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Welcome!
Whether you are worshiping with us for the first time or have
grown up here at FPC, we are glad you
have joined us for worship this morning! You can listen live
every Sunday at 11:00 am on KSBI
780AM/94.3FM or go to www.stillwaterfpc.org/listenlive and click
on the link to join audio livestreaming.
To view the service live, go to www.facebook.com/StillwaterFPC
at 11:00 am.
- Gathering Around the Word -
PRELUDE
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“Amazing Grace” - G. Young
GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Sharing Christ’s Peace - Share the
peace of Christ via text with someone, share signs of peace with
those in your household, or go to our Facebook page,
facebook.com/StillwaterFPC, and share the peace
of Christ in the comments section of our Sunday post.
ORGAN MEDITATION
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on Kremser - R. te Velde
**CALL TO WORSHIP
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from Psalm 90 Leader: Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all
generations; Community: You have been our home throughout the
ages.
Leader: You were there before the world was made and will be
forever. Community: From everlasting to everlasting you are
God.
Leader: O Lord! How long? Have compassion on your servants!
Community: Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so
that we may rejoice and be
glad all our days.
**HYMN OF PRAISE 612
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.“We Praise You, O God” Words and music on next page
**PRAYER OF ADORATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Lord of Creation, we confess that we have
squandered your gifts and used them as if they had been given for
us alone. We have not loved you with our whole heart. We have
sinned against you by not honoring one another. We have allowed
fear and inaction to reign over our lives. When we place our sins
before you, it is your love that sheds light on our wayward deeds.
As we stand in awe of your constancy for us, we ask for forgiveness
through the mercy of Christ….
Moment of silence for silent confession
RESPONSE TO
CONFESSION..................................................................................................................
434, v. 1 Restore in us, O God, the splendor of your love;
renew your image in our hearts, and all our sins remove.
ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
November 15th, 2020 - 11:00 am
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DECLARACTION OF FORGIVENESS Children of light, because we belong
to our Lord Jesus Christ, we need not fear—for he lived for us, he
died for us,
he was raised for us and prays for us. Believe the promise of
your baptism: in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
Amen!
**RESPONSE TO FORGIVENESS
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679, v. 1 Let the whole creation cry, “Glory to the Lord on
high.”
Heaven and earth, awake and sing, “Praise to our almighty
King.”
Praise God, angel hosts above, ever bright and fair in love;
sun and moon, uplift your voice; night and stars, in God
rejoice!
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- Proclaiming and Sharing the Word -
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
EPISTLE LESSON
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
GOSPEL LESSON
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Matthew 25:14-30 Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
TIME WITH CHILDREN See the video link on our Facebook page for
today’s Children & Worship video.
SPECIAL MUSIC
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“Thanksgiving” - early American tune, arr. J. Ness Beck
SERMON
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Investments”
- Responding to the Word -
**AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
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from the Confession of Belhar We believe in one holy, universal
Christian church, the communion of saints called from the
entire
human family. We believe that Christ’s work of reconciliation is
made manifest in the church as the
community of believers who have been reconciled with God and
with one another. We believe
that unity is, therefore, both a gift and an obligation for the
church of Jesus Christ; that through the
working on God’s Spirit it is a binding force, yet
simultaneously a reality which must be earnestly
pursued and sought: one which the people of God must continually
be built up to attain.
HYMN OF FAITH 649
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“Amazing Grace”, vs. 1,3,5 Words and music on previous page
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING You can make an offering by going to
www.stillwaterfpc.org/giving
or text GIVE to 580-823-8264, or mail a check to :
First Presbyterian Church, 524 S. Duncan St., Stillwater, OK
74074
OFFERTORY
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“Meditation on Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein” - R. te Velde
**DOXOLOGY
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1, v. 4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall
praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three persons,
blessed Trinity!
