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A N HATTA N
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for
comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a
Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and
thirst after righteousness; and to all who will come, this church opens wide her
doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Lord’s Day, May 30th, 2021Welcome We are so excited you can be here today to join in worshipping the God of the universe with Manhattan Presbyterian Church. We love God and are thrilled to see God build this local church body for the furthering of His Kingdom in Manhattan, Kansas. We know visiting a church can lead to a lot of questions and we’d love to help you find answers so please ask. Our website ManhattanPres.com also has a lot of information about our beliefs and values, check it out for more information about Manhattan Pres. Again, we’re really glad you’re here. Nursery It’s downstairs for kids 3 and under! If you are willing to volunteer to serve in the nursery, let Laura know! Coffee and tea Grab a cup of coffee or tea from the bar and feel free to bring it to your seat! Restrooms Men’s and women’s restrooms are located downstairs. There is a handicapped accessible restroom in the hall next to the foyer. Balcony If you need to go up to social distance properly please do. Bibles Bibles are available on the Welcome Table for you to use or keep. Visitor Cards/Information Pick up a visitor card at the Welcome Table and place it in the offering plate later in the service or scan this code. We also have a packet on the Welcome Table that’s full of info about who we are and what we believe. Please grab one! 1
SERVING
Serving
Serving Today (May 30th, 2021)
Musicians:
Piano: Nicola Cyr
Cello: Lucy Dunning
Singers: Holly Emmerich and Tricia Dunning
Sound: Craig Cline
Nursery: Lanichs
Greeter: Andrea Cline
Snacks: Corri Frigon
Coffee: Jim Hicks
Lord’s Supper Set up: Cline kids
Bread Baker: Corri Frigon
Announcements: John Frigon
Set-up: Elena and Dunnings
Clean up: Houghs
Serving Next Week (June 6th, 2021)
Musicians:
Piano: Emily Thiesen
Singers: Christine Durrett and Joshua Weber
Sound: Beckham Hough
Nursery: Pat Zimmerman and Christine Durrett
Greeter: Bill and Christy Boyce
Snacks: Holly Emmerich
Coffee: Stucky
Lord’s Supper Set up: Helen Durrett and Pat Zimmerman
Bread Baker: Ashlyn Bugbee
Announcements: Peggy Kothmann
Set-up: Ryan Cyr and Jeremy Fritz
Clean up: Shanahans
How to Help Serve
If you are interested or willing to serve in any way please let us know.
We always need more hands to make light work.
Nursery: Laura Hough, lauratheaggie@gmail.com
Music (instruments/singing) & Sound: Tim Durrett, timothy_durrett@yahoo.com
Greeting & Set up/Clean up: Ashlyn Bugbee, 316-516-2150
Anything else: Brian Hough, brian@manhattanpres.com, 785-341-4069
2LIFE IN MANHATTAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
High School Summer Bible Study
Tuesday, June 1st, 6:30p
Fritz home (1540 Campus Rd)
We will be studying Ephesians this summer with students who just finished
8th grade up through high school graduation.
Contact Jeremy Fritz (785-844-9853) or Peggy Kothmann (785-410-0050)
for more information
Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday, June 2nd, 6:30p
Brother’s Coffee (1437 Anderson Ave)
We are opening and studying Acts together every Wednesday.
Guys of all ages invited to join us anytime.
Women’s Summer Study
Wednesday, June 2nd, 6:30p
Laura Hough’s house (2300 Chris Dr)
Come out for our summer study on Contentment every Wednesday
this summer! No preparation necessary. All ages invited!
Sign Up for the MPC Weekly Update Email
Every week we send out an email with info about upcoming church
events as well as community events you might be interested in. If you
would be interested in receiving this, fill out visitor card and place in
the offering or visit manhattanpres.com and scroll to the blue box near
the bottom of the page.
3LIFE IN MANHATTAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Why A Rooster?
The symbol for Manhattan Presbyterian Church is a rooster grasping
onto the cross.
Simply put, it is picture of God’s grace to sinners. It is an image of
Peter’s failure and Jesus Christ’s triumph.
Peter’s denial of Christ and the rooster crowing is recorded in all four
gospels (Matthew 26:30-35 & 26:69-75). This event made Peter a
broken man, a man who repents and experiences grace. In the Gospel
of John, Jesus is risen and shows up on the shoreline while Peter and
the others are fishing. When Peter sees Jesus, he dives in to swim to
Jesus excitedly. Think how much guilt Peter must have felt after the
rooster crowed. We so often want to run away from God in these
moments, but we see Peter do what the Gospel calls sinners to do:
run to Jesus, not from Him.
