Independent Presbyterian Church

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1 Independent Presbyterian Church Birmingham, Alabama THE THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME eight forty-five o'clock eleven o'clock

2 Vol. 71, No. 46 November 18, 2018 Service for the Lord's Day The Gathering for Worship PRAYER OF PREPARATION Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Jesus PRELUDE - "Prelude on an Irish Church Melody"... C. V. Stanford The service of worship begins with the music of the organ. Through its power and brilliance may you feel the majesty and glory of God; in its quietness, His peace. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS... Dr. Carl INTROIT - "O Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me Out"...George Thalben-Ball O Lord, thou hast searched me out and known me: whither shall I go then from thy presence? *HYMN 49 - "The God of Abraham Praise"...LEONI CALL TO WORSHIP...Rev. Lays Minister: O Lord, you are faithful in all your words and merciful in all your deeds. All: The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up those who are bowed down. Minister: The eyes of all wait upon you, O Lord, and you give them their food in due season. All: You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. Minister: O Lord, you are righteous in all your ways and loving in all your works. All: O Lord, you are near those who call upon you, to all who call upon you faithfully. Minister: You fulfill the desire of those who fear you; you hear their cry and help them. All: My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord; let all people bless your holy name forever and ever! from Psalm 145 PRAYER OF CONFESSION Unison: Faithful God, you have shown us mercy beyond measure and grace upon grace. Yet we have questioned your love, and turned away from your desires for us. Forgive us when we doubt your abundance and ignore the possibilities before us. Forgive us when stress and anxiety swallow up our gratefulness. Forgive us when we overlook those in need because we are too busy to notice. Give us clean hands and pure hearts and lead us to deeper community, that our hearts might fill with gratitude and generosity to the glory of your holy name. Amen. A period of silence for personal confession. KYRIE ELEISON (All Singing) Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

3 DECLARATION OF PARDON Minister: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel: People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. THE PEACE Minister: The peace of the Lord Christ be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us stand and share the peace of Christ with one another. Please exchange the peace with the words, "The peace of Christ be with you." * GLORIA PATRI (The Presbyterian Hymnal, p. 581) A MOMENT FOR MISSION...(8:45 a.m.) Mrs. Cope (11:00 a.m.) Mrs. Duggan PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION The Word FIRST LESSON - Hebrews 10:11-18 (Pew Bible, p. NT224) Minister: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. (8:45 a.m. - IPC Choir; 11:00 a.m. - Children and Westminster Choirs) ANTHEM - "Ain'a That Good News"... Traditional Spiritual I got a crown up in 'a the kingdom, Ain'a that good news! I'm gonna lay down this worl', gonna shoulder up'a my cross, gonna take it home to my Jesus, Ain'a that good news! I got a harp up in'a the kingdom, Ain'a that good news! I got a Savior in'a the kingdom, Ain'a that good news! SECOND LESSON - Proverbs 23:22-25; I Samuel 1:1-20, (Pew Bible, p. OT605, 244) Minister: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. * HYMN "Child of Blessing, Child of Promise"... KINGDOM During the singing of this hymn, children, kindergarten and younger, may follow the acolyte down the center aisle to the Ground Floor for worship care. SERMON - LETTING GO AND LIVING ON...Dr. Carl The Response to the Word * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH...Rev. Clayton Minister: What is true faith? All: True faith is not only a sure knowledge by which I hold as true all that God has revealed to us in Scripture; it is also a wholehearted trust, which the Holy Spirit creates in me by the gospel, that God has freely granted, not only to others but to me also, forgiveness of sins, eternal righteousness, and salvation. These are gifts of sheer grace, granted solely by Christ s merit. The Heidelberg Catechism, Question 21

4 PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS * The Offertory Statement * The Doxology (The Presbyterian Hymnal, p. 606)... OLD HUNDREDTH * The Prayer of Dedication The Offertory Anthem - "Walk Together, Children"... arr. Moses Hogan There's a great camp meetin' in the promised lan'. Lawd, a great camp meetin' in the promised lan'. Oh, walk together, children, don't you get weary, walk on, my children, don't you get a weary, there's a great camp meetin' in the promised lan'. Gonna walk an' never tire, there's a great camp meetin' in the promised lan'. Oh, walk together, children, don't you get weary. Gonna sing an' never tire, there's a great camp meetin' in the promised lan'. Gonna shout an' never tire, there's a great camp meetin' in the promised lan'. Walk on, children, don't you get weary, sing on, my children, don't you get weary, just-a shout on, my children, don't get weary, there's a great camp meetin' in the promised lan'. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR FATHER, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done; On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts; As we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. The Sending *HYMN 65 - "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"...CWM RHONDDA * CHARGE * BENEDICTION AND CHORAL AMEN * POSTLUDE - "Trumpet Voluntary"... John Stanley *Congregation standing ANNOUNCEMENTS A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OF TODAY S VISITORS! We would love to welcome you to our family of faith at IPC. Please provide contact information on the Worship Register. We hope you will visit the Welcome Table in the Parlor after the service, where our Welcome Team is eager to meet you over refreshments and share more information about life at IPC and church membership. Contact Cindy Shaw at or cshaw@ipc-usa.org. THE FLOWERS in the chancel today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Richard E. Simmons, Jr. THE ROSE in the Children's Chapel is given to the Glory of God and in honor of the birth on November 7, 2018 of Millicent Watson Jones, daughter of Major Margaret (Adams) Jones and Major Bradley Jones. THE FLOWERS on the War Memorial are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Louis James LeVaughn, United States Marine Corps, Pacific Theater, WWII. A SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE for all ages continues this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. in Highland Hall. Mr. David Seamon will be preaching. Communion will be served and nursery care will be available.

