Before the worship service begins, please turn off your cell phone. God may be calling YOU, but probably not on your cell phone. Please turn off your cell phone, or put it on vibrate.

We are so glad you are here! Welcome! We are so glad you are here!

Come, Christians, Join to Sing CALL TO REFLECTION PRELUDE – Come, Christians, Join to Sing arr. Kevin McChesney Handbell Choir  

The News of the Community

Following worship, please join us on the patio Visitors, to First Church! Following worship, please join us on the patio for a Souper Competition!

A Deacon’s Fund offering will be envelope provided in your bulletin. collected TODAY. Please use the envelope provided in your bulletin.

hygiene supplies and gently used or new sneakers and Just a reminder — we continue to collect hygiene supplies and gently used or new sneakers and blue jeans for the Jubilee Center. The Center has an urgent need for non-perishable food items.

Monday, February 4th, 9:00 – Noon Friday, February 8th, 9:00 – Noon

First Church and our activities, please visit For information about First Church and our activities, please visit our website: fpcoh.org

PRAYER OF TRANSFORMATION

When Morning Gilds the Skies HYMN When Morning Gilds the Skies # 487 in the Blue Hymnals

When morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised! Alike at work and prayer To Jesus I repair: May Jesus Christ be praised!

Does sadness fill my mind Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find: May Jesus Christ be praised! Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this: May Jesus Christ be praised!

Let earth's wide circle round In joyful notes resound: May Jesus Christ be praised! Let air and sea and sky From depth to height reply: May Jesus Christ be praised!

Be this, while life is mine, My canticle divine: May Jesus Christ be praised! Be this the eternal song Through all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised!

PRAYER OF FORGIVENESS – (in unison) Adapted from St. Anselm, 1033-1109

lead us steadily on to the day when we come to fullness of life. Our God, we pray that we may so know you and love you that we may rejoice in you. And when we may not do so fully in this life, give us your grace, and lead us steadily on to the day when we come to fullness of life.

Meanwhile let our minds meditate on your eternal goodness, let our tongues speak of it, let our hearts live it, let our mouths speak it, let our souls hunger for it, and our whole being desire it, until we enter into your joy.

In the name of Jesus, who is our Joy, we pray. Amen.

A TIME OF SILENCE  

Assurance of Forgiveness

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! *To God Be the Glory O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done.

Praise My Soul the King of Heaven Anthem — Praise My Soul the King of Heaven arr. Mark Andrews Westminster Choir

A TIME WITH THE Children

The News of the Community

Following worship, please join us on the patio Visitors, to First Church! Following worship, please join us on the patio for a Souper Competition!

Please see the Wish List flyer February 18th–20th trip to Haiti. Please see the Wish List flyer in your bulletin.

The church office will be closed Tuesday afternoon (2/5) while the carpets are being cleaned.

Thanksgiving for the Word

O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: We praise You for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age.

Scripture Reading— Psalm 139:23-24 (Old Testament, Page 578 in NRSV pew Bible)  

and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any Search me, O God, and know my heart;    test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

* This We Believe (in unison) Philippians 4:6-8 This We Believe (in unison) The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his 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 into hell; the third day he rose again from the -dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Hymn of Commitment - Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized # 70 The News of the Community (Sing 2 times) Holy Spirit, come to us, Kindle in us the fire of your love. Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us. Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer - (Debtors version) (front of Hymnal, pg. 16) Response - Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. This We Believe (in unison) The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his 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 into hell; the third day he rose again from the -dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Hymn of Commitment - Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized # 70 The News of the Community (Sing 2 times) Holy Spirit, come to us, Kindle in us the fire of your love. Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us. Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer - (Debtors version) (front of Hymnal, pg. 16) Response - Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.

Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. This We Believe (in unison) The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his 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 into hell; the third day he rose again from the -dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Hymn of Commitment - Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized # 70 The News of the Community (Sing 2 times) Holy Spirit, come to us, Kindle in us the fire of your love. Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us. Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer - (Debtors version) (front of Hymnal, pg. 16) Response - Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.

*Hymn Come Down, O Love Divine # 313 in the Blue Hymnal

Come down, O love divine, Seek out this soul of mine And visit it with Your own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near, Within my heart appear, And kindle it, Your holy flame bestowing.

O let it freely burn, Till earthly passions turn To dust and ashes in its heat consuming; And let Your glorious light Shine ever on my sight, And clothe me round, the while my path illuming.

power of human telling; For none can guess And so the yearning strong With which the soul will long Shall far outpass the power of human telling; For none can guess God's grace, Till Love creates a place Wherein the Holy Spirit makes a dwelling.

OFFERING OUR TITHES AND GIFTS (Visitors, in the pew rack you will find a Guest Information card. Please complete the card, then place it in the offering plate.)  

OFFERTORY ANTHEM — How Great Thou Art Rachel Klein, soloist   arr. Lloyd Larson Rachel Klein, soloist

* The Response of Praise — Doxology (#592) 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.

an Ancient Celtic Prayer Offering of Prayer (in unison) Adapted from an Ancient Celtic Prayer from Scotland

We are serene because you love us We are serene because you love us. Because you love us, nothing can move us from your peace. Because you love us, we are one to whom all good has come. In the name of the One who is our Peace we pray. Amen.

Celebration of the Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper

Invitation to the Lord’s Table Great Thanksgiving (CONGREGATION READS WORDS IN BOLD)

In the Lord I will rejoice, All Sing: In the Lord, I’ll be ever thankful, In the Lord I will rejoice, Look to God, do not be afraid. Lift up your voices, the Lord is near; Lift up your voices, the Lord is near.

The Lord’s Prayer (Debtors version)

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. Forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory. Amen.

Communion of Bread & Cup Words of Institution Communion of Bread & Cup

Closing Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy: bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound!

Christ is able to make us one, at the table He sets the tone, teaching people to live to bless, Love in word and in deed express. Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! Prayer

Congregational Response: * CHARGE AND BLESSING - Congregational Response: God be with you till we meet again; Loving counsels guide, uphold you, With a Shepherd’s care enfold you; God be with you till we meet again. *Charge and Blessing Congregational Response: God be with you till we meet again; Loving counsels guide, uphold you, With a Shepherd’s care enfold you; God be with you till we meet again. *Postlude - Morning Has Broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. H. Royce Eckhardt ~ ~ ~ Lay Reader - Marilyn McIntosh The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Jerry & Judy Gensel in memory of Jerry’s brother, Phil. LAST WEEK’S VITAL STATISTICS: Attendance: 146 AMOUNT RECEIVED AMOUNT NEEDED Offering: Operations $2,810 $5,361 Additional Income: Christmas Offering 275 Deficit 5 Major Repairs 100

I Will Sing My Maker's Praises Postlude — I Will Sing My Maker's Praises Sigfrid Karg-Elert

MORE News of the Community

Following worship, please join us on the patio Visitors, to First Church! Following worship, please join us on the patio for a Souper Competition!

A Deacon’s Fund offering will be envelope provided in your bulletin. collected TODAY. Please use the envelope provided in your bulletin.

hygiene supplies and gently used or new sneakers and Just a reminder — we continue to collect hygiene supplies and gently used or new sneakers and blue jeans for the Jubilee Center. The Center has an urgent need for non-perishable food items.

Please see the Wish List flyer February 18th–20th trip to Haiti. Please see the Wish List flyer in your bulletin.

Monday, February 4th, 9:00 – Noon Friday, February 8th, 9:00 – Noon

The church office will be closed Tuesday afternoon (2/5) while the carpets are being cleaned.

First Church and our activities, please visit For information about First Church and our activities, please visit our website: fpcoh.org