He follows Jesus, moment by moment dependent upon the Gospel.
Peter does so by grasping onto the cross of Jesus Christ every step
of the way. That’s a picture of the redeemed, the people of God, the
Bride of Christ, the Church. Sinners clinging to cross of our Savior.
Historically many Protestant churches in Europe placed a rooster
atop their steeples to distinguish them from Catholic Churches. The
rooster has been a Christian symbol since God used it to show the
weakness of man with Peter and the triumph of Christ in the
resurrection. There is hope in the Gospel for sinners everywhere
including you.
4GOD CALLS US
Reflection
“A stroke, from guilt, from wrath, broke Judas’ heart into
despair; a look from love, from Christ, broke Peter’s into tears."
- George Swinnock
“That weather vane on the steeple was brought from Maine by
my grandfather and stood above his church for many years. He
gave it to my father on the day of his ordination. The people in
Maine used to put those roosters on their steeples, he told me,
to remind themselves of the betrayal of Peter, to help them
repent. They really didn't use crosses much at all in those days.”
- Gilead, by Marilynne Robinson
Standing
Call to Worship
God invites us from 1 Timothy 1:17
to worship Him,
we respond to
His invitation. Pastor: Let us praise our God and King!
People: To the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only
God, be honor and glory for ever and ever!
5HYMN OF ADORATION
Standing
O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
Revelation
Oh for a thousand tongues to sing 5:11–12
“Then I looked,
My great Redeemer’s praise and I heard
The glories of my God and King, around the
throne and the
The triumphs of His grace living creatures
and the elders
My gracious Master and my God the voice of
many angels,
Assist me to proclaim numbering
To spread through all the earth abroad myriads of
myriads and
The honors of Thy name thousands of
thousands,
saying with a
Jesus! the name that charms our fears loud voice,
That bids our sorrows cease “Worthy is the
Lamb who was
’Tis music in the sinner’s ears slain, to receive
’Tis life and health and peace power and
wealth and
wisdom and
He breaks the power of canceled sin might and
He sets the prisoner free honor and
glory and
His blood can make the foulest clean blessing!”
His blood availed for me
The idea for
this song came
Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb from a
missionary
Your loosened tongues employ named Peter
Ye blind, behold your Savior come Böhler who
once said,
And leap, ye lame, for joy “Had I a
thousand
tongues I
Glory to God, and praise and love would praise
Be ever, ever given Him with them
By saints below and saints above all.”
The church in earth and heaven Word: Charles
Wesley, 1739
6GOD CLEANSES US
Standing Prayer of Adoration
Pastor Brian
Hough This is a prayer of praise and adoration for who God is. This
prayer focuses on the glory and honor of our great and mighty
God, but also asks God to help us worship Him.
Each week after
the Prayer of
Lord’s Prayer
Adoration with
one voice we Our Father which art in heaven,
pray the Lord’s
Prayer. 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.
7AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Standing
Affirmation of Faith
Heidelberg Catechism Question 56
Catechism is a
Pastor: What do you believe concerning the forgiveness of sins? strange word.
It’s basic
People: I believe that God, because of Christ's satisfaction, meaning is “to
teach orally.”
will no more remember my sins, nor my sinful nature, They are written
against which I have to struggle all my life, as a series of
questions and
but will graciously grant me the righteousness of answers
Christ, that I may never come into condemnation. designed to
teach the
people of God a
summary of
what the
Scriptures
teach, also
called doctrine.
The Heidelberg
Catechism was
written 1563,
there are 129
Questions and
Answers.
Gloria Patri Gloria Patri is a
brief historical
praise to God
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy which clearly
Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, sets forth
Trinitarian
world without end. Amen, amen understanding
8CONFESSION OF SIN
Sitting
We Confess Our Sin
Because sin is Based on Isaiah 9:2-7
so pervasive in
both our Pastor: Lord God, we confess our cynicism in the hope of your
corporate and
individual lives, promises.
Christians are People: Lord God, we often deny the darkness that pervades
called to come
before our our lives. We deny needing your light. We often live as
holy God with though we know how life works best, seeking goodness
honesty and
transparency, in anything or anyone besides you, seeking truth in
confessing our our own desires or what our culture proclaims,
brokenness
and asking for yet in our obsession for new and more, we forget you.
both Forgive us Lord.
forgiveness
and healing Pastor: Lord God, grant us rest from striving in our own power,
through Jesus instead grant us joy to receive your kingship over our
Christ.
lives.
