Those who are able are invited to stand.
Latecomers may be seated.
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.
The large candle on the communion table is a symbol for us
that, as Christians, we believe Christ is still the light of the world.
May it also remind us that PEACE is what we hope for.
N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049
610.967.5600 [email protected] www.faithchurchemmaus.org
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.
Order of Worship
August 21, 2016
PASTOR: Rev. Timothy Dooner
PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson
ORGANIST/DIRECTOR, SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder
DIRECTOR, CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer
CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie
DEACON GREETER: Toni Fernandez
FLOWER DEACON: Terry Eck
WORSHIP ASSISTANCE: Diane Millick, Darcy Dodd
USHER CAPTAIN: Flo Bannister
USHERS: Laurie Payea, Yvonne Stauffer, Jana Masenheimer, Carolyn Baittinger
AUDIO: Chas Shimer
VIDEO: Mark Ingram
FLOWERS: Bonnie Osterwald, for Ruth’s birthday.
ELDERS:
Class of 2016 2017 2018 Rob Clark Jack Decker Jim DePhillips III John Gill Diane Millick Bill Gosner Jack Hillman Michelle Somishka Lisa Heineman Tim Melnick Erik Walker Richard Smith
DEACONS: Class of 2016 2017 2018 Melanie Shimer Terry Eck Luana Graber Christy Smits Toni Fernandez Anne Greenwood Matt Somishka Krista Gosner Donna Hill Amy Waters Joanne Herring Jana Masenheimer
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD OFFERTORY “All Good Gifts” NATALIE SLEETH
Sandy Gingrich, Ann Greenwood
DEDICATION HYMN #333 “Seek Ye First” LAFFERTY Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness,
And all these things shall be given unto you, Allelu Alleluia.
Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find.
Knock and the door shall be opened unto you, Allelu Alleluia. PRAYER OF DEDICATION HYMN “I’m Gonna Eat at the Welcome Table” SEE INSERT
SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE POSTLUDE “Amazing Grace” JOHN CARTER
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
[email protected] 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 To contact our Pastor, please use Tim Dooner’s email address:
[email protected]. 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 Terry Eck, Moderator of Deacons—610-351-9440; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session—610-966-0897, who will make the appropriate connections.
For medical emergencies or deaths, contact Tim at 610-316-8256.
Faith Presbyterian Church Emmaus, PA—USA
Riamukurwe Parish Nyeri—Kenya
THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JOINT WORSHIP RIAMURKURWE PARISH, NYERI, KENYA
FAITH PRESYBERIAN CHURCH, EMMAUS, PA
10:00 AM AUGUST 21, 2016
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.
FOCUSING ON GOD’S PRESENCE AND VOICE (PHONE CALL BEGINS)
PRELUDE “I Sing the Almighty Power of God ARR. MELODY BOBER Sadie Kennedy, piano
“Gutiri Na Murata Ta Jesus” (“There is not a Friend Like the Lowly Jesus”)
Song by Riamukurwe Parish GUTIRI NA MURATA TA JESU Gutiri na murata ta Jesu, Gutiri o na umwe Ungihonia mirimu ya ngoro, Guriri o na umwe Jesu nioi mathina maitu Niaritutongoragia, Gutiri na murata ta Jesu Gutiri o na umwe
Ni kuri ungi muthingu take! Gutiri o na umwe Ii, mwinyihia muhoreri take! Gutiri o na umwe Ni kuri hingo tutari nake! Gutiri o na imwe Kwi hingo wendo wake ungithira! Gutiri o na imwe
Kwi mwana wanatigwo ni Jesu! Gutiri o na umwe Kana wihia wanaregwo niwe! Gutiri o na umwe
WELCOME
DIANE MILLICK welcomes Riamukurwe Parish REV. PATRICK MWANGI WARUTERE welcomes people of Faith Church
CALL TO WORSHIP
Rev. Patrick: Our help is in the Name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.
Rev. Patrick and Faith Church: Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given; seek and you
find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
All: For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds and to the
one who knocks it will be opened.
