Oil City First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church of Oil City

6 days ago

Morning Worship Service
20th Sunday after Pentecost
October 6, 2024
10:30 in the morning
World Communion Sunday

The Gathering of God’s People
(Where you see an asterisk (*) please stand as you are able.)

Welcome and Announcements:
The Prelude: “In Heavenly Love Abiding” - Arr. Gordon Young
Steve Winslow, Pianist
Call to Worship:
Leader: God who comes to us in Word and Spirit, calls us to a table set for all who hunger.
People: We hunger for grace and forgiveness; we hunger for justice and peace.
Leader: God knows and meets our deepest hungers with bread which always satisfies.
People: Thanks be to God who blesses and feeds all human yearnings, and who does this through our feeble, simple human hands.
Leader: As we gather this morning, we remember our siblings around the world:
People: From every place on Earth, Christ invites us all to join this Holy Feast.
Leader: As today’s sunlight inches across land and sea, Christians gather to celebrate their place in God’s family.
People: All are invited and all are welcome. Come, for the meal is ready!

Opening Prayer:

*Hymn of Praise: “Jesus Loves The Little Children” Insert

*Call to Confession:

*Unison Prayer of Confession:
All: Sovereign God, who are we humans, that you pay any attention to us? And yet, you have entrusted us to care for all of creation. We confess the times we have thought too highly of ourselves, and the ways we have twisted our charge to care for creation into permission to dominate and subdue it. We confess the same human tendencies to dominate and subdue other people. It is easy for us to ignore or take for granted our own privilege, rather than seeking to dismantle unjust systems of supremacy. Your desire is for peace, but so often we choose comfort and call it peace. Remind us of who we are, and whose we are. Remind us of our interdependence with creation, and our dependence on you, our Creator. Set our hearts and minds on your will, made known to us in Jesus Christ. Amen. <Silence is kept>

*Assurance of Forgiveness:
Leader: …In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
All: Thanks be to God!
*Passing of the Peace:
Leader: …The peace of the Lord be with you!
All: And also, with you!

*Gloria Patri: “Glory Be to the Father” #579

We Hear God’s Word
Special Music: “Return Us To Your Garden” -Frombach/Lanz

Prayer for Illumination:

Scriptures:
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 2: 18-24
Psalm Reading: Psalm 8
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 1: 1-4, 2: 5-12
Gospel Reading: Mark 10: 2-16
Sermon: “What God Has Joined Together” Pastor, Josh Botts

We Respond to God’s Word

*Hymn of Response: “Bread Of The World In Mercy Broken” #502

*Affirmation of Faith: (Nicene Creed)
All: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Sharing of Joys and Concerns:

Prayers of the People:

The Prayer Response: (Sung in unison)
Hear our prayer, O Lord; Hear our prayer, O Lord,
Incline Thine ear to us, and grant us Thy peace. Amen.

Invitation to Offering:
The Giving of Our Offering:
Offertory: “The Gift Of Love” - English Folk Melody
*Doxology: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #592

*Prayer of Dedication:

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Invitation:

Great Thanksgiving:
Leader: The Lord be with you
People: And also, with you
Leader: Lift up your Hearts
People: We Lift them to the Lord
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise

Communion: The ushers will serve the communion elements.
We hold the bread until all have been served so that we may remember that Christ died for all of us; and partake of the cup as it is received in remembrance that Christ died for each of us.
Sending Forth

*Closing Hymn: “Peace, Perfect Peace” Insert

*Benediction:
The postlude provides the transition from sacred worship back into our varied lives and activities, equipped with renewed courage, energy, and a commitment to serve God and others, until we are able to meet again, in worship. We invite you to remain seated.

Postlude: Postlude on “St. Thomas” - Flor Peeters
<Portions of the Liturgy adapted from the Presbyterian Outlook, the Abingdon Worship Annual, and other online resources>

Announcements
Carl Hohmann, Worship Leader

Today’s Ushers are: Bob & Melody McFate and Bob & Beth Kellner.

Welcome to all visitors who have come to worship with us today! If you’re new here, today, please fill out the Welcome Card in your pew. We’d love to get to know you! The Nursery is open during worship, and hearing-assist devices and large print bulletins are available. See an Usher for assistance.

Peace and Global Witness Special Offering is today. Please read the provided insert. This year our 25% will be given to Oil City High School’s Caring Cupboard. Food & hygiene products that might be needed by the students will be purchased with the funds.

Personnel Committee Meeting will be held after service today at 12pm

Women’s Bible Study: Tuesday, October 8th at 1:30pm in the Adult Wing. The meeting for October 15th is cancelled.

