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Please pray for Roberta Moulds & family,
Marilyn MacCaughey, Marlene Wilson,
Heidi Lawrence, Shelley Lawrence, Jerry
Grenier, Shawna Lehmann, Louise Shapley,
Annette Anderson, Mary Jane Johnston,
Darrell Sutton, Ed Hunt, Nancy Tobias,
Larry & Ellen Cardwell, David & Cathy
Perkins, Bill & Lissy Blandford.
Prayers for Betty—grandmother of Jenny
Humphreys & Jessica Smith, Anita—mother
of Georgia Herrera, Michelle—friend of
Sheila Lawrence, Christi—friend of Music &
More, Sandy—friend of Kathi Wilson,
Shawn—friend of Denise Park, Gillian and
Ben —friends & former pastors of First
Presbyterian, Lucille—mother of Diane
Lehmann, Mary—sister of Carrie Massey. We ask for continued prayers for all who
have lost loved ones, as they go through this
difficult time.
Keep Sheila Lawrence in your prayers, as
she deals with the health issues of her
daughters.
Special prayers for our military—Jared
Smith, Jordan Smith, Lt. Col. Jay Brooke,
Mary Workman, Kyle Sondergaard, Chad
Lawrence.
And healing prayers for all those individuals
going through rough times—emotionally,
physically or spiritually.
WED., MAY 15TH
Third Wednesday Team
THURS., MAY 16TH
Third Thursday Team
Laundry Soap * Dish Soap * Cereal
As always—Thank You!
STAFF Pastor
Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough
Organist and Choir Director
Alejandro Alumbreros
Handbell Choir Director
Nancy Buck
Sexton
Dodie Kerkman
Church Secretary
Shelley Maurer
Music Leader
Mark Paffrath
Financial Secretary
Theresa Revis
Parish Nurse
Peggy Taylor
Killing the Plants
That year I discovered the virtues
of plants as companions: they don’t
argue, they don’t ask for much,
they don’t stay out until 3:00 A.M., then
lie to you about where they’ve been . . . .
I can’t summon the ambition
to repot this grape ivy, or this sad
old cactus, or even to move them out
onto the porch for the summer,
where their lives would certainly improve. I give them
a grudging dash of water -- that’s all
they get. I wonder if they suspect
that like Hamlet I rehearse murder
all hours of the day and night,
considering the town dump
and compost pile as possible graves . . . .
The truth is that if I permit them
to live, they will go on giving
alms to the poor: sweet air, miraculous
flowers, the example of persistence.
--Jane Kenyon
First Presbyterian
Church May 12, 2019 ~ 9:30AM
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Sun., May 12 9:00AM
9:30AM
10:35AM
Blood Pressure Screening (Ihrman Hall)
Worship—Celebrating Mother’s
Deacons Huddle (Stanton Room)
Mon., May 13 10:30AM
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Staff Meeting
Racine Kiwanis Youth Symphony (Chapel, Parlor,
Ihrman Hall)
Tues., May 14 6:30PM
7:00PM
CAS Rehearsal (Sanctuary / Ihrman Hall)
Deacons Meeting
Wed., May 15 12:00PM
5:00PM to 7:00PM
5:30PM to 6:30PM
7:00PM
Brown Bag Bible Study (Ihrman Hall)
Food Pantry
P.L.A.Y. (Parlor)
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Thurs., May 16 2:00PM to 4:00PM
5:30PM to 7:00PM
Food Pantry
Adult Class—“The Parables of Jesus” (Ihrman Hall)
Fri., May 17 Newsletter Deadline
Sunday, May 12th
PASTOR: Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough LITURGIST: Jeff Leavell
GREETERS: Vivian Clark, Jim Muir USHERS: Denise Park, Bill & Lissy Blandford, Ken Schacht PERK-N-POUR: Peggy Wagner, Dennis & Nancy Reeser
Calendar of Events for May 12th thru May 17th
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Next Sunday the 19th, we will be celebrating
our graduates—whether from high school,
college, trade school, military, etc.—we will
celebrate them all! If you have someone
in your family who should be recognized,
please send a photo and a 2-3 sentence
blurb - including their name and what we
are acknowledging. The deadline for sub-
mission is Wednesday, May 15th at 7:00PM.
DAYTIME CIRCLE will meet on Tues, May
21st at ll:00AM for our monthly get-together
to help with newsletters being mailed out and the card ministry that was recently
started. Following that, you are invited to
a Video Party provided by Pam Simpson.
Join us for a fun and relaxing time of
conversation while doing some of God’s
work and enjoying a fun show or movie
together. A light lunch and treats will be
served! And all are welcome!
On Tues., May 21st we will once again be
hosting the COMMUNITY MEAL. The sign-
up poster for volunteer servers and food
donations is located in Ihrman Hall. Prep
starts at 2:00PM in church kitchen. At 4:30PM,
we haul everything to the site (1032 Grand
Avenue). Serving begins at 5:30PM.
We will need casseroles, milk, fruit, bread
and lettuce and dressing. We do have fun!
I hope you can help!
Questions? Call Debbie Yale—639.5004
(home) or 498.8753 (cell).
HAND OF HOPE AND
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING—
We are raising funds for HOPES Center of
Racine, Julian Thomas School and the Racine
Arts Council. Scott Metzel, E.D. of HOPES
Center, will be joining us for Minute for
Mission on Sunday, May 19th. Scott will be
available to answer questions during our
time of fellowship.
