Trinity Sunday May 31, 2015

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S DAY In consideration of other worshipers, please turn cell phones and mobile devices off or to silent mode. Thank you.

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE

MUSIC FOR THE GATHERING OF THE WORSHIPERSCome Holy Ghost, God, and Lord Johann G. Walther

(lighting of the candles, Oliver Hagel, acolyte)As the pastor and acolyte enter the sanctuary, let us pause in thoughtful silence and begin our worship.

OUR LIFE TOGETHER…(During the announcements, please fill out the fellowship pad and pass it back and forth through your pew in order that we may greet one another by name after worship.)

GATHERING SONG (congregation and choir singing together)God’s Life…Love…Light Swing Low

God’s life is deep within me, ever breathing peace in my soul,God’s life is deep within me, ever breathing peace in my soul.

God’s love is deep within me, ever planting hope in my soul,God’s love is deep within me, ever planting hope in my soul.God’s light is deep within me, ever calling dawn to my soul,God’s light is deep within me, ever calling dawn to my soul.

CALL TO WORSHIP: Susie Stuart, Liturgist

One: On this Sunday morning we come into your presence, God: we give you thanks for your gift of creation.

All: Holy God, all the earth is filled with your glory! One: We gather today to give praise to your name. All: Holy God, all the earth is filled with your glory! One: Here in this place, we feel your presence with us, God. All: Holy God, all the earth is filled with your glory! One: We are here to worship you! All: Let us worship God.

-1-*HYMN No. 460 Holy God, We Praise Your Name Grosser Gott, Wir Loben Dich

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION Liturgist

One: God, you are so awesome and so wonderful. We come before you now, with our ears ready to hear your word and with hearts open to receive Your love.

All: But we also come before you knowing that there have been times when we have let you down by not being loving to other people; when we have not

been faithful to what you ask us to do. For these times we are truly sorry and ask you to forgive us. (Time for silent prayer)One: We know that you hear our prayers, gracious and loving God, and we are

amazed by your constant love for us, no matter what we have done! Thank you, God, for forgiving us and for giving us the chance to begin again.

*RESPONSE: (congregation and choir singing together)

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

*PASSING THE PEACE

WE GROW AS WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

MESSAGE FOR OUR CHILDRENFollowing the message, children 4 and older may go with their teachers to their Sunday School classes on the second floor of the education building where they may be picked up after worship. Nursery care is available for our youngest children.

ANTHEM - In the Year That King Uzziah Died David McK. Williams(Isaiah 6:1-8)

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne,High, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.Above it stood the seraphim: each one had six wings;With twain he covered his face, with twain he covered his feet,And with twain he did fly.And one cried unto another, and said,

-2-Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that criedAnd the house was filled with smoke.Then said I, Woe is me! For I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips,And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips:For mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts, the Lord of hosts,Then flew one of the seraphim, having a live coal in his handWhich he had taken with the tongs from off the altar;And he laid it upon my mouth, and said,Lo, this hath touched thy lips, and thine iniquity is taken away,And thy sin is purged.Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying,Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?Then said I, Here am I, Here am I send me, send me.

READING: John 3:1-17 Page 93 in the pew Bibles (N.T.)

RESPONSE AFTER READING (congregation and choir singing together)

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!

SERMON The Reverend Robert J. Hagel

*HYMN OF THE DAY No. 135 God Is One, Unique and Holy Trinity

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: from A Brief Statement of Faith

One: Please stand, and with the whole church, let us confess our faith. All: In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our

Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve.

In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

-3-We believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life

or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

GIVE IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S LOVE

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLEPRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGSOffertory Anthem - Triune God, Mysterious Being Carl P. Daw Jr./Alfred V. Fedak

God the Spirit, guide and guardian, wind-sped flame and hovering dove,Breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, power of love:Give to those who lead your people fresh anointing of your grace;Send them forth as old apostles to your Church in every place.

Christ our Savior, Sovereign, Shepherd, Word made flesh, Love crucified,Teacher, healer, suffering servant, friend of sinners, foe of pride:In your tending may all pastors learn and live a shepherd’s care;Grant them courage and compassion shown through word and deed and prayer.

Great Creator, Life-bestower, Truth beyond all thought’s recall,Fount of wisdom, womb of mercy, giving and forgiving all:As you know our strength and weakness, so may those the Church exaltsOversee her life steadfastly yet not overlook her faults.

