Those Who Serve Today

Flowers: Given by Mr. & Mrs. Alan Smith In honor of Slater Smith’s & Abby Lambert’s engagement

Greeters: Ushers

Acolytes: Jack Gibson & Luke Tucker

Asst. Elder: Randy Lambert

Circle of Prayer: In the Chapel following the service:

Steve Blair, Cindy Blair & Becky Stewart

(Philippians 1: 3-6) All are welcome!

Welcome! Please take a moment to fill out the attendance registration located near the

right side of each pew to let us know about your visit with us. If you are a visitor,

we ask for your home phone and address merely to determine if First Presbyterian

Church can meet your needs in any way. We welcome your calls (286-6638) and

e-mails (fpccorinth@bellsouth.net) at any time, and for any reason. Our

website address is www.fpccorinth.com .

The following services are provided to make your worship with us as mean-

ingful and comfortable as possible. You are invited to prayerfully consider making

this your church home. You may contact our pastor or indicate your interest on the

welcome card.

Nursery is provided for infants and toddlers during Sunday School and

Worship Services as well as Wednesday Night services. Children’s Church is held in the Fellowship Hall for ages 4 thru 5th grade.

We follow the Corinth school district calendar for Children’s Church. If school

is out for a break or holiday, Children’s Church will not be held. We hope you

take this time to enjoy Family Worship with your children. Toddlers and pre-K

ages 2 & 3, have their very own special time together year around. Their class

is located across from the nursery at the west entrance of the Education Wing.

A Wheelchair and an Oxygen Tank are located in the large closet just off

the narthex entrance and are available for anyone who has a need. A wheelchair

is also located in the anteroom at the east entrance. Ushers will assist you.

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Ministerial Staff Administrative Staff

Pastor - Dr. Don Elliott Church Secretaries - Connie Doles Youth & Fellowship - Gregg Parker & Lisa Kramer

Directors of Intergenerational Ministries - Brett & Kimberly Grantham Facilities Managers - Day School Director - Phyllis Sellers Domenick & Paula Sarallo

Accompanist - Nancy He’bert

Choir Director - Jan Pike

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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

October 2, 2016

THE PIANO PRELUDE

CALL TO MEDITATION

THE ORGAN PRELUDE

THE INTROIT: “Glorify Thy Name”

THE CALL TO WORSHIP

*THE HYMN: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” No. 108

*THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION:

THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON *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. A-men, A - men.

*THE APOSTLES’ CREED THE UNISON READING: Psalm 23 (KJV)

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

The Service of Worship begins with the prelude. Reverently prepare for worship during this time.

OFFERTORY SENTENCES

THE OFFERTORY

*THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION:

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. A - men.

CHURCH FAMILY TIME

THE CALL TO PRAYER: “All Your Anxiety”

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND PETITION

RESPONSE TO PRAYER: “Hear Our Prayer, O Heavenly Father”

THE SCRIPTURE: Psalm 132

THE SERMON: “ A Psalm for the Forgiven ”

Dr. Don Elliott

THE ANTHEM: “We Will Remember You”

We will remember you in the breaking of the bread, We will remember ev’ry loving word you said. “Eat this bread and live. My peace to you I give.” In the breaking of the bread, we will remember you.

We will remember you in the pouring of the wine, We will remember how you looked into our eyes. “Drink this cup and live. Your sins I will forgive.” In the pouring of the wine, we will remember you.

A new command you gave to us, That we would love as you have loved, That all your children here would kneel as one, Believing you are God’s own Son.

We will remember you as we share the bread and wine, We will remember and look forward to the time When your kingdom comes and your will is done. As we share the bread and wine, We will remember you.

And as we break the bread and pour the wine, And as we pledge our hearts and lives, We will remember, we will remember you. -Harris/Hayes

*THE HYMN: “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” No. 183

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE CHORAL AMEN: “Benediction (2 Part)”

*THE POSTLUDE

*Congregation Standing

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SHARING OF THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION:

The Words of Invitation and Institution

The Prayer of Confession.

The Sharing of the Elements:

(Our custom is that each hold the element until all have been served, and then commune together.) Bread: “This is My Body broken for you.” Cup: “This is My Blood shed for you.”

Lord, we come to You admitting that we need many things. We are not

pleased with what we have. We are not satisfied with who we are. We

are disappointed in where we have been. We are worried about where

we are going. We are guilty of things we don’t want anyone else to

know. We are afraid of life tomorrow and uncertain about life

eternal. Good shepherd, please forgive our sins, grant us repentance,

and provide us the blessing of Your goodness and mercy all the days of

our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS THE RED ROSE WELCOMES Sonja Falon Scott, born September 26, in Starkville. Proud parents are Robert & Susan Scott; proud grandparents are Bobby & Susan Scott; and proud Great Uncle & Aunt are new members Terry & Angie Dalton.

OUR SYMPATHY GOES TO K entayvious Sheffield and Devon Jones at the death of their grandfather, Jerry Burns, this past week.

TONIGHT A JOINT MEETING OF THE SESSION AND BOARD OF DEACONS w ill star t at 6:00 in the Fellow ship Hall. The officers will work on some plans for the church’s ministry and operation in 2017.

THE SESSION HAS CALLED the follow ing congregational meetings to meet after the worship services to accomplish these purposes: Oct 9 - Nominate nine Deacons: Three for the Class of 2018, six for the Class of 2019 Oct 16 - Elect Deacons

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MONTH for our church fam ily here at FPC as we will consider our commitment to our church for the coming year. Over the next month we will hear from speakers during worship about praying for our church and church family, giving of ourselves in service and making decisions about our monetary gifts to provide for what God is doing here. You will soon be receiving a packet in the mail asking you how you would like to use the gifts God has given you to further his work within our congregation. Please prayerfully consider how God is leading you to give and serve and let us know on Commitment Sunday. If you have any questions please feel free to contact either John Orman or Steve Drewry.

THE JOURNEY w ill be held October 5 and 19. Only a nursery will be held for children 3 years and under. All other children must remain with their parents in the Fellowship Hall. KIDS’ Quest will be off October 5, 12 and 19. THE JOURNEY this week will study II Corinthians. An adult meal will be served at 5:30.

KIDS’ QUEST w ill resum e October 26 w ith our annual FPC Family Hayride. Please use the insert to signup.

WOMEN 2 WOMEN MINISTRY presents “Titus 2”. Are you desiring a godly relationship with another believer that will encourage, challenge and strengthen your faith? We are too! All women are invited to attend. We will meet in small groups of ladies in different stages of life. These meetings will begin in October. Each group may set their own meeting date and time. You may email Laura Kate Carmichiel with any questions laurakatec@gmail.com. Please use the insert to signup. Titus 2: 3b-4 “Older women are to teach what is good and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.”

KIDsQUEST & CHURCH FAMILY HAYRIDE!

Wednesday, October 26 5-6:45 p.m.

Pierce Farm Sign your family up today!