The Confession is from Feasting on the Word.
THOSE ASSISTING THIS MORNING - Preacher: William L. Hathaway; Liturgists: Heather G.
Shortlidge, Betsy Stewart (8:30), Allison Taylor (11:00), and members of the Justice & Peace
Committee, Mission Committee and Confirmation Class; Time with Children: Bob Muckenfuss,
Bill Hathaway; Ushers: Dick & Sandy Milstead (8:30), Larry Innis, Bob Bowen, Fred & Ruth
Taylor (11:00); Greeter: Joyce Fowler (8:30); Acolytes: Oliver H. Durland, Noah Jones; Godly
Play: Jim Botluk, Sharon Wiegand (11:00).
First Presbyterian Church, Annapolis, Maryland
January 15, 2017 – 8:30 & 11:00 am Worship
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Celebrating the Spirit of God flowing through
our history and our lives today.
STAFF - Miss Good is at the Ostrom’s home (Bryce Mt, VA) this weekend for the youth ski trip.
ABOUT THE GOSPEL TRAVELERS - Decades ago, a group of men would sing on the bus as they
traveled to Baltimore on Sunday mornings to play football. In 1977, five of them (Jim Edwards,
Jack Jackson, Al Johnson, Gerald Parker and Joseph Parker) started this a cappella singing
troupe. Richard Naylor later joined as well as Alan Drew and John Pickett. Singing engagements
have included the Washington DC Folk Festival, the Star Spangled Banner Celebration at Anne
Arundel Community College, and The Light House Shelter Food Drive. Today the group enjoys
spreading God’s word through their singing ministry. Founding member, Al Johnson, has served
as our Building Supervisor for 20+ years. He is also a member of the Fowler Men Chorus and a
church choir. Welcome Al and the Travelers!
ELIZABETH “BETTY” BOLANDER - church member and mother of Betsy Jenkins, died on January
11. Services to be announced.
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, January 22 - Service of Ordination and Installation
Dr. Shortlidge will preach on Luke 5:1-11, Jesus Calls the First Disciples. Worship at
11:00 am will include the ordination (noted with *) and the installation of the following
elders (Bruce Bell*, Amy Morrison*, Rae Jean Goodman, Alison Whitacre), deacons
(Sarah Bodor*, Terri Borges*, Russ Good, Kevin Miller*, Bobby Davids*, Rachel Hagee*)
and trustees (John Burroughs, Ted Mussenden, Jim Nelson, Doug Smith).
Sunday, January 29
“The State of the Church” will be Dr. Hathaway’s sermon on the Sunday that coincides
with our Annual Meeting (5:00 pm with potluck dinner). The scripture for the morning,
from the lectionary, are the lofty words from Micah 6:1-8 and Matthew 5:1-12.
MLK, Jr.
PREPARATION FOR THE WORD
Please rise in body or in spirit.
PRELUDE - I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
arr. Marvin Gaspard
SILENT REFLECTION
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”
Martin Luther King, Jr. (1963)
NOTICES OF CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
Minute for PWC - Annual Luncheon & Presentation, January 22, 12:00 pm
(Please sign and pass the greeter pad down the pew and back.)
CHORAL INTROIT (11:00) - How Can I Keep from Singing HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
CALL TO WORSHIP
Listen to me, pay attention!
It is the Lord who has called us and the Lord who gives us life.
You are my servant.
Yes, Lord, we are your children called to serve.
You are a light to the nations.
Joyfully, we take our place within the drama of your kingdom.
Let us worship the Lord our God!
HYMN 12 - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
From Isaiah 49:1-6
ST. DENIO
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
John 1:10-16
God of love and compassion, you have come into the world and yet we have not
recognized you. Forgive our lack of insight and the times we turn away from your
light. Open our eyes to see you here and now, that we may receive your grace and
welcome your commission, through Jesus our Christ. Amen.
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
(Concluding with the Lord’s Prayer sung by the Gospel Travelers.)
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
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RESPONSE OF PRAISE: Hymn 624, vs. 5 - I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art TOULON
Our hope is in no other save in thee;
our faith is built upon thy promise free;
Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure,
that in thy strength we evermore endure.
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
TIME WITH CHILDREN (11:00)
(After the message, pre-k through first grade children may attend Godly Play
and be picked up from the third floor classrooms at the conclusion of worship.)
OFFERTORY SOLO (8:30) - I Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands On Me
arr. Lena McLin
Stephanie Reur, soloist
(11:00) - Ride the Chariot
arr. William Henry Smith
Chancel Choir, Brenda Duvall, soloist
I’m going to ride the chariot in the morning, Lord. I’m getting ready for the judgment
day, my Lord. Are you ready my brother? Are you ready for the journey? Do you want to
see your Jesus? I’m waiting for the chariot cause I’m ready to go. I never can forget that
day, ride! When all my sins were taken away. My feet were snatched from the miry clay,
I’ll serve my Lord till judgment day, ride the chariot!
HYMN 339 - Lift Every Voice and Sing
LIFT EVERY VOICE
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
ANTHEM - The Gospel Travelers
POSTLUDE - I’ve Got Peace Like a River
arr. Marvin Gaspard
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST SCRIPTURE - Isaiah 49:1-6
ANTHEM (11:00) - Ain’-A that Good News!, Chancel Choir
arr. William Dawson
I got a crown up in the Kingdom, ain’-a that good news! I’m going to lay down this world,
going to shoulder up my cross, going to take it home to my Jesus, ain’-a that good news.
