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First Presbyterian Church of Redwood Falls
April 19, 2015 ~ 10:15 am
Youth Sunday/Senior Recognition
Ministers: The members of the congregation
Pastor: Rev. Scott Prouty
Our Vision Statement of the First Presbyterian Church of Redwood Falls is: God’s timeless love transforms each of
us to joyously continue the ministry of Jesus Christ in our community and in our world.
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Assemble in God’s Name
Prelude
Processional
Youth Sing
Presbyterian Piano Players
Max Fuhr, Paige Kaupang, Nadia Meyers, Ella Fuhr, Tori Fuhr & Matthew Prouty
“Jesus Loves the Little Children”
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Call to Worship
L: Jesus calls you to be a disciple!
P: Jesus calls you to be a disciple!
L: Jesus calls you to share the love of God!
P: Jesus calls you to share the love of God!
L: Jesus calls you to be His hands and feet in the world!
P: Jesus calls you to be His hands and feet in the world!
All: Let’s worship God!
Opening Prayer
Awesome God, we are thankful that we can gather this day to worship You. We are thankful
that You have called each of us to be Your disciples in the world. We are thankful for this
Easter season where we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. May our worship today reflect
our gratitude to You. Amen.
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Sunday School Program
“Jesus Loves Me” & “The B-I-B-L-E”
“The Lord’s Prayer” 3 and 4 year olds and Kindergarten
“The Books of the Old Testament”
“The Ten Commandments” 1st-3rd graders
Presentation of Bible to 3rd Grader: Max Fuhr
Bibles are given in memory of Jeff Dording, by his family
“The Books of the New Testament”
“The Apostle’s Creed” & “Psalm 23” 4th-6th graders
*Share the Peace of Christ with One Another
(Members and guests, please pass the attendance pad from left to right)
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Honoring High School Seniors: Colin Fuhr & Mika Jacobson
Questions for Colin & Mika
Gifts from the Congregation
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Pastor: Colin and Mika, it has been a blessing to get to know you and watch you mature. We
send you off now with our best wishes for success, well being, and joy. We pray that you
continue to look to God for guidance in whatever decisions you have to make in life whether
it be what career to pursue or where to live or who to marry. We are thankful for the time we
had with you here at this church. Now others who care for you have some words to say. We
ask for each group to stand before they speak.
Families of Departing Seniors: We have watched you grow, gaining skills and
understanding. We see you now ready to face new challenges. As you enter young
adulthood, our love goes with you.
Adults in Congregation: By growing up among us, you have enriched this beloved
community. We welcome you to this new time in your life’s journey. For your many gifts, for
your vision and your energy, for your questions and your challenges, for the hopes you carry
and the worries you bring, we give you our blessing and our love. Take care of yourselves.
Children, Youth, Sunday School Teachers, Youth Club Leaders, and other Youth Leaders
For your gifts of friendship and joy, we thank you. For memories we will cherish, we thank
you. As you leave our beloved community of kids and youth, we give you our blessing and
our love.
All of Us: Bless you on your journeys. Wherever you go, remember that you always have a
home here. Remember also that you are precious. You are beloved upon this earth. Amen
and blessed be.
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Hymn #488
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“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
Announcements and Sharing of Joys and Concerns
The Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
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God’s Tithes and Your Offering Received
Offertory
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*Doxology Hymn #606
Piano Solos: Julia Prouty & Elizabeth Prouty
*Offertory Prayer
Thank You Jesus for teaching us how to be disciples. Thank You for all blessings. Thank You
for this opportunity to give back out of our abundance. May all these gifts of tithes and
offerings reflect our love for You and the world. Amen.
*Hymn #761
“Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
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Youth Club Program: “Called to be Disciples”
Matthew 10:1-10
Mark 1:16-20
Matthew 28:16-20
1 Peter 4:10-11
Costa Rica Mission Trip
Matthew 5:14-16
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“There Were Twelve Disciples”
“Fishers of Men”
“Go Tell”
“My Hands are the Hands”
“Jesus Es El Señor”
“This Little Light of Mine”
“Jesus Loves the Little Children”
Go in God’s Name
*Benediction
Kids Recessional
Postlude
(*) Asterisk signifies to please stand if you are able.
Duet: Prouty Sisters
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Ushers for April: Maynard Nolting, Joyce Nolting, Gene & Fae Becklund, Bob Kaupang, Mark Oja,
Nancy, Jared & Justin Miller, Curt Meyers
Deacons of the Month: Bob Brown
Greeting You Today: Jim Palmer, Patty Rohne
May Communion Servers: Marlys Mathiowetz, Julie Rienstra, Paul Hagen, Joyce Nolting,
Rosie Venable, Julie Salmon, Kyle Hicks
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Our Televised Worship Services ~ Tune in to NU-Telecom channel 3 on Mondays at 10 am, and
Wednesdays at 7 pm.
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Welcome to this morning’s service! If you are a visitor, we are pleased to have you join us for
worship. Please sign the guest book! If you are looking for a church home, please consider First
Presbyterian, and speak with Pastor Prouty. For families with children (infant-kindergarten), we
have a year-round nursery. Ask an usher for the nursery location.
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Cards ~ The Outreach Committee is providing birthday, anniversary, get well and other cards for
you to send to someone you’re thinking about. Postage is also provided. If you appreciate the
convenience, please consider a small donation to Outreach.
Today:
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Thank You ~ We would like to thank all our friends at First Presbyterian Church for their thoughts
and prayers as my friend Fran Cassidy underwent cancer surgery last month. The surgery went
very well and the oncology report shows a low risk of the cancer returning. Once again –
THANKS! ~ Fran Cassidy & Rick Hauge
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Friendship Dinner ~ Our next Friendship Dinner is Sunday, April 19, from 5-6:30 pm. The menu
will feature; chicken salad, desserts and beverages. Everyone is welcome.