Triune God, mysterious Being, undivided and diverse,Deeper than our minds can fathom, greater than our creeds rehearse:Help us in our varied callings your full image to proclaim,That our ministries uniting may give glory to your Name.

*DOXOLOGY (No. 592 in the hymnal)

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*THE LORD’S PRAYER

WE GO TO SERVE GOD’S WORLD

*CLOSING HYMN No. 132 Come, Great God of All the Ages Abbot’s Leigh

-4-*CHARGE & BLESSING

One: Go in peace to love and serve the Lordin the power of his resurrection. Alleluia!The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

All: Amen.One: Christ is risen!All: Christ is risen!One: Christ is risen!All: Christ is risen!One: Christ is risen!All: Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia!

*RESPONSE - Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart Morecambe

*POSTLUDE - To You, Omniscent Lord of All J.S. Bach

*Those who are able, please stand

This morning:Ushers: Rosie Hagel, Joanne Nelson, Barb Potter, Ed SandersonGreeters: Elaine Gallup, Gayle SchulteChurch School Teacher: Peggy Hallberg

-5-Next Sunday, June 7, 2015Adult, Youth & Children’s Education 9:30 a.m.Chancel Choir 9:45 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m. Bob Hagel, preaching Sacrament of Holy CommunionChildren’s Church School 10:45 a.m.Stephen Ministers 11:30 a.m.Church Family Picnic-Allen Park 12:00 noon

Website: www.firstpresjamestown.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE WELCOME everyone, especially our visitors, to our service today. Please sign the pew pads. If you are new to First Presbyterian Church, introduce yourself to the pastor. Prayer request cards are available in the literature racks in the Narthex. If you desire your prayer concern to be shared during worship today, please give your completed card to an usher prior to worship.

THERE IS CHILDCARE available for infants through 2-year-old children in the nursery. The nursery attendants are well-qualified and a vibrating monitor will be given to you in case the nursery attendants need to be in touch with you about your child.

THE FLOWERS ON THE CHANCEL RAIL this morning are given to the Glory of God and in honor of all of our members who have been faithful for many years and who may no longer be able to share with us, we extend our love and prayers to them by Karen and Don Ray.

THANK YOU to Sue Schiavone for our bulletin cover artwork this week.

THERE IS A Youth Group Outing at Panama Rocks today. Weather permitting, we will meet at the Hagel’s home no later than 2:00 p.m. Family members and friends are welcome. Each person should bring $6 for admission. (There might even be ice cream afterwards.)

-6-CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:MONDAY 9:30 a.m. Healthy Bones Exercise Class

9:30 a.m. Finance CommitteeTUESDAY 6:30 p.m. Painter’s Workshop

7:15 p.m. BarbershoppersWEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. Healthy Bones Exercise Class

10:15 a.m. Staff MeetingTHURSDAY 12:00 noon Aging & Saging

7:00 p.m. Society for Creative AnachronismSATURDAY Catherine Harris Anniversary Dinner

BLUE HYMNAL RECYCLE. Starting this Sunday, we are offering our blue hymnals to anyone who would like to have one to take home. These hymnals will be available in the Cloister and there will be a donation box available if you would like to make a freewill donation. These collected funds will be used for our Samaritan Fund which goes to help people in the community. There is still time if you would like to donate and honor a loved one with a new hymnal. Donation slips are available in the Narthex.

NEXT SUNDAY, June 7th, we have reserved a pavilion at Allen Park for a church family picnic after worship (noon – 5:00 p.m.). Bring your own table service and a dish to pass. There are outlets in the pavilion if you need to plug anything in. Beverages will be provided. Bring run around shoes because there is an awesome playground there as well as hiking and fitness trails and sports fields. Hopefully, we'll need sunscreen too!

Sunday, June 7, 2015Liturgist: Rosie HagelAcolyte:Greeters: Janis and Phil RuslinkUshers: Diane and Jack Bailey, Susan McLorg Moore and Greg MooreChurch School Teacher: Peggy Hallberg

Sunday, June 14, 2015Liturgist: Mark Wilson

Acolyte:Greeters: Craig Butler, Julie DudgeonUshers: Deborah Moore and Brian Kushmaul, Diane and Rudy Mueller