THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING: Proverbs 1:1-9 ..................... (Congregation Right p. 717 Left p. 584)

THE MINUTE FOR STEWARDSHIP .............................................................................................. Mollie Bass

~ The Word of the Lord ~

THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION ............................................................................................... Mollie Bass

THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON: Matthew 19: 27-30 ............................................................... Mollie Bass

Then Peter said in reply, ‘Look, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?’ Jesus said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man is seated on the throne of his glory, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold, and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.

THE CHORAL ANTHEM: “We Have One Faith” .................................................................. Joseph Martin The Sanctuary Choir

THE GOSPEL LESSON: Philippians 2: 1-11 ..............................................................The Rev. Jody Moore

If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. LEADER: This is the Word of the Lord. PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.

THE SERMON: “Having the Mind of Christ” ......................................................... The Rev. Jody Moore

♦THE HYMN NO. 203: “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with your Love” .................................................. CHEREPONI

~ We Respond to the Word ~

♦THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Spoken in Unison)

Jesus Christ was and is one with us in life; Jesus Christ was and is one with us in suffering and death. The Lord and Savior is Christ crucified, in whom God’s weakness is stronger than human strength and God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom. Jesus Christ is with us in life and death. But death is not the last word, for God has raised him from the dead and exalted him above all rule and authority and power and dominion. The risen Christ is the living Lord of the cosmos. In Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself. For the sake of the world, the Word became flesh, for the sake of the world Jesus Christ lived among us, was crucified, and raised from the dead. For the sake of the world Christ ascended to heaven, and for the sake of the world Christ will come again. Amen.

(From Hope in the Lord Jesus Christ (Lines 105-110 & 134-144)

THE PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD'S PRAYER (Spoken in Unison)

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, the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Welcome!

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Outer Banks Presbyterian Church!

Visitors will find a guest card in the Bible holders in the chairs ahead. We welcome you and ask that you fill out the card and drop it in the collection plate as it is passed.

SCRIPTURES TO HELP YOU

ON THE PITCHER’S MOUND Philippians 2:13 Colossians 1:11 Colossians 1:29

2 Thessalonians 1:11 2 Timothy 1:7 James 5:16

THE OFFERING OF GIFTS ................................................................................ John Webb, Greeting Elder

THE ORGAN OFFERTORY: “Jesus Paid it All”............................................................ arr. Albin Whitworth

THE DOXOLOGY NO. 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.

♦THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION ....................................................................... John Webb, Greeting Elder

~ We Go Forth in Jesus’ Name ~

♦THE HYMN OF SENDING NO. 766: “The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound” ................................ MC KEE

♦THE CHARGE & BENEDICTION

♦THE CHORAL RESPONSE: "May the Lord, Gracious Lord” ....................................................... Unknown The Sanctuary Choir & Congregation

May the Lord gracious Lord, bless and keep us forever. Let us be more like thee in our every endeavor. Holy Spirit, Eternal God, this we pray together.

May the Lord, gracious Lord, bless and keep us forever.

THE ORGAN POSTLUDE: “To God Be the Glory” ............................................................. arr. Don Phillips

All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI#2728243

Congregational Meeting: Ten (10) minutes after the conclusion of worship!

We now go forth in peace to love and serve God and God's people in Christ's name!

We thank you for worshipping with us this morning! We hope that you will join us in the Gathering Space following the service for our Coffee Hour so that we may get to know you better. We also invite you to check out our Visitor’s Center, located in the Gathering Space, to learn more about our church and receive a gift as a token of our appreciation for visiting with us today! Also, there is a nursery available for your convenience should you need one and there is Children’s Church following the passing of the peace. Again, we are glad you are here and hope you will enjoy your worship experience with us and hope that you will return as often as you are able!

THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP

This Week September 21, 2014

Elder: John Webb Liturgist: Mollie Bass

Coffee Hour: Cahoon/Gauvreau Children's Church: Barbara Hardy

Next Week September 28, 2014

Elder: John Webb Liturgist: Ben Cahoon

Coffee Hour: Evangelism Children's Church: Karen McIver

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING FOR

ELECTING ELDERS

The Session has called a Congregational Meeting ten minutes after the worship service this morning. The purpose of this meeting is to elect three Elders to replace those Elders that are rotating off the Session. The Congregational Nominating Committee will submit three names before the congregation and then the meeting will be open to nominations from the floor of persons who have consented to serve if elected. Please plan to be present for this important meeting.

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 21, 2014 | 10:00 am

As people enter the Sanctuary they are encouraged to greet one another and share the gifts of

friendship and love. When the prelude begins, all are invited to begin personal preparation for

worship. As a kindness to fellow worshippers, please silence all electronic devices.

