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People: Bathed in your tears, Christ died for us; washed in the
resurrection waters, Christ rose for us; bringing the
waters of life to us, Christ will come again.
Leader: As your Spirit changed chaos into creation . . .God in
Community, Holy in One. Amen.
INSTITUTION AND DISTRIBUTION
THE LORD’S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16 (Please use “debts & debtors”.)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
God of grace, thank you for welcoming us to this table and
feeding us with Christ’s presence. Now send us with the power of your Spirit into all the places of our world that need the good
news of your redeeming love. Amen. HYMN #306 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” DENNIS
SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE
CHARGE & BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “In Babilone” ARR. T. TERIUS NOBLE
PASTOR: Rev. William Schram
PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson
ORGANIST/DIR. SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder
DIR. CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth
ADMIN. ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie
DEACON GREETER: Luana Graber
FLOWER DEACON: Deb Ferguson AUDIO: Sally Heimbach
WORSHIP ASSISTANT: JoAnne Herring VIDEO: Andy Ingram
USHER CAPTAIN: John Baittinger
USHERS: Jim DePhillips, Matt Somishka, Carolyn Baittinger,
Courtney Kennedy
COMMUNION: Donna Hill, Melanie Shimer, Tim Melnick, Beth Kunkle, Luana Graber
FELLOWSHIP: Pot Luck Luncheon
FLOWERS: Jim & Ellie DePhillips, in memory of Jim’s dad.
Linda & Bill Kennington in gratitude for the surgery that saved Ryan’s leg.
ELDERS: Class of 2018 2019 2020
Jim DePhillips III Rob Clark Jack Decker Lisa Heineman Linda Kennington Bruce Luff
Lynn Ingram Tim Melnick Erik Walker Chuck Waters Cathy Wiese DEACONS:
Class of 2019 2020 Luana Graber Deb Ferguson Eleanor DePhillips
Anne Greenwood Mark Ingram Toni Fernandez Donna Hill Melanie Shimer Liz Kenny
Jana Masenheimer Elaine Smits Beth Kunkle
Hymns in the 700’s that are indicated with a are from Sing! People of Faith, the purple booklet in pews.
Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the
ushers.
Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.
Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an
usher for assistance.
SO THAT THOSE PRESENT MAY EXPERIENCE GOD WITHOUT DISTRACTION, WE ASK THAT CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE TURNED OFF
PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP. THANK YOU.
Military Service
Please keep these people in your prayers.
Hillary N. Waterman, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,
Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits.
Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy.
Order of Worship
January 7. 2018
N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049
610.967.5600 [email protected]
www.faithchurchemmaus.org
THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP BAPTISM OF THE LORD
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER 10:30 AM JANUARY 7, 2018
THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use
the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and help. Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship
is essential to our life as a congregation, so please continue to do so following our time of worship.
Those who are able are invited to stand.
FOCUSING UPON GOD’S PRESENCE AND VOICE
PRELUDE “Welwyn” ALFRED SCOTT GATTY
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER Leader: Today is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
People: Let us be glad this day, for life, for breath,
and for freedom of worship.
Leader: Blessed are you, who come in the name of the Lord.
People: We come to offer our gifts or praise and gratitude
to the King of Creation.
Leader: Let us pray. Gracious God, we worship you today and give
you thanks for the peace that you bring into our hearts.
Remind us why we are here. Remind us of the presence of
your Spirit and be with us in the breaking of bread and the
sharing of the cup. In your name we pray. Amen.
HYMN #482 “Baptized in Water” BUNESSAN
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) God of glory, you look from heaven and see us as we are—not worthy
to kneel at your feet, not ready to welcome your way. Forgive us,
gracious God. In Christ, stoop down to save us; loosen the ties that
bind us to sin and set us free to love and serve you; in Jesus’ name.
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD
OFFERTORY “Follow that Star” DOUGLAS WAGNER
Senior Choir
DEDICATION HYMN #592 DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him, above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION
THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Leader: May the Creator of heaven and earth be with you!
People: And also with you!
Leader: People of God, lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the One who gave his Heart to heal us.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the One who made everything
and called it 'good'.
People: How right it is to give our thanks and praise to the One
who calls us 'Beloved.'
