*DOXOLOGY: 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 FOR OFFERINGLord God, thank you for the blessings you have given us year after year. Help us to wisely use the time you have given us. Lead us, while we remain here on earth, to serve you through all the people around us who are in need. Amen.

Sharing of JOYS and CONCERNS of the CONGREGATIONTHE LORD’S PRAYER IN UNISON

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be th y 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.

Go Out as God’s People in the World*Closing Hymn No. 213: “Crown Him with Many Crowns”*BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE

First Presbyterian Church405 S. Main St. Pataskala, OH 43062

WEB: www.FPCpataskala.com Email: FPCpataskala@gmail.com

Church Office: 740-927-4796November 25, 2018

FOR PASTORAL CARE, PLEASE CALL: The Rev. Gary M. Brose at 513-260-8230

CHURCH STAFF: Transitional Pastor: The Rev. Gary M. Brose

Worship For the Lord’s DaySunday School, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 18, 2018 Worship, 10:45 a.m.

Gathering of God’s PeopleRINGING OF THE STEEPLE BELL

WELCOME: Fill our worship with grace, Lord Jesus Christ,that every thought, word, and deed may be acceptable

to you,our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen.

GREETING AND SHARING GOD’S PEACEAs God has greeted us with his peace,

so let us pass the peace of Christ to each other.

ANNOUNCEMENTS (Also See Old First News Bulletin Insert) RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP (Please sign & pass the black pew pads)

PRELUDE

*CALL to WORSHIP Hebrews 1:1-4Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways through the prophets.

But in these last days God has spoken to us through his Son, through whom he created the worlds.

He is the one God has appointed heir of all things. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact likeness of God’s own being.

He sustains all things by his powerful word.When he had made purification for the sins of all, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on High.

He was made much superior to the angels, just as the name God gave him is more excellent than theirs.

To Him, and to God the Father, by the power of God

the Holy Spirit, belongs all our worship and our praise. Let us worship God.

*Hymn of Praise No. 9: “Now Thank We All Our God”

PRAYER of PRAISE and ADORATIONKing of kings, and Lord of lords, together we lift our voices in praise and adoration of the One who is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. We praise you, King Jesus, for the life you lived among us. We thank you for your sacrifice that brings the grace of God into our lives. We worship you for your victory over the grave. As we have gathered to worship your name, may the light of your presence fill our hearts and usher us into your glorious kingdom. Amen

*GLORIA PATRI / RESPONSE NO. 546: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, Amen.

Proclamation of God’s WordCHILDREN’S MESSAGE By Sally Kean

ANTHEM: “All Earth Rejoice with a Gladsome Voice”

SCRIPTURE: John 18:33-37

SERMON: “The Hardest Thing” By The Rev. Gary M. Brose

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: (Confession of 1967)We believe that in Jesus of Nazareth, true

humanity was realized once for all. Jesus, a Palestinian Jew, lived among his own people and

CHURCH STAFF: Transitional Pastor: The Rev. Gary M. Brose

shared human needs, temptations, joys and sorrows. He expressed the love of God in word and deed and became a brother to all kinds of sinful people. In giving himself for them, he took upon himself the judgment under which all people stand convicted. We believe that God raised him from the dead, vindicating him as Messiah and Lord. The victim of sin became victor, and won the victory over sin and death for all.

*Hymn of Response No. 140: “Rejoice the Lord is King”

Response to God’s WordCALL TO STEWARDSHIP

OFFERTORY (Words on Cover) “Much Too High A Price”  (P. McHugh and G. Nelson) 

PRAYER LIST: (New prayers should be given to Denise in the Church Office.)

Sympathies to Jim Boggs & Family on the loss of his Mother, Joniece “Jo” Boggs, age 84, who made her Heavenly journey Nov. 15; funeral was Nov. 19; internment at Glen Rest Memorial Garden;

Brenda S., (O’Toole’s friend) had cancer removal surgery on 9/19;

John Conrad (Elise & Anna’s Grandpa) failing health ; Jane Crawford, (Don’s sister-in-law)

pre-leukemia/chemo/further treatments/ultimately will need a bone marrow transplant;

Dale Fry (Goldstein’s friend) upcoming bladder cancer surgery;

Paul Kelly (Jamie Bowlby’s family member), heart attack Nov. 16, doing well but needs prayer for full recovery;

