ORDER OF SERVICE
THE WORD OF GOD READ AND PROCLAIMED
Prayer for Illumination:
*(All who are able, please stand)
Scripture:
Gospel Reading, Mark 1:14-20
Responsive Reading, Psalm 62:5-12
Old Testament Reading, Jonah 3:1-5, 10
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
CHORAL INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: The call of Christ compels us;
All:
We join with Christ who laid down his life for us.
One: The love of our neighbor compels us;
All:
We join with one another on the journey of faith.
One: The needs of the world compel us;
All:
We join with our community in serving one another.
One: Almighty God, who made us all, compels us;
All:
We join in the work of God in this world. Come, let us join
with Christ who calls us to follow him.
*HYMN 463,
“How Firm a Foundation”
FOUNDATION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
All:
Spirit of Life, we confess that we don’t want to listen. We
want to follow our own way and lead lives of relative comfort and
security. Move us out of our comfort zone to a place of compassion
and empathy. Move us away from our own fears so that we can work
into the ways of justice for all. Call us into your ministry of love,
restoration, justice and peace. In the name of Jesus the Christ we
pray. Amen.
(Silent prayer and private confession)
KYRIE
Hymnal, 551
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Hymnal, 587
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
All:
And also with you.
A TIME WITH CHILDREN
Sally Heinz
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Julie Bailey
Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647)
Heidelberg Catechism (1563)
One: What is the chief end of humankind?
All:
To glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.
One: What is your only comfort, in life and in death?
All:
That I belong – body and soul, in life and in death – not to
myself but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, who at the cost of his
own blood has fully paid for all my sins and has completely freed me
from the dominion of the devil; that he protects me so well that
without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my
head; indeed, that everything must fit his purpose for my salvation.
Therefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and
makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for
him.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
*HYMN 721,
“Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore”
PESCADOR
DE HOMBRES
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy upon us.
*ALLELUIA
One:
All:
Sally Heinz
Mike Patton
OFFERTORY
“There Is A Balm In Gilead”
There is a balm in Gilead, to make the wounded whole,
There is a balm in Gilead, to heal the sin-sick soul.
Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain,
But then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again.
There is a balm in Gilead, to make the wounded whole,
There is a balm in Gilead, to heal the sin-sick soul.
If you cannot sing like angels, if you cannot preach like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus, and say “He died for all.”
There is a balm in Gilead, to make the wounded whole,
There is a balm in Gilead, to heal the sin-sick soul.
Dawson
Hymnal, 606
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
*HYMN 543, “God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me” GREEN TYLER
*BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE
*POSTLUDE
166 Poplar Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38103 • 901-525-5619
Established 1828
Pastor: The Reverend Julie Bailey
Spiritual Director: The Reverend Stephanie Bussey-Spencer Patton
Pastor Emeritus: The Reverend C. V. “Bo” Scarborough
Director of Music and Organist: Robert Klingbeil
Children’s Sermon: Mike Patton
Lay Reader: Sally Heinz
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015
SESSION MEMBERS
Tony Botto
Sally Heinz
Martha Shepard
KC Warren
Vicki Freutel
Robert Klingbeil
Nate Vander Linde
Misti Weaver
Virgil Griffith
Carol Rakestraw
Milton Ward
Bill York
Visit us online at:
www.firstpresmemphis.org
www.facebook.com/firstpresmemphis
First Presbyterian Church is a congregation of
The Presbytery of the Mid-South, Synod of Living Waters
of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATION
TO OUR VISITORS - We welcome you to this service of worship and
extend an invitation to return whenever possible. If you are seeking a
church home, we invite you to join the First Pres family! We would love
to meet with you and help you to learn more about First Presbyterian
Church and about church membership. Speak to Pastor Julie after today’s
worship service or contact the church office during the week at 525-5619.
2015 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available for pick-up on the round
table in the chapel. If you don’t see a box for yourself or your family,
please contact the church office, and we will get some for you.
2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS that were not previously
picked up were mailed last week. Please contact the church office if you
did not receive yours.
BREAD PICKUP FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN – Panera Bread in
Cordova donates bread every week to our Soup Kitchen. The Outreach
Committee is looking for one or more volunteers to pick up the bread
every Thursday night at Panera Bread and then deliver it to the church on
Friday. If you are interested in performing this good deed to help us feed
the homeless, please call Mickey Woodham, Outreach Committee Chair
at 486-3740, or contact the church office.
SHOE BOXES AND PLASTIC CLOTHES HANGERS NEEDED
FOR THE CLOTHES CLOSET - If you have extra shoe boxes and
plastic clothes hangers crowding your closet, please bring them to church
and put them in the underwear bin in the chapel. No wire hangers, please.
