First Presbyterian Church Founded 1835 Corner of Jefferson and Clinton Streets Marianna, Florida (850) 5262430 Website: www.firstpresmarianna.org EMail: http://firstpresmarianna@earthlink.net THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A CELEBRATION OF CHURCH AS A NURTURING COMMUNITY SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2007 11:00 A.M. THE CHURCH GATHERS . . . PRELUDE With the first notes of the organ please silently prepare yourself for worship. THE CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME AND SHARING OF COMMUNITY LIFE INVITATION TO DISCIPLEFEST Johnny Milton INTROIT “Borning Cry” Words and Music by John Ylvisaker. Arranged by Daniel Kallman * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come, let us worship the God who heard our borning cry, People: and heard the borning cry of Carley Kathryn Smith. Leader: Come, let us worship the God who rejoiced at our baptisms, People: and rejoices today at Carley’s baptism. Leader: Come, let us worship the God who will be with us every day of our lives,. People: and who will be with Carley every day of her life. Leader: Come, let us remember what it is means to be part God’s new creation by water and the word. People: as we celebrate the Church’s One Foundation in Jesus Christ our Lord. * HYMN OF THE CHURCH No. 442 Aurelia “The Church’s One Foundation” TO CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CARLEY KATHRYN SMITH . . . INTRODUCTION OF CARLEY, HER PARENTS, TIM AND CECILY SMITH, AND ELDER LUANNE LAW WORDS OF INTRODUCTION TO THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM QUESTIONS TO TIM AND CECILY Do you affirm your own faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord? Do you claim God’s covenant promises of love and grace on Carley’s behalf, and do you look in faith to the Lord Jesus Christ for her salvation, as you do for your own? Do you now unreservedly promise, in humble reliance upon God’s grace, to set before Carley an example of the new life which is ours in Jesus Christ? Do you promise to pray with and for her, and bring her up in the knowledge and love of God as seen in Jesus Christ? QUESTIONS TO THE CONGREGATION Elder LuAnne Law Do we, the members of this congregation, in the name of the whole church of Jesus Christ, promise to support Tim and Cecily as they seek to show to Carley what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ? Congregation: We do. Will we seek to strengthen her family ties with this nurturing community of faith that she may have every opportunity to claim for herself the blessings and promises of God which we claim for her today in her baptism, and so to live forever as a faithful follower of Jesus Christ? Congregation: We will. * THE APOSTLES’ CREED Leader: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty? Unison: I believe in God, the Father almighty, the maker of heaven and earth. Leader: Do you believe in Jesus Christ? Unison: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 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. Leader: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? Unison: 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. * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING THE ACT OF BAPTISM AND THE BLESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF BAPTISM INTRODUCTION OF CARLEY TO THE CONGREGATION PRAYERS FOR CARLEY, HER FAMILY AND THE CHURCH * PRAYER HYMN FOR CARLEY No. 498 Kingdom “Child of Blessing, Child of Promise” TO HEAR AND REFLECT ON GOD’S WORD . . . A TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN Suzanne Owens (Children age 5 and under are excused to go downstairs for nursery care after the Children’s Time) THE FOOD PANTRY OFFERING FOR JANUARY IS RECEIVED PAUL REMINDS US OF WHAT MEANS TO BE PART OF THE CHURCH, THE BODY OF CHRIST I Corinthians 12:12-27 The Response: Leader: This is the Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God! ANTHEM “As a Little Child” Words from St. Mark’s Gospel and Music by Joseph M. Martin (Children in Kindergarten – 3rd Grade will leave for Children’s Church upstairs) SERMON “IT TAKES THE CHURCH TO RAISE A FOLLOWER OF JESUS” Dr. Huw Christopher TO RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD . . . * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from the Brief Statement of Faith of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation and calls women and men to all ministries of the Church. * HYMN OF RESPONSE No. 497 St. Clement “With Grateful Hearts, Our Faith Professing” WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH * HYMN OF WELCOME No. 438 (stanza one only) Dennis Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love: The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. THE PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS THE OFFERTORY * THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE Aurelia Refreshed by living waters, renewed by living bread, May we, your sons and daughters, by your own hand be led. Accept the gifts we offer; receive the lives we owe. Unite us in your service; may seeds of justice grow. (from Touch Holiness, ed. Ruth C. Duck and Marian C. Tirabassi, © 1990, The Pilgrim Press) * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING * THE LORD’S PRAYER (Presbyterian Hymnal, page 16, traditional, using ‘debts’ and ‘debtors’) TO GO OUT AND SERVE . . . * HYMN OF GOD’S GRACE IN JESUS CHRIST No. 466 Azmon “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION AND THE CORPORATION Call to Order Declaration of a Quorum Jim Gibbs, Clerk Statement of Purpose (Book of Order G-7.0302) Recommendations from the Session Jake Gunter, Vice-President 1. That the twelve (12) active elders on the Session form the Board of Directors to manage the affairs of the corporation for the year 2007, as required by the By-Laws of the First Presbyterian Church of Marianna, and that these said directors be also recognized as the trustees of the First Presbyterian Church of Marianna in accordance with the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) G-7.0401. 