THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

PRELUDE MUSIC FOR PRAYER AND MEDITATION Arabesque, No. 1 Claude Debussy (1862 - 1918)

Judy Wingate, piano

THREE CHIMES (THE TRINITY)

CHORAL INTROIT (HYMN 667)When Morning Guilds the Skies LAUDES DOMINI

Bella Voce

GREETING AND CALL TO WORSHIP (Unison)One: May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.All: And also with you.One: We have come here togetherAll: in the Presence of an awesome Host.One: Here is patience and generosity, beyond our imagining.All: Here is love and joy beyond our dreaming.One: God satisfies those who are thirsty and fills the hungry with good thingsAll: O give thanks to God who is so good, whose love goes on foreverOne: Let us worship God.

* PROCESSIONAL HYMN 31Let Us with a Gladsome Mind MONKLAND

* PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Bill HoffOne: ... Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sins together:All: Almighty God, your son Jesus Christ fed the hungry with the

bread of life and the word of his reign. We confess that, though we are hungry, we do not always turn to our Savior in hope. Forgive us, Loving God. Renew your people with your heavenly grace, and sustain us by your living bread and cup of salvation, that we may know your love for us shared in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Moment of Silence and personal reflection)

* CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 423) SARADAYCreate in us a clean heart, O God; create in us a clean heart, O God;Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us.

* WORDS OF ASSURANCE

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

FAITH SHARING WITH CHILDREN Pastor Z

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jan Nicholas

SCRIPTURE LESSONSHosea 11: 1 - 4, 8 - 11 OT Page 866 - 867Luke 12: 13 - 21 NT Page 68

One: The Word of the Lord.All: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Stuff that Blinds Conley Zomermaand

* HYMN 175Seek Ye First LAFFERTY

DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGSBerceuse from Dolly Suite Gabriel Faure (1845 - 1924)

Judy Wingate and Lois Gurney, piano duet

* Doxology (Tune 10--LASST UNS ERFREUEN) Praise God from Whom all blessings flow;Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia!Praise God the source of all our gifts!Praise Jesus Christ, Whose pow’r uplifts!Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

* Prayer of Dedication Jan Nicholas

CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION (see insert)Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts (Hymn 494) QUEBEC

Bella Voce Singers * HYMN 643

Now Thank We All Our God NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT *CHARGE AND DISMISSAL

* CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 748)Go with Us, Lord TALLIS’ CANON Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day, that in your Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you.

CONCLUDING VOLUNTARYAllegretto Scherzando, Antonin Dvořák (1841 - 1904)Slavonic Dance, No. 2, Op. 46

Judy Wingate and Lois Gurney, piano duet

* Please stand if able

We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to our guest musician, Judy Wingate, for her accompaniment today.

** We recycle - please place your used bulletin in one of the baskets by the doors as you exit.

The Eighteenth Sundayin Ordinary TimeAugust 4, 2019

The Rev. Conley A. Zomermaand, Preaching

10:00 am Worship Servicewith Communion

Welcome to worship atRiverside Presbyterian Church!

We are a dedicated body of believers with a commitment to our church and our community. We realize that our culture offers us many opportunities to be distracted from our core mission. Sometimes we resist…and sometimes we don’t. We are grateful that God’s grace and Jesus’ encouragement help us get back on track.

We’re happy to share our secrets with you!

Hearing LoopsInstructions are located in the Narthex

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W e l c o m e t o R i v e r s i d e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h First-time visitors, Welcome! Please be sure to sign in on the pew pads. Look in your pew rack for the new Prayer Request & Comment Cards.

The Mission of the Month is Meals on Wheels (MOW)

T h i s W e e k

Service Through PrayerKay Atkins, Roberta Birch, Tina Burrow, Isabel Chambers (Diane Schwalbe's sister), Martha Davis, Chuck & Judy Davidson, Nancy Drought, Jane Estes, Madelyne Gillis (Ken Mixon's mother-in-law), Doug Hutchins (Denise Brennan's father), Allan Knight, Angela Knight, Betsy Langston, Kathy Lopez, Peggy McClain, Joan Madison, Joe Meux, Gunnar Miller (Betsy Miller's husband), John Ormand (Lisa Taylor's brother), Mersida Porcic, Mary Elizabeth (Bibbie) Riley, Bill Schilling, Carol Schoenberger, Mae & Norm Singletary (Carol Proctor’s parents), Mildred Taylor, Reggie Touchton, Cristy Turner (Anita Jones’ niece), Don Ward, Marilyn Wood

Rehab, Assisted, Nursing Homes and Long-Term CareShirley Ballowe, Mary Brown, Margie de Bauernfeind, Gerald Faircloth, Peggy Fannin, Jack & Betty Hazard, Jim Hodge, Norma Hooker, Olive Mahoney, Velva Moll, Myra Pattishall, Judi Perdue, Dannette Robinson, Bill & Suzanne Tomlinson, Bunny Wilkinson, Ruth Wrenshall

In the Armed ForcesNoah Althuis, Andy Berner, Dave Brosche, Brandon Campbell, Gray Creed, Carl Crumpler, Matt McCullough, Carson McKendree, Chris Rattigan

(If you would like more information on any of those listed, please call the church office at 355-4585.)

