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The Church at Worship
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 30, 2022
11:15 AM
*indicates to stand if able
†Since the musical offerings are comparable to prayers, worshipers are encouraged to express their thanks for the music by
saying a hearty, "Amen."
Words for Silent Meditation before Worship
Stir us, O Lord, to dare more boldly, to venture into wider seas
where storms show Thy mastery,
where losing sight of land, we shall find the stars.
In the name of Him who pushed back the horizons of our hopes
and invited the brave to follow.
AMEN.
~Desmand Tutu~
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
†Prelude “Sheep May Safely Graze” J.S. Bach
Call to Worship from Bearers of Grace and Justice, Year C
One: Today, the word of God comes to us, in faith,
All: inviting us to trust in the One who knows us, to place our hope in the One who saves us.
One: Today, the word of God comes to us, in hope,
All: inviting us to be gracious in our love and in our service to others.
One: Today, the word of God comes to us, in love,
All: inviting us to not be afraid, but to place our faith in God.
*Morning Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” #276
*Prayer for Gathering from Call to Worship, Year C (Volume 49.1)
All: Holy God, you sent Jesus Christ to fulfill the promise of the Scripture.
Help us to hear and believe the gift and the challenge of the gospel, so that we may
accept and follow Jesus as our Savior and Lord. AMEN.
Morning Psalm based on Psalm 71: 1-6
One: In you, O LORD, I take refuge;
All: Let me never be put to shame.
One: In your righteousness, deliver me and rescue me;
All: Incline your ear to me and save me.
One: Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me,
All: for you are my rock and my fortress.
One: Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.
All: For you, O LORD, are my hope, my trust, my refuge even from my youth.
One: Upon you I have leaned from my birth;
All: it was you who delivered me from my mother’s womb.
One: In you, O LORD, I take refuge.
All: My praise is continually of you.CONFESSING
Invitation to Confession
One: God calls us to speak the truth, even when it is difficult, to others but also to ourselves.
All: Confessing our sin in prayer, we dare to speak the truth about ourselves to God,
who desires to deliver us and to cast out fear.
Public Confession from Prayers for the Seasons of God’s People, Year C
All: God of all places, forgive us if we are open only to the word of the strange prophet and closed
to the truth when it comes from a familiar person. Excuse the pride that discounts what our
neighbors and friends can do, assuming that only the distant expert could be wiser than
ourselves. Pardon the doubt that prevents doing in our place what others have accomplished
in other places but in similar circumstances. We are sorry if we have blocked the advance of
the church of your beloved Son, Jesus of Nazareth.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Forgiveness
One: Friends, hear the Good News! God’s love lasts forever.
All: There is no place it cannot reach. There is no age it cannot touch.
One: Friends, believe the Good News!
All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri
*Call to Faithfulness based on Romans 12: 4-8
One: For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the
same function, so in Christ we, through many, form one body, and each member belongs to all
the others.
All: We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,
then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching,
then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously;
if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
LISTENING
Prayer for Illumination
One: Holy Spirit, as the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah in his time, bring this word now to us.
All: Touch our mouths and our hearts with your word today, that we may build on it in our lives,
in the church, and in your world. AMEN.
First Testament Reading Jeremiah 1: 4-10
Holy Wisdom. Holy Word.
Thanks be to God.
†Anthem “The Lord Is My Light” John Carter
Chancel ChoirGospel Reading Luke 4: 21-30
Holy Wisdom. Holy Word.
Praise to you, O Christ.
The Message “Practicing Our Faith” Lal Rodawla
RESPONDING
*Hymn “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” #343
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
All: 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. Lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory forever. AMEN.
Invitation to Giving
*Doxology
*Dedication of Tithes and Offerings
All: O God, bless these gifts that we have given as expressions of our love for you and our
neighbors, that they may bring closer to fulfillment your reign of peace and love;
through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign. AMEN.
*Affirmation of Faith adapted from The Deepest Truth written by Steve Garnaas-Holmes
All: We believe in God, maker of all things, provider of all things, who loves all people. We follow
Jesus, in whom salvation has come to us: he sees us for who we are, heals the wounds of our
hearts and makes us new. In his death and resurrection, we see the deepest truth of life.
We live by the power of the Holy Spirit, which empowers us for self-giving love. We give
thanks for the Church, the Body of Christ, and for the gift of forgiveness, the power of
resurrection and the mystery of eternal life. AMEN.
*Sending Hymn “Be Thou My Vision” #339
*Blessing
Postlude “From Heaven Above To Earth I Came” Gordon Young
Fred Lyon, Interim Pastor
Lal Rodawla, Associate Pastor
Emily Hall, Youth Director
Todd Barnhill, Music Director
Ron Nice, Pianist
Officers of the Week: Drew Burton, Dave Ott, Kathy DannelsSUNDAY CHILDCARE AT PPC
Childcare is offer for Infants through 4 years of age. We open at 9:45am and are located on the lower level
of the CLC (Preschool area). Infants/crawlers will be in room #9. Toddlers/2’s/3’s/4’s will be in room #13.
