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June 2, 2013
Installation of Officers
Our Mission
In common with all churches we seek to:
Worship God
Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to the scriptures
Develop community
Offer nurture through the pastoral care giving of our members and staff
We call people to a life of:
Discipleship
Stewardship
Spiritual development
As a faith community we seek to be:
An inviting church
Offering hospitality and
Encouragement to people in search of God.
Our Vision
We will organize our church as a center for:
Spiritual development
Music and the arts
Urban mission
Ecumenical cooperation
Our Objectives
We have some unique opportunities due to our Germantown location and
congregational history. These include:
Providing special programs for children and families in the local community
Building a healthy, diverse congregation
Developing an urban mission
Developing a ministry of music and the arts
Using our building and endowment creatively and responsibly
The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown logo seen on the cover of this bulletin represents the mul-
tifaceted life of our energized congregation. The cross on the left symbolizes our Living Lord – the foun-
dation upon which we build our faith. The harp in the yellow square represents our rich musical heritage,
for we enjoy celebrating the gift of music in worship, workshops, and concerts. It is important for us to
share music with our community. The dove symbolizes serving – offering educational and mission oppor-
tunities through our many outreach activities. People – active and joy-filled – are represented in the red
square on the right. We welcome all people to this church. We are a diverse congregation of many racial,
ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are, indeed, alive, spirit-filled, and caring.
The colors are reflective of the beautiful stained glass windows of the church. In fact, the colors of the
logo were taken directly from The Christmas Window– “Thy light is come” made by Nicola D’Ascenzo
and seen in the southwest corner of the nave.
The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown –
Alive, Celebrating & Serving the Living Lord!
June 2, 2013 Second Sunday after Pentecost
Installation of Officers
ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP AT 10:00 AM
GATHERING AS GOD’S FAMILY
Prelude: Antiphon III & V Marcel Dupré
Welcome and Announcements
Minute for Mission Ruth Cato
†*Introit: The Call Alexander Brent Smith Arranged by Erik Routley
Come, my way, my truth my life: such a way as gives us breath; such a truth as ends all strife;
such a life as killeth death. Come, my light, my feast my strength; such a light as shows a
feast, such a feast as mends in length, such a strength as makes his guest. Come, my joy, my
love my heart; such a joy as none can move; such a love as none can part; such a heart as joys
in love.
†*Call to Worship
Leader: Praise God. Sing to God a new song.
People: God’s word is honorable,
and all God’s work is done in faithfulness.
Leader: God loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of the steadfast love of God.
People: Stand in awe of God for God created all things.
Leader: Rejoice in the Lord and give praises to God’s holy name.
†*Hymn 361: How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION
CONFESSING OUR SINS TO GOD
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession (unison)
God of unbroken promises, we come to you today to offer our prayers of
confession. Forgive us the promises we break. We are so good at making
excuses. When you call us, we fear moving forward, fear the unknown,
fear that you will not be with us when we need you. We have put our faith
in other gods and been too busy to reach out to you. Yet, you offer AAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
___________________ *congregation standing
† latecomers may be seated
IN PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP PLEASE TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK SILENTLY TO
GOD. AT THE CLOSE OF THE SERVICE LET US GREET ONE ANOTHER WITH CHEERFULNESS.
PLEASE BE SURE YOUR CELL PHONE IS TURNED OFF DURING WORSHIP.
us the opportunity to be honest with you, admit our failures, admit our
doubts. Our trust is in you O God. In your faithfulness, make us whole
again.
Silent Meditation
Assurance of Pardon
†*Congregational Response 485: To God Be the Glory (Verse 1) TO GOD BE THE GLORY
To God be the glory, great things He hath done!
So loved He the world that He gave Us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the life gate that all may go in.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory: great things He hath done.
†* Sharing the Peace of Christ
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
(As worshipers, we come from diverse experiences and points of view. We have differ-
ent racial, educational, and economic backgrounds. Yet we are all one in Christ. We
symbolize this as we exchange with one another, by words and gestures, signs of peace
and reconciliation such as, “The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.”)
