S T. C HARL ES A V E N UE P R E S BY T E R I A N C H U RCH. January 25, :30 worship 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

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1 S T. C HARL ES A V E N UE P R E S BY T E R I A N C H U RCH January 25, :30 worship 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

2 St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church January 25, :30 worship Welcome back! Though we especially welcome any who come as visitors to St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church for the first time, we most especially welcome those who are our friends and are well known to us. The truth is it is sometimes easier to be welcoming to strangers than it is to our own brothers and sisters. Being the Church and being in church reminds us that life in Christ is about welcoming others into our lives, into our church, and into God s presence. Welcome! GATHERING WELCOME Donald R. Frampton VOLUNTARY Steven B. Blackmon ANNOUNCEMENTS *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) from Psalm 103 Anderson Baker Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits who heals all our iniquities and heals all our diseases. As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him. For he knows how we were made; he remembers we are dust. Bless the Lord, O my soul. *prayer OF THE DAY *HYMN 33 Praise the Lord! God's Glories Show llanfair CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) O God we confess that in diverse ways we have again squandered the birthright of grace for the fleeting pleasure of having our own way. Forgive us, Father, for preferring to be rulers of our own lives than servants of your kingdom. And fill us with your Holy Spirit that we may again live as the heirs of your grace and love in Jesus Christ your Son, our Savior. SILENT CONFESSION KYRIE DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS (responsive) Hear and believe again the good news of the Gospel, that if we truly repent of our sins they are, in Christ Jesus, most assuredly forgiven us. Amen. *Please stand as you are able. Please silence cell phones during the worship service.

3 THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST READING Genesis 4:8-16 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN Brad and Laura Goodson Children in the First Grade and under may now exit with church staff for a time of play. Parents may pick up their children on the playground following the worship service. SECOND READING Luke 15:11-32 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Other Brothers F. James Stayton *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison), 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. *GLORIA PATRI 581, Glory to God, The Presbyterian Hymnal INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP At this time please pass the friendship pad, the purpose of which is to know and greet others on your pew. You may also complete a prayer request card (in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. The pastoral and program staff will include your request in its weekly time of prayer. Anyone interested in joining the church is invited to speak to one of the pastors following the service. PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD'S PRAYER THE OFFERING Offertory Anthem "Sing to the Lord" Parker The Chancel Choir *Doxology, 606, Glory to God, The Presbyterian Hymnal *Prayer of Dedication SENDING *HYMN 774 There is Now a New Creation stuttgart *CHARGE AND BLESSING *CHORAL RESPONSE Irish Blessing Blackmon *VOLUNTARY If you are visiting with us today, please join us for refreshments in Frampton Fellowship Hall, following the service.

4 SCaPC Small GrouPS Caregiver s Support Group First Monday of the Month 12-1 pm Church Parlor Contact: Barry Thompson, bthomps1@tulane.edu MOMs Group, for mothers of young children (includes childcare) Mondays 10:00-11:45 a.m. Challenger Classroom Contact: Ashley Hope, PW Monthly Evening Circle and Noon Circle Bible Studies Evening Circle Contact: Gwen Wertz, g2shuz@bellsouth.net Noon Circle Contact: Libbie Reiss, libbiereiss@yahoo.com 20/30s PINTS (Presbyterians Imbibing in Necessary Theological Study) Every other Tuesday 7 p.m. Location Varies Contact: Genny Hagler, genny@scapc.org or join the FB group: Christian Book Discussion (CBD) Study Group Wednesday Mornings 7 a.m. Between the Bread Restaurant (625 St. Charles Avenue) Contact: John Morton, Jr., Spiritually Hungry Women s Study Group Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 p.m. Land Building Contact: Miriam Schulingkamp, schuling@aol.com. Men s Bible Study Wednesdays 5:15 p.m. Phifer Library Contact: Don Frampton, x.110 or frampton@scapc.org. Thursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group Thursday Mornings 7 a.m. Land Building, Riverside Contact: Henrietta Harris, or Phil Stagg, PW Needlework Group Thursdays 10 a.m. - Noon Land Building, Lakeside Parlor Contact: Mary Ann Mott, PW Book Club First Thursday of the Month 7 p.m. Land Building Contact: Elizabeth Artiques, Also check out our weekly Sunday School study groups for College and 20/30s (listed with the Sunday School classes) YOUTH (Grades 6-12) Join us for Sunday Evening Youth Group (Junior High at 4:45 pm & Senior High at 5:45 pm) & Small Groups throughout the year! Contact: Andy Fox, andy@scapc.org. SCaPC S mission Statement We at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church are called by God s grace to be a community of faith in Jesus Christ, supporting one another in love, and trusting in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to bring hope and healing to a broken world. SCaPC S vision Statement Holy worship is central to our life as Christ s disciples, sustaining us, shaping us, and sending us out into the world. As we continue to grow in membership and giving, we will nurture a greater sense of inclusiveness and belonging within the congregation. We will actively encourage increased involvement in the ministries of the church. We will broaden and strengthen our lay leadership. We will be intentional in our spirituality, relying on the power of prayer to direct us. We will be a mission church, reaching out, in the name of Jesus Christ, to both the local and the global community.

