Sunday, May 31, 2020

  WORSHIP GUIDE 
Day of Pentecost
May 31, 2020        

The links listed in this guide will not be available to view until Saturday, May 30, at 9:00 a.m.

Call to Worship: The peace of God be with you today. Receive with joy the gift of the Holy Spirit. We feel the winds of God blowing among us. We sense the tongues of fire empowering us. How amazing is the power God gives us. How manifold are the works of our Creator. The breath of God fills us with confidence. The Spirit creates new life within and among us. God calls us to be dreamers and prophets. God gives us a vision for a world of peace. May the glory of God endure forever. We will sing praise to God as long as we live.

Our first hymn is “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”, #291 in our hymnal.  We will sing verses 1 & 2 (click link for
music https://youtu.be/Ueq7YT7rv6g )

Call to Confession: We can say the words that come with Pentecost:  spirit, wind, fire.  We can claim an interest in knowing the God of all creation.  But how much time have we devoted to this quest?  How open are we to God’s unpredictable summons and direction?

We will first recite the Prayer of Confession followed by a moment of silent prayers of confession.  Let
us pray… O God, we are frightened by strange tongues and people out of control.  We want to manage our own lives and assure our own safety.  We are afraid that you will ask more of us than we are willing to risk.  We do not want others to consider us strange or fanatical.  We are skeptical of dreams and visions.  We cannot trust some people you ask us to love.  We want to believe, but how can we know that you are more than our collective imagination, a hope we cling to in our despair?  Help us, God.

 (Silent Prayers of Confession)

Amen

Assurance of Pardon: God comes unexpectedly to those willing to wait and listen and trust.  The Spirit amazes and astonishes even those who wait expectantly.  There is more to life than the things we can see – and more in the things we see than our eyes can discern.  So, too, God is more than we can know or think.  Even now, the Holy Spirit is resting on you and on this family of God’s people.  We are a forgiven people....LET US SING GLORY TO GOD!

The Gloria Patri: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.  As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.    

Prayer for illumination: Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover your peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

Our Gospel Lesson is from John 20:19-23 in your Bible. We ask that you read this passage at this time.

At this time, you are asked to click on the link below which contains a solo performance by Sheri
Allen.  The soloist will be followed by Pastor John P. Wilson’s sermon.  He will begin by reading from the Old Testament, Numbers 11:24-30, and then continue with his sermon entitled “Sailing with Eldad and Medad.”  (Please click on this link https://youtu.be/EOxUccRrfFk )  

After Pastor John’s sermon, please come back to this guide and click on the link   for the music to our 2nd hymn, “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” # 286 in our Hymnal.  Please click on this link https://youtu.be/vWEzQaHr_5g  After you have sung the 2nd hymn, we ask that you come back to this Guide for our Prayers of the People.

Please pray for those on the following prayer list and any other prayer concerns you may have.

In Our Prayers
May 31 through June 6, 2020

Pray for the courage to be bold disciples.

Pray for the members of all of FPC’s committees and all of the work they do for FPC. 

Pray for Grace Presbyterian Church in Wichita, Kansas.

Pray for our local businesses. 

*Prayer of Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer Thank you, God, for filling our lives with good things.  The abundance of your gifts to us is beyond our counting.  Bless all that we return to you for the work of ministry among us and beyond us.  Let your Spirit enliven our caring and add effectiveness to all our doing.  Make us one in Christ Jesus our Savior, in whose name we pray, saying, “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.”

Our last hymn is “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” verses 3 & 4, #291.  Click this link: https://youtu.be/kFcxYzdqF5M        

Thank you for worshiping with us via the internet this Sunday. 

We hope to be worshiping in our Sanctuary on Sunday, June  7 at 10:00 a.m.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Because of God’s grace, love, and gift of His Son, Jesus Christ, we worship, witness, teach and serve.

Sunday, May 24, 2020 - Ascension Sunday & 7th Sunday of Easter

Good Morning and Thank you for joining us for our Sunday Worship Services. What I will post here is a modified version of the Worship Guide I mail out and send to our congregation. The links posted will not be available until Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m.

