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Doylestown Presbyterian Church Be a bridge for Christ and a beacon of His love OFFICE: 215-348-3531, FAX: 215-348-7590, EMAIL: dpc@dtownpc.org WEB: www.dtownpc.org, FACEBOOK: @dtownpc, TWITTER: @DrJohnDPC YOUTH INSTAGRAM: dpcyouth.com, LIVE STREAM & VIDEOS: YouTube.com, Doylestown Presbyterian Live, GIVING: Access the QR code to the right for direct access to online giving!

SESSION Moderator - John M. Willingham Clerk - Lynn Bush

BOARD OF DEACONS Moderator - Don Dailey

CHURCH STAFF John M. Willingham, Pastor

Joshua D. Gill, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families Keith W. Roberts, Associate Pastor for Christian Nurture

MISSION CO-WORKERS The Reverend Jed and Mrs. Jenny Koball, Peru

Mr. Justin and the Reverend Renée Sundberg, Nicaragua

Mina Choi, Director of Youth Choir and Bells, Organist Crystal Clemente, Interim Director of Tweens Rob Colantonio, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Sharon Cummings, Worship Time Coordinator Rosanne Dignetti, Nursery Coordinator David J. Fitzpatrick, Director of Music and the Arts Louise Gerdelmann, Director of Alleluia Choir David Gray, Assistant Sexton Elaine Keckeissen, Office Manager Cathy Liszewski, Communications and Design Coord.

Suren Mamedov, Sexton Geri McMullin, Director of Sunshine Singers Linay Richards, Director of Finances and Operations Erin Rizk, Mission & Community Outreach Director Jo Sachdev, Children’s Worship Time Coordinator Pauline Sexton, Parish Associate Kathleen Sweeney, Hospitality Coordinator Erin Trought, Nursery Coordinator Candi Young, Director of Children’s Ministry

Class of 2018 Diane Alexanderson Camille Bayer Glenda Childs Megan Craig Don Dailey Alison Ferrara Will Roland Lindsay Shull Marty Starner

Class of 2019 David Buday Marie Cooper Berta Duncan Melissa Hauser Christine Jones Kim Nardo Doug Raitt

Class of 2020 Linda Bayer Trish Brewer Larry King Cyndy Morasco Ellen Phillips Kristen Roland Jo Sachdev

Class of 2018 Jane Antheil Tony Baccari Ellie Herman Kathy Maclin Chris Nardo Steve Quist Frank Roland Dave Sager Barbara Sperry Laura Young

Class of 2019 Jenny Baker Allen Childs Jonathan Craig Damian Ford Shirley Greenlee Brynne Hunter Art Shull Cathy Stevens

Class of 2020 Lynn Bush Suzanne Crilley David Fryling Craig Garretson Ginny Hendrixson Bev Jewusiak Bob Murray Sheila Willard

24th Sunday after Pentecost November 19, 2017 8:30 and 11:00 am

Gathering as God’s Family

Words of Welcome

Prelude Just a Closer Walk with Thee arr. Phillip Keveren

Call to Worship

Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good.

God’s steadfast love endures forever.

Keep silence before the Lord God!

The day of the Lord is at hand.

Let us worship God.

*Hymn 35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty LOBE DEN HERREN

Prayer of Confession

Gracious and Loving God, you know our needs more than we do. We confess this day we often

fail to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sick, give release to those imprisoned by fear,

failure, and fatigue. You call us to be your disciples and yet we are too cautious to follow your will.

Remind us once again that to do all these things in your name would be as doing it to you. Enable us

to be more welcoming of those different than we are, to be more inclusive. Restore us to you through

your loving kindness and your forgiveness.

Moment of Silent Reflection and Confession

Leader: We make these confessions asking, “Lord, have mercy.”

Congregational Response 577 Lord, Have Mercy KYRIE ELEISON (Reindorf)

Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison.

Assurance of Forgiveness

Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

The Sharing of the Peace of Christ

Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another.

The Peace of Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.

Congregational Response 435 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy IN BABILONE

There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, like the wideness of the sea.

There’s a kindness in God’s justice, which is more than liberty.

There is no place where earth’s sorrows are more felt than up in heaven.

There is no place where earth’s failings have such kindly judgment given.

