HYMN SING SUNDAY Lower Providence Presbyterian Church September 6th, 2026
The Order for the Worship of God *Please rise in body or spirit.
CCLI License # 757967
Greeting, Welcome and Announcements Centering Music
Seek Ye First
*Call to Worship Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! People: We will worship the Lord with gladness and come before Him with joyful songs. Leader: For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever. People: Let us worship the Lord with joy and praise.
SING TO THE LORD Lift Every Voice He Keeps Me Singing All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name How Great Thou Art (chorus only) Pastoral Prayer and Prayer of Confession The Lord’s Prayer Assurance of Pardon *Response Old Testament Reading
Count Your Blessings Psalm 150:1-6
NIV
BEAUTY OF GOD’S CREATION For the Beauty of the Earth In the Garden On Eagle’s Wings (chorus only) Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem *Doxology
Homesick for Heaven
by Wickam
Hymn #592
Prayer of Dedication Children’s Sermon
Take My Life, and Let It Be
New Testament Reading
Colossians 3:15-17
NIV
WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS Angels We Have Heard on High Joy to the World Hark the Herald Angels Sing Sacrament of Communion PEACE OF GOD It Is Well with My Soul I’ve Got Peace Like a River Day by Day Just As I Am My Faith Looks Up to Thee Communion Prayer MOVED BY THE SPIRIT I Danced in the Morning Christ of the Upward Way Oh When the Saints *Benediction *Response
We Are
*Postlude The Prayer Team is available to meet and pray with you in the front of the Sanctuary after each worship service. Today’s prayer leaders are Pam Cherry and Elder Dian Trabulsy. FLOWERS The flowers on the chancel this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my husband, Tom, and my son, Jeffrey, by Bobbe Smith.
Visiting Today? Welcome! We'd love to meet you! Stop by the welcome desk in the atrium for a gift and more information about our church. SUNDAY MORNING GROWING OPPORTUNITIES Nursery Care is available during the worship service for children 3 years old and younger. Children’s Church is available for kids age 4 through third grade. Kids begin the service with their families and then are dismissed after the Children’s Sermon. PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP TODAY: PREACHING Rev. Ted Mingle CHILDREN’S SERMON MaryAnn Alderfer WELCOME AMBASSADORS Laura Hewitt, Evelyn Lare, Sue Norris and Meg Sparks USHER Ron Jobson CHAT HOST Martha Huff AV CREW Jon Deininger, Brandye Goettler, Alice Jaworski, Rich Koenig and Tyler Kimball
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We are an intergenerational church seeking Jesus together and shining His light from this hill. We aspire to be welcoming, growing and serving.
The LPPC Weekly for September 6, 2026 Next Sunday is Fall Kickoff! Enjoy Suzy Jo Donuts after the service, and the following programs: Adult Sunday School: This fall, dive deeper into God’s word by participating in our Adult Sunday School class, which will take place from 11:00am-12:00pm in Williams Hall. A series on the book of Romans, with a focus on God’s grace, will be taught by Reverend Patrick Sowers. On the 4th Sunday of the month, Nancy Care will lead a class on contemplative practices. Join every week or whenever you are available.
Sunday School for Kids and Youth: Want to give your
child the opportunity to hear stories from the Bible on an ageappropriate level? Beginning next Sunday we’ll offer Sunday School from 9:45-10:45am for children in nursery up through 7th grade. PreK-K kids meet in room 211, grades 1-4 in room 203, and grades 5-7 in room 205. Sunday School is a great way for kids to experience God’s love and build relationships with their peers and leaders.
Youth Group Kickoff: Students in grades 6-12, along with
their parents, are invited to our Youth Group Kickoff event next Sunday from 6:00-8:00pm. We’ll start the evening out with announcements and dinner (parents can head out at this point if needed), and follow it up with some crazy games and fun. Sign up through your Youth Update email, or contact Tim Eisemann.