We will begin our worship service this week by reading Psalm 63 for our Call to Worship. Please read it from your own personal Bible.

Our first hymn is “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing!” #258 in our hymnal (click link for music and words in the comments section https://youtu.be/dd8AOryi-k4.

Now we ask that you recite our Call to Confession:

Jesus tells us that repentance and forgiveness is to be offered in his name.  Therefore, let us confess our sins to God, who assures us of new life through the power of Christ’s redeeming love.

Now we will recite the Prayer of Confession followed by a moment of silent prayers of confession.  Let
us pray… Living God, we confess that our faith is sometimes weak, our love for others can be
faint, our prayers are often timid, and our gratitude is frequently unconvincing.  When we stand looking
toward heaven, yet feel far from you, you draw near in mercy to forgive us, and fill us with your power, through the grace of Jesus, our resurrected Savior.  (Silent Prayers of Confession) Amen

Now recite the Assurance of Pardon: Sisters and brothers, as Christ is our witness, God’s power to pardon is immeasurable.  Therefore, proclaim this good news to the ends of the earth: through the mercy of Christ, our sins are forgiven...LET US SING GLORY TO GOD! Now sing The Gloria Patri: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.    

During our normal Worship time, we would have Time for God’s Children. It can be found under the tab for Sunday School.

Now please recite our Prayer for illumination: Come Holy Spirit, open our minds to see the power of Scripture to give life; enlighten our hearts that we might see Christ in all whom we meet; in the name of the one, holy, and living God, to whom we give all glory.  Amen.

At this time please read Our Old Testament Lesson is from Psalm 47 in your Bible.

At this time, you are asked to click on the link below which contains a solo performance by Lisa Paige singing “.   Immediately following the solo you will listen to Guest Pastor John Welch.  His sermon this Sunday is entitled “Goin’ Home” and he will speak from three different New Testament scriptures – Luke
24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11; and Ephesians 1:15-23.  (Please click on this link https://youtu.be/feM85w2FAuk )  

After Guest Preacher John Welch’s sermon, please come back to this guide and click on the
link https://youtu.be/c-gaw3glb7c  for the music to our 2nd hymn, “Crown Him with Many Crowns” # 268 in our Hymnal. 

After you have sung the 2nd hymn, we ask that you come back to this Guide for our Prayers
of the People. Please pray for those on the following prayer list and any other prayer concerns you may have.

In Our Prayers - May 24 through May 30, 2020

Pray for people who reveal God’s truth and righteousness.

Pray for our Session and Deacons, and all of the work they do for FPC. 
Pray for the First Presbyterian Church in Arkansas City, Kansas.

Pray for all those who are mission workers. 

*Prayer of Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer O God of all glory and majesty, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, and his power at work in our lives and our gifts.  Bless these gifts for the benefits they afford in bringing life to others in your name.  Bless our lives that we may be your witnesses to the end of the earth as we love and serve you, O God most high.  We pray this in Jesus’ name who taught us to pray, saying, “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.”

Our last hymn is “Lead On, O King Eternal!” followed by the Benediction sung by Lisa
Paige.  Click this link:   https://youtu.be/cLacSn10bkc

Visit us on Facebook at:  First Presbyterian Church, Independence, Kansas and find us on YouTube.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

Because of God’s grace, love, and gift of His Son, Jesus Christ, we worship, witness, teach and serve.

Sunday, May 17, 2020, Worship Services - 6th Sunday of Easter

Thank you for joining us for our on-line service. This is a parred down part of our normal Worship Services, but we pray they will bring you the love of God surrounding you, and peace as you need it. All of the links will be ready to open on Saturday morning, May 16, 2020.

To begin our worship, we ask that you begin by repeating the following Call to Worship words:  “Bless the Lord, O people, sing!  Let the sound of praise ring out.  Come and hear what the Lord has done, the Lord who has made everything!”

Now please click on the link for our first song played by Sarah Scovel, organist: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise)” (click link for music) https://youtu.be/Of1iTLhQimM

Next we ask that you recite our Call to Confession:  “Brother and sisters, God not only asks us to repent, but also assures us of forgiveness.  Therefore, let us confess our sins to the one who is steadfast love,” followed by the following prayer “Loving God, we do not always keep your commandments; we fail to love you; our
conscience is not clear.  Wash us in the water of life that we may live again through the grace and mercy of Jesus, our resurrected Savior.”

