TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 9, 2016 ORDER OF WORSHIP Rev. Matthew Nickel The Harrells

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1 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 9, 2016 ORDER OF WORSHIP Rev. Matthew Nickel The Harrells WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS MINUTE FOR MISSION MEDITATION: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Jan Ward, Organ Johann Pachelbel CALL TO WORSHIP: 9:30 Helen Jones /11:00 Cynthia Campbell God turns to the world with grace, Restoring the people to God, Restoring the people to one another, Restoring each of us to our communities. And the people respond with gratitude, We turn to God to give our praise. HYMN: No God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending Beach Spring CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of mercy and grace, we are meant to praise you and give our thanks always. We confess that we do not live out of that constant gratitude. We hold resentment for what we lack. We blame you, we blame others. We doubt your compassion, even your power. We struggle to give ourselves as generous expressions of gratitude and praise. Guide us to live faithful and thankful lives as those ready to receive your grace. A time of silence is kept for personal prayer. ASSURANCE OF PARDON To all who seek forgiveness, who turn to God in hope, This is God s Word of grace: We are accepted, we are forgiven, we are loved. Thanks be to God! Amen. RESPONSE TO THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON: HYMN No O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer [Stanza 1] O my soul, bless your Redeemer, all within me bless God s name; bless the Savior, and forget not all God s mercies to proclaim. Stuttgart

2 PASSING THE PEACE Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you (Exchange signs of peace with those near you until the music begins.) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION 9:30 Mary Ellen Harned /11:00 Tom Howell FIRST READING II Timothy 2:8-15 (pg. 212) The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALTER: Psalm 111 Brian Shaw, Cantor Hal H. Hopson TIME WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES (11:00) HYMN: (11:00) No All Things Bright and Beautiful (Refrain only) Royal Oak All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. Children Kindergarten and younger may leave for Bible Buddies. Children 1 st 3 rd grade may leave for Worship Class. SECOND READING Luke 17:11-19 (pg. 80) The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON: Doubled By Wonder Rev. Matthew Nickel AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Brief Statement of Faith: Part 4 Glory to God (pg. 38) HYMN: No Ten Lepers Facing Constant Scorn [Stanzas 1 & 3] Radiant City PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

3 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. CALL TO OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace (9:30) Chancel Choir Ensemble (11:00) Chancel Choir John Rutter DOXOLOGY: Hymn No. 2 - Come, Thou Almighty King [Stanza 4] Italian Hymn To thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be, hence ever more! Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, and to eternity love and adore. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION For your mercy that surrounds us O God, thank you. For the gift of belonging, thank you. For the privilege to share our lives, relationships, and resources faithfully, thank you. For gratitude that changes us with every generous moment you bless to us, thank you. In the name of Christ our Lord, thank you. Amen. HYMN: No We Cannot Measure How You Heal Ye Banks and Braes CHARGE AND BENEDICTION BENEDICTION RESPONSE: No O Beauty Ever Ancient (Refrain) Ancient Beauty [1 st Time - Edward Caruthers, Baritone / 2 nd Time - All] The congregation is invited to be seated for the postlude. POSTLUDE: Chorale Prelude on a Melody by Melchior Vulpius Healey Willan The texts to the Response to the Assurance of Pardon, the Young Disciples Response, the Doxology, and the Benediction Response are reprinted from Glory to God, 2013 by Westminster John Knox Press. The refrain for Psalm 111 is by Hal H. Hopson and copyright 1989 by Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL The psalm and the Benediction Response are reprinted with permission from OneLicense.net A

