THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

58TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY

10:30 AM APRIL 24, 2016

THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and

help. As worship is not an obligatory offering unto God, but a natural response to God’s goodness, take time to consider all the

reasons, big and small, for which you are thankful unto God.

Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship is essential to our life as a congregation, so please continue to

do so following our time of worship.

Those who are able are invited to stand. Latecomers may be seated.

APPROACHING GOD

PRELUDE “Adantino” ORLANDO GIBBONS

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP FROM PSALM 1 Leader: Happy are those who delight in the ways of the Lord! People: Happy are we when we do not take the advice of the wicked,

walk the path of sin, or sit in the scoffer’s seat! Leader: By God’s grace and guidance, we are like trees planted by

streams of water, which yield fruit and do not wither.

People: So let us trust, follow and praise the God in whom we delight, live, move and breathe!

HYMN #275 “God of Our Life” SANDON

PRAYER OF PRAISE AND ADORATION CALL TO CONFESSION AND SILENT CONFESSION

DEDICATION HYMN #333 “Seek Ye First” LAFFERTY

Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness,

And all these things shall be given unto you, Allelu Alleluia.

Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find.

Knock and the door shall be opened unto you, Allelu Alleluia.

DEDICATION OF MEMORIAL GIFTS THROUGH THE CELEBRATION FUND

Contributions have been made to the Celebration Fund, Memorial Fund, Education Fund, and Stained Glass Windows in memory of Patricia Colson, Frances Gledhill, Art Winters, Najia Naegele, Aubrey Somishka,

and Michael Fernandez. In addition, gifts were given to the Deacon’s Fund and the Stained Glass Windows in celebration of Wyatt Somishka’s

baptism, and to the Kenya Student Scholarship Fund in honor of Jack Decker’s retirement. In gratitude for their lives and their witness unto

the glory and beauty of God, we dedicate these gifts as a reminder of the glory and beauty of God’s life-giving light unto us all. May all our lives forever be a beautiful and illuminated witness to God!

LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE & CELEBRATION

We remember, O LORD, all the faithful ones who have gone before us and we celebrate their witness to your grace unto Emmaus and the

nations of the world. This morning, we are especially mindful of the witness of Michael Fernandez, Frances Gledhill, Ann Kuntz, Howard Weaver, and Kay Weber.

We also remember, O LORD, parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers, aunts and uncles, neighbors, co-workers and friends who have been a blessing and an inspiration unto us. Thank you for gifting

us through these beloved relationships and friendships.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

A TIME OF SILENCE

HYMN #343 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” BEECHER

SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Allegretto” WILLIAM BOYCE

UNISON AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FROM THE PCUSA DIRECTORY FOR WORSHIP

Leader: Friends, let us confess our faith. People: God takes the initiative in creation and in covenant, in calling to

repentance and in offering forgiveness. The Spirit of God quickens us to an awareness of God’s grace and claim upon our lives. The Spirit moves us to respond by naming and calling upon God, by remembering and proclaiming God’s acts of self-

revelation in word and deed, and by committing our lives to God’s reign in the world.

Leader: In proclaiming Christ, we remember and proclaim the

forgiveness, grace and calling of God. In being claimed to serve the mission of Christ, we call upon God’s guidance as we work

together unto God’s reign in the world. People: Thanks be to God!

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PASSING OF THE PEACE

GATHERING JOYS AND CONCERNS FOR INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS THE LORD’S PRAYER: PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16 (Please use “debts & debtors”.)

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH

WORD WITH THE CHILDREN* DOROTHY NICHOLAS

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON ISAIAH 43:15-21 OT – Pg. 688 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 632 in the blue-edged Bible

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON MATTHEW 28:16-20

The Message Translation

SERMON “Celebrating the Legacy of Faith” REV. TIM DOONER

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD

OFFERTORY “Be Thou My Vision” ARR. DOROTHY PARKER Senior Choir

Order of Worship

April 24, 2016

N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049

610.967.5600 office@faithchurchemmaus.org www.faithchurchemmaus.org

PASTOR: Rev. Timothy Dooner

PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson

ORGANIST/DIRECTOR, SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder

DIRECTOR, CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer

CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie

DEACON GREETER: Jana Masenheimer

FLOWER DEACON: Matt Somishka

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Carolyn Baittinger

USHER CAPTAIN: Doug Boyd

USHERS: Joe Smits, Elaine Smits, Harry Dennis, Joe Seem

AUDIO: Chas Shimer

VIDEO: Evan Gill

FELLOWSHIP: DePhillips/DePhillips

FLOWERS: Matt & Michele Somishka, in memory of Aubrey Bruce & Jean Wagner, in memory of grandson Matthew J. Wagner