Now is the time that we ask that you read Acts 17:22-31 from your Bible.

At this time, you are asked to click on the link below which contains a solo performance by Mr. Warren Townsend singing “Jesus Loves Me, with O, How He Loves You and Me,” composed by William B. Bradbury, words by Susan Warner'; pianist is Sarah Scovel.  Immediately following the solo you will listen to Pastor John’s Epistle Lesson from 1 Peter 3:8-17 and his sermon entitled “What’s Your Story?” and our 2nd Hymn,  “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!.” # 804, verses 1 through 4.
https://youtu.be/qYOicmCgUoU

After you have listened and sang our second hymn, we ask that you have a time of prayer. During this prayer time we ask that you say a prayer for the Orthodox and Coptic churches; the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Wichita, Kansas, for the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and other prayers that you need lifted up to the Lord. Please consider reciting this prayer after:  “O loving God, we give you thanks that you have placed in the hearts of your faithful people the gift of generosity and the desire to keep your commands.  Bless these gifts and use them to reveal to all peoples your love in Jesus Christ.  We pray this in Jesus’ name who taught us to pray, saying, “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.”

Our last hymn is “To God Be the Glory” After the song is over, continue to listen to enjoy a Benediction sung by Lisa Paige.  Click this link:      https://youtu.be/K4seCsIMW1w

Don’t forget to go to the Gospel for God’s Children tab to share the message with your children. We thank you for joining us.

Sunday, May 10, 2020 Worship Service - 5th Sunday of Easter

Thanks to this virus, we are still unable to be together for Sunday worship, but, as we’ve been doing these past
few weeks, Sunday services are on-line.  Below you will find links for hymns, Pastor’s announcements with scripture reading and sermon, and a special solo by Sarah Scovel.  These links are set to be live beginning Saturday morning (May 9).  We pray these tapings bring some sunshine into your day, be it stormy outside or beautiful.  And please, feel free to share the links with your friends and family.  We will also put the links on our Facebook page so you can share them from Facebook. 
Be safe through our stormy weather this weekend, and we pray we will be able to gather together again soon.

Blessings,
The Staff at First Presbyterian Church, Independence, KS

Our first hymn is “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (Psalm 103)”  https://youtu.be/t4zPYeuAQWY
 (click link for music, the words are in the comments section)

Please click on this link  https://youtu.be/uATQKM5SH-I to enjoy Sarah Scovel singing and playing “Be Thou My Vision” arranged by Craig Courtney.

Please click on the link to hear Pastor John’s New Testament Lesson from Acts 7:51-8:1 and his sermon entitled “Martyrs and Saints.”  https://youtu.be/ujUaTygkMqQ 

Our 2nd Hymn is “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind.”  We will sing verses 1 through 4 (click link
for music; words are in the comments section)   https://youtu.be/jeka-Rkjsjo 

At this time in our normal worship service, we would have our Prayers of the People where we pray for those on our prayer list and any other prayer concerns you may have. This week we ask that you pray for the following: Pray for friends who are bereaved; Pray for First Presbyterian Church in Freeport, Kansas; Pray for McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois; and any personal concerns you may have. After you have prayed, we ask that you recite the following: Almighty God, receive the gifts we bring in gratitude for your astounding goodness.  Make our lives to be an acceptable offering in union with our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you forever.  We pray this in Jesus’ name who taught us to pray, saying, “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.”

Our last hymn is “How Firm a Foundation.”  We will sing verses 1 through 4    (click on link for music)    https://youtu.be/ZBEuMsPOTmI 

Sunday, May 3, 2020 - 4th Sunday of Easter

Good Morning Everyone,

It’s hard to believe it’s a new month, but the day I finished putting this together, it was May 1st. With May we get beautiful weather one minute and stormy weather the next, which we have already seen!  I love springtime in Kansas!  It’s the one season my daughter, who lives in Florida, misses.  She loved our spring storms! 

