Order of Worship

February 12, 2017

N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049

610.967.5600 office@faithchurchemmaus.org www.faithchurchemmaus.org

PULPIT SUPPLY: Rev. Grace Ji-Sun Kim

PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson

ORGANIST/DIRECTOR, SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder

DIRECTOR, CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth

ADMIN. ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer

CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie

DEACON GREETER: Terry Eck

FLOWER DEACON: Donna Hill

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Mark Ingram AUDIO: Chas Shimer

USHER CAPTAIN: Amy Waters VIDEO: Lynn Ingram

USHERS: Chuck, Amy, Archer, and Cawley Waters

FELLOWSHIP: The Payea family

FLOWERS: Bruce Kunkle, in memory of Sandra Kunkle. The Eck family, in honor of family birthdays.

ELDERS:

Class of 2017 2018 2019 Jack Decker Jim DePhillips III Rob Clark Diane Millick Lisa Heineman Tim Melnick Michelle Somishka Lynn Ingram Chuck Waters Erik Walker Richard Smith

DEACONS: Class of 2017 2018 2019 Eleanor DePhillips Luana Graber Deb Ferguson Terry Eck Anne Greenwood Mark Ingram Toni Fernandez Donna Hill Melanie Shimer Joanne Herring Jana Masenheimer Elaine Smits

SO THAT THOSE PRESENT MAY EXPERIENCE GOD WITHOUT DISTRACTION, WE ASK THAT CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE TURNED

OFF PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP. THANK YOU.

*Word with the Children (For children grade 1 and younger, care is provided in the nursery

during the remainder of our worship time. We ask that children from grade 2 upward remain with their families so they can continue to learn the beauty

and art of worship. A single youth volunteer may be needed. Please ask the adult nursery personnel if a youth is necessary.)

Military Service Please keep these people in your prayers.

Hillary N. Bender, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,

Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits.

Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy.

Faith Church Prayer Chain Anyone with prayer concerns that they would like our membership to

pray for should contact Ginny Robertson, our prayer chain coordinator. Her email address is VSRobertson7@gmail.com and her telephone number is 610-965-5706. Please feel free to contact her so that our Faith Family may

talk to our Heavenly Father about your concerns. He hears and listens to all prayers, no matter how large or small.

Contact Information Pastoral Care Needs For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays

through Thursdays, contact the church office—610-967-5600.

After hours, please contact either of the Co-Moderators of

Deacons...Jana Masenheimer — 610-737-0984 or Melanie Shimer—

610-965-8764; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session—484-695-9073, who will make the appropriate connections.

We are sent out from worship to be grown as disciples of Jesus Christ and to serve throughout the week as we live out His ministry. There are Sunday School classes for all ages following worship this morning at 11:20 so that we might grow and be equipped as disciples, so instead of heading out, please prayerfully consider grabbing a quick snack in Fellowship Hall and then joining a class or conversation!

Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the ushers.

Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.

Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an usher for assistance.

OR

THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

10:00 AM FEBRUARY 12, 2017

THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and help. As worship is not an obligatory offering unto God, but a natural

response to God’s goodness, take time to consider all the reasons, big and small, for which you are thankful unto God. Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship is essential to our life as a

congregation, so please continue to do so following our time

of worship.

Those who are able are invited to stand. Latecomers may be seated.

APPROACHING GOD WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE “Lord of the Dance” ARR. JOEL RANEY

Suzanne Seem, piano

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: As we offer a welcome to stranger and friend,

as we are embraced in their kindness,

People: we choose to be people of life and blessing.

Leader: As we serve others in God's name,

as we receive blessings from those we do not know,

People: we choose to walk in God's way.

Leader: As we forgive those who have hurt us,

as we reach out to those we have harmed,

People: we choose to be reconciled to our sisters and brothers.

HYMN #326 “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” MORECAMBE PRAYER OF THE DAY CALL TO RECONCILIATION

HYMN #367 “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love” CHEREPONI SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON MATTHEW 5:21-37

NT – Pg. 4 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 4 in the blue-edged Bible

SERMON “Life or Death?” REV. MATILDA CHASE

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD

OFFERTORY “If My People Will Pray” JIMMY OWENS

Senior Choir, Suzanne Seem

DEDICATION HYMN #592 DOXOLOGY

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.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION HYMN #167 “God’s Law is Perfect and Gives Life” HALIFAX

SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE

SENDING

Leader: Go now, with God's love,

People: we will choose to be a blessing to others.

