Service for the Lord s Day St. Simons Presbyterian Church Beyond Shadia Alem, 1993 5th Sunday of Easter May 14, 2017 8:45 & 11:00 am Worship
Greeter 8:45 am Carol Snyder 11:00 am Ellen Fleming Ushers 8:45 am Riddick Ackerman Kathy Cathey Harry Moffett Karen Bair 11:00 am Lynda Bisher Anne Aspinwall Karen Schmidt Sally Miles Acolyte Aynsley Szczesniak Welcome Service for the Lord s Day 5th Sunday of Easter May 14, 2017 8:45 & 11:00 am Worship Welcome to worship at St. Simons Presbyterian Church. As you enter the sanctuary, please silence your cell phones. All children are welcome in worship. If you prefer, a nursery (located in the children s hall at the rear of the church) is available for children from birth to five years. Worship resources for children are available at the sanctuary entrances. Introit (412) God, Reveal Your Presence Chancel Choir Greeting & Announcements Please sign and pass the friendship register. arnsberg Rev. Alan Dyer WE GATHER TO PRAISE Let us now prepare our hearts and minds to worship God. Prelude O God Beyond All Praising Amy Bishop, Organ arr. D. Lasky The people are called to worship God. Words from scripture are spoken or sung to proclaim who God is and what God has done. We are thus reminded that our worship centers in God and not in ourselves. PCUSA Directory for Worship *Call to Worship One: Come, people of God! ALL: Take refuge in the Lord. One: God listens when we cry out. ALL: God rescues us when we call. One: God leads and guides us with unfailing love. ALL: Come, let us worship God together! Alex Snyder Ellen Fleming * Please stand if able. 8:45 Service Only 11:00 Service Only *Opening Hymn 624 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art toulon
*Prayer of Confession (All) Meg Johnson Almighty God, we confess the brokenness of our lives. We cover our ears so we cannot hear the cries of those in need, or you urging us to respond. We rush together to defend every issue that matters to us, but quickly disperse when you would call us to be your holy people. We shout as loud as we can to cheer on our sports teams, but can manage only whispers when it comes to sharing the good news. Forgive us and do not hold our sins against us. Clothe us in grace and hope so that we might be strong enough to follow Jesus as he leads us in the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Silence for Personal Confession In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. *Assurance of Pardon *Gloria Patri 581 h.w. greatorex Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. The Assurance of Pardon proclaims God s faithfulness. Our lives are redeemed by the saving grace of God the Gospel in miniature. God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves. WE SHARE OUR LIFE & GIFTS Joys and Concerns of the Church Preparation for Prayer (473) Shepherd Me, O God shepherd me Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord s Prayer (All) 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. The Prayers of the People combine thanksgiving and intercession for the community and the world, providing a space for us to name the places of celebration and of sorrow in our lives. Offertory Prelude in C Major Amy Bishop, Organ J. S. Bach
*Doxology 606 old hundredth Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication Word for Children All children please come forward at the pastor s invitation. Following the Word for Children, children Preschool-2nd grade may leave for KidZ Worship. WE PROCLAIM GOD S WORD Old Testament Lesson Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 Page 867 OT, Pew Bible Alex Snyder Ellen Fleming One: This is the Word of the Lord. ALL: Thanks be to God. Anthem Come My Way, My Truth, My Life Chancel Choir; Harlan Hambright, Director Herbert/Archer The preached Word or sermon is to be based upon the written Word. It is a proclamation of Scripture in the conviction that through the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ is present to the gathered people offering grace and calling for obedience. -PCUSA Directory for Worship New Testament Lesson Prayer for Illumination Sermon Acts 7:54-60 Page 1704 NT, Pew Bible Rev. Alan Dyer
*Affirmation of Faith (All) WE GO FORTH TO SERVE A Brief Statement of Faith We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. In 1983, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was formed by the reunion of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America and the Presbyterian Church in the United States. Integral to reunion was the preparation of a Brief Statement of Faith. While recognizing realities of diversity and disagreement in both the church and the world, members of the drafting committee sought to articulate Presbyterians common identity. *Hymn of Dedication 246 Christ is Alive! truro *Benediction Choral Response (765) May the God of Hope Go with Us argentina Postlude All Glory Be to God on High Amy Bishop, Organ arr. M. Burkhardt If You Are New Here. Whether you are visiting from out-of-town, a seasonal resident, or searching for a church home, we are delighted that you are worshiping with us today. If you are interested in receiving more information about membership or the ministries of our congregation, please indicate that on the Friendship Register as it is passed down your pew at the beginning of worship so that we can be in touch with you soon. Child Care. Children of all ages are welcome in worship. If you prefer, a nursery is available for children, birth through age five. The nursery is located in the Children s Wing at the rear of the church. If You Are in Need of Prayer. You may fill out a prayer request card (available in the pews) and place it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher. To Aid in Worship. A Rocking Room with live video of the service is available in the chapel located outside of the front right doors of the sanctuary. Hearing assistance devices and large print hymnals and Bibles may be obtained from the ushers. Sermons Online. To hear sermons online, visit www.sspres.org/sermons.
