First Presbyterian Church For Christ in the Heart of Charlotte Founded in 1821 Order of Worship August 20, 2017 11 a.m. You are invited to use the time before the service to prepare your heart and mind for worship. In consideration of others, please silence your cell phones. Preparation Prelude Praeludium in F Major Vincent Lübeck Words of Welcome *Choral Call to Worship Christopher Tye O come, ye servants of the Lord, and praise his holy name. From early morn to setting sun, his might on earth proclaim. His laws are just, and glad the heart. He makes his mercies known. Ye people, come and bow before his throne. Adoration *Hymn No. 396 Brethren, We Have Met to Worship holy manna
Large-print hymnals and Bibles are available. Please let an usher know if you would like one. The Prayer of Confession was adapted from a resource from the Iona Community in Scotland and is used with permission. Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Confession The Reverend Katelyn Gordon One: You asked for my hands that you might use them for your purpose; All: I gave them for a moment then withdrew them for the work was hard. One: You asked for my mouth to speak out against injustice; All: I gave you a whisper that I might not be accused. One: You asked for my eyes to see the pain of poverty; All: I closed them for I did not want to see. One: You asked for my life that you might work through me; All: I gave a small part that I might not be too involved. One: Lord, forgive my calculated efforts to serve you only when it is convenient for me to do so, only in the places where it is safe for me to do so, and only with those who make it easy to do so. All: Father, forgive me, renew me, send me out as a usable instrument that I might take seriously the meaning of your cross. One: In silent prayer, let us confess to God the things we choose not to speak aloud. Assurance of Pardon One: Friends, believe the good news. All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. A time of silence will be kept. *Response (Hymn No. 581) gloria patri 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. Prayer for Illumination Proclamation Scripture Luke 11:5-13 pew Bible pg. 72 One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Musical Offering My Prayer Don Humphreys Hear my prayer, O Lord. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. This is my prayer. Loretta Giles, soloist The 11 a.m. service is televised over WSOC-TV, Channel 9 this morning and streamed live at www.firstpres-charlotte.org. Time with Children Blessing of the Backpacks Children in kindergarten and above are encouraged to remain in worship. Younger children may go to the nursery. Tammy Winchip Scripture Matthew 6:1, 5-14 pew Bible pg. 5-6
Sermon Things Presbyterians Don t Talk About: Personal Prayer *Hymn No. 175 Seek Ye First lafferty *Affirmation of Faith 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. Prayers of the People Stewardship of Life Habitat for Humanity Presentation of Tithes and Offering Response The Reverend Katherine Kerr The sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charlie Patterson by the Patterson and Beall families. The sympathy of the congregation is expressed to Claire Tate and her family on the recent death of her father, John R. Kinnett, Jr. Offertory Anthem Standing in the Need of Prayer arr. Moses Hogan It s me, oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Not my brother, not my sister, not my mother, not my father, not the deacon, not the preacher, but it s me, oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer. *Doxology 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. *Prayer of Dedication and 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; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Sending Forth *Hymn No. 295 Go to the World sine nomine *Charge and Benediction *Benediction Response Amen danish,postlude Fugato on Sine Nomine Richard Proulx A time of personal prayer is offered following the service. If you would like to pray with a pastor and a member of our prayer team, please meet them in the chapel following the service. * Please stand if you are able.
We are glad you are with us today! We welcome all to First Presbyterian Church as we worship together, knowing that each of us is a beloved part of the body of Christ. Our Pastors Pendleton B. Peery Senior Pastor ppeery@firstpres-charlotte.org Erika Funk Associate Pastor for Mission efunk@firstpres-charlotte.org Katelyn M. Gordon Associate Pastor for Christian Formation kgordon@firstpres-charlotte.org Katherine C. Kerr Associate Pastor for Congregational Care kkerr@firstpres-charlotte.org Charles C. Williamson Parish Associate cwilliamson@firstpres-charlotte.org William P. Young, III Director of Music Ministries wyoung@firstpres-charlotte.org Are you interested in joining our church? Contact Lucy Caldwell Membership Coordinator lcaldwell@firstpres-charlotte.org Pastor on call If you have a pastoral emergency outside of regular church hours, dial 704.927.0256 for the on-call voicemail. Your call will be returned promptly. 