UPCOMING EVENTS February 9 Youth Babysitting Event February 16 Pr esbytery meeting in Stevens Point February 22-23 Youth Group 30 Hour Famine February 23 St. John’s Homeless Shelter March 1 PW World Day of Prayer Service March 3 Paczkis during Coffee Hour March 6 Ash Wednesday

NEW CONCERNS

LuAnn Nelson, Dor i Nelson’s daughter-in-law; Johnny Davis; Ben Mach, friend of Motts; Sherry, Lisa Solper’s friend; Pete Blashka.

ONGOING CONCERNS

Henry Akerboom, Autumns Promise; Ginney Amen, Woodside Oaks; Kim Bouchard, fr iend of Donna J ansen; Janice Camps, Michelle Erickson’s aunt; Allen Collins, Manor One; Marje Crowl, home; Loren Dunn, home; Colleen Fisher, friend of Stephanie Fahringer; Vic Halloran, home; Marjorie Holmes; Joe, pancreatic cancer , J ane Bies fr iend; Lauren, Connie’s friend; Irma Lyon, home; Ben and Rita Mach; Bob McAnnally, friend of Bruce Deadman, Matt and Christian Gehri; Derek Morrissey, great grandson of a friend of Donna Jansen; Theda Nero, home; Ginny Nixon, home; Iner Osgood, home; Kathryn P., fr iend of Donna Jansen; Richard Parkinson, home; Pat Piaskowski, home; Cathy Rennells, home; Gene and Joan Reynolds, home; Rosa, Connie Greenawald’s cousin; Thongdy Sisavath, home; Pat Tomson, friend of the Jansens; John and Marilyn Van Langendon, Grancare Nursing Center; Karen Walker, home; Keith Wallace; Jim Weise, home; Peggy Wolfe, Renaissance; Uraba Presbytery and churches in Colombia, South America; the churches in Gnozdovo and Yartsevo, Russia.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Today Souper Bowl Luncheon in Banner Hall 11:15 a.m. Hispanic Pentecostal Church 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5 Staff Meeting 9:45 a.m. Early Headstart/AM 10:00-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 6 Youth Group 6:30 p.m. All Church Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 7 The Commoners 11:00 a.m. Building and Grounds Committee 5:30 p.m. Stephen Ministers 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9 Youth Babysitting Fund Raiser 5:00-9:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10 Choir Rehearsal 8:45 a.m. Worship/Baptism of Everly Lardinois 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Hispanic Pentecostal Church 1:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please join the Christian Education Committee following worship, for the

“Souper Bowl of Caring.” The cost is $5.00 for unlimited bowls of soup, french bread, desserts and children eat free. Please be generous in supporting this fundraiser for the Pantry.

How do people start coming to church? According to churchgrowth.org:

86% A friend invited me 6% Church members visited me 6% The pastor asked me 2% Advertising

Our custodian reports that we are missing 8 long white tables. This

is a reminder if you borrow chairs and/or tables, you must first receive approval and sign out what you are borrowing on the sheet in the workroom above the copy machine. When you return them, let one of the staff know and sign off on the sheet. Thank you.

Date Night! First Pres Youth will offer babysitting on Saturday,

February 9 from 5-9 p.m. A donation will be requested, with proceeds going toward youth attending Triennium. Parents are asked to feed their children dinner before bringing them. Snacks will be provided for the children. If your youth will be attending Triennium, it is highly encouraged that they be present. Sign up on the bulletin board or contact Ben at ce@firstpresgreenbay.org.

The Outreach Committee has extended the Tank School clothing drive

until February 10. Please bring your items and place them on the table in the Narthex. Thank you.

Again this year, the Unga Bunga Tribe Youth Group will be will be

completing the 30 Hour Famine. They will begin their fast at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 22 and end with a simple supper break at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23. The youth are asked to raise funds each year to promote hunger awareness. This year the funds will be donated to the Presbyterian Pantry. Please pray for the youth efforts in fundraising as they fast for 30 hours.

On Saturday, February 23, the Deacons will be serving dinner at St. John’s Homeless Shelter. The youth will be cutting the vegetables, so we just need four servers to be at First Pres by 4:45 p.m. to load up the food and proceed to St. John’s. Look for the sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway.

February 24 at 3:05 p.m. at the Resch Center , join us for the 2019

Green Bay Blizzard Faith and Fellowship Game! For each $15 ticket purchased through our church, $15 will be donated to Feed My Starving Children Mobilepack. This offer is not valid at the box office. Tickets must be ordered and requested through our church. Talk to Kirke Ryder to purchase tickets. Enjoy a great night of family-friendly indoor football and continue the fight against hunger. Also that afternoon there will be a special: $2 hot dogs, $2 sodas, and the first 1,000 fans will receive Blizzard Beanie Caps.

Pastor Randy and the Christian Education Committee invite you to join us

for a day of learning with author Austin Channing Brown. The day includes a keynote and discussion on racial equity in the church. The event, hosted by the Wisconsin Council of Churches, is Saturday, March 9 at First Baptist Church in Madison, from 9:30 a.m-5 p.m. Please let Ben or Pastor Randy know if you are interested in attending. The registration fee is $35 and you will find the link at wichurches.org/calendar/event-list/winter-forum/

ORDER OF WORSHIP

February 3, 2019 10:00 A.M.

