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Las Cruces, NM

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First Presbyterian Church

and

La Iglesia del Pueblo (the Church of the People)

Las Cruces, New Mexico

December 13, 2015 – 10:30 AM

3rd Sunday of Advent

Enter to worship – Leave to serve

Entrar para adorar – Salir para servir

PRELUDE   Preludio      

                                           "Savior of the Nations, Come"      Gregory Hamilton (2014)

       "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" (Tune: Stuttgart)     Edward Broughton (b. 1934)

   "Prepare Thyself, Zion" (From Christmas Oratorio)    Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

 

**The Prelude functions like a curtain that separates our world from the worship place of peace and sanctuary.  We enter prayerfully.  We wait expectantly, listening for God’s Spirit and truth, which challenges us to return to the world equipped for faithful and useful Christian service.

* Those who are able, please stand                          Please turn off all cell phones

 WELCOME, GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bienvenida, Saludos & Anuncios                                

                              Please sign the friendship pads at this time.

                             (En este momento escribe su nombre in la libreta de amistad.)

MINUTE FOR MISSION          Deacons’ Christmas Baskets

     Minuto para la Misión         Canastas de Navidad de los Diáconos

MEDITATION IN PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

 Meditación para la preparación de la adoracion

 

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  (Philippians 4:4-5,7 NRSV)

 Alégrense siempre en el Señor. Insisto: ¡Alégrense! Que su amabilidad sea evidente a todos. El Señor está cerca.  Y la paz de Dios, que sobrepasa todo entendimiento, cuidará sus corazones y sus pensamientos en Cristo Jesús.   (Filipenses 4:4-5,7 NVI)

 MUSICAL MEDITATION    Meditación musical   

 

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

 

REÚNIRSE EN EL NOMBRE DE DIÓS

 *CALL TO WORSHIP Llamada a la adoración                                Nancy Cowan

(John 1)                         

Leader:        In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.     

People:       All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What came into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

 

Lider:          En el principio era el verbo, la palabra estaba con Dios y el verbo era                    Dios. Fue en el principio con Dios.

Gente:         Todo surgió a través de él, y sin él no una cosa entró en ser. Lo que surgió en él era vida, y la vida era la luz de todas las personas. La luz brilla en la oscuridad y las tinieblas no se superarlo.

 

 

* HYMN OF PRAISE   Himno de alabanza

                                83  “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”                  STUTTGART

 

 

 

*PRAYER OF ADORATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

      Oración de adoración y la oración del Señor  (al unísono)

 

Heavenly Father, as once again we prepare for Christmas, help us to find time in our busy lives for quiet reflection and prayer.  May we grasp the wonder of your love and allow the story of the Savior's birth to penetrate our hearts and minds.  So may our joy be deeper, our worship more real, and our lives more worthy of all you have done for us through the coming of Jesus, your Son.  Grant that all who enter here may renew their relationships with you.  Help each of us rejoice in your presence and greet the coming of Jesus with gladness.  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

 

Padre celestial, mientras una vez más nos preparamos para la Navidad, nos ayudan a encontrar el tiempo en nuestras vidas ocupadas para la oración y la reflexión tranquila.  Podemos nosotros comprender la maravilla de su amor y permiten la historia del nacimiento del Salvador para penetrar nuestros corazones y mentes.  Así que nuestro gozo sea más profundo, nuestra adoración más real y nuestras vidas más dignas de todo lo que ha hecho por nosotros a través de la venida de Jesús, su hijo.  Concede que todos los que entren aqui renueve su relaciónes con usted.  Cada uno de nosotros ayudar a regocijarse en su presencia y saludar la venida de Jesús con alegría.  Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

 

 

PLEASE BE SEATED     Tomen asiento por favor      

 

 

CALL TO CONFESSION  Llamada a la confesión      

                                  #91  “Come, Come Emmanuel”             COME, COME EMMANUEL

                                                               

1st time:       Choir

                   2nd time:      Choir & Congregation

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)   

          Oración de confesión (unísono)

                                                                                                                                               

We give thanks, O God, because you are unchanging, because your concern for justice and righteousness is so strong that you came in human form to share that concern with us in person.  Forgive us, O God, for the times when we have been happy to hear the Gospel without truly living it.  Loving God, we confess our sins against you and one another. We pray that you will fill us with your light. May we live our lives in your name as true disciples.  May the Light of Christ show us your way; may the Love of Christ overflow from our lives to others; may the Life of Christ be our model as we seek to be your people.

 

Damos gracias, oh Dios, porque usted es inmutable, porque su preocupación por la justicia y la rectitud es tan fuerte que vino en forma humana para compartir esta inquietud con nosotros en persona. Perdónanos, oh Dios, para los tiempos cuando hemos sido felices de escuchar el evangelio sin realmente vivir él. Amar a Dios, confesar nuestros pecados contra usted y otros y orar que nos llenará con su luz; podemos vivimos nuestras vidas en su nombre como verdaderos discípulos. Puede la luz de Cristo nos muestra su camino; puede el desbordamiento del amor de Cristo de nuestras vidas a los demás; puede la vida de Cristo nuestro modelo como buscamos ser su gente.

