1711 Whiskey Road

Aiken, SC 29803

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Welcome to South Aiken Presbyterian Church! We are glad that

you are here this morning to join us in offering a service of

worship to the Lord. We believe all people are children of God.

We believe that the redeeming grace of God can bring each of us

into a new day. We believe all people are loved with a love that

has no end in Jesus Christ. Today, may our eyes be opened

again to these truths. May the blessings of joy and hope that can

only come from the nearer presence of God fill each of our

hearts. Let us worship God!

PLEASE NOTE: Please silence your phone dur ing the service. If needed, large print hymnals and sound

amplification devices are available in the Narthex. Please see an usher for assistance in obtaining these items.

NURSERY AND CHILDREN

Infants and toddlers are welcome in our nursery during both of our worship services and during our 10:00 a.m.

Sunday school hour. The nursery is located on the north side of the SAPC building complex. To find it,

please exit the front (main) entrance to the sanctuary and turn left. You will see a sign for the nursery at the

door on the side of the next building.

Children are invited either to remain in the sanctuary for the worship services or to go to the nursery at their

parents’ discretion. For those children who remain for the services, worship activity bags are available and

may be picked up near the doors as you enter the sanctuary. Bags are available for both older children (ages 7-

12 - blue handle) and younger children (ages 3-6 - purple handle). During today’s 11:00 a.m. service, children

ages 3 years through 5K are welcome to participate in our Children’s Church program, which follows the

Moment with Children. Chaperones will escort the children from the sanctuary to the fellowship hall for the

program. You may pick your children up in the fellowship hall after the service. If you need assistance of

any kind, please see an usher.

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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

October 27, 2019 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. (Please stand, if able, when indicated by an *)

Prelude

Chiming of the Hour (11:00)

Welcome & Signing of the Friendship Register Paul Ebel

Introit Here in This Place Gather Us In

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

*Prayer of the Day (Unison)

God of all creation, we awe at your communication with us. From the solar systems, galaxies,

planets, and this earth, we acknowledge your love for the world. We see how you communicate

through the oceans, forests, plains, deserts, and each individual natural beauty. We see how you

have communicated through your Son Jesus, the Word, your Spirit. We are amazed at how infinite

you are, yet you come close. O Lord, communicate to us today in our worship. May our minds and

hearts be open and focused on your closeness now. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

*Call to Worship (Psalm 51) (Responsive)

One: Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love;

Many: according to your abundant mercy blot out our sins. For we know our sins, and our sin

is ever before us.

One: You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach us wisdom in our secret hearts.

Many: Let us hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have crushed rejoice.

One: Create in us clean hearts, O God, and put a new and right spirit within us.

ALL: Restore to us the joy of your salvation, and sustain in us a willing spirit.

*Hymn #664 Morning Has Broken

*Prayer of Confession (Unison)

Triune God, we confess that we talk to you more than we listen to you. We struggle hearing and

discerning your message through the Holy Spirit. We are distracted, hindered, and concerned about

ourselves rather than growing to see you in nature, in the world, and in each other. O Lord, help us

to be alert for your ways of communication. Spirit of the living God, turn us from individual

concerns to concerns of the community, help us unite in the Spirit to hear your direction through

Jesus Christ… (In silence, confess your personal sins), Amen.

(As you hear the water poured, remember you are cleansed by God’s grace.)

*Assurance and Forgiveness

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*Passing of the Peace (Responsive) (11:00)

One: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ

be with you all.

All: And also with you.

One: Let us give signs of welcome, reconciliation, and peace with one another.

Children’s Moment (11:00)

PROCLAIMING THE WORD OF GOD

Anthem

Prayer for Illumination

Old Testament Lesson: 1 Samuel 12:19-25 Pew Bible Page 255

Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:18-27 Pew Bible Page 158

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 21:12-17 Pew Bible Page 23

One: Hear What the Spirit says to the Church.

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Can You Hear Me Now? Rev. Jason Hammersley

*Hymn #32 I Sing the Mighty Power of God

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

*Affirmation of Faith: LORD’S DAY 45 Questions 116-118, THE HEIDELBERG CATECHISM

One: Q. Why do Christians need to pray?

ALL: Because prayer is the most important part of the thankfulness God requires of us. And also because God gives his grace and Holy Spirit only to those who pray continually and groan

inwardly, asking God for these gifts and thanking God for them.

