Sunday, January 22nd 2012 – 10:00 a.m. –
3rdSunday in Ordinary Time
VISITORS
Welcome to First Presbyterian
Church! Let us get to know you better! Please fill out the
friendship pad in the pew, and join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Room following
the worship service. The Fellowship Room is
downstairs – use either the elevator or the central passageway from the main entry.
TODAY’S
SERVERS
| Preacher |
Rev. Phil Price |
| Greeter |
Judy Scholes |
| Liturgists |
Abraham Mes, Bailey Nielsen |
| Head Usher |
Judy Pallow |
| Ushers |
Brent, Debbie, Sydney and Delaney Bergen |
| Acolytes |
Aidan Mix, Samuel Mes |
Administrative
Assistant |
Cory Harper |
| Custodian |
ZlatkoPogarcic |
| Nursery Care |
Margaret Harris |
Loving God,
through your Son you have called us to
repent of our sin,
to believe the good news,
and to celebrate the coming of your
kingdom.
Like Christ’s first apostles,
may we hear his call to discipleship,
and, forsaking old ways,
proclaim the gospel of new life to a
broken world;
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
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The child grew
and became strong, filled with wisdom;
and the favor of
God was upon him. –Luke 2:40
First
Presbyterian Church
of
Twin Falls, Idaho
GATHERING AND WELCOMING EACH
OTHER AS THE BODY OF CHRIST
Music Medley,
Welcome, Notices of Community Life, & Signing the Friendship Pad
s=Congregation
sits, r=Congregation
stands
PRAISING GODAND PREPARING OUR HEARTS TO RECEIVETHE WORD
sOpening Our Souls to Worship"My Lord, What a Morning" (Spiritual)
sCall to Worship
Psalm 62
Leader:
For God alone my
soul waits in silence, for my hope is from the Lord.
People: God
only is my rock and my salvation; I shall not be shaken.
Leader:
Trust in the
Lord at all times, O people; pour out your heart before God.
People: Our
trust is in the Lord. We worship God’s
name.
Leader:
Let us worship
God!
rPraising God “Called
as Partners in Christ’s Service” #343
rCall to Confession
Hebrews 4:14-16
Leader:
Remember that
our Lord Jesus can sympathize with us in our weaknesses, since in every respect he was
tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us
then with boldness approach the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace
to help in time of need. Let us confess our
sins against God and our neighbor, saying…
rPrayer of Confession
God of
compassion and mercy, hear us as we make our confession.
Christ preaches repentance; we do not heed his call. Your new day is proclaimed; we dwell on the past. We turn not from our evil ways, nor do we sacrifice
those treasures that give us status. We say we
obey you, but our deeds betray us. By your
grace renew us, and cleanse us of sin.
Time for Silent Prayer & Reflection
rAssurance of Pardon
Leader:
Hear the good
news: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe
in the gospel.” God is merciful and just,
and Jesus Christ promises redemption to all that believe.
As we turn from our old ways and respond with faith to Christ’s call,
we receive the assurance that we shall be saved. Friends,
believe and live the good news of the Gospel.
People: In
Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen.
rPraising God for Our Forgiveness and Wholeness:
“Glory Be to the Father”
#579
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.
rPassing the Peace: Please
turn to your neighbors and pass the peace of Christ.
sChildren’s Time
HEARINGTHE GOOD NEWS
sPraying to hear God’s Word to Us (pray together)
Leader:
Let
us pray.
People: O
Lord our God, your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Give us grace to receive your truth in faith and
love, that we may be obedient to your will and live always for your glory; through Jesus
Christ our Savior. Amen.
sFirst Reading Jonah 3:1-5, 10 page 811
sChoral Anthem “With a Voice of Singing” - Martin Shaw
sSecond Reading
Mark 1:14-20
page 33
sProclaiming the Good News “Follow Me and I Will Make You Fish for People”
RESPONDINGTO GOD’S WORD
rSinging Our Response
“Today We All Are Called to Be” #434
sAdopt a Window
Jack Miller
sJoys & Concerns
sSupporting the Mission of Christ
The Invitation
The Offertory "Uyaimose" (Estonian Hymn)
rPraising God & Dedicating Our Gifts to Christ’s
Use:
“The Doxology” #592
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.
DEPARTINGTO LIVEAS FOLLOWERSOF
THE RISEN CHRIST
rClosing Hymn
“Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” #377
rBenediction
sPostlude "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less"
(The Solid Rock)
