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The First Presbyterian Church
1530 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida 33020-5240
21st Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Kennedy M. McGowan, Pastor
November 2, 2014
Sanctuary - 10:00 A.M.
Dr. Robert Remek, Director of Music
Church Office:(954) 923-8209
Fax: (954) 923-8200
CCLI #1836693; CRL034941; CVL503735603
*Please stand if you are able. Please, no applause during the worship service
CALL TO REFLECTION
PRELUDE – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Hayes
PRAYER FOR TRANSFORMATION
*HYMN – For All the Saints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . # 526
PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS - (in unison) . . . . . . . . . . Adapted from Thomas á Kempis (1380-1471)
Grant us, O Lord, to know what is worth knowing, to love what is worth loving,
to praise what delights you most, to value what is precious to you, and to reject
whatever is evil in your eyes. Forgive us when we focus on what is ultimately
worthless rather than what is forever worthwhile. Give us true discernment, so
that we may judge rightly between things that matter and things that don’t.
Above all, may we search out and do what is pleasing to you; through Jesus
Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.
A TIME OF SILENCE
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
*Glory Be to the Father (#577)
Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN
THE NEWS OF THE COMMUNITY
The Anthem is a prayer. Please, no applause.
ANTHEM - Let Us Go into the House of the Lord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave and Jean Perry
THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORD
O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky:
We praise You for the radiance That from the hallowed page,
A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age.
SCRIPTURE READINGS – Luke 12:13-21, 32-34
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kennedy M. McGowan
It’s All About the Gratitude
What Ultimately Matters
THIS WE BELIEVE - (in unison) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke 6:38, The Message
Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given
back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets
generosity.
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT – Come, Ye Thankful People, Come . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #551
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
(Visitors, in the pew rack you will find a Guest Information card.
Please complete the card, then place it in the offering plate.)
The Anthem is a prayer. Please, no applause
Offertory Anthem - What Does the Lord Require? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen Pote
*THE RESPONSE OF PRAISE ( #593)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.
*OFFERING OF PRAYER (IN UNISON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adapted from The Church of South India
Great and merciful God, your life is the source of the whole world’s life; your
mercy is our only hope; your eyes watch over all your creatures; you know the
secrets of our hearts. By your life-giving Spirit, draw us into your presence that
we may worship in the true life of your Spirit, with loves moved by your love,
through him who has led us to your heart of love, even Jesus Christ our Lord,
in whose name we pray. Amen.
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Great Thanksgiving
All Sing:
In the Lord, I’ll be ever thankful,
In the Lord I will rejoice,
Look to God, do not be afraid.
Lift up your voices, the Lord is near;
Lift up your voices, the Lord is near. (1 time)
The Lord’s Prayer (Debtors version)
Words of Institution
Communion of Bread and Cup
Communion Anthem - Breaking the Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen Pote
Closing
Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy:
bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard.
Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves
abound! Christ is able to make us one, at the table He sets the tone,
teaching people to live to bless, Love in word and in deed express. Jesus
lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves
abound!
Prayer
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
Congregational Response: God be with you till we meet again; Loving counsels guide,
uphold you, With a Shepherd’s care enfold you; God be with you till we meet again.
*POSTLUDE - Fanfare on SINE NOMINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John West
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Visitors, following worship,
please join us on the patio for juice and coffee.
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LAY READER – Ellen Yamrick
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Kathryn Tyahla
in memory of her parents, Tom & Lois Tyahla.
Veteran Recognition Sunday – next week, November 9th
Please be with us for this special day, when we honor
the men and women who served their country.
PRAYER FAMILIES — Each Sunday, we include several of our First Church families in our daily
prayers to sustain them in Christian love and support. We will gladly add friends of the church to this.
To be included, please call Lynn in the church office. This week, please pray for: the Day family,
the Deibele family, the Donnelly family, Linda Anderson, Howard Banaszak, Sarah Lee
Banaszak, Patricia Basana, Ken Benoit, Donna Beutner, Peggy Black, Alberta Boughman,
Jackie Brannon, Johanna Clayton, Paula Cronin, Henrietta Curtis, Vernetta Fleegle, Diane
Flett, Dorothy Fordyce, Irving Fordyce, Jack Gregory, Dora Griffith, Amber Henderson,
Ginger Imel, Marge Karbacz, A. J. Kaynatma, Melida Knott, Migdalia Lopez, Gary Malkin,
Carmen Mangiante, Renee McConnell, Kathy & Ted Meyer, Earl Mohan, Nancy Moore,
Carla Nash, Wilma Paquette, Ed Rasor, Marnie Rivas, Mary Rodriguez, Robert Rus, Grace
Ryll, Dick Saltrick, Donny Silvestro, Grace Silvestro, Sandy Silvestro, Bobby Snatchko, Gail
Spooner, Bonnie Springer, Collette Tindall, Kathryn Tyahla, Lisa Whyte, Tara Whyte, the
Whyte family, Tim Witt
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OPPORTUNITIES
<The bulletin announcements serve as reminders of church activities.
