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210 S. Wayne Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-452-9394
www.fpchurch.org
We seek to glorify God through:
Inspiring worship in Word and music,
Inquiring study for adults and youth,
Inclusive hospitality locally and globally,
Industrious outreach for social justice
and environmental stewardship.
Pastor, Rev. Susan Balfour, [email protected]
Children & Youth, Gloria Burns, [email protected]
Admin. Asst., Amy Snowden, [email protected] Music Director, Dr. Jennifer Flory, [email protected]
Organists, Kate Phillips and Jenny Moore
Child Care Providers, Morgan Martin, Raeven Rodney and Andaysha Taylor Co-Treasurer’s, David Baarda and Joel Burns
OFFICE HOURS Monday- Friday 9am - 5pm
PASTOR OFFICE HOURS Out of office Mondays; In office hours Tuesday ~ Friday
If you would like to set up an appointment with Rev. Susan, please call the office 478-452-9394
“Like” us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/First.Presbyterian.Church.Milledgeville. GA
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING Each one of us is essential to the life and well-being of the whole body of Christ. So we come now to share our gifts and resources in order to care for one another and, without dissension, for the world Christ came to save.
OFFERTORY O Jesus I Have Promised Richard Greene *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION God of life and of new life, bless these gifts that we have given that they may further your reign in this world. Amen.
BEARING GOD’S WORD INTO THE WORLD *HYMN 634 To God Be the Glory *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Go in peace. AMEN! *CHORAL BENEDICTION
Heaven shall not wait for the dawn of great ideas John L. Bell *POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune Richard Hudson
We welcome Dr. Youngmi Kim as guest choir director this morning while Jennifer is in New Zealand
Join us after worship in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship
The Fellowship Hall is to the right of the front of the Sanctuary.
Restrooms are to the left of the front of the Sanctuary.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
We use the debts/debtors version of the Lord’s Prayer
January 27, 2019 Third Sunday after Epiphany
PRELUDE Overture Richard Hudson
CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are delighted that you have joined us this Lord’s Day. If you are interested in membership, we invite you to speak to Rev. Susan. Thank you for being with us!
GATHERING AROUND GOD’S WORD CHORAL INTROIT Heaven shall not wait for the poor to lose their patience John L. Bell
CHILDREN’S TIME CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: God built the heavens, the earth, and everything in them. God calls us to be builders as well. God calls us to build our lives: Congregation: to restore broken places and continue to grow. Leader: God calls us to build our faith: Congregation: to study the Word and ponder its interpretation. Leader: God calls us to build our community: Congregation: to build bridges of understanding and systems of justice. Leader: God calls us to build history by fulfilling the promises of Scripture: Congregation: to preach the good news of God’s love and liberation.
MORNING PRAYER Holy One, we thank you for the gift of the Bible, for its psalms and poems,
myths and stories, histories, teachings, and prophecies. May the Holy Spirit who called out those ancient writings continue to call us out today, that our lives may reflect the first sermon of Jesus, our crucified and risen Christ, who brings good news to the poor and lets the oppressed go free. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
*HYMN 14 For the Beauty of the Earth CALL TO CONFESSION In contrast to God’s clear word, our faults and failings may remain hidden from
others and even from ourselves. Confession before God can clear our eyes and cleanse our hearts, for God’s mercy is as wide as the firmament of heaven.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of our restoration, whenever we come home to you, we realize how far we have strayed and how much we have forgotten of your law and your love. We have not loved you with our whole hearts or loved our neighbors as our-selves. Forgive us, heal us, and restore us to our relationship with you; through Jesus Christ, in whom we trust. Amen.
CHORAL RESPONSE Heaven shall not wait for the rich to share their fortunes John L. Bell *Please stand as you are able.
DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS God’s word does not come to condemn us, but to make us wise, reviving our soul and rejoicing our hearts. God’s Word has been fulfilled among us in Jesus Christ, who sets us free to live in accord with God’s own jubilee. Let us give glory to God.
*GLORIA PATRI HYMN NO. 581 Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ on and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and always shall be, world without end! Amen, amen.
THE PEACE Leader: Let us now share the peace which Jesus made possible.........
Peace be with you. Congregation: And also with you. Leader: Please greet those near to you with the peace of Christ.
ANTHEM God Is My Strong Salvation Richard Shephard
God is my strong salvation; no enemy I fear; He hears my supplication, dispelling all my care;
If he, my head and master, defend me from above, What pain or what disaster can part me from his love?