We hope everyone is doing well, staying safe, and able to enjoy the beauty God is surrounding us with in His
flowers, the birds, and trees. 

As we’ve been doing these past few weeks, Sunday services are again on-line.  Our members receive a worship guide each week, but we are not able to attach it to our website. So instead, we like to share some of our worship service with you by this message. Below you will find links for the hymns, Pastor’s short announcements, scripture reading and sermon, and a special solo by Larry Annable.  We hope you are enjoying these tapings, and that you feel the need to share them with your friends and family.  That’s the nice thing about YouTube, once they are downloaded and open for viewing, the videos will remain there until we take them down.  You are not limited on your views or how many times you share them!  Remember, we also share the links on our Facebook page. If you are not a member of FPC, but would like to receive our worship guide by e-mail, please contact our office staff on our “contact” link. We would be happy to send out the guide each Friday to you.

We pray you have an excellent and blessed May, and we pray we will be all together soon.

The Staff of First Presbyterian Church
Independence, KS

Our first hymn is “Praise the Lord!  God’s Glories Show (Psalm 150)” https://youtu.be/4S-L0amtHQ8  (click link for music)

Please click on this link  https://youtu.be/M4K3CniryRg  to hear vocal soloist of “The Lord Is My Shepherd” sung by Larry Annable.

Pastor John’s Gospel Lesson is from John 10:1-10 and his sermon title is “Windows and Walls” which is on a video clip on YouTube.  Please either click on the link listed below, or if that doesn’t work, copy and paste the link to the internet.  Once you have watched the lesson and sermon, our members are encouraged to return to the worship guide we provided by e-mail for the link and words to our next hymn and the remainder of the service.  https://youtu.be/826BFJnkYXY 

Our 2nd Hymn is “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (Psalm 23)” (click link for music)   https://youtu.be/PMKpvgTKSdc

In betwen the 2nd and last hymn, members are encouraged to be in prayer.

*Prayer of Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer Thank you, God, for the abundant life we enjoy, not in the things we possess but in the relationships you offer and the opportunities for sharing that you provide.  May all that we here dedicate to you be distributed in ways that meet human need and offer praise to you.  Extend our outreach beyond our vision, that we may live in awe and wonder before you, marveling before your goodness and mercy.  We pray this in Jesus’ name who taught us to pray, saying, “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.”

Our last hymn is “Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing!” (click on link for music)    https://youtu.be/_toJQXFfG50

Sunday, April 26, 2020 - 3rd Sunday of Easter

Another Sunday of worshiping at our homes, not alone because God is with you, but fewer in numbers.  There has been no decision on when we will gather together again on Sunday, but until then we are back on YouTube.  The videos are up and ready for you to begin viewing them now.   And please remember, when you view a video, please take a moment and like the video. 

Our first hymn is “Christ Is Risen!  Shout Hosanna!!” https://youtu.be/-qe6NMT8uyU  (click link for music) The words are located in the comments section.

Pastor John’s Epistle Lesson is from I Peter 1:17-23 and his sermon title is “Living as Strangers Here” which is on a video clip on YouTube.  Please either click on the link listed below, or if that doesn’t work, copy and paste the link to the internet.  https://youtu.be/F8oU9MJ2yG8

Our 2nd Hymn is “Christ Is Alive!”   https://youtu.be/GYYBPTTJjUw (click link for music) The words are located in the comments section.

Our last hymn is “Hymn of Promise”     (click on link for music)  https://youtu.be/NKvzaE-fd9U As before, the words are located in the comment section.

Our members are each e-mailed a copy of the worship guide every Friday. If you are not a part of our e-mail, but would like to receive a copy of the worship guide by e-mail, please contact us on this website. under the “contact” tab. You will also find a Sunday Children’s Time under “For Our Children - Sunday School.”

Sunday, April 19, 2020 - 2nd Sunday of Easter

We keep praying that soon we will be able to gather together in worship, but unfortunately, this Sunday is
not that day.

We are back on YouTube this Sunday, and for the first time we had no glitches!  The videos are up and ready for you to begin viewing them now.   And please remember, when you view a video, please take a moment and like the video. 