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) THE FIFTY-FOURTH ANNUAL NOVEMBER ORGAN RECITAL SERIES continues this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. with a recital by DONGHO LEE, Charlotte, North Carolina. The series concludes next Sunday, November 25, with a recital by DAMIN SPRITZER, Norman, Oklahoma. The recitals are free and open to the public. TODAY IS HARVEST FOR HUNGER DEDICATION SUNDAY! We are grateful to everyone who has brought food items to stock our Food pantry for the holiday season. Thank you so much for your generosity! NEW LOCATION FOR BEER & HYMNS: Join us for Beer & Hymns tomorrow evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Grill at Iron City, th Avenue South. We sing old times hymns (plus a few new ones) while enjoying good food and beverages. Just bring yourself and maybe a few friends and the best singing voice you have! After all, our motto is "Sing Loudly, Drink Slowly, Make Friends." THE IPC CHOIR FRUIT SALE will continue through November 25. Fruit order forms were mailed to the congregation. Additional forms are available in the IPC narthex, at the receptionist's desk, or from any choir member. You may also place an order and pay online at up. The fruit will be available for pickup December 8 and 9 in Highland Hall THE ANNUAL SOUTHSIDE Faith Community Thanksgiving Service will be this Tuesday, November 20 at 12:00 noon at the Baptist Church of the Covenant, 2117 University Boulevard, Birmingham, Please note there will be no Wednesday Chapel Service on November 21. THE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN HOLIDAY LUNCHEON will be on Thursday, November 29, at 11:30 in the Great Hall. The guest speaker is Margot Shaw, Founder/Editor of Flower Magazine. Reservations are due by Wednesday, November 21. Cost is $ Childcare is available. Please register for childcare when you make your reservation for the lunch with Lea Anne Hardy at lhardy@ipc-usa.org or at JOIN US FOR THE 49TH ANNUAL ADVENT WORKSHOP on Sunday, December 2, for crafts, dinner and worship. The schedule is as follows: Craft workshop from 4:30-6:30 p.m., First and Ground Floors; Worship at 5:00 p.m., Highland Hall; Spaghetti dinner from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Great Hall; Youth/Parent Meeting from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Room 104. Cost: $5.00 per person for dinner. RSVP online at THE HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR is December 8-9 benefiting IPC ministries for families. We are looking for volunteers. Sign up to serve as a host or to help park cars through the "sign up" link on the website, org. Bakers interested in making small cookies for the tea can Jo Self at Jorebel205@aol.com. Tickets ($30.00 each) are available at the receptionist's desk (weekdays only) or online. Parlor ticket sales begin next Sunday, November 18. For further information, contact Hallerin Hill at hhill@ipc-usa.org. THE LUNCH BUNCH will meet at Bottega at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27. Come join us for a fun time and a great meal. For reservations call or clogan@ipc-usa.org.

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) REMEMBER AND HONOR LOVED ONES by making a Christmas Flower Contribution by November 29. Names of the honorees will be listed in the Christmas Eve worship bulletin. Envelopes are inserted in today's bulletin and are also are available at the receptionist desk. Return the envelopes via mail or leave them at the receptionist's desk by the November 29 deadline. NATIVITY CHOIR: Children in grades K-6 are welcome to participate in the children s choir that will sing during the Noon Nativity Service on December 24. Rehearsals will be during the sermon time at the 11:00 a.m. service throughout the month of December. Children will follow the acolyte out during the 2nd hymn. Pick up will be on the ground floor after the service. Questions? Contact Miss Beth at bmiddleton@ipc-usa.org. SPECIAL GIFTS RECEIVED CFAF LIFTOFF FUND: In memory of Lula Rose Turlington Blackwell. IPC FOUNDATION FUND: In memory of Claire Williamson Martin. IPC GARDEN FUND: In memory of Lula Rose Turlington Blackwell. IPC SOCIAL SERVICES FUND: In memory of Dr. Fred Martens. IPC SPECIAL GIFTS FUND: In memory of Fred and LaDonna Kusta, Walter Frederick Martens. KIRKWOOD FUNDS: (Chapel Fund) In memory of Mrs. Lillian Bailey, Mr. Willian Henry. (Horizon Fund) In memory of Mr. Eiland E. Anthony, Jr., Mr. William F. Edmonds. Participants in Today's Services Dr. William J. Carl III, Senior Pastor The Rev. Susan A. Clayton, Associate Pastor, Community Ministries The Rev. Brian Lays, Associate Pastor, Congregational Ministries Dr. Jeff R. McLelland, Director, Music and Fine Arts The Independent Presbyterian Church Choir Mrs. Beth Middleton, Music Assistant IPC Children's Choir and Westminster Choir (11:00 a.m.) Jennifer Cope, Member of the Congregation (8:45 a.m.) Sarah Duggan, Member of the Congregation (11:00 a.m.) Acolytes: (8:45 a.m.) Ernest Hugh Cowart, John Harris Morrow, Samuel Starrett Morrow (11:00 a.m.) Alice Alden Monk, Abigail Gearhart Murphree, Margaret Addison Ross Independent Presbyterian Church 3100 Highland Avenue Birmingham, Alabama Phone: (205) ; Fax: (205) Office Hours: 8:30-4:30 except Saturday and Sunday This congregation is affiliated with The Presbyterian Church (USA)