Service for the Lord s Day, September 18, Welcome!

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1 Service for the Lord s Day, September 18, 2016 Welcome! Druid Hills Presbyterian Church calls everyone into Christian community to explore God s purpose for our lives, celebrate God s work in the world, and serve the needs of our neighbors. We want to know you've worshipped with us! Please sign the blue Fellowship Pad, located in the rack, at the end of each pew, and pass it down the row.

2 G OD G ATHERS U S A ROUND T HE W ORD You are invited to stand when you see this symbol. PRELUDE O God Beyond All Praising Charles Callahan WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP from Isaiah 55:6, 8 11 Leader: Call out to God, who is near, for the Lord has things to teach us. All: Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are God s ways higher than our ways, and God s plans higher than our plans. The rain falls from heaven and does not return without watering the earth, making it bloom and sprout. Our words are the same. They go out from our mouths and do not come back empty handed. They ll do the work we send them to do. HYMN#12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise St. Denio CALL TO RECONCILIATION UNISON PRAYER OF BROKENNESS Merciful God, we know that you love us and that you call us to fullness of life, but around us and within us we see the brokenness of the world and of our ways. Our successes leave us empty; our progress does not satisfy. Our prosperous land is not the promised land of our longing. Forgive our willful neglect of your word, our insensitivity to the needs of others, and our failure to feed the spirit that is within us; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. (time for silent reflection) POURING OF BAPTISMAL WATER AND ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

3 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Confession of 1967 God s sovereign love is a mystery beyond the reach of the human mind. Human thought ascribes to God superlatives of power, wisdom, and goodness. But God reveals his love in Jesus Christ by showing power in the form of a servant, wisdom in the folly of the cross, and goodness in receiving sinners. The power of God s love in Christ to transform the world discloses that the Redeemer is the Lord and Creator who made all things to serve the purpose of God s love. God has created the world of space and time to be the sphere of God s dealings with humanity. In its beauty and vastness, sublimity and awfulness, order and disorder, the world reflects to the eye of faith the majesty and mystery of its Creator. SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Please greet your neighbors with signs and words of peace and reconciliation.) RESPONSE OF PRAISE #634 To God Be the Glory To God Be The Glory To God be the glory; great things he has done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, Who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the lifegate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give him the glory: great things he has done. E NCOUNTERING G OD S W ORD (WE RE ALL GOD S) CHILDREN S MESSAGE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 16:1 13 pg 79NT This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Fuzzy Math Rev. Shelli Latham HYMN #697 Take My Life Hendon (verses 1,4,6)

4 INVITATION TO THE OFFERING R ESPONDING T O G OD S W ORD ANTHEM Be Thou My Vision arr. Alice Parker Chancel Choir Brian Adams, baritone Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Nought be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best thought by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Riches I heed not, nor man s empty praise. Thou mine inheritance, now and always; Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O Ruler of all. DOXOLOGY #607 Old Hundredth PRAYER OF DEDICATION Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD S PRAYER The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise....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. WORDS OF INSTITUTION

5 COMMUNION HYMN #516 Kingdom As the gifts are being distributed you are invited to sing: COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE All communion bread is gluten free. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION BEARING GOD S WORD INTO THE WORLD HYMN #536 Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen Surge Ecclesia (verses 1 3) CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHORAL BENEDICTION Amen Peter Lutkin POSTLUDE Toccata on How Firm A Foundation Claude Murphree. WORSHIP NOTES A portion of the Confession of 1967 serves as our affirmation of faith today. In approving C67 (as it is commonly known), the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America adopted its first new confession of faith in three centuries. The turbulent decade of the 1960s challenged churches everywhere to restate their faith. While the Second Vatican Council was reformulating Roman Catholic thought and practice, Presbyterians were developing this creed. The words for today s affirmation have been edited for inclusivity. For a chance to win lunch, on a future Sunday, with Pastor Shelli : pastorshelli@dhpc.org, or drop a note in her box in the office with the definition of the word, sublimity as used in this creed. Include your name. A winner will be drawn from the correct responses. Bulletin art for this morning is from Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature, The New York Public Library. "Chatto and Windus. MS Accounts for Samuel Clemens's publications, The New York Public Library Digital Collections.

