Prayers This Week

Center Presbyterian Church 211 Center St. Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Center Church Weekly E-Blurb Phone 724-794-4380 Email center211@zoominternet.net Website: https://www.srcenterpres.com YouTube: Center Presbyterian Church in SR January 22, 2023 Edition Prayers this week Prayers for Becky Arblaster, Julie Powell’s neighbor, for her continued cancer treatments. Ed Ford is now back home and could use continued prayers for him. Benjamin Irwin who was a student and was coming to church a few years ago is fighting cancer now and could use a lot of prayers as he goes through radiation every day. Laura Mumaw is asking prayers for my friend’s brother Earnie Zilka. Here is the update on Earnie, he had several jaw surgeries to fix his broken jaw from his track accident and is doing well. Please keep Denise Brydon in your prayers she is still recovering at home. Bill Mills is asking for prayers for his great-grandson, Liam is in Cleveland Clinic with a head infection. Julie Powell’s friend, Rita’s, leukemia is back, and she will be going through stem cell replacement surgery later this month and then will be hospitalized and isolated for a while afterwards. Please pray for her surgery to be successful and her spirits to remain positive. Please keep Lorrie Homa’s good friend’s mother in your prayers she is In ICU with pneumonia. Jody Sperry’s nephew, Ben is now home. Please continue to pray for his recovery. Mary Decker’s great-grandson was born and is finally home but has a long way to go. Please keep them in your prayers as he was born pre-mature and has a lot of care ahead of him. Please keep Beth Thompson in your prayers she fell and broke her collarbone. No surgery is needed but continue prayers for quick healing and recovery. Robert Wilson’s hip surgery on Tuesday, December 6th went well. Please continue to pray for his recovery. Please keep Paige, Lyla’s teammate (the girl we have been praying for that was hit by a car) in your prayers. She has been doing really well and has made progress with starting to eat regular food and talking more. Please continue to pray for her recovery. She still has a long way to go. Martie Cooper is asking for prayers for one of my former youth group ladies. Her name is Jennifer Gilliland. Her surgery to remove the tumor on her heart went well but she still has other health issues and still needs prayers. 1

New This Week Prayers Please Keep Phil and Martie Cooper and their family in your prayers. Phil’s brother went to be with his Lord this past week. Please keep Mack Janet Porter and Rachel Ralston and their family in your prayers. Mack’s sister and brotherin-law went to be with their Lord this past week. Please keep Vic, Lorrie, and Samantha Homa and their family in your prayers. Vic’s uncle went to be with his Lord this past week. Please remember to update your prayers as needed. We would like to keep everyone up to date on the status. November Stats 2022 Families 101 Adults 76 Total Family Members 175 Children Slippery Rock Boro 33 Out/Area Emergency/New Family 0 Wish List: Seniors 74 New Families 13 Slippery Rock Area 56 Harrisville Area 12 23 Sugar, Stuffing Mix, Cranberry Sauce Thank you to one and all for your generous support. We could not help our friends and neighbors without you. If you know someone who is in need of our help, please give them our contact number. Contact number: 724-421-5274 January 22, 2023 Pastor Bill’s Weekly Message Sometimes, less is more. More or less. Have you ever used just a few words to convey a big message? Sure, we all have! Pairing just two words can evoke different emotions and also carry tremendous power. 2

“Oh, Lord.” “Let's roll.” “How sweet.” “I’m blushing.” “Oh, wait.” “That’s enough.” "Think twice.” “Why me?” “That’s it.” “Move over.” “Watch out.” “Forget this.” "Come back.” “Of course.” " I’m pregnant.” “It’s over.” “Love you." "Thank You.” “I’m sorry.” “You win.” “Believe me.” “Trust me.” “You’re welcome.” “Very nice.” “I see.” “Tune in.” “Just drive.” Jesus used two words on more than one occasion while on earth. In this week's text, He said, "Follow Me." Those are two very special words! He still says those words to people. This week at church we will hear them again. God bless you, and see you in church or online. Rev. William C. Mumaw II Prelude Orchestra Emmanuel w/ Hark the Herold Angels Sing/ O little TownO Little Town Stan Pethel Welcome and Announcements Introit O Worship the Lord Robert McCutchan Praise Sentences 3

