September 11, 2022 Worship Guide

September 11, 2022
10:30 a.m. Worship

Inviting all generations into a growing life with Jesus Christ

The Gathering



PRELUDE Partita on ‘Come, Christians, Join to Sing’ setting by Matthew H. Corl

Doug Zimmer, organ

GREETING & GOOD NEWS Pastor Kellen Smith

MINUTE FOR MINISTRY A conversation with Donté Ford,

Minister of Music and Worship

CALL TO WORSHIP

Pastor: Friends, let us worship God today, for God is great.
People: God has blessed us with life, with faith, and with community.
Pastor: Let us worship God today, for God is good.
People: God forgives us, and encourages us, and loves us.
Pastor: Let us worship God today.
People: Because we are God’s people.
Pastor: Let us worship God.

HYMN 267 Come, Christians, Join to Sing

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The Confession

CALL TO CONFESSION Pastor Greg Anderson

Just As I Am, Without One Plea (Hymn 442, Stanza 1)

Just as I am, without one plea
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou biddest me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come; I come!


PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of stars and angels,
God of sheep and lambs,
God of abundance and grace:
You know us well, better than we know ourselves.
You hear us cry “Glory!” and “Praise!”
Yet you watch us tear things apart with our words and deeds.
You hear us say “Thy will be done” and “use me, Lord.”
And you watch us neglect worshipping you and do nothing in response to
cries for help from others.
You know us, and you love us, and you forgive us.
Hear us now say, “Help us to change; turn us around,
Make us more worshipful, loving and hopeful.”
This we pray in Jesus’ name.

Please continue in silent prayer for confession of personal matters.

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D ECLARATION OF GOD’S PARDON
Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

Just As I Am, Without One Plea (Stanza 3)
Just as I am, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come; I come!

COMMISSIONING
Kids and Student Ministry Leaders

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pastor Greg Anderson

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.

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

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DOXOLOGY (Hymn 606)
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
HYMN 409 God Is Here!

The Word

SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 12:1-8 Pastor Greg Anderson

WORD IN SONG All Good Things by Shelton Becton



Seek ye first the kingdom of His love, make Him first in everything you do. If you’ll

just trust and never doubt what He said, all good things will be added unto you.

Twice He fed the multitude with the smallest bit of food, and they all gave thanks to
God that day. Still today, we won’t believe that to give is to receive, that the words
He said will never fade.

He’s got everything you need. All He asks is that you heed and be faithful to the very
end. When that judgment day has come, don’t you want to be the one just to see His
face and call Him friend?

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Pastor Kellen Smith
MESSAGE

“HEART FOR WORSHIP”

Haggai 1:1-15

The Sending

HYMN 307 God of Grace and God of Glory Pastor Kellen Smith

BLESSING

POSTLUDE God of Grace setting by Paul Manz
Doug Zimmer, organ

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Sermon Notes

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

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CHURCH LIFE

September 11, 2022

Inviting all generations into a growing life with Jesus Christ.

TODAY’S SERMON RENEW THE

Renew the Vision firstpreswheaton.org/livestream
“Heart for Worship”
Welcome Back Picnic
Haggai 1:1-15
Sunday, September 11
Pastor Kellen presents this three-week series, 11:30 a.m.
which explores the theme of true worship in
the book of Haggai. By calling the Hebrew Invite your friends!
people to rebuild the temple, God led them in • Food and fellowship; bounce house,
a renewal of the heart. In the same way, when snow cones and games for kids!
God calls us to consider our own actions and • Deacons are grilling hamburgers,
how they impact our worship, he will lead to a hotdogs, brats and chicken breasts
renewal of our hearts. • Last names A-M are asked to bring a
dessert to share. Last names N-Z
TODAY! are asked to bring a side dish or
salad to share.

Fall Starting September 18
Sunday
Worship Worship at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Schedule
(Livestream at 10:30)

Adult Education: 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

ADULT EDUCATION ChNuormchinating Committee

Jesus: The Nominating Committee is now accepting
submissions for consideration for the offices
A Jewish Storyteller of Deacon, Elder and 2023 Nominating
Committee. Do you know someone who
Jesus: A Jewish Storyteller exhibits the skills, compassion and drive
to serve in one of these positions?
Sundays, September 18-October 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Led by Dr. Paul Bischoff You can submit names of members
This 4-week class positions Jesus as an itinerant Second Temple and/or your own name by filling out
rabbi whose Hebraic teaching method used parables to convey the the online Nomination Form at
Gospel. He did so in the tradition of a parabolic teaching device firstpreswheaton.org/Nominate2023.
derived from rabbinic tradition and the Old Testament. Historic Printed forms are available in the
views of Jesus are far more domesticated than he really was when pews. Nominations are due by Sunday,
he taught. His stories were provocative, edgy, and at times shocking. October 2.
Jesus’ main purpose was not to present moralistic lessons that
explain theology, but rather to convey the kingdom of God.

