Service for the Lord s Day St. Simons Presbyterian Church Lord, Reflect My Hope Mary Banks Shelander SSPC Graduating Senior Graduation Sunday May 21, 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 Mel Baxter 11:00 am Teresa Hodgdon Fred Griffith Molly Macaulay Ron Shafer Acolyte Margaret Ernst Welcome Service for the Lord s Day Graduation Sunday May 21, 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. Bob Brearley WE GATHER TO PRAISE Let us now prepare our hearts and minds to worship God. Prelude Give Me Jesus Beverly Fetter, Piano Alleluia Chancel Ringers arr. P. Johnson D. Wood This morning s Call to Worship is based on Psalm 66, which is a psalm that calls upon listeners to see the deeds God has done. Geoff McElroy writes that, The worship found in Psalm 66 is not worship for the sake of worship, but is worship because of the confidence found in God s deeds on behalf of God s people. *Call to Worship One: Come and see what God has done. ALL: God is awesome in God s deeds. One: God turned the sea into dry land. ALL: God s people passed through the river on foot. One: Make a joyful noise to God all the earth! ALL: Sing the glory of God s name! Alex Snyder Ellen Fleming * Please stand if able. 8:45 Service Only 11:00 Service Only *Opening Hymn 687 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past st. anne
*Prayer of Confession (All) Silence for Personal Confession In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Rev. Alan Dyer Gracious God, we love you, but too often we do not keep your commandments. We turn away from your path and love our way of life more than we love you. We love ourselves but forget to love our neighbors too. We live as if hope is not a word in our vocabulary. Forgive our misdirected love and help us to respond to your love in new ways each and every day. Strengthen us so that we may find hope in your promises and see your risen presence in Jesus Christ our Lord. *Assurance of Pardon *Gloria Patri 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. WE SHARE OUR LIFE & GIFTS High School Graduate Recognition Sarah Elizabeth Bishop, Collier Ashton Lokey, Mary Janet Scarlett, Mary Banks Shelander, Bennett Scott Ward Joys and Concerns of the Church Preparation for Prayer (791) For You, My God, I Wait springtime 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. Prayer is essentially an act of solidarity an expression of our own need, a yearning for a better world, a commitment to belonging together. We pray not only with our lips but with our lives. And every little act of justice, caring and generosity counts. Norman Shanks Offertory Jesus Loves Me Beverly Fetter, Organ Gabriel s Oboe Chancel Ringers arr. A. Whitworth E. Morricone, arr. J. Schrader
*Doxology 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. old hundredth *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 Gospel Lesson John 14:15-21 Page 1676 NT Alex Snyder Ellen Fleming One: This is the Word of the Lord. ALL: Thanks be to God. Today we welcome Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams to leadership in worship. Joanna most recently served as the Interim Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Prior to that her calls included serving as Senior Pastor of Morningside Presbyterian and Trinity Presbyterian in Atlanta, as well as Co-Pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, IL. Joanna and her husband Al worship regularly with us at St. Simons Presbyterian. Anthem Epistle Lesson Prayer for Illumination Sermon Precious Lord, Take My Hand Chancel Choir 1 Peter 3:13-18a Page 1890 NT T. Dorsey/ arr. J. Schrader Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams Hopeless Is Not A Christian Word
*Affirmation of Faith (All) A Brief Statement of Faith In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God s new heaven and new earth, praying, Come, Lord Jesus! 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. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. WE GO FORTH TO SERVE *Hymn of Dedication 353 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less solid rock *Benediction Choral Response (765) May the God of Hope Go with Us Postlude Rigaudon Beverly Fetter, Organ argentina Campra, arr. D. Wolff In the Charge and Benediction we are assured of God s peace and blessing; we seek to follow Christ s way, sustained by power of the Holy Spirit. God calls the church to join the mission of Christ in service to the world. As we engage in that mission, we bear witness to God s eternal reign. 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 ushes. Sermons Online. To hear sermons online, visit www.sspres.org/sermons.
Congratulations Graduates! CLASS OF 2017 High School Graduates Sarah Elizabeth Bishop, Glynn Academy, will be attending University of Georgia. Collier Ashton Lokey, Glynn Academy, will be attending University of Georgia. Mary Janet Scarlett, Glynn Academy, will be attending Georgia College & State University. Mary Banks Shelander, Frederica Academy, will be attending Elon University. Bennett Scott Ward, Frederica Academy, will be attending University of North Georgia in Watkinsville. College Graduates Molly MacKenzie Brooks, Queens University of Charlotte, B.S. in Human Services Studies William Howard Ellenberg, Georgia Southern University, B.S. in Computer Science Mary Louise Hoffacker, Sewanee University, B.S. in Ecology & Biodiversity (Honors) Graduate Degrees Treighton Haddon, M. Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, TX Brandon Jolley, M. Div., Gordon-Conwell Seminary, Jacksonville, FL Eric Stewart, M. Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY
Summer sign-ups online! www.sspres.org Family Beach Tonight! 6 pm Binkney Home - 630 Beachview Dr. SSI Please bring a covered side dish! June 5-8 Adults &Youth (Grades 9-12) Space is Limited! Sign - up ONLINE! Adults - $400 Youth - $200 (Fee covers food, housing, & equipment) This Week May 21-27 Today, May 21 8:45 am Early Worship - Sanctuary 9:30 am Breakfast - Social Hall 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship - Sanctuary 12:15 pm Global Mission Team Meeting - John Law Room 12:15 pm Montaña De Luz Mission Trip Meeting - Youth Suite 3:30 pm Magnolia Manor Worship - Magnolia Manor 6:00 pm Family Beach Picnic - 630 Beachview Drive SSI Monday, May 22 12:00 pm Men s Noon Day Bible Study - Britt Room 3:00 pm Congregational Life Meeting - John Law Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting - Britt Room 8:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law Room Tuesday, May 23 7:00 am Youth Breakfast Devotional - SSI Chick-fil-a 10:00 am Savannah Presbytery Meeting - FPC Savannah Wednesday, May 24 6:00 pm Chancel Ringers - Bell Room 7:00 pm Chancel Choir - Choir Room Thursday, May 25 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 6:00 pm Faith on Tap - Dyer Home 8:00 pm AA Meeting - Britt Room 8:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law Room Friday, May 26 10:00 am Book Discussion & Prayer - Jann s Office Sunday School Classes Children- Children s Hall Preschool & Elementary Youth- Youth Suite Senior High & Mid High Adult Britt Class- Upper Room Come & See- Social Hall Rejoice- Chapel Trinity- Parlor VacationBibleSchool June 13-15 Volunteer or register your child! Register Online! Deadline for T-Shirt: June 1 Chancel Flowers: The flowers in the Chancel this morning are given to the glory of God by Jean Sucher in honor of the memory of Robert B. Sucher and Grace Jean Evans. 2017 PW Birthday Offering: The envelopes for the Presbyterian Women Birthday Offering celebrates PW s history of mission giving since its launch in 1922. The mission projects selected for 2017 are: 1. The Family Justice Center in South Carolina; 2. Navajo Water Project in New Mexico; 3. First Hand Aid in Cuba. We continue to need broad, consistent support in order to continue funding these mission projects. We ask that you give as you have been blessed, generously and as led by the Holy Spirit. Your gifts make a difference!
To Ponder Prayerfully The Christian Hope The Christian hope is the hope which has seen everything and endured everything, and has still not despaired, because it believes in God. The Christian hope is not hope in the human spirit, in human goodness, in human endurance, in human achievement; the Christian hope is hope in the power of God. William Barclay, The Letter to the Romans 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