First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Smithville
300 Burleson, Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 360-5231
As a Church we are committed to:
Glorifying God through worship
Welcoming all as children of God
Serving others in the light of God's love.
The First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Smithville welcomes you to our online ministry. Our Church is a church filled with life, serving the community of Smithville and surrounding areas for over 140 years . . . and just a short, pleasant drive from Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Flatonia, and towns throughout Bastrop County. If you are searching for a Church home, we would be pleased to welcome you into our fellowship. New members are received by our Session upon letter of transfer from another Christian congregation, or by profession of faith or reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Please come and visit us!
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The service from September 27th is now available to view on the church Facebook page and here on the video page. Our service on October 4th will be outside and will be Communion plus a Blessing of the animals for St. Francis of Assisi Day, led by the youth. Kris will serve communion. Bring your pet(s) or a picture of your pets for the blessing. Please wear masks and observe social distancing.
Here is the bulletin for the Sept. 27th service:
Service for the Lord’s Day
First Presbyterian Church
Smithville, Texas
September 27, 2020 11:00AM
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome and Announcements
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Smithville. We will be live streaming our services on Face book through the month of September. You can also hear a recorded version of the service on our web page at www.fpcsmithville.org.
You can mail in your tithes and offerings to First Presbyterian Church, 300 Burleson, Smithville, Texas 78957. Or you can now donate on line using several options described in detail on www.fpcsmithville.org – for example, using Pay Pal or your own on-line banking.
Next Sunday, Oct. 4th, we will meet outside to celebrate communion and have a blessing of the animals for St. Francis of Assisi Day. There will be drive up communion and blessing of the animals from 11:00 – noon. Pets are welcome.
This week is our week to work the Born Again Emporium. We will work on donations on Monday and Wednesday from 10-2. The store will be open Friday and Saturday from 9-2. Donations will also be accepted on these two days. Help is needed, especially on Saturday.
Last quarter we were able to give $19,000 back to the community. Thank you for your help.
Happy Birthday: Stellen Herrington-Hernandez (27); Rosaleigh Saunders (1); Kris Brown (1); Cole Willenberg (2); Oliver Christian Chavez (3)
Call to Worship
L: Give ear to God’s teaching. Listen to God’s words.
P: We gather to hear stories of old.
L: Give voice to God’s glory. Sing of God’s deeds.
P: We gather to sing praises to God.
L: Prepare for God’s work. Answer Christ’s call.
P: We listen and learn, worship and praise, in order to serve in God’s world.
Hymn We have Come to Join in Worship
We have come to join in worship and adore the Lord our God.
Let us come in prayer, expecting God to speak his mighty Word.
All is vain unless the Spirit of the Holy One comes down.
Christians, pray, and holy manna will be showered all around.
Let us love our God supremely; let us love each other, too.
Let us care for all his people till our God makes all things new.
Christ will call us home to heaven, at his banquet we’ll sit down.
Christ himself will rise and serve us living manna all around.
Call to Confession
L: Let us now confess our sins to God and one another.
Confession of Our Sins
God of ages past and days to come, when we grumble and groan, we are like children of the Exodus. When we doubt your authority and question your call, we are like priests and elders of old. Forgive us. Make us new in your grace, and clothe us with your compassion. Open our eyes to your presence and our minds to your guidance, that we may have the very mind of Christ.
Assurance of Pardon
L: Give ear to Christ’s promise: God’s realm is open to all – tax collectors and prostitutes, sinners and slackers. When we open our hearts and give our lives to Christ, God’s forgiveness is truly ours. In the name of Christ, we are forgiven!
P: Thanks be to God.
First Reading of Scripture Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Time for the Children of Our Church
The Passing of the Peace
The Hymn O God, Our Help in Ages Past
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come.
Our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home.
Before the hills in order stood or earth received her frame.
From everlasting you are God, to endless years the same.
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come
Be now our guide while life shall last, and our eternal home.
Gospel Reading Matthew 21:23-32
Sermon Rev. Kris Brown “Scrambling Authority”
The Prayers of the People
Closing Hymn God Be With You
God be with you till we met again, by his counsels guide, uphold you,
With his sheep securely fold you. God be with you till we meet again
God be with you till we meet again, ‘neath his wings protecting hide you
Daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again; if life’s perils should confound you,
God will put his arms around you; God be with you till we meet again.