6 Special thanks to Michael Morgan, guest organist for providing the music and his talents today. Michael was organist for Central Presbyterian Church for 35 years and has been the organist/musician for Columbia Theological Seminary for several decades. P RAYERS pray with condolences The sympathy of the congregation is extended to the family and friends of former DHPC member Laura W. Murray who died September 6, 2016 in The Woodlands, Texas where she and her husband, Russ, have lived since She is survived by Russ and daughters Pam and Jan, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. The sympathy of the congregation is also extended to former DHPC member Lynn Hooks Lowance and family on the death of Lynn s husband Dr. David C. Lowance September 9 from complications of Parkinson s. Lynn is the sister of Nancy Chambers. A celebration of his life will be September 24 at the Capital City Club in Brookhaven. pray for our dhpc community Kathleen Clayton; Penny Hill; Bobby Howlett; Ivey Lois Hubert; Elizabeth Mabry; Charles Middleton; Carl Sweet; Nick Vigilante, J. Wade pray for our family and friends Don Buffington, good friend of the Hannah family; Barbara and Scott Bushnell, Jane Weir s sister and brother in law; Christina Georgiadou, friend of the Vigilante and Adams families; Randy Green, Cynthia Middleton s brother in law; Frannie Kidd, Anne Townsley's daughter; Yvonne Odom McMillan, Cynthia Middleton s sister; Maureen O Harra, Katie Vigilante s mother, Caroline Ohnsman, Helen Woodside s close friend; Kent Powers, Cecile Hooks brother in law; Michele Rouse, Cynthia Middleton's sister; John Ruttman, Vigilante Family s friend; Ruby Sermeño, Miriam Herrera s sister; Nate Shaw, former Journey case manager, Marty Stephens, longtime friend of Margaret Ross; Bryan Wilson, Mary Jane Hannah s brother pray for our world We pray, Lord, for the children in the war torn countries of the Middle East. The lives of these small ones have been permeated by the sounds and smells of gunfire and the fear of losing family members. Give peace to those parents who kiss their children in the morning and wonder if their family will be intact when they are back together again. Families are going without so many things, a contrast to the life of so many in our hemisphere. How can children thrive in situations where they live with such uncertainty? Education is irregularly offered; medical care is precarious to attain; clean water and adequate food are rarely available. We pray, this day, for peace. Gracious God, we pray for the people in our own nation who are living with violence, especially families in Chicago, who live with many of the same fears of those in the Middle East. Will my child be safe on his walk to school today? Will there be someone with a gun at the park this afternoon? So many families live in fear of what may happen next. We pray, this day, for peace. We pray for Native American families whose lives and cultures are being threatened in the name of energy. We pray, this day, for peace. We pray for families whose lives are intricately woven with our own in this time of too many guns, of road rage, and too few people taking responsibility for their actions. We pray, this day, for peace. Loving Mother and Father, we ask you to be with all families whose lives are in jeopardy, that you will comfort them while also helping us remember to think of others before acting on our anger, fear, or greed. We pray, this day and every day, for peace for our fragile world. Amen.

7 W EEKLY U PDATE Sunday, September 18 5:00PM Youth Group 5:00PM What a FellowSip?! Monday, September 19 7:00PM Linda Miller Book Club Wednesday, September 21 6:15PM Yoga Prayer 6:15PM Handbell Rehearsal 7:30PM Choir Rehearsal Sunday, September 25 9:30AM Bible Roundtable Sunday School Class 9:45AM Sunday School Classes 10:15AM Choir Warm Up 11:00AM Worship Service 12:00PM Bread for the World Offering of Letters 5:00PM Youth Group to Shalom W EEKLY U PDATE EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP Sundays, October 2, 9, 23, 9:45AM, Parlor Are you a recent or long time visitor who would like to learn more about Druid Hills Presbyterian Church? Join Pastor Shelli and the Congregational Life Team in discovering more about what we believe and how we live out our faith inside and outside the church walls. Participants will have the opportunity to join the church during worship on October 23. Can t make one of the dates? Talk with Pastor Shelli and we ll schedule a makeup. Please contact Pastor Shelli (pastorshelli@dhpc.org) with questions or to sign up. The first class will be held with the Theology 101 class, so you ll have the opportunity to get to know longtime members of DHPC! THEOLOGY 101 Sunday, October 2, 9:45AM; Parlor What do we mean when we say, "God in three persons"? What do we believe about salvation? Who can get baptized, and what happens when the water is sprinkled? Come explore these questions and more during our monthly Sunday school class Theology 101, a primer about what Presbyterians profess to believe. The class will break down theological concepts into bite size chunks so that we can hear more about the specifics of our faith. Pastor Shelli leads this class unless otherwise noted. October s class will also serve as the first class for our new member's class. CHURCH YARD SALE Saturday, October 22 Fall cleaning in your future? Don't throw out the goodies you no longer love! DHPC youth are hosting a church wide yard sale. Proceeds will help cover costs associated with special youth projects, trips, and

