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PASTOR: Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson
ORGANIST/DIR. SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder
DIR. CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth
ADMIN. ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie
DEACON GREETER: Deb Ferguson
FLOWER DEACON: Beth Kunkle
WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Alicia Shussett AUDIO: Tracey Gill
USHER CAPTAIN: Doug Boyd VIDEO: Evan Gill
USHERS: Jim Pantano, Bruce Luff, Janie Slamon, Sue Vitale
FELLOWSHIP:
FLOWERS: Tim & Kris Melnick, in memory of loved ones. Brynn Durn, in memory of Bob Durn.
ELDERS:
Class of 2018 2019 2020 Jim DePhillips III Rob Clark Jack Decker
Lisa Heineman Linda Kennington Bruce Luff Lynn Ingram Tim Melnick Erik Walker
Diane Millick Chuck Waters Cathy Wiese
DEACONS: Class of 2018 2019 2020
Luana Graber Deb Ferguson Eleanor DePhillips
Anne Greenwood Mark Ingram Toni Fernandez Donna Hill Melanie Shimer Liz Kenny
Jana Masenheimer Elaine Smits Beth Kunkle
Hymns in the 700’s that are indicated with a are from Sing! People of Faith, the purple booklet in pews.
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.
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
Children in grades K-5 are dismissed to Sunday School following the Word with the Children. Care for younger children 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.
Military Service
Please keep these people in your prayers.
Hillary N. Waterman, 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.
Contact Information—Pastoral Care Needs
To contact our pastor, please use Rebecca Mallozzi’s email address,
[email protected]. 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.
For medical emergencies or death, contact Rebecca at 309-210-2040.
Faith Church Prayer Chain
Please send prayer requests to [email protected], or use
the link from the Faith Church website.( www.faithchurchemmaus.org )
Order of Worship
April 15, 2018
N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049
610.967.5600 [email protected]
www.faithchurchemmaus.org
THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP
3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER 10:00 AM APRIL 15, 2018
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 “Prelude in G Major” J. S. BACH
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The bread of life opens our eyes.
People: The word of life opens our ears.
Leader: The risen one shows us God’s own brokenness.
People: By those wounds, we are healed.
Leader: Peace be with you.
People: And also with you.
OPENING PRAYER
HYMN #336 “We Gather Together” KREMSER
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (responsive) Leader: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the
truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is
faithful and just will cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Let us pray for the cleansing of our hearts, confessing
our sins to the One whose mercy is everlasting.
SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON ACTS 3:12-19 NT – Pg. 113 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 113 in the blue-edged Bible
SERMON “In Jesus’ Name” REV. REBECCA MALLOZZI HYMN #264 “At the Name of Jesus” KING’S WESTON
SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS THE LORD’S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16
(Please use “debts & debtors”.)
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD
OFFERTORY “Air” G. F. HANDEL
DEDICATION HYMN #606 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 #45 “I to the Hills Will Lift My Eyes” DUNDEE
SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE CHARGE & BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Fugue in G Major” J. S. BACH
We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.
People: God and gracious God, we are creatures of dust,
ignorant of your revelation, misunderstanding your life,
death, and resurrection among us, needing
forgiveness. We repent of our failure to give as you
have given us. We beg your mercy for our fallen world.
We seek your word, that we may live with the faith of
Jesus. Be our solace in this life and always. We ask this
as your own children, holy and incomplete. Forgive us
and lead us.
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 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.
THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 JOHN 3:1-7
NT – Pg. 230 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 225 in the blue-edged Bible
WORD WITH THE CHILDREN*
ANTHEM “Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia” TANZANIAN MELODY Senior Choir Hymn of the Month #251 (Please follow along in the Glory to God hymnal in the pew rack or follow the words on the screen)
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FAITH L IFE SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018
Brothers and sisters, grace to you through our risen Savior. Welcome to worship. We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.
Youth Group
Newsletter Deadline
Take note of new or flagged announcements.
TODAY OR TONIGHT
Faith Feeds Garden
Garden Work Day April 28 @ 9:00 AM
WORSHIP
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 when it is passed to you.
HYMN OF THE MONTH
April’s hymn of the month is #251 Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia! Brian
will play it as an organ solo today, and we will all sing it on the 22nd . It’s a pretty lively hymn with a Tanzanian melody.
EAGLE SCOUT
PROJECT UPDATE
Thanks to everyone who has helped so far with funding my Eagle Scout project to create a gathering area outside of Fellowship Hall. We're
nearing the half way point of my fundraising goal and it's not too late for you to jump on board. Can you buy a bundle of plain bricks for $10, $20
or $50? Could you remember someone special or list your family name as part of the gathering area by purchasing an engraved brick for
$50? Order forms and project information are available in the narthex. If possible, please turn in your orders/donations by April 30. Please contact me with any questions.