Blessing
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church
We are truly grateful that you have chosen to worship with us on this Lord’s Day. If you are searching for a Church home, we would be pleased to welcome you into our fellowship. New members are received by our Session upon letter of transfer from another Christian congregation, or by profession of faith or reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Kristin Brown, pastor Our members, ministers
Monica Miller, piano Alan Ford, trumpet
Wayne King, trumpet Lisa Maresh, choir
Elders: Leah Saunders, Clerk of Session; Jane Istre, Treasurer; Lisa Altmeyer, Kathy Ford, Harleigh Herrington-Altmeyer, Lisa Maresh, Monica Miller
Church phone number (512)360-5231 www.fpcsmithville.org
Pastor’s phone number (512)773-1210 kribrown1001@gmail.com
Prayer Requests
Our Church Members
Bob Martin Cara Sweeney Tristyn Herrington-Altmeyer
Byron Westerman Ruth Whitehead Monica Miller
Kathleen Bennatt Dorothy Dillon Gloria Hurta
Mildred Pustejovsky Hoyt Johnson Sophie Morgan
Kelly Hubley Pat Brown
Our Family and Friends
Kamryn Helgren M’linda Lord Elaine Pugsley
Mike Coon Brady Reardon Jake Tabor
Noriko Grant Micah Bowie Sara Vuoso
Raelyn Williams Sharen Couchman Chris Brown
Nancy Glenn Frances Morrison Kathy Rukenbrod
David Luna Sue Patterson Mary Laird
Kenneth Haunschild Todd Martin Julie Hurt
Darrell Sander Pat Groze Walter Pfiester
Bill Batty Dawn Walters Janis Riebe
Kimberly Olson Barbara Stephens David Johnson
Sylvia Rushing Kathy Nielsen Naomi Stark
Ferrell Coon Sandra Richardson Larry Dietz
Anthony Maddox Elia Escalonte Jerry Kahler
Jason Balister Janice Damari Freddy Perez
Ann Martin Bettie & Stan Williams John & Minerva Sandoval
Heather Davis Vicki Henry Tom Tovey
Stuart Johnson Annette Starr Jerry Aplin
Shirley Farrell Virginia Royston Deanna Ornas
Samantha Phillips Nelson Scheler
I hope this finds you all safe and well. If you have any needs, fears, even good news, please feel free to call me at (512) 773-1210 and share. And please, as best as you can, continue to call and check in on one another.
GOOD NEWS - WE NOW HAVE THE ABILITY TO RECEIVE ON-LINE DONATIONS FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS AND OTHER MEMORIALS, ETC..
PLEASE SEE THE TAB "DONATE TO FPC" ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
The service from September 27th is now available to view on the church Facebook page and here on the video page. Our service on October 4th will be outside and will be Communion plus a Blessing of the animals for St. Francis of Assisi Day, led by the youth. Kris will serve communion. Bring your pet(s) or a picture of your pets for the blessing. Please wear masks and observe social distancing.
Here is the bulletin for the Sept. 27th service:
Service for the Lord’s Day
First Presbyterian Church
Smithville, Texas
September 27, 2020 11:00AM
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome and Announcements
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Smithville. We will be live streaming our services on Face book through the month of September. You can also hear a recorded version of the service on our web page at www.fpcsmithville.org.
You can mail in your tithes and offerings to First Presbyterian Church, 300 Burleson, Smithville, Texas 78957. Or you can now donate on line using several options described in detail on www.fpcsmithville.org – for example, using Pay Pal or your own on-line banking.
Next Sunday, Oct. 4th, we will meet outside to celebrate communion and have a blessing of the animals for St. Francis of Assisi Day. There will be drive up communion and blessing of the animals from 11:00 – noon. Pets are welcome.
This week is our week to work the Born Again Emporium. We will work on donations on Monday and Wednesday from 10-2. The store will be open Friday and Saturday from 9-2. Donations will also be accepted on these two days. Help is needed, especially on Saturday.
Last quarter we were able to give $19,000 back to the community. Thank you for your help.
Happy Birthday: Stellen Herrington-Hernandez (27); Rosaleigh Saunders (1); Kris Brown (1); Cole Willenberg (2); Oliver Christian Chavez (3)
Call to Worship
L: Give ear to God’s teaching. Listen to God’s words.
P: We gather to hear stories of old.
L: Give voice to God’s glory. Sing of God’s deeds.
P: We gather to sing praises to God.
L: Prepare for God’s work. Answer Christ’s call.
P: We listen and learn, worship and praise, in order to serve in God’s world.
Hymn We have Come to Join in Worship
We have come to join in worship and adore the Lord our God.
Let us come in prayer, expecting God to speak his mighty Word.
All is vain unless the Spirit of the Holy One comes down.
Christians, pray, and holy manna will be showered all around.
Let us love our God supremely; let us love each other, too.
Let us care for all his people till our God makes all things new.
Christ will call us home to heaven, at his banquet we’ll sit down.
Christ himself will rise and serve us living manna all around.
Call to Confession
L: Let us now confess our sins to God and one another.
