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Faith Presbyterian Church
Order of Worship January 10, 2021
10:00 a.m. Sanctuary
16000 N. Del Webb Blvd. Sun City, AZ 85351-1604
www.scfaith.org
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP
January 10, 2021 - Baptism of the Lord
WE GATHER IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD
*Please Stand in Body or in Spirit
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work
of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
(1 Corinthians 15:57-58)
Prelude Medley by Nicole Pesce & Suzanne Lansford
“Spirit of the Living God” Music Daniel Iverson
Text Iverson/Alexander
Arr: Pesce/Lansford
Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me (repeat)
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me,
Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.
“Blest Be the Tie that Binds Our Hearts” Naegeli/Fawcett
Arr. Pesce/Lansford
Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love.
The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.
Before our Father’s throne we pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one; our comforts and our cares.
We share each other’s woes, our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows the sympathizing tear.
When we asunder part, it gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart, and hope to meet again.
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Mike Campbell
(Please fill in the yellow attendance slip enclosed in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate)
Opening Prayer Rev. Sheryl Campbell
Spirit of the living God, we praise You for the gift to claim membership in the
body of Christ, a gift received through the fullness of Your grace.
Remind us that we are all members of the one body and if one member
suffers, we all suffer. If one member rejoices, we all rejoice.
May we, as the body of Christ in this place, be the best evidence of Your love
by following You in the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
2
*Call to Worship (Responsive)
In one Spirit we were all baptized into one body.
The body does not consist of one member but of many.
If one member suffers, all suffer together with it;
If one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.
We are the body of Christ and individually members of it.
Baptized by the Spirit, today we are reminded of our membership in the
body of Christ.
*Hymn “Baptized in Water” #492, Blue Hymnal
Baptized in water,
Sealed by the Spirit,
Cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King;
Heirs of salvation,
Trusting the promise,
Faithfully now God's praises we sing.
Baptized in water,
Sealed by the Spirit,
Dead in the tomb with Christ, our King;
One with His rising,
Freed and forgiven,
Thankfully now God's praises we sing.
Baptized in water,
Sealed by the Spirit,
Marked with the sign of Christ, our King;
Born of the Spirit,
We are God's children,
Joyfully now God's praises we sing.
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination Rev. Mike Campbell
Loving God, fountain of every blessing, open us to Your life-giving Word,
and fill us with Your Holy Spirit so that living water may flow through our hearts.
May the living water be a spring of hope for a thirsty world.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
3Reading from the Gospel Mark 1: 4-11 Page #32
This is The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Prayer of Confession (Responsive) Rev. Sheryl Campbell
We acknowledge with gratitude, O God, that one of the major marks of Jesus'
ministry was his servanthood. Empowered with Your Spirit at His baptism,
Jesus radiated Your glory through His acts of love and justice and mercy.
In baptism our lives are graced with the Holy Spirit to empower our ministry
and mission as servants. Therefore, one of the major marks of our witness is
servanthood. We confess that there are times when we are not mindful of
serving others in Jesus' name.
Merciful God, forgive our capacity to forget that Jesus did not come to be
served but to serve, and our reluctance to respond as He did,
even when we do remember.
Jesus did not use His power to dominate others but to perform acts of humble
and caring service in ways that enabled people to experience the
nearness of God's presence. We confess that there are times when our
identity as God's beloved becomes difficult to recognize.
Merciful God, remind us that Your love is made most evident through gentle
and persistent acts of grace, kindness, compassion, justice and mercy.
Jesus' love for others was like a light which pierced the darkness and despair
which clouded people's lives, to bring hope and the promise of a new and
transformed future. We confess that there are times when we fail to lighten
people's darkness or to ease their burden of despair and hopelessness.
Merciful God, forgive our reluctance to get involved in other people's pain
and problems; forgive the times when we doubt that we really can make
a difference. Strengthen us with Your Spirit to discern the hopelessness
and despair which imprisons people, and empower us to respond with
sensitivity and determination to their needs, both here in our local community
and beyond. This we pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
4Assurance of Forgiveness (Responsive)
Hear the Good News: God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and
with power and everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of
sins through His name.
Thanks be to God!
*Gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” Avery and Marsh
Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen.
Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.
Amen. Amen. Amen.
Service of Ordination and Installation
Today we recognize and affirm the diverse gifts of our members.
There are different gifts,
But it is the same Spirit who gives them.
There are different ways of serving God,
But it is the same Lord who is served.
Each one is given gifts by the Spirit, to use for the common good.
Together we are the body of Christ, and individually members of Him.
Presentation of Deacons and Elders Paul Willemssen, Clerk of Session
Renewal of Baptismal Vows (Congregation)
Let us all join together in professing the Christian faith as contained in the
Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments:
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ?
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate was crucified,
died, and was buried. He descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again.
