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ORDINATION OF ELDERS
Questions to Elders
Laying On of Hands
INSTALLATION OF ELDERS, DEACONS. AND TRUSTEES
Questions to Elders, Deacons and Trustees
Questions to the Congregation
Let us pray.
God of Grace, who called us to a common ministry as ambassadors of
Christ, trusting us with the message of reconciliation, give us courage and
discipline to follow where your servants rightly lead us; that together we may
declare your wonderful deeds and show your love to the world, through Jesus
Christ the Lord of all. Amen.
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed (on insert)
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH (Please sign & pass the registration folder)
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERTORY “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” (Hughes)
* DOXOLOGY “Doxology” #814
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
You favor our actions, O God, and illumine our minds. May the fruits of our
labors nourish others. May the wisdom you give us lead others to know the
living Christ. May our lives be seasoned by service, and the light of our good
works bring glory to your name. We have received an abundance of your
grace and mercy. Accept now our offerings as we go forth to serve you. In all
that we accomplish let us give you the honor your name is due.
* CLOSING HYMN “Peace like a River” #750
* CHORAL BENEDICTION “Let the Peace of Christ Rule In Your Heart” (Cagle)
* BENEDICTION
* POSTLUDE “A Joyous Postlude” (Broughton)
First United Presbyterian Church 555 Bingham Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: (906) 632-7771 Fax: (906) 632-4666
Web-site: soopresbyterian.org
E-mail: [email protected]
FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. Mark Gabbard, Preaching
Doris Boogerd - Liturgist
Music - Kay E. Boyne
February 9, 2020 10:00 AM Worship Service
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
OUR APPROACH TO GOD
PRELUDE “Elegy” (Ritter)
INTROIT “Come Just as You Are” (Sabolick)
CALL TO WORSHIP
Praise the Lord! Happy are those who fear the Lord, who take great delight in
God’s commandments.
Their descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will
be blessed.
They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful,
and righteous.
For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever.
Let us worship God!
PRAYER OF PRAISE AND ADORATION
* HYMN “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” #210
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION
The path that you choose for us, O God, is; to loose the bonds of injustice, to
undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, to share our bread
with the hungry, to bring the homeless poor into our houses, to cover the
naked, and not to hide ourselves from our own kin. Break forth the light of
dawn to dispel our darkness when we disobey you and let the glory of the Lord
shine through when we do. For then when we cry for help you shall answer and
say, “Here I am.”
* ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* GLORIA PATRI “Glory Be to the Father” #812
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.
* PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of God be with you.
And also with you.
Greet one another in Peace.
ANTHEM “Great God, Jehovah” (Summers)
CHILDREN’S SERMON (children are dismissed to the Classrooms, for Sunday School)
* HYMN “Lion of Judah” (Mark)
THE WORD OF GOD
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
Isaiah 58:1 - 12 (pages 647 – 648, OT)
1 Cor. 2:1 – 16 (page 146, NT)
Matt. 5:13 – 20 (page 4, NT)
SERMON “Know Thyself”
* HYMN “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” #128
SERVICE OF ORDINATION/INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION OF ELDERS, DEACONS, AND TRUSTEES (see insert)
LITANY
There are different gifts.
But it is the same spirit who gives them.
There are different ways of serving God.
But it is the same Lord who is served.
God works through different people in different ways.
But it is the same God who achieves his purpose through them all.
Each one is given a gift by the Spirit, to use it for the common good.
Together we are the body of Christ.
And individually members of him.
This Week’s Calendar
February 9, 2020 - February 16, 2020
Sunday, February 9 Monday, February 10
9:00 AM Early Social Hour (WR) 10:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 12:00 PM Soup Kitchen (SH)
7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #105 (SH) 7:00 PM ACT Study Group (WR)
Tuesday, February 11 Wednesday, February 12
12:00 PM Lock City AA Meeting (Lib) 4:00 PM Food Pantry
9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study (Lib) 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 13 Friday, February 14
9:30 AM Circle 3 Meeting (WR) 12:00 PM Lock City AA Meeting (Lib)
9:00 AM Men’s Bible Study (WR)
Saturday, February 15 Sunday, February 16
9:00 AM NA (WR) 7:00 PM AA (WR)
9:00 AM Early Social Hour (WR) 10:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 12:00 PM Soup Kitchen (SH)
“For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
1 Corinthians 1:18 (NRSV)
C h u r c h S t a f f
We are happy to have you worshipping with us today. If you would like more information about us or are interested in becoming a member of our church family, please complete one of the Wel-come cards found in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. You may also contact the
church office, at 632-7771.
Sunday Worship 10:00 AM
(Children join the worship service for the first
15 minutes to hear the Children’s Sermon)
Sunday School 10:15 AM
K through 12th Grade
all meet in lower level classrooms
The nursery is available for your use during
the worship service.
An asterisk (*) preceding a service element
indicates the congregation should stand.
Bold indicates congregation participation.
T o O u r V i s i t o r s
The Purpose of the First United Presbyterian Church is to:
Invite people to know and glorify God Grow together as followers of Christ
Serve others through the power of the Holy Spirit
Hearing Assistance
is now available. For those who would like to use a receiver, please ask an Usher for
assistance.
