THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH AT CALDWELL

Our Purpose:

To help all people build life-transforming relationships with God and each other.

The members and friends of FPC welcome people from all backgrounds - - people of faith from throughout the world, people who profess no faith, Christians of all denominations and those who are searching for religious and spiritual meaning.

Welcome!

February 23, 2020

9:30 AM

Transfiguration of the Lord

GATHERING

REFLECTION

“There are many truths of which the full meaning cannot be realized until personal experience has brought it home.”

-John Stuart Mill

PRELUDE

Call to Worship

(2 Peter 1:13–16 ) Liturgist: Jennifer Gonzalez, Deacon

Prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you.

As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct.

For it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” Trust in God who raised him and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.

All: Let us worship God!

OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN NO. 12

“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

St. Denio Serving as Acolyte today is Matthew Bruchac

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

We seek you on the mountaintop, O God, for we fear to face the city. We would rather by dazzled by your splendor on some Sinai than obey your commands in the urban wilderness. We find it easier to worship the wonder-working Jesus than to follow the Christ, who was obedient unto death. Merciful God, forgive our shallow ways. Help us to find you wherever you choose to dwell, and to serve you wherever you choose to send us.

PERSONAL CONFESSION

In the name of Jesus, we pray.

Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

...Friends, believe the good news.

In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE NO. 581

“Glory Be to the Father”

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

PROCLAIMING AND RESPONDING

ANTHEM

“Praise To The Lord, the Almighty”

arr. Hugo Distler (1908-1942) (Chancel Choir)

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

Please note: Children through 7th grade may leave the sanctuary for Sunday School following the Time with the Children. Please exit through the doors on either side of the Choir loft.

PARISH LIFE

Members, friends and visitors, please sign the Friendship Pad in each pew and pass it to the person next to you.Worshipers are invited to use the cards in the pew racks for prayer requests so we may share one another’s joys and concerns. The ushers will collect the cards during the hymn following the sermon and they will be offered during the Prayers of the People.

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

We welcome into the life and ministry of FPC the following: Megan Dilley, Kristen Glasser, Erik and Sarah Iversen, Eugene Jones, Joan Loiacono, Briana and John Seragusa.

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 17:1-20 Page 17, NT

SERMON

“Sewn In Your Soul”

Rev. Don Brown

*HYMN NO.757

“Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples”

Kingsfold

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.

OFFERING

OFFERTORY

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE NO. 609

“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Lasst Uns Erfreuen

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

GOING FORTH

HYMN NO. 385

“All People that on Earth Do Dwell”

Old Hundredth

*BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 547

“Go, My Children, with My Blessing” St. 3 Ar Hydy 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.

*THE PEACE

The peace of Christ be with you.

And also with you.

Please exchange greetings of welcome and peace with your neighbor.

*Please rise in body or in spirit

† We are glad you have chosen to worship here today! Please come again!

†The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God…

By Mr. and Mrs. Archie Weith from the Weith flower fund John and Downey C. Brundage from the Brundage flower fund

† Your prayers of intercession are requested for those members and friends known to be currently or recently hospitalized or who continue to need our prayers and support:

...Maggie Bischoff, Alice Brackmann, Harry Coppens, Jay Courter, Catherine Fleming, Neil Garland, Diane Hanley, Sandra Harvey, Bill Hayden, Ann Hicock, Bob Hicock, Brian Johnson, Sandy Johnson, Edna Lawshe, Marge Lucas, Mimi Page, Kaye Prasad, Louise Ritscher, Richard Rose, Ginny Schmidt, Marlene Todd, and Debbie Wefferling.

The church office will be happy to verify their home addresses for should you wish to send them words of encouragement or get well wishes.

†The white rose on the communion table celebrates the life of First Presbyterian Church Member, Jean Weld, and remembers the promise of the resurrection in her death. Our sympathy is extended to Jean’s family and friends.