2. That the following persons continue to serve as the officers of the corporation of the First Presbyterian Church of Marianna for 2007: President: Chuck Morgan; Vice-President: Jake Gunter Secretary-Treasurer: Jim Gibbs 3. That in addition to the officers the following directors be listed on the corporate papers filed with the State of Florida: Peggy Peacock, Virgil Oswald and LuAnne Law Report on the Church Finances for the year 2006 Chuck Morgan, Treasurer Report on the Church Budget for 2007 Chuck Morgan, Treasurer 2006 2007 Administration Committee 130,899.00 142,574.00 Property and Operations Committee 27,700.00 28,400.00 Worship Committee 16,715.00 17,505.00 Christian Education Committee 16,670.00 12,800.00 Mission and Service Committee 11,160.00 13,610.00 Evangelism and Fellowship Committee 1,400.00 3,700.00 Stewardship Committee 600.00 600.00 Total 205,144.00 219,189.00 Recommendations from the Session John Milton, Chairperson of the Endowment Committee 1. That the Congregation affirm its action of April 28, 1991 for the establishment of an Endowment Fund in the name of the First Presbyterian Church of Marianna, and that such fund be named the “First Presbyterian 1835 Endowment Fund.” 2. That the Congregation rescind its action on April 28, 1991 for the Presbyterian Foundation, based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to be the depository for the Endowment Funds. 3. That the Session, on the recommendation of the Endowment Committee, be authorized to approve the investment company, or companies, through which the Endowment Funds will be invested. Jake Gunter, Chairperson of the Administration Committee 4. That the following changes in the terms of call for Huw Christopher as pastor for the year 2007 be approved: 2006 2007 Salary -Pastor $32,000.00 $32,500.00 Manse Equity 5,000.00 5,000.00 Utilities for Manse 3,500.00 3,500.00 Manse Allowance (non-cash item) (12,150.00) (12,300.00) FICA Allowance 4,028.00 4,077.00 Major Medical Premium 10,004.00 10,394.00 Pension Premium 5,792.00 5,863.00 Death & Disability Benefit 527.00 533.00 Cont Ed/Book 3,500.00 3,500.00 Professional Expense 5,000.00 5,500.00 Out of Pocket Medical Expense 2,000.00 2,000.00 Total $83,500.00 $85,168.00 Any other business * THE CLOSING PRAYER AND BLESSING FOR LUNCH * THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE No. 322 (Stanza One only) Living God Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me; Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me, Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. * POSTLUDE * All who can do so comfortably will stand This morning Tim and Cecily Smith are presenting their daughter, Carley Kathryn Smith, born January 4, 2006 in Dothan, Alabama for the Sacrament of Baptism. Pastor: Huw Christopher Director of Music: Lawrence R. Nelson Elder of the month: Jake Gunter Organist: Stanley Littleton Nursery Attendant: Susie Barber To Our Guests – Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Marianna. We are glad to have you worship with us today and invite you to join us each Sunday as we worship and study God’s word. If you would like more information concerning our church you may fill out one of the pew cards, talk to the ushers or the pastor, or call the church office, 526-2430. Nursery is available for infants and pre-kindergarten children during Sunday morning activities. The flowers gracing the sanctuary today are given by Matt and Pam Fuqua in memory of Pam’s father, James Swift, and in honor of Matt’s father, Harry Fuqua. Our Prayer Calendar: Joy Gilbert, Toni Nowell, Donald Lee (Dot Carpenter’s brother), and Nell Martin (Jackie Spivey’s aunt) The January Food Pantry Offering will be received this morning. During December we served 148 families comprising 397 individuals. Montreat Luncheon and Birthday Celebration – Laurie Ward, Bobby Skipper, Chaseton Owens, Charlotte Hunter, Carley Smith, Jim Gibbs, Ginger Green, Kathy Milton, Suzanne Owens, Matt West, Lee Shook, Larry Nelson, Kerri Loving, Amanda Yant, Gretchen Wynn, Helen-Marie Taylor, Ouida Morris, Hunter Daffin, Anna Beth Milton, Doris Irwin, Louise Pumphrey, Lou Roberts, Dale Eade and Jean Morehouse. Friends Group Leaders will meet in the parlor immediately following the worship service today for a brief meeting (you won’t miss the luncheon!) The first meeting of our Confirmation Class for this year will be held upstairs today from 12:45 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. Other classes will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. through the month of February and the first two Sundays in March. Any interested young people who did not attend the introductory meeting are invited to attend today’s class, or to be or to be in contact with Huw or Rachel Christopher (fpcmarianna@earthlink.net or 482-8118) for more information. Everyone is invited to share in Sunday School with us each Sunday. Next Sunday the children and young people 2 year old through 12th grade will be studying Jesus as the Good Shepherd based on John 10:1-18. The adults in the parlor will be studying “Jesus as the Light of the World” based on John 8:12-20; 12:44-46. Upstairs in Room 2 the Adult class will be studying I Corinthians 13, and in Room 6 Upstairs the Young Adult Class will be reflecting on “The Dance Goes On” based on Exodus 3:1-13. The deadline for the registration for Disciplefest is tomorrow, January 22. Registration forms are on the table in the hallway and in the church office. Huw and Rachel Christopher will be leaving on Tuesday for continuing education courses in California. He will be back in the office the afternoon of Friday, February 2. In Huw’s absence our Worship Service next Sunday will be led by the Rev. Dr. Fred Keith of Lynn Haven, Florida. This week in the life of the church . . . . Today: Friends Group Leaders Meeting in the parlor at 12:10 p.m. Montreat Luncheon at 12:10 p.m. January Birthdays Celebration during luncheon Confirmation Class Upstairs at 12:45 p.m. Monday: Ladies Exercise Class 9:00 Wednesday: Food Pantry is open from 9:00 -11:00. Volunteers are Jeff Allen and Bob Pitman. Choir Practice at 5:15 p.m. JuBELLees practice at 5:45 p.m. Covered Dish Supper at 6:30 p.m. Youth Group at 7 p.m. Friday Ladies Exercise Class 9 a.m. Sunday (28th) Coffee and Juice in fellowship hall from 9:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Worship Led by the Rev. Dr. Fred Keith at 11 a.m. Have you remembered the First Presbyterian Church in Your Will?