Upcoming Events Sunday, September 6 A Celebration of the Lord’s Table will be observed 9:45 am Worship Service 10:45 am Fellowship - Atrium Monday, September 7 Church Office Closed 8:30 am Zumba - Williams Hall 7:00 pm Pickleball - Gym Tuesday, September 8 10:00 am Prayer Ministry - Rowland Parlor 11:00 am Days for Girls - Williams Hall 7:00 pm Revenue Team - Library 7:30 pm Valley Forge Chorale - Sanctuary Wednesday, September 9 11:00 am Days for Girls - Williams Hall 6:00 pm Operations Team - Fireside 7:00 pm Serving Team - Library 7:00 pm Zumba - Williams Hall 7:30 pm Basketball - Gym Thursday, September 10 9:00 am Preschool Orientation - Williams Hall 12:00 pm Men’s Lunch Small Group - Library 1:30 pm Sister’s in Spirit - Sanctuary 6:00 pm Bell Choir - Music Room 7:15 pm Chancel Choir - Music Room 7:00 pm Pickleball - Gym 7:00 pm Young Adult Collective - Fireside Room Friday, September 11 9:00 am Preschool Orientation - Williams Hall 12:00 pm Circle of Faith - Offsite
Saturday, September 12 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast - Atrium 8:30 am Zumba - Gym 10:00 am Basketball - Gym Sunday, September 13 9:45 am Worship Service 10:45 am Fellowship - Atrium 11:00 am Adult Sunday School - Williams Hall 12:30 pm Days for Girls - Williams Hall 6:00 pm Youth Group
Please Pray with Us For those on our Senior Care List... Jim Youpa Dot Armstrong Janet Azzara Stop by the table in the Atrium to sign a card for members who are homebound as well as those who have recently experienced illness or loss For those who are serving our country… Jeremy Allen Thomas Chelednik Jared Green Jessica Heyser David Pendleton Adam R. Smith Jake Smull Geoffrey Wittenberg For Our September Serving Partners... The Hospitality Center
Attendance August 30 Worship Service In person - 194 Online - 63
We Aspire to be Welcoming, Growing, and Serving Connections Class: Are you looking to learn more about LPPC, deepen your involvement, or explore becoming a member? Whether you're curious about how our ministry Teams work, interested in joining a small group, or thinking about making LPPC your church home — the Connections Class is for you! Our next class takes place on October 11 and 18 and November 1 at 11:00am. Sign up at the Welcome Desk or through the church office. November Book Club - God and the Gay Christian, by Matthew Vines: November 1, 6:30pm - Have you ever heard that you can either affirm biblical scripture or affirm LGBTQ folks, but not both? If you are interested in exploring the biblical case in support of same sex relationships, please read this book and bring your curiosity and an open heart to this gathering. Author Matthew Vines is the founder and executive director of The Reformation Project, a “Biblebased, Christian nonprofit organization that works to advance an orthodox and affirming vision for the church grounded in love for God, the Bible, and the church itself.” Sign up through your weekly email or by contacting Nancy Care. Hearing Devices - Hearing amplification devices are available in the Narthex. Ask an usher if you need assistance. After the service please make sure the battery is turned off and the device is hung back up in the Narthex.
Men’s Lunch Small Group - September 10, 12:00pm Contact: Ron Jobson (jobson.ron@gmail.com) Sisters in Spirit - September 10, 1:30pm Contact: Vicki Rahmer (vrahmer2@gmail.com) Young Adult Collective - September 10, 7:00pm Contact: Tim Eisemann
This Week’s Small Groups
Circle of Faith - September 11, 12:00pm Contact: Linda Horoho (horoho226@gmail.com) Men’s Breakfast - September 12, 8:00am Contact: Ted Mingle
Your Gifts, God’s Glory Giving on August 30 - $7,265
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Elders Clerk of Session: Barb Logsdon
Class of 2027
Dean Hart David Klyce Barbara Logsdon David Shaw Amybeth Weaver
Class of 2028 Laura Hewitt Sue Norris Jim Ryan Mamta Shankar
Class of 2029 Natalie Hoepp Ron Jobson Al Kearney Dian Trabulsy Vinay Shankar
Deacons: Susan Ardman, Bill Bucca, Jon Deininger, Philip Delong, Larry Eckert, Tammy Engelman, Jackie Esbenshade, Melissa Ferstenfeld, Tanya Fuhrmeister, Martha Huff, Bob Jaworski, Pat Kauffman, Heather Kearney, Lynda Kihle, Evelyn Lare, Anyce Miles, Fred McLaren, Kelsey Rule, Susan Ryan, Beverly Shaeff, Cathy Shaw, Carla Skuchas, Kate Stedjan, Kathy Westwood
Team Leaders Growing Team - Amybeth Weaver Operations Team - David Klyce Revenue Team - Mamta Shankar Serving Team - Al Kearney Talent Management Team - Jim Ryan Welcoming Team - Ron Jobson Pastoral Staff Rev. Ted Mingle, Senior Pastor ……………………..…….. tmingle@lppcmin.org Music Ministry Justin Zepp, Director of Music Ministry………………………..jzepp@lppcmin.org Christian Education Staff MaryAnn Alderfer, Director of Children’s Ministry …….. malderfer@lppcmin.org Sandy Messner, Director of Preschool ……..……...….. smessner@lppcmin.org Tim Eisemann, Youth Director …………………….……. teisemann@lppcmin.org Church Office Staff Nancy Care, Director of Congregational Care & Sr Ministry ncare@lppcmin.org Linda Frank, Office Administrative Assistant……………...….office@lppcmin.org Jim Kardos, Accountant/Records Secretary……..……….business@lppcmin.org Susan Hart, Treasurer …………………………………….slmatusiak@verizon.net Will Heath, Facilities Coordinator ………………..………….wheath@lppcmin.org Clinton Bean, Cemetery Supervisor ……….……..… cbeanpainting@verizon.net Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:30am to 3:30pm Church Office …………………...……….………….………….…. (610) 539-6635 LOWER PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3050 West Ridge Pike, Eagleville PA 19403 website: www.lppcmin.org