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1 October 27 & 28, 2018 St. Mark Presbyterian Church 601 Claymont Drive Ballwin, Missouri

2 Order of Worship CENTERING PRAYER Alas, Lord, we are not worthy that the earth should support us, nor worthy to set our eyes on heaven But please do not turn thy face from us; look with pity not on us but on thy Son Jesus Christ. Grant that we shall turn to no other God but thee. Grant us to keep thy holy rest by resting from our work, in order to let thee work in us. Pierre Viret ( ) PRELUDE Little Fugue in G minor BWV 578 Bach ( ) WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS [Please sign and pass the Ritual of Friendship pad.] CALL TO WORSHIP Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. God s steadfast love endures forever. All have sinned and fallen short of God s glory, but by the grace of God we are redeemed. Let us worship God. HYMN Praise Ye the Lord Hymn p. 35 (10:30) Accompanied by Chancel Bells PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, we confess we have failed to seek your will. You write your law in our hearts, but we ignore your holy word. You call us to be reconciled but we continue to live in discord. Forgive us, God of grace. Reform and transform our lives so we may live in the light of the truth that sets us free; through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Silent Confession) ASSURANCE OF GRACE SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. GLORY PATRI (8:30) Hymnal p. 581 GLORY TO GOD, WHOSE GOODNESS SHINES ON ME (5 & 10:30) Hymnal p. 582 ANTHEM (10:30) Come, Now Is the Time to Worship Doerksen/Wagner Chancel Bells TIME WITH CHILDREN (10:30) [Children 5 th grade and younger will leave the sanctuary.] HYMN (5:00 & 10:30) Give to the Winds Thy Fears Hymn p. 815 SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:46-52 SERMON First Things First: Courage Dr. Dave Burgess

3 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - The Scots Confession Chapter One We confess and acknowledge one only God, to whom only we must cleave, whom only we must serve, whom only we must worship, and in whom only we must put our trust: who is eternal, infinite, immeasurable, incomprehensible, omnipotent, invisible; one in substance, and yet distinct in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; by whom we confess and believe all things in heaven and in earth, as well visible as invisible, to have been created, to be retained in their being, and to be ruled and guided by his inscrutable Providence, to such end as his eternal wisdom, goodness, and justice has appointed them, to the manifestation of his own glory. OFFERTORY Offertory (8:30 & 10:30) Be Still and Know Hayes THE DOXOLOGY (5:00 & 10:30) 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. [Prayer requests may be given to the pastor before the service.] SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER (8:30) HYMN A Mighty Fortress is Our God Hymn p. 275 CHARGE AND BLESSING CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION RESPONSE (10:30) SIYAHAMBA We Are Going In The Light of God Hymn p. 853 POSTLUDE (8:30 & 10:30) Trumpet Dialogue Ritter You are invited to stand, as you are able. Liturgist: Clayton Douglas Director of Music and Organist: Marsha Medley Saturday Musician: Mark Reynoso 3

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to the St. Mark Presbyterian Church! We are pleased to have you join us this morning. Your presence enriches both us and this experience of worship together. It is our prayer that this will be a time of challenge and encouragement. Wherever you may be on your faith journey, there is a place for you to participate in our life together. Large Print copies of today s hymns are available on the pew beside the sound booth at the rear of our sanctuary. Listening devices are also available and may be picked up from the sound technician in the booth. FLOWERS are given by Scott in honor of two very special ladies, Kay and her mother Ruby. COMMUNION SERVERS 8:30 am service are Jean Steward and Shelley Lester. LIGHT & SOUND ATTENDANTS at 8:30 is Greg Reiter and at 10:30 are George Schindler and Mark Michel. Last Week s Worship Attendance: Saturday 5 PM 29; Sunday 8:30 AM 31 and 10: Total: 192. October/November/December These Days devotional booklets are in the office hallway. Cost: $1. THIS WEEK at ST. MARK Sunday, October 28 8:30 AM Worship - Sanctuary 8:30 AM Discussion Class in Room :30 AM Childcare in Room 301/02 9:30 AM Animate: Faith - FH 9:30 AM New Member Class - GH 10 AM Fellowship & Refreshments 10:30 AM Children's Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 11:30 AM Stewardship Sundae - Narthex Monday, October 29 9 AM BBJ Room 102 9:30 AM Prayer Fellowship Library 6:30 PM Stephen Ministry Room Tuesday, October 30 7 AM Men s Bible Study Room 102 6:30 PM GriefShare Rooms Wednesday, October AM Chair Exercise - Rooms PM Chancel Choir - MR Thursday, November 1 8:30 AM PW Program 12 PM Ladies Bridge Rooms Saturday, November 3 9 AM God & Country Room 23 5 PM Worship Fellowship Hall Next Sunday, November 4 8:30 AM Worship - Sanctuary 8:30 AM Discussion Class in Room :30 AM Childcare in Room 301/02 9:30 AM New Member Class - Library 9:30 AM Animate: Faith - FH 10 AM Fellowship & Refreshments 10:30 AM Children's Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary LIFE at ST. MARK Explore Membership at St. Mark This is an exciting time in the life and ministry of St. Mark, and we encourage all our guests to learn more about the Christian faith, the Reformed Tradition, and our Presbyterian Church. We are offering a Membership Exploration Class on October 28, November 4, and November 11 from 9:30-10:25 AM. Pastor Dave will help facilitate this three-week class, and everyone is encouraged to attend. We are thankful you have "discovered" St. Mark, and we believe now is the time to explore the mission and ministry of our congregation. Please contact either Elder Linda Larimer or Pastor Dave (dburgess@discoverstmark.org) with questions or to RSVP. Designated Associate Pastor Nominating Committee Report Your Designated Associate Pastor Nominating committee is prepared to receive PIF s (Personal Information Forms). The Presbytery s Pastoral Transitions and Care Committee will do the preliminary background checks before sending them in groups of 3 to 5 to us for review. Rev.

