THE WORSHIP OF GOD

THE GATHERING

*Indicates congregation may stand. PRELUDE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please sign & pass the fellowship pad. INTROIT & THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

Symbolizing Christ's presence as the Light of the World. Please use this contemplative time to prepare yourself to encounter God in this time and place.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Water. Refreshing, cleansing, nourishing, life-giving… Water. Dangerous, life-threatening, powerful… The waters rush over us in our baptism. And we are filled with the Holy Spirit. Alleluia!

*HYMN OF PRAISE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee NO. 1 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of all glory, you look from heaven and see us as we are--not worthy to kneel at your feet, not ready to welcome your way. Forgive us, gracious God. In Christ, stoop down to save us; loosen the ties that bind us to sin and set us free to love and serve you; in Jesus name. Amen.

*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS *GLORIA PATRI NO. 623

Glory be to the Father , and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; As i t was in the beg inning , i s now and ever sha l l be , wor ld wi thout end . Amen. Amen.

*THE PEACE

The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Greet one another with Christ’s peace!

THE WORD

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE MUSICAL PRAISE I Surrender Frederic Sabwa & Miss Lee Muleka NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 19:1-7 (Pew Bible page 131)

The Word of the Lord; Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL READING Mark 1:4-11 (Pew Bible page 33)

The Word of the Lord; Thanks be to God.

MESSAGE

THE RESPONSE

*HYMN OF RESPONSE O Happy Day! No. 532 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH A Brief Statement of Faith, Part III PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy 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.

OFFERING *DOXOLOGY NO. 625

Praise God, f rom whom al l b l e s s ings f low; Pra is e *God a l l c r ea tures here be low; Pra is e *God above , y e heaven ly hos t ; Pra is e Father , Son, and Holy Ghost . Amen. (*or “Him”)

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION *CLOSING HYMN In My Heart There Rings a Melody NO. 514 *BENEDICTION *RINGING OF THE BELL

As the service ends with the ringing of the bell, the congregation is asked to remain in prayer for a brief moment while the candles are extinguished.

POSTLUDE PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE TODAY Ministers All Members of First Presbyterian Church Preaching The Reverend Kennen Barber-Ensz Assisting The Reverend Chad Ensz Organist Andrew Thelen Worship Coordinator Paul Moffitt Liturgist Pat Johnson Ushers Sharon Archer, Craig White, Darrel Brawner, and Brad and Lisa Hermanson Candle Lighters Noah Carrico & Grace Johnson Nursery Beth Carrico & Rebecca Johnson Camera Operator Emily Origer Chairlift Operator Larry Harsin Radio Support Given by Carol & Merle Johnson in memory of Jo & Fred Miller and Ethel & Ernie Johnson

F I R S T P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H 723 First Avenue South Estherville, IA 51334

Phone: 712-362-4772 | E-mail: 1.church@mchsi.com www.esthervillepresbyterian.com

ORDAINED LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICERS S E S S I O N – Brian Bixby, Katie Hanson, Lisa Hermanson, John Klingbeil, Dorinda McKean, Emily Origer, Aaron Ruschy, Bobbi Jo Ruschy, Kevin Sander, Lowell Swalve D E A C O N S – Janet Anderson, Beth Carrico, Jan Greig, Pat Johnson, Dave Kaltved, Elaine Kaltved, Cheryl Klingbeil, Paul Moffitt, Heidi Origer, Lavonne Ruschy, Diane Swalve, Georgia Whitehouse PASTORS AND PROGRAM STAFF The Reverend Chad A. Ensz, Pastor The Reverend Kennen J. Barber-Ensz, Pastor Amanda Jorgensen, Administrative Assistant Andrew Thelen, Organist Craig Kesler, Custodian