5 Worship News & Announcements The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Camp, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Stribling, and Mr. James W. Stribling by Paige Morrison and Family. Today s ushers are: Dave Mize, John Geiser, Kelley McWhirter, Laura McWhirter, Bonnie Shoemaker, Leigh Ferguson, Seth Hagler, Laura Avery, Philip Luchsinger, Judith Luchsinger and Deanna McLendon. Today s Acolytes are: Ellie and Anna Schmidt. Interested in Membership? Are you interested in joining SCAPC or curious to learn more about our church community? Please speak to one of the ministers after church. Like us on Facebook! The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service next Sunday, February 1. All active members of SCAPC are encouraged to attend this meeting. The purpose is to: 1. Present the 2015 church budget 2. Distribute the 2014 SCAPC Annual Report 3. Elect the Congregational Nominating Committee 4. Approve changes to the Pastor's terms of call. RHINO Thanks: Laura & Jonathan Wilt, Don Paxton & Nevada Barr, and Lisa Eldredge & Ken Davis for hosting our volunteers from Wyoming, Maryland, and North Carolina last week. We also thank Don Paxton, Dave White, and Carro Gardner for delivering lunch, treats, and visiting our volunteers on the work sites. It takes a village! Sunday School Classes - 9:30-10:15 am Nursery Care - The Nursery is open from 8:15-Noon every Sunday for children 0-3 years old. - First Floor Bible Adventures (3 years old 3rd grade) - Second Floor, Grade Level Classes. Challenger Class (grades 4 & 5) - Second Floor, Challenger Classroom. Youth Class (6th-12th Grades) - Third Floor, Youth Room. 20/30s Book Discussion - Blue Like Jazz Join us as we read Donald Miller s, Blue Like Jazz - Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality. For anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture. For anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real. For anyone yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life. Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption. Books provided. Led by Stephanie Haniford 3rd Floor Youth Room Feasting on the Word Join us each week for a deeper exploration of the biblical texts of that day s service. Our understanding of the Scriptures, read and proclaimed in worship, will be reinforced and expanded during this discussion. Led by: Michael O Keefe, Bob Smith, and Amy Morriss Land Building, Riverside Rooted: The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in On a weekly basis, we join together to say what we believe. The words of The Apostles Creed are so familiar that we don t always need to print them in the bulletin when we call for the weekly recitation of our beliefs. But what do these words mean? What have we committed to when we repeat them? And why these words? The Apostles Creed class will explore the history, the meaning, and the intent of The Apostles Creed, basing our discussion on this book by local Rolling Elvi minister, Ray Cannata. Led by: Crorey Lawton and Phil Stagg through February 8 Library

