Order of Worship

January 1, 2017

N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049

610.967.5600 office@faithchurchemmaus.org www.faithchurchemmaus.org

PULPIT SUPPLY: Rev. Jenny Nichols

PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson

ORGANIST/DIRECTOR, SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder

DIRECTOR, CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer

CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie

DEACON GREETER: Ann Greenwood

FLOWER DEACON: JoAnne Herring

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Toni Fernandez

USHER CAPTAIN: John Baittinger

USHERS: John & Carolyn Baittinger

AUDIO: Sally Heimbach

FLOWERS: Mark & Sally Heimbach

ELDERS:

Class of 2017 2018 2019 Jack Decker Jim DePhillips III Rob Clark Diane Millick Lisa Heineman Tim Melnick* Michelle Somishka Lynn Ingram* Chuck Waters* Erik Walker Richard Smith

DEACONS:

Class of 2017 2018 2019 Terry Eck Luana Graber Deb Ferguson Toni Fernandez Anne Greenwood Mark Ingram Joanne Herring Donna Hill Melanie Shimer Jana Masenheimer Elaine Smits *Awaiting approval of Session

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.

*Word with the Children (For children grade 1 and younger, care is provided in the nursery

during the remainder of our worship time. We ask that children from grade 2 upward remain with their families so they can continue to learn the beauty

and art of worship. A single youth volunteer may be needed. Please ask the adult nursery personnel if a youth is necessary.)

Military Service Please keep these people in your prayers.

Hillary N. Bender, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,

Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits.

Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy.

Faith Church Prayer Chain Anyone with prayer concerns that they would like our membership to

pray for should contact Ginny Robertson, our prayer chain coordinator. Her

email address is VSRobertson7@gmail.com and her telephone number is 610-965-5706. Please feel free to contact her so that our Faith Family may

talk to our Heavenly Father about your concerns. He hears and listens to all prayers, no matter how large or small.

Contact Information Pastoral Care Needs For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays

through Thursdays, contact the church office—610-967-5600.

After hours, please contact either of the Co-Moderators of

Deacons...Jana Masenheimer — 610-737-0984 or Melanie Shimer—

610-965-8764; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session—484-695-9073, who will make the appropriate connections.

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

Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.

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

The large candle on the communion table is a symbol for us that, as Christians, we believe Christ is still the light of the world.

May it also remind us that PEACE is what we hope for.

THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY

10:00 AM JANUARY 1, 2017

THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and help. As worship is not an obligatory offering unto God, but a natural response to God’s goodness, take time to consider all the

reasons, big and small, for which you are thankful unto God. 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. Latecomers may be seated.

APPROACHING GOD WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE “A Trumpet Call” GILBERT MARTIN

CALL TO WORSHIP FROM PSALM 8

Leader: Gathered in the name of Jesus Christ,

inspired by the Holy Spirit, and blessed by God,

People: we come to worship one, holy God.

Leader: O God, our own God,

how wonderful is your name in all the earth.

People: Your majesty is the music of the starry skies,

yet even children of dust can sing your praises.

Leader: In the name of the Healer, the Provider and the Enabler,

let our gratitude and joy be made known.

People: O God, our own God,

how wonderful is your name in all the earth!

HYMN #391 “Take My Life” HENDON

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH WORD WITH THE CHILDREN*

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON ECCLESIASTES 3:1-13 OT – Pg. 630 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 581 in the blue-edged Bible

HYMN #429 “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” ABBOT’S LEIGH

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON MATTHEW 25:31-46 NT – Pg. 27 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 27 in the blue-edged Bible

SERMON “God’s Gift” REV. JENNY NICHOLS

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD

OFFERTORY “Arise, Shine” ROBERT LAU

Senior Choir

DEDICATION HYMN #592 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 HYMN #332 “Live Into Hope” TRURO

SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Fugue in F Major” J. S. BACH

In the pulpit this morning: Rev. Jennifer Nichols is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and ordained in the PC(USA). She serves as the School Chaplain at Moravian Academy in Bethlehem where she enjoys the challenge of leading interfaith worship and connecting with a community of students aged 3 to 18. She lives on campus with her two-year-old twins, Isaiah and Mandela, and their crazy dog, Lucy.

CALL TO CONFESSION AND SILENT CONFESSION AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FROM ISAIAH 61

Leader: Friends, let us confess our faith together!

ALL: We believe.

We believe joyfully in the God of love,

with all our being we celebrate our God.

As soil after drought produces green shoots

and as garden seeds spring into new life,

so our God produces justice and praise

to spring up among all nations.

We believe in God

who dresses us in the garments of salvation;

who by the grace of Christ

covers us with the robe of righteousness,

adopts us into the holy family

and promises to make us a crown of beauty,

a royal diadem in the hand of God.