Children in grades five and younger may now leave for their classes
PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD
Prayer for Illumination Drew Hood, reader
The First Lesson Genesis 12:1-9
Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and
your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great
nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a
blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will
curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” So Abram went,
as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five
years old when he departed from Haran. Abram took his wife Sarai and his
brother’s son Lot, and all the possessions that they had gathered, and the per-
sons whom they had acquired in Haran; and they set forth to go to the land of
Canaan. When they had come to the land of Canaan, Abram passed through the
land to the place at Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. At that time the Canaanites
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were in the land. Then the Lord appeared to Abram, and said, “To your off-
spring I will give this land.” So he built there an altar to the Lord, who had ap-
peared to him. From there he moved on to the hill country on the east of Beth-
el, and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; and there he
built an altar to the Lord and invoked the name of the Lord. And Abram jour-
neyed on by stages towards the Negeb.
Leader: God’s Word is a lamp to our feet, and a light to our path.
People: Thanks be to God!
Choir: One Faith, One Hope, One Lord Craig Courtney Based on Ephesians 4:4-6, 13
One Faith, one hope, one Lord, one church for which he died, one voice, one song we lift in
praise to him who was and is and shall be evermore. There is one body, one spirit, as you were
called to one hope. One Lord, baptism and faith, one God and Father of all, who is in you all.
One Faith, one hope, one Lord, one church for which he died, one voice, one song we lift in
praise to him who was and is and shall be evermore. Though we be many people, diverse with
various gifts, we are given to each other for the unity of the faith, that we grow in the
knowledge of the Son of God, in the fullness of Christ.
The Second Lesson Romans 4:13-25
For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to
his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is
the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is
void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there viola-
tion. For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on
grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the
law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all
of us, as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”)—in the
presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls
into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed
that he would become ‘the father of many nations’, according to what was said,
“So numerous shall your descendants be.” He did not weaken in faith when he
considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about
a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb.
No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew
strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was
able to do what he had promised. Therefore his faith “was reckoned to him as
righteousness.” Now the words, “it was reckoned to him”, were written not for
his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him
who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for
our trespasses and was raised for our justification.
Leader: God we thank you for your Word;
People: The story of your grace.
Sermon: FAITH TO SAY YES Reverend Dr. Nancy E. Muth
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
*Affirmation of Faith: Apostles Creed
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 commun-
ion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the
life everlasting. Amen.
*Hymn 399: We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight DUNLAP’S CREEK
Installation of Officers
Leader: There are different gifts,
People: But it is the same Spirit who gives them.
Leader: There are different ways of serving God,
People: But it is the same Lord who is served.
Leader: God works through different people in different ways,
People: But it is the same God who achieves his purpose through them all.
Leader: Each one is given a gift by the Spirit,
People: To use for the common good.
Leader: Together we are the body of Christ,
People: And individually members of him.
Leader: Though we have different gifts, we are all called into the church of
aa Jesus Christ by baptism, and marked as Christ’s own by the Holy
aaa Spirit. This is our common calling, to be disciples and servants of
aaa our servant Lord. Within the community of the church, some are
aaaa called to particular service as deacons . . . as elders . . . and as minis-
a ters of the Word and Sacrament. Ordination is Christ’s gift to the
aaa church, assuring that his ministry continues among us, providing for
aa ministries of caring and compassion in the world, ordering the gov–
a ernance of the church, and preaching the Word and administering the
sacraments.
Presentation of New Officers
Constitutional Questions
Prayer of Installation
The Lord’s Prayer
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.
Offering of Our Gifts and Lives
Offertory: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Gilbert M. Martin When I survey the wondrous cross on which the prince of glory died, my richest gain I count
but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save the death
of Christ, my God! All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. See,
from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e’er such love and
sorrow meet, or thorns composed so rich a crown? Where the whole realm of nature mine, That
were a present far too small; Love, so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all!
Amen!
*Congregational Response 592: Doxology OLD 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.
*Prayer of Dedication
GOING FORTH IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn 339: Be Thou My Vision SLANE
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response 432: Song of Hope ARGENTINA
May the God of hope go with us every day,
Filling all our lives with love and joy and peace.
May the God of justice speed us on our way,
Bringing light and hope to every land and race.
Praying, let us work for peace, singing, share our joy with all,
Working for a world that’s new, faithful when we hear Christ’s call.
