7 th Sunday of Easter

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1 7 th Sunday of Easter May 8, :30am Worship Service James Island Presbyterian Church 1632 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC Phone: Fax: Child Care Center:

2 ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME ANNOUNCEMENTS Henry Meeuwse PRELUDE Variations on Engelberg Austin Lovelace INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Spirit of Life, in whom we live and move and have our being, we worship You. We thank You for Your presence among us and in Your whole creation. Fill us with Your power, that by truthful words, just actions and shared life We may witness to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. *HYMN 485 We Know That Christ Is Raised ENGELBERG CONFESSION Gracious God, You call us to Your everlasting springs to be drenched and reformed, but we fail to heed You. We do not turn with love to our neighbors to ourselves, or to You. Forgive us for our failings, shield us from our due, and guide us into unity with all for the sake of the whole world. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON Romans 8:9-11 *GLORIA PATRI 581 GLORIA BAPTISM QUESTION TO THE CHURCH Matt Carter Do you, the members of this congregation, in the name of the whole church of Christ, undertake with Jason & Carrie the Christian nurture of Luke, so that in due time he may confess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? If yes, please signify so by standing. PRAYER UNISON Father, pour out Your Spirit on us, that we may participate again in Your baptism. May all who pass through these waters be delivered from death to life, from bondage to freedom, from sin to righteousness. To You be praise, honor, and glory; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who, with You and the Holy Spirit, reigns forever. Amen. Luke David Flippen Born on December 29, 2015 Son to Jason & Carrie Flippen Brother to Logan & Jackson PLEASE SIGN A BAPTISM CARD IN THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER.

3 HEAR GOD S WORD *GOSPEL (NT p ) John 17:20-26 ANTHEM Old Time Religion arr. Moses Hogan CHILDREN S TIME Reverend Cameron Smith *NEW TESTAMENT (NT p.136) Acts 16:16-34 SERMON IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR RESPOND TO GOD S GRACE Reverend Sam Martin *HYMN 324 For All the Faithful Women NYLAND PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY Amazing Grace Stephen Hatfield *DOXOLOGY 606 OLD HUNDREDTH GO IN GOD S NAME *HYMN 263 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name! CORONATION *BENEDICTION *RESPONSE *PASSING THE PEACE The Lord is with you. And also with you. *POSTLUDE Dear Christian People, All Rejoice Johann Pachelbel HYMN NOTE: Hymn 324 is in honor of Mother s Day. It was created to honor the tenth anniversary of the first ordination of a woman in the Lutheran Church in America. This text celebrates representative women of the Bible: Miriam and Ruth from Hebrew scripture, Mary, Martha, and Mary Magdalene from the gospels, and Dorcas from Acts. MAY MEMORY VERSE: John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.

4 THIS WEEK S WORSHIP SERVICE USHERS 8:30 Allie Oswald, Henry Hardy, Billy Richardson, & Harold Noland 11:00 Tommy Ellis, Stephanie & David Pritchett, Joshua Hornig, Robby Bolen, & Chad Jones READERS 8:30 Scott Graule 11:00 Beth Robertson NURSERY: Karin Roof FLOWER GUILD: Team 2 Stay Connected with JIPC If you would like to receive our weekly E-Newsletter, please be sure to contact Angela to be added to our list ( or Office@jamesislandpc.org). Also join our Facebook group: JIPC Friends. PRAYER CORNER NEW PRAYER REQUEST CONTINUING PRAYER CONCERNS WEEK ONE Carter family Sarah Van Dalen Dixie Taylor WEEK TWO Dottie Coleman Mary Godbold Frankie Tucker Michael Hyland Vera Peters Mary Smith Amy Robinson WEEK THREE Barbara Strickland WEEK FOUR Hugh Knight Betty Bell Please also pray for the private concerns of our church family. THIS WEEK S PRAYER FAMILIES Jody & David Zak, Ken & Carlen Abernethy, Chip & Jordan Adams (Charlie & Walker), Chris & Christel All (Addie & Jake), Chris & Heather Anderson (Christian & Caleb), Kim Anderson (Alyssa), Mitch & Jacqueline Anthony (Banks & Simmons), and Cathy Ardrey. JIPC Staff Reverend Sam Martin, Senior Pastor Reverend Cameron Smith, Associate Pastor Henry Meeuwse, Associate in Ministry Barbara Manaker, Director of Music Jan Pesavento, Organist Duncan Meadows, Director of Youth & Children s Activities Elizabeth Parler, Administrator Angela Dwiggins, Administrative Assistant Ricky Willis, Sexton Robbie Weaver, Sexton *RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX (LOBBY) IF NEEDED DURING WORSHIP.

