Order of Worship PRELUDE To Thee, Lord Jesus, Thanks We Give Dietrich Buxtehude

(Please prepare your hearts for worship in reverent silence.)

GREETINGS

INTROIT

From All That Dwell Below the Skies Gordon Young

arr. Liebergen Chancel Choir

From all that dwell below the skies Let the Creator’s praise arise: Let the Redeemer’s Name be sung Through every land, by every tongue.

Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord; Eternal truth attends Thy word: Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more.

From all that dwell below the skies Let the Creator’s praise arise: Let the Redeemer’s Name be sung Through every land, by every tongue.

Isaac Watts

CALL TO WORSHIP The Lord’s Prayer located in front of Hymnal

*HYMN OF PRAISE No. 82 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven LAUDA ANIMA

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed located in front of Hymnal

*THE GLORIA PATRI No. 734 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.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Heavenly Father, You gave us life! You fill us with Your Spirit. And now we hope for the day when You complete the good work that You have begun in our hearts. Change us, Father, so that we look more and more like Jesus. Forgive us for our shallow faith. Forgive us for our stubborn and callous hearts. Help us lay aside the old self and put on the new self. Renew in us a passion for life with You. Thank You for Your grace as we ask for it in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Please continue in a moment of silence for personal confession.)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON Ephesians 2:14ff Leader: In Christ Jesus you who were once far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. All: For He himself is our peace … and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of

hostility. For through Him we all have access in one Spirit to the Father.

Leader: This is the Good News.

All: Thanks be to God!

Enter Reverently. Meditate Quietly. Worship Devoutly. Leave Gracefully. Serve Christ Faithfully.

ANTHEM Pilgrims’ Hymn Stephen Paulus

Chancel Choir Even before we call on Your name To ask You, O God,

When we seek for the words to glorify You, You hear our prayer. Unceasing love, O unceasing love, Surpassing all we know. Glory to the Father, And to the Son And to the Holy Spirit. Even with darkness sealing us in, We breathe Your name,

And through all the days that follow so fast, We trust in You; Endless Your Grace, O endless Your grace, Beyond all mortal dream.

Both now and forever, And unto ages and ages. Amen. Michael Dennis Browne

MESSAGE FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES Mr. Ed Henderson Following the Message for Young Disciples, children in 3K through first grade are invited to go with a worship caregiver to attend Children’s Church. If this is your child’s first visit to Children’s Church, we encourage you to walk with them.

*HYMN OF COMITTMENT No. 68 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing NETTLETON

PRAYER FOR GOD’S PEOPLE Mr. Chris Scott

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory Blest Be the God of Israel MERLE’S TUNE Hal H. Hopson setting by Burkhardt

*The Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication

SERMON Rev. Chris Handley A Good Kind of Different

Ephesians 4:17-24 (Pew Bible page 1158)

“Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

– Ephesians 4:24

*HYMN OF RESPONSE No. 459 Come, All Christians, Be Committed BEACH SPRING

*BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE Lord, Now Let Thy Servants Depart In Thy Peace Spanish-American Folk Song arr. Lovelace

Lord, now let Thy servants depart in Thy peace, For our eyes have seen Thy salvation.

Now send us forth, O Lord, to be Thy witnesses; Let us show Thy love to all people. Amen.

*POSTLUDE

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty LOBE DEN HERREN Stralsund Gesangbuch, 1665 arr. R. Lau

*Congregation is invited to stand if able.

Pastor will dismiss children to leave with their worship caregiver.

