UPCOMING EVENTS January 25-26 Youth Ski Tr ip February 3 Souper Bowl of Car ing February 16 Pr esbytery meeting in Stevens Point February 22-23 Youth Group 30 Hour Famine February 23 St. John’s Homeless Shelter

NEW CONCERNS

Janice Camps, Michelle Erickson’s aunt. Pantry Prayer Concerns: Mrs. Fonferek; Gonzalas Family.

ONGOING CONCERNS

Duber Aceituno, Sr. and family; Henry Akerboom, Autumns Promise; Ginney Amen, Woodside Oaks; Kim Bouchard, fr iend of Donna J ansen; Allen Collins, Manor One; Marje Crowl, Woodside Rehab; Loren Dunn, home; Colleen Fisher, friend of Stephanie Fahringer; Vic Halloran, home; Marjorie Holmes; Joe, pancreatic cancer , J ane Bies fr iend; Lauren, Connie’s friend; Irma Lyon, home; Ben and Rita Mach; Bob McAnnally, friend of Bruce Deadman, Matt and Christian Gehri; Derek Morrissey, great grandson of a friend of Donna Jansen; Theda Nero, home; Ginny Nixon, home; Iner Osgood, home; Kathryn P., fr iend of Donna Jansen; Richard Parkinson, home; Pat Piaskowski, home; Cathy Rennells, home; Gene and Joan Reynolds, home; Rosa, Connie Greenawald’s cousin; Thongdy Sisavath, home; Pat Tomson, friend of the Jansens; John and Marilyn Van Langendon, Grancare Nursing Center; Karen Walker, home; Keith Wallace; Jim Weise, home; Peggy Wolfe, Renaissance; Uraba Presbytery and churches in Colombia, South America; the churches in Gnozdovo and Yartsevo, Russia.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Today Hispanic Pentecostal Church 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 14 Stewardship Committee 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 15 Staff Meeting 9:45 a.m. Early Headstart/PM 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16 Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 17 The Commoners 11:00 a.m. Stephen Ministers 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19 Visitation for Vivian Wallace 10:00 a.m. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 20 Choir Rehearsal 8:45 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Hispanic Pentecostal Church 1:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday School resumes this morning at 10:15. Sunday School is for

children in grades K-5. Visitors are welcome. The teacher this month is Kathleen Ford.

Today, we receive new members Ben and Blakely Menghini, Cindy

Fermanich, and Melissa (Missy) Peters. May God bless them as they join us in our mission of “inspiring all to love and serve with Christ.” Join us in the Fellowship Room for a reception in their honor.

Marje Crowl is convalescing at Woodside Rehab, Room 514A. Per Capita is a fundamental way in which all of the nearly 10,000

congregations and mid councils of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) connect, participate and share in the work of the wider church. Per capita is how Presbyterians mutually and equitably share the costs of coming together to discern the Spirit’s leading for the future.

In 2019, per capita is $37 per confirmed member and is divided as

follows: $22.65 to Winnebago Presbytery 5.40 to the Synod of Lakes and Prairies 8.95 to General Assembly $37.00 Total

If you use envelopes, you will find a blue envelope in the front of your box. You may also designate your check or pay your per capita online. Thanks for being a connected Presbyterian. The annual youth/family ski trip will be held January 25-26 and we hope

you will join us! Details are still being worked out, so watch our Facebook page and/or our website for updates. Let Loni McCormick or Bobbi Holl know if you are interested in attending.

Remember the drive to collect winter items for the kids at Tank

Elementary School. First Pres aims to keep those kids cozy with a collection of hats, mittens, scarves, long underwear, jogging pants, jackets, snow pants, and boots - all of which can be gently used; as well as new underwear, socks, chapsticks, and tissues, and anything else that kids might need for the rest of the winter. Please place the items by January 31 on the table at the back of the sanctuary. We'll deliver them on February 1. Thank you!

You could be the next “Souper Bowl of Caring” King or Queen of First

Presbyterian Church by entering your favorite soup on Sunday, February 3 (Super Bowl Sunday)! Soups will be served and voted on during a luncheon after worship. Last year, the Souper Bowl of Caring raised $470 for the Pantry! Please consider entering your best soup and join us for our luncheon to support this worthy cause.

Again this year, the Unga Bunga Tribe Youth Group will be will be

completing the 30 Hour Famine. They will begin their fast at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 22 and end with a simple supper break at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23. The youth are asked to raise funds each year to promote hunger awareness. This year the funds will be donated to the Presbyterian Pantry. Please pray for the youth efforts in fundraising as they fast for 30 hours.

On Saturday, February 23, the Deacons will be serving dinner at St.

John’s Homeless Shelter. The youth will be cutting the vegetables, so we just need four servers to be at First Pres by 4:45 p.m. to load up the food and proceed to St. John’s. Look for the sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway.

