First Presbyterian Church May 1, 2016 10:30 a.m.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Be reverent. This is the house of the Lord. Before the service, speak to God. During the

service, let God speak to you. After the service, speak to one another.

“I will strive to enter that intimate space of Christ’s radical love with you.”

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Prelude “Oh, How I Love Jesus with My Jesus, I Love Thee” arr. Carol Tornquist

Welcome and Church Life Notes

*Passing of the Peace - please share the peace & love of Christ with your neighbor

Leader: May the peace of the resurrected Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

Introit

*Call to Worship (read responsively) Leader: God is calling us into new and sometimes uncomfortable places.

People: Once there, we find hospitality and friends.

Leader: Christ has brought the love of the father and given us his peace.

People: The Holy Spirit is giving us the strength to go forth and do our

work.

Leader: The Son has laid out our tasks and given us legs to walk again.

People: May we drink from the waters of your river of life today. Let us

worship our Lord.

*Hymn “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” #12

Prayer of Confession (read responsively)

Leader: Trust in the One who made us and redeemed us. Let us confess our

sin.

People: God, our deliverer, we confess that we are too reluctant to speak

and to live according to your truth. We grow comfortable with the

way things are, passively condoning injustice. We see ourselves

as “insiders,” excluding those we consider “outsiders.” We find

it easier to pluck up and pull down, to destroy and overthrow,

than to build and to plant. Forgive us, O God, for being timid

disciples. Empty us of fear and shame, and fill us with love that

is humble and patient and kind. We pray this in the name of the

One who humbled himself, Jesus the Christ. Amen.

(A moment for silent personal prayer of confession)

Assurance of Pardon (read responsively)

Leader: Though we know only in part, we are fully known to God.

People: By the grace of Christ, God forgives us in love, and calls us to

abide in faith, in hope, and in love.

*Choral Response “The Gloria”

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!

Anthem "For Where Love Is, There Is God" Douglas E. Wagner

Chancel Choir

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

Time for Small Disciples Rev. Sarah Hooker (Children may leave for the Child Care Room following the children's message.)

Prayer for Illumination (read in unison) Spirit of life, God of love, open our hearts and enter in, that hearing your word of love, we may become your love for others. Amen.

First Scripture Reading (page 49 NT in the pew Bible) Mark 12:28-31

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

*Hymn “Where Charity and Love Prevail” #316

Second Scripture Reading (page 175 NT in the pew Bible) 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Loving Spirit” Rev. Sarah Hooker

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

*Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed – (Traditional version) (read in unison) (Ushers gather in the narthex at this time.)

*Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed – (Traditional version) (read in unison) (Ushers gather in the narthex at this time.)

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy

Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose

again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand

of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick

and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of

saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life

everlasting. Amen.

Presentation of Gifts and Offerings

Call to the Offering Offertory "A Lamp Unto My Feet” Edward Broughton

*Choral Response “The Doxology” # 606

*Prayer of Dedication

Sharing Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer

… “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”

*Parting Hymn “In the Midst of New Dimensions” #315

*Benediction

*Choral Benediction “God Be with You Till We Meet Again” (verse 1) #542

*Postlude “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” arr. Carol Tornquist

*You are invited to stand.

“Nothing is too great and nothing is too small to commit into the hands of the Lord.” —A.W. Pink Pastor: Rev. Sarah Hooker Music Director: Gayle Olsen Organist: Gayle Olsen e-mail: office@fpcdelhi.org

Liturgist: Deacon Heather Rosa 4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753 (607) 746-2155, Fax # 746-2156

Web Site: www.fpcdelhi.org

Barbecue Chicken

Benefiting First Presbyterian Church

Mission Committee

At Wilson’s stand, in the parking lot near Tractor Supply

Company, Delhi

Watch for the signs and follow your nose!

Friday, May 20, 2016 10:30 am – sold out

Take a break from cooking,

enjoy some mouth-watering chicken

and support Mission Work

Attendance week of 5-1-16 43 The amount needed each week The amount given week of 5-1-16

$2,903.70 $1,381.44

The amount needed year-to-date The amount given YTD as of 5-1-16 Fuel Fund given YTD as of 5-1-16

Mission giving week of 5-1-16 Mission giving YTD as of 5-1-16

$52,266.60 $34,358.63

$960.00

$78.00 $1,976.00

Apportionment Needed 2016 Apportionment received YTD as of 5-1-16

$6,658.32 $1,696.75

The Per Capita amount for 2016 has been set at $34.86 per member.

Thoughts on Giving: “…do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” JOHN 14:27 Our limited human understanding cannot begin to understand the immense power of God. Instead of trusting in God, we think we can control every outcome. Do you want to make God laugh? Tell God your plans. The next time worry, anxiety or fear creeps in, thank God for all God has given you and trust God has a better plan for you.

Stewardship Prayer: That the next time worry, anxiety or fear enters our life, our first thought is to thank God for all God has given us.

