NESHAMINY-WARWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Second Sunday after Epiphany

January 19, 2019

PRELUDE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Please stand if you are able)

HYMN OF ADORATION “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” No. 150, Blue Hymnal

PRAYER OF THE DAY Liturgist-John Roushey

Holy God, you sent your son to be the light of the world, so that all may know the brightness of

your love. Fill us with your grace this day that we too may bear witness to his light and serve

your coming reign. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

RESPONSIVE READING (Liturgist)

Leader: Blessed be God, Eternal Majesty, Living Word, Abiding Spirit.

People: Glory to God forever. Amen.

Leader: Jesus said, the way to see God’s dream for the world is to be born from above by the

Spirit. The way to take part in that dream, says Jesus, is to be born of water and Spirit.

That gift is available this day. May you receive God’s Spirit, be made whole, and dwell

more deeply in love divine.

People: Amen.

(You may be seated)

If you are visiting with us, we welcome you. We hope you would participate with us

in worship, but please do not feel compelled to take part in any aspect of worship which may

make you uncomfortable. Much of our worship is call and response. The bold portions in the

bulletin are where the congregation responds to the call of the speaker.

Loving God;

Building Disciples;

Serving Christ

SONGS OF PRAISE “Salvation Belongs to Our God”

Salvation belongs to our God, Who sits upon the throne

And unto the Lamb

Praise and glory wisdom and thanks

Honor and power and strength

Be to our God forever and ever

Be to our God forever and ever

Be to our God forever and ever, Amen

And we the redeemed shall be strong, In purpose and unity.

Declaring aloud (Chorus)

“El Shadai”

Chorus

El Shaddai, El Shaddai El Elyon na Adoni

Age to age you’re still the same

by power of the name.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai Erkahm ka na Adoni

We will praise and lift you high El Shaddai.

Through Your love and through the ram

You saved the son of Abraham

Through the power of Your hand

You turned the sea into dry land

To the outcast on her knees

You were the God who really sees

And by Your might you set Your children free

(Chorus)

Through the years you made it clear

that the time of Christ is near

Though the people couldn’t see

what Messiah ought to be

Though your word contained the plan

they just could not understand

Your most awesome work was done

in the frailty of Your son.

(Chorus)

CALL TO CONFESSION

Let us confess our sins to God, for the Holy One is steadfast in love and always ready to for-

give.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God, we have chased after foolish things, and spent our strength on vanity; our labor

has been in vain. Deliver us from arrogance and forgive our self-concern, that we may find

our life in you. Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Please take a few moments of prayer)

(Please stand if you are able)

RESPONSE TO ASSURANCE “Gloria Patri”

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.

(You may be seated)

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

Beloved, you are forgiven in Christ, the Lamb who bears our sin. Happy are those who put

their trust in God, and delight to do God’s will, for God makes our footing sure upon the rock

of Christ.

CHILDREN’S SERMON

(We invite all children through 5th grade to come up to the front of the Sanctuary for a special message for

them. They will then be dismissed to their Sunday School teacher, or if you prefer they may return to their

seats with you. Where do I pick up my child after Sunday School? The teachers will bring them up to the Au-

ditorium at 10:15 am and have them sit at the children’s tables. Please look for them to come in and make sure

that your child knows where you are so that they don’t panic when they can’t find you).

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING (Pastor Sameh Shaker)

Our God has done wondrous things, too numerous to count. Through steadfast love and

faithful care, God enriches us in every way. Therefore, do not delay! Let us offer to God our-

selves this day, all that we have and all that we are, in praise and love of Christ.

(Please take a moment to sign the Friendship Pad in the pew racks.

If you are our guest, please don’t feel obligated to participate.

We would be honored if today's service could be our gift to you.)

OFFERTORY Keith Rounds

ANTHEM “Teach Me Thy Way O Lord” Sanctuary Choir

PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Sameh Shaker

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.

(Please stand if you are able)

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 (Liturgist)

We give you thanks, O loving God, that you have placed in the hearts of your faithful people

the gift of generosity and the desire to do your will. Use these gifts to proclaim good news to

every nation and restore all people to Christ. Amen.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (in unison): Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus

Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin

Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to

the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right

hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the

Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PASS THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Liturgist)

Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.

