FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Congregation of a Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians 323 Main Street, Greenville, PA

And behold I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20b

FPC – Church & Worship Guidelines

GENERAL GUIDELINES

These guidelines will be in effect for all Church activities including Worship service.

• Please refrain from any physical contact including handshakes, fist

bumps, and hugs.

• Please maintain proper social distancing guidelines at all times.

• Masks are required per the new PA State guidelines issued 7/16/20

WORSHIP SERVICE

• There will be no Passing of the Peace.

• Every other pew will be roped off to promote social distancing.

• Offering plates will be placed at each exit for our offerings. Online giving

is encouraged as the safest alternative.

https://www.fpcgreenville.com/giving/

• Only large print bulletins will be provided. We ask that hymnals not be

used and to remain seated when singing.

• Children’s Messages will be presented with proper social distancing

• There will be no Choir until social distancing guidelines are no longer

required.

• If you are not taking your bulletins home, please dispose at exits.

• After worship service, west side doors of sanctuary and narthex will be

open to exit to parking lot along with all other normal exits.

COMMUNICATION

• Any productive comments or ideas for improving social distancing and

our worship experience may be sent to Randy Curtis @

rpc1220@me.com

THE LORD’S DAY

AUGUST 16, 2020 10:00 AM

PRELUDE – “All Creatures of Our God and King”…………..arr. Hal H. Hopson

GREETING

One Voice: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all! All Voices: And also with you! ANNOUNCEMENTS

GOD DRAWS US TO HIMSELF

*RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 125:1-2 One Voice: Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot

be shaken but endures forever. All Voices: As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord

surrounds his people both now and forevermore. Praise the Lord! *CONVENING PRAYER

HYMN – “Lift High the Cross”

CALL TO CONFESSION

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION – Genesis 45, Psalm 133, Psalm 139 Gracious and loving Father, we have come here today for a family reunion! We know that we are sisters and brothers in Christ. Each of us is your precious child. And yet there is division in this family. There is sibling rivalry, old resentments, new irritations. We are quick to anger, slow to forgive. We would rather choose our relatives, than acknowledge the all-inclusive nature of your family.

Open our hearts to your love and show us the way of reconciliation. Teach us to see each brother and sister with your eyes. Help us claim our heritage as your own children and live together in unity as your family.

Father, search our hearts and if there is anything that is offensive take it away and lead us in the way to everlasting.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS OUR GRATEFUL RESPONSE – “Sanctuary”

Repeat

ANTHEM – ………………………………………………Jim Flowers, Saxophone “Adoration”…………………..……………….Felix Borowski

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION……….………………………..Elder Fred Hofing HOLY SCRIPTURE

Old Testament – Deuteronomy 6:1-9 1 "Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the ordinances which the LORD your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going over, to possess it; 2 that you may fear the LORD your God, you and your son and your son's son, by keeping all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged. 3 Hear therefore, O Israel, and be careful to do them; that it may go well with you, and that you may multiply greatly, as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you, in a land flowing with milk and honey. 4 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD; 5 and you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. 6 And these words which I command you this day shall be upon your heart; 7 and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 8 And you shall bind them as a sign upon your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9 And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

Gospel - Matthew 28:16-20 16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."

*PREACHING TEXT

Old Testament – Genesis 45:1-15 1 Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him; and he cried, "Make every one go out from me." So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. 2 And he wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. 3 And Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph; is my father still alive?" But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence. 4 So Joseph said to his brothers, "Come near to me, I pray you." And they came near. And he said, "I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. 6 For the famine has been in the land these two years; and there are yet five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. 7 And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. 8 So it was not you who sent me here, but God; and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. 9 Make haste and go up to my father and say to him, `Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not tarry; 10 you shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children's children, and your flocks, your herds, and all that you have; 11 and there I will provide for you, for there are yet five years of famine to come; lest you and your household, and all that you have, come to poverty.' 12 And now your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth that speaks to you. 13 You must tell my father of all my splendor in Egypt, and of all that you have seen. Make haste and bring my father down here." 14 Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. 15 And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him.

One Voice: The word of the Lord! All Voices: Thanks be to God!