One: Q. What is the kind of prayer that pleases God and that he listens to?

ALL: First, we must pray from the heart to no other than the one true God, revealed to us in his Word, asking for everything God has commanded us to ask for. Second, we must fully recognize

our need and misery, so that we humble ourselves in God’s majestic presence. Third, we must rest

on this unshakable foundation: even though we do not deserve it, God will surely listen to our

prayer because of Christ our Lord. That is what God promised us in his Word.

One: Q. What did God command us to pray for?

ALL: Everything we need, spiritually and physically, as embraced in the prayer Christ our Lord

himself taught us.

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Prayer of Intercession

Offering of Tithes and Gifts

Offertory

*Doxology: 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. Amen, amen.

*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 #375 Shall We Gather at the River (Verses 1 & 4)

*Charge & Benediction

*Congregational Response Fill My Cup

1st time - One Voice

2nd time - Choir

3rd time - Everyone

Fill my cup; let it overflow;

Fill my cup; let it overflow; Fill my cup; let it overflow;

Let it overflow with love. .

*Postlude

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Those Serving in the Military

Daniel Bartlett - grandson of Ron & Sandy Bartlett

Tom Kocis - nephew of Andrew Kocis

Ben McCullough - son of Lisa McCullough

Louis Wilson - son-in-law of Brenda M. Morgan

Ian Fields - son-in-law of John & Sue Kelly

Kathy Peterson as she recovers after hear t valve surgery

Sandy Haines as she awaits the results of a biopsy

Larry Snyder as he has radiation treatment for early-stage prostrate cancer

Rob Colburn (Shir ley & Gordan Colburn’s son) as he continues to recover from blood clots in his lungs and leg

Terry Green as he recuperates following surgery

Kenn Brooks (Kelly Frontroth’s brother) who is recovering from a bleed deep in the thalamus of the brain

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.

Change of Day and Time!

SAPC’s men’s Bible study will next meet on

Saturday, Nov. 16th. The class will be held in the

pastor’s conference room. It will start at 9:00

a.m. and will conclude at 10:00 a.m. The class

is studying the Ten Commandments using the

PW material Love Carved in Stone. We invite all

men of SAPC to join us! Feel free to bring a

friend or neighbor!

Attention New Members and SAPC Visitors!

Please join us on Sunday, November 10th, after the 11 o’clock service

for a luncheon in your honor!

This will be a time to share in fellowship and to learn more about

South Aiken Presbyterian Church.

Please call Lisa Lader at (803) 439-2004 or (803) 642-6840 to RSVP.

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Fall Congregational Meeting

TODAY!

@12:00 p.m.

SAPC’s fall congregational meeting will be held today in the sanctuary at 12:00 p.m. The purpose of the

meeting is to elect new SAPC officers (Class of 2022), trustees, and the 2020 Officer Nominating Committee,

to vote on amendments to the SAPC by-laws, and to conduct any other related business. The officer

candidates are listed below. The proposed changes to the by-laws can be found on page 8.

Elder

Sharon Johnson

Shirley Colburn

Riley Hammond

Robert Glance

Steve Kuhl

Phil Lockard (1- year term; Class of 2020)

Deacon

Bonnie Hayes

Barbara Knapp

Vickie Schmidt

Linda Hook

Sue Kelly

Marlee Hare - Youth

Trustee

Lynn Shepard

Sandy Bartlett (1 – year term; Class of 2020)

Nominating Committee

Paul Ebel

Joyce Stanley

Dale Stephens

Crissy Kuhl

SAPC Officer Nominees Class of 2022

(unless otherwise noted)

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IV. Meetings of the Church G-1.0501

South Aiken Presbyterian Church shall hold an annual meeting of the congregation on either the second Sunday in

February of each calendar year or on an alternate date within the first quarter of each calendar year as approved by a

majority vote of the Session. During the annual meeting, at least the following business shall be presented: (1) annual

reports from organizations and the Session (information only), (2) financial reports for the preceding year, (3) the budget

for the current year (information only), (4) changes in the terms of call for the pastor(s), and (5) an election of two (2)

one (1) Elder and one (1) Deacon to serve on the church officer nominating committee. …

XIII. Nominating Committee G-2.0401

The congregation of South Aiken Presbyterian Church shall form a church officer nominating committee in the

following manner:

(1) There shall be seven (7) five (5) active members on the nominating committee.

