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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FORT LAUDERDALE

SUNDAY WORSHIPSUNDAY WORSHIP

11 AM February 23, 2020 � Last�Sunday�after�the�Epiphany Welcome to worship! As a courtesy to others around you, please silence your

cell phone. Nursery service is available in the Neumann Center for children aged 3 and younger. Ask an usher for assistance, if needed.

SILENT PRAYER FOR THE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Silently now I wait for Thee,

Ready my God, Thy will to see, Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! – Clara H. Scott

� WELCOME�AND�ANNOUNCEMENTS� REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEY

� OPENING�VOLUNTARY SUSAN DODD, “Song Without Words” (Op. 19, No. 4) piano – Felix Mendelssohn

� CALL�TO�WORSHIP� REV. PAM MASTEN This is the day the Lord has made; let�us�rejoice�and�be�glad�in�it. – Psalm 118:24

* HYMN 446 “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” AUSTRIAN HYMN

* PRAYER OF CONFESSION REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEYGod�our�Redeemer,�we�confessthat�our�lives�do�not�reflect�your�glory.You�shine�on�us�with�wonder,but�we�fail�to�see�your�beauty.You�speak�to�us�with�truth,but�we�fail�to�heed�your�voice.Forgive�us,�God�of�grace.Open�our�eyes�to�your�glory.open�our�hearts�to�your�mercy;Open�our�lives�to�your�will;through�Jesus�Christ�our�Lord.�Amen.��

* ASSURANCE OF PARDON REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEY

* JOYFUL�RESPONSE� “Spirit of the Living God”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.

Adult�Christian�Education�for�Ash�Wednesday�and�Lent:� ACE ministry (groups, classes and studies), will be suspended in order for members and guests to participate in the Ash Wednesday Service and the Lent On Purpose experience February 26 – April 10. ACE�ministries�will�resume�Wednesday,�April�14.

SAVE�THE�DATE�–�Church�Wide�Lenten�Experience:�Lent On Purpose The experience will begin with Ash Wednesday dinner (5:30pm) and Service with the Disposition of Ashes (6:30pm) February 26 in the main sanctuary. Wednesday March 4 – Wednesday April 1: Lent On Purpose Teaching Series / 6:30pm / Chapel In The Sky / More details to come!

Women’s�Ministry:• Christian�Women�Connect:�New Bible study begins!

“Discerning the Voice of God” Seven-session study Feb 27 – April 9 Thursdays / Study & Renewal Center / 9:45am Fellowship / 10:00am Bible study and small group reflections /Study guides available in limited quantity for $10. Connect with Mona Petersen at 954-598-9345 / MonaP@firstpres.cc

• Friends�of�Women�of�Faith:�This group will not be meeting until further notice. A heartfelt thank you to Martha Kramer for her years of dedication and leadership with this small group, and best wishes for her and David as they begin a new chapter in their life together.

• Pebbles�of�Faith:�Will meet Tuesday, February 25 in Room NC-218 Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, followed by Bible study and discussion. Continuing with “Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David.” Connect with Kim White: West_Kim@bellsouth.net

Men’s�Ministry: Join a group of men in the Neumann Center Library (second floor of the Neumann Center) for Bible study and fellowship. Tuesday morning Bible study 7:45am / Thursday lunch and Bible discussion 12:00pmDo you have gifts in the areas of outreach, organization, or communication? The Men’s Ministry is looking for a “few good men” to join in our fellowship and spiritual growth opportunities for the new year. All ages are encouraged to respond!Got questions about ACE, Women’s Ministry or Men’s Ministry? Connect

with Mona Petersen today! MonaP@firstpres.cc / 954-598-9345

8th�Grade�Confirmation�Class Class will continue to meet each Sunday from 3:30 pm – 5 pm at The Harbor. The class will cover what it means to be a Christian and more specifically, what it means to be a Presbyterian. It will culminate on Sunday, March 22, 2020, Confirmation Sunday. For more information or to add your student to the class, please contact Chandler Gelb at ChandlerG@firstpres.cc.

Prison�Ministry Our Jail Visitation Ministry needs volunteers to help facilitate mens’ small groups for inmates at the Main Jail. If you are available to help one Tuesday evening per month, contact Rev. Nic Merchant or Cliff Jumper (charles.jumper@hotmail.com) about joining this amazing effort.

