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1 SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. Associate Pastor of Young Adult Ministries... Rev. Mark Lampley Associate Pastor of Older Adult Ministries... Rev. Rachel Hamburger Pastor Emeritus... Rev. Dr. William Barron Director of Music... Andrew Skoog Organist/Pianist... Dr. Eunsuk Jung Director of Children s Ministries... Mary Emily Morris Director of Youth Ministries... Laura Cutter Parish Nurse... Laurette Beekman Business Manager...Noah Allen 3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax:

2 Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church ORDER OF WORSHIP September 10, 2017 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(s) to prayerfully prepare to worship. CHIMING OF THE HOUR TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OPENING SENTENCES AND PASSING THE PEACE... Peter Blackwell MEDITATION: Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 SILENT PRAYER GATHERING IN GOD S PRESENCE PRELUDE: The Goodness of God... Douglas Wagner WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP... Rev. Mark Lampley CHORAL INTROIT 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. Rachel Hamburger Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. People: God s steadfast love endures forever. Leader: Love does no wrong to a neighbor; People: Love is the fulfillment of the law. All: Let us worship God. * HYMN OF PRAISE: Spirit... Hymn No. 319 * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (in unison) God our redeemer, we confess that we remain captivated by sin. We fail in our love for you, forgetting your gracious acts. We fail in our love for one another, forsaking our neighbors in need. Forgive us, God of grace. Let us be no longer bound by sin, but released, restored, set free to worship and serve you in freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. * SILENT CONFESSION * ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: People: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. * GLORIA PATRI: (Congregation sings.)

3 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. MOMENT FOR MISSION: Stephen Ministry... David Frey CHILDREN S TIME... Mary Emily Morris (As the children come forward, the congregation shall sing Jesus Loves Me! ) Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, they are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. (Following the Children s Time, children age four through first grade should meet their greeters for Children & Worship. Children should be picked up below the Sanctuary after the service.) LISTENING FOR GOD ANTHEM: Steal Away... arr. William Arms Fisher Griffen Tracy, bass-baritone OLD TESTAMENT READING: Genesis 50: Pew Bible, Page 48 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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: Just as I Am, Without One Plea... Hymn No. 370 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Acts 2: Pew Bible, Page 120 Leader: People: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON: Three Benefits of Repentance... Rev. Mark Lampley * 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: 8:30 Steal Away... arr. William Arms Fisher Griffen Tracy, bass-baritone 11:00 The Battle Hymn of the Republic... arr. Peter J. Wilhousky * THE APOSTLES CREED:

4 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: Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples... Hymn No. 434 * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.. Hymn No. 376 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit, let us find the promised rest; Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty. POSTLUDE: "Psalm 52:1"... Douglas Wagner Large-print bulletins, Bibles, hymnals, and assisted-listening devices (Bluetooth and t- coil compatible) are available upon request. Lightweight shawls are hanging on the coat rack for anyone who would like a little extra warmth. Ushers are available to assist you with these items. Please let us know how we can further assist you. 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 MONDAY * Please stand if you are able. Occurs at the 11 o clock service only. CALENDAR 8:30 A.M. - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:15 A.M. - Fellowship Coffee Cart (Bell Tower) 9:30 A.M. - Sunday School (see CE brochure) 10:30 A.M. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 11:00 A.M. - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 6:30 P.M. - Youth Sunday Night Fellowship (Barron Hall and the Loft) 11:00 A.M. - Staff Meeting (Fowler Conference Room) 12:30 P.M. - Sequoyah Seniors Meeting (Room 232) 1:00 P.M. - Pictorial Directory Pictures (Spitzer Building) TUESDAY 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall) 9:00 A.M. - Exercise Class (Barron Hall) 9:30 A.M. - Carpool to PW Potluck Lunch (off site) 1:00 P.M. - Pictorial Directory Pictures (Spitzer Building) WEDNESDAY 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall)

