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Sun., June 30 9:30AM

10:35AM

10:40AM

Worship

Deacons Huddle (Narthex)

Hymn Sing (Chapel)

Mon., July 1 10:00AM Staff Meeting

Tues., July 2

Wed., July 3 12:00PM

5:30PM to 6:30PM

Music & More Concert—week five

P.L.A.Y. (Parlor)

Thurs., July 4 Office closed

Fri., July 5 Office closed

Sat., July 6

Sun., July 7 9:30AM

10:35AM

10:40AM

Worship with communion

Deacons Huddle (Narthex)

Hymn Sing (Chapel)

Sunday, June 30th

PASTOR: Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough LITURGIST: Jenny Eastman

GREETERS: Mac & Marilyn MacCaughey USHERS: Steve Simpson, Zach Vollman, Tony Aiello

PERK-N-POUR: Peggy Wagner, Dennis & Nancy Reeser

Calendar of Events for June 30th thru July 7th

On Sunday, July 7th, our guest pastor will be Ted Anderson.

Ted graduated from McCormick Theological Seminary.

A member of Milwaukee Presbytery for over twenty years,

he works primarily in community organizing and social

services in the Milwaukee area. He is a grant writer, an

interpreter, has worked lived and traveled in various

countries. Ted is bilingual, Spanish-English. He has two

daughters and has served on various Presbytery commit-

tees such as Mission Partners and Nominating Committee.

When will I ever learn to say Amen,

Really assent at last to anything?

For now my hesitations always bring

Some reservation in their trail, and then

Each reservation brings new hesitations;

All my intended amens just collapse

In an evasive mumble: well, perhaps,

Let me consider all the implications . . .

But you can read my heart, I hear you say:

For once be present to me, I am here,

Breathe in the perfect love that casts out fear

Open you heart and let your yea be yea.

Oh bring me to that brink, that moment when

I see your full-eyed love and say Amen.

Malcolm Guite

First Presbyterian Church June 30, 2019

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Welcome to this sanctuary.

Welcome to this time of worship and wonder.

Welcome to this family of faith.

We’re glad you’re here today and pray that your experience

with us in worship is both challenging and uplifting!

9:30AM—Worship

Fellowship to follow in Ihrman Hall.

First Presbyterian Church of Racine PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough pastormark@firstpresracine.org

Our ushers are located at each door and would be happy to assist

you in any of your needs today—including directing you to Ihrman

Hall after today’s worship or helping you find the washroom.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE BECOMING A MEMBER OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN,

OR HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE MANY MINISTRIES HERE,

PLEASE SPEAK WITH THE PASTOR AFTER WORSHIP.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, we invite you to

visit our website. There you will find out the ways to keep in touch,

how we live our faith, our different partnerships and so much more.

Our website address is: www.firstpresracine.org

If you are interested in receiving our weekly Evotional, along with

news about what’s going on in the church, call 262.632.1686

or email the office at: office@firstpresracine.org

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AMERICAN DREAMS: American composers depict the

delights, desires and disappointments of American life

The repertoire includes works of Berstein, Hegge, Aldridge and

many of Erin and Ryan's other favorite modern American

composers for the musical and operatic stage. This is the

second in Belle Ensemble's series of Pro Populo recitals,

given absolutely free of charge.

Today at 3:00 p.m. here in our sanctuary

of First Presbyterian Church

Calling all young visual artists: Create your own version of a Monster or Meanie!

The Racine Belle Ensemble is hosting a "Monsters & Meanies" concert at

the Racine Public Library on Saturday, October 26 @ 2pm (sponsored by the

Friends of the Library). And we want to know WHO is YOUR Monster or Meanie?

Create a poster showing your version of this creature.

There will be three finalists who will receive a grand prize, including having

their poster reproduced on the Belle Ensemble's "Monsters & Meanies"

concert flyer. And finished posters will be displayed throughout Racine.

The full Monsters & Meanies Poster Contest guidelines, deadline for submission

and more can be found at our website: www.belleensemble.org

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MUSIC & MORE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Join us Wednesday, July 3rd at noon for:

Carolyn Wehner—vocal & piano

Noah Mercadillo—cello

Shiqi Xu—piano

SCHEDULE FOR THE REMAINDER OF JULY

July 11

Jeff Ward – vocal & guitar

Nancy Maio & Gare Hofstad - violin & guitar

Corporate Downsizing Quartet – vocal & guitar

July 18

Brandgás String Quartet

Benjamin Nelson – piano

Everett McKinney - vocal

July 25

Anna Kojovic-Frodl & Lynn Orlando – piano duet

Martha Fergus, Frank Suetholz & Anna Kojovic-Frodl – flute & piano

Zachary Scot Johnson – vocal & guitar

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WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Jenny Eastman

Welcome! May you find God’s love, peace and grace as we worship

today.

PRELUDE “Andante Cantabile” by V. Norsa

Alejandro Alumbreros

One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

*CALL TO WORSHIP

All: Come to us this morning, O God,

Come to us with light.

Come to us this morning, O God,

Speak to us your truth.

Come to us this morning, O God,

Dwell with us in love.

*OPENING HYMN “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love vv 1-3 [367]

PRAYER OF CONFESSION All: Before God, with the people of God,

I confess to my brokenness:

to the ways I wound my life,

the life of others,

and the life of the world.

And I confess my unwillingness to forgive

those who have wounded me

and those I love,

and the earth.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

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*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One: Hear the good news!

Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation.

The old life has gone;

a new life has begun.