He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
5Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Ordination
“In ordination the church sets apart with prayer and the laying on of hands those
who have been called through election by the church to serve as Deacons,
Elders and Ministers of Word and Sacrament.” (Book of Order)
Ordination as Elder Barbara Benson
Installation
“In Installation the church sets apart with prayer Deacons and Elders elected by
the congregation to serve a first or second term of office as well as those who
have served in the past in this or other Presbyterian Churches and who are
called again to service in a particular office.”
Questions for the Deacons and Elders to be Installed
The Vows of the Congregation Paul Willemssen
"Do we the members of the church, accept these persons as Elders and
Deacons, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation to lead us in
the way of Christ?"
We do.
"Do we agree to encourage them, to respect their decisions, and to follow as they
guide us, serving Jesus Christ, who alone is the head of the Church?"
We do.
Let us affirm their Installation as Elders and Deacons serving new terms:
We gather in celebration of the joy that is ours to be partners with you in the
service of Jesus Christ.
We promise to love you, honor your leadership, and assist you that together
we may be a faithful church of Jesus Christ.
6Prayer Rev. Mike Campbell
*Hymn “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” John Ylvisaker
I was there to hear your borning cry,
I’ll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized,
To see your life unfold.
I was there when you were but a child,
With a faith to suit you well;
In a blaze of light you wandered off
To find where demons dwell.
When you heard the wonder of the Word
I was there to cheer you on;
You were raised to praise the living Lord,
To whom you now belong.
If you find someone to share your time
And you join your hearts as one,
I’ll be there to make your verses rhyme
From dusk till rising sun.
In the middle ages of your life,
Not too old, no longer young,
I’ll be there to guide you through the night,
Complete what I’ve begun.
When the evening gently closes in
And you shut your weary eyes,
I’ll be there as I have always been
With just one more surprise.
I was there to hear your borning cry,
I’ll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized,
To see your life unfold.
Sermon “There Is a Time to be Born—Again” Rev. Mike Campbell
Pastoral Prayer
7The 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.
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
Offering to the Lord
Offertory “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”
Nicole Pesce, Piano; Suzanne Lansford, Violin
We are one in the Spirit; we are one in the Lord (repeat).
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored.
Refrain
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love;
Yes they'll know we are Christians by our love.
We will work with each other; we will work side by side. (repeat)
And we'll guard each one's dignity and save each one's pride.
Refrain
We will walk with each other; We will walk hand in hand.
And together we'll spread the News that God is in our land.
*Doxology Old 100th
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication (Unison)
Accept, Lord, this offering we make. Cause it to be used to the glory of
Your name in the work of Your Kingdom. Teach us to bring,
not only gifts, but our whole lives. For Your service, we pray. Amen.
8*Hymn “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit” #398, Blue Hymnal
There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,
And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord;
There are sweet expressions on each face,
And I know they feel the presence of the Lord.
Refrain
Sweet Holy Spirit,
Sweet heavenly Dove,
Stay right here with us,
Filling us with Your love;
And for these blessings
We lift our hearts in praise.
Without a doubt we'll know
That we have been revived
When we shall leave this place.
There are blessings you cannot receive
Till you know Him in His fullness and believe;
You're the one to profit when you say,
“I am going to walk with Jesus all the way.”
Refrain
*Benediction
“Wherever you go, God is sending you, wherever you are,
God has put you there. God has a purpose in your being there.
Christ who indwells in you has something He wants to do through you
where you are. Believe this and go in His grace and love and power.”
Rev. Richard Halverson, PCUSA. Chaplain of the US Senate 1981-1995
9*Postlude “Together, Wherever We Go” Styne/Sondheim
From the musical, “Gypsy”, rewritten by Rev. Sheryl Campbell
with words based on Scripture and Halverson’s Benediction
Wherever you go, God is sending you,
Wherever you are, God has put you.
God’s purpose is true, Christ indwelleth you,
Believe this and go in God’s power!
Wherever I go, I know God’s there.
By Spirit and Grace, God’s in this place.
No fits no fights no feuds, and no egos
Amigos, in Christ’s name!
Through thick and through thin
Not out, but all in
In Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
We hear God’s voice
And follow God
We'll victory through
Whatever we do--Together
Wherever we go.