4 Announcements WORSHIP OUR 9:30 LITURGIST is Helen Jones. Helen is an ordained Ruling Elder and serves on the Stewardship Committee and the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee. THE SANCTUARY FLOWERS are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our parents, Dr. and Mrs. O'Hearn; and Bo and Elva Reed by Mike and Kathy Reed. TODAY S BIBLE BUDDY ASSISTANT is Evan Holmes. SANCTUARY CELEBRATION Be sure to join us on Sunday morning, October 23 rd for our Music Festival and Sanctuary Rededication! On this day, at both 9:30 and 11:00, we ll have special music and prayers to thank God and celebrate our holy space! ALL SAINTS SUNDAY - On November 6 we hang standing banners with names and photographs of our members who have died during the year. We also have photos honoring present and past staff members, past members, and friends or family members whom we wish to remember. If you have a photo of someone you would like remembered on that day, please send it in to Lynn Diebold lynn.diebold@hpclouisville.org in the church office by October 26. For questions please contact Betty Smith at FELLOWSHIP COLLEGE OF ELDERS LUNCH - Ordained Ruling and Teaching Elders (active and inactive) are invited to a lunch and meeting of the College of Elders on Sunday, October 16 following worship. We'll gather at 12:15 in the Church Dining Room to enjoy lunch and engage conversation around the current and ongoing mission and ministry of Highland Presbyterian Church. Please RSVP your attendance by ing Damon Drew in the church office at damon.drew@hpclouisville.org or by calling by Wednesday, October 12. COLLEGE PARENT GATHERING Join us Sunday evening, October 23 rd at the home of Kathy and Mike Reed for a gathering of parents of college students! No agenda! Simply time to reconnect, to compare life with fewer people living at home, and to share about our lives! BYOPB (Bring Your Own Pleasant Beverages!). The Reeds live at 4051 Ormond Rd. (40207). Carpool if possible due to limited parking! E- mail Kathy Reed with questions: KathyReed330@gmail.com. DEVLIN COOKOUT S'MORESFEST EDITION On Saturday, October 29 Everyone, young and old, is welcome to join Highland at the home of the Devlin family from 6-9pm. Bring a side dish or dessert to share, your own beverages, chairs and/or blankets, and fellowship will provide grilled foods. The Devlin home is located at 2110 S. English Station Rd in Louisville. All are welcome! For more details contact Matt Nickel at matt.nickel@hpclouisville.org or MONDAY MOMARITAS Moms of school-aged children are invited to join us for Monday Momaritas at Mangos Restaurant on Breckenridge! Monday, October 24 th! 7:00 p.m. (All margaritas are half price!). We ll gather to share advice, wisdom, and fun!

5 COMMUNITY FRIDAY - One Friday each month, people from Highland Presbyterian Church gather at Molly Malone s Irish Pub at 933 Baxter Avenue. This month, we ll meet on Friday, October 21. Join us from 5:30pm to 8pm. Babysitting is available in the Walker-Nevin Building between those times if you RSVP to the church office by noon on Thursday, October 20th. Ask the restaurant s host for Highland Presbyterian and they ll show you to the table! OLDER WISER LEARNING STILL (OWLS) - On Thursday October 13, OWLS will gather for food and fellowship. OWLS begins with a social time at 11:30am, a light lunch is served at 11:45am, and the program will begin at noon. Lunch is $5. Associate Pastor Matt Nickel will share a program on Pilgrimage and the Iona Community of Scotland. Please RSVP to the church office at damon.drew@hpclouisville.org or THE U OF L EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE will present Music of Shakespeare s London, a program ranging from madrigals and viol consorts to popular rounds and street cries. The free concert, part of city-wide festivities relating to the Shakespeare First Folio exhibit at the Frazier History Museum ("Will in the Ville"), is on Friday, November 4 at 8.00 pm in Comstock Concert Hall on the U of L campus. The ensemble is directed by HPC member Jack Ashworth. YOUTH SILENT AUCTION - The annual Youth Silent Auction will be held on Sunday, November 13! Please mark your calendar and help the Youth raise money to support their summer trips. We need shoppers and donors! If you have donations, please contact Jenny Siegenthaler at jcswahoo@gmail.com. Thank you! EDUCATION WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? - Our Fall Adult Christian Education series features speakers about refugees, Muslims in Louisville, and advocacy. Next Wednesday, October 12 at 6:00pm in the Session Room of the Pleune-Mobley Center, hear Dr. Muhammad Babar, Interfaith Paths of Peace speak on Relations: How did we get here and where are we going?. If you need babysitting, please RSVP to the church office by Tuesday, October 11 th at noon. BELOVED COMMUNITY: WORKING TOWARD RACIAL RECONCILIATION an interactive workshop sponsored by the Presbytery of Mid-Kentucky will be held on October 22 from 9-1 (including lunch -$5). The workshop is designed to help congregational leaders and members have an opportunity to discuss in depth the challenges of racial reconciliation and how we might be equipped to help our community with these issues. The workshop will be led by the Rev. Alonzo Johnson, Coordinator for the Self- Development of People office of the PC(USA). He is a dynamic and thoughtful young leader. Registration is required at office@midkentuckypresbytery.org. SERVICE DID YOU KNOW? Based on results of the recent Generosity Survey, members of Highland Presbyterian Church spend no fewer than 60 hours per week (3,120 hours per year) in prayer for our church and its members, ministries, and pastors. Thank you for your generosity of time in prayer.

