Prelude

Welcome

GatherinG for worship

cAll To WorSHIP one: God calls us to service,all: rather than honor.one: God call us to love the unknown,all: rather than the familiar.one: We come to this time of worship,all: trusting in the grace of Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

*oPeNING HYmN Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above (vs. 1-3) PH #483

cAll To coNfeSSIoN

PrAYer of coNfeSSIoN: (unison) Merciful God, forgive us, for we exalt ourselves and mock the humble. forgive us when we think better of ourselves than the person next to us. we choose to believe we are self-sufficient rather than trust in your strength.open us to your spirit, that we might serve all people without regard to the outcome,devoting ourselves to your honor alone. we pray in Jesus’ name. amen.

September 1, 2013Gathering to Worship

* for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation.

First Presbyterian Church encourages people to live their lives faithfully, daily, where they are, and with what they have been entrusted, to the glory of God. Our mission is to let our light shine

and be beacons of hope, equipping people for life in the world.

declArATIoN of forGIVeNeSS:one: God rejoices when we humble ourselves, and return to God’s ways, offering us finest wheat and the best fruit of the vine to sustain us in new life. rejoice! for you have been reconciled to God and to one another. friends, let us declare the good news to each other: all: in Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

reSPoNSe of PArdoN (sung) Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above (vs. 4) PH #483 thus all my glad some way along, i sing alone thy praises that all may hear the grateful song My voice unwearied raises. Be joyful in the Lord, my heart, Both soul and body take your part: to God all praise and glory!

Welcome THe cHIldreNthis, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. water, God's word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: this is where children belong.

cHIldreN’S TIme (children may now be seated with their parents or those five and younger may leave for the nursery.)

attendinG to sCripture

PrAYer for IllumINATIoN

fIrST ScrIPTure reAdING Hebrews 13:1-3, 7-8, 15-16 (pg 308, NT)one: This is the word of the lord all: thanks be to God.

ANTHem Amazing Grace arr. Harlan

SecoNd ScrIPTure reAdING luke 14:1, 7-14 (pg 105, NT)one: This is the word of the lord all: thanks be to God.

SermoN "The Sin of objectification" rev. Sue coller

*HYmN Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord PH #392

GIVING of our GIfTS

opportunities to serve this week

Invitation to Give

offertory Anthem Table of Plenty arr. Schutte

Presentation of offerings

(Please sign the Act of friendship pad and pass it down the pew)

*doxology

saCraMent of the Lord’s supper:

INVITATIoN To THe lord’S SuPPerone: come, all you who are loved by God, come, and be fed with the food that He gives freely! come, and quench your thirst from the Waters of life; come, and let your spirits be filled again with the goodness of your creator!all: Lord God, Giver of all good things, we hear your invitation, we see your gifts of life and grace. we have come, we have tasted and we know... God, you are good. amen.

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving one: The lord be with you.all: and also with you.one: lift up your hearts.all: we lift them up to the Lord.one: let us give thanks to the lord our God.all: it is right to give our thanks and praise.one: lord, our hearts truly are glad, and we are filled with thankfulness, because in your great love you did not abandon us in the dark and fearful places of this world, But in Jesus christ, you came to us, to rescue us, to restore us, and to give us new life.all: and all who are tired and burdened, all who are frightened and unsafe, all who are sick and broken, can come and find new life.one: As we gather around this table, we pray for those you love. We pray for our world, torn by hatred and division, broken by poverty and disease.all: Let your mercy fill our world.one: We pray for our country, a land of great privilege and of great need.all: Let your mercy fill our country.one: We pray for our families and communities, places of celebration and suffering, places of joy and grief.all: Let your mercy fill our families and our communities.one: We pray for ourselves, with so much need and so much pain, With so much hope and so many dreams.all: Let your mercy fill us, o God.one: Around this table, lord, you meet us where we are at, and you love us with a love beyond our comprehension.

every time we gather at this table we are reminded of the great sacrifice you made for us, in giving up your life so that we might live. Thank you for this bread and wine. fill us with your Spirit, so that just as this bread and cup is your body and blood for us, so may we be your body out in the world.

empower us by your Spirit, to be christ's presence in the world even as Jesus was God- with-us. Give us courage to speak his truth, to seek his justice, and to love with his love. Keep us faithful in your service until christ comes in final victory and we feast with all your saints in the joy of your eternal realm.

Now in the boldness that is ours as your children, we pray together the prayer of the family of God:all: our father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. thy kingdom come. thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. amen.

Sharing at the TableFollowing the choir’s coming to the Table, the congregation, including the balcony and sides, is invited to come to the

serving stations using the center aisle. The bread and grape juice are gluten free. Grape juice is in the chalices nearest the Table. Wine is in the chalices farthest from the Table. After receiving at the Station of your choice, please return to your

seat via the side aisles. A roving server will bring grape juice and bread to those who desire to remain in their seat.

LeaVinG to serVe

We PrePAre To Go BAcK INTo THe World one: Now come, all you who are loved by God: hear christ’s call to serve others as he has served you. Join the community of those who walk in the footsteps of Jesus.all: Lord God of world-Changing Love, we thank you for this meal, and for welcoming us to your table. we remember that we are your children, and that you have called us to share your love with everyone we meet. help us to receive your life, walk in your strength, and follow your ways every moment of our lives. amen.