**PRAYER OF DEDICATION
- Sharing the Word into the World -
**HYMN OF THANKSGIVING 644
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Christian People” vs. 1,2,4 Words and music on next page
**CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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.“Holy God, We Praise Your Name” - M. Corl
http://www.stillwaterfpc.org/giving
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- ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY -
Preaching
Liturgist
Communicating Person
Organist/Dir. of Music
Cantor
Leah Hrachovec, Pastor Kathy Thomas
Jenny Hardin, Associate Pastor Rebecca te Velde
Jack Moffatt
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Amanda Nick Amidon Shea Arnett
David Awtrey Betty Bays
Mandy Blackburn Dawn Blair
Rose Marie Bligh Terry Bobo Bill Brewer
Helen Britton Belinda Bruner
Wayne Cartwright Paula Cavett Nancy Chapa
Allison Christy Abby Clapp Janet Cole
Darlene Collyar Andee and Kannon
Cooper Heather Davidson Martha Dearinger
Matthew Durham Lyle Eastman
Lori Fagan Ed Gallegos
Dorothy Gibbons Lauren Glynn
Halana Alana Harding
Ben Harris Kendall Harvey
Mary Ann Henley Charla Hilger
Carolynne Hopkins Linda Houck Sandy Ives
Patty Jacobs Paul Dean Jenkins
Brenda Johns Larry Johnson
Ted Joy Patty Keys Mary Jane
Kirchenbauer
Margy Knox Pauline Kopecky Dottie Kraemer Karen Krehbiel
Hank Lett Judy Lewis
Wendy Long Mary Kay Mallory
Phil Massie Alyssa Matal Don McCall
Philip Meadows Tresa Miller Jean Moore
Nora Nagaruk Pricilia Nkem Joyce Odom
Denton Padgett James Petty
Frances Phillips Jean Potts
Daniel Powell Tim Rains
Lisa Reavis Sydney Reding Larry Redburn
Jack Reeves Elaine Renfrow Cooper Russell Gloria Sandvold Nicki
McCollom
Shelter David Schmidly
Frank Schull Bradley Schutt Bob & Bonnie
Siddon Karen Shippey
Brylee Shullanberg David & Jeffrey
Silver David Smith Ted Smith
Perry Sneed Audrey Soehren Paul Sorrentino
Jamie Stephens Debbie Stout Judi Tarlton Upendo Kids Emily
Walker
Nelda Wallace Barbara Ware Darrell Warren
Jim Wasson Ann & Eddie
Watkins Nona Wilhm Jim & Lynda
Williams Scott Williams
Kathleen & Stephan Wilson
Jim Wise Elizabeth Woodford
Bold means recently
added
PRAYER CONCERNS
Presbytery: Alva
Military Service: Jordan Buterbaugh, Casey Campbell, Tom
Cooper,
Justin Fowler, James Greenwald, Matt Krehbiel,
Eric Murphy, Miles Smith, & Bryn Williams
Music Notes by Rebecca te Velde
Prelude: This beloved spiritual was arranged by Gordon Young
(1919-1998), organist/composer/editor who enjoyed a long and
multifaceted career. He wrote over 1,000 compositions. Postlude:
This is an energetic setting by Matthew Corl (b. 1965) of hymn #4.
The melody is somewhat camouflaged, and is sometimes ornamented,
within an irregular 7/8 meter. Corl is organist and associate
director of music at First United Methodist Church in Lakeland,
Florida. Special Music: We thank Choral Scholar Jack Moffatt for
his vocal leadership in worship today, and for his solo, an
arrangement of an early American tune by John Ness Beck.
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Hymns 612, 434, 679, 649, 1 and 644 from Glory to God, The
Presbyterian Hymnal, ©2013 Westminster John Knox Press.
“Amazing Grace” from Spirituals and Folk Tunes for Organ by
Gordon Young, ©1977 Hope Publishing Co.
“Meditation on Kremser” and “Meditation on Es flog ein kleins
Waldvögelein” by Rebecca Groom te Velde, ©2020 Rebecca Groom te
Velde.
“Thanksgiving” from Hymn Settings of John Ness Beck–10
Transcriptions for Medium Voice & Keyboard by Craig Courtney,
©1982, 1992 Beckenhorst Press.
“Grosser Gott – Toccata” from Oxford Hymn Settings for Organists
Vol. 5 by Matthew Corl, ©2016 Oxford University Press. All
copyrighted music used with permission to reprint, podcast, and/or
stream under ONE LICENSE #A-707358. All rights reserved.
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Our Worship is broadcast on KSPI AM (780) and PETE FM (94.3) at
11:00 am each Sunday. Or
listen live online at www.stillwaterfpc.org/listenlive. Audio
recordings of the sermon and the full
worship service will be available by the end of Monday each
week, and can be found on our
website at www.stillwaterfpc.org/sermon. Or watch the service on
Facebook Live @ 11:00am
at facebook.com/StillwaterFPC. You do not need a Facebook
account to watch.
Today:
In-Person Worship Service at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary.
Sunday School Classes via Zoom at 10:00 am. See First Things for
Zoom links and class details.
