Service for the Lord’s DaySt. Simons Presbyterian Church

3rd Sunday in LentMarch 19, 2017 | 8:45 & 11:00am Worship

“A Gorge in the Mountains (Kauterskill Clove)”Sanford Robinson Gifford, 1862

Oil on canvas

Welcome to worship at St. Simons Presbyterian Church. 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

WE GATHER TO PRAISELet us now prepare our hearts and minds to worship God.

Service for the Lord’s Day3rd Sunday in Lent

March 19, 2017 | 8:45 & 11:00am Worship

Greeter8:45 am

Warren Jansen 11:00 am

David Stewart

Ushers8:45 am

Stacy Wills

Joe Wills

Karleen Thompson

John Thompson

11:00 am

Alex Binkney

Ron Binkney

Nora Sue Spencer

Jerry Spencer

Acolyte Kate Head

GreetinG & AnnouncementsPlease sign and pass the friendship register.

Rev. Bob Brearley

On this third Sunday of

Lent, we continue our

journey with Jesus to

Jerusalem, where he will

die for sins of the world.

The scriptures, prayers,

and songs of this worship

service remind us that the

way of faith is not always

easy. It is in the suffering

times of our life that we

often draw nearest to God

and become sensitive to

the needs of others. May

we encourage one another,

and may we rely on Holy

Spirit on the difficult days.

11:00 Service Only

8:45 Service Only

Please stand if able.*

One: O Lord, our Lord, how exalted is your name in all the world!

ALL: When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,

the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,

One: What are human beings that you should be mindful of them?

Mortals that you should seek them out?

ALL: You have made them but little lower than the angels;

You adorn them with glory and honor;

One: You give them mastery over the works of your hands; You put all things under their feet.

ALL: O Lord, our Lord, how exalted is your name in all the

world!

*cAll to Worship Warren JansenDavid Stewart

introit Rock-a My Soul Spiritual, arr. Hopson

Kingdom KidZ Choir (3rd-5th Grade)

prelude In This Very Room arr. Sikes

Amy Bishop, Organ; Beverly Fetter, Piano

We, Thy People, Praise Thee (Theme by Haydn)Kingdom KidZ Chimes

arr. Thompson

*openinG hymn 438Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

toplAdy

WE SHARE OUR LIFE & GIFTS

prAyer of thAnksGivinG 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.

*AssurAnce of pArdon

In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

*GloriA pAtri 581 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.

Silence for Personal Confession

In words of scripture

the people are called

to confess the reality

of sin in personal and

common life. Claiming

the promises of God

sealed in our baptism, we

humbly confess our sin.

The assurance of God’s

forgiving grace is declared

in the name of Jesus

Christ. We accept God’s

forgiveness, confident

that in dying to sin, God

raises us to new life.

-Book of Common Worship

prepArAtion for prAyer (169) Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

rest

*prAyer of confession (All)Eternal God, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death, and resurrection of your Son. Forgive us when the weariness of life worries us into despair and when our problems seem larger than we can handle. May we remember your strength, and may we place our hope in our God as we follow the Christ and as we love others with his patient kindness. Grant us the gift of your Spirit that we may live with courage and announce with joy the wonder of your love. We bring our prayers to you.

Rev. Jann Briscoe

Joys And concerns of the church

The Chancel Choir sings

the gospel this morning

with the words of an old

Negro spiritual that still

comforts our souls: “My

God is a rock in a weary

land, shelter in a time

of storm. O my Jesus, O

my Jesus, O my Jesus,

Amen.”

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

neW testAment lesson

Romans 5:1-11Page 1752 NT, Pew Bible

prAyer for illuminAtion

sermon Rev. Bob Brearley“Singing Our Sorrows Away”

*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.

One: This is the Word of the Lord. ALL: Thanks be to God.

old testAment lesson

Exodus 17:1-17Page 114 OT, Pew Bible

Warren JansenDavid Stewart

My God is a RockSpiritual,

arr. Parker/ShawAnthem

Chancel ChoirBud Longley, Esther Maloof, Soloists

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

offertoryO Lord, Most Holy

Amy Bishop, Organ; Beverly Fetter, Piano

arr. Aultman

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.

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.

*Benediction

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

*hymn of dedicAtion Go, My Children, with My Blessing

Ar hyd y nos547

Go out into the world in

peace. . .rejoicing in the

power of the Holy Spirit.

