PLEASANT RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5950 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45213 Phone: 513-631-9707 • Fax: 513-631-8534 Emergency: 513-549-0595 http://www.prpc.org/ OUR VISION A joyful church, guided by God, loving its neighbors. OUR MISSION Inspire, equip and connect the church and the community in order to serve Christ in our worship, witness, outreach and love. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – LECTIONARY YEAR A *Those who are able, please stand THE GATHERING AROUND THE WORD Everyone is asked to sign the Friendship Folder at the end of each pew. Visitors: Please completely fill out your name, mailing address, and e-mail address to enable us to extend our Christian hospitality. Please pass the folder toward the center aisle, and then return it to the outside aisle with the cover open so that you may learn the names of the other worshippers. For hearing or sight impaired worshippers: Sound Enhancement Receivers and Large Print Hymnals are available from the ushers. Unless otherwise announced, please join us in the Kemper Room following worship for donuts and coffee. WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CHORAL INTROIT New Year MENDELSSOHN Lord, God, thou art our salvation evermore. E’en before the mountains formed, and the earth and all the world was first created, thou art God for evermore, world without end. Alleluia. CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 90 One: Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. All: Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. One: Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. All: Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper the work of our hands – O prosper the work of our hands! One: Let us worship God! OPENING PRAYER The works of our hands are gifts of your mercy, O God, and everything we have is a sign of your love. If we have strength, it is because you uplift us; when we have joy, it is on account of your grace. We praise you when you comfort us. We are afraid when you judge us in anger. With Christ to intercede, accept now our worship. May it be worthy of the care you show us. Amen. *HYMN #430 Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! DARWALL’S 148th LITANY CONFESSION One: We are taught to love you, O God, with all of our heart. All: We confess that our allegiance is less than complete. One: We are taught to love you, O God, with all of our soul. All: We confess that we long to have our own way. One: We are taught to love you, O God, with all of our mind. All: We confess that our thoughts are seldom so pure. One: We are taught to love our neighbors, as we love ourselves. All: One: All: We confess preference for ourselves being first. God have mercy upon us as we make our confession. Christ have mercy upon us and forgive our sin. (Time of Silent Personal Confession) THE KYRIE Kyrie Eleison Lord, have mercy upon us, Christ, have mercy upon us, Lord, have mercy upon us. ASSURANCE OF PARDON In Christ the “fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile . . . all things, . . . making peace through the blood of his cross.” Know that in Christ you have been reconciled so that through him you are presented holy and blameless to God. Therein lies our assurance of pardon. Amen. *GREETINGS AND SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Since God has affirmed us in Jesus Christ, we have also been made brothers and sisters, then let us joyfully welcome one another for we are in our Lord’s house. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. *GLORIA PATRI #579 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. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen. THE GIFT OF THE WORD GATHERING SONG Jesus Loves Me (We invite children, parents and the young at heart to come forward and sit on the steps of the chancel while the congregation is singing.) WE CELEBRATE A TIME FOR FAMILIES NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. Romans 5:1-5 ANTHEM Beati quorum via STANFORD Blessed are the undefiled who walk in the law of the Lord. SERMON “Trouble the Waters… Hear the World…” Dr. K. Nicholas Yoda THE RESPONSE TO THE WORD *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed (Ecumenical) I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *HYMN #442 The Church's One Foundation PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS In response to the love of God in Jesus Christ, let us return the offerings of our life and the gifts of the earth. Give as you have made up your heart, mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, but to the glory of God. Please put the completed friendship sheet in the offering plate during the offering portion of the service. OFFERTORY If With All Your Hearts from Elijah MENDELSSOHN Jason Bachman, tenor soloist Recitative: Ye people, rend your hearts, Rend your hearts, and not your garments