God’s People Gather
Please observe prayerful silence when the prelude begins.
WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER
PRELUDE “Toccata on Gaudeamus Pariter” J. Horn
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Sue Wolfe
We Praise the Lord
*CALL TO WORSHIP (from Isaiah 52 & 53)
L: See, My servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
P: Just as there were many who were appalled at Him—so He will sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their mouths because of Him.
L: He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.
P: For He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
*Hymn of Praise: 171
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”(vv. 1-4, 6)
THE CONFESSION OF SIN
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession: All glorious God, we come before You, humbly acknowledging who we are—those who have turned away from You, and sought our own ways. Yet we come knowing that You have not left us to ourselves, but have given us Your Son, to
save us from our sins and from ourselves. We rely and rest upon Christ’s obedience, trusting that this is enough to cover all our sins, and to give us confidence in approaching You, holy God. Free us from our sins to a life of obedience, peace, and joy in You, for we ask it in Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Silent Confession)
Assurance of Pardon
*Response of Praise: 579 “Gloria Patri”
Passing the Peace
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also with you.
Hear God’s Word
CHILDREN’S LESSON
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
THE GOSPEL John 18:28-19:16 (pg. 1085/1648)
THE EPISTLE: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 (pg. 1195/1808)
SPECIAL MUSIC “Baptism Hymn” Parker Konkle
THE APOCALYPSE: Revelation 19:11-21 (pg. 1251/1889)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord! People: Thanks Be to God!
SERMON A Tale of Two Kings Rev. David C. Smith
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Nicene Creed (pg. 15)
*Hymn of Preparation: 510 “Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts”
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
The Bread and Cup
Closing Prayer
The Disciples Give Thanks
THE PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Offertory “'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” Parker Konkle
*Doxology: 592 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*Prayer of Dedication
THE SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS Paula Shimmel
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The Lord’s Prayer (pg. 16)
We Go Forth To Serve
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Hymn of Commitment: 151 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Prelude in C Major” J.S. Bach
*Please stand, if able
Worship Leaders
Pastor: Rev. David C. Smith
Greeters: Bill & Doris Messersmith
Ushers: W. Schlachter, G. Conrad, S. Mathias, J. Mathias
Elders: N. Bixler, D. Shimmel, G. Casella Jr., D. Casella
Liturgist: Dale Weiser
Guest Organist: Parker Konkle
Pastor’s Office (570) 368-4747
Church Office: Mon-Thur 9:00 – noon (570) 368-1595
E-mail: Website: www.montourpres.org
Listen to David's sermons at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/montourpc
Montoursville Presbyterian Church
900 Elm Street
Montoursville PA 17754
This Week at MPC
Sunday, September 6th Communion
9:30am Worship Service (S)
11:00am Punch on the Porch
Monday, September 7th (Food Pantry/Shep. of the Sts. Delivery)
Office Closed
Tuesday, September 8th (bulletin announcements due)
6:00pm-8:00pm Bond of Peace
6:30pm Worship Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 9th
6:30pm-8:30pm District 48 AA Meeting
Thursday, September 10th
6:00pm Deacon Meeting (C)
7:00pm Choir Practice
6:15pm-8:15pm AA (FH)
Friday, September 11th
Office Closed
Saturday, September 12th
Sunday, September 13th
8:15am Worship Service (S)
9:15am Coffee Fellowship (FH)
9:30am Sunday School Registration (Narthex)
9:45am Sunday School (C)
10:45am Worship Service (S)
Noon FISH parents meeting (C)
12:15pm Session Meeting (MCEC)
S – Sanctuary C – Classroom FH- Fellowship Hall MCEC –Mendenhall N – Nursery K-Kitchen
Last Week's Attendance: 116
Announcements for the week of September 6, 2015
Welcome to the Montoursville Presbyterian Church
Visitors: please complete a Visitor Card found in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. If you are looking for a church home or membership, please see the Pastor, an Usher, or call the office.
To assist with your worship experience, we offer:
Personal hearing devices - please see an usher
Large print hymnals - in the Narthex
Handicap/family restroom - off the far end of Fellowship Hall
Worship Bags for children - in a basket in the Narthex
Nursery care for children, ages up to 5 yrs old.
Our nursery staff members are:
Deb Rupert, Mary Strein, Michelle Beggs and Gaetan Casella.
Today, we celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
If you know of anyone homebound or not able to attend and would like to receive communion, please see the pastor or call the office.