L: This is the time when God’s people gather together. P: This is the time when we wait to hear God’s word. L: This is the time when we see friends, old and new. P: This is the time when we remember that God makes us family. L: This is the time when we give thanks for all that is good. P: This is the time to examine our hearts. L: Then let us worship God. Opening Hymn –#240 "Fairest Lord Jesus" "Hymns for the Family of God" Opening Prayer – Unison God of hope and safety, like sheep who go astray, we have wandered from Your paths of life and light. We have heard the Shepherd's voice calling us by name, but we have turned instead to our own way. Show us Your tender mercy; restore us in the security of Your fold. Lead us back to still waters, seat us again at Your bounteous table. Fill us with Your Spirit, that we might bear glad witness to Your saving mercy, revealed to us in the Great Shepherd, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Pastor’s Amen Church Song of Response Glory Be To God On High Time with Children(Seek Ye First) ORCHESTRA SPECIAL MUSIC Sweet Little Jesus Boy Arr./Orchestra by Cliff Duren Robert MacGimsey, SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 4: 12-17 12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— 14 to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah:15 “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— 16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” 17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 13 Reflection Hymn – #432 "Softly and Tenderly" "Hymns for the Family of God" SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 4:18-23 4

18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him. 21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. 23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Message Choir Anthem Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Closing Hymn- #681 "Let There Be Peace on Earth" "Hymns for the Family of God" Blessing Benediction Response A Parting Prayer Postlude Celebrate Christmas Don Besig Robert Hughes -------------- Calvin Have you ever wondered what Bible verses get quoted the most? Below is a list of some of the most popular selections. Maybe you will find one of your own favorites? John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 5

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Isaiah 40:31 But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. BYE! Per Capita for 2023 43.77 Beaver Butler Presby 31.52 Synod 2.40 Gen Assembly 9.85 Total 43.77 6

A letter from the committee: We hope that you are ready for another year of fellowship and fun. We are looking forward to this year’s activities and fellowship. We have already placed on the schedule the Moraine Boat ride (that was cancelled last year), an outside worship service and the October international pot luck dinner once again. We are asking for your input for the last few activities to complete our calendar. So, let’s get excited for the upcoming year! Please fill out the survey attached in the E-Blurb. There will be one handed out at Worship service on Sunday. If you would be so kind to fill it out and place it in the plate on the table as you come into church. Please return it by January 31, 2023. The Fellowship Committee has come up with a few of the events for the upcoming year. We would like your input to come up with a couple of the events. See below: (please check yes or no) Events we have already placed on the calendar are: Moraine Boat Ride, Outside Worship Service/Picnic and International Dinner All events are all ages: Event Yes No Golf Outing Storm Harbor Horse riding and grooming (see description below) Soup, sandwich and Sequence game event Corn hole Stained glass and underground history tour Pirate Game Women's Spring Banquet Other: (please list any other ideas) Event description: Storm Harbor If you’ve never ridden a horse or had minimal riding experience, this is the activity for you. The horseback riding event is designed for ages five years to 100 years and is located on the slippery rock campus. You will have an opportunity to 7

groom, saddle, and ride a horse. Storm Harbor is a certified therapeutic riding program. The horses are specially trained for gentleness and there is even a stair case you may us to get up on the horse. Normally 40/person, the church will cover half of the cost. The fee for this activity is 20 per person. The Evangelism & Mission Committee invites everyone to join us after church Sunday, February 12 for a “Souper Bowl” lunch. Soup, crackers and drinks will be provided. A sign-up sheet will be outside the office door for anyone, other than the committee members, who would be willing to make a crockpot of soup. Any monetary donations collected that day will help our Network of Caring Committee. 8

Prayers this week Prayers for Becky Arblaster, Julie Powell's neighbor, for her continued cancer treatments. Ed Ford is now back home and could use continued prayers for him. Benjamin Irwin who was a student and was coming to church a few years ago is fighting cancer now and could use a lot of prayers as he goes through radiation every day.