Nicole Pesce and Suzanne Lansford
for music during worship today
102021
Faith Presbyterian Church Officers
Elders, Deacons and Nominating Committee
Ruling Elders/Session 2021-2023
2021 2022 2023
Maria Sinley, Finance Sandra Baldwin, Treasurer Linda St. Pierre, Personnel
Paul Willemssen, Clerk of Jim Jensen, Worship & Music Veronica Meury* Stewardship
Session, Chair of Nominating
Skip Young, Property Henry Nave, Christian Ed Shirley Barr* Peace, Justice,
Mission
Barb Benson * Personnel Jan Schultz, Worship & Music
Rev. Mike Campbell, Moderator
Rev. Sheryl Campbell, Associate Pastor, Director of Music
Board of Deacons 2021-2022
2021 2022
Susan Arnold Susan Edwards, Moderator
Mike Baldwin Judi Jensen
Gerri Crothers David Green
Iris DePasquale Fran Rechedy
Kathy Schaller Esther McKinney
Ken Schaller Lisa Kovach
Walt Riordan Nan Shelton*
Anne Daughters John Meury*
Jan Mattson Evie Guthrie*
Pat Green Priscilla Hoskins*
*New
Nominating Committee 2021
2020
Paul Willemssen* Elder, Chair
Mary Autio
Mike Baldwin
Gerri Crothers*
Ann Daughters
Iris DePasquale
Gerald Jensen
11Welcome to Worship
We have enjoyed worshiping with you today and hope you will join us
again soon. Please stop at the Welcome Center in the Narthex to receive
information about Faith Church.
Committee Chairs: Please Note
Life at Faith Annual reports are due by Wed.
Week of Jan 10 January 14. Please email your
report to lcollins@scfaith.org
Welcome Visitors!
TODAY Faith Presbyterian Church
welcomes you to in-person worship
in our Sanctuary. All are welcome,
distancing and masks required— 2ND Mondays at 11 a.m.
volunteer-made masks will be NOTE NEW TIME
available if you don’t have one with January 11
you. Fellowship afterwards out- Dear Edward/Ann Napolitano
doors—homemade cookies and small (F/Nap)
bottles of water—stay and chat, or
take with you! Online worship A twelve-year-old boy strug-
livestreamed simultaneously, and then gles with the worst kind of
available later as a recording on our fame—as the sole survivor of
website: a notorious plane crash.
This is a stunning novel of
www.scfaith.org/media-center
courage and connection that
explores trauma with the same
Please pray for the family of
honesty and tenderness as it does the
Juanita Thompson who passed away
crooked path to healing. This novel
on October 17; Linda Gregory who
“will break your heart and put it back
passed away on November 24 in
together again”. Dottie Oliver will host
Colorado; Donn Spencer who passed
this January Book Discussion, and
away on December 26. Memorial
ask for a volunteer for February 8.
details will be announced at a
later date. Library volunteers are invited to
our Calvin Library Wednesday
To All Members: Please remember mornings beginning at 9 a.m.
to wear your name badges.
12“BLOCK PARTY” FOR QUILTERS
Presbyterian Women (PW)
WANTED: All who are inter-
ested in any phase of quilting Welcome 2021! Spread the word that
are invited to gather Tuesday, the PW (Presbyterian Women)
January 12 at 10 a.m. in the Knox Bible Study, “INTO THE LIGHT” will
Room. This new group will continue begin with Lesson 1 on Thursday,
the good work of past groups of January 14th at 10 a.m. in Illingworth
quilters here at Faith Church. Hall. The study will continue twice a
WANTED: Plastic bins with lids for month through May. It is not necessary
fabric storage. to have the study book to be a part of
For more information please call the group.
the church office.
The PW Gathering scheduled for
January 21 has been canceled, due
Men’s Bible Study, led by Henry to unavailability of the presenter/
Nave - Thursdays at 9:15 am. Men program.
who are interested to join in the
conversation can simply call the For more information, and/or to receive
church office for details. a PW Booklet if you didn't already get
one in the mail last week, contact the
church office.
COVID-19 Vaccine Prescreen
The Maricopa County Department of
Public Health (MCDPH) is planning to
vaccinate individuals at highest risk of Sunday flowers. Remember
contracting COVID-19 based on their loved ones and special moments
work and individual risk factors. with a beautiful bouquet of
Full Details are available at the flowers. Now through all of 2020, pay
Arizona Department of Health web only $20 (it’s a fifty dollar value), we
site: https://www.azdhs.gov/ have matching funds for the balance -
given expressly for this purpose!
You are also able to pre-register when
Please call the church office.
your group is due for vaccination at
https://gis.maricopa.gov/covid19/vaccine/
prescreen
More details are posted in
Illingworth Hall, Calvin Library and
at the reception Desk in the office
building.
13For prayer requests, call or email
Gerri Crothers or Judi Jensen. With your
The Wired Word on Wednesdays, permission, these prayer requests and
by phone conference. Discussions praises will be shared with the prayer
are led by Betty Wilder using the team phone conference at 11 am on
most recent Wired Word subject Saturdays. Contact Gerri or Judi for in-
materials. To receive an advance formation on participating also, if you
copy to your email write: are interested. See your directory for
lcollins@scfaith.org or call the church numbers.
at 623-974-3611 (M-Thu 8am-3pm).
