First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses

24 September, Pentecost 16

Story: Genesis 27:1-4; 27:15-23; 28:10-17 (pp. 22, 23, 24, Pew Bible)

Message: Firstborn Promise

Focus: Go Bless

Reflection: Read this week’s scripture. Which action stands out most for you: is it Jacob’s deceit? His fear? His awe? Thank God for action in your life that has led to great blessing or created a feeling of awe.

Hymns We Will Sing:

*HYMN #39                 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”                       (FAITHFULNESS)

*HYMN #442                      “Just as I Am, without One Plea”                  (WOODWORTH)

*HYMN #839                    “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine”                    (ASSURANCE)

Please join us for the upcoming used clothing sale.
The Sale will be open for shoppers from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, September 15 and from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 16.

This annual sale produces income for the ministries of FPCU while providing fellowship for all those who participate and opportunities for the community to find great clothing at very reasonable prices!

17 September, Pentecost 15

Story: Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14 (pp. 16, 17, Pew Bible)

Message: Whose Sacrifice?

Focus: Go Sacrifice

Reflection: Read this week’s scripture. Find an emotion that stands out for you; is it Sara’s laughter? Isaac’s fear? Abraham’s obedience? Would you have felt different? Thank God that we are able to express and show our feelings in the emotion we are blessed by. Remember a time when you felt extreme emotion and hand it to God.

Hymns We Will Sing:

*HYMN #69                 “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky”                                      (HERE I AM)

*HYMN #802                    “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”                (ST. COLUMBA)

*HYMN #765                  “May the God of Hope Go with US”                     (ARGENTINA)