PASTOR: Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi Online Column: revmallozzi.blogspot.com

PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson

ORGANIST/DIR. SENIOR CHOIR & ADULT BELL CHOIR: Brian Snyder

ADMIN. ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer

CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie

DEACON GREETER: Maggie Haley

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Mark Ingram AUDIO: Kim Kreider

USHER CAPTAIN: Wes & Pat Johnston VIDEO:

USHERS: Linda & Bill Kennington, Zona & Dick Farmer

COMMUNION: Jack Decker, Elaine Smits, Cathy Wiese, Linda Kennington

FELLOWSHIP: Pot Luck Luncheon

ELDERS: Class of 2019 2020 2021

Linda Kennington Jack Decker John Gill Tim Melnick Bruce Luff Andy Ingram

Chuck Waters Erik Walker Ann Lowell, Clerk Cathy Wiese Dave Wilson

DEACONS: Class of 2019 2020 2021

Deb Ferguson, Co-Mod. Carolyn Baittinger Donna Call Peter Ferguson Eleanor DePhillips Maggie Haley

Melanie Shimer Liz Kenny Andrea Mauro

Worship sheets & activity bags for children are available from the ushers.

Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.

Large print worship materials and hymnals are available. Please ask an usher for assistance.

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.

Joys and Concerns

Please keep these people in your prayers.

Becky Shreck—prayers needed for her ongoing issues with her autoimmune illness.

Betty Dennis—ongoing health issues. Marie Heffner—ongoing health issues.

Peter Ferguson’s brother, Tom —ongoing health issues.

Military Service

Please keep these people in your prayers.

Jack Melnick, USMC.

Major Bethany Kauffman, USMC, niece of Penny & Jim Pantano. Hillary N. Waterman, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,

Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, nephews of Joe Smits.

Faith Church Prayer Chain

Please send prayer requests to prayers@faithchurchemmaus.org, or

use the link from the Faith Church website.( www.faithchurchemmaus.org )

Did You Know?

You can continue to support the mission and ministry of our church by donating

online at https://faithchurchemmaus.org/donate/ You can also download the free app, Give Plus, and donate to Faith Presbyterian Church anytime, anywhere. You can even look up your history of giving for your records. We

deeply appreciate your generosity and are so thankful for each of you!

Contact Information—Pastoral Care Needs

For medical emergencies or death, contact Rebecca at

revmallozzi@faithchurchemmaus.org or call 484-523-0240. Or contact either of the Co-Moderators of Deacons…

Deb Ferguson: 908-421-3817, or Beth Kunkle: 610-769-0327

Order of Worship

November 3, 2019

Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street, PO Box 507

Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049

610.967.5600 office@faithchurchemmaus.org www.faithchurchemmaus.org

THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION 10:00 AM NOVEMBER 3, 2019

THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship.

Please use the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s

presence and help. 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.

FOCUSING UPON GOD’S PRESENCE AND VOICE

PRELUDE “Deck Thyself, My Soul, With Gladness” G. TELEMANN

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Sing to the Lord a new song! Rejoice and give thanks,

for the Lord takes pleasure in the people.

People: Hallelujah!

OPENING PRAYER

HYMN #37 “Let All Things Now Living” ASH GROVE

LITANY OF AFFIRMATION

Leader: In the great compassion of our God, the death and

resurrection of Christ Jesus has shown us God’s

forgiveness for our sins. For the peace and unity of

the saint, trusting in the promise of grace,

let us confess our sin to God and to one another.

People: God of the covenant, who calls all people to reconciliation,

you have made us members of the very body of Christ;

yet we persist in wounding that body with our divisions,

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD

OFFERTORY “Air” G. F. HANDEL

DEDICATION HYMN #606 DOXOLOGY

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

CELEBRATION OF COMMUNION

INVITATION PRAYERS/LORD’S PRAYER GLORY TO GOD HYMNAL – PG. 35

(Please use “debts & debtors”.)

