1711 Whiskey Road

Aiken, SC 29803

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Welcome to South Aiken Presbyterian Church! We are glad that

you are here this morning to join us in offering a service of

worship to the Lord. We believe all people are children of God.

We believe that the redeeming grace of God can bring each of us

into a new day. We believe all people are loved with a love that

has no end in Jesus Christ. Today, may our eyes be opened

again to these truths. May the blessings of joy and hope that can

only come from the nearer presence of God fill each of our

hearts. Let us worship God!

PLEASE NOTE: Please silence your phone dur ing the service. If needed, large print hymnals and sound

amplification devices are available in the Narthex. Please see an usher for assistance in obtaining these items.

NURSERY AND CHILDREN

Infants and toddlers are welcome in our nursery during both of our worship services and during our 10:00 a.m.

Sunday school hour. The nursery is located on the north side of the SAPC building complex. To find it,

please exit the front (main) entrance to the sanctuary and turn left. You will see a sign for the nursery at the

door on the side of the next building.

Children are invited either to remain in the sanctuary for the worship services or to go to the nursery at their

parents’ discretion. For those children who remain for the services, worship activity bags are available and

may be picked up near the doors as you enter the sanctuary. Bags are available for both older children (ages 7-

12 - blue handle) and younger children (ages 3-6 - purple handle). During today’s 11:00 a.m. service, children

ages 3 years through 5K are welcome to participate in our Children’s Church program, which follows the

Moment with Children. Chaperones will escort the children from the sanctuary to the fellowship hall for the

program. You may pick your children up in the fellowship hall after the service. If you need assistance of

any kind, please see an usher.

GUEST PASTOR - REV. FRANK L. CUNNINGHAM III

We welcome the Rev. Frank L. Cunningham, III as our guest pastor today. Frank is a graduate of Union

Presbyterian Seminary where he earned a Master’s Degree, Divinity/Ministry. Frank recently retired, but he

graciously agrees to officiate at services here at SAPC when needed. Being a minister is Frank’s second

career. He spent the first part of his professional life in the banking world. Frank is no stranger to South

Aiken Presbyterian and has long enjoyed a personal association with the church.

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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

October 20, 2019 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. (Please stand, if able, when indicated by an *)

Prelude

Chiming of the Hour (11:00)

Welcome & Signing of the Friendship Register Paul Ebel

Introit Here in This Place Gather Us In

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

*Prayer of the Day (Unison)

God of grace and steadfast love, in Jesus Christ you taught us to pray - stubbornly, relentlessly,

faithfully - crying out for justice night and day. Hear our prayers for the world you made. Give us

the patience, strength, and hope to love and care for one another as you have loved and cared for us

- stubbornly, relentlessly, faithfully - until justice reigns and peace prevails at the coming of Christ

our Redeemer. Amen.

*Call to Worship (Responsive)

One: Stand firm in the word of the Lord.

All: Let us call on God, our help.

One: Continue in the truth of the gospel.

All: Let us pray and not lose heart.

*Hymn #35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty

*Prayer of Confession (Unison)

Sovereign God, we confess that we have not turned away from sin. You call us to study the

Scriptures, but we are easily distracted. You ask us to be persistent in prayer, but we are quickly

discouraged. Forgive us, God of grace. Write your Word in our hearts, so that we may truly know

you and joyfully serve you; through Jesus Christ our Lord ...(In silence, confess your personal sins),

Amen.

(As you hear the water poured, remember you are cleansed by God’s grace.)

*Assurance and Forgiveness

*Passing of the Peace (Responsive) (11:00)

One: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ

be with you all.

All: And also with you.

One: Let us give signs of welcome, reconciliation, and peace with one another.

Children’s Moment (11:00)

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PROCLAIMING THE WORD OF GOD

Anthem Lord, Tune Our Hearts Joseph Martin

Prayer for Illumination

Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 32:22-31 Pew Bible Page 30

Epistle Lesson: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Pew Bible Page 213

Gospel Lesson: Luke 18:1-8 Pew Bible Page 81

One: Hear What the Spirit says to the Church.

