FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, May 17, 2015 Ascension Sunday Please stand at items marked * if you are able. Passages in Bold Print are to be spoken in Unison Organ Prelude – Hymn and Quiet Reflection "Be Still and Know that I am God" (Ps. 46: 10) Please take the time before the service as an opportunity to quietly prepare your heart and mind for worship. Welcome & Announcements Rev. Susan Mattinson Organist - Carol Wehrstedt Music Director- Kendall House Bible Readings: Luke 24: 44-53 Psalm 47 Ephesians 1: 15-23 P. 91 P. 518 P. 192 Gloria Patri: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. Sermon: “Above Every Name” * Hymn: “Rejoice, the Lord is King” WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE * Entry of the Bible Introit Call to Worship * Hymn: “Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord” #260 Opening Prayer: Gracious and loving God, you are above all our expectations, beyond our imaginations, and outside all our understanding. Your love finds the lost, liberates the captive, heals the broken hearted, and sees the forgotten. You live and reign in heaven and earth, but we often lead lives that are away from your rule. You offer light to live by and yet we love the shadows. You extend unconditional love, but we reject our neighbours. Your way leads to life; our ways are touched with sin, and our love and commitment is shallow. Forgive us and recreate us in the image of your loving and beloved son. Amen. Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer (debts ….debtors) Choir Anthem: "As the Deer Panteth for the Water" Blessing WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Hymn of Preparation: Lead me, Lord, lead me in your righteousness; make your way plain before my face; for it is you, and you, God only, who makes me to dwell in safety. #267 Prayer of Dedication Holy God, we desire to be sanctified in your grace like the disciples whom Jesus commissioned with your word. Open our hearts and our hands to respond to giving appeals in a generous manner. Give us the courage to embrace a lifestyle centered in your teaching, rather than one dictated by marketing trends or unhealthy spending habits. We offer you these gifts as an act of responding to you in faith. Amen. WE GO OUT TO SERVE * Hymn: “Jesus shall reign where’er the sun” #674 594 WE RESPOND TO GOD Tithes and Offerings * Offertory Response 434 (v.5) For each perfect gift of thine, to the earth so freely given, graces human and divine, flowers of earth and buds of heaven, Lord of all, to thee we raise this our sacrifice of praise. Assurance of Pardon * Children's Hymn: “In the bulb there is a flower” (last verse to be sung after Children's Time) Children's Time N.T. O.T. N.T. Response: Go now in peace (Besig/Price) Go now in peace, never be afraid God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and show you believe, Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there, watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith and in love. #275 Prayer Concerns: Marie Huffman (Roseview) Bernice Johnston Walter Hogarth Rose Ducharme (Marg Stein's mother) Al & Marilyn Miller's daughter-in-law Michelle, wife of Jamie (Calgary) Jane Po Lawrie Rydholm Summer will soon be upon us and with summer comes Pres-B-Camp!!! Pres-B-Camp is a week-long overnight summer camp for those entering grades 3-8 this fall. This year camp will be held on July 19-25th. In addition, there will also be a weekend Teen Retreat for those entering Thank you this week to: Greeters: Betty Irwin and Betty Irving Lay Reader: Janet Racey Fellowship Time: Ruth George and Cheong Lo Lee Elevator Operator: Russ Brown Offering Counting: Maybelle Gair, Debbie Linkletter, Maureen Verdone Offering Collection: Russ Brown, Don Munn, Joyce Nystrom, Janet Taylor Visiting: Beth Workman Next week’s volunteers: May 24th Greeters: Betty Irwin and Betty Irving Lay Reader: Patricia Creed Fellowship Time: Donna and Fred Johnson Elevator Operator: Robert Workman Offering Counting: Val Calder and Isobel Telford Offering Collection: Russ Brown, Don Munn, Joyce Nystrom, Janet Taylor Visiting: Beth Workman Upcoming Events at First gr. 9 and up on August 21-23rd. This year the presbytery has decided Tues., May 19th - Mission Study - 1:30 pm that if you bring a friend to camp that has never been before both of you Wed., May 20th - Board of Managers - 6:30 pm will get half off the cost of camp! If you have any questions please Thurs., May 21st - Bible Study - Choir Practice - 10 am - 7 pm Fri., May 22nd - Crafts & Conversation - 1 pm Sat., May 23rd - Scouts Garage Sale Mon., May 25th - Cards afternoon contact Sarah Campbell (sarahmcampbell@hotmail.com) or Will Newton (newton9455@hotmail.com) Grab your camper or staff application form from the Church office now!!! Early registration deadline is June 1st . The Karen People Refugee Sponsorship Foundation will be having a fundraising dinner at 1st Pres. on May 23rd at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and free for children under 3. Tickets are available from Susan, KPRSF members (Leslie Shaw, Lynda Kvarda, Deb Broll) and Belluz Realty on Arthur St. Only 100 tickets available. On Sunday, May 24th at 3 pm at Lakeview Presbyterian - Polyphony presents Madrigals in May. Light-hearted music celebrating the joy of spring. Church Yard and Bake Sale on Saturday May 30, from 9 am to 1 pm. Please plan ahead with sale or bake items. Volunteers welcome for set-up on Friday, the sale and clean-up on Saturday. Thanks for any help that you can give! Contacts: Tracey Jorgenson 9391994, Janet Racey 939-1620 and Linda Rydholm 577-9260. Bring donations from May 24-29, clearly marked "Church Sale" And come to visit and shop! - 9 am-2 pm - 1 pm Upcoming More than Muffin sale on Sunday, May 31st after service. We are looking for some volunteers for lawn maintenance at the Church. The volunteer would provide lawn services during a two-week timeframe. For more information see Jim Sutton. Summer Newsletter Deadline Please have submissions in to the office by May 27th. Drop them off in the mail slot or Email them to first@tbaytel.net.