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WEEKLY CALENDAR
July 20 - July 26, 2008
Sunday, July 20
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Praise Team Warm-up - Sanctuary
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Organ Prelude - Sanctuary
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. El Bethel Young Adult Education - Rm. 110
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Infants to 4-year-olds - 1st Floor Nursery & Sunday School Area
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Summer Sanctuary Service - Norton Chapel
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Jr. & Sr. High Youth - Ballet Rm., 3rd Floor
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Children’s Education - Sunday School Area
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Adult Education Class - Library & Conference Rm.
10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. El Bethel Worship Service (Ethiopian) - Fiesta Hall
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. DsTny Service - Norton Chapel
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. El Bethel Worship (Ethiopian) - Fiesta Hall
Monday, July 21
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Praise Choir - Sanctuary
Tuesday, July 22
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mission Outreach Mtg. - Conference Rm.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Downtown Bible Study - Library
Wednesday, July 23
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Staff Mtg. - Conference Rm.
Friday, July 25
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Susan Odok & Samuel John Rehearsal - NC
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. “Open” AA Mtg. - Norton Chapel
Saturday, July 26
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Susan Odok & Samuel John Wedding – NC
Order of Worship
July 20, 2008
Gathering
Prepare Our Hearts
PIANO PRELUDE: Donna Marie Hartley & Nora Johnston
Slavic Dances for Pianoforte Four Hands,Opus 46, Nos. 1, 7 & 8 -Anton Dvorak
Welcome and Announcements
Pastor Nathan Byrd
Call to Worship
Psalm 139.23-24
Songs of Praise, Confession, and Forgiveness
Cleanse My Heart
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Draw Me Close
A Child Shall Lead Them
Brett Wingate
Greetings
Great is the Lord
(Please sign the friendship pad in your pew and pass it to your neighbor.)
Song of Preparation
I Stand in Awe
Hearing
Prayers of the People / The Lord’s Prayer
Pastor Nathan Byrd
“Good Gardening”
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43
Pastor Nathan Byrd
Responding
Offering/Offertory
PIANO OFFERTORY: Donna Marie Hartley & Nora Johnston
Sleepers, Wake - J.S. Bach/Tedd Smith
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Closing Song
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come - Hymn #551
Benediction
Pastor Nathan Byrd
Postlude
Donna Marie Hartley & Nora Johnston
How Firm a Foundation - Early American Melody/Smith
CCLI License #164914
Be a part of the church downtown
Please call the church office at
602-254-6356 to learn how
you can be involved.
Historic First
Presbyterian Church
“Loving and Sharing Christ
from the Heart of Phoenix.”
402 W. Monroe Church Office Hours
Phoenix, AZ 85003 Monday - Friday
Office: 602-254-6356 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fax: 602-254-5312 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Email: infohfc@historicfirst.org
Website: www.historicfirst.org
The Reverend Nathan Byrd
UPCOMING SERMONS for the 9:00 a.m. SUMMER SANCTUARY SERVICE
(Norton Chapel)
July 27................................................................... “Treasure Hunting”
............................................................................. Matthew 13.44-52
August 3....................................................... “Conversations With God”
.................................................................................... Luke 9.18-20
August 10.............................................................................. “Accountability”
............................................................................... 1 Timothy 4.6-16
DsTny on SUNDAYS at 11:30 a.m.
in NORTON CHAPEL
(An Innovative Worship Experience)
Today.................................................................... Pastor Nathan Byrd
July 27.......................................................................... Brett Wingate
August 3.............................................................. Pastor Nathan Byrd
August 10........................................................................... Kristen Wingate
We invite you to join us in the parlor for fellowship
and refreshments following the service.
If you would like individual prayer, please go to the
Prayer Room in the southeast corner of the Sanctuary.
Historic First Presbyterian Church
- OUR PURPOSE -
Loving and sharing Christ from the heart of Phoenix.
- OUR VISION -
To be disciples of Christ who are equipped and empowered
to passionately live out the gospel.
- OUR VALUES -
Prayer l Discipleship l Spiritual Growth l Worship
l Diversity l Lay Ministry l Mission Outreach
PIANO PRELUDE
The prelude is a time for us to clear our minds and prepare our hearts to corporately worship God. We encourage an attitude of silence as well as a reflective posture during this special time.
WELCOME SOPHIA KATHERINE VAZQUEZ
The rusebud on the chancel this morning is to welcome Sophia Katherine Vazquez to the world. Sophia is the first child of Joe and Jennifer Vazquez.