September 18: What is a Parable?
September 25: Parables from Rabbinic Tradition
October 2: Jesus: An Edgy Storyteller
October 9: The Kingdom of God

Women’s Ministry Micah 6:8
Fall Card Writing Workshop
Micah 6:8 Group Outing
Thursday, September 15 DuSable Black History Museum
1:00-3:30 p.m. in Stewart Hall Saturday, September 17 – 11:00 a.m.

Join us as we gather together to make fall As a way to better understand, build bridges across racial
greeting cards to send to the women of divides and combat social injustice, the Micah 6:8 group is
our congregation. You can put your artistic planning an outing to the DuSable Black History Museum
talents to work by creating some cards and Education Center at 740 East 56th Place in Chicago
or copying the samples, or you may write on September 17. Timed entry tickets are necessary, so
notes and address the envelopes. There please go to the museum website at firstpreswheaton.
is something for everyone! Come for the org/DuSable to secure your tickets for the September 17,
11:00 a.m. entry time. All are welcome to join!
entire time or drop in for a few minutes. You
do not need to be a member of a circle to Email Barb Gassensmith at [email protected]
participate – come and join this wonderful for more details if you plan to attend.
time of fellowship. Supplies will be provided
and light refreshments will be served. Please
RSVP at firstpreswheaton.org/FallCards.

Men’s Ministry Programs Featured Artist:
Offering a forum for men with similar circumstances Janice Zeuch through October

D.E.N. For Men – Dads with Emptying Nests Artist's Reception: Sunday, September 25
Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 a.m. in the Parish House Dining Room Between services in the Rotunda
D.E.N. for Men is a First Pres small group for committed
working fathers transitioning to life as empty nesters. Janice was a teacher in the Cleveland
area prior to moving to Wheaton in 2005.
Finding Fathers Small Group She was lucky to find Wheaton, this
Fridays from 6:00-7:00 a.m. in the Parish House Dining Room church and be able to stay home to raise
Finding Fathers is a small group of committed fathers with her three children. Eight years ago, she
school age children (K-12). went back to teaching children’s classes
at the DuPage Art League. If she is not
at the league working with pastels, then
she is home painting a house for her side
business, watercolormyhouse.com. For
the past three years, she has participated
in the fundraising event Brushes with
Cancer.

First Pres Preschool is grateful for the ongoing support of
the First Pres Wheaton community. We are excited to officially
get back to school the week of September 12. Please pray for
a successful school year.

Fall Sunday School Kick-Off! Fall Sunday School kicks
off today at 10:30 a.m! Preschool and Kindergarten-2nd grade
classes will meet in their Sunday School rooms at 10:30 a.m. The
3rd-5th grade class will attend church with their families and go
down to Sunday School just before the sermon. This year, we are
introducing the Spark Activate Faith Rotation curriculum from Spark
House! We're excited to launch this new curriculum and hope that it
will be enriching for your children and your whole family.

Kids Ministry Fall Fest – Sunday, October 2. Kids Ministry will
be hosting a fall fest after church on the church lawn. Join us for
games, food, fun and fellowship. We encourage all members of
our congregation to join the fun and learn more about our Kids
Ministry, how you can be involved, and what we are looking
forward to this fall!

Save the Date: December 9: Kids Ministry Family Nativity Night

WHEFAPTON High School
Ministry
Middle School Ministry
• We will meet together on Sunday mornings • We meet on Sunday evenings from
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Stewart Hall. 5:30-7:00 p.m. at church.

• Sign up for our Sonny Acres Night • Praise Band will practice from
on Friday, October 29 at 5:00-5:30 p.m. on Sunday.
firstpreswheaton.org/SonnyAcres.
• Confirmation starts today from
10:30-11:30 a.m. in Stewart Hall.

• The Fall Retreat is October 21-23. Sign up
at firstpreswheaton.org/WFRetreat22.

Chancel The Chancel flowers are given with thanksgiving and in celebration
Flowers of their 51st wedding anniversary by Marty and Pat Dettmer.

Welcome to this week’s opportunity to pray in community

Prayers for our Church Family

• Thanksgiving for the birth of Harper Marie Stremel on September 5, daughter of Patrick and
Julie Stremel, and grandparents Matt and Beth Stremel
• Comfort for Megan Slocum Rotter and her family as they grieve the loss of her father-in-law,
Larry Rotter, from long term Covid lung damage
• Healing for Cheryl Price as she faces health concerns
• Comfort for the family of Joan Siegmann (Susan Hull’s mother) who passed away on September 4
• Comfort for the family of Alice Ayers (Tim Ayers’ mother) who passed away on September 4
• Recovery for Mary Stollberg following spinal surgery
• Grace for Barbra Burch whose mother, Carol Legon, is in hospice care
• Healing for Dave Koczan who is undergoing rehab at home
• Recovery for Rhonda Gonkee, sister of Rae Kocinski, who recently suffered a serious heart episode
and Rhonda Pegan, sister of John Kocinski, who continues to battle breast cancer
• Healing for Paul Burgess after taking a fall and support as he’ll be unable to play piano for
upcoming worship services
• Gratitude that Kat Hatting was unanimously approved by the congregation as the next Associate
Pastor for First Pres and blessings for her ordination on September 18

Church Office Hours

Monday through Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

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