ELDERS:

Class of 2016 2017 2018 Rob Clark Jack Decker Jim DePhillips III John Gill Diane Millick Bill Gosner Jack Hillman Michelle Somishka Lisa Heineman Tim Melnick Erik Walker Richard Smith

DEACONS:

Class of 2016 2017 2018 Christy Smits Terry Eck Luana Graber Matt Somishka Toni Fernandez Anne Greenwood Jessica Spak Krista Gosner Donna Hill Amy Waters Joanne Herring Jana Masenheimer

Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the ushers.

Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.

Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an usher for assistance.

Hymns in the 700’s are from Sing! People of Faith, purple booklet in pews.

The large candle on the communion table is a symbol for us that, as Christians, we believe Christ is still the light of the world.

May it also remind us that PEACE is what we hope for.

SO THAT THOSE PRESENT MAY EXPERIENCE GOD WITHOUT DISTRACTION, WE ASK THAT CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE TURNED

OFF PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP. THANK YOU.

*Word with the Children For children grade 1 and younger, care is provided in the nursery during the

remainder of our worship time. We ask that children from grade 2 upward remain with their families so they can continue to learn the beauty and art of

worship. A single youth volunteer may be needed. Please ask the adult nursery personnel if a youth is necessary.

Military Service Please keep these people in your prayers.

Hillary N. Bender, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,

Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits.

Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy.

Contact Information Pastoral Care Needs To contact our Pastor, please use Tim Dooner’s email address:

tim@faithchurchemmaus.org.

For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays

through Thursdays, contact the church office—610-967-5600. After hours, please contact either Terry Eck, Moderator of Deacons—610-351-9440; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session—610-966-0897, who

will make the appropriate connections.

For medical emergencies or deaths, contact Tim at 610-316-8256.

Faith Church Prayer Chain

Anyone with prayer concerns that they would like our membership to

pray for should contact Ginny Robertson, our prayer chain coordinator. Her email address is VSRobertson7@gmail.com and her telephone number is

610-965-5706. Please feel free to contact her so that our Faith Family may talk to our Heavenly Father about your concerns. He hears and listens to all

prayers, no matter how large or small.

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Sunday, April 24, 2016

We worship in the name of our creative God, our all-loving Savior and the rejuvenating Spirit. Amen.

We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.

Spring Clean-Up April 30 9:00 AM to Noon (rain date May 14)

Now that the fickle winter is over, bring your talents and your energy to help spring clean and beautify our building and grounds.

What to Bring? Outdoor tools to make our grounds look awesome Indoor tools to work handyman projects Hauling trailers for outdoor debris Work gloves and clothes

Talent, energy and muscle

What Do You Receive? A good feeling that you helped your congregation, our church,

and the grounds on which it stands! Our Church is prepared for the summer!

A quality physical and mental work-out!

Worship

New to Faith Church? If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith

Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you.

Congregational Meeting AND Town Hall! The Session has called for a Congregational Meeting after

worship today, to act on a report from the Nominating Committee. After the official Congregational Meeting is adjourned,

all are invited to stay for a Town Hall Meeting, during which several Elders and Pastor Tim will be facilitating a conversation about our

life together on Sunday mornings (our fellowship, discipleship, hospitality and worship). This is a conversation about possibilities,

and not about decisions that have already been made. All will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. This meeting is in response to the feedback offered by you all in the

Congregational Reflections Survey, so thank you again to all who responded to the survey!

TODAY! TODAY!

Youth Group

Watch for NEW, IMPORTANT and UPDATED announcements each week.

Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street, PO Box 507

Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-5600

office@faithchurchemmaus.org Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org

Buildings & Grounds

Administration

Called to Serve? During the March meeting of Session, the Administration and

Finance Committee was split into two committees. The Finance

Committee retained all of its members, and the Administration Committee at this time has only one member.

Those who have an interest in the formation of, and service to the church administration are invited to contact Richard Smith by

email at richardrsmithjr@verizon.net or by telephone at 484-515-3068.