~ We Gather Together as God's People ~

THE ORGAN PRELUDE: “There is a Happy Land” .......................................... arr. George Shearing

THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please pass the guest pads)

♦THE CHORAL INTROIT: “O, Magnify the Lord” ........................................................... arr. Tom Fettke

The Sanctuary Choir & Congregation

♦THE CALL TO WORSHIP ............................................................................................... Mollie Bass

ONE: Listen to the voice of God; listen to God's teaching. ALL: Tell of God's glorious deeds, God's wonders and might. ONE: God splits open rocks in the wilderness and gives drink. ALL: God causes waters to flow like rivers. ONE: Let us worship this God of plenty, God of peace and joy and love.

♦THE OPENING PRAYER ........................................................................................................ Mollie Bass

♦THE HYMN NO. 263: "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!” .......................................... CORONATION

THE CALL TO CONFESSION

THE CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Spoken in Unison)

God of wonder and might, we come to you now to confess our failings. We fall short of your will for us. We complain and doubt your presence with us. We doubt that you will provide for us as we need it. We grumble. Forgive us our failure of faith. Forgive us our lack of nerve to stand up for you when we know it is the right thing to do. Forgive us our failure to believe enough in your unfailing love to trust that you are with us. Fill us with your love so we may witness to your goodness and mercy in all of life. Amen.

THE SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION

THE DECLARATION OF PARDON

♦THE GLORIA NO. 581: “Glory Be to the Father” ......................................................... GLORIA PATRI

♦THE PASSING OF THE PEACE (Spoken Responsively)

ONE: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. ALL: And also with you.

(Children are dismissed to Children's Church)

Vital Signs

September 14 (AM) ........... $6,029.00 Total for September ........ $18,270.00 Pennies for Hunger ............... $115.00

Attendance

September 14 (AM) ..................... 159

Welcome!

Welcome to the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church. Our Church exists to worship God in Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament; to join others to know the joy of God’s forgiveness in Jesus Christ; to grow under the Lordship of Christ and to serve Christ’s world in His name. We invite you to share with us our trust in Jesus Christ and to join us as we strive to:

Grow and strengthen our FAITH,

Love and support our FAMILY,

Reach out to our FRIENDS in need.

We encourage you to read “Sue’s Story,” the inspiration behind these goals in its entirety, on our website, on a brochure in the Gathering Space or on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you will be inspired as we have been.

At OBPC, we recognize all our visitors as God’s children, united as brothers and sisters in Christ. We hope our service inspires you and strengthens your faith. We hope you will join us again in celebration and worship to God. If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to know more about our church and our programs, please contact us!

The Church Staff

The Rev. Joseph "Jody" G. Moore .......................................................................................................Pastor Mr. Jason K. Evans............................................................................. Director of Music Ministries/Organist Mrs. Hollie W. Lewis ............................................... Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Director / Youth Director Mrs. Amy Larson .............................................................................................................. Nursery Caregiver Mrs. Donna L. Frye ............................................................................................................ Church Secretary Mrs. Dorothy J. Henderson ................................................................................................................ Sexton

The Session

Norm Sparks, Clerk of Session

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church www.outerbankspresbyterian.org

907 S. Croatan Highway Phone: (252) 441-5897 P.O. Box 2199 Fax: (252) 480-4640 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Email: office@outerbankspresbyterian.org

Class of 2014

Susan Harman-Scott 441-0529

Joan Phifer 480-3200

Barbara Nock 255-5979

Class of 2015

Jeanne Martie 441-8608

John Webb 255-1085

Fred Gauvreau 491-2633

Class of 2016

Melanie Cahoon 441-7490

Judy Whittle 255-0705

Jim Perry 202-3051

Our church believes providing worship for visitors is a vital part of our mission. Our building was planned to accommodate the many visitors who come to this vacation community. This places an additional financial challenge on our resident membership. We need and welcome financial support from our visitors.

Receiving Treasurer

Norm Sparks (261-7068) 259 Hillcrest Dr.

Southern Shores, NC 27949

Disbursing Treasurer Jeanne Martie (441-8608)

209 Eagle Dr. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

This Week at OBPC

September 21, 2014

9:00 am ...................... Sunday School 10:00 am ............... Morning Worship 11:10 am ..... Congregational Meeting 5:30 pm ......................... Youth Group 6:30 pm .......... Sunday Evening Study

Monday September 22, 2014

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 10:00 am ..................................... A.A.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 9:30 am ........................ Faith Knitters 10:00 am ..................................... A.A. 5:15 pm .............. Pastor’s Bible Study

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 10:00 am ..................................... A.A. 6:00 pm .................... Sanctuary Choir 7:30 pm .................... Jubilate Ringers

Thursday September 25, 2014

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 10:00 am ..................................... A.A.

Friday, September 26, 2014

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 8:00 am ................. Men’s Bible Study 10:00 am ..................................... A.A.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

8:00 am ........................ PW Yard Sale

Sunday September 28, 2014

9:00 am ...................... Sunday School 10:00 am ............... Morning Worship 5:30 pm ......................... Youth Group 6:30 pm .......... Sunday Evening Study

♦ = Congregation Standing as Able

= Appropriate times to be Seated when Arriving After Service Begins