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Fairmont Presbyterian Church
Kettering, Ohio
June 27, 2021FAIRMONT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Order of Service for the Worship of God
Fairmont Presbyterian Church nurtures and guides people to live inspired lives.
June 27, 2021
10:30am
5th Sunday after Pentecost
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WELCOME BACK TO FAIRMONT
To Care for the Body of Christ:
1. We INVITE everyone who wishes to wear a face mask to do so. Masks are available at each
entrance.
2. We DO NOT REQUIRE fully vaccinated individuals to wear masks.
3. We REQUEST individuals who are not fully vaccinated wear masks.
4. Please observe pew closures and appropriate social distancing.
5. Please wear a nametag.
6. Please love and care for each other.
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Brian Maguire
Prelude Christians, We Have Met to Worship John F. Wilson
Judy Bede, organ, and Sharon Kohnle, piano
Jenny Fiden, Kris Martin, and Darryl Collier, bells
Call to Worship (Psalm 48)
Leader: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God.
People: God’s holy mountain is the joy of all the earth.
Leader: We ponder your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple.
People: As your name, O God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth.
Leader: Tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever.
People: God will be our guide forever.
Leader: Come, let us worship God.
Hymn 612 We Praise You, O God Kremser
1 We praise you, O God,
our Redeemer, Creator;
in grateful devotion
our tribute we bring.
We lay it before you;
we kneel and adore you;
we bless your holy name;
glad praises we sing.2 We worship you, God of
our fathers and mothers;
through trial and tempest
our guide you have been.
When perils o’ertake us,
you will not forsake us,
and with your help, O Lord,
our struggles we win.
3 With voices united
our praises we offer
and gladly our songs of
thanksgiving we raise.
With you, Lord, beside us,
your strong arm will guide us.
To you, our great Redeemer,
forever be praise!
Prayer of Confession (in unison) Rev. Kelley Shin
Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo.
Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has
become for us a consuming fire of judgment. Forgive us our sin. Set us free from a past that
we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to
grow more and more in your likeness and image…(silent confession)…Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Congregational Response #581 Glory Be to the Father Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now,
and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.
Passing of Christ’s Peace
We ask you to remain seated and share Christ’s peace through your words and your eyes, not your hands
and hugs.
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
Time with Our Children Loralei Harding
Children will remain seated in the pews for the Children’s Time.
Anthem He's Got the Whole World in His Hands John F. Wilson
Judy Bede, organ, and Sharon Kohnle, piano
Prayer for IlluminationScripture Reading Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around
him, 2 they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, without washing
them. 3 (For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they thoroughly wash their hands, thus
observing the tradition of the elders; 4 and they do not eat anything from the market unless they wash it; and
there are also many other traditions that they observe, the washing of cups, pots, and bronze kettles.) 5 So
the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, “Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the
elders, but eat with defiled hands?” 6 He said to them, “Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it
is written,
‘This people honors me with their lips,
but their hearts are far from me;
7 in vain do they worship me,
teaching human precepts as doctrines.’
8 You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition.”
Then he called the crowd again and said to them, “Listen to me, all of you, and understand: 15 there is
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nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come out are what defile.”
For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, 22 adultery,
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avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. 23 All these evil things come from
within, and they defile a person.”
Leader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon From Within Rev. Kelley Shin
Hymn 345 In an Age of Twisted Values Church United
1 In an age of twisted values
we have lost the truth we need.
In sophisticated language
we have justified our greed.
By our struggle for possessions
we have robbed the poor and weak.
Hear our cry and heal our nation;
your forgiveness, Lord, we seek.
2 We have built discrimination
on our prejudice and fear.
Hatred swiftly turns to cruelty
if we hold resentments dear.
For communities divided
by the walls of class and race,hear our cry and heal our nation;
show us, Lord, your love and grace.
3 When our families are broken,
when our homes are full of strife,
when our children are bewildered,
when they lose their way in life,
when we fail to give the aged
all the care we know they need,
hear our cry and heal our nation;
help us show more love, we plead.
4 We who hear your word so often
choose so rarely to obey.
Turn us from our willful wandering;
give us truth to light our way.
In the power of your Spirit
come to cleanse us, make us new;
hear our cry and heal our nation
till our nation honors you.
Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed
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.
Pastoral Prayer (concluding with the Lord’s Prayer)
Our Father, who art in heaven, 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.
Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, Ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Invitation and Prayer of Discipleship
Hymn 850 In a Deep, Unbounded Darkness Divinum Mysterium
1 In a deep, unbounded darkness,
long before the first light shone,
you, O God, beyond all merit
worked a wonder faith makes known:in your mercy, in your mercy,
you embraced us as your own,
evermore and evermore.
2 Though our world is ever-changing,
you are constant, firm, and sure,
faithful to your covenant promise.
Trusting you, we live, secure:
singing praises, singing praises,
long as heart and breath endure,
evermore and evermore.
3 Joy transforms our lips to boasting
only in your matchless grace,
sending Christ to dwell among us,
Word made flesh in time and space:
Friend and Savior, Friend and Savior,
in whose life we glimpse your face,
evermore and evermore.
4 God of Hagar, God of Sarah,
God of nomad Abraham;
God of Miryam, God of Moses,
Fiery Pillar, great I am:
lead us homeward, lead us homeward,
to the love-feast of the Lamb,
evermore and evermore.
Charge and Benediction
Postlude I Sing the Mighty Power of God Jeff Bennett & Cindy Berry
Judy Bede, organ, and Sharon Kohnle, piano
Music and words are used with permission of CCLI License #930368
Liturgy: Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, copyright 1993 Westminster/John Knox Press.
Bulletin Cover: Image by Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay
Within the Fellowship
For prayer concerns or if you would like to be part of the Email Prayer Chain Team, please contact:
Rev. Kelley Shin at kshin@fairmontchurch.org.
For emergencies, contact Rev. Brian Maguire at (937) 269-2864 or Rev. Kelley Shin at (937) 751-0752.
Announcements
There will be a congregational meeting to elect church officers today at 11:30am in the sanctuary.COVID Safety Update
Every month the Session reviews Fairmont’s response to COVID-19 in our community and necessary
safeguards. After reviewing the latest medical data showing that the seven day average number of new
cases in the state of Ohio has dropped to 71, and after receiving medical advice from our own physicians,
the Session removed the requirement for fully vaccinated individuals to wear masks in worship at
Fairmont. The Session still requests that unvaccinated individuals continue to wear masks for their own
safety and especially to safeguard children under the age of 12 who cannot currently be vaccinated. We
also encourage everyone who wishes to wear a mask for whatever reason to continue to do so. Masks will
be provided at all entrances if you should desire one. We strive to make everyone feel both safe and
comfortable in worship at Fairmont. We will continue to diligently monitor conditions and make changes
when necessary.
Children's Sunday School Summer Break: Parents, thank you for a successful year+ of virtual activities
in Children's Ministries. We are on summer break from Children's Sunday School. We will resume in the
Fall. More information to come!
If you would like to receive our weekly Kidz Korner emails which contain faith-based printable activities
and information regarding upcoming activities, please email Loralei Harding at
lharding@fairmontchurch.org.
Theology on Tap: Join us for Theology on Tap this Friday, July 2nd at 5:00 p.m. on Zoom. Just because
we do not have a bar does not mean we cannot still get together and share. Bring your favorite beverage
and join us for our virtual “Theology on Tap.” Watch for the link in our weekly Beside Still Waters email or
here:
Theology on Tap: Friday, July 2nd at 5:00pm
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89247878247
Zoom Meeting ID: 892 4787 8247
Thursday Evening Bible Study: Join us every Thursday night for Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Each
week we will be examining the Bible text for the following Sunday. This Thursday we will be exploring Mark
7:24-30. Watch for Fairmont’s weekly Beside Still Waters email for the link or here:
Bible Study: Thursday, 7:30pm
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86422990477
Zoom Meeting ID: 864 2299 047
Join us on Sunday July 11 to Celebrate Jerry Mahn
Jerry Mahn will be departing from Fairmont at the end of July to begin a new chapter in his ministry as a
chaplain and teacher in California. While we are sad to see Jerry depart, we celebrate with gratitude his
ministry at Fairmont and the ways God is working though his life and ministry. Join us on Sunday July 11 at
9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a special reception to celebrate Jerry and wish him well.
Special treats will be provided. If you would like to contribute to a farewell gift to Jerry, contributions to the
purse may be made by marking contributions with the word “Jerry” and either putting them in the offering
basket or the church office. We will also collect cards with your own words of gratitude and blessings for
Jerry.
Fairmont Presbyterian Church
Congregational Meeting
June 27, 2021, 11:30 a.m.Hybrid Meeting: In Person and Online via Zoom
Agenda
1. Quorum and Call of the Meeting (confirmed by facial recognition by the Clerk of Session)
2. Opening Prayer
3. Motion of the Fairmont Nominating Team for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2021
unless otherwise noted:
Elders: Rich Bowden (one year), Marilyn Dickey, Jenny Fiden, Kerri Miles, Denise Taylor
Trustees: Sue Daley, Tom Gunlock, Bill Lowry, Bill Miller
Deacons: Wynn Adam, Susan Calvin, Sara Deem, Ginny Glass, Jorge Gonzalez,
Christy Maynard
4. Closing Prayer
5. Adjourn
Worship Staff
Pastor/Head of Staff Brian Maguire: bmaguire@fairmontchurch.org
Associate Pastor Kelley Wehmeyer Shin: kshin@fairmontchurch.org
Children’s Ministry Coordinator Loralei Harding: lharding@fairmontchurch.org
Director of Music Vicki Ramga: vramga@fairmontchurch.org
Praise and Worship Leader Jerry Mahn: JerryMahn@gmail.com
Church Organist Judy Bede: JMusic122@gmail.com
3705 Far Hills Avenue Phone: 937-299-3539
Dayton, Ohio 45429 Fax: 937-299-5974
office@fairmontchurch.org www.fairmontchurch.org
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