Leader: Go now, with Christ's hope,

People: we will choose to serve all in need.

Leader: Go now, with the Spirit's peace,

People: we will choose to share life in every moment.

POSTLUDE “Fanfare” ERIC THIMAN

PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS (in unison) How often we make the wrong choices, God of our lives! We

look at others through the prism of lust, distorting who they

really are. We let our 'mad' feed us with bitterness and

hurt. We toss about harmful words like so many snowballs on a

winter's day. We would rather insult those around us, than to

lift them up. Have mercy on us, God who is everywhere. May we set

aside our quarreling natures to be united in common worship,

common service, and a common purpose, as we follow Jesus

Christ, our Lord and Savior. SILENCE IS KEPT

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

Leader: Christ came, so we might be healed by God’s tender touch.

Christ came, so we might be reconciled to one another.

People: Thanks be to God! As risky, as hard as it may be,

we will choose to be God’s people. Amen.

HYMN OF ASSURANCE #579 GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen.

PASSING OF THE PEACE MINUTE FOR MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: Online Giving ALICIA SHUSSETT GATHERING JOYS AND CONCERNS FOR INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS

INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS THE LORD’S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16

(Please use “debts & debtors”.)

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH WORD WITH THE CHILDREN* “Hungry for Jesus’s Spirit” MARK INGRAM FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON DEUTERONOMY 30:11-20

OT – Pg. 190 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 179 in the blue-edged Bible

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F A I TH L I FE S UNDAY , FEBRUARY 5 , 20 17

We worship in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Grace and peace be with you all as we come before God.

We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.

WORSHIP TODAY! TODAY!

Youth Group

Watch for flagged announcements each week.

DELICIOUS FOOD COMING RIGHT UP!

On Sunday, February 26th, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Women of Faith will be holding a Meat Pie and Bread Sale, featuring our homemade, individual chicken and beef pies (with a pastry lid). Simply bake and serve or freeze for a later time. Don’t forget our awesome breads! Add a salad and your meal is complete.

We appreciate you for your support. Proceeds will go to local mission. Anyone wanting to bake breads, quick breads, or muffins, please call Sandy Gingrich at 610-967-3419.

Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box 507 - Emmaus, PA 18049

610-967-5600—office@faithchurchemmaus.org Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org

ARE YOU NEW TO FAITH CHURCH?

If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you.

SOMETHING NEW! Do you Have something that you are trying to get rid of,

or that you can offer? Are you in Need of something? If so, please use the new “I have:/I need:” bulletin board by the parlor to communicate your desires. Let’s help each other

out! Items posted do NOT have to be free. We just ask that you remove your “ad” if your need has been met. Need help

creating an “ad”? Please contact Lynda in the church office for assistance.

IN THE PULPIT THIS MORNING

This morning, we welcome The Rev. Matilda Chase. Tillie Chase is an Honorably Retired Teaching Elder in the PC (USA). She retired as Interim Pastor at the Olivet United Presbyterian Church in Easton, PA. Rev. Chase is trained as a Spiritual Director.

Before answering God’s call to ordained ministry as a Teaching Elder, Rev. Chase worked in the corporate world in the areas of banking, finance, and computer design and installation. She has also served as both a Deacon and an Elder. In her spare time, Tillie is a potter, and plays the violin in the East Stroudsburg University/Community Orchestra.

NEW HYMNALS You have an opportunity to donate funds toward the purchase

of the new Presbyterian Hymnal, “Glory to God” for congregational use during worship. The cost of each hymnal is $20, plus $1 to cover the cost of shipping. Our goal is to purchase 120 hymnals in order to have enough to place in each pew.

Envelopes will be available in the pews to collect your donations,

with spaces for dedicating hymnals “In Memory” or “In Honor” of someone special. These dedications will be printed inside the front covers of the hymnals.