Women of Faith

Women’s Social Gathering May 4, at 6:00 PM, at the Superior Restaurant in Emmaus, has

been set for a social dinner gathering for ALL ladies of Faith Church. Dinner will be ordered directly from their menu, with separate checks for each person. Please join Women of Faith for a fun time of Fellowship.

Making crafts for the December sale!

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Sunday Morning Education Opportunities The Discipleship Committee has something for every age

on Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM.

Nursery for children under age 3.

Genesis Class is for ages 3 through K. (Rm. 2) This class is currently using a VeggieTales series.

Grades 1-5 (Rm. 4)

Middle School (gr. 6-8) (Rm. 3)

Sr. High + (gr. 9 thru college age) (Rm. 5)

Adult Bible Study (Rm. 1)

Adult Topical Study Group (Rm. 7)

Discipleship

Mid-Week Education Opportunities Small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome.

Women’s Devotional Fellowship meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30—11:30 AM in participants’ homes. Next Meeting: 4/28 - Brewer

Disciples of Christ (DOC), a men’s study & discussion group, meets every other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The topic of discussion is “living in a diverse society.” Next meeting: 5/5

Bible Study meets at noon on Wednesdays in the Parlor. Come share the Bible with this lively group! All are welcome! Next meeting: 4/27

Youth Groups Middle School Youth Group (gr. 6-8) High School Youth Group (gr. 9-12)

MSYG will meet from 5:00-7:00 PM. HSYG will meet from 6:30-8:30 PM. We will share some sort of shared meal together from 6:30-7:00 PM, i.e. a brown bag meal, pizza, or a meal cooked together. We will have weekly meetings unless otherwise noted.

Today: Sky Zone trampoline park. Today, we will take a field trip to Sky Zone trampoline park (Westgate Mall, 2285 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017). We will meet at Faith at 4:00 pm to carpool to Sky Zone. Check-in at Sky Zone at 4:30pm. We will jump from 5:00-6:00. Then, we will go to Westgate Pizza for dinner (bring your own pizza money).

May 1: Work with Faith Feeds garden. Meet at Faith Church @ 1:30 PM

May 15: Regular Meeting

May 22: Regular Meeting

June 19-23: Youth Group volunteers needed for Vacation Bible School

July 2-10: Workcamp

July 18-24: Youth Triennium

Contact: jomarchetto@rcn.com

Look for the 2016 Vacation Bible School Registration Form in the May edition of

The Faith Flyer.

Let’s celebrate our Graduates!

As each school year comes to a close, we proudly share the accomplishments of church members (and those of their family) that have graduated from high school or college, and are preparing to embark on the next step of their life’s journey.

With that thought in mind, if you are part of the Class of 2016, or are the proud family member of someone who is graduating, please send the news to office@faithchurchemmaus.org, or leave a note in the secretary’s mailbox in the church office. We’d like to know where are students are graduating from and their plans for the future! We will share these accomplishments in the June newsletter as well as the July/August issue.

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Fresh Air Fund—Hosts Needed The Fresh Air Fund, a non-profit organization started in 1877, is

seeking hosts to provide children ages 7 to 12 the chance to escape NYC for one-week trips this summer. Hosts can be singles and couples with or without children. FAF covers all costs and you can select the gender and age of the child. We offer local support and fun group activities!

Visit freshair.org or contact Jenae Holtzhafer at lvfreshair@gmail.com or 484-350-9300. Like our page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/freshairfundlehighvalley or tweet us @LVFreshAir

Look at us Grow! The 412 is thrilled to schedule more and more dates!

Check the calendar for starting times. www.412emmaus.com. Details will be shared as they are made available!

May 7— A 412 Community FREE Arts Workshop Lego Story Builder —10:00 AM to Noon

Come, design, and discover what it means to be curious and creative. We w45ill build hands on with Legos to experience firsthand our own creative potential. We will develop our own characters and scenes. We will discover that we all have creative imaginations! Space is limited, so please RSVP to joanne@thebarnlv.org , or give Joanne a call at 484-221-8856.

May 20— Game Night—6:00 PM with Lisa Heineman

Game lovers of all ages are invited for some friendship, food, and fun! Game nights will be held monthly on a Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. There will be plenty of board and card games available to play, but if you have some favorites of your own feel free to bring them along. Pizza, popcorn, and drinks will be provided (donations are appreciated to cover the cost of food). Please R.S.V.P. to Lisa Heineman at 484-547-7441 or lekheineman@gmail.com to make sure enough food is available.

