Summerville Presbyterian Church 407 S. Laurel St. Summerville, SC 29483

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1 Summerville Presbyterian Church 407 S. Laurel St. Summerville, SC June 10, 2018 WHO WE ARE 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 OUTREACH FOUNDATION NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT BRAZIL Established 1859 Successor to Old White (Congregational) Church Founded 1696

2 A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD Eight forty-five and Eleven fifteen o clock Services Welcome 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 Candle Lighting Invocation Amazing Grace Dedicated In Honor of Deborah Styles Flute Choir Melvin Lauf Jr. *Call to Worship: Leader: We look to rulers of this earth for leadership, wisdom, and strength. People: We look to our bodies for stability, fulfillment, and joy. Leader: We look to families and friends for love, compassion, and hope. People: When rulers betray, bodies fail, and families disappoint, Leader: God offers another look. God will guide us; His Spirit sustain us. People: Christ will welcome us home. We are all God s family now. *Hymn # 455 (blue hymnal) All Creatures of Our God and King G. Kirchengesäng *Prayer of Confession: Heavenly Father, You call us to You, like a good parent, to guide and protect us, to nourish and lead us. Yet, like unruly children, we strain at Your guidance, we try to break away and do it ourselves. We feel our strength and imagine ourselves to be all powerful. We rejoice in our life and imagine ourselves to be immortal. We want to be independent rather than depend on You. Lord, forgive us and free us. Open our hearts and minds to learn again to live Your love as we celebrate and worship You here together. 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 Jesus Loves the Little Ones Traditional Jesus loves the little ones like me, me, me. Jesus loves the little ones like me, me me. Little ones like me sat upon His knee. Jesus loves the little ones like me, me, me. Children s Message Tony Young *The Lord s Prayer All children are invited to join children s worship following the Lord s Prayer. Children three and under are invited to go to the nursery. *Hymn # 151 (blue hymnal) Crown Him with Many Crowns George J. Elvey Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 8:4-20

3 New Testament Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Morning Prayer *Gospel Reading: Mark 3:20-35 Sermon: Misjudged, Misrepresented, and Misunderstood *Apostles Creed (Traditional) (blue hymnal) #14 Pastor Bo Hamilton Offertory *Doxology (blue hymnal) #592 *Offertory Prayer Jesu, Joy of Man s Desiring Flute Choir J. S. Bach *Hymn # 349 (red hymnal) Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus George J. Webb *Charge and Benediction *Postlude Water Music Flute Choir *Congregation please stand G. F. Handel CHURCH INFORMATION: Children & Worship: Children are invited to come forward for the children's message (parents may accompany if needed) and then attend children's worship in the Christian Education building directly after. Please indicate to a children's worship leader if your child should accompany them, or you may accompany your child to sign them in. A nursery is available during worship and Sunday School for children 3 years and younger, and these children are dismissed directly after the children's message. We encourage parents to prayerfully determine which worship service is appropriate for their child to get involved and learn 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 messages that will 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 and Me Room: For parents with babies who need a quiet moment during the service, a comfortable spot is available in our Toddler Nursery Room. There is a recliner, privacy signs on the door for nursing mothers, and a courtesy station. Childcare staff is available if you need assistance. Exit through the left vestibule and an usher can help direct you to the room. ELDERS: Connections: Dawn Hutnik (Chair), Don Powell, Hunter Harris, Elaine Robbins (youth) Fellowship: Kim Collins (Chair), Harl Porter, Candace Pratt Nurture: Bill Demerest (Chair), Sharon Klein, MaryEllen Budd Service: Joe Friday (Chair), Bill Helwig, Bill Collins Spiritual Growth: Karen Fuller and Christi Harley (Co-Chairs), Sherry Roberts Support: Wilson Bond (Chair), Jeff Bowers (Chair), Jim Strobel Worship: Robin Legare and Ellen Carney (Co-Chairs), J.C. Simmons, and Elizabeth Hamilton (youth) LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT US? Visit our Website at:

