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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FORT LAUDERDALE

SUNDAY WORSHIPSUNDAY WORSHIP

11 AM February 16, 2020 � Sixth�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 Holy God, I greet this day with thanks and the determination to

choose the good. Help me to walk with you in blessing. Let my “yes” be yes, and my “no” be no, as I share the light of Christ. Amen.

� WELCOME�AND�ANNOUNCEMENTS� REV. PAM MASTEN

� OPENING�VOLUNTARY “Prelude on a Gaelic Hymn” SUSAN DODD, – Alfred V. Fedak organ

� CALL�TO�WORSHIP� REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEY

* HYMN 487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies” LAUDES DOMINI

* PRAYER OF CONFESSION REV. PAM MASTENHoly�God,�we�confess�that�we�bow�down�before�other�gods;�we�have�turned�our�hearts�away�from�you.�Our�worship�of�work�and�devotion�to�consumerism�disorders�our�love�of�you�and�each�other.�Forgive�us,�God,�and�mend�what�is�broken,�� that�we�may�be�one�with�you.�Through�your�Spirit,� enable�us�to�choose�life�and�live�it�abundantly.�Amen.��

* ASSURANCE OF PARDON

* JOYFUL RESPONSE “Have Mercy On Us, Living Lord” Have�mercy�on�us,�living�Lord,�Remember�not�our�sin. � According�to�Your�steadfast�love,�Come,�cleanse�us�deep�within.

* PASSING�THE�PEACE�� REV. PAM MASTEN

� ANTHEM “Let All the People Praise” CATHEDRAL CHOIR – Craig Courtney

� FIRST�SCRIPTURE�READING�������� REV. NICHOLAS MERCHANT 1 Corinthians 3: 1-9 N.T. PAGE 167

� ANTHEM “Seek the Lord” CATHEDRAL CHOIR – John Carter

Welcome�New�Members!� HollyShoup&BillBottomley-ReaffirmationHollyisoriginallyfromPittsburgh.Shehadacareerinbankingandlikestoplaygolfandbridge.BillisoriginallyfromHarrisburg,IL.HeistheownerofAerialPhotography.

Men’s�Ministry: JoinagroupofmenintheNeumannCenterLibrary(secondflooroftheNeumannCenter)forBiblestudyandfellowship.TuesdaymorningBiblestudy7:45am/ThursdaylunchandBiblediscussion12:00pmDoyouhavegiftsintheareasofoutreach,organization,orcommunication?TheMen’sMinistryislookingfora“fewgoodmen”tojoininourfellowshipandspiritualgrowthopportunitiesforthenewyear. 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

Save�the�Date:�Cathedral�Choir�&�Orchestra�Spring�Concert Sundayafternoon,March29at4pm

Point-In-Time�Update AttheendoflastmonthFirstPresmemberstookpartintheBrowardCounty Point-in-Time Count, an unduplicated count on a single night ofthepeopleinacommunitywhoareexperiencinghomelessnessthatincludesbothshelteredandunshelteredpopulations.HereisashortreflectionontheexperiencefromRobertJackson,MissionTeamChair:

“I was really impressed with the police officer that went with us (I did a night shift in Lauderhill). He is Lauderhill’s homeless specialist on their force, and you could really tell he cared...he was really sweet with all the homeless guys we talked with. It is really encouraging to know we have folks like him on the force. One of the guys I interviewed had been homeless for over 15 years, and I suspect he had some sort of learning or mental disability that would keep him from finding employment. Another guy I interviewed had only been on the streets a little over a week, because of issues with his family, but I suspect it’s just temporary for him. Both guys were really friendly and talkative, but sadly they both admitted they’d been attacked before while homeless. The vibe I got from the organizers and training made it seem like the PIT count was just as much about getting average people on the streets talking to homeless people, as it was about collecting data for HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development). I think this is great. I was told the homeless are so starved for conversation, for people actually caring about what they had to say, which explains why they were so talkative. I’m looking forward to participating again next year. Now that I know what’s really involved, I’ll definitely try to recruit more friends and others as well. The PIT volunteers can definitely be a blessing just by chatting with those that are so far at the margins of our community.”

