Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, July 31, 2016 First Presbyterian Church 508 West Davis Street Burlington, North Carolina

2 Welcome Gathering Around the Word Please join in reading aloud those parts of the service printed in bold. Voluntary: Fantasia à Gusto Italiano Johann Ludwig Krebs ( ) W. Thomas Jones, organ Call to Worship: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of God s name; give to God glorious praise. All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you, sing praises to your name. When this symbol (*) precedes an element of the service, please rise in body or spirit. *Processional Hymn No. 645: Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above *Call to Confession mit freuden zart *Corporate Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. *Silent Prayer of Confession *Congregational Response: Lord, Have Mercy John Weaver (b. 1937)

3 *Assurance of Pardon *Congregational Response: Gloria Patri old scottish chant *Passing the Peace, Love, and Joy of Christ to Others The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Announcements A Time with Children Listening for the Word Prayer for Illumination The grass withers and the flower fades but the word of the Lord stands forever. Gospel Reading: Luke 12:13-21 Large Print Pew Bible, pages Pew Bible, page 74 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Old Testament Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, 2:16 Large Print Pew Bible, pages Pew Bible, pages 614 and 615 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon: The truest words Rev. Lindsay Conrad

4 Responding to the Word *Hymn of Response: Lord of All Hopefulness slane *Affirmation of Faith - Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. Prayers of the People 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.

5 For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Acts of Giving and Receiving Offering of Tithes and Gifts Offertory Anthem: I ll Walk with God Nicholas Brodszky ( ) Nan Wooten, alto I ll walk with God from this day on, his helping hand I ll lean upon, this is my prayer, my humble plea, may the Lord be ever with me. There is no death, though eyes grow dim, there is no fear when I m near to him. I ll lean on him forever and he ll forsake me never. He will not fail me as long as my faith is strong, whatever road I may walk along. I ll walk with God, I ll take his hand, I ll talk with God, he ll understand; I ll pray to him, each day to him, and he ll hear the words that I say. His hand will guide my throne and rod, and I ll never walk alone while I walk with God! *Congregational Response: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow lasst uns erfreuen

6 Bearing the Word into the World *Charge and Benediction *Recessional Hymn No. 716: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending beach spring Voluntary: Grand Choeur Gordon Young ( ) Ronald L. Shive, D. Min., Pastor (Sabbatical Leave, May 14 August 8) Lindsay Conrad, M. Div., Associate Pastor for Young Adults, Missions, and Congregational Care Norman Whitney, M. Div., Parish Associate for Pastoral Care J. Patrick Murphy, M. Mus., Organist-Choirmaster Charlotte Allbright, C.C.E., Church Educator

7 Announcements A Warm And Cordial Welcome is extended to all who worship with us this Sunday. We hope in this service you will encounter the living Christ and experience the warmth of our caring family of faith. Please take a moment to sign our friendship register when it is passed to you. If you are visiting with us and in search of a church home, we invite you to become a part of our church family here at First Presbyterian Church. Please let us know of your interest by way of the friendship register, or by speaking to one of our ministers. Large Print Hymns: Copies of today s hymns (large print) are available in the Narthex. Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Frances Bradberry and in memory of Elbert Bradberry and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Foster by Barry and Martha Bradberry. Summer Schedule: During July and August there will be one worship service at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. Sunday school will begin at 9:00 in the Witherspoon Room for Adults and in the BibleMax Theatre for children. Summer Choir 2016 Returns in August: Summer Choir is a great way to offer your talents to God, to share in the musical leadership of worship, and to enjoy the fellowship of the BEST choir in town! Rehearsals are at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary each Sunday morning. The music for the service will be easily learned that morning. Come every time you are in town and sing praises to God with joy! Any questions or to sign up, contact Patrick Murphy ( , ext. 218). School Supply Drive: As another school year ends, Classroom Closet is preparing for the next one and needs your support in order to get the store supplied for the 2016/2017 school year. Classroom Closet is a program of Alamance Citizens for Education that provides free supplies to teachers in Alamance County. This program applies to all teachers in ABSS, charter, or private schools. Please partner with us to ensure that the children in our county have what they need in the classroom. A list of our most needed items in printed in the July First Press, on the website and on the posters hung in the facility. Drop-off bins are located in the narthex and Welcome Center. Prayers for Peru: Lydia Allen (teacher) and Ginika Nwoko (student) are in Peru from July 14-August 14. Keep them in your prayers as they live and love and serve alongside our Peru partners and friends. The Peru mission team will leave Burlington meet them in Moyobamba on August 5. Keep them all in your prayers for good work done together by God's grace. Live Video Streaming: The Sunday morning worship service can be seen live from anywhere you have an internet connection for your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Click on the Live Streaming box at the bottom of the website home page ( HVAC Construction: The Church Office is temporarily relocated to Room 122 (off the black and white hallway). Worship Service CDs Available Each Week: Each Sunday, the Scripture readings, anthem, and sermon will be recorded on CD and a limited number of copies will be available immediately after worship in the narthex. Additional copies can be requested by calling the church office. This same recording will be posted on our website. E-Giving: Did you know you can give to FPC online? Scan this QR code to give.

8 Calendar July 31 August 4 Sunday, July 31 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for Adults Witherspoon Room 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for Children BibleMax Theatre 9:00 a.m. Welcome Center Opens 9:45 a.m. Session meets for prayer Board Room 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Lemonade in the Garden Mary Helen Long Garden Monday, August 1 10:00 a.m. Teacher Care Committee for Andrews Meets Room 203 5:00 p.m. Andrews Partnership Meeting Room 203 Tuesday, August 2 8:30 a.m. HVAC Project Contractor Coordination Meetings Witherspoon Room 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 5:00 p.m. Local Mission Committee Meeting Room 203 Wednesday, August 3 8:00 a.m. Meditation Group The home Nan Perkins Thursday, August 4 10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry - Minister on Call: July Lindsay Conrad ( ) August 5-7 Norman Whitney ( )