This fundraising campaign will run through
Sunday, May 26th.
FIRSTPRES BOOK CLUB will be meeting on
Fri., June 7th. We will enjoy a light lunch
snack and beverages while we discuss the
June book Educated by Tara Westover. It's
been on the bestseller list for months; it's in
the library and is also available in Nook and
Kindle versions. Please bring a little some-
thing to eat or drink. An assortment of
sandwiches and iced tea will be provided.
"Educated" is a highly regarded book about a
girl whose education in Idaho was deficient
but who had the grit and determination to
learn about the Holocaust and many other
things eventually getting advanced degrees.
As we get closer to June 7th, a reminder
with specific information will be available.
The RACINE ARTS COUNCIL is offering a
yoga class called P.L.A.Y. (PEACE, LOVE, ART,
YOGA) from 5:30 - 6:30PM on Wednesdays ,
beginning this week in the Parlor. This is
free to all members of the community. It
will be led by Michael Isaacson, President
of the RAC.
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The new face in the financial secretary’s office is Theresa Revis. She will be taking over
Doris Deschler’s responsibilities. Starting this Tuesday, Doris will finally be able to enjoy
her retirement!
Theresa has an associate degree in Accounting from GTC-Kenosha. Her most recent work
experience was co-owner and VP of tg’s Restaurant & Pub, in Kenosha. Theresa and her
husband, Tim, have been married for 23 years. She will be in the office on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays—typically from 9:00AM-2:00PM.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
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 temp-
tation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and
the glory forever. ~ Amen.
GOING FORTH TO MINISTER
*CLOSING HYMN “Though I May Speak“ [335]
*BENEDICTION
*SUNG BLESSING “I Danced in the Morning“ [Chorus]
Dance, then, wherever you may be,
I am the Lord of the dance, said He,
And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be,
And I'll lead you all in the dance, said He.
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*POSTLUDE “Postlude” by Ch. H. Rinck
DURING TODAY’S SERVICE:
*Please stand as you are able.
Bold type indicates text to be spoken by the congregation.
Bold italic type indicates songs to be sung by the congregation.
THE SESSION HAS CALLED FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION FOR
SUNDAY, MAY 19TH, IN THE SANCTUARY, DIRECTLY FOLLOWING WORSHIP.
THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS TO ELECT ELDERS AND DEACONS.
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Welcome to this sanctuary.
Welcome to this time of worship and wonder.
Welcome to this family of faith.
We’re glad you’re here today and pray that your experience
with us in worship is both challenging and uplifting!
9:30AM—Worship
Fellowship to follow in Ihrman Hall
First Presbyterian Church of Racine PASTOR
Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough [email protected]
Our ushers are located at each door and would be happy to assist
you in any of your needs today—including directing you to Ihrman
Hall after today’s worship or helping you find the washroom.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE BECOMING A MEMBER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN,
OR HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE MANY MINISTRIES HERE,
PLEASE SPEAK WITH THE PASTOR AFTER WORSHIP.
For more information about First Presbyterian Church, we invite you to
visit our website. There you will find out the ways to keep in touch,
how we live our faith, our different partnerships and so much more.
Our website address is: www.firstpresracine.org
If you are interested in receiving our weekly Evotional, along with
news about what’s going on in the church, call 262.632.1686
or email the office at: [email protected]
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WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeff Leavell
PRELUDE “Andante sostenuto” by K. H. Zollner
Alejandro Alumbreros
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: God calls us by name and gathers us from east and west, and north and south
to be, together, a holy people, God’s own beloved.
All: Praise to God our creator who has brought us here
to worship, to feast, to serve, and to be renewed.
*OPENING HYMN “Live Into Hope” [332]
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
One: In you, gracious God, the widowed find a carer, the orphaned find a parent,
the fearful find a friend.
All: In you, the wounded find a healer, the penitent find a pardoner,
the burdened find a counselor.
One: In you, the miserly find a beggar, the despondent find a laughter-maker,
the legalists find a rule-breaker.
All: In you, Jesus Christ, we meet our Maker, and our match.
One: If some now need to say, “Help me,” if some need to say, “Save me,”
if some need to say, “Hold me,” if some need to say, “Forgive me,”
then let these be said now in confidence by us.
(Let us continue to pray in silence.)
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Hear the good news!
Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation.
The old life has gone; a new life has begun.
Know that you are forgiven and be at peace.
Know that the Spirit of the risen Christ inspirits you and rejoice.
All: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Amen!
*PASSING THE PEACE
One: Since God has made us the blessed community, the Church,
let us greet one another with the peace and joy of Christ.
Peace and joy be with you.
All: And also with you.
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*SONG OF PRAISE “Sing Out, My Soul”
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
HANDBELL CHOIR “Song of Gladness” arr/Cynthia Dobrinski
SCRIPTURE Acts 16:16-34, John 17:20-26 [N.T. pp. 136, 111]
SERMON “Bound to Love”
Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION
*SONG OF RESPONSE “I Danced in the Morning” [302]
OFFERING/OFFERTORY “Children Will Listen” (from Into the Woods)
by Stephen Sondheim
Megan Griffith—vocals, Alejandro Alumbreros—piano
*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
*OFFERING PRAYER
All: Blessed are you, God of all creation;
through your goodness we have these gifts to share.
Accept and use our offerings for the service of your blessed kingdom. Amen.