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Proclaiming God’s Word Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 90:1-8, 12 Pew Bible, NRSV (OT), p. 547

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Time with the Children

New Testament Lesson: Matthew 25:14-30 Pew Bible, NRSV (NT), p. 28

Sermon DPC’s Got Talent Pastor Josh Gill

Responding to God’s Word

Affirmation of Faith John 1:1-5,10-14

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in

the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing

came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. He was in the world, and

the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his

own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his

name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the

flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we

have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth.

Concerns of the Church (Persons nearest the center aisle are asked to sign and pass the Act of Friendship pad

toward the outside aisle. Please keep the cover open as the pad is returned.)

Offering of Our Gifts and Lives

Offertory (8:30) Canon No.6 R. Schumann

(11:00) Now We Give Thanks Mark Patterson

Alleluia Choir Thank you Lord for wonders all around us, for the earth and sky and sea.

Thank you Lord, for beauty that surrounds us; you created ev’rything.

Now we give thanks, now we give thanks, thanks for all that the Lord has done.

Now we give thanks, now we give thanks, thanks to God. Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, who

wondrous things hath done, in whom the world rejoices.

*Congregational Response 643 Now Thank We All Our God NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT

All praise and thanks to God, who reigns in highest heaven,

to Father and to Son and Spirit now be given:

the one eternal God, whom heaven and earth adore,

the God who was, and is, and shall be evermore.

* Those who are able, please stand * * * Seating interludes

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Middle School Retreat December 1-3. We head to Camp Kirkwood and stay in their newly built cabins. This is going to be an amazing weekend that you will not want to miss! The cost is $130 and need-based scholarships are available. Josh and the youth team will lead this weekend. Friends are welcomed and encouraged! Check out the website for more details. Please sign-up by November 26.

All kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join us in the gym from for Mad Science’s “Fire & Ice” show!

The Little Lambs (ages 3 to 5) will meet in their usual classroom.

Club 456 has been working on learning more about Americans for Native Americans, the organization we are supporting with our holiday mini photo shoot fundraiser. Need a family picture to put on your Christmas card or to send as gifts? Or maybe it’s been awhile since you’ve gotten everyone together for a nice picture? Look on the DPC Facebook page to sign up for a 15 minute family portrait session

November 25th 9:00-11:30, or December 2nd, 9:00-11:00 and 2:00-4:00. The pictures will be taken at a local scenic farm and you’ll receive 2-3 edited digital files within a week. We just added 16 spots—they are filling up FAST! Meanwhile, if you see a 456’er, ask them about Americans for Native Americans, a truly inspiring organization to consider supporting this holiday season!

Special Thanksgiving Dinner tonight for Element!

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UPCOMING Events COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE. Wednesday, November 22 at 7:30 pm. St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 300 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 will host the Doylestown Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. It is always a wonderful evening to gather with others in our community to offer GRATITUDE to God for the countless blessings we have received. MOVIES WITH A MESSAGE. “The Shop Around the Corner” (1940), directed by Ernst Lubitsch, December 1, 7 pm in CCR. This charming Christmas romance stars Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan as two sales clerks in a Budapest, Hungary gift shop who share a mutual dislike for each other, but have a deep affection for their pen pals. As usual, fresh popcorn will be served! ADVENT WORKSHOP FOR ALL AGES! Fellowship, Caroling, Crafts and Wreath Making Sunday, December 3, 4:30-7 pm in Andrews Hall. Join your church family in celebrating the beginning of Advent with a variety of activities sure to please members of all ages! We begin with a soup and salad potluck supper followed by dessert and carol singing. You can choose from many fun activities, such as Advent wreath making, candle making, and other Christmas crafts. For the potluck, last names A-G—chili or salad/bread; H-Q—vegetable soup or

macaroni and cheese. Please bring soup in a slow cooker; R-Z—dessert. A free-will offering will benefit the Victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. RSVP by calling the church or emailing dpc@dtownpc.org! FAMILY MINISTRY GIFTS OF THE HEART. During Advent Workshop on Sunday, December 3 we will assemble school kits for children affected by the hurricanes. You may bring the following items until next Sunday. blunt scissors (rounded tip) 70-count spiral notebooks or tape-bound pads of 8" x 10 1/2" ruled paper or pads with 200-210 sheets of ruled paper. Do not include filler paper. 30-centimeter rulers (12") hand-held pencil sharpeners new pencils with erasers large eraser boxes of 24 crayons Donation boxes are at the Sunday school desk, narthex and church office. Jenny Baker jjb6534@yahoo.com.

