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Bus to the Presbyterian Village: DAY/DATE EVENT PICKUP TIME DRIVER 10-11-15 Sunday School & Worship 9:40 a.m.

1 Bus to the Presbyterian Village: DAY/DATE EVENT PICKUP TIME DRIVER Sunday School & Worship 9:40 a.m. TBD Today s Flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of our mother s birthday, by Matthew, Kaycie, and Makayla Lorenz. Summerville Presbyterian Church October 4 th, 2015 To All Our Church Family, We are so grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love that has helped support our family through Dad s prolonged illness and as we celebrate his going Home. Your prayers, cards, flowers, and hugs have given us encouragement and solace. We are truly blessed to be part of such a Christ-filled Christian community. With gratitude and love, Diane & Phil Dunham, & Kim & Luke. Church Information: Children & Worship: A nursery is available during worship & Sunday School for children 5 yrs. or younger. Children are invited to attend worship & participate in the children s message at the front of the church. (Parents are encouraged to come forward with younger children.) Immediately following the children s message & The Lord s Prayer, children are dismissed to the nursery. We encourage parents to keep their children in worship for as long as possible to get them involved and learning about worship. Pew Pals are prepared weekly and are available in the vestibules for children aged preschool 5 th grade. These special bags have books, activities, and liturgical items related to the Biblical message for the day that will also assist your child in learning to be in the worshiping community. Be sure to pick up a bag for your child and return it at the end of the service. The green bags are geared to ages 3-6, and the orange bags to ages Baby & Me Room is for all mothers who need a quiet location to nurse their child. Located in the New Horizons classroom near the gym, this room has rockers and comfortable pillows on the sofas. Please feel free to use this room before, during, and after worship. Hearing Devices are available in the vestibule. If you need help hearing the worship service, please ask an usher for a hearing device. ELDERS: Spiritual Growth: Service: Fellowship: Worship: Support: Connections: Kristi Selander (Chair), Heather Kemble, Sarah Hanson, Ashley Heslop Bill Demerest (Chair), Susan Seay, Joe Friday, Topper Avenel Tom Terranova (Chair), Kathie Hefner, Wayne Mayberry Claude Burns (Chair), Diane Burden, Mary Beth Fulton Wilson Bond (Chair), Jeff Bowers, Jane Pelletier, Doug Hess Jim Wylie (Chair), Doug Warren, Colin Martin, Ed Lindsay We are a Christ-centered church which values an open and friendly congregation that is dedicated to the spiritual growth of all God s children and is called by God s Spirit to serve our neighbors, locally and globally. Our World Missionaries: DAN & ELIZABETH TURK MADAGASCAR PASTOR MINOR GONZALEZ COSTA RICA CARRIE SMITH OF THE ROBLEALTO HOME COSTA RICA CHARLESTON AREA CAMPUS MINISTRY OUTREACH FOUNDATION NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT BRAZIL Established 1859 Successor to Old White (Congregational) Church Founded 1696 Words reprinted with permission by CCLI#

2 Sunday, October 4 th, 2015 Welcome A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD 27 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Eight forty-five and Eleven fifteen o clock Services Please sign the Friendship Register and pass it to the person next to you. Take a moment to greet those near you who are new to you. Prelude/Silent Prayers/Acolyte Candle Lighting Let Us Break Bread Together Invocation African-American Spiritual *Call to Worship: Leader: Listen, O People of God! Do you hear it? People: There is so much noise. It is hard to hear! Leader: Listen, O Body of Christ! Can you hear His voice? People: We are so busy. There is so little time. It is difficult to listen! Leader: Be quiet and still. Listen for the Word of the Lord, O People of God. In this Word there is life. People: Open our ears and our hearts, O Lord. Give us the life that comes from Your word! Amen! *Hymn #272 (blue hymnal) God of the Sparrows Carl F. Schalk *Prayer of Confession: God of Grace, we grieve that the church which shares one Spirit, one faith, one hope, and one calling, has become a broken communion in a broken world. The one body spans all time, place, race, and language, but in our fear we have fled from and fought one another, and in our pride we have mistaken our part for the whole. Yet we marvel that You gather the pieces to do Your work, that You bless us with joy, with growth, and with signs of unity. Forgive our sins as we commit ourselves to seeking and showing the unity of the body of Christ. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. *Silent Prayer *Kyrie Eleison Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. *Assurance of Pardon *Gloria Patri (blue hymnal) #579 Children s Song There s No One Exactly Like Me Betty Ann Ramseth Look all the world over; there s no one like me, no one like me, no one like me. Look all the world over; there s no one like me; there s no one exactly like me. Children s Message *The Lord s Prayer All children age 5 and under are invited to the nursery following the Lord s Prayer. Old Testament Readings: Job 7:1-7; Psalm 46:10-11 Morning Prayer *Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-39 Bonnie Walters Sermon: Don t Just Do Something Sit There! Bo Hamilton *Apostles Creed (Traditional) (blue hymnal) #14 Offertory (8:45) Of the Father s Love Begotten arr. Howard Vance Margie Fendley, Flute (11:15) I Will Remember You Lloyd Larson *Doxology (blue hymnal) #592 *Offertory Prayer THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation to the Table: Leader: O Lord, our gracious God, from all around the world this day, People: May a joyful shout of praise rise to your holy presence! Leader: From our brothers and sisters of every tongue and every tribe, People: From men and women, boys and girls, Leader: May the gladness of our God fill every breast! People: As we gather round your table, O Christ, Leader: Your people rejoice in your salvation! People: May the whole world know that you alone are God! Prayer of Great Thanksgiving / Distribution of Elements *Hymn #514 (blue hymnal) Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ Jamaican Folk Melody *Charge and Benediction Lord Bless You and Keep You Peter C. Lutkin *Postlude Toccata on How Firm a Foundation arr. Gordon Young *Congregation please stand

Worship Ministry Team World Communion Sunday: Today, in celebration of World Communion Sunday, we will honor the multiple countries that Presbyterians serve by using Ukrainian, challah and pita bread

Fellowship Ministry Team Second Sunday Breakfast is next Sunday, October 11 th. The price for breakfast is $2.

Grace-Full Readers Book Club will meet on Monday, October 12 th, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Debbie Lindsay, located in Summerville. The book being discussed is Hollow City, by Ransom Riggs.