May Mission Emphasis – Birthday Offering

SUNDAY May 1

9:30 am Sunday School (RR) 9:30 am Deacons Meeting (Library) 10:00 am Choir Gathers (Chapel) 10:30 am Worship (FPC Sanctuary) 12:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 2:00 pm APRON TIES AND TEA (FH)

MONDAY May 2

9:00 am Senior Fitness (FH) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR)

TUESDAY May 3

11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR) 5:00 pm Weight Watchers (FH) 5:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 30301 (RR or CR)

WEDNESDAY May 4

7:30 am SPARKS at Crossroads Café 9:00 am Senior Fitness (FH) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR) 5:00 pm A Pealing Sound Rehearsal (Sanctuary and Chapel) 6:30 pm Joint Meeting of the Session and Trustees

THURSDAY May 5

National Day of Prayer 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR)

FRIDAY May 6

10:00 am Gentle Yoga (Chapel) 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals (CR) 7:00 pm Set up for DCCAN Quiche with the Queen (FH)

SATURDAY May 7

7:00 am Preparation for Quiche with the Queen (FH) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Quiche with the Queen (FH) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Clean Up from Quiche with the Queen (FH)

SUNDAY May 8

9:30 am Sunday School (RR) 10:00 am Choir Gathers (Chapel) 10:30 am Worship (FPC Sanctuary) 11:30 am Coffee Hour Fellowship (FH) 12:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 1:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 365 (CR)

RR – Red Room; CR – Conference Room; FH – Fellowship Hall; BR – Blue Room

First Presbyterian Church actively exists as the living body of Christ, committed to growing in faithfulness to God, serving the whole human

family and welcoming all people into God’s love. (Our Mission Statement)

First Presbyterian Church

Delhi, New York Church Life: May 1, 2016

“I will strive to enter that intimate space of Christ’s radical love with you.”

Welcome to this sacred time of praising and praying together; of singing, speaking and listening together; of being strengthened together in faith, for service. Amen.

Dear God, help us to remember that we belong to you. Touch us, heal us, bless us. Walk with us daily that we may have the courage and faith to meet all life’s challenges. Amen.

We invite everyone to take a moment during the offertory to sign the Church Attendance Register found in each pew. A special welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us this morning. We hope that your worship experience will be meaningful and enjoyable. If you are interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church or becoming a member of this congregation, please speak with Pastor Sarah, the Church Office or any Elder.

You are Invited! APRON TIES AND TEA

on Sunday, May 1st at 2:00 pm in Fellowship Hall.

This is a program about aprons. Please bring a special apron and/or story. RSVP greatly appreciated to 746-2155 or

office@fpcdelhi.org

The TRUSTEES responsible for counting today are Bruce Burr and Jim Merwin. The Trustees responsible for counting on May 8 are Vicki Noble and Tom Leo.

The CHILD CARE ROOM will be available to parents today during the worship service. Volunteers are needed. There is a list of who will be providing care each week posted on the Nursery door. Child care is usually provided from after the children's sermon until the end of worship most Sundays.

Children’s worship bags are available in the hospitality room on the shelves. Children are welcome to select a bag with items of their choosing to use during worship. Children’s Bulletins are also available. The children's Sunday School at First Presbyterian is now an all ages class where students will use their imagination through LEGO© creations to experience their faith and the biblical story. Join us next week and see God at work, brick by brick. Sunday School starts at 9:30 am each Sunday during the school year. If you are interested in helping to lead the class, contact the Christian Ed Committee for more information.

Pastor Sarah will be out of the office May 5-12. Please call the church office or any Elder if you need assistance.

The Upper Room Devotionals are available on the information racks in the narthex and outside the church office. If you wish to make a contribution to defray the cost, there is a wooden box in the Narthex.

"Now you belong to him … In order that you might be useful in the service of God." Romans 7:4 (TEV)

Great Job Everyone!! The First Presbyterian Church family has done an amazing job on the Church World Service Mission School Bag and Hygiene Kit project. As of today, 41 completed school kits and 36 complete Hygiene Kits have been delivered to the drop off point for collection!! A huge "Thank You" to everyone who supplied all the items for the school bags and hygiene kits, supplied school bags and cut and sewed school bags (special thank you especially to Joan Maxwell who made the majority of the bags). We also offer our thanks to the Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of Susquehanna Valley for providing the processing/shipping costs for these kits. ($2 per kit times 77 kits!) The Church World Service Kits (Hygiene Kits, School Kits, Baby Care Kits, and Emergency Cleanup Buckets are an ongoing project at First Presbyterian Church of Delhi. If you would like to help out, contact Nancy A. in the church office.

NEW MINISITRY STARTING!

The rumor is true! We are making plans to open a Thrift Store at First Pres Church as a

Mission Project for our local community and to help our Church finances. Since this idea

was initially planted two months ago, we are quickly on our way to making it a reality with

Session’s approval on April 6th to move forward.

The Thrift store will be located in the old Youth Group and PW rooms downstairs. The

Trustees have already contacted the Mold Abatement Company for an estimate and are

working on plans and estimates. God willing, we are hopeful that work will be completed

in time for us to have a September opening with anticipated operating hours Fridays and

Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 or 3 PM.

As we continue to plan this new ministry for our church, there will be many opportunities

for your help in completing our goals and when the need arises we will seek you out! If

anyone feels called to work closely with this new Mission Project please contact a

member of the team. The Thrift Store Team is Nancy Thomson (Chair), Betty Bell (Deacon

Liaison), Renee Maxwell (Session liaison) and Patrick Sullivan (Trustee liaison). We will

keep everyone posted on our progress in the weekly Sunday Church Life, the Church

Website, Facebook and the Courier Newsletters.

Now the Fun Part: We are having a Contest to Name the Thrift Store!! Use the

tear off at the bottom to make your suggestion, put in the envelope provided and place

in the collection plate or drop off in the office. The winner will get a Gift Certificate for

the Thrift Store and of course a Special Thank You (Sorry No Cash Prize).

THRIFT STORE NAME CONTEST

Thrift Store Name Suggestion: ______________________________________________

Your Name: _____________________________________________________________