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Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 3, 2015
First Presbyterian Church
Santa Fe, New Mexico
208 Grant Avenue
505.982.8544
www.fpcsantafe.org
office@fpcsantafe.org
Celebrating Spring photos in the lobby courtesy of Charlie Stringfellow and above courtesy of Pat Luiken.
Hospitality
First Presbyterian Church is an
inclusive, reconciling congregation
which welcomes into its worship and
full membership all persons who
profess faith in Jesus Christ regardless
of race, age, gender, disability, sexual
orientation, or economic status.
We are delighted you joined us
today and invite you to register your
presence with us on the friendship
sheets. On Sundays Parking can
usually be found in the Santa Fe
County lot behind the church and at
metered parking without charge.
Childcare available all morning and
children’s classes between services
on the second floor.
Ask the ushers if you have questions,
need a Hearing Assistance Device, or
would like a Large Print Version of the
service.
Get Involved in the Life of the
Church: Have questions about the
church or what Presbyterians are all
about? Gatherings are held monthly
on the second Sunday after each
service. Contact the church office
(982.8544) for more information
about the gathering or about how to
become involved in the church.
Counseling by arrangement with
the Pastoral Counseling Center
(988.4131). Medicare and most
insurance accepted or sliding scale
fees negotiable.
Worship & Study —Sundays 9:45–10:45
In Pope Hall West today Jim Brown continues a five-week Adult Education class on the Book of
Confessions, which is the part of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA) containing
some of the great affirmations of the Christian faith. In 1991 A Brief Statement of Faith was added.
Jim served on the Committee of 21 that drafted this statement and he will use it as a lens through
which to view the other creeds, each of which will be considered in the light of Scripture and in their
historical contexts.
For their final class, the Reimagining Team presents the new design for congregational comment
today in the Rendon Room.
—Weekdays
Religion & Science Discussion 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00PM, Rendon Room
Mary’s Women 2nd Monday each month at 5:30PM, Rendon Room—a spiritual reflection of
Karen Armstrong’s book Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 7:00AM, McFarland Chapel
Base Community Bible Study on Wednesdays at noon in the Rendon Room
Taizé Service Thursdays at 5:30PM, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 841 W Manhattan Ave
Spanish Bible Study Saturdays 9:00–10:00AM—Moore Conference Room (third floor).
Circle of Friends 2nd Saturday of the month. This is a group for women of all ages seeking small
community fellowship and study.
Music & Art
TGIF Concerts every Friday night at 5:30PM. Free will offering. Pick up a schedule in the lobby of the
concerts through the summer and take one to friends and neighbors.
The show Artful Birds in the Back Pew Gallery is a gathering of bird art from Westminster and First
Presbyterian Churches. We have invited artists from Casa Real, Ponce de Leon, and the Montecito
to join us. All of these groups have painted small wooden birds which are for sale. Funds from these
small bird sales go directly to the respective art programs. Other art sales will go to the artist. We
welcome donations to these various groups and the Back Pew Gallery as well.
The Hebrew Prophets Now
May 3
4:00–5:30
in Pope Hall
One session remains on the world view of the prophets and the
application of those insights for today’s challenges. Led by Rabbi
Nahum Ward-Lev of Temple Beth Shalom.
May 3, 2015 11:00AM
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Those who are able may stand
The moments before worship are a transition from “getting here” to “being here.” Take the
opportunity to listen to the prelude and quiet one’s mind and become open to the spirit.
God Calls Us
PRELUDE
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HYMN 506
WELCOME AND
CALL TO WORSHIP
bold in unison
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Sonata in G major
by W. A. Mozart
Look Who Gathers at Christ’s Table!
As the weak realize their strength;
as the poor eat and are satisfied,
God’s love abides in us.
As the stranger finds a friend;
as the family offers forgiveness,
God’s love abides in us.
As the ends of the earth know of Christ’s grace,
God’s love abides in us.
CANDLELIGHTING
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
bold in unison
We come to God, not to justify ourselves but to repent and trust the
saving grace of Christ Jesus.
Let us pray.
Look upon us, loving Savior,
sift our thoughts and assess our feelings.
Deal firmly with those things
that have inhibited our love and diverted our energies.
Loving God, whatever you see
as self-righteous—censure,
as twisted—straighten,
as heartless—soften,
as fruitless—prune,
as infected—cleanse.
Flood your relentless Spirit through our whole being,
sweeping away guilt and its lethargy,
and by the saving grace of Christ Jesus,
heal the hidden springs of our personality.
RESPONSE 243
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
bold in unison
RESPONSE
printed at right
Be Not Afraid
In Christ Jesus we are a radically renewed community.
Thanks be to God!
Old things are done away with, all things become new.
Thanks be to God!
We are agents of grace and reconciliation.
Thanks be to God!
With every step or stumble, Christ will be with us.
Thanks be to God!
God Renews Us
SCRIPTURE READING
ANTHEM
Chancel Choir
Acts 8:26-31
New Revised Standard Version, pg 127
Psalm 150
by Ernani Aguiar
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 8:32-40
MESSAGE
Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III
On the Wilderness Road to Gaza
COMMUNION
Sanctus
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HYMN 274
OFFERING AND OFFERTORY
Tim Willson, tenor
New Revised Standard Version, pg 127
The Lord be with you.
Lift up your hearts.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
And also with you.
We lift them up to the Lord.
It is right to give our
thanks and praise.
It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise...