Leader: Into the shadows of silence, you hummed the first
chords of creation . . . with our beloved sisters and
brothers in every time and place, we sing of your love:
People: Holy, holy, holy! Creator of Light and life.
Heaven and earth sing forever of your love and joy.
Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is the One who comes to be baptized by water
and the Holy Spirit. Hosanna in the highest!
Leader: Blessedness is your nature, Holy Imagination . . . and
your Bright Morning Star is our Savior, Jesus Christ. we
would proclaim the life which was his, and the hope
which is ours in that mystery we call faith:
Leader: Lord, in your mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayers.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Leader: Touched by the waters of life, fed at the feast of grace and
hope, embraced in the warmth of God’s love and hopes—
this is good news!
People: Blessed by baptism’s tears, called to servanthood by the
Beloved, filled with the peace of the Spirit, we are indeed
God’s people—redeemed, restored, refreshed to serve.
Thanks be to God! Amen.
HYMN OF ASSURANCE 579 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.
SHARING THE PEACE Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH
WORD WITH THE CHILDREN*
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) Let us pray. Gracious and loving God, give us eyes to see and hearts
and mind to listen. Guide us in the reading of your Word that we might
see your light in the midst of the darkness. Amen.
FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON GENESIS 1:1-5 OT – Pg. 1 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 1 in the blue-edged Bible
SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON MARK 1:4-11 NT – Pg. 32 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 32 in the blue-edged Bible
SERMON “When Jesus Calls Fivesies” REV. REBECCA MALLOZZI
HYMN #291 “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” SPIRIT
SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS
Cont. on next page.
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FAITH L IFE SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018
Happy New Year! As we worship God together, let us pray for a fruitful year of ministry to the glory of his name. We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for our Pot Luck Luncheon, which takes place instead of Sunday School on the first Sunday of each month.
No Sunday School
Congregational Meeting
Pot Luck Luncheon
Christians & Racism Discussion Group
Sign up for Worship Assistant, Fellowship, etc.
Take note of flagged announcements.
TODAY OR TONIGHT
Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box 507 - Emmaus, PA 18049
610-967-5600—[email protected] Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org
!! REALLY BIG THANK YOU TO MISSION SUPPORTERS!! Faith Church has collected
$3,103.00 for the CHRISTMAS JOY offering with 47 participants! This exceeds last year in both monetary and participatory ways.
!!WAY to GO FAITH!!
DAYBREAK – JANUARY 8 1-2 persons to bake 2 doz. cookies each
Faith Church cooks and serves a meal at Daybreak on the second Monday of each month, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Daybreak is a drop-in center for people suffering from mental
illness, who may or may not also be homeless.
Helpers are also needed, especially cooks, from approximately
1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Because of possible nut allergies, please mark cookies that have
nuts in them. Sugar-free cookies are also appreciated. Drop them off in the kitchen by noon of that Monday.
For more information, speak with Carolyn Baittinger or Zona
Farmer. Don’t pass up this very easy opportunity to “do unto
others.”
WESTMINSTER V ILLAGE Lemon Tree Bazaar Results – “Many thanks to church members
who made or purchased crafts, donated items, or volunteered for the 44th Lemon Tree Bazaar at Westminster Village. The Auxiliary raised $14,812 (and $2,900 from sponsorships). Thank you for blessing the residents and staff of Westminster Village in Allentown. Thanks to your help, this past year the Auxiliary provided funds for activities, an adjustable exam table for the Wellness Center, and $5,000 for the campaign for new dining room chairs.”
Blessings for 2018!
With much gratitude and prayers,
Mindy Fetherman Presbyterian Senior Living
WORSHIP
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi speaks to the children this morning, and then
preaches the sermon. Becki is the Pastor Nominating Committee’s proposed candidate for the pastor’s position here at Faith Church. Immediately following worship, the congregation will meet to vote on their recommendation.
After the formalities have been dealt with, a Pot Luck Luncheon will follow, providing an opportunity for you to welcome and greet Becki, and introduce yourself to her. For those who may not have read her letter of introduction in the Faith Flyer, it has been included in this morning’s insert on page 3.
COMMUNION INCLUSION The small boxes on the serving plates with the communion bread
contain brown rice crackers, which are wheat free, gluten free, soy and nut free, and are for those needing allergen free foods.
