Calendar for the week

Sunday, August 18th 8:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Worship w/ Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship/ No mini-workshop 11:15 a.m. - Arlene's Birthday Party in Berean Hall

Monday, August 19th

6:00 p.m. - Deacon's Meeting & Mission Following

Tuesday, August 20th

5-6 a.m. - Yoga 10:00 a.m. - Mission Sewing

Thursday, August 22nd 5-6 a.m. - Yoga 6-7 p.m. - Yoga

Saturday, August 23rd

9-10:30 a.m. - Mobile Pantry

Sunday, August 25th 8:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Worship 11:00 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship

11:15 a.m. - mini-workshop on "How to Greet or Usher"

Faith, Fellowship and Love Come Grow with us!

Head of the Church Jesus Christ Ministers Members of the Church

Preacher Rev. John White

Musician Praise Team

Lector Gary & Brian McCarty

Usher Elder Tammy Miller

First Presbyterian Church Jesup, Iowa

10th Sunday after Pentecost August 18, 2019

REMEMBERING OUR BAPTISM The Pouring of the Waters as a Reminder of our New Beginnings In the Reformed

tradition Baptism is a sign of God's Covenant. The water of Baptism is linked with the

waters of creation, the flood and the exodus. Why does our baptismal prayer recall all

these ancient things? Because the water of baptism is a vivid reminder that our God is a

God of new beginnings and that through the new covenant in Christ we receive the

ultimate washing and rebirth. Jesus commanded: "Go therefore and make disciples of

all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit."

May we rejoice and remember this new covenant and command as we pour this water.

The Order for the Worship of God 10th Sunday after Pentecost, August 18, 2019

Welcome! We are glad you can join us for worship. Please remember to turn off your cell phones as we turn towards God.

* = Please stand in body or in spirit

Pre-service Music "We Believe" Praise Team

Greetings

*Musical Call to Worship - bagpipes by B. J. McCarty

*Song of Praise #544 “The Church’s One Foundation” (vs. 1, 2, 4)

Common Prayer (all)

Leader: We are your Church.

All: But you are our cornerstone.

Leader: We have been chosen to help build your Kingdom, a kingdom that will

never end.

All: You are our eternal Rock.

Leader: Though the earth gives way and the winds blows, we know that our

foundation will hold not because of ourselves, but because of you.

All: You are our strong tower.

Leader: So, build us up, Powerful King ...

All: And though we continue to sin over and over again, often in the same

failings, help us to stand firm on your grace, a grace which never runs dry.

Keep us strong, humble and growing in you. For we pray in the name of One

who did it all, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Song of Response #69 “I Worship You, Almighty God”

Assurance of Forgiveness

Beloved, God who created you and knows you by name, for He sent his only Son to

redeem you and not to condemn. In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Alleluia!

People: Amen.

*Passing of the Peace

Children’s Message w/Noisy Offering Betty Lorenz

Prayer of Preparation

Scripture Lesson Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon I Am A Church Member: Partnership

Offering Our Gifts to God

Offertory Music "One Bread, One Body" Praise Team

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Invitation and Communion Prayer

One: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you.

One: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them to the Lord.

One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Words of Institution and Sharing Bread and Cup w/song "How Beautiful"

Closing Prayer

*Hymn of Sending #581 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” (vs. 1, 2, 4)

*Musical Benediction - bagpipes by B. J. McCarty

*Postlude

LITURGICAL COLORS: We remain in the season of Pentecost - a day remembered

for God pouring out his Holy Spirit upon the disciples which resulted in the birthing

of the church. The color of the season of Pentecost is either red for the fiery Spirit

or green for the season of growth.

Prayer Requests

Concerns

Prayers for the Presbytery- Westminster, Waterloo- Rev. Dr. Patricia Jacobs & Rev. Daniel Voigt.

For substitute teacher for our Sunday School and volunteers for JAM.

For Lynn Miller to recovery & heal from surgery this past week.

For God’s comfort for Tim and Linda Lindquist upon the death of his brother Mike.

A full recovery for Annette Zuck following her knee surgery on July 9.

Relief from severe arthritis for Randy Knipfer of Monticello MN, son of Bart and the late Bev Knipfer.

For comfort and company for those in assisted living: Helen Blad, Vivian Kaster,

Jane Farr.

Ongoing Prayers

For ongoing love and support through health concerns - Ashley VanHemert, Brett Zuck (If anyone needs to be placed back on the ongoing prayer list please let pastor know so we can add their name.)

If you have a prayer concern please fill out the prayer request card from the pew and put it in

the offering plate or contact Shelly Hanson at fpc2@jtt.net or 319-827-1701.

*Be sure to indicate if the concern is to be shared with the congregation or remain private.

PASTOR JOHN’S CONTACT INFORMATION: 825 Hawley Street, Jesup, IA 50648.

Ph: 920-319-9971 Email: crstm.john@gmail.com

Celebrations

Happy Birthday to Sage Behn on the 21st, Mike Lichty on the 22nd & Richard Mott on the 23rd

Happy Anniversary to Dixon & Sarah Stuelke on the 19th, Mike & Kim Lichty on the 20th and Rod & Becky Elson on the 23rd

Ways to Get Involved In our Church

and Help Our Community

SPECIAL INVITE Arlene Reinertson will be celebrating her 90th birthday today at 11:00 am in Berean Hall following worship service. She will have cake, ice cream and coffee and all are welcome to attend.

SUNDAY SCHOOL We are planning to celebrate our Sunday School kick off on Sept. 8th with a potluck in the Parker Muncey Park. Bring your lawn chairs and a dish to share. We will have music, cake walk and a snow cone maker to add to the fun! Classes will begin on Sept. 15th.

WEB-SITE Our new web-site is LIVE! Visit www.fpcjesup.com to check it out. We will have weekly updates. Pastor John's sermon's will be coming soon to listen too!

CONFIRMATION Pastor John will begin confirmation classes on September 4th from 7-8pm. If you would like your middle schooler to participate please talk to Pastor John.

40 DAYS OF PRAYER Remember how Jesus spent 40 days with his disciples after the Resurrection, preparing them to be his witnesses? Starting July 1 through August 16 (Monday through Friday), we are going to spend 40 Days in Prayer in order to better prepare ourselves for the 2019-2020 ministry season. We will read together a prayer guide written by Joan Gray, author of the book “Sailboat Church” and former Moderator of the General Assembly. Her guide will help us soften our hearts to God’s leading and await his Spirit to empower us. MINI-WORKSHOPS Ever wondered how to do some of the things that go on regularly at the church? Well, we’re putting together some basic introductory workshops on various topics in the coming weeks in order to give you an idea. We will meet in the pastor’s office and will go for only 20-25 minutes. But through this introductory session, you will have a better idea how you might get involved in this ministry. The session is open to all!

August 25 – How to Greet or Usher Sept 1 – How to Read Scripture (Be a Lector)