 

 

TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION AND REFLECTION

Momento de confesión en silencio y reflexión

 

 

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE AND MERCY  

Seguros del amor y misericordia de Diós

 

                               

Leader:    The proof of God's amazing love is this, that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.  And Christ rose for us and takes away all our sin.  I therefore declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, all our sin is forgiven.

People:    In Jesus Christ all our sins are forgiven, thanks be to God, amen.    

 

 

Lider:       La prueba del amor increíble de Dios es este, que mientras éramos aún        pecadores, Cristo murió por nosotros. Y Cristo resucitó para nosotros y le quita    todo nuestro pecado. Por lo tanto declaro a usted, en nombre de Jesucristo, que    nuestro pecado es perdonado.           

Gente:      En Jesucristo que todos nuestros pecados son perdonados, gracias

                Sean dadas a Dios, amén.

 HYMN OF ASSURANCE and CONGREGATIONAL INVITATION                      

                Himno de aseguramiento y congregacional invitación

                                                               #88  “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”  (verse 1)       VENI EMMANUEL

                                 O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,

                   that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.

                   Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

                                                LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE

        Iluminación de la vela de Advento

     

                                      William and Joan Kuyper

 CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

     Respuesta congregacional

                              #88  “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”  (verse 7)       VENI EMMANUEL

                    O come, Desire of nations, bind

all peoples in one heart and mind;

bid envy, strife and discord cease;

fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. 

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

 

PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS

      Presentación del diezmo de Diós y nuestras ofrendas

 Offertory  Ofertorio     

                      “Climb To The Top Of The Highest Mountain”       CAROLYN JENNINGS

 

*Offering Response   Respuesta Ofrenda

                                               

                                    #144     “In the Bleak Midwinter”   vs 4                 CRANHAM

            

                                      What can I give Him, Poor as I am?

                                      If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb.

                                      If I were a wise man, I would do my part.

                                      Yet what I can I give Him, Give my heart.

 

*Prayer of Dedication    Oración de Dedicación    

 

GOOD NEWS TIME WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES                            Lon Anderson                        

   Momento de buenas noticias para los discípulos jóvenes

           A church school program and a nursery are provided for birth through age 3 in Branigan Hall. We encourage families to share a complete worship experience together; however, an optional video program for children age 4 through elementary is offered at this time in the Jones Hall Library (except on Communion Sundays.) Please leave activity bags on the pews.

 (Un programa de la escuela de la iglesia y una guardería se proporcionan para los recién nacidos hasta los 3 años de edad en Branigan Hall. Animamos a las familias a compartir una experiencia de adoración completa juntos; Sin embargo, un programa de vídeo opcional para niños de 4 años de edad hasta primaria se ofrece en este momento en la biblioteca de Jones Hall (excepto en comunión los domingos.) Por favor, deje bolsas de actividad en las bancas.)

 HYMN OF ILLUMINATION (Himno de la Iluminacion)

                                                

   #134    “Joy to the World”   (verses 1 & 2)                     ANTIOCH

 

PASTORAL PRAYER   Oración pastoral   

 PRAYER RESPONSE   Respuesta oración

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

PROCLAMACIÓN DE LA PALABRA DE DIÓS

 

SCRIPTURE LESSON    Lectura de la escritura

 

    

                                                  Zephaniah 3:14-17

Zephaniah 3:14-17 (NRSV)

          Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The Lord has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak. The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.                               

 Leader:          This is the word of the Lord.  

People:         Thanks be to God.        

 

Sofonías 3:14-17   (Nueva Versión Internacional)                    Rev. Jorge Orozco

 

          ¡Lanza gritos de alegría, hija de Sión! ¡da gritos de victoria, Israel! ¡Regocíjate y alégrate de todo corazón, hija de Jerusalén! El Señor te ha levantado el castigo, ha puesto en retirada a tus enemigos. El Señor, rey de Israel, está en medio de ti: nunca más temerás mal alguno. Aquel día le dirán a Jerusalén: «No temas, Sión, ni te desanimes, porque el Señor tu Dios está en medio de ti como guerrero victorioso. Se deleitará en ti con gozo, te renovará con su amor, se alegrará por ti con cantos.

Lider:            (Esta es la palabra del Señor.)

        Gente:           (Gracias a Dios.)

 

SERMON  Sermón         “The Joy and Delight of the Lord”         Rev. Norm Story

“La alegría y el regocijo del Señor”

SALT & LIGHT PAGEANT 

              Desfile de luz y de sal

Why The Chimes Rang

Presented by the Salt & Light

Elementary and Middle School Choirs

By Julia Neufeld and Margaret Tucker

Janet Loman and Dina Schroeder, Percussion

Paul Hallsted, Recorder   Pat Courter, Piano

Claire McFerrin, Sara   Molly Schroeder, Little Sister   Ainslie Boswell, Towncrier

Special Guests:  Rebekah West and the FPC Handbell Choir

Joan Kuyper, Greg Temple, Larry Courter, Inyoung Merchant, Stephen Taylor,

Bill Kuyper, Derek Merchant, Richard Mbatang, Kyle Temple

Howard Smolleck, Rev. Jorge Orozco

Narrators:  All of the young people

 Another Christmas Is Here

 We Are From The Land

 Who Is Here?

