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1 Loves, serves and worships with PASSION ST. JOHN S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Stephen Ministry Church 104 Newberry Street, NW Aiken, SC This Sunday, Dr. Tim will explore the nature of singing our faith and theology. As he and I discussed which hymns to choose for Sunday s service, and in considering hymns to choose for any Sunday, I recall the writing of the British novelist, poet, and lay theologian C.S. Lewis (d. 1963)*. Lewis, who became a Christian as an adult, first considered church attendance optional. His initial attitude was that he could go it alone, staying home and reading books on theology. He soon realized that the essence of what it meant to be a Christian was to commune with others, taking the Sacrament and participating in other acts of worship. During the first visits to church, he writes that he really disliked the hymns of the church, calling them fifth-rate poems set to sixth-rate music. He describes a gradual awakening, through worship, when his conceit just began peeling off as he got to know other church members who had different life experiences and perspectives. He describes one instance of standing and singing a previously detested hymn and noticing an older man, clad in a dirty pair of boots, singing the hymn with complete devotion and faith beaming on his face. At that self-revealing moment, Lewis says he realized he wasn t fit to clean the man s dirty boots! August 19, 2018 August 19, 2018 The Israelites Escape From Egypt Exodus 11:1-12:36 Jesus sets us free. We hope that all those who started school have had a wonderful first few weeks and will be praying for those who begin school tomorrow! August 19, :00 Picnic at O dell Weeks BROTHERHOOD Wed., August 22, 7:00 p.m. upstairs in the Faith Center Through the singing of hymns that may not be your style or familiar to you, you have a chance to show and live grace, as you watch the face of a fellow congregant light up as they sing a hymn that, as a child, they sang while sharing their hymnal with a grandparent, or the hymn they sang through tears as they proclaimed the power of the resurrection at a loved one s funeral. As Christians, we are called to be in community with those around us, and the singing of hymns is a way to show that indeed, we are that community! In such moments, we are showing grace that is greater than our own personal taste! And, who knows, your entire viewpoint of the hymn may experience a transformation grace can do that for us! Catherine Stapleton Nance, Director of Music Ministries *God in the Dock: Essays on Theology and Ethics, ed. Walter Hooper [Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1970], 51 52) We will welcome New Members at all services on Sunday, August 26. If you are finding worship and fellowship at St. John s to be meaningful in your life, and wish to make a commitment to join, the process is easy! Call Becca Hartsell or Midge Rothrock in the church office and they will gladly provide you with details on joining. Not available to join on the 26th? You can schedule a time convenient for you to join with Dr. Tim in his office. David Williams and family will be returning to Ethiopia August 24. Praise God for their time with family and supporters and pray for safe travels. Seek God's will and renewal for them as they return to the mission field of reaching the unreached one person at a time. LOOKING AHEAD Aug.19 Blessing of the Backpacks Aug. 19 Promotion Sunday Aug. 22 GreifShare Session Begins Aug. 23 UMM Meeting Aug. 26 New Member Sunday Aug. 26 Carolina Honduras Mission Team Presentation in Chapel, 10am Aug. 26 Fantasy Baseball Game (USCA) Sept. 9 Presentation of Third Grade Bibles Sept. 12 Wed. Night Suppers Begin Sept. 13 Planned Giving Seminar Sept. 18 Men s Bible Study Begins Sept. 19 Church-wide Bible Study Begins Sept. 23 Confirmation Recognition Sunday