People: And also with you.

(Please stand if you are able and take a moment to greet those around you)

(You may be seated)

SCRIPTURE READING John 1:29-34 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who

takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks

ahead of me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing

with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John testified, “I saw the

Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know

him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spir-

it descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I myself have seen

and have testified that this is the Son of God.”

Leader: The Word of the Lord

People: Thanks be to God

SERMON “Messy Worship for a Messy World”

Pastor Mark Lyndaker-Studer

(Please stand if you are able)

CHARGE

Go out into the world in peace. Be of good courage. Hold onto what is good. Render no one

evil for evil. Uplift the fainthearted. Support the weak. Laugh with those who laugh and

mourn with those who mourn. Do this in a spirit of joy and appreciation for you are God's

child. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, go in peace.

BLESSING

May God’s steadfast love and mercy lead you, and make your steps secure, keeping you for-

ever safe on paths of righteousness and peace.

WORSHIP SONG “Beautiful, Scandalous Night”

Go on up to the mountain of mercy

To the crimson perpetual tide

Kneel down on the shore

Be thirsty no more

Go under and be purified

Follow Christ to the holy mountain

Sinner sorry and wrecked by the fall

Cleanse your heart and your soul

In the fountain that flowed

For you and for me and for all

At the wonderful, tragic, mysterious tree

On that beautiful scandalous night you and me

Were atoned by His blood and forever washed white

On that beautiful, scandalous night

On the hillside, you were delivered

At the foot of the cross justified

And Your spirit restored

By the river that poured

From our blessed Savior's side

HYMN “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” No. 276, Blue Hymnal

POSTLUDE

Thank you for worshipping with us today.

Please join us for brunch in the Auditorium.

All are welcome!

ANNUAL MEETING SUNDAY

FEBRUARY 2ND AT 10:15 A.M.

All Neshaminy-Warwick Presbyterian church members are called together to celebrate God's

faithfulness in 2019 together as, we look forward to 2020. If you are a member of NWPC we

ask that you please attend this important meeting. The pastors’ terms of call, the election of

new officers, and the review of the budget will take place at this meeting.

NESHAMINY-WARWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

PRAYER LETTER

January 20, 2020

Please include the following members of our family of faith in your prayers this week:

Prayer Concerns:

Susan Zimmerman

Lynda Comstock

Naomi Flick

Candi Hall (friend of Suzanne Pearce)

Madeline Swenson (friend of Suzanne Pearce)

Daniel & William Palzer (friends of Debbie Watson)

Marty Christenson (friend of Nina Resavage)

Demelza Breith (friend of Elsie Wanthouse)

Lois William (friend of Nina Resavage)

Praises: I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and the Concern Center

for their cards. In particular, I would like to thank Don & Jan Millin, and

Joanne Cochran for all of their help in 2019. ~John Zachary

Ongoing Concerns: Pete Obst

` Kerry Zimmerman

Sandi Flynn

Debbie Watson

John Zachary

` Bill Solly

Todd Woollam

Carol Herwig

Muriel Wagner

OFFICER TRAINING FOR All DEACONS AND ELDERS: February 8th

On Saturday February 8th we will be having Officer training for all new and currently

serving Elders and Deacons in Rickner Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our training will be a

time to discover ways to deepen our relationships with the God and understand the vows

that we make as officers. As leaders we are not simply called to make decisions or run

programs but to model a life that is centered in a relationship with Christ and empow-

ered by the Holy Spirit.

If you have any questions please contact Pastor's Mark

THE PULPIT FLOWERS

Are given in memory of our son and brother, Richard Goodman, from the Goodman fam-

ily; and to the glory of God! Deacons Linda Goodman & Pastor Sameh will be delivering

the flowers. Each week the flowers can be a bright moment for someone needing prayers

or praise. If you know of someone please let the assigned deacons delivering flowers

know after the service.