You will also have opportunities to learn more about the new hymnals. Copies will be available in the Narthex to review, and Suzanne Seem will be offering workshops on the hymnals, including

singing hymns. The 2nd workshops is scheduled for February 19 in the sanctuary during the discipleship time.

SENIOR CHOIR LENTEN CANTATA

On Palm Sunday, April 9 the Senior Choir will present the Cantata "Canticle of the Cross" by Joseph Martin. Additional singers are welcome to join. Rehearsals will be held Wednesday evenings from 8 to 8:30 PM and on most Sundays after worship from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM. Please see Brian Snyder if you are interested in singing or with any questions.

WOME N OF F A I TH

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D I SC IPLESHIP

M ID-WEEK EDUCATION OPPORTUNIT IES Small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome.

NOON BIBLE STUDY Bible Study begins at noon on Wednesdays in the parlor. Come share the Bible with this lively group. All are welcome! Next meeting: February 8

WOMEN’S DEVOTIONAL FELLOWSHIP This group meets on

Thursdays in participant’s homes. We start at 9:30 AM with a time of fellowship, followed by our study and discussion, and end with joys and concerns by 11:30 AM. This group is open to any woman who wishes to explore the Bible, expand their faith, and share in fellowship time. is beginning a new study called "Becoming a Woman Whose God is Enough" by Cynthia Heald. We meet at each other's home's Thursday mornings at 9:30 for a time of fellowship, and study, finishing with prayer concerns at 11:30 AM. If you are interested or desire more information, please contact Toni Fernandez at 610-217-7091. Next meeting: February 16

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST DOC is a men’s study & discussion group, meeting every other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The topic of discussion is “living in a diverse society.”

Next meeting: February 16

BOOK CLUB will meet again on February 12, Sunday evening @ 6:00 PM. “The Cloister Walk” by Kathleen Norris. Read up toe Page 90 for discussion. Next meeting: February 12

YOUTH GROUP This year, our youth is exploring tough topics, they are learning and exploring their capacity for leadership, and they are exploring what it means to live in relationship to God, each other, and our world.

Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group which meets at Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus (3002 N. 2nd St.). We meet from 5:00-7:00 PM. Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in high school youth group from 6:30-8:30 PM at Faith. Each week, we have a meal together, which is sponsored by our awesome parents and mentors.

Questions about Youth Groups and their events can be directed to Joanne Marchetto at jomarchetto@rcn.com.

Next meeting: Tonight

SAVE THESE DATES ! Vacation Bible School has been scheduled for June 25 - 29,

from 6-8:00 PM. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Palm Sunday, April 9, the time is yet to be determined. The Discipleship Committee is always grateful for their volunteers! Leaders for both are needed! If you can help, please contact Sally Heimbach.

The 412 is hosting the following weekly events:

2nd Sundays— 1:00 pm: Bhajan Kutir Bhajan Meditation Club Open to everyone!

Mondays— 6:00 PM: Sahaja Yoga Open to everyone!

The 412 is hosting these additional events:

Feb. 12— EPYA Travel Basketball (private event)

Feb. 14— 9:00 AM: Emmaus Ecumenical Ministerium

Feb. 15— 10:00 AM: Conquering Fibromyalgia Together

Feb. 18— 6:00 PM: Anusim of the L.V.: Havdalah Social

Events at the 412 are included on the church’s online calendar. If you have questions, please ask! There is still plenty of room for YOU to do something in this space and invite the friends and neighbors with whom God is calling you to connect. Contact Rob Clark, or visit http://www.412emmaus.com/

How will YOU use the space?!

WHAT ’ S H APPE N I NG AT THE 4 1 2?

2/5 Jonathan DePhillips

2/7 Tom Luff

2/8 John Gill

2/9 Bob Bieler, Bill Gosner,

Daniel Shussett 2/11 Sally Eck

2/12 Tom Zuzzolo

2/13 Eleanor Focht

2/14 Susan Moring

2/15 Jim DePhillips

2/16 Bunny Ashcraft, Will Moring 2/17 Samuel Kennedy, Sarah Tracy

I GIVE Monthly, Quarterly, or Electronically.

To learn more about giving electronically, to learn more about giving electronically, click on the “Donate” tab on the church website.