2 WELCOME TO ST. JOHN S! The members of St. John s welcome you, no matter who you are, where you come from, or why you are here. We are Christ s people and this is Christ s place with its doors open wide. We are grateful for your presence and invite you to return often. Announcements The flowers within the chancel are given to the glory of God and in honor of Jerry & Pat Dickey s 62nd wedding anniversary by their children. Wednesday Night Suppers will begin Wednesday, September 12. The price is $7.00 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 and under. A special children s menu is prepared each week. The United Methodist Men will meet on August 23 at 6:30 p.m. We will begin with a pot luck supper followed by a short devo onal. The program will consist of South Carolina State Senator Tom Young. Senator Young always has a great program for the men. If you want to know what is going on in Columbia come and hear his presenta on. The My Bookshelf Book Club will meet on Monday, August 20, at 7:00 p.m. in room 119. This is the annual book exchange and book selec on for the coming year. Contact Sharon West, or bishwest@bellsouth.net for more informa on. News of the Family Our Congratulations to: Bill & Rachel Pirkle who celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 25. Our sincere sympathy to: John & Polly Guyton on the loss of John s mother, Myrtle Baughman on August 7, in Aiken SC. Church Council members who lead Commi ees & Teams: Dr. Tim reminds leaders to submit the names of new candidates, as you replenish your team for Submit the names to Midge Rothrock in a mely manner so that the slate can be complete in advance of the upcoming Charge Conference. Dear St. John s, Ryan and I want to express our sincere apprecia on for all of your prayers, phone calls, cards, texts and offers of help shown to Benton and our en re family these last several months. He con nues to do well in his recovery and we thank God everyday. Our family has always loved St. John s and we feel so grateful to be a part of this wonderful family. With gra tude, The Orr Family Opera ons Budget 2018 Year to date offerings given for what God is asking us to do: $1,324, Year to date ministry expenditures: $1,157, $ 167, We thank you for your generous support of the ministries of St. John s! Building Fund Current Loan Balance $510, /18/18 Principal Pymt $ 3, $506, Missions Budget Year to date offerings given for what God is asking us to do in Missions: $109, Year to date Missions Disbursements: $ 93, We thank you for your generous support to the Missions of St. John s! CHURCH HOSTS Hosts the week of August 19, 2018 Sunday AM EVENING Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday *Sunday AM Aug. 26 August Peanut Butter Collection bins are located in the narthex and the Faith Center. Virgil Sauls Charlie Neill Chuck Bryan Dave Felak Dave Cavazos Ben Timmerman Matt Beckum Jim Wert Attendance 08/12/18 8: : : Total 773

3 Fantasy Baseball Game Come out to the USCA baseball field on August 26 at 5:00 p.m. to support some of St. John s own! Coach Mac (aka Dr. Tim) will be coaching opposite Rev. Phillip Lee (Cedar Creek). Team members include Douglas Herlong, Dean Ray, Russ Padge, and Ma Erford. The weekend begins Saturday evening, August 25, with an Oyster Roast/Rib Fest at the Big Red Barn on Chime Bell Church Rd. at 7:00 p.m. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Third Time Charmers. Tickets for the dinner are $40.00 and includes game admission the next day. Game day admission is $9.00 at the gate. To purchase ckets, visit coachtschari es.com or call Sco at *This event will benefit Carley s Rays of Hope Charity.* A new GriefShare session will begin Wednesday, August 22 at 4:00 p.m. If you or someone you know would be interested in joining the group, please contact Rev. Nancy Reed in the church office The Yeh family and Rene Boylston will be hos ng a presenta on about their recent mission trip to Honduras with the Carolina Honduras Health Founda on on Sunday, August 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Come hear all about their trip and how St. John s is suppor ng the mission in Honduras. Edward and Heather Yeh are leading a group to Honduras in June If you are interested in a mission trip to Honduras you won t want to miss this presenta on. 6th Grade Confirmation Cottage Meeting Sunday, August 26, at 3:00pm Chapel If you have a student star ng 6th grade this year, and have not signed up for an informa onal mee ng, please plan to a end! ANNUAL CLASS OF 55 ANYWHERE, USA REUNION September 30, :00 pm 507 Edengale Way Please RSVP to Donna Walker It s time to celebrate what was a GREAT year! Eleventh Hour Prayer Do you have a burden to pray for the denomination? Please join us from 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Chapel. Older Confirmation Class The Founda on Student Ministry is offering Confirma on for students in grades 7 12 who were not confirmed in 6th grade. Classes begin soon! Please contact Jimi Whitesell or Amy Jernigan if you are interested in this opportunity! SERVING THIS WEEK 8:30 Dr. Tim McClendon; Rev. Nancy Reed; Seminary Intern. Douglas Herlong; Music Director & Organist: Christopher Nash 9:02 Dr. Tim McClendon; Worship Leader: Douglas Herlong; Music: Jane Timmerman & The 9:02 Band & Foundation Youth Band 11:00 Dr. Tim McClendon; Rev. Nancy Reed; Seminary Intern: Douglas Herlong; Music Director: Catherine Stapleton Nance; Organist: Christopher Nash Crucifer: Emily Crenshaw; Acolytes: Zane Leigh and Lexi Taylor August Worship Support Gayle Couch, Mary Ann Findley, Beth Newburn, Sharon West