for your transgressions the prophet Elijah has sealed the heavens through the word of God. I therefore say to ye, Forsake your idols, return to God; for He is slow to anger, and merciful, and kind, and gracious, and repenteth Him of the evil. Aria: “If with all your hearts ye truly seek me, ye shall ever surely find me.” Thus saith our God. Oh! That I knew where I might find Him, that I might even come before His presence! *DOXOLOGY #592 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *OFFERTORY PRAYER O God, you call us as stewards to take care of your creation. As we till its soil, help us also to replenish and nurture the earth. As we sow seeds for tomorrow’s crops, teach us the meaning of patience and hope. As we reap the harvest, guide us to see that all your people are fed. Amen. *HYMN #391 *BLESSING AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Take My Life HENDON The flowers are given by Val Mohr to the Glory of God in celebration of husband John’s birthday and to give thanks to Rev. Yoda and Rev. Snow and members of the congregation. Worship Leader Gr e e t e r s Ambassador Betty Merriman Pam Savas & Bob Beckett JoAnn Ruff ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE CHURCH KEMPER LECTURE SERIES: The schedule of dates and presenters are as follows (please note that these presentations will take place in the Kemper Room at 9:15 to 10:15):  26 Oct: “Theology & Film” Dr. Ed McNulty (Theologian and Film Critic)  2 Nov: “The Art of Living Now and Beyond” Dr. Doug Smucker (Program Director of Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship) PER CAPTIA: We are continuing to ask for a voluntary contribution from members to offset the denominational per capita assessment for each member of a church. The total for 2014 is $28.69 per person. Simply make a check out to Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church for the amount you are able to give and note “Per Capita” on the memo line to differentiate the contribution from your regular pledge. We thank you for your continued support for the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church, The Presbytery of Cincinnati, The Synod of the Covenant, and The General Assembly of the PC (USA). THEOLOGY @ THE MOVIES: The Rev.s Edward Goode and Amy Snow will be holding joint Theology @ the Movies discussions with any interested participants from their congregations on Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30pm at the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming. Wednesday night dinner will be served starting at 5:30 and if you wish to join in the meal before the movie discussion please let Pastor Amy know: [email protected] or leave a note in her box. The movie being discussed will be Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) PG-13. Ken McWhorter will be showing the movie at PRPC on Oct. 26th at 3:30pm for those who wish to participate at that time. The movie is also available through Netflix, Amazon streaming, and the Cincinnati Public Library if you wish to watch the movie on your own before the discussion on the 29th. The movies for the upcoming months will be: November: Cry the Beloved Country (1995) PG-13 January: Invictus PG-13 February: Cry Freedom (1987) PG March: TBD April: TBD We will meet at Molly Malone’s on Friday November 21st to discuss Cry the Beloved Country with members of both congregations. A showing date and time has yet to be determined. GROWING BOLDER: Nov. 12th 11am-1pm Kemper Room. Are you dreading downsizing? Are you wondering if the time is right? Do you just want to get more organized? We will hear from professional organizer Karen Donorovich about ways to purge without pain. Come with your questions and we will have a great discussion. We will be serving a simple lunch of salad, soup and bread. Please RSVP 631-9707 ext 103 so we have enough for everyone! Pastor Amy and Emily Morgan facilitating. MONTHLY COMMUNION: We are looking for more volunteers with serving communion on the first Sunday of each month. Anyone who has been ordained either a Deacon or an Elder is eligible to serve. Communion has been served by intinction because it requires fewer volunteers, but would like to begin serving in the pews again. Emails will be sent to elders and deacons a few weeks before the next Communion Sunday each month to request volunteers for serving. We would appreciate some help. If you are only comfortable serving a certain way, please reply with specificity. We will definitely need extra help on the next Communion nd Sunday (November 2 ). Please let Beau or Allison McGrath know if you are available to help out. PEACEMAKING OFFERING: Contributions to the Peacemaking Offering are still being received. Your gifts will be used to promote peace and justice efforts locally and around the world. Envelopes are in the pew racks. Thank You! HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY: All are