WHAT S HAPPENING THIS WEEK September 17-24 Today 9:30 am Choir : Practice 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Outdoor Worship Covered Dish Lunch Monday 7:00-8:15pm PLEASE COMPLETE THE MISSION SURVEY Bible Study with Evan LOCUST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH September 17, 2017 Tuesday Wednesday 6:00pm Wednesday Family Meal Cindy F. 7:00pm LPC Choir Practice Thursday 6:00 pm Weight Watchers Meet at LPC Friday Saturday 7:30-2:00pm Children s Sale at LPC Sunday 9:30 am Choir Practice 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship ENDS TODAY PLEASE COMPLETE THE MISSION SURVEY 7:00-8:15pm Bible Study with Evan UPCOMING EVENTS Senior Lunch Session Meeting Mission Committee Community Mtg we September 26, 11:00am September 26, 7:00pm September 27, 7:00pm LPC Picnic October 1 - TBA Homecoming at LPC & Lunch October 15, 11:00am Session Meeting October 24, 7:00pm Reformation Worship @ Albemarle PC October 29, 11:00am Trunk or Treat at LPC October 29 TBA Senior Lunch Bunch October 31 Fall Festival at Locust Park October 31, 6:00pm BULLETIN & PRAYER CONCERN If you have an announcement for the bulletin or a prayer concern please submit to Amy Bates @ abbiv4@yahoo.com or leave message at 704.622.5003. Bulletin information needs to be submitted by noon on Thursdays. Our Mission: To be a place where people want and need to be where God is glorified in Jesus Christ and real human needs are met. We will do this as Christ s Church through the power of the Holy Spirit as we worship, study, serve and fellowship. www.locustpresbyterian.org
Locust Presbyterian Church 11:00 am Worship Prelude, Welcome, Announcements Honoring Birthday & Anniversary Children s Message: *Call to Worship: (from Psalm 146) One: Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever; Many: who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. One: The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind. Many: The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. One: The Lord watches over the strangers; he upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. All: The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord! *Ingathering Song: What a Friend We Have in Jesus What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer! Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged, take it to the Lord I prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness, Take it to the Lord in prayer. CHILDREN S CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT SALE This Saturday, September 23 starting at 7:30am the Stanly Parent s of Twins and Triplets will be holding their annual Fall/Winter Children s sale in the fellowship hall. Clothing and equipment birth-junior, Sale is open to the public. See Amy Bates for details. HOMECOMING Homecoming! Don t forget to mark your calendar for October 15. That is Homecoming Sunday at Locust Presbyterian. Lou Pfeiffer will come and deliver the homecoming message as we celebrate our 134 th anniversary. Invite friends and family! JOIN SCOUTING Time to join Scouts! Both Girl Scout Troop 1061 and Boy Scout Pack and Troop 202 are welcoming new youth for the fall. This is a great time to get involved. Invite your friends and neighbors to participate in these great programs. Ask Contina Salyer about Girl Scouts and Bob Remsburg about the Cub and Boy Scout programs for youth Kindergarten and up! WEST STANLY CHRISTIAN MINSTRY Our current needs are as follows and I am marking critical items with an **: Jelly (grape) **, Spaghetti Sauce**, Spaghetti Noodles**, Canned ham, Spam Tuna, Mac and Cheese(Box), Peas, Limas, Northern Beans, Pinto Beans, Baked Beans, Black-eyed peas. Thanks for any help you can give. We truly couldn t run this ministry and food pantry and other assistance opportunities without your help and cooperation. We give thanks for you and pray for you and your families.god bless you, Robert Britt, West Stanly Christian Ministries You may leave items in the buggy and we will see that they are given to West Stanly Christian Ministry. SPECIAL SERVICE 500 years of Reformation! The Presbyterian Churches of Stanly County will hear a series of sermons in October in preparation for our celebration of the 500 th anniversary of Martin Luther s nailing the 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenburg Church. For us, this is the birthday of the Protestant Church. On Sunday, October 29, all PC(USA) churches in Stanly County (Badin, Norwood, Locust and 1 st Albemarle) will be worshipping together at First Presbyterian in Albemarle in celebration of this anniversary. Rev. Amo will be preaching and our choirs will join together in song. We will not have worship in Locust that Sunday. COMMUNICATION Do you know that you can access the weekly bulletin on the church website at www.locustpresbyterian.org A great way to stay informed if you miss a Sunday. Another great place to stay up to date is the church Facebook page.
