WIXLIB

OUR MISSIONThe Greenwood Community Church, Presbyterian, seeks to have a three-fold ministry inobedience to our Lord’s Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20):“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations .” We seek to bring men, women,boys and girls of all nationalities into a vital relationship with the Son of God.“. baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit .”We seek to bring men, women, boys and girls into a vital relationship with the family of God.“. teaching them to observe all I have commanded you .” We seek to bring men,women, boys and girls into a vital relationship with the Word of God.OUR SESSIONMarcia Camilleri CampDennis J. CharpentierBeth A. FishKevin L. GoldeEmmy J. KmetH. Samuel KoldykDenise S. MairD. Elaine Magyar,ClerkWayne A. MeunierEvelyn C. MurrayDonald B. SorgelKristine L. SwansonOUR BOARD OF DEACONSMonika AlgozinoJudith Hall BarryJean A. BrownCheryl L. BowserBeverly A. CarsonStephen R. HallVirginia A. JacobsAdam K. JonesEmily R. JonesVera M. KoldykLouis P. MessierClaudette PailinBrandon E. PhillipsSherry L. PhillipsCynthia M. PisanoSusan RielCatherine C. SchobelJoAn L. SchultzNancy H. SumrallJanet P. SwansonWilliam TaylorRobert J. WhitneyOUR STAFFThe Rev. Dr. Stephen L. Clark, PastorJohn C. Black, Director of Music and Choirs, OrganistAlexandra K. Nichols, Music AssociateVirginia A. Jacobs, Director of Family MinistriesCarol A. Castergine, Church Office AdministratorJohn W. Pickup, SextonM. Barry Baxter, TreasurerEmmy J. Kmet, Financial SecretaryDennis J. Charpentier, President805 Main Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island 02886Church Telephone: (401) 737-1230www.gccp.org

THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANYMorning Worship – 10:00 a.m.January 23, 2022Prayer in preparation for worship fromthe 1946 Book of Common Worship:Almighty God, as we pray for the Church Universal, we pray for Thyblessing upon the Church in this place. Here may the faithful findsalvation, and the careless be awakened; may the doubting find faithand the anxious be encouraged; may the tempted find help and thesorrowful comfort; may the weary find rest and the strong berenewed; may the aged find consolation and the young be inspired;through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.PRELUDEHe Leadeth Mearr. Min Hwan KimMy Faith Has Found a Resting Place with The Solid Rockarr. Brent AdamsAlexandra Nichols, Violin; John Black, Piano(Lyrics may be found on pgs. 600, 468 and 521 of the Trinity Hymnal)PRAYER OF CONFESSION (first silently, then in unison):POWERFUL AND GRACIOUS GOD, YOU CALLED FROM DEATH TO LIFE THE GREATSHEPHERD OF THE SHEEP, EVEN OUR LORD JESUS. ON HIS MERITS, AND FORHIS SAKE, FORGIVE OUR MANIFOLD SINS. COMFORT AND DEFEND THE FLOCKWHICH HE HAS REDEEMED THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE EVERLASTINGCOVENANT. AS YOU HAVE CONSECRATED US IN HIM, ASSURE US THAT IN HIM WEARE HOLY IN YOUR SIGHT. THEN IN THE MINISTRIES OF YOUR WHOLE CHURCH,INCREASE THE NUMBER OF THOSE WHO PREACH YOUR GOSPEL; ENLIGHTEN THEHEARTS OF THE IGNORANT, AND RELIEVE THE PAIN OF THE AFFLICTED,ESPECIALLY OF THOSE WHO SUFFER FOR THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS, AMEN.A prayer of John Knox, 1514-1572ASSURANCE OF PARDON (responsively, from Jeremiah 31)“The time is coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a newcovenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah.”“THIS IS THE COVENANT I WILL MAKE WITH THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL AFTER THATTIME,” DECLARES THE LORD. “I WILL PUT MY LAW IN THEIR MINDS ANDWRITE IT ON THEIR HEARTS. I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY WILL BE MYPEOPLE.”“For I will forgive their wickedness and remember their sins no more.”IN JESUS CHRIST, WE ARE FORGIVEN. AMEN.*GLORIA PATRICALL TO THE ANNUAL MEETINGIn accordance with the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA) andthe bylaws of our congregation, a call is issued for the 78TH ANNUALMEETING OF THE CONGREGATION & CORPORATION OF THE GREENWOODCOMMUNITY CHURCH, PRESBYTERIAN OF WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND, to be heldin the church edifice during the Service of Worship which begins 10:00A.M. January 23, 2022, to elect elders and deacons to fill the vacancies inoffice, to review reports and to transact all such business as may comebefore the congregation /corporation. By order of the Session, D. ElaineMagyar, Clerk; and the Board of Trustees, Dennis Charpentier, President.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.MINUTE FOR MISSIONPSALTERSPECIAL MUSICPsalm 19The Heavens are TellingFranz Joseph HaydenChancel Choir; Solo Trio: Olivia Black, Kyle Buonfiglio, and Stephen Parkinson**CALL TO WORSHIP / PRAYER OF ADORATIONPsalm 84: 1, 2, 4How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty!MY HEART AND MY FLESH SING FOR JOY TO THE LIVING GOD.Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; they are ever praising You.BETTER IS ONE DAY IN YOUR COURTS, O LORD, THAN A THOUSAND ELSEWHERE.In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,LET US WORSHIP GOD!*HYMNThe Church’s One Foundation(A setting of Psalm 19 from Haydn’s “The Creation”; the second stanza depicts day and night asvantage points of God's glory; the third describes His glory radiating to the entire world.)The heavens are telling the glory of God,The wonder of His work displays the firmament.Today that is coming speaks it the day,The night that is gone to following night.In all the lands resounds the word.Never unperceived, ever understood,Ever, ever, ever understood.

