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First Presbyterian Church � December 16, 2012

Night of the Father's LoveA Christmas Cantata by Pepper Choplin

The Coming of the Lord

Waiting

Angels are Making Their Rounds

Night of the Father's Love

The Shepherd's Song

Seeking the King

Fall on Your Knees

We Have Seen His Glory

A ChristmAs musiCAl CelebrAtion 3rd sundAy in Advent � deCember 16, 2012

(* for those able to stand)

Prelude

WelCome And AnnounCements

ChorAl introit

lighting of the Advent CAndle Chris, Abbey, Katelyn & Colin rupe

* ProCessionAl hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Ph #31

PrAyer of Confession (unison)We have been blessed, O God, by the stories passed on to us of those days when the world was holding its breath in anticipation of the coming of Christ, then of that day when, in a burst of marvel, its greatest hopes and dreams were fulfilled. Thrill us again with the stories of the babe of Bethlehem, and show us how to tell our own stories of what his coming has meant to us, so that others through our witness will know the power of redeeming love.Amen

PrAyers of the PeoPle And the lord's PrAyer (debts/debtors)

CongregAtionAl resPonse In the Lord I'll be forever thankful, in the Lord I will rejoice!

Look to God, do not be afraid; lift up your voices, the Lord is near.Lift up your voices, the Lord is near.

CAll to offering

offertory

(Please sign the Act of Friendship pad and pass it down the pew)

* doXology Ph #592Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below;praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

* the PrAyer of thAnKsgiving (responsive)leader: the lord be with you.People: And also with you.Leader: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them to the Lord.leader: let us give thanks to the lord our god.People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

* hymn The First Nowell Ph #56

* ChArge And benediCtion Congregational Response

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell!Born is the King of Israel!

* Postlude

lead Pastor: Jim Hawley Discipleship & Congregational Care Pastor: Tom Reid Associate Pastor of youth & mission: Austin Ashenbrennermusic director: Richard Koshgarianorganist: Angie Koshgarian

first Presbyterian Church: 308 s 8th st, salina, Ks 67401, 785-825-0226

visit www.fpcsalina.org for recorded worship services, current events and more!

Welcome! We are delighted for your presence in worship today. if you do not have a church home, we hope you will consider becoming a part of this church! if you would like to be contacted by a member of the church, or receive more infor-mation about first Presbyterian, please leave your contact information on the Act of friendship pad located in the pews. We have coffee, juice, donuts (and fellowship!) following worship in the parlor (the room behind the sanctuary), we hope you'll join us!

Thank you to the following Cantata readers, musicians and choir members for their par-ticipation in worship today! narrator: Jim hawleyMusicians: Flute - Paula Patterson; Clarinet - Judy Weber; French Horn - Samantha Ander-son; Trumpet - Dan Diederich, Drew Diederich, Aaron Diederich; Trombone - Ann George, Jacob Johansen; Timpani - Rex Ritter; Violins - Doug Beyer, Nathaniel Hoefer, Manda Deegan, Olivia Marozas; Viola - Sarah Schaeffer, Elsie Mealiff; Cello - Hannah Koshgarian, Erica Pinkston; Bass - Andrew Book Chancel Choir - stan Amick, A. Jay Andersen, John barber, John boyd, bill & ruth Cathcart-rake, James hall, Kris hanzlicek, Connie Johnson, denice & robert Justus, Ann Knowles, Cyndy Knutson, garry montre, richard morrison, marj morrow, Kim mowery, dick renfro, Jon Richards, Deb Shetlar, Heather Stanek, Bob Stinson, Glen Stovall, Mary Anne Weiner, Carolyn Wedel, Maralyn Williams; Organist, Angie Koshgarian; Directed by Richard Koshgar-ian.

CongregAtionAl meetingThere will be a congregational meeting following worship today, December 16, to act on the resignations of Pastors Jim Hawley and Tom Reid.

COMING UP THIS WEEK:following worship...

Congregational Mtg, 11:30am

Monday, Dec 17:side by side vol: shirley howardPersonnel Cmte, 3:30pmsession mtg, Conf rm, 5:30pmWorship Band Practice, 6:30pm

Tuesday, Dec 18:side by side vol: bev ZizumboNO Faith MattersCares & Concerns, hope rm, 1:30pm

Wednesday, Dec 19:side by side volunteer: Ann neumanndinner, blair hall, 5:30pmmission night & Caroling 6:15pmChoir Practice, Choir Rm, 7:00pm

Thursday, Dec 20:sr high bible study, moka's, 7:30amtrustees, Conf rm, 12:00pm

Friday, Dec 21:sr high youth Christmas breakfast

Sunday, Dec 23:4th Sunday in Advent sunday school - 9:00am living the Word, hope rm (adults) real faith, youth room (mid & sr high youth)Worship, sanctuary, 10:15am

SUNDAy VOLUNTEErS:Candlelighter: Collister ryanCoffee Hosts: Amanda & Todd Michaelis Familygreeters: deb & John shetlar familyushers: members of sessionflower deliverer: sarah morrismanor bus driver: sunrise Pres ChurchVolunteers for next Sunday, Dec 23:Candlelighter: Melissa LidgettCoffee Hosts: Lisa Anderson FamilyGreeters: Erika & Austin Ashenbrenner Family betsy & Jim scholtenUshers: Chandra & Jeff Cooper Family Katie & Ashley Jarvis Family and Phil Krug flower deliverer: Jimmie lewismanor bus driver: sunrise Pres Church

FOr yOUr INFOrMATION: • FPC’s Nursery, located on the second floor, is

available for infants and children ages 5 and younger.

• fPC encourages children ages 6 and older to attend worship. Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened by a wonderful volunteer!

• Extra hymnals, including large print, and bibles are available in the back of the sanctu-ary. Amplified hearing aid devices are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance.

Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! Email sally@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it.

BIrTHDAyS THIS WEEK...16 Chloe White17 Curt Carpenter17 Katie Lidgett17 Colin rupe17 Annie shadwick18 Carson Jett18 madeline rohrer19 Jocelyn Palmer

20 nathan farmer20 Scott Ryan21 madisyn ehrlich21 Betty Garrison21 Casey leister22 Harrison Jett

CONGrEGATIONAL CArEtan “Prayer request” Cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. As requests are received, the Board of Deacons will offer prayers. Blue “We Care” Cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation, these cards will be mailed the following week. Cards are available in the pew racks. Please place the cards in the offering plate.

Hospitalized: Jim Allen

COMING UP THIS WEEK:following worship...

Congregational Mtg, 11:30am

Monday, Dec 17:side by side vol: shirley howardPersonnel Cmte, 3:30pmsession mtg, Conf rm, 5:30pmWorship Band Practice, 6:30pm

Tuesday, Dec 18:side by side vol: bev ZizumboNO Faith MattersCares & Concerns, hope rm, 1:30pm

Wednesday, Dec 19:side by side volunteer: Ann neumanndinner, blair hall, 5:30pmmission night & Caroling 6:15pmChoir Practice, Choir Rm, 7:00pm

Thursday, Dec 20:sr high bible study, moka's, 7:30amtrustees, Conf rm, 12:00pm

Friday, Dec 21:sr high youth Christmas breakfast

Sunday, Dec 23:4th Sunday in Advent sunday school - 9:00am living the Word, hope rm (adults) real faith, youth room (mid & sr high youth)Worship, sanctuary, 10:15am

SUNDAy VOLUNTEErS:Candlelighter: Collister ryanCoffee Hosts: Amanda & Todd Michaelis Familygreeters: deb & John shetlar familyushers: members of sessionflower deliverer: sarah morrismanor bus driver: sunrise Pres ChurchVolunteers for next Sunday, Dec 23:Candlelighter: Melissa LidgettCoffee Hosts: Lisa Anderson FamilyGreeters: Erika & Austin Ashenbrenner Family betsy & Jim scholtenUshers: Chandra & Jeff Cooper Family Katie & Ashley Jarvis Family and Phil Krug flower deliverer: Jimmie lewismanor bus driver: sunrise Pres Church

FOr yOUr INFOrMATION: • FPC’s Nursery, located on the second floor, is

available for infants and children ages 5 and younger.

• fPC encourages children ages 6 and older to attend worship. Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened by a wonderful volunteer!

• Extra hymnals, including large print, and bibles are available in the back of the sanctu-ary. Amplified hearing aid devices are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance.

Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! Email sally@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it.

BIrTHDAyS THIS WEEK...16 Chloe White17 Curt Carpenter17 Katie Lidgett17 Colin rupe17 Annie shadwick18 Carson Jett18 madeline rohrer19 Jocelyn Palmer

20 nathan farmer20 Scott Ryan21 madisyn ehrlich21 Betty Garrison21 Casey leister22 Harrison Jett

CONGrEGATIONAL CArEtan “Prayer request” Cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. As requests are received, the Board of Deacons will offer prayers. Blue “We Care” Cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation, these cards will be mailed the following week. Cards are available in the pew racks. Please place the cards in the offering plate.

Hospitalized: Jim Allen

Intentional Christmas:

Whether providing financial assistance to current and former church workers and their families or providing opportunities for deserving students to attend Presbyterian-related racial ethnic colleges and schools, your generous gifts to the Christmas Joy Offering will bring Good News of Great Joy to the poor in circumstance or spirit. Christmas Joy Offering envelopes can be found in the pews. you may also make your check payable to fPC, and list "CJO" in the memo field.

Alternative Gift Giving Heifer International is a global nonprofit humanitarian assistance organization working to help end hunger and poverty and at the same time protect the environment and care for the Earth. Heifer provides living gifts of area appropriate livestock and training in environmentally sound agricultural practices to families in need to help lift themselves out of poverty to become self-reliant.

There will be a table in the parlor during Advent that will sell books and gift cards for Heifer, or you may also make a monetary contribution to Heifer through the church. To learn more about Heifer International, visit www.heifer.org

Christmas Joy Offering

Church Family Mission NightWednesday, Dec. 19th 5:30pmJoin us at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and bring several items (from the wish lists below) to benefit the Ashby House or Oakdale Elementary School. After we eat, we’ll box up our donations and deliver them, along with some wonderful Christmas Carols, to the Ashby house and our neighbors at the President's Place apartments. Whatever you do, don’t miss this fun evening with your fPC family!

OAKDALE:-Children's sweatpants (sizes xs + s)

-children's underwear (sizes 5 + 6)

-Children’s socks

-Target gift cards for teachers

Ashby hOusE:

-Paper Towels

-Toilet Paper

-Trash bags

-Laundry soap

Intentional Christmas:

Whether providing financial assistance to current and former church workers and their families or providing opportunities for deserving students to attend Presbyterian-related racial ethnic colleges and schools, your generous gifts to the Christmas Joy Offering will bring Good News of Great Joy to the poor in circumstance or spirit. Christmas Joy Offering envelopes can be found in the pews. you may also make your check payable to fPC, and list "CJO" in the memo field.

Alternative Gift Giving Heifer International is a global nonprofit humanitarian assistance organization working to help end hunger and poverty and at the same time protect the environment and care for the Earth. Heifer provides living gifts of area appropriate livestock and training in environmentally sound agricultural practices to families in need to help lift themselves out of poverty to become self-reliant.

There will be a table in the parlor during Advent that will sell books and gift cards for Heifer, or you may also make a monetary contribution to Heifer through the church. To learn more about Heifer International, visit www.heifer.org

Christmas Joy Offering

Church Family Mission NightWednesday, Dec. 19th 5:30pmJoin us at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and bring several items (from the wish lists below) to benefit the Ashby House or Oakdale Elementary School. After we eat, we’ll box up our donations and deliver them, along with some wonderful Christmas Carols, to the Ashby house and our neighbors at the President's Place apartments. Whatever you do, don’t miss this fun evening with your fPC family!

OAKDALE:-Children's sweatpants (sizes xs + s)

-children's underwear (sizes 5 + 6)

-Children’s socks

-Target gift cards for teachers

Ashby hOusE:

-Paper Towels

-Toilet Paper

-Trash bags

-Laundry soap

Poinsettias 2012First Presbyterian Church

Our thanks to the persons listed below who have provided the poinsettia plants inthe Sanctuary today!

Mary & A. Jay Andersen, in honor of their children and grandchildren

Terry & Portia Bakker, in memory of Martin Bakker, Claire Simpson, & Porter Roberts

Kay Bloom & Cheri Parr, in memory of Barbara Bloom

Jo Buchanan, in honor of Shirley Drawbaugh

Jan & Gary Denning, in memory of Jack Howard & Alice Denning

Cathy Denning, David & Sarah Denning, in honor of Shirley Howard

George F. Dolezal, in memory of Ruth E. Dolezal

Shirley M. Drawbaugh, in honor of sister: Eulora (Lori) Allen

Mary & Bob Exline, in memory of Inez & Bill Exline

Mary & Bob Exline, in honor of our grandchildren, Scott, Tom, Will, and Carolyn

Carol & Jerry Exline, in honor of Brook, Kathi, Garrett, Ian, Kyle, Dan, Evan Ann, & Quentin

Marjorie Fackler, in memory of Neal & Bob Fackler

Marjorie Geisendorf, in memory of Jim Geisendorf and in honor of Jack Geisendorf

Richard & Rosemary Gibson, in memory of our parents Hallie & Jim Plouffe and Genevieve & Robert Gibson

Ron Green & Family, in loving memory of Sue Green and in honor of my children, grandchildren, & great- grandchildren

Jerry Hillyard, in memory of Kenneth Hillyard & Sadie Hillyard

Bill & Melinda Hoffman & Family, in memory of Nick Hoffman & J. Logan Shuss and in honor of Amy Hoffman & Marian Shuss, Parsons, Ks

John Hogarty, Kelly, Margy, & Tracy, in memory of Marlana & Steve

John Hogarty, in honor of Margy, Kelly, & Tracy

Bill & Marilyn Holgerson

Shirley and Family, in memory of Jack Howard

Harry & Ann Jett, in memory of David Jett, Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Straub, Mr. & Mrs. H.B.Jett

