1711 Whiskey Road

Aiken, SC 29803

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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost June 28, 2020 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

(Virtual service via website & Facebook Live)

(Link to Facebook Live on southaiken@org, then Click Virtual Church)

Welcome & Announcements Lyn VanDervort

Chiming of the Hour (Three times for the Trinity: God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit)

Prelude

Introit God Be the Glory

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Call to Worship (Psalm 13)

How long, O LORD? Will you forget us forever? How long will you hide your face from us?

How long must we bear pain in our soul, and have sorrow in our heart all day long? How long shall our

enemy be exalted over us? Consider and answer us, O LORD our God! Give light to our eyes, or we will

sleep the sleep of death, and our enemy will say, “we have prevailed”; our foes will rejoice because we are

shaken. But we trusted in your steadfast love; our heart shall rejoice in your salvation. We will sing to

the LORD, because the Lord has dealt bountifully with us.

Hymn #667 When Morning Gilds the Skies

When morning gilds the skies,

my heart awaking cries:

may Jesus Christ be praised!

Alike at work and prayer

to Jesus I repair:

may Jesus Christ be praised!

Does sadness fill my mind?

A solace here I find:

may Jesus Christ be praised!

Or fades my earthly bliss?

My comfort still is this:

may Jesus Christ be praised!

Let earth’s wide circle round

in joyful notes resound:

may Jesus Christ be praised!

Let air and sea and sky

from depth to height reply:

may Jesus Christ be praised!

Be this, while life is mine,

my canticle divine:

may Jesus Christ be praised!

Be this the eternal song

through all the ages long:

may Jesus Christ be praised!

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Prayer of Confession

Gracious God, we confess that our cost of discipleship is tiny compared to others. As we follow Jesus, we

struggle with surrendering each part of our lives and control to God. Lead us, Holy Spirit to follow where

you have been and where you are going. Teach us to surrender to your will through Jesus Christ our Lord

even if it makes us uncomfortable. (in silence, confess your personal sin…) Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness

Gloria Patri Glory Be to the Father

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.

The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (Share your peace in the message section on Facebook Live)

Children’s Moment

PROCLAIMING THE WORD OF GOD

Anthem On Eagle’s Wings Joncas

Prayer for Illumination

Old Testament Lesson Genesis 22:1-14

New Testament Lesson Matthew 10:40-42

Sermon Cost of Discipleship Reverend Jason Hammersley

Hymn #470 There is a Longing in Our Hearts

Refrain:

There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord,

for you to reveal yourself to us.

There is a longing in our hearts

for love we only find in you, our God.

For justice, for freedom,

for mercy, hear our prayer.

In sorrow, in grief:

be near, hear our prayer, O God.

For wisdom, for courage,

for comfort, hear our prayer.

In weakness, in fear:

be near, hear our prayer, O God.

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For healing, for wholeness,

for new life, hear our prayer.

In sickness, in death:

be near, hear our prayer, O God.

Lord save us, take pity,

light in our darkness.

We call you, we wait:

be near, hear our prayer, O God.

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional)

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 of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, dead, and buried;

he descended 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 judge the quick and the dead.

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.

Hymn #451 Open My Eyes That I May See

Open my eyes, that I may see

glimpses of truth Thou hast for me.

Place in my hands the wonderful key

that shall unclasp and set me free.

Silently now I wait for thee,

ready my God, thy will to see,

Open my eyes; illumine me,

Spirit divine!

Open my ears, that I may hear

voices of truth Thou sendest clear.

And while the wave notes fall on my ear,

everything false will disappear.

Silently now I wait for thee,

ready my God, Thy will to see,

Open my ears, illumine me,

Spirit divine!

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Open my mouth, and let me bear

gladly the warm truth everywhere.

Open my heart, and let me prepare

love with thy children thus to share.

Silently now I wait for thee,

ready my God, Thy will to see,

Open my heart, illumine me,

Spirit divine!