This we believe through Christ Jesus.

May the Holy Spirit strengthen our belief.

Thanks be to God!

HYMN OF ASSURANCE #579 GLORIA PATRI

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.

PASSING OF THE PEACE GATHERING JOYS AND CONCERNS FOR INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS

INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS THE LORD’S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16

(Please use “debts & debtors”.)

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F A I TH L I FE S UNDAY , J ANUARY 1 , 20 17

Welcome to worship in this new year of our Lord 2017! Please greet one another in the spirit of Christ.

We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.

TODAY! TODAY!

Happy New Year!

Watch for flagged announcements each week.

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

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 when it is passed to you.

M I SS ION DAYBREAK

Monday, January 9 1-2 persons to bake 2 doz. cookies each

Faith Church cooks and serves a meal at Daybreak on the

second Monday of each month, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.

Daybreak is a drop-in center for people suffering from mental illness, who may or may not also be homeless.

Helpers are also needed, especially cooks, from approx. 2:30 to 4:30 PM.

Because of possible nut allergies, please mark cookies that have nuts in them. Sugar-free cookies are also appreciated. Drop them off in the kitchen by noon of that Monday.

For more information, call Richard Smith (484-515-3368). Don’t pass up this very easy opportunity to “do unto others.”

OUTLEY HOUSE Saturday, January 14

Only two weeks left before the next mission trip to Outley House in West Philadelphia. Three or more volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve a complete lunch.

Outley House is a drug rehab center for men of all ages, where residents are recovering from substance abuse.

Meet at the church at 8:00 AM to carpool.

Return approximately 2:30 PM.

Serving others is one of the greatest blessings afforded us. If you’d like to volunteer to be a part of rewarding experience, please call Richard Smith (484-515-3368). Don’t pass up this opportunity to be blessed.

S TEWARDSHIP 2017 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

Thank you to all who have pledged for 2017. Your generosity allows us to plan for the many ministries of Faith Presbyterian Church. It is not too late to pledge. Please consider filling out a pledge card which can be found in your pew and place it in the offering plate or drop it off in the office. It is with your help and support that we are able to fulfill the mission of the Church.

G IV ING TO OUR CHURCH JUST GOT EASIER !

You can now donate via credit card or a direct transfer from your bank. Just scan this QR code, or click the green GIVE NOW 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/).

BOOK CLUB

Book Club will be starting a new book! “The Cloister Walk” by Kathleen Norris. If you’ve been thinking of joining, now would be a great time! Contact Heather Nicholas by email Heathera7271@yahoo.com so we have a book ready for you. The next meeting will be January 8 at 6:00 PM in the parlor. We will be having dinner and distributing the new book.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

The congregation will meet following worship on Sunday, January 8, to hear and act on the report of the Nominating Committee.

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D I SC IPLESHIP

M ID-WEEK EDUCATION OPPORTUNIT IES Small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome.

NOON BIBLE STUDY Bible Study begins at noon on Wednesdays in the parlor. Come share the Bible with this lively group. All are welcome! NOTE: No meeting 12/21 or 12/28. Next meeting: January 4

WOMEN’S DEVOTIONAL FELLOWSHIP This group meets on

Thursdays in participant’s homes. We start at 9:30 AM with a time of fellowship, followed by our study and discussion, and end with joys and concerns by 11:30 AM.

This group is open to any woman who wishes to explore the Bible, expand their faith, and share in fellowship time. We are doing a study of Proverbs, using the Living Word Bible Series. If you are interested or desire more information, please contact Toni Fernandez at 610-217-7091. Next meeting: January 12 @ Donna Call’s home.

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST DOC is a men’s study & discussion group, meeting every other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The topic of discussion is “living in a diverse society.”

Next meeting: January 5

YOUTH GROUP This year, our youth is exploring tough topics, they are learning and exploring their capacity for leadership, and they are exploring what it means to live in relationship to God, each other, and our world.

Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group which meets at Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus (3002 N. 2nd St.). We meet from 5:00-7:00 PM. Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in high school youth group from 6:30-8:30 PM at Faith. Each week, we have a meal together, which is sponsored by our awesome parents and mentors. Next meeting: January 8

Youth Group will not gather today.

1/1 Daniel Hemberger 1/5 Kathryn Greb 1/6 Miriam Ferlino, Katherine Cole 1/7 Christina Conrad

The 412 is hosting the following weekly events:

Sundays— 1:00 pm: Bhajan Kutir Bhajan Meditation Club Open to everyone! (Beginning in late November)

Mondays— 6:00 PM: Sahaja Yoga Open to everyone!