~Anthony Howorth [email protected]
Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box 507 - Emmaus, PA 18049
610-967-5600—[email protected] Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org
IT'S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT THE GARDEN!!! We are assuming it will stop snowing eventually! Last year, we donated more than 850 pounds of organic produce, valued at more than $1,400. We hope to do even better this year!
First up is a Garden Work Day scheduled for Saturday, April 28, starting at 9:00 AM. (Rain Date will be May 5) We hope to:
1. Mulch around the fence to keep the weeds down.
2. Rake the garden (it will already be rototilled) and start to put down the black plastic.
3. Plant the cold crops - broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes.
COME ONE, COME ALL!!
EMMAUS GARDEN CLUB
TREE DEDICATION
The Emmaus Garden Club is donating a native cultivar to the church, called Rising Sun redbud tree. The tree will have purple blooms in spring; and then the leaves transition from dark green, to pale green, to yellow, to bronze orange. At maturity it will be about 12 feet tall. It should require little care.
The planting spot was agreed upon by the club leadership and members of the Building & Grounds Committee of Faith Church. The tree will be planted prior to the dedication by Herbeins.
On Arbor Day, April 27th @ 2:00 PM, the tree will be dedicated to the memory of Dorothy Nicholas, who was a longtime member of the club. The Garden Club invites any who would like to be present at the ceremony, as well as to the cookie reception to follow. Heather Nicholas will be here. The club asks that those planning to attend, to RSVP to Faye Shuler at [email protected].
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SUNDAY MORNING DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Discipleship Committee will keep the recent Sunday morning schedule as we continue to explore other options.
NO CLASSES ON THE 1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.
9:30 am: Middle School and High School
Following Children’s Time in worship: K-Grade 5 Sunday School.
Children younger than Kindergarten may go to the nursery.
11:20 am: Adults – meeting in room 7
Youth Group
Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) which meets in Fellowship Hall from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in High School Youth Group (HSYG) from 6:30-8:30 PM on scheduled nights, at Faith. Each
week, we have a meal together, which is sponsored by our awesome parents and mentors. Questions about Youth Groups and their events can be directed to Joanne Marchetto at [email protected].
We are in need of dinner sponsors! Youth should bring their permission slips and registration forms for the spring retreat (today is
the last day to register) and the Phantoms Game.
Next Meeting— Today! Youth Group @ Faith
April 22 ............ Youth Group @ Faith April 29 ............ Youth Group @ Faith (5:00-7:00pm)
Mentors Meeting @ Faith (6:30-8:30pm) May 4-6 ........... Youth Retreat @ Spruce Lake
June 23-July 1 .. Work camp July 1................ Work camp Sunday July 8-15 .......... Honduras trip
July 24 ............. Day at the BEACH! (rain date 7/25)
!!!! SAVE THE DATE !!!!
Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, June 25 through Thursday, June 28 from 6pm to
8pm for children ages 3 through graduating 5th graders. If you are
interested in helping with this annual event, please contact
Cathy Wiese.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Using “The Wired Word” curriculum, we will have a brief synopsis of a news story, followed by probing questions and a time for confronting the
issue with scriptures and hope. We gather in room #7 (Brick Classroom) 15 minutes after the end of the worship service.
Today – “Ordinary Citizens and Nonprofits are Major Contributors to 25-Year Crime Decline.” Consider:
Words are powerful and creative, so much so that Rabbi Abraham
Heschel once said, "words create worlds." Recent restrictions on communication in Iran give us an opportunity to reflect on the power
of words -- both human and divine -- to influence individuals, events and the shape of the world around us.
Words play a significant role in protests, political campaigns, reform
movements and religious revivals. When have you seen the world shaped by the power of words?
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE WEEK
New participants always welcome!
Women’s Devotional Fellowship meets on Thursdays at participants’
homes from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Next Meeting: April 19
Disciples of Christ (DOC), a men’s study & discussion group, meets every
other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The subject: Staying Positive in a Negative World. Next meeting: April 26.
Noon Bible Study meets on Wednesdays in the Parlor. Come share the
Bible with this lively group! All are welcome! Next Meeting: April 18.
Faith Watercolor Painters Group will meet on Thursdays in the Fellowship
Hall from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This new group will be led by Dick Farmer and assisted by Ed Klova. Please contact Dick Farmer (610-967-4401)
for additional information, or the date of the next gathering.
T he Discipleship Committee, through the dedication and passion of its many volunteers, is able to offer the following programs to the church. However, we are never finished, in our effort to better serve the needs of our members. We are always open to new ideas and ways to further the Discipleship of
Faith Presbyterian Church. The Discipleship Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parlor. All are welcome to join us.
