Oil City First Presbyterian Church
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We are located at 215 E Bissell Ave, Oil City, PA 16301
Morning Worship Service
26th Sunday after Pentecost
November 17, 2024
10:30 in the morning
The Gathering of God’s People
(Where you see an asterisk (*) please stand as you are able.)
Welcome and Announcements:
The Prelude: “Jesus, Our Divine Companion” - L. Leavitt/R. Hebble
Steve Winslow, Organist
Call to Worship:
Leader: Come, let us give thanks to God!
People: We gather together to praise the One who strengthens the weak, and hears the prayers of the forgotten.
Leader: Come, let us give thanks to Christ!
People: We gather together to sing of the One who calls us to serve those who are hungry and alone at this time of year.
Leader: Come, let us give thanks to the Spirit!
People: We gather together to exalt the One who provokes us to love not only our family and friends, but the guest among us.
Opening Prayer:
*Hymn of Praise: “Lift Every Voice And Sing” #563
*Call to Confession:
*Unison Prayer of Confession: <written by Thom M. Shuman>
All: We have to admit, Holy Listener, that we are more likely to be irritated by the lives of others, rather than being provoked to love them. When we are called to encourage those around us, too often our actions and words discourage them. Offered lives of peace and hope, we wander around filled with anxiety and despair.
Forgive us, Rock of Redemption. Cleanse our hearts, so we might be more loving; keep us on the path of faithfulness, so we might find those whom we are called to serve; give us your words, so we might confess your hope offered to all who are broken, who are lost, who cry out to you. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
<a time for silent confession of personal sin is kept>
*Assurance of Forgiveness: <a prayer by John Calvin>
Leader: …In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
All: Thanks be to God!
*Passing of the Peace:
Leader: …The peace of the Lord be with you!
All: And also, with you!
*Gloria Patri: “Glory Be to the Father” #579
We Hear God’s Word
Anthem: “My Soul Cries Out” - Arr. Hayes
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer for Illumination:
Scriptures:
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 1: 4-20 The Message Translation
2nd Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 2: 1-10 TMT
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 10: 11-25
Gospel Reading: Mark 13: 1-8
Sermon: “Lodgepole Pine Cone” - Pastor Josh Botts
We Respond to God’s Word
*Hymn of Response: “There’s A Wideness In God’s Mercy” #298
*Affirmation of Faith: (Apostle’s Creed)
All: 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.
Sharing of Joys and Concerns:
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer:
The Prayer Response: (Sung in unison)
Hear our prayer, O Lord; Hear our prayer, O Lord,
Incline Thine ear to us, and grant us Thy peace. Amen.
Invitation to Offering:
The Giving of Our Offering:
Offertory: “O How He Loves You And Me” - Kurt Kaiser
*Doxology: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #592
*Prayer of Dedication:
Sending Forth
*Closing Hymn: “I Danced In The Morning” #302
*Benediction:
The postlude provides the transition from sacred worship back into our varied lives and activities, equipped with renewed courage, energy, and a commitment to serve God and others, until we are able to meet again, in worship. We invite you to remain seated.
Postlude: “When We All Get To Heaven” - Mrs. John G. Wilson
<Portions of the Liturgy adapted from the Presbyterian Outlook, the Abingdon Worship Annual, and other online resources>
Announcements
Jenny Milliken, Worship Leader
The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in honor of The 1st Pres. Congregation, by Jim, Kay, & Kelly Daugherty
Today’s Ushers are: Dave & Mary Joyce Anderton.
Welcome to all visitors who have come to worship with us today! If you’re new here, today, please fill out the Welcome Card in your pew. We’d love to get to know you! The Nursery is open during worship, and hearing-assist devices and large print bulletins are available. See an Usher for assistance.
Sunday School has begun a new study, “Bad Girls Of The Bible” led by Tom Huston.
Women’s Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 1:30pm in the Adult Wing.
Christmas Child Boxes need to be returned to the church Today!
Christmas Decorating Luncheon: Help us get the sanctuary looking festive and bright! A Christmas decorating party will take place after service on November 24th, followed by a catered luncheon.
Thank Offering is coming up November 24th. Please make any checks payable to Presbyterian Women. Thank you!
County Wide Thanksgiving Service will take place November 24th at 6pm at Cranberry High School. Scripture readings, prayers of Thanksgiving, and a message praising God for our unity in the Body of Christ from Rev. Shawn Clerkin. The event is free and everyone is welcome.
God’s Creation Calendars are for sale in the Narthex. They are $7 and will help support local missions.
2025 Pledge Cards need to be filled in and returned soon so we can finish tidying up our 2025 budget.
Need a ride to Church? Contact Dawn Kerna (814)-758-2168.
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Morning Worship Service
25th Sunday after Pentecost
November 10, 2024
10:30 in the morning
The Gathering of God’s People
(Where you see an asterisk (*) please stand as you are able.)
Welcome and Announcements:
The Prelude: “Praise Ye The Lord, The Almighty” - Arr. Diane Bish
Steve Winslow, Organist
Call to Worship:
Leader: Come, take your rest this day
People: Lord, free us from the stresses we have endured this week.
Leader: Come, put your minds at ease.
People: Lord, ease the burdens and frustrations of our lives.
Leader: Come. For this is the house of the Lord. It is here that you will find peace.
People: Praise and thanks be to God for giving us sanctuary.
Opening Prayer:
*Hymn of Praise: “Praise Ye The Lord, The Almighty” #482
*Call to Confession:
*Unison Prayer of Confession: <written by Thom M. Shuman>
All: Bountiful Love: our self-focus causes us to imagine how poor we are. We are convinced we don't have enough: enough honor, enough respect, enough recognition, enough to live on.