I got a harp up in the Kingdom. I got a robe up in the Kingdom, I got a Savior up in the
Kingdom.
The posters displayed today in worship are eight quotations from the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Memorial (https://www.nps.gov/mlkm/learn/quotations.htm) in Washington DC.
SERMON - “Lift Every Voice: Reflections on Scripture and Martin Luther King, Jr.”
William L. Hathaway, Pastor / Heather G. Shortlidge, Associate Pastor
Melissa “Miss” Good, Family Ministry Director / Robert W. Muckenfuss, Music Director & Organist
James G. Kirk and Richard Jones, Parish Associates
Covenant Church with the Haiti Reforestation Partnership
Partner with Evangelical Church of the Czech Brethren, Czech Republic
The National Naval Memorial of the PC(USA) / Earth Care Congregation of the PC(USA)
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ANTHEM - The Gospel Travelers
HEARING AIDS, LARGE PRINT BULLETINS & BIBLES AVAILABLE FROM USHERS.
SECOND SCRIPTURE - John 1:1-5, 10-14
Date
Sun, 1/15
Mon, 1/16
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8:30 Worship (Sanctuary)
9:30 Education Hour
10:30 Coffee Hour
10:30 “A Very Brief Workshop About Online Giving” (FH)
11:00 Worship (Sanctuary)
Return Youth Ski Retreat
5:00 Middle School Youth Fellowship
THIS MORNING: “A VERY BRIEF WORKSHOP ABOUT ONLINE GIVING” - 10:30-11:00 am,
Fellowship Hall. Given by Stewardship & Finance and Planned Giving & Memorial Committees.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY - Office Closed
7:00
12:00
Planned Giving & Memorials (KC1a) 7:00
7:15
Noon AA (FH)
GA (Music)
ACOA (FH)
Tues, 1/17
10:00
7:00
Circle 2 (The Annapolitan)
Joint Session with Trustees (FH)
12:00
3:00
Noon AA (FH)
STAIR Training (KC4a)
Wed, 1/18
9:30
12:00
4:00
7:00
CLAMS (Panera’s)
Staff Meeting (KC1a)
Bible Study (KC1a)
Circle 5 (Gallaher home)
8:30
12:00
3:00
DAP (KC4a)
Noon AA (FH)
STAIR Training (KC4a)
Thurs, 1/19
9:00
6:15
7:30
Archives (KC6a)
Bell Rehearsal (Music)
Choir Rehearsal (Music)
10:00
12:00
STAIR Training (KC4a)
Noon AA (FH)
Fri, 1/20
12:00
Noon AA (FH)
Sat, 1/21
8:30
Sun, 1/22
8:30
9:30
10:30
11:00
12:00
12:15
3:00
5:00
Saturday Night AA (FH)
Worship (Sanctuary)
Education Hour
Coffee Hour (FH)
Worship (Sanctuary) - Ordination & Installation of Officers
PWC Luncheon & Presentation (FH)
Deacon Training (KC4a)
Winter New Member Class (FH)
Youth Fellowship (Kinhart Center)
THIS EVENING: YOUTH FELLOWSHIP - 5:00-7:00 pm for middle school youth.
THIS WEDNESDAY: BIBLE STUDY - 4:00-5:00 pm, KC1a with the pastor. Join us!
NEXT SUNDAY AT NOON: ANNUAL PWC LUNCHEON & MEETING - Enjoy a delicious lunch,
install board members, and celebrate 10 years of CLAMS. We will also have a great
presentation by Elaine Flynn, who will portray Molly Banneky, whose African American
grandson helped survey the original District of Columbia in the 1700s. She will take us on a
“tour” of what has been built on this land and discuss other African American pioneers who
have helped shape our nation. In Fellowship Hall January 22. All are welcome!
NEXT SUNDAY AFTERNOON: NEW MEMBER CLASS - All are welcome. In Fellowship Hall from
3:00-5:00 pm. Contact [email protected] for details. Child care provided upon request.
ANNUAL MEETING & DINNER: SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 5:00 PM - The Session calls for the
Annual Meeting of the Congregation that will include a potluck dinner at 5:00 pm followed by
the meeting beginning at approximately 6:00 pm (ending by 7:30 pm). The evening will include:
 Business. The constitutionally required actions of voting on the compensation for the
pastors & election of the at-large members of the Congregational Nominating Committee.
 Light Entertainment. A reliably informative “Moment in History” by member Will Mumford
and a presentation by Elizabeth Kinney of the Bistro of the Light House.
 Updates. About STAIR, work with refugees and the new effort of assisting to develop a
faith-based community organization across lines of faith and race.
 Dinner. Please bring a main course or side to share. Dessert and drinks provided.
 Youth. Come lead energizers and then vote on the 2017 Youth Sunday theme.
 Child care. Offered during the meeting. RSVP to [email protected].
$733,842 PLEDGED FOR 2017! An increase from $691,941 a year ago, your generosity and
kindness are greatly appreciated! The session, trustees and deacons will use this money
thoughtfully in the ministry of the church. More information, including the 2017 budget, will be
forthcoming in the 2016 Annual Report (available at the Annual Dinner & Meeting January 29).
SEZNEC TO LECTURE FEBRUARY 5 - Jean-François Seznec will provide his annual lecture on the
Middle East on Sunday, February 5 from 12:15-1:30 pm in Fellowship Hall (with nursery care).