2015-2016 Sunday School year will begin Sunday, Sept. 13th. We will also resume our regular Worship Service times of 8:15am and 10:45am.
It’s time for the Church Picnic!!
Everyone is invited to join us Sunday, September 20th at 6:00.
Hot dogs, drinks and ice cream will be provided.
Please bring a dish to pass.
Coffee Fellowship: The sign-up sheet is on the hallway bulletin board for anyone wanting to host the 9:15am coffee fellowship. You are asked to bring a snack and clean up when it is over. It is a great time of fellowship between the first service and Sunday school.
Seeking Glassware Donations: The General John Burrows Historical Society is looking for donations of nice glassware to be used at the upcoming Fall Festival. If you have any to donate, please call Don Konkle at 368-1408.
Upcoming FISH events
September 13 - Parents meeting immediately after the10:45am service. Please plan to attend the meeting, bring your ideas and we will share our plans for the year.
September 20 - Our first regular meeting to hear about what we'll be doing this fall. 7:00-7:30 pm in Mendenhall Center after the church picnic at6:00 pmin the Fellowship Hall (come and join us for that too with your family!!)
September 27 - Destination Unknown — more details to follow. Please join us for this fun FISH tradition!
October 4 - Bible Study & Games at Mendenhall Center at5:30pm
United Churches of Lycoming County
5th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, September 25th
This tournament benefits many countyservices with programs such asShepherd of the Streets, campus ministry, food bank,plus fuel, rent and prescriptionassistance. White Deer Courses. Shotgun start at8:45am. Cost is $80 per golfer. There is a limit of 30 foursomes. Early commitment to play is a must. Contact Ken Weiss at 570-321-9555 or .
Ushers and Greeters for September 13th
(8:15am) Ushers and Greeters: Doc & Kay Shearer
(10:45am) Greeters: Bill & Doris Messersmith
Ushers: W. Schlachter, G. Conrad, S. Mathias, J. Mathias
Ushers and Greeters for September 20th and September 27th
(8:15am) Ushers and Greeters: Bill and Ocie Hoffman
(10:45am) Greeters: Bob and Judy Shimp
Ushers: M. Bradley, C. King, S. Means, P. Hoff
Lighting of the Christ Candle
September 13 – Doris & Bill Messersmith
September 20 – Sue & Everett Prindle & Rebecca & Jennifer Fortney
September 27 – Elizabeth, Carmen & Gabriel Moores
Note: Deb will be out of the office September 8-10
Prayer List
Illness, recovery and support: Harriett Bernier, Eileen Bettig, Marge Bieber, Doug Bird, Nancy Butler, Sherry Delaney,
Jonathan Deprenda, Sage Diana, Audrey Dochter, Sue Engler,
Betty Farley, Emma Fox, Richard Haas, Rich Hartman,
Lois Hungerford, Larry Kanour Sr., Sandy Kurtz, Scott Larson, Nancy McCarty, Emma Messersmith, Angela Mitchell,
Kathy Morrison, Naramore family, Ron Peterman, Rev. Walter Schell, Shirley Sheesley, Sandy Shimmel, Bob Shimp Sr., Al Starr,
Von and Roy Stiger, Ray Stiner, Stella Wallmer, Jim Zarr
Joys: Dean and Sylvia Haney's 60th wedding anniversary. Hannah Shimmel home safe from Italy. Dani Kline home from military training.
Grief: Family and friends of Richard Haas (Marc's father)
Military: Ryan Burns, Joe Cardone, Capt. Brady Cillo, Jessie Confer, Quentin Cummings, Maj. Laurie Fontaine, Ben Hepburn, Ethan Jones, Dani Kline, Sgt. J Patrick Lawracy, Jeremy Loveland, David McCollin, Marissa Mosso, Marissa Patterson, Paul Wenner
Others: Nthemba Church (Sister church in Africa), Ministries of MPC, Peace in the World, Camp Krislund, General Assembly Moderator, Heath Rada
Ladies Lunch
All the ladies of the church
are invited to a luncheon sponsored by Circle 1 of the Presbyterian Women
Monday, September 14th
12 noon
in the Fellowship Hall
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______will be attending the luncheon on Monday, September 14th
**Today is the last day to turn in your reservation.
Please put it in the collection plate.
Ladies Lunch
All the ladies of the church
are invited to a luncheon sponsored by Circle 1 of the Presbyterian Women
Monday, September 14th
12 noon
in the Fellowship Hall
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______will be attending the luncheon on Monday, September 14th
**Today is the last day to turn in your reservation.
Please put it in the collection plate.