January 21, 2018 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services

Assemble in God’s Name Organ Voluntary: Voluntary in D ............................................................... George Dyson

Chad Martin, organ Welcome & Announcements (Please sign and pass the friendship pad.) Prelude: Andante from the E Flat Trumpet Concerto ...................... Franz Joseph Haydn

Chad Martin, organ Introit: O How Blest Are the Poor in Spirit .................................................. Avery/Marsh

Sanctuary Choir O how blest are the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of heaven;

And how blest are the sad and mournful – they’ll be consoled by God. Blest and happy we shall be – listen to the Master’s word!

Soon the kingdom’s coming – watch and see: the kingdom of the Lord!

(© 1979 by Hope Publishing Company; CCLI 1638406) Bahati Scholars *Good News of the Gospel:

Leader: For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have

eternal life. “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world,

Congregation: but in order that the world might be saved through him.

*Response: For Everyone Born ...............................................................Murray/Mann

(Text © 1998 by Hope Publishing Company / Music © 1998 by Brian Mann; CCLI 1638406)

*Hymn: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! ........................................................................ No. 804

Time with the Children (11:00 a.m.): ...... Cibele Santos; Director of Children’s Ministry

Congregation & Choir

After Time with the Children, children are invited to Children's Church.

Call to Confession Prayer of Confession (in unison):

Almighty God, We come before you as a people in need of forgiveness and grace. You call us to trust in you and your word, but we are not always able to put aside our pride. We justify our actions and words, though we know they are not what you ask of us. We struggle to understand the new life Christ offers, preferring old habits to risky change. Forgive us, we pray. Help us to live the life Christ has called us to, sharing our love with our sisters and brothers throughout the world who make up our family of faith. In Christ’s name we pray.

Silent Confession Assurance of Pardon *Gloria Patri

Proclaim God’s Word Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18 ................................................................................ Page 839 Sermon: “A Moral Problem” ..................................................... Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher *Hymn: There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy ....................................................... No. 435

Give Thanks to God Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory: Blessed Are You ....................................................................... Craig Courtney

Sanctuary Choir Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heav’n.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the makers of peace: for they shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness: for theirs is the kingdom of heav’n.

Blessed are you when people revile and persecute you, and speak evil against you, for my sake.

Rejoice, be glad: for great is your reward in heav’n: for so they persecuted the prophets which were before you.

(© 1998 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc.; CCLI 1638406)

*Doxology

*Prayer of Dedication

Go In God’s Name

*Hymn: Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive .............................................................. No. 444 *Charge & Benediction

*Benediction Response: Living for Jesus ....................................... Chisholm/Lowden

Postlude: Fugue in C Major ................................................................................ J. S. Bach

Chad Martin, organ *congregation standing, as able

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These Values for Ministry are important to us:

Joyful Worship ~ Gracious Invitation ~ Prayerful Study

Sacrificial Service ~ Caring Connections

Marks of a Disciple:

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,

goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Our mission: Changing lives . . . making disciples

Our vision: Every member in ministry

FPC Worship Schedule 8:30 a.m. traditional worship

9:45 a.m. contemporary worship in Fellowship Hall 11:00 a.m. traditional worship in the sanctuary

Join us for joyful worship on January 28.

Dr. Doug Fletcher preaching “A Moral Decision” ~ Matthew 6:19-34

Members and visitors are invited for coffee

and a time of fellowship in the Gathering Space following each worship service.

LARGE-PRINT BULLETINS and hearing devices are available from the ushers.

Loving nursery care available in the nursery For pastoral care needs, Pastor Lisa Schrott may be reached on her

cell phone at 318-286-3816.

The annual congregational meeting will be held on January 28 at the conclusion of the 11:00 a.m. worship service. The 2017 annual

report will be distributed and other appropriate items will be addressed. Please make every effort to attend.

Pizza with the Pastors Are you new to the church? Have you been visiting with us and interested in learning more

about the Christian faith or the Presbyterian church? Then Pizza with the

Pastors is for you! Join our pastors in Fellowship Hall on the second Sunday of the

month (February 11) following the 11:00 a.m. service for conversation and fellowship with pizza, salad and beverages. Older children are welcome to participate, and we will have the nursery available for younger children. Call the church office to let them know you will attend.

