Alysabeth Mahood and 4 Students from Gannon Will Be Going To

Church Happenings July 23 - 30
Today / 10:30 am / Worship / Sanctuary
Tues. / 6:30 pm / Tai Chi / Hall
Fri. / 1:00 pm / Neuro-Restorative / Hall
Sat. / 10:00 am / Tai Chi / Hall
11:00 am / Chuck Crist
Memorial Service / Sanctuary
Sun. / 10:30 am / Worship / Sanctuary
AA Meetings – Mabel Cole Hall
Monday – Saturday / AA / 12 pm
Monday / AA / 6:30 pm
Monday / NA / 8 pm
Wednesday / AA / 8 pm
Friday / AA / 8 pm
Saturday / AA / 9 am
Saturday / AA / 8 pm

Belize Trip

Alysabeth Mahood and 4 students from Gannon will be going to

Belize July 23 – 29. Prayers for safety.

Thank you to those who donated suitcases for the school supplies!

Bible Journaling

There will be a class about the basics of Bible Journaling here at the church on Saturday, August 12, from 1-4 pm. Techniques will be taught using watercolor & acrylic paint, hand lettering, rubber stamping, stickers, & other embellishments. The class will be $30 per person. Everything will be provided except the Bible. A sign-up sheet is out on the tablein the Lobby. Please sign up if you are planning on coming.

July 23, 2017

“Love Grows Here”

Fairview Presbyterian Church

4264 Avonia Road P.O. Box 340

Fairview, PA 16415

814-474-3914

July 23, 2017

MUSIC FOR THE GATHERING

ANNOUNCEMENTS

RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP (Greet one another)

RINGING OF THE BELL

PRELUDEMiriam McCullum

*CALL TO WORSHIP(Isaiah 43:1-3a)

Leader: But now, this is what the Lord says--he who created you,

he who formed you,

People: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you

by name; you are mine.

Leader: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and

when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over

you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be

burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

People: For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your

Savior.”

*OPENING HYMN # 435“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

AFFIRMATION This I Believe (by Bruce D. Prewer) altered

I believe I need a shepherd. Because I am sometimes timid and other times overconfident, because I often don't know the best path yet pretend I do, because I rush into dead ends or lead others into hazardous places, because my brightest ideas are seamed with darkness, because the things I crave may not be what is good for me, I need a shepherd.

I believe in Jesus, the best possible shepherd; his wisdom leads me to the best opportunities, his word comforts me when I'm anxious or afraid, his arm steadies me when I feel weary and heavy-laden, his wounded body displays the cost of my rescue, I believe in Jesus, the best possible shepherd.

I believe that I do not find Jesus but Jesus finds me.

I believe in Jesus, the good shepherd.

JOYS AND CONCERNS

THE PEOPLE OF GOD IN PRAYER

RESPONSE HYMN # 461 “He Leadeth Me”

OFFERING and OFFERTORYMiriam McCullum

*DOXOLOGY

*OFFERTORY PRAYER

SPECIAL MUSICMiriam McCullum

SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 23:4; 2 Cor. 1:8-11

Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God.

MESSAGEI Shall Not Fear

*CLOSING HYMN # 116“Take the Name of Jesus with You”

*BENEDICTION

The Light of God surrounds us.

The Love of God enfolds us.

The Power of God protects us.

The Presence of God watches over us.

Wherever we are God is, and all is well.

*POSTLUDE “Toccata in A Minor” Kobrich

(*) Stand as you are able

Thank you to Pastor Tubbs for leading the service and to Pam Durst for being our Liturgist today! A special thank you to Miriam McCullum for blessing us with her voice!!

Thank You to Our Volunteers

Coffee Cart –Rebecca Grimaldi

Greeters – Jim Getz & Fred Ralph

Sound System – Don Twining & Eric Scandale

Nursery –Michele McNally & Sara Tobolewski

Communion Schedule

Attention Elders:

It is the responsibility of current and past Elders to help serve Communion each month. There is a Communion Schedule on the table in the Lobby. Please fill in your name by the dates you can serve. Amy will remind you when it’s your turn. Thank you for your service

to our church.

Memorial Service for Chuck Crist

Chuck Crist passed away on June 23. There will be a memorial service for him here at the church on Saturday, July 29 at 11 am. Chuck was a big part of our church in the past. All are welcome to attend.

Fairview Presbyterian Church will participate in the 7th annual Erie Gives to be hosted on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Please help support our many missions.

You have 12 hours to make your online donation between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.EST. Erie Gives will be an exciting day! Throughout the 12 hour period, how well the nonprofits are doing will be posted on the Erie Gives website, The Erie Community Foundation's website, Facebook and Twitter.

Reminder - Some employers will match gifts to the Erie Community Foundation, the recipient of gifts to Erie Gives. The Erie Community Foundation then distributes the funds to the participating non - profits. By giving to Erie Gives with a matching gift from your employer, you can double your contribution to Fairview Presbyterian Church!

Please let Gina know where you want your money to go, Operations, Building Fund, Mission, or other.