THANK YOU NORA JOHNSTON FOR PLAYING WITH US
Please welcome, Nora Johnston, daughter-in-law of Ruth Johnston, who will be playing piano arrangements with Donna Marie Hartley that are written for one piano, four hands. Her husband, Rob, Ruth’s son, is the Pastor of the Ajo Presbyterian Church. They are on vacation for a week and she volunteered to play for us.
RECEPTION IN HONOR OF JULIE FERNSTRUM
Julie Fernstrum has served almost six years as music director. She will end her work with HFPC on July 31. She has seen the church through many changes and will be greatly missed. There will be a reception for Julie in honor of her work, in the parlor during the coffee hour after worship on Sunday, July 27. You are invited to bring any expression of thanks to the reception. If you would like to contribute to a gift in appreciation of Julie’s service to HFPC, please direct non-tax deductible contributions to HFPC in Julie’s name.
FREE JAZZ CONCERT
The Pastor will present a preview jazz concert on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. This concert feature Kai and Devon, two young Christians, displaying their unique gifts. The concert will take place in Norton Chapel at 6 PM.
A WEDDING INVITATION
Samuel John and Susan Odok have the pleasure of inviting you to their wedding ceremony on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. in Norton Chapel officiated by Pastor Nathan Byrd. A reception will take place in American Banquet Hall at 8:00 p.m.
FAMILY ASSISTANCE OFFERING TODAY
From time to time our church families are in need of short-term financial support. For this purpose, the Board of Deacons has established the HFPC Family Assistance Fund. A special offering is collected on a quarterly basis to help fund this program, although donations may be made at any time throughout the year. Today you will find an envelope in your bulletin for the January offering. We ask you to prayerfully consider making a contribution to aid those families in need.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY HIGHLIGHTS
Here are some highlights from General Assembly, the top governing body of our denomination [Presbyterian Church (USA) or PCUSA.] 1) Through something called authoritative interpretation there is now a loop hole for practicing homosexuals to achieve ordination on a case by case basis. This authoritative interpretation wiped previous rulings and opinions out. Candidates for ordination can take exception, as a matter of faith and practice, with certain standards currently in the book. 2) An overture will go to all the 171 Presbyteries for vote that would change the Book of Order by removing language that speaks of “fidelity in marriage and chastity is singleness” and replace it with language that speaks of keeping the standards of the church. 3) The General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to keep the traditional definition of marriage as something between a man and a woman. It voted against marriage as defined as between just “two people”. For further details check the denomination website at www.pcusa.org/generalassembly/ or speak with Pastor Nathan.
OCTOBER 7, 2007 HFPC CONCERT CDS AVAILABLE
CDs from the October 7, 2007, HFPC Concert, featuring Soloist David King, accompanied by Donna Marie Hartley on the piano, are now available. Please contact the church office at (602-254-6356) to purchase your copy. Proceeds from each $20 CD will go directly into the HFPC New Piano Fund.
HEART Y FOR MISSION
During the summer months, the Mission Team is collecting bottled water, sunscreen/sunblock, hats, socks, umbrellas, sunglasses and any other items that might help someone survive a heat emergency. Please put your donations in the container labeled “Heart for Mission” on the first floor near the mailboxes.
PRAYER AT THE WELL
Ann Gruner (daughter of Frank and Phyllis Saylor) for the surgeon’s guidance on July 21.
Elly Wohleen was released from the hospital on Wednesday, July 9th, one week after open heart surgery. She is doing very well. We are grateful for everyone's prayers and ask for continued prayers for a successful recovery. All praise and glory is to be given to God!
Family and friends of Jim Newhall as they mourn his passing.
Myron Petersen and family for the loss of his brother Charles Petersen.
Sara Middleton will be undergoing surgery soon.
Helen Cavness for health concerns.
Charles “Mac” McMahel for his health.
Marie Stevens for strength and comfort during Hospice care.
Canaan Church in Kazakhstan.
Evelyn Slingluff (friend of Pam McCune) for health.
Diana Diaz for health.
The HFPC Building and its Occupants for their safety and security.
Alice Hughes for her health (North Mountain Medical Center and Rehab).
John Szabo for perseverance during his confinement.
Military Personnel and those displaced by war throughout the world.
All Prayer Requests that come through our HFPC website.
PLEASE NOTE – FRONT DOOR MINISTRY
It is the HFPC policy not to give cash to transients. We have a list of resources to help them find the emergency services they need in the Reception area, Narthex, and Norton Chapel.
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OUR SISTER CHURCH
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Scottsdale, AZ 85266
ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
2008 CLASS SCHEDULE
Today - Aug. 31
Wired Word - Library
Ephesians: An Inductive
Bible Study - Conference Room