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1 SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Pastor... Rev. Dr. L. Holton Siegling, Jr. Associate Pastor of Young Adult Ministries... Rev. Mark D. Lampley Pastor Emeritus... Rev. Dr. William R. Barron Director of Music... Andrew Skoog Organist/Pianist... Dr. Eunsuk Jung Director of Children s Ministries... Mary Emily Morris Director of Youth Ministries... Sonya D. Ewell Parish Nurse... Laurette M. Beekman Business Manager... Kelly Rose 3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax:

2 Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church ORDER OF WORSHIP September 27, 2015 Eight thirty and Eleven O clock We are glad that you are here worshipping with us and blessing us with your presence. Please use the meditation verse to prayerfully prepare to worship. TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OPENING SENTENCES AND PASSING THE PEACE:... Wendell Davis MEDITATION: A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones (Proverbs 17:22). SILENT PRAYER GATHERING IN GOD S PRESENCE PRELUDE: Forth in the Peace of Christ... Michael Higgins WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP... Dr. Holton Siegling CHORAL INTROIT The attendance registers are in the pews, next to the center aisle. Please sign and pass them on to the person sitting next to you. CALL TO WORSHIP... Rev. Mark Lampley Leader: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. People: Let all know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Leader: Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. People: And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. * HYMN OF PRAISE: Joy to the World!... Hymn No. 40 * PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison): Dear God, for the day you have given us, with all its possibilities, we thank you. For your gifts of life and love, of labor and rest, we praise your holy name. Forgive us that too often we are unappreciative while your goodness surrounds us; that we feel alone when there are many who love us; that we despair when your strength is near at hand. Tear down the walls that isolate us, make strong the ties that bind us, and help us to walk together with joy in all your ways; through the grace of Jesus Christ and the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen. * SILENT CONFESSION * ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: In Christ, we are given new life. People: The old is gone away. The new is before us.

3 Leader: We are freed to live fully in the present. People: That s the good news that sets us free to love! * GLORIA PATRI (congregation sings): 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. MINUTE FOR MISSION:... Women s Retreat SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (the congregation will sing as the family comes forward) Child of blessing, child of promise, Baptized with the Spirit s sign, With this water, God has sealed you unto love and grace divine. Child of joy, our dearest treasure, God s you are, from God you came. Back to God we humbly give you: Live as one who bears Christ s name. CHILDREN S TIME (As the children come forward, the congregation shall sing He s Got the Whole World in His Hands ) He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got you and me brother in His hands. He's got you and me sister in His hands. He's got everybody here in his hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. (Following the Children s Time, children age four through first grade should meet their greeters for Children & Worship. Children should be picked up in the hallway below the Sanctuary after the worship service.) LISTENING FOR GOD ANTHEM: Awake My Soul.... Craig Courtney OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Ecclesiastes 3: Pew Bible, Page 616 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Rev. Mark Lampley 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 OF WORSHIP: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian... Hymn No. 372 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Romans 8: Pew Bible, Page 158 Leader: People: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON: A Joyful Heart is Good Medicine... Dr. Holton Siegling

4 * DOXOLOGY (congregation sings): * PRAYER OF DEDICATION RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. OFFERTORY: In Christ Alone... Stuart Townend and Keith Getty Ben Mason, tenor * THE APOSTLES CREED: 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 OF DEDICATION: I ve Got Peace Like a River... Hymn No. 368 * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Go, My Children... (to the tune of Hymn No. 544) Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone. Waking, sleeping, I am with you; you are my own. In my love's baptismal river I have made you mine forever. Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own. POSTLUDE: All Glory be to God on High... F. W. Zachau Large print bulletins, Bibles, Hymnals, and Assisted Listening Devices are available upon request. Ushers are available to assist you with these items. *Please stand if you are able Occurs at the 11 o clock service only If you feel the Spirit of God moving you to affirm your faith in Jesus, please speak to a pastor following the service or contact them this week at the church. May applause resound in our hearts as we ascribe to the Lord the glory of His Name. TODAY CALENDAR 8:30 A.M. - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:30 A.M. - Newcomers Class 2 of 2 (Library) - Sunday School (see CE brochure) 10:00 A.M. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 11:00 A.M. - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 5:00 P.M. - Middle School Youth Group 6:00 P.M. - Middle/High School Dinner 6:30 P.M. - High School Youth Group

5 MONDAY TUESDAY 8:00 A.M. - Body Sculpting (Barron Hall) 9:00 A.M. - Staff Meeting (Fowler Conference Room) 9:00 A.M. - Prayer Group (Library) 3:00 P.M. - Monday Movie Matinee (Media Room) 5:30 P.M. - Tai Chi (Barron Hall) 6:00 P.M. - GriefShare (Room 319) 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall) 9:00 A.M. - Exercise Class (Barron Hall) 10 A.M. and 1 P.M. - Pottery Class (Art Room) 5:30 P.M. - Haiti Information Meeting (Fowler Conference Room) WEDNESDAY 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall) 10:30 A.M. - Wednesday Bible Study (Fowler Conference Room) 4:30 P.M. - Joyful Praise Choir (Upper Conference Room) - Joyful Noise Choir (Children & Worship Room) 5:15 P.M. - Wednesday Night Fellowship (Barron Hall) - Infant/Toddler Childcare (Room 204) 5:45 P.M. - Women s Bible Study (45+) (Room 319) 6:00 P.M. - Creeds/Confessions Study (Room 322) - Young Women s Bible Study (Room 320) - Youth Girls Bible Study (Reception Room) - Youth Guys Bible Study (Youth Room) - Preschool/Elementary Fun & Games (Front Lawn) 7:00 P.M. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) THURSDAY 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall) 9:00 A.M. - Exercise Class (Barron Hall) 10:30 A.M. - Painting Class (Barron Hall) FRIDAY 7:00 A.M. - Men s Bible Studies (various locations) 7:17 A.M. - Youth Boys Bible Study (Bearden Chik-fil-A) 8:00 A.M. - Men s Bible Study (Neighborhood Nerds) 9:30 A.M. - Tai Chi Open Beginning Class (Barron Hall) ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE YOU A VISITOR WITH US TODAY? We are delighted that you are here. If you would like more information about Sequoyah Church, please speak to an usher or visit our website at THE NEWCOMERS CLASS concludes today at 9:30 a.m. in the Library for anyone who has recently joined or who is considering joining. INTO THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH During the Eleven o clock Service today, Elizabeth Lemay Wansley and Wesley Clarence Wansley, the children of Mac and Courtney Wansley, will receive the sacrament of baptism. Elder Vance Link will represent the session. The Baptism Buddy is Graham Kuester. IF YOU NEED GLUTEN FREE COMMUNION WAFERS, please call the church office and we will have them available beginning on October 4 th.

6 YOUTH SNF SCHEDULE: Middle School Youth 5:00 6:00 p.m., Middle/High School Dinner 6:00 6:30 p.m., and High School Youth 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. THE MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE starts at 3:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media Room. This month s feature is Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel starring Maggie Smith and Richard Gere. Bring a friend! 2016 HAITI MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS are scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fowler Conference Room and on Wednesday, October 7 at 5:30 p.m. in Barron Hall over dinner. Anyone interested in going to Haiti is encouraged to attend either one of these meetings. WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP: The catered meal begins at 5:15 p.m. and includes: Beef Stroganoff, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Apple Cobbler. WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to Linda Haynes and family on the death of her mother, Norma Campbell, on Friday, September 18. I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25-26 SHPC IS WALKING TO BETHLEHEM! Between now and Christmas Eve, we will complete the virtual walk as a way to focus on our physical and spiritual health. There is a conversion chart that will allow you to convert different types of physical exercise (running, biking, cleaning house, etc.) and spiritual exercise (Bible studies, Sunday school, etc.) into miles. You will receive a weekly update via mail or on how far we ve walked, a devotion and health tip, and a link or mileage card to submit your mileage for the week. There will also be a link on our website. We need everyone s participation to make it to Bethlehem by December 24 th! THE ANNUAL SHPC FALL 5K RUN/ 1 MILE WALK IS OCTOBER 4 TH. Plan to meet in Barron Hall at approximately 12:30 p.m. The Health & Wholeness Committee will provide lunch after the event. UPCOMING EVENTS: FALL RUN/WALK on October 4; FAMILY CAMPING TRIP is October 16-18; SHPC serving KARM DINNER on October 18; MISSIONARY Botho Heinz here on October 21; Registration for the WOMEN S RETREAT by October 19. THIS SUNDAY S VOLUNTEERS ARE: Greeter Helen Morton; Ushers Al Akerman, Ned Babb, Sam Bills, Rusty Burton, Sandy Gillespie, Beau Hannifin, Vance Link, Jim Mitchell, Judd Spitzer and Jerry Sinclair; August Flowers Denise Anderson, Chandra Becker, Samma Bromley, Stephanie Daniel, Gail Grossman, Janie Hall, Marion Hannifin, Lynn Hosenfeld, Adrianne McPeake, Leigha Montgomery, Linda Raulston, Susan Schmid, Tamara Warner, and Cathy Youmans. IN THE NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS: Arbor Terrace Mary Seals, Donna Stevens; Ben Atchley State Veterans Home Mr. Allen McCowan; Brookdale Mrs. Jeanette Carlson and Mr. Tom Stephenson; Clarity Pointe Mrs. Barbara Knoph; Little Creek Mrs. Barbara Gilbertson and Mrs. Freddie Read; Shannondale Healthcare Mrs. Varina Jenkins LaNieve; Sherrill Hills Dr. Scotty Dunford and Mrs. Frank (Anita) Wedge; Westmoreland Ms. Pat Gray; Family members are asked to grant permission to the facility administration to contact the church when members are hospitalized.

3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax:

3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax: SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Pastor... Rev. Dr. L. Holton Siegling, Jr. Associate Pastor of Young Adult Ministries... Rev. Mark D. Lampley Pastor Emeritus... Rev. Dr. William