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Welcome to Worship at First Presbyterian Church
Neenah, Wisconsin
We’re delighted that you’re here! With the open arms of Christ, we welcome persons of every age,
ability, race, or ethnicity fully into the life of the church, recognizing and respecting all sexual
orientations and gender identities.
Large print bulletins (with hymns included) are available. Please ask an usher.
Hearing Assistance: First Presbyterian has a hearing loop for hearing aid users equipped with
T-coils. Brochures explaining this feature are available in the pews. There are also head phones
available in the Narthex, (aka the entryway) if you don’t have hearing aids.
Childcare (infants and toddlers through 2 years old) is available in the nursery located across from
the Library. We welcome infants and small children in worship, but if your child needs care or
becomes uncomfortable during the service, feel free to leave and return as you wish.
Worship bags with activities and Bibles for children are available near the entrances of the
Sanctuary.
Worship Enrichment: At the option of their parents, children ages three years through first grade
may follow a teacher to the Wee Worship room next to the Library immediately after the Time for
Children. Worship Enrichment offers time for children to learn stories, games, songs, and crafts
based upon familiar Bible lessons.
Online Connections: You can learn more about us at www.firstpresneenah.org, and Like us on
Facebook, www.facebook.com/FirstPresNeenah, for updates on church activities.
Today’s Ministers of Welcome:
Greeters: Deacon Rachael Tumbarello and Elder Steve Bork.
Ushers: Sara and Chuck Stertz.
Coffee hostess: Jeanne Powley.
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Service for the Lord’s Day August 5, 2018 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 a.m.
As the prelude begins, please prepare quietly for worship
and be sure all cell phones are turned off.
Prelude Prelude in C Major Johann Sebastian Bach
(from The Well-Tempered Clavier)
To a Wild Rose Edward MacDowell
* Introit, Hymn 626 As the Deer AS THE DEER
As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you.
You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you.
You alone are my strength, my shield; to you alone may my spirit yield.
You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you.
* Call to Worship (From the Call to Worship © 2016 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good.
God’s steadfast love endures forever. Live in a way that is worthy of the gospel.
Stand firm in the Spirit, side by side. Let us worship God.
* Hymn 401 Here in This Place GATHER US IN
* Prayer of Confession (From The Service for the Lord’s Day © 1984 The Westminster Press)
Almighty God, you love us, but we do not love you fully. You call, but we do not always
hear. We often walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We
often condone evil, hatred, warfare, and greed. God of grace, help us to admit our sin, so
that as you move toward us in mercy, we may repent, turn to you, and receive
forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Silent Confession
* Response – Hymn 698 Take, O Take Me as I Am TAKE ME AS I AM
Take, O take me as I am; summon out what I shall be;
set your seal upon my heart and live in me.
* Assurance of Pardon
* Response – Hymn 71 (Refrain) Surely, It Is God Who Saves Me FIRST SONG
Surely, it is God who saves me; I will trust and not be afraid.
For the Lord is my strong hold and my sure defense,
and God will be my Savior.
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* The Peace
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Welcome and Invitation to Our Church Life
(Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pads, noting other names as they are returned, and greet
one another after the service.)
A Time for Children
(Following A Time for Children those who are 3 yrs – 1st grade are welcome to follow a
teacher to Worship Enrichment.)
Prayer for Illumination – Hymn 692 (Refrain) Spirit, Open My Heart WILD MOUNTAIN THYME
Spirit, open my heart to the joy and pain of living.
As you love may I love, in receiving and in giving.
Spirit, open my heart.
Scripture Readings
John 1:10-18 Pew Bible (NT) p. 91
Psalm 103; Hymn 619 (Stanzas 1, 2, & 3) Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven LAUDA ANIMA
Ephesians 1:3-14, 4:7-8; 11-16 Pew Bible (NT) p. 192
Response – Hymn 692 (Stanza 2) Spirit, Open My Heart WILD MOUNTAIN THYME
Write your love upon my heart as my law, my goal, my story.
In each thought, word, and deed, may my living bring you glory.
Spirit, open my heart.
Sermon Paul Huxtable
* Hymn 761 Called as Partners in Christ’s Service BEECHER
Prayers of the People and the 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.
Sharing of Our Gifts and Offerings
Offertory Aria Paul Manz
* Offertory Response – Hymn S#2009 (Stanza 1) O God Beyond All Praising THAXTED
O God beyond all praising, we worship you today
and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay;
for we can only wonder at every gift you send,
at blessings without number and mercies without end:
We lift our hearts before you and wait upon your Word,
we honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord.
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Invitation to the Table
The Prayer of 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 . . .
And so… with all your people in every time and place, we lift our song of endless praise:
* Hymn 559 Holy, Holy, Holy SANCTUS (Harling)
The Words of Institution
Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
Dying, you destroyed our death;
rising, you restored our life.
Lord Jesus, come in glory.
Sharing the Bread and Cup
All are welcome to share this meal. At the indication of the usher, please come forward. Take
a piece of bread from the plate, dip it in the juice, and eat. The center station has gluten-free
bread. If it is difficult for you to come forward, remain seated, and a server will come to you.
Communion Hymn 494 Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts QUEBEC
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The Response
The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you all.
Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name! Bless
the Lord, O my soul; and forget not all God’s benefits.
* Hymn 81 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken AUSTRIAN HYMN
* Charge and Benediction
* Sung Response, Hymn 702 (Stanza 1) Christ Be Beside Me BUNESSAN
Christ be beside me; Christ be before me;
Christ be behind me, King of my heart.
Christ be within me; Christ be below me;
Christ be above me, never to part.
Postlude March Louis Lefébure-Wély
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*Those who are able are invited to stand.
Please join us for coffee and conversation out on the patio (weather permiting).
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The women of the Winnebago Presbytery will join forces with our sisters from Illinois on Tuesday,
August 28th, 11:15 a.m., at Christine Ann’s Abuse Shelter Oshkosh to serve lunch, help with a craft
project, and do some sorting and cleaning. If you would like to participate, please contact Nancy
Siewert (455-0002 or [email protected]) by August 8th
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The Women's Outdoor Adventure Group has rescheduled their kayak/canoe trip down the Mecan
River for Friday, August 24th. Please email Barb Ramaeker ([email protected]) if you are
interested in attending!
SAVE THESE DATES!
Rally Day - Sunday, September 9
ROCK the BLOCK - September 20, 21, & 22
Fall Wonderful Wednesdays - begins September 26
Adult Mission Trip - Departs October 6 Space still available
Contact Paul Huxtable
Harvestfest - Saturday, October 20
THIS WEEK
Sunday, August 5
Communion / Noisy Offering
9:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
Monday, August 6
6:30 p.m. Membership Mtg
Tuesday, August 7
1:00 p.m. Partner Bereavement Support Group
7:00 p.m. Finance Mtg
Wednesday, August 8
12:15 p.m. Lunchtime Organ Recital – First
English Lutheran Church, Appleton,
organist Jared Stellmacher
Thursday, August 9
12:00 p.m. COM Mtg at FPC Weyauwega
5:00 p.m. Yoga
5:30 p.m. Worship Cmt
Sunday, August 12
9:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
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