Interim Senior PastorThe Rev. Conley Zomermaand

Associate PastorThe Rev. Bill Hoff

Parish Associate for Pastoral Care MinistriesThe Rev. Dr. Carol DiGiusto

Music MinistryDr. Lois Gurney

Education & Spiritual Nurture Ministries and Communication Team

Emily HeegYouth Ministry and Communication Team

Breanna SooterCommunity Life & Community Outreach

Ministries Jan Nicholas

Business, Property & AdministrationJack Higson

RPDS HeadmasterBen Ketchum

Connect• Change for Haiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today

Our neighbors in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, can make a few dollars go a long way, especially when linked to the micro-finance expertise of Fonkoze. Please consider making a donation of your “pocket change”, using the straw baskets in the Narthex. Your generosity lends hope and health! Thank you.

• CEW (Children’s Enrichment Workshops) School Office Supplies Needed . . . . . . Due TodayWe are collecting office supplies for each of the School Offices of West Riverside, Central Riverside and Fishweir Elementaries - see the shopping list insert with items most needed! Please bring to the church by August 4.

• Middle School Waterpark Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Aug 6All Slots Are Full! We would love to take another vehicle or two of youth but that means we need more drivers / vehicles. Are you able to help? We will cover adult entrance into the waterpark! Contact Breanna Sooter breanna.sooter@rpcjax.org

• Blessing of the Backpacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, Aug 11Join us at the 10:00 am worship service with your backpacks. We will bless and pray for all students, teachers and other school personnel as they begin the new school year.

• Angelwood Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, Aug 24This year's Angelwood Gala, Soaring Possibilities, will be at the Sawgrass Marriott at 1000 PGA Tour Blvd. Visit angelwoodjax.org/gala to find more information and to buy tickets. Come for a wonderful evening and to support Angelwood.

• Rally Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, Aug 25Rally Day is full of activities to help us kick this year off beginning with service projects at 9:00 am, worship service at 10:00 am, and potluck lunch at 11:00 am. Mark your calendar and look for more information soon. We hope you can join us on Rally Day and throughout the year!

Today

• Sunday School Classes - 9:00 am• Worship in Kissling Hall - 10:00 am

• Coffee, water, and light snacks in Kissling Hall

• Change for Haiti• CEW School Supplies Due

Aug 5 • New Women's Small Group

Aug 6 • Middle School Waterpark Day

Aug 8 • Serve at Sulzbacher

Coming Up . . .

Aug 11 • Blessing of the Backpacks• College Student Brunch

Aug 25 • Rally Day

Serve

• Delivering Christ LoveJoin the Loaves and Fishes Ministry Team and bring comfort and Christ Love to our members and extended family in need of a few great meals. When there is a meal request you will receive an email with a calendar sign up. Contact Pastor Carol DiGiusto (carol.digiusto@rpcjax.org or 355-4585 x 36) to learn more or sign up.

• Serve at Sulzbacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday August 8The 2nd Thursday of each month is RPC's day to cook and serve over 400 meals to people experiencing homelessness in Jacksonville. Each month 6-ish volunteers are needed to serve dinner. Cooks are needed at 3:00 pm. Servers at 5:45 pm. Sign up at www.rpcjax.org/sulzbacher

Stories of Faith and Reconciliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed . Bldg, Rm 302/303Today's speaker is Pastor Z. Speaker for August 11 will be Clare Charnley.

New Women's Small Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday August 5 at 7:00 - 8:30 pmA small group of women in their 30's (ish) who gather monthly for a time of fellowship and learning meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Contact Maribeth Ashley at 904-955-5419.

Be sure to visit our website (www.rpcjax.org) for updates to the calendar.

Grow Look for all Sunday School Options Listed on Church Door Posters

Summer ScheduleJune 2 - September 2

Sunday School at 9:00 am One Worship Service at 10:00 am

THE CHANCEL FLOWERSare given in loving memory of

deceased family members,by The Grisnik Family.

The flowers were arranged byPatsy Gaillard.

Do you have a special birthday or anniversary that you would like to celebrate in a new way? Why not sponsor Holy Grounds in honor of that person or day! It’s easy to do and fun as well! Dates are available from September to May, and only costs $25. Contact Jan Nicholas at 355-4585 x25 or jan.nicholas@rpcjax.org

A wonderful way to be of service to RPC and our community is to volunteer to drive our church van on Sunday mornings. Special license not required - just a short orientation and ‘on the road’ experience! Contact Jan Nicholas at 355-4585 x25 or jan.nicholas@rpcjax.org

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