First Presbyterian Church 2300 S. West Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

605.336.2886

www.fpcsiouxfalls.org ▪ facebook.com/fpcsiouxfalls

the Visible Face of Christ in Sioux Falls & Beyond

March 12, 2017

8:30am Traditional Worship Service

9:30am to 11:00am Coffee Fellowship Time

9:40am Education Hour

11:00am Contemporary Worship Service

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TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE

8:30am Bold: Congregation *Denotes please stand if you are

Please complete the “Connection” insert and place in the offering plate.

Prelude J.S. Bach, “Print Thine Image Pure and Holy” Dan Graber, organ

*Call to Worship

Rev. Pat Hammond

(based on Psalm 130)

Out of the depths I cry to you. Lord, hear my voice.

Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?

But with you there is forgiveness, that we might serve you with reverence.

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in God’s word I put my hope.

Israel, put your hope in the Lord and in God’s unfailing love.

Out of the depths I cry to you.

Lord, hear my voice.

*Opening Hymn #694 “Great God of Every Blessing” AURELIA

*Prayer of Confession O God of compassion, if you kept a record of our sins, who could stand?

We come before you with our brokenness and our wounds for all to

see. We bring our anger, our bitterness, our unwholesome talk, and our

deceitfulness. We try to do good, but sometimes fail. We choose to do

evil, and sometimes succeed. Keep your promise to forgive us when we

confess to you completely. Without you, we have no hope.

*Assurance of Pardon

*Sharing the Peace of Christ

*Response to Forgiveness #579 “Lord, Have Mercy”

Scripture Reading 2 Samuel 18:28-33 Kristie Vortherms

Time With Children Kathie Douma

Call for the Offering

Offertory arr. D. Harris, “Fairest Lord Jesus” Dan Graber, organ

Sermon When Is Too Late? Rev. Nathan Esser

Special Music W. Billings, “David’s Lamentation” Sanctuary Choir

David the King was grieved and moved, he went to his chamber, his chamber and wept.

And as he went he wept and said, “O my son, would to God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son!”

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Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Hymn #774 “There is Now a New Creation” STUTTGART

Charge and Benediction

Postlude H. Purcell, “Adagio non troppo” Dan Graber, organ

We welcome your children in worship and the nursery. Feel free to bring your children (birth to 5

years) to our nursery at any point in the service. Our nursery is a place where your children will be

loved, nurtured, and feel the love of Jesus.

8:30am 11:00am

Audio/Media Ministry Jeff Little Faith Justice, Matt Cook

Greeter Ministry Arlin Rops Jennifer Esser

Bradley, Bryson & Brenton

Usher Ministry John & Jackie Hove

Cal & Sue Hanneld

Mike & Deb Thoelke

Mugs Dalthorp

Coffee Fellowship Don & Anja Hoekman, Shirley McCallum, Althea Hofer

Tom & Heather Adamson, Calvin & Harris

Driving Ministry Anita Braunschmidt, John Hove, Earl & Kathy Kemp

SERVING TODAY

ADULT EDUCATION

Today and March 19 - Creating the World through Tenderness and Holiness with Dr. Richard Swanson, Professor, Religion, Augustana University We only create the world when the world falls apart. That's the only time we have. The world does fall apart--in every family, on every continent, in every century. Sometimes the world is blown to bits, not just by alien forces or strange new threats, but by weather, diseases and geo-political conflicts. Then we emerge bleary-eyed and wonder what to do next. While we wonder, we tell stories. Defiant stories. Tender stories. Stories that dare to be hopeful. The violence continues, of course. The world falls apart again, of course. Yet, somehow the stories go on. And the world lives. We will explore two Creation Stories that made it into the Bible: Genesis 1 and Genesis 2. As part of our shared exploration, we will consider excerpts from the play “When the World Was Wild and Waste,” performed at Augustana in the fall of 2016.

Mar 26 April 2, 9 - A Study of Psalms: Confession, Suffering and Praise with Rev. Nathan Esser, Senior Pastor at FPC.

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CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE

11:00am Please complete the “Connection” insert and place in the offering plate.