8 other programs. Items can be dropped off in the parlor from Sunday, Oct 9 Thursday, Oct. 20. Preferred items are furniture, household items, picture frames, gently used baby gear, kids toys, books, etc. No clothes, please! Both Mercy and Journey will be excited to have clothes donated. Please contact Barrett ( bpayne@dhpc.org ) if you would like to help with the Yard Sale and/or with your questions. YARD SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Do you love to organize? Do you love to tell people what to get rid of? Do you love to help raise money for youth? If you answered YES to any of these questions, talk to Barrett Payne. DHPC youth are holding a church yard sale and volunteers are needed for the following jobs: 1) Co chair; 2) "Tagging" Troupe; 3) Pricing Peeps; 4) Mobile Movers; 5) Organized Organizers; and 6) Social Saturday ers (help work on 10/22). Contact Barrett ( bpayne@dhpc.org ) to help. STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CHECK IN With summer travels and frequent coming and going, some of us have gotten a little bit behind on your pledge. Please review your records and make sure you are up to date with your giving for We are approaching the last quarter of the year and your Session has already begun the budgeting process for 2017! We are excited about the possibilities a new year will bring! Please contact Linda Davis (lddathome@gmail.com)with any questions. DHPC 2016 FALL CHURCH RETREAT: TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD! Saturday, October 15, 10AM Sunday, October 16, 12PM This year s Fall Church Retreat will explore the ways we experience God through all our senses. Check in begins at 10am on Saturday followed by a tour, lunch, and a variety of outdoor and indoor activities for the afternoon. The evening will include vespers, a campfire, and an evening social. On Sunday look forward to a morning walk, worship, and lunch. Pick up your registration form this morning at the registration table in the back of the church each Sunday through Oct. 9. To find out about some of the activities that are in store for you at this year s retreat, complete the wordsearch at the registration table and you will receive $5 off on your retreat costs For more info, contact Susan Rutherford ( susaru@gmail.com, ) or Susan Hagood ( ). INTOWN FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOR AREA HUNGRY Urgent needs for the Pantry are listed outside the stairwell to Converse Hall. Please check the list. Sally Oats, the Food Pantry coordinator, recently wrote: I never cease to be amazed at the sheer number of caring, dedicated people who make this hour and a half long event take place every Saturday. Not only do folk work on Saturdays, but others come to re bag bulk items, organize deliveries and donations, and stock shelves. Last Saturday, in giving out 1580 lbs. of food staples, the Pantry served 157 food insecure people. None of this could happen without DHPC s donations! You are an integral part of this every week as you put food in the woven basket. This is truly an offering to God and to our neighbors. Keep those donations coming! BREAD FOR THE WORLD OFFERING OF LETTERS Sunday, September 25, 11AM Bread For The World and their partners, such as DHPC, believe more funding for nutrition programs is needed in fiscal year Increasing U.S. investment in global maternal and child