Norma Kraft, New Address: c/o Home of the Good Shepherd 159 Edginton Lane, #236-S Wheeling, WV 26003

Gary Lowry (Owner of our snow removal company)

thyroid cancer / had thyroid and 42 lymph nodes removed / pray for full recovery;

Larry Mock (Diana’s husband), cancer / pray that new treatment will help and for strength of spirit;

Winston Page, pancreatic cancer; Modie Rawls (Rob Rawls’ Grandma) age 93, failing

health; Kathy Zeller, made it thru surgery at the James /

pancreatic cancer;

Church Family & Friends with CancerRich Arasmith, Brenda S., Bruce DeHart, Chris Farley,

Tom G.Paula Hawley, Jim Hess, Wanda Pack, Micki Mason, Carol

P., Winston Page, Kristi Rudolph, Jon Thom

Church & Family Members at Home/Care CentersConnie & Victor DeRose, Faye Hammond,

Claudia Johnston, Anne Nixon

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES 3 Daniel Beckner, Faye Hammond 6 Linda Goldstein 7 Chuck & Barb Long 8 Madelyn Gundler, Tom Johnston 9 Karen Johnston 11 Brandy Schwab12 Connie DeRose 14 Rob & Susan Rawls15 Loren Kimble 17 Curtis & Fran Hungerford20 Tami Conrad 23 Sue Gualtieri24 Kelly Cruse, Tom Tykodi, Natalie Wildman

Olde First News November 25, 2018

Childcare offered 9:30 – Noon in the Lower Level Nursery.

If you are visiting today, we thank you for your visit and hope you enjoy the “Welcome Packet” provided by our Church

Greeter.Please call the Office or an Elder for any prayer needs and emergencies. Call the office at 740-927-4796 and leave a message for changes in the weekly prayer list, updates or

announcements. PLEASE NOTE: Assisted Listening Devices are available in the Sanctuary during Worship. If you need

instructions, please see the Greeter.

After Worship, please join us in Fellowship Hall, for coffee & light

refreshments!

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS:SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. / Worship at 10:45 a.m.MONDAY: Clogging, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Cub Scout Pack #4021, (Every Monday), 6-8 p.m.WEDS: Karate Class, 6:30 to 8 p.m. –

Illumin8 & Adult Bible Study – Every Week, 6–8 p.m.

THURSDAY: Girl Scout Troop 386, 6-9 p.m. (Every Week)FRIDAY: Daisy Troop, 6:30–8:30 p.m. (Every other Week)

UPCOMING SPECIAL DATES:Main Street Christmas – Saturday, December 1

Next Berean Meeting – Thurs., December 6, Christmas Celebration

Giving Totals for Sunday – November 18, 2018

Deacons $22 Samaritan’s Purse $9 Poinsettias $27 Plate $1,192

Past Attendance & PLATE Offering - Budget needs $3,700 plate offering weekly

10/28: 46/$3,422 11/4: 61/$8,240.81 11/11: 48/$3,796.54 11/18: 46/$1,192

Hanging of the Greens TODAY, Nov. 25

Following WorshipSave the Date

December 6, 2018 – 6:30 p.m.

Outville Presbyterian Church• Hear Tim Solt, CPA explain how the 2018 Tax Reform affects you

• Learn how to avoid common mistakes• Increase your knowledge of what can and what can’t be deducted

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Poinsettia ORDERS

Are now being taken

thru Dec. 9 ~ $9 each

Red Poinsettias in 6.5” pots with gold foil.

Make checks to First Presbyterian Church

(Put “Poinsettias” on memo line.)

Your Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Quantity: _______ Amount Enclosed ($9 each) $ _______

Circle: In Memory of OR In Honor of _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________ I will take my plant home after

Christmas. Please give my plant to a Nursing Home /

Shut-in.

“Main Street Christmas”

Saturday, December 1st, 3–8 p.m.Once again, our church will host this event,

providing chicken noodle soup, bread & cookies.

HERE IS A LIST OF DONATIONS& VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

*Chicken broth (Any brand is appreciated!)*Cookies (Sign-up sheet will be posted for

cookies and volunteers)*Float Decorators

*Greeters*Volunteers to pass out Cookies

*Volunteer kitchen helpers to serve, buss tables, make coffee, and clean up!

Donations can be put on the Window sill in fellowship hall.

THANK YOU in advance FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

OF TIME AND / OR DONATIONS!!!!!______________________________________________________________