Summer at St Simons Presbyterian! MAY 21 Church Family Beach Picnic at the Binkney Home Contact Nat Scott JUNE 5-8 Sapelo Island Trip High Schoolers - Adults Contact Nat Scott JUNE 5-9 Worship & Art Camp I Rising 1st - 6th graders Register Online! JUNE 13-15 Vacation Bible School 3 year olds - 5th graders Register Online! JUNE 19-23 Savannah Presbytery Camp Rising 1st - graduated seniors Register Online! JUNE 18-24 Worship & Music I at Montreat Adults Contact Rhonda Hambright JUNE 25 - JULY 1 Worship & Music II at Montreat Children & Youth Contact Rhonda Hambright JULY 5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesday Family Fun Nights Contact Nat Scott JULY 10-14 Worship & Art Camp II Rising 1st - 6th graders Register Online! JULY 12-19 Montaña de Luz Honduras Mission Trip Contact Nat Scott JULY 23-28 CROSS Youth Mission Trip: Charlotte, NC Contact Meg Johnson
Happy Mother s Day! Cooking Class with Nat! This Saturday! 3-7PM $ 2 5 / person Sign up in church off ice! Family Beach Sunday, May 21 6 pm Binkney Home - 630 Beachview Dr. SSI Please bring a covered side dish! This Week May 14-20 Today, May 14 8:45 am Early Worship - Sanctuary 9:30 am Breakfast - Social Hall 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship - Sanctuary 5:00 pm Marsh s Edge Worship - Marsh s Edge Monday, May 15 12:00 pm Men s Noon Day Bible Study - Britt Room 5:30 pm Diaconate Meeting - Upper Room Tuesday, May 16 7:00 am Youth Breakfast Devotional - SSI Chick-fil-a 2:00 pm Coffee & Conversation - Marsh s Edge Wednesday, May 17 6:00 pm Chancel Ringers - Bell Room 7:00 pm Chancel Choir - Choir Room Thursday, May 18 7:15 am Men s Breakfast Bible Study - Britt Room 10:00 am Ladies Bible Study & Prayer Group - Upper Room 4:00 pm Free Flow Yoga - Youth Suite 5:30 pm Session Meeting - Upper Room 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry - Parlor Friday, May 19 10:00 am Book Discussion & Prayer - Jann s Office Saturday, May 20 3:00 pm Cooking Class with Nat! - Church Kitchen Chancel Flowers: The flowers in the Chancel this morning are given to the glory of God by Dee & Ed Davis in loving memory of their mothers, Bernice Bentley Dye and Dorothy Liles Davis. Christian Celebration: We share and extend Christian celebration to church members, Ron & Alex Binkney, upon the birth of their new grandson, Daniel Hawksworth Binkney, who was born on May 3. We also share and extend Christian celebration to Bryan and Sarah Neill upon the birth of their first daughter, Teagan Jane Neill, who was born on May 10. Baby Teagan is welcomed home by big brothers, Brayden & Sawyer. Trained Lay People Caring for Others If you or a loved one are undergoing a difficult life transition, Stephen Ministers are available to help. http://www.stephenministries.org Jann Briscoe jannbriscoe@gmail.com 912-269-0212 Summer sign-ups online! www.sspres.org Mother s Day Offering: Today s special offering will go to the Caring Hands Fund of the Presbyterian Homes of Georgia. Please consider joining in this Mother s day tradition of support and make a life-changing difference in the lives of mothers and others who need your help. Thanks to the Caring Hands Fund no residents of Presbyterian Homes have ever been asked to leave because they could no longer afford the cost of their care. Next Sunday: On May 21, we welcome Rev. Joanna Adams to preach. A part-time resident of the island and regular worshiper at SSPC, Rev. Adams is honorably retired from a distinguished career as a pastor and leader of our denomination and is nationally recognized as an outstanding preacher of the Christian faith.
To Ponder Prayerfully Cost of Faith What people don t realize is how much religion costs. They think faith is a big electric blanket, when, of course, it is the cross. Flannery O Connor St. Simons Presbyterian Church Rev. Bob Brearley Co-Pastor bob@sspres.org Rev. Alan Dyer Co-Pastor alan@sspres.org Rev. Jann Briscoe Parish Associate jannbriscoe@gmail.com Nat Scott Congregational Life nat@sspres.org Frieda Warner Children s Ministry/CE frieda@sspres.org Meg Johnson Youth Ministry meg@sspres.org Rhonda Hambright Music Ministry rhonda@sspres.org Amy Bishop Organist amy@sspres.org Suzanne Morrison Handbells suzanne@sspres.org Ministers: Ministers: All All members members of of the the church church Jeannine Torbert Administrator jeannine@sspres.org Betty Carter Secretary betty@sspres.org Caroline Kittle Communications caroline@sspres.org Walter Lynn Building Coordinator walter@sspres.org Judy Cauley Preschool Director judy@sspres.org Leslie McCracken Clerk of Session Anne Aspinwall Chair of Deacons Al Ledingham Treasurer St. Simons Presbyterian Church is a member of the Savannah Presbytery and the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. 205 Kings Way St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-2220 www.sspres.org facebook.com/saintsimonspresbyterian instagram.com/saintsimonspres