPC sisters at the Benedictine Sister’s Retreat Center in nearby Cullman, AL! The gifted Steering Committee has selected the theme, “Abiding: Walking with God in the garden of our Hearts” and is excitedly planning! Sign up on the board or con-tact Lori Smith for details!

How strong are your ankles? Gather’s Ice Skating is Sunday, January 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are excited that we have another opportunity to gather at the Iceplex. This is a totally FREE and fun time to join with your church family and skate, or enjoy watch-ing the skaters as we enjoy warm cocoa and snacks together in our own party room on the main ice.

CONGRATULATIONS To

Anna Rowe

&

Andrew Davenport

on their marriage here at FPC

on December 28, 2013!

The Uganda Mission Team is in URGENT NEED of toothbrushes, adult and children. Please drop them by the church office any-time.