Save�the�Date:�Cathedral�Choir�&�Orchestra�Spring�Concert Sunday afternoon, March 29 at 4 pm

SUNDAY9:30AM - Middle School Sunday School / The Harbor 5:00PM Middle School Youth Group / The Harbor Kirk Singers Practice / Choir Room 6:00PM - 6:30PM $5 Dinner / Fellowship Hall 6:30PM High School Youth Group / The Harbor Chapel Singers Practice / Choir Room

SUNDAY SCHOOL9:30AM Pre K3 - Pre K4: Room NC-120K - 5th grade: Room NC-224WEDNESDAY EVENINGSGlow KidsWednesdays PreK4 - Kindergarten6:00PM / St Andrews RoomMission Possible Kids MPKWednesdays 1st - 5th grade6:00PM / NC-200 (craft room)

ADULTS

WOMEN’S MINISTRYChristian Women Connect Thursday morning Bible studyNew session begins Feb 279:45AM Fellowship10:00AM Study and reflectionStudy & Renewal CenterPebbles of Faith Evening Bible Study“Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David”Fourth Tuesdays of the month.6:00PM / Room NC-218 Potluck dinner, study and discussion

SUNDAY MORNINGS“Matthew for Everyone” Small Group Bible study9:30AM / Bininger RoomBC Talk (Bible & Coffee Talk)Do you know who wrote the Bible? Where it came from? Why you should read it? Grab a cup of coffee and explore these questions in a casual setting. 9:00AM-9:25AM / NC-216

YOUNG ADULTSTuesday Evening Fellowship6:00PM / Different restaurants in Ft Lau-derdale. Contact: rtjacks788@gmail.comMEN’S MINISTRYNeumann Center Library-Room NC-2027:45AM Tuesday morning Bible study12:00PM Thursday afternoon Bible study & lunch

Night MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) For mamas who can’t attend our morning meetings. Meeting on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. 6:15PM - 8:00PM / NC-218 Triple Room The Story of the Early Church6:30PM / Chapel In The SkyJoin others in learning about the early church fathers and how they shaped the Gospels and our faith today.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.FIRSTPRES.CC

CHILDREN up to 5th grade YOUTH 6th grade - high school

ADULTS - Mona Petersen, Director 954. 598.9345 / MonaP@firstpres.ccCHILDREN’S - Cindy Vason, Director 954.598.9341 / CindyV@firstpres.ccYOUTH & COLLEGE MINISTRY Chandler Gelb, Director / 954.598.9361 ChandlerG@firstpres.ccYOUTH & COLLEGE MINISTRY Jon Bock, Assistant / 954.598.9361 JonB@firstpres.cc

MINISTRY DIRECTOR CONTACTS:MINISTRY DIRECTOR CONTACTS:

Adult Small Group “Prodigal”10:45AM / Room NC-216A journey from wondering what it takes to be good with God to the realization that we have a God who accepts us when we turn and return to Him.

Easter 4 - 12 - 2020

are you ready?Check back here next week to view our Lenten series: Lent On Purpose

SPIRITUAL FORMATION MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

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* PASSING�THE�PEACE�� REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEY

� ANTHEM “Come, Thou Fount of Ev’ry Blessing” CATHEDRAL CHOIR – Jay Rouse

� FIRST�SCRIPTURE�READING�������� REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEY Psalm 99 O.T. PAGE 552

� ANTHEM “Come and Follow Me” KIRK SINGERS – Tom Franzak

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEY 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.

��SHARING�OUR�GIFTS REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEY

OFFERTORY “Praise the Everlasting King” CATHEDRAL CHOIR – Lloyd Larson

* DOXOLOGY�

* PRAYER�OF�THANKSGIVING� REV. PAM MASTEN AND ILLUMINATION

�PREACHING�TEXT Matthew 17:1-9 N.T. PAGE 18

� THE�MESSAGE� “Mystery and Majesty” REV. PAM MASTEN

* HYMN 485 “To God Be the Glory” WILLIAM H. DOANNE

* INVITATION�AND�BLESSING REV. PAM MASTEN

POSTLUDE “Come, Thou Fount of Ev’ry Blessing” SUSAN DODD, – arr. Emma Lou Diemer organ

If you would like to pray with someone in person, there will be a team in front of the steps after the service.

Please place your bulletin and inserts in the blue recycle bins at the exits as you leave the sanctuary. Thank you so much.

WELCOME�GUESTS!�• Please join us for a time of fellowship and refreshment in the

foyer of the Neumann Center after worship. • Restrooms are located through the double doors at the front left

side of the Sanctuary. • Please feel free to follow today’s scripture readings on your

mobile device. To access WiFi go to fp_guest. Password: fpcguest • For families with young children: We have a “crying room” located

in the Spanish Room with a live stream of the service. (Also through the double doors at the front left side of the Sanctuary.)

