January 2, 2022 Worship Guide

January 2, 2022

10:30 a.m. Worship

Inviting all generations into a growing life with Jesus Christ

The Gathering Paul Burgess, piano

PRELUDE Amazing Grace

GREETING & GOOD NEWS Pastor Greg Anderson

CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: The grace of God has dawned upon the world with healing for all people.
People: This is how the love of God is revealed to us.
Pastor: God has sent his only Son into the world so that we can live through him.
People: This is love.
Pastor: It is not that we loved God but that he loved us.
People: And sent his Son as the sacrifice that deals with our sins.

HYMNS 627 I Love You, Lord
443 There is a Redeemer

The Confession

CALL TO CONFESSION Ron Brushwyler



PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty and Eternal God, measure not to us your goodness by the dullness of our
devotion. But, as your love transcends human affection, so may your hearing transcend
our prayer. We humbly confess our many sins and ask their full and free forgiveness,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Please continue in silent prayer for confession of personal matters.

DECLARATION OF GOD’S PARDON
Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.

People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

The Word

WORD IN SONG One King by Jeff Borders, Gayla Borders and Lowell Alexander
Sharon Urban, vocalist
Paul Burgess, piano

Kings of earth on a course unknown, bearing gifts from afar
Hoping praying, following yonder star

Silhouette of a caravan, painted against the sky
Wise men searching, for the Holy Child

(Refrain)
One king held the frankincense, one king held the myrrh
One king held the purest gold, one king held the hope of the world

A star hangs over Bethlehem, a journey ends in the night
Three kings trembling, behold the glorious sight

Heaven’s treasure Emmanuel, drawing men to bow down
Tiny baby born to wear a crown

God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray

Oh tiny baby born to wear a crown

One king held the purest gold
One King held the hope of the world

HYMN 693 Though I May Speak




MESSAGE Pastor Greg Anderson

“Love Actually”

1 Corinthians 13: 1-12

OFFERING
Thank you for giving by text, online, or mailing your gifts into the church office.

HYMN 525 Let Us Break Bread Together

The Sacrament

COMMUNION Pastor Greg Anderson

The Invitation to the Table

Prayer of Thanksgiving

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.

Words of Institution

Sharing the Meal

Prayer After Communion

The Sending Pastor Greg Anderson
Paul Burgess, piano
HYMN 542 God Be With You Till We Meet Again
BLESSING
POSTLUDE Variations on ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’

Assisting in worship this morning: Paul Burgess, piano; Quartet: Margaret Bucholz,
Sharon Urban, Steve Van Oss, Dan Sommerville

Sermon Notes

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Missed a week? Watch past services at firstpreswheaton.org/livestream.

CHURCH LIFE

January 2, 2022

TODAY’S MESSAGE

“Love Actually”

Sunday, January 2
10:30 a.m.

1 Corinthians 13: 1-12
As we end a year and prepare for the new one, how can we learn to translate theory into

action when it comes to fulfilling Christ’s Great Commandment?
(Childcare is available during this morning’s service)

firstpreswheaton.org/livestream

Communion This Morning – Communion elements will be provided to

those worshipping in person. In preparation for receiving communion at
home, we encourage you to gather your favorite bread and a small cup of
juice in advance of the 10:30 a.m. livestream start time. In the event that
you are unable to collect your own elements, just participate as you are able.

Today’s Worship Schedule

There will be one 10:30 a.m. service this morning.
Families are encouraged to worship together as there

is no Sunday School. (Childcare is available.)
Adult Education, Genesis and WF will not meet today.

Regular Sunday schedule resumes January 9.

ADULT EDUCATION

Adult Education will not be held this morning.
Watch for details on the upcoming series:
“On Mission Together:
An Education Series on Serving
Our Community.”
Sundays, January 9-30, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

One-to-One Care is a ministry
that has been active at

First Pres for over 35 years:
Stephen Ministry

One-to-One Caregivers are lay people who have been fully trained in the Stephen Ministry program and
are there to help walk alongside of those experiencing a life crisis.
One-to-One Caregivers are trained in active listening, confidentiality, boundaries, and being a non-anxious
presence for those going through a crisis. They are there to listen and to walk with you on your journey of
healing, with God at the center.
To receive care from a One-to-One Caregiver, please contact Pastor Kellen Smith by emailing
[email protected] or by calling the church office at 630-668-5147. Please note that the ministry
is not available to minors.

To make an appointment, scan the QR Code below,

visit firstpreswheaton.org/BloodDrive, or call
Camille from Versiti at 847-305-9998.

Sunday School will not be held this morning,
January 2, and will resume next Sunday,
January 9.

(Childcare is available during this morning’s service)

WINTER SESSION SHINE! Midweek program
STARTS JANUARY 12 for grades K-8

Register at The Winter session runs from
firstpreswheaton.org/SHINEWinter January 12-March 23

Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Join us to share a simple dinner and
fellowship together, including games,

activities and sharing God’s word.

Genesis – Middle School Ministry High School
Ministry
• Genesis will not meet today, January 2. We
look forward to seeing you at 10:30 a.m. on WF – High School Ministry
Sunday, January 9.
• Save the Date! Winter Retreat will be • WF will not meet today, January 2. Our next
February 11-13 at Camp Timber-lee. gathering will be on Sunday, January 9.
See you then!
• Save the Date! Winter Retreat will be
February 25-27 at Camp Timber-lee.

Chancel The Chancel flowers are given in memory
Flowers of Chester Grabowski from his family.

The January Women's Bible Study will Giving Envelopes Are In
be moved to Thursday, January 6 at
10:00 a.m. in the Living Room. If you requested giving envelopes for 2022,
they are available to pick up at the Welcome

Desk. Please contact Beth Spiegel at
[email protected]
with any questions.

Welcome to this week’s opportunity to pray in community

Prayers for our Church Family
• Comfort for Dan and Sharen Sommerville after the passing of Sharen’s father Raymond Nerhus
• Continued recovery for Josh Giambrone following his recent surgery
• Comfort for Jean Hatch, now in hospice care
* Prayers for Jean Goris, now recovering at home after her recent hospital stay

The First Pres calendar of events is available online at: firstpreswheaton.org/calendar.

Church Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 715 North Carlton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-668-5147
of Wheaton
Email: [email protected]

www.firstpreswheaton.org