A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS. Sunday, December 17 at 4 pm. Celebrate the wonder of the season through Scripture, carols, and awe-inspiring music presented by our choirs, orchestra, and handbells. This

much anticipated annual event has become a highlight for our congregation and should not be missed. Gathering music begins at 3:45. Free-will offering, reception to follow, nursery room available.

Special Christmas decorations are planned for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Memorials will be listed in the December 17 bulletin. Due to space constraints, we can only print

the names of the people being remembered or honored! Money received is for Sanctuary decorations—you do not purchase a plant.

A suggested donation of $15 is requested. Make checks payable to DPC and specify “Christmas Decorations”, mail to the office or place in the offering plate. All names for the listing must be in the church office no later than December 8 at noon. Names received after this time will be placed in a subsequent bulletin. Thank you!

I would like to make _____ donation(s) at $15 each.

PLEASE PRINT

In memory of (names of deceased only):

___________________________________________

___________________________________________

In Honor of (names of honorees only):

___________________________________________

___________________________________________

Requested by (how you want your name listed):

Name: _____________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Email: ______________________________________

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS in the Sanctuary

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Hymns, anthems and texts reproduced with permission from OneLicense.net License #A-726819.

*Prayer of Dedication

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Lord’s Table

Friends, this is the joyful feast of the people of God! They will come from east and west, and from

north and south and sit at table in the kingdom of God. According to Luke, when our risen

Lord was at table with his disciples, he took the bread and blessed and broke it, and gave it to them.

And their eyes were opened and they recognized him. This is the Lord’s table. Our Savior

invites those who trust him to share in the feast which he has prepared.

Prayer of Great Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us

give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is truly right and our

greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, eternal God...Therefore we praise you, joining our voices

with angels and archangels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the

glory of your name: Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee, though the eye of sinfulness

thy glory may not see, only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, perfect in power, in love and purity...As our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray…

The Lord’s Prayer (Traditional)

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.

Words of Institution

Communion of the People (Please hold the elements until all have been served) Prayer of Commitment

Going Forth in God’s Name

*Hymn 643 Now Thank We All Our God NUN DANKET ALLEGOTT

*Charge and Benediction

*Congregational Response 547 Go, My Children, with My Blessing AR HYD Y NOS

Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me.

Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free.

Here my Spirit’s power filled you; here my tender comfort stilled you.

Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.

*Postlude Prelude in Classical Style G. Young

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Christian Sympathy. The sympathy of the congregation is

extended to Carol and Scott Runyan on the death of their

husband and father, Arthur G. Runyan on November 13.

We hold this family in prayer in their time of loss. The flowers are given in memory of Mary Eaton by the Eaton, Tarnowsky and Luchette families; in memory of Jane L. Rogers by the family; in memory of Helen and Bob Rushton by Charlie Rushton and in memory of beloved Jean Gant from her family. The rosebuds on the Communion Table celebrates the

births of Ani and Taline Burrows, born on November 16 to

Melani Kodikian and Kyle Burrows. The proud DPC

grandparents are Hal and Doris Kodikian.

Assisting Today – 8:30: Jim Kmetzo, Keith Roberts 11:00: Janet Hays, Keith Roberts Sound System—8:30: Mike Paradiso 11:00: Jay Kottler

Communion Servers—8:30: David Buday, Robert Fighera, David and Sue Gray, Hazelanne Karabudak, Steve Quist, Janet Roberto, Cathy Stevens 11:00: Tony Baccari, Trish Brewer, Joan and Peter Christianson, Galen Hays, Tim Liebig, Laura Mendelson, Mark Vandersall Greeters—8:30: Suzanne Crilley, James and Laurie Lengel 11:00: Diane Frater, Kathy and Tom Maclin Ushers—8:30: Chris and Sophia Nardo, Doug Raitt, Derek Reid, Roger Riedley, Susan and Gordon Roberts, Jeff Toner, Doug Wright 11:00: Don Adriaansen, Leslie Ballantyne, Holly Cipollo, Craig and Gina Garretson, Audrey McCrea, James Paccioretti, Van Starner Liturgy Notes: Todays Call to Worship is taken from Call to

Worship 50.1, pg. 164 and the Prayer of Confession 38.1, pg.