This morning’s worship is led by Rev. Chris Handley, Associate Pastor

Mr. Chris Scott, Elder Mr. Ed Henderson, Covenant Partner

Mrs. Ann Rodgers Chandler, Organist and Director of Music Chancel Choir

ANNOUNCEMENTS The Flowers today are given in loving memory of Georgia Eloise Emerson by her family, Gary and Mary Allyson Emerson and children. Parents and grandparents of our little ones, please note: Our young disciples who leave for Children’s Church after the Children’s Message will no longer return to the Sanctuary after the sermon. While we have loved seeing them come back in, the logistics have been a challenge. Please plan to pick your children up in the preschool pod after the worship service. Church Directory: It’s time for us to update our photo directory. You’re invited to be a part of it. As you look around today, you’ll see we have new families. We’re growing, and we’d like to capture our growth. We will be photographing all families between 2 and 9 p.m. February 25-28 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 29. Be sure to sign up for a slot; our directory won’t be complete without you. Today, sign up for a session by stopping by the directory table. Starting Monday, set an appointment by calling Kim Brauss in the church office or register online at any time, www.florencefirst.org. Wednesday Night Programs: Please join us for Family Night Dinners, adult electives, and children and youth programs. Dinner starts at 5:45 p.m. and programs begin at 6:30 p.m. The planned menu for Wednesday is pancakes, bacon and fruit. Starting January 22, Dr. Darryl Evans will lead a series on Revelation and Rev. Chris Handley will lead a six-week study designed to help you know your own story as it intersects God’s story. Embracing God’s Word: The non-denominational Bible study is held on Sunday nights from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. This spring EGW is studying 1 Samuel, the follow-up to Joshua/Judges. Please join us for this 10-week study. Contact Janet Brand for more information, janet81661@aol.com. Just for Women: JFW Bible Study meets on Tuesdays in the CLC. Lunch ($7) begins at 11 a.m. and the 15-week study on Colossians is from noon to 1 p.m. Please bring a friend with you to join us as we open God’s Word.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 9:00 AM Contemporary Worship Service 10:00 AM Confirmand and Mentor Breakfast: JFH 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Service 12:00 PM Time2PEEP 4:30 PM Volleyball 5:30 PM Embracing God’s Word 6:00 PM Basketball Practice (Girls): CLC MONDAY, JANUARY 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day CDC and Church Office Closed 5:15 PM Stretch Your Faith 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (U12 Boys): CLC 7:00 PM Boy Scouts: Scout Room TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 12:00 PM JFW Bible Study: CLC 1:30 PM Ladies’ Ensemble Rehearsal: Choir Room 3:45 PM East Florence Mission (Youth) 5:00 PM Women’s Prayer Group (Hucks): Parlor 5:15 PM Basketball Practice (8U Boys): CLC 6:30 PM Basketball Practice (14U Boys): CLC 6:30 PM Board of Deacons: Pilgrim 6:30 PM Girl Scouts: Scout Room 7:00 PM Men’s Choral Society Rehearsal WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 5:00 PM Chancel Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:45 PM Family Night Dinner: JFH 6:30 PM Wednesday Night Programs: Start of Darryl’s and Chris’ classes 7:30 PM Basketball Practice (17U Boys): CLC 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 7:15 AM Men’s Breakfast: Presbyterian Community 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (10U Boys): CLC SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 10:00 AM WiM Mid-Winter Gathering: JFH, CLC SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 9:00 AM Contemporary Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Service: 4:30 PM Volleyball 5:30 PM Youth Fellowship 6:00 PM Basketball Practice (Girls): CLC

Men’s Breakfast Canceled: The Tuesday Men’s breakfast will not meet January 21. The breakfast will resume January 28. Prayer Group: Men and women are welcome to join a prayer group that meets weekly at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays in the parlor. Time2PEEP: We will host our young friends from The Assembly from noon to 2 p.m. today with lunch provided for a time of playing, eating, praying, and encouragement. Families are welcome. First- through sixth-graders, make plans to be there! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Charissa Canfield, 843-621-0940. Women in Ministry: WIM will be gathering items throughout the months of December and January for “Cold Weather Bags” in support of the House of Hope’s ministry to the homeless. Items for the bags include: hand warmers, packets of hot chocolate/instant coffee/ramen noodles, bottles of water, socks, gloves, toboggan beanies, and hand sanitizer. There is a box in the Welcome Center for the items. WIM Mid-Winter Gathering: The annual gathering will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 25. Women in the church are invited to come! We will put together the Cold Weather Bags, enjoy fellowship, and a light lunch. Red Cross Blood Drive: First Presbyterian will host a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, and is in need of donors. To schedule an appointment to donate, please contact Kim Brauss in the office at 843-662-2583 or email her at kbrauss@florencefirst.org or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: FirstPresFlorence. Please spread the word to encourage others to give the gift of life. Stretch Your Faith fitness class is held at 5:15 p.m. on Mondays in the fellowship hall. There is no fee for this practice and is open to the community. Children’s Church and Message: On Sunday, January 26, Covenant Partner Emily Jordan will be leading Children’s Church during the 9 a.m. worship service and Deacon Caroline Genoble will be leading it during the 11 a.m. service. Covenant Partner Christina Jeffords will be presenting the Children’s Message during both services. Youth Ministry

Sunday, January 19: Sunday School, 10-10:50 a.m., light breakfast, fellowship, and lesson; Small groups, 5:30-7 p.m., dinner, lesson, and fellowship.

Wednesday, January 22: 412 (large group), 5:30-7:30 p.m., dinner and lesson Children’s Ministry Director Search Committee: The members of the Search Committee for the next Director of Children’s Ministry are Ashley Bratton, Jeannie Brodie, Jim Dameron, Darryl Evans, Don Hebert, Laura Ann Hofler, and Susan Snow. They have finalized the job description, and a summary of the job description has been posted on the church website. Please pass along the information to anyone you know who may be interested in the position. You are encouraged to reach out to any of the committee members if you have questions or comments. Your input is welcomed, and your prayers are needed! Meals on Wheels: There is a need in our community for delivery of meals to some of Florence’s homebound elderly. This initiative launches out of the Leatherman Senior Center daily. Meals are prepared and deliveries are made to over 300 people each day. As many as 135 are still on the waiting list because of lack of funding and volunteers to deliver. If you would be interested in helping minister to these, please contact Bryon Frost (bryonkfrost@gmail.com), Debbie Jackson (Djacksonlawyer@gmail.com) or Chris Handley (chandley@florencefirst.org).

January 19, 2020 11 a.m.