Order of Worship

March 26, 2017

N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049

610.967.5600 office@faithchurchemmaus.org www.faithchurchemmaus.org

PULPIT SUPPLY: Rev. Cynthia Simmons

PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson

ORGANIST/DIRECTOR, SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder

DIRECTOR, CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth

ADMIN. ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer

CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie

DEACON GREETER: Jana Masenheimer

FLOWER DEACON: Elaine Smits

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Sue Vitale AUDIO: Chas Shimer

USHER CAPTAIN: Kathy Hemberger VIDEO:

USHERS: Larry & Kathy Hemberger, Dan Hemberger & Amanda Miller

FELLOWSHIP:

FLOWERS: Liz Kenny, in memory of her mother. Sue & Bob Vitale, in honor of Matt’s birthday.

ELDERS:

Class of 2017 2018 2019 Jack Decker Jim DePhillips III Rob Clark Diane Millick Lisa Heineman Tim Melnick Michelle Somishka Lynn Ingram Chuck Waters Erik Walker Richard Smith

DEACONS: Class of 2017 2018 2019 Eleanor DePhillips Luana Graber Deb Ferguson Terry Eck Anne Greenwood Mark Ingram Toni Fernandez Donna Hill Melanie Shimer Joanne Herring Jana Masenheimer Elaine Smits

*Word with the Children (For children grade 1 and younger, care is provided in the nursery

during the remainder of our worship time. We ask that children from grade 2 upward remain with their families so they can continue to learn the beauty

and art of worship. A single youth volunteer may be needed. Please ask the adult nursery personnel if a youth is necessary.)

Military Service Please keep these people in your prayers.

Hillary N. Bender, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,

Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits.

Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy.

Faith Church Prayer Chain Anyone with prayer concerns that they would like our membership to

pray for should contact Ginny Robertson, our prayer chain coordinator. Her email address is VSRobertson7@gmail.com and her telephone number is 610-965-5706. Please feel free to contact her so that our Faith Family may

talk to our Heavenly Father about your concerns. He hears and listens to all prayers, no matter how large or small.

Contact Information Pastoral Care Needs For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays

through Thursdays, contact the church office—610-967-5600.

After hours, please contact either of the Co-Moderators of

Deacons...Jana Masenheimer — 610-737-0984 or Melanie Shimer—

610-965-8764; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session—484-695-9073, who will make the appropriate connections.

Hymns in the 700’s are from Sing! People of Faith, purple booklet in pews.

Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the ushers.

Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.

Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an usher for assistance.

THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

10:00 AM MARCH 26, 2017

THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use

the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and help. As worship is not an obligatory offering unto God, but a

natural response to God’s goodness, take time to consider all the reasons, big and small, for which you are thankful unto God. Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship is

essential to our life as a congregation, so please continue to do

so following our time of worship.

Those who are able are invited to stand. Latecomers may be seated.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS MINUTE FOR MINISTRY: Eagle Scout Project BRANDON KRASELY BOY SCOUT TROOP #31

APPROACHING GOD

PRELUDE “Lord, I Need You” MATT MAHER Ann Greenwood, Rob Clark, The Band

CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We gather to worship our Creator, who gives us life.

People: We gather in the name of Jesus, who shows us how to make

our lives gifts to the world God loves so much.

Leader: We gather in the presence of the Holy Spirit, who renews our

lives daily.

All: Let us worship God.

HYMN “What Is This Place” INSERT CALL TO CONFESSION

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FROM VARIOUS SCRIPTURAL SOURCES

Leader: Friends, let us confess our faith!

All: We believe that Jesus Christ - though he was the Son of

God - came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life to set others free. He showed us that those who seek only to live for themselves never find life, while those who

give their lives for the sake of God’s kingdom will find life abundant. Therefore, we believe that whoever among us

wants to be great, must first become the servant of all; for the first shall be last, and the last shall be first.