*Postlude: A Festive Trumpet Tune David German
IN MEMORIAM
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of
Alfred D. P. Montaigne
WELCOME: If you are visiting with us today, please sign the Fellowship Pad at the
end of your pew. We pray the hour will be meaningful to you and you will come and
worship with us again. Everyone is cordially invited to a time of fellowship in the
Longstreth Auditorium following the worship service.
TODAY’S GREETERS: Lois Nafziger, Jean Swenson, Pete Smith. Next week’s
Greeters will be: Rosy Walkenhorst, Faith Wolford, Delores Solomon.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS: Being installed this morning for second three
year terms are Denise Cowie, Lois Nafziger and Faith Wolford as elders. Delores Solo-
mon, Jean Swenson and David Wolford are being installed as Deacons.
PRAYERS FOR FIRST CHURCH: Each Sunday members are invited to meet at
9:40 AM in the Westside Room to offer prayers for the life of our church. We believe
that if an in-depth study of God's Word is coupled with fervent prayer, the Lord will
bring about a great revival in our church. Everyone is welcome.
BREAD AND CUP: FPCG’s own Gospel Choir will be the headliners of the June 2
Bread and Cup Coffeehouse from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. If you’ve ever wanted to hear
them in concert, here’s your chance! Also, although they may need no introduction to
those of us who’ve been blessed by their contribution to our worship, this is a wonder-
ful opportunity to introduce them to your friends and neighbors who may worship else-
where, or those who don’t have a church home. In addition to the gospel choir, we’ll
have our time of open microphone for others to share their performing arts gifts, and a
hospitality table to receive your culinary arts gifts. This is the last Bread and Cup until
the fall, so bring a friend or make a new one at Bread and Cup!
CHALLENGE OFFERING - FPCG DEACONS: The June Challenge offering
supports the work of the deacons of FPCG. The deacons are our congregation’s lead-
ers in the ministry of caring and compassion to our members. Together, they deliver
flowers and bulletins weekly to our sick and shut-in members, provide van transporta-
tion for worship and special services, and oversee the greeters who are the first face of
hospitality worship attendees. Through the coordination of Parish Visitor Heidi Mer-
cado Littles and Reverend Kevin Porter, each deacon has primary responsibility for
communicating with several families of the church in order to provide pastoral care in
times of celebration, crisis and/or need. Your generous contributions will enable the
deacons to respond to members’ needs in challenging financial situations and extend
meaningful gestures of support and hospitality to members and neighbors alike.
SUMMER CHOIR: Beginning Sunday, June 9, 2013, Summer Choir will begin. The
music will be quite a bit easier for the Summer months. Come and join us when you
can. Rehearsals begin at 8:45 AM each Sunday to prepare the music for that day. For
more information contact David Daugherty, Director of Music.
CONGREGATION CONVERSATIONS: How can First Church improve as a community of faith? Members of the congre-
gation are encouraged to participate in a group conversation with Reverend Paul
Rhebergen on how this may be accomplished. Reverend Paul Rhebergen is the
consultant working with our congregation and all participants will be given the
opportunity to express their thoughts during the gathering.
The conversations will be held on the following dates
and will each last approximately two hours:
Faith Wolford will be at a table during the coffee hour today to give you
an opportunity to sign up for one of the conversations.
- 7:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
- 12:00 Noon
- 7:00 PM
- 12:00 Noon
Thursday, June 13
Wednesday, June 19
Sunday, June 23
Tuesday, June 25
Sunday, June 30
AN AFTERNOON AT THE THEATER: Join the Congregational Development
and Fellowship Committee for a day in Lancaster, Saturday, October 12 for a perfor-
mance of the musical Noah at the Sight & Sound Theatre. Noah begins at 1:00PM and
will be followed by dinner (Family Style or Buffet) at a location to be announced later.
Tickets are limited! Make your reservation now with a $10.00 per ticket deposit. Tickets
prices: Adults - $85.00, Teens - $55.00, Children - $40.00. Transportation will be pro-
vided. Ticket sales end Sunday, June 22. See Dani Howard at coffee hour or email her at
[email protected] for more information.
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK (IHN) urgently needs financial support
and is holding an all-day mini jazz festival on Sunday, June 9, from 12-7 pm. Several of
Philly’s best groups will offer classic jazz and blues, bebop and Latin, including ac-
claimed classical jazz and blues vo-calist Jeannie Brooks, and a rare performance of the
amazing “Jazz Fiddler on the Roof” by Dr. Mark Krammer. Tickets can be purchased
for the full concert or just for a Jazz Brunch (12-3), for a Jazz Party (3-7) or for the full
day. Ticket prices range from $50 to $150 and include a buffet by Centre Catering. For
more information and to order tickets see www.philashelter.org/jazzitup or call 215-247
-4663 ext. 102.
