October 18, 2015 Southminster Presbyterian Church 2245 South Holland Avenue Springfield, Missouri 65807 Phone: (417) 881-3762 Southminster Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Missouri, is called by God to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to minister in love to the needs of members of the congregation and residents of the community, and to promote peace and justice in the world.
Service for the Lord s Day October 18, 2015 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 am Enter Sanctuary *Indicates Congregation Standing. (Please stand if you are able.) Please contact the head usher if you are in need of child care. Gathering Welcome & Announcements Rosemary Finney, Liturgist (All are invited to sign in the Friendship Register) Prelude Be Thou My Vision Keene Call to Worship: (Psalm 147:1-5, 20c) One: Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God; for God is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting. All: The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel. One: God heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. All: The Lord determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. One: Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. All: Praise the Lord! *Opening Hymn 293 This Is My Father s World Call to Confession One: We fool ourselves if we think that our ways are hidden from God. Therefore let us confess our sin, trusting in the mercy of God our Maker. Prayer of Confession All: God, you are everlasting, the creator of all that is. Your understanding is beyond measure. We confess to you that we have sinned against you and our neighbors. In your compassion, forgive us, for we place our hope in your steadfast love. (silent confession) Hear our prayer, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness One: Praise the Lord! Our God heals the brokenhearted and binds up our wounds. God takes pleasure in those who place their trust in God s grace. All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. The Peace One: May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. 2
Congregational Response: Hymn 398 There s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit 3
The Word Scripture Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10 Choir Anthem Glory to His Name McDonald Matt Strueber, bass guitar Seth Cunningham, percussion Sermon What Jesus did in the days of his Flesh Rev. Charley Shurtz Prayer of Illumination One: Holy God, speak to us what has been told from the beginning, your Word that is the foundation of the world. All: Amen. *Hymn How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds *Statement of Faith (in unison) Apostle s Creed (Traditional) 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 the saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. AMEN. Prayers of the People The Lord s Prayer Congregational Response: Hymn 2157 Come and Fill Our Hearts 4
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Sung to the tune In Christ There Is No East or West) 1. How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away our fear. 2. It makes the wounded spirit whole and calms the troubled breast; 'tis manna to the hungry soul, and to the weary, rest. 3. O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend, my Prophet, Priest, and King, my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, accept the praise I bring. 4. How weak the effort of my heart, how cold my warmest thought; but when I see you as you are, I'll praise you as I ought.
Pledge Steps Responding with Thanks Jim Jester Call for Offering One: Let us give thanks to God by giving our tithes and offerings. Offertory The Lord s Prayer Malotte Ana Jantz, soloist *Doxology 592 Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow *Prayer of Dedication All: We sing to you, God, with thanksgiving, making melody to you with our praise. Use these gifts to spread your gospel near and far, for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Sending *Closing Hymn No. 839 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine (vs. 1, 2) *Charge and Benediction Rev. Charley Shurtz *Congregational Response No. 839 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine (vs. 3) As we leave worship, we are called to carry with us the light of Christ and share it with the world. Postlude Gelobt Sei Gott Vulpius We warmly welcome visitors and invite you to consider membership in our community of faith if you do not have a church home. For more information about the church, please contact the office at (417) 881-3762. 5
Announcements I want to thank everyone for their prayers, visits and cards. I am so blessed with all of you at Southminster, and may God bless each of you. Skeeter Harbaugh 18th Annual Sunday, October 18th at 4:00 p.m. Held at & Hosted by Southminster Presbyterian Church 2245 South Holland For additional information contact Nora Burgess at 881-3762 or smtrpc@sbcglobal.net! WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS ARE BACK! We are again celebrating Wonderful Wednesdays at Southminster Some things are different, some are the same Schedule: 5:00 Bible Study (Book of James) led by Pastor Charley 5:30 Dinner & Fellowship - Covered Dish on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays - Provided Meal on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays - $4 per person 6:30 Choir (time subject to change by choir personnel) Please plan to join us as we continue to learn from God s Word and enjoy food and fellowship. If the month has a 5th Wednesday, we will take a break on that day. The next Wonderful Wednesday is October 21! Fall Foliage Trip Announcement: Fall Foliage car pool will LEAVE from the church parking lot at 10:00 Thursday morning. Please see Sharon Marsh after worship for tentative car pool assignments. If you have not yet given your menu choice to Sharon, you need to do that today. The choices are: Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Salad with Fresh Fruit, and/or Hot Deli Sandwich. All are served with a beverage, freshly baked rolls, and a dessert. 6
M i n i S c r o l l Events this week: October 18, 2015 - October 24, 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00 AM - International Peacemaker Saman Perera 10:00 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Coffee sales after worship 12:30 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 4:00 PM - Choir Fest 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 10:30 AM - Bible Study (Westminster) 6:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al- Anon Alateen Family Group 6:00 PM - Overeaters Anonymous 6:30 PM - New Freedom Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:30 PM - New Freedom Group 12:00 PM -Free Lunch, No Questions 5:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 5:00 PM - Wonderful Wednesdays - Potluck 6:30 PM - Choir 5:30 PM - Debtor's Anonymous 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:30 PM - New Freedom Group 7:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al- Anon Alateen Family Group 8:00 AM - New Freedom Group 12:00 PM -Free Lunch, No Questions 12:00 PM - Overeaters Anonymous 3:00-6:30 PM - Halloween Recital 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church Contact information for Reverend Charley Shurtz: Email: charley54shurtz@outlook.com Text/phone: 417-496-6723 Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7
Presbytery Prayer Support of the Week Carlyle Presbyterian Church of Carlyle, Kansas has approximately 31 members and are being led by Stated Supply Pastor Steve Traw. Weekly Joys: Birthdays: October 18: Randi Laves, October 20: Malakai Duke, October 20: Ryan Kelley, October 23: Jim Anderson, October 24: Charles Newton Anniversaries: October 18: Nathaniel & Lindsi Schmoranz Weekly Concerns: Doug Palmer, Dale Hall, Charles Jackson, Stella Steckley, Dan Curtis, Hannah Neely, C.J. Wise, Anita T., Harlan Diehl, James Morris, Duane Robinett, Betty Gipson, Karen Patton, Dale McDonald, Jim Jones Members with ongoing concerns Lea Barcomb @ Home Mary Brunner @ Elfindale Manor Dale McDonald @ Mount Vernon Friends & Family Charles Bess father of Jeff Bess Mike & Bonnie Crain Barbara Crain s brother-in-law & his wife Carolyn Fay mother of Felicia Whitaker Jerry Holt brother of Don Holt Linda Ice; Deidre sister and niece of Nancy Robinett Sharol Neely @ Home Margaret Randall @ Woodland Manor Cameron Marshall son of Denise Moll Randy Randall son of Margaret Maria Nelson s parents Doug Palmer son of Steve & Patsy Palmer Jack Shuler grandson of Gondy Grant & Cece (Lumpe) Hayden Maxine Graves @ Home Don Holt @ Home Jan (John) friend of Rich Marsh Louise Davis mother of Denise Moll Amanda Estep daughter of Maxine Owens caretaker 8