Please check our website: firstpreshlwdfl.org
for the monthly newsletter and church calendar.
Church office e-mail: [email protected] >
BOARD OF DEACONS —
Deacons Fund offering — TODAY
These gifts will go to help members of our church and community when they face financial
distress, or to help folks in need who God places in our path.
Just a reminder, we continue to collect non-perishable food items,
hygiene supplies and gently used or new sneakers and blue jeans for
the Jubilee Center. You may place these items in the narthex area.
BOOK CLUB 2014 – 2015 — Please join us November 19th at 7 pm in the chapel.
Our next selection is “Haunted,” by Randy Wayne White. The Book Discussion Group meets
six times per year on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 PM in the chapel. The selection
for January 21st is Inner Circle, by Brad Meltzer. Discussions are led by Ellen Yamrick,
Retired Librarian.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH —
Good News Kidz (GNK) — (Sunday school for children ages 4-10), 10:00 a.m., sanctuary
Senior School Youth Group — TODAY, 5:00 pm., chapel
Boy Scout Troop 420, November 3, 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor of Education Building
Cub Scout Troop 420, November 4, 6:30 p.m., 2nd floor of Education Building
Learning Center chapel — November 5, 10:15 a.m., sanctuary
Early Learning Center chapel — November 5, 11:00 a.m., West Wing
AfterCare chapel — November 5, 4:00 p.m., sanctuary
Middle School Youth Group — November 9, 11:30 a.m., chapel
CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP —
Adult Sunday School Class — Sundays, 8:00 – 8:55 a.m., chapel
Breakfast and the Bible class, led by Pastor McGowan — Sundays, 9:00 – 9:50 a.m., chapel
MEETINGS —
Staff meeting - November 5, Church Office, 12:15 p.m.
Management Team meeting - November 5, Church Office, 1:15 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN —
Circle 1, November 4, 5:30 p.m., Chapel
Koinonia Circle, November 8, 10:00 a.m., chapel
LOOKING AHEAD
WORK DAY, November 15th, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Help us get ready for the Holidays! Please bring your Cleaning supplies.
PUMPKIN-AND-ALL-THINGS-ORANGE, November 16th — Please bring a dish to
share, some type of orange food!! (cake, cookies, pie, soup, etc).
ANGEL TREE and CHRISTMAS FOOD COLLECTIONS begin, November 16th
ANGEL TREE — Please consider sharing Christmas with a child in need. Gift tags will be
available beginning November 16th. Take an “angel” from the bulletin board in the church,
then purchase a gift and return it to the church by December 7th. THANK YOU!!
CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE — November 16 – December 7th for Hollywood Central
Elementary (HCE) families in need. Please bring your donations to church on Sunday,or drop
them off at the church office Monday through Friday (9a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Angel Tree gifts and food will be delivered to HCE
on Monday, December 8th.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, November 2 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
Adult Sunday School – Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast and the Bible - Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m.
Worship – Communion - Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m.
Good News Kidz (GNK) - Sanctuary/ Education Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m.
Legacy Society – Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15 a.m.
Spanish & Portuguese services - Sanctuary Building . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.; 7:00 -11:00 p.m.
Senior High Youth Group – Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3
Boy Scout Troop 420 - 2nd floor of Education Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4 – Election Day
Circle 1 – Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
Cub Scout Troop 420 -2nd floor of Education Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5
Learning Center Chapel - Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m.
Early Learning Center Chapel - West Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.
Staff meeting - Church Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:15 p.m.
Management Team - Church Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:15 p.m.
Aftercare Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 6
Westminster Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:15 p.m.
Westminster Bell Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 8
Koinonia Circle – Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 9 – Veterans Recognition Sunday
Adult Sunday School – Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast and the Bible - Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m.
Worship – Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m.
Good News Kidz (GNK) - Sanctuary/ Education Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m.
Veterans Recognition celebration – Patio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . following worship
Middle School Youth Group – Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.
Christian Discipleship Committee meeting – Church Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.
Spanish & Portuguese services - Sanctuary Building . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.; 7:00 -11:00 p.m.