19TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
have worshiped ourselves and the things we have made. Forgive
us, restore us in the knowledge of whose we are, and make us alive
to serve you with faith, hope, and love. (Silence)
OCTOBER 19, 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
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Proclaiming the Word
A TIME FOR CHILDREN
#579
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Gathering Around the Word
“Let the first note of the prelude be a call for personal meditation in preparation for worship.”
PRELUDE
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”
CHORAL INTROIT
J. S. Bach
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
“Come To Jesus”
Tracy Lash - Soloist
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON
ANTHEM
“I Heard the Voice”
WELCOME
L: The Lord be with you.
P: And also with you.
SERMON
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CHURCH CONCERNS
SHARING THE GOOD NEWS
MINUTE FOR MISSION
*HYMN
Matthew 22:15-22
(p.34 in the pew Bible)
“Jesus Is Given A Coin”
Rev. Thomas J. McKinnon, Jr.
Responding to the Word
“Help Us Accept Each Other”
#358
Melody Nissley
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: The Spirit of God calls to us,
P: With sighs too deep for words.
L: The Spirit of God calls to us,
P: Claiming us,
L: Summoning us to become more than we now are.
All: Calling us by name: God’s children.
*HYMN
Isaiah 45:1-7
(p.1022 in the pew Bible)
“Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above"
THE LORD’S PRAYER
“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.
#483
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)
Majestic and merciful God, we come to you a wayward people.
We have forgotten your intentions for us; we have rejected the way
of Christ; we have disregarded the power of your Spirit; and we
PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
“Blessed Jesus At Your Word”
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Wayne Kerr
#592
Bearing and Following the Word into the World
*HYMN
"Our God, Our Help in Ages Past"
PRAYER CONCERNS: The Middle East
#210
*BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE
*POSTLUDE
“The Lord Bless You and Keep You”
“Hark The Voice of Love and Mercy” Wayne Kerr
*All those who are able may stand.
******Latecomers will be seated at this time and during the singing of the
hymns.
WE WELCOME VISITORS TO OUR WORSHIP SERVICE
THIS MORNING AND INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AGAIN.
We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.
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
Jane Howard
THIS WEEK IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
USHERS:
FLOWERS:
NURSERY:
Pat & Paul Garrigan
Brian Family in memory of Pat
Open
Thanks to Dr. Ross Ellison and Tracy Lash for providing us with today’s music.
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FELLOWSHIP TIME: Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall following
worship for refreshments provided by the Hospitality Team.
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.
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.
Any member who is a veteran, meet for a group picture Sunday, November 2, at
10:15 a.m. (following the 9:00 a.m. service of worship).
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
Sara Brubaker
Clyde Coulson
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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”.
Pet Pantry Collection, today, October 19.
Special Meeting of the Congregation, today, immediately following the 9:00
a.m. service of worship to receive and vote on the Nominating Committee’s
Slate of Officers.
Your Administrative Assistant will be on vacation this week. Sandy will be
back in the office Tuesday, October 28.
Donegal Men will meet Wednesday for breakfast, fellowship, & prayer, at Gus’s
Keystone Restaurant. In by 7:30, out by 8:15.
BDC Team Practice, Wednesday, October 22, 6:45 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
SSBB, Saturday, October 25, 8:00 a.m. at Simp-lee Seafood.
LOOKING AHEAD IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH:
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Reformation Sunday, October 26. Wear your plaids!
Consecration Sunday, October 26.
PW Coordinating Team Meeting, Sunday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. in the
Sanctuary.
Worship Team Meeting, Sunday, October 26, 10:30 a.m. “BDC” in sanctuary.
Over 70’s Luncheon, Sunday, October 26, 12:30 p.m.
November Newsletter Deadline is Sunday, October 26. All interesting and
informational articles can be placed in the secretary’s mailbox in the
Communication Center or church office or you may e-mail it.
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.
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.
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.
BIRTHDAYS: Please remember the following members of the Donegal
Family with a card, phone call, and particularly in your prayers on their
birthdays: Oct. 20 – Tony Adair
Oct. 24 – Pete Hopper
Oct. 20 – Anthony Carothers
Oct. 25 – Kerry Johnson
Oct. 25 – Beth Forry
Operating Fund – Giving Portion: 10/12/14 (Attendance 102)
Giving
Giving
Actual *
Budget *
Last Week
$ 5,251
$ 4,185
YTD (10/12/14)
$ 181,164
$ 171,585
* Giving includes Envelopes only
Operating Fund – Actual Through 09/30/14:
Income
$ 244,026
Expense
$ 249,734
Difference
$ (5,708)
Total Expansion Costs:
$1,836,171.75
Interest Mortgage Balance: $1,192,300.00
Current Mortgage Balance: $ 629,463.71
Check the bulletin board in the Communication Center for
opportunities and happenings in the community.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
The Slate of Officers for the Class of 2017:
Ruling Elders being ordained: Carla Douple (First Term)
Michelle Luther (First Term)
Ruling Elders being installed: Tina Enck (Second Term)
Mitch Forry (Second Term)
Karen Karnes (First Term)
Gloria Straub (First Term)
Deacons being ordained:
Bill Latimore (First Term)
Deacons being installed:
Steve Douple (Second Term)
Phyllis Landis (First Term)
Members- At-Large being installed:
Pat Garrigan (First Term)
Recognizing those who terms that have expired:
Ken Ginder (Elder)
Althea Johnson (Elder)
Steve Landis (Deacon)
Suzanne McKinnon (Member-At-Large)
Joanne Myers (Elder)
John Nissley (Deacon)
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
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 Bittner
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 Bittner
Please speak with Pastor Tom if you feel God
is leading you to unite with us. Thank you!