hickman presbyterian church
HICKMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH “Serving God, Each Other and the Community” Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 17, 2017 10:30 a.m. GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
“O, How He Loves You and Me” (verse 1) No. 513 O, how He loves you and me. O, how He loves you and me; He gave His life, what more could He give? O, how He loves you; O, how He loves me: O, how He loves you and me! (Printed by permission CCLI# 1307397)
PRELUDE TOLLING OF THE BELLS WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Lord be with you. And also with you. CHORAL INTROIT
“Praise Ye the Name”
*CALL TO WORSHIP One: All: One: All:
(based on Rom. 14:8-11) Doreen Droge Christ Jesus is Lord of the dead and the living. In life and in death, we belong to God. Here we stand before the Lord of all life. Let every knee bow, and every tongue sing praise!
*OPENING HYMN
“Glorious Is Thy Name”
No. 85
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION God our redeemer, we confess that we remain captivated by sin. You move heaven and earth to save us, but we are paralyzed by the overwhelming suffering of others. You are willing to forgive us again and again, but we are unwilling to extend forgiveness. Forgive us; liberate us! Let us be no longer bound by sin, but released, restored, and set free to worship and serve you in freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION RESPONSE
ASSURANCE OF PARDON (from Psalm 103: 1, 10-12) One: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! All: He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities! One: For as far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us! All: Thanks be to God! *RESPONSE
“Gloria Patri”
No. 623
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST PROCLAIMING THE WORD CHILDREN’S TIME
Pastor Alan
FIRST LESSON Genesis 50:15-21 O.T. Page 46 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. “Creation Will Be At Peace”
SECOND LESSON Matthew 18:21-35 N.T. Page 19 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
“Practicing Mercy” Rev. Dr. Alan Brehm
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (in unison) The new life takes shape in a community in which all know that God loves and accepts them. They therefore accept themselves and love others, knowing that no one has any ground on which to stand, except God’s grace. The new life finds its direction in the life of Jesus. The teaching of apostles and prophets guides us in living this life, as the Christian community nurtures and equips us for our ministries. To be reconciled to God is to be sent into the world as his reconciling community. We are entrusted with God’s message of reconciliation and share his labor of healing the enmities which separate us from God and from each other. The church maintains continuity with the apostles and church leaders of all ages by faithful obedience to his call. (adapted from THE CONFESSION OF 1967) *HYMN
UNISON PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Holy Spirit, as the Scripture is read and proclaimed, blow through our hearts and minds with new insight. Transform us with your life-giving fire, that we may be instruments of your life-changing love. Amen.
CHORAL ANTHEM
MORNING MESSAGE
“Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”
No. 427
MORNING PRAYERS Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer (debts and debtors) PRAYER RESPONSE
“Surely the Presence”
THE WORSHIP OF GOD IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERING Offertory * Response “Doxology” No. 625 * Prayer of Dedication of our Tithes & Offerings *CLOSING HYMN “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”
No. 212
*BENEDICTION *CHORAL BENEDICTION
“Go Out in Song”
POSTLUDE *Please stand, if able. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Alan Brehm Choir Director: Dawn Jackson Organist: Sheryl Parde Pianist: Marcia Huenink Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Scott Nursery Tender: Maggie Butterfield Ushers: Steve Zabel, Becky O’Connor, Charles Noren, Jared Scott Greeters: Marjorie Moser, Janis Dymacek Thank you for worshipping with us today! Visitors, please take a moment to look at the HPC brochure in the pew racks. We'd love to get to know you! Please fill out the info, tear off and place it in the offering plate. Also, registration pads are in each pew along the center aisle. Please sign and pass along to your neighbor. Then once it reaches the end of the pew, pass the pad back so everyone can know who they are worshipping with. Activity Bags for Little Worshipers (available from the ushers) These bags have been provided for your child to use during worship. We hope they will help make worship a more enjoyable and fulfilling time for you and your child. You are welcome to take the bag home with you. Joys & concerns of our Church Family - Joslyn Grotrian, Heather Malchow, Ofelia Duran, Betty Ann Heckman, Bob Hoig, Ben Hein, Wesley Scharton, Monique Grotrian, Kellie James. Please call the church office if you would like to include someone in the prayer concerns or joys. 2017 Per Capita is $39.25 per member.
Pastor Alan's Contact Information: Church: (402) 7922800, Cell: (832) 865-9354, Address: 4641 Old Cheney Rd. #9, Lincoln, 68516, Email: [email protected] You can also text Pastor Alan and friend him on Facebook. Copies of Pastor Alan's sermons are available on the table outside of the sanctuary. Listen to past sermons online at www.Hickmanpresbyterian.org/sermons
Welcome to Hickman Presbyterian Church
HPC Programs and Activities
(most programs take place during the school year) Sunday School for Children, Youth & Adults Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Youth Club & Confirmation Classes (Grades 2-8) Wednesday Evenings, 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Suppers Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bell Choir Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays, 8:15 p.m. Presbyterian Women Monthly Circle Meetings & Activities Prayer Chain Email your prayer requests to [email protected] or call Katie Zabel @ 402-318-8189
Other Programs and Activities Boy Scout Troop #64 Cub Scout Pack #64 Girl Scouts Senior Diners
Contact Information Telephone E-Mail Address Website
Weekly Meetings Weekly Meetings Weekly Meetings Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.
402-792-2800 [email protected] www. hickmanpresbyterian.org
HPC is on Facebook!! You can find us at www.facebook.com/Hickmanpresbyterian Click on the “Like” button to stay informed of HPC events and activities HPC now has a guest network. If you bring your smart phone, Ipod, Ipad, etc. you can access wireless network here at church. You may do that to access your Bible app. To log on, go to the network - HPC Network Guest. The password is Sunday16 (capital S on Sunday.)
300 East Third Street Hickman, Nebraska 68372
HPC Announcements CHRIST IS OUR PEACE - Your gift to the Peace & Global Witness Offering supports programs that work to restore communities and help make our world more just and peaceful through Christ. Offering envelopes are in the pew racks for your gifts. The offering will be dedicated on World Communion Sunday, October 1st. Join us Wednesday nights for supper & fellowship from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Invite your friends & family!. The menu for this week is BBQ meatballs, corn, salad & assorted desserts. Come join us! “Learning to Breathe Again” Grief Recovery Class Jim Dymacek and Pastor Alan will be leading a grief recovery class on Sunday evenings. The class will begin tonight and will meet every week through Nov. 19 from 6:00-7:00 pm. If you're interested in attending, please let Pastor Alan know. Bible Presentation for 3 year olds & 2nd graders Next Sunday, September 24th the Christian Education committee plans to present Bibles to three-year-olds (turned three since last September) and second grade students during the worship service. If possible all families with those students please plan to attend the service. Roadside Clean Up is next Sunday, September 24th. We would really appreciate everyone who is able to try to help out. There is a sign-up sheet on the table outside of the sanctuary so we know how many to plan for. Lunch and child care will be provided at the church so everyone can participate. Sunday, October 8th will be our CROP event following worship. This will include a catered dinner by Char Grill and a free will offering for CROP will be accepted.
The Presbyterian Women’s Fall Gathering will be Saturday, September 30th at Fremont Presbyterian Church from 8:30-2:00. Charlene Cochell will be attending, so if any are interesting in going, please let her know. Also, they are collecting items for hygiene kits. Items include hand towels (approx. 16x28), washcloths, wide tooth combs, nail clippers, bars of soap, toothbrushes and band-aids. There is a collection box for items outside of the sanctuary. Thank you! Women’s Bible Study - All women are invited to attend Night Circle’s Bible Study and fellowship on Tuesday, Sept. 19th at the home of JoAnn Moseman (28221 S 96). We meet at 7pm, meet at 6:40 here at the church to carpool if you would like. THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS Connor Dudley 18th Lisa Hicks 22nd th DeLoris McGinnis 18 Maggie Butterfield 23rd Linda Cherry 21st Jan Duensing 23rd st Samantha Kempkes 21 Happy Birthday to all of you, and many more to come! THIS WEEK’S UPCOMING EVENTS Today 17th Grief Recovery Class 6:00-7:00 pm Monday 18th Girl Scout Mtg. 6:30-7:30 pm Boy Scout Mtg. 7:00 pm th Tuesday 19 Women’s Night Circle Mtg. 7:00 pm Wednesday 20th Senior Diners 11:30 am Supper 5:30-6:30 pm Bell Rehearsal 6:00 pm Youth Club 6:15-7:30 pm Confirmation 6:15-7:00 pm High School Bible Study 6:15 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm st Thursday 21 Property Mtg. 7:00 pm Sunday 24th Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Roadside Cleanup, lunch following worship Grief Recovery Class 6:00-7:00 pm
“O, How He Loves You and Me” (verse 1) No. 513 O, how He loves you and me. O, how He loves you and me; He gave His life, what more could He give? O, how He loves you; O, how He loves me: O, how He loves you and me! (Printed by permission CCLI# 1307397)
PRELUDE TOLLING OF THE BELLS WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Lord be with you. And also with you. CHORAL INTROIT
“Praise Ye the Name”
*CALL TO WORSHIP One: All: One: All:
(based on Rom. 14:8-11) Doreen Droge Christ Jesus is Lord of the dead and the living. In life and in death, we belong to God. Here we stand before the Lord of all life. Let every knee bow, and every tongue sing praise!
*OPENING HYMN
“Glorious Is Thy Name”
No. 85
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION God our redeemer, we confess that we remain captivated by sin. You move heaven and earth to save us, but we are paralyzed by the overwhelming suffering of others. You are willing to forgive us again and again, but we are unwilling to extend forgiveness. Forgive us; liberate us! Let us be no longer bound by sin, but released, restored, and set free to worship and serve you in freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION RESPONSE
ASSURANCE OF PARDON (from Psalm 103: 1, 10-12) One: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! All: He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities! One: For as far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us! All: Thanks be to God! *RESPONSE
“Gloria Patri”
No. 623
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST PROCLAIMING THE WORD CHILDREN’S TIME
Pastor Alan
FIRST LESSON Genesis 50:15-21 O.T. Page 46 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. “Creation Will Be At Peace”
SECOND LESSON Matthew 18:21-35 N.T. Page 19 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
“Practicing Mercy” Rev. Dr. Alan Brehm
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (in unison) The new life takes shape in a community in which all know that God loves and accepts them. They therefore accept themselves and love others, knowing that no one has any ground on which to stand, except God’s grace. The new life finds its direction in the life of Jesus. The teaching of apostles and prophets guides us in living this life, as the Christian community nurtures and equips us for our ministries. To be reconciled to God is to be sent into the world as his reconciling community. We are entrusted with God’s message of reconciliation and share his labor of healing the enmities which separate us from God and from each other. The church maintains continuity with the apostles and church leaders of all ages by faithful obedience to his call. (adapted from THE CONFESSION OF 1967) *HYMN
UNISON PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Holy Spirit, as the Scripture is read and proclaimed, blow through our hearts and minds with new insight. Transform us with your life-giving fire, that we may be instruments of your life-changing love. Amen.
CHORAL ANTHEM
MORNING MESSAGE
“Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”
No. 427
MORNING PRAYERS Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer (debts and debtors) PRAYER RESPONSE
“Surely the Presence”
THE WORSHIP OF GOD IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERING Offertory * Response “Doxology” No. 625 * Prayer of Dedication of our Tithes & Offerings *CLOSING HYMN “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”
No. 212
*BENEDICTION *CHORAL BENEDICTION
“Go Out in Song”
POSTLUDE *Please stand, if able. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Alan Brehm Choir Director: Dawn Jackson Organist: Sheryl Parde Pianist: Marcia Huenink Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Scott Nursery Tender: Maggie Butterfield Ushers: Steve Zabel, Becky O’Connor, Charles Noren, Jared Scott Greeters: Marjorie Moser, Janis Dymacek Thank you for worshipping with us today! Visitors, please take a moment to look at the HPC brochure in the pew racks. We'd love to get to know you! Please fill out the info, tear off and place it in the offering plate. Also, registration pads are in each pew along the center aisle. Please sign and pass along to your neighbor. Then once it reaches the end of the pew, pass the pad back so everyone can know who they are worshipping with. Activity Bags for Little Worshipers (available from the ushers) These bags have been provided for your child to use during worship. We hope they will help make worship a more enjoyable and fulfilling time for you and your child. You are welcome to take the bag home with you. Joys & concerns of our Church Family - Joslyn Grotrian, Heather Malchow, Ofelia Duran, Betty Ann Heckman, Bob Hoig, Ben Hein, Wesley Scharton, Monique Grotrian, Kellie James. Please call the church office if you would like to include someone in the prayer concerns or joys. 2017 Per Capita is $39.25 per member.