Confession of Our Sins
God of ages past and days to come, when we grumble and groan, we are like children of the Exodus. When we doubt your authority and question your call, we are like priests and elders of old. Forgive us. Make us new in your grace, and clothe us with your compassion. Open our eyes to your presence and our minds to your guidance, that we may have the very mind of Christ.
Assurance of Pardon
L: Give ear to Christ’s promise: God’s realm is open to all – tax collectors and prostitutes, sinners and slackers. When we open our hearts and give our lives to Christ, God’s forgiveness is truly ours. In the name of Christ, we are forgiven!
P: Thanks be to God.
First Reading of Scripture Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Time for the Children of Our Church
The Passing of the Peace
The Hymn O God, Our Help in Ages Past
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come.
Our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home.
Before the hills in order stood or earth received her frame.
From everlasting you are God, to endless years the same.
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come
Be now our guide while life shall last, and our eternal home.
Gospel Reading Matthew 21:23-32
Sermon Rev. Kris Brown “Scrambling Authority”
The Prayers of the People
Closing Hymn God Be With You
God be with you till we met again, by his counsels guide, uphold you,
With his sheep securely fold you. God be with you till we meet again
God be with you till we meet again, ‘neath his wings protecting hide you
Daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again; if life’s perils should confound you,
God will put his arms around you; God be with you till we meet again.
Blessing
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church
We are truly grateful that you have chosen to worship with us on this Lord’s Day. If you are searching for a Church home, we would be pleased to welcome you into our fellowship. New members are received by our Session upon letter of transfer from another Christian congregation, or by profession of faith or reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Kristin Brown, pastor Our members, ministers
Monica Miller, piano Alan Ford, trumpet
Wayne King, trumpet Lisa Maresh, choir
Elders: Leah Saunders, Clerk of Session; Jane Istre, Treasurer; Lisa Altmeyer, Kathy Ford, Harleigh Herrington-Altmeyer, Lisa Maresh, Monica Miller
Church phone number (512)360-5231 www.fpcsmithville.org
Pastor’s phone number (512)773-1210 kribrown1001@gmail.com
Prayer Requests
Our Church Members
Bob Martin Cara Sweeney Tristyn Herrington-Altmeyer
Byron Westerman Ruth Whitehead Monica Miller
Kathleen Bennatt Dorothy Dillon Gloria Hurta
Mildred Pustejovsky Hoyt Johnson Sophie Morgan
Kelly Hubley Pat Brown
Our Family and Friends
Kamryn Helgren M’linda Lord Elaine Pugsley
Mike Coon Brady Reardon Jake Tabor
Noriko Grant Micah Bowie Sara Vuoso
Raelyn Williams Sharen Couchman Chris Brown
Nancy Glenn Frances Morrison Kathy Rukenbrod
David Luna Sue Patterson Mary Laird
Kenneth Haunschild Todd Martin Julie Hurt
Darrell Sander Pat Groze Walter Pfiester
Bill Batty Dawn Walters Janis Riebe
Kimberly Olson Barbara Stephens David Johnson
Sylvia Rushing Kathy Nielsen Naomi Stark
Ferrell Coon Sandra Richardson Larry Dietz
Anthony Maddox Elia Escalonte Jerry Kahler
Jason Balister Janice Damari Freddy Perez
Ann Martin Bettie & Stan Williams John & Minerva Sandoval
Heather Davis Vicki Henry Tom Tovey
Stuart Johnson Annette Starr Jerry Aplin
Shirley Farrell Virginia Royston Deanna Ornas
Samantha Phillips Nelson Scheler
I hope this finds you all safe and well. If you have any needs, fears, even good news, please feel free to call me at (512) 773-1210 and share. And please, as best as you can, continue to call and check in on one another.
GOOD NEWS - WE NOW HAVE THE ABILITY TO RECEIVE ON-LINE DONATIONS FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS AND OTHER MEMORIALS, ETC..
PLEASE SEE THE TAB "DONATE TO FPC" ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Pastor: Rev. Kris Brown and family:
sons- Henry & Alex and husband David.
NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO IN-CHURCH SERVICES THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER.
When FULL services resume, we invite you to join us for our Sunday Social Hour - Holy Grounds starting at 9:45 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday school at 10 am - Classes for Ages 3-Adult.
sons- Henry & Alex and husband David.
NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO IN-CHURCH SERVICES THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER.
When FULL services resume, we invite you to join us for our Sunday Social Hour - Holy Grounds starting at 9:45 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday school at 10 am - Classes for Ages 3-Adult.
Don't let the stairs stop you!
There is an elevator located in the back of the church. Just drive around to the back. If you need help operating the elevator, we will send someone to assist you.
There is an elevator located in the back of the church. Just drive around to the back. If you need help operating the elevator, we will send someone to assist you.
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First Presbyterian Church (USA) 300 Burleson, Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 360-5231 |