Opening Song “Praise Like Fireworks” Praise Band

Welcome

Sharing the Peace of Christ

Opening Prayer

Songs “Lord I Need You” Praise Band

“Simplicity”

Scripture Reading 2 Samuel 18:28-33 Althea Hofer

Time with Children Kathie Douma

Offering “Second Chance” Praise Band

Sermon When Is Too Late? Rev. Nathan Esser

Liturgical Dance “David’s Lamentation” Emma DeCou

David the King was grieved and moved, he went to his chamber, his chamber and wept.

And as he went he wept and said, “ O my son, would to God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son!”

Sending Prayer

Sending Song “You Are MyVision” Praise Band

Charge and Blessing

Presbyterian Women Offer Adams Scholarship

The Adams Scholarship at FPC originated in 1966 to honor Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Adams. Dr. Adams was senior pastor at First Presbyterian from 1939 -1966. Presbyterian Women created the scholarship in 1966 and have continued to support it through an annual fundraising event. Memorials, bequests, and individual contributions are also welcomed as an ongoing opportunity to support our future Christian leaders.

PW supports this scholarship to encourage men and women to prepare for roles in Chris-tian service (ministry, mission work, church music, Christian education, etc.). Initial consideration is given to those from our church, and thereafter to outside applicants.

Scholarship forms are available in our church office or on our church website: http://fpcsiouxfalls.org/reswomen.html. Completed applications are due May 1, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Hove (hovejackie@yahoo.com). —Adams Scholarship Committee - Jackie Hove, Julia Lufkins, and Becky Hillestad

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Habitat for Humanity

Construction Project:

Saturday March 11th

Address: 4605 W. Pat Street

Task: Siding House – outside work

Hours: 8:30-11:30am & 12-3pm

Reminder to volunteers:

I would suggest wearing boots, as

the yard may get muddy depending

on the weather.

March 17 and 18

We will serve coffee, lemonade and snacks.

Coffee House Music Is Back!

Friday, March 17

in the Lounge

7:00pm – 9:00 pm

Mark Isackson, Doc Walker, Bob Grip

Mike Anderson

Come anytime,

stay as long as

you can!

Pancakes and Praising

Sunday, March 19

Pancakes will be served in the Covenant Center from 9:30-12:00!

The 11:00 am service will have pancakes while they worship.

Free will donation is appreciated.

“Have a Short Stack for a Tall Cause”

Help fund the PresbYouth Service trip to Rapid City, and to be the Visible Face of

Christ in Sioux Falls this summer!

SECOND TUESDAY ecumenical prayer support group for In His Steps breast cancer project in Palestine meets Tuesday, March 14, 7:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran

Church. Speaker will be Susanne Nelson who lived in

Palestine and worked in the ecumenical

accompaniment program for the World Council of

Churches. All are welcome.