FROM WELCOMING TO INVITING Keep our initiative going. This week, think about something our
congregation does very well. Perhaps it’s children’s ministry, education, music, community mission, caring for one another. Then use that to finish the phrase, “My church is really good at _____.” Again, one time per week to one person in a conversation.
MISSION
ARE YOU NEW TO FAITH CHURCH? If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith
Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you.
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Sunday Morning Discipleship Opportunities
The Discipleship Committee will keep the recent Sunday morning schedule as we continue to explore other options. NO CLASSES ON THE
1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.
9:30 am: Middle School and High School
Following Children’s Time in worship: K-Grade 5 Sunday School.
Children younger than Kindergarten may go to the nursery.
11:20 am: Adults – meeting in room 7
Youth Group
Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) which meets in Fellowship Hall from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in High School Youth Group (HSYG) from 6:30-8:30 PM on scheduled nights, at Faith. Each
week, we have a meal together, which is sponsored by our awesome parents and mentors. Questions about Youth Groups and their events can be directed to Joanne Marchetto at [email protected].
Next Meeting—Tonight
Adult Sunday School
Jan. 14 – “UK's Prince Harry and American Meghan Markle Announce Their Engagement” The engagement of UK’s Prince Harry and American actor Meghan Markle was announced in November. The fact that Markle is American, divorced and biracial and that the royal family has nonetheless welcomed the engagement is a change from past traditions that have marked the British monarchy. We will examine the value we place on tradition, and think about what God's role is in a world of change.
Jan. 21 – “More Women Are Choosing to 'Marry' Themselves” We will use a report about sologamy, the practice of women who marry themselves, to consider the meaning and purpose of marriage, wedding ceremonies, self-love and singleness.
Jan. 28 – “Rerouted Train in India Causes Passengers Alarm” Incidents have been reported of trains going the wrong way on the track, taking passengers to a different destination from the one they originally expected to reach at the end of their journey. We explore how unexpected events challenge our faith and change the direction of our lives.
Additional Discipleship Opportunities
There are small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome.
Women’s Devotional Fellowship meets on Thursdays at participants’
homes from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Next Meeting: January 11
Disciples of Christ (DOC), a men’s study & discussion group, meets every
other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The subject: Staying Positive in
a Negative World. Next meeting: January 1
Noon Bible Study meets on Wednesdays in the Parlor. Come share the
Bible with this lively group! All are welcome! Next Meeting: January 10
Faith Watercolor Painters Group will meet on Thursdays in the Fellowship
Hall from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This new group will be led by Dick Farmer
and assisted by Ed Klova. Please contact Dick Farmer (610-967-4401) for additional information, or the date of the next gathering.
“Christians & Racism” This Discussion Group meets at 6:00 PM here at
the church, on the first and third Sundays of the month. Next Meeting: Today
T he Discipleship Committee, through the dedication and passion of its many volunteers, is able to offer the following programs to the church. However, we are never finished, in our effort to better serve the needs of our members. We are always open to new ideas and ways to further the Discipleship of
Faith Presbyterian Church. The Discipleship Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parlor. All are welcome to join us.
DISCIPLESHIP
STEWARDSHIP
GIVING TO OUR CHURCH IS EASY! You can donate via credit card or a direct
transfer from your bank. Just scan this QR code, or click the DONATE button on the church website and fill out the form. For more information about this option, please read the details about electronic giving on the Donate page of the church website:
http://faithchurchemmaus.org/donate/
SCRIP Orders are due next week!
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Dear Faith Church,
Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! As I’m writing this letter, we are headed straight into the season of Advent: a
season of waiting and expectation. It’s an exciting time, inviting us to remember our past while thinking about the future. It’s the perfect
season for us to look forward to the journey ahead of us. I’m so thankful that God brought our walks together and I’m looking forward
to the ministry God has in store for us.
While I hope to spend a good amount of time getting to know
each of you better (and inviting you to get to know me better, too!) in the seasons to come, let me share a bit about myself by way of
introduction now.
I’m what you call a “cradle Presbyterian.” I was baptized and raised in the First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Square, NJ – the
same church where my parents grew up, met, married, and still attend. I always felt at home in the church (in fact, my parents will tell you
stories about how I escaped the nursery to explore the building!). Church was always a second home to me. I was involved in Sunday
school, as a student and later as a teacher. I was a youth deacon and active with the Christian Education committee as well as youth group.
My time growing up in the church, the encouragement I received from my church family and the love my home family gave me led me to seek
a call in ministry.
God’s call carried me from New Jersey to Illinois in 2010 where I served as the solo pastor of Washington Presbyterian Church for seven
years. God truly blessed my time there.
My church background and my experiences in Illinois taught me
the importance of the village. It taught me the importance of the baptismal vows the whole congregation takes: to raise and nurture
children in the church. But the “raising and nurturing” part doesn’t stop when the child becomes an adult. As children of God, we continue
to fulfill these vows in the ways we support and encourage one another, building one another up in faith. I believe in the village and the village’s
role in the community. God has called the church to exist in this time and place and we respond to that call faithfully when the village steps
up to reflect God’s love in our world. We do this inside of our church walls and out.
There are exciting times ahead of us. I fully anticipate that there will be some challenges as we learn each other’s ways, and I’m looking
forward to navigating those challenges with you! As the season of Advent reminds us, our story does not end in the past.
We remember the way our stories shape us, just as we remember
how the story of Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection shapes us. We remember these stories to give us courage to move forward into
the future together. I am so excited to learn your story and with you, trusting in God’s faithfulness, shape it into our story!
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Rebecca S. Mallozzi December 13, 2017
Reprinted from the Jan. 2018 Faith Flyer
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP CONVERSATION
A New Member Conversation will be held in 2018. If you are interested in joining our Faith Family, please indicate your wish on the
Friendship Pad as it is passed during worship this morning.
1/7 Christina Conrad 1/8 Laurie Payea 1/10 Jack Decker 1/12 Marissa Decker, Ella Wiese 1/13 Lynn Ingram
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THIS WEEK
Sunday, January 7 Communion 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell/Voice Choirs No Sunday School 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir 10:00 AM— Worship Service: Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi 11:00 AM— Congregational Meeting 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir 112:15 AM— Pot Luck Luncheon 5:00 PM— Youth Group 6:00 PM— Christians & Racism Discussion Group 6:45 PM— Brownie Troop Monday, January 8 2:00 PM— Daybreak 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir Tuesday, January 9 7:00 PM— Session Meeting Wednesday, January 10 Noon— Bible Study 7:00 PM— EPNHN (BR) 7:00 PM— Communications Committee (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 11 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, January 12 Church Office Closed Saturday, January 13 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH)
AROUND THE CORNER...
Jan. 21 ............. February Flyer Deadline Feb. 4 .............. Annual Congregational Meeting
Feb. 14 ............ Ash Wednesday Feb. 18 ............ Lent begins
Feb. 18 ............ March Flyer Deadline Feb. 19 ............ Presidents’ Day/Church Office Closed
Mar. 18 ............ April Flyer Deadline Mar. 25 ............ Palm Sunday
Mar. 29 ............ Maundy Thursday Mar. 30 ............ Good Friday
Apr. 1 ............... Easter Apr. 15 ............ May Flyer Deadline
May 4-6 ........... Youth Group Retreat May 13............. Mother’s Day
May 20............. Pentecost May 20............. June Flyer Deadline
TWO WEEKS OF FAITH This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information. Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing.
Key BR Brick Room FH Fellowship Hall
MR Music Room
O Office
P Parlor
S Sanctuary
NEXT WEEK
Sunday, January 14 Scrip Orders Due 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell/Voice Choirs 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir 9:30 AM— Middle School/High School Sunday School 10:00 AM— Worship Service Following Children’s Time—K thru Grade 5 Sunday School, 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir 11:20 AM— Adult Sunday School 5:00 PM— Youth Group 6:45 PM— Brownie Troop Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 15 Church Office Closed 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 7:00 pm— Mission Committee Tuesday, January 16 7:00 PM— Discipleship Committee 7:15 PM— Deacon Meeting Wednesday, January 17 Noon— Bible Study 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 18 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) 7:00 PM— Consign for Good Committee Friday, January 19 Church Office Closed Saturday, January 20 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH)