Please stand as you are able. As a courtesy to others, please silence cell phones First Presbyterian Church 512 Third Street SW Rochester, Minnesota 55902 Phone 507-282-1618 Service for the Lord’s Day 11 a.m. February 23, 2020 Transfiguration of the Lord Youth Music Sunday Gathering Prelude Fantasy on “O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair” WAREHAM, arr. Lee J. Afdahl Joyous Praise Handbell Ensemble Our worship begins with the prelude. Let the power of the music speak to you of God’s glory; let its quietness tell you of God’s peace; let its beauty lift your hearts in prayer. Greeting and Welcome Please sign the Opportunity for Friendship Register and pass it to the person next to you. Opening Prayer Call to Worship Youth The Holy One is our sovereign. Let us praise God’s great and awesome name! Mighty Ruler, lover of justice, Our God has established fairness among us. Let us worship the Lord! Hymn O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair WAREHAM
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Please stand as you are able. As a courtesy to others, please silence cell phones
First Presbyterian Church
512 Third Street SW Rochester, Minnesota 55902 Phone 507-282-1618
Service for the Lord’s Day 11 a.m. February 23, 2020 Transfiguration of the Lord Youth Music Sunday
Gathering
Prelude Fantasy on “O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair” WAREHAM, arr. Lee J. Afdahl
Joyous Praise Handbell Ensemble
Our worship begins with the prelude. Let the power of the music speak to you of God’s glory; let its quietness tell you of God’s peace; let its beauty lift your hearts in prayer.
Greeting and Welcome Please sign the Opportunity for Friendship Register and pass it to the person next to you.
Opening Prayer
Call to Worship Youth The Holy One is our sovereign. Let us praise God’s great and awesome name! Mighty Ruler, lover of justice, Our God has established fairness among us. Let us worship the Lord!
Hymn O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair WAREHAM
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Call to Reconciliation (please be seated) Trusting in God’s steadfast love, let us confess our sin.
Silent Confession
Kyrie Lee J. Afdahl
Unison Prayer of Confession God of light and love, we cherish the religious experiences we’ve had. We need those times to energize us and renew our faith. Forgive us when we cling to those experiences, missing opportunities and challenges that help us grow in faith. Forgive us our spirits of timidity, our failure to move on, to come down from the mountain to do the ministry to which you called us. Forgive us for being so comfortable living in ruts and routine. Give us courage to seek out new vision for acting upon our faith. Through Christ who gives us light and life. Amen.
Words of Life The good news of our faith is this: if we call upon God we will be answered and forgiven. That promise gives us peace and joy. Praise be to God! Amen.
Hymn of Praise For the Beauty of the Earth Conrad Kocher, arr. Richard A. Nichols
Katie Keller, alto saxophone
Passing of the Peace Due to health concerns in this cold and flu season, please refrain from shaking hands and greet each other with a word of peace or a wave of the hand.
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Let us share a sign of the peace of Christ with one another!
The Word
Prayer for Illumination (please be seated) It Is Well with My Soul VILLE DU HAVRE, arr. Bill Ingram
Alleluia Ringers
Reading from the Gospels Matthew 5:13-20
Anthem Psalm 68 Jane Marshall
Sing to God, sing to God, sing praises of his name Lift up a song to him who rides, who rides up on the clouds His name is the Lord, exult before him! Sing to God, sing to God, sing praises of his name Lift up a song to him who rides, who rides up on the clouds who rides upon the clouds!
Consider the lilies and how they grow, Blossoming there in the field, 'Tis not for their labor they flourish so, Flowers of beauty to yield. Through the grace of God above, tending all in constant love, Ev'ry want shall be supplies, For God the Lord will provide. Consider a moment the birds in flight, Ev'rywhere filling the air, With never a worry they seek the height, Nourished in bountiful share. Store not up in great array treasures for the coming day; In the Kingdom first believe, and all good things you shall receive. For more than the lilies that bloom and grow, More than the birds of the air, Your Maker forever you need will know and feed you with heavenly share. God, the Lord, the loving Lord, will ev'ry blessing provide.