GIFTS OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD

PRAYER OF CELEBRATION (unison) God of blessing, thank you for a new day to live in you. In the

company of all the saints in heaven and on earth, help us rise

to sing your praise. May this communion keep us fed for the

week, reminding us that we are all one in you. Amen.

HYMN #748 “Go with Us, Lord” TALLIS’ CANON

CHARGE & BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “All Glory Be to God on High” G. TELEMANN

*Children’s Time & Sunday School

Following Children’s Time in worship, children from grades K through 5 will be dismissed to Sunday School. On the first Sunday of each month, Sunday School is not held so all may participate in communion. The same applies to holiday weekends, when Sunday School is not scheduled.

For younger children, care is provided in the nursery during the remainder of our worship time. A single youth volunteer may be needed. Please ask the adult nursery personnel if a youth is necessary.

our suspicions, and our neglect. Forgive us, and teach us

to nurture unity and peace. For the sake of Jesus Christ

and the world he came to save. (A moment is given for silent confession to God.)

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

SHARING THE PEACE

Leader: Since God has forgiven us, let us also forgive one another.

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Let us share our forgiven joy with one another. HYMN OF ASSURANCE #581 GLORIA PATRI

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON MARK 9:2-4

CHILDREN’S TIME*

ANTHEM “Lord, of All Creation” JAY ALTHOUSE

Senior Choir

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 KINGS 18:20-39

SERMON “God is in this Place” REV. REBECCA MALLOZZI HYMN “Be Still, for the Presence” SEE INSERT

APOSTLES’ CREED GLORY TO GOD HYMNAL – PG. 35

GATHERING OF JOYS & CONCERNS

Faith Life SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019

COMMUNION INCLUSION

The small boxes on the serving plates with the communion bread contain brown rice crackers, which are wheat free, gluten free, soy and nut free, and are for those needing allergen free foods.

OCTOBER POTLUCK LUNCH – TODAY

Please join us for a potluck lunch in Fellowship Hall following worship today. The Fellowship Committee will provide the main dish...Chicken Pot Pie, along with iced tea, lemonade and water to drink.

LEMON TREE HOLIDAY BAZAAR

The 46th annual Lemon Tree Holiday Bazaar is just around the corner...Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Lunch will be available from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. You’ll find homemade crafts and gifts, vendors, and baked goods...as well as attic treasures, country store items, jewelry and collectibles.

Proceeds from this event benefit the residents of Westminster Village, located at 803 N. Wahneta Street in Allentown.

DAYBREAK—NOVEMBER 11

Can you bake cookies for Faith Church’s monthly outreach to Daybreak? Volunteers provide a meal once a month, but cookies are always appreciated, even looked forward to. If you can bake a dozen or two, please drop them off in the church kitchen next Sunday. (Because of potential allergies, please mark those that contain nuts.) If you would like to help our volunteers, please speak to Zona Farmer or Carolyn Baittinger.

FALL CLEAN-UP DAY

Mark your calendars for November 16! That’s the day many hands will be needed to get the many tasks done, both indoors and outdoors. Please bring leaf rakes, tarps, anything you think might be needed to clean up outdoors. Thank you in advance for your help!

CONGREGATION PHOTO

It’s time to replace the photo of our church family on the church’s website. So, mark your calendars for November 24. We will take the photo following worship, and before Advent-ure. Please participate if you are able.

FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EMMAUS 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box 507 - Emmaus, PA 18049

610-967-5600—office@faithchurchemmaus.org Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org

ARE YOU 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, which can be found at one end of the pew.

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY Stewardship Sunday is next Sunday. A letter with your pledge card will

be mailed earlier that week.

The Stewardship Committee was moved by 2 Thessalonians 1:3, which in the Message version has Paul saying “You need to know, friends, that thanking God over and over is not only a pleasure; it’s a must. We have to do it. Your faith is growing phenomenally; your love for each other is developing wonderfully. Why, it’s only right that we give thanks.

