Sunday, September 7, 2008

Sunday, January 18, 2009

8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

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GATHERING

Prelude &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jamie Daugherty

Words of Welcome and Announcements

Good morning! Welcome to our worship service. We are delighted to have those who= are guests or visitors worshipping with us. We remind you of our Green Prayers = and Concerns response card. If you have a concern to share, please have it read= y to hand to an usher who will be collecting it during the last verse of our fir= st Hymn of Praise. What a joy it= is to be in the presence of God in Worship.

Call To Worship

This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice= and be glad.

Choral Introit (11 a.m.) &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Chancel Choir

“The Lord is in His Holy Temple”<= /o:p>

Invocation

*Hymn of Praise &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; No. 390

“Spirit of God, Descend upon My = Heart”

*Unison Prayer of Confession

Most holy and merciful Father; we acknowledge and confess before Thee; our sinful nature prone to evil and slothful in good; and all our shortcomings and offenses.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Thou alone kn= owest how often we have sinned; in wandering from Thy ways; in wasting Thy gifts;= in forgetting Thy love. But Thou= , O Lord, have mercy upon us; who are ashamed and sorry for all wherein we have displeased Thee. Teach us to = hate our errors; cleanse us from our secret faults; and forgive our sins; for the sake of Thy dear Son, And O m= ost holy and loving Father; help us, we beseech Thee; to live in Thy light and = walk in Thy ways; according to the commandments of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Silent Confession

*Assurance of= Forgiveness: Hear this good news and rejoice! In Christ your sins are forgiven!<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Amen!

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*Affirmation of Faith &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; The Apostles’ Creed

I be= lieve 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 Go= d the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy G= host; the holy catholic church; the communion of saint= s; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.=

*Congregational Response = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; No. 812

“Gloria Pat= ri”

*Ritual of Friendship<= span style=3D'font-size:11.5pt'>: = Let us now celebrate the joy of our fellowship a= nd the good news of our salvation with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Choral Anthem (11 a.m.) = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Lloyd Larson

“Make Me Your Servant Lord”

A Moment With Our Children (11 a.m.)= = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp;

(Children are invited downstairs t= o the Kindergarten Room or return to their parents in the pews.)

Prayers of the People &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; The Lord’s Prayer

Choral Response = (11 a.m.) &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Chancel Choir

“God of Love, Hear our Prayer= 221;

GIVIN= G TO GOD

The Offering

= ; Offertory

= ; *“Doxology”

      = ;      *Prayer of Dedication

Hymn of Praise   &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             <= /b>No. 86

“Jesus, Name above All NamesR= 21;

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GOD&#= 8217;S WORD = PROCL= AIMED

Old Testamen= t Lesson: Ezekiel 37:15-22            =             &nb= sp;        Page 806=

Sermon: “The Dream Should Not Change”         = Elder Tom McMeekin

*Closing Hymn   &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Insert

“O Brother, Man”

*Benediction

*Prayer Response (Everyone sin= gs)

The time has come, O Lord, for us to = leave this place;

Guide us and protect us and lead us i= n Thy grace;

Wherever life may take us as we go our separate ways;

Help us share with others the things we’ve shared today;

May the peace of God the Father and t= he love of Christ His Son

Guide us in the days ahead and streng= then us each one;

May the blessings of the Spirit fill = us from within;

God bless us and return us to this fe= llowship once again. Amen.<= /b>

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Postlude    = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;       Jamie Daugherty

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*Please stand, if= able.

BULLETIN RECYCLING BASKETS are provided at the entrances= to the church. Please discard any used, unwanted bulletin material to be recycled. Thank you!

Available at the back of the Sanctuary: <= /u>  Large print bulletins and hymnals. Also, if needed, req= uest a hearing device to assist you in listening to our worship service.

THE = SESSION

Ira E. Baumgartel M.D., Clerk

Class of 2009                    &= nbsp; Class of 2010      =             C= lass of 2011

Jack Barbour      =             &nb= sp;    Keith Nichols            &= nbsp;     Alice Leonberg

Paul Bhame      &n= bsp;            = ;      Christi Augustine     &nbs= p;      Jay Wilson

James Gray        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     Alma Staskiewicz        &= nbsp; Ron Weaver

John Harrison      = ;            &n= bsp;   Lisa Foster      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Dave Merriman

John Ivory      &n= bsp;            = ;        Ira Baumgartel     &nb= sp;          Bea Moore

Sue Morris      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        Tom McMeekin      = ;         Mike Bocheff

THE DEACONS

Amy Mellor, Moderator<= /p>
Class of 2009            =           Class of 2010      =             C= lass of 2011

Lisa Aaron      &n= bsp;            = ;       Jennifer Ivory      &n= bsp;           Ann Carter

Shelly Bocheff      =             &nb= sp; Pat Auld      &nb= sp;            =        Amy Doz

Angela Guesman      =            Karen Purvis      &= nbsp;            Colleen Morris

Amy Mellor      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;      Becky Courson      =          Karen Moore

Nancy Penney      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Paul Lubbert&n= bsp;            = ;      Gary Clingerman

Mars = United Presbyterian Church

232 Crowe Avenue

Mars, Pennsylvania 16046=

Office Hours:&n= bsp; 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. M= onday - Thursday

Office: 724-625-1365

Chu= rch Building: 724-625-1361

Email: marsup@mars-up.org

Web address: www.mars-up.= org

Rev. Nathan Esser, Pas= tor

Cell phone:= 724-355-0426

Sean Brubaker, Youth Director

Cell phone: 724-591-3663

Worship Times

The Early Service – 8:30 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages:&= nbsp; 9:45 a.m.

