PASTOR: Rev. William Schram

PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson

ORGANIST/DIR. SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder

DIR. CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth

ADMIN. ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie

DEACON GREETER: Luana Graber

FLOWER DEACON: Deb Ferguson AUDIO: Tracey Gill

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Mark Ingram VIDEO: Evan Gill

USHER CAPTAIN: John Baittinger

USHERS: Brad Mitchell, Meg Mitchell, Bob Bieler, John Baittinger

FELLOWSHIP:

FLOWERS: Toni Fernandez, in memory of Michael Dave & Jana Masenheimer, in memory of

Robert & Eleanor Rippon ELDERS:

Class of 2018 2019 2020 Jim DePhillips III Rob Clark Jack Decker

Lisa Heineman Linda Kennington Bruce Luff Lynn Ingram Tim Melnick Erik Walker

Chuck Waters Cathy Wiese DEACONS:

Class of 2019 2020 Luana Graber Deb Ferguson Eleanor DePhillips Anne Greenwood Mark Ingram Toni Fernandez

Donna Hill Melanie Shimer Liz Kenny Jana Masenheimer Elaine Smits Beth Kunkle

Hymns in the 700’s that are indicated with a are from Sing! People of Faith, the purple booklet in pews.

Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the

ushers.

Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.

Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an

usher for assistance.

SO THAT THOSE PRESENT MAY EXPERIENCE GOD WITHOUT DISTRACTION, WE ASK THAT CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE TURNED OFF

PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP. THANK YOU.

Military Service

Please keep these people in your prayers.

Hillary N. Waterman, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,

Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits.

Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy.

Contact Information—Pastoral Care Needs

To contact our pastor, please use Bill Schram’s email address,

revbill@faithchurchemmaus.org. (Note: Friday is a day off for Bill.) For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays

through Thursdays, contact the church office—610-967-5600.

After hours, please contact either of the Co-Moderators of

Deacons...Jana Masenheimer — 610-737-0984, or Melanie Shimer—610-965-8764; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session—484-695-9073,

who will make the appropriate connections.

For medical emergencies or death, contact Bill at 570-242-9319.

Faith Church Prayer Chain

Please send prayer requests to prayers@faithchurchemmaus.org, or use

the link from the Faith Church website.( www.faithchurchemmaus.org )

Order of Worship

January 14. 2018

N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049

610.967.5600 office@faithchurchemmaus.org

www.faithchurchemmaus.org

THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

10:00 AM JANUARY 14, 2018

THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use

the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and help. Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship

is essential to our life as a congregation, so please continue to do so following our time of worship.

Those who are able are invited to stand.

FOCUSING UPON GOD’S PRESENCE AND VOICE

PRELUDE “Prelude in f Major” J. S. BACH

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER Leader: Decorations are down. Christmas seems gone.

People: But Jesus is still Emmanuel, “God with us.”

Leader: Shepherds and wise men are gone away.

People: But we can still come in praise and worship!

Leader: The Spirit of God is upon us.

People: We are called to be the body of Christ.

Leader: Come let us worship God,

who binds us together in love and service.

HYMN #611 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” HYMN TO JOY

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Ever present One, you call us to be your presence, your body

in this world, but too often we get caught up in being a hand or

a foot, and lose sight of the overarching mission you set before

us. We fracture into pieces. We go our separate ways, forgetting

HYMN #761 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” BEECHER

SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS

INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS THE LORD’S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16

(Please use “debts & debtors”.)

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD

OFFERTORY “Andante” G. TELEMANN

DEDICATION HYMN #592 DOXOLOGY

Praise 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. PRAYER OF DEDICATION

HYMN “I Am the Light of the World” INSERT

SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE

CHARGE & BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Fugue in f Major” J. S. BACH

*Word with the Children

Children in grades K-5 are dismissed to Sunday School following the Word with the Children. Care for younger children is provided in the nursery during the remainder of our worship time. A single youth volunteer may be needed. Please

ask the adult nursery personnel if a youth is necessary.

we need each other to be whole. Help us see with new

eyes, and hear with the ears of our heart, the liberating identity

as your body in the world. May your Spirit revive and enable

us to be and do all you call us to be and do. O God of liberation

and righteousness, help us be faithful witnesses to your law of

love and unity. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

Leader: Forgiven, we are filled by God’s Spirit, commissioned to be

Christ’s hope, Christ’s people for the world.

People: Renewed, we can care for one another, weep with one

another, serve one another, and live with one another.

Thanks be to God. Amen.

