1. family and parenting
2. children

18TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
remind us of your call. We grieve you by our rebellion against your
word and our slowness to be your partners. We are not worthy, God,
but, we pray, do not give up on us. (Silence)
OCTOBER 12, 2014
9:00 A.M.
*DECLARATION OF PARDON
OUR MISSION
Faith witnessed, faith celebrated,
faith to embrace the future
so that all may be whole and fully alive in Christ.
*GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
Proclaiming the Word
Gathering Around the Word
“Let the first note of the prelude be a call for personal meditation in preparation for worship.”
“Aria”
PRELUDE
CHORAL INTROIT
G. F. Handel
“I Heard the Voice”
A TIME FOR CHILDREN
(Children 4-10 are dismissed for CWW at this time.)
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
ANTHEM
WELCOME
L: The Lord be with you.
P: And also with you.
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
(p.846 in the pew Bible)
“O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Tallis
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON
SERMON
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CHURCH CONCERNS
Philippians 4:1-9
(p.286 in the pew Bible)
“Philippians’ Pithy Principles!”
Rev. Thomas J. McKinnon, Jr.
Responding to the Word
SHARING THE GOOD NEWS
*HYMN
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Paul the Apostle commends to us whatever is true and honorable and
just.
P: Let us hear these words that we may be challenged.
L: Paul also offers us whatever is pure and lovely and gracious.
P: Let us seek these ways that we may be blessed.
L: We are to set before ourselves whatever is excellent and worthy of
praise.
P: Let us think upon these deeds in our time of worship together.
All: And the peace of God which passes all understanding will keep our
hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
*HYMN
“All People That on Earth Do Dwell"
#579
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#220
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)
We thank you, God, for inviting us to live in covenant with you and one
another, and for remaining faithful to your promise. Yet, like people of
all ages, we find it difficult to be faithful to you. We despise those who
“I’ve Got Peace Like a River”
THE LORD’S PRAYER
#368
“Debts” p.16, The Presbyterian Hymnal
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
“Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”
Hear our prayer, O Lord, Hear our prayer, O Lord,
Incline Thine ear to us, And grant us Thy peace.
PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
“Andante”
F. J. Haydn
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
#592
Bearing and Following the Word into the World
*HYMN
*BENEDICTION
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!"
#145
*CHORAL RESPONSE
“The Lord Bless You and Keep You”
“Gavot”
*POSTLUDE
THIS WEEK IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH:
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*All those who are able may stand.
******Latecomers will be seated at this time and during the singing of the
hymns.
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WE WELCOME VISITORS TO OUR WORSHIP SERVICE
THIS MORNING AND INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AGAIN.
We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
USHERS:
FLOWERS:
NURSERY:
Warren Pennypacker & Jay Gendron
Forry Family in memory of Pauline H. Longenecker
Open
FELLOWSHIP TIME: Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall
following worship for refreshments provided by the Royer Family.
PRAYER CONCERNS: The Middle East
Fritz Carlson
Jere Duke
Ann Campbell
Anna Locks
Clifford Betty
Esther Witmer
Reese Culbertson
Leroy Longenecker
David Martin
Ginny Murphy
Mark Wills
Noble Johnson
Mary Carpenter
Sharon Sims & Family
Jonathan Dwyer
Joan Betty
John & Gwen Haspel
Marianne Trout
Josh Fessler
Ferguson, MO
Benson Family
Sara Parke
Marty Brandt
Walter Wills
Maria Martin
Richards Family
Rich McGough
Esther Murphy
Jackie Chesley
Laura Vago
Carol Osnato
Bill Craven
Kathy Guindon
Ginny Ranck
Lauryn Zeman
Austin Miller
Toni Schultz
David Franke
Christian Wills
Joan Mains
“Our Girls”
Luke Frishkorn
Spicer Family
Fran Dunn
Malaysia Airlines Fight 370 & 17 Families
Kyle Cleis
Ebola Virus Crisis
Del Marcelle Family
Rachel Rohrbaugh
Drager Family
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Today---gift card & The Ultimate Cloth® sales immediately following 9:00
a.m. worship; and just prior to “Back Door Church Service”.
October Newsletter is in your church mailbox. Extra copies for visitors and
friends are in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall.
Donegal Historian Team Meeting, today, 10:20 a.m.
B&G Team Meeting, Tuesday, October 14, 7:00 p.m.
Appreciation Meal for the Summer Food Service Program 2014 volunteers is
Tuesday, October 14, 6:00 p.m. at the Columbia Presbyterian Church.
Donegal Men will meet Wednesday for breakfast, fellowship, & prayer, at Gus’s
Keystone Restaurant. In by 7:30, out by 8:15.
Choir Rehearsal, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Contract Bridge, Thursday, October 16, 1-4 p.m.
Donegal Society Executive Committee Meeting, Thursday, October 16, 4:00
p.m. at the church.
Session Meeting, Thursday, October 16, 7:00 p.m.
Grace Circle Breakfast, Saturday, October 18, 9:00 a.m. at Simp-lee Seafood in
Mount Joy.
Harvest Day, Saturday, October 18, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH:
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Pet Pantry Collection, Sunday, October 19.