Memory Fest ~ 2018

“Optimize Your Brain fitness” January 22

at 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall & January 31 at 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

at the bluffton Library Sponsored by Memory Matters

& FPC’s Health Ministries RSVP to Memory Matters at 843-842-6688

Cost: $25

Life of the Church Welcome Visitors! Whether this is your first visit or you have been here many times, we are happy to have you with us! Please come into the Gathering Space following worship to have coffee or punch and a sweet. Then stop by the welcome table to say hello, and find out what is happening here at First Presbyterian Church..

Assisting Elder: We welcome Elder Paul Wlater who is assisting in worship this morning. Memorial Rose: The memorial rose is in honor of Florence Berry who entered the Church Triumphant on January 10, 2018. Love Letters: Look for new “love letters” in the Gathering Space this Sunday morning extending blessings from our membership to others who are in need of support. New Member Class: The next new member class will take place on February 17 at 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. Please call Jean Tharin in the church office for your reservation. Recordings of Sermons: Recordings of sermons are available on the church website at www.fpchhi.org under “Worship and Music.” CDs of worship services and/or sermons ($5) are available upon request by calling the church office. Ministry Request Cards: Please note the Ministry Request cards that may be found inside the friendship pads. You are invited to submit a prayer request on the reverse side which will be forwarded to the pastor and the Prayer Ministry. Available Dates for Flowers: Dates in 2018 are now available to honor loved ones or to celebrate a special occasion through the gift of sanctuary flowers; the donation is $55. Please call Nancy Putnam in the church office at 843-681-3696 to reserve your date. FPC's Flower Ministry uses the chancel flowers to make smaller arrangements following worship services and delivers them to members in the hospital and to the homebound.

Called to Serve Sunday: January 28 is Called to Serve Sunday. The Every Member in Ministry booklet was mailed earlier this month. Please bring your completed form with you to church next Sunday; we will collect them during our worship services. If you haven’t received a booklet, look for them in the Gathering Space, at the Welcome

Center and in Fellowship Hall. Offering Envelopes: Offering envelopes are available to be picked up in the Gathering Space hallway behind the fireplace. Picking up your box of envelopes will save the church in postage expense. Thanks for your help. Active Shooter Presentation: On January 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department will present a program regarding active shooting in the workplace. All are invited to attend. AARP Driving Course: February 20 at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Call the church office for your reservation. GED Camp: The 17th free GED Camp offered by First Presbyterian Church in cooperation with Beaufort County Adult Education will be held January 26 - March 28, 2018. If you know of a non-high school graduate who wants to earn a GED certificate and join our graduates (82 to date), please call Bill Raisch (843-671-2953). Your help with recruitment is greatly appreciated by our staff of FPC volunteers!

We hope you will visit the Bowden Collection, the newly installed art exhibit, that celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The exhibit offers the viewer an

opportunity to celebrate the remarkable treasure that God has given humanity – the gift of the Bible. Martin Luther’s groundbreaking translation has made it possible for Christians over the last 500 years to read the Bible in the vernacular. The flood of translations into other languages that followed has changed the direction of the church and influenced countless lives. The exhibit is located in the South wing hallway, narthex and the Fellowship Hall hallway.

8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services

January 21, 2018

Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher ~ Pastor Rev. Joel M. Wood ~ Associate Pastor of Discipleship

Rev. Lisa M. Schrott ~ Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care

Dr. S. Russell Floyd, III ~ Minister of Music Chad Martin ~ Organist

540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 843 681-3696 ~ www.fpchhi.org

Sundays

For Children Nursery Loving and guided nursery care is offered for babies up to 2 years of age from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Day School/children’s wing.

Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

Deep Blue Sunday School Deep Blue is the new awe-inspiring resource for children that provides a living faith

experience that will help children discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ! Please sign in your kids in their respective classrooms, and meet their teachers.