And so, in our poverty, we cannot trust you, we cannot see the emptiness of others, we cannot help but cling to more than we need.
Forgive us, Bestower of Blessings. Tell us we can be more loving; whisper to us of how we can be more compassionate; sing to us of how we can serve others - all in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
<a time for silent confession of personal sin is kept>
*Assurance of Forgiveness: <a prayer by John Calvin>
Leader: …In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
All: Thanks be to God!
*Passing of the Peace:
Leader: …The peace of the Lord be with you!
All: And also, with you!
*Gloria Patri: “Glory Be to the Father” #579
We Hear God’s Word
Anthem: “Joy In The Morning” - Sleeth
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer for Illumination:
Scriptures:
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 17: 8-16
Psalm Reading: Psalm 146
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 9: 24-28
Gospel Reading: Mark 12: 38-44
Sermon: “Your Two Cents” - Pastor Josh Botts
We Respond to God’s Word
*Hymn of Response: “O Beautiful For Spacious Skies” #564
*Affirmation of Faith: (from the Confession of Belhar)
All: We believe in the triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who gathers, protects and cares for the church through Word and Spirit. This, God has done since the beginning of the world and will do to the end.
We believe in one holy, universal Christian church, the communion of saints called from the entire human family.
We believe: • that God has entrusted the church with the message of reconciliation in and through Jesus Christ; that the church is called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, that the church is called blessed because it is a peacemaker, that the church is witness both by word and by deed to the new heaven and the new earth in which righteousness dwells.
• that God’s lifegiving Word and Spirit has conquered the powers of sin and death, and therefore also of irreconciliation and hatred, bitterness and enmity, that God’s lifegiving Word and Spirit will enable the church to live in a new obedience which can open new possibilities of life for society and the world;
• that the credibility of this message is seriously affected and its beneficial work obstructed when it is proclaimed in a land which professes to be Christian, but in which the enforced separation of people on a racial basis promotes and perpetuates alienation, hatred and enmity;
• that any teaching which attempts to legitimate such forced separation by appeal to the gospel, and is not prepared to venture on the road of obedience and reconciliation, but rather, out of prejudice, fear, selfishness and unbelief, denies in advance the reconciling power of the gospel, must be considered ideology and false doctrine.
Sharing of Joys and Concerns:
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer:
The Prayer Response: (Sung in unison)
Hear our prayer, O Lord; Hear our prayer, O Lord,
Incline Thine ear to us, and grant us Thy peace. Amen.
Invitation to Offering:
The Giving of Our Offering:
Offertory: “Eternal Father, Strong To Save” - John Dykes
*Doxology: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #592
*Prayer of Dedication:
Sending Forth
*Closing Hymn: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” #464
*Benediction:
The postlude provides the transition from sacred worship back into our varied lives and activities, equipped with renewed courage, energy, and a commitment to serve God and others, until we are able to meet again, in worship. We invite you to remain seated.
Postlude: “Hymn To Joy” - Beethoven/Wilbur Held
<Portions of the Liturgy adapted from the Presbyterian Outlook, the Abingdon Worship Annual, and other online resources>
Announcements
Jenny Milliken, Worship Leader
The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in honor of Loved Ones, By Jeanette Thompson
Today’s Ushers are: Dave & Mary Joyce Anderton.
Welcome to all visitors who have come to worship with us today! If you’re new here, today, please fill out the Welcome Card in your pew. We’d love to get to know you! The Nursery is open during worship, and hearing-assist devices and large print bulletins are available. See an Usher for assistance.
Nominating Committee Meeting will be held, Today, November 10th after service.
Sunday School has begun a new study, “Bad Girls Of The Bible” led by Tom Huston.
Women’s Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 1:30pm in the Adult Wing.
Book Club will meet November 12th, 5pm at Double Play Restaurant. We are reading, “Take My Hand,” by Dolan Perkins Valez. See Kathy if you need a copy of the book.
Worship & Celebration Comm. Meeting will take place November 13th at 12:30pm.
Presbyterian Women Meeting will be held on November 13th at 1:30pm. All women of the church are invited to help plan our Thank-Offering service.
Christmas Child Boxes need to be returned to the church by Sunday, November 17th. Info is inside each box for suggested items to purchase. Do not include any food or toothpaste. All mailing donations checks should be made payable to, “Samaritans Purse.” Thank you, again, for supporting this mission for children.
Christmas Decorating Luncheon: Help us get the sanctuary looking festive and bright! A Christmas decorating party will take place after service on November 24th, followed by a catered luncheon.
Thank Offering is coming up November 24th. Just a reminder that on Thank Offering Sunday, checks should be made out to Presbyterian Women.
County Wide Thanksgiving Service will take place November 24th at 6pm at Cranberry High School. Scripture readings, prayers of Thanksgiving, and a message praising God for our unity in the Body of Christ from Rev. Shawn Clerkin. The event is free and everyone is welcome.
Need a ride to Church? Contact Dawn Kerna (814)-758-2168.
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Visiting Us
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Address: 215 E Bissell Ave
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: (814) 676-2769
Upcoming Events
Maundy Thursday Service
1st and 2nd Presbyterian Churches are combining for a Maundy Thursday worship with Communion and a potluck dinner at 6:00 on Thursday, March 28th.
It will be held at Second Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 111 Reed Street, Oil City PA 16301.
Bring a favorite dish or dessert to share. Place settings and drinks will be provided. All are welcome!
Have Kids?
A nursery is available during worship for children ages birth – kindergarten.
Statement of Church Purpose
To glorify God, our purpose as the First Presbyterian Church is to sustain and strengthen our faith as a family of believers, equipping ourselves to proclaim and demonstrate Christian love to the community at large by meeting people’s needs, both physical and spiritual.
