OFFICE HOURS Monday 11am - 5pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am - 5pm; Closed Friday

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1 *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION Lord, your steadfast love never ceases; your mercies never come to an end. Use these gifts, we pray, that through them your compassion may be known. Amen. BEARING GOD S WORLD INTO THE WORLD *HYMN (seen insert) Jesus Calls Us. *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Go in peace. AMEN! CHORAL BENEDICTION O God, Whose Heart Compassionate Perry Nelson 210 S. Wayne Street Milledgeville, GA fpchurch@windstream.net *POSTLUDE Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed Emma Lou Diemer Join us after worship in the Fellowship Hall for a time of fellowship The Fellowship Hall is to the right of the front of the Sanctuary. Restrooms are to the left of the front of the Sanctuary. church staff: Pastor, Rev. Susan Balfour, revsebalfour@gmail.com Children & Youth, Gloria Burns, gloryb.ce@gmail.com Admin. Asst., Dianna Hendricks, fpchurch@windstream.net Treasurer, Anne Dennis, asdennis@windstream.net Music Director, Dr. Jennifer Flory, jennifer.flory@gcsu.edu Organists, Kate Phillips and Jenny Moore Child Care Providers, Charis Andrews, Kathleen Green and Sarah Patrick OFFICE HOURS Monday 11am - 5pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am - 5pm; Closed Friday PASTOR DROP - IN OFFICE HOURS Tuesday 10am - Noon Wednesday 2pm - 4pm Thursday 10am - Noon or by appointment Elder for the month of September is Holley Cowan. Deacon for the month of September is Irene Tchamna. Like us on FACEBOOK First.Presbyterian.Church.Milledgeville. GA We seek to glorify God through: Inspiring worship in Word and music, Inquiring study for adults and youth, Inclusive hospitality locally and globally, Industrious outreach for social justice and environmental stewardship.

2 OCTOBER 2, 2016 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY PRELUDE We Come as Guests Invited Emma Lou Diemer CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS We are delighted that you have joined us this Lord s Day. If you are interested in membership, we invite you to speak to Rev. Susan. Thank you for being with us! GATHERING AROUND GOD S WORD CHORAL INTROIT Where Armies Scourge the Countryside Perry Nelson CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Destruction and violence are everywhere; strife and contention are all around. Congregation: The needs of the world are so great; O Lord, increase our faith. Leader: The law is slack, and justice does not prevail. Congregation: The needs of the world are so great; O Lord, increase our faith. Leader: How many threats surround us: warfare, homelessness, loneliness, loss. Congregation: The needs of the world are so great, but you, O God, are greater still-- the One in whom all things are possible. O Lord, increase our faith in you! MORNING PRAYER Faithful Lord, present in sorrow, present in hope, allow our lament with space to seek you, that we may not forget that your steadfast love never ceases and your Spirit forever flows. Amen. *HYMN NO. 420 God of Grace and God of Glory CALL TO CONFESSION God answers those who seek mercy; salvation comes to those who wait for the Lord. Therefore, let us confess all we have done, and what we have not done, trusting in God s grace. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, you have called us to live in sincere faith and to suffer for the gospel. We confess that we do not come before you with a clear conscience. Our faith is clouded by sin and uncertainty. We shrink from your call to live sacrificially on behalf of others. Too quickly, we seek our own ease and comfort first. We confess that in our own lives, and in the church, we rely on our own power rather than yours. Forgive us, we pray, for we are fractured and fearful disciples. Take away from us a spirit of cowardice, and restore to us the spirit of power rightly used, of love unconditionally offered, and of self-discipline gracefully lived. In new mercy, forgive us and increase our faith, that we may be faithful servants at your table. In Christ's name we pray. Amen. CHORAL RESPONSE Where Homes are Torn by Bitter Strife Perry Nelson DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS The power of God has saved us; grace is given to us in Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light. *Please stand as you are able. *GLORIA PATRI HYMN NO. 579 Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and always shall be, world without end! Amen, amen. THE PEACE Leader: Let us now share the peace which Jesus made possible... Peace be with you. Congregation: And also with you. Leader: Please greet those near to you with the peace of Christ. CHILDREN S TIME ANTHEM The Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee Jean Berger PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Holy God, speak your word; let those who hear guard the good treasure entrusted to them with the help of the Holy Spirit, living in us all. Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS OLD TESTAMENT Lamentations 1:1-6 PSALM Psalm 137 NEW TESTAMENT 2 Timothy 1:1-14 GOSPEL Luke 17:5-10 SERMON THE LORD S SUPPER Rev. Susan Balfour HYMN NO. 504 Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether INVITATION GREAT THANKSGIVING (see insert) WORDS OF INSTITUTION RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT Communion will be served via intinction. Please approach the Lord s Table down the center aisle; tear off a piece of the bread and dip it in the cup; you may return to your pew via the side aisles. RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD INVITATION TO THE OFFERING We brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of the world. Let us give both the gifts we have been given and our truest selves with glad and generous hearts. OFFERTORY Bread of the World in Mercy Broken Emma Lou Diemer *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

