FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
JULY 24, 2016
As you arrive for worship, greet each other with a smile and soft words, but
please remember there are those who cherish a time of quiet to prepare for
worship.
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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Please sign & date the red pad and pass it to your neighbor.
Be sure to silence your cell phones.)
SPECIAL MUSIC
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, which 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, the power and
the glory forever. Amen
(Please keep your joys and concerns brief and to the point.
This is time for prayer, not announcements.)
RINGING OF THE BELL
PRELUDE/MOMENT OF QUIET REFLECTION
“Chanson”
Gail Ratliff, Organist
George Blake
Acolyte: Lindsay Wilson
† CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)
Lay Leader: Tom Bader
L: Happy are those who walk in God’s ways.
P: Blessed are those who observe God’s commandments.
L: Faithful are those whose eyes are fixed on righteousness.
P: Joyful are those whose hearts are filled with praise.
L: Come, let us love the Lord our God.
P: We come to worship the One who leads us in the ways of life.
† OPENING HYMN
“Blessed Assurance”
(Children and youth are dismissed for their Sunday School classes following the prayer)
“Come, Every One Who is Thirsty”
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† PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
God, we long to follow You, to walk in the way that You have shown us; to
know Your commandments, and to practice them whole-heartedly. But we
confess that we are easily distracted, lured away by our own interests and
desires, enticed by the attitudes and practices of the world around us. Forgive us. Turn our eyes away from the things that distract us from Your
way—from the attitudes and behaviors that sidetrack us from our desire to
know You better and follow You more closely. Give us a hunger for Your
Word and Your ways. Show us where true life and happiness are found—in
knowing and doing Your will. Amen.
† WORDS OF ASSURANCE (responsive)
L: If God kept track of all our mistakes—
P: the harmful things we say and do,
L: the callous way we sometimes treat the people around us,
P: the selfishness that puts our needs ahead of the needs of others—
L: if God kept track, what chance would we have?
P: But with unfailing love, God offers us forgiveness—complete forgiveness that erases our sins completely, and allows us to begin
again. So be at peace – your sins are forgiven!
Praise be to God!
† 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.
OFFERING
Offertory
“Idyll”
James Denton
Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
† Prayer of Dedication
HYMN OF PREPARATION
MESSAGE
† CLOSING HYMN
“If My People Will Pray”
A Message from the Gideons
“When We All Get To Heaven”
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Norm Fuller
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† BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“To God Be the Glory”
William Doane
†Please stand if you are able.
(Please join us in Fellowship Hall following the service for
coffee and refreshments)
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We welcome Norm Fuller to the pulpit this morning. Norm is in Indianapolis
this week for the Gideon’s International Convention. Norm, as you will notice
when he speaks, is a native of Australia.
SCRIPTURE & MESSAGE NOTES
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REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Sue Jourdan, mission trip to Hungary.
Bill Every, at Riverview Commons.
Chinkono’s in their adoption process of their niece from Malawi.
Global Terrorism & specifically the recent attack in Nice, France.
Attendance for JULY 17, 2016—152
Income as of 7/17/16
Month to date
Year to date
Income needed
$ 13,745
$ 157,558
Income so far
$ 14,280
$ 153,534
Over /(under)
$
535
$ (4,024)
JOURNEY COOKOUT!
Who is Journey? Journey includes any youth that will be in grades 6
through 12 in the 2016-2017 school year.
When: July 29, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Bob and Trish Moore’s house, 17446 Trailview Circle, Noblesville
What: Bring a game, favorite side dish and drink to share. They will
provide the dogs and s’mores.
We will have a fun time getting to know new members and talking
about the upcoming year. Jason Haney from Habitat for Humanity will
be there to talk about what HH does and how the group can get involved. Parents are asked to stay form 6:00 - 6:15 to have a very brief
parent meeting with Anita Snyder. Please RSVP to Anita 317.450.2473
or Trish 614-746-3987.
THE RED GERANIUM ARTISAN MARKET
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH 9AM – 4 PM 1207 CONNER ST.