SERMON –‘Technicolor Promises’…..……………………………..Ben Claypool

GOD MOVES US TO RESPOND HYMN – “Open My Eyes That I May See”

*WE AFFIRM OUR FAITH – The Westminster Standards ‘The Shorter Catechism’ (1647 – England)

7.027 – Q.27. – Wherein did Christ’s humiliation consist?

A.27. – Christ’s humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross, in being buried, and in continuing under the power of death for a time.

7.028 - Q.28. – Wherein did Christ exaltation consist? A.28. – Christ’s exaltation consisted in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the righthand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

OFFERTORY- ………………………………………….Jim Flowers, Saxophone

“Meditation”…..………………….Jules Massenet” DOXOLOGY – “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

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.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION PASTORAL PRAYER with The 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 temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

GOD SENDS US FORTH TO SERVE HYMN – “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”

BENEDICTION Thanks for remembering: Following the “Amen” of the Benediction, please wait for an usher to come to your pew to indicate it is time for you to be dismissed.

POSTLUDE – “Gavotte”……………………………………………….G.F. Handel

*Congregation Standing

Kathryn Gray, Organist Michael Bray, Director of the Chancel Choir

DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD,

the flowers in the chancel this morning are given in honor of the congregation known as

First Presbyterian Church ECO @ Greenville, PA, celebrating in 2020 a 195th anniversary of its founding.

To God be the glory!

HOSPITALIZED So that our members and friends may remember our ill and hospitalized, their names are listed below (unless requested otherwise). Please remember them and their families with your prayers, cards and notes of Christian love and encouragement. No members hospitalized as of August 13.

There will be a ZOOM Sunday School lesson for Primary Youth (PK-3 Grade) on Saturday August 22 at 9:00 AM. Youth can pick up lesson materials and information in the church office from August 16th to 21st.

KIDS OF THE KINGDOM PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Kids of the Kingdom is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration forms are available in the church office and on-line at www.fpcgreenville.com

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are excited to be starting new small groups with those that already exist here at the church starting in September. If you are interested in joining a group please let Ben Claypool know or you can fill out this form and leave it in one of the baskets at one of the four exits. Life is a journey and it is good to have companions to travel with you. Name____________________________________________________ Contact Information_________________________________________ (Phone Number/Email) Would you prefer to meet in person or on zoom (circle one) Or email bclaypool@fpcgreenville.com to respond.

THIS WEEK

Sunday, August 16 8:30 a.m. Prayer in the Library

9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School/Calvin Hall

10:00 a.m. Morning Worship/

Ben Claypool preaching

Monday, August 17 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

Tuesday, August 18 9:00 a.m. Virtual Prayer Room via Zoom

Thursday, August 20 12:00 noon Lunchtime Study via Zoom

Saturday, August 22 9:00 a.m. Primary Youth via Zoom

Sunday, August 23 8:30 a.m. Prayer in the Library

9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School/Calvin Hall

10:00 a.m. Morning Worship

Deadline for announcements for Sunday’s bulletin-Wednesday by noon.

Deadline for articles in the Church Mouse is the 20th of each month.

939 PRAYER PARTNERS Suggested prayer focus:

Health

THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER 10 N. Water St., Greenville – ‘The Thrift Store’ 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM – Monday thru Friday M/W/F……………Sales and Drop-Offs T/TH………………Drop-Offs only

35. S. Water St., Greenville – ‘The Food Pantry’ 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM – Monday thru Friday

Good Shepherd ‘Items of the Month’ (August) Personal Care Items/School Supplies – an additional request for hand sanitizers, masks and wet wipes has been received.

STAFF OFFICE HOURS

David Dobi – Senior Pastor

Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday Off Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Ben Claypool-Associate Pastor

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday Off

Susan Blum-Office Manager

Monday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 8:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Jackie Grisetti-Head Custodian

Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Directory First Presbyterian Church

323 Main Street, Greenville, PA 16125 phone: 724-588-6520

e-mail: office@fpcgreenville.com web address: www.fpcgreenville.com

David A. Dobi, Senior Pastor email: ddobi@fpcgreenville.com Ben Claypool, Associate Pastor

email: bclaypool@fpcgreenville.com Prayer Chain: for prayer support on any request,

e-mail office@fpcgreenville.com