(2) Two (2) One (1) of the members of the nominating committee shall be a ruling Elder, who is currently serving on the

Session. This Elder will be elected to the committee during the annual congregational meeting.

(3) One (1) of the members of the nominating committee shall be a currently serving Deacon, who shall be elected to the

committee during the annual congregational meeting.

(4) Four (4) Three (3) of the members of the nominating committee shall be active members of the congregation

not currently serving on either the Session or Diaconate, or holding a Trustee position. These members shall be elected

to the committee dur ing the fall congregational meeting.

(5) The Pastor shall be a member ex-officio of the nominating committee and without a vote.

(6) The nominating committee shall assist church leaders in discovering, interviewing, and enlisting qualified persons to

fill church elected positions of leadership.

(7) A simple majority vote of all active members of the congregation present and voting at a congregational meeting

shall be required to elect members of the nominating committee.

(8) The congregation of South Aiken Presbyterian Church shall always have a full opportunity to make nominations

from the floor when an election of church officers is held during a congregational meeting. Any active member of the

congregation present may make a nomination, however prior approval by the nominee is necessary.

XIV. Elders

G-2.0301, G-2.0404

The congregation shall elect twenty-one (21) fifteen (15) Elders, who shall form the Session of South Aiken

Presbyterian Church. The Session shall be divided into three equal classes. Seven Five Elders, such number excluding

those nominated for a partial term, shall be elected each year at a called congregational meeting customarily held in

September the fall. Each Elder will be elected for a three-year term unless otherwise indicated. No Elder shall serve

consecutive terms, either full or partial, aggregating more than six years. An Elder having served a total of six

consecutive years shall be ineligible for reelection to the Session for a period of at least one year. …

XV. Deacons

G-2.0201, G-2.0202, G-2.0404

The congregation shall elect twenty-one (21) fifteen (15) Deacons, which shall form the Diaconate of South Aiken

Presbyterian Church. The Diaconate shall be divided into three equal classes. Seven Five Deacons, such number

excluding those nominated for a partial term, shall be elected each year at a called congregational meeting held in

September the fall. Each Deacon shall be elected for a three-year term unless otherwise indicated. No Deacon shall serve

consecutive terms, either full or partial, aggregating more than six years. A Deacon having served a total of six

consecutive years shall be ineligible for reelection to the Diaconate for a period of at least one year. …

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Continues This Wednesday!

The study is based on the devotional book:

The Red Sea Rules The same God who led you in will lead you out

10 God-Given Strategies for Difficult Times

by Robert J. Morgan

Books available for purchase at the class. Cost: $5

Program Nights: October 30th & November 6th, 13th

Each session begins with dinner served in the gym at 5:30 p.m.

This week’s menu: Poppy Seed Chicken & Shepard’s Pie

The program begins at 6:00 p.m. and concludes by 7:00 p.m. with a period of worship.

Nursery care may be scheduled by contacting Cissy Kelly (648-9895)

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TODAY! Trunk or Treat @ SAPC

Meet @ 5:30 p.m. in the gym

November 2nd

– Crafts and activities for children

during Secret Santa registration

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

November 10th

– Bake sale to raise money for

C&F Secret Santa sponsorship.

12:00 p.m.

November 30th

– Fakesgiving at the Lorios’. C&F

group will bring Thanksgiving

leftovers and enjoy an evening

of fellowship. 5:00 p.m.

TODAY! Oct. 27th

Trunk or Treat @ SAPC Treat starts @ 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 3rd Movie Night 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Youth Room

Nov. 10th

Bowling North Augusta Bowl - 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Nov. 15th- 16th

Lock-In 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. - FLC

SAPC Youth Trunk or Treat

TODAY!

SAPC Parking Lot

Come to the SAPC parking lot today for the 2nd

annual SAPC Youth Trunk or Treat and have a

scary good time! Wear your spookiest costumes

and get into the ”spirit“ of things as children treat,

and maybe trick, for goodies. “Trunkers” please set

up your trunks in the parking lot from 4:30 - 5:15

p.m. “Treaters” please meet in the gym at 5:30 p.m.

and we’ll then go to the parking lot for some

howling fun!

