First Presbyterian Church

636 Park Avenue West ? Barberton, Ohio 44203 ? 330-745-2161

churchmail@fpcbarberton.org ? www.fpcbarberton.org

 

 

Gathering

Silent Prayer of Preparation

Lord God of all nations:  you have revealed your will to people everywhere, and promised us your saving help.  May we hear and do what you command, that the darkness may be overcome, by the power of your light; through Jesus Christ the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever.  Amen. 

Hymn Sing @ 10:35 a.m.

* Gathering Song @ 10:45 a.m.   Blue Hymnal #438   “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”   dennis

Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love: the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.

* Peace of Christ

The Peace of Christ be with you. ? And also with you.  [Please exchange the same greeting.]

   Welcome and Concerns of the Church

   Call to Worship     [Psalm 46, sel.]

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth change and the mountains shake.

For the Lord of hosts is with us.

The God of Jacob is our refuge.

* Hymn   Blue Hymnal #260          “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”         ein’ feste burg

* Our Vision     (Unison)

We are followers of Jesus Christ ? Sharing God's Word ? Showing God's Love

Serving God's creation ? Striving to glorify God ? Always!

Call to Confession and Confession of Sin  (Responsive)

Lord, the Scriptures remind us that, if we say that we have no sin, we deceive only ourselves.

Yet we confess that we are masters at self-deception. 

We say that we love peace,

But our actions lead to disagreement, fights, and discord.

We say that we mean well,

But what we do betrays our selfish interests.

God, you are faithful and just:

In your forbearance, we ask you to forgive us yet again.

Teach us your truth and integrity anew,

And show us how to please you in our every word and deed.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.  [Silent Prayer…]

Assurance of God's Forgiveness

* Response       Blue Hymnal #579                “Glory Be to the Father”              gloria patri

 

The Word

Prayer for Illumination

First Reading                                Genesis 6-8, selections                           Pew Bible, p. 4

The Word of the Lord. ? Thanks be to God!

Gospel Reading                                   Matthew 7:24-27                          Pew Bible, p. 788

The Gospel of the Lord. ? Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

Children’s Moment                                                                              Patty Neidert, DCE

Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world:  red and yellow, black and white,

they are precious in his sight; Jesus loves the little children of the world.

Sermon                              “What Color is Your Ark?”                     Dr. Nash

Presentation of a New Member

It is our joy to celebrate the membership of Monica Lynn Haddad, who has been

received by Session as our newest member.

With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you, to share with us in the ministry of Christ; for we are all one in him.

Moment for Mission                                                                                       Youth Group

 

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Call for the Offering and Prayer of Dedication

Offertory Anthem                                                                       Roger and Marlene Sell

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

* Hymn    Red Hymnal #321         “It Is Well with My Soul” [vv.1,4]       

Great Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer

The Lord be with You. ? And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. ? We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. ?  It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Loving God, source of all….  With all that is seen and unseen, and with all the faithful of every time and place, we join this hymn of thanks and praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord – God of power and might:  Heaven and earth are full of your glory.  Hosanna in the highest!  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.  Hosanna in the highest!

According to his command and the promise of his presence, we affirm the mystery of faith:

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. 

Loving God, Creative Power, blessing your name, we seek your Spirit…through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God to ages of ages:

Amen.  Our Father who art in heaven…    .  [See Blue Hymnal page 16, “Traditional”]

Breaking of the Bread

Communion

All baptized persons are welcome to commune, including baptized children.  Please come forward down the center aisle, go left or right to receive Communion, and return to your pew via the side aisles. 

Prayer after Communion                          “Simeon’s Song”                        Luke  2:29-32

Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word.  For my own eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all peoples:  a light to lighten the Gentiles, and a glory to your people Israel.  Amen.

 

Sending

* Hymn    Blue Hymnal #379  “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” [vv. 1,3]   solid rock

* Pastoral Blessing

Organ Postlude                  “Our Refuge and Strength”               Yvonne Barnes, Organist

 

Today’s Great Thanksgiving

Today’s Great Thanksgiving was composed by Dr. Horace Allen for use in the chapel of Boston University.

 

Today’s Liturgical Color

Today’s liturgical color is green – reminding us of
 the green of life in nature, and the new life the Spirit brings in Jesus Christ.

 

Liturgist

Deborah Rutan