Anthem Chariot! Traditional African American spirituals arr. by Phillip Kern Gonna ride up in the chariot early in the morning, And I hope I join the band. O Lord, have mercy on me.Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home I look over Jordan and what do I see A band of angels coming after me Coming for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home.

“In You, I Delight”

January 7, 2024
Prayer of Confession God, when you called each of us into being, you delighted in your works. You gifted us with differences that illuminate the breadth of beauty, wisdom, and practices of love in your creation. In whatever ways we still struggle to accept and celebrate our own unique offerings, free us from narrow thinking that confines, constrains, or condemns your good work in us. Help us to desire you, Lord. Help us to yearn for your presence. Pour your baptismal waters over us again. Nourish and heal us so that we may joyfully serve you.
Magnificat Luke 1:46-55 Carl Witt Cantor 1: For God has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day, all generations will call me blessed: For God has done great things for me, and holy is his name. RESPONSE Cantor 2: God has shown mercy on those who fear him in every generation. God has shown the strength of his arm; he has scattered the proud in their conceit. RESPONSE. Cantor 1: God has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. God has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. RESPONSE. Cantor 2: God has come to the help of his servant Israel, for he remembered his promise of mercy; The promise God made to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children, forever. RESPONSE.

“Time After Time”

December 3, 2023
In This Place Daniel Meyer There is a welcome for the weary; There is a rest for it is here we Find the power of our family’s healing love; For as Christ has welcomed all by grace, There is a welcome in this place. There is healing for the hurting; There is a balm, for it is certain That our God is here to heal; For as God has healed us all by grace, There is a healing in this place. There is a comfort for our sorrow; There is a hope for each tomorrow. God’s compassion reaches to our needs, For as Christ brings comfort through God’s grace, There is a welcome, there is a peace in this place.
Roll Call of the Saints Members of First Presbyterian Church who have entered life eternal in the past year. Charles E. Green (September 5, 1931 — March 20, 2021) Eunice Green (July 15, 1931 — October 31, 2021) William/Bill Sorensen (June 13, 1940 — January 4, 2023) Jane Veech (March 24, 1947 — January 6, 2023) Dorothy Castor (August 28, 1926 — February 2, 2023) Mary Kittredge (September 10, 1923 — February 4, 2023) John Houdek (March 26, 1933 — March 1, 2023) Janet Scarrow (August 28, 1933 — March 5, 2023) Gloria Landman (May 30, 1931 — March 6, 2023) John W. Willson (August 19, 1937 — March 12, 2023) Sharon/Sherry Sorensen (May 20, 1949 — March 23, 2023) Larry Braak (February 12, 1937 — April 1, 2023) Cole Lewis (September 17, 2003 — May 26, 2023) Jocelyn Hodgman (November 6, 1931 — May 30, 2023) Sierra Loughrin (July 18, 2003 — June 13, 2023) Edith Rasmussen (March 27, 1927 — June 22, 2023) Michael/Mike Millar (March 1, 1972 — July 31, 2023) Ronald/Ron Marvin (October 26, 1943 — September 22, 2023) Ruth Koffel Morris (June 8, 1924 — October 2, 2023) Jane Hamilton (September 26, 1932 — October 26, 2023)