*AffirmAtion of fAith (All)

The reconciling work of Jesus was the supreme crisis in the life of humankind. His cross and resurrection become personal crisis and present hope for us when the gospel is proclaimed and believed. In this experience, the Spirit brings God’s forgiveness to all people, moves them to respond in faith, repentance, and obedience, and initiates the new life in Christ. The new life does not release us from conflict with unbelief, pride, lust, or fear. We still have to struggle with disheartening difficulties and problems. Nevertheless, as we mature in love and faithfulness in our life with Christ, we live in freedom and good cheer, bearing witness on good days and evil days, confident that the new life is pleasing to God and helpful to others.

The Confession of 1967

ToccataPachelbelpostlude

Amy Bishop, Organ

chorAl response (568)Amen

hAuGen

Mission

Children

Youth

Young Adults

Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Social Hall with breakfastWeeKidZ (3 Years to Grade 2)Sundays: Wee Worship/KidZ Worship following the “Word for Children” during 11AM worship. Wednesdays: Faith, fun, and music. Meet on the playground veranda at 4PM. WOW supper at 6PM.KingdomKidZ (Grades 3 to 5)Second Sundays: Faith and fun. Meet in the Britt Room for supper at 6PM.Chimes and Choir (Grades 3 to 5)Wednesdays: Meet on the playground veranda at 4PM. Frieda Warner at frieda@sspres.org or 638-2220.

Manna HouseFirst Monday of every monthHelp prepare, serve, and cleanup a meal for guests at “Manna House,” a local soup kitchen ministry.Marie Dodd at mariewdodd@bellsouth.net.PAL Mentoring ProgramMentor children in Brunswick elementary schools as part of Positive Adult Leadership (PAL) Mentoring.Richard Hathaway at thehathaways2@comcast.net.Habitat for HumanityJoin us for local Habitat for Humanity home construction. Builds happen each fall and winter.Alan Dyer at alan@sspres.org 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 alan@sspres.org or 638-2220.

Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Social Hall with breakfastFellowshipSunday evenings in the Youth Suite Dinner at 6PMMid & Senior High at 6:30PM (Grades 6 to 12)Breakfast 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 Meg Johnson at meg@sspres.org.

Faith on TapMonthly Thursday (usually 2nd Thursdays) at 7PMA casual young adult Bible Study for 20 and 30-somethings meets monthly. Location varies. Childcare available.Alan Dyer at alan@sspres.org 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 rhonda@sspres.org or 638-2220.Suzanne Morrison at suzanne@sspres.org

Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Social Hall with breakfast Sunday 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 - Upper RoomCome & See - Social HallRejoice - ChapelTrinity - Parlor

Frieda Warner at frieda@sspres.org or 638-2220.Men’s Bible StudyMondays at 12PM in the Britt RoomCome for lunch and Men’s Bible Study led by Alan Dyer every Monday. 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 jhmatthews7@comcast.net.Ladies’ Video Bible StudyWednesdays at 10:30AM in the Youth SuiteGather for prayer and discussion each week using a video study. All women are invited!Gail Ledbetter at gbledbetter@att.net.

Women’s Bible Study/Prayer GroupThursdays at 10AM in the Upper Room (Sept.-May)Gwen Mayberry gwenmayberry@gmail.com or 638-8711.Presbyterian Women (PW) CirclesAll women are invited to join a PW Circle. Circles meet for Bible Study each month. Alison Schueneman at schueneman@gmail.com.Nancy Harper at nanhbasket@aol.com.

Stephen MinistryStephen Ministry offers confidential one-on-one Christian care to those experiencing difficult life circumstances. Jann Briscoe at jannbriscoe@gmail.com 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.St. Simons Presbyterian 638-2220Rev. Bob Brearley at 912-399-5957Rev. Alan Dyer at 937-623-7963Rev. Jann Briscoe 912-269-0212

This Week Mar 19 - Mar 25

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Today, Mar 19 8:45 am Early Worship - Sanctuary 9:30 am Breakfast - Social Hall 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship - Sanctuary 12:00 pm Montaña De Luz Mission Trip Meeting - Youth Suite 12:00 pm Membership Ministry Team Meeting - Upper Room 3:30 pm Magnolia Manor Service - Magnolia Manor 5:00 pm Youth Ensemble - Music Attic 6:00 pm Youth Supper & Activities - Britt Room/ Youth SuiteMonday, Mar 20

