Worship Message
February 1, 2026
Worship Leadership
Minister: Reverend Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: David Hohe
Music by: Benjamin Becker
Video link
https://youtube.com/live/BiFfRuDbqCM
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Below please find the bulletin for today January 25 2026. You will also find the links for today’s prerecorded service. There are two. Please use both. Thank you and hopefully we will see you next Sunday February 1st.
*************************************************************************************
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CATASAUQUA
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032
Reverend Ruth Amadio
Sunday, January 25th , 2026 - Worship Bulletin
3rd Sunday after Epiphany 10:45 A.M.
Gathering to glorify God…Witnessing to bring people to Christ.
*Asterisk denotes an invitation to stand in body or spirit
ASSEMBLE IN GOD
Prelude “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
Welcome and Announcements
Minute for Mission - Scott Gillespie
*Call to Worship (responsive)
Leader: You are the light of the world
All: Shining your light in the darkness.
Leader: You are the light of the world
All: A lamp to our feet, and a light to our path.
Leader: You are the light of the world
All: The light of life.
*Opening Hymn # 473 “For the Beauty of the Earth”
Prayer of Confession1 (unison)
Most holy and most loving God, we admit to you and to each other, that we are creatures who either through foolishness or willfulness often choose darkness instead of light.
Here and now we surrender to you our fears and proud opinions, our short-sighted folly and our pompous wisdom, our deep seated sins and our apathy towards change and renewal.
Please forgive the darkness and pain we have inflicted on others, and restore the light-starved hopes and ideals within our own souls. Trusting your grace, we earnestly pray: “Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us.” Through Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen!
(Moment of Silent Reflection)
Assurance of Pardon1 (responsive)
Leader: My friends, Epiphany is good news! The Light comes not to
sear and blind us but to save us. Christ Jesus came into this world
to save sinners. In his name I declare to you: Yours sins are forgiven!
All: Thanks be to God!
Leader: Take up your forgiveness with thanksgiving,
and live without shame or anxiety.
All: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ enables us. Amen!
PASSING OF THE PEACE
*Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you
Let us share with one another a sign of God’s peace.
*Gloria Patri BH 579JHh
PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time/Young at Heart
Prayer for Illumination
1st Scripture Lesson Isaiah 49:1-7 OT 644
Musical Offering: “Peace in the Valley”
2nd Scripture Lesson John 1:29-42 NT 87-88
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
Sermon “Called to Greatness”
RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*Affirmation of Faith
Hymn # 361 “How Firm a Foundation”
Offering2
Offertory “Let There Be Peace of Earth” Miller/Jackson
*Doxology 592
*Prayer of Dedication2
Ordination and Installation of New Officers
Statement on Ordination and Installation
Constitutional Questions for incoming officers
Constitutional Questions for the Congregation
Do we, the members of the church, accept Janet Dorwart, Guy
Edwards, Kale Smith, Dianne Phillips, Joan Miller, Don Shinton, and
Patti Doyle as ruling elders or deacons, chosen by God through the
voice of this congregation to lead us in the way of Jesus Christ?
We do.
Do we agree to pray for them, to encourage them, to respect their
decisions, and to follow as they guide us, serving Jesus Christ, who
alone is Head of the Church? We do.
Prayer and Blessing of Ordination and Installation
Declaration of Ordination and Installation
GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Closing Hymn # 442 “The Church’s One Foundation”
Charge & Benediction4
Choral Amen
Postlude “Come to the Church in the Wildwood”
Sources:
1. Confession Litany by Bruce Prewer, posted on Bruce Prewer’s Homepage
2. Call for Offering and Prayer of Dedication by Carol Penner via https://pilgrimwr.unitingchurch.org.au/?p=836
3. Charge and Benediction by Rev. Richard J. Fairchild, posted on his Kir-Shalom website
***************************************************************************** A warm welcome to all: Especially to visitors who are worshipping with us today!
The bulletins are given today by David “Wire” Smith – In memory of his mother, Joann Smith, Happy Birthday in heaven today!