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon A Persistent Faith Rev. Frank L. Cunningham III

*Hymn #711 Lord of All Good

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

*Affirmation of Faith: Excerpt from “The Br ief Statement of Faith” (Unison)

In life and in death we belong to God. We trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom

alone we worship and serve.

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.

We trust in God the Holy Spirit everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by

grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us

together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. In a broken and fearful world the

Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and

Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and

to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to

the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayer of Intercession

Offering of Tithes and Gifts

Offertory

*Doxology: The 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.

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*Prayer of Thanksgiving with 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 INTO THE WORLD

*Hymn #834 Precious Lord, Take My Hand

*Charge & Benediction

*Congregational Response Here I Am, Lord

Hymn #69

Here I am, Lord. Is It I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night

I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. .

*Postlude

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Those Serving in the Military

Daniel Bartlett - grandson of Ron & Sandy Bartlett

Tom Kocis - nephew of Andrew Kocis

Ben McCullough - son of Lisa McCullough

Louis Wilson - son-in-law of Brenda M. Morgan

Ian Fields - son-in-law of John & Sue Kelly

Kathy Peterson as she undergoes surgery this week

Larry Snyder as he has radiation treatment for early-stage prostrate cancer

Rob Colburn (Shir ley & Gordan Colburn’s son) as he is treated for blood clots in his lungs and leg

Terry Green as he recuperates following surgery

The family of Linda Coughtry (Andy Kocis’ daughter) as they grieve following her death

The Parnell family as they mourn following the passing of Chris Parnell (Emma Parnell’s son)

Kenn Brooks (Kelly Frontroth’s brother) who is being treated for a bleed deep in the thalamus of the brain

Jean Layton who is recover ing after cancer surgery on her nose

Lorie Dilendik who is exper iencing health and blood clotting issues

Mildred Jolley following a lumpectomy

Saranel Taylor (Lisa Lader’s mother) who is undergoing additional treatment for breast cancer

Glenn Mae Gillespie (Anita Self’s mother) who fell in the nursing home where she lives and broke her hip

Dawn Sport (Jenny Summers’ niece) who was recently diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer

Prayer is a powerful force for both those in

need of healing, comfort, strength, and

encouragement and for those engaging in

prayer. If you have a prayer request after office

hours, on weekends, or during holidays or

would like more info, contact Emily Lockard.

You can either call Emily at (803) 649-0473 or

email her at: emilybim@bellsouth.net. If you

have a prayer request during office hours (M-

TH; 8am-5pm), please contact Denise at the

church office at 1denisesap@gmail.com or at

648-9574.

Continues on November 15th

SAPC’s new men’s Bible study will next meet on

Friday, Nov. 15th. The class is held in the pastor’s

conference room. It starts at 8:00 a.m. and

concludes at 9:00 a.m. The class is studying the

Ten Commandments using the PW material Love

Carved in Stone. We invite all men of SAPC to

join us! Feel free to bring a friend or neighbor!

Fall Congregational Meeting

Next Sunday!

@12:00 p.m.

SAPC’s fall congregational meeting will be held in

the sanctuary Next Sunday, Oct. 27th at 12:00 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to elect new SAPC

officers (Class of 2022), trustees, and the 2020

Officer Nominating Committee, to vote on

amendments to the SAPC by-laws, and to conduct

any other related business.

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Continues This Wednesday!

The program for fall 2019 is a study of the devotional book:

The Red Sea Rules The same God who led you in will lead you out

10 God-Given Strategies for Difficult Times

by Robert J. Morgan

Books are available for purchase during the class and at the church office. Cost $5

Program Nights: October 23rd, 30th & November 6th, 13th

Each session begins with dinner served in the gym at 5:30 p.m.

The program begins at 6:00 p.m. and concludes by 7:00 p.m. with a period of worship.

Nursery care may be scheduled by contacting Cissy Kelly (648-9895)

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TODAY!