3 Worship Ministry Team World Communion Sunday: Today, in celebration of World Communion Sunday, we will honor the multiple countries that Presbyterians serve by using Ukrainian, challah and pita bread in our communion plate. Let us prepare our hearts in prayer as we remember our Presbyterian brothers and sisters as they struggle to serve the Lord all over the world. Fellowship Ministry Team Second Sunday Breakfast is next Sunday, October 11 th. The price for breakfast is $2.50 per person for a breakfast buffet of eggs, grits, bacon, sausage, French toast, and pancakes. Breakfast starts at 7:45 a.m. in the gym. Grace-Full Readers Book Club will meet on Monday, October 12 th, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Debbie Lindsay, located in Summerville. The book being discussed is Hollow City, by Ransom Riggs. The book that will be discussed in November will be The Perfect Son, by Claypool White. All women who love books are invited to attend. October 15 th, Third Thursday: Join SPC for Third Thursday on October 15 th. We will meet at the church at 5:00 p.m. and walk to downtown Summerville. Come to Historic Downtown Summerville where you can be captivated by our quaint town, stroll into our unique boutiques, and have dinner at one of our specialty restaurants. The Vistas are a crowd favorite. They will be in Hutchinson Square playing Country, Classic Rock, Beach, Shag, and music from the 50 s up to today s sounds. The Big Pink Cement truck will be there, courtesy of Knights Companies. Childcare will be offered at the church from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Lamar Carney. Support Ministry Team Cemetery Work Day will be on Saturday, October 17 th, at 8:00 a.m. Bring shovels to spread mulch, pole saws, and trimmers. Trucks and trailers are needed to haul off debris. Come out and join the fun! Donuts and orange juice will be provided. Finance: For the first eight months of 2015, total offerings, along with monies received for the use of facilities, were $484,874. The actual expenses paid were $481,759; this created an overage of $3,115. Budgeted revenues and expenses for the first eight months of 2015 were $533,467. The current balance in the endowment fund is $210,078. Please contact the church office if you would like any additional information on our church finances. Thank you. Welcome!!! We would like to express a warm and cordial welcome to all who are visiting our services today. We invite you to come again. Friendship Pads: We ask both guests and members to sign the Friendship Pad. These pads are located on one of the ends of every pew. Please pass it down the row for everyone to sign. Then pass it back down so everyone can look to see who is on their row and greet them by name at the end of the service. If you missed signing the Friendship Pad during the service, please sign the one at the end of your pew when the service is over. Opportunities to Worship, Fellowship & Serve This Week at SPC: * Childcare provided Sunday, 4 th Worship at 8:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.* JoyKids at 5:00 p.m. meet in Lanneau Hall Youth Fellowship at 5:00 p.m. in the gym Jewel Tones Rehearsal at 5:00 p.m. in the choir room Youth Music Program at 6:45 p.m. in the choir room Monday, 5 th Spiritual Growth Ministry Team Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the ADR Fellowship Ministry Team Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Genesis classroom Tuesday, 6 th PW Coordinating Team Meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the Dorchester Room Adult Bells at 5:00 p.m. in the choir room Service Ministry Team Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the ADR Worship Ministry Team Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Bible Basics classroom Wednesday, 7 th Men s Bible Study at 6:30 a.m. at Panera Bread Kindred Spirits Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. in the library WNL Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the gym Beth Moore Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. in the ADR WNL Classes at 6:30 p.m. in various classrooms Children s Choir at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room Chancel Choir at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room Thursday, 8 th Prayer & Spiritual Renewal Gathering at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary Men s Over 40 Basketball at 7:30 p.m. in the gym Friday, 9 th Friday Morning Beth Moore Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. in the High School classroom Ushers : 8:45 a.m. Bill & Jo Ann Spearman and Darren & Shelby Sweet 11:15 a.m. Merrilyn Long, Lionel Lawson, and Kim & Sybil Collins Elder in Charge: 8:45 a.m: Kristi Selander 11:15 a.m: Ed Lindsay Acolytes: 8:45 a.m: :15 a.m: -----