*HYmN Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation (vs. 1-3) PH #417

*cHArGe ANd BeNedIcTIoN

coNGreGATIoNAl reSPoNSe Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation (vs. 4) PH #417 Laud and honor to the father, Laud and honor to the son, Laud and honor to the spirit, ever three and ever one; one in might and one in glory while unending ages run.

*PoSTlude

Bible Presentation! Sunday, Sept. 8 & Wednesday, Sept. 11 Please be sure to join us in worship on Sunday, Sept. 8 (10am) or Wednesday, Sept. 11 (6:15pm) as we joyfully present Bibles to All the young people in our church! It will be a great time of celebration as we witness the giving of God’s living Word to fPc’s own children and youth. We hope you can join us!.

"FPC 5K/Fun Run: Volunteers Needed Sept. 29th"for our upcoming charity run/walk we are looking for a group of people who would like to staff a refreshment table on the course for all of the participants, and stand at key points on the course to direct runners in the right direction. This is a great way to spend your morning with friends, helping with an important cause!

If you are interested in helping in this way please contact linda Johnson at lsj_tennis@hotmail.com or by phone at 785-827-3820.

register for the race, breakfast and raffle at http://goo.gl/PV6uVP

Sign up to bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert! Sign up sheet will be in the lobby!

1 Hanna frederick-miller carson mansfield marj morrow

2 Stacey orr Thomas Shadwick Bev Zizumbo edward Zoch

3 Seara Weir

4 Thomas miller

5 Jean exline florence Gebhart cary renfro

Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! Email chealsea@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it.

COMING UP THIS WEEK AT FPC:

BIrTHdAyS THIS WEEK...

TOdAyS VOlUNTEErS:Candle lighter: Annie ShadwickCoffee hostess: connie Johnson, maxine StrawnGreeters: margy Hogarty, John Hogartyushers: margaret & Bruce Wyatt, head ushers; rosemary & richard Gibsonworship service assistant: Toni renfroflower deliverer: rosemary GibsonManor Bus: Pat Taylorworship service recorder: J.r. lidgettpreparers: marcia Anderson & linda ellisonservers: rosemary Gibson, Tina ralston, Toni renfro, Abbey rupe, Boyd Smith, Bret Wallace, Seara Weir

The Flowers in the Chancel are in celebration of Mabelle Mase's 95th birthday, from her family.

Following worship Today: Blood Pressure checks- chapel, 11:30 am

Monday, Sept. 2:Labor Day - Office Closed

tueSday, Sept. 3:memorial cmte - Hope rm, 12:45 pmcares & concerns cmte - Hope rm, 1:30 pmWorship cmte - Hope rm, 5:15 pm

WedneSday, Sept. 4children's Programs - 3:45 pm

mid-High Yth Grp - Yth rm, 5:00 pmWednesday dinner (Potluck)- Blair Hall, 5:30 pm

Worship Service - chapel, 6:15 pmchoir Practice - choir rm, 7:00 pm

thurSday, Sept. 5:Adult education cmte.- Hope rm, 12:00 pm

Sunday, Sept. 8:Sunday School - 9:00 am living the Word, Hope rm (adults)Worship - Sanctuary, 10:00 am

Don't Miss it!Wednesday Children's Christian Education!*NeW online registration! register your child(ren) for Wednesday christian ed, at http://goo.gl/ayNBJB

Sign Up for Sunday Chancel Flowers!You are invited to sign up, using the form below, as a Sunday Chancel flower donor for any 2013 Sunday. Perhaps there is a particular date that is impor-tant to you to honor or memorialize someone. All donors (whether there is one or ten!) and those memorialized or honored will be listed in the bulletin on the date desired. The cost is $20.00. Please contact Melanie in the office with any questions at melanie@fpcsalina.org or 825-0226. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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_________________________________________________________________ Please return this form, with your check for $20.00 to First Presbyterian Church 308 S 8th St Salina, KS 67402-0585

for Your inforMation: • fPc’s Nursery, located on the second floor, is available for infants and

children ages 5 and younger. diane Arnder is the Nursery Supervisor. • fPc encourages children ages 6 and older to attend worship.

Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened by a wonderful volunteer!

• large–print bulletins, and extra hymnals, including large print, and Bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary. Amplified hearing aid devices are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance.

• PH=Presbyterian Hymnal, STf=Sing the faith Hymnal ConGreGationaL Care

• Tan “Prayer request” cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. As requests are received, the Board of deacons will offer prayers.

• Blue “We care” cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation, these cards are mailed the next week. cards are available in the pew racks. Please place the cards in the offering plate.

• Your “Prayer concerns” can now be submitted online. Please visit www.fpcsalina.org/ministries/prayer-concerns and they will be forwarded to a pastor.

first Presbyterian church: 308 S. 8th St. Salina, KS 67401 785-825-0226

Interim Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Sue CollerAssociate Pastor of Youth & mission: Austin Ashenbrennermusic director: Richard Koshgarianorganist: Angie Koshgarianchildren's christian education: Erika AshenbrennerNursery Supervisor: Diane ArnderVolunteer coordinator: Mary Andersenoffice manager: Melanie Pearsoncommunications coordinator: Chealsea WeaverHead custodian: Ed Zochrelief custodian: Tony GriggsVisit: www.fpcsalina.org like: https://www.facebook.com/fpcsalinaks follow: https://twitter.com//fpcsalina