CALENDAR

SUNDAY, March 12 Daylight Savings Time Begins

8:30am Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary

9:30am Coffee Fellowship Chapel

9:30am Peace Circle Room 101, 104

9:30am Blood Pressure Clinic Memorial Room

9:40am 1st Steps 2 year olds Rooms 231—233

9:40am 1st Steps 3 & 4 Yr Olds Room 115

9:40am 1st Steps 5 Yrs-Kindergarten Room 112

9:40am Creator’s Kids Room 106-111

9:40am The Bible From Scratch Room 205

9:40am Middle School Sunday School Room 201, 202

9:40am Adult Education Hour Lounge

9:40am Christ Care Small Group Study Rooom 206

11:00am Contemporary Worship Service Sanctuary

12:30pm Korean Presbyterian Fellowship Choir Room, 101,

2:00pm The Way Room 214

MONDAY, March 13 Prayer Day—Tai An

7:00am Collision Meeting Room 101, 104

9:15am Kingdom Kids Room 233

11:00am Women’s Study Group Memorial Room

4:45pm Finance Ministry Team Room 212

TUESDAY, March 14

8:30am Staff Meeting Room 212

8:45am Bell Chorale Bible Study Room 206

9:15am Kingdom Kids Room 233

9:30am Kindermusik Room 113

9:45am Bell Chorale Room 213

3:45 pm Kindermusik Room 113

6:30pm Session Stated Meeting Lounge

6:30pm Youth Ministry Team Meeting Room 212

7:00pm Pickleball Covenant Center

Wednesday, March 15 Prayer Day— FPC Congregation the Messenger Deadline

7:00am Collision Meeting Room 101, 104

9:30am Kindermusik Room 113

5:30pm WNL! Meal Room 101, 104

5:30pm Membership Ministry Team Room 206

6:00pm WNL! Youth Group Room 201, 202

6:15pm WNL! Kids Club Youth Room

6:15pm WNL! Adult Study Room 101

6:30pm Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Room 214

THURSDAY, March 16 Prayer Day - Seed Sower Ministry

9:15am Kingdom Kids Room 233

9:30 Faith Circle Meets Rooms 205, 206

9:30am Hope Circle Lounge

12:00pm Joy Circle Room 205

12:30pm Wisdom Circle Lounge

1:30pm Patience Circle Room 206

4:00pm Connection Recovery Support Grp. Room 205

5:30pm Personnel Ministry Team Meeting Room 212

6:00pm Adult Education Ministry Team Room 206

6:30pm Heartland Handbells Rehearsal Room 213

6:30pm Charity Circle Lounge

FRIDAY, March 17

9:00am Edison’s Moms in Prayer Room 206

4:00pm Church closes

6:30pm Over-night Retreat for Confirmation

Students Rooms 201 & 202

7:00pm Coffee House Music Lounge

SATURDAY, March 18

6:00pm The Way Room 214

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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SUNDAY, March 19

8:30am Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary

9:30am Pancake Feed Covenant Center, Room 101

9:40am 1st Steps 3 & 4 Yr Olds Room 115

9:40am 1st Steps 5 Yrs-Kindergarten Room 112

9:40am Creator’s Kids Room 106-111

9:40am The Bible From Scratch Room 205

9:40am Adult Education Hour Lounge

11:00am Contemporary Worship Service Covenant Center

12:30pm Korean Presbyterian Fellowship Choir Room, 101,

2:00pm The Way Room 214

On Wednesday nights (6:15pm) during Lent, several speakers will have personal faith stories on "Overcoming Adversity.” Come to be encouraged and invite your friends!

Guest Speakers include the following:

March 15th: John Stiegelmeier, Head Football Coach for South Dakota State University

March 22nd: Debra Owen, Vice President of State and Federal Relations for SD

March 29th: Taylor Chapman, Former All American Cross Country and Track & Field Athlete for USD

April 5th: Andrea McCartney, Assistant Volleyball Coach at USF

Save your used books

and rummage items for

the library fundraiser

April 28-30. Donations

are being accepted!

Friday, 4/28 - 12pm to 6pm

Saturday, 4/29– 8am to 5pm

Sunday,4/30—8am to 1pm

PW Guest Day Luncheon ~

~will be on Saturday, April 8 at 11:30am in the Covenant Center. Delle Thompson

and Reeba Thompson will present “Friends.” Tickets for this event are $7.50 and will be available between

services each Sunday and also can be purchased in the front office during the week. Please invite friends and family as

this is our fundraiser of the year. ~Janice Hight, Moderator

If you have not

taken a Lenten devotional book

yet there are still some available. Please take one or

take one for a friend.

There will be no coffee fellowship in the chapel

next Sunday, March 19. Please support the

youth fundraiser; go to the Covenant Center for a

pancake breakfast.

NOTES OF INTEREST

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Music Camp June 12-16 (completed grades 3-8)

The cost per window is

approximately $3,200.00.

Look for the Adopt-A-Window program insert in your bulletin today. Thanks to

everyone, we have only 9 windows left!

Prayer Quilts

Surrounded in Prayers

As a way of showing our love and support for Jean Nicholson

and Tracie Van Briggle, we have prayer quilts set up in the Chapel

waiting for you to say a prayer and tie a knot. Your love will be

felt as these quilts warm Jean and Tracie as they both deal with

ongoing health concerns. Say a prayer and tie a knot!