INVITATION TO GIVING

OFFERTORY “Come to the Water” MATT MAHER Dianne Macdonald, Rob Clark, The Band

DEDICATION HYMN #592 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.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION HYMN #280 “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”

SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

BENEDICTION RESPONSE “Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days” Hymn #81, vs. 4

POSTLUDE “God, Our Father, Dwell with Us” S. SCHEIDT

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Loving God, we confess before you our careless thoughts, our

thoughtless deeds, and the words with which we have wounded

others. We also confess our false desires, our hurtful actions, our lack of gratitude, and the good we have failed to do. Forgive us, we pray, and help us to be courageous and

faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, showing his love to the world in creative and tangible ways. We pray this in the name of Jesus, our brother and our savior. Amen.

RESPONSE TO PRAYER OF CONFESSION HYMN #714

O Lord, hear my prayer. O Lord, hear my prayer.

When I call, answer me.

O Lord, hear my prayer. O Lord, hear my prayer, Come and listen to me.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

RESPONSE TO ASSURANCE OF PARDON “Holy, Holy, Holy” INSERT

Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you! vs. 1 My heart knows how to say to you: you are holy, Lord!

PASSING OF THE PEACE GATHERING JOYS AND CONCERNS FOR INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS

PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16

(Please use “debts & debtors”.)

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH WORD WITH THE CHILDREN*

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 OT – Pg. 263 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 248 in the blue-edged Bible

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON JOHN 9:1-41

NT – Pg. 97 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 96 in the blue-edged Bible

SERMON “In God’s Eyes” REV. CYNTHIA SIMMONS

HYMN #172 “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” RESIGNATION

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Brothers and sisters, welcome to worship as we are wrapped in the embrace of our loving Creator! We hope you’ll join us following worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.

WORSHIP

Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box 507 - Emmaus, PA 18049

610-967-5600—office@faithchurchemmaus.org Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org

ARE YOU NEW TO FAITH CHURCH?

If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you.

IN THE PULPIT THIS MORNING

This morning, we welcome The Rev. Cynthia Simmons to the pulpit. Rev. Simmons is Pastor Emerita of the First Presbyterian Church of Easton, having retired from that congregation at the end of June, 2016. Prior to serving in Easton, Cindy served pastorates in Allentown (PA); Elmhurst, Naperville, and Wheaton (IL); and Medford (OR). A native of the Chicago area, Cindy is a graduate of the University of Illinois and of the San Francisco Theological Seminary (Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.)

Cynthia is married to the Rev. Dr. Stephen Simmons, a Presbyterian minister who serves as professor of theology at Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem. Cindy and Steve have two sons, Mark and Ben, both graduates of Emmaus High School.

MINUTE FOR MINISTRY

Today, you will hear from a local Boy Scout, Brandon Krasley, who is working on his Eagle Scout Project. The Mission Committee is happy to help Brandon, and has placed a list on the Have It/Need It bulletin board . A box for donations will be placed beneath.

NEW HYMNALS

121 hymnals have been dedicated and purchased! Woot! We’ve reached our goal. Thank you so much to those who have dedicated hymnals!

SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS MORNING FOLLOWING WORSHIP We are sent out from worship to be grown as disciples of

Jesus Christ and to serve throughout the week as we live out His ministry. There are Sunday School classes for all ages following worship this morning at 11:20 AM, so that we might grow and be equipped as disciples, so instead of heading out, please prayerfully consider grabbing a quick snack in Fellowship Hall and then joining a class or conversation!

Sunday School classes after worship

Book Club

Youth Groups Movie Night @ 412

Watch for flagged announcements.

TODAY OR TONIGHT

FELLOWSHIP

POT LUCK LUNCHEON Next Sunday, following worship, we will hold our monthly

fellowship luncheon. The Fellowship Committee will provide the main dish, Tuna Noodle Casserole. What can you bring? Check below and bring what corresponds to the first letter of your last name.

A-M Dessert (surprise us) N-Z Side (vegetable or salad)

FELLOWSHIP HOUR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are still needed for many dates throughout the

year! Please see the sign-up chart hanging outside Fellowship Hall. If you’ve never done it before, it’s quite easy, and instructions will be emailed to you during the week prior.