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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PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE REV. NICHOLAS MERCHANT 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. NICHOLAS MERCHANT

OFFERTORY “Ten Thousand Reasons” KIRK SINGERS – Myrin and Redman

* DOXOLOGY�

* PRAYER�OF�THANKSGIVING� REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEY AND ILLUMINATION

�PREACHING�TEXT Deuteronomy30:15-20 O.T. PAGE 186

� THE�MESSAGE��������������“Choose Life!” REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEY

* HYMN 281 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” CWM RHONDDA

* INVITATION�AND�BLESSING REV. DR. PATRICK WRISLEY

POSTLUDE Improvisationon“CWMRhondda” ORGAN –arr.PaulManz

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!�• PleasejoinusforatimeoffellowshipandrefreshmentinthefoyeroftheNeumannCenterafterworship.

• Restroomsarelocatedthroughthedoubledoorsatthefrontleftside of the Sanctuary.

• Pleasefeelfreetofollowtoday’sscripturereadingsonyourmobiledevice.ToaccessWiFigotofp_guest.Password:fpcguest

• Forfamilieswithyoungchildren:Wehavea“cryingroom”locatedintheSpanishRoomwithalivestreamoftheservice.(AlsothroughthedoubledoorsatthefrontleftsideoftheSanctuary.)

Children’sSundaySchoolSchedule: • 9:30amintheNeumannCenter–AllchildrenwillcometogetherduringtheContemporaryworshipserviceforachildren’smessageandthenwillbeledbytheirteacherstotheirrespectiveclassrooms.PreK3&4inRoomNC120 K-5thgradeinRoomNC224(2ndfloor)

•Nurserycareisavailablefornewborns–age2inRoomNC127• 11am:�Childrenareinvitedtoattendworshipwiththeirparents.ChildcareisavailableforKindergartenandyounger.

Wednesday�Night�Live�Dinner Dinner5:30-6:30pm,February19Menu:ChickenPennePastaCarbonara.Adults$10/Students$5/Childrenunder5eatfree.RSVPbynoonMonday:wnl@firstpres.cc/954-462-6200.*Do you have the gift of hospitality? Do you enjoy fellowship? Plug in and share your gifts with our WNL! dinner team (Wednesday Night Live!). Connect with Mona Petersen to find out more! 954-598-9345 / MonaP@firstpres.cc

Adult�Activity�Center�–�AAC�Ministry�for�Seniors� Thursday,February20,11:15aminFellowshipHall Program: Broadway at its BEST! Show with Rio and Marc Frost Cost:$9,MenuSelection:ChickenPennePastaCarbonara.RSVP to Laura Zieglerat954-598-9312/LauraZ@firstpres.cc.*AfternoonActivity2/20:BridgePlay&LessonswithJohnPino@1:15pminRoom200,$5feeNow�accepting�reservations�for�our�March�and�April�AAC�Day�Excursions!� CalltheAACofficeforinfoandpricing. March10:IslandLiving“BestofPalmBeach”SightseeingPrivateBusTourwithLeslieDiver&LunchatPizzaAlFrescoApril7:TheWienerMuseumofDecorativeArtsinDaniaBeach&LunchatGG’sWaterfrontinHollywood

Rock�Painting�Class�This�Week! Thursday,February20at10amintheStudy&RenewalCenter. AllarewelcometojointhisclasstaughtbyAliciaBresee,residentartist.Allmaterialswillbesupplied,butfeelfreetobringyourownrocktopaint!MUSTRSVPBYMONDAYFEBRUARY17TORESERVEASEAT:954-598-9345/MonaP@firstpres.cc