Minister
Rev. Mark D. Gabbard
Commissioned
Ruling Elder Brenda Ransom
Clerk of Session Audrey A. Zane
President of Trustees Michael J. Lussier
Chairman of
Deacons Jeanne Shibley
Music Director/
Organist Kay E. Boyne
Financial/Admin. Assistant
Denise Goldade [email protected]
Sexton Jeremy Witte
Church Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
and 12:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
(Monday through Friday)
Church Website: www.soopresbyterian.org
Please Silence
All cell phones &
pagers prior to
worship service.
VISITORS, WELCOME TO THE FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! We pray you’ll be nourished in faith as you hear God’s message for you. Jesus welcomed everyone; that is our aim, too. Whether you’re here for the first time or the thousandth, we count ourselves blessed by your presence. Persons interested in more information about First United Presbyterian Church, or in joining this congregation, are invited to fill out a ‘Welcome’ card found in the pews, or call the church office at 632-7771. Please be sure to sign our Guest Book, near the entrance to the Sanctuary. Thank you for worshiping with us today.
PRAYER REQUESTS ... We have Prayer Request slips available in the narthex, near the sanctuary doors. If you would like to request prayers today, please fill out a slip and hand it to one of the ushers prior to the service.
RIDES TO CHURCH ... If anyone needs a ride to church, please call the church office (632-7771) before Friday of each week, and the deacons will arrange a pick up time.
DEACON PRAYER CHAIN ... Please continue to remember the Deacon Prayer Chain, if you, or someone you know, are in need of prayers. Contact Jeanne Shibley at 906-630-1707. Thank you.
The following is a schedule of churches for upcoming prayer:
Week of February 10 Community Church, Stalwart
PRESBYTERY POINT CAMP ... It's time to register your campers for Presbytery Point 2020! Check out our programs, rates & dates, and *NEW!* online registration on www.presbyterypoint.org! All campers registered by February 14th will receive a surprise on registration day!
CIRCLE 3 MEETING … Circle 3 will meet this Thursday, February 13th at 9:30 AM in the Westminster Room.
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS THIS WEEK We encourage you to remember these people in your prayers throughout the coming week:
Jenna Thompson, Leslie Henderson, William Boyne, Shelby Myers,
Donna LaPlaunt, Mick Smart, Aaron Corbiere, Patricia Farnhill, Della Porter,
Jeff Farrish, Carol Carpenter, Doug Lundstrom, Jennifer Veum, Sandy Shaw,
Jon Burgess, Andrea Klier, Gina Gough, Jane Kellan, Joyce Cross, Geraldine
Carnahan, Lillian Donelson, Jim Schmidt, William Kellan, Alex McCready,
Tara Jean Brody, Wendy (Menard) James, all members of missionaries and the
U.S. Armed Forces. Please keep us up to date on your prayer request.
If you would to add individuals to the prayer list or your prayers have been answered and you would like to be removed from the list, please contact the office
COFFEE & COOKIES … Today after the Worship Service!
SHROVE TUESDAY … A Pancake and Sausage Supper will take place at Central United Church, 160 Spring St. (Canada) on Tuesday, February 25 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 5-12 or $25.00 for a family. The menu includes all you can eat pancakes, sausages, Kent Bros. maple syrup, dessert, tea & coffee. Tickets are available from the church (705-253-3264) any member of the men’s club or at the door.
LENT BEGINS!!!! … We will celebrate Ash Wednesday services on Wednesday, February 26th with a Deacon’s potluck meal at 6:00 pm and a worship service at 7:00 pm. Bring a dish to pass.
SOUP KITCHEN … The Soup Kitchen Schedule is posted and we currently have several openings for soup kitchen that need to be filled. If anyone knows of an individual or group that is willing to prepare the soup kitchen meal for this open date or any of the open dates, please contact the Church. Thank you!
FUPC MEETINGS … The Deacons will meet Sunday, February 9th after the Worship Service. Both Session and Trustees will be meeting on Monday, February 17th at 5:30 PM.
LADIES COFFEE HOUR AND PW MEETING … Tuesday, February 18th at 9:30 am. Come and enjoy a morning of fellowship and a short meeting.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY … Women’s Bible Study every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. All ladies are welcome to join.
PW DISH CLOTH SALE The PW famous Dish Cloths are for sale at $1.00 each. Buy several—the price is right!
BULLETIN BOARD … Please visit the bulletin board across from the office for information concerning local events, news, and resources available in the community.
SERVING US THIS WEEK
Greeters: Chad Folkersma and Wanda Eby
Ushers: Ron Meister, David Bernier, Chad Folkersma, Fred Michels, Roger Roe, & Paul Sabourin
Soup Kitchen: - Albert Heating & Cooling
SERVING US NEXT WEEK
Greeters: Chad Folkersma and Wanda Eby
Ushers: Charlie Zane, Margaret Money, Alegra Soorus, & Audrey Zane
Soup Kitchen: - Sault Lions Club
Sunday School Attendance: 7
Attendance 02/02/20 week: 94 02/02/20 week’s offering: $4,860
Year-to-02/02/20 offerings: $18,149 Year-to-02/02/20 expenses: $23,732 ($5,583)