See 1 John 1:9 People: Jesus, we submit ourselves to your gracious
for more on
confession. leadership; You are Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace,
The Words of
Assurance the source and fulfillment of all goodness, truth, and
declare the beauty. Amen.
good news
that all those
who hope in
Jesus alone to
make them
Silent Confession of Sin
right with God
are forgiven,
not based on Words of Assurance
their own 1st John 1:9
merits, but
based on
God’s promise Pastor: If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive
of salvation in us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Christ.
People: Thanks be to God!
9PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS
Standing
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
O Love that will not let me go, Psalm 13:5–6
I rest my weary soul in thee; “But I have
trusted in your
I give thee back the life I owe, steadfast love;
That in thine ocean depths its flow my heart shall
rejoice in your
May richer, fuller be. salvation. I will
sing to the
LORD,
O light that followest all my way, because he
I yield my flickering torch to thee; has dealt
bountifully
My heart restores its borrowed ray, with me.”
That in thy sunshines blaze its day
May brighter, fairer be.
O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain,
That morn shall tearless be.
O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee;
I lay in dust life’s glory dead,
And from the ground there blossoms red
Life that shall endless be.
Words: George
Matheson 1882
Music: Christopher
Miner
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10PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP
Standing Passing of the Peace
Members of the From 1 Peter 2:25
congregation
greet one Pastor: “Let the peace of Christ dwell in your hearts. We were
another with a
sign of like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the
friendship such Shepherd and Overseer of our souls.”
as, “The peace
of Christ with
you” and the
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
response, “And
also with you.” People: And also with you.
1 John 4
Sitting Pastoral Prayer
The Pastoral Elder Elect Ryan Cyr
Prayer is a
prayer offered
by an elder
during the
service of
worship for,
and on behalf
of, the
congregation.
11WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING
Sitting
We Give Generously
We include
The offering is a way for Christians to support the church’s giving in the
mission and ministry. Christians give back to God a portion of service
because we
all the resources which God has given. We give as an act of view it as a
faith and gratitude in response to God’s grace to us. means of
participating
in worship.
Words for Reflection
If you are
God calls us to be generous not when all the bills are paid guest today
please feel no
not when we have everything we need obligation to
not when we see our way clear. give.
God calls us to be generous now, in this present moment,
trusting in God who is our Provider.
And so we give freely, as we have received freely,
we love fully as we have been fully loved.
Accept the gifts of our hands
and the thankfulness of our hearts and hands and voices, all
lifted in praise to you,
God of our life! Amen.
Online Giving Option
We learn in the Scriptures that giving is an act of worship to God. That is
why we include an offering in the liturgy each week. We also know that in
an era when we don’t use checks or cash very often, remembering to
bring it to church with you can be difficult. In order to assist your desire
to faithfully support Manhattan Pres the Elders have set up an online
giving option. You can give via check or card; one time or a reoccurring
gift. As always, all gifts are tax deductible under our 501(c)(3) status.
To give online, scan the circle or go to
manhattanpres.churchcenter.com
We will always have time of offering
in the worship service as well
12PREACHING OF GOD’S WORD
We preach
from the
Counting Crows: Luke 22:54-62
English Pastor Brian Hough
Standard
Version. Bibles Isaiah 40:8
are available to “The grass withers, the flower fades,
use and keep
on the but the word of our God will stand forever.”
Welcome Table.
As the Bible is
the primary
means by
which God
speaks to and
edifies His
people, we
read and listen
to the
Scriptures
together in
worship. In
ancient Israel
and the early
church,
services of
worship were
organized for
the public
reading of
Scripture - a
practice vital to
building up the
community of
faith.
A sermon is not
just a teaching
for living; it is
mainly a time
when Christ
encounters His
people through
His Word.
13HYMN OF RESPONSE
Standing
His Mercy Is More
“Our sins are
many, but His
What love could remember no wrongs we have done mercies are
more: our sins
Omniscient, all-knowing, He counts not their sum are great, but
Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore His
righteousness is
Our sins, they are many, His mercy is more
greater: we are
weak, but He is
Praise the Lord! power. Most of
our complaints
His mercy is more are owing to
Stronger than darkness, new every morn unbelief, and
the remainder
Our sins, they are many, His mercy is more of a legal spirit.
