Service for the Lord’s DaySt. Simons Presbyterian Church
Fourth Sunday of EasterMay 12, 2019 | 11:00 am Traditional Service
Cody MillerThe Quiet Strength of Tabitha
WE GATHER TO PRAISELet us now prepare our hearts and minds to worship God.
GreeterJack Hartman
UshersBarbara Dieterman
Riddick Ackerman
Lee Baxter
Mel Baxter
AcolyteEnglish Jane Buckley
Welcome to worship at St. Simons Presbyterian Church. During the announcements please take a moment to sign and pass the friendship register located at the end of the pew. As you enter the sanctuary, please silence your cell phones. All children are welcome in worship. If you prefer, a nursery (located in the children’s hall at the rear of the church) is available for children from birth to five years. Worship resources for children are available at the sanctuary entrances.
Welcome & Announcements Rev. Alan Dyer
We gather in worship to
attend to the presence of
God in our lives. In worship
we see the world in light of
God’s grace, and go forth
with a vision and power for
living in the world as God’s
people. The rhythm of the
life of the believer moves
from worship to ministry,
from ministry to worship.
Please stand if able.*
One: Day by day, God leads us:
ALL: to the deep pools of peace, to the green lawns of grace.
One: Day by day, Jesus calls us:
ALL: to pour out ourselves in service, to anoint the stranger with hope.
One: Day by day, the Holy Spirit shows us:
ALL: the community we could be, the family we are called to become.
*cAll to Worship Jack Hartman
GAtherinG Words
One: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you.
introit Nearer My God to Thee/Sweet, Sweet Spirit
arr. BYU Vocalpoint/Chi Rho Traditional
Chi Rho from Wake Forest University
*openinG hymn (14)For the Beauty of the Earth
dix
prelude
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me GoGaither Vocal Band/arr. Blake
Chi Rho
WE SHARE OUR LIFE & GIFTS
*AssurAnce of pArdon
In the life of the Christian
community God calls
people to particular acts
of discipleship, to use
their personal gifts for
service in the church and
in the world. The act of
commissioning gives the
church the opportunity
to affirm those called to
service, as well as pledge
the support, prayers, and
encouragement of the
community of faith.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
Silence for Personal Confession
*prAyer of confession (All)Almighty God, you are always with us, guarding our days, and you know when we stray away, when we step out of turn, when we do wrong or turn the other way. Forgive us for not following your path. Help us to understand what it means to be washed by you, led by you, and to set about following you.
Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin
Joys And concerns of the church
prAyers of the people And the lord’s prAyer (All)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.
*GloriA pAtri h.W. GreAtorex
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.
prepArAtion for prAyer (471)
O Lord, Hear My PrayerBerthier, tAize
Chancel Choir and Chi Rho
commissioninGInterfaith Holy Land Trip Team
Susan & Michael Ashburn, Bethany Leggett, Patti Jordan, Erin & Alan Dyer, Don Gammon, Martha Martin, Kathy Cathey, Carol & Alex Snyder,
Leslie & George Andreae, Elizabeth Booth
It Is Wellarr. StevensonAnthem
Chi Rho
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
second reAdinGPage 1708 NT
All children please come forward at the pastor’s invitation.Following the Word for Children, children Preschool-2nd grade may leave for KidZ Worship.
Word for children
One: This is the Word of the Lord. ALL: Thanks be to God.
first reAdinG
Psalm 23Page 862 OT
Jack Hartman
prAyer for illuminAtion
*prAyer of dedicAtion
*doxoloGy (606) 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. Amen.
offertory
Hallelujah, What a Savior!/Riversidearr. Stevenson; Chi Rho Traditional
sermon Rev. Alan Dyer
The Prayer for Illumination
derives from John Calvin,
who believed that, apart
from the Holy Spirit,
neither scripture nor
proclamation could be for
the hearers more than an
accumulation of words,
words, words.
–The Companion to the
Book of Common Worship
Acts 9:36-43
In 1977 the PC(USA)
adopted A Declaration of
Faith “as a contemporary
statement of faith, a
reliable aid for Christian
study, liturgy, and
inspiration.” In that spirit
we often use it in our
worship to explore what it
means to profess Christian
faith.
*AffirmAtion of fAith (All)The Spirit enabled people of all races, classes, and nations to accept the good news of what God had done in Christ, repent of their sins, and enter the community of faith. We testify that today this same Holy Spirit makes us able to respond in faith to the gospel and leads us into the Christian community. The Spirit brings us out of death into life, out of separation into fellowship. The Spirit makes us aware of our sinfulness and need, moves us to abandon our old way of life, persuades us to trust in Christ and adopt his way. It is not our faith but God’s grace in Jesus Christ that justifies us and reconciles us to God. Yet it is only by faith that we accept God’s grace and live by it.
A Declaration of Faith
*Benediction
WE GO FORTH TO SERVE
*hymn of dedicAtion Jesus Calls Us
GAlilee720
Choral SongCharles Wesleypostlude
Amy Bishop, Organist
If You Are New Here. Whether you are visiting from out-of-town, a seasonal resident, or searching for a church home, we are delighted that you are worshiping with us today. If you are interested in receiving more information about membership or the ministries of our congregation, please indicate that on the Friendship Register as it is passed down your pew at the beginning of worship so that we can be in touch with you soon.
Child Care. Children of all ages are welcome in worship. If you prefer, a nursery is available for children, birth through age five. The nursery is located in the Children’s Wing at the rear of the church.
Giving By Text. You can give your tithes and offerings electronically through text messaging. Text the code “SSPC” and send to the number: 73256.
If You Are in Need of Prayer. You may fill out a prayer request card (available in the pews) and place it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher.
To Aid in Worship. A “Rocking Room” with live video of the service is available in the chapel located outside of the front right doors of the sanctuary. Hearing assistance devices and large print hymnals and Bibles may be obtained from the ushers.
Sermons Online. To hear sermons online, visit www.sspres.org/sermons.
chorAl response (568) Now to Him
arr. Chi Rho Traditional
Chi Rho
Men’s Noonday Bible Study
Mission
Children
Youth
Young Adults
Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Social Hall with breakfastKidZ Crew (Preschool to Grade 5)Sundays: KidZ Worship following the “Word for Children” during 11AM worship. (Pre K-2nd)Wednesdays Starting Jan 31st: Faith, fun, and music. Meet on the playground veranda at 4PM. Wednesday Night Supper at 6PM.KidZ Fellowship (Grades 3 to 5) Monthly on Sundays: Faith and fun. Meet in the Britt Room for supper at 6PM.Chimes and ChoirWednesdays: Meet on the playground veranda at 4PM.
Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Social Hall with breakfastSunday Night Fellowship Sunday evenings in the Youth Suite Dinner at 6PMBreakfast Devotion (Grades 6 to 12) Tuesdays at 7:00AM at Chick-Fil-A Transportation to school is available for middle schoolers. Music (Grades 6 to 12) Sundays: Youth Ensemble meets at 5PM in Music Attic Annie Franklin Arvin at [email protected].
TGIF/Faith on TapMonthly Friday (usually 2nd Fridays) at 6PMA casual social gathering for the 20s/30s/40s group. Location varies. Movie night at church will coordinate for the kids.Ada Owens at [email protected] or 638-2220.
Spiritual Formation at St. Simons PresbyterianDiscipleship
Music
Pastoral Care
ChoirChoirs for all ages are available. See Children and Youth for graded choir schedule. Adults meet in the Ashantilly wing on Wednesday nights. Handbells and Other InstrumentationHandbells, chimes and instruments are an important part of the music ministry for children through adults. Rhonda Hambright at [email protected] or 638-2220.Suzanne Morrison at [email protected]
Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30 AMSunday School classes are available for all ages. Please come for breakfast and a time of fellowship each week in the Britt Room prior to class.
Britt Class (Traditional) - Ashantilly RoomCome & See (Discussion) - Social HallRejoice (Sharing) - John Law RoomTrinity (Reflective) - Parlor20s/30s/40s (Conversational) - Chapel
Frieda Warner at [email protected] or 638-2220.Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays at 12PM in the John Law Room.Come for lunch and Men’s Bible Study led by Alan Dyer every Wednesday. Visitors are always welcome.Thursdays at 7:15 AM in the Britt RoomCome for breakfast and Community Men’s Bible Study led by area pastors every Thursday. John Matthews at [email protected]’ Video Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:30AM in the ChapelGather for prayer and discussion each week using a video study. All women are invited!Gail Ledbetter at [email protected].
Women’s Bible Study/Prayer Group Thursdays at 10AM in the Upper Room (Sept.-May)Gwen Mayberry [email protected] or 638-8711.
Presbyterian Women (PW) Circle .All women are invited to join a PW Circle. Circles meet for Bible Study each month. Anne Aspinwall at [email protected] or 912-399-1101Terri Simpson at [email protected] or 912-580-8754.
Stephen MinistryStephen Ministry offers confidential one-on-one Christian care to those experiencing difficult life circumstances. Jann Briscoe at [email protected] or 269-0212. Pastoral CareTo notify the church of illness, hospitalization, births, deaths, or prayer request, contact the church office at 912-638-2220. If you need pastoral care after hours please contact one of our pastors.
Rev. Alan Dyer 937-623-7963Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin 828-443-0299Rev. Jann Briscoe 912-269-0212
Manna HouseFirst Monday of every monthHelp prepare, serve, and cleanup a meal for guests at “Manna House,” a local soup kitchen ministry.Chris Pippart at [email protected] Mentoring ProgramMentor children in Brunswick elementary schools as part of Positive Adult Leadership (PAL) Mentoring.Richard Hathaway at [email protected] for HumanityJoin us for local Habitat for Humanity home construction. Builds happen each fall and winter.Alan Dyer at [email protected] or 638-2220.Community & Global MissionsShare God’s love with service locally and globally. Missions include Angel Tree Christmas Gifts, Hunger Action Team, and summer mission trips. Alan Dyer at [email protected] or 638-2220.
This Week May 12 - 17
Today, May 128:30 am Chapel Service - Sanctuary9:00 am Coffee Hour & Breakfast - Social Hall9:30 am Sunday School - Various Locations11:00 am Traditional Service - Sanctuary2:00 pm Memorial Service for Ellen Fleming - Sanctuary4:30 pm Marsh’s Edge Worship - Marsh’s Edge
Monday, May 1310:00 am Chancel Ensemble - Sanctuary6:30 pm Ladies of the Night - Upper Room8:00pm AA Meeting - Britt Room8:00pm Al Anon - John Law
Tuesday, May 147:00 am Youth Breakfast Devotion - Chick-Fil-A9:30 am Staff Meeting - John Law9:30 am Yoga Class - Chapel10:00 am Onederful Morning Glories - Upper Room12:00 pm Lunch Bunch - Upper Room2:00 pm Circle of Esther - Frances McCrary’s Home5:00 pm Welcoming Task Force - Upper Room
Wednesday, May 1512:00 pm Men’s Noonday Bible Study - John Law6:30 pm Chancel Ringers - Bell Room7:00 pm Chancel Choir - Sanctuary
Thursday, May 167:15 am Men’s Bible Study - Britt Room10:00 am Ladies Bible Study - Upper Room4:00 pm Yoga Class - Chapel6:30 pm Stephen Ministry - Parlor8:00 pm AA Meeting - Britt Room8:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law Room
Friday, May 1710:00 am Book Study and Prayer - Jann’s Office
Chancel Flowers: The flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Board Member and past President, Ellen Fleming, by CASA Glynn and Camden.
Christian Sympathy: We extend our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Ellen Fleming, who passed away on Friday, May 3rd. We lift up Ellen’s family and friends, as well as her many students during this difficult time. A memorial service for Ellen will be held in the Sanctuary today (May 12) at 2 PM.
Christian Celebration: Together, we celebrate the baptism of Della Katherine Turner. Daughter of John and Bonnie Turner and younger sister to Renick &India Pearl.
Source: Parts of today’s liturgy adapted from writings of Rev. Thom Shuman and Rev. Kathryn Craven.
205 Kings Way St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-2220
St. Simons Presbyterian Church is a member of the Savannah Presbytery and the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
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Rhonda HambrightMusic [email protected]
Nat ScottCongregational [email protected]
Walter LynnBuilding [email protected]
Leslie McCrackenClerk of Session
Molly MacaulayChair of Deacons
Bob HarperTreasurer
Ministers: All members of the churchSt. Simons Presbyterian Church Ministers: All members of the church
Judy CauleyPreschool Director [email protected]
Rev. Jann BriscoeParish [email protected]
Frieda WarnerChildren’s Ministry/[email protected]
Madelynne RisiBRIDGE Director [email protected]
Suzanne [email protected]
Ada OwensDir. of Communications [email protected]
Rev. Annie Franklin ArvinAssoc. Pastor of Youth & [email protected]
To Ponder Prayerfully
Saints and Widows
-Walter Brueggemann
“The Wonder is Witnessed And Attested only By sAints And WidoWs. WhAt A pAir! the sAints Are those Who did not flee from the smell of deAth. the WidoWs Are those Who live every dAy in their vulnerABility, At the edGe of
deAth. they Are the only Witnesses. it tAkes A certAin kind of Witness to see the neWness!”