Worship: Participating in worship today are Pastor Steve Schorr and Pastor Shannon Weisenfels. The Sanctuary Flowers are given today in loving memory of Shackleford “Bill” Reeder by his family. Glory be to God. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 With joy and thanksgiving, the Sacrament of Baptism will be received today by Neils David Gaynor, son of Alison and Brandon Gaynor; sister of Vivianne; and Claire Emerson Blake, daughter of Diana and Spencer Blake; sister of Ellie Blake; granddaughter of Lynn and Mark Pace and Mary and Jack Blake, Jr.; great granddaughter of Jodi Blake and Marilyn Douglas; niece of Natalie and Douglas Prieto, Emily and Blake O’Shaughnessy, and Amy and Banaise Blake; great niece of Paula and Gary Douglas; cousin of Peyton and Millie Prieto, Gates O’Shaughnessy, and Sam, Sawyer and Sterling Blake. Serve: Prayers of Intercession are requested for Cris Kelly, Jack Armstrong, Herb Ware, Rose Ann Hughston, Meg Branson, Judy Warren, Natalie Nobles, Vangie Lindsey, Bob Gault, Mande Gragg, Matt Miller, and Karen Davis. Please pray for military personnel deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan): Michael, Casey, Carlos, Megan, Drew McKelwaith, Chris Miles, David Thornhill, Hank Hortenstine, Tom Wolters, Mike Neu, Hunter D. Martin, Damon Darnell, Steven Castellon, Kyle Humphries, Justin Robinson, Capt. Andrew Plucker, Members of 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, Alan Austin, Jr., Jake Dement, Clayton and Jason Slover, Sloan Kelly, Devin Mata, James Evetts Haley, IV, David Bell, Capt. Cam Moury, Adam Weathers, Matthew Welsh, Capt. Michael Moore, Capt. Drew Schildwachter, 1st Lt. Alex Bablich, Lt. Cory Sheeron, Gary Smith, Lt. Chuck Jansen, Lt. Michael Porcelli, Taylor Franklin, and Dr. David Shepherd. Invite: The Midland-Odessa Symphony Chorale and Orchestra will present the Brahms Requiem, today, Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the Wagner-Noel Performing Arts Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door ar at www.wagnernoel.com. The FPC Men’s Chorus will be singing for both services on May 10th, Mother’s Day. Rehearsals will be Wednesday April 29 at 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. For more information please contact Greg at
[email protected] or 684-7821, ext 139. FPC Child Development Center is currently hiring for a full-time Director and a part-time Assistant Director. If you or someone you know has related experience and would be interested in applying, please submit a resume to Rachal at the reception desk at the Family Life Center Illinois Street entrance or by email to reriksen@ fpcmid.org. If you have questions about the positions contact Shannon Weisenfels, 684-7821. We will be accepting applications until April 29th. The Prayer and Spirituality Ministry invites you to join in church wide PRAYER every Sunday from 10:30-10:50 a.m. in the Parlor. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 The Bridge is looking for slideshow operators on Sunday mornings. These volunteers would need to attend the sound check/run through from 8:45-9:15 each Sunday and then arrive by 10:50 to The Bridge in Lynn Hall to operate the slideshow through the duration of the service. Training will be provided. Media is a very important part of worship in the Bridge. It provides visual images that enhance worship and enables worshippers to sing and fully participate in the service. If you feel called to this important ministry, please contact Mac McCoy at
[email protected] or 684-7821.
From the Trustee Ministry: If you have not yet returned your Common Ground Commitment Card, which was recently mailed out, please do so as soon as possible as it is important we receive it in order to finalize the plan for our Common Ground Project. Thank you.
Loving and leading all people to deeper life in Jesus Christ
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church 800 W. Texas Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 684-7821 Web Site: www.fpcmid.org Sunday Worship 8:15 a.m. – Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School 11:00 a.m. – Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. – The Bridge in Lynn Hall Senior Pastor Associate Pastor of Christian Nurture and Family Ministry Associate Pastor of Mission and Evangelism Associate Pastor of Administration Youth Program Coordinator Youth Ministry Staff Minister of Music Director of Student Ministries and Bridge Music Director of Older Adult Ministry Director of Children’s Ministry Director of Nursery Ministry Director of Recreational Ministry Director of Operations
Steve Schorr Shannon Weisenfels Walter Thompson Mary Beth Anton Becky Holmes Joey Willis Gregory Pysh Mac McCoy Susie Mauldin Chrissie Mee Arlene Reynosa Scott Kain Jeremy Olive
Additional information and audio and video sermons may be found on our web site: www.fpcmid.org Sermon CDs or DVDs may be ordered by filling out an envelope in the pew or calling the church office. Radio Ministry: KMCM-97 Gold (FM 96.9) at 11:00 a.m. Watch the 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary worship service live at www.fpcmid.org
Spirit’s Fire by Jean Sader
April 26, 2015 8:15 a.m. “Fire”
Service for the Lord’s Day April 26, 2015 8:15 a.m. Welcome! We are glad you are here! Loving and Leading all people to deeper life in Jesus Christ is the mission of FPC. We trust during this time of worship you will sense God’s presence. May the praise, the prayers, the music, and the Word of God give you Joy and confidence during the week ahead!
Time with Children
*Charge and Benediction
Sacrament of Holy Baptism Congregational Response
*Response in Song “On Eagle’s Wings” And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His hand.
“The Fifers” LuAnn Lane, organ
Beach Spring
Child of blessing, child of promise, baptized with the Spirit’s sign, With this water God has sealed you unto love and grace divine. Child of love, our love’s expression, Love’s creation, loved indeed! Fresh from God, refresh our spirits, into joy and laughter lead.
Preparation for Worship “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Jesus (Luke 11:13) Entrance Voluntary
“Child of Blessing”
Child of joy, our dearest treasure, God’s you are, from God you came. Back to God we humbly give you; live as one who bears Christ’s name. Child of God, your loving Parent, learn to listen for God’s call. Grow to laugh and sing and worship, trust and love God more than all.
Francois Dandrieu
First Scripture Reading
Exodus 13:17-22
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Welcome and Parish Concerns Anthem “O Breathe On Me, O Breath of God”
Musical Introit
Second Scripture Reading
Prayer of Adoration *Hymn No. 281
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus” Agape Ringers, Gregory Pysh, conductor
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Cwm Rhondda
* Prayer of Confession Our Father, Forgive us for thinking small thought of you and for ignoring you immensity and greatness. Lord Jesus, forgive us when we forget that you rule the nations and our small lives. Holy Spirit, we offend you in minimizing your power and squandering your gifts. We confess that our blindness to your glory, O God, has resulted in shallow confession, tepid conviction, and only mild repentance. Have mercy upon us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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“O Breathe On Me, O Breath of God”
Musical Reflection Offering Musical Offering *Doxology
Luke 3:15-17 “Fire”
Sermon
arr. Jason W. Krug
“The Strife is O’er” Agape Ringers
arr. Arnold Sherman
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
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Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Assurance of Forgiveness
*Prayer of Thanksgiving Congregational Response
“Spirit of the Living God”
Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.
Living God Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons *Hymn No. 554
“Let All Things Now Living”
Ash Grove
*Closing Voluntary *If able, please stand.
“Fanfare Fugue in C Major”
Johann Sebastian Bach