DISCIPLESHIP
4/15 Brent Schaefer
Barb Newman Joshua Hillanbrand
4/16 Bob Brownbridge Carter Lowell
4/17 George Smits
4/20 Pamela Martin
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FELLOWSHIP
Has anyone noticed how popular the coffee bar in the Narthex has become? Many people seem to be enjoying a jolt prior to church. That is great! Just another way of sharing God’s grace. The trouble is that we like to share God’s grace, but He counts on us to do the footwork. No matter how much I thank God for my morning coffee, He has yet to make it for me. I always have to set the timer and measure it all out, the night before.
Fellowship is an important aspect of life at Faith. It makes folks feel comfortable and welcome. It really is what some find attractive about our church. The trouble is, this takes work. With lives getting busy and schedules ever changing, it becomes increasingly more difficult to pull off all these acts of kindness. I for one receive great joy from service work. It’s how I have gotten through some miserable times in my life. It is a healthy choice and benefits others as well as myself.
The Fellowship Committee needs members. You don’t have to do it all. You do not even have to do anything. We may just need an idea or help with a sign-up sheet; someone to write or send a letter, or drop off a flier. Whatever you can do, it will make you feel a part of something and that always feels good.
We have lots of activities planned in the future but we need help.
More picnics. Trips to local concerts, sporting events, plays.
See Jesus at Sights and Sounds, road trips, Fires on Friday. Sponsor events, movies, concerts on the lawn. Movies after dark.
Join with other local churches for Christian Conversations and Coffee. Community dinners.
If you can help Contact:
Diane Millick Rob Clark [email protected] [email protected]
484.695.0391 484.929.0851
WOMEN OF FAITH
If you have a Consign for Good yard sign, please return it to the church.
DO YOU HAVE AN EXTRA MINUTE? The Board of Deacons has identified the following members who are
either confined to their homes, at a nursing facility, or sometimes unable
to attend Sunday worship services:
Bunny Ashcraft ------------- Cedarbrook Nursing Home Kay Cole --------------------- Home Taffy Connor ---------------- Home Donna Kastner ------------- Home Sandy Missmer ------------- Home Tom Pelzer ------------------ Home Theodore Rogal ------------ Brookview Independent Living George Smits --------------- Cedarbrook Nursing Home
If you have an extra minute, perhaps you could call, send a card or even visit one of these members. Their phone numbers and ad-dresses are located in the Faith Directory. Be a Deacon in your own right and help make someone’s day a little brighter.
DEACONS
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THIS WEEK
Sunday, April 15 May Newsletter Deadline 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell/Voice Choirs 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir 9:30 AM— Middle School/High School Sunday School 10:00 AM— Worship Service Following Children’s Time—K thru Grade 5 Sunday School, 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir 11:20 AM— Adult Sunday School Noon— May Newsletter Deadline 5:00 PM— Youth Groups 6:45 PM— Brownie Troop Monday, April 16 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 7:00 PM— Mission Committee (P) 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (S) Tuesday, April 17 7:00 PM— Deacons Meeting 7:00 PM— Discipleship Committee Wednesday, April 18 Noon— Bible Study 7:00 PM— EPNHN (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 19 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, April 20 Church Office Closed Saturday, April 21 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH)
AROUND THE CORNER...
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
Sunday, April 22 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell/Voice Choirs 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir 9:30 AM— Middle School/High School Sunday School 10:00 AM— Worship Service Following Children’s Time—K thru Grade 5 Sunday School, 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir 11:20 AM— Adult Sunday School 1:00 PM— Youth Groups to FreeFall 6:45 PM— Brownie Troop Monday, April 23 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (S) Tuesday, April 24 11:00 AM— Emmaus Garden Club (FH) 5:30 PM— Yoga (FH) Wednesday, April 25 Noon— Bible Study 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 26 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 9:30 AM— Chair Yoga (FH) 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, April 27 Church Office Closed 2:00 PM— Tree Dedication: Emmaus Garden Club Saturday, April 28 9:00 AM— Faith Feeds Garden Work Day 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH)
May 4-6 ........... Youth Group Retreat May 8 ............... Women of Faith flower arranging class
May 13 ............. Mother’s Day May 20 ............. Pentecost Offering
May 20 ............. June Flyer Deadline May 28 ............. Memorial Day/Church Office Closed
May 28 ............ Summer Office Hours begin Jun. 17 ............. July/August Flyer Deadline
Jun. 25-28 ....... Vacation Bible School Jul. 1 ................ Work Camp Sunday
July 24 ............. Youth Group Day at the Beach Sep. 3 .............. Labor Day