Pulpit flower donations are needed for January 26; and February 16 & 23. If you are inter-

ested in donating pulpit flowers please contact Dorothy Smith at 215-343-1142.

2020 ENVELOPES

The 2020 Contribution Envelopes have finally arrived and are located on top of the ar-

chive display case at the end of the hallway nearest to the main office door. They are in

alphabetical order. Those who do not wish to have boxed envelopes are free to use the

general pew envelopes. If you are submitting cash, please do not forget to put your name

on the envelope. Thank you.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Our pastors lead a weekly bible study at 10:00 A.M. in the auditorium. Come and go in

depth into that week's scripture to learn not only what the text is about, but how it is rele-

vant in your life. It is a rich time of learning for all, as hearts and minds are opened to new

vistas. Attending is a good way to get better acquainted with our pastors and members of

our congregation. Newcomers are always welcome!

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE PROJECT

This year we collected items for H.A.T. Packs and are packing the items we collect on

MLK Day at 10am. This organization serves 256 local children every weekend who may

otherwise have to skip meals when they are not in school.

All are welcome to help us pack bags in Rickner Hall

TOMORROW, January 20th at 10am.

THANKS

to all who participated in the recent Red Cross blood drive of January

3rd! The Red Cross and the recipients of this life saving gift appreci-

ate your generosity. Anyone thinking of donating at our next drive

please mark your calendars for Friday, May 1, 2020!

INTRODUCING

MARCH MISSION MADNESS

Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 4 PM till 8 PM

Tickets in advance or at the door

No brackets to fill out here!

Just come and enjoy bingo games, a pig roast & barbeque buffet and live auction—all to

support the mission projects that we’ll do this year and welcome the neighboring commu-

nity to join us for some fun & food.

4:00 - 5:30 Bingo Games w/ Assorted Prizes

5:30 - 6:30 Barbeque Dinner Buffet & Pig Roast

6:30 - 8:00 Live Auction with Sports Memorabilia, Gift Baskets & More

Your help is needed to make this event a success. First - mark your calendar and plan to

attend. Second - lend your time & talent for any of the following jobs:

Promotion & ticket sales - are you good at getting the word out? We need you!!

Auction Items - We need someone who’s good at asking for donations to solicit

& assemble items for auction. Sports items have been secured already.

Food Servers - needed to help in the kitchen the night of the event.

Bingo games are already staffed.

If any of these jobs sounds like something that up your alley - please contact:

Barb Landis or Mike O’Neill Thank you!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19

8:30 AM Prayer Group-Lounge

9:00 AM Service for the Lord’s Day

9:00 AM Sunday School

10:15 AM Brunch-Rickner Hall

10:15 AM TBS Brunch-Library

MONDAY, JANUARY 20

~Martin Luther King, Jr. Day~

~Office Closed~

10:00 AM Hat Packs-Rickner Hall

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21

10:00 AM Visitation with family

Of W. Jeffrey Bechtel

11:00 AM W. Jeffrey Bechtel

Funeral Service

7:00 PM WholyFit-Rickner Hall

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22

9:00 AM Concern Center

10:00 AM Bible Study-Rickner Hall

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23

7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

~No Scheduled Activities~

SATURDAY JANUARY 25

~No Scheduled Activities~

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

8:30 AM Prayer Group-Lounge

9:00 AM Service for the Lord’s Day

9:00 AM Sunday School

10:15 AM Brunch-Rickner Hall

10:15 AM TBS Brunch-Library

THIS WEEK AT NESHAMINY

Church Staff

Rev. Mark Lyndaker-Studer, Pastor

Donna Mazeika, Director of Children & Youth

Rev. Sameh Shaker, Pastor of Visitation

Dr. Suzanne Zak Carver, Director of Music

Keith Rounds, Contemporary Music

Cheryl Overton, Church Administrator

Jill Lamparella, Property & Finance Manager

Tanya Kauriga, Sexton

Remembering that the members of Neshaminy-Warwick Presbyterian Church are the

ministers and missionaries of our faith community, our Pastoral Staff and Support

Team provide leadership and specialized ministries.