Guys and Dolls�Kirk�Singer�(High�School�Choir)�Musical�-�Tickets�on�sale! Stopbythe“Guys&Dolls”tickettableoutsideofFellowshipHall9:15am-12:15pmtoday.Thursday,March5willbehalf-priceopeningnightandstartsat7:30pm–generaladmissionticketsare$10/Adultsand$5/under18.FridayandSaturdaynight(March6-7)willbecabaret-styledinnershowsandstartat6:30pm.Seatsmustbereservedandare$30/Adultsand$20/12&underandincludesdinnerandshowticket.Sunday,March8isa2pmmatinee–generaladmissionticketsare$20/Adultsand$10/under18.Ifyoucan’tmakeittothetickettable,feelfreetocallthetickethotlineat954-598-9324oremailtickets@firstpres.cc.We are looking for volunteers to help serve for the Friday and Saturday night dinner shows. Ifyouwouldliketohelp,pleasecontactSuzanneMcCawleyat954-205-1851orTheMcCawleys@gmail.comThankyou!Planned�Giving�Seminar�and�Dinner SundayFebruary23at5:30pm ComeandlearnmoreaboutyourLEGACYGIFTOPTIONS.DinnerishostedbytheStewardshipTeam.PleaseRSVPbywritinganoteonyourconnectcardorcallingtheChurchoffice.

Prison�Ministry OurJailVisitationMinistryneedsvolunteerstohelpfacilitatemens’smallgroupsforinmatesattheMainJail.IfyouareavailabletohelponeTuesdayeveningpermonth,contactNicMerchantorCliffJumper(charles.jumper@hotmail.com)aboutjoininganamazingefforttobethehandsandfeetofJesusinaplacedesperatetoknowhimrightherein our community.

THE�CHRISTIAN�SYMPATHY�OF�THE�CONGREGATION�IS�EXTENDED:� TothefriendsandfamilyofDorothyR.Shepherd,whodiedonFebruary6,2020.AmemorialservicewillbeheldonSaturday,February22,at1pmintheWattsChapelwithareceptiontofollow.

IN�THE�HOSPITAL�THIS�WEEK: BarbaraMakris–ImperialPointMedicalCenter

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

PLEASE�VISIT�http://firstpres.cc/about-us/staff/forthefullstafflisting.

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 Col. RussellM.Skelton,Jr.byBonnieRenzi,andinlovingmemoryofourmother,JoyceGardner,byWinthrop,PageandJuneGardner.

FLOWERS�FOR�THE�CHANCEL:�Pleasecall954-462-6200.

ARE�YOU�OR�SOMEONE�YOU�KNOW�IN�NEED�OF�PRAYER? Weareaprayingchurchandwehaveateamofprayerwarriorswhowillprayandliftupyourprayerrequestsandpraiseseachweek.Pleasewritethem on your Connect Card or email them to DarleenC@firstpres.cc to beplacedinourprayerletter.Wouldyouliketobeaprayerwarrior?PleaseemailDarleentoreceiveourweeklyprayerletterorjoinusonThursdaysat4pmintheSanctuaryforacandlelitprayergatheringwhereweliftupourprayerrequeststoGod.

THE�PRAYER�PAGER�MINISTRY�enablesyoutoletsomeoneknowthatyouhavejustprayedforthem.Itisaneasy,anonymous,andeffectivewayofprovidingencouragementandcomfortduringadifficulttime.PleasecallRev.PamelaMastenifyou,orsomeoneyouknow,couldusethis means of caring support.

A N N O U N C E M E N T SFirst�Presbyterian�Concert�Series�presents�Girl Choir of South Florida Sunday,February23at4pm,inourSanctuary Throughoutitsfifteenyearhistory,thisexcellentchoirofyoungwomenhasbecomeoneofthepremiersingingensemblesintheSouthFloridaregion.Thereisnoadmissioncharge,butafree-willofferingwillbereceived. We encourage you to invite your friends and especially young people to come to this concert!

College�Scholarship�Applications�for�2020-21 Applicationsmaybefoundonourwebsitewww.firstpres.cc.CompletedapplicationsaredueMarch1,2020.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleaseemailscholarship@firstpres.ccorcallWandaIrwinat954-816-7420.