5 Chris James, our Presbytery liaison, has indicated that we will receive our first group before the end of the month. The Committee is once again asking for your prayers as we prayerfully select the person who will be an integral part of our faith community. Respectfully; Jan Boehme, Tom Dolson, Clayton Douglas, Bertha Larez, Lisa Marsh, Loren Polak Please wear your NAMETAG at church! Don t have one? Stop by the office. In the Name Badge mailbox, you will find a form to fill out. The 2018 Donut Sign-up Chart is located next to the Flower Chart outside of the pastor's offices. One and a half dozen donuts is $13 each week, please make your check payable to St. Mark Presbyterian Church and write "Donuts" in the memo line. Thank you for your generosity! Election Day is Tuesday, November 6 right around the corner! We would like to welcome our friends who use St. Mark as their polling place with a hot cup of coffee, a homemade cookie and a friendly smile when they stop by to vote. If you would like to bake 3 dozen homemade cookies or volunteer your time to keep the coffee pots full and the cookie plates plentiful, please sign up in the Narthex at the Fellowship table, contact Debbie Brown with any questions you may have. Thank you St. Mark for your help kicking off our Cookies + Kindness 2018 campaign! St. Mark will continue our tradition of using poinsettias to beautify our sanctuary the last two Sundays of Advent. Please consider ordering one or more poinsettia to brighten your home or order a plant to be delivered to a homebound member as a tangible reminder of their spiritual connection to St. Mark. Order forms can be found by the flower chart on the easel in the pastors office hallway. Place the order form and a check for $6 per plant in the Flowers mailbox in the church office by Sunday, November 25. Our poinsettias are sourced from a locally owned greenhouse. Any questions, please contact Pat Eisenberg, Flower Committee chair.. EDUCATION at ST. MARK The weekly Men's Bible study meets on Tuesdays in Room 102 from 7 8 AM. We use NT Wrights New Testament For Everyone Bible Study Guide on Romans. Prayer suggestions and useful background and cultural information thoughtful questions will guide us more deeply into God's Word. The class is very informal and all men are welcome. It is a great way to start your day! Come check it out. For additional information call Glen Corlett. The Adult CE Class has finished its study of the Epistle of James. Our next challenge will be a quick look at the Book of Confessions, Part I of the Constitution of the PC(USA). Sunday, October 28, I will be out of town and there will be no class. Sunday, November 4 and Sunday, November 11 there will be no class. Next class meeting will be Sunday, November 18. Then we will look at the history of the Kingdom of Israel, from its formation at the time of Saul through King David to its division after the death of Solomon. Class meets in Room 102 between Sunday services, and is led by Cliff Schoep. Pastor Dave is leading a new Sunday school class in the Fellowship Hall called Animate: Faith. This seven-week course explores our Christian faith with 21 st Century theologians posing important questions for individuals and our community of faith. Every session will include a DVD live-action presentation enriched with dynamic animation to help enhance understanding and stimulate thoughtful discussion. Personal interactive journals are available for purchase for $15 and will allow participants to delve deeper and reflect on session content, at church and home. Please contact Pastor Dave with any questions or if you would like to purchase a journal. Everyone is welcome to join us! Come Join the Adult Discussion Class which meets at 9:00 AM in Room 305. Scheduled for discussion are: 5