LUNCH IN THE SOUP KITCHEN FOR SOUPER BOWL OF
CARING SUNDAY - For our February 1 congregational luncheon, we
will meet in the fellowship hall immediately following worship and enjoy
the soup prepared by our hard-working Soup Kitchen staff. They will
make extra just for us, and they enjoy serving us the delicious soup and
sharing their stories of helping and ministering to the homeless each
week. Please plan to stay, share the meal and meet our Soup Kitchen staff
and volunteers. It is a good time to say thank-you for the work they do in
the name of Christ each Sunday afternoon.
VALENTINES GALORE! – Thanks to the church youth and the entire
congregation, we have over 150 valentines ready for our Soup Kitchen
Valentine’s party. We sure appreciate the “hearty” help!
FAT TUESDAY AT PINECREST - Tuesday, February 17 – 11:30am 1:30pm , $10 Featuring singer/musician/native of New Orleans: Karen
Schowalter Cooper. Come individually or as a group to enjoy the bounty
of ‘Shrove Tuesday’, that day before Ash Wednesday when we clean out
our pantries to prepare for Lent. Pancakes, egg casserole, beignets,
chocolate gravy, and more. Reservations by 2/11/15, 901.878.1247 or
[email protected]
PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CONNECTION (PYC) RETREAT AT
PINECREST – February 27-March 1 - $105. “Peace b w/ u”, led by
The Reverend Jarad Bingham. For middle and high school students and
their advisors, PYC retreat is a presbytery favorite. Come with one or two
students or an entire youth group. You’ll find friends, fun, and how to
develop inner peace through Jesus Christ. Reservations by 2/13/15,
901.878.1246 or [email protected]
SPRING CAMP OUT AT PINECREST – March 20-21 – 6:30pm10:30am - $40/adult, $30/kid. For elementary-aged kids and their favorite
adults. Some churches bring entire groups, some come individually.
Come for s’mores, fun games, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and
sleeping in cabins. It’s a great chance to check out camp for the summer,
too. Reservations by 3/12/15, 901.878.1247 or [email protected]
DATES AND MEETINGS
Today
2:30 pm
Mon. Jan. 26
Tue., Jan. 27
9:00 am
6:15 pm
Wed., Jan.28
9:00 am
7:00 pm
Sun., Feb. 1
9:30
10:30
11:00
12:00
am
am
am
pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
Soup Kitchen, Clothes
Closet
Food Stamps Outreach
Bible Study at Republic
Coffee
Food Stamps Outreach
Choir Rehearsal
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
Sunday School
Coffee, Choir Rehearsal
Worship, Communion
Congregational Luncheon in the
Soup Kitchen
Birth Certificates
Soup Kitchen, Clothes Closet
LECTIONARY READINGS FOR SUNDAY, FEB. 1, 2015:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
I Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28
PLEASE PRAY FOR . . .
THE PRAYER FAMILY OF THE WEEK OF JANUARY 25:
WILEY DURDEN. Each person in the congregation is asked to pray for
him during the coming week.
THE CONCERNS OF OUR CONGREGATION:
• Ruth Bauer
• The granddaughter of Mary Alice Bram
• Jim Evans
• LeAnn Fowler
• Deborah Gardner
• Anne Hasselle
• Tristan Leggett
• The family of Jimmy Loosier
• Gonzales Martos
• Pat Massey
• Don Nunlee
• Chuck Polinski
• Johnny Sanders
• Jessica Strong
• Doris Webster
• Micah Winkle
• Carol Worthington
• Mary Yarbrough’s stepson and his wife
• Our shut-in members
• Our homeless neighbors
PLEASE PRAY FOR . . .
THE CONCERNS OF OUR SOUP KITCHEN GUESTS:
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James prays for his mom, his children and himself.
Clifton prays to keep everyone safe.
Jennifer gives thanks that Nanny does not have cancer, and gives
thanks for her family and children.
Willy prays for his mother, his aunt, and his girlfriend.
Alan prays for his little girl, Synieh, who is 9 years old.
Mary prays that good things happen to her, and that she gets a
home.
Dorothy prays for a financial breakthrough.
Ron prays to get closer to God.
Lee prays for help to overcome his addictions.
Charles prays for his brothers and for his health to improve.
Willie prays that his upcoming surgery will go well.
Ceequaon prays for herself and her family and for the new church
that she is taking part in. She prays to learn something new, and
to be shown something new or in a different way.
Benny prays for his sister in Mississippi, Dorothy.
Mario prays that he joins a church in Frayser.
Johnny thanks God for food and health.
Courtney thanks God for shelter and food.
Anthony prays for his aunt.
Gus prays to remain strong in the Lord.
John asks the church to keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
Marvin prays for his mom, his father and his brother.