January 17, 2010
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The Second Sunday after Epiphany

(Please pass the red pew pads now. If you are a guest this Sunday, welcome. Our abbreviated worship service will flow directly into our Annual Meeting.
Please do not feel obligated to stay unless you would like a peek into the inner workings of First Congregational Church.)

THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.

THE PRELUDE Father, We Praise You setting by Behnke

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CHURCH MEETS TO WORSHIP

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.

Minister: How can we keep still this day?
People: There is joy in this place!
Minister: God's steadfast love extends to everyone.
People: God reaches out to us all in forgiveness and compassion.
Minister: Thanks to God for all the wonderful blessings we have received.
People: Let us celebrate God's joyful love for and with us! AMEN.

*HYMN 22 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever and taught us to say:

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

*THE GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 558)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

THE RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

Sue Connor Rob Dummert
Tom Connor Dawn Kleinke

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Rev. Jan Kwiatkowski, M.S., M.F.T. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Bible, page 1046 Children’s Bible, page 1630

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

*THE PSALMODY (unison) Psalm 36 sung to O Waly Waly

Thy gifts, O Lord, surpass the heav’ns, They drink the cup of pure delights
Thy faithfulness, the clouds above; And taste the pleasure of the Lord.
How matchless is Thy righteousness;
How dear is Thy redeeming love. God is the wellspring of my life,
And in God’s light, I light shall see;
Beneath the shadow of Thy wings, The pure of heart true favor find,
Thy people banquet at Thy board; And in God’s law their liberty.

THE GOSPEL LESSON John 2:1-11 Bible, page 967 Children’s Bible, page 1513

THE PASTORAL REFLECTION “Come to the Party…” Dr. Peay

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

[The Minister will offer prayer and then invite us join together to say:]

Eternal God, you called us to be a special people, to preach the gospel and show mercy. Keep your Spirit with us as we meet together, so that in everything we may do your will. Guide us lest we stumble or be misguided by our own desires. May all we do be done for the reconciling of the world, for the upbuilding of the church, and for the greater glory of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

Minister: I appeal to you, sisters and brothers, by the mercies of God, to present yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1

THE ANTHEM I Sing the Mighty Power of God Wagner

*THE DOXOLOGY (Hymn 563)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 483 We Are God’s People

[Those who choose not to remain for the Annual Meeting of the church may depart during the hymn. Go in God’s Peace and pray for us who remain to do God’s work!]

THE CHURCH CONTINUES WORSHIP IN ANNUAL MEETING

[The Moderator now presides and reminds us that we have been called to order in worship.]

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE 166th CHURCH MEETING

MINISTER’S REPORTS
Rev. Jan Kwaitkowski. M.S., M.F.T.
Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.
Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.

TREASURER’S REPORT Michael Simmons

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE AND STEWARDSHIP Bill Cummings

LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT John O’Meara

MODERATOR’S COMMENTS Marc Blazich

BUDGET AND FINANCE REPORT John O’Meara
discussion of the 2010 Budget

NEW BUSINESS

MOTION TO ADJOURN

THE CHURCH IS SENT FORTH TO LOVE AND TO SERVE

*HYMN 484 The Church’s One Foundation

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Sent Forth By God’s Blessing Behnke

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Joanne Benz
by her husband, Jim, and the Benz children and grandchildren.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Sunday School for children 3 years through 8th grade.

Worship Preview for Sunday, January 24 10:00 AM

Rev. Jan Kwiatkowski will preach.
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.
Kimberly Williams directs the Jubilation Ringers.