6 November 4: Gary Naylor will lead a discussion on Factfulness. This is a book of world statistics that was highly recommended by Bill Gates. The book covers the ten reasons we are wrong about the World and Why things are better than you think! November 11: Jeff Wilson will lead the discussion on this Sunday. He is looking into the moral ethics of Pro Choice versus Pro Life. This ought to be an extremely interesting discussion. Hope to see you all there. An Invitation to Screening of the Documentary Healing Justice. On Sunday October 28, from 2 pm to 4:30 pm, Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Advocacy Team and the Presbytery s Dismantling Racism and Privilege Team invite you to a special screening of the movie Healing Justice. This powerful documentary addresses the school to prison pipeline, the need for comprehensive criminal justice reform, and the importance of healing and restorative practices. This film is designed for conversations exploring trauma, justice, and healing. Please let Bertha Larez know if you are planning to attend. CHILDREN AND YOUTH at ST. MARK Youth Bible Study Youth Bible Study held every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 in the youth lounge. Grab a friend and come for snacks, games, and an exploration of scripture. Children s Wednesday Night Fellowship meets from 6:30-7:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. All children 3 yrs. 5 th grade are welcome to join us for Holy Moly Bible Study, mission projects, crafts, games, snacks and more! Please encourage your child to join us and bring a friend. Wednesday Night Fellowship for Youth and Children will not meet on October 31. Children s Wednesday Night Fellowship is collecting hygiene products for Presbyterian Children s Home: Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, etc. A barrel is located by the Children s & Youth Table for donations. Youth Volunteers Needed for the Christmas Tea December 1 Youth volunteers are needed to serve at the annual Christmas Tea on Saturday, December 1. This is a great opportunity to acquire volunteer hours for NHS or other organizations. Please contact Stacey Caplinger if you are interested in helping with this event. MUSIC at ST. MARK Children s Music No rehearsal this Wednesday, October 31. (Happy Halloween!) Come sing with Sarah Vlodek Wednesday, November 7 at 6:15 pm. Time to get ready for the program on Sunday, December 9. Middle school/high school students should let Sarah know if they are preparing a song for worship. Bells & Chancel Choir for October 31 No Practice for the Bells on October 31. Chancel Choir is meeting at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 31. FELLOWSHIP at ST. MARK "Angels, Miracles and Stained Glass It s a program. It s an outing. It s both! On Thursday, November 1, St. Mark Presbyterian Women invite you to gather at St. Mark for our 8:30 AM departure for a unique opportunity to see some exquisite stained glass windows in St. Louis. Our Tour Director Joan Huisinga is back again to lead our 2018 Fall outing. Highlights of the tour include a stop at the Pink Sisters and at Second Presbyterian to see the Tiffany windows. Other stops include the New Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and the Shrine of St. Joseph. The cost of the tour is $25.00 plus your lunch at a West End restaurant stop. For more information, contact Mary Beth Powell. Due to space limitations, reservations will be required. Attention: Go-Getter Ladies Our next outing will be on Tuesday, November 6. (Please note the date change to the first Tuesday of the month, due to the Christmas Boutique.) Please mark your calendars now to attend our November outing to Magpie's on Main in St. Charles. This is an historic building and features an extensive menu. We will be leaving the church at 11:30 AM. Bring a friend and join us for food, fun and 6

7 fellowship. We look forward to hearing from you soon if you plan to participate. ATTENTION Bake Sale Bakers and Candy Makers Thanks for your response last year! This is a great fundraiser--people attending the Christmas Boutique look forward to picking up your home made goodies (cakes, pies, cookies, candy, breads, etc). We appreciate all your help and look forward to this year's contributions from all of you. We can't do it without you! Here are some tips that will help this year: DO make lots of your wonderful treats, and wrap them in clear plastic or put them in clear bags. DO Label what you brought. DO bring your goodies to the office annex the day before the Boutique or early Tuesday so we can price and get them ready for sale. Please Do Not package your items in aluminum foil, colored plastic wrap or holiday themed gift bags that are hard to see through. If there is anyone who is willing to bake something Gluten free we had many requests for these. We could also could use items that are Fat Free. Anyone willing to bake some of these specialty items, please contact Sharon Cardwell. St. Mark Mom's Night Out Friday, November 16 at 6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. Prepare a kit with daily kid crafts and activities to go with associated scriptures. And enjoy an evening with other moms from the St. Mark community. Childcare will also be provided. To make sure we have enough supplies, please RSVP by November 5 to Shelley Lester. Save the Date: Sunday, November 18, St. Mark's Annual Giving Thanks Supper. Sign ups will begin the last Sunday in October so look for the Fellowship table in Narthex to add your family to the list! The 2018 St. Mark Christmas Tea will be held on Saturday, December 1 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Tickets go on sale the weekend of November 10 and 11 after services. Your ticket to enjoy the Christmas Tea is $25.00 per person (make your check to St. Mark Presbyterian). Look for the St. Mark Christmas Tea table outside of Fellowship Hall on Saturday, November 10, and in the Narthex between services/after services on Sunday, November 11. In addition to highlighting lovely seasonal table settings, tasty savories and sweets will be served by our St. Mark youth. Come and enjoy entertainment and fellowship in the Narthex. This event offers a Silent Auction to benefit Lydia s House. Please contact Debbie Cloud, Pat Eisenberg and Marie Holt with any questions. ONGOING at ST. MARK Open Gym Basketball Join us for Open Gym basketball on Saturday mornings from 8-10 AM. Friends, family, and neighbors are definitely invited to come out and play. Please let Pastor Dave know if you are interested and if you are planning on bringing others. REACHING INWARD & OUTWARD at ST. MARK Stephen Ministry is facilitating GRIEF SHARE at St. Mark. This is a support group for anyone experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one. It is a 13 week course that allows one to attend one, a few or all sessions. It will meet for 13 weeks from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in Rooms If you are experiencing grief, we hope you will join us in a Christian support setting that will help you learn coping strategies to help make life easier. If you would like more information, please call: Debbie Hames or Bob Lienemann. Join in on the Fun and Fellowship by helping with the Christmas Boutique Tuesday and Wednesday, November 13 & 14. We need people to make soup, chicken salad and/or desserts, lend us card tables, help during the boutique and put a sign in your yard or neighborhood. It is a great time to fellowship with other members and those who come to visit. Please sign up at the PW table in the Narthex or call Laurie Dolson. I know you will have a great time! Yard signs will be available at the PW table in the Narthex by Wednesday, October 24. Christmas Boutique and Angel Street Café: Christmas Decorations and Ornaments - Handmade Holiday Items - Children s Items - Jewelry Hand Painted Folk Art Items - Floral Arrangements - Personalized Items - Cookbooks & Many More Unique Gift Ideas. Also Wonderful 7

8 Hand-made Items and Fresh Baked Delicacies by the Women in our church. Tuesday, November 13 from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM and Wednesday, November 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Don t forget to join us for lunch or dinner at the Angel Street Café featuring St. Mark s Famous Chicken Salad, Homemade Soups, Salads and Heavenly Desserts. Isaiah 58 Needs For the month of October, Isaiah 58 Ministry requests donations of shampoo, razors and canned (not glass) pasta sauce. The 900 families that this mission serves send a thank you for your generosity. Circle of Concern needs are: Dinner helpers, canned pasta, cereal, pasta sauce, canned carrots, peas, mixed vegetables, low dose aspirin, size 5 or 6 diapers, and deodorant. HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE: Once again, Chuck Livesay will be collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to our troops. Much will go to the Pat Tillman USO at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan and the rest will go to our USO right here at Lambert Airport. This is your chance to get that leftover candy out of your house and keep it off of your waist! The collection box will be in the church office (out of sight and out of reach of small hands) until Nov 11th, the 2nd Sunday after Halloween. Thanks in advance for all of your help, Chuck Livesay. Newborns in Need: PW is collecting items for newborns during the month of October. Newborns in Need is a charity organized to help take care of needy babies in St. Louis. New and gently used baby items are appreciated. Sleepers, blankets and diapers are especially needed and may be placed in the pack n play near the PW table. For more information, call Shirley Boeker or Louise Grothe. Presbyterian Children's Home and Services (PCHAS) Annual Luncheon, November 1. Presbyterian Children s Homes and Services annual fund-raising luncheon will be hosted at Algonquin Country Club on Thursday, November 1, For over 100 years this amazing organization has been sharing God s unconditional love and giving hope to thousands of children who have been abused, neglected and abandoned. Hear personal testimonials of former and current clients and meet the staff that s making it possible for children to find their strengths, overcome obstacles and build better futures. Thursday, November 1, 2018, Algonquin Country Club, Registration 11:30 AM, Luncheon from Noon to 1:00 PM, Seating is limited. RSVP to Debra Paulus --debra.paulus@pchas.org or If you wish to sit at a table of St. Mark members and/or carpool from St. Mark, please contact Joyce Blackwell, Mission Committee Co- Chair. 8

November 3 & 4, 2018

November 3 & 4, 2018 St. Mark Presbyterian Church 601 Claymont Drive Ballwin, Missouri 63011 636-394-2233 www.discoverstmark.org Order of Worship CENTERING PRAYER Faithful God, source of every blessing: