Our Mission is to: love God, know

Christ, care for one another, and

joyfully share the good news of

JESUS Christ.

Today’s MessageToday’s Message

February 14, 2016

Service Times Sunday Morning: Worship Gathering 9:45 a.m.—10:45a.m.

Fellowship 10:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Study Time 11:00-12:00 noon

520 N. Pine St.

Pittsburg, KS 66762

620-231-2920 www.pittpres.org

The Jesus Most People Miss(ed), Part II

Luke 2:39-52 & 3:21-23

Sunshine Spotlight: Grace Powell, 1203 E.

Quincy, Pittsburg, KS 66762

Volunteers For Today: Coffee Fellowship: Thanks to Carol Raquet for

hosting Coffee Fellowship today.

Greeters today: The Benson Family

Parenting the Love and Logic Way will be held

Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m. on February 18,

25 and March 3, 10 & 17 at The Presbyterian Church.

Cost: $10 for workbook. Registration deadline:

February 15, 2016. Register at 620-605-2565.

Today, February 14th, we will have the Barnabas Reveal. Don't miss it!

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Beloved in Christ,

Welcome to worship the first Sunday of Lent. I can’t help but raise the cen-

tral question of the season: “What are you giving up for lent?”. Lent is all

about the journey to the cross. And the cross is nothing if not suffering and

sacrifice. Below is an excerpt of the Lenten Devotion my family subscribes

to online. This particular one is for Ash Wednesday. Consider subscribing

to it. It will be in your mailbox each day. Let us look to Jesus who embraced

suffering, all the way to the cross for our sake. Amen.

The Lenten Journey by Sarah Phillips

As they went out, they came upon a man of Cyre'ne, Simon by name; this man they compelled to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32

I have to confess, Lent is my least favorite liturgical season. Many have writ-

ten beautiful reflections on this season and the many opportunities for spiri-

tual growth it holds. I couldn't agree more. But the reason this season is often

so fruitful can be attributed to one overarching theme: sacrifice.

Lent is filled to the brim with sacrifice. The point, of course, is to reflect on

Christ's sacrifice, to feel just a little bit of the pain he felt, and to draw closer

to God as we clear out the clutter of our comfortable lives. Naturally, this isn't

easy. Sacrifice requires toleration for pain. Sacrifice requires thinking beyond

yourself and your wants. Sacrifice demands discipline. Sacrifice isn't fun.

Can't it just be Christmas year round?

Still, part of me is relieved that Lent has arrived. Deep down, far below my

selfish nature, exists a yearning to cast off the suffocating materialism and

shallowness that so often characterizes modern, American life…. Left to my

own devices, those yearnings would probably go ignored, at least for long

stretches of time. I wouldn't have the strength to give up the comforts of my

life to hear God's voice a little more clearly. Thanks to the Lenten journey,

when we travel the road of sacrifice with fellow believers, my weak nature is

compelled to take action, to dig deeper, and to follow through with commit-

ments…

What a merciful God; he does not ask us to journey alone. Even the simple,

friendly question, "What are you giving up for Lent?" jolts me out of my

usual routine, forcing me to ponder where I'm at spiritually and what kind of

fast would be appropriate this year. And when I feel like giving up and return-

ing to the easy life, images of fellow believers enduring hardships (voluntary

or involuntary) readily float to the surface of my thoughts during the Lenten

season.

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I can't lie - when Easter arrives, I am always relieved. Finally, a little rejoicing!

But the rejoicing wouldn't be as sweet if I hadn't been compelled to walk the

way of the Cross first. And the jubilation is even more poignant given that the

very people I sit next to on Easter morning are the same ones that walked with

me through the darker days of Lent.

Intersecting Faith & Life: "Nothing, how little so ever it be, that is suffered

for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God." ~ Thomas a Kempis.

What area of your spiritual walk would benefit from a little sacrifice? If you

haven't already, connect with a community of believers where you can draw the

strength needed to grow in your faith.

Further Reading

Luke 4:1-13

Anthem text: The size of your heart is the size of your life, for out of your heart comes the

kind of your life.

The way you reach out to the world all around, Is first in your heart to be

found.

So if in your heart there is plenty of room, For love and compassion to come

into bloom, Their fragrance flows out in all that you do, Healing hurt and

making new.

The ones who this know have helped of us grow, As those who spread light

to God's great delight.

Dispelling the dark and then freeing the heart, Until each become daughter

and son.

The size of your heart is the size of your life, For out of your heart comes the

kind of your life.

The way you reach out to the world all around, Is first in your heart to be

found.

Lenten Lunches: Our church is responsible for Salads to feed 60

people during the Lenten Lunches on Wednesday, February 17th, so

we need at least 4 or 5 double salads. The salads need to be delivered

between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on the 17th at St. John Lutheran

Church, 304 W. 3rd (West entrance). The salads should be in dispos-

able containers or in dishes marked so that the containers can be re-

turned.

Pitt Pres to host Community Lenten Service on Wednesday, March

16, 11 - Noon. Need helpers to make this happen. Other churches

will bring food.

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THIS WEEK AT PITTPRES

TODAY

9:00-9:30 a.m. Pillars Prayer Group

9:45-10:45 a.m. Worship Gathering

10:45-12:00 p.m. Fellowship Time in the Parlor

11:00-12:00 p.m. Study Time

WEDNESDAY

3:30-7:00 p.m. Connection (grades 5-8) meets at the

church

6:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thanks to Suzie Butorac for help in the Church Nursery

last Sunday.