Children’s Sunday School Schedule: • 9:30am in the Neumann Center – All children will come together

during the Contemporary worship service for a children’s message and then will be led by their teachers to their respective classrooms. PreK 3 & 4 in Room NC 120 K-5th grade in Room NC 224 (2nd floor)

• Nursery care is available for newborns– age 2 in Room NC 127• 11am:�Children are invited to attend worship with their parents.

Childcare is available for Kindergarten and younger.

A N N O U N C E M E N T SFirst�Presbyterian�Concert�Series�presents�Girl Choir of South Florida TODAY, February 23 at 4 pm, in our Sanctuary Throughout its fifteen year history, this excellent choir of young women has become one of the premier singing ensembles in the South Florida region. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be received. We encourage you to invite your friends and especially young people to come to this concert!

College�Scholarship�Applications�for�2020-21 Applications may be found on our website www.firstpres.cc. Completed applications are due March 1, 2020. If you have any questions, please email scholarship@firstpres.cc or call Wanda Irwin at 954-816-7420.

Wednesday�Night�Live�Dinner Dinner 5:30-6:30 pm, February 26 Menu: Traditional “Shrove Tuesday” meal of pancakes and sausage. (Optional soup and sandwich available.) Adults $10 / Students $5 / Children under 5 eat free. RSVP by noon Monday: wnl@firstpres.cc / 954-462-6200. Connect with Mona Petersen to find out more! 954-598-9345 / MonaP@firstpres.cc

Adult�Activity�Center�–�AAC�Ministry�for�Seniors� Thursday, February 27, 11:15 am in Fellowship Hall Program: Mardi Gras with the Broward County Mummers Be festive and wear yellow, purple and green. We will celebrate February birthdays! Cost: $9, Menu Selection: Beef Tips and Noodles. RSVP to Laura Ziegler at 954-598-9312 / LauraZ@firstpres.cc. *Afternoon Activity 2/27: AARP in Your Community Presentation @ 1:15 pm in Room 200. Sign up through the AAC office. Now�accepting�reservations�for�our�March�and�April�AAC�Day�Excursions!� Call the AAC office for info and pricing. March 10: Island Living “Best of Palm Beach” Sightseeing Private Bus Tour with Leslie Diver & Lunch at Pizza Al FrescoApril 7: The Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts in Dania Beach & Lunch at GG’s Waterfront in Hollywood

Guys and Dolls�Kirk�Singer�(High�School�Choir)�Musical�-�Tickets�on�sale! Stop by the “Guys & Dolls” ticket table outside of Fellowship Hall 9:15am-12:15pm today. Thursday, March 5 will be half-price opening night and starts at 7:30 pm – general admission tickets are $10/Adults and $5/under 18. Friday and Saturday night (March 6-7) will be cabaret-style dinner shows and start at 6:30 pm. Seats must be reserved and are $30/Adults and $20/12 & under and includes dinner and show ticket. Sunday, March 8 is a 2 pm matinee – general admission tickets are $20/Adults and $10/under 18. If you can’t make it to the ticket table, feel free to call the ticket hotline at 954-598-9324 or email tickets@firstpres.cc.We are looking for volunteers to help serve for the Friday and Saturday night dinner shows. If you would like to help, please contact Suzanne McCawley at 954-205-1851 or TheMcCawleys@gmail.com Thank you!

IN�THE�HOSPITAL�THIS�WEEK: Barbara Makris – Broward General Medical Center

LEADING�US�IN�WORSHIP�TODAY:�Rev. Pamela Masten, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care, Rev. Dr. Patrick Wrisley, Pastor

PLEASE�VISIT�http://firstpres.cc/about-us/staff/ for the full staff listing.

If you or someone you love is in the hospital, please let us know. HIPAA laws do not allow the hospitals to call and inform us, so we rely on you. Thank you in advance.

THE FLOWERS ON THE CHANCEL are given in loving memory of Ralph Dearden, by his wife, Pam Dearden.

FLOWERS�FOR�THE�CHANCEL:�Please call 954-462-6200.

ARE�YOU�OR�SOMEONE�YOU�KNOW�IN�NEED�OF�PRAYER? We are a praying church and we have a team of prayer warriors who will pray and lift up your prayer requests and praises each week. Please write them on your Connect Card or email them to DarleenC@firstpres.cc to be placed in our prayer letter. Would you like to be a prayer warrior? Please email Darleen to receive our weekly prayer letter or join us on Thursdays at 4pm in the Sanctuary for a candlelit prayer gathering where we lift up our prayer requests to God.

THE�PRAYER�PAGER�MINISTRY�enables you to let someone know that you have just prayed for them. It is an easy, anonymous, and effective way of providing encouragement and comfort during a difficult time. Please call Rev. Pamela Masten if you, or someone you know, could use this means of caring support.