Scripture: Luke 4:14-21 rning Sermon Prayers Title: The Justice of the Kingdom Sermon Series: "And the Kingdom of God is like..." *Affirmation of Faith: (from 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. *Song of the Day: Walking in Sunlight Walking in sunlight all of my journey, Over the mountains, through the deep vale; Jesus has said, I ll never forsake thee Promise divine that never can fail. Refrain Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight, Flooding my soul with glory divine; Hallelujah! I am rejoicing, Singing His praises, Jesus is mine. Shadows around me, shadows above me Never conceal my Savior and Guide; He is the Light in Him is no darkness; Ever I m walking close to His side. In the bright sunlight, ever rejoicing, Pressing my way to mansions above; Singing His praises gladly I m walking, Walking in sunlight, sunlight of love. *Benediction: Rev. Evan Amo *Sending Song: Blest Be the Tie That Binds Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. Before our Father s throne we pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares. JOIN US FOR LUNCH IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR: Our Session and Our LPC Family, Our Government Leaders, LPC Prayer Shawl Ministry, Our Youth, LPC Choir, Ministry Focus of LPC, Our Military. Our Police Officers, Virginia Hartsell Bill Dehn, Pauline Hartsell, Ruth Fitton, Laura Medlin, Fannie Hathcock, Keith & Marie Morton, Heather Hughey-upcoming hip replacement-oct. 18, Kelly Bates Helms-surgery on Wednesday-Sept. 20 at Presbyterian Main, Michael David Gira-plans/tests for lung cancer. The people of Texas as they recover from Hurricane Harvey. The people of Florida as they recover from Hurricane Irma. Prayers for the Mission Committee members: Fred Wickert, Ray Bradford, Jane Blackman, Jaime Kappes, Dennis Joyner, Micheal Longhurst and Amy Bates. Our Servanthood Schedule... No Service is too Small... September Greeters: Larry Baucom & Joan Hall August Head Usher: Eugene Colavito ACOLYTES - Lilly Hall Emma Salyer, Jadyn Salyer NURSERY SERVICE-infant -4 COLLECTION COUNTERS To Volunteer see Cindy Fish 9/17 Joan Hall & Chris Fish 10/1 Michael Longhurst & Chris Fish 9/24 Greta Baucom & Deb Bradford 10/8 Amy Bates & Cindy Fish MEAL TEAMS Robin Hill-1 st Wed, Cindy Fish- 3 rd Wed & Contina Salyer-5 th Wed. September 20 November 1 & 15 & 29 October 4 & 18 December 6 & 20 ELDERS Larry Baucom 17 Dianne Haggerty 18 Ray Bradford 19 Bob Remsburg 17 Matt Salyer 18 Chris Fish 19 Fred Wickert 17 Lee Smith 18 Joan Hall 19 MINISTERS: All of the Members of LPC Pastor: Evan Amo Choir Leader: Bob Remsburg Youth Leader: Organist: Kay Howell Piano: Patsy Smith Treasurer: Cindy Fish Sound Board: Stephen Remsburg & Maverick Baucom LPC FINANCIAL UPDATE Needed Weekly in General Fund: $ 3,072.00 Given Last Week General Fund: $ 2059.00
WE REJOICE THAT YOU ARE WORSHIPING WITH US If you are a member of this church, please seek out those who are visiting and welcome them to this family of faith. If you are visiting and would like to know more about the church and membership here, please speak to the minister. PASTOR EVAN AMO Evan will be in the church office on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 5:00pm. The church office phone number is 704.888.4339. During other times Evan can be reached at 714.397.4832. MUSIC NOTES The choir usually takes off for Outdoor Worship, but last spring, we had the men sing a song during the offering. So, today, the choir will share a song from this summer s Vacation Bible School. Light of the World is a fun song that reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world. Seems kindof appropriate for a worship service that is outside in the bright sunlight. The light will continue as we sing Heavenly Sunlight as our congregational song today. LUNCH TODAY EVERYONE is invited to the fellowship hall for lunch following worship today. BIBLE STUDY Evan will be starting a Bible Study on 1 Corinthians starting tonight 7:00-8:15pm. JOIN US!!! Also, a time for Youth meetings are in the works - Stay tuned for details!!! MISSION STUDY UPDATE THE MISSION STUDY IS LIVE!!!! Starting today we have the Mission Study available. Paper copies are available for you to take home. You can return the paper one to the box in the sanctuary or put your answers in the online survey. A link will also be posted on the church website. Another quick way to find the survey is scan in the QR code that is posted on the GREEN instruction sheet. We will also have computers available TODAY at the covered dish lunch & also on Wednesday at dinner. We are asking that everyone complete on by Sunday, September 24. Questions-see a committee member. REMEMBER- each person is to complete a survey!!! CHOIR NEWS The adult choir began regular Wednesday night practices this past week. We began on the Christmas Cantata and went through several other songs in preparation for worship over the next several weeks. New members are always welcome to come have some fun as we sing praises! Practice is Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Call to Confession: Corporate Prayer of Confession: One: The Kingdom of God has come near, repent, and believe the good news. Many: Lord, forgive us, we have failed to trust that you are near to us. One: The Kingdom of God has come near, repent, and rejoice in the good news. Many: Forgive us, for we exchange joy that comes from you for shallow joy. One: The Kingdom of God has come near, repent, and seek his justice and righteousness. Many: Forgive us, for we are complicit in a world filled with injustice, violence, greed, and inequality. One: The Kingdom of God has come near, repent, and be filled with the love of God. Many: Forgive us, for we neglect your love that claims all people, and we harbor judgment, resentment, and impatience. All: In repentance, we turn to you, O God, to be renewed again in the good news of your love, and to join ourselves to the life of your Kingdom. Amen. Assurance of Pardon: *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. Morning Prayer & Lord s Prayer Tithes and Offering Music Offering ; Light of the World Written by Jay Stocker Rev. Amo *Offering Response 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