7th Sunday after Epiphany
February 23, 2014
PRELUDE “I Sing the Almighty Power of God” Trad, English Melody
Marlene Udell, Piano; Marjorie Feinberg, Organ
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
GREETING
Minister: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love
of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be
with you all.
People: And also with you.
Minister: Let us offer each other the peace of Christ.
People: (Please greet your neighbor saying: “The peace of
the Lord be with you.”)
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come to us even now O Lord of Life,
People: And fill this place with your presence!
Leader: We praise your name and rejoice in your love,
People: We stand in utter amazement of who you are!
Leader: Everyone who calls upon you will find fulfillment,
People: They will rejoice forever, because you are God!
Leader: Rejoice and give thanks!
HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 132 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
CONFESSION OF SIN
Almighty God, who does freely pardon all who repent and turn to Him, now fulfill in every contrite heart the promise of redeeming grace; forgiving all our sins, and cleansing us from an evil conscience; through the perfect sacrifice of Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
DECLARATION OF PARDON
GLORIA PATRI NO. 546
ANTHEM “The Lord is My Light” Francis Allitsen
Jordan Harrell, Soloist
RESPONSIVE READING NO. 7, Psalm 27, Page 473
HYMN NO. 13 – “God Himself Is With Us”
GOSPEL LESSON – Mark 1:23-28 p.812
Minister: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON – “WHAT GETS IN TO PEOPLE” Dr. Don McGarity
APOSTLES CREED
Leader: Let us affirm those things which are most assuredly believed among us:
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. AMEN.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING
OFFERTORY “Immortal Love, Forever Full” Wm. V. Wallace
DOXOLOGY
DEDICATION PRAYER (Unison) Help us who have received so freely from you to give as freely in our turn, and so have the pleasure of giving as well as the happiness of receiving through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 369 – “How Firm a Foundation” (1st Tune)
BENEDICTION
Minister: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Minister: May Almighty God bless you the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Minister: Go in peace.
People: Thanks be to God.
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: “Threefold Amen”
Amen. Amen. Amen.
POSTLUDE “Allemanda” Arcangelo Corelli
Assisting in Worship – Liturgist-
*ALL WHO ARE ABLE MAY STAND
Pastor- Dr. Don McGarity (352-374-8633)
Clerk – Shana Albert
Treasurer – Win Armstrong
Ministers – The Congregation
Organist & Choir Director -Marjorie Feinberg
Nursery Care-Janice Baldwin
A nursery is provided for infants through kindergartners during worship.
Office Manager- Win Armstrong
PRAYER LIST
ALL MEMBERS of our ARMED FORCES
ANNOUNCEMENTS: for Week 2/23/14 904-964-7937
God’s mission through First Presbyterian Church of Starke, Florida, is to serve the needs of the community through faith in God’s grace and mercy.
TODAY: 9:45-10:30 Sunday Church School; Worship
MONDAY 6, Weight-Watcher
TUESDAY 6:30-8:30pm Karate School @ Stump Hall
WEDNESDAY 6, Choir
FRIDAY 6:30-8:30pm Karate School @ Stump Hall
Next Sunday: 9:45-10:30 Sunday Church School; Worship
NOTE-World Day of Prayer-March 7, Friday here at the Church-11am “Streams in the Desert” Prepare by WDP Egypt; Cover dish Lunch follows. Please come and join us.
CELEBRATIONS
Happy Birthday to: 23 Sara W; 27 Robert F, Bill G
*Adult Class meets at 9:45 each Sunday in the Session room in the Educational Bldg.
*The Young people continue the Awesome Adventures in the Middle School Room
*Middle and High School meets each Sunday at 5pm. Contact Kristi Wells and Melissa Srivibul for details
*Women’s Bible Study and Men’s Fellowship meet at 11AM second Tuesday of each month. Come and be a part of the groups
Please check out the great photos and information posted at www.starkepresbyterian.org
NOTE:
The Eldercare Locator is a free public service of the U.S. Administration of Aging. By calling 1-800-677-1116 or visiting www.eldercare.gov, you can connect with a specialist in our area who can explain programs that give financial, employment, legal, and care giving help to seniors.
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
STARKE, FLORIDA
904-964-7937
www.starkepresbyterian.org