♫ Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full, are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who
comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd
O My Precious Star
by Richard Wagner
RESPONSE
printed at right
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
God Sends Us on Our Journey
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PASSING OF THE PEACE
752 in the hymnal,
words at right
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HYMN 536
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Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen
BLESSING
POSTLUDE
Serving today
Officiants:
♫ Dona nobis pacem, pacem. Dona nobis pacem.
Prelude, Adagio and Fugue
Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III
Rev. David Wasserman (8:30)
Mary Jo Lundy (11:00)
Music Director:
Linda Raney
Choir Accompanist: David Solem
by J. S. Bach
Call to Worship adapted from The Abingdon Worship Annual
2012 ©2011 Abingdon Press. Posted on the Worship
Elements page of the Ministry Matters website. Confession
and Assurance written by Bruce Prewer, and posted on Bruce
Prewer’s Home Page.
Announcements
Fuego and Fire Neighborhood Meeting: On Tuesday, May 5, at 2:00PM we have
again invited our neighbors in the downtown northwest quadrant to the church
to talk about issues we have in common. This quarter we’ll learn more about the
Fuego baseball team from Coach Bill Moore and about Zozobra from the event
coordinator Ray Sandoval. These two activities, which take place at Fort Marcy,
have an impact on the church and also on many of our members who live in the
area. You are invited to come share your hopes and concerns.
Church folk living in Eldorado plan to have a Dinner Get-together at La Plancha
restaurant in La Tienda at Eldorado on Wednesday, May 6, at 6:00. We chose
La Plancha to support this local business. They have space for various table
groupings and will give separate checks. Anyone is welcome to join in by
e-mailing anedmag@prodigy.net or phoning 466.1120.
A Just Peace in the Holy Land: Sharon Eklund and Jim Brown will present at
Men’s Breakfast Saturday, May 9, 8:00–9:00AM in Pope Hall with slides and
commentary on planting olive trees in the West Bank in February. Their report
will focus on Palestinians and Israelis with whom they had close personal
contact and whose stories form a mosaic of the struggle for a just peace. You
and your friends are invited to attend the breakfast. To cover the cost of the good,
old-fashioned biscuits and gravy, we ask a $2 individual contribution. Help us
anticipate the food requirements by contacting John Whitcomb at 982.3921
or travel@theway2go. com. This is your last chance to attend Men’s Breakfast
before our summer recess.
Marcella Ortiz, our Business Manager, has left our employment. We wish her the
best. Financial questions should be directed to our Treasurer Fred Miller.
The Stewardship Committee wishes to thank everyone who supported the Julian
of Norwich dramatic presentation last Sunday by purchasing performance and
patron tickets, preparing the stage, selling and taking tickets and ushering at
the event. We are grateful to Diane Buchanan and Rick Andrew for hosting the
dinner in their beautiful home, to Sara Hodges and Andrew Staiger for assisting
with parking, to Jane Alexander for decorating the tables so elegantly and to Terry
West and her catering staff for preparing and serving a bountiful and delicious
meal. According to the current estimate, the event has netted more than $4500.
Your support for First Presbyterian Church is truly gratifying!
The CDC Advisory Committee sends a great big thank you to all the church
members and friends who attended the Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday evening.
It was a lively scene in Pope Hall, which was filled to capacity with CDC families
and supporters. The committee is also very appreciative of the team of church
members, friends and staff who worked the event and contributed immeasurably
to its success.
Fill out suggestions for events for the 150th anniversary celebrations—
forms on lobby table—and put them in the bank for the 150th Task Force.
Next meeting May 13 at noon; new participants always welcome.
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Prayers and Praise
Names of those to pray for will be listed for four weeks
unless otherwise requested. Notify the church office
982.8544 or office@fpcsantafe.org with your joys and
concerns.
The Memorial Service for John Moseley will be held
on Monday, May 4, at 10:00AM in the Sanctuary. He
was a former prisoner of war and Bataan Death March
survivor. There will not be a reception at the church, but
at the family home following the private ash committal
ceremony at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Pray for Gay Hill who suffered a fall and will be
recovering in California for several weeks. The church
office has the address where to send cards. Continue to
pray for friends of Jim and Pauline Toevs—Tony Herrera
who has struggled for many years with a painful cancer
and Karen who is having knee surgery; Deacon Rosie
Mott; bell choir member Jodi Bustos; Joe Armbruster;
and Lolly Bair.
Pray for insight, health and safety for Dick and Ann
Rowe as they visit Presbyterian Mission Co-workers
Elizabeth and Dan Turk In Madagascar and the projects
of reforestation through the two evangelical seminaries
there.
Deacon on call: Anne M. 466.1120
Community News
The church was registered with the city’s Keep Santa
Fe Beautiful office for participation in this event
on April 25. Thank you to all those who came and
helped cleaning up several blocks round the church.
The church will again sign up to participate on
September 27 for Toss No Mas Fall Cleanup, please
mark your calendar. The neighborhood businesses and
residents will also be invited to join us that day.
The Sangre de Cristo Chorale is Creating Community
Through Song in their 2015 spring concert this
afternoon at 3:00PM in the Sanctuary. Tickets are
available at the door and are $20 for adults and $10
for students (18 and under free).
Holy Faith invites us to their Library Tea this Thursday,
May 7, at 3:00PM in the Kinsolving Room at the church,
311 East Palace Avenue. Dr. Evan Davies presents on
The Perils of the Digital Age.
The Zia Singers Present Come Rain or Come Shine —
Saturday, May 9, at 4:00PM: Directed by Karen Marrolli,
the Zia Singers present their annual Dessert Concert at
the church in Pope Hall with a selection of scrumptious
treats and popular musical favorites. Tickets $20,
students free. For more information please contact
Karen at 225.571.6352.