5 SUN, MAY 8 MON, MAY 9 TUES, MAY 10 LAST WEEK AT JAMES ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 8:30am Worship 9:45am Coffee Fellowship 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship 10:30am Women s Bible Study 4:45pm Florence Crittenton 5:45pm Holy Yoga 7:00pm Men s Basketball 6:00am Men s Early Bible Study 10:30am Tuesday Circle 4:00pm Finance Committee 6:30pm Foundation Board 8:00pm Sea Breeze AA (TU, TH, FRI) Worship STEWARDSHIP Amount Received To Date $257,709 Budgeted to Date $259,694 One Great Hour $8,040 WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS WED, MAY 11 SAT, MAY 14 SUN, MAY 15 5:00pm Mid & Sr. High Music 5:30pm Cherub Choir Elementary Choir WNL Dinner 6:00pm Women s Bible Study 6:30pm Adult Bells 6:45pm WNL PYC & Adult Classes 7:30pm Chancel Choir 7:30am Men s Breakfast & Bible Study 8:30am Worship 9:45am Coffee Fellowship 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship 3:30pm Piano Recitals Sunday, May 22 nd : 5:00 p.m. JIPC Fellowship Hall Join us for a night of fellowship, giving and growing in faith! We ll begin with a potluck dinner and a baby shower for HALOS, our local ministry to foster children. Help us stock the HALOS nursery with Gerber Good Start formula, diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, wash and lotion. Danya Jordan from Proverbs 31 Ministries will be our speaker and will share words of encouragement to help us shine God s light in the midst of life s transitions. All women are welcome! Nursery is provided, or send your family to the Daddy and Me playdate at IOP! IT S TIME TO UPDATE THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! Did you know that we have a secure online pictorial directory for members of JIPC? Did you know that there s an app so that you can view it all on your smart phone or tablet? We do, and it is a great resource to help us stay connected as a church body. We are currently updating the directory in preparation for our 2016 print edition, and we need your help. Please follow these easy steps to help us out: 1. Visit the directory by installing the Instant Church Directory app on your smart phone or tablet or by visiting Use the that the church has on file for you to log in. You will be issued a password to gain access. 2. Check to be sure that your contact information is correct and that you have a photo on file. 3. cameron@jamesislandpc.org with any changes or with a new photo. If you would like for us to take your photo, Cameron Smith will be available before worship and during coffee fellowship on April 24 and May If you do not have access to a computer, contact the church office so that we can check your information and mail you a printed copy of the directory. The updated directory will be distributed by the end of May. Thank you for getting us your correct information and photo by May 16 th!

6 SPECIAL THANKS WORSHIP HANKS Pre-Service, Walt Ector; Trio: Amy Martin, Carlen Quinn, & Sharon Steffan; Flute, Mark Steffan. NURTURE CONDOLENCES We extend our condolences to John & Nancy O Neill for the loss of Nancy s brother, Robert Williams, who passed away May 2. PYC PYC FOR ALL AGES GES will meet after WNL dinner May 11. Please join us! BARBARA MANAKER MUSIC STUDIO TUDIO will have its Spring recitals next Sunday, May 15, 3:30 & 5:00pm. DADDY AND ME OUTING UTING: On Sunday, May 22 from 4:00-6:00 pm, dads and their elementary and preschoolaged children are invited to spend the afternoon together with a tour of the Isle of Palms Fire Department, followed by a provided picnic lunch at the IoP Recreation Department. Meet us there at 4:00 pm, or ride the bus leaving the church at 3:15 pm (if requested). To RSVP, please contact Duncan by Wednesday, May 11. YOUTH AND FAMILY WORK DAY AY: On Saturday, May 28 from 9:30 am to noon. There will be a family work day with James Island Pride, a town outreach that provides free yardwork to neighbors in need of assistance. We will leave from the church parking lot at 9:15 am, to meet the coordinator at Town Hall. This is open for youth in 5 th -12 th grade, and is a great project to do together as a family. Contact Duncan to sign up by Sunday, May 22. FLORENCE CRITTENTON RITTENTON needs gently used maternity clothes. There will be a drop off bin located in the narthex and in the church office. HELP NEEDED EEDED: Can you help with special meals from time to time for our members? Can you freeze an extra dish every once in a while? Can you be on call for an emergency meal for an ailing or grieving family? If yes, please contact the church office or Sue Urie ( , sueurie@aol.com) to get more details. Thank you! PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITIES MOTHER OTHER S DAY OFFERING MISSION FFERING will be received through Mother s Day for the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina. Make checks payable to JIPC, memo: Mother s Day Offering. FLORENCE CRITTENTON RITTENTON: We will visit the Florence Crittenton home tomorrow Monday, May 9 to deliver and share dinner. We will leave the church parking lot at 4:45pm. Contact Henry Meeuwse for more information, (Henry@jamesislandpc.org, , ext 202). JAMES ISLAND OUTREACH UTREACH needs your donations of non-perishable foods, especially canned pasta. You can bring your donations to the church narthex or McAllister Hall. WNL RESERVATIONS, R, May 11 Cheesy Chicken Bacon Bake, Asparagus, Salad Bar, and Cupcakes PLEASE SIGN UP BY MONDAY May 9 AT NOON RESERVATIONS ESERVATIONS: $6/adults, $3/children 3-18; $18 family max WALK INS NS: $7/adults, $3/children 3-18; $20 family max PLEASE HONOR YOUR RESERVATION OR CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE TO CANCEL SERVING STARTS AT 5:30PM Name(s): #Adults #Children Amount $ WNL KITCHEN CREW needs volunteers to help with morning, afternoon, & evening tasks. Help us for an hour or two, or help us every week. Contact Sue Mohle ( , sue.mohle@yahoo.com) for details.