Shelter Island Presbyterian Church

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1 Shelter Island Presbyterian Church Est North Ferry Road Shelter Island, New York Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, Pastor

2 SHELTER ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, Pastor Linda Betjeman, Minister of Music Karen Tudor, Administrative Assistant Karin Bennett, Sexton 10:30 A.M. October 26, 2014 The people of the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church.As we believe, so we do 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Year A) Today s Texts: Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 90 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46 (The worship service begins with the prelude. Let us silently prepare our hearts and allow others the same opportunity.) Chimes Prelude: Prologue: Homage to Persichetti Janet M. Correll Words of Welcome and Announcements Introit: Father, We Come in Quiet Need Marian W. Chaplin *Call to Worship The God of our ancestors calls us to worship. Exod. 3:15 Praise the Lord Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Let us worship God *Hymn No. 256 Let the Whole Creation Cry SALZBURG *Invitation to Confession *Prayer of Confession Lord, we confess: 1 Thess. 2:5-6 we do not live as those worthy to be entrusted with the good news of your grace; we relate to others callously Page 2

3 as though we do not trust that gospel ourselves; we seek to please and manipulate, using flattery to gain praise and distinction; we use condescension as a mask to cover insecurity or a need for power. Our motives are mixed, impure. Lord, reassure and cleanse us, in Jesus name. Amen. *Kyrie The Hymnal, No. 574 *Assurance of Forgiveness *Gloria Patri The Hymnal, No. 577 *The Peace Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we also ought to forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Please greet those around you Children s Moment Our children will come forward as Jesus Loves Me is sung Parting Liturgy: The Lord be with you here. The Lord be with you there. Prayer for Illumination Holy Spirit, Exod. 3:4 who spoke to Moses from the burning bush, speak to us now in the reading and proclaiming of your word. Amen. First Reading 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 pew Bible pg. 217 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Anthem Lord, I want to Be a Christian arr. John Barnard Second Reading Exodus 3:1-15 pew Bible pg. 55 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Sermon Turning Aside Rev. Stephen M. Fearing Page 3

4 *Hymn No. 428 We Give Thee but Thine Own SCHUMANN Welcoming of New Member Tricia Garrett by Letter of Transfer from Westminster Pres. Church (Snellville, Ga). *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed 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. The Prayers of the People Why I Pledge Mark Switzer Call to Offering The Offertory Interlude Robert Paoli *The Doxology The Hymnal, No. 592 *Prayer of Thanksgiving *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; Page 4

5 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 No. 386 O For a World Azmon *Charge & Benediction Choral Benediction: Grant Us Thy Peace as We Depart Edna Bruner Postlude Giacoso (Joyfully) Robert Paoli *We invite you to rise in body or in spirit Page 5

6 Special Announcements Stephen is now updating the SIPC website on a daily basis. Check out for up to date announcements in the life of this church. Also, being posted is the manuscript and bulletin from the previous Sunday s service. Follow SIPC on Lectionary Texts for Next Sunday (November 2nd) are: Micah 3:5-12 Psalm 43 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 Matthew 23:1-12 Today s liturgy comes from Feasting on the Word: Worship Companion. Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright Thank you to our worship and fellowship leaders this morning Assisting : Taylor McNemar Greeter: Virginia Schulze Usher: Emily Hallman Coffee Hour Host: Choir Today s flowers are given by Webster Schott in memory of Susan Schott Guest Notes: Welcome Worship bags with activities for children are available in the narthex. Ask an usher. Please join us for light refreshments and fellowship after worship today in Fellowship Hall. More Shelter Island Presbyterian Church Information can be found on our website, or by calling the church office at (631) and speaking to the Church Secretary, Karen Tudor. Office hours are on Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday; Karen works on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. For pastoral emergencies, please call Rev. Stephen M. Fearing on his cell phone at (404) Page 6

7 This week at Shelter Island Presbyterian Church: Sunday, Oct 26 Apostles Creed Class 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct 27 Engaging the Text 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 28 Stewardship Meeting 6:00 p.m. Friday, Oct 31 AA 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov 2 Apostles Creed Class 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Church Pot Luck Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Looking Ahead: Sunday, October 26th 3:00 p.m. Linda Bonaccorso Concert Sunday, November 2nd 11:30 a.m. Pot Luck Luncheon Tuesday, November 4th 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Election Day Luncheon Wednesday, November 12th 6:00 p.m. Celebrity Chef returns Sunday, November 16th 11:30 a.m. Stewardship Celebration Luncheon VISION STATEMENT OF THE SHELTER ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH We envision the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church as a spiritual heart of our small community a congregation that keeps its door open to all and offers service and support to friends, neighbors and visitors from beyond our shores. We will encourage the spiritual growth of our church s people in Jesus Christ through worship, service to others, stewardship, study and fellowship with one another. We will work to increase our spiritual engagement with youth, young families and our growing senior population. Inspired by God s Word, we look forward to our future with faith and confidence in God s purpose for us. The People of The Shelter Island Presbyterian Church... As we believe, so we do. Shelter Island Presbyterian Church 32 North Ferry Street P.O. Box 612 Shelter Island, New York (631) Rev. Stephen M. Fearing smfearing@gmail.com Linda Betjeman, Minister of Music Karen Tudor, Church Secretary Karin Bennett, Church Sexton Page 7

8 In your thoughts and prayers during the coming week, please remember the following: The nations in the Middle East, our planet, the men and women in the Armed Forces and our leaders. For Ralph Bishop (Hansen), Patti Bredlow, Marge Pauly, Susan Tocci, Ruth Diefendorf, Patricia Moynahan, Ashley Sanderson, Lindsay Ehrlich, Pat Catoe, Joan Young, Travis Hartley, Dale and Pete, Pia Griffin, Beverly Joyce, Lisa Armour, Matthew Virkus, Kent Payne, Melissa Insinga, Audrey Trotman, Mary Gienko and Laura Scaturegia, Pat Scott, Marianne Baird and Marilynn Pysher. The family and friends of David Roberts. We will gladly list the names of any individuals in need of our prayers. You may share names with us by turning in a note from the pew or by calling the church office prior to Friday a.m. We will continue to list these names for 4 weeks and then they will be removed unless a specific request is made. Officers at Shelter Island Presbyterian Church Session Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Hap Bowditch Lynn Franklin Clarissa Tybaert Betsy Gibbs Dan Binder Ellen Gove Wally Smith Chris Lewis Laura Dickerson Deacons Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Rachel Brigham Cara Loriz Doreen McNemar Brenda Bergman Alison Binder Colleen Smith Pam Jackson Peter Vielbig Charlotte Hannabury Congregational Nominating Committee Cara Loriz, Bill Hansen, Janet Hansen, Lee Anne Bastible, Betsy Gibbs Page 8