3/26 Jack Melnick

3/28 Richard Hulbert

3/29 Robin Mathias

3/30 Maxwell Kennedy

3/31 Anthony Howorth

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The 412 is hosting the following weekly events:

2nd Sundays— 1:00 pm: Bhajan Kutir Bhajan Meditation Club Open to everyone!

Mondays— 6:00 PM: Sahaja Yoga Open to everyone!

The 412 is hosting these additional events:

Today — 4:30 PM: Youth Groups Movie Night

Apr. 1— 10:00 AM: Art Workshop: Jewelry Workshop Learn the basics of beading and jewelry design. This workshop is free to the community and for all ages. In this workshop, participants will learn all they need to know to make jewelry projects at home. They will learn the materials and process for designing their own projects. Participants will also learn the basics of jewelry design using beading techniques, exploring colors and combinations. Participants will make a bracelet/necklace to take home. RSVP to Joanne Marchetto at jomarchetto@rcn.com.

Apr. 8— 9:00 AM: Sing N Move ($)

Apr. 11— 9:00 AM: Emmaus Ecumenical Ministerium

Apr. 19— 10:00 AM: Conquering Fibromyalgia Together

Events at the 412 are included on the church’s online calendar. If you have questions, please ask! There is still plenty of room for YOU to do something in this space and invite the friends and neighbors with whom God is calling you to connect. Contact Rob Clark, or visit http://www.412emmaus.com/

Why don’t YOU use the space?!

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE 412?

KIWANIS ANNUAL BREAKFAST

Good Friday, April 14 — 7:30 AM

The Kiwanis Club of Emmaus is holding its annual Walter C. Stoudt memorial Prayer Breakfast on Good Friday, April 14th, 2017

at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 5th & Chestnut Street in Emmaus. The breakfast will begin at 7:30 AM. The speaker will be Pastor Mia

White from Hope UCC Church in Allentown. Donation at the door will be $6.00 for an all-you-can-eat” egg casserole, sausage, muffins,

orange juice, coffee or tea.

WESTMINSTER VILLAGE

WESTMINSTER VILLAGE AUXIL IARY CLOTHING SALE

(For All Ages)

On Saturday, May 6, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in

Bethlehem, the Westminster Village Auxiliary will hold their annual “gently used” clothing sale.

Donations of “gently used” clothing will be accepted April 18

through May 3, 2017 at the Westminster Village Annex, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 AM to noon.

All proceeds support the Westminster Village residents.

BASKET BINGO

April 29th, 2017—Commons Dining Room

Tickets for this annual event will be on sale for $20 in the Gift Shop from April 20th through April 28th. Tickets purchased at the

door on the 29th will be $25.

Doors open at 11:00 AM. Game starts at 12:30 PM. Tickets for the auction baskets will be available. Lunch will be available. DOOR

PRIZES!

MISSION

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING

One Great Hour of Sharing FISH BANKS are available on the table in the Narthex, along with a “sharing calendar.” We will receive the OGHS offering, along with the FISH BANKS on Palm Sunday, April 9.

Our children’s consignment sale is coming up soon. Mark your calendar now, for May 11-13. To be a consignor, you can email us at consign@faithchurchemmaus.org or visit www.consignforgood.org for registration and additional information.

E. PENN NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

NEEDED : Individual to work with adult male who is motivated to earn his GED. This individual is the father of the family currently sponsored by East Penn Neighbors Helping Neighbors. He is motivated and available any day after 4:00 pm for tutoring.

If you can help, please contact Shirley Delong at delongshirley1@gmail.com.

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DISCIPLESHIP

EDUCATION OPPORTUNIT IES Small groups , where new participants are always welcome.