Ages 3 years – Kindergarten – Room 113 in the Day School/children’s wing 1st – 3rd grades – Room 216 (2nd floor); 4th & 5th grades – Room 215 (2nd floor)

Children's Sunday school teachers: Cibele Santos, Gloria Carmines, Kay Lechner, Lindsay Jones, Susan Olmstead, Kathy Willard

Children’s Church at 11:00 a.m. Parents are encouraged to sit with their children during worship.

After Time with the Children, children are invited to Children's Church, where they participate in a structured time of age-appropriate worship.

Ages 3 years – Kindergarten – Room 113 in the Day School/children’s wing 1st – 5th grades – “The Gospel Project—Jesus Saves” in Creation Station

Children’s bulletins available from the ushers

Children's Church teachers: Cibele Santos, Debbie Berling, Jan Cale, Amy Cross, Beth Green

For Youth 6th-12th grade at 11:00 a.m. Will not meet on January 21

High School and Middle School Youth in the Youth Space: Join us for lessons on Faith Questions! that are based on the questions posed by older youth from around the PCUSA Church. We will look to scripture and to our faith tradition in relevant, responsive ways.

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For Adults 9:45 a.m. Living in the Word: The class engages adults in a deeper exploration of biblical texts with

a time for introductions, joys and concerns and sharing; led by Rich Allen in the library. Current study: “Joseph: Man of Steel” thru January 14

Seekers: This class explores the biblical message and how to apply it to daily life; led by

Otto Ferrene in the South Room. Lowcountry Lessons: David Lauderdale combines a study of the scripture with stories

about the unique history, culture and people of our region; in the sanctuary.

Work in Progress: You are invited to join the Work-In-Progress class in Honey Horn Chapel for fellowship and a discussion of current events in relation to scripture and Christian beliefs.

11:00 a.m. J.O.Y Group: This class is for adults who want to ask "wondering" questions about God and faith in a compassionate, supportive environment. Current study: “Before Amen: the Power of a Simple Prayer Paperback” by Max Lucado. Book cost is $15. Class is led by Judy Pizzuti in the library

Living in Christ: For young couples and singles. Using real life experiences and scripture, this sermon-based reflection group engages in lively discussion within a caring environment; facilitated by Mickey Price in Room 219.

FPC Connections

Sundays Feed My Sheep: First Sunday (February 4) to benefit Bluffton Self Help; making a difference in Bluffton and surrounding area. Please donate your non-perishable food items to help nourish the bodies and the souls of those less

fortunate.

Mondays Fitness with Friends: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. in FH/Gathering Space

Pastor’s Bible Study: “The Study of Romans,” the biblical book at the heart of the Reformation. Mondays at 10:00 a.m. in the library; led by Pastor Doug Fletcher. Resumes January 22 with Chapter 10

Sarah Circle: First Monday (February 5) in the library. Bring a bag lunch and beverage; dessert is provided. Study: “Who is Jesus? What a Difference a Lens Makes” by Judy Yates Siker; facilitated by Carol Nicewinter Monday Night at the Movies: First Monday (February 5) at 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room; February’s movie is “Victoria and Abdul.”

Tuesdays : Biblical men’s fellowship to encourage men to become a positive impact for Jesus

Christ at home, at church and in the community; Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. in Room 202 Hebrews Book Club: Second Tuesday (February 13) at 10:30 a.m. in Room 202. February’s book is “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane”; facilitated by Eleanor Fall & Debbie Berling Knitting Ministry: Second and fourth Tuesday (January 23 & February 13) at 1:30 p.m. in the library Bluffton Women’s Circle: Third Tuesday (February 20) at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Jennifer Alexander, Eagles Point in Bluffton. For more information, please contact Jennifer at jenniferalexande@bellsouth.net/843-940-8266.