Jul. 18-22— Lets Play Books Day Camp (details TBA)

Aug. 8-12— Lets Play Books Day Camp (details TBA)

There is still plenty of room for YOU to do something in this space and invite the friends and neighbors with whom God is calling you to connect. Contact Rob Clark.

How will YOU use the space?!

The 412 Mission

Good News! On Saturday, June 4, 2016, Faith Presbyterian

Church will hold its Spring YARD SALE. All proceeds

will be divided equally between Westminster Village (elder care) and our partners in Riamukurwe Parish of Nyeri, Kenya

(in support of the orphanage and school).

Our goal is to involve the entire church and open our doors to

the community. The Yard Sale is more than a fundraiser, it encourages the community to see the physical church and feel the

community of love of our members.

You can help by:

Cleaning out your house and donating items. Encouraging friends and family to offer items for donation or

setting up a space and selling their own items. Everyone can participate by donating items or Volunteering to

Bake, be a Cashier, Setting Up, Kitchen Helper, or Cleaning UP.

If you have questions, or would like to arrange an appointment to have items picked up, simply email or call:

Email: faithchurchyardsale@gmail.com

Phone: Joe Payea (484-223-9381) or

Laurie Murray Payea (610-393-0000)

COMMUNITY

Register for Kirkwood Camp 6 nights, 7 days, one week that could have a huge effect on a

young person's life. Campers can expect to have a ton of fun, and parents can expect a safe, empowering, technology-free, and faithful experience led by Christian role models from Pennsylvania and around the world. Kirkwood Camp is a joint ministry of Lehigh and Philadelphia Presbyteries.

Open to rising grades 1-12. For more information and to register, please visit www.kirkwoodcamp.org

Community Office Mondays! ATTN: Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, Work-from-Homers, Students, Etc. Take a weekly break from solitude and the coffee shops by coming into the 412 on Community Office Mondays. Coffee, internet, community, and collaboration. Door will be open Mondays 9-5.

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If you wish, you may tear this off and place in offering plate.

Two Weeks of Faith This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information.

Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing.

This Week Sunday, April 24 Anniversary Sunday NO Children’s or Youth Music rehearsals 9:15 AM— Sunday School 10:30 AM— Worship Service 5:00 PM— Youth Group Trip to Sky Zone 6:45 PM— Junior GS (3) Monday, April 25 NO Adult Bell Choir 6:45 PM— Daisy GS (4) 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (FH) Tuesday, April 26 Election Day Wednesday, April 27 9:00 AM— Women of Faith craft making Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— Bridge to God (7) 7:30 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, April 28 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous Friday, April 29 Church Office Closed Saturday, April 30 9:00 AM— Zumba 9:00 AM— Spring Clean-up

Next Week Sunday, May 1 Communion NO Children’s or Youth Music rehearsals 9:15 AM— Sunday School 10:30 AM— Worship Service 5:00 PM— Middle School Youth Group 6:30 PM— Senior High Youth Group 6:45 PM— Junior GS (3) Monday, May 2 6:00 PM— Adult Bell Choir 6:45 PM— Brownie GS (4) 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (FH) Tuesday, May 3 9:00 AM— Emmaus Garden Club (FH) 6:00 PM— Women of Faith Social Gathering 7:30 PM— Administration Committee (4) Wednesday, May 4 9:00 AM— Women of Faith craft making Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— @412: 412 Committee 7:00 PM— Bridge to God (7) 7:30 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, May 5 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 6:00 PM— Worship Committee 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous Friday, May 6 Church Office Closed Saturday, May 7

Around the Corner...

May 3 ............... Women’s Social May 14............. Spring Clean-up (rain date)

May 15............. Pentecost/Confirmation May 15............. Flyer Deadline

May 30............. Memorial Day—Church office closed Jun. 6 ............... Yard Sale

Jun. 19 ............. Flyer Deadline

Key FH Fellowship Hall

MR Music Room

P Parlor

O Office

S Sanctuary

I GIVE Monthly, Quarterly, or Electronically.

To learn more about giving electronically, click on the “Stewardship” link under the “About Us” section of our website.

4/26 Steven Shussett

4/30 Florence Bannister, Lisa Heineman

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