Special Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, October 19, 2014, immediately
following the 9:00 a.m. service of worship to receive and vote on the
Nominating Committee’s Slate of Officers.
BDC Team Practice, Wednesday, October 22, 6:45 p.m.
SSBB, Saturday, October 25, 8:00 a.m. at Simp-lee Seafood.
Work Day for Church and Grounds Clean-Up, Saturday, November 8 (rain date
November 15), 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Breakfast at Simplee Seafood in Mount
Joy at 7:45 a.m. if you wish to partake. Sign up in the Communication Center
or Fellowship Hall.
Mount Joy NGA (new garments always) is having their annual clothing drive for
needy families in the area. They have asked Donegal Church to collect NEW pairs
of socks and underwear with sizes ranging from adults to children. Place your
garments in the basket provided in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall by October 26.
Camp Donegal will have their Annual Harvest Happening event on October 28, 9:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The theme for the day is “The Good Earth”. Come and spend the
day on these beautiful and peaceful grounds enjoying fall and its colorful brilliance.
The delightful Mueller twins, Verna and Viola, will share with you the beautiful
creations that come from their abundant gardens. You will also have the opportunity
to make seasonal lasting creations using dried flowers and gourds. The cost for this
event is $15.00 per person and includes all activities, refreshments and lunch. Pick
up a flyer in the Communication Center.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Pick up a shoebox available in the
breezeway, along with items to get you started. By filling a shoebox with toys,
school supplies, hygiene items, t-shirts, socks, caps, hair clips, etc. we are giving
hope to children who have so little. Boxes will be collected November 2 and 9.
Oct/Nov/Dec issue of THESE DAYS, Daily Devotions for Living by Faith, is
available in the Narthex. The Deacons would appreciate a donation of $1.00 for this
service.
Donegal Acorns Softball Team is once again selling the TARGET DISCOUNT
CARDS for the Etown/MtJoy area as well as for the Lancaster area. This is our
primary fundraiser for the year and we appreciate your patronage. See Warren
Pennypacker, Mitch Forry or any of our Acorn players for your card. Thank you in
advance for your continued support of the Acorns.
DONEGAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1891 Donegal Springs Rd., Mt. Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1943 FAX (717) 653-1352
e-mail [email protected]
Web Page www.DonegalPC.org
Pastor
Director of Music
Organist
Administrative Assistant
Treasurer
Sexton
Nursery Caregiver
Thomas J. McKinnon, Jr.
Clark Lash
Ann Gecelosky
Sandy States
Donald H. Betty
Brian Bourassa
Marisa Seubert
CLASS 2014
Check the bulletin board in the Communication Center for opportunities and
happenings in the community.
Presbyterian Women is still collecting donations for this year's Mission Pledge; it's
not too late to contribute to this effort. Please help us meet our goal of $1,000 for
this year!
BIRTHDAYS: Please remember the following members of the Donegal
Family with a card, phone call, and particularly in your prayers on their
birthdays: Oct. 12 – Tom Grosh
Oct. 17 – Connie Ginder
Oct. 13 – Jeff Witman
Oct. 17 – Michelle Luther
Oct. 15 – Emilee Welsh
Operating Fund – Giving Portion: 10/05/14 (Attendance 118)
Giving
Giving
Actual *
Budget *
Last Week
$ 5,279
$ 4,185
YTD (10/05/14)
$ 175,914
$ 171,585
* Giving includes Envelopes only
Operating Fund – Actual Through 08/30/14:
Income
$ 220,175
Expense
$ 209,406
Difference
$ 10,769
Total Expansion Costs:
$1,836,171.75
Interest Mortgage Balance: $1,192,300.00
Current Mortgage Balance: $ 629,463.71
CLASS 2015
SESSION
Dawn Bourassa
David Labagh
Matt McGough
Tina Enck
Mitch Forry
Ken Ginder
Althea Johnson
Joanne Myers
Mandy Pennypacker
DEACONS
Lydia Cleis
Nancy Ehrhart
Kirk Luther
Frances Mateer
Dianna Wills
Steve Douple
Steve Landis
John Nissley
STEPHEN LEADERS
Tom McKinnon
Mary Lou Kocher
Melody Nissley
STEPHEN MINISTERS
Ellie Heller
Phyllis Landis
Melody Nissley – Moderator
Kristi Elkner
Nancy Ehrhart
John Nissley
Jonas Nissley
Tracy Lash
Tim Bitner
426-4021
342-3261
818-7802
653-2763
295-1711
892-6606
898-0090
CLASS 2016
Norene Fessler
Fred Kepner
Cherry Lee Landis
Val Dunn
Kristi Elkner
Missy Foltz
Linda Bayer
Judy Weidman
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Elizabeth Conroy – Vice Moderator
CHOIR MEMBERS
Frank Ehrhart
Karen Karnes
Norene Fessler
Lisa Kuzdro
Eleanor Heller
Philip Landis
Althea Johnson
John Landis
Bob Mains
Linda Mains
Susan Landis
Tom McKinnon
Valerie Dunn
Beth Sturgis
Diane Bitner
Please speak with Pastor Tom if you feel God
is leading you to unite with us. Thank you!