ORDER OF WORSHIP

January 13, 2019 10:00 A.M.

Bold indicates congregational participation *Indicates congregation standing, as you are able.

WELCOMING

GATHERING MUSIC “Fughetta in C” – Dietrich Buxtehude “Diapason Melody” – David Terry “Flourish” – David Terry WELCOME MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE “Prelude on Bunessan” – Lani Smith

LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Jenny Solper

*CALL TO WORSHIP……………………………………………….Jenny Solper The voice of God resounds upon the water. The Spirit of the Lord hovers over the stream. The Son of God is named, “Beloved.” And all who worship shout out, “Glory!” Ascribe to the Lord majesty and strength. Let us worship God in holy splendor. *PRAYER OF THE DAY…….……………………………….……Jenny Solper Holy God, when Jesus was baptized in the Jordan the heavens opened, the Spirit descended, and your voice affirmed your love in Jesus for the healing of the human race and all creation. By water and word you lovingly invite us into this same life-giving mission. May your Spirit, moving like a stream of water flowing from its source, work in us this day to realize your vision of a world made new in Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. *HYMN #482………………………………………………"Baptized in Water" CALL TO CONFESSION……………………………………………Jenny Solper PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) ………….…………………Jenny Solper Loving God, we are precious in your sight, yet we often forget that we are your beloved. We confess that our love is fickle and inconstant. We follow selfish goals and deny that our way of life harms others and hurts your world. We are sorry and we want to change. Create in us a clean heart, strengthen our resolve, reconcile us one to another, and bless us with your peace. Amen. SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION WORDS OF ASSURANCE *RESPONSE IN SONG #155 Raise a song of gladness, peoples of the earth. Christ has come, bringing peace, joy to every heart. Alleluia, alleluia, joy to every heart! Alleluia, alleluia, joy to every heart! *THE PEACE Jesus said: “As the Lord has forgiven us, let us also forgive one another.” The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you. And also with you. We exchange signs of peace. (Please use elbow bumps) (Children leave for Sunday School)

NOURISHING

CHANCEL CHOIR “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” – Joan Pinkston PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison)……………….…………...Jenny Solper Glorious God, when Jesus was baptized for your healing mission the heavens opened in a flash of glory as vision and voice blazed upon the waters. May your Spirit so burn in us that we hear your word translated into deed and follow Jesus in paths of justice, right relationship, and peace. Amen. PSALM 29: A RESPONSORIAL SETTING Refrain Verses 1-2 Refrain Verses 3-6 Refrain Verses 7-9 Refrain Verses 10-11 Refrain OLD TESTAMENT……………………………………………...Isaiah 43:1-7, pg. 672 EPISTLE……………………………………………………...Acts 8:14-17, responsive Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL..…………………………………………………Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, pg. 60

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON “The Gift of your Belovedness” Pastor Randy Argall *HYMN #96….………..……………………"On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry"

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (see insert) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE God of Glory, stir us with your power. THE LORD’S PRAYER, pg. 35 INVITATION TO THE OFFERING……...………………………………Jenny Solper OFFERTORY MUSIC “Praeludium in C” – J. S. Bach

*RESPONSE #717 For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known, with these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own: here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring; give us grace to love and serve you, living what we pray and sing. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION……………………………….……..Jenny Solper

SENDING

*HYMN #476………"Crashing Waters at Creation" (sung to Stuttgart, #83)

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE “Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above” – Robert J. Powell

WORSHIP LEADERS Reader: Jenny Solper Audio: Kathleen Ford Lock Up: Worship Committee Ushers: Bill Klass and Harland Merrell Nursery: Judy Exl Organist: Robert Nickel Accompanist: Rose Schumacher Greeter: Marti La Chapelle

WELCOME

We welcome families with children and infants to worship. Worship bags

with activities are available for children in the narthex. If your child becomes uncomfortable during worship, please feel free to leave the sanctuary and return at an appropriate time. Our nursery is room 207.

Assistive Listening Devices are available for the hearing impaired. We have two kinds: ear speakers and neck loops (for T-coil compatible hearing aids). Speak to the audio person for help.

We ask guests (and members) to sign our friendship pad. Guests please include your address and phone number. If you are sitting at the end of your pew, please tear off the sheet and place it in the collection plate. We greatly appreciate your assistance.

Stewardship Notes

The Pantry requests jars of jelly and/or peanut butter in the month of January. Please place the items in the shopping cart in the back of the church. The 2019 boxes of offering envelopes are available on the table in the hallway. Let the office know if you would like to use envelopes. Improve your giving management by giving online. Those who wish to set up an account should go to the “giving history profile” tab at the top of our website page. Visitors can use the QR code here to make a one-time donation.