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Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 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.
Worship & Study —Sundays 9:45–10:45
In Pope Hall West today Jim Brown concludes his 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.
Gun Epidemic, a three-week series on gun violence in America, begins Sunday, May 24, and will be
presented by New Mexicans for Gun Safety, a grass-roots non-profit organization begun in Santa
Fe after the Sandy Hook shooting and includes several members of our congregation. On May 24th
we look at the situation we find ourselves in today as a state and a country. May 31 will continue
the conversation and feature a film highlighting some of the issues in-depth. June 7th will focus on
several ideas and hopeful solutions which are addressing gun violence.
—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).
Music & Art
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.
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.
May 15
Trio de Los Alamos, piano trio
May 22
Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church
May 29
Joel Becktell, cello Bach Suites
June 5
Linda Mack and Scott Hagler, duo pianists
June 12
Chancel Bells of First Presbyterian Church
June 19
eSSO
June 26
Grand Champs from Pro Musica Carol Redman
July 3
Linny Smith, flute, and Richard Bentley, piano
July 10
Charlotte Rowe, piano
Counseling by arrangement with
the Pastoral Counseling Center
(988.4131). Medicare and most
insurance accepted or sliding scale
fees negotiable.
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.
May 10, 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 774
WELCOME AND
CALL TO WORSHIP
bold in unison
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Andante Sostenuto
by Charles-Marie Widor
There Is Now a New Creation
And Jesus said, “come!”
to all mothers and all children: he said, “come!”
to the motherless and the childless: he said, “come!”
to all who long to be mothered: he said, “come!
Come unto me all ye who labor and are heavy-laden,
and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble of heart
and you will find rest for your souls.”
Let us worship God!
CANDLELIGHTING
A LITANY FOR MOTHERS
bold in unison
To those who gave birth this year to their first child—we celebrate with
you
To those who lost a child this year—we mourn with you
To those who are foster moms, mentor moms, and spiritual moms—we
need you
To those who have warm and close relationships with your children—
we celebrate with you
To those who have disappointment, heart ache, and distance with your
children—we sit with you
To those who lost their mothers this year—we grieve with you
To those who experienced abuse at the hands of your own mother—we
acknowledge your experience
To those who lived through driving tests, medical tests, and the
overall testing of motherhood—we are better for having you in our
midst
To those who will have emptier nests in the upcoming year—we grieve
and rejoice with you
And to those who are pregnant with new life, both expected and
surprising—we anticipate with you
This Mother’s Day, we walk with you. Mothering is not for the faint
of heart and we have real warriors in our midst. We remember you.
Amen.
RESPONSE
printed at right
God Renews Us
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 98
New Revised Standard Version, pg 551
ANTHEM
Chancel Choir
How Lovely is your Dwelling Place
SCRIPTURE READING
John 15:9–17
MESSAGE
Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III
Friends with Jesus
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HYMN 693
OFFERING AND OFFERTORY
Chancel Choir
by Joel Martinsen
New Revised Standard Version, pg 109
Though I May Speak
If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments
by Thomas Tallis
RESPONSE
printed at right
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
God Sends Us on Our Journey
HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK
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PASSING OF THE PEACE
752 in the hymnal,
words at right
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HYMN 771
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♫ Dona nobis pacem, pacem. Dona nobis pacem.
What Is the World Like
BLESSING
POSTLUDE
Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564
by J. S. Bach
The service of worship concludes after the postlude. The music can be enjoyed and this
time can be used for prayer. You may remain seated or depart quietly.
Serving today
Officiants:
Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III
Liturgist:
W. Grant Wright
Music Director:
Linda Raney
Choir Accompanist: David Solem
Call to Worship written by Amy Young, and posted on her Messy
Middle blog. Prayer of Confession posted on the PC(USA)
website. Assurance of Pardon written by Thom Shuman.
Worship coordinators
Worship Chair:
Ushers:
Liturgists:
Liturgical Arts:
Communion:
Outreach:
Chris Haynes
Sarah Miller
Jane Alexander
Jane Stringfellow
Malissa Haslam
Bruce Black
Community News
Friday, May 15, 7:00–9:00PM, Tipton Hall, Santa Fe College
of Art and Design, Santa Feans for Justice in Palestine/
Israel welcomes Kathy Christison, internationally recognized
expert on Palestinian-Israeli relations. She will report on
her recent visit to Gaza and the West Bank. Santa Feans for
Justice in Palestine/Israel are also sponsoring a musical
commemoration of Nakba Day on the Plaza that noon with a
percussionist ensemble led by renown Palestinian American
Issa Malluf. For more information e-mail Jeffhhaas@aol.com
or phone 469.0714.
The Santa Fe Fuego baseball team is looking for host
families for the team members who range in age from 20–
25. You get two free tickets to every game and the chance
to help someone pursue their dream. If you are interested,
call Yvonne Encinias, General Manager, at 204.2093. We
will also be having a First Presbyterian night at the ballpark
this year. Stay tuned for more info on date. The Fuego are
also looking for singers/instrumentalists who would like to
sing the national anthem or lead the seventh inning stretch
and bat boys and girls (age 10 and up) for a game or two this
season.
The Santa Fe Police Department would like to cordially invite
supporters of Public Safety to attend a Blue Mass. The Blue
Mass will take place on May 14, at 5:15PM which is during
National Police Week. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis
of Assisi is kindly hosting this event at 131 Cathedral Place.
The Blue Mass is a blessing for Police Officers, Deputies,
Firefighters, Military, Corrections Officers, and Emergency
Medical Personnel. The mass is to thank them for their
service to our community, remember those who have fallen,
and for the families that love and support them.
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.
Pray for Dave Grayson battling an aggressive cancer. Continue to pray for
Gay Hill who is in rehab in California for several weeks recovering from a fall;
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
Pentecost Offering
Each year our congregation participates in four church wide Special
Offerings of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in support of Presbyterian
Mission. These offerings play an important role in what it means for us to be
part of a connectional church, bringing together the diversity of the PC(USA)
to focus us on faith based action on shared concerns. We held the One Great
Hour of Sharing offering on Easter to support the Hunger Program, Disaster
Assistance and Self Development of People. Our second opportunity will be
the Pentecost Offering in a few weeks that supports youth-focused programs
of the PC(USA). Forty percent of what our congregation gives to this offering
will be directed to ministries with young people at risk here in Santa Fe. The
Peace Offering is in October and the Joy Offering in December.
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.
Child
Development
Center
Pasta Sale
Next Sunday, May 17. Purchase
pasta box for $10 or layered
salad for $8 in support of our
four-star preschool program
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