Mardell Hawley is

turning 92 years old on March 14th! You

can send birthday greetings to Mardell at:

1310 W. Madison St. Apt 201

Dow Rummel Village

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Marcene Sveen has moved to the Good Samaritan Center in

Canton. She would love to hear from you!

Her new address is:

Good Samaritan Center 1022 N. Dakota St. #207

Canton, SD 57013

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Presbyterian Youth Rally

Ramkota Pierre, SD

March 31, April 1-2 Suzanne Dixon has moved to Room 24 at

Prince of Peace

4510 S Prince of Peace Pl.

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

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03/15/2017 Chicken Noodle Soup, Cold Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Brownies

03/22/2017 Pork Loin, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Bars

03/29/2017 Lasagna, Lettuce Salad, Garlic Toast, Ice Cream

04/05/2017 Pizza, Cupcakes

Coffee Fellowship is 9:30am to 11am (Chapel)

Join Us Today!

The children's offering during the month of March will be given to Special Olympics of South Dakota in honor and appreciation of Matt Jacobson. It will be designated for the Special Olympics Basketball program. Matt has been very involved with this program and with “Fireworks,” one of two teams. Matt was the guest speaker on March 8th.

It is the time for a special offering, One Great Hour of Sharing. This offering is collected during the season of Lent. It is divided evenly among 3 areas of need: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program and Self Development of People. Your gifts for Presbyterian Assistance make it possible for PCUSA to make an immediate response whenever floods, hurricanes or storms might occur. Please take an envelope from the pew rack and give generously.

Happy Birthday to Marjorie Conahan! She

turns 85 on March 13th! The flowers at the

front of the Sanctuary are given in honor of

Marjorie from her daughter, Christy Green

and family. Cards can be sent to Marjorie at:

217 W St Andrews Drive

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Influenza, colds, coughs, and other

illnesses are still around and actually have

been on the increase so take care of

yourself by washing your hands, staying

home if you’re not feeling well and seeing

your doctor if you need to. There is

sanitizer available to you in several areas

of the church so please use it if you feel

the need. Stay well!

Sunday Morning Childcare

We continue to seek a second Sunday morning paid childcare provider. Any

interested applicants for the paid Sunday morning childcare provider positions should

visit Kathie Douma for more information.

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PRAYER REQUESTS

Pray for healing and regaining of strength for those in hospitals, care facilities, rehab or recovering at home. Pray for those who face challenges of dealing with mental health issues.

Please pray for Joe and Julia Lufkins, as Joe continues to battle several health issues.

Please pray for Kate, who was recently diagnosed with both uterine and ovarian cancer.

Maggie and Jonathan Tilk ask for prayers for Jonathan’s sister, Roxy and her husband, Jason Darr, and their newborn baby, Theodore “Teddy” Darr, born on March 1st. Continued health issues have kept them in the hospital.

Prayers for Jeanette Justice and her family. Jeanette’s uncle, Kurt Rike, passed away Thursday, March 2nd. Pray for comfort and strength for his family and safe travels for those traveling to Pine City, MN for his funeral.

Please pray for Caleb Halvorson’s father, Lyn Halvorson, who is going through some medical testing.

Please pray also for Christine Hickel’s father, Dan Hickel, who is having knee surgery.

Please keep Chris Hill and families in your prayers to comfort them in the loss of Susan, who passed away on February 16. Pray for strength as they begin their “new normal.”

Please keep Pastor Nathan and his family in your prayers in the death of his grandmother, Vivian Esser. She was 87 years old.

Continued prayers for Zack Hubbard, as he recovers from knee surgery.

Lori Walsh asks for prayers for her brother, Wes, as he undergoes a stem cell transplant. He is being treated for lymphoma.

Please continue to keep these people in your prayers:

Ruth Graber, as she continues to battle cancer. She is currently in Arizona. Her CaringBridge Site is: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ruthgraber/journal

Marcene Sveen, as she continues to battle the effects of a recent stroke. Marcene is now in Canton at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. (see address on page 8)

Terry Skillman. Please pray for healing and strength as he continues his journey of recovery from a bone marrow transplant. Terry is the son of Harriet Skillman and brother of Lynnette Olson.

