St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Gathering around God s Word

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1 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 10, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Hearing devices and large print Bibles and hymnals are available. Ask an usher. Gathering around God s Word Prelude Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring J. S. Bach (arr. Bauer) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Lee Dengler (Text and Tune: Hymn 263) Welcome and Call to Worship Leader: The word is near to you, on your lips and in your heart. People: No one who believes in Christ will be put to shame. Leader: God is generous to all who call on God. All: Everyone who calls on the name of the Holy God shall be saved. Let us worship God! *Hymn 457 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art toulon x *Opening Prayer Fred Cassell Prayer of Confession Lord Jesus, we call upon you to save us. We are intimidated by our circumstances, distracted from your purposes, drowning in doubts and fears. We are presumptuous about your will, belittling others and magnifying ourselves. We envy the blessings of others, secretly despising their dreams. We have hardened our hearts to the suffering of our brothers and sisters, feeding ourselves in face of the injustice that holds them captive. Lord Jesus, who searches our hearts, lift us from sin and help us to walk with you in faith, humility, and brotherly-sisterly love. Amen. (silent confession) Kyrie (Hymnal No. 565) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Declaration of Pardon Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Call to Faithfulness Leader: As God s own people, be merciful in action, kindly in heart, humble in mind. Be always ready to forgive as freely as God has forgiven you. And, above everything else, be loving, and never forget to be thankful for what Christ has done for you. *Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

2 Prayer for Illumination Proclaiming God s Word DeLila Bergan First Scripture Reading Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b Old Testament, page 525 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Children s Sermon Children ages three years through kindergarten are invited to go to the Children s Chapel at this time. Older children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents. Second Scripture Reading Romans 10:5-15 New Testament, page 149 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Solo Benedictus (from Christmas Oratorio) Camille Saint-Saens Laurissa Backlin and Tim Bergan Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord Third Scripture Reading Matthew 14:22-33 New Testament, page 15 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon Walking in Faith Lisa Patterson Responding to God s Word *Affirmation of Faith (unison) Philippians 2:5-11 Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess to the glory of God: Jesus Christ is Lord! *Hymn 369 I m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me i m gonna live Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Offertory Every Time I Feel The Spirit arr. Mark Hayes *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 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, forever. Amen.

3 *Hymn 419 How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord repton *Benediction *Postlude Trumpet Voluntary J. Clarke (arr. Rosen) *Those who are able are asked to stand. x Latecomers may be seated. The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God by Ron Harris and Kirsten Brown in loving memory of Robert and Nancy Brown and in honor of Jon and Char Harris. JT Turner is serving in worship today as the acolyte. The Chancel Choir is currently on vacation and will return to the chancel on September 7. Welcome! We are delighted that you have joined us for worship today and pray that you experience the presence of Jesus Christ in our midst. For more information about St. Andrew and our ministry together, please stop by the Visitor s Welcome Center in the narthex. If you are interested in becoming a member of this congregation, we will gladly provide you with that information. Fall Women s Retreat in Pagosa Springs! September 27 October 4, 2014 Come experience a week in the beautiful fall foliage of Pagosa Springs, Colorado! We will hike, share in Bible study, explore Southwestern Colorado and simply enjoy being together in a beautiful place! Please let Brandi (Brandi@saint-andrew.com) know if you are interested in joining us by August 10. Plastic Grocery Bags for Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Committee asks the congregation to help Our Daily Bread collect plastic grocery bags to be used by ODB clients. Please recycle your bags by placing them in the ODB box across from the soda machines outside Fellowship Hall. This will be an ongoing project throughout the year. Chancel Flowers September 7 is available for flowers for the sanctuary. If you are interested in providing flowers for this date, please sign up on the flower roster. The roster is located on the bulletin board in the office wing. If you have questions, contact Lynn Carrico.

4 Prayer Concerns This Week Dorothy Braly Hope Edwards Anne Dennis Rose Kwiatkowski, aunt of Karen Jones Ronnie Popham, son of Helen and Wally Davis Ginger Hopkins Dennie, daughter of Deborah Boone A complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex. Change in Summer Coffee Hour Treats In light of the current budget, we are going to try something new this summer to build fellowship for the coffee hour after Sunday worship. Each Sunday, different groups will provide some treats to share. Some suggestions might be a small fruit tray, a couple dozen cookies or muffins (either homemade or purchased), coffee cakes, pastries, cheeses, breakfast casserole, etc. If possible, please use disposable plates/dishes for the treats. If the plate/dish is not disposable, you may pick it up in the Narthex workroom later, so please make sure your name is on it. Bon appétit! August 10 - L, M August 17 - N, O, P August 24 - Q, R, S August 31 - T - Z August Give-A-Meal Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, Canned Black Eyed Peas, Canned Fruit Optional: Cooking Oil or Coffee Please return your non-perishable donations for the Denton Community Food Center to the collection bin by the Coke machine near Fellowship Hall. Thank You! Connect with us facebook.com/standrewdenton twitter.com/standrewdenton

5 The Week at a Glance TODAY 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Monday, August 11 5:30 p.m. Officer Nominating Committee, Narthex Tuesday, August 12 5:00 p.m. Membership, Parlor 6:00 p.m. Building & Grounds, Room 208 Stewardship, Room 207/209 7:00 p.m. Personnel, Narthex Saturday, August 16 Teacher Training

6 St. Andrew PresbyterianChurch 300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX Phone (940) Fax (940) Lisa Patterson, Assoc. Pastor Morris Martin, Minister of Music Hye-Jean Choi, Organist Brandi Schoel, Youth/Blended Worship Director St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. Children s Chapel During the worship service, children ages three years through kindergarten go to chapel immediately following the Children s Sermon. Parable of the Good Shepherd Stacy Hays & Jeanie Fite Godly Play seeks to tell the stories of the faith so that children hear and remember these stories and become engaged in them. It also provides a place and opportunities for children to begin exploring the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come upstairs to the Children s Chapel to pick children up following the service. Nursery Room 102 Current year giving through July: Commitments year-to-date $552,713 Actual year-to-date $508,425 Deficit on commitments $ 44,288 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).