January 6th, 2019 9:15 and 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church Manhattan, Kansas

“Kneeling with gifts of gold,

frankincense, and myrrh, they worshipped him. Later, having been warned in a dream not to

return to Herod, they went back home by another road.”

Matthew 2:11-12

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Welcome to Worship at First Presbyterian Church

We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in the ministries and missions of First Presbyterian!

During Today’s Worship For parents of young children: an excellent nur sery and cry room are available. The nursery is on the lower level of the Children's Education wing and is available from 10:00-11:45 a.m. The cry room is located in the balcony. Please inquire of an usher. During the time for Greeting and Announcements, please sign the pew information form, so the office may update any change in information and you can meet the people in your pew! Personal hearing devices are available dur ing the service for those in need. Please inquire of an usher. Please silence all electronic devices when in the Sanctuary.

If You Are New to First Presbyterian We invite you to stay for fellowship time following each of the services. Donuts and delicious Radina’s coffee are served in Fisher Hall after the 9:15 a.m. service and in the Narthex after the 10:30 a.m. service. We would love the opportunity to meet you! Adult Sunday School Classes are held dur ing the 9:15 worship hour . The Covenant Class, led by Dean Armbrust, meets in the chapel. This class is studying the Acts of the Apostles. The Questions Class, led by Steven Graham, is studying a DVD series “Sacred Journeys.” This class meets in the library.

Children’s Sunday School and choir are held dur ing the 10:30 worship hour . Chil-dren are dismissed following the children’s sermon during the service. See below for the location of your child’s Sunday School classroom. “The Grove” (Seedlings) Pre-K. Lower level, Children’s Education Wing. Teacher: Ashley Ellenz “The Way” Class (Frogs) K-1st grade. Upper level, Children’s Education Wing. Teacher: Amanda Hackett “The Truth” Class (Owls) 2nd-3rd grade. Upper level, Children’s Education Wing. Teacher: Kendra Rock “The Life” Class (Trees) 4th-6th grade. Upper level, Children’s Education Wing. Teacher: Nic Beach Children’s Choir All children are welcome. Chapel. Directors: Susan and Steve Maxwell

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Order of Worship

Prelude (The prelude is a call to silent, personal preparation for the worship of God.)

Where are You, Little Star?...................................................By M.P. Moussorgsky

As With Gladness.....................................................................By Robert J Hughes

Mitchell Jerko, Organist

Introit Love Has Come...............................................................................Choir Director,

R.J. Leonard

Call To Worship Rev. R.C. McConnell

Leader: It is over now: the shopping, wrapping, baking, and celebrating. People: The Christmas rush is behind us.

Leader: But the spir it of Chr istmas will remain with us. People: The spirit of Christmas lives on in our lives.

All: We come to worship the Lord of Christmas; let us worship God!

Processional Hymn All Beautiful the March of Days.…………………..…….................see Insert, #96

*Unison Prayer of Confession Leader: I said I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord. People: And Thou forgave the iniquity of my sin.

All: God of perfect light, lead us as we proceed through the new year . For -give us, when like Herod, selfish ambition makes us willing to hurt others. For-give us, when unlike the Magi, we refuse to follow the light you give. Forgive us, when like many Christians, we forget the good news of Christmas, grow tired, and just quit trying. In this time of worship, speak your word to us, awaken us to your near presence, and help us to keep faith daily. In Christ’s name we ask it. Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon

Time for Greeting

Children’s Sermon (10:30)…….…………..……...........…Virginia Benkelman

(Children are dismissed to Sunday school and choir)

Announcements

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Offering

Cradle Song............................................................... By William J. Kirkpatrick Mitchell Jerko, Organist

Offering Response

Give Thanks...........................................................................The Hymnal, #647

Ordination/Installation of Elders(10:30)

Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 60:1-6……..…...….…………......Paul Dittmar(9:15)

Valeria Converse (10:30)

Anthem

See Amid the Winter’s Snow..........................................................Chancel Choir

Pastoral Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer

Special Music

I Wonder as I Wander..............................................................arr. Mark Hayes

Amanda Arrington, Piano Solo

Hymn

We Three Kings of Orient Are...………………....………………...The Hymnal, #151

Gospel Lesson............................................................................Matthew 2:7-12

Sermon Keeping Christmas Rev. Tom Reid

*Recessional Hymn

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing..........................................................The Hymnal, #119

Choral Benediction

Shine, O Star!

Postlude

Wondrous Tidings..................................................................................by Carl Simone

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We Welcome the Rev. Tom Reid to our pulpit this morning. Rev. Reid is an hon-orably retired member of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas, having served the Presbyterian church since 1986. He and his wife, Ginger, make their home in Sa-lina; they are the parents of two adult sons. The Head Start clothing drive was a huge success, thanks to the generosity of our congregation. Thank you to each family that contributed a warm coat, shoes, etc. for the preschool children in the Manhattan area. - The Deacons Beginning tomorrow, January 7th, in the Life Room the Fast Track Bible Study will resume on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. We currently have a group of six and would like to welcome any others who may be interested in join-ing us. We recently finished the Old Testament and will now begin the New Tes-tament. For more information and a copy of the workbook, contact Carmen Scho-ber at carmen@vivalajoy.com. Childcare is provided. The Bell Choir is in need of a 4-drawer filing cabinet in good condition. If you have one you would like to donate, please contact the front office. The ushers at the 9:15 a.m. service are: Al Welch, Doug Tippin, Nancy Habluet-zel, and David West. Usher ing at the 10:30 a.m. service in January are: Car-olyn Mayo, Mike Mayo, Lawrence Vogel, Cinda Vogel, Linda Couch, Charlie Gillum, Kate Gillum, Rod Mangus, and Shelley Mangus.

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Pledge Update Stewardship 2019 continues at a great pace with over $702,000.00 pledged, as of

January 2, $37,000 higher than 2018. If you haven't already pledged for 2019, please prayerfully consider what your commitment will be to support the ministries and the

missions of First Presbyterian. And please remember the generosity of one of the congregation's families to match the total amount of increase in 2019 compared to 2018.

Pledge cards are available in the narthex on the information table.

“Our Family Serving Others” Our Community Breakfast volunteers hard at work on

December 26! Since most of our regular volunteers were out of town, Terry and Claudia Voos recruited their family to help out.

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First Presbyterian Staff

R.C. McConnell, Pastor Shiloh Vick, Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries Dr. Reg Pittman, Chancel Choir Director Dr. Susan Maxwell, Director of Children’s Music Ministries Sarah Diamond, Director of Operations and Development Caroline Olivo, Director of Communications

Stacey Montgomery, Volunteer Coordinator Mitchell Jerko, Organist Mike Hedke, Director of Facilities Maintenance Julie Haynes, Hospitality Coordinator Ayanna Castro-Ross, Housekeeper Joe Coleman, Sunday morning maintenance Linda Couch, Wedding Coordinator

MISSION STATEMENT To create disciples for Jesus Christ and to practice His teachings

by loving and serving God and one another.

This year’s Holy Family for the Christmas Eve nativity scene were Adam, Abby, and Clark Cathleen “C.C.” Bowen.

Their older two children, Bradley and Aubrey, played the parts of shepherd and angel.

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Christmas Eve Services!

Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.— 4:30 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m.— 3:00 p.m. Saturday Closed

Sunday 7:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

801 Leavenworth Street Manhattan, KS 66502

785-537-0518

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First Presbyterian Church of Manhattan Rev. R.C. McConnell, Pastor

801 Leavenworth Street Manhattan, KS 66502

785-537-0518 Email: secretary@firstpresmanhattan.com

Website: www.firstpresmanhattan.com