Sticky Faith Study (for parents) @ 10:00 a.m. in the

fellowship hall

How to Train Your Emotions - “Joy” during

Children’s Church

SAPC Spring Picnic @ 12:00 p.m. in the FLC gym

October 26th - Trunk or Treat

@ Citizens Park

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

October 27th - Trunk or Treat @ SAPC

Meet @ 5:30 p.m. in the gym

TODAY! Oct. 20th Trunk or Treat Planning 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Youth Room

Oct. 27th

Trunk or Treat @ SAPC Treat starts @ 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 3rd Movie Night 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Youth Room

Nov. 10th

Bowling North Augusta Bowl - 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

SAPC Youth Trunk or Treat

Next Sunday!

SAPC Parking Lot

Come to the SAPC parking lot on Sunday, Oct. 27th

for the 2nd annual SAPC Youth Trunk or Treat and

have a scary good time! Wear your spookiest

costumes and get into the ”spirit“ of things as

children treat, and maybe trick, for goodies.

“Trunkers” please set up your trunks in the parking

lot from 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. “Treaters” please meet in

the gym at 5:30 p.m. and we’ll then go to the

parking lot for some howling fun!

Everyone is invited! Come to a br idal shower

for Tori Wise, fiancé of Joseph Ramsey (Johnnelle

and Clay’s son) in the gym at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday,

November 3rd. Their wedding is December 14th,

and they are registered at Target, Bed, Bath and

Beyond, and Amazon. Contact Mary Bunch for

questions or more information about the shower.

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YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS

Nov. 10th

- OUT TO BRUNCH at Houndslake

Country Club will be held on this date. Cost is

around $10 per person for the meal and drinks.

Tips are extra. Please sign up on the sheet posted

on the bulletin board in the back hall if you would

like to go Deadline to sign up is Nov. 3rd.

Dec. 6th

– 8th

- We will depart at 7:30 a.m. on Dec.

6th on our Christmas trip to Myrtle Beach where we

will spend two nights and see two shows,

Christmas on Ice & Alabama Theatre. You will

also have opportunity for other activities of your

own choosing. Options include the Christmas craft

show, which is the largest craft show in the

Southeast, a walk on the downtown boardwalk,

riding a giant ferris wheel, shopping; swimming or

just relaxing on the beach or in the comfort of your

ocean front room.

Cost is: $268.24 – Single Occupancy; $184.62 –

Double and $157.08 – Triple.

The above rate includes two nights of

accommodations, all taxes, tickets to the two shows

and breakfast each morning at the Café Du Port.

Additional costs will be $15.00 to ride the church

bus plus six meals, one of which will be our

Saturday night fish dinner at a cost of around $19

per person. We a stop at McDonald’s for breakfast

on Friday going down.

For more info call Phil Lockard, 649-0473.

TODAY is the deadline to sign up to go! Please

sign up on the new sheet even if you signed the

interest sheet.

SAPC FALL PICNIC

Today!

12:00 p.m.

FLC Gym

SAPC is holding its annual fall picnic today at

12:00 p.m. in the gym. Everyone is welcome!

Secret Santa Registration

Secret Santa registration for 2019 will be held in

the narthex on Sat. Oct. 26th and Sat., Nov. 2nd

from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Information about

SAPC’s Secret Santa program is available on the

website.

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A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, Oct. 20th

Stewardship - Commitment Sunday 8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 12:00p - Fall Picnic (Gym) 5:30p - Youth Trunk or Treat Planning (Youth Room)

Monday, Oct. 21st

Teacher In-Service Day - No School 6:45p - Basketball (Gym)

Tuesday, Oct. 22nd

7:30a - Morning Glory (Gym) 12:15p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 6:30p - Girl Scouts (F209) 6:30p - M’Aiken Music (Choir Room) 7:00p - Boy Scouts (F203/205/207)

Wednesday, Oct. 23rd

7:30a - Morning Glory (Gym) 12:15p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 5:00p - FFT Set-Up (Gym/Kit) 5:30p - FFT Meal (Gym/Kit) 6:00p - FFT Program (Gym) 7:00p - Choir Practice (Choir Room)

Thursday, Oct. 24th

Gym Floor Cleaning 7:30a - Morning Glory (Gym) 8:50a - SAPK Chapel (Sanctuary) 9:30a - PW Knitters (Library) 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground)

Friday, Oct. 25th Gym Floor Cleaning 7:30a - Morning Glory (FH) 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground)

Saturday, Oct. 26th

Gym Floor Cleaning 9:00a - Secret Santa Registration (Narthex) 9:00a - Swift Scholar Planning Cmte. (F203) 3:00p - C&F Trunk of Treat (Citizen’s Park)

Memorial Brick Order Information

If you would like to provide a long-lasting tribute

to a loved one who has passed away, consider

ordering a memorial brick. There are memorial

brick order forms in the narthex, in the church

office, and on Spirit Express. The cost for one

brick is $75. To order, simply fill out the form,

make out a check to SAPC with “memorial brick”

in the memo line, and drop/mail the form and

check to the church office. Brick orders are not

done on a frequent basis; so if you are interested

in getting a brick, take advantage of this

opportunity! Please place your order by October

22nd. If you have questions, please contact Sharon

Filler at 648-3973.

ACTS Seeking Help!

ACTS needs volunteers to accept can donations at the Western Carolina State Fair on

Wednesday, October 23, 2019. The available times for volunteering are from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Please contact Karen Perry (karen@actsofaiken.org) if you would like to volunteer. Please

note, church groups are welcome to volunteer!

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Chapter Chat

Monday, October 28, 2019

Church library at 7:00 p.m.

The next book we will be chatting about is

An Irish Country Love Story by Patrick Taylor.

It's the winter of 1967, and snow is on the ground in the

colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo, but the chilly weather

can't stop love from warming hearts all over the county. Not

just the love between a man and woman, as with young doctor,

Barry Laverty, and his fiancée Sue Nolan, but also the love of

an ailing pensioner for a faithful dog that's gone missing, the

love of the local gentry for the great estate they are on verge of

losing, or Doctor Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly's deep and abiding

love for his long-time home and practice. An unexpected turn

of events threatens to drive O'Reilly from his home for good,

unless the entire village can rally behind their doctor and prove

that love really can conquer all.

If you have any questions about the book club, please call

Sharon Filler at 648-3973.

CALLING ONE AND ALL to attend the November 12th Stated Meeting of Trinity Presbytery at Seven

Oaks Presbyterian Church, Columbia, starting at 9:30 a.m. During the meeting, another chapter in the

life and mission of SAPC will move forward when Pastor Jason is officially received as a member of

Trinity Presbytery. To make travel easy for our members, we are making the church bus available for

the trip to Columbia. If you would like to ride the bus, all you have to do is sign up on the blue sheet

posted on the bulletin board in the back hallway. The time of the bus departure will be announced in the

near future. Those who wish to drive separately are free to do so. We’re hoping for good SAPC

representation at the meeting. So, please plan to come!

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SAPC STAFF

Rev. Jason Hammersley, Pastor : 648-9574 ext. 104

Cell: 910-987-7230; revhammersley@gmail.com

Michelle Lorio, Director of Children’s Ministry/ Kindergarten Director: 648-9895 ext. 107

Phillip Hare, Director of Music

Scott Chappell, Pianist/Accompanist

Tracie Toulson, Financial Manager : ext. 103

Denise Underwood, Secretary: ext. 100

Cissy Kelley, Assistant Kindergar ten Director / Childcare Coordinator 648-9895 ext.110, Cell (803) 270-5808

ATTENDANCE

Last Sunday: (8:45) - 75

(11:00) - 83

VOLUNTEERS FOR TODAY

Flowers: In celebration of our wedding anniversary. Given by Jim & Brooke Sheehan

Pulpit Assistant: Paul Ebel

Sound System: (8:45) Crissy Kuhl (11:00) Darrell Pluff

Ushers: (8:45) J im & Mollie Brownlow

(11:00) John & Sonni Callan

VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Flowers: In memory of Royce and Ophelia Stutts. Given by Jim & Carol Stutts.

Pulpit Assistant: John Kelly

Sound System: (8:45) Rober t Glance (11:00) Phil Lockard

Ushers: (8:45) Chuck & Heidi Abele

(11:00) Will & Anita Self

CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION

Church Office: 803-648-9574

Fax: 803-648-7972

Web Site: www.southaiken.org

Email: 1denisesap@gmail.com

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