Pastor Alan's Contact Information: Church: (402) 7922800, Cell: (832) 865-9354, Address: 4641 Old Cheney Rd. #9, Lincoln, 68516, Email: [email protected] You can also text Pastor Alan and friend him on Facebook. Copies of Pastor Alan's sermons are available on the table outside of the sanctuary. Listen to past sermons online at www.Hickmanpresbyterian.org/sermons
Welcome to Hickman Presbyterian Church
HPC Programs and Activities
(most programs take place during the school year) Sunday School for Children, Youth & Adults Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Youth Club & Confirmation Classes (Grades 2-8) Wednesday Evenings, 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Suppers Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bell Choir Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays, 8:15 p.m. Presbyterian Women Monthly Circle Meetings & Activities Prayer Chain Email your prayer requests to [email protected] or call Katie Zabel @ 402-318-8189
Other Programs and Activities Boy Scout Troop #64 Cub Scout Pack #64 Girl Scouts Senior Diners
Contact Information Telephone E-Mail Address Website
Weekly Meetings Weekly Meetings Weekly Meetings Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.
402-792-2800 [email protected] www. hickmanpresbyterian.org
HPC is on Facebook!! You can find us at www.facebook.com/Hickmanpresbyterian Click on the “Like” button to stay informed of HPC events and activities HPC now has a guest network. If you bring your smart phone, Ipod, Ipad, etc. you can access wireless network here at church. You may do that to access your Bible app. To log on, go to the network - HPC Network Guest. The password is Sunday16 (capital S on Sunday.)
300 East Third Street Hickman, Nebraska 68372
HPC Announcements CHRIST IS OUR PEACE - Your gift to the Peace & Global Witness Offering supports programs that work to restore communities and help make our world more just and peaceful through Christ. Offering envelopes are in the pew racks for your gifts. The offering will be dedicated on World Communion Sunday, October 1st. Join us Wednesday nights for supper & fellowship from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Invite your friends & family!. The menu for this week is BBQ meatballs, corn, salad & assorted desserts. Come join us! “Learning to Breathe Again” Grief Recovery Class Jim Dymacek and Pastor Alan will be leading a grief recovery class on Sunday evenings. The class will begin tonight and will meet every week through Nov. 19 from 6:00-7:00 pm. If you're interested in attending, please let Pastor Alan know. Bible Presentation for 3 year olds & 2nd graders Next Sunday, September 24th the Christian Education committee plans to present Bibles to three-year-olds (turned three since last September) and second grade students during the worship service. If possible all families with those students please plan to attend the service. Roadside Clean Up is next Sunday, September 24th. We would really appreciate everyone who is able to try to help out. There is a sign-up sheet on the table outside of the sanctuary so we know how many to plan for. Lunch and child care will be provided at the church so everyone can participate. Sunday, October 8th will be our CROP event following worship. This will include a catered dinner by Char Grill and a free will offering for CROP will be accepted.
The Presbyterian Women’s Fall Gathering will be Saturday, September 30th at Fremont Presbyterian Church from 8:30-2:00. Charlene Cochell will be attending, so if any are interesting in going, please let her know. Also, they are collecting items for hygiene kits. Items include hand towels (approx. 16x28), washcloths, wide tooth combs, nail clippers, bars of soap, toothbrushes and band-aids. There is a collection box for items outside of the sanctuary. Thank you! Women’s Bible Study - All women are invited to attend Night Circle’s Bible Study and fellowship on Tuesday, Sept. 19th at the home of JoAnn Moseman (28221 S 96). We meet at 7pm, meet at 6:40 here at the church to carpool if you would like. THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS Connor Dudley 18th Lisa Hicks 22nd th DeLoris McGinnis 18 Maggie Butterfield 23rd Linda Cherry 21st Jan Duensing 23rd st Samantha Kempkes 21 Happy Birthday to all of you, and many more to come! THIS WEEK’S UPCOMING EVENTS Today 17th Grief Recovery Class 6:00-7:00 pm Monday 18th Girl Scout Mtg. 6:30-7:30 pm Boy Scout Mtg. 7:00 pm th Tuesday 19 Women’s Night Circle Mtg. 7:00 pm Wednesday 20th Senior Diners 11:30 am Supper 5:30-6:30 pm Bell Rehearsal 6:00 pm Youth Club 6:15-7:30 pm Confirmation 6:15-7:00 pm High School Bible Study 6:15 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm st Thursday 21 Property Mtg. 7:00 pm Sunday 24th Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Roadside Cleanup, lunch following worship Grief Recovery Class 6:00-7:00 pm
