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We are glad you are worship-ing with us this morning! Please sign the Fellowship Register and pass it along to the person seated next to you. Have a prayer request? Inter-ested in getting involved in the church? Want to serve on a committee? Like to update your contact infor-mation? Please use a Commu-nity Connection card in the pew racks and place it in the offering plate. Worshiping with young children? Worship is for all ages, but should your child become restless, there is childcare for children up to age 5 provided in our nursery until 11:30 AM. The nursery is located in the education wing on the first floor. Children’s worship books with Bible sto-ries, crayons, and pencils are available in the Narthex. Large print bulletins, hymnals, and personal hearing units are available. Please speak to one of the hosts if you have special needs.
Assisting in worship today: Liturgist: Mary Eggers McCarroll Audio: Joe Haines Hosts: Ray Getting, Kathy Haines,
Jean Hamilton, Kevin Klimowski Driver: Julie Cherry Deacons Flower Delivery:
Randi McNally The flowers beautifying the Sanctuary are given by Karen Rehberg and her family in memory of Mike Rehberg whose birthday was August 28. Please enter the Sanctuary in a spirit of reverence, as we prepare for worship. Be sure to silence all cell phones. Please join us for Fellowship Time: 11:15 AM, in the East Parlor. = All who are able,
please stand.
Andante Cantible Beethoven Fanfare and Trumpet Tune Alice Jordan
Psalm 103
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits— Who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, Who satisfies you with good as long as you live, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
God of all glory, on this first day you began creation, bringing light out of darkness. On this first day you began your new creation, raising Jesus Christ out of the darkness of death. On this Lord’s day, grant that we, the people you create by water and the Spirit, may be joined with all your works in praising you for your great glory. Through Jesus Christ, in union with the Holy Spirit, we praise you now and forever. Amen.
GLORIA PATRI Glory Be to the Father
Sisters and brothers in Christ, beloved children of God— Grace, mercy, and peace be with you all. And also with you.
Maeva Mary Farrell
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day, he rose again. He ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father. and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
YOU BELONG TO CHRIST
You Belong to Christ
Isaiah 58:9b–14 The Word of the Lord. OT, p. 648 Thanks be to God.
Chloe Crigger
There Is a Season arr. Berta & Sonja Poorman
Luke 13:10–17 The Gospel of the Lord. NT, p. 66 Thanks be to God.
Wallace W. Bubar
Day of Delight
ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN O Day of Rest and Gladness
Power Read Mentoring Program
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Hymnal, p. 35 (debts/debtors)
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Chloe Crigger
Pie Jesu arr. Jay Althouse
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
AR HYD Y NOS Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Toccata Flor Peeters
Sunday, September 1, 10:15 AM Scripture reading: Philemon 1–21 Communion
Sunday, September 8, 9:00 AM Everyone is invited to the congregational kick-off to bounce back into church fall activities. Join us on the front lawn for an ice cream truck, baked goods, bounce house, face painting and tattoos. Children will meet their Sunday School teachers and briefly visit their classroom before 10:15 AM worship service.
Sundays, beginning September 8, 9:00 AM, Fireside Room This fall we are shining the spotlight on some of our congrega-tion’s mission partners. We will feature guest speakers from thir-teen different organizations and ministries that Central supports with our mission giving and our volunteer service. Our guests will share stories and videos, engage us in conversation, inspire us, and let us know how we can get even more involved. It’s a great opportunity to learn how we are together making a big difference in Des Moines and around the world, addressing issues of hunger, poverty, homelessness, mental health, education, immigration, and interfaith relationships. Next month’s schedule: September 8 U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Laura Thako September 15 AMOS (A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy) Paul Turner September 22 Everybody Wins! Iowa Karen Ligas & Amber Juffer September 29 Des Moines Area Religious Council Sarah Trone Garriott
Sunday, September 15, 4:00 PM, Sanctuary Featuring Gregory Peterson, Professor of Music and College Organist at Luther College, playing works by J.S. Bach, César Franck, Herbert Howells, Gerald Near, Alice Jordan, and Robert Speed. Followed by a reception in East Parlor.
Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, Room 208 Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Chancel Choir rehearsals are now underway. We would love to welcome new members. We have added several people to the group and hope that additional singers will join us. Hope to see you this fall.
Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 12, 8:45–9:45 AM Can you read music? Have you ever wanted to ring out your joy for God? Here are three benefits you’ll gain from participating in the Morgen Bells:
1. Belonging to a warm fellowship which meets weekly; 2. Making beautiful handbell music with others; 3. Enhancing Central’s worship experience.
Newcomers are welcome. The addition of seven new bells will need more hands to ring them. Questions? Call Director Sue Hudson at 515-278-1966, to learn how you can help ring out in song!
Saturday, September 7, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 15 volunteers from Central are needed to help with a home build in Des Moines, working alongside a partner family. Assistance is also needed with preparing and serving lunch. No experience nec-essary. To volunteer, contact Todd Mattison at 515-201-0474 or [email protected].
Begins Wednesday, September 11, 6:30 PM, 39th Street Lobby Knitters are beginning their new year of yarning. Gather in the 39th Street Lobby and meet every other Wednesday through May 2020. Bring your knit-packs, which would include your favorite utensils, and knitters will have a blessing of the needles in anticipation of the pro-jects they will be called upon to provide. If you need a project, remem-ber, there is a fine selection of yarn, bundled together to make one adult shawl per bag. If you need a ride to knitting, please contact Sandy Dahl, at 515-306-0779.
Training: Tuesday, September 10, 6:00 PM, Fellowship Hall We are in need of caring adults to serve as mentors for our church’s Tuesday evening Power Read program this fall. No special skills are needed… just a kind heart and a desire to make a differ-ence in the life of a child. To volunteer as a mentor, please go to the website everybodywinsiowa.org and click on the “Volunteer” tab at the top. You will then be contacted for a background check. After that, you will be all set for a brief training on September 10. The program begins the following week, on September 17, at 5:30 PM. We also need volunteers to help in other ways: prepar-ing meals, leading recreation, and supervising older students who are doing homework. To volunteer in one of these ways, or for more information, please contact Jean Hamilton, at [email protected] or 515-282-2638.
Friday & Saturday, December 6 & 7 Central Presbyterian Church members who would like to have a vendor booth at the 2019 Holiday Market, should apply now. To register as a vendor, go to: https://dmcpc.org/holiday-market/, use the easy online form or download and print a form to com-plete and send in with your payment by September 1, to hold your spot. If you’d like to get involved this year in the Holiday Market planning or experience, please contact Connie Boesen at [email protected] or 515-240-7929. The Holiday Market is free and open to the public.
9:00 AM Sunday School Teachers Orientation (Fireside Room)
10:15 AM Worship (Sanctuary)
11:15 AM Fellowship Time (East Parlor)
7:30 PM Chancel Choir (Room 208)
12 Noon Church Office Closes
10:15 AM Worship (Sanctuary)
11:15 AM Fellowship (East Parlor)
The Rev. Wallace W. Bubar Pastor [email protected]
Marc Michaelsen Finance Director [email protected]
Sheri Egge Office Manager [email protected]
Tim Clark Resident Caretaker
Maria Sharpe Custodian
Leslea Phelps Nursery Coordinator
Kim Coulter Communications Director [email protected]
Rich Dewein Music Director [email protected]
Mary Gordon Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator [email protected]
Lois Harms Organist
Sue Hudson Morgen Bells Director
Kathy Haines Wedding Coordinator
We strive to be a Christian congregation
dedicated to a strong tradition of worship, committed to spiritual inquiry and growth,
caring for one another and bearing witness to God’s love in the world.
