Gathering

Voluntary “Largo” from Flute Concerto in C-Major VivaldiForthcoming

Opening Announcements Sarah Chancellor-Watson

Call to Worship (responsive, Psalm 136)(responsive, Psalm 136) Ken Kneipp

God meets us in our greatest need and satisfies us with divine presence and provision. God meets us in our greatest need and satisfies us with divine presence and provision. In gratitude, let us worship the Lord our God. In gratitude, let us worship the Lord our God.

Prayer of the DayLife-changing God, you have touched us and transformed us to reach out to all Life-changing God, you have touched us and transformed us to reach out to all who who

hunger for what only you can give. Keep our feet in your paths and bless us to multiply hunger for what only you can give. Keep our feet in your paths and bless us to multiply blessings to others, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer and Lord. Amen. blessings to others, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer and Lord. Amen.

Hymn: “O Lord, You Are My God and King” JerusalemJerusalemO Lord, you are my God and King, and I will ever bless your name;O Lord, you are my God and King, and I will ever bless your name;I will extol you every day, and evermore your praise proclaim. I will extol you every day, and evermore your praise proclaim. You, Lord, are greatly to be praised; your greatness is beyond our thought; You, Lord, are greatly to be praised; your greatness is beyond our thought; all generations shall tell forth the mighty wonders you have wrought.all generations shall tell forth the mighty wonders you have wrought.

How rich in grace are you, O Lord, full of compassion, merciful, How rich in grace are you, O Lord, full of compassion, merciful, Your anger always slow to rise; your steadfast love you show to all,Your anger always slow to rise; your steadfast love you show to all,for you are good in all your ways; your creatures know your constant care.for you are good in all your ways; your creatures know your constant care.To all your works your love extends; all souls your tender mercies share.To all your works your love extends; all souls your tender mercies share.

Your works will give you thanks, O Lord; your saints your mighty acts will show, Your works will give you thanks, O Lord; your saints your mighty acts will show, till all the peoples of the earth your kingdom, power, glory know.till all the peoples of the earth your kingdom, power, glory know.Eternal is your kingdom, Lord, forever strong, forever sure; Eternal is your kingdom, Lord, forever strong, forever sure; while generations rise and die, your high dominion will endure.while generations rise and die, your high dominion will endure.

Call to ConfessionLet us confess our sins in the presence of the One who blesses us and meets our need.Let us confess our sins in the presence of the One who blesses us and meets our need.

Prayer of Confession (unison)(unison)God of compassion, we are sick. We have wrestled all night with worry instead of God of compassion, we are sick. We have wrestled all night with worry instead of

resting in you. We have asserted our own goodness instead of awakening to yours. We resting in you. We have asserted our own goodness instead of awakening to yours. We have turned away those hungry for your help instead of trusting you and feeding them have turned away those hungry for your help instead of trusting you and feeding them from your limitless supply of blessings. Forgive us, heal us, and help us to hold on to you. from your limitless supply of blessings. Forgive us, heal us, and help us to hold on to you. We call upon you, for you will answer us, O God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. We call upon you, for you will answer us, O God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of PardonThe God of steadfast love is our refuge and Savior. In Christ, we who are broken are The God of steadfast love is our refuge and Savior. In Christ, we who are broken are

healed, forgiven, filled, and transformed. Alleluia, Amen. healed, forgiven, filled, and transformed. Alleluia, Amen.

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST | AUGUST 2, 2020

The WordPrayer for Illumination

Providing God, by your Holy Spirit feed us with your Word, that we might be filled with Providing God, by your Holy Spirit feed us with your Word, that we might be filled with the bread of life. Amen. the bread of life. Amen.

Scripture Lesson Matthew 14:13-21Matthew 14:13-21Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place

by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a de-cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a de-serted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into serted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thou-over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thou-sand men, besides women and children.sand men, besides women and children.

Sermon “Miracles of AbundanceMiracles of Abundance” Sarah Chancellor-WatsonSarah Chancellor-Watson

Affirmation of Faith (The Apostle’s Creed, unison)(The Apostle’s Creed, unison)I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.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 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 de-of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he de-scended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, scended 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 and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the 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.forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Gloria PatriGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning,

is now and every shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.

Offertory “Kyrie Eleison” from Requiem Wilberg Matt McCann, baritone; The Chancel Choir & Orchestra

DoxologyPraise God from whom all blessings flPraise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all creatures here below.ow. Praise him all creatures here below.Praise him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.Praise him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (responsive)(responsive) Let us pray for the needs of the world, saying, O Lord, attend to our cry, Let us pray for the needs of the world, saying, O Lord, attend to our cry, give ear give ear

to our prayer.to our prayer.