Prayer of Intercession (Church, the world, our nation, communities, individuals, and the future.)

Offering of Tithes and Gifts: (You may give either electronically on our website (www.southaiken.org) under

ONLINE GIVING or you may send a check to the church office at SAPC, attn: Treasurer, 1711 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC

29803)

Prayer of Thanksgiving with the Lord’s Prayer

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.

SENDING INTO THE WORLD

Hymn #737 Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song

Lord Jesus, you shall be my song as I journey;

I'll tell everybody about you wherever I go:

you alone are our life and our peace and our love.

Lord Jesus, you shall be my song as I journey.

Lord Jesus, I'll praise you as long as I journey.

May all of my joy be a faithful reflection of you.

May the earth and the sea and the sky join my song.

Lord Jesus, I'll praise you as long as I journey.

As long as I live, Jesus, make me your servant,

to carry your cross and to share all your burdens and tears.

For you saved me by giving your body and blood.

As long as I live, Jesus, make me your servant.

I fear in the dark and the doubt of my journey;

but courage will come with the sound of your steps by my side.

And with all of the family you saved by your love,

we'll sing to your dawn at the end of your journey.

Charge and Benediction

Postlude

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Ida Lee Rollins (Betty Busch’s sister -in-law) who has a low red blood cell count

Richard Edwards as he begins chemotherapy

Gordy Colburn as he recovers following hip replacement surgery

Sandy Haines as she enters a monitor ing phase

Emma Parnell as she fights congestive hear t failure and renal issues.

David Ice following a dementia diagnosis

Nancy Hufford as she receives chemotherapy

Phil Lockard as he continues chemotherapy

Prayer is a powerful force for both those in

need of healing, comfort, strength, and

encouragement and for those engaging in

prayer. If you have a prayer request after office

hours, on weekends, or during holidays or

would like more info, contact Emily Lockard.

You can either call Emily at (803) 649-0473 or

email her at: emilybim@bellsouth.net. If you

have a prayer request during office hours (M-

TH; 8am-5pm), please contact Denise at the

church office at 1denisesap@gmail.com or at

648-9574.

SAPC’S Closure to Last a Little Longer

The Session has decided to extend the closure of the church office and facilities a little longer to allow the

coronavirus task force to complete the final details of SAPC’s in-person worship and meeting procedures.

These procedures will be implemented once facilities reopen. During this latest closure period, all in-person

meetings and activities normally conducted at SAPC will continue to be suspended. Virtual worship services

on Sunday will also continue. The one exception to the closure is for funeral, resurrection, and memorial

services. The Session has allowed funeral, resurrection, and memorial services with family-only attendance

in the sanctuary. CDC guidelines will be followed for these services. The Session will make an

announcement when the procedures are finalized and the can church reopen.

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During this period of closure, you may continue to pay tithes/make offerings by either using the online

giving options on the church’s website (www.southaiken.org), setting up a bank draft that is sent to the

church, or mailing a check to the church office (SAPC, attn.: Treasurer, 1711 Whiskey Rd., Aiken SC

29803). Online giving may be accomplished by clicking on either the Presbyterian Foundation (first button)

or PayPal (click on PayPal logo at bottom of online giving page). Please do not plan to drop tithes/

contributions off at the church because the office and building are closed until the end of May.

New Sign-In for Origins on Zoom

The Origins Sunday school class has a new join meeting and meeting ID for the remainder of classes offered

this summer. Please use the information below to join the group.

South Aiken Presbyterian Church is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Origins SS Class Weekly

Time: Jun 28, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Sun, until Aug 9, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)

Jun 28, 2020 10:00 AM

Jul 5, 2020 10:00 AM

Jul 12, 2020 10:00 AM

Jul 19, 2020 10:00 AM

Jul 26, 2020 10:00 AM

Aug 2, 2020 10:00 AM

Aug 9, 2020 10:00 AM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Weekly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJ0ocOGqqTIqEtHCwqQbjDSWwUa0qAkDGt7O/ics?

icsToken=98tyKuChqzwiGNOcsBGCRox5GY_CWerwtlhfj7d1vwj0MiJZRjDBIddDYqNeG_z3

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/99578279085

Meeting ID: 995 7827 9085

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abzK6wHMFA

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SAPC’s 2020 Graduates

Congratulations and Best Wishes for the Future!