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BAPTISM OF THE LORD

11 JANUARY 2015—10:30 AM

THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TODAY ~ SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2015 Second Sunday Snacks ................................ 9:45AM Worship .................................... 10:30AM-11:30AM Building & Grounds Meeting .................. 11:30AM MONDAY JANUARY 12, 2015 CE Meeting ................................... 5:30PM-6:30PM Deacon Meeting ........................... 6:30PM-7:30PM TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2015 Pr. Kennen’s Office Hours ....... 10:00AM-1:00PM Staff Meeting ............................ 10:30AM-11:30AM Finance Committee Meeting ...... 5:30PM-6:30PM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14, 2015 PKC ................................................ 1:15PM-5:15PM Youth Group ................................ 5:30PM-8:00PM THURSDAY JANUARY 15, 2015 Pr. Chad’s Office Hours ........... 9:00AM-12:00PM Shadle Circle ............................... 9:30AM-10:30AM Session Meeting ............................ 5:30PM-6:30PM SUNDAY JANUARY 18, 2015 Worship .................................... 10:30AM-11:30AM

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday .......................................... 9:00AM-2:00PM Tuesday ........................................ 10:00AM-2:00PM Wednesday-Friday ........................ 9:00AM-2:00PM

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Missing: ----------------------------------------------------- If anyone grabbed a glass Pyrex bowl downstairs by mistake, please return it to the kitchen. Thank you!

Please be in prayer for…

Ken Barber Norma Myers Lois Jensen

The Family of Perl Larson

How can we pray for you? Whether you have a heart filled with worry or joy, we want to pray for you!

To submit a prayer request, please fill out a blue prayer card (found in the pew racks) and place it in the offering

plate during worship. If you prefer, you may also submit prayer requests via the church office.

362-4772 1.church@mchsi.com

Today!

-Second Sunday Snacks- Fellowship in the chapel

at 9:45AM.

January 25th -Potluck-

Downstairs right after worship.

January 25th -Annual Congregational Meeting-

Be in the Know! Visit our website to view upcoming events, news, dates, times, online

giving, bulletins, newsletters, photos, and much, much more!

www.esthervillepresbyterian.com

Did you know? 15 of the 27 children who attend PKC are not from families who attend worship at

Frist Pres! That means 55% of our program serves children from the greater community- What a ministry!

Roof Fund Update

Help us reach our 2015 Goal!

2015 Goal: $25,000.00 To-Date Total: $0.00

Do You Drive? We Need You! Presbyterian Kids Club is in need of drivers to serve on a rotating schedule (the more drivers,

the less times anyone has to do it!) These drivers would pick up 3-4 kids at the middle school at 1:30PM and transport them to the RWC and church. The “shift” would end at

3:15PM, and a snack is included! Any questions? Just ask! Please sign in up in the

back of the sanctuary or call Pastor Kennen as soon as possible to be placed on the rotating

schedule. Thank you for sharing your time and love with the children of the congregation!

Thanks to our PKC volunteers!

We could not do it without these generous people:

Teachers: -Liz Bixby -Beth Carrico -Katie Hanson -Rebecca Johnson -Jennifer Poole -Lisa Hermanson -Dave Carrico

Drivers (thus far): -Sharon Archer (every week!) -Jack Bixby -Judy Bixby -Julie Graves -Belva Henrickson -Pat Johnson -Elaine Kaltved -Jean Rose -Lavonne Ruschy -Diane Swalve

Snack Providers (thus far): -Natalie Brown -Chad & Kennen Ensz -Lavonne Ruschy -Emily & Rachel Origer -Diane Swalve -Georgia Whitehouse -Pat Johnson -Barb Johnson -B’Ann Jones -Craig White -Alice Jensen -Elaine Jensen -Jeannie Egeland -Rozella Swalve -Dee Iseminger -Jan Greig

To Lowell Swalve and Lisa Hermanson for filling

in at home communion for the Pastors while they were on vacation.

2015 Per Capita PER CAPITA is a set amount of money per member that congregations pay to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Per Capita makes the administration and operation of our denomination possible. The Per Capita amount per individual for 2015 is $31.19. If you would like to help offset this expense for the congregation, please mark your check with "per capita" in

the memo line.

The Annual Congressional Meeting will be held on January 25, 2015.

Radio Broadcast The Radio Broadcast sign-up is located in

the back of the sanctuary. Thank you for

helping us spread our faith!

New Bible Study Group Preparations are being made for a new Bible

study group to begin in mid-January. The group

will be meeting at Kevin and Evy Strenge's home

on a weekly basis. Be looking for more

information to come!

Offering envelopes are located at the back of the church and may be used for 2015

general giving.