2025 Stewardship Pledge Cards have been mailed out. Extras are available on the table in the Narthex.

Salvation Army Women’s Ministries Cookie Fundraiser: Please place your cookie orders on the sign up sheet located in the Narthex by October 18th. Orders will be here Oct. 29th.

First Pres. Missions Fundraiser: Time to place your orders for holiday treats and decorations, in support of our Missions Fundraiser. Order forms will be available in the Narthex. Orders due Nov. 1st.

Hangout Halloween Party! Come join in on a fun Halloween themed party with the Hangout Group on Oct. 16th at 10:30am. Games, fun, and food!

Trustees & Session Meetings will be held at 12pm & 1pm on October 17th.

Aspire Women’s Event is October 19th from 6-9pm at Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin. Tickets cost $30. See Kathy for more info.

UCIP Trunk or Treat: UCIP will be hosting a festive Trunk or Treat in the Church’s Lower Lot on October 24th from 2-5pm. Put on a costume and come join the fun!

Mission Spaghetti Dinner: Join us after worship on October 27th for a spaghetti dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce by October 20th so it can be added to the sauce mixture. Dessert Sign-Up Sheet in the Narthex.

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First Presbyterian Church of Oil City

2 weeks ago

Morning Worship Service
19th Sunday after Pentecost
September 29, 2024
10:30 in the morning

The Gathering of God’s People
(Where you see an asterisk (*) please stand as you are able.)

Welcome and Announcements:
The Prelude: “All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name”
-Arr. Thomas Frost
Steve Winslow, Organist
Call to Worship:
Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
People: In speaking, in silence, in movement, in stillness, God is with us.
Leader: God alone saves us. God alone helps us. God alone sets us on the path of peace.
People: Let us worship our Helper!

Opening Prayer:

*Hymn of Praise: “All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name” #142

*Call to Confession:

*Unison Prayer of Confession:
All: Servant God, humble our hearts and quiet our minds, that we may reflect your servant heart in everything we say and do. Plant your wisdom in our lives, that we might live your teachings and bear fruit at just the right time. With humble hearts, we pray. Amen
<Silence is kept>

*Assurance of Forgiveness:
Leader: … In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
All: Thanks be to God!

*Passing of the Peace:
Leader: …The peace of the Lord be with you!
All: And also, with you!

*Gloria Patri: “Glory Be to the Father” #579

We Hear God’s Word
Anthem: “Give A Cup Of Water In The Master’s Name” - Turner
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer for Illumination:

Scriptures:
Psalm Reading: Psalm 124
Gospel Reading: Mark 9: 38-41

Sermon: “Cup Of Compassion” - Kathy Hohmann

We Respond to God’s Word
*Hymn of Response: “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” #403

*Affirmation of Faith: (from A Brief Statement Of Faith)
All: In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Sharing of Joys and Concerns:

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer:

The Prayer Response: (Sung in unison)
Hear our prayer, O Lord; Hear our prayer, O Lord,
Incline Thine ear to us, and grant us Thy peace. Amen.

Invitation to Offering:

The Giving of Our Offering:

Offertory: “All That Thrills My Soul Is Jesus” -Thoro Harris

*Doxology: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #592

*Prayer of Dedication:
Sending Forth
*Closing Hymn: “To God Be The Glory” #485

*Benediction:
The postlude provides the transition from sacred worship back into our varied lives and activities, equipped with renewed courage, energy, and a commitment to serve God and others, until we are able to meet again, in worship. We invite you to remain seated.

Postlude: “Fantasia” - John Stainer
<Portions of the Liturgy adapted from the Presbyterian Outlook, the Abingdon Worship Annual, and other online resources>

Announcements
Carl Hohmann, Worship Leader

Today’s Ushers are: Jerry & Stevie Black, Curt Greene, and Stan Coulter.

Welcome to all visitors who have come to worship with us today! The Nursery is open during worship, and hearing-assist devices and large print bulletins are available. See an Usher for assistance.

Choir Practice has started up again, Wednesdays at 3pm.

Adult Sunday School has begun! 9:15am, every Sunday. Tom Huston will be leading, “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget” by Lisa Terkeurst.

Knitting Club has begun, and will meet every Tuesday at 10am.

Women’s Bible Study: Is Cancelled for October 1st and will resume the following Tuesday at 1:30pm.

Coordinating Committee Meeting will be held October 2nd at 1:30pm.

Deacon’s Meeting will be held October 3rd at 6pm.

Mission Spaghetti Dinner: Join us after worship on October 27th for a spaghetti dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce by October 20th so it can be added to the sauce mixture.

Tom Burchfield, a longtime member who moved to Louisiana several years ago, recently had surgery and is now recovering at home. If you’d like to send him a get-well card, his address is:
161 Cypress St.
Ragley, LA 70657

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