Chandler Presbyterian Church
Enrich Your Faith With Our Family
Pastor George Saylor
Church Bulletin
Chandler Presbyterian Church
Enrich Your Faith with Our Family
Pastor George Saylor
1500 W. Germann Road, Chandler, AZ 85286
Phone: 480 963-3821 Website: www.chandlerpres.org E-mail: office@chandlerpres.org
5th Sunday after Epiphany February, 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Welcome Members and Guests / News of the Church
Prelude “All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above” Choir
Thought for the Day: “God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.” -- C. S. Lewis
*Call to Worship Sharon Epstein
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray:
God of all glory, on this first day you began creation, bringing light out of darkness. On this first day you began your new creation, raising Jesus Christ out of the darkness of death. On This Lord’s Day grant that we, the people you create by water and the Spirit, may be joined with all your works in praising you for your great glory. Through Jesus Christ, in union with the Holy Spirit, we praise you now and forever. Amen.
*Hymn “Morning Has Broken” No. 469
*Prayer of Confession (Unison)
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed.
In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior.
*Silent Prayer
*Kyrie No. 574
*Assurance of Pardon
Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. 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.
*Gloria Patri No. 579
*Peace
Since we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, let us be at peace with one another. The peace of the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Time for Children Jenn Rake
Anthem “They Shall Soar Like Eagles” Choir
Gospel Lesson Mark 1:29-39
NT Page 35
Epistle Lesson I Corinthians 9:16-23
NT Page 168
Sermon “For the Sake of the Gospel” The Rev. George Saylor
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Hymn “Open My Eyes That I May See” No. 323
(Place Prayer Request Forms in the offering plate.)
Offering
The Offertory
*The Doxology No. 592
Holy Communion
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is truly right and our great joy to give you thanks and praise, God of majesty and splendor. . . Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels, , and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. You are holy, O God of majesty, . . . With thanksgiving we offer our very selves to you to be a living and holy sacrifice, dedicated to your service. Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us. . . Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen.
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.
*Closing Hymn “Thanks to God Whose Word Was Written” No. 331
*Benediction
*Response “Go With God” Back of Hymnal
*The Postlude Klara Kukumi-Zawilak
* Stand as you are able.
The flowers today are in memory of the birthday of Ann Crispin’s father.
Chandler Presbyterian Church
Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm
George Saylor’s day off – Monday
MINISTERS – All the Members Pastor – Rev. George Saylor
MUSIC DIRECTOR Stefan Gordon
PIANIST Klara Kukumi-Zawilak
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES Jenn Rake
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Marian Whedon
ELDER OF THE MONTH Sharon Epstein
LITURGIST Sharon Epstein
GREETERS/GUEST BOOK Nohra Quintero, John and Sandra Ortiz
USHER Gene Roberts, Pete Petersen and Riftin Curtis
COMMUNION SERVERS Sharon Epstein, Pete Petersen, Janell Scott,
Dale Miller and Barb Erickson
TODAY:
9:00am Sunday School for Adults and Children
10:30am Worship
Childcare is provided for children in Kindergarten or younger during Sunday School and Worship.
Fellowship will be held outside (weather permitting) after the service on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Donations are welcome and will be used to help children’s programs.
TODAY: Ice Cream Social following worship. The youth will serve.
THIS WEEK:
February 7 10:30am Bible Study Class based on Charles Swindoll’s book, “The Mystery of God’s Will: What Does He Want for Me?”
February 8 4:30pm Midweek
6pm Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal
6:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
NEXT WEEK: II Kings 5:1-14; Mark 1:40-45 “Two Leper Healings”
February 12 After worship – Valentine’s Potluck. Please bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share.
February 14 10:30am Adult Bible Study
6:30 pm Committees
February 15 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
4:30pm Buddy Potluck Dinner during Midweek. Please bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share.
6pm Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal
6:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
SAVE THE DATE:
February 22 Ash Wednesday
April 8 Easter Sunday
AA MEETINGS in room 4:
12N – Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri (Men/Women) Evenings: 6pm – Wed (Women) 7pm Thurs (Men)
Church Directory We will be printing a revised version of the directory soon. If there are errors or, you would like additions or changes, please let Marian know.
2012 Envelope Boxes If you haven’t done so, please pick yours up in the Narthex today.
Please support Project Homeless Connect by placing needed items in the donation box. A list of the most needed items is attached to the box. Note: All donation boxes are now located along the back wall of the Sanctuary.
The Bulletin Board in the hallway outside George's office gives detailed information how we can all help Hartford Elementary School in Chandler receive much needed supplies/equipment by saving bottle caps, labels, and/or box top points. The containers for the labels, etc. are located in the narthex next to the pop top tabs' Bear, who is still hungry for whatever tabs we can provide. Also check out the pictures from Spirits Willing events.
Nametags Please remember to wear your nametag. Our guests are invited to wear a nametag also. What a wonderful way to get to know others in the congregation! If you need a nametag, please fill out a Name Tag Request on the ledge in the Narthex. New nametags will be placed on the board in the Narthex.
Adult Bible Study meets on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30am each week (except 3rd Tuesdays) in the Session room. The Bible Study Class is based on Charles Swindoll’s book, “The Mystery of God’s Will: What Does He Want for Me?” Please join us on Tuesday mornings.
Choir/Bell Choir The Bell Choir will rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm followed by the Choir at 6:30pm. Choir members will also rehearse at 9:45am on Sundays.
Do you sing or play an instrument? See Stefan Gordon if you would like to play an instrument or sing a solo or duet at the special music time during the worship service.
Nursery We have a great problem! We have too many babies in the nursery! So…we are looking for volunteers to help with the babies in the nursery. Please contact Jenn Rake to sign up!
Prayer Chain Please notify Ardis Walker at rosswalker1940@wbhsi.net (480-802-9950) or the church office of your prayer requests, updates and when to take requests off the list.
Remember to pray for Margaret Andrade, Lew Cass, Mary Cass, Lori Dayton, Mary Krepela, Wendy Martin, Don Scollon, and Peggy Spiehs.
Daily devotions or lectionary is available from the PC USA via e-mail. You may access it by going to www.PCUSA.org. Just check Daily Devotions under the Resource heading and have it sent to your e-mail daily.
Flowers If you have a special event, special people you want to honor, or would just like to provide a flower arrangement for the Sunday morning service, we would appreciate it. Bouquets may be purchased from a grocery store, a florist, or provided from your own garden. To help with the planning, please fill out the form on the table at the back of the church, place it in the box, and write your name on the calendar. If you have questions, please call or e-mail Pat Winterton at pwinterton@cox.net or (480-917-0852).
As we begin the new year, the Deacons would like to thank all of you who have provided flowers for Sunday morning services. We would like to continue this tradition for the coming 2012 year.
escrip Now you can register your debit or credit cards with escrip and earn even more money for the church. Check with Mary Ann Boon after church for a list of places where you can enjoy a meal while helping the church with a percentage of your purchase. It works just like your Safeway, Bashas’ or Fry’s card.
Large Print Hymnals are available. Please contact an usher if you wish to use one.
February Birthdays: Gene Morris, Keri Attarpour, Sharon McPherson, Karen Mueller, Melanya “Sue” Pasqual, Wendy Martin, Joe Bates, George Chi, Jr., Pat Winterton, Lois Jones, Carol Oeverndiek and Don Scollon.
February Anniversaries: Dotty & Bill Spears.