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First Presbyterian Church
Ninth at Washington, Michigan City, Indiana
May 16, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Birthday Offering and Woman of the Year
THE WORSHIP OF OUR LORD
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* Indicates those who are able, please stand
“And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth.”
(1 John 5: 6b)
WE GATHER BEFORE GOD
† WELCOME – WORSHIP – CELEBRATE – SERVE †
PRELUDE “Prelude on ‘Swanwick’” D. Eliot
WELCOME
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Please quietly join in unison)
One: I lift up my eyes to the hills-from where will my help come?
All: My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
One: The Lord is your keeper.
All: The Lord will keep you from all evil and will keep your life. The Lord will keep your
going out and your coming in from this time on and forever.
WE ARE RENEWED IN GOD’S GRACE
CALL TO CONFESSION
God is gracious and merciful and knows our needs even before they reach our lips.
Still, we engage in confession, admitting to God all that rests uneasily in our hearts.
Confident of God’s love, let us make our confession, first in silent prayers.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Please quietly join in unison)
Holy God, Creator of all that is, Donor of Grace, and Giver of Life: Hear our prayer.
There are chasms in our lives, deep valleys that separate us from one another
and from You. We confess that we have allowed those rifts to grow, for fear of
admitting our part in the separation, for fear of being rejected when we reach
out. You call us to a reconciled life, to healed relationships, to a wholeness with
each other and with You. Mend us, we pray, and make us new creations through
the power and love of Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION
WORDS OF ASSURANCE (Please quietly join in unison)
Pastor: Friends, hear this Good News: the love of God is beyond measure, and you are
included in that love. Know that you are forgiven and thus freed to love and serve.
All: Alleluia! Amen.
*HYMN #298 “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” (Please refrain from singing or hum along)
PRESENTATION OF THE WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Gloria Patri
*SINGING GOD’S GLORY:
“Glory to the Father” #567
Glory to the father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen, amen, amen.
*SHARING THE PEACE OF GOD (Please quietly join in unison)
Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ,
let us all forgive one another,
and pass the peace of Christ to each other.
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ
be with you all.
People: And also with you!
(Worshippers are invited to turn to their neighbors, offer the greeting “The peace of Christ be
with you”, and one may respond with the words, “And also with you.” Worshippers may also
share a handshake, hug or other expression of Christ’s peace.)
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
PASSING OF THE PEACE
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (Please quietly join in unison)
Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your
truth find freedom, and in your will discover your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON Isaiah 49:13
ANTHEM: “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” Unknown, Arr. Mark Hayes
Presented by Lee C Meyer, piano
SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 John 5:9-13
SERMON “Veritaserum” Reverend Dr. Ericka Kilbourne
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Please quietly join in unison)
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of
God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of
Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice
that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Prayer of Dedication
Creator God, we thank you and praise your holy name. We have been blessed beyond
measure and today we ask you to bless the gifts given in support of PW’s Birthday
Offering. We ask a special blessing on the lives we touch-the women and their babies
who are served by the new OB/GYN center in Malawi, creating new birthdays; Memorial
Drive Ministries, where a new roof will provide a safe space for activities, support
services, and five worshipping communities to grow and prosper. We celebrate with all
the people who will be served and whose lives will be enriched through these gifts.
In your Holy name we pray. Amen
EXPRESSING OUR GRATITUDE IN OUR OFFERING
OFFERTORY: “Chorale Meditation on ‘Pisgah’” L. Smith
Many ways to give and give back paypal.com Click on link
https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/112574644767835624/charity/3545525
OR
Scan here:
Visitors and members please sign the Fellowship Book/Sheet with the usher. We
always like to know who has worshiped with us.
First time visitors-we would love to connect with you.
Please text "welcome" to 219-300-9867 and share your contact information with us.
*Doxology Song #592
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” OLD HUNDREDTH
*Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication
CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
“Before each worship service, you are welcome to email Pastor at erickapk@fpcmicity.org, in
order to make your prayer request (joy/or concern) to be included in the Pastoral Prayer.”
WE GO OUT IN GRATITUDE TO SERVE IN GOD’S NAME
*HYMN #80 “You Shall Go Out with Joy” (Please refrain from singing or hum along)
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE: “Grand Jesu” P. DuMage
SHARE OUR PRAYERS WITH:
For each of us to share the Gospel with someone this week:
Louise Durflinger, Sally Hooper, Judy Ringo, Chris Weninger and Bill Winfield
for health needs
Barb Vinson, recovering from surgery
First Presbyterian Church, Michigan City.
Pray for our Military and their families.
The world as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic
GUESTS AND VISITORS
We are delighted to welcome you and worship with you today! First time visitors-we
would love to connect with you. Please text "welcome" to 219-300-9867 and share your
contact information with us.
The CHANCEL FLOWERS are given to the glory of God and in honor of All Member of our
Congregation.
