Today, we welcome to our congregation the following new members. Please welcome them during fellowship time after worship.
-- William Meachy, by reaffirmation of faith
-- Margaret Meachy, by reaffirmation of faith
-- Norman Uber, by letter of transfer
-- Margaret Lydic, by letter of transfer
THIS WEEK, IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH:
-- Monday, 7 PM Deacons meeting
-- Wednesday, 7 PM Choir rehearsal
-- Thursday, 7 PM PNC meeting
-- Saturday, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM Church Officers’ Training
THIS WEEK, IN OUR PRAYERS:
* the church at work in the presbyteries of: Plains & Peaks
(CO, NE); Pueblo (CO); Utah (UT, ID); Western Colorado;
Wyoming; Yellowstone (MT)
* the Presbyterian Church: Hawley Memorial (Blue Ridge
Summit); Rev. Carl Batzel
*inthe community: First United Church of Christ (N. Pitt St.)
* inour congregation (at random): Jane, Corey & Charlie
Adams;Marjorie Neusbaum; Lynda Mann
NEXT SUNDAY………..…Baptism of the Lord ….……....Jan. 11th
~ 9:15 AM: Prayer, in the sanctuary
~ 9:30 AM: Education hour; classes for all
~ 10:45 AM: Worship. Sermon, “The Re-Birth Mark”.
Installation & Ordination of Officers
~ After worship: Fellowship Time; Worship Committee meets
BUCK-A-BOOK Literacy Campaign is Underway!The Session has designated the Buck-a-Book Literacy Campaign as one of the charities that we supported with our 2014 mission funds. This program was the recipient of the offering received at the Children and Families Service on Christmas Eve. This literacy campaign raises funds for adult literacy programs while inspiring K-5 students in the Carlisle Area School District to read and get involved in the community. Buck-a-Book children read many books while gathering pledges of support for adult literacy. All money collected helps fund adult education programming provided to the community by the Employment Skills Center. During the first two weeks of 2015, we are gathering gently-used children’s books to give to children to encourage them to red. Please bring books to Fellowship Hall and place them in the boxes designated as “Buck-a-Book”.
REMINDER TO CHURCH OFFICERS. Your input to the Annual Report is due to the church office by Monday, Jan. 12.
YOU CAN SUPPORT THE JUNE 2015 YOUTH MISSION TRIPby purchasing Sheetz Coupon Books from Debby Madden (cost: $10).
THE PER CAPITAamount in 2015 is $25.05. Blue envelopes are included with your offering envelopes & are available in the pew racks.
Rev. Anne K. Myers, Temporary Minister
Debby Madden, Director of Educational Ministry
Arthur Thompson, Organist
Susan Shuey, Choir Director
Avis Allen, Administrative Secretary
Jack Sprecher, Sexton
Church Administrative Office Hours: M, W, F, 9-2
Phone: 243-4612; E-mail:
Rev. Myers’ email:
Rev. Myers’ phone numbers: (C) 350-4793; (H) 975-8992
Debby Madden:
Website: PRINT & YOUTH BULLETINS AND
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP FOLDERS ARE AVAILABLE.
AN USHER CAN ASSISST YOU.
First Presbyterian Church
On the Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Order for Worship
Epiphany Sunday
2nd Sunday after Christmas Day
January 4, 2015 10:45 AM
GATHERING
PRELUDES
In DulciJubilo Weidner
What Is This Lovely Fragrance? Lovelace
We Three Kings Dixon
GREETING and ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
(Please sign and pass the pew registration pads.)
Cantus Diversi, 1751 Cassler
* CALL TO WORSHIP
The light shines in the darkness,
And the darkness did not overcome it.
Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Shine in our lives, Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us worship God.
* HYMN #63 “As with Gladness Men of Old”
* CONFESSION OF SIN
God our Savior,
we confess that we fail to live in your light.
Christ has come into the world,
and yet we do not know him.
He has called us to be his own,
and yet we do not accept him.
Forgive us, God of grace.
Shape us by your Word of truth;
seal us with your Holy Spirit;
and let us live to show your glory,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(silent confession of sin . . . .)
Lord, hear our prayers. Amen.
* ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
. . . . In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
Thanks be to God! Amen!
* RESPONSE - #579 “Glory Be to the Father”
PROCLAIMING
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION (Hebrews 1: 1-2)
Speak to us, living God,
as you have spoken to our ancestors:
through the voices of your prophets,
the breath of your Spirit,
and the life of your Son,
so that we may live according to your word;
through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
FIRST LESSON Matthew 2: 1-12 (p. 2)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
CHILDREN’S TIME “It Was a Long Trip”Debby Madden
(Following this, nursery-aged children may go to the nursery.)
SECOND LESSON Luke 2: 8-20 (p. 58)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Better Late Than Never” Rev. Myers
SILENT MEDITATION
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
* APOSTLES’ CREED (Traditional) (p. 14)
* SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST
Greet one another, saying:
“Jesus Loves You!
And there is nothing you can do about it!”
* HYMN #58 “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”
GIVING THANKS
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER (see insert)
OFFERING OURSELVES & PRESENTATION OF “STAR GIFTS”
Offertory Sing We Now of Christmas Dixon
* Response - #592 “Praise God”
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION
To you, O God of all glory,
we offer the gifts of our lives
as a way of bearing witness
to the gift of your Word made flesh.
Use the humble things we offer
as signs of your grace and truth
so that all may know your glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SENDING
* HYMN #66 “We Three Kings”
* CHARGE AND BLESSING
* RESPONSE #66(refrain only) “We Three Kings”
* POSTLUDE Birthday of a King Denton
BOLDindicates ALL read
* indicates please stand if able
THE FLOWERS are presented to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Allen by the Guild Trust.
AFTER WORSHIP,please come to Fellowship Hall for conversation and light refreshments.
AFTER WORSHIP,the FLOR Committee meets in the Gathering Room.
SERVING TODAY:
Reader: Bo Koishal
Communion Servers:Charlie Thompson; Joe Shane;
Laura Crim; Mary Jane Blosser; Megan Crum; Ellen Darr
Ushers: Jeff Alleman; Barb Allen; Bob Davis
Fellowship Hosts: Parish Life Committee
Flowers: Mary Jane Blosser(chair); Barbara Rebert;
Elizabeth Valle
Recorder: Ray Thomas
Sunday School Teachers: Barb Crum; Lynne Hofferica;
Bob Davis; Barb Allen; RuthAnnShoenfelt;
FELLOWSHIP HOSTSare needed for 2015! If you wish to support this ministry of hospitality, please sign up in Fellowship Hall today.Have questions? Speak to Megan Crum, Parish Life Chairperson.