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January, 2, 2011
Open Hearts, Open Minds,
Open Doors
Call to Worship
We will recount the gracious deeds of the Lord, the praiseworthy acts of the Lord
Because of all that the Lord has done for us, according to the abundance of his steadfast
love.
He will become our Saviour, his presence will save us in our distress.
In His love and in His pity he will redeem us, and we will sing his praises!
Day 10 Peace
The Eucharist
The Invitation
We Go In God’s Name
*Receiving a Charge and Singing a Blessing
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not allowed to practice their faith
openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics.
Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could
remember. So, the next time you hear this Christmas song, test your memory to find the real
meaning behind the words.
Please pray for Garrett Hamlin and the extended family on the death of his sister.
From David: Please pray for the protection of the HHH Hostel.
From Jackie: Praise God that her daughter’s biopsy was negative.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 2, 2011
Welcome To First United! It is a joy that you have chosen to enrich this worshipping community with
your presence this morning. We hope you find a spiritual home here, a place of love, support and
service. Following worship, you are cordially invited to gather with the community for a time of
refreshment and conversation in Fellowship Hall.
Wear A Name Tag as a sign of warm welcome for newcomers. If you do not have one, or need a
replacement, please make a note on one of the bright orange flyers at the rear of the sanctuary.
The Deacons thank those who are contributing $1 each week to the work of the Deacons. It is greatly
appreciated as we work to help others. You can either use the gold & white envelope in the pew rack
or make a special designation in your pledge envelope for this important Deacons fund.
Deacons remind you of the Care Notes in the rack at the back of the Sanctuary. Care Notes are
pamphlets dealing with topics including grief, illness, anger management and concerns with teens and
children. We encourage you to use them for yourself, your family, friends, or other individuals who
might derive some benefit from them.
Parking for Worship is available in the large lot behind the Gurley Building at the corner of Sixth
Avenue and Fulton Street or in the small lot on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Fulton Street and also
along Fifth Avenue. Please note: The parking spaces in the alley on the Grand Street side of the
sanctuary are private parking spaces that belong to Franklin Plaza. Please do not park there.
For families with children: Childcare during worship for children through age 4 is available in the
nursery located between the sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall. The Respite Room, at the rear of the
sanctuary on the south side, is available for parents or caregivers of infants and toddlers who may
need a brief time away of worship. .
A reminder that there is always a basket for food donations for the Troy Larger Parish Food Pantry
on your way into church. And if you would rather, cash buys more food from the Regional Food bank.
Empty your change into the jars at either sanctuary door.
Joseph’s House, a homeless shelter, has some guests stay overnight at local churches, etc, in the
colder months – called “Inn From the Cold”. There is a need for volunteers to assist the staff for
these overnights. If you want to hear more about this program, let our church office know or call John
Husson 233-0847. (FUPC will host the IFC in February)
Reminder: All announcements for the bulletin should be submitted to the church office by 9 AM
Wednesday each week. Announcements will be highlighted by the lector in worship, but there will not
be time for individuals to make announcements during worship. If an announcement does not make it
into the bulletin, please speak to the lector before worship so that he or she may include it in the oral
announcements for that day.
FAITH EDUCATION NOTES
Jan. 9, 16th, and 23rd - The Session has approved trying out church school during worship for the
month of January, beginning January 9. Children will stay in worship until after the children’s message
and then will be dismissed to church school. The workshop rotation curriculum –“Road to Emmaus” will
be used for January 9, 16, and 23. The Drama, Music and Audiovisual workshops will be covered
during this time. The children will remain in the worship service on Jan. 30.
The approximate times to begin and end will be 10:15 until 11:15, when the children may join everyone
during fellowship time for a snack. If parents will be staying for Adult Ed, the children may bring a book
to read, homework or play a game in a supervised area.
Oakwood Church Closing At the November 16 stated meeting of Albany Presbytery, the closing of
the church was delayed until June 30, 2011 to permit the congregation to seek alternate uses of the
building for the benefit of the neighborhood. The Food Pantry will continue through this time, so
please continue to bring in your food items or cash to support the pantry.
CALENDAR for January 2-9, 2011
Sunday, January 2
10:00 AM Worship Sanctuary
11:00 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall
7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Rose Room
Monday, January 3
OFFICES CLOSED
Tuesday, January 4
3:45 PM Troy Children’s Chorus Rose Room
Wednesday, January 5
5:30 PM Personnel Meeting Copy Room
7:15 PM Faith Education Meeting McCarty Room
Thursday, January 6
6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Maury Castro’s Home
Friday, January 7
Boyscouts overnight
Saturday, January 8
10:00 AM AA Meeting 2nd Floor
Sunday, January 9
10:00 AM Worship Sanctuary
10:15 AM Children’s Church Upstairs
11:00 AM Refreshments Fellowship Hall
11:30 AM Faith Ed
7:30 PM NA Group Meeting Rose Room
The First United Presbyterian Church of Troy
1915 Fifth Avenue, Troy, New York 12180
Phone: (518) 272-2771
Fax: (518) 266-9483 E-mail: info@unitedprestroy.org www.unitedprestroy.org
Where People with Differences Unite in Christ
Our Mission Statement
Together, we worship God through Christ and explore all dimensions of life in the Spirit;
To demonstrate God’s inclusive love, we seek to heal wounds and care for God’s creation;
To serve God in the world, we work for peace and justice.