February 15, South Holland Avenue Springfield, Missouri Phone: (417) Southminster Presbyterian Church

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1 February 15, 2015 Southminster Presbyterian 2245 South Holland Avenue Springfield, Missouri Phone: (417) Southminster Presbyterian of Springfield, Missouri, is called by God to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to minister in love to the needs of members of the congregation and residents of the community, and to promote peace and justice in the world. 1

2 Service for the Lord s Day February 15, 2015 Enter Sanctuary Transfiguration of the Lord 9:30 a.m. *Please stand if you are able. Please contact the head usher if you are in need of child care. Gathering Welcome & Announcements Kathy Morriss, Liturgist (All are invited to sign in the Friendship Register) Prelude Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now J.S. Bach Call to Worship: One: The glory of God shines like a consuming fire. All: We have seen the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. One: The voice of God thunders like a mighty storm. All: Out of the cloud, God speaks: This is my beloved Son; listen to him! *Opening Hymn 263 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Call to Confession One: God alone is righteous; God alone is perfect; God alone is judge. Yet this holy, righteous God comes to us in love, to save us. Rejoicing in God s grace, let us confess our sin. Prayer of Confession All: God of all glory, beauty, and grace, we have tried to hide from you - to hide our faces, to hide our sin - yet you have never hidden your love for us. We have tried to search for you - in temples, in clouds, on mountaintops - yet you have already revealed yourself to us in the face of Jesus Christ. Forgive us, and transform us so that our lives may shine with your glory, beauty, and grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness One: Our God comes and does not keep silence; God speaks to us with grace and love, saying: Your are my beloved child. This is the good news of the gospel: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. All: Thanks be to God. 2

3 The Peace One: May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. Congregational Response: Hymn 333 Seek Ye First 3

4 The Word Prayer of Illumination One: Speak to us, O Lord our God, and let the fire of your Spirit burn brightly in our hearts. Open our minds to receive the wisdom of the law, the hope of the prophets, and the life of the gospel: Jesus Christ, your living Word. All: Amen. Scripture Reading: Mark 9:2-9 Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Anthem Clap Your Hands Drennan Sermon We Do Not Proclaim Ourselves Rev. Ellen Brantley *Hymn 285 God, You Spin the Whirling Planets *Statement of Faith (in unison) Apostle s Creed (Ecumenical) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living 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. Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer Congregational Response: Hymn 2013 Bless the Lord 4

5 Call for Offering Responding with Thanks One: The God who speaks and summons the earth into being now speaks to us, calling us to offer up our lives as a sacrifice of praise. Offertory Amazing Grace Lowe *Doxology 592 Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow *Prayer of Dedication All: Gracious God, we give you thanks for the light of love around us and the fire of faith within us. As we go forth from this place let our lives reflect the One who is the image of your glory: Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen. Sending *Closing Hymn 339 Be Thou My Vision (Vv. 1, 2) *Charge and Benediction Rev. Ellen Brantley *Congregational Response 339 Be Thou My Vision (V. 3) As we leave worship, we are called to carry with us the light of Christ and share it with the world. Postlude Postlude on Sacred Melody Fiducia Birchwood We warmly welcome visitors and invite you to consider membership in our community of faith if you do not have a church home. For more information about the church, please contact the office (417)

6 Announcements IT'S MARDI GRAS TIME! The Christian Education Committee is having a Mardi Gras party February 17. It will be a time of fun with some Shrove Tuesday education. The meal will be pancakes, sausage, and bacon. The festivities start at 5:30 with the meal at 6:30. So put on your Mardi Gras beads, wear your green, purple and gold or Mardi Gras mask and join us for the last party before Ash Wednesday and Lent. Laissez Bon temps rouler (Let the Good times roll). Westminster has invited us for Lent services from 6:15 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. in their sanctuary from Ash Wednesday until Holy Week. For those that might want to eat before the service, a light meal will be served in their gym at 5:30 p.m. There will be a three dollar charge for the meal. If you wish to enjoy the evening meal please leave your name and number at by each previous Monday at 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday will also be a joint service. More details will be coming soon! The Annual Congregation Meeting will be held after worship, Sunday, February 22. It will begin at 10:30 in place of Sunday School. 6

7 M i n i S c r o l l Events this week: February 15, February 21, 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30 AM - Worship 10:30 AM - Sunday School 12:00 PM - Blood pressure checks after worship 12:30 PM :30 AM - Bible Study (Westminster) 5:30 PM - AA Back to Basic Group 6:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 5:30 PM Shrove Tuesday Celebration 6:00 PM - Overeaters Anonymous 6:30 PM - New Freedom Group 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 5:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 5:00 PM - Bulletin Deadline 6:30 PM - Choir 5:30 PM - Debtor's Anonymous 7:30 PM - New Freedom Group Parkcrest AA Group New Beginnings Al- Anon Alateen Family Group 8:00 AM - New Freedom Group 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 12:00 PM - Overeaters Anonymous New Beginnings Al- Anon Alateen Family Group 7:30 PM - New Freedom Group 7

8 Presbytery Prayer Support of the Week First Presbyterian of Lockwood, Missouri has approximately 6 members and are being led by Supply Pastor Christine Iannucilli. Weekly Joys: Birthdays: February 20: Nathaniel Schmoranz Weekly Concerns: Doug Palmer; June Meyer, Margaret Randall, Jean Stokke, Carolyn Mitchell s son Greg, Skeeter Harbaugh s son Darrel Members with ongoing concerns Lea Home Mary Elfindale Manor Vera Sonshine Manor Dale Mount Vernon Sharol Home Roberta Home Margaret James River Care Center Maxine Home Friends & Family Charles Bess father of Jeff Bess Mike & Bonnie Crain Barbara Crain s brother-in-law & wife Carolyn Fay mother of Felicia Whitaker Jerry Holt Brother of Don Holt Sherrie Burton Daughter of a friend of Rose Mary Owen Linda Ice; Deidre Sister and niece of Nancy Robinett Cameron Marshall Son of Denise Moll Randy Randall son of Margaret Maria Nelson s parents Doug Palmer; Faith son and granddaughter of Steve & Patsy Palmer Jack Shuler grandson of Gondy Grant & Cece (Lumpe) Hayden Jan (John) Rich Marsh s friend Louise Davis Denise Moll s mother In the Service SPC Kathryn (Dawn Newton) Bayless 342 MP CO525 MP Bn JFT-GTMO APO AE Sgt. Josh Bayless 342 MP CO525 MP Bn JFT-GTMO APO AE