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God who hears us, holds us, and helps us, you are our eternal source of blessing. God who hears us, holds us, and helps us, you are our eternal source of blessing. You are our endless source of provision. In your compassion, you see our need; heal our You are our endless source of provision. In your compassion, you see our need; heal our sickness and satisfy our hunger. sickness and satisfy our hunger.

Hear us now as we pray for the church, the world, and all in need. O Lord, attend Hear us now as we pray for the church, the world, and all in need. O Lord, attend to our cry, to our cry, give ear to our prayer.give ear to our prayer.

For our sisters and brothers called by your name throughout the world, O Lord, For our sisters and brothers called by your name throughout the world, O Lord, attend to our cry, attend to our cry, give ear to our prayer.give ear to our prayer.

Bless your church and help us move forward in mission with you, O Lord, attend Bless your church and help us move forward in mission with you, O Lord, attend to our cry, to our cry, give ear to our prayer.give ear to our prayer.

For healing and preservation of your creation in heaven and on earth, O Lord, For healing and preservation of your creation in heaven and on earth, O Lord, attend to our cry, attend to our cry, give ear to our prayer.give ear to our prayer.

For the need of the nations – wisdom for leaders, vindication and relief for the For the need of the nations – wisdom for leaders, vindication and relief for the oppressed, O Lord, attend to our cry, oppressed, O Lord, attend to our cry, give ear to our prayer.give ear to our prayer.

For those who are hungry, ill, vulnerable, or seeking refuge from adversaries and For those who are hungry, ill, vulnerable, or seeking refuge from adversaries and injustice, O Lord, attend to our cry, injustice, O Lord, attend to our cry, give ear to our prayer.give ear to our prayer.

For all who need you, near and far, [name specific prayers] O Lord, attend to our For all who need you, near and far, [name specific prayers] O Lord, attend to our cry, cry, give ear to our prayer.give ear to our prayer.

For the faithful who have preceded us and in whose steps we follow, O Lord, For the faithful who have preceded us and in whose steps we follow, O Lord, attend to our cry, attend to our cry, give ear to our prayer.give ear to our prayer.

Wondrously show us your steadfast love, that we may behold your face in righ-Wondrously show us your steadfast love, that we may behold your face in righ-teousness and be satisfied, when we awake, beholding your likeness; through Christ our teousness and be satisfied, when we awake, beholding your likeness; through Christ our Lord we pray, saying the prayer he taught us…Lord we pray, saying the prayer he taught us…

Our Father, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.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;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.and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

SendingHymn: “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” linsteadlinstead

Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy:Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy:bread is broken; the wine is poured; Christ is spoken and seen and heard.bread is broken; the wine is poured; Christ is spoken and seen and heard.

(refrain)(refrain)Jesus lives again; earth can breathe again; pass the Word around: loaves abound!Jesus lives again; earth can breathe again; pass the Word around: loaves abound!

Christ is able to make us one; at the table he sets the tone,Christ is able to make us one; at the table he sets the tone,teaching people to live to bless, love in word and indeed express. (refrain)teaching people to live to bless, love in word and indeed express. (refrain)

Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share: God (Immanuel) everywhere! (refrain)gives us love to tell, bread to share: God (Immanuel) everywhere! (refrain)

Charge and Blessing

VoluntaryVoluntary “Fugue in D-Major (BWV 532)” Bach Simon Templet, organ

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Announcements

#RebuildHope 2020In response to the closing of Camp RHINO this summer, the RHINO Board committed to main-taining our presence in the volunteer community by establishing the “#RebuildHope 2020” cam-paign, an effort in which we rise to meet the extraordinary needs our city is experiencing during the pandemic. Here are some upcoming opportunities:

CITY PARKWednesday, August 5th8:00 am - 10:00 am7 spots available as of 7/31 ! (ages 12 and up)We will be working around Big Lake doing some weeding, pruning, and trimming - with our friends at City Park. SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANKFriday, August 14th9:00 am - 12:00 pm3 spots available as of 7/31 ! (ages 12 and up)We will be helping Second Harvest pack and sort food to distribute to families in need.

ARC GNO MARDI GRAS RECYCLING CENTERMonday, August 24th12:30 pm - 3:00 pm5 spots available as of 7/31 ! (ages 18 and up) If you are interested in serving with RHINO through these efforts, please let RHINO Director Savan-nah Fraser know by contacting her at 803-968-5937 or rhino@scapc.org. To stay more closely up to date with what Savannah is doing, follow Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans on Facebook (facebook,com./rhinon-ola) and Instagram (@rhinonola).

“Christianity and World Religions” Final Class This Morning

This popular Sunday School class will hold its last session at 9:30 AM today. The session will be “A Look Back and a Look Forward”, in which class leaders Julie Nice and Richard Ash-more will summarize the themes from the first seven classes. Login details can be found on our Virtual Sunday School page (www.scapc.org/sunday-school-zoom).