Regan Elizabeth Gregory graduated Cum Laude from The University of South Carolina, Arnold

School of Public Health on May 7, 2020. She plans to continue her education and get her nursing

degree and a Masters in Nursing. Regan is currently living in Columbia and working at Lexington

Medical Center.

She is the daughter of Mark and Nichol Gregory.

Regan Elizabeth Gregory

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Marlee Rebecca Hare, daughter of Phillip and Rebecca Hare, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Aiken

High School on June 5th 2020.

Marlee was confirmed by the South Aiken Presbyterian Church in March of 2016 and was ordained as a

Deacon in the fall of 2019. She has been an active participant in the children’s, youth, and music

ministries of the church throughout all of her life.

Throughout her days at J. D. Lever Elementary School, Schofield Middle School, and Aiken High School,

Marlee has been deeply rooted in a passion for the musical, performing, and visual arts.

While at J. D. Lever, Marlee was involved in the Gifted and Talented Program and studied piano with

Pam Fulmer. In the spring of 2010, she was a member of the cast in the Aiken Kidney Benefit production

of Cinderella. Also, Marlee actively participated in the Aiken County Gateway Program for the Arts for

two summers.

Schofield Middle brought new opportunities as a cellist where Marlee participated in the Garcia All-

County Orchestra, the South Carolina Music Educators Midlands Junior Region Orchestra, and the Aiken

County Youth Orchestra. Additionally, she won the Schofield Middle School Cello First Chair Section

Leadership Award in 2014 and 2015 and the Strings Directors Award in 2015. During Middle School,

Marlee won a position in Aiken’s young women’s vocal ensemble, Belles Canto, as an alto. Between

2014 and 2016, she performed as a soloist in Aiken’s Vocal Dimensions Voice Studio recitals.

In her senior year at Aiken High School, Marlee received the most musically talented superlative. While

in high school, she played first chair cello in orchestra, continued to perform with the Garcia All-County

Orchestra, made it into the South Carolina Midlands Region Orchestra a second time in her senior year,

sang alto with Belles Canto, and concentrated on her school work in preparation for college.

Marlee will enter the University of South Carolina Aiken in the fall of 2020. She will sing in the USCA

chorus and study education, fueled by a passion for teaching gleaned from her mom and her grandmother,

Vera Campbell.

Marlee Rebecca Hare

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Grace Elizabeth Meadows

University of a South Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Grace Elizabeth Meadows

Gracie graduated cum laude from the Honors College at the University of South Carolina. She has majors

in International Business, Finance, and Operations and Supply Chain Management and a minor in Spanish.

In the fall, Gracie will attend The University of South Carolina’s School of Law. Gracie was baptized at

SAPC in October 1998. She was active in children’s ministry programs and youth group for many years.

Gracie is the daughter of Jessica and the late John Meadows

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SAPC STAFF

Rev. Jason Hammersley, Pastor : 648-9574 ext. 104

Cell: 910-987-7230; revhammersley@gmail.com

Michelle Lorio, Director of Children’s Ministry/ Kindergarten Director: 648-9895 ext. 107

Phillip Hare, Director of Music

Scott Chappell, Pianist/Accompanist

Tracie Toulson, Financial Manager : ext. 103

Denise Underwood, Secretary: ext. 100

Cissy Kelley, Assistant Kindergar ten Director / Childcare Coordinator 648-9895 ext.110, Cell (803) 270-5808

CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION

Church Office: 803-648-9574

Fax: 803-648-7972

Web Site: www.southaiken.org

Email: 1denisesap@gmail.com

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