HYMN #244 “Let Us With a Gladsome Mind” MONKLAND
Sung together with Riamukurwe Parish NITUINIRE MWATHANI Nituinire Mwathani, Amu niwe mutugi ondu utugi wake niwa tene na tene Nowe wiki munene, Nianiruo ni andu othe Mwone nowe Mwathani, Towe wakiumbire thi? Indo ciothe ii muoyo Niwe mutuuria wacio Ndari hingo ataigure andu ake a tene Ithui na ithui twathina Niegutuiguira tha ma Kwoguo nitumuinire Na ngoro ikenete
PRAYER OF PRAISE AND ADORATION MRS. NANCY MUIRI CALL TO CONFESSION DARCY DODD SILENT CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD’S PARDON IN CHRIST REV. PATRICK MWANGI WARUTERE
HYMN #383 “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” GLORIA PATRI
Sung together with Riamukurwe Parish
MUHONOKIA WAKWA, NIGWIHOKETE Muhonokia wakwa, nigwihokete ma, mundangiri Njigua, ngikuhoya, theria mehia mwakwa Nduike kuuma umuthi waku kuna
Reke wega waku unjikire hinya ngoro-ini Niwe wanguiriire; tuma wendo waku uriri mbukage thiini wakwa
Nduma ya guku thi, ni ndumanu muno, Ngai wakwa, Ndongoria, Mwathani ngurumagirire Ndikanatigane nawe o ri
Niguo ndute wira, uria uheete thi, ngugoocithie, Riria ngaurikia undware Iguru Tuturanie nawe nginya tene
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION & PETITION FOR OUR KINGDOM PARTNERS Prayers of Thanksgiving MR. PETER MUCHERU Thanking God for specific ways that God has acted through the partner community
Prayers for Physical health and Healing MRS. VIRGINIA MUNYIRI General prayers for all those ill, injured and suffering and those who are caregivers
Prayers for Spiritual health and Healing MRS. ALICE MUCHUE Prayers for continuing spiritual growth, and for increased knowledge and understanding of Gods and the Scriptures
Prayers for Fruitful Kingdom Building MR. EMMANUEL WACHIRA Prayers for new opportunities to proclaim the Gospel, and to love and serve our communities through our works of mission.
Prayers for the Larger Communities MR. PETER M MUTURI Prayers for all those who live in US/Emmaus and within the bounds of the Parish/Kenya. Prayers for peace, healing and open hearts and minds, etc. THE LORD’s PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL, PG. 16
Kikuyu: Ithe witu,wi iguru, Ritwa riaku niria muruo. Uthamaki waku uuke. O uria wendete we, niwikagwo guku thi, o ta uria wikagwo kuu iguru. Tuhe umuthi irio ciitu cia gutuigana. Na utuohere mehia maitu, o ta uria ithui tuohagira aria mwtwihagia. Na ndugatutware magerioini; no kuhonokia utuhonokie uuruini; ni undu uthamaki ni waku, o na hiny, o na kugoocwo. Tene na tene . Amen
THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH
UNITY OF PURPOSE Genesis 11: 1- 9 PENINAH MBUTHIA HARMONY OF UNITY 1 Corinthians 12: 12 – 31 JULIUS KINGATA
BOND OF UNITY 1 Corinthians 13: 1 – 13 DARCY DODD SERMON REV. PATRICK MWANGI WARUTERE HYMN #467 “How Great Thou Art” O STORE GUD Sung together with Riamukurwe Parish
NGAI WAKWA NINGEGAGA MUNO Ngai wakwa ningegaga muno ma Ngicurania uria we utarii Gwa na njata, mweri na indo ciothe Ciagiire niundu wa uhoti waku Ngoro yakwa nigukuinira Ni undu wa uria wi munene Ngoro yakwa riu nigukuinira Ni undu wa uria wi munene O kuria guothe thiaga guku thii Njuguaga nyoni igikugooca Irima niikenagia maitho muno Na karuhuho no kangenagia
THERE IS NOT A FRIEND LIKE THE LOWLY JESUS There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No, not one! No, not one! None else could heal all our souls` disease. No, not one! No not one! Jesus knows all about our struggles He will guide till the day is done. There`s not a friend like the lowly Jesus. No, not one! No, not one! No friend like Him is high and holy, No, not one! No, not one! And yet no friend is so meek and lowly. No, not one! No, not one! There`s not an hour that He is not near us, No, not one! No, not one! No night so dark but His love can cheer us, No, not one! No, not one! Did ever saint find this friend forsake him? No, not one! No, not one! Or sinner find that he would not take him? No, not one! No, not one! Was ever a gift like the Saviour given? No, not one! No. not one! Will He refuse us a home in heaven? No, not one! No, not one!
Ningi ndaririkana Ngai Baba Kiheo giaku kia magegeania Jesu Kristu akuire atuhonokie Ithuothe tukagairuo muoyo
Muukuri Jesus riria agacoka Anyinukia mucii wa Iguru Ngatura ngmagia ritwa riake Na ngenagio ni wedani wake
CLOSING PRAYER REV. PATRICK MWANGI WARUTERE
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION REV. PATRICK MWANGI WARUTERE (PHONE CALL ENDS)
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Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, welcome to worship at Faith Presbyterian Church. May we rejoice in all our human diversity as we celebrate our oneness
as God’s children. We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.
WORSHIP 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.
WORSHIP OFFERINGS Worship Assistants, who participate in the liturgy of the
worship service, can sign up on the appropriate sheet for a specific Sunday or special service through 2016. The second sheet allows those moved to dedicate their talents as offerings to sign up. Examples: an offering of music, art, dance, storytelling, prayer, etc. within worship. What offering of talent would you dedicate to God’s good purposes? Please consider signing up! The Worship Offerings bulletin board is in the Narthex.
Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box 507 - Emmaus, PA 18049
610-967-5600 [email protected]
Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org
Children’s Consignment Sale Hosted by Faith Presbyterian Church Emmaus
Friday, September 9th, 2016 • 8:00am 2:00pm and 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, September 10th, 2016 • 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and Half Price Sale 12:30 – 2:00 (consignor selected items only)
The Consign for Good sale is GOOD for consignors, who can
supplement the weighty cost of children by selling infant and children items that are no longer needed at a 70% consignment rate.
The Consign for Good sale is GOOD for families in need of infant in children items, who need a less expensive alternative to buying new at retail stores.
The Consign for Good sale is GOOD for the congregation, as it is a great way to introduce ourselves to members of our community, and becomes a witness to our love and identity as congregation.
The Consign for Good sale is VERY GOOD for the most vulnerable families with children in the East Penn School District, as all monies raised by this sale will be donated to support the work of East Penn Neighbors Helping Neighbors (EPNHN). EPNHN provides homeless families with children with temporary transitional housing and the help of skilled volunteers in addressing the underlying causes of their homelessness (for example, debt and finances, career counseling, legal and insurance struggles, etc.). More information can be found at www.EPNHN.org. Each time this sale is held, between $1500 and $2000 is raised that goes directly to helping these families in need. We are consigning for good, indeed!
PLEASE NOTE!
This is a TWO DAY SALE! There will be an optional half-price sale at the end of the Saturday sale. If you choose to donate your time during the sale, your registration fee will be waived. All clothing, even pants, must be on hangers.
We need your help! We need consignors and shoppers! Please tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers with children and grandchildren
about the Consign for Good sale. Anyone interested in being a consigner can email us at [email protected] or visit www.consignforgood.org for registration and additional information.
We need volunteers! If you can help for an hour or two (or more!) on Tuesday evening set-up, Wednesday (morning and late afternoon) consignor drop-off, Thursday morning consignor drop-off, Thursday evening pre-sale, Friday and Saturday sales, and Saturday afternoon clean-up, please email [email protected] or talk with Julie
D I SC IPLESHIP WE NEED YOU!! WE WANT YOU!!
WE GOTTA HAVE YOU!! The Discipleship Committee is seeking Sunday School
teachers for the Genesis Class and the Grades 2-5 class. Starting on September 11, Sunday School will be gathering after our worship service at 10am.
The schedule for these two classes are:
11:20-11:40: Genesis SS and grades 2-5 music 11:40-Noon: grades 2-5 SS and Genesis music
We are looking for 1 teacher and 1 helper per week to teach both classes. We have curriculum that is adaptable for all ages.
Can you help for 1 week, 2 weeks or as many as you desire?
Contact Sally Heimbach 610-390-4602 or [email protected]
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PEACE AND GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERING: COME TO THE TABLE OF PEACE
W hat you’ve known as the Peacemaking Offering has been transformed into the Peace & Global Witness Offering. This Off
ering has a greater global reach, more significant impact, and brings peace to people through Christ.
A gift to the Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice across the world. Individual congregations are encouraged to utilize up to 25% of the Peace & Global Witness Offering to sustain their local peacemaking ministries. Mid councils retain an additional 25% for ministries of peace and reconciliation. The remaining 50% is used by the Presbyterian Mission Agency to advocate for peace and justice in cultures of violence, including our own, through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness.
The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, a mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and a program of Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministries, in urgent response to the overwhelming culture of violence in our world is working toward transforming cultures of violence into communities of peace. Responding with the community to inspire new approaches to active peacemaking. Equip God’s people to be compassionate and prophetic peacemakers and connect communities of peace to learn from each other in shared accompaniment and take action together for the transformation of the world. Transforming Cultures of Violence into Communities of Peace. The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, a mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and a program of Compassion, Peace and Justice
Ministries, in urgent response to the overwhelming culture of violence in our world is:
Working toward…
Transforming cultures of violence into communities of peace.
Responding with the community to…
Inspire new approaches to active peacemaking.
Equip God’s people to be compassionate and prophetic peacemakers.
Connect communities of peace to learn from each other in shared accompaniment and take action together for the transformation of the world.
Transforming Cultures of Violence into Communities of Peace
The Peace & Global Witness Offering is received during the Season of Peace, which ends on World Communion Sunday, October 2.
We will be giving our 25% to East Penn Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Their mission is to serve families within the East Penn School District through multi-faceted short-term assistance in order to help restore and sustain healthy, independent living.
In 2015, Faith Presbyterian Church received $2335.00, with $583.75 going towards support of East Penn Neighbors Helping Neighbors. We had 29 faithful mission givers.
What can we do in 2016 to help set the TABLE of PEACE?
M I SS ION
WALKERS NEEDED 2016 Crop Hunger Walk Sunday, October 9 @ 1:30
PM St. Timothy’s on Ott Street, Allentown
By walking and/or donating money, you can help the hungry. The donations will help provide food and water, as well as resources that empower them to meet their own needs.
An information table will be located in the narthex at church. If you have any questions, please see Donna Hill. [email protected]
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If you wish, you may tear this off and place in offering plate.
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.
THIS WEEK Sunday, August 21 Flyer Deadline 10:00 AM— Worship Service: Joint worship with Riamukurwe Parish 1:30 PM— Youth Group work with Barn Community Garden Monday, August 22 Church Office Closed Tuesday, August 23 Wednesday, August 24 10:00 AM— Bridge to God (2) Thursday, August 25 9:30 AM— Flyer Crew (3) 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous (FH) Friday, August 26 Church Office Closed Saturday, August 27
NE XT WEEK Sunday, August 28 10:00 AM— Worship Service Monday, August 29 Church Office Closed 7:30 pm—Emmaus Chorale Tuesday, August 30 Wednesday, August 31 10:00 AM— Bridge to God (2) Thursday, September 1 6:00 PM— Worship Committee (P) 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous (FH) Friday, September 2 Church Office Closed Saturday, September 3
AROUND THE CORNER . . . Sep. 4 .............. Season of Peace begins Sep. 5 .............. Labor Day
Sep. 9 .............. Consign for Good Sale Sep. 11 ............ Sunday School starts
Sep. 11 ............ SCRIP Orders Due Sep. 18 ............ Deadline for October Faith Flyer Sep. 21 ............ International Day of Peace Sep. 22 ............ Flyer Crew
Oct. 2 ............... Church Picnic Oct. 2 ............... Peace and Global Witness Offering Dedication
Oct. 9 ............... SCRIP Orders Due Oct. 9 ............... Crop Hunger Walk Oct. 16 ............ Deadline for November Faith Flyer
Oct. 20 ............. Flyer Crew Nov. 6 .............. Fellowship Lunch
Nov. 8 .............. Election day Nov. 11 ............ Veterans Day
Nov. 13 ............ SCRIP Orders Due Nov. 20 ............ Deadline for December Faith Flyer Nov. 23 ............ Flyer Crew Nov. 24 ............ Thanksgiving
Dec. 3 .............. Women of Faith Craft Fair Dec. 11 ............ SCRIP Orders Due
Dec. 24 ............ Christmas Eve Dec. 25 ............ Christmas
Key FH Fellowship Hall
MR Music Room
P Parlor
O Office
S Sanctuary
I GIVE Monthly, Quarterly, or Electronically.
To learn more about giving electronically, click on the “Stewardship” link under the “About Us” section of our website.
8/22 Graham Lowell
8/23 Wesley Johnston
BIRTH
DAYS
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