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Mars= United Presbyterian Church

T= oday, January 18, 2009

8:30= a.m.        THE EARLY WORSHIP SERVICE

9:20 a.m. &= nbsp;      Junior Choir Practice

9:45 a.m. &= nbsp;      Sunday School for all ages

11:0= 0 a.m.      THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

6:30 p.m. &= nbsp;      H.S. Youth Group at the Matthews’ home

M= onday, January 19, 2009

6:30 p.m. &= nbsp;      M.S. Youth Group

T= uesday, January 20, 2009

9:00 a.m. &= nbsp;      A-Team

8:00 p.m. &= nbsp;      A. A. meets in the Social Hall

W= ednesday, January 21, 2009

9:00 a.m.            = The Material Girls sew in the Board Room

7:00 p.m.            = Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:00 p.m.            = Cub Scout Leaders meet in the NNY Classroom

Thursday, January 22, 2009<= /p>
4:00 p.m.            = Girl Scouts meet in the Social Hall

6:30 p.m.            = Girl Scouts meet in the NNY Classroom

Saturday, January 24, 2009<= /p>
10:00 a.m.            Presbytery meets at Glade Run Church, Valencia

Sunday, January 25, 2009

8:30= a.m.        THE EARLY WORSHIP SERVICE

9:20 a.m. &= nbsp;      Junior Choir Practice

9:45 a.m. &= nbsp;      Sunday School for all ages

9:45 a.m. &= nbsp;      New Member Class in the Social Hall

11:0= 0 a.m.      THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

7:00 p.m. &= nbsp;      H.S. Youth Group meets at church

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TARRY and TALK–Please join us following Worship in the Tarry and Talk area = for muffins prepared by Mike Bocheff and John Ivory= . Our hosts are the Stewardship Comm= ittee, Jim Gray, Tom McMeekin and Ron Weaver.

VAN DRIVER for JANUARY: Chuck Moore

CRIB ROOM: Volunteers are needed. Please see the sign-up sheet being circulated today through Sunday School classes a= nd in the Tarry and Talk area.

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FLOWERS are provided to the Glory of God and in loving memory of William Wil= son, from his brother Jay and Ruth Wilson.

FLOWERS IN THE TARRY AND TALK AREA a= re provided in honor of the 50^th wedding anniversary of parents, Butch and Alice Leonberg, that will be celebrated= on January 23. Flowers are also = in memory of parents, Pauline and Carl Renison<= /b> and grandparents, Margaret Renison and a= unt, Clara Forsythe, by Mrs. Elizabeth Walker.

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L= ast Week’s Collection and Attendance:

Current Expense:=             &nb= sp;    $4,513.63        Attendance Last Sunday: 129    &nb= sp;            =

Mission<= /span>: =         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             = $61.00     Attendance a Year Ago:     145        =             &nb= sp;

Weekly budget requirement: <= /span>$5,160.00

In Memoriu= m

Neil D. Croop

October 10, 1975 – January 8, 2009

“I am the resurrection and t= he life,” says the Lord. J= ohn 11:25

GIRL SCOUTS will be taking cookie orders following Worship t= oday. Your support is very much appreciated.

PLEASE BE IN PRAYER:   Please let us know if someone should be added.    <= /o:p>

Georgia Crawford        =                Jim Govan        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    Katherine Cooper        =

Norman “PeteR= 21; Edwards        =     Harry Miller        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        Barbara Ebert      =

Jim Miller (Robyn Beckwith’s father)            =             &nb= sp;            = Virginia Croop &nbs= p;

Parker (Lisa Aaron’s 14 month old cousin)            =             &nb= sp;          May Schwab

January 25^th - New M= ember Inquiry Class - Beginning n= ext Sunday, we will offer a new member inquiry class for all wishing to join the Church. The class will be hel= d in the social hall during the Sunday school hour…9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Childcare is provided. If you are interested in joining t= he Church and are unable to attend during the Sunday school hour, please conta= ct Rev. Nathan Esser to work out another time to meet.

PLEASE JOIN US for MUP’s 1^st Young Adult Event of 2009. An = evening of soups, salads and games. Saturday, February 7, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at 904 West Avenue in Mars. Please bring your favorite salad or dessert to share. RSVP to Nathan@mars-up.org how many are coming and what you will bring by February 2. Childcare will be provided. Speak to Jenn= e Esser for details.

A COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE is planned for Sunday evening (6:30 p.m.) on January 25^th at the Crossway Church at 109 Davis Road, Valencia, PA (at Balls Bend) = off of Route 228 between the borough of Mars and Route 8. The speaker for the meeting will be Rev. William Glaze, pastor of Be= thany Baptist Church in east-end Pittsburgh. You and your neighbors are cordially invited.

T= HANK YOU to the congregation of Mars United Presbyterian Church. Your extreme generosi= ty is appreciated. What a surprise = to receive such generous thoughtful gifts for Christmas. We all enjoy working for you and l= ook forward to a year rich in faith and growth in our love for our Lord Jesus a= s we journey together. Nathan, Sean, Marie Matthews and Robin.

YOUTH NEWS

High School Youth Group<= span style=3D'font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'> = Today<= /b> we meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Matthews home to watch the AFC Championship game with a devotion at half-time. Supper will be served. Their address is 114 Sharon Lane, 724-776-4029.<= o:p>

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Middle School & High The winter retreat is NEXT WEEKEND! Let me know ASAP if you are going. The event is now f= ree.

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SEAN   Email: sean@mars-up.org       &nb= sp; Cell phone: 724-591-3663<= /o:p>

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