9 nutrition is central to successful worldwide development. It is possible to build on the impressive progress made over the last 25 years to improve and make strides in ending hunger worldwide. Congress can and needs to play an important role in increasing funding for programs for the nutrition of mothers and children! Join us in advocating for this increase in funds during an Offering of Letters in which participants write to legislators about this issue. We provide the paper and stamps, and you provide your time. Contact J. Wade for more information. PEACE AND GLOBAL WITNESS SPECIAL OFFERING Sunday, October 2 What we ve known as the Peacemaking Offering has been transformed into the Peace & Global Witness Offering. It will have a greater global reach, more significant impact, and bring peace to people through Christ. A gift to the Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice across the world. Half of the offering will be used to connect with the global witness of Christ's peace and for ministries of peace and reconciliation. The other half of the offering will be used by the Presbyterian Mission Agency to advocate for peace and justice in cultures of violence, including our own, through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness. Thank you in advance for your generosity to this important special offering. WHAT A FellowSIP?!?! Today, Sunday, September 18, 5 7 PM; Neighbor s Pub patio On the third Sunday of every month, Pastor Shelli facilitates What a FellowSip, a laid back opportunity for fellowship and conversation around contemporary issues of faith. It is open to adults of all ages and coincides with Youth Group (so parents have a spot to hang out, too). This week, we ll talk about Christianity and Patriotism and brainstorm future topics. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP DHPC Youth meet the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month and participate in Second Sunday Lunch the 2nd Sunday. Contact Barrett Payne, Youth Director, (bpayne@dhpc.org) for more information. Today, Sunday, September 18, 5PM; Dinner and Bible Study Middle and High school youth will gather for dinner, music, and conversation. We will start a multi week exploration into the significance of water in the Bible. We ll kick things off by taking a look at the crossing of the Red Sea and the Israelites journey into the wilderness. Things to think about: What is the wilderness today? Have you been there? Is the wilderness good or bad? So, put on your swimming, uh, thinking caps and let s dive in! Sunday, September 25, 4:45PM; Worship with Shalom Back by popular demand! To help celebrate world communion, DHPC Youth will worship with Shalom International Ministry. This year we will have the opportunity to share a meal with the Shalom Youth before worship as well as refreshments with the entire congregation after church. Meet in the front parking lot at 4:45 PM for a 5:00 PM departure. We will return to DHPC around 8:15 PM. Come join us as we say hello to old friends, meet new friends, and worship God in a unique environment!

10 LINDA MILLER BOOK CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING Monday, September 19, 7pm All who love to read interesting, challenging, and fun books are encouraged to join the monthly meeting of the Linda Miller Book Club. This month s book is The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles Paperback by Bruce Lipton, PhD. This month s meeting is at May DeWees house. All are welcome. Please contact Letia Henson ( ) with any questions or for directions. See you there! POP UP POTLUCK SUPPER Saturday, September 24, 6:00PM; Tina McCormick and Renee Weese s House The new DHPC Pop Up Potluck Suppers have been super fun and we hope you will join us as the fun continues this month at Renee Weese and Tina McCormick s house. We will gather at 6:00pm and serve dinner around 7:00pm. Please let Tina or Renee know if you will be attending. Contact Eric Dusenbury (eric.dusenbury@gmail.com) to sign up for a dish, receive the Sign Up Genius link, or get directions to the hosts house. Also, let Eric know if you would like to host a potluck. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME AT DHPC Children of all ages are welcome in the sanctuary during worship. Being present in worship is how children learn to worship, so we welcome their wiggles and whispers. Children s worship bags are available at the entrances to the sanctuary. During the Sunday School hour, we offer a supervised nursery for all infants and toddlers. And parents of small children are invited to drop off their children in our nursery, Room 115, while they attend worship. MAKE YOUR OFFERING DONATION FROM YOUR SMARTPHONE Simply scan the image you see here using your phone s Quick Response code reader, and you ll be taken to DHPC s secure giving portal, where you can make a one time or recurring gift using your credit or debit card or checking or savings account. Payments or gifts for special offerings should be labeled as such in the Optional Memo line. CHURCH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Shelli Latham, pastorshelli@dhpc.org Director of Music Ministries: Michael Fuchs, mfuchs@dhpc.org Director of Youth Ministries: Barrett Payne, bpayne@dhpc.org Seminary Intern: Rachel Mathews, rmathews@dhpc.org Organist: Cliff Frierson, cfrierson@dhpc.org Office & Facilities Manager: Danielle Wilson, dwilson@dhpc.org Interim Communications Director: Elizabeth Acton, eacton@dhpc.org Interim Sexton: Chip Miller Druid Hills Presbyterian Church 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA Music is used by permission and reprinted under OneLicense.net #A MINISTRY TEAMS AND CHAIRS Christian Education: Gigi Muirheid Congregational Life: Karin Dusenbury Finance: Bill Armstrong Mission: David Vigilante Personnel: Renée Weese Property and Administration: Bryan Gartman Worship: Suzette Stewart Clerk of the Session: Kenneth Wideman Treasurer: Linda Davis Elders Emeriti: Cecile McRae Hooks, Charles C. Knox, Belle Miller McMaster, Frank Harkins Merl