August 12, 2018 *CONGREGATION STANDS AS ABLE Service for the Lord s Day The Season of Pentecost Twelfth Sunday The People of God Gather Please use the time before worship for quiet reflection and meditation, giving thanks to God for all things. 10:30 A.M. LITURGICAL COLOR: GREEN COLLECT Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without You, may by You be enabled to live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. WELCOME and INVITATION PRELUDE Jesus Loves Me - arr., James Koert *CALL to WORSHIP Leader: Let us praise God in every moment, and through every situation. People: Through our words and action, our lives will pay tribute to God. Leader: Whenever the poor and humble hear of God s greatness, they will celebrate, too! People: We lift up God together as we gather in worship! Hallelujah! *HYMN There's a Wideness in God's Mercy No. 298 PRAYER of CONFESSION Leader: Praying in one accord, and humbling ourselves before the Lord, let us confess our need for God and God s unconditional and unending love. (and silent confession) (Unison) First of all, Everlasting God, we must confess how we have not lived as Your people. We serve many masters work, wealth, power, addictions yet find no hope in them. We hear the cries of the poor, and shut the doors of our hearts to them. We ridicule those who expose their hopes and dreams to us. Forgive us, and heal us of our brokenness. Make us well, so that by our healing, we might be the hope and love others need in their lives, even as Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, brought these gifts to us, calling us to be faithful with the grace, peace, and joy entrusted to us. ASSURANCE of PARDON Leader: Now that we have let go of the pain, the bitterness, the anger of our lives, let us be kind, tender-hearted, and gentle towards each other, forgiving as God has forgiven us. People: We are God's beloved children, and will model God's grace and love in our hearts. Thanks be to God! We are forgiven! Amen. *PASSING the PEACE *GLORIA PATRI CHILDREN S MOMENT SPECIAL MUSIC 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 Word of God Proclaimed NEW TESTAMENT LESSON (Parents/Guardians are invited to bring infants and children to the chancel steps) Michael Emmerich, violin Ephesians 4:25-5:2 (p. 150 or LP 237, NT) SERMON In the Back Seat - Rev. Dr. Edward Goode The People of God Respond *HYMN What a Friend We Have in Jesus No. 403 *AFFIRMATION of FAITH - Apostles Creed, 3 rd century, A.D. 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.
OFFERING of TITHES and GIFTS Offertory I Have Decided to Follow Jesus - arr., Robert Howell *Doxology, *Prayer of Dedication 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. JOYS AND CONCERNS 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. We Go to Serve in God s Name *HYMN Help Us Accept Each Other No. 358 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Variations on "Saint Anne" - arr., Edward Broughton LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Darlene Ervin, Clerk of Session / Pete Bissman, Treasurer / Jenni Cox, Office Manager Michael Spresser, Music Director & Accompanist / Tyler Smith, Assistant Music Director Donna Conrad, Custodian / Vacant, Pastor Council of the Session Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Darlene Ervin Laura Hoyer Samantha Sears Tim Thornton Tim Thalheimer Hank Westcott Deacons Jan Pirtle, Moderator Laurie Gordon Nancy Gerke Kecia Sears June Taylor Joyce Thalheimer Rosanne Schaffer Dot Jamison Prayer Chain Coordinator, Nancy Von Kampen, Phone: 513-793-0246 360 Robin Ave. Loveland, OH 45140 (513) 683-2525 lovelandpresbyterianchurch.org
This Week s Servants 8/12/18 Sunday (8/12/18) Monday (8/13/18) 9:45 a 10:30 a Coffee Bar Worship & Praise Thursday (8/16/18) Friday (8/17/18) Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Edward Goode Music Director & Accompanist: Michael Spresser Assistant Music Dir.: Tyler Smith Liturgist: Leslie Westcott Welcomer: Roseanne Schaffer Fellowship: Coffee Bar Nursery: Summer break Children s Church: Summer break Ushers: John Skinner, Hank Westcott, Terry Price Next Week s Servants 8/19/18 Guest Minister: John Martin Music Director & Accompanist: Michael Spresser Assistant Music Dir.: Tyler Smith Liturgist: Tim Thalheimer Welcomer: Linda Slusher Fellowship: Coffee Bar Nursery: Summer break Children s Church: Summer break Ushers: John Skinner, Hank Westcott, Terry Price Birthdays August 12 th ~ Gladys Brosemer August 14 th ~ Dotty King 8:00 p Family Movie Night (Pavilion) Anniversaries No Anniversaries Tuesday (8/14/18) Wednesday (8/15/18) 9:30 a 7:00 p 6:30 p 7:00 p Chair Yoga (Nisbet Hall) Troop 888 (Nisbet Hall/Pavilion) WOW! (Nisbet