Second Sunday after Epiphany

Psalm 36 declares God’s love to be steadfast, precious and a place of refuge. Welcome, friends, for 10 AM worship in the Sanctuary. In God, you are loved and safe. Sunday school students will meet downstairs following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace. We thank our volunteers for providing refreshments in Fellowship Hall following the service of worship.

HEBREW LESSON:  Isaiah 62: 1–5 NRSVUE
Isaiah imagines God’s joy like a wedding ceremony.

EPISTLE LESSON:   1 Corinthians 12: 1–11  NRSVUE
Jesus brings about a miracle at a wedding celebration.

PSALTER:     Psalm 36: 5–10     KJV
The psalmist expresses gratitude for God’s steadfast love.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “In your House, O Lord” by Jay Turner

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: Gift-Sharing

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Baptism of the Lord Sunday

All are welcome to join us for 10 AM worship in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown for this Baptism of the Lord Sunday. May you experience the love of Jesus in the midst of this congregation. Sunday school students will meet downstairs following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace. Refreshments will be available following the service in Fellowship Hall.

HEBREW LESSON:  Isaiah 43: 1–7 In the thick of our human experiences, God’s claim is on us.

GOSPEL LESSON:   Luke 3: 15–17, 21–23, 37–38. The baptism of Jesus is recorded, his lineage foretold.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Down by the Riverside” Arr. by Jay Whitehouse“

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON:    Enflamed by the Water

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Epiphany Sunday – Second Sunday of Christmas

The Magi followed a star to worship Jesus and present him gifts. We too have been guided by God’s light, to worship Jesus and offer him our gifts of love. We welcome all to Sunday family worship with communion at 10 AM. Refreshments will be available following the service in Fellowship Hall.

HEBREW BIBLE READING: Isaiah 60: 1–6
Kings shall come offering God their gifts.

EPISTLE READING: Ephesians 3: 1–12
Through the church the hidden mystery of God is revealed and known.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “We Three Kings” by Andy Beck   (Piano: Andrea Morokutti)

GOSPEL READING:  Matthew 2: 1–12
Jesus is the mystery of God.

PASTOR DAVID’S MEDITATION: Christmas Mystery      

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

First Sunday of Christmas

All are welcome to join us for 10 AM family worship in the Sanctuary for this First Sunday of Christmas. We invite you to our Fellowship Hall downstairs for refreshments and fellowship after the service!

EPISTLE LESSON: Colossians 3: 12–17.  The marks of the Christian life.

GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 2: 41–52. The teachings of the astonishing boy Jesus.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM:     See Amid the Winter’s Snow (Traditional)

PASTOR DAVID’S MEDITATION: Astonished, Awed, and Amazed

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Join us for 10 AM family worship in the Sanctuary this Sunday! This Sunday we will enjoy a performance of the Children’s Choir and the Children’s Pageant as well – “The Christmas Tree Narrative.” Refreshments will be available following the service in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!

HEBREW LESSON:  Micah 5: 2–5     From the least, God’s divine light shall come.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming” by Larry Shackley

GOSPEL LESSON:   Luke 1: 46–55   From the least, God’s Christ is conceived.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR: “O Tannenbaum”

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT:     The Christmas Tree Narrative       
Origins of the Christmas Tree and the Gospel Message by Susanne Hudson
Piano – Tim Topolski                           Children’s shepherd – Paige Arena
Children & Worship class: Milo D’Agostino, Howie Trigg, Caroline and Jojo Yock
Faith Works readers: Levi Arena, Ella, Hannah and Ryan Burke, Isaiah and Tori Macchia

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.