200 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 www.firstpres-charlotte.org 704.332.5123 News and Announcements worship We worship in ways that speak of God s majesty, mystery and love. The final sermon series of the summer is Things Presbyterians Don t Talk About. August 27: Failure September 3: The Good Things Presbyterians Don t Talk About The Reverend Katelyn Gordon Choir Rehearsals Resume September 6: Wednesday night choir rehearsals begin soon with some changes to the schedule: 5:15 p.m. Dinner 6-7 p.m. Child s Intro to Music (TK-Grade 1) 6-7 p.m. Carol/Kirk Choir (Grades 2-5) 6:30-7:15 p.m. Youth Choir (Grades 6-12) 6:30-7:15 p.m. Adult Bells 7:05-7:30 p.m. Calvin Chimes 7:15-8 p.m. Knox Bells 7:30-9 p.m. Sanctuary Choir 7:45-9 p.m. Ivey Bells Music Ministry registration will be Sunday, September 3, at 9:30 a.m. in the Historical Lobby and after worship in the driveway. For information about children s vocal choirs, contact Kelly Potts kpotts@firstpres-charlotte. org. For more information about youth and sanctuary choirs, contact Will Young wyoung@firstpres-charotte.org. To learn more about chime and handbells, contact Trevor Cook tcook@firstpres-charlotte.org. The 9 a.m. Worship service and Formation classes for all ages resume on September 10. learn Through study at every age and stage, we aim to become more Christlike and deepen our relationship with our Lord. Child and Youth Protection Training: Training for those who work with children and youth is on Sundays August 27, at 9 a.m. in P206. If you are a new volunteer or staff member, or if it is time for you to update your training, mark your calendar for this session. Introduction to the Enneagram: The Enneagram can help us develop more authentic relationships with ourselves and others, as well as discover a deeper relationship with God. Join us for an 11-week introductory course. Mondays, September 18-November 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Led by the Rev. Dr. Paul Hanneman. Fee $120 http://bit.ly/fpcenneagram Habitat for Humanity Build. September 16 - November 18. The first day of this year s Habitat for Humanity home build is Saturday, September 16, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities for the first Saturday include wall framing. FPC will be in charge of the site, providing lunch, snacks, water, Gatorade, devotion and fellowship. Please visit http://bit.ly/ FPCHabitat to register. The group number is 1686. The Habitat Kickoff Dinner for the new homeowners, volunteers, church partners and Habitat for Humanity staff will be Thursday, September 14, at 6 p.m. in Wood Fellowship Hall. Please contact Marwen McDowell with any questions at marwen@carolina.rr.com. Regional Mission Trip October 18-22 : A mission trip to the Lumberton area to assist with flood clean-up in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew is scheduled for October 18-22. Join trip leader David Burton, an experienced contractor and planner, in this relief effort. Contact David at bcb@carolina. rr.com. serve We go into the world to seek and serve and walk alongside our family in faith. care We aim to provide support, prayer, love and acts of compassion as we seek to draw closer to one another in community. Friday, August 25, is the deadline to register for the annual Congregational Retreat. Even if you plan to stay in a private house or other location, you still need to register for the event, which is September 29-October 1 at Montreat. http://bit.ly/fpcretreat2017 Picnic on the Lawn: Join us on Sunday, September 10 following the 11 a.m. service to mark the start of the fall program year. We will provide the fried chicken. You are invited to bring sides, desserts or bread, based on the initial of your last name: A thru N: cold salads/vegetables O thru S: bread, biscuits, etc. T thru Z: desserts Dress casually and bring camp chairs or blankets for seating. Contact Holly Bryant, hollybryant02@gmail.com, if you have questions. PW Fall Gathering Luncheon, September 12. Presbyterian Women host their annual Fall Gathering Luncheon to kick off a new year of activities, and programs. The luncheon is open to all. Cost for the luncheon is $12 and the deadline to register is September 5. http://bit.ly/fpcpwgathering.
*Hymn No. 396 Brethren, We Have Met to Worship 1 Brethren, we have met to worship and adore the Lord our God. Will you pray with all your power while we try to preach the word? All is vain unless the Spirit of the holy One comes down. Brethren, pray, and holy manna will be showered all around. 2 Sisters, will you come and help us? Moses sister aided him. Will you help the trembling mourners who are struggling hard with sin? Tell them all about the Savior. Tell them that he will be found. Sisters, pray, and holy manna will be showered all around. 3 Is there here a trembling jailer, seeking grace and filled with fears? Is there here a weeping Mary pouring forth a flood of tears? Brethren, join your cries to help them; sisters, let your prayers abound! Pray, O pray, that holy manna will be scattered all around. 4 Let us love our God supremely; let us love each other, too. Let us love and pray for sinners till our God makes all things new. Christ will call us home to heaven; at his table we ll sit down. Christ will gird himself and serve us with sweet manna all around. *Hymn No. 195 Seek Ye First 1 Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. 3 You shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. 2 Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened unto you. *Hymn No. 295 Go to the World! 1 Go to the world! Go into all the earth. Go preach the cross where Christ renews life s worth, baptizing as the sign of our rebirth. 2 Go to the world! Go into every place. Go live the word of God s redeeming grace. Go seek God s presence in each time and space. 3 Go to the world! Go struggle, bless, and pray; the nights of tears give way to joyous day. As servant church, you follow Christ s own way. 4 Go to the world! Go as the ones I send, for I am with you till the age shall end, when all the hosts of glory cry Amen!