HYMN OF ASSURANCE #437 “You are the Lord, Giver of Mercy” You are the Lord, Giver of mercy!

You are the Christ, Giver of mercy! You are the Lord, Giver of mercy!

SHARING THE PEACE Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.

People: And also with you.

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH

WORD WITH THE CHILDREN*

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON JOHN 3:16, JOHN 20:21 NT – Pg. 88, 109 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 88, 109 in the blue-edged Bible

ANTHEM “Praise Ye the Lord” C. SAINT SAENS Senior Choir

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON LUKE 4:14-21

NT – Pg. 57 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 57 in the blue-edged Bible

SERMON “Jesus’ Mission, Our Mission” REV. WILLIAM SCHRAM

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FAITH L IFE SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018

Welcome to worship, fellowship and Christian education. May the Holy Spirit touch your life during your time here today. We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.

Youth Group

SCRIP Orders are due today!

Christians & Racism Discussion Group

Sign up for Worship Assistant, Fellowship, etc.

Take note of flagged announcements.

TODAY OR TONIGHT

Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box 507 - Emmaus, PA 18049

610-967-5600—office@faithchurchemmaus.org Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org

ARE YOU NEW TO FAITH CHURCH? If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith

Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you.

SCRIP Orders are due TODAY!

FROM THE OFFICE

The 2018 Pocket Directory is available this morning on a table in the narthex. As is our custom, please take a single copy per household. Officers and committee leaders can find an additional copy in their mailbox in the church office. Additionally, a copy will soon be available in both PDF (which also serves as a large-print version) and Word form. Please email the office if you want either or both of those emailed to you, or indicate that you’d prefer to pick it up.

HOSTS ARE NEEDED FOR FELLOWSHIP TIME A new sign-up sheet is available for those who would like to volunteer

to host fellowship time following worship. It’s easy, and instructions can

be sent to first-timers! Thanks in advance for being willing to share your time with your Faith family on a Sunday morning.

1/7 Christina Conrad 1/8 Laurie Payea 1/10 Jack Decker 1/12 Marissa Decker, Ella Wiese 1/13 Lynn Ingram

STEWARDSHIP

PER CAPITA ENVELOPE, WHERE ARE YOU? If you are wondering where the blue per capita envelopes are,

usually found in your offering envelope box, you can find them in the pew racks. The per capita payment has portions sent to the Lehigh Presbytery, the Synod of the Trinity, and the General Assembly, to help pay for the operation expenses of those organizations. The apportionment is $30.00 per member.

FROM PASTOR SCHRAM

There will be a congregational meeting following worship on

Sunday, January 21, 2018, for the purpose of electing an elder.

The Christians and Racism discussion group will meet this evening

at 6:00 PM.

FROM WELCOMING TO INVITING Keep our initiative going. This week, think about something our

congregation does very well. Perhaps it’s children’s ministry, education, music, community mission, caring for one another. Then use that to finish the phrase, “My church is really good at _____.” Again, one time per week to one person in a conversation.

FELLOWSHIP

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Sunday Morning Discipleship Opportunities

The Discipleship Committee will keep the recent Sunday morning schedule as we continue to explore other options. NO CLASSES ON THE

1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.

9:30 am: Middle School and High School

Following Children’s Time in worship: K-Grade 5 Sunday School.

Children younger than Kindergarten may go to the nursery.

11:20 am: Adults – meeting in room 7

Youth Group

Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) which meets in Fellowship Hall from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in High School Youth Group (HSYG) from 6:30-8:30 PM on scheduled nights, at Faith. Each

week, we have a meal together, which is sponsored by our awesome parents and mentors. Questions about Youth Groups and their events can be directed to Joanne Marchetto at jomarchetto@rcn.com.

Next Meeting—Tonight

Adult Sunday School

Jan. 14 – “UK's Prince Harry and American Meghan Markle Announce Their Engagement” The engagement of UK’s Prince Harry and American actor Meghan Markle was announced in November. The fact that Markle is American, divorced and biracial and that the royal family has nonetheless welcomed the engagement is a change from past traditions that have marked the British monarchy. We will examine the value we place on tradition, and think about what God's role is in a world of change.

Jan. 21 – “More Women Are Choosing to 'Marry' Themselves” We will use a report about sologamy, the practice of women who marry themselves, to consider the meaning and purpose of marriage, wedding ceremonies, self-love and singleness.