In the parking lot of the historical FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
 Art, Antiques, Re-purposed, Up-scaled, Boutique and Handmade Items, Food, Live Music and a Children’s Make & Take Art
Booth
We hope you can join us and help our mission team raise money to aid
local and overseas missions!
BELIEVE
BELIEVE is coming to FPC starting August 21st! Grounded in carefully
selected Scripture, Believe is a unique spiritual growth experience that
takes you on a journey to think, act, and be more like Jesus. (Written
by Randy Frazee, the same author as The Story). Book orders will be
taken in Fellowship Hall after service. Cost is $15 for the two recommended books. Sign up for small groups right next to the book order
table.
Parents of young families -- We'd like to offer a small group to
you! We'll provide a simple meal, child care and activities for your
children while you meet with your small group. Please email Karen
Alyea at [email protected] with your preferred evening of the
week. Questions? See Karen Alyea, Anne Kenley or Pastor Eric. We
want to make this work for you!
JULY 24 THROUGH JULY 31, 2016
10:00 am
Worship
10:20 am
Children’s Sunday School
6:30 pm
Bible Study/Bill Jourdan
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
7:00 pm
9:00 am
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Aerobics
Women’s GBR
Noon BULLETIN & NEWS submissions due
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00 am
12:00 noon
7:00 am
8:15 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:20 am
6:30 pm
HEAD USHER/JULY:
SOUND SYSTEM:
NURSERY HELPER:
RAINBOWS:
SHOOTING STARS:
JOURNEY:
LAY LEADER:
ACOLYTES:
COFFEE HOUR:
166 years in Noblesville
Rotary
Christian Legal Clinic
Men’s GBR
Aerobics
Adult Sunday School
Worship
Children’s Sunday School Classes
Bible Study/Bill Jourdan
JULY 24, 2016
Jan McConnell
Nathan Roe
7/31 Mitchell Thomas
Isaac Carcare
7/31 Isaac Carcare
Trisha Moore/John Colglazier
7/31 Deb Wilson/John Colglazier
Bill Linville/Ann Green
7/31 Marty Wood/Gail Ratliff
Anita/Charlie Snyder
7/31 Anita/Charlie Snyder
Tom Bader
7/31 Moffett Craig
Lindsay Wilson
7/31 William Snyder
Marj & Bob Bill
SUMMER PICNIC & BACK TO SCHOOL KICKOFF…..
AUGUST 21ST !
Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 21st. Following our worship service
at the church we will go to Forest Park, shelter 1 and have a summer picnic together. Event sponsored by the Deacons. Watch for details in news notes and
bulletins this summer!
GREAT EVENTS FOR KIDS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR!
Watch the news notes for more about Movie Based Bible Study for kids and
Parent’s Night Out!!
PYOCA Scholarships
PW is offering scholarships for children attending Camp Pyoca this summer! If
you have a child interested in applying for a scholarship, please submit a request to Nancy Pouzar by 8-1-16 or call 435-8461.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Due to vacations and surgeries Ed Adams Wed. night small group will be put on
hold until our new series, BELIEVE, begins in mid-August.
JULY 24, 2016
1207 Conner Street, Noblesville, IN. 46060
Tel. No. (317)773-2383 E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fpc-noblesville.org
VISION STATEMENT:
Sharing the Spirit of Jesus Christ
MISSION STATEMENT:
First Presbyterian Church will spread God’s word, expand God’s family and provide local
and world mission to all people as we share the spirit of Jesus Christ.
SESSION
Class of 2016
Ron Morse, Clerk
Paul Wood, Properties
Karen Alyea, Chr. Ed
Class of 2017
Larry Grabb, Worship
Jennifer Linville, Evan/Outrch
Sue Jourdan, Mission
Class of 2018
Greg Borcherding, Finance
Claudine Bader, Fellowship
Marty Wood, Admin/Planning
DEACONS
Class of 2016
Bob Wilson
Jan McConnell
Fred Powell
Drew Wilson, Youth
Class of 2017
Amy Boxberger
Kiersten Clifford, Mod.
Jake Jacoby
Tanner Stein
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Nancy Pouzar
Class of 2018
Kristin Roe
Brian Wuerch
Kelly McConnell
Amanda Mayhew