Worship Leadership: Reverend Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Nikol Tews
Music By: Beyond The Spire
Church Office:
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Pastor Ruth Amadio – google voice phone number: (484) 240-1214
Email Address:pastorruth@cattypresbyterian.com
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Thank You Pastor Ruth for providing us with today’s Worship Service!
This Week at Church – January 26 – February 1
Monday: AA 10:00-11:30 a.m.
NA 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: PW Board 9:30 a.m.
PW Circle 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
AA 5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday: Girl Scouts 6:15-7:45
Thursday: Prayer & Bible Study 9:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
AA 5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Friday: AA 10-11:30 a.m.
Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service –10:45 a.m.
Reverend Ruth Amadio
Coffee Hour – Session
Coffee Hour
Please join us for coffee hour immediately following the Worship Service today. Coffee Hour Sponsored by Mission
Would you like to talk with Pastor Ruth?
As a way to continue to get to know you all and to make it easy to schedule time to meet with her, Pastor Ruth has created a virtual scheduling calendar. Whether you just want to get to know Pastor Ruth better or want to talk about something specific, you can schedule a time to meet using this link. Use the following link (https://calendly.com/rutheamadio/30min) to the virtual calendar to schedule a meeting! Having trouble using the link? Feel free to schedule using the physical calendar outside her office door, by emailing her church email, or calling the church office.
Congregational/Corporate Meeting
The annual congregational/corporate meeting will be held on
February 15th, 2026 immediately following the worship service. This will be a members only meeting.
Super Bowl of Bible Knowledge
Please mark your calendar for the Super Bowl of Bible Knowledge on Sunday February 8th from 9:30 am 10:30 in the big chapel room for all ages. This is a Bible trivia game where we pit two teams against one other, learn a little more about the Bible and have fun. There will be coffee, juice and donuts for our contestants and we are asking you to bring a can of soup or other non-perishable items to be donated to the local food bank. Let’s make this a soup r bowl to remember. Everyone is welcome!
Prayer Box Food Donations
Food insecurity has many faces. Families are struggling to feed their beloved pets. Beginning immediately, our Prayer Box will be converted into a food pantry for pets. There will be a donation box in the chapel if you can donate. As always, thank you for everything you do! - Janet
Sunday School
Sunday School Classes are available for children three years old to Middle School age every Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Please invite your family, neighbors, and friends. Registration forms will be available on the side table in the Chapel. We have committed and experienced teachers teaching the love of Jesus.
Prayer and Bible Study
Prayer and Bible Study will be held in the Choir room every Thursday morning from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Contact Gloria Fetter for more information or just join us on Thursday morning. Everyone is welcome.
Adult Forum
The Adult Forum, our adult Sunday School Class, will be held on the second Sunday of each month in the Chapel. Members of the congregation lead the classes. Please join us for these informative and lively meetings. If you would like to present at one of the classes or have an idea for one, please let Vicki Beer know at 610-390-5361.
Men’s Bible Study
Please join us for Men’s Bible Study every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The next class will be held this Wednesday, January
28th , 2026. If you are interested in more information call Scott Tobey 610-322-8347
PW Circle
The Presbyterian Women’s Circle meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11a.m.- 1p.m. However, last week’s Circle meeting was rescheduled due to weather conditions to this Tuesday 27th . We will be studying Luke Chapter 17. This discussion will be led by Ann Hohe. Join us for this interesting and informative discussion.
Leave Your Change
In January we are collecting donations for our “Snow Blitz Clean Up.” This is to help our Church offset the costs of snow removal and ice clearing over the winter. This will help keep our walks and entrances safe for our volunteers to continue to help others. The Donation jars are located in the narthex and side-wing door. For more info. ask Sue Bocian.
Loving Our School-Aged Neighbors
The Roughie Pantry is accepting hygiene products. Collection bins are located at the entrances. This is a year-round mission. Contact Gail Burfeind for more information.
RADA
Rada catalogs are available in the office and in the chapel if you’d like to take a look and order from them. There are many items available for purchase such as cutlery and soup and dip mixes. Please contact Ann Hohe if you are interested in placing an order.