THE PHILADELPHIA PRESBYTERY invites you to a night at the Please Touch
Museum on Thursday, June 20, 6:00 – 9:00PM. Come see what is happening at the
Please Touch Museum at its new location in Fairmount Park. This event is open to all
ages. Take the kids or see for yourself how much fun they have been having without
you! Tickets are an unbelievable $12.50 which includes free parking, a $5.00 food
voucher and unlimited carousel rides. For more information visit the Presbytery’s web
site www.presbyterianPTMnight.eventbrite.com or see Dani Howard at coffee hour.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial aid through the
First Church General Scholarship Fund
is available to qualified undergraduate
and graduate students for the coming school year
2013-2014
Interested students who have been accepted at an
accredited school may obtain an application by calling
David Daugherty 215-843-8811, Extension 21
Completed applications must be returned to the church office
on or before Saturday, June 15, 2013
Attn: Scholarship Committee
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Session Meeting
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
7:00 PM
WINDOW ON THE WEEK
Sunday, June 2
8:45 AM Chancel Choir
9:40 AM Power of Prayer—Westside Room
10:00 AM Worship Service—Installation of Officers
11:00 AM Coffee Hour—Longstreth Auditorium
11:10 AM Children’s Choir—Music Room
11:30 AM New Members Lunch
11:30 AM Adult Education
11:30 AM Confirmation Class
11:30 AM Sunday School
11:30 AM Gospel Choir—Sanctuary
1:30 PM Basketball—Gym
3:00 PM NW Regional Presbytery Mtg. Oxford Pres.
4:00 PM Bread and Cup—Longstreth Auditorium
Monday, June 3
Tuesday, June 4
9:30 AM Classic Townes—Finney Room
Wednesday, June 5
4:00 PM Keystone State Boychoir—Music Room
6:30 PM Line Dancing—Longstreth Auditorium
7:00 PM Session—Finney Room
Thursday, June 6
6:00 PM Gospel Choir—Sanctuary
7:30 PM Voices in Bronze—Westside Room
Friday, June 7
12:00 PM Gaudenzia House Banquet-Set Up
2:30 PM Drop-in-Center—Gym
6:30 PM Elementary School Youth Group
Saturday, June 8
8:15 AM Keystone State Boychoir
Sunday, June 9 Deacons’ Day
8:45 AM Chancel Choir
9:40 AM Power of Prayer—Westside Room
10:00 AM Worship Service
10:00 AM Reception of New Members
11:00 AM Coffee Hour—Longstreth Auditorium
11:10 AM Children’s Choir—Music Room
11:30 AM Deacons’ Brunch—Longstreth Auditorium
11:30 AM Adult Education
11:30 AM Confirmation Class
11:30 AM Sunday School
1:30 PM Basketball—Gym
Church Officers
Elders
2013 2014 2015
Denise Cowie Jack Asher Sherry Archer
Lois Nafziger Daniel Conner Carolyn Ballard-Freeman
Peter Smith Contina Lundy Joanne Elliott
Ted Walkenhorst Jack Roberts Robert Swenson
Faith Wolford Irene Overton Madeline Valentine
William Young, Jr.,
Clerk of Session
Deacons
2013 2014 2015
Joan Blake Robert Archer Sarah Andrews
Jean Swenson Susan Mills-Farrington Donald Carlin
Rosy Walkenhorst Gene Gardenhire Ruth Cato
David Wolford Rossie Gardenhire Veda Gibbs
Delores Solomon Evadney Miller
Pastor
Director of Adult Education and Community Life
Director of Urban Ministry
Director of Music and Communication
Director of Christian Education
Parish Visitor
Church Administrative Assistant
Sextons
Seminarian
The Reverend Dr. Nancy E. Muth
The Reverend Kevin L. Porter
Eileen Jones
David Daugherty
Christian Heyer-Rivera
Heidi Mercado-Littles
Brent Haddix
Illya Pasture, Valient Solomon , Harold Whaley
.