Everyone is invited! Come to a br idal shower

for Tori Wise, fiancé of Joseph Ramsey (Johnnelle

and Clay’s son) in the gym at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday,

November 3rd. Their wedding is December 14th,

and they are registered at Target, Bed, Bath and

Beyond, and Amazon. Contact Mary Bunch for

questions or more information about the shower.

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YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS

Nov. 10th

- OUT TO BRUNCH at Houndslake

Country Club will be held on this date. Cost is

around $10 per person for the meal and drinks.

Tips are extra. Please sign up on the sheet posted

on the bulletin board in the back hall if you would

like to go Deadline to sign up is Nov. 3rd.

Dec. 6th

– 8th

- YAH Seniors will depart at 7:30

a.m. on Dec. 6th on our Christmas trip to Myrtle

Beach where we will spend two nights and see two

shows, Christmas on Ice & Alabama Theatre.

Participants will also have opportunity for other

activities of your own choosing. For those who

have registered, the cost is: $268.24 – Single

Occupancy; $184.62 – Double and $157.08 –

Triple. The rate includes accommodations, taxes,

tickets to the two shows and breakfast each

morning at the Café Du Port. Additional costs:

$15.00 to ride the church bus plus six meals, one of

which will be a Saturday night fish dinner at a cost

of around $19 per person. The group will stop at

McDonald’s for breakfast on Friday morning.

A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, Oct. 27th

8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 12:00p - Fall Congregational Meeting (Sanctuary) 4:30p - Trunk or Treat Set-Up (Parking Lot) 5:30p - Youth Trunk or Treat (Gym/Parking Lot)

Monday, Oct. 28th

Gym Floor Cleaning 7:30a - Morning Glory (FH) 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground) 7:00p - Book Club (Library)

Tuesday, Oct. 29th

7:30a - Morning Glory (Gym) 10:00a - Membership Committee Mtg. (PCR/Choir Room) 12:15p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 6:30p - M’Aiken Music (Choir Room) 7:00p - Boy Scouts (F203/205/207)

Wednesday, Oct. 30th

7:30a - Morning Glory (Gym) 12:15p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 5:00p - FFT Set-Up (Gym/Kit) 5:30p - FFT Meal (Gym/Kit) 6:00p - FFT Program (Gym) 7:00p - Choir Practice (Choir Room)

Thursday, Oct. 31st

7:00a - Jason @ Rotary (Woodside Country Club) 7:30a - Morning Glory (Gym) 8:50a - SAPK Chapel (Sanctuary) 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground) 6:45p - Basketball (Gym)

Friday, Nov. 1st 7:30a - Morning Glory (FH) 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground) 6:45p - Basketball (Gym)

Saturday, Nov. 2nd

9:00a - SAPC Officer Training (FH) 9:00a - Secret Santa Registration (Narthex)

CALLING ONE AND ALL to attend the November 12th Stated Meeting of Trinity Presbytery at Seven Oaks

Presbyterian Church, Columbia, starting at 9:30 a.m. During the meeting, another chapter in the life and

mission of SAPC will move forward when Pastor Jason is officially received as a member of

Trinity Presbytery. To make travel easy for our members, we are making the church bus available for the trip

to Columbia. If you would like to ride the bus, all you have to do is sign up on the blue sheet posted on the

bulletin board in the back hallway. The time of the bus departure will be announced in the near future. Those

who wish to drive separately are free to do so. We’re hoping for good SAPC representation at the meeting. So,

please plan to come!

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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

ATTENDANCE

Last Sunday: (8:45) - 69

(11:00) - 90

VOLUNTEERS FOR TODAY

Flowers: In memory of Royce and Ophelia Stutts. Given by Jim & Carol Stutts.

Pulpit Assistant: John Kelly

Sound System: (8:45) Rober t Glance (11:00) Phil Lockard

Ushers: (8:45) Chuck & Heidi Abele

(11:00) Will & Anita Self

VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Flowers: In memory of family members. Given by Dal & Joyce Stanley.

Pulpit Assistant: Valor ie Vance-Kraus

Sound System: (8:45) Steve Kuhl (11:00) John Kelly

Ushers: (8:45) Ken & Jenny Chase

(11:00) Leo & Myra Toomajian

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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