Pass Prayer Cards to the aisle. An usher will collect them. Children through third grade may go to room E206 for Kids’ Zone or are welcome to stay with their parents in worship. Children above third grade should stay in worship.
Reading from the Prophets Isaiah 58:1-12 This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation Faith of Our Fathers Henri F. Hemy, arr. Les Taylor
First Players Concert Band and Beginning Band
Message A Different Kind of Fast Rev. T. J. Parlette
A moment for reflection – may God continue to speak to us in the silence.
Our Response
Hymn 190 Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory GENEVA
Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional) 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.
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Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer (using ‘debts’ and debtors’)
Offertory Chorale in c minor harm. J. S. Bach, arr. James Swearingen
First Players Concert Band
Offertory Response 609 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Unison Prayer of Dedication Gracious God, we faithfully add our gifts to those being given all around us. Bless these offerings that they may be transfigured into your presence in the world. Amen.
Sending
Hymn 611 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee HYMN TO JOY
Benediction
Benediction Response Everywhere I Go Natalie Sleeth
Everywhere I go the Lord is near me. If I call upon Him, He will hear me. Never will I fear, for the Lord is here, everywhere I go.
In the dark of night, should things alarm me, never in His sight, no ill may harm me. I will be of cheer, for the Lord is here, everywhere I go.
He is with me, day by day. He will be my strength and stay. From His path I will not stray but follow in His way!
Postlude Ode to Joy (adapted from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony) arr. Peter Blair First Players Concert Band and Beginning Band
Those who wish may be seated for the postlude. Our music is offered to the glory of God; if you want to express your appreciation, a spoken “Amen” or “Praise God” is appropriate.
First Presbyterian Church welcomes families with young children. Staffed nursery care is available during worship. Audio from the worship service can be heard in the library (adjacent to the sanctuary) and social hall.
If you are visiting because of medical treatment at Mayo Clinic we offer our prayers for healing.
Our activities and programs are open to all, member and friend alike.
Enjoy coffee and fellowship in the social hall following both services.
Visitors, please use a blue mug so we can identify and greet you.
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Calling all women to PW’s “Leap of Faith” Winter Retreat.
Saturday, February 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
You are invited to participate in “Leap of Faith: Practices for Building Christian Community” at our church on Saturday, February 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Child care will be provided for children up to 12 years old, free of charge.
The cost of the retreat is $20.00. Registration forms are in the church office in the mailbox marked for Presbyterian Women. Fill out the form and leave a check/cash in the folder.
Questions? Contact Ruth Saling at 507.358.1829 or [email protected].
Calendar for the week of February 23 – March 1
(and beyond)
SUNDAY – February 23 We thank all who are sharing their ministries in worship today. The chancel flowers are given for the Glory of God by Bill and Sharon Nichols in memory of their parents William Sr. and Emma Nichols and Roy and Mildred Moore. A nursery for infants through 3-year-olds is staffed throughout the morning. We also offer a space for nursing mothers. An usher will be happy to direct you if you don’t know where the nursery is located. Education hour: 9:40-10:45: Nursery - preschool (3-years-old) 9:40-10:20: Sunday school for age 3-grade 1 9:40-10:20: Calvin Choir for grades 2-5 10:20-11:00: Sunday school for grades 2-5 10:20-10:50: Cherub Choir for age 4-grade 1 9:40-10:45: Middle School Sunday school (grades
6-7) in youth room 9:40-10>45: Confirmation in (grades 8-9) in room
A102 10:00-10:30: High School Sunday morning
discussion (grades 10-12) in room A103
Adults: 9:40 a.m.: Kerygma Study: “The Bible and
Theology, book 1” (south fireside room A104) 9:40 a.m.: Current Issues: Fighting the Tide of
History (lounge E207)
TUESDAY – February 25 Chancel Guild meets at 1 p.m. Come to the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the social hall. You don’t need a reservation. Come and enjoy supper and fellowship!