12:00 pm Men’s Noon Day Bible Study - Britt Room 5:30 pm Diaconate Meeting - Upper Room

8:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting - Britt Room

Tuesday, Mar 21 7:00 am Youth Breakfast Devotion - SSI Chick-fil-a 2:00 pm Coffee & Conversation - Marsh’s Edge 5:30 pm Session Meeting - Upper Room

Wednesday, Mar 22 10:30 am Ladies Video Bible Study - Youth Suite 4:00 pm KidZ Programs - Playground Veranda 4:00 pm Refugee Resettlement Discussion - Upper Room 5:00 pm Confirmation Class - Chapel 5:00 pm Lenten Learning Series - Social Hall 6:00 pm WOW Supper - Social Hall 6:30 pm Chancel Ringers - Bell Room 7:00 pm Chancel Choir - Choir Room

Thursday, Mar 23 7:15 am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study - Britt Room 10:00 am Ladies Bible Study & Prayer Group- Upper Room 10:30 am Pres. Homes Lunch & Golf - Brunswick Country Club 4:00 pm Yoga - Youth Suite 8:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting - Britt Room

Friday, Mar 24 10:00 am Book Discussion & Prayer - Jann’s Office

Saturday, Mar 25 3:00 pm Cooking Class with Nat! - Kitchen/Britt Room

Chancel Flowers: The Chancel flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in memory of Mimi and Sam Franklin by the Elias family.

WOW Supper Menu (Mar. 22): Grilled BBQ chicken breast, mac-n-cheese, green beans, salad, rolls, dessert.

Lenten Learning Ser iesWednesdays in March

5 P M | S o c i a l H a l l

Free & Open to Publ icMarch 22

Al lyson Jackson“Penguin Project”

Cooking ClassSaturday, March 25

Space is limited to first 20 people! Payment is

registration and must be made in person to church office.

3 P M - 7 P M

$ 2 5 / personMenu Online!

with Nat!

Annual Presbyterian Homes Luncheon & Golf Outing

T h u r s d a y, M a r c h 2 3B r u n s w i c k C o u n t r y C l u b

L u n c h : 1 1 A M Te e O f f : 1 2 : 3 0 P MLunch is free & all are welcome to attend

only this portion of the day. Golf fee is $80. If you would like to golf, contact Alan or Bob!

benefiting the Caring Hands Fund

V a r i e t yS h o w c a s e

S S P C

W e d n e s d a y , M a r c h 2 9Calling all performers, artists,

craftsmen and hobbyists!If you would like to participate in the showcase,

please contact Nat or Frieda to sign up!nat@sspres.org frieda@sspres.org

― Ann Weems

“When the Journey Gets too hArd, When We feel depleted, When our compAssion turns to complAininG,

When our efforts toWArd Justice And mercy seem to Get us noWhere, it’s time to rememBer the humility pArt—

thAt it is God Who hAs mAde us And not We ourselves;thAt the sAvinG of the World or even one pArt of it

is not on our shoulders,it is then We cAn come unto him, And he Will Give us rest.

With rest We’ll rememBer WhAt it is We Are ABout.”

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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Jeannine TorbertAdministratorjeannine@sspres.org

Rhonda HambrightMusic Ministryrhonda@sspres.org

Nat ScottCongregational Lifenat@sspres.org

Walter LynnBuilding Coordinatorwalter@sspres.org

Leslie McCrackenClerk of Session

Anne AspinwallChair of Deacons

Al LedinghamTreasurer

Ministers: All members of the churchSt. Simons Presbyterian Church Ministers: All members of the church

Judy CauleyPreschool Director judy@sspres.org

Rev. Alan DyerCo-Pastoralan@sspres.org

Rev. Jann BriscoeParish Associatejannbriscoe@gmail.com

Frieda WarnerChildren’s Ministry/CEfrieda@sspres.org

Meg JohnsonYouth Ministry meg@sspres.org

Amy BishopOrganistamy@sspres.org

Suzanne MorrisonHandbellssuzanne@sspres.org

Betty CarterSecretarybetty@sspres.org

Caroline KittleCommunications caroline@sspres.org

To Ponder Prayerfully

Come Unto Me