w4r 1Ktrktn~ ~ W r IDariana 3:00 P.M. . WEBSTER GROVES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1985

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1 w4r 1Ktrktn~ ~ W r IDariana. WEBSTER GROVES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, :00 P.M.

2 THE ORDER OF SERVICE "And all the people went up after him, and the people piped on pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth was split by their noise." I Kings 1:40 THE PRELUDE The Chapel Ringers Karen Lovell, Director THE STRIKING OF THE HOUR THE PROCESSION '~THE CALL TO WORSHIP Alexander Sunter Leader: Let us worship God. People: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing. FOR THE LORD IS GOOD; HIS STEADFAST LOVE ENDURES FOR EVER, AND HIS FAITHFULNESS TO ALL GENERATIONS. '~THE OPENING HYMN 104 "The Lord's My Shepherd" "(THE INVOCATION Crimond THE STATEMENT OF FAITH We confess and acknowledge one God alone, to whom alone we must cleave, whom alone we must serve, and in whom alone we 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 earth, visible and invisible, to have been created, to be retained in their being, and to be ruled and guided by his inscrutable providence for such end as his eternal wisdom, goodness, and justice have appointed, and to the manifestation of his own glory.,'(the GLORIA PATRI From the Scots Confession, a Statement of Faith adopted by the Scottish Parliament in 1560 under leader John Knox. THE INVITATION TO FELLOWSHIP Words of Welcome A Word Regarding This Celebration Announcements Norma Forrester * Congregation standing. *** Those arriving late may be seated.

3 PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP Alexander Sunter - President, The Scottish St. Andrew Society of Norma Forrester - Corresponding Secretary, The Scottish St. Andrew Society of Thom Hugh Hunter - Minister of Pastoral Care of the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church and Chaplain to the Scottish St. Andrew Society of Thomas Brennan - Past President, The Scottish St. Andrew Society of Arthur D. Webster, Jr. - Pastor of the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Agnes Stirrat - Vice Pr~sident, The Scottish St. Andrew Society of Thomas Forrester - Past President, The Scottish St. Andrew Society of The Beadle - James Dixon, Vice President, The Scottish St. Andrew Society of The Marshall - Alden Hacker, Elder of the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church and Finance Secretary of the Scottish St. Andrew Society of The Flag Bearers - Peggy Flynn, Ruth Hunter and Jeanne Peter The Piper - from the Inveraan Pipe Band with the Highland Dancers. The Chancel Choir is one of four choirs of the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. Rehearsals for the Chancel Choir are held each Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the church. For further information telephone Gene Symes at Special thanks to Betty Sunter, Chairperson for the Scottish Tea, Phyllis Reeves for the Bulletin, and Jean Sherman for the Bulletin Cover.

4 THE ANTHEM "0 Thou My Soul, Bless God The Lord" from Scottish Psalter The Chancel Choir THE PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION THE LORD'S PRAYER Thorn Hunter ~'(THE HYMN 377 "I To The Hills Will Lift My Eyes" Dundee THE SCRIPTURE Matthew 5:43-6:4 Thomas Brennan THE SERMON "Holy Willie's Prayer - Continued" Thorn Hunter Text: "... 1 say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven:... " Matthew 5: 43 and 45 THE PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Arthur Webster THE ANTHEM "What Strangers Are These?" The Chancel Choir (Text on back page) THE ROLL CALL OF THE TARTANS Old Scottish Carol Thomas Forrester Agnes Stirrat Alexander Sunter THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND BLESSING OF THE TARTANS Arthur Webster *THE HYMN 275 "Amazing Grace" Amazing Grace ~~THE BENEDICTION Thomas Forrester ~~THE RECESSION THE POSTLUDE A SCOTTISH BLESSING "If after Kirk you bide a wee, There's some wad like to speak to yeo If after Kirk you rise and flee We'll all seem cauld and stiff to yeo The one that's in the seat with ye Is stranger here than you, maybe. All here have got their fears and cares, And your soul into our prayers, Be you our angel unawares." AN INVITATION All are invited to a Scottish Tea in Fellowship Hall immediately following the Service of Worship. There will be refreshments, music, and dancing by the Scottish dancers.

5 "What Strangers Are These?" Old Scottish Carol arr. Purvis TEXT!. What strangers are these that wander through the town? Hush, 'tis Joseph and weary Mary. And what does he seek so hopeless and in vain? He is seeking shelter for Mary. For she is the blest and chosen of the Lord, Who will bear to men a goodly King. And who is this king of whom ye proudly sing? Know ye not the Christ, Jesus the Saviour? 2. What wee bairn is this, that in a manger lies? Hush, 'tis Jesus Christ, son of Mary. Say, what fair maid is this whose joy is mixed with awe? Oh, 'tis Mary, Holy Mother of Jesus. Oh, these are the shepherds, and these the Magi Kings, Who have brought him their gifts of gold and myrrh. But why kneel they in homage here before a babe? They adore their King, Jesus the Saviour. 3. Who are these that march from death to life? These are they who love Jesus, the Christ Child. And how do they triumph o'er the gates of hell? Through the grace of him, Jesus, the Christ Child. He is born to redeem the sons of God and man, To bring peace, joy, love and brotherhood. Oh, where shall I find him, where shall I seek? He is here and now, Jesus, your Saviour. The Chancel Choir - Contralto Solo: Muriel Petrovics, Jackie Gable, John Cannon III The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of William A. Stirrat, Pr~sbyterian Elder and Founder and First President of the Scottish St. Andrew Society of Greater St. Louis, the gift of his wife, Agnes, and members of his family. Ushering this afternoon are William Black, Barry Gordon, Brian Gordan, and William Stewart. THE CHURCH STAFF Hlnlst~rs : Art,,",r D. W~bst~r. Jr. TM<oo H. Hunt~r. D.l~ P. x o tt Hlnlsttr of Music/Organist: Gen~ S~s 8usln~ss Administrator : Arl~nt P. Ha~11ton C,,",rCh x 1>00 1 Program Assistant : Judi... In S~rtt.rlts : Kathy ltlly. Ttrry McC.ul~y. Phyllis Rttvts. J o Spri no "urstry xhool Dlrt<tor : J.nt Ftrgtr llurstry SchOol S~rtt.ry: Phyllis Hltch~ll S~.tons: lts C ln. Pltrrt C'IOIpbtll. Cl.r~nct longlty. Otls ' Jrv) ' SoloistS : J.nt C.ruth~rs. Ho~rd Suthtrland. John Cannon. Mvrit 1 PHro.lts