4 Order of Worship 8:30 AM GREETING AND WELCOME Welcome to all who are worshiping with us. As we enter a holy space and time this morning, please silence all electronic devices. The prelude is the call to silent meditation and preparation for worship. PRELUDE Concerto In A Vivaldi/arr. Bach CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 68 When In Our Music God is Glorified Engleberg OPENING PRAYER (prayed together) Holy Spirit, hear the songs of your people today, whatever songs you may be calling us to sing; songs of peace, songs of healing, songs of justice, songs of hope, songs of praise. For those of us who can t sing harmony, who even feel self conscious when singing a hymn during a worship service, thank you for the assurance that all our expressions of praise through song are pleasing to you. In Jesus name, Amen. CHILDREN & YOUTH VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 5:15 20 SERMON Medicine for the Soul Dr. Tim McClendon *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (p. 881) 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 Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at 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 Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Meineke As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. CONGREGATIONAL INTERESTS AND CONCERNS OFFERTORY 1 Teach Me, O Lord Thomas Attwood *DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS 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. Old Hundredth PASTORAL PRAYER, LORD S PRAYER and CHORAL RESPONSE 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. 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 DEDICATION NO. 370 Victory In Jesus Hartford *BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Good Christian Friends Rejoice and Sing *Please stand, in body or spirit Texts used with this service permission granted under CCLI # This service is broadcast over WKSX 92.7 at 12 pm. One week delay. 1 You may text your gift to St. John s by texting stjaiken to and following the instructions

5 Sunday, August 19, 2018 Psalm 9:02 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praises to Your name, O Most High. Gathering Whom Shall I Fear C. Tomlin Greeting and Announcements Please enter your name in the Friendship Pad and pass it down the row. If you are new to St. John s, please add your contact information. When the pad reaches the end of the row, pass it back so we may learn each other s names. Song of Praise God Is Able Hillsong Affirmation of Faith We Believe Newsboys Offering * Always Kristian Stanfill Pastoral and 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Children & Youth Volunteer Recognition Scripture Ephesians 5:15-20 Sermon Medicine for the Soul Dr. Tim McClendon Blessing of the Backpacks Closing Song Marvelous Light Elle Holcomb Benediction Sending Forth *You may text your gift to St. John s by texting stjaiken to and following the instructions.

6 Order of Worship 11:00 AM GREETING AND WELCOME Welcome to all who are worshiping with us. As we enter a holy space and time this morning, please silence all electronic devices. The prelude is the call to silent meditation and preparation for worship. PRELUDE Concerto In A Vivaldi/arr. Bach CALL TO WORSHIP Down to the Water to Pray *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 68 When In Our Music God is Glorified Engleberg OPENING PRAYER (prayed together) Holy Spirit, hear the songs of your people today, whatever songs you may be calling us to sing; songs of peace, songs of healing, songs of justice, songs of hope, songs of praise. For those of us who can t sing harmony, who even feel self conscious when singing a hymn during a worship service, thank you for the assurance that all our expressions of praise through song are pleasing to you. In Jesus name, Amen. CONGREGATIONAL INTERESTS AND CONCERNS CHILDREN & YOUTH VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (p. 881) 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 Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at 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 Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Meineke as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. PASTORAL PRAYER, LORD S PRAYER and CHORAL RESPONSE 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. OFFERTORY 1 Sometimes I Hear God s Music Martin Please enter your name in the Friendship Pad, located near the center aisle. If you are new to St. John s, please add your contact information. Pass the pad down the row to others. When the pad reaches the end of the row, please return it so we may learn one another s names. *DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS 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. Old Hundredth *HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 370 Victory In Jesus Hartford Thank you to the choir members who also participated in the 8:30 SonRise Choir and are now departing. SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 5:15 20 SERMON Medicine for the Soul Dr. Tim McClendon BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 519 Lift Every Voice and Sing Life Every Voice *BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Good Christian Friends Rejoice and Sing *Please stand, in body or spirit Texts used with this service permission granted under CCLI # This service is broadcast over WKSX 92.7 at 12 pm. One week delay. 1 You may text your gift to St. John s by texting stjaiken to and following the instructions.