SERVING TODAY
Ministers All Members of the Congregation
Preacher The Rev. Dr. Ericka Parkinson Kilbourne
Organist Carol Garrett
Liturgist Sarah Blank
Usher Penny Russell
Video & Sound Crew Stan Holdcraft & Rylie Thornton
WEDNESDAY CIRCLE
ANNUAL JUNE “PICNIC”
will be held on June 9th at 1:00pm
at Janice Casper’s home
Phone calls with details will be made in the near futureBest Wishes For a very HAPPY DAY
May 01 Ramona Schultz May 22 Margo Shank
May 01 Nicholas Scott May 23 Sarah Blank
May 01 Elizabeth Towle May 23 Jacob Krentz
May 02 Deborah Teets May 28 Ted Hellenga
May 03 Nancy Arnold May 31 Keri Chlystun
May 06 Lois Miley May 31 Damon Gasaway
May 06 Susan Wiseman May 31 Leonard Griswold
May 07 Leslye Kreighbaum June 01 Pam Thornton
May 08 Sara Carlisle June 02 Demetrius Holley
May 09 Dina Gasaway June 02 Everly Luncsford
May 09 MOTHER’S DAY June 02 Becky Smith
May 11 Doug Baunach June 03 Kaila Gieser
May 15 Susan Ransom June 03 Carissa Lawrence
May 16 Brian Spiece June 04 Anna Seibert
May 18 Cindy Gesse June 05 Brian Leach-Hudson
Tween (Ages 7ish-13ish) Green Clean
HappeningToday!!
Sunday, May 16
11:30-1
Lunch Provided
Pickers, gloves, and bags will also be provided. Wear clothes that you won’t
mind getting dirty!
Meet in the garden
Church CHAT
2021 PER CAPITA
Per Capita for 2021 is $42.03 per person. Remember this should NOT be included in your check
for regular offering because it goes into a dedicated fund. Thank you
MEMORIALS/DONATIONS
The Soup Kitchen received donations in honor of Bill & Sara Carlisle’s anniversary from
Sarah & Dan McNabb
Thank you for your kindness!CHILDREN IN NEED FLOWER CHART
There are still days available in the following months:
July, August, and October
If interested in a day, please call Diane at the office for the available days.
Thank you, Penny Russell
Soup Kitchen
We have continued our food service throughout the pandemic, never missing a day! Thank you for your
continued donations to the Soup Kitchen Fund. Our expenses have increased substantially, due to the cost
of carryout boxes and bottled water.
As always, more help is needed. Cooks and volunteers are working with masks, distancing, and all safety
precautions, as they prepare about 140 to-go meals per day. If you can offer assistance please call Sue
Ransom (219 809-8482). If you can't help on a Saturday, there are openings for volunteers every week day,
so please HELP.
Food of the Month
Bottled Water
The Northwest Indiana Mutual Aid Initiative will connect our donations with individuals at
the downtown emergency soup kitchen here in Michigan City, as well as host "pop-up events"
throughout the Spring and Summer in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, where they will
connect community members to these donations.
Mission Messages, Spring Edition 2021
First Presbyterian has received many messages of gratitude for our congregation’s generosity during the COVID
year. In the face of many challenges, our giving to a variety of mission projects remained robust. Donations were
given to Sharing Meadows, the Soup Kitchen, Cathy Chang, SERRV, and the Presbyterian Giving Catalog,
among others. Our ‘Links of Love’ chain is growing longer as we share God’s love worldwide.
Pentecost Offering
This special offering of the PC(USA) is a church-wide effort to support young people and inspire them to share
their faith and unique gifts with the church and the world. Our share of this offering will help fund Dunebrook’s
Safe Church training and certification for our youth workers and volunteers.
And now introducing -------- The Food Task Force
Much of our local mission efforts involve food - food preparation, food storage, food distribution, food delivery.
This all adds up to a lot of packing, unpacking, carrying, lifting and just plain schlepping. Right now, all this work
is being done by two or three people. They could really use some HELP! This would involve short-term
commitments of an hour or two on any given project.
Here are just a few of the tasks that need some helping hands:
Receive and unload deliveries of food from Food Bank (every 4-6 weeks) and food rescue groups (usually
weekly).
Pack and deliver emergency food boxes to neighbors (as needed)
Help our dear Blanche - “Carte Blanche” - fill Blanche’s shopping cart with surplus items from our pantry to
share with members of our congregation (weekly)
Identify and contact families in need, and offer help.
If you can help fight hunger in our community, PLEASE sign up. Sheets will be posted in the church, or call
Janice Casper (219 204-0494) or Debbie Langley (219 874-6326) for more information.
Dorothy Bracken and Nancy Miller Homeless Shelter
Join the fun; join the work on May 22! Volunteers from La Porte Presbyterian Church and elsewhere will be
helping with outdoor cleanup and landscaping projects at the Interfaith Community PADS building at 1001 W 8th
Street. For more information -
https://www.facebook.com/ICPADS/photos/pcb.2892559520958701/2892559084292078
Watch this space for - Mission Cafe - Sharing Food for the Soul - details coming soon!CELEBRATE!
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To begin the celebration of the 150th birthday of First Presbyterian Church in Michigan City,
we are excited to launch our 150-150-150 stewardship celebration plan.
Goal: to raise $22,500.00 to ensure a fully funded budget (since a deficit is forecasted
for 2021)
Plan: 150 church members contribute $150.00 over and above their pledge or regular
giving. $150.00 is approximately a tithe of the most recent government $1400.00
stimulus check.
Deadline to contribute is June 30, 2021
Please direct your check to the office or use the PayPal link. Be sure to indicate in the memo
or in an email (dyettaw@fpcmicity.org) that your contribution is for the 150-150-150
Each week, the progress toward the goal for 150-150-150 will be reported in the bulletin and
through email, text, social media, and on the church website (www.fpcmicity.org)† † †
For prayer requests
Contact Brian Spiece at
jspiece@hotmail.com
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Rev. Dr. Ericka Parkinson Kilbourne
Phone – 219-380-6566 – 879-4501
Fax – 879-4503
E-mail – dyettaw@fpcmicity.org
Web Site Address – http://www.fpcmicity.org
Link to schedule appointment with Pastor Ericka:
https://calendly.com/pastorericka/60min?month=2020-09
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