Connie Johnson & Family, in memory of George F. Johnson

Paul & Linda Johnson, in memory of Merl Sturd

Denice & Robert Justus, in honor of Barkley, Addie, Lexie, and Sophie

Vicki, Tai, & Todd Kerbs, in memory of Charlie & Brownie Hedges

Gwen & Bud Larson, in memory of Helen & Warren Pickard and Elva & Spen Pickard

Clara Leiker, in honor of my children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren

Jimmie & Mitzie Lewis, in honor of James Lewis and Oscar Gardner - great grandsons

Gary & Kathy Melander, in memory of Jim & Dolores McKim, Carol & Everett Aber-crombie and Christopher Abercrombie

Claire & Nate Miller, in memory of (their former babysitter) Lucille Melton

Sarah, Dave, Amanda, Abby, & Mackenzie Morris in memory of Amos & Esther Morris

Sallie & Richard Morrison, in memory of Milton Morrison, Gayle & Harold Brower, and in honor of Becky Morrison

Sissy & Roger Morrison, in memory of Nathalie, Jack & Michael Maloney and Milton Morrison, and in honor of Becky Morrison

The Ken Nordboe Family, in memory of Ken Nordboe

Mr. & Mrs. Brian R. Palmer, in honor of Jocelyn B. Palmer

Joyce & Bruce Pearson, in memory of our parents, Ray & Rita Green and Ralph & Helen Pearson

Pat Pfalzgraf-Gruver, in memory of Wayne P. and Myrtle R. Pfalzgraf

Rob Pickrell & Family, in memory of Bob Pickrell & Jeremy Zimmer

Rob & Barb Pickrell, Isaac & Ben, in memory of Ray & Jean Holzhuter

Martha Rhea, in honor of The Jaych Rhea family

David D. Robb, in memory of Mildred H. Robb

Bill Siebert, in memory of Son Timothy

Rosalie, David, Steve, Dan Short, and families, in memory of George W. Short

Eleanor Smith, in memory of Max Smith

Morrie & Sydney Soderberg, in honor of our grandchildren – Carson & Molly, Lily & Ella

Bob & Susie Stinson, in memory of our parents, Lois & J. Perry Stinson, Dr. Claude and Dr. Rochelle Flora also, in honor of our 3 sons; 3 daughters-in-law, and 10 grandchildren

Bill Veitch, in memory of Bill & Frances Veitch

Seara Weir, in Memory of, John, in honor of Alexis & Cayden

Monte & Penni White family, in honor of our family & friends

Bruce & Margaret Wyatt, in honor of Wayne Johnson

Daily Devotions for aDvent:fPc will send out daily devotional emails during advent. Make sure the office has your email! sally@fpcsalina.org

Daily reaDings for the 2nD week of aDventLuke 3:7-18isaiah 11:1-9Acts 28:23-31Luke 7:31-35

Hebrews 10:10-18Psalm 80:1-7

Luke 13:31-35

intentional ChristmasLife-giving, simple, Christ-centered ideas on how to

celebrate the season.Look for these on FPC’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/fpcsalinaks) and web site

(www.fpcsalina.org)

“While there may not be a Biblical basis for having a Christmas tree, bringing greens and signs of life into our homes has become a standard part of Christmas tradition. If you have an artificial tree, it is best to use it as long as you can. if you purchase a living tree, go local. Visit a tree farm for a memorable outing with

family or friends. After the holidays, treecycle! “

-from Ideas for Reclaiming Advent and Christmas, PC(USA)

Waiting for the Light PreParing for the coming of christ � advent 2012

Daily Devotions for aDvent:fPc will send out daily devotional emails during advent. Make sure the office has your email! sally@fpcsalina.org

Daily reaDings for the 2nD week of aDventLuke 3:7-18isaiah 11:1-9Acts 28:23-31Luke 7:31-35

Hebrews 10:10-18Psalm 80:1-7

Luke 13:31-35

intentional ChristmasLife-giving, simple, Christ-centered ideas on how to

celebrate the season.Look for these on FPC’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/fpcsalinaks) and web site

(www.fpcsalina.org)

Waiting for the Light PreParing for the coming of christ � advent 2012

“While there may not be a Biblical basis for having a Christmas tree, bringing greens and signs of life into our homes has become a standard part of Christmas tradition. If you have an artificial tree, it is best to use it as long as you can. if you purchase a living tree, go local. Visit a tree farm for a memorable outing with

family or friends. After the holidays, treecycle! “

-from Ideas for Reclaiming Advent and Christmas, PC(USA)

Waiting for the Light PreParing for the coming of christ � advent 2012

devotion for the third sunday in advent

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart.

Jeremiah 29:11-13

Waiting for the Light PreParing for the coming of christ � advent 2012

devotion for the third sunday in advent

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart.

Jeremiah 29:11-13