I fully am persuaded, and joyfully declare, I'm never left unaided, my Father hears my prayer.
His comforts never fail me, He stands at my right hand; When tempests fierce assail me, they're calm at his command.
The ground of my profession is Jesus and his blood. He giveth me possession of everlasting good.
To me his spirit speaketh many a precious word Of rest to him who seeketh a refuge in the Lord.
My merry heart is springing, it can no more be sad; With laughter and with singing, in God's own sunshine glad.
For Christ is now preparing his City new and bright; Where saints his throne are sharing, and faith is turned to sight.
PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
We have gathered before your Word, O God. We want to hear with under-standing, so give us attentive ears. By the power of your Holy Spirit at work in the word read and proclaimed, make the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts acceptable to you, our Rock and Redeemer. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING Pew Bible Page # OLD TESTAMENT Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 OT P. 436,437 PSALM Psalm 19 OT P. 498 NEW TESTAMENT 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a NT P. 174 GOSPEL Luke 4:14-21 NT P. 61 SERMON Rev. Susan E. Balfour RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD *HYMN 301 Let Us Build a House
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church officers 2019 2020
ELDERS: Donna Gautier Grace Anne Azahar
Nancy Miller, Clerk Catherine Dean
Bill Werts Marianne Edwards Bob Wilson Doris Moody
Anne Smart
Elder(s) for January 27th is Nancy Miller
CHURCH FAMILY: Harry Beck, chemotherapy
Jane Carroll, Navicent Baldwin, pneumonia & fractured hip Donna Gautier, knee surgery on Feb. 5th
Becky Henderson, knee surgery on Jan. 25th
Frankie Holder, small case of shingles
Polly Morrison, stroke, recovering in rehabilitation
Gloria Smith, recovering from a fall at home EXTENDED FAMILY: Charley, Marion Robinson’s friend, throat cancer
Murphy Davis, Open Door Community, cancer, multiple health concerns
Judy deGrandcourt, Sandra Balfour’s sister, advanced MS
Kyle Dennis, Anne’s husband, Multiple Myeloma, kidney issues Russell & Kathleen Edwards, Marianne’s parents, numerous health problems
Joellen Gonsauley, Nancy Miller’s sister, health concerns
Charley Harper, Cissy Lane’s friend, undergoing treatment for cancer
Dee Hartmann, Sandra Balfour’s sister-in-law, health issues
Molly Manley, Jo Ann Manley’s daughter, cervical cancer, needs assistance Arthur & Julie Montemayor, Becky Henderson’s parents, ongoing health concerns
Jack Murphy, Kathy Carroll’s father, stroke
Chris Pearson, Sunda Coleman’s son, eye infection and beginning dialysis
Spencer Scott, Laura Burns Scott’s husband, health concerns
Suzy Smith, Lois Callender’s mother, prayers for improved physical/mental health
Frances Williams, Johnny Williams’ wife, pancreatic cancer diagnosis IN ASSISTED LIVING Jane Carroll, Fellowship Home at Meriwether, 10 Meriwether Place
Bryan Dempster, Green Acres, 313 Allen Memorial Drive SW
Bob & Eloise Lamb, Fellowship Home at Meriwether, 10 Meriwether Place
LIMITED MOBILITY Mary Carlton Martha Chappell
Helen Danuser
Polly Morrison
Charlotte Owens
Gloria Smith
Questions for Reflection The Old Testament “year of jubilee” to which Jesus refers in his
first sermon---what some have called his “mission statement”---was a time set aside every fifty years to forgive financial debt
and redistribute the land among the people. Why do you think
God envisioned a year of jubilee, and what might that look like in our world today?
THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH: JAN. 27 ~ FEB. 3 Today: 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service 3:00 Students That Always Rejoice & Serve Monday: 6:00 Girl Scout Leaders Tuesday: 12:00 Kiwanis Club Luncheon Wednesday: 6:30 Potluck Gathering 7:15 Bible/Book Study & Discussion Thursday: 1:00 Afternoon Bridge Club & Bridge Lessons 7:00 Choir Practice Sunday: 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service w/Communion & Food Offering Received
3:00 Students That Always Rejoice & Serve
ONLINE GIVING
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Don’t forget to pick up your end of year
contribution statement in the Narthex!