NOON BIBLE STUDY Bible Study begins at noon on Wednesdays in the parlor. Come share the Bible with this lively group. All are welcome! Next meeting: March 29

WOMEN’S DEVOTIONAL FELLOWSHIP This group meets on

Thursdays in participant’s homes. We start at 9:30 AM with a time of fellowship, followed by our study and discussion, and end with joys and concerns by 11:30 AM. This group is open to any woman who wishes to explore the Bible, expand their faith, and share in fellowship time. is beginning a new study called "Becoming a Woman Whose God is Enough" by Cynthia Heald. We meet at each other's home's Thursday mornings at 9:30 for a time of fellowship, and study, finishing with prayer concerns at 11:30 AM. If you are interested or desire more information, please contact Toni Fernandez at 610-217-7091. Next meeting: March 30

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST DOC is a men’s study & discussion group, meeting every other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The topic of discussion is “living in a diverse society.”

Next meeting: April 6

BOOK CLUB meets scheduled Sunday evenings @ 6:00 PM. “The Cloister Walk” by Kathleen Norris. Read up to page 280 for discussion. Next meeting: Today

YOUTH GROUPS

YOUTH GROUP Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group which meets at Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus (3002 N. 2nd St.). We meet from 5:00-7:00 PM. Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in high school youth group from 6:30-8:30 PM at Faith. Each week, we have a meal together, which is sponsored by our awesome parents and mentors.

Questions about Youth Groups and their events can be directed to Joanne Marchetto at jomarchetto@rcn.com.

Next meeting: Today—Movie Night @ 412

EASTER EGG HUNT

There will be an egg hunt for children up through grades 5 on Palm Sunday, April 9 at 11:20 AM. The children will go to Sunday School following the egg hunt.

There is a box in the Fellowship Hall to receive candy donations (please be sensitive to food allergies). If you would like to help, please contact Chuck Waters.

Faith Presbyterian Church June 25-29 6-8:00 PM

Please plan on joining us in our 2017 VBS program,

OPERATION RESCUED. Learn Bible stories with Pastor Joanne

Marchetto, and sing songs with Miss Tammi. Our mission

focus, led by Rebecca Cachiguango will be THE SANCTUARY AT HAAFSVILLE, a local animal shelter. Sara Leister will lead the

crafts. We are looking for a leader for games, a helper in the

craft department, team leaders for the groups and a photographer. If you are interested, please see Sally

Heimbach or Chuck Waters. VBS is for children ages 3 through graduating fifth

graders.

Sunday, April 16 — 9:00 to 10:30 AM Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Ham, Sausage, Potatoes, Toast,

Bagels, Oranges, Bananas, Yogurt, Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice. Bring the whole family and then some! Why cook when the men

of Faith Church will do it for you?! Your servers will be the youth participating in Work Camp. Proceeds to benefit the Work Camp

Mission Trip this summer. The breakfast is being hosted by assorted Christian men of Faith Church.

If you would like to help in the kitchen, please contact Larry Hemberger—lhemberger@peakconsults.com or 610-745-8133.

Suggested donation: $6.00—Adults $4.00—Children under 12

Questions? See Larry Hemberger or Rob Clark

EASTER BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP

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TWO WEEKS OF FAITH This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information.

Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing. More information for

activities taking place at The 412 can be found on the 412 Facebook page or by checking with the church secretary.

THIS WEEK Sunday, March 26 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell Choir (MR) 9:05 AM— Youth Music Fellowship (MR) 9:15 AM— Youth Vocal Choir (MR) 10:00 AM— Worship Service 11:15 AM— Sunday School 11:20 AM— Genesis/Children’s Choirs 11:40 AM— Genesis/Children’s Sunday School Noon— Children’s Handbells 4:00 PM— Daisy Girl Scouts 5:00 PM— Youth Groups Movie Night @ 412 6:45 PM— Junior/Cadet Girl Scouts Monday, March 27 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 6:30 PM— @412: Sahaja Yoga 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (FH) Tuesday, March 28 8:30 AM— New Bethany Ministries Outreach Team Building Wednesday, March 29 Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, March 30 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, March 31 Church Office Closed 9:30 AM— Yoga (FH) 5:00 PM— Book Sale Set-up Saturday, April 1 9:00 AM— @412: Art Workshop 9:00 AM— Book Sale