Hall) A.A. Meeting (Pavilion) Saturday (8/18/18) Sunday (8/19/18) 9:45 a 10:30 a Coffee Bar Worship & Praise Joys and Concerns Prayers for Alberta Riley, who is at Bethesda North Hospital with pneumonia. Prayers for Dot & Jeff Jamison s granddaughter, Ivy, in the hospital and undergoing testing. Prayers for the Clark family as they move and settle into their new home and jobs in Michigan. Prayers for Rachel Clark s brother, Rex, who underwent emergency surgery while on vacation. Prayers for friend of Joyce Thalheimer, Susan Binzer, who lives in St. Louis, and recently suffered a stroke. Prayers for Carol Skinner as she continues to recover at home after heart surgery. Prayers for Laurie Gordon, whose surgery has been postponed until August 24. Prayers for all families as they enjoy these last weeks of summer before returning to school. Prayers for Pastor Lonnie and Westview PC in Longmont, Colorado. Prayers for LPC as we search for pastoral leadership. Prayers for all of our shut-ins - Dotty King, Alberta Riley, Norma Koerkel, Gene Strand, Doris Goddard, and Sunni & Karl Kadon. Please keep in your hearts and prayers all the sick and shut-ins of LPC. Please notify the LPC office of the progress and recovery of the individuals and loved ones named above. Names will appear for 2 weeks unless the office is otherwise notified. Thank you.
Family Sunday, August 12, 2018 THIS WEDNESDAY!! WOW! Welcome on Wednesday! WHEN: Friday, August 17th - 8:oopm WHAT: Family Friendly Movie WHERE: Butterfly Pavilion COST: FREE with canned good donation in support of L.I.F.E Food Pantry Don t miss the last WOW! of the summer! We had 25 come out in July - don't miss out this time JOIN US FOR THE FUN!! WHAT: Lots of fun, laughs & fellowship! Heavy Appetizers and Board Games WHEN: Wednesday, August 15th TIME: 6:30-8:00 WHO: Everyone young and old! BRING: Your friends, neighbors & family; a favorite board game and an appetizer. RSVP: See the sign-up sheet in Nisbet Hall All are invited to enjoy a family friendly movie under the stars right here at LPC! Bring a chair or a blanket, a canned good for donation to the L.I.F.E. Food Pantry, and your friends and family! IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please plan to attend and mingle with guests and introduce them to LPC. We will also need help setting up before and taking down afterwards. This will be a great opportunity to showcase our wonderful property, members, and all LPC has to offer. We also need help promoting this Family Friendly Event to the community by handing out flyers to friends, family & neighbors. Flyers are located All in the Narthex or see Mary Ages! Frees or Sam Sears. We are asking for all hands on deck to help make this event a huge success! It s hard to miss some of the bigger changes happening here on the LPC grounds. The house on Loveland-Miamiville Road is down and we are visible to all of the cars passing by now. We ve heard lots of positive feedback. If you see Eric Dedden or Tim Thornton, let them know how much you appreciate their time and effort to see this huge undertaking through. Also take a minute to look around for some of the smaller changes too - notice how fresh the landscaping is looking -- tall bushes have been removed or cut back, weeds have been pulled, fresh mulch has been laid. Please thank Terry Price, Jeff Jamison, Hank Westcott, and Jacob Westcott for helping LPC get spruced up! Let the church know if you catch someone in the act of beautifying LPC. We would like to make sure they know how much it is appreciated! God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with. ~ Billy Graham LPC FINANCIAL REPORT July 2018 Giving: (offering & rental) $ 10,517 Expenses: (budgeted) $ 8,116 Check out our new website! Did you know that LPC s website has recently been updated and redesigned? Head over to: lovelandpresbyterianchurch.org and take a look! On it you will find our church calendar along with all of our upcoming events so that you don t miss out! Also, if you are absent on Sunday you can find Sermons & Bulletins under the Worship tab. Know someone who s curious about LPC? Send them to our website where they can find out about our Church History, our Staff, Mission partnerships, our many Ministries, Children in Worship, our Worship times, and much, much more! We even have a feature on the Home Page (scroll all the way to the bottom) that helps you Invite a Friend to Church. Give it a look! August 15 WOW! Welcome on Wednesday August 17 Family Movie Night August 21 Head Start First Day of School August 28 Council of Session September 1 Men s Breakfast September 4 Tender Years First Day of School September 6 Choir Rehearsal Resumes September 9 Rally Day