CALL TO WORSHIP OPENING PRAYER MORNING WORSHIP September 3, 2017, 11:00 A.M. Before the service, speak to God. During the service, let God speak to you. After the service, speak to one another. *HYMN: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Hymn No. 11 *CONFESSION *Invitation *Prayer of Confession: Lord, we have sinned, without considering how much you love us. You see our sins more clearly than we can ourselves. You know when we are indifferent to your Word, the Bible; how often we forget to pray; the times we come unwillingly to worship; and yet we turn to you when we are in trouble. You know when we are untruthful and when we think evil of others. You see our anger and unfairness to our friends. You know how hard it is for us to forgive. Forgive us and make us clean, so that we can obey your call to take up your cross and follow you. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. *Silent Prayer WORSHIP WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory: *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. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed by 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 *HYMN: How Firm a Foundation Hymn No. 408 *DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 *RESPONSE: Hymn No. 813 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 SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 16: 21-28 SERMON Rev. Keith A. McClain The Path Before Us *HYMN: My Jesus, I love Thee Hymn No. 79 *BENEDICTION *RESPONSE: Hymn No. 690 (*) Those who are able are asked to stand He leadeth me, He leadeth me; By His own hand He leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me. His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.
FLOWERS: Presented by Charlotte Yeager in memory of her beloved husband, Frederick H. Yeager. INFANTS AND TODDLERS NURSERY Sunday School: Thelma Vanderslice INFANTS AND TODDLERS NURSERY - Church Time: Thelma Vanderslice and Yamel Roubert PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS: Chris Broxton (Navy) Jeremy McHugh (Air Force) (Rosemary Hargreaves) Andrew Davis (Marines) Ryan Robert (Marines) Brian Litterer (Air Force) (Tom Litterer) Alex Vinski (Air Force) (Rosemary Hargreaves) Elliott Haire (Marines) PRAYER FOCUS: RECENTLY ADDED: Charlotte Schmidt We are a church that strives to teach the Bible, encourage a relationship with Christ, minister to all people, promote fellowship, serve our community, and invite them to know Jesus. MEMBERS AND FRIENDS: Caitlin Allmendinger Sandy Psoras Heddy Hauser Jean Wiedeman Estelle Knafle HOMEBOUND: Millie O Neal Dottie O Rourke Jean Peiffer Dorothy Struzinski Charlotte Yeager OTHER NEEDS: Charles Andrews, Jr Liz DiSilvestro Lida Lavinsky Tim Barton Peter Endres Zachary MacDonald Walter Blanchard Dave & Cathy Golder Alberto Roubert Brenda Brugger John Govan Teddy Jean Christ Jody Hollinger Bobby Toner Norine Cross Diane Kloter Ally Turner *Urgent Prayer Needs this Week RHAWNHURST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Reaching People for Christ MINISTRY TEAM Keith A. McClain, Pastor Amy Allen, Administrative Assistant Joy Heywood, Administrative Assistant W. Richard Foster, Pastor Emeritus Paul DiCicco, Choir Director and Organist Joy Heywood, Clerk of Session Tom Litterer, Sexton PARTNERS IN MINISTRY The Congregation of the Church A Member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) 7701 Loretto Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111 Office 215-342-2112 E-mail: rpc19111@gmail.com Web Site: www.rhawnhurstpc.org
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH We extend a warm welcome to all who worship with us today. We pray by the hearing of His Word, you find your burdens lighter, your heart encouraged and your soul refreshed. Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might. Psalm 21:13 THIS WEEK AT RPC September 3, 2017 TODAY 9:30 am Christian Education 11:00 am Worship MONDAY 9:00 2:00 pm Office Hours WEDNESDAY 9:00-2:00 pm Office Hours UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES September 10 th September 21st September 24 th October 1 st Rally Day Church Picture after Worship Choir Practice begins, 7pm Worship returns to the Sanctuary World Communion Sunday Church Flowers. Church flowers are available every week for only $15.00 per bouquet. There is a sign-up sheet located on the Deacon s Table in the Narthex. Please also notify Rosemary Hargreaves re your flower request. Operation Christmas Child. Items to be collected during August and September, 2017. Crayons, colored pencils, notebooks, sharpeners, pens and pencils, erasers, paper, glue sticks, safety scissors, rulers, tools, hair brushes, combs, hair accessories, small nylon backpacks. Do not include anything in bottles as they can break during shipping and ruin the entire shoebox. Also, we are unable to accept toothpaste this year. We plan on having a packing party on November 11 th. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive health event at Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church on 9/22/2017. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. There are three ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call toll-free 1-888-653-6441 or visit http://lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979 300 th Anniversary Celebration, The Presbytery of Philadelphia s 300 th Anniversary Celebration is being held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 Worship 10:00am. Enon Tabernacle East, 2800 West Cheltenham Avenue Philadelphia PA 19150 Children and Youth Sunday Schools begin next Sunday, Rally Day, at 9:30. Ages 4 through 5 th grade will meet in Room 201, upstairs. Grade 6 and up will meet in theyouth Room. Junior Church begins next week. Children age 4 through 5 th grade may be dismissed during the 11:00 Worship Service for a time tailored to their interests and needs. Church Picture after Worship on Sunday. Be ready to stay after for a few minutes as we take our annual All-Church picture on the steps of the Sanctuary right after Worship.
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH We extend a warm welcome to all who worship with us today. We pray by the hearing of His Word, you find your burdens lighter, your heart encouraged and your soul refreshed. Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might. Psalm 21:13 THIS WEEK AT RPC September 3, 2017 TODAY 9:30 am Christian Education 11:00 am Worship MONDAY 9:00 2:00 pm Office Hours WEDNESDAY 9:00-2:00 pm Office Hours UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Church Flowers. Church flowers are available every week for only $15.00 per bouquet. There is a sign-up sheet located on the Deacon s Table in the Narthex. Please also notify Rosemary Hargreaves re your flower request. Operation Christmas Child. Items to be collected during August and September, 2017. Crayons, colored pencils, notebooks, sharpeners, pens and pencils, erasers, paper, glue sticks, safety scissors, rulers, tools, hair brushes, combs, hair accessories, small nylon backpacks. Do not include anything in bottles as they can break during shipping and ruin the entire shoebox. Also, we are unable to accept toothpaste this year. We plan on having a packing party on November 11 th. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive health event at Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church on 9/22/2017. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. There are three ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call toll-free 1-888-653-6441 or visit http://lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979 September 10 th September 21st September 24 th October 1 st Rally Day Church Picture after Worship Choir Practice begins, 7pm Worship returns to the Sanctuary World Communion Sunday 300 th Anniversary Celebration, The Presbytery of Philadelphia s 300 th Anniversary Celebration is being held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 Worship 10:00am. Enon Tabernacle East, 2800 West Cheltenham Avenue Philadelphia PA 19150 Children and Youth Sunday Schools begin next Sunday, Rally Day, at 9:30. Ages 4 through 5 th grade will meet in Room 201, upstairs. Grade 6 and up will meet in theyouth Room. Junior Church begins next week. Children age 4 through 5 th grade may be dismissed during the 11:00 Worship Service for a time tailored to their interests and needs. Church Picture after Worship on Sunday. Be ready to stay after for a few minutes as we take our annual All-Church picture on the steps of the Sanctuary right after Worship.