The 412 is hosting the additional events:

Jan. 7— 10:00 AM: Art Workshop, Learning with Lego Come, design, and discover what it means to be

curious and creative. We will build hands-on with Legos to experience firsthand our own creative

potential. We will develop our own stories and create characters and scenes. We will discover that

we all have creative imaginations!

There is limited capacity for this workshop. It will be

open to the first participants to register. Please

register early for this event. Call Joanne at 484-221-8856.

This is a free, intergenerational arts workshop

connecting members of our community. Supported by Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus

and The Barn, Lehigh Valley

Jan. 8— 10:00 AM: Conquering Fibromyalgia Together

Jan. 10— 9:00 AM: Emmaus Ecumenical Ministerium

Jan. 14— 9:00 AM: Sing N Move

Jan. 15— 5:00 PM: Youth Group

Jan. 21— 6:00 PM: Anusim of the Lehigh Valley

Feb. 3— 5:30 PM-8:00 PM: Emmaus Snow Blast

Feb. 4— 10:00 AM-5:00 PM: Emmaus Snow Blast

Feb. 4— 10:00 AM: Art Workshop

WHAT ’ S H APPE N I NG AT THE 4 1 2?

CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER Faith Presbyterian Church communicates cancellations on

69 News! As we approach what could be another treacherous winter, please stay tuned to our event changes by:

1) Watching the scrolling cancellations on 69 News.

2) Going to the 69 News website (http://www.wfmz.com/weather/school-and-business-closings/149606) and searching for a post from our church.

3) Signing up for alerts by going to this website (http://www.wfmz.com/Sign-Up-for-Email-Newsletters-Alerts/29028180) and setting up an account for auto alerts to your e-mail, etc.

This is just another way we hope to keep information lines open at our church!

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TWO W EEKS OF F A I TH 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. More information for

activities taking place at The 412 can be found on the 412 Facebook page or by checking with the church secretary.

THIS WEEK Happy New Year! Sunday, January 1, 2017 10:00 AM— Worship Service: Rev. Jenny Nichols 1:00 PM— @412: Bhajan Kutir Meditation Club (?) 4:00 PM— Daisy Girl Scouts (?) 6:45 PM— Junior/Cadet Girl Scouts (?) Monday, January 2 Church Office Closed 6:30 PM— @412: Sahaja Yoga (?) Tuesday, January 3 8:30 AM— New Bethany Ministries Outreach Team Building 7:30 PM— Finance Committee Wednesday, January 4 Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir (S) 7:00 PM— East Penn Neighbors Helping Neighbors (P) Thursday, January 5 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 6:00 PM— Worship Committee 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, January 6 Church Office Closed 9:00 PM— @412: Happy Destiny Clubhouse Saturday, January 7 9:00 AM— Zumba 10:00 AM— @412: Art Workshop ~ Learning with Legos 10:15 AM— Crazy Quilters Guild

NE XT WEEK Communion Sunday, January 8 SCRIP Orders Due 8:30 AM— Youth Handbells (MR) 9:05 AM— Youth Music Fellowship (MR) 9:15 AM— Youth Vocal Choir (MR) 10:00 AM— Worship Service Congregational meeting following worship 11:20 AM— Sunday School 11:20 AM— Genesis Choir (MR) 11:40 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir (MR) Noon— Children’s Handbell Choir (MR) 1:00 PM— @412: Bhajan Kutir Meditation Club 4:00 PM— Daisy Girl Scouts 5:00 PM— Middle School Youth Group 6:00 PM— Book Club (P) 6:30 PM— Senior High Youth Group 6:45 PM— Junior/Cadet Girl Scouts Monday, January 9 2:00 PM— Daybreak 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 6:30 PM— @412: Sahaja Yoga Tuesday, January 10 8:30 AM— New Bethany Ministries Outreach Team Building 7:00 PM— Session Meeting Wednesday, January 11 Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, January 12 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 10:00 AM— Mommy and Me Music (MR) 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, January 13 Church Office Closed 9:00 PM— @412: Happy Destiny Clubhouse Saturday, January 14 9:00 AM— Zumba

AROUND THE CORNER . . . Jan. 15 ............. Newsletter Deadline Jan. 16 ............. Church Office Closed

Jan. 19 ............. Flyer Crew Feb. 3-4 .......... @412: Snowblast

Feb. 4 .............. @412: Art Workshop

Feb. 5 .............. Annual Meeting Feb. 12 ............ SCRIP Orders Due

Feb. 17 ............ 30 Hour Famine Feb. 19 ............ Newsletter Deadline

Feb. 20 ............ Church Office Closed

Feb. 23 ............ Flyer Crew Mar. 1............... Ash Wednesday

Mar. 4............... @412: Art Workshop Mar. 5............... Lent begins

Apr. 9 ............... Palm Sunday

Key FH Fellowship Hall

MR Music Room

P Parlor

O Office

S Sanctuary