200. Next Weeks Sermon: “The Ministry of Blessing” Genesis 12: 1-3

Community Meal. Join us today for the Community Meal at noon in Fellowship Hall to share time with new and old friends. All are welcome!

Upcoming Wrapping Presence Events. This vibrant outreach program provides nursing home residents the opportunity to select holiday gifts. Join us today for the Grand Gathering at 12 pm in AH-213 and for the Basket Assembly tomorrow, November 20 from 9:30 am - 12 pm in AH-213.

AFF Gifts of Warmth collection for our home-bound friends will run through December 3. All new items with tags and packaging still intact may be placed in one of the decorated boxes in the church or Andrews Hall. We need the following for both men and women: PJ's (M -3XL), socks (loose ankle fit for diabetics), sweatpants and sweatshirts (M -5X), blankets, pillow cases, pillows, sheets (twin and full), zippered sweat jackets or cardigan sweaters (M-5X), slippers (all sizes), paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels, hand wipes,

Lysol wipes), toothpaste & toothbrushes, towels & wash cloths, candy (hard, chocolate, and sugar-free).

Advent Mission Market Coming Soon. This is an opportunity for you to give a gift twice, with proceeds going to charitable causes. The market will be open on the bridge the first three Sundays in Advent, December 3-17, between services. Please consider this for your holiday shopping!

The Giving Tree is now on the bridge. Tags are available to purchase gifts for neighbors in need in our community. All gifts are needed back under the tree, unwrapped, by December 10. For more information, contact Erin Rizk at erinr@dtownpc.org

Save the Date - American Red Cross Blood Drive. DPC will be hosting another blood drive for the American Red Cross on Thursday, December 28 from 10 am - 3 pm. To sign up or for more info, contact Erin Rizk at erinr@dtownpc.org.

We’re On Our Way! As part of worship last Sunday, many of your fellow members dedicated their Estimate of Giving for our Flourish initiative. If you were not part of that time or have not let us know of your plans, we encourage you to complete a card today and place it in the offering plate, mail it to the office or use the online giving option at http://flourish.dtownpc.org/commitment-card/. We will announce first totals in worship on November 26.

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ONGOING Classes GOOD NEWS AND THE OTHER NEWS. Current events are discussed while reflecting upon the story from the perspective of faith. Today—“The Joy and Trap of Being Sinners” How do we define sin? How does scripture view sin? How are attitudes about sin changing from the days when you grew up? Today: Led by Keith Roberts, AH-207 iLIGHT. For those navigating career and family whether married, single, parent or not, we offer diverse topics and formats. All are welcome! Today –November 26—Parenting Series. Is our modern culture creating unhappy, unreachable, zombie-like kids who prefer indoors to outdoors, video games to books, and technology to conversation? Join us for conversation and strategies. Led by Scott Blore and Rich Cummings, AH-211 THE WORD AMONG US. An in-depth Bible study that welcomes all to explore Scripture. We are studying 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, and Ephesians. These four letters from Paul deal with problems of divisions and debates within the church, immoral behavior among some of the early Christians, and theological questions arising from false teachers. Led by Dick Cornelius and Margaret Thoresen, AH-209

MAN-TALK. We address problems seldom discussed. Presented by a Christian professional or Bible scholar. Coordinated by Lou Zoppel. Today—Real Life Wisdom. Lessons of action and building worldly and external success based on the Book of James. Led by Carl Richards, AH-120

SPECIAL Offerings

BE A WALKING PRAYER. Prayer is often approached as something we say to God—learn ways to allow God to speak to you so prayer becomes a conversation. There is a 2-week break in this series December 3—Deep Listening December 10—Experiencing Walking Prayer December 17—The Practice of Prayer Led by Steph Heilakka, AH-213 THE FACE OF SUBURBAN HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY. Today. Code Blue, an initiative to shelter and support homeless individuals in our area, has become a vibrant ministry of DPC. While many are familiar with homelessness in an urban setting, the face of the displaced in Bucks County is unique and unfamiliar. We will explore the causes of suburban homelessness, what it looks like, where people live, and how you can help as the cold weather arrives. Led by Michael Dau, Room AH-213

DECEMBER 24 Services

Morning

9:30—Worship Service 4th Sunday in Advent

Christmas Eve

4:00—For families with young children 5:00—Candlelight service, nursery available 6:30—Candlelight and communion service 8:30—Candlelight and communion service