6 upcoming events TODAY: Youth Group Scavenger Hunt - Who doesn't love a good scavenger hunt? Wear your warm clothes, and bring a friend for this fun night of fellowship. Oh yeah...bring that new iphone so that you can record the memories. Tonight at normal youth times. Questions? Contact Andy Fox, andy@scapc.org. Souper Bowl of Caring 2015 The Challenger Class (fourth and fifth grade) is teaming up again with Souper Bowl of Caring to help tackle hunger in our city. We are hosting a food drive now through Sunday, February 1. Bring non-perishable food items to the bins in Frampton Fellowship Hall. On Superbowl Sunday (Feb. 1), students from the class will be stationed after the services collecting cash and food donations. All proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Questions? Contact Michele Murphy, michele@scapc.org. COMING UP: 20/30s PINTS - Join us for PINTS (Presbyterians Imbibing in Necessary Theological Study) on Tuesday, January 27 at 7 PM at the home of Catherine Cauley and Claire Karas. (5967 Laurel St.) Bring your favorite beverage and join us for theological discusion and fellowship! Questions? Contact Genny Hagler or join the FB Group: WNO Jazzes it up on January 28! - Ronald Markham, CEO of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is this week s speaker. Founded in 2002 by Artistic Director Irvin Mayfield, NOJO serves as a powerful vehicle for celebrating and advancing the cultural and historical legacy of New Orleans Jazz. Make your reservation today at Wednesday, January 28 6:30 p.m. Frampton Fellowship Hall First Wine Tasting Club Meeting - The first Wine Tasting Club meeting will take place on Thursday, January 29 at the home of Geoff Snodgrass. Local wine expert, Scott Rainey, will select the wines and tell us about them. To RSVP, Geoff Snodgrass, geoff@snodgrassplc.com. Future tastings will take place once a month on Thursday evenings, after work from 5:30 to 6:30 at off site locations, including private homes and wine shops. Appetizers will be paired with wine selections. The cost per person will range from $10- $15. Whether you are an oenophile or just wondering what all the fuss is about, this is a great opportunity to sample some grapes and make new friends! 20/30s Super Bowl XLIX Party - Join us next Sunday, February 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Land Building for a Superbowl Potluck Party! New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks. Bring your favorite football party snack and join us for a great time! Questions? Contact Genny Hagler, genny@scapc.org. Caregiver Support Group Monthly Meeting - In our community, many people are caring for aging parents, a beloved spouse or another family member. This is an incredibly tough job, even on the best days. This monthly group provides encouragement, support, and a safe place to hear others and be heard. Meets the 1st Monday of each month. Questions? Barry Thompson (bthomps1@tulane.edu) Monday, February 2 noon Parlor. PW Book Club Spring Books - February 5 - Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan, March 5 - Nine Lives: Mystery, Magic, Death, and Life in New Orleans by Dan Baum. Meets at 7 p.m. in the Land Building for lively discussion and refreshments! Questions? Contact Elizabeth Artigues, artigues@cox.net. Christian Book Discussion (CBD) Study Group - Please join the Christian Book Discussion (CBD) group each Wednesday morning from 7am - 8am. We meet in the CBD at Between the Bread Restaurant (625 St. Charles Avenue). We are currently reading Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon. The only requirement is a tenacious appetite for reading, the desire for lively discussion, and a thirst for new ideas. The coffee is good too! Questions? Contact John Morton, Jr.,

7 Community Ministries Partner "Program of Hope" Homeless Mission Needs Your Help! - January is our turn to provide: deodorant, reading glasses, toothbrushes, toothpaste, travel size hand lotion, soap, inexpensive gloves, diapers (size 4 & 5), ladies underwear (S, M, L), men's boxers (M, L, XL), undershirts (L, XL). Place donations in box in FFH. Questions? Contact T.J. Jensen: chemistree@sbcglobal.net or (512) or Ann Van Horn: hvanhorn3@gmail.com. Sign up for SCAPC's Daily Devotional! - A team of church members have been diligently working to bring a new daily devotional to SCAPC and it is finally here! To sign-up, go to and enter your into the sign-up box on the sidebar of the SCAPC homepage. Questions? Contact Phil Stagg, phil@scapc.org. Book Donations Needed for the Johnson Community Garden's Free Library - The James Weldon Johnson Community Garden is looking for book donations for their Free Library. If you have any books you would like to donate, contact Vincent Grossi at johnsongardennola1@gmail.com. This Week at: WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUT Wednesday, January 28 Menu: Pork Loin, Fresh Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Fresh Fruit, and Peach Cobbler. Program: Ronald Markham, CEO of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is this week s speaker. Founded in 2002 by Artistic Director Irvin Mayfield, NOJO serves as a powerful vehicle for celebrating and advancing the cultural and historical legacy of New Orleans Jazz. Make your reservations online at and we'll see you there! SAVE THE DATE: 1/27 20/30s PINTS 1/28 WNO - Ronald Markham, CEO New Orleans Jazz Orchestra 1/29 SCAPC Wine Tasting Club Meeting 2/1 Annual Congregational Meeting 2/1 Souper Bowl of Caring 2/1 20/30s Superbowl Party 2/2 MOMs Group 2/2 Caregiver's Support Group 2/5 PW Book Club 2/9 MOMs Group 2/9 PW Noon Bible Study 2/10 20/30s PINTS 2/10 PW Evening Circle Bible Study 2/17 SCAPC Office Closed - Mardi Gras 2/18 Ash Wednesday Service 2/23 February Session Meeting 2/22 20/30 Lunch at DatDog 2/24 20/30s PINTS 3/2 MOMs Group 3/2 Caregiver's Support Group 3/5 PW Book Club 3/8 20/30s Lunch at TruBurger 3/9 MOMs Group 3/9 PW Noon Bible Study 3/10 PW Evening Circle Bible Study 3/10 20/30s PINTS 3/15 Youth Group to Pelicans Game 3/16 MOMs Group 3/21 20/30s Oyster Roast 3/23 MOMs Group 3/23 March Session Meeting 3/24 20/30s PINTS 3/29 Palm Sunday Orchestra Performance

8 Calendar of events Sunday, January 25, Jim Stayton preaching 8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide) 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service 4:45 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group (Youth Room) 5:45 p.m. Youth Dinner (Youth Room) 6:15 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Room) Monday, January 26, :30 p.m. Program Staff Meeting (PL) Tuesday, January 27, :30 a.m. SCAPC Staff Meeting (PL) 7:00 p.m. 20/30 PINTS (Cauley home) PL: Phifer Library LB: Land Building FFH: Frampton Fellowship Hall 5:30 p.m. SCAPC Wine Tasting Group (Snodgrass home) Sunday, February 1, Don Frampton preaching Souper Bowl of Caring 8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide) 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Annual Meeting of the Congregation 11:45 a.m. Cherub Choir (Choir Room) 12:15 p.m. Ringers & Singers (Choir Room) 5:30 p.m. 20/30s Super Bowl Party (Land Building) Wednesday, January 28, :00 a.m. CBD Study Group (Between The Bread, 625 St. Charles Ave) 12:30 p.m. Spiritually Hungry Women s Bible Study Group (LB-Lakeside) 5:15 p.m. Men s Bible Study (PL) 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Out Dinner (FFH) 6:30 p.m. WNO Program N.O. Jazz Orchestra CEO, Ronald Markham (FFH) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday, January 29, :00 a.m. Thursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group (LB-Riverside Room) 10:00 a.m. PW Needlework Group (LB-Lakeside Room) St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church DONALD R. FRAMPTON, SENIOR PASTOR frampton@scapc.org x.110 PHILIP L. STAGG, INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR phil@scapc.org x.117 F. JAMES STAYTON (JIM), INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR jim@scapc.org x.123 STEVEN B. BLACKMON, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC steven@scapc.org x.125 MICHELE MURPHY, DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION michele@scapc.org x.116 ANDY FOX, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS andy@scapc.org x.124 WAYNE WILLCOX, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION wayne@scapc.org x.115 EMMA C. PEGUES, RHINO MINISTRY DIRECTOR emma@scapc.org x.111 CAITLIN ROWLAND, WEB & PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR caitlin@scapc.org x.118 CAROL POINTER, ACCOUNTANT carol@scapc.org x.113 PIERCE YOUNG, MEMBERSHIP & FACILITIES COORDINATOR pierce@scapc.org x.114 EMILY FLESHMAN, PASTORS ASSISTANT & FUNERAL COORDINATOR emily@scapc.org x.112 GENNY HAGLER, 20/30S PROGRAM COORDINATOR genny@scapc.org x.119 SARA WARREN, WEDDING COORDINATOR sarawarren1@yahoo.com State Street New Orleans, LA (504)