4 Spiritual Growth Ministry Team Wednesday Night Live: Be sure to join us each Wednesday night for WNL dinner and classes. Don t forget to sign up for dinner on this week s Simple Signup form. SC Lay School: We have a unique resource available to us that most other states do not have. The SC Lay School is sponsored by the five Presbyteries. Did you realize that you can take one course to deepen your understanding of the Bible or the church, or continue studying and earn a certificate? The cost can be as low as $120 per person, which includes a two-night hotel stay at the Clinton Comfort Inn and five meals served at Presbyterian College. The Fall Session begins Friday, October 23 rd, and concludes with worship on Sunday, October 25 th. You will be in a classroom setting with Presbyterians from around the state. There are also five worship services led by the students. We will be highlighting different courses until the October 2 nd deadline for registration. If you would like to know more about the program, contact Bo Hamilton or Susan Seay. Children JoyKids kicks off tonight and will run every Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. through November 22 nd! Registrations are available in the education building or by ing summervillepreskids@gmail.com. We will study Moses and the Burning Bush. A light snack will be provided. Trunk or Treat: will be Sunday, October 25 th. We will also have a Reverse Trunk or Treat on Sunday, November 1 st, at the Presbyterian Village. This event will allow children to distribute crafts to the residents of the Village. Times for these two events are TBA. Youth HELP WANTED!! The youth are putting on a haunted house fundraiser event and we need your help! Thursday, October 15 th, we will set up and we need as many hands as possible! There are many different opportunities to help, such as being a character in the haunted house, sound, lighting, concession stands, and tickets sales. Any youth and adults who are willing to participate in the haunted house please contact Rachael Danforth. Middle School Bethelwoods Youth/Parent Meeting will be tonight after Youth from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Plan to participate in this meeting if you have already signed up for this trip or are interested in signing up for this trip! Youth Newsletter Editor Position: Any high school youth who needs references and experience to boost their resume, please contact Rachael Danforth for further information on this opportunity. Youth Fellowship will be from 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. tonight with open gym from 4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. We will be having a Bible study, then playing some group games. We hope to see you there!! Final Payment for Youth Winter Trip is due on Monday, October 5 th. Please contact Rachael Danforth if you would like to go on this trip and have not already signed up!! Service Ministry Team Thanksgiving Basket Project: Autumn is a special time of year in the Summerville area as the heat of summer begins to abate and the leaves begin to fall. It is also harvest and Thanksgiving time, when we offer praises to our Lord for the bounties He has bestowed on us. As we have been blessed by His grace, we wish to also bless those in need with a Thanksgiving turkey and food basket. The Ecumenical Thanksgiving Basket Project, consisting of SPC, St. Luke's Lutheran, and Good Shepherd Episcopal, will distribute 300 baskets throughout our community. The distribution site this year is SPC and will take place on Saturday, November 21 st, at 11:00 a.m. after a worship service in our sanctuary. Each basket is $ We will also need folks to unload, pack, load and deliver these baskets. It is a wonderful way for the whole family to serve God's children. More information to come. Donations: We are now able to accept donations for next year. As you clean out your closets and find that your children have outgrown their spring/summer school clothing, please feel free to donate those items to HOC. Gently used clothing items that we are collecting at this time include blouses/shirts (short sleeves and/or sleeveless), pants, slacks, shorts, capris, jackets, gloves/mittens, scarves, and coats/jackets in children s sizes In addition, if you clean off your children s bookshelves and find children s books that you no longer want, we would like to receive those, as well. We also continue to accept donations of new socks (low cut), underwear (bottoms only), and school supplies especially if you can find a great bargain! Please put your donations in some type of bag and label the bag HOC. Then bring your bag of donations by the church office and put them in the HOC tub that is located in the closet across from the front desk. We can never use any type of bathing suits, pajamas, blouses with spaghetti straps, or used socks or underwear. For your easy reference, you will find a chart below of items that we collect. If you have any questions about Hands of Christ, please feel free to call Pam Cromer, Mary Bowers, or Jan Franks. Item Sizes Boys and Girls New and Gently Used 4-18 School Clothing (spring and summer items) Boys and Girls New Socks (low cut) Small to X-Large Boys New Underwear X-Small to X-Large Girls New Underwear 4-16 Boys and Girls Gently Used Coats, Jackets, X-Small to X-Large Gloves, Mittens, Hats, Scarves Children s Books and Bibles Kindergarten to 5 th Grade Soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion samples (unused) from your hotel stays that you may not care to use yourself. We use these to make hygiene kits for our older visitors School Supplies: binders, notebook paper (wide rule), folders (pockets and center brads), spiral notebooks (wide rule), composition books (wide rule), crayons (24 count), markers (washable), pencil boxes/pouches, pencils, pens (blue or black), glue bottles, glue sticks, erasers (cap style), rulers, and scissors (blunt tip)