There will be a childcare volunteer available if you need assistance finding the appropriate room. We will
always have a minimum of two adults consisting of volunteers as well as a paid childcare person helping
with childcare each week. If you’d like to be a helper/volunteer with our childcare program, please contact
Brooks Herman at brooks-herman@carolina.rr.com
PRAYER LIST
Nancy Burton Kim Hyde's friends, Kathy & Mary
Buddy Stephenson's step-daughter and son Tandy Graham's friends Holley & Sharon
Tim Sisson's sister Helen Finch’s niece, Elizabeth Koehler
Marcia Ingle's friend, Susan Walt Bauer
Kathy Robert's brother-in-law, Jimmy Montgomery Lynette Sisson
Danny Ingle Jim Day
Marcia Ingle Beverly Nunnley
Paulette Purgason Elna Hanley
Chris Peace's mother & stepfather Mike Smith’s brother, Joseph
Kevin Grayson Laramie Williams' sister, Carolyn
Alice Majure Gale & Susan's friend, Donnell
Willie Brock Beth Downing’s mother and father
Al Ansley The family of Merrie Jane Pierce who died on January 25.
THIS WEEK AT PROVIDENCE
Sunday, January 30 Wednesday, February 2
10am Sunday School for all ages 9:00am Jack Howard (Sanctuary)
11:15am Worship (CLC/Online) 9:30am Staff Meeting (Office)
2:00pm Church Assessment (FH) 4pm Rollin’ Hornets (CLC)
4pm Youth Group (CLC) 5:30pm AA (FH)
5:30pm AA-Way Home Group (AMC) Thursday, February 3
Monday, January 31 10:00am Women’s Serenity (FH)
10:30am Monday Manna (online) 2pm Senior Choir (AMC)
4pm Rollin’ Hornets 5:30pm AA (FH)
5:00pm Al-Anon (CLC-2nd) 5:45pm Handbells (CLC)
5:30pm AA (FH) 7:00pm Adult Choir (AMC)
6:30pm AA-Men’s Step Study (CLC-2nd) 7:00pm Fifth Tradition (FH)
6:30pm Boy Scout Troop 164 (FH) Friday, February 4
Tuesday, February 1 7:00am Men’s Fellowship (FH)
9:30am Sisters (CLC-2nd floor) 5:30 pm AA (AMC)
10:00am Women’s Serenity (FH) Saturday, February 5
11:00am Literary Group (online) 5:30 pm AA (FH)
1:00pm Pierce Celebration of Life
5:30pm AA (CLC)
6:30pm AA-Men’s Step (CLC-2nd floor)
7:00pm Fifth Tradition (CLC GYM)NEWS & NOTICES
ASSESSMENT GATHERINGS
During January, February, and March, time will be dedicated for the congregation to assess PPC’s strengths
and challenges, along with expectations for the future. This process began with the Elders and Deacons this
past November 20 and December 11. It’s important for the congregation to take the time do as thorough a
job as possible assessing the state of PPC. This is not only for the sake of letting candidates for your next
Senior Pastor know what kind of church you are, but also for the sake of you knowing what kind of church
you are heading into the future.
Assessment Gatherings for the congregation are being scheduled on the following Sunday afternoons:
January 30 February 13 and 27 March 6, 13, 20, and 27
Each of these gatherings to assess PPC will include up to 25 registered participants and be held from 2:00pm
to 4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please call the church office or use Sign-up Genius via our weekly e-blast to
register. Once you’ve registered, information will be sent to prepare you for the
gathering you will be attending. I look forward to joining in this important component of PPC’s season of
transition.
Peace,
-Pastor Fred
FOOD DRIVE
January 16 - February 27, 2022
Supporting Loaves & Fishes
Please bring the following items beginning this Sunday! You can bring items every week when you attend
worship, meetings or just want to visit our beautiful campus! You can also just make a single donation drop.
Here’s what the priority needs are:
-canned fruit low in sugar or in juice
-canned meat (tuna, chicken)
-pastas (canned or dry box)
-cereal low in sugar
-low sodium canned vegetables
-corn muffin mix Please remember NO GLASS!
Let’s show Loaves & Fishes how much we believe in what they are doing for our neighbors!CAROLINA REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AGENCY
We received good news over the weekend that the Afghan Family we have been helping with grocery
shopping will be moving into a 4-bedroom house that has been secured for them by Carolina Refugee
Resettlement Agency. This family includes a young couple with an 18-month old baby, their parents and the
couple's 17-year old brother. They will be moving in next week and have some immediate needs for the
following items:
1 twin bed and mattress
2 Queen comforters
1-2 sets of crib sheets (they have a crib)
6 dining room chairs
1 Sofa or love seat
4 Bedside tables or end tables
5-6 lamps (table/floor)
We could also use help with the following:
Volunteer the afternoon of February 3rd to help move in the items we collect;
Provide a truck/large vehicle to help transport items from the church to the house (location tba) or help
pick up items at members houses to take.
Contact Beth Brodie if you can help, beth.brodie@gmail.com.
SAVE THE DATE: The PPC Annual Attic Sale will be Saturday, March 19!
This week, we begin Black History Month.
Our Faith & Justice group has put together
an array of resources which include book
ideas, and websites to help our faith
community celebrate this month.
Visit our webpage to learn more:
https://ppc1767.org/event/blackhistorymonth
“Lift every voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring
with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as
the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on
till victory is won. “ James Weldon Johnson - 1871-1938CURRENT COVID-19 MITIGATION MEASURES
Face coverings will be worn indoors, no matter what a person’s vaccination status is.
When outdoors, fully vaccinated people may not need to wear a mask, but masking anyway would be
a
generous gesture of solidarity with those who do need to mask.
Social distancing of six-feet is the expectation for both indoor and outdoor use of the campus.
All children (preschool, VBS, scouts, etc.) that are vaccinated or unvaccinated should continue wear a
face covering and social distance (6-feet) as best as they are able.
Singing may take place indoors where singers can maintain social distancing (6-feet) and will continue to
wear face-coverings throughout the duration of the worship service.
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