If you wish, you may tear this off and place in offering plate.

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DO YOU HAVE AN EXTRA MINUTE? The Board of Deacons has identified the following members

who are either confined to their homes, at a nursing facility, or sometimes unable to attend Sunday worship services:

Bunny Ashcraft -------- Devon House Kay Cole ---------------- Home Mitch Connor ----------- Devon House Taffy Connor ----------- Home Leon Cummings ------- Home Marion Forrest --------- Westminster Village Donna Kastner --------- Home Sandy Missmer -------- Home Theodore Rogal ------- Brookview Independent Living George Smits----------- Brookview Independent Living

If you have an extra minute, perhaps you could call, send a card or even visit one of these members. Their phone numbers and addresses are located in the Faith Directory. Be a Deacon in your own right and help make someone’s day a little brighter.

CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER Faith Presbyterian Church communicates cancellations on 69

News! As we approach winter, please stay tuned to our event changes by:

1) Watching the scrolling cancellations on 69 News.

2) Going to the 69 News website (http://www.wfmz.com/weather/school-and-business-closings/149606) and searching for a post from our church.

3) Signing up for alerts by going to this website (http://w w w . w fmz . c om /S i g n - U p - f o r -Em a i l - N ews l e t t e r s -Alerts/29028180) and setting up an account for auto alerts to your e-mail, etc.

This is just another way we hope to keep information lines open at our church!

M I SS ION

DAYBREAK – FEBRUARY 13 1-2 persons to bake 2 doz. cookies each

Faith Church cooks and serves a meal at Daybreak on the

second Monday of each month, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Daybreak is a drop-in center for people suffering from mental illness, who may or may not also be homeless.

Helpers are also needed, especially cooks, from approx. 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Because of possible nut allergies, please mark cookies that have nuts in them. Sugar-free cookies are also appreciated. Drop them off in the kitchen by noon of that Monday.

For more information, speak to Richard Smith. Don’t pass up this very easy opportunity to “do unto others.”

TEAM BUILDING Volunteer Opportunity for Community Outreach

Every Tuesday, meals are prepared and served at New Bethany Ministries in Bethlehem. Other volunteer opportunities are available at the same time, in the food bank or in the distribution of clothing. Volunteers can head directly to 4th & Wyandotte Sts., Bethlehem at 9:00 AM. Richard Smith is the contact for further information.

G IV ING TO OUR CHURCH IS EASIER !

You can now donate via credit card or a direct transfer from your bank. Just scan this QR code, or click the DONATE button on the church website and fill out the form. For more information about this option, please read the details about electronic giving on the Donate

page of the church website (http://faithchurchemmaus.org/donate/).

PER CAPITA Have you noticed the little blue envelope in your pledge card

box? If you are not sure what it is for, per capita is a set amount of money (apportionment) per member that congregations pay to the larger Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Every Presbyterian shares in the benefit of the PC (USA)’s system of government, so every Presbyterian is asked to share the expenses associated with coordinating and performing the functions of that system. The 2017 individual rate is $28.76, to be paid to our church. Thank you!

S TEWARDSHIP

A PRESBYTERY TRIBUTE

Lehigh Presbytery holds their February meeting here at Faith Church on the 28th. During their service, there will be a special tribute to Jack Ferlino for all his years of work on behalf of Worldwide Mission. Those who would like to attend this celebration of Jack’s service should speak with Lynn Ingram.

FROM THE CHURCH O FFICE

D EACONS

FLOWERS FOR CHANCEL TABLE Donors are still needed for many dates throughout the year!

Please see the flower chart hanging outside Fellowship Hall to sign up to donate bouquets of flowers to be placed on the chancel table during worship on Sundays during 2017. Bouquets are $17.25 and are billed directly to donors by the florist, Flowers by George’s.

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TWO W EEKS OF F A I TH This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information.

Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing. More information for

activities taking place at The 412 can be found on the 412 Facebook page or by checking with the church secretary.

