St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Sixth Sunday of Easter. Gathering around God s Word

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1 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Hearing devices and large print Bibles and hymnals are available. Ask an usher. Gathering around God s Word Prelude Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Richard Proulx Welcome and Call to Worship Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made: People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. *Hymn 461 God Is Here! abbot s leigh x *Opening Prayer Fred Cassell Prayer of Confession Almighty God, your word offers freedom from sin, but we confess that we have not obeyed your word. We have harbored malice toward our enemies; we have been deceitful in our relationships; we have been insincere in our commitments; through gossip we have slandered our friends. Forgive us our sins and lead us to genuine repentance. Help your children long for your pure, spiritual milk that we may grow into the joy of salvation through Jesus Christ. 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 Ron Vanatta Old Testament Reading Psalm 31:1-5, old Testament, page 478 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. Gospel Reading John 14:1-14 New Testament, page 102 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Anthem Prayer of Saint Richard of Chichester Malcolm Archer Thanks be to thee, our Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which thou has given us, for all the pains and insults which thou hast borne for us. O most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may we know thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, and follow thee more nearly. Amen. Copyright 2003, The Royal School of Church Music Epistle Reading 1 Peter 2:1-10 New Testament, page 219 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon Chosen and Precious Lisa Patterson Responding to God s Word *Apostles Creed (unison) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. *Hymn 416 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation westminster abbey Moment for Mission Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Offertory Solo Come, Ye Blessed John Prindle Scott Caitlin McCarville, soprano *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.

3 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. *Hymn 562 eternal Father, Strong to Save melita Benediction *Postlude Eternal Father Strong to Save Wayne L. Wold *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 and in honor of the birthday of Catherine Mitchell by her children. Abigail Lewis is serving in worship today as the acolyte. Next Sunday the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be received by intinction at the 10:00am service. 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. The session, our governing body, will be in the parlor following the 10:00am worship service to receive new members. Meeeting of the Congregation Called for June 1 The Session has called a congregational meeting on Sunday, June 1st, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to review the adequacy of the terms of call for the Associate Pastor for Christian Education and Mission. Change in Summer Coffee Hour Treats What is more Presbyterian than food and lively conversation? Practically nothing! 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. We will need each of you to help make this work! Since we all enjoy good food, each Sunday different groups will provide some treats to share, and you will only have one Sunday to bring something all summer. 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. Just use your imagination! 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. We will divide the summer dates by alphabet, so note your alphabet letter and put it on your calendar! If you will be gone that week, trade with someone of a different letter or just bring your treat on any other Sunday. It is always welcome! Extras will be frozen for later use and not wasted. Bon appétit! June 22 - A & Pathfinders June 29 - B July 6 - C July 13 - D, E July 20 - F, G July 27 - H August 3 - I, J, K August 10 - L, M August 17 - N, O, P August 24 - Q, R, S August 31 - T - Z Youth BBQ Today, Front Lawn Mark your calendars for the 8 th annual Youth BBQ on the front lawn immediately following 10:00 worship today. We ll have great BBQ, a bake auction, music, face-painting, a bounce house for kids, and more! All donations go directly to St. Andrew s youth ministry.

4 Prayer Concerns This Week Norma Wiebe Chuck Stoughton Rosalie Remley Mary Smith Brandi Schoel Elizabeth Sale Daren Sims Dorothy Brooks Bettie Harden Larry Monroe Joyce Nix, cousin of Tana Womack A complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex. Summer Sunday Schedule 9am, Sunday School 10am, Worship Service May 25 - September 7 Summer Office Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm Begins Tuesday, May 27 Recital for Caitlin McCarville St. Andrew soprano soloist Caitlin McCarville will give a recital to support her summer studies in Italy on May 28 at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. Pianist Justin Simone will accompany. Confirmation Sunday Sunday, June 1 Our eighth grade Confirmation class will be received during 10:00am worship, with their mentors standing alongside them, on Sunday, June 1. A reception in their honor will be held in the narthex immediately following worship. Save the Date! Vacation Bible School June Registration is now open online. Visit to register. Church Office Closures The church office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26. The church office will also be closed Noon-2pm on Tuesday, May 27 for a staff metting and luncheon. Summer Lunch Program The Mission Committee is again coordinating the distribution of lunches provided by the Denton Parks & Recreation Department. The City requires volunteers to complete a background check. You can sign up in the narthex and complete an application. May Give-A-Meal Spaghetti and Canned Sauce Canned Peas, Canned Pears Optional: Cooking Oil, Baby Food 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 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Chancel Choir Practice, Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Youth BBQ, Front Lawn Monday, May 26 Memorial Day Church Office Closed Tuesday, May 27 12:00 p.m. Staff Meeting and Luncheon, Church 2:00 p.m. Office Closed 11:00 p.m. bulletin Deadline Wednesday, May 28 7:30 p.m. Caitlin McCarville Recital, Sanctuary

6 St. Andrew PresbyterianChurch 300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX Phone (940) Fax (940) Lisa Patterson, Assoc. Pastor Brandon D. Lewis, Assoc. Pastor Morris Martin, Minister of Music Hye-Jean Choi, Organist 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. The Synagogue & The Upper Room Donnie & Lucy Phillips 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. Sunday School Classes Nursery Room 102 Preschool Room 100 Completed K-5 th Rooms Youth 6th/7th Grade Class High School Sunday School The Den The Den Adults, 9:00-9:45am Pastor s Class Room 207/209 Pathfinders Richard Sale Room 205 Mighty Acts Class John Mikow Bride s Room The Present Word curriculum. Current year giving through April: Commitments year-to-date $315,836 Actual year-to-date $286,117 Deficit on commitments $ 29,719 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).