Prayer Group - SATURDAYS at 11 AM
Bright Pink Prayer Request Cards by Phone Conference Call. Call Gerri
are available in the pews. Please fill Crothers, Judi Jensen, Susan Edwards,
out your card for prayer requests and leaders. Refer to your directory for
put it in the offering plate or give the phone numbers.
information to Gerri Crothers.
Thank you for your generous giving to
Knitting and Crocheting Group. all good causes as the Spirit of
Meeting on Mondays 12:30-3 pm in God guides you. Faith Church
the Iona Room. We’re a small group Offerings continue to be received by
of women who meet on Mondays to mail, drop-off at the church office south
have fun, learn new ideas from each door mail slot, and at our website by
other, and do our projects: Or you clicking the button on the Home
can work on your own projects. Page with your charge card, debit card,
Come and join us! Call the church or PayPal.
office for details.
Ecumenical Prayer Circle: Together
with other Sun City churches Dear fellow members.
who share the Ecumenical Prayer Some new information.
Group for Christian Unity, please pray We help Jesse’s Valley View
today for the people and ministries Food Bank and Thrift Store
of West Valley Christian Fellowship. with our generous food donations. They
are now unable to get the recycled bags
Each week we pray for members from their source so they are in need of
of Faith Presbyterian Church in new sources. We have placed a barrel
alphabetical order. Marci Karlstedt, here (at Faith Church) where you can
Lucille Kelley, Gary and Ann Kennaly, contribute your plastic recycle bags and
Donna King, Ed Kishel, Dana and continue our assistance helping people
Lisa Kovach. in need.
14ACTIVITIES: January 10 - 16
Sunday, January 10
10:00 a.m..... Worship - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m..... Fellowship - Outdoors
2:30 p.m..... Royal Oaks Worship
Monday, January 11
9:30 am..... “The Time is Now” Study - Illingworth Hall
11:00 p.m..... Book Club - Illingworth Hall
12:30 p.m..... Knit/Crochet Group - Iona Room
3:00 p.m..... Bell Choir Practice - Sanctuary
Tuesday, January 12
10:00 a.m..... “The Time is Now” Study - Illingworth Hall
10:00 a.m..... Quilters Block Party - Knox Room
11:00 a.m..... PW Board Meeting - Library
1:30 p.m..... Worship and Music– Narthex
Wednesday, January 13
9:00 a.m..... Library Volunteers - Library
10:00 a.m..... Finance - Conference Room
10:00 a.m..... Peace Justice Mission - Council Room
10:00 a.m..... Wired Word - Phone Conference
Thursday, January 14
9:00 a.m..... Men’s Bible Study - Phone Conference
10:00 a.m..... PW Bible Study - Illingworth Hall
3:00 p.m..... Bell Choir Practice - Sanctuary
Friday, January 15
OFFICE CLOSED
Saturday, January 16
OFFICE CLOSED
11:00 a.m..... Prayer Group - Phone Conference Call
Please remember Faith Church as Beneficiary in your Will, Trust or IRA.
15Welcome to those who have no church home, need strength, have doubt, want to follow
Christ, or do not believe. Welcome to those who have worshiped in this place for years!
Welcome to our first-time guests! Welcome to all generations, single
people, couples, believers, and to questioners, and, of course, to questioning believers!
We hope you find peace and uplift in our worship today.
We are very glad you are here!
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor/Head of Staff --------------------- Rev. Mike Campbell CHURCH OFFICE
revmikecampbell@gmail.com
Assoc. Pastor, Director of Music -- Rev. Sheryl Campbell Office Hours
scampbell@scfaith.org 8am-3pm Mon-Thurs
MINISTERS All Members 623-974-3611
WELCOMING TEAM
Pastor Mike:
GREETERS --------------------------------------- Gerri Crothers
WELCOME CENTER -------------------------------- Bert Blean 319-240-7639
USHERS
Ushers ------------------------------------- Jeff and Maria Sinley Pastor Sheryl:
-------------------------------------------- John Meury, Geni Olson
319-231-9161
SOUND AND LIGHTING -----Paul Willemssen, Bill Hoskins
PIANIST ----------------------------------------------- Nicole Pesce GENERAL E-MAIL
STAFF info@scfaith.org
Office Administrator ----- Louise Collins - lcollins@scfaith.org
Building Super. ---------- Peter Bugilan - pbugilan@scfaith.org
Custodians -------------------------------------------David Bergstrom WEBSITE
--------------------------------------------------------- Robert Bergstrom
www.scfaith.org
FAITH CHURCH — MISSION STATEMENT
Faith Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, welcoming, caring community, committed to serving Jesus Christ, who
calls us to love God and to love one another. We worship, study and grow in understanding as we work for justice
and peace in the world, inspired by the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, great things are possible. (From Matthew 17:20)
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