An Order of Worship

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An Order of Worship

Making Disciples 2 Kings 2:1-14 & Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost Sunday ~ June 26, 2016 ~ 10:00 a.m.

1. ___________________________________ Often, our first reaction to an invitation to change is “No.”

Welcome

2. ___________________________________ “Cheap grace is the mortal enemy of our church. Our church struggle today is for costly grace. Cheap grace is grace . . . without costs. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without the living incarnate Jesus Christ. . . . Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again and again, the gift which has to be asked for, the door at which one has to knock. It is costly, because it calls to discipleship; it is grace, because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ. It is costly because it costs people their lives; it is grace because it thereby makes them live.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Centering Ourselves for Worship Prelude Call to Worship Hymn 210 Hymn 276 Hymn 473 Hymn 387

“Interlude in C”

Purcell

Psalm 77 (The Message) “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” (vs. 1 & 5) “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (vs. 1) “For the Beauty of the Earth” (vs. 1 & 2) “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” (vs. 1)

3. ___________________________________ It is human nature to test the limits of love.

Confession of Sin Clothed with the mantle of baptism and protected by God’s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sins to God and to one another. Merciful God, we confess that we desire what is not your will. We fear failure and cling to unquestioned habits. We are truly sorry and repent of what we have done and what we have not done. Show us the path of your prophetic way. Open our eyes to new ventures. Help us love our neighbors as ourselves. Forgive us and renew us, in the name of life abundant, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness Solo

“How Beautiful”

4.___________________________________ 5. ___________________________________ 6. ___________________________________ Who are you nurturing? How are you nurturing them?

Receiving the Morning Offering Solo

“Love of God”

*Prayer of Thanksgiving *Hymn 411

Paris

Growing Young Disciples - children are dismissed to Sunday school Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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.

Lippencott

“Rise, Your Light Is Come!”

*Benediction *Postlude

“Toccata Juiloso”

Smith *Those who are able, please stand The congregation reads the bold print in the liturgy

First Presbyterian Church of Kalispell 540 South Main ~ 406.752.7488 ~ fpckalispell.org

Called by Christ to joyfully serve and expand the Kingdom of God

125 Year Historical Tidbit THE DOORKEEPER A welcome sight that greets First Church visitors each Sunday morning is the person of Elder Jim Hunt, standing at the front door, ready to open the door and at the same time to extend a friendly hand of greeting. Not only is Elder Jim rendering a useful service with his greeting, but he is also helping to avoid the sometimes difficult task of having to ascend the steps and pull open the heavy door at the same time. One cannot help but think of the verse from Psalms, “I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Presbytidings – March 1952

Vacation Bible School There will be a meeting following worship TODAY in the Neighbors in Need office for anyone who would be interested in helping with the church's VBS. We have need of: Prayers, snack makers, craft people, greeters/ guides, discussion group leaders, games, people to help set up the downstairs before the VBS starts, and more!

Chinook Covenant Group

SFTS

Will gather this afternoon! Meet at the church at 5:00 p.m. to carpool to Sherryl Main's house for a salad potluck dinner.

San Francisco Theological Seminary SFTS Seminars ~ Glacier Presbyterian Center

Formations of Christianity in the Real World The seminar starts this evening at 7:00 p.m. and will conclude at noon on Tuesday, June 28. See you at camp!

Ray of Hope Women’s and Children’s Shelter Fundraiser Begins this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. with a social hour followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. and a program at 6:30 p.m. The fundraiser will be held at Vista Linda located at 240 Boon Road in Somers. Pay at the door: adults $22 and children are $1 per year of age up to 13. Come and support this important shelter in our community!

Fourth of July Parade Join us on July 4th to watch our entry and the JuJu kids skate in the parade! Afterwards the kids will skate in our parking lot and host a BBQ! See you at the parade!

Welcome to FPC Kalispell! We are glad you are here today! Today’s theme: Nothing advocates for our faith more than the lives that model it. Making Disciples My counsel is this: Live freely, animated and motivated by God’s Spirit... What happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely... Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives. Galatians 5:16, 22, 23, 25 (The Message)

Our Vision Statement FPC Kalispell is a family that seeks God’s will in its ministry. Inside these walls, people of all ages experience God-inspired worship, grow in faith and receive spiritual support through studying and teaching God’s Word. We continually strive to build a loving and welcoming community as we express God’s love in all we do. We provide and encourage participation in Christian education classes, small groups, and various other opportunities for growth and fellowship. Outside these walls, we are called by God to serve our neighbors and share Christ’s love with the unchurched and under-served where they are. This is accomplished through relational development with schools, residential facilities, and with all people who desire to fellowship with us. We believe that serving our community increases active church participation by providing ways to follow Christ’s command to make this House of God a magnet for community transformation. In this way we will serve the “least of these” (Matthew 25:40) while sustaining the church for years to come.