3 CHURCH FAMILY: Sandra Balfour, recovering from surgery, at home Harry Beck, malignancy, chemotherapy Rosemary Begemann, radiation therapy Andrew Lindsey, recovering from surgery Amy Smith, recovering from surgery, at home EXTENDED FAMILY: Hayden Adams, Don & Terri Glover s 13 yr old granddaughter, large cell leukemia, lives in New York State Janice Clark, Sunda Coleman s sister, recovering at home Kyle Dennis, Anne s husband, Multiple Myeloma Judy degrandcourt, Sandra Balfour s sister, advanced MS Russell & Kathleen Edwards, Marianne s parents, numerous health problems Marty Flory, Jennifer s mother-in-law, ongoing health issues Leigh Humphrey, friend of Bill & Ruby Werts, kidney failure April McMillan, Jeanene Vinson s granddaughter, stage four cancer since 2009 Glen Miller, Carl & Nancy Miller s brother, stage 4 cancer Jordyn Miller, Rosemary's great-niece, at home Arthur Montemayor, Becky Henderson s father, ongoing health concerns Julie Montemayor, Becky Henderson s mother, ongoing health concerns Tom Murphy, Kathy Carroll s brother, colon cancer Betty Owens, Joe & Charlotte s sister-on-law, cancer Chris Pearson, Sunda Coleman s son, under heart specialist care Roy Pound, Sunda Coleman s father, at home Runette Pound, Sunda Coleman s mother, at home Suzy Smith, Lois Callender s mother, prayers for improved physical & mental health Sue York, cancer treatment IN ASSISTED LIVING Katherine Lyda, Louise Sallstrom s mother, Green Acres Marguerite Owens, Gloria Burns mother, Savannah Court Laurette Smith, Harbor Chase Room 319, 1385 Silver Bluff Rd. Aiken, SC Reba Vaughan, Antebellum at Arlington, 684 Arlington Ave., Macon, GA LIMITED MOBILITY Mary Carlton Martha Chappell Mrs. Gerry Califf Helen Danuser Bob & Eloise Lamb Jo Ann Manley Joe & Charlotte Owens Polly Morrison Ruth Treptow Our Condolences and prayers go out to the Ritchie family, upon the death of Tammi s father, Jerry Jackson, on September 27. He lived in Osceola Arkansas and was 82 NEW!!! SOUP & SANDWICH SATURDAY There have now been two Saturday Soup & Sandwiches events, and the feedback has been positive. First Presbyterian is responsible for October 8 (we will go to Flipper Chapel, provide the fixings for sandwiches and serve--you may choose to make sandwiches or serve - you do not have to do both.) Paper products will be supplied to us, as well as Styrofoam cups with lids for the take-out soup. They suggest we all save mayo jars for soup. Anyone in the community is invited to have lunch and meet new people. For questions or concerns, please call Margie Dodd at We are all excited about this ministry; beginning of a great partnership for all of the churches. (Our next date to assist is on Dec. 3). THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH: Today: 9:45 Bible Study 10:00 Puppets 11:00 Worship w/communion Food Offering Received 3:00 S.T.A.R.S. 3:00 Middle & High School Youth Group Monday 5:15 Christian Education Tuesday: 9:30 Food Pantry 12:00 Kiwanis Weekly Luncheon Meeting Wednesday: 6:30 Potluck 7:15 Study Thursday: 7:00 Choir Saturday: 11:00 Soup & Sandwich at Flipper Chapel Sunday: 9:45 Bible Study 10:00 Puppets 11:00 Worship 3:00 S.T.A.R.S. 3:00 Middle & High School Youth Group radio ministry WKRZ (102.3FM) ONLINE GIVING fpchurch.org Questions for Reflection In Luke 17:5 10, the disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith. By asking this, they acknowledge that faith does not grow by our own works and hard efforts but is a gift from God s grace. How has the gift of faith in your own life changed over time? Was there a particular time when your faith weakened? Can you recall a time when the strength of your faith helped you endure? God often uses special people in our lives to help us grow in faith and understanding. Who has helped you grow in faith? Household Prayer: Morning Silent sunrise sanctuary a dome of shelter for the birth of day. Birds and bugs begin an opposite of lullaby proclaiming life anew. We wake in wonder discerning between dream and daylight a mystery ends, another begins. Sunshine scatters shadows a heathery view melting gray morning mist. Never ceasing, never ending God s mercies new each morning. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening dusk to dark to full moon brightness blue night sky speckling of stars and planets white lights forever patterned read and known but you knew them first and through them allowed yourself to become known Thank You Praise You and Goodnight. Amen.

4 THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER GREAT THANKSGIVING Leader: The Lord be with you Congregation: And also with you Leader: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name: You are holy, O God of majesty Great is the mystery of faith: According to Christ s commandment: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory......through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. 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. Leader: The gifts of God for the people of God. Congregation: Thanks be to God.

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