4 Today s Volunteers: WELCOME! Summerville Presbyterian Church would like to express a warm and cordial welcome to all who are visiting our services today. We have many opportunities for individuals and families to get involved and grow. Through worship, music, fellowship, education and mission, Summerville Presbyterian Church inspires all to use their unique gifts to serve God. Ushers: 8:45 am: Claude Burns, Jim and Carol Wylie, and Jim Ferro 11:15 am: Skip and Rosanne Fetters, Merrilyn Long, and Lionel Lawson Elder in Charge: 8:45 am: Mary Ellen Budd 11:15 am: Jim Strobel Today s Sanctuary Flowers are given by Lyne and Phil Dwyer in memory of their son, Phillip. Opportunities to Worship, Fellowship & Serve This Week at SPC Sunday, 10th * Childcare provided Praise Team Music Practice at 8:00 am in the Gym Traditional Worship Services at 8:45 am & 11:15 am in the Sanctuary* SonRise Contemporary Service at 8:45 am in the Gym* Vacation Bible School Training at 12:45 pm in Lanneau Hall Monday, 11th Tuesday, 12th Wednesday, 13th Thursday, 14th Friday, 15th Youth Lunch at 12:00 pm at McAlister s Bell Rehearsal at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary Youth Lunch at 12:00 pm at Zaxby s Finance Team Meeting at 6:00 pm in the church office SPC Prayer Gathering at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary Jewel Tones Rehearsal at 6:30 pm in the Choir Room Men s Bible Study at 6:30 am at Panera Bread Youth Folly Beach Trip at 10:00 am in the church parking lot Praise Team Music Practice at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary Men s Over 40 Basketball at 7:30 pm in the Gym Church Office closes at 2:00 pm

5 YOUTH Youth Sunday Night is on break for the summer after a wonderful year. We will start back up in August but will continue to have events and trips this summer. Our First Summer Youth Beach Trip will be June 13th from 10am - 3pm. RSVP to Rachael Danforth by June 11th. Friends are welcome to join us on this trip to Folly Beach for some fun in the sun. Youth should bring $15 for lunch and any personal beach items. IF IT RAINS: Our Plan B will be roller skating, so bring socks and close-toed shoes, too. All youth are welcome! Our First June Youth Fellowship Lunch will be June 11th at 12pm. We will meet at the church office and then head to McAlister s for some great food. If any youth need transportation for this luncheon, please let Rachael know by June 10th, and she will be happy to pick up or drop off your youth. Friends are welcome! Our Second June Youth Fellowship Lunch will be June 12th at 12pm. We will meet at the church office and then head to Zaxby's for some great food. If any youth need transportation for this luncheon, please let Rachael know by June 11th and she will be happy to pick up or drop off your youth. Friends are welcome! CHILDREN VBS Volunteer Training/Signup Today! Don't forget training today directly after second service for anyone who was unavailable last week. We have a record number of participants this year and can use 10 more volunteers! Visit cokesburyvbs.com/summervillepres to sign up or find a signup sheet outside the SPC Kids room in the education building. Out of town during VBS? Even if you will be out of town during the week of VBS, there are other opportunities to serve pre- and post-week. Please fill out today s VBS Simple Signup. Music and Drama Camp registration is open! Our theme this year is "Are We There Yet?" Visit the front office or the church website, to register. The camp will run July 23rd-27th, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Summer Sunday School for elementary school kids will kick off in June with an all NEW curriculum, "Awesome Adventures: God's People on Mountains and Seas." We can't wait to see your kids! NURTURE The Nurture Ministry Team is asking all congregation members who are willing and able to provide rides to fellow members in need of such to contact Bill Demerest at or at billdemerest@gmail.com. Also, if you know anyone who would like or needs home communion, please contact any Nurture elder or our pastors so we can serve them. FELLOWSHIP Looking for a place to serve? The Fellowship committee is looking for volunteers to serve on their ministry planning team. Team meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. To learn more, contact Kim Collins at PRIME TIMERS BEWARE: Calories are coming with a potluck lunch. Thursday, June 21st, is our regular monthly meeting, at 12:00 noon. Whip up your best casserole, meat dish, veggie, dessert, or whatever you want to bring, and meet us in Lanneau Hall for fun and chatter. Paul has a surprise guest speaker planned, and we will discuss Senior Life Choices. (This may help you decide about that cross-country bicycling trip you ve been considering ) SUPPORT Finance: The offerings along with monies received for the use of facilities and the total expenses for the one month and four months ended on April 30, 2018: Monthly Year to Date Receipts $ 57, $ 270, Expenses - $ 45, $ 214, Overage/(Deficit) $ 12, $ 56,050.00