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Baby Shower ~ Everyone is invited to a baby shower honoring Cade Elwood Morris; son of
Jackie (Christensen) Morris, grandson of Barb Christensen, great-grandson of Lois Tiffany, on
Sunday, April 26, from 2-4 pm, in the church dining room.
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Bible Study ~ Anyone & Everyone… Men & Women… Young & Old… Bible study will start back
up again on May 20 at 9 am. We will meet Wednesdays at 9 am, a schedule will be made our first
night. We will study the book “A Complaint Free World” by Will Bowen. Contact Pam if you have
any questions or to sign up!
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Summer Camp ~ It is never to early to start planning Summer Camp for the kids!!! We already
have some kids planning to go the first week in June and the week of June 21!!! Through a
very wonderful generous donation we have a Camp Fund here at the Church that will pay for kids
of our Congregation to experience the adventures of Summer Camp. We have two Presbyterian
Camps in our area: Clearwater Forest Camp and Lakeshore Center at Okoboji. For more
information or if you have any questions… Please contact Pam Prouty.
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Rummage Sale ~ Our Annual Rummage Sale is set for June 11-13. Mark your calendars and
think of us when you are doing your spring cleaning!
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VBS ~ VBS planning has begun. Once again we will be joining with the Alliance Church, the
Evangelical Free church and the United Methodist church to have a great week of learning and
fun! The dates are June 14-18. If you are interesting in teaching, leading crafts, helping with
snacks or helping in other ways, please talk with Pam.
Monday, April 20:
Tuesday, April 21:
Wednesday, April 22:
Thursday, April 23:
Sunday, April 26:
Our Church at Work
Youth Sunday/Senior Recognition Sunday
8:45 am:
Breakfast
9:00 am:
Sunday School
9:15 am:
Choir Practice
10:15 am:
Worship
5-6:30 pm:
Friendship Dinner
Church Office Closed
Noon:
Pastor - Rotary
9:00 am:
Pastor visits Lester Siegfried
10:00 am:
Pastor visits Janet Minkel
11:00 am:
Pastor visits Millie Bunting
4:30-6:00 pm: Ruby’s Pantry
5:15 pm:
Youth Club
6:00 pm:
Meal
6:30 pm:
YFA
9:00 am:
Pastor visits Rick Hauge
10:00 am:
Pastor visits Ryan & Brianna Rohlik
11:00 am:
Pastor visits Carole Baldwin
8:45 am:
Breakfast
9:00 am:
Sunday School
9:15 am:
Choir Practice
10:15 am:
Worship
2-4:00 pm:
Baby Shower Honoring Cade Morris
(son of Jackie Christensen/Morris)
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Pray For The Following:
Pray for expecting couples of our Church Family: Donavan & Cassy Sharpe, Kory & Brittany Schneider
Pray for members of our Church Family that have recently passed away: Dean Sinclair; Dean
2 Year Olds
Henry Bentson
Addison Bruns
passed away Friday, April 10, his funeral was held here at the church on Friday, April 17. Please keep Dean’s
family in your thoughts and prayers.
Pray for members of our Church Family that have recently lost a loved one: Candy Zaske; Candy’s
brother - Ronald Reneau, from Kansas, passed away on Monday, April 13. Please keep Candy and her family
in your thoughts and prayers.
3 Year Olds
Luke Kaupang
AJ Miller
Pray for all those fighting other diseases.
Pray for the unchurched and lonely.
Pray for places where racial discord exists.
Pray for people living in our communities, the disenfranchised and people in other countries.
Pray for those who are having financial or marital difficulties.
Pray for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
Pray for those seeking employment.
Pray for our leaders at the city, county, state and national level and all military personnel.
Pray for those in need of food, medicine and shelter.
Pray for those fighting addictions.
Pray for all the people of the world.
Our Church is exchanging prayer concerns with
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington: Pray for support for those struggling in family and
faith relationships. Pray for continued hope for those suffering from heath concerns.
Birthdays: Today - Elizabeth Prouty, 20th - Don Dagner, 21st - Leon King, Mike Gilland, Wayne Kragh,
22nd - Faith Bruns, 24th - Joyce McKay
Anniversaries: Today - Rob & Jeanne Palmer, 25th - Butch & Faythe Amberg
Church from around the Presbytery: First Presbyterian Church of Osakis; Teaching Elder is Tim Sutton
Members of our Church Family in Nursing Homes:
Mike Gilland, Helma Hansvick, Ellen Nelson, Jim Dording
All Those Fighting Cancer: Tom Umscheid (Pam Prouty’s cousin)
Ava (Mike & Char Gilland’s great-granddaughter), Janet Haugen, Sue (Doreen Steenblock’s sister),
Darlene McLaughlin (Lorrie Quinn’s mother)
If you know of something/someone to add to the Prayer List, please contact the church office.
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4 Year Olds
Eliza Bentson
Asher Caraway
August Danielson
Corrine Danielson
Kaden Hicks
5 Year Olds/Kindergarten
Max Bentson
Faith Bruns
Lucas Fuhr
1st Grade
Ethin Mammen
Lauren Miller
Rylin Robish
Savannah Gewerth
Our Youth
2nd Grade
Kanyon Hicks
Paige Kaupang
3rd Grade
Max Fuhr
4th Grade
Grace Caraway
Jacob Gertsema
Sydney Gertsema
Nadia Meyers
Hunter Rebstock
5th Grade
Ella Fuhr
Paige Paplow
Aiden Robish
6th Grade
Tori Fuhr
Aubree Hicks
Kyron Mammen
Matthew Prouty
Ivis Robertson
Kassandra Sweetman