SCRIPTURE READINGII Corinthians 12:1-11*HYMNThe Law of the Lord is PerfectSERMONGAME OF THORNS TO THRONES*AFFIRMATION OF FAITHThe Apostles’ CreedI BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, MAKER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH, AND INJESUS CHRIST HIS ONLY SON OUR LORD; WHO WAS CONCEIVED BY THE HOLYGHOST, BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY, SUFFERED UNDER PONTIUS PILATE, WASCRUCIFIED, DEAD, AND BURIED. HE DESCENDED INTO HELL. THE THIRD DAY HE ROSEAGAIN FROM THE DEAD; HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN, AND SITTETH ON THE RIGHTHAND OF GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY; FROM THENCE HE SHALL COME TO JUDGE THEQUICK AND THE DEAD. I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY GHOST; THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH;THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS; THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS; THE RESURRECTION OF THEBODY; AND THE LIFE EVERLASTING. AMENOFFERINGOffertoryFairest Lord JesusAlexandra Nichols, Violinarr. Diane Bish(Lyrics may be found on pg. 170 of the Trinity Hymnal)*DoxologyPraise God from Whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost!*Prayer of Dedication*HYMNWonderful Grace of Jesus*THE PEACE (responsively)May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.AND ALSO WITH YOU. (Please be seated)INTERLUDEFanfare in D MajorJacques-Nicolas LemmensThe 78th Annual Ecclesiastical and Corporate Meeting of theCongregation of Greenwood Community Church, Presbyterian*BENEDICTION*(the people standing, as able)

Psalm 19The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.DAY AFTER DAY THEY POUR FORTH SPEECH; NIGHT AFTER NIGHT THEY DISPLAY KNOWLEDGE.There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.YET THEIR MUSIC GOES OUT INTO ALL THE EARTH, THEIR WORDS TO THE ENDS OF THE WORLD. IN THEHEAVENS HE HAS PITCHED A TENT FOR THE SUN.It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.IT RISES AT ONE END OF THE HEAVENS AND MAKES ITS CIRCUIT TO THE OTHER; NOTHING IS HIDDENFROM ITS HEAT.The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wisethe simple.THE PRECEPTS OF THE LORD ARE RIGHT, REJOICING THE HEART. THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORDARE RADIANT, ENLIGHTENING THE EYES.The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are true, andrighteous altogether.MORE TO BE DESIRED ARE THEY THAN GOLD, EVEN MUCH FINE GOLD; SWEETER ALSO THAN HONEY ANDDRIPPINGS FROM THE HONEYCOMB.Moreover by them Your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.BUT WHO CAN UNDERSTAND HIS OWN ERRORS? CLEANSE ME FROM MY HIDDEN FAULTS.Keep Your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me. Then Ishall I be upright, innocent of great transgression.MAY THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH AND THE MEDITATION OF MY HEART BE ACCEPTABLE IN YOUR SIGHT, OLORD, MY ROCK AND MY REDEEMER.II Corinthians 12:1-11I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions andrevelations from the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to thethird heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know — God knows. And Iknow that this man — whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but Godknows— was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one ispermitted to tell. I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, exceptabout my weaknesses. Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because Iwould be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted bywhat I do or say, or because of these surpassingly great revelations.Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, amessenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away fromme. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect inweakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’spower may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, inhardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it. I ought to have been commended by you,for I am not in the least inferior to the “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.