Chicken’s Guide to Talking Turkey with your kids about sex: Nervous or confused about how to bring up sensitive subjects

with your child? In these three sessions we will discuss when

and how to appropriately have these conversations with youth

framed inside a biblical worldview. Classes led by Dr. Josh

Brueggemann. Questions? Contact Josh at 913-269-8805. Class

Dates: February 14 @ 11 am; February 21 @ 11 am; March 6 @

11 am (we will meet in Sanctuary Alcove). Information will be

useful for parents, grandparents, and educators targeting children

ages 5-16 years of age.

Dedication of the Apostles Build House: Please join Habitat

for Humanity of Crawford county, Amber Gardner and family,

and the community who supported this build as we dedicate this

home. When: Sunday, February 14th at 2pm.

Where: 911 E Melvin, Arma, Kansas

Contact InformationContact Information

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Deacons, Elders & PCRC: Elders: Teaching Elder (pastor) K. O. Noonoo, Moderator; Ruling Elders: Blake Benson, Martha Murphy, Angie Sparks, Barbara Rhodes, Cheryl Mayo, Jeff Sandness, Sharese Moser, Robert Foster

Deacons: Brian Pinamonti, Paul Sparks, Sarah Stuckey, Brian Smith, Lonnie Moser, Virginia Darling, Anna Noonoo, Marilyn Tindel PCRC: Robert Foster (Chair), Nancy Bishop, Linda Evans, Cyndi Moore, Darlene McLaren

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9

-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13

Rev. K. O. Noonoo, Pastor: Pastor@pittpres.org

Susan Laushman, Choir Master: laush88keys@hotmail.com

Julie Bernhardt, Middle School Ministry: bbernhardt1@cox.net

Deana Thompson, Children’s Ministry:

deana.thompson@gus.pittstate.edu

Lori LasKares, Nursery Attendant: laskares@yahoo.com

Debra Bevins, Secretary: secretary@pittpres.org

Terry Cox, Handbell Director & Treasurer: rlcox46@yahoo.com

Brian Smith, Moderator of Deacons: silversurf_1@hotmail.com

Robert Foster, Chair, PCRC: robgwenf@earthlink.net

Elaine Huntsinger, Volunteer Coordinator:

hndquiltz084@gmail.com

Church Office Phone Number 620-231-2920. Please call the

church office if you need any telephone number.

ORDER OF WORSHIP

*Hymn Come, Worship God (verses 1, 2 & 4)

*Invitation to Worship God Pastor K. O. Noonoo

Welcome and Greeting

Prayer of the Day

Call to Worship O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Arranged by Edward L. Good

Invitation to Acknowledge Our Failings Sarah Stucky

Prayer for Forgiveness

Good News: In Turning to God, We Are Forgiven!

Response Gloria Patri Meineke

Invitation to the Children

Children’s Song G-O-D is L-O-V-E

Time with the Children Pastor K. O. Noonoo

The Lord’s Prayer

Choral Anthem The Size of Your Heart Eleanor Daley

Invitation to Mission and Ministry

Yellow Cards, Barnabas Reveal

Prayer Hymn Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining (vs. 1 & 2)

Prayer of the People Carol Raquet

Invitation to Offertory

Offertory Meditation on Near to the Heart of Thee

Cleland B. McAfee

(To Text Give, please text offering amount to 620-206-4499)

*The Doxology

Prayer For Illumination

Message The Jesus Most People Miss(ed), Part II

Luke 2:39-52 & 3:21-23 Pastor K. O. Noonoo

*Closing Hymn Go, My Children, with My Blessing

*Charge & Blessing

Missional Song Joyfully Share the Good News Susan Laushman *Those who are able please stand. Used by Permission. CCLI License #2034944

PRAYER CONCERNS: Names may be added to the list by calling Debra at 231-2920. Requests not updated after 4 weeks may be removed from the list.

Church Members & Friends With Medical & Special Prayer Needs:

Roger Beal (serious medical problems)..Debi Jones brother

Diana Blake (lung infection )...daughter of Bob & Elma Hurt

Donna Brown (Wegener's granulomatosis)...friend of Debi Jones

Holly Christiansen (personal issues); Cayden Fondren (prayer);

Paige Pate & baby Braylon (adjustments); Bob Carpenter (my

dad) (stroke & dementia); Tysha Potter VanBecelaere (Chronic

Lymphocytic Leukemia); family & friends of Cynthia

Christiansen

Pam Clifton (cancer)

Jim Bob Cowan (cancer)...friend of Elaine Huntsinger

Frank Curtis (cancer)...Steve Murphy’s brother-in-law

Bill Emerson (cancer)

Rick Evans (heart attack & other health)...Linda Evans husband

Jessica Enfield (brain cancer)…Julie Bernhardt’s Step–Daughter

Chris Folster (colon cancer)...cousin of Mike Fenech

Gretchen (bone-marrow transplant)...Esther Daneke’s daughter

Kay Holsinger (brain cancer)... mother/grandmother of the Taylor

Family

Debi Jones (health)

Greg Lovell (cancer)... brother of Jeff Lovell

Cheryl Morgan (breast cancer)...Brenda Lloyd’s sister

Rebecca (possible brain tumor)...friend of Emma Noonoo

Lori Southern (breast cancer)

Martha Tompkins (broken arm)

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