6 YTD expenses are $27,647 under budget, including $19,966 in unpaid salaries. YTD receipts are $27,402 more than budgeted. Receipts include $31,250 in 2018 pledges that were prepaid in If it were not for the reduced salaries and prepaid pledges, our YTD overage would be approximately $16,000. The current balance in the endowment fund is $258,509. Please contact the church office if you would like any additional information on our church finances. Thank you. Summer is upon us! Just look at your thermometer, which corresponds to the lower attendance at church already. We scatter, just like children escaping on the last day of school! The monthly bills, though, always seem to find us, don t they? Please remember to continue your faithfulness with your tithes and offerings during the summer months. The early part of 2018 has found us generally true to our pledges, for which the Finance Team is thankful. God smiles when we respond to His lavish generosity to us. In turn, let s say Thank You in a tangible way by remaining His faithful servants with our financial resources. WORSHIP Music Director: The search has begun for a Music Director. This position is part time, with Sunday participation and evening rehearsals expected. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, they may call the church office at and leave their name and number. Someone will be in contact with them. Thank you. Musicians Needed: Do you play an instrument or are part of a musical group? We could use your help! We are looking for individuals or groups who would like to volunteer to provide music for the offertory on select Sundays. If you are interested, please complete the Simple Signup or contact the church office. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Channell at SERVICE Home of Hope s Mission is to provide a safe shelter, food, support services, and an avenue to self-sufficiency for homeless men in our community. SPC provides ministry support to Home of Hope in multiple ways, including donations of supplies on their Needs List. Updated list includes: Paper plates, Lysol Air Freshener, laundry detergent and paper towels. Hands of Christ: As the school year has come to an end and the children are enjoying the days of summer, it is time to focus on preparing for our 8 th year of distribution. As a reminder and information for anyone new, Hands of Christ is a program started in Charleston Atlantic Presbytery by Westminster Presbyterian and has spread across the area ( This year there will be 16 area churches participating in distribution and also serving Thornwell. To date over 50,000 children have been blessed by this service. The mission of Hands of Christ is to bring Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations to meet the basic needs of children as they begin each school year, showing them Christ's love by providing clothing and school supplies. In the coming weeks you will see more information in the bulletin. Please consider filling out a volunteer form; the insert will be in the bulletin for the next several weeks. Also, at this time the following is a list of needed items: Scissors (blunt tip), rulers, notebook paper (wideruled), pencil boxes (cigar type or zippered pouches), index cards (3.5 x 5.5 inches), binders (1-1/2 or 2-inch), boys socks (small and medium), girls socks (medium and large), and boys underwear (x-small and x-large). Boys Clothing New Pants Size 6, 7, and 10 Shirts Sizes 7, 8, 16, and 18 Gently Used Pants Sizes 6 Shirts Sizes 16 Girls Clothing New Pants Sizes 7, 8 and 18 Shirts Sizes 16 Gently Used Pants Sizes 7, 8, and 18 Shirts Sizes 5, 16, and 18

7 Children s books (Children are also allowed to take 1-2 books with them) Sample-sized toiletries. NO adult clothing is needed. Please be sure to sign up on today s simple signup to volunteer for HOC preparation and distribution days, August 12th and 13th, As always, thank you for your support throughout the year. Please feel free to contact Pam Cromer ( ), Mary Bowers ( ), or Jan Franks ( ).