Sara

Who Is Here? Reprise

Sara

                                    It’s Only A Penny

Little Sister

Hustle, Bustle, Hurry, Scurry

 

Congregation: O Come, all ye faithful,

Joyful and triumphant,

O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.

Come and behold him, born the King of angels.

O come, let us adore Him.

O come, let us adore Him.

O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

 Long Ago

Town Crier and Little Sister

The Bells Are Ringing

Congregation: The gift of love is ours to give,

To share that gift each day we live.

And when we spread Christ’s love around,

We are God’s joyful sound.

 

Lift up your hearts in thankfulness,

For God has come, the earth to bless.

Go now in peace and have good cheer,

For Christ, the Savior is here!

The Salt and Light Choirs would like to say a special thank you to Judith Ames and Nancy Johnson for providing the props for today’s cantata.  Also, Kyle Temple for moving risers!

GO IN GOD’S NAME

 VAYAN EN EL NOMBRE DE DIÓS

*BENEDICTION  Bendición

 *POSTLUDE   Postludio         Hymn Tune Improvisation           Howard A. Smolleck

 

Join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the courtyard immediately following Worship this morning. This is a time to welcome and greet new friends and old friends alike.  Fellowship this morning is being hosted by the Deacons class of 2015.

 

 

Liturgist – Nancy Cowan      Sound Room – Austin Breck

Deacon Captain – Scott Burns

 

Greeting before Worship Service:

 

Scotty Burns – E     Dutch Matkin – W     Brian Otto - S

 

Greeting after Worship Service:

 

Nancy Cowan – E     Rev. Jorge Orozco – W    Rev. Norm Story – S

 

 

Rev. Dr. Norm Story                                    Pastor

Rev. John Himes                         Parish Associate

Greg & Kelly Temple       Youth Group Sponsors                                      

Beth Borchert-Thomas  Dir. of Children’s Choirs

Rev. Jorge E. Orozco           La Iglesia del Pueblo

 

  Ryan Fellman                            Choir Director    

  Dr. Howard A. Smolleck                    Organist

  Dr. Janet Loman, CRE          College Ministry

  Michelle Osborne     Salt & Light Coordinator

  Rev. Pyong San Yu        Korean Congregation

 Restrooms are located in Jones Hall, out the west door and across the breezeway; in the choir room, at the left and the right of the choir loft; and in the Narthex, one in the Brides’ room and one in the Deacons’ room.

 Los servicios están localizados en el Pasillo de Jones, la puerta de Oeste y a través del breezeway; en el cuarto del coro, en la izquierda y el derecho del desván del coro; y en Narthex, uno en el cuarto de las Novias y uno en el cuarto de los Diáconos.

 

Please remember in your prayers:  Rev. Marcus Burr and family on the death of Maggie; Jim and Jacque Parks; Josie Frietze; Janet Hansaker; Bobby and Margie Rankin; David Medina; Don McClanahan; Tom Farmer; Emadair Jones; Eileen Hood; Marian Pelking; Bruce White; Everett Slavens; Geviene “Gigi” King; Gerald Carson; Frances Johnson; Presbyterian Church (USA); Casa de Peregrinos; Missionaries Joel and Barbara Trudell, Nairobi, Kenya.

 Welcome!

            We come together as a community at worship to experience the grace of God, who is present in our midst. This is a time to open ourselves to Him and to each other. Expect great things of God and His grace will come to you! Please take a moment to fill out the friendship pads so we can greet you by name. Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church; we are glad that you are here. If you are not active in a church home in this community, we invite you to consider joining our fellowship and sharing in this ministry of Christ. We also have CDs of our Worship services or printed copies of the sermons available. If you would like to have a copy, please contact the office at 526-5559.

Our sacred space is not this building or this Sanctuary, but it is the fellowship we share, the hospitality we live, and the presence of God we see in each other.

For prayer requests during the week, call the church office to get your request on the Church-wide Prayer Chain, or e-mail Linda Ramirez at linda@fpc.lc

Our Vision:  A place where Christian love is modeled

Our Mission:  To be a place where Christian love is modeled through:

1. Understanding, celebrating, and sharing God’s Word.

2. Following obediently where God is leading us

3. Leading, nurturing, and serving our community for Christ

                       

                           Feliz cumpleaños:

 

12/14 – Darla Topley

12/15 – Debbie Austin

12/16 – Donald McClanahan

12/17 – Gerald Carson, Carol Green

12/18 – Greg Sherman

12/19 – Marquez Sanchez, Jet Dunbar


 

(If we missed your birthday please call the office at 526-5559 or email Linda at linda@fpc.lc)

 

 

 


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