welcome to join a monthly scripture study on the first Wednesday of each month at 10AM in the Kemper Room, September through April. The scripture study is based on Paul’s writings in the second letter to the Corinthian church, in which he deals with aspects of faith such as grace, forgiveness, image of God and reconciliation. For a copy of the study book ($6) or for more information please contact Tiffany Zents at [email protected] or by calling the church office. FELLOWSHIP/COFFEE HOUR HOSTS are needed on Sunday morning to prepare the punch and donut holes. Two slots are open, one four times a year and one six times a year. If you could help out, please contact Deb McWhorter at 351-8672 or [email protected]. TUTORS NEEDED FOR TEAM WORKS! If you are interested in participating in our mission outreach with Pleasant Ridge Montessori, we would love to have you! Individuals interested tutoring will need to fill out a CPS Volunteers Tutor Application available online at www.cycyouth.org/help/volunteer-signup-form/. Prospective tutors must now attend a CPS training as well. For questions regarding the tutor application process, volunteers may also contact Dara Jenkins, Districtwide Resource Coordinator for Tutoring & After School directly, at 513-363-0569 or [email protected]. For information on participating in TEAM Works program, please contact Tiffany Zents. THE 2014 CHRISTMAS MARKETS will be held Friday, November 14 from 5-8 and Saturday, November 15 from 10-2. Many of the same booths will be back including Epicure, Candy, Woodworking, Felt Ornaments, Gifts Galore, Antiques and Furniture, plus some others. Santa will make his appearance, as usual, and there will be children’s activities as well. Food will be served in Judd Hall featuring beef barbeque, pizza, bean soup and cornbread. More help is needed in the kitchen. There is still time to make some American Girl Doll clothes or do some sewing or knitting. The Antiques and Collectibles Booth could use more nice jewelry. If you’d like to donate some, please call JoAnn Ruff at 561-7208. IN THE COMMUNITY THE CARING PLACE: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is no longer providing peanut butter to The Caring Place. Please pick up an extra jar during your next shopping trip and place it in the Kemper foyer barrel. Thank you for your continued support. CALENDAR EVENTS THIS WEEK TODAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 8:20 a.m. Child Care (Room 101) 8:30 a.m. Service w/ Communion (Sanctuary) 9:15 a.m. Faith Formation (Room 201); Kemper Lecture Series (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class (Room 202) 10:30 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 11:45 a.m. CE Meeting (Library) 3:30 p.m. Theology @ the Movies (Kemper Room) MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (Scout Room) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 6:30 p.m. Jump’n’Jive Band (Judd Hall) 7:30 p.m. RSCDS (Judd Hall) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 7:30 p.m. Choir (Choir Room) The deadline for submitting announcements for Sunday bulletins and weekly emails is every Wednesday at 12:00 noon, unless otherwise indicated. Please email to Rick Endres at [email protected] or leave materials in his church mailbox. Continue to keep these people in your prayers this week:               Orpha DeMaria, Health Concerns Don Elliott, Health Concerns Marian Fenker, Health Concerns Matt & Jeneth Hanson, Friends of Peggy McHugh Hammelrath Family, Passing of Smith Hammelrath Bob Lodder, Health Concerns Lovelace Family: Kramer & Taryn (daughter of Bruce & Bonnie Anderson) and baby Calder Lincoln Lovelace, who is facing health concerns Val Mohr, Health Concerns Carol Montague, Recovering at home Bob Porter, Health Concerns Jim Saffer, former member and friend of Tom Wise, recovering at home Adele Schiff, in the passing of her sister Ruth. Terry Schwegman, long time church member and secretary at PRPC passed away. Services will be held at PRPC on November 22. Barb Thompson, Health Concerns, sister of Marcie Crosby Serving in the Armed Forces:       Sean and Andrew – Grandsons of Don & Adell Elliott Zach Barnes – Son of Bob & Traci Barnes Noah Imm – Grandson of Susan Imm, Nephew of Abbe & Barb Imm James Ohlweiler – Member of congregation Katie Rupp – Friend of the Imm Family Evan Sofar – Friend of Myriam Engelken Missionaries:   McGill Family, serving in Malawi Turk Family, serving in Madagascar Please notify the church office of any prayer requests you may have including those of you who have loved ones in the Armed Forces. CHURCH STAFF Traci Barnes, Business Administrator Rick Endres, Communications Coordinator Danielle Guilbault, Organist Dr. Thomas G. Merrill, Director of Music Andrea Nolan, Child Care Supervisor Rev. Amy Snow, Director of Congregational Care Rev. Dr. K. Nicholas Yoda, Pastor & Head of Staff Tiffany Zents, Director of Spiritual Formation