WEDNESDAY – February 26 A potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. will precede the Ash Wednesday service. Bring a dish to share ad join us for a communal meal to mark the beginning of Lent. Reservations aren’t necessary. Ash Wednesday worship with communion and imposition of ashes at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday activities as usual except youth after their supper will attend worship at 6:30 p.m. and Joyous Praise will rehearse at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Activities 4:15 Alleluia Ringers (grades 2-5) 5:00 Youth Choir (grades 6-12) 5:30 Recorder Ensemble 5:45 Middle/High School youth (grades 6-12) 6:30 No Bible Study tonight because of the Ash
THURSDAY – February 27 Jubilate Deo Bells rehearses at 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY – February 29
SUNDAY – March 1 Worship and communion at 8:30 and 11 a.m. One of our parish nurses will be in the library between services to take your blood pressure and answer questions you have about your health. The St. Olaf Handbell Choir will present a concert on Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. at Zumbro Lutheran Church. This is a free concert and everyone is invited.
TUESDAY – March 3 Grief Support Group meets at 11 a.m. in the church library. Deacons meet at 7 p.m. in the south fireside room. Most committees meet. Check with you lead elder if you aren't sure about yours.
WEDNESDAY – March 4 Worship and communion at Charter House at 1 p.m. A Festival of Music is hosting Lenten Noonday Organ Recitals from 12:15-12:45 p.m. each Wednesday in Lent. The guest musician March 4 is James Hammann, organist at St. Matthew's by-the-Bridge Episcopal and First Methodist churches in Iowa Falls. To accommodate those attending the concert, please do *not* park in the parking lot between 12 noon and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in Lent. Rev. Parlette is leading a study of the book "The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life" by Adam Hamilton each Wednesday in Lent from 6:30-8 p.m. beginning March 4. If you ordered a book, pick it up in the church office.
FRIDAY – March 6 Remember World Day of Prayer on March 6 at
Mount Olive Lutheran Church (2830 18th Ave. NW). This ecumenical gathering of Christian women will begin with a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. followed by a worship service written by the women of Zimbabwe at 10.
SUNDAY – March 8 Worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. A Festival of Music will present the Augustana University Choir (Sioux Falls SD) in a concert at 4 p.m. In connection with the concert we need people to host members of the choir on Sunday night. The students need to be picked up at the church AFTER supper and returned to the church Monday morning after breakfast. To volunteer, contact Jan Hosier (507-202-1859) or John Stender (507-282-1618). Thanks!
Among the Church Family
We extend our condolences to Heide Buettner on the death of her husband, Helmut Buettner, February 17. A memorial service for Helmut will be March 28. Happy Birthday to Shirley Gove, who will celebrate her 99th birthday March 1.
For Your Information
During Lent, Rev. Parlette will lead a Wednesday evening Bible study based on the book “The Walk” by Adam Hamilton. The study begins March 4 and goes from 6:30-8 p.m. each Wednesday through April 8. Members: Stay informed about church events/ activities! Text the word connect to 507-200-3175. Blanket Sunday donations were dedicated February 16. Sponsored by Church World Service, Blanket Sunday provides blankets and relief efforts to victims of war and natural disasters. Offering envelopes are in the pews or checks marked “blanket fund” can be mailed to the church any time this month.
About Our Church Rev. Thomas J. (T.J.) Parlette, Pastor Susan K. Kruger, Office Administrator Rev. Jay P. Rowland, Associate Pastor Kathleen M. Kuisle, Calvin and Cherub Choirs John E. Stender, Director of Music and Organist Janine M. Yanisch, First Players bands Lee J. Afdahl, Director of Music Emeritus Harry E. Coleman, Facility Manager Susanna L. Stone, Coordinator of Youth and Christian Education Tyler Sczurek, Custodian
Child Care staff: Maria Alma Candido, Amy Elliott, Esther Lebron, Brenda Thorson Security and custodial personnel: Than Boutelle, Sally Evans, Vera Herr, Tami Rinn