Bulletin Sponsorship for 2026
We are looking for someone to sponsor the bulletins for
March 29 , April 5 (Early Easter) & April 29th. Sponsorship is $10.00 per Sunday. Please let Ann Hohe know if you can sponsor that Sunday.
Opening
https://youtube.com/shorts/8CGxH2u4ZQQ?si=Uz5EDjdpYvUK5D-x
Continues
January 11, 2026
Worship Message
Worship Leadership
Worship Leadership: Reverend Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Don Shinton
Music By: Beyond The Spire
Video link
https://youtube.com/live/mgGLb-TUL3E
Church Office:
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Worship Message
January 4, 2026
Worship Leadership
Minister: Reverend Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Scott Toby
Organist: Ed Novogratz
Video link
https://youtube.com/live/WGZT0KYpbRk
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to stream the service this morning. We could however record so attached you will find the service.
Worship Message
December 21, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Reverend Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Nikol Tews
Organist: Benjamin Becker
Video link
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Unfortunately due to technical difficulties there will be no recorded service to share with you this week.
Worship Message
November 30, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Reverend Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Matt Trust
Music by: Beyond the Spire
Video link
https://youtube.com/live/qb3o6Ah3ftc
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Worship Message
November 23, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Reverend Denise Pass
Lay Reader: Michele Pennebacker
Organist: Benjamin Becker
Video
https://youtube.com/live/7CAd4PBpsGY
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Worship Message
November 16, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Pastor Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Dianne Phillips
Organist: Sharon Schrantz
Video
https://youtube.com/live/1p89qoR5kg0
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Worship Message
November 9, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Pastor Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Vicki Beer
Music By: Beyond the Spire
Video
https://youtube.com/live/O0vsRUG6_YA
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Worship Message
October 26, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Pastor Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Dianne Phillips
Music By: Beyond the Spire
Video
https://youtube.com/live/K6KxWL4K9d0
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Worship Message
October 19, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Pastor Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Nikol Tews
Music By: Organist: Benjamin Becker
Video
https://youtube.com/live/4Lm4lUFreFA
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
The Ordination/Installation of Pastor Ruth Amadio
October 18, 2025
Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua
210 Pine Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
2 PM
Video
Video link
https://youtube.com/live/tZng7JGWZDM
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Worship Message
October 12, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: The Reverend Timothy D. Boyer
Lay Reader: David Hohe
Music By: Beyond the Spire
Video
Video link
https://youtube.com/live/jscbMRHi0xQ
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Worship Message
October 5, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Pastor Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Don Shinton
Music : recorded playback
Video
Video link
https://youtube.com/live/dh2Kqv_R69c
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Worship Message
September 28, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Pastor Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Don Shinton
Music By: Beyond The Spire
Video
https://youtube.com/live/FmIYuJG7Sjc
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Worship Message
September 21, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Reverend Stephen T. Emick
Lay Reader: Janet Dorwart
Music By: Organist: Benjamin Becker
Video
https://youtube.com/live/45Iuq4-Xs88
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
This morning’s worship was beautifully presented, timely and meaningful
Worship Message
September 14, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Reverend Stephen T. Emick
Lay Reader: Gail Burfeind
Music By: Beyond The Spire
Video
https://youtube.com/live/mYseU7UPGcw
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
Here it is folks, the moment you’ve all been waiting for, meet your new pastor,
Worship Message
September 7, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Reverend Ruth Amadio
Lay Reader: Braeden Flannery
Organist: Benjamin Becker
Video
https://youtube.com/live/aHe3SnkSd84
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com
REMEMBER WORSHIP RETURNS TO 10:45am BEGINNING NEXT SUNDAY September 7TH
Worship Message
August 31, 2025
Worship Leadership
Minister: Reverend Timothy D. Boyer
Lay Reader: Michele Pennebacker
Organist: Sharon Schrantz
https://youtube.com/live/6Qp5b3_NRqw
Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., M-Th
*Appointments encouraged
210 Pine Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032-2451
Phone: (610) 264-2595
Email Address:
Stacey Weber - secretary@cattypresbyterian.com
Janet Dorwart – Clerk of Session – jldorwart@gmail.com