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First Presbyterian Church of Corning1 East First Street; Corning, NY 14830Interim Pastor: Dr. Glenn R. Kennedy Phone: (607) 937-5419 |
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Corning, New YorkFebruary 4, 2007 EPIPHANY V 11:00 A.M. THE ORDER FOR THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD PRELUDE Flutes - Langlais WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT Insert Come! Come! Everybody Worship CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN #482 "Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty" Lobe Den Herren *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Insert "Forgive Us Lord" (A time for silent, personal prayers of confession) *ASSURANCE OF PARDON *GLORIA PATRI (No. 579, The Hymnal) SHARING FAITH WITH CHILDREN (At this time, children through Grade 2 are invited forward. After the lesson, children ages 3 - Grade 1 will be dismissed for Children’s Worship in the Trinity Room on the Lower Level.)
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION THE LESSONS - Esther 3:13; 4:13-16 (Pew Bible pg. 429, 430) - 1 Peter 3:14-18 (Pew Bible pg. 1060) (After the reading, there is a period of silence, at the end of which the reader says...) Reader: This is the word of the Lord ALL: Thanks be to God THE SERMON ESTHER - by Debbie Salter Goodwin (an audience participation story) and Reflections on Esther Pastor Kennedy TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Hand Prayer Request cards to usher) Offertory Music Doxology - Boosahda *DOXOLOGY (No. 592, The Hymnal) and PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN Insert "In Remembrance of Me" Sisson THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER Invitation *The Apostle’s Creed (Traditional) (Pg 14, The Hymnal) Words of Institution Prayers of Thanksgiving Consecration of the Elements Serving of the Bread and Cup - kindly hold the elements until all have received and we will all partake together. Prayer *BENEDICTORY HYMN Insert "No One Will Ever Be the Same" Roystonhill *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Pasticcio - Langlais *All who are able may stand * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LITURGIST: Debbie Rice NURSERY CAREGIVER: Becky Speciale GREETER: Kate Danforth SOUND TECHNICIAN: Phil Bradney CHILDREN’S WORSHIP: Bonita Carlson-Rudolph HEARING ASSIST UNITS AND LARGE PRINT HYMNALS AND BULLETINS are available at the rear of the sanctuary. TELECAST - worship is telecast to the Epiphany Room (Lower Level) which serves as a "cry room" and/or for nursing mothers. PRAYER REQUEST CARDS - in pews - use for items you'd like lifted in this Morning's Prayer. After worship they will be placed in the Chapel for the week. THE CRECHE (lower level) - nursery care for infants and toddlers. THE FLOWERS are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of husband, Edmond, by Doris Shanahan. SERVING COMMUNION TODAY: Elders: Peggy Schuckers, Gary Yoggy, Andrew Heiman, Al Johnson; Deacons: Rose Houper, Tom Speciale, Bill Young, Martha Saunders SOUPER BOWL OF CARING - a project of youth nationwide to receive a dollar per worshipper for a local project. The youth will be at the doors before and after worship. 2006 Year End Financial Statements and 2006 Annual Reports are in the Narthex. Today: After Worship - Info Gathering for newcomers and others wanting to know more about First Presbyterian Church Monday: 12:00 p.m. - DEADLINE for Messenger articles 7:00 p.m. - Pastor Nominating Committee meeting Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. - Handbell rehearsal 7:30 p.m - Sr. Choir rehearsal Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - Moms and More Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - Bible Study 11:00 a.m. - Informal Prayer Group Saturday: 7:00 p.m. - Suppers of 8 Mixer NEXT SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. - Worship 12:00 p.m. - Fellowship Time 5:00 p.m. - New Officer Training ~ OUR CHURCH STAFF ~ INTERIM PASTOR • Glenn R. Kennedy tel. ext. 111 ORGANIST/MUSIC DIRECTOR • Jamie Smith tel. ext. 109 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT • Laura White tel. ext. 101 SEXTON • Curt Neuner tel. ext. 215 SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT • Laurie Beck tel. ext. 120 DIRECTOR WEEKDAY PRE-SCHOOL • Ann Snyder tel. ext. 117 PASTOR EMERITUS • Robert P. Boell Church Phone: 607-937-5419 - Church Fax: 607-937-9731 Pastor Kennedy’s Phone: 607-589-4140 Church e-mail: office@corningpresby.org Web: www.corningpresby.org Pastor Kennedy’s e-mail: grk174@bigfoot.com |
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