Wednesdays Fitness with Friends: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. in FH/Gathering Space Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 202 Women’s Spiritual Exercise: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the library; facilitated by Kathleen Sharp Early Bird Studies with pastors Joel and Lisa in the library and Room 202, respectively

Thursdays Carillon Handbell Choir meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Bell Choir Room; Sanctuary Choir meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room/sanctuary

Fridays Fitness with Friends: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. in FH/Gathering Space

Wednesday Church Family Night Fellowship Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Gathering Space

Cost: $12/adult; $5/child Menu for January 24:

Chicken & broccoli pasta Alfredo; Caesar salad; garlic bread; beverage & dessert Reservations to the church office at 843-681-3696 by 5:00 p.m. each Monday

Catered by Roy’s Place Café & Catering

4:00 p.m. Early-bird studies with Pastor Lisa Schrott: “The Seven Pillars of Creation: The Bible, Science & the Ecology of Wonder” in Room 202;

Pastor Joel Wood: “Old & New Testament Study” in the library 5:30 p.m. New Voices for senior high youth and adults in the Choir Room 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Dinner

Primetime~6:30 p.m.

January 24: Dr. Charles Calvert

“Hospitality Management Education on HHI: Past, Present & Future”

Dr. Calvert has been involved in the hospitality industry in the Lowcountry for well over 30 years. Learn how he and USCB have and will use HHI as

a living laboratory for hospitality management education.

January 31:

“Game theory” with Dr. Brian Canada of USCB Dr. Canada will discuss the ways in which the development of video games inspiried by Lowcountry art, architecture, history and cultural

heritage can stimulate and potentially transform the economy of Beaufort County.

For Children

4:00 p.m.: Nursery care for birth through age 3 in the Day School/children’s wing

Kids for Christ (We’re On Wednesdays!) for pre-school & kindergarten & grades 1-5

at 3:10-5:30 p.m. Family Fellowship Dinner in the Gathering Space at 5:30 p.m.

See above for details on reservations & cost.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIPS @ FPC High School Youth Fellowship

Each Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Space

Middle School Youth Fellowship Each Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Space

Continuing the Conversation A Moral Problem – Matthew 6:1-18

THINK – Living out our faith can be challenging at times. We are called to serve,

we are called to give, and we are called to live in certain ways. Jesus, though, makes even that a little more challenging as he calls into question our motives. We know why we should serve, give and live differently…as the Westminster Shorter Catechism says, we do this because our entire life should “glorify God, and enjoy God forever.” That’s the answer we know. Christ, though, instead of asking, “Why should you?” asks, “Why do you?” Are you giving of your time because you want some extra praise? Are you vocal about your faith because you simply want to stand out? Take time to reflect on your actions and ask, “What are my motives?” Are you seeking to glorify God, or do you want some of that glory yourself? The Good News in this text is that Jesus actually helps us respond to those questions; he helps us re-center our lives so God receives the glory, and he does so by teaching us to pray. We pray for God’s will, God’s Kingdom; we confess our need of God and confess our sins before God. So, why do you do what you do: is it for God, is it for you or is it a mix of both?

PRAY – This week reflect on the prayer Jesus taught us. We say it so often we

sometimes don’t even realize what we say. So take time to truly think about what you pray and what it means. Use the Lord’s Prayer not as just another piece of prayer, but as the prayer which creates the foundation of all of your prayer.

DO – Do something this week without telling anyone. Maybe you can give an

anonymous gift or show up to serve at an event or just set aside some extra time to spend reading scripture. Whatever you choose though, keep it between you and God.

Boundaries Training for Adult Volunteers in Children & Youth Ministries

January 27, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. We take our responsibility for the care, discipleship and growth of our children and youth in our community seriously. We are instituting a new training for ALL volunteers working with children and youth. This training will focus on maintaining healthy boundaries in our relationships – from personal interactions to those involving technology and social media. If you are currently serving as a volunteer, please join us January 27. If you are unable to make this session, we will be holding additional workshops throughout the year. The workshop is open to the entire church community, so if you have an interest in serving in our children and/or youth ministry in the future, we invite you to join us as well. If you are interested in attending, please let the church office know by Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Materials will be provided. Please contact Pastor Lisa at lschrott@fpchhi.org or Pastor Joel jwood@fpchhi.org if you would like more information.