Know that you are forgiven and be at peace.

Know that the Spirit of the risen Christ inspirits you and rejoice. All: Amen.

*PASSING THE PEACE

One: Since God has made us the blessed community, the Church,

let us greet one another with the peace and joy of Christ.

Peace and joy be with you. All: And also with you.

*SONG OF PRAISE “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” [Renew! 266]

Give thanks with a grateful heart

Give thanks to the Holy One

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son.

And now let the weak say, "I am strong"

Let the poor say, "I am rich

Because of what the Lord has done for us."

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

MINUTE FOR MISSION Janet Colvin, Principal—Julian Thomas Elementary

MESSAGE Kathi Wilson

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

MUSIC FOR REFLECTION

*SONG OF RESPONSE “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” [343]

OFFERING/OFFERTORY Andrea Nitz

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HOPES CENTER OF RACINE

SUMMER WISH LIST

The items provided during street outreach

at night are almost all donated. During

the summer months, we can use white

socks for men and/or women (adult sizes)

If you feel led to help with these items,

there will be a drop-off box for socks

located in Ihrman Hall.

On Thursday, July 4th—Independence Day, our

MISSION COMMITTEE will be hard at work renting

out parking spots in the First Presbyterian

Church parking lot.

Proceeds will help us support our partnership

with Julian Thomas Elementary throughout the

school year.

If you’re available to help on that day, please

contact Ben Neal, for more information.

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We would like to begin to use the young people as acolytes again. To that

end, we need to know who would be interested in the program. We will be

having some training for acolytes as soon as we have gathered the names of

those who would be interested. We will offer training for the young people but

would also like to have the parents, grandparents, etc. attend so everyone

knows what being an acolyte entails. This will allow the younger members to

help lead us in worship. The minimum age for an acolyte will be 10 years old.

Please call Pam Simpson at 262-637-2275, to add your young person’s name to

the list of those who wish to have the training. Due to busy schedules of most

young people, we plan to offer the training on Sunday after worship, when we

are here anyway! Please call Pam by July 8, so we can get things organized

and bring back our younger acolytes.

Worship in the Park

Sun., July 28th

10:00AM

Lockwood Park

Stay tuned for more info! Sat., Aug. 10th - 12:00 noon

First United Methodist Church

On Tuesday, July 23rd, the Daytime Circle will

meet at 12 noon to prep the August newsletter

mailing and our card ministry.

If you would like Kewpie’s for lunch that day,

please let Leah or Ginny know.

And, as always, thank you to

all who help with this!

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*DOXOLOGY

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above ye heavenly host.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. ~ Amen

*OFFERING PRAYER

One: Blessed are you, God of all creation;

through your goodness we have these gifts to share.

Accept and use our offerings for your glory

And for the service of your creation. All: Blessed be God forever.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND 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.

GOING FORTH TO MINISTER

*CLOSING HYMN ““Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love v 4 [367]

*BENEDICTION All: Bless to us, O God,

the earth beneath our feet.

Bless to us, O God,

the path whereon we go.

Bless to us, O God,

the people whom we meet. Amen.

*POSTLUDE “Postlude in F minor” by V. Norsa

DURING TODAY’S SERVICE:

*Please stand as you are able.

Bold type indicates text to be spoken by the congregation.

Bold italic type indicates songs to be sung by the congregation.

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Please pray for Carole Johnson, Marge Henze, Peggy Taylor, Louise

Shapley, Mac & Marilyn MacCaughey, Marlene Wilson, Heidi Lawrence,

Shelley Lawrence, Shawna Lehmann, Annette Anderson, Jerry Grenier,

Mary Jane Johnston, Darrell Sutton, Ed Hunt, Don & Nancy Tobias, Larry

& Ellen Cardwell.

Special prayers for Barbara—mother of Steve Hansen, Ava—friend of

the Seversen family, Betty—grand-mother of Jessica Smith and Jenny

Humphreys, Jay—cousin of Shelley Maurer, Anita—mother of Georgia

Herrera, Michelle—friend of Sheila Lawrence, Christi—friend of Music &

More, Sandy—friend of Kathi Wilson, Shawn—friend of Denise Park,

Lucille—mother of Diane Lehmann, Mary—sister of Carrie Massey, Gillian

and Ben—friends & former pastors of First Presbyterian.

Special prayers for our military—Nicholas Hansen, Mary Workman, Jared

Smith, Jordan Smith, Lt. Col. Jay Brooke, Chad Lawrence.

We ask for continued prayers for all who have lost loved ones, as they

go through this difficult time. And healing prayers for all those individuals

going through rough times—emotionally, physically or spiritually.

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First Presbyterian Church will be hosting the

Community Meal on Tuesday, July 16th. We will

have a summer cookout theme, so we will

need watermelons and hot dog buns, as well

as milk and lettuce. No casseroles this time.

If you can help with food or help with food

prep or serving please sign up in Ihrman Hall.

Thank you!

Questions? Call Debbie Yale -- 639.5004 (h) or

498.8753 (c)

The Cuba Subcommittee invites you to an organizational meeting

concerning travel to our partnership church in Matanzas, Cuba.

The meeting will be held today, after worship here in the Sanctuary.

Please join us to learn more. Ben Neal or Ryan Schaal would be

happy to answer your questions.

Dates of travel—October 19-26, 2019.

We have a defibrillator and a group of people

who were certified when we got it. If you want

to be recertified or are interested in doing so a

sign up sheet will be in Ihrman Hall on Sunday.

A class will be set up in July.