THIS WEEK Sunday, February 12 SCRIP Orders Due 10:00 AM— Worship Service 11:20 AM— Sunday School 1:00 PM— @412: Bhajan Kutir Bhajan Meditation Club 4:00 PM— Daisy Girl Scouts 5:00 PM— Middle School Youth Group 6:00 PM— Book Club 6:30 PM— Senior High Youth Group 6:45 PM— Junior/Cadet Girl Scouts Monday, February 13 2:00 PM— Daybreak 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 6:30 PM— @412: Sahaja Yoga 7:00 PM— Communications Committee (P) Tuesday, February 14 Valentine’s Day 8:30 AM— New Bethany Ministries Outreach Team Building 7:00 PM— Session Meeting Wednesday, February 15 10:30 AM— Kirkwood Facilities Committee (BR) Noon— Bible Study (P) 6:30 PM— Outside Use 7:00 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, February 16 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, February 17 Church Office Closed 5:00 PM— Youth Group: 30 Hour Famine Saturday, February 18 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH) 10:00 AM— Kirkwood Board Meeting (BR)

NE XT WEEK Sunday, February 19 Flyer Deadline 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell Choir (MR) 9:05 AM— Youth Music Fellowship (MR) 9:15 AM— Youth Vocal Choir (MR) 10:00 AM— Worship Service—Rev. Jenny Nichols 11:20 AM— New Hymnal Workshop (S) 11:20 AM— Sunday School 11:20 AM— Genesis/Children’s Choirs (MR) 11:40 AM— Genesis/Children’s Sunday School Noon— Children’s Handbells (MR) 4:00 PM— Daisy Girl Scouts No Youth Groups 6:45 PM— Junior/Cadet Girl Scouts Presidents’ Day Monday, February 20 Church Office Closed 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 6:30 PM— @412: Sahaja Yoga 7:00 PM— Mission Committee (P) Tuesday, February 21 8:30 AM— New Bethany Ministries Outreach Team Building 11:00 AM— Emmaus Garden Club (FH) 7:15 PM— Deacon’s Meeting Wednesday, February 22 Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, February 23 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 9:30 AM— Flyer Crew 10:00 AM— Mommy & Me Music (MR) 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, February 24 Church Office Closed Saturday, February 25 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH) 5:00 PM— Youth Groups to Phantoms Ice Hockey

AROUND THE CORNER . . . Mar. 1 .............. Ash Wednesday Mar. 4 .............. @412: Art Workshop

Mar. 5 .............. Lent begins Apr. 9 .............. Palm Sunday

Apr. 9 .............. Easter Egg Hunt Apr. 13 ............ Maundy Thursday

Apr. 14 ............ Good Friday Apr. 16 ............ Easter

Apr. 22 ............ Earth Day Jun. 4 ............... Pentecost

Jun 18 ............. Father’s Day Jul. 4 ................ Church Office Closed

Sep. 3 ............... Season of Peace begins Sep. 4 ............... Church Office Closed

Oct. 9 ............... Church Office Closed Nov. 7 .............. Election Day

Nov. 23 ............ Thanksgiving Dec. 3 ............... Advent begins

Key BR Brick Room FH Fellowship Hall

MR Music Room

O Office

P Parlor

S Sanctuary

YOUTH COMMUNITY GARDENING EVENT

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YOUTH COMMUNITY GARDENING EVENT

Kickoff our 2017 Community Gardening Season Middle School and High School Students

Bring your favorite cultural dish to share for lunch Discuss what you like about your religion in small groups Learn about the food insufficient in our community Plant a seedling for the spring

Sunday, March 19, 12:15 PM at Congregation Keneseth Israel

Project of The Barn, Beth El, Muslim Assoc. of Lehigh Valley, KI, Life Church and Alburtis Muslim Community

2227 Chew St., Allentown, 18104 RSVP to Sharon Land, srl1313@aol.com

Kickoff our 2017 Community Gardening Season Middle School and High School Students

Bring your favorite cultural dish to share for lunch Discuss what you like about your religion in small groups Learn about the food insufficient in our community Plant a seedling for the spring

Sunday, March 19, 12:15 PM at Congregation Keneseth Israel

Project of The Barn, Beth El, Muslim Assoc. of Lehigh Valley, KI, Life Church and Alburtis Muslim Community

2227 Chew St., Allentown, 18104 RSVP to Sharon Land, srl1313@aol.com