Pastor John and I keep praying this will be over soon and I know he is missing seeing his congregation.  Stay safe, stay well, and keep praying this ends soon.

Announcements from the Pastor (see video clip) https://youtu.be/7ZfPZuTiN0w

Our first hymn is “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!” https://youtu.be/PAHltYkmJO8    (click on link for music)

Pastor John’s Epistle Lesson is from I Peter 1:3-9 and his sermon title is “In Search of Hope” which is on a video clip on YouTube.  Please either click on the link listed below, or if that doesn’t work, copy and paste the link to the internet.  Once you have watched the lesson and sermon, please return to this worship guide for the remainder of the service. https://youtu.be/q1sz41RBd8w      

Our 2nd Hymn is “O Sing a Song of Bethlehem.” https://youtu.be/T5jWfLWLg18   (click link for music)

Our last hymn is “Thine is the Glory”   https://youtu.be/TTMrLU_XbUc  (click on link for music)

(The words for each song is listed in the comments section of each video.)

Easter Sunday Worship, April 12, 2020

Well, it’s another Sunday where FPC is not able to meet together, but as we have been doing these past
few weeks, Pastor John is being sure everyone can worship together.  My daughter has worked her magic, as she has been doing for me, and we are set and ready.  The links will not be available to view until tomorrow, Easter Sunday, at 8:00 a.m.  Once they come open, you can view them anytime so you can worship on Easter when you’d like.  If you’re busy on Easter and don’t get to them, they will still be there. 

We pray you all have a blessed and Happy Easter, and we hope to see everyone at FPC in worship again.  Please remember, the office is closed Monday, and starting on Tuesday we will be open but closed to the public.  If you need to come to the church for anything, just call ahead so we will be sure to let you in.

Announcements from the Pastor (see video clip) https://youtu.be/9scI9gXJvu0

Our first hymn is “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today,” https://youtu.be/veQeKMRZ9j8   (click on link for music)

Pastor John’s Gospel Lesson is from John 20:1-18 and his sermon title is “Clinging to Easter”  which are on a video clip on YouTube.  Please either click on the link listed below, or if that doesn’t work, copy and paste the link to the internet.  https://youtu.be/BWv7tlgg-EM   

Our 2nd Hymn is “Christ Is Risen!  Shout Hosanna,” https://youtu.be/-qe6NMT8uyU  (click link for music)

Our last hymn is “The Day of Resurrection”   https://youtu.be/4DOvbTnKpUE   

Good Friday Meditations - 2020

Below please find scriptures to read for the Good Friday guided meditation of First Presbyterian Church. 

The Shadow of Betrayal                 Matthew 26:20-25      

The Shadow of Temptation           Luke 22:39-44            

The Shadow of Accusation            Mark 14:43-65           

The Shadow of Desertion              Matthew 26:30-35            

The Shadow of Crucifixion           Mark 15:16-32           

The Shadow of Death                     Mark 15:33-41           

The Shadow of Burial                    John 19:38-42   

Maundy Thursday, April 8, 2020

Dear Friends,
Today is Maundy Thursday.  Normally, FPC would be meeting tonight to celebrate this Holy Day, but,
unfortunately, that will not happen this year.  As we have been doing these past couple of weeks, Pastor John did want to make sure everyone was given the opportunity to worship so we have everything you need attached herein.  
  As we have been doing, we have several links for Maundy Thursday.  Pastor John has a short announcement, his scripture reading and sermon, and we have music played by Sarah Scovel for the songs that Pastor has suggested. 

We will be adding the links to our Facebook page and they will be listed below as well. If you have problems with the links provided, you should be able to find our site on YouTube by just searching for First
Presbyterian Church Independence Kansas (no commas needed). 

Remember to share these links with any family or friends you would like to, and don’t forget to like the links.  We are able to see how many views and likes we have.

We thank you for your patience in this somewhat difficult, and we pray we will all be together soon. 
The Staff at First Presbyterian Church, Independence, Kansas

Maundy Thursday announcements https://youtu.be/dbkatb1AEAM

Our first hymn is “Beneath the Cross of Jesus.”  Please click on the link for music to sing along with: https://youtu.be/oQmrvJZEPyk     

Please read our first Scripture Reading which is from I Corinthians 11:23-26 in your Bible.

