Serving the Lord for over 180 years
January 22, 2012
10:00 a.m.
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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PRELUDE & QUIET MEDITATION
How do we respond to God's Good News in our lives. We can flee like
Jonah or accept like Peter and Andrew, the choice is ours to make.
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
Prelude
" Adagio in A Flat from 1st Sonata"
-- Felix Mendelssohn
Joan Martin, Organist
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Please sign the Attendance Pads as they are passed. Thank you.)
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Let us extend the right hand of Christian fellowship to our neighbors.
*HYMN
#477
"Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim"
CALL TO WORSHIP
(Psalm 62:5-12 )
Leader: For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.
People: He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall
not be shaken.
Leader: On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock,
my refuge is in God.
People: Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart
before him; God is a refuge for us.
Leader: Those of low estate are but a breath, those of high estate are a
delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter
than a breath.
People: Put no confidence in extortion, and set no vain hopes on
robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
Leader: Once God has spoken; twice have I heart this: that power belongs
to God, and steadfast love belongs to you,
People: O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work.
All: Let us worship our God.
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
(in unison)
Our desire is to do your will, O God; your law is in our hearts.
But, when misfortunes beyond counting press from all sides,
and iniquities overtake us, our sight fails when we are tempted
by the vain promises of a life full of ease, our courage forsakes
us and we submit to their charm. When enemies overpower us
and mock our faith, we shrink back in disgrace and abandon
what Christ taught. O God, we are poor and in need. You are
our help and salvation. Come to our aid, and make no delay.
Amen.
(Followed by a moment of silent prayer.)
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Leader: This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He himself
bore our sin on his body upon the cross, that we
might be dead to sin and alive to all that is good. I
declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ you are
forgiven.
People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Let us forgive one another.
Amen.
*HYMN
(royal blue) #579
"Glory Be to the Father"
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE
Jonah 3:1-5;
I Corinthians 7:29-31;
Mark 1:14-20
(NRSV)
(Pages 814; 161; 37 -- in the red RSV Bible in each pew)
SERMON
"God's Good News"
The Rev. Joseph T. Fields, Jr., M.Div.
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH ("The Apostles' Creed" -- on Screen)
*HYMN
#391
"Take My Life and Let It Be"
SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER & OUR LORD'S PRAYER (debts and debtors)
TIME OF OFFERING & SHARING OF GIFTS
OFFERTORY
"Come, Christians, Join to Sing"
-- arr. Don Hustad
* RESPONSE
(royal blue) #592
"Doxology"
OFFERTORY PRAYER
TAKING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
*HYMN
#356
"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
"Sing a New Song"
-- arr. Douglas E. Wagner
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* Please stand as you are able.
Reid's Nursery is located on this level, opposite the Sanctuary.
Following Worship, please join us for a reception in the Social Hall / Great Room.
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Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church
1004 North "A" Street
Richmond, IN 47374-3153
Church Office: 765-966-7618.
Pastor: Rev. Joseph T. Fields, M.Div.
Office Administrator/Secretary: Linda Morris
E-mail:
office@reidpres.com
Web Site:
www.reidpres.com
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Those Serving Today
Pastor: Rev. Joseph T. Fields, Jr., M.Div.
Organist: Joan Martin
Videographer/Sound Tech: Jerry Redmyer
Bulletin & PowerPoint (On Screen): Linda Morris
Nursery Care Provider: Debra Hunt
Acolytes: Mitchell Hickel & Skylar Hickel
Bible Bearer: Justin Hickel
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Reid Church Prayer Concerns:
† Reid's Congregation, † Rev. Joseph T. Fields, Jr.,
† New Life Church of the Nazarene's Congregation,
and † Co-Pastors Ronald & Ramona Chappell,
† Jim Holyfield, † Linda James, † Sandie Parks,
† Carolyn Jellison, † Staci Wood, † Natalie Wood,† Billie Cox,
† Jody Warfel, † Judy Gilmore, † Helen Honschopp,
† All unknown and silent prayer needs.
† All who are traveling.
Our Servicemen:
† Donald Thompson (son of Sandie Park) deployed back to Iraq.
† Nathan Haley (son of Mike & Cathy Haley).
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Welcome
If you are visiting with us this morning we are glad you are here,
and extend to you a warm welcome. We invite you to come and
be a part of our Church Family. If you are not involved in a local
congregation, perhaps Reid Church is a place where you can
worship, learn and find fellowship, and serve. We receive
members by profession of faith in Jesus Christ, by transfer of
membership from another church, or by reaffirmation of faith that
you have professed in another church. Indicate your interest to
the Pastor or any Elder or member and you will be contacted.
Please Wear Your Name Tags!
(Name tags are on the table at the top of the stairs at the North
"A" Street entrance. If you do not have a name tag, please
call Linda at the church office, 966-7618. Thank you.)
Children
Children are invited to please remain in the Sanctuary until
the Children's Sermon is over. Thank you.
Congregational Meeting
There will be a Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 12 at 11:00 a.m.
immediately following morning Worship.
Communion -- Is The 1st Sunday of Every Month
Celebration of the Lord's Supper is usually the first Sunday of every
month. Communion in the Presbyterian Church is open to one and
all (children, youth, and adults) who profess Jesus as Lord and Savior.
2012 Weekly Statistics
MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED: $
WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDED: $
Weekly Offerings:
Last week's (01/15/12) Attendance: 26.
Whitewater Valley Presbytery Per Capita Information
2011 = $31.15
2012 = $32.78
Each Presbyterian church member pays the Per Capita once a year.
The Food Pantry Items for 2012
Food supplies and varieties vary from week to week.
Suggestions: Any foods that require only water to prepare, such as:
pancake mix, grits, hot cocoa, soup, etc.
They also need: peanut butter, canned spaghetti with sauce,
and cans of salmon, canned potatoes, canned meats,
rice dishes, and saltine crackers.
These are good for both Seniors and Families.
Any, and all, contributions are welcome.
Reminder: Cash donations are particularly important to this program,
as well as your donated items.
Please make your check out to Reid Church with a memo
"For Food Pantry", and then you can put it in the offering plate.
Those doing our Church Finances , will see that it is sent to the Food Pantry.
Note: The numbers the Food Pantry serves daily
is what they served in one month in 1989.
* Sanctuary Flowers for the glory of God
If you would like to give Flowers in Memory of, or in Honor of, someone
please call the Church Office (966-7618).
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