On Sunday October 20th, there was a Minute for Stewardship, focusing on “it’s only right that we give thanks.” Elders thanked the congregation for supporting the ministries of Faith Church, through their time, their talents and their treasures!

As you prayerfully consider your pledge for 2020; could you possibly increase your pledge, could you possibly volunteer your time to help one of the committees in their vision, Living and Sharing the Miracle of God’s Grace. If you have questions, please contact Chuck Waters, Stewardship chair.

ADVENT-URE IS COMING! Adventure is coming on November 24, following worship.

Help us prepare the church for Advent. Decorate the Sanctuary. Make an Advent wreath to use at home. Decorate cookies for Daybreak. Make an

ornament. Children’s workshop. Light lunch will be provided.

BUT MOST IMPORTANT IS THE FELLOWSHIP WE WILL SHARE!

For additional information, contact Sally Heimbach.

COLLEGE STUDENT GOODIE BOXES

As is the custom of the Deacons, we will be sending “Goodie Boxes” to our college students as they prepare for their first semester final exams. This activity has been a positive experience for them, as they tend to share with their roommates. It lets our young people know we are proud of them and thinking of them while they are away at school.

Note: We may not have addresses for our newest college students, or current addresses for others. Even if you think we have it, please send those addresses to the church office ASAP! Thanks!

Collection boxes are in fellowship hall. Examples of items to donate are protein, breakfast, or granola bars; packages of pretzels, crackers, cookies, nuts, gum, hot cocoa, etc. Let’s fill these boxes to the brim! Thank you for your generosity! – Elaine Smits, Liz Kenny.

“To all God’s beloved...called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 1:7 NRSV) Welcome!

We hope you’ll join us following worship for our Pot Luck Luncheon, which takes

place instead of Sunday School on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

THIS WEEK

Sunday, November 3 Daylight Savings Time Ends NO Sunday School 10:00 AM— Worship Service Pot Luck Luncheon following worship 5:00 PM— Middle School Youth Group 6:30 PM— Senior High Youth Group Monday, November 4 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir (MR) 7:00 PM— Discipleship Committee (P) Tuesday, November 5 Election Day 7:00 PM— Stewardship Committee (P) 7:30 PM— Finance Committee (4) 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (FH) Wednesday, November 6 9:30 AM— Women of Faith (BR) Noon— Word on Wednesday (P) 6:00 PM— Brownie Troop 7:00 PM— Senior Choir (S) 7:30 PM— Reading Group (FH) Thursday, November 7

8:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) Please note new time. 9:30 AM— Women’s Spiritual Study Group NO Chair Yoga (FH) Updated since last week. 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters (FH) 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous (FH) Friday, November 8 Church Office Closed Saturday, November 9 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH) 10:00 AM— Crazy Quilters (FH) 10:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous (FH)

Nov. 17 ........... Faith Flyer deadline Nov. 28 ........... Thanksgiving—Church office closed

Dec. 1 .............. Advent Begins Dec. 7 .............. Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair

Dec. 22............ Christmas Joy Offering Dec. 24............ Christmas Eve

Dec. 25............ Christmas

LOOKING AHEAD...

TWO WEEKS OF FAITH 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.

Key BR Brick Room

FH Fellowship Hall

MR Music Room

O Office

P Parlor

S Sanctuary

NEXT WEEK Stewardship Sunday

Sunday, November 10 Scrip Orders Due 9:15 AM— Sunday School: Middle School & Senior High 10:00 AM— Worship Service: Baptism Carson Halpin & Braden Halpin 10:20 AM— Sunday School: Kindergarten to Grade 5 11:15 AM— J.A.M. Singers (MR) 11:15 AM— Adult Class: Progress Against World Problems 5:00 PM— Middle School Youth Group 6:30 PM— Senior High Youth Group Monday, November 11 Veterans Day—Church Office Closed 2:00 PM— Daybreak 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir (MR) Tuesday, November 12 9:00 AM— Emmaus Garden Club (FH) 9:00 AM— Morning Walking Group 7:00 PM— Session 7:30 PM— Evening Walking Group 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (FH) Wednesday, November 13 9:30 AM— Women of Faith (BR) Noon— Word on Wednesday (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir (S) 7:00 PM— EPNHN (P) Thursday, November 14