5 10:30 A.M. - Wednesday Bible Study (Fowler Conference) 4:30 P.M. - Joyful Praise Choir (Upper Conference Room) - Joyful Noise Choir (Children & Worship Room) 5:30 P.M. - Wednesday Night Fellowship (Barron Hall) 6:00 P.M. - Infant/Toddler Childcare (Room 204) - Preschool/Elementary Fun & Games (Playground) - Youth Small Groups (The Loft) - Women in the Word Bible Study (Room 322) - Younger Women s Bible Study (Room 320) 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) 12:00 P.M. - Church & Community Luncheon (Barron Hall) FRIDAY 7:00 A.M. - Men s Bible Studies (various locations) 8:30 A.M. - Men s Bible Study (The Empty Cup) 9:30 A.M. - Tai Chi (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 SESSION HAS SENT DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS on behalf of SHPC to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. If you would like to make a personal donation, checks may be written to SHPC and sent to the attention of Michell Witt (clearly marked for hurricane relief), which will sent to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for this cause. AN IN-TOWN MISSION OPPORTUNITY at KARM on Sunday, October 1. Help is needed preparing and cooking dinner, dining room set-up, and serving the KARM residents and community guests. Members from Shiloh Presbyterian will serve with us. Mark 10:45 reminds us, For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. You can sign up this morning in the bell tower or contact Dan Gaubas at dngaubas@att.net or ALL WOMEN ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to a potluck luncheon hosted by the SHPC Presbyterian Women on Tuesday at the home of Julie Webb (562 River Front Way). Carpool from the church begins at 9:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP this week will feature Archer s pork BBQ sandwich, baked beans, potato salad, and dessert. The catering line opens at 5:30. SHPC HAS BEEN CAMPING FOR OVER 25 YEARS. Mark your calendar for the next trip November 3 5 at the Big South Fork Bandy Creek group site. You are invited to attend the planning meeting on Wednesday, September 13, at 5:15 P.M. in Room 232. THE CHURCH & COMMUNITY LUNCHEON is Thursday, September 14. This month s program is The Respiratory System led by Dr. Bert Henry, retired neurologist. With cold and flu season just around the corner, join us to learn how you can reduce your chance for illness. Dr. Henry will also preview a future program on yawning. To reserve your boxed lunch, contact by Tuesday, September 12. PRAY FOR PARTICIPANTS on the Middle School Fall Retreat at Crosspoint Retreat Center and the Preteen Retreat at John Knox Center on September 16 and 17. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are Sunday, September 17.

6 STEPHEN MINISTRY IS STARTING a new training class in January 2018, which will give lay people the tools to provide one-on-one, Christ-centered care and support to people experiencing difficult times in their lives such as divorce, loss of a job, loss of a loved one, illness or many other troubling times. For anyone interested in this ministry, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 17, at 7:00 P.M. in the Fowler Conference Room. GRIEF CARE BEGINS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, at 6:00 P.M. in the Spitzer Education Building. Featuring video instruction and group discussion, this eight-week ministry offers help and hope to those who have lost someone they love, either recently or several years ago. Call to register. VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR CARS NEEDED for about an hour at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, September 18, to help bring the bags for FISH from the pantry on Weisgarber to our church. If you are able to help on this date (and perhaps at other times in the future), contact Cammy Glover at or cammyglover1605@comcast.net. SHPC SEPTEMBER DECLUTTER DAYS are Friday, September 22, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Saturday, September 23, from 8:00 A.M. until noon. Volunteers are needed to help remove old items not being used and generally straighten and clean the wonderful space we are charged with maintaining. If you are available to help either day, please contact Margaret Ritchie at mritchie1004@gmail.com or Lunch will be provided on both days. A FLU SHOT CLINIC, sponsored by UT Health Center Pharmacy, is scheduled on September 27, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The form to print and complete ahead of time is available on the church s website. Bring your insurance card. Whooping cough, pneumonia, and shingles vaccines will also be available. ANYONE INTERESTED IN GOING TO HAITI for a mobile medical mission trip at the end of February is asked to contact Dan Cauble (danielwcauble@gmail.com) or Mark Lampley (mlampley@sequoyahchurch.org). Space is very limited. PRAYER REQUESTS/PRAISES may be sent to the prayer chain by submitting your requests to prayer@sequoyahchurch.org. If you would like to join this ministry as an intercessor, contact Pam Fritts at fritts1971@gmail.com. THANK YOU FOR CONTINUED PATIENCE with the numerous building and grounds projects. Some tasks now finished include: sewer line across front lawn (waiting for the fill dirt to settle before landscaping); kitchen renovations; Barron Hall gym renovations and exterior foundation repairs (guttering repaired before landscaping) and grease trap replacement; HVAC, painting, and carpet in the Spitzer Building; playground tree maintenance; Nokomis manse repairs; and front lawn dead tree removal. THIS SUNDAY S VOLUNTEERS: Greeter Stephanie Benko; Ushers Al Akerman, Ned Babb, Joe Bruner, Rusty Burton, Sandy Gillespie, Beau Hannifin, Lee Hyde, Vance Link, Jim Mitchell, Jerry Sinclair, and Judd Spitzer; August Flowers Kathryn Callaway, Stephanie Daniel, Brandy Downing, Victoria Frazier, Gail Grossman, Cathy Henry, Wendy Matthews, Adrianne McPeake, Mary Annie McPeake, and Peggy Tippens. IN THE NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED-LIVING CENTERS: Arbor Terrace Donna Stevens; Clarity Pointe Mrs. Barbara Knoph; Deane Hill Place Mrs. Jeanette Carlson; Holston Rehabilitation Center Tom Stephenson; Shannondale Healthcare Mrs. Varina Jenkins LaNieve; Sherrill Hills Mrs. Frank (Anita) Wedge; Westmoreland Ms. Pat Gray.

3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax:

3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax: SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. Associate Pastor of Young Adult Ministries... Rev. Mark Lampley Associate Pastor of Older Adult Ministries... Rev. Rachel Hamburger Pastor Emeritus...