Marty Braithwaite, pray for comfort on her continuing cancer journey. She thanks you all for your prayers! Address: 3130 W. 57th St. #214, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Brad Papke, for his continued recovery.

Through the Lens— continue to pray for this ministry as they work to serve God and God’s people.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH VISION STATEMENT

First Presbyterian Church shares a vision to be present in the Sioux Falls area as the visible face of Christ. In this vision, the

words of our mission statement take on clear direction and added dimension. We connect, serve, and grow with God and others

within our congregation so that we may in turn connect, serve, and grow with God and others beyond ourselves, knowing that

even as we strive to bear the face of Christ in our relationships with our neighbors, we will find the face of Christ in the very

neighbors whom we serve.

As we equip ourselves to engage with people beyond our congregation, our church family will:

† experience unconditional love;

† celebrate God’s grace;

† grow in God's Word;

† mature in faith;

† cultivate spiritual gifts;

† affirm each other’s successes;

† support each other in difficult times; and

† experience the transforming power of the Christian faith.

To enable us to accomplish our shared mission, all of our members are called to engage individually and corporately in the

ministry of our church as they:

† participate regularly in worship services;

† pray for the church and for God's world;

† give faithful and regular financial support to First Presbyterian Church;

† participate in ministries inside First Presbyterian Church that encourage sustained connection and growth; and

† serve regularly in ministries outside our church family.

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From the Presbytery of South Dakota Yearbook of Prayer, our prayer emphasis this week is:

Big Bend Presbyterian Church, Rapid City, SD Membership: 68

Year Organized: 1962 Served by: Rev. Bob Savot

Maker Fun Factory Vacation

Bible School—July 10-14

(3-years old through

kids who have

completed 5th grade)

NOTE From Building & Grounds:

We received some information from the Sioux Empire Home Builders about a Repair Affair Day. They are in need of potential applicants to serve the elderly or permanently disabled. The applications are in the front office in the Home Builders’ folder. If you or someone you know could use ramps, hand rails, or lever door knobs, stop by and pick up a form. Fill this form out and send it to the Sioux Empire Home Builders. Forms need to be turned in by April 21ST.

Endeavor Presbyterian Church, Fedora, SD Membership: 79

Year Organized: 1889 Served by: Rev. Richard E. Poppen

Thank you for worshiping with us. Have a blessed week!

Please feel free to contact our staff by emailing or calling the church office at 605-336-2886.

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Nathan Esser (Senior Pastor) nathanesser@fpcsiouxfalls.org

Rev. Pat Hammond (Congregational Care) pathammond@fpcsiouxfalls.org

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Kathie Douma (Director of Children’s Ministry) kathiedouma@fpcsiouxfalls.org

YOUTH MINISTRY

Jada Plath (Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries) jadaplath@fpcsiouxfalls.org

MINISTRY OF MUSIC

Dan Graber (Director of Traditional Music) dangraber@fpcsiouxfalls.org

Ben Cochran (Contemporary Music Director) bencochran@fpcsiouxfalls.org

CARING MINISTRY

Sue Endsley (Parish Nurse/Care and Wellness Coordinator) sueendsley@fpcsiouxfalls.org

FREQUENTLY REQUESTED CONTACT INFORMATION

Church Office 605-336-2886

Business Manager roxiehuber@fpcsiouxfalls.org

Session Email session@fpcsiouxfalls.org

Deacons Email deacons@fpcsiouxfalls.org

Church Staff info@fpcsiouxfalls.org

Messenger messenger@fpcsiouxfalls.org

Prayers & Squares Linda Hart 351-6824

To share a prayer request prayers@fpcsiouxfalls.org

To contact a specific staff member, Deacon or Elder, visit www.fpcsiouxfalls.org/about-us/leadership

Simply click “contact” by the name of the person you wish to contact and an email will be sent directly to that individual.