Broadcast-Only Worship at 11:00 am. Please join us via
facebook.com/StillwaterFPC, KSPI radio
(780 AM or 94.3 FM), or www.stillwaterfpc.org/listenlive
PYG (Youth) meet in the FPC Courtyard from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
Continuing on November 15: Into the Light: Finding Hope Through
Prayers of Lament is a new
evening Bible study meeting monthly on the third Sunday of the
month at 5:00 pm via Zoom. Let
by Pastor Leah, this study is open to all. Please see First
Things for class details and Zoom access
information or call the church office at (405) 372-5580 for more
information.
Please Note:
The Church Office and building remains closed to the general
public. If you would like to visit
the Columbarium or have another access need, please call the
church office number
(405)372-5580 and we will make arrangements with you. If you
have a pastoral need after hours
please call the afterhours pastor emergency line at
(405)338-7545 to be connected to one of
the pastors.
This Week:
Communications & Connecting meets Tuesday at 5:30 pm via
Zoom. Please see First Things for
access details.
PW Bible Study meets Wednesday at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall or
via Zoom for those not
comfortable meeting in person.
Mid-Week Prayer is Wednesday at 12:10 pm via Zoom. Please see
First Things for access details.
Children’s Ministry meets Wednesday at 5:00 pm via Zoom.
Adult Ministry meets Wednesday at 5:30 pm via Zoom. Please see
First Things for access details.
The Intergenerational Task Force meets Wednesday at 7:00 pm via
Zoom.
Lectionary Bible Study meets Thursday at 10:00 am in the
Hospitality Area or via Zoom. Please
see this week’s First Things for access details.
Stewardship & Finance meets Thursday at 5:30 pm via Zoom.
Please see First Things for access
details.
Saturday Brunch Ministry is from 11:00 am to noon. Sack lunches
will be available for brunch
attendees, but the building will not be open for fellowship. If
you are interested in volunteering
with Saturday Brunch during this time, please contact Pastor
Jenny at
[email protected] or (405) 372-5580.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS -
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- THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -
TODAY 9:00 am In-Person Worship .......... Sanctuary 10:00 am
Sunday School Classes ....... Online 11:00 am Remote Worship
........ Online/Radio 12:15 pm Congregational Meeting .......
Online 5:00 pm PYG (Youth) ........... FPC Courtyard 5:00 pm Into
the Light Bible Study ..... Online MONDAY
TUESDAY 5:00 pm Children’s Ministry ................ Online 5:30
pm Communications & ConnectingOnline
WEDNESDAY 9:30 am Second Mile Sewing .................. HA 12:10
pm Midweek Prayer .................... Online 5:30 pm Adult
Ministry ........................ Online 7:00 pm Intergenerational
Task Force Online
THURSDAY 10:00 am Bible Study ..................... Online/HA
5:30 pm Stewardship & Finance ........ Online FRIDAY
SATURDAY 11:00 am Saturday Brunch Ministry .......... FH SUNDAY
(NOVEMBER 22) 9:00 am In-Person Worship.......... Sanctuary 10:00
am Sunday School Classes ....... Online 11:00 am Remote
Worship......... Online/Radio 5:00 pm PYG (Youth) ............FPC
Courtyard
First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater
524 S. Duncan St., Stillwater, OK 74074
405-372-5580 (office number)
405-338-7545 (after-hours pastoral emergency number)
www.stillwaterfpc.org
Rev. Dr. Leah Hrachovec, Pastor:
[email protected]
Rev. Jenny Hardin, Associate Pastor:
[email protected]
Jenna Campbell, Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries:
[email protected]
Magdalena Vinson, Church Administrator:
[email protected]
Mary Beth Garoffolo, Finance & Office Assistant:
[email protected]
Rebecca te Velde, Organist & Director of Music:
[email protected]
The Communion table flowers are given to the glory of God
in gratitude for our healthcare workers and educators.
Next Sunday, November 22
In-Person Worship Service at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary.
Sunday School Classes via Zoom at 10:00 am. Please see First
Things for Zoom links/class details.
Broadcast-Only Worship at 11:00 am. Please join us via
facebook.com/StillwaterFPC, KSPI radio
(780 AM or 94.3 FM), or www.stillwaterfpc.org/listenlive
PYG (Youth) meet in the FPC Courtyard from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
Looking Ahead
The Church Office will be closed Thursday, November 26 and
Friday, November 27 for
Thanksgiving.
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