5 Wednesday Night Live Classes I Could, I Might, I Can, I Should, I Will: Every day we see the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those around us. What are we to do about it? In his new book, I Could, I Might, I Can, I Should, I Will, best-selling author Thomas Rainer answers this question by offering nine simple traits that all believers can incorporate into their lives, no matter their background, stage of life, or sense of capability. This fall, Colin Martin and Mike Shelton will lead a discussion of this timely book. The class is meant to help us explore what it means to be a servant of Christ and a full, active member of the Christian Church. Copies of the book are available in the church office for $5.00 each. Wednesday Night Live Registration I will participate in the Beth Moore Bible Study WNL class. I will participate in the Moses: A Man of Selfless Dedication WNL class. I will participate in the Life 101 Basics WNL class. I will participate in the I Will! Nine Traits of the Outwardly Focused Christian WNL class. I will participate in the Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives WNL class. MEAL REGISTRATION DATE 10-7 Spaghetti and Meatballs; Broccoli; Salad; Bread; Caramel Cake ENTREE MEAL MEAL # Adult # Children To make a reservation permanent, please write PERMANENT on this form. Meals are $8 per adult, $4 for children (under 18), $20 maximum for same family. Make meal reservations and cancellations by noon on the Monday before. Food preparation is made and paid for based on these reservations. *If you make a reservation or have a permanent reservation and fail to cancel by noon on the Monday prior to the dinner, you will be expected to pay for the number of plates reserved. Name: Phone #: Beth Moore Bible Study: This study begins on September 16 th in the Adult Discussion Room and runs for 11 weeks. The focus this season is: To Live is Christ: The Life and Ministry of Paul. Journey into the life and heart of Paul the apostle with this in-depth study guide and you will discover him to be a man who formed many close friendships with both men and women, served faithfully, loved heartily, and understood what it means to die daily, "crucified with Christ." You will gain a new appreciation of servant-hood and how to live fully as a bond slave to Christ. As you study the Book of Acts and the Epistles of Paul, you will feel the challenge to follow Paul's example just as he followed the example of Christ (1 Cor. 11:1).This Bible study meets on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Study books will be available beginning this Sunday in the office for $16.00 each. Teacher/Facilitator: Heather Kemble. Moses: A Man of Selfless Dedication, by Charles R. Swindoll: Swindoll gives us straight facts based squarely on the truth revealed in God's Word. He also fills in the fine-line details of Moses' life with emotion and feeling, because Moses, like all of us, was a human being with faults and frailties. And finally, Swindoll helps us apply the lessons of Moses' life to our own daily dilemmas. When you face your personal Red Sea test, will you be prepared? Your decision to go forward in life instead of retreating will be bolstered by your having studied the real Moses of the Bible? The Moses who tried to decline his assignment from God; the Moses who dazzled Pharaoh; the Moses who received the Ten Commandments; the Moses who was sometimes disobedient and weak; the Moses who was the greatest leader of God's people in all of history; the Moses of faith and selfless dedication to his God. Teacher: Sam Ferguson. Life 101 Basics: Becoming an adult brings with it many new decisions and experiences. Many of these are very complex and have a significant impact on day-to-day life and the future, yet most of us venture into these new arenas armed only with the experiences of our friends and family to guide us. This class is designed as a survey course and will cover basic information regarding taxes, insurance, retirement planning, buying a home, and basic estate planning. The first class will be Estate Planning 101: In this class we will discuss what you need to know about estate planning and planning for incapacity including what happens if you don t plan. Other topics for discussion in this class include Powers of Attorney, Wills, and Trusts, when you need them, and what to look for in an estate planning attorney. Teacher/Contact: Virginia Spencer. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives, by Charles Swindoll: Would you rather be a person of significance or a person of prominence? Pastor, teacher, and beloved author Charles Swindoll says, "We're trained to think that the most significant people are star athletes, actors, and musicians---the ones we applaud, those whose autographs we seek, those who have worldly renown. They aren't. Not really. Most often, the people really worth noting are those who turn a 'nobody' into a 'somebody' but never receive credit." The Old Testament contains numerous fascinating stories of forgotten lives---unsung heroes whose actions, sacrifices, or battles failed to ascribe them worldly renown. Swindoll examines little-remembered Bible characters and events. He'll help you discover Biblical principles and practical applications for living so that you can be who you are in God's estimation... a person of true significance. Teacher: Lamar Carney.

Welcome. Minute for Mission Ashley Heslop Prelude Largo Edward Elgar. Silent Prayers. Candle Lighting. Invocation

Welcome. Minute for Mission Ashley Heslop Prelude Largo Edward Elgar. Silent Prayers. Candle Lighting. Invocation Summerville Presbyterian Church 407 S. Laurel St. Summerville, SC 29483 January 14, 2018 A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD Eight forty-five and Eleven fifteen o clock Services Welcome Minute for Mission