Jan. 28 – “Rerouted Train in India Causes Passengers Alarm” Incidents have been reported of trains going the wrong way on the track, taking passengers to a different destination from the one they originally expected to reach at the end of their journey. We explore how unexpected events challenge our faith and change the direction of our lives.

Additional Discipleship Opportunities

There are small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome.

Women’s Devotional Fellowship meets on Thursdays at participants’

homes from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Next Meeting: January 18

Disciples of Christ (DOC), a men’s study & discussion group, meets every

other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The subject: Staying Positive in

a Negative World. Next meeting: January 25

Noon Bible Study meets on Wednesdays in the Parlor. Come share the

Bible with this lively group! All are welcome! Next Meeting: January 17

Faith Watercolor Painters Group will meet on Thursdays in the Fellowship

Hall from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This new group will be led by Dick Farmer

and assisted by Ed Klova. Please contact Dick Farmer (610-967-4401) for additional information, or the date of the next gathering.

“Christians & Racism” This Discussion Group meets at 6:00 PM here at

the church, on the first and third Sundays of the month. Next Meeting: Today

T he Discipleship Committee, through the dedication and passion of its many volunteers, is able to offer the following programs to the church. However, we are never finished, in our effort to better serve the needs of our members. We are always open to new ideas and ways to further the Discipleship of

Faith Presbyterian Church. The Discipleship Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parlor. All are welcome to join us.

DISCIPLESHIP

!! REALLY BIG THANK YOU TO MISSION SUPPORTERS!! Faith Church has collected

$3,103.00 for the CHRISTMAS JOY offering with 47 participants! This exceeds last year in both monetary and participatory ways.

!!WAY to GO FAITH!!

WESTMINSTER V ILLAGE Lemon Tree Bazaar Results – “Many thanks to church members

who made or purchased crafts, donated items, or volunteered for the 44th Lemon Tree Bazaar at Westminster Village. The Auxiliary raised $14,812 (and $2,900 from sponsorships). Thank you for blessing the residents and staff of Westminster Village in Allentown. Thanks to your help, this past year the Auxiliary provided funds for activities, an adjustable exam table for the Wellness Center, and $5,000 for the campaign for new dining room chairs.”

Blessings for 2018! With much gratitude and prayers,

Mindy Fetherman, Presbyterian Senior Living

MISSION

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THIS WEEK

Sunday, January 14 Scrip Orders Due 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell/Voice Choirs 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir 9:30 AM— Middle School/High School Sunday School 10:00 AM— Worship Service Following Children’s Time—K thru Grade 5 Sunday School, 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir 11:20 AM— Adult Sunday School 5:00 PM— Youth Group 6:00 PM— Christians & Racism Discussion Group 6:45 PM— Brownie Troop Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 15 Church Office Closed 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 7:00 pm— Mission Committee Tuesday, January 16 7:00 PM— Discipleship Committee 7:15 PM— Deacon Meeting Wednesday, January 17 Noon— Bible Study 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 18 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) 7:00 PM— Consign for Good Committee Friday, January 19 Church Office Closed Saturday, January 20 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH)

AROUND THE CORNER...

Feb. 4 .............. Annual Congregational Meeting Feb. 11 ............ Rev. Becki Mallozzi begins her ministry @ FPC

Feb. 14 ............ Ash Wednesday Feb. 18 ............ Lent begins

Feb. 18 ............ March Flyer Deadline Feb. 19 ............ Presidents’ Day/Church Office Closed

Mar. 18 ............ April Flyer Deadline Mar. 25 ............ Palm Sunday

Mar. 29 ............ Maundy Thursday Mar. 30 ............ Good Friday

Apr. 1 ............... Easter Apr. 15 ............ May Flyer Deadline

May 4-6 ........... Youth Group Retreat May 13............. Mother’s Day

May 20............. Pentecost May 20............. June Flyer Deadline

TWO WEEKS OF FAITH This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information. Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing.

Key BR Brick Room FH Fellowship Hall

MR Music Room

O Office

P Parlor

S Sanctuary

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, January 21 Newsletter Deadline 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell/Voice Choirs 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir 9:30 AM— Middle School/High School Sunday School 10:00 AM— Worship Service Following Children’s Time—K thru Grade 5 Sunday School, 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir 11:20 AM— Adult Sunday School Noon— Newsletter Deadline 5:00 PM— Youth Group 6:45 PM— Brownie Troop Monday, January 22 Church Office Closed 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir Tuesday, January 23 Church Office Closed Wednesday, January 24 Noon— Bible Study 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 25 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, January 26 Church Office Closed Saturday, January 27 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH)

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