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Our Mission is to: love God, know
Christ, care for one another, and
joyfully share the good news of
JESUS Christ.
Today’s MessageToday’s Message
February 14, 2016
Service Times Sunday Morning: Worship Gathering 9:45 a.m.—10:45a.m.
Fellowship 10:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Study Time 11:00-12:00 noon
520 N. Pine St.
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-231-2920 www.pittpres.org
The Jesus Most People Miss(ed), Part II
Luke 2:39-52 & 3:21-23
Sunshine Spotlight: Grace Powell, 1203 E.
Quincy, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Volunteers For Today: Coffee Fellowship: Thanks to Carol Raquet for
hosting Coffee Fellowship today.
Greeters today: The Benson Family
Parenting the Love and Logic Way will be held
Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m. on February 18,
25 and March 3, 10 & 17 at The Presbyterian Church.
Cost: $10 for workbook. Registration deadline:
February 15, 2016. Register at 620-605-2565.
Today, February 14th, we will have the Barnabas Reveal. Don't miss it!
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Beloved in Christ,
Welcome to worship the first Sunday of Lent. I can’t help but raise the cen-
tral question of the season: “What are you giving up for lent?”. Lent is all
about the journey to the cross. And the cross is nothing if not suffering and
sacrifice. Below is an excerpt of the Lenten Devotion my family subscribes
to online. This particular one is for Ash Wednesday. Consider subscribing
to it. It will be in your mailbox each day. Let us look to Jesus who embraced
suffering, all the way to the cross for our sake. Amen.
The Lenten Journey by Sarah Phillips
As they went out, they came upon a man of Cyre'ne, Simon by name; this man they compelled to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32
I have to confess, Lent is my least favorite liturgical season. Many have writ-
ten beautiful reflections on this season and the many opportunities for spiri-
tual growth it holds. I couldn't agree more. But the reason this season is often
so fruitful can be attributed to one overarching theme: sacrifice.
Lent is filled to the brim with sacrifice. The point, of course, is to reflect on
Christ's sacrifice, to feel just a little bit of the pain he felt, and to draw closer
to God as we clear out the clutter of our comfortable lives. Naturally, this isn't
easy. Sacrifice requires toleration for pain. Sacrifice requires thinking beyond
yourself and your wants. Sacrifice demands discipline. Sacrifice isn't fun.
Can't it just be Christmas year round?
Still, part of me is relieved that Lent has arrived. Deep down, far below my
selfish nature, exists a yearning to cast off the suffocating materialism and
shallowness that so often characterizes modern, American life…. Left to my
own devices, those yearnings would probably go ignored, at least for long
stretches of time. I wouldn't have the strength to give up the comforts of my
life to hear God's voice a little more clearly. Thanks to the Lenten journey,
when we travel the road of sacrifice with fellow believers, my weak nature is
compelled to take action, to dig deeper, and to follow through with commit-
ments…
What a merciful God; he does not ask us to journey alone. Even the simple,
friendly question, "What are you giving up for Lent?" jolts me out of my
usual routine, forcing me to ponder where I'm at spiritually and what kind of
fast would be appropriate this year. And when I feel like giving up and return-
ing to the easy life, images of fellow believers enduring hardships (voluntary
or involuntary) readily float to the surface of my thoughts during the Lenten
season.
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I can't lie - when Easter arrives, I am always relieved. Finally, a little rejoicing!
But the rejoicing wouldn't be as sweet if I hadn't been compelled to walk the
way of the Cross first. And the jubilation is even more poignant given that the
very people I sit next to on Easter morning are the same ones that walked with
me through the darker days of Lent.
Intersecting Faith & Life: "Nothing, how little so ever it be, that is suffered
for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God." ~ Thomas a Kempis.
What area of your spiritual walk would benefit from a little sacrifice? If you
haven't already, connect with a community of believers where you can draw the
strength needed to grow in your faith.
Further Reading
Luke 4:1-13
Anthem text: The size of your heart is the size of your life, for out of your heart comes the
kind of your life.
The way you reach out to the world all around, Is first in your heart to be
found.
So if in your heart there is plenty of room, For love and compassion to come
into bloom, Their fragrance flows out in all that you do, Healing hurt and
making new.
The ones who this know have helped of us grow, As those who spread light
to God's great delight.
Dispelling the dark and then freeing the heart, Until each become daughter
and son.
The size of your heart is the size of your life, For out of your heart comes the
kind of your life.
The way you reach out to the world all around, Is first in your heart to be
found.
Lenten Lunches: Our church is responsible for Salads to feed 60
people during the Lenten Lunches on Wednesday, February 17th, so
we need at least 4 or 5 double salads. The salads need to be delivered
between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on the 17th at St. John Lutheran
Church, 304 W. 3rd (West entrance). The salads should be in dispos-
able containers or in dishes marked so that the containers can be re-
turned.
Pitt Pres to host Community Lenten Service on Wednesday, March
16, 11 - Noon. Need helpers to make this happen. Other churches
will bring food.
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THIS WEEK AT PITTPRES
TODAY
9:00-9:30 a.m. Pillars Prayer Group
9:45-10:45 a.m. Worship Gathering
10:45-12:00 p.m. Fellowship Time in the Parlor
11:00-12:00 p.m. Study Time
WEDNESDAY
3:30-7:00 p.m. Connection (grades 5-8) meets at the
church
6:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thanks to Suzie Butorac for help in the Church Nursery
last Sunday.