Bold indicates congregational participation *Indicates congregation standing, as you are able.

WELCOMING

GATHERING MUSIC “Fugue in A Minor” – J. S. Bach “Passacaglia” – Mark Roberts “Gaio” – Stanley Vann WELCOME MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE “Prelude on Holy Manna” – Dale Wood

LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Jane Bies

*CALL TO WORSHIP…………………………………………………...Jane Bies Our hope is in God all of our lives. God is a rock of refuge: a fortress against threat and shame. God has held us since our birth. So we are never in the full grasp of the unjust and cruel. In love, God saves and supports us. Trusting in God, we continually offer our praise! *PRAYER OF THE DAY…….………………………………………...Jane Bies Lord God, here in the company of the neighbor whom we know, and the stranger in our midst, and the self from whom we turn, we ask to love as Jesus loved. Make this the place and time, good Lord, when heaven and earth merge into one, and we in word and flesh can grasp that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither male nor female; all are one in Jesus Christ and for this we praise you. Amen. *HYMN #396…………………………. "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship"

TIME WITH THE YOUNG CHURCH Pastor Randy CALL TO CONFESSION………………………………………………..Jane Bies PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) ………….…………………….Jane Bies God, our Deliverer, we confess that we are too reluctant to speak and to live according to your truth. We grow comfortable with the way things are, passively condoning injustice. We see ourselves as “insiders,” excluding those we consider “outsiders.” We find it easier to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and overthrow, than to build and to plant. Forgive us, O God, for being timid disciples. Empty us of fear and shame, and fill us with love that is humble and patient and kind. We pray this in the name of the One who humbled himself, Jesus the Christ. Amen. SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION WORDS OF ASSURANCE *RESPONSE IN SONG #740 Lead me, guide me, along the way, for if you lead me, I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk each day with thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me.

*THE PEACE Jesus said: “As the Lord has forgiven us, let us also forgive one another.” The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you. And also with you. We exchange signs of peace. (Please use elbow bumps) (Children remain in worship)

NOURISHING

CHANCEL CHOIR "Communion Song" Don Besig / Nancy Price

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison)……………….……………….Jane Bies Spirit of life, God of love, open our hearts and enter in, that hearing your word of love, we may become your love for others. Amen. GOSPEL..…………………………………………………………Luke 4:21-30, pg. 61

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON “God’s Inclusive Love” Pastor Randy Argall *THE NICENE CREED, pg. 34 *HYMN #162………………………………."O Carpenter, Why Leave the Bench"

HOLY COMMUNION THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE

THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Holy God, we praise you for your love… Therefore we join our voices with all the faithful of every time and place, singing: #565 Holy, Holy, Holy

We give you thanks for Jesus Christ… Great is the mystery of faith: #566 Christ Has Died; Christ Is Risen

Gracious God, now pour out your Holy Spirit among us... All glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. #568 Amen

THE LORD’S PRAYER, pg. 35 SHARING OF THE BREAD AND THE CUP (It is our custom to eat the bread when served and partake of the cup together. Gluten-free bread is available in each tray. The cup contains grape juice.) PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING……...…………………………….Jane Bies OFFERTORY MUSIC “Petit Offertoire” – César Franck

*RESPONSE #717 For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known, with these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own: here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring; give us grace to love and serve you, living what we pray and sing. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION……………………………….…………Jane Bies

SENDING *HYMN #691..…………………………."Lord, When I Came into This Life"

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE “Jubilation” – Douglas E. Wagner

WORSHIP LEADERS

Reader: Jane Bies Audio: Bill Klass Lock Up: Christian Education Committee Ushers: Bill Klass and Harland Merrell Nursery: Judy Exl Organist: Robert Nickel Accompanist: Rose Schumacher Greeters: Aceituno and Jimenez Family

WELCOME

We welcome families with children and infants to worship. Worship bags

with activities are available for children in the narthex. If your child becomes uncomfortable during worship, please feel free to leave the sanctuary and return at an appropriate time. Our nursery is room 207.

Assistive Listening Devices are available for the hearing impaired. We have two kinds: ear speakers and neck loops (for T-coil compatible hearing aids). Speak to the audio person for help.

Pastor Randy can be reached after hours either by phone at 309-2761 or by email at rargall@firstpresgreenbay.org. You can also leave a confidential voicemail at the church’s number, 437-8121, ext. 113.

We ask guests (and members) to sign our friendship pad. Guests please include your address and phone number. If you are sitting at the end of your pew, please tear off the sheet and place it in the collection plate. We greatly appreciate your assistance.

Stewardship Notes

The Pantry requests cans of tuna in the month of February. Please place the items in the shopping cart in the back of the church. Per Capita is a fundamental way in which all of the nearly10,000 congregations and mid councils of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) connect, participate and share in the work of the wider church. In 2019, per capita is $37 per confirmed member. Please designate your check “per capita.”