9:30 AM— Women’s Spiritual Study Group 9:30 AM— Chair Yoga (FH) 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters (FH) 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous (FH) Friday, November 15 Church Office Closed Saturday, November 16 Fall Clean-Up Day 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH) 10:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous (FH)

11/4 Zona Farmer

11/5 Christian Piper, Elaine Smits

11/7 Deb Lillegard, Dottie Smickley

11/8 Deb Ferguson, Benny Piper

GIVING TO OUR CHURCH IS EASY! You can donate via credit card or a direct

transfer from your bank. Just scan this QR code, or click the DONATE button on the church website and fill out the form. For more information about this option, please read the details about electronic giving on the Donate page of the church website: http://faithchurchemmaus.org/donate/

PASTOR’S ONLINE COLUMN Pastor Becki has an online column which can be accessed at

revmallozzi.blogspot.com/. An easily clickable link is included in the online copy of the bulletin, as well as in the weekly email blast. If you would like to be added to that list, please email the church office.

PHOTOS NEEDED Do you have a smart phone? Then, you are a designated church

photographer! You are encouraged to take photos of church members/friends at our events and activities! Right after snapping pictures, you can send them right to Lynda in the church office by email to (office@faithchurchemmaus.org), where she will store them for use in publications or just store them for church history! We are always looking to document our church activity. Thank you!

PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS Messages to be shared via the Prayer Chain may be emailed directly

to prayers@faithchurchemmaus.org. Messages can also be sent through a form on the Prayer Requests page of the church website. If you wish to be included in our Prayer Chain distribution list (or if you don’t think you are receiving messages), please contact the church office.

SEEKING FELLOWSHIP HOSTS Have you ever considered hosting fellowship hour, but are unsure

what’s involved? Well...now is the time! It’s very easy, only take a little time, and you will enjoy it, while making others happy too. Grab a friend and host together! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the entrance to Fellowship Hall, where you can see available dates. Contact Amy Waters at 610-762-1686 anwcaw1988@gmail.com if you have any questions, or need assistance getting started!

CHRISTMAS EVE HELP NEEDED

Are you planning on attending the 5:30 pm Christmas Eve service? The Discipleship Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the service. No memorization, no lengthy practices, all ages are welcome to participate. If interested, we will be having a brief gathering during ADVENT-ure. For additional information, please contact Cathy Wiese.

PER CAPITA ENVELOPE, WHERE R U ??? If you are wondering where the blue per capita envelope is,

usually found in your offering envelope box, you can find them in the pew racks.

The per capita payment has portions sent to the Lehigh Presbytery, the Synod of the Trinity and the General Assembly to help pay for the operation expenses of those organizations.

As of 10/2/19 we have received $4,567.00 towards our total payment of $9,432.00. If you have not paid your per capita, please consider doing so. The apportionment for 2019 is $36.00 per member.

WOMEN OF FAITH WOF meet every Wednesday at 9:30 AM to

prepare for the annual Holiday Craft Fair, on December 7, as well as the Lemon Tree Bazaar at Westminster Village, on November 9. Volunteers are needed each week, especially as dates get closer! No craft skills are needed. If you can fill out a price tag, you can help!

You can also help by sharing the date of the craft fair event with your friends and family. If you use Facebook, share the craft fair posting. Pick up some cards from the table in the narthex and hand them out.

You can also volunteer to help out at the event itself...selling raffle tickets, taking payment for the food, packaging purchased baked goods, and many more things!

If you are willing to help, please see Sandy Gingrich or Sue Lawall.