And these evils
are not
What patience would wait as we constantly roam removed in a
What Father, so tender, is calling us home day.”
- John Newton
He welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor
Our sins, they are many, His mercy is more
“Let us then
with confidence
Chorus draw near to
the throne of
grace, that we
What riches of kindness He lavished on us may receive
His blood was the payment, His life was the cost mercy and find
grace to help in
We stood 'neath a debt we could never afford time of need.”
Our sins, they are many, His mercy is more - Hebrews 4:16
Chorus (2x) Words and Music
by Matt Boswell
and Matt Papa,
2016 Getty Music.
14GOD COMMUNES WITH US
The Lord’s Supper
Communion is a sign and seal for those who believe in Jesus Christ alone for the
forgiveness of sin. It's not for good people. It's for you if you believe and embrace
that you are worse and more messed up than you ever dare to admit; and yet you
are more loved and accepted by our Savior than you had ever dared to hope -
this is because of the life, the death and the resurrection of Jesus for you.
You will be invited to come forward. We serve wine, but also offer grape juice
(cups on the outside ring) for those who prefer for reasons of personal
conviction. We offer a gluten free bread option for communion for those whose
diets necessitate it. Please let us know in advance if you need this option and we
can accommodate you.
Children are welcome to come with their parents. Each child should talk with the
elders about his or her belief in Christ before taking the Lord's Supper. Please
contact us to do that at a future date.
If you are not taking the Lord's Supper with us today, we don't want this to be an
awkward time. You can come forward and an elder will pray with you or you may
stay seated and pray one of the prayers provided on the next page. We're glad
you're here today.
Words of Institution
Pastor: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
People: Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Pastor: Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed for us.
People: Therefore, let us keep the feast.
Pastor: The gifts of God are for the people of God. Come eat and drink with
thanksgiving.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
15GOD COMMUNES WITH US
The prayers below are provided as guides for your
silent, individual prayer during the Lord’s Supper
PRAYER FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH
Lord Jesus, you claim to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Grant that I
might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for
doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open me
to the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is
coherent and convincing, and that leads to the life you promise. Amen.
PRAYER OF FAITH
Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever dared
admit, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope.
I thank you for paying my debt on the cross, taking what I deserved in order
to offer me complete forgiveness. Knowing that you have been raised from
the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Amen.
PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in a life of committed
discipleship in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be
one with your people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.
PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS
I do not presume to come to this your table, O merciful Lord, trusting in my
own goodness, but only in your righteousness credited to me. I am not
worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are the
same Lord whose manner is always to show mercy. Grant me, therefore, O
Lord, the grace to commune now with Christ by faith, that I may evermore
live in him and he in me. Amen.
16GOD SENDS US
Standing
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
“Fount” is short
for fountain or Come Thou Fount of every blessing
water spring, it’s Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
acknowledging
that God is the Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
source of every Call for songs of loudest praise
blessing.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
“Ebenezer” is Sung by flaming tongues above.
Hebrew for Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it,
“Stone of Help”
a way of Mount of God's unchanging love.
remembering
what God has
done. Here I raise my Ebenezer;
Hither by Thy help I'm come;
1 Samuel 7:12
“Then Samuel And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,
took a stone Safely to arrive at home.
and set it up
between Mizpah Jesus sought me when a stranger,
and Shen and Wandering from the fold of God;
called its name
Ebenezer; for he
He, to rescue me from danger,
said, “Till now Interposed His precious blood.
the LORD has
helped us.”
O to grace how great a debtor
Exodus 33:14 Daily I'm constrained to be!
“And he said,
“My presence Let that grace now like a fetter,
will go with you, Bind my wandering heart to Thee.
and I will give
you rest.”” Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here's my heart, O take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above.
Word & Music:
Robert Robinson
(1758)
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17GOD SENDS US
Benediction is
Benediction parting words.
Either a quote
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, from Scripture
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” or informed by
the Scriptures
to encourage
- Philippians 4:7 the people of
God as they
leave.
Doxology Doxology is a
hymn
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; containing an
praise Him all creatures here below; ascription of
praise to God.
praise Him above ye heavenly host;
Thomas Ken, 1709
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Service of Covenant Renewal concludes
Go Love Your God
Go Love Your Neighbor
18LOVE GOD | LOVE NEIGHBOR
Manhattan Presbyterian Church
410 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Worship every Sunday at 10am
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