NEXT WEEK Sunday, April 2 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell Choir (MR) 9:05 AM— Youth Music Fellowship (MR) 9:15 AM— Youth Vocal Choir (MR) 10:00 AM— Worship Service: Communion 11:20 AM— Pot Luck Luncheon 4:00 PM— Daisy Girl Scouts 5:00 PM— Middle School Youth Group 6:30 PM— Senior High Youth Group 6:45 PM— Junior/Cadet Girl Scouts Monday, April 3 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 6:30 PM— @412: Sahaja Yoga 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (FH) Tuesday, April 4 8:30 AM— New Bethany Ministries Outreach Team Building 9:00 AM— Emmaus Garden Club (FH) 6:00 PM— Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild (FH) 6:00 PM— Consign For Good Committee 7:00 PM— Stewardship Committee 7:30 PM— Finance Committee Wednesday, April 5 Noon— Bible Study (P) 7:00 PM— Senior Choir (S) Thursday, April 6 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 6:00 PM— Worship Committee 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, April 7 Church Office Closed 9:30 AM— Yoga (FH) Saturday, April 8 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH) 10:15 AM— Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild

AROUND THE CORNER... Apr. 9 .............. Palm Sunday Apr. 9 .............. One Great Hour of Sharing

Apr. 9 .............. Easter Egg Hunt Apr. 13 ............ Maundy Thursday

Apr. 14 ............ Good Friday

Apr. 16 ............ Easter: He is Risen! Apr. 17 ............ Church Office Closed

Apr. 22 ............ Earth Day

May 6 ............... Westminster Village Clothing Sale 9:00 am-1:00pm @

Bethlehem First Pres. May 14 ............. Mother’s Day

Key BR Brick Room FH Fellowship Hall

MR Music Room

O Office

P Parlor

S Sanctuary

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Presbyterian Hunger Program Justice for all in God’s creation: Caring for People means caring for the Earth

In Huancavelica, Peru, alpaca farmers worried about the parched pasture land surrounding this mountain town. Their families’ livelihoods were at stake, and Jed Koball, a Presbyterian mission co-worker, thought an irrigation system funded by a US congregation could restore the grazing land to health.

linking churches and organi-zations in Peru with US congregations and presbyteries to work on hunger, poverty, and environmental degradation. “The ministry of Joining Hands Peru is advocacy oriented.” Jed explains. “We are learning about and participating in public policy discussions at local, national, and even global levels.”

Numerous congregations stand alongside Joining Hands Peru. The environment “is not a left or right issue.” says Ellie Stock, a retired teaching elder who worships at Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis. “It’s a life issue.” Second Presbyterian is a certified Earth Care Congregation through the Presbyterian Hunger Program. These congregations commit themselves to environmental stewardship in worship, education, facilities, and outreach activities.

Following Jesus’s words, our church is committed to holistic mission: to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes. One Great Hour of Sharing funds the Hunger Program’s work, and invites you to be involved in sustainable development, advocacy, and education on intentional living.

As the Peruvian farmers remind us, responsible care of God’s earth is a crucial element in ending poverty and hunger. In the United States, Peru, and around the world, One Great Hour of Sharing gifts help preserve and restore creation and thus help impoverished people sustain and improve their livelihoods. Our gifts to One Great Hour of sharing make a difference for God’s earth and God’s people now and in the future.

The farmers graciously accepted the offer but also suggested the system alone wouldn’t solve the problem. They pointed out that mountaintop ice caps that feed springs and lakes to the north were receding due to climate change, corporate farms on the desert coasts were piping lake water down the mountains, and mining activity was contaminating the ground water. That encounter with our partners teaches us that the long-term environmental issues threatening the

community must be addressed alongside hunger and poverty concerns. Indeed, Jed came to recognize that God’s creation throughout the world is at serious risk and interconnected with social concerns.

“Global warming is the greatest threat humans have ever faced,” Jed says. “Communities like this are feeling its impact right now.”

Jed was appointed by the PC(USA) to work with Joining Hands Peru, a ministry of the Presbyterian Hunger Program

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