Bulletin for Sunday, December 15, 2019

 

“Mary” 

Making a Difference in Jesus Name! 

Otisville – Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church 

December 15, 2019 

8:30am, 9:30am, & 11:00am 

Our 11 AM Service is on Facebook Live  

Church Office 386-3851, Email: OtisvillePres@hvc.rr.com 

Cell Phones and Tablets Welcome 

Don’t forget to silence your phones during worship. Thank You 

Text-To-Give message “give” to (347) 830-7281! 

Advent Candle lighting 

Leader: And Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name'" (Luke 1:46-49). 

Leader: Today we remember Mary, innocent and powerful, sacred and scared, worried and waiting as the Savior of all grows in her womb. She sings boldly when she might be meek; she bears her role in history with the confidence of a warrior; she is the beginning of a mighty revolution as the proud are brought down and the lowly lifted up. 

People: Today we give thanks for the Marys among us, who step out of the roles society has planned; unintended pioneers determined to do as God asks; fearless and fearfully stepping out in faith, and beckoning us to do the same. 

Leader: On this third Sunday of Advent, we light this candle as a symbol of Mary, mother of God, bearer of the Way. 

Hymn  

Silent Prayer of Confession   

Sung Response  & Assurance of Pardon 

“Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us.”  

Glory to the Father 

“Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.”  

An Affirmation of Faith (unison)  

This is the good news which we received, in which we stand and by which we are saved; that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day; and that he appeared to Mary, then to the twelve, and to many faithful witnesses. We believe he is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He is the first and the last, the beginning and the end, he is our Lord and our God. Amen.   

Sharing of Joys and Concerns, Prayers of the People 

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.”  

Anthem                                                   Voices Three 

ScriptureLuke 1:26-38 

L: The Word of the Lord.  P: Thanks be to God. 

Sermon         “Mary”          Rev. Jeffery Farley 

Hymn 

Congregational News (Please come to the lectern to speak.) 

The Offering & Offertory Prayer  

Offertory                                        Voices Three 

Sung Response 

“We give Thee but Thine own, whate’er the gift may be. All that we have is Thine alone, a trust O Lord from Thee.”  

The Peace  

L:God sent the world his only Son. Since God loved us so much, we too should love one another.  

P:Let us love one another, since love comes from God.  

L:The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.  

P:(to each other) The Peace of Christ be with you.  

Hymn   

Benediction  

Sung Response 

May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor. Lift your eyes and see his face, and his love forever. May the Lord, risen Lord, bless and keep you forever.  

Postlude  

Announcements and Information 

Today's Worship Details 

• Leading Worship and Preaching: Rev. Jeffrey Farley 
• Reader: Gerda Krogslund 
• Greeters: Chuck and Gerda Krogslund 

Office Hours this week: 

• Tuesday & Wednesday, 10AM – 2PM.  
• Food Pantry is open this Thursday 12/19 from 12-2PM.  
• Please note there will be no office hours nor food pantry next week 12/22-12/28. 

Food Pantry 

• We are in need of powdered or evaporated milk, and jelly. 
• Volunteers needed to help with the food pantry. Please contact Kathy Card (914-443-7548) for details. 

Help Wanted – Church Secretary 

• We are looking for a new church secretary to start in January 2020.  Some of the responsibilities include: production of weekly bulletins, distribution of newsletter and other congregational correspondence, answering phones, maintaining church database, some financial management, liaison for Food Pantry families, and other duties.  If interested, please apply ASAP in the church office. 

• Our sincere thanks to Jen D’Esposito for filling this position.  She will continue focusing on and expanding the EMPOWERkids program for our children. 

New Opportunity – Nursing Home Worship Leader 

After 10+ years of serving the residents at Park Manor and other nursing homes, Elizabeth has decided to refocus on her talents and time in other areas of ministry.  If you are interested in leading this ministry in the new year, please speak with Elizabeth or Jeff.  

Photo Release 

All church activities may be taped or photographed for church use. Entry into our facilities and participation in our activities constitutes permission. Thank you for your support 

THANK YOU!                                                       

To everyone who attended and participated in our Annual Meeting last Sunday. We are blessed to have members that invest their time and talents in our congregation and community! 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

Christmas Pageant and Live Nativity – Today!  

• EMPOWERkids will be singing at the 9:30 service today accompanied by two drama performances AND the Live Nativity which will run from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.  

Hot Sandwich Sunday – Today! 

• Join us for hot sandwiches prepared by our Kafe Krew! 

Yarn Works – December 19 

• Yarn works is meeting at 7PM in the fellowship hall (with Quilting & Needlework.) Contact Wendy Fischer for more information at happymom600@yahoo.com 

Warming Station – December 20 

• We are cooking for the Port Jervis warming station on Friday, December 20. We will meet at church at 5:00 PM to cook and eat dinner then deliver to the warming station at 8:00 PM. 

Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt – December 21 

• Our scavenger hunt will be held Saturday, December 21st at 7:00pm! Get your teams of 4 Ready! Meet in Fellowship Hall. 

Christmas Eve Services – December 24 

• Join us on the 24th at any of our four worship services:  

• 5:00PM Children’s Service  
• 7:00PM Candlelight Service  
• 9:00PM Candlelight Service  
• 11:00PM Communion Service  

• If you would like to help at any of these services, please see Candy, Elizabeth or any of our directors.  We will need greeters, readers, candle lighters, and more. 

Stephen Ministry Leader National Training 

We have had a wonderful experience with our Stephen Ministry over the years, but have been struggling recently without a Ministry Leader. To be the Ministry Leader a person needs to have been trained as a Stephen Leader at one of the National Training weeks.  

Dates are as follows: 

• January 12-18, Orlando, Florida 
• February 16-22 Anaheim, California 
• April 19-25, St. Louis, Missouri 
• June 7-13, Orlando, Florida 
• July 12-18, Dallas Texas 

• August 16-22, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 

Thank you for joining us for the