Chicken’s Guide to Talking Turkey with your kids about sex: Nervous or confused about how to bring up sensitive subjects
with your child? In these three sessions we will discuss when
and how to appropriately have these conversations with youth
framed inside a biblical worldview. Classes led by Dr. Josh
Brueggemann. Questions? Contact Josh at 913-269-8805. Class
Dates: February 14 @ 11 am; February 21 @ 11 am; March 6 @
11 am (we will meet in Sanctuary Alcove). Information will be
useful for parents, grandparents, and educators targeting children
ages 5-16 years of age.
Dedication of the Apostles Build House: Please join Habitat
for Humanity of Crawford county, Amber Gardner and family,
and the community who supported this build as we dedicate this
home. When: Sunday, February 14th at 2pm.
Where: 911 E Melvin, Arma, Kansas
Contact InformationContact Information
FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Deacons, Elders & PCRC: Elders: Teaching Elder (pastor) K. O. Noonoo, Moderator; Ruling Elders: Blake Benson, Martha Murphy, Angie Sparks, Barbara Rhodes, Cheryl Mayo, Jeff Sandness, Sharese Moser, Robert Foster
Deacons: Brian Pinamonti, Paul Sparks, Sarah Stuckey, Brian Smith, Lonnie Moser, Virginia Darling, Anna Noonoo, Marilyn Tindel PCRC: Robert Foster (Chair), Nancy Bishop, Linda Evans, Cyndi Moore, Darlene McLaren
Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9
-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
Rev. K. O. Noonoo, Pastor: [email protected]
Susan Laushman, Choir Master: [email protected]
Julie Bernhardt, Middle School Ministry: [email protected]
Deana Thompson, Children’s Ministry:
Lori LasKares, Nursery Attendant: [email protected]
Debra Bevins, Secretary: [email protected]
Terry Cox, Handbell Director & Treasurer: [email protected]
Brian Smith, Moderator of Deacons: [email protected]
Robert Foster, Chair, PCRC: [email protected]
Elaine Huntsinger, Volunteer Coordinator:
Church Office Phone Number 620-231-2920. Please call the
church office if you need any telephone number.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
*Hymn Come, Worship God (verses 1, 2 & 4)
*Invitation to Worship God Pastor K. O. Noonoo
Welcome and Greeting
Prayer of the Day
Call to Worship O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Arranged by Edward L. Good
Invitation to Acknowledge Our Failings Sarah Stucky
Prayer for Forgiveness
Good News: In Turning to God, We Are Forgiven!
Response Gloria Patri Meineke
Invitation to the Children
Children’s Song G-O-D is L-O-V-E
Time with the Children Pastor K. O. Noonoo
The Lord’s Prayer
Choral Anthem The Size of Your Heart Eleanor Daley
Invitation to Mission and Ministry
Yellow Cards, Barnabas Reveal
Prayer Hymn Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining (vs. 1 & 2)
Prayer of the People Carol Raquet
Invitation to Offertory
Offertory Meditation on Near to the Heart of Thee
Cleland B. McAfee
(To Text Give, please text offering amount to 620-206-4499)
*The Doxology
Prayer For Illumination
Message The Jesus Most People Miss(ed), Part II
Luke 2:39-52 & 3:21-23 Pastor K. O. Noonoo
*Closing Hymn Go, My Children, with My Blessing
*Charge & Blessing
Missional Song Joyfully Share the Good News Susan Laushman *Those who are able please stand. Used by Permission. CCLI License #2034944
PRAYER CONCERNS: Names may be added to the list by calling Debra at 231-2920. Requests not updated after 4 weeks may be removed from the list.
Church Members & Friends With Medical & Special Prayer Needs:
Roger Beal (serious medical problems)..Debi Jones brother
Diana Blake (lung infection )...daughter of Bob & Elma Hurt
Donna Brown (Wegener's granulomatosis)...friend of Debi Jones
Holly Christiansen (personal issues); Cayden Fondren (prayer);
Paige Pate & baby Braylon (adjustments); Bob Carpenter (my
dad) (stroke & dementia); Tysha Potter VanBecelaere (Chronic
Lymphocytic Leukemia); family & friends of Cynthia
Christiansen
Pam Clifton (cancer)
Jim Bob Cowan (cancer)...friend of Elaine Huntsinger
Frank Curtis (cancer)...Steve Murphy’s brother-in-law
Bill Emerson (cancer)
Rick Evans (heart attack & other health)...Linda Evans husband
Jessica Enfield (brain cancer)…Julie Bernhardt’s Step–Daughter
Chris Folster (colon cancer)...cousin of Mike Fenech
Gretchen (bone-marrow transplant)...Esther Daneke’s daughter
Kay Holsinger (brain cancer)... mother/grandmother of the Taylor
Family
Debi Jones (health)
Greg Lovell (cancer)... brother of Jeff Lovell
Cheryl Morgan (breast cancer)...Brenda Lloyd’s sister
Rebecca (possible brain tumor)...friend of Emma Noonoo
Lori Southern (breast cancer)
Martha Tompkins (broken arm)
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