6 FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE: It has been said that a generous church is a healthy church. The Stewardship Committee thanks you for your generosity of time, talent, energy, and financial gifts in support of the ministries of this congregation. We particularly thank members of the Session and other congregational leaders who have already said Thank You with pledges of nearly 17% of our $800,000 goal. As you receive invitations to participate in this year s stewardship campaign, we ask you to prayerfully consider your generous response. You may return your pledge by mail or by placing it in the offering plate. You may also send it by to Mike Smith, Highland s Church Business Administrator at mike.smith@hpclouisville.org. God has given us all that we are, all that we have, and all that we will become. Our pledges of financial support are an important way that we say Thank you for those many gifts. SMOKETOWN MOBILE PANTRY - Grace Hope Presbyterian Church is the host for the Dare2Care Smoketown Mobile Pantry and they have invited Highland to partner with them. Come out to distribute food and serve our neighbors on October 18 th with Grace Hope Presbyterian Church at 702 E. Breckenridge St. / Clay St. (in the church parking lot). To learn more or to be added to the volunteer list, contact Associate Pastor Matt Nickel at matt.nickel@hpclouisville.org VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DESPARATELY Please consider giving a few hours of your time to help at the Portland Clothing and Food Bank. The hours that help is needed are Thursday from 10-1 and/or Monday 1 4. Contact Grace Jenks at NEW HPC COOKBOOK HPC Deacons are creating a cookbook for the HPC community! We will be using recipes from old HPC cookbooks, but are looking for new recipes as well! We especially love recipes that serve a large family or a large group of people! Please your recipes to Doodle (doodle.harris@hpclouisville.org) or put your recipes in Doodle's box in the office! Please get these to Doodle by the end of October and then be on the lookout for your chance to get a HPC cookbook! DRIVERS NEEDED - HPC needs drivers during the week or on Sunday mornings! We occasionally have members who do not drive who need rides to doctor's offices or to church events on Sunday morning! Typically, this commitment would be no more than once a month. If you are available to join the "driving fleet" and lend your car and driving skills, please Lisa Thomson lisathompson535@gmail.com and let her know! MUSIC SPECIAL THANKS to the Chancel Choir Ensemble & the Chancel Choir; Edward Caruthers, Brian Shaw, and Jan Ward for blessing us in worship with their musical leadership this morning. OMEGA CHOIR does not rehearse this afternoon. ALPHA CHOIR rehearses at 6:40 p.m.

7 GOSPEL CHOIR RETURNS!...Rehearsals are Sunday, October 16 from 4-5 p.m. and Sunday, October 23 from 2-4 p.m. The choir will lead worship on Sunday, October 30 at both services. Pre-Service Preparation begins at 8:30 a.m. Please contact Frank Heller at or to participate. HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRAYER LIST This week, please include the following people in your daily prayers: Bob Dolack, Ron Harless, and Noel Pinkley. Youth Sunday Schedule Middle School (6 & 7 th grades) 5:00 Middle School Recreation Fellowship Hall 5:25 Middle School Youth Dinner-HPC Dining Room 5:50 Middle School Youth Group- YMMC 6:40 Alpha Choir-Choir Room Junior High (8 & 9 th grades) 5:00 Junior High Youth Group-YMMC 5:50 Junior High Dinner-HPC Dining Room 6:15 Junior High Recreation Fellowship Hall 6:40 Alpha Choir Rehearsal-Choir Room High School (10, 11, & 12 th grades) 5:00 Omega Choir Rehearsal-Choir Room 6:00 High School Dinner-HPC Dining Room 6:30 Senior High Hang Out-YMMC 6:40 High School Youth Group-YMMC

8 Week at a Glance Sunday, October 9 9:30 Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 Morning Worship: Matt Nickel; Chancel Choir Ensemble 9:30 Issues Class with Cynthia Campbell 11:00 Worship: Matt Nickel; Chancel Choir 3:00 Fellowship Committee Memorial Lounge No Omega Choir Monday, October 10 4:00 Stewardship Office Conference Room 7:00 Wings Tuesday, October 11 9:30 Weekly Staff Meeting-Office Conference Room 10:00 STITCH-Pleune-Mobley Room 18 5:30 Personnel Conference Room A 7:00 Knit Wits Catherine Kuntz s Home Wednesday, October 12 10:00 STITCH-Pleune-Mobley Room 18 10:30 Weekly Prayer Gathering-Office Conference Room 5:30 Children s Music Ministry 6:00 Who is my Neighbor? Muslim/Christian Relations (Part 1) PMC Session Room 6:30 Worship Committee Office Conference Room Thursday, October 13 11:30 OWLS Dining Room A 12:45 Women of the World (WOW)-PMC Session Room 7:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal Saturday, October 15 10:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sunday, October 16 9:30 Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 Morning Worship: Cynthia Campbell; Quartet 11:00 Worship: Cynthia Campbell; Chancel Choir 12:15 College of Elders Lunch Dining Room A 4:00 Gospel Choir Rehearsal

9 THE GIFT OF LIFE SIX CANTICLES OF CREATION by JOHN RUTTER November 6 th at 7:30 pm Featuring: The Chancel Choir and Orchestra Includes: Three Rutter Anthems The Arts on the Corner series resumes with this presentation in remembrance of All Saints Day. The work is given by the estate of Waller Braden, a longtime member of the Chancel Choir. Cynthia Campbell will lead a discussion of the text Sunday, Oct. 30, 4:00pm.