Now join in singing our second hymn which is “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.”  Please click on the link for music to sing along with:  https://youtu.be/963_fuKHHmE

Pastor John’s Scripture reading is from John 13:1-17, which is followed by his sermon, “Dive Deep” is
on a video clip.  Please either click on the link listed, or if that doesn’t work, copy and paste the link to the internet.    https://youtu.be/kegIiic0eus

(If you would like to partake of communion, you may wish to find a piece of bread or a cracker and a small drink per Pastor John’s instructions.)

Sacrament of Holy Communion click his link to commune with Pastor John  https://youtu.be/1L7Trrq09AM

Our closing hymn is “Were You There” https://youtu.be/0JHkozP7W9c  
 

Palm Sunday, April 5, 20202

Dear Friends,

Well, we had technical difficulties, but my daughter (Shanna Berry-Wallace) worked her magic on our YouTube site, and Palm Sunday is now up and running. 

This is our third on-line worship experience, and we are praying we can stop making these very soon.  We have several links this week.  Not only do we have the Worship Guide attached, but we have links so you
can have music to sing the songs with.  We thank Sarah Scovel, our organist, for coming in and playing the organ for the three pieces.  I will add the links to the bottom of this message in the order of the worship guide (that was e-mailed to our members).  We have announcements, songs, and the scripture reading with sermon.   All you should have to do is click on the links.  I will also add these to our website and our Facebook page before I head home.

If you have problems with the link, you should be able to find our site on YouTube by just searching for First Presbyterian Church Independence Kansas (no commas needed). 

Announcements https://youtu.be/gq60C6un5ik

Our first hymn is “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” https://youtu.be/kd4Nigp3Zv4

Scripture and Sermon https://youtu.be/qximXh2COJ4   

Our 2nd Hymn is “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna,” https://youtu.be/4FeSmU6bjtM

Prayers of the People – at this time we ask that you prayer for your family, your friends, your community, your nation, and other prayer concerns you may have, and join in the following prayer:

May these offerings bring life-changing good news, both to those who give and to all who are reached by the caring ministries of the church.  May they help to restore relationships of trust among us and outpourings of generosity that echo your steadfast love around the world.  May your saints be raised to new life that cuts through the deceptions of society to bring your new order among us, O God of all times and places.  We pray this in Jesus’ name who taught us to pray, saying, “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.”

Our last hymn is “Ride On!  Ride On in Majesty!”  https://youtu.be/atCmZN0pG7Y

May you have a blessed Palm Sunday.
The Staff at First Presbyterian Church, Independence, Kansas.

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Old Testament Lesson from Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Sermon “Dry Bones”

https://youtu.be/lmIdr_chYK8

Dear Friends,
     This is our second attempt to create an on-line worship experience for use on Sunday.  We sent a Worship Guide which included songs with words that they could sing out by e-mail.  If you are interested in receiving it, please contact us and we will be happy to e-mail it to you.  Below you will find a link to YouTube that consists of a few announcements, the Scripture reading, and Pastor John’s sermon.   

     If you have problems with the link, you should be able to find us on YouTube.  Our information on YouTube has been updated, so you should be able to just type in First Presbyterian Church, Independence, Kansas, and find us.  As we did last week, the link is also posted on our Facebook page.

     Pastor John encourages you to have a home worship experience.  We would like to hear your feedback on how we have improved on this taping (we know the picture jiggles a little, we’re still trying). 

                                 Blessings from the Staff at First Presbyterian  Church                       

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Scripture Reading - https://youtu.be/2HoTqQlbrWA John 9;1-21

Sermon - https://youtu.be/a5w8mOLf0AI

Dear Friends,

This is my first attempt to create an on-line worship experience for use on Sunday.  Above are the links for our scripture reading as well as